The Best Entertainment Era

Looking at Leonardo DiCaprio on the opposite side, Ronan had a feeling that compared to the last time they met, Leonardo DiCaprio seemed to be a different person.

The 1.8 billion actor is gone.

Like the bright feathers of a peacock opening its tail, they are all put away.

In the past, Leonardo DiCaprio was the kind of person who wanted to be a bride at every wedding and a corpse at every funeral. He wanted to be the focus of the whole world.

The current Leonardo is a bit close to the little plum in Ronan's memory.

Ronan, congratulations. Leonardo said flatly, Another movie is a box office hit.

Thank you. Ronan smiled faintly.

This was the first time that the two parties got along with each other peacefully. After Leonardo experienced the great success of the Titanic, it took more than a year for Leonardo to finally mature.

Of course, it is impossible to ask Leonardo to apologize for what happened before.

Luo Nan responded peacefully, the two sides could not be friends, and they did not need to meet each other to confront each other. After all, the two had no direct conflict of interest.

Leonardo introduced the people next to him: Ronan, this is Toby, Tobey Maguire. Toby, this is Ronan, Ronan Anderson.

Ronan shook hands with the future Peter Parker and said with a smile, Nice to meet you.

Tobey Maguire also smiled and said: We almost could cooperate.

Ronan said politely: There will be opportunities in the future.

Although there was no conflict again, the two parties were far from being friends, and after a few casual words, they separated.

It's also interesting to think about meeting Peter Parker and Mary Jane in one night.

Ronan continued to make familiar faces in the banquet hall, and chatted with Kenneth Turan, a well-known film critic of the Los Angeles Times, and Todd McCarthy, a film critic of The Hollywood Reporter. The views of the two parties on the film were obviously not on the same channel.

But in the future, Ronan is also planning to participate in the Oscar game, and it doesn't hurt to have a good relationship with these professional film critics.

If the future is only for commercial films, then you don’t need to pay attention to these guys. Professional film critics have less and less influence on commercial films. Even in the age of social networks, professional film critics’ right to speak on commercial films will be extremely crowded out. edge position.

Later, The Hollywood Reporter directly fired Todd McCarthy, his signature character in film criticism, which once caused a big riot among professional film critics, but unfortunately it was unable to change the declining situation of the industry.

But awards season is the home of film critics, and it still is, even two decades later.

Ronan exchanged business cards with Kenneth Turan and Todd McCarthy, exchanged pleasantries, and then went elsewhere.

Soon, he found a better target.

The famous Steven Spielberg had no one else around, so Ronan hurried over.

Hello, Mr. Spielberg. Ronan introduced himself with a smile, I'm Ronan Anderson...

Hollywood news spread very fast. Spielberg had heard of Ronan's name, shook hands with him, and said, The producer of the Human Purge Project and Reaper, the president of Relativity Entertainment?

Although I have a general impression of this person,

But when it comes to Spielberg, he will pay great attention to his image in public.

Ronan smiled, It's me.

Spielberg looked like a good old man, and his words sounded very peaceful: Two very good horror films, and Mr. Anderson is young and promising.

You can just call me Ronan. Ronan drew closer without any trace, You have always been my favorite director. I have watched Saving Private Ryan no less than ten times. The role of Captain Miller is too shocking.

When facing Tom Cruise, he said that Tom Cruise is the favorite influence. When facing Spielberg, the same is true, Ronan has no psychological barriers at all.

Ronan deliberately brought up the topic of Saving Private Ryan: I heard that you let the actors have a month of military training for this film? Seeing Spielberg nod, he said: The actors also very impressive.

Most Hollywood stars are more dedicated and hardworking, even the very unreliable Tom Cruise, who is fifty years old, even completed the difficult action scenes by himself, and injured his leg bone.

Of course, there is no shortage of weird lines like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... in Hollywood, but this kind of people tend to become popular quickly and get depressed quickly, and usually they will be rejected by the market and the market in two or three years. abandoned by the audience.

Without the market, it naturally has no value in the eyes of the production company.

Spielberg felt normal: This is what actors should do.

Ronan said in a timely manner: I also specially bought a V suit with extras, but unfortunately I didn't bring it with me today, otherwise I must ask you to sign it.

Acting very much like Spielberg's fanboy.

Spielber said casually: You can take it with you next time, and we will see you again.

Ronan laughed happily, and then asked: Not only the movie, but also the sideshow of the movie many times. He seemed to be familiar with it: I saw that the movie sideshow said that the premiere of Saving Private Ryan At that time, a veteran of the 101st Airborne Division presented Stephen Ambrose’s Band of Brothers to you and Mr. Hanks, and I have also read this documentary literature, do you want to adapt Band of Brothers?”

Yes. Spielberg didn't need to deny this semi-public news, saying, I plan to shoot a miniseries.

Ronan asked again: When will it be launched? I can't wait.

Spielberg replied: It's early

Well, there are still many problems in the project that have not been resolved.

Are you in trouble? Ronan asked again.

Spielberg glanced at him and realized that this was not a casual question, and he was unknowingly led by the other party.

Funding problem. Spielberg is not an ordinary person, as if he didn't notice it, he continued: This is a war theme and requires a lot of money.

He wanted to see what purpose this Ronan Anderson had.

Ronan is a test: Several films under Theory of Relativity have sold well, and I have some idle funds in my hands.

The meaning of this kind of temptation is very obvious. It is impossible for Spielberg to fail to hear it. Ronan is not worried about this. DreamWorks’ stalls are too large, and the flow of funds has become more and more difficult in the past two years. Indians’ eyes are fixed on movies. , not enough interest in the miniseries.

It would be ideal if Spielberg would accept his funding.

Ronan said again: If you need help, just ask.

Spielberg fully understood the meaning of Ronan's words. This young man wanted to invest in Band of Brothers.

However, funds from within the circle are not the priority of DreamWorks. Companies within the circle understand the operating rules of the industry. How can it be convenient to use investment from outside the circle?

Besides, where did Ronan Anderson get the money from? Although there are not many related rumors, he has heard of some.

No need. Spielberg refused directly: DreamWorks can solve this small problem.

How can DreamWorks easily use funds that may have been contaminated with Arabs?

Even for him, David Geffen, and Jerry Katzenberg, it doesn't matter whether the source of funds is Arab or Israeli, as long as the business is profitable, they still have to pay attention to some people's opinions.

Ronan didn't bother, just said: It's a pity.

Facing a character of Spielberg's level, it was useless to pester him endlessly, so Ronan said a few more polite words, took the initiative to leave and left.

The result of this trial was not unexpected.

Ronan could guess that Spielberg might have misgivings about his funding sources.

Furthermore, the funds of insiders are not as easy to use as the investment of outsiders.

Ronan sighed. It is a bit difficult to invest in Band of Brothers through normal channels. Few people in the Hollywood circle can force Spielberg.

Being directly rejected by Spielberg, Ronan could only shake his head, wondering if he could snatch a few popular projects from DreamWorks in the future?

Vivendi Group has completed the acquisition of Universal Pictures, and will then divest some non-performing assets...

Hearing this, Ronan quickly looked to the left, and found that the speaker was the famous producer Frank Marshall: Universal won Polygram this year, and Universal Music has become the world's number one record company in one fell swoop.

Someone asked: Where is PolyGram's film business company?

Ronan stopped and stood nearby to listen.

Anyone who knows a little about the record industry knows the name Polygram, but Polygram also has a film entertainment company under its umbrella.

Ronan had heard of this, but he didn't know much about it because he was influenced by the idea that Polygram was a record company in his previous life.

Frank Marshall also said: Universal Pictures only purchased Polygram's record business this year. The group has reached an agreement with Philips, the largest shareholder of Polygram Films, and it is estimated that it will be completed this month.

Universal Pictures is stronger. Another said with emotion.

This deal involves a lot, and it was the senior management of Universal Pictures that prompted Vivendi to reach an agreement with Philips. Frank Marshall continued: Universal Pictures has taken a fancy to Polygram's film library, four weddings, one funeral, The rights to films like The Usual Suspects, Trainspotting and Notting Hill are alluring.

Hearing this, Ronan's heart moved, he stepped forward a few steps, and interjected, Where's the distribution department of Polygram Films?

Frank Marshall looked at him and found that he didn't know him, but he still said: Universal Pictures has a complete distribution channel in North America and overseas. Polygram's distribution department is not very useful to them. They should be dismissed.

Ronan discussed with them for a while, and after exchanging business cards, he left the banquet hall immediately, and then called Robert Lee and Garcia Rodriguez.

This party was not in vain, apart from being confused with many celebrities, directors and producers, I also got such important news!