The Best Entertainment Era

? After leaving Berlin International Airport, Ronan saw Tony Koch who came to pick him up. He hadn't seen him for a year. I don't know if he was in charge of a company alone. This guy looked much more mature.

Ronan hugged him and briefly introduced the accompanying personnel.

This is... Tony Koch's eyes fell on Priyanka Chopra.

With a pretty face and a sexy figure that can't be concealed by winter clothes, it's too easy to attract people.

Ronan introduced: Tony, this is Yaka, Priyanka Chopra, a very promising Indian actor, is now my girlfriend.

Tony Koch simply greeted Priyanka Chopra, the meaning of the latter sentence is very clear, this is just a female companion, not a girlfriend.

The airport is not a place to talk. Tony Koch led a group of people out of the airport, let others get into a business car, and pulled Ronan into another Mercedes-Benz.

After instructing the driver to drive, Tony Koch shook his head at Ronan and said, You are too ambitious.

Knowing that he was talking about Priyanka Chopra, Ronan said, This is a gift from the Indians, an Indian girl who is safe and secure in Los Angeles.

You won't come for real? Tony Koch asked in surprise.

Ronan shrugged: How is it possible? No matter how simple a person enters Hollywood, he will become a ghost in a short time. At that time, he should say goodbye.

Tony Koch understood: You just found a beautiful and sexy temporary bed partner. Ronan, you are abducting ignorant girls.

Ignorance? Ronan smiled: You underestimate her.

He didn't want to discuss more, so he changed the subject: Take us to the hotel, I've booked the hotel.

The last time Ronan came over, he often stayed at Helen Koch's house. This time, there were five people here, so it would be inappropriate to bother him any more.

Mom asked me to invite you to dinner, Tony Koch said.

Ronan looked at the time and said, Let's go directly.

Turning on the phone, he called Connie and asked her to take the other people to the hotel first.

When he came to the mansion of the Koch family, Ronan saw Helen Koch, and quickly stepped forward to hug her. Anyway, this is his elder.

Aunt Helen, you are getting more and more beautiful. Ronan praised sincerely.

It's been a year. Helen Koch said intentionally, You didn't say you came to Germany to see me.

Ronan hurriedly said, Aren't I here?

Helen Koch said with a smile: You can talk. She took the lead and walked towards the restaurant, and said as she walked, Are you hungry? I have prepared Chinese meals that you like.

Ronan went to the bathroom first, and when he returned to the restaurant, typical Western-style Chinese food was already on the table.

There were only three diners, and they chatted while eating.

Your company has developed very fast this year.

Because of the relationship with Koch Films, Helen also has a certain understanding of the film industry: Last time you called and said that you bought two companies?

Ronan explained: It's a company, Embassy Pictures, a small distribution company that has the ability to distribute movies in North America. In addition, the acquisition is not a company. I dug up the distribution department of Polygram Films and is preparing to build an independent overseas distribution channels.

Tony Koch is already considered a professional: That is to say, in the future, you don't need to rely on other companies to distribute the films you shoot and produce?

Luo Nan swallowed a piece of chicken and said, Currently North American distribution is not a problem. Overseas distribution channels are still under construction. It will take three to four months at the earliest before the film can be released overseas.

Helen praised: Ronan, your career is getting bigger and bigger. If your father can see it, he must be very pleased.

Ronan smiled, but said nothing.

Look at me. Helen shook her head, I always say these sad things.

Ronan didn't really care, and said calmly, It's okay, Auntie.

Tony Koch interjected at the right time: Did the financing in India go well this time? Doesn't the new project require a budget of 50 million US dollars? Has it been raised?

I have basically reached an investment agreement with the Indian Mountain Foundation. Ronan said honestly: They will invest 40 million US dollars in the Bourne Shadow project, and Sandsea Entertainment can raise another 10 million US dollars. enough.

Tony Koch, who doesn't know much about India, asks: Indians are rich?

Ronan said: Some people are very rich.

In many seemingly poor countries, wealth is often very concentrated.

By the way, Tony. Ronan turned to ask, How is the financing on your side?

Speaking of financing, Tony Koch became a little excited: It was not very smooth at first, and the financing amount has never exceeded 20 million US dollars, but after you sent the relevant materials of Bourne Shadow and the insurance contract of Allianz Group, those who waited and watched People became active immediately, and the amount of financing quickly reached 40 million U.S. dollars.”

Ronan nodded slightly, this is the benefit of the third-party guarantee.

In many cases, insurance contracts can even be used as collateral.

Helen said at this time: I have about 10 million US dollars on my side that can be reinvested.

Of course, the legitimate tax exemption method cannot be given up, otherwise the 51% income tax will make people vomit blood.

Ronan remembered another thing and asked, Tony, I asked the company finance to settle the 10 million US dollars of the last project with you. Have you received the funds?

Tony Koch said: Received, I have returned to all investors including my mother, they want to continue to cooperate with me, currently there are 20 million US dollars, because I have cooperated with Koch Films once, this sum Funds are available at any time.”

Ronan did the math, it seems like $70 million? As for the Bourne Shadow project, as long as 50 million US dollars is enough.

This time, he didn't bring a project like Human Purge 2, the investment was less than 10 million US dollars, and he couldn't pass the tax rebate review at all. It is estimated that in the eyes of the Germans, the driving effect is slightly stronger than that of literary films.

You are amazing, Tony. Ronan praised sincerely: I admire you very much for finding so many investments.

Tony Koch said stinkingly: I didn't understand before, but once I get serious...

Helen interrupted her son's words: The main reason is that this tax avoidance channel has no worries. This is not a legal loophole, but a policy of the government. You don't have to worry about the tax bureau's sudden liquidation in the future, and then you will have to pay it.

Tony Koch shrugged: Pay back taxes, and that means fines.

Ronan took a sip from his water glass and said, I hope this policy can last for a few more years.

In the previous life, many film and television companies in the indescribable country used to take advantage of a certain city's preferential tax policy to avoid taxes, but all of them turned into tragedies.

Facts have proved countless times that tax evasion must not be avoided.

This German policy seems to be still in use before he came to Los Angeles, but I heard that the German Parliament has discussed it several times and wants to cancel this policy.

As far as I know. Tony Koch continued: It will not be canceled in the short term. This policy will have a certain stimulating effect on the financial industry.

Ronan asked, Do you still need a middleman this time?

Tony Koch is full of confidence: No, Koch Films is enough to handle it. He further said: I have asked someone to formulate an application plan for The Bourne based on the information you sent, with a project budget of 50 million U.S. dollars , which is the most popular special agent action movie, with an expected income of 70 million US dollars, a 10% tax rebate, and 7 million US dollars.

No problem? Ronan was somewhat worried.

Tony Koch said: Don't worry, it will definitely pass. We will sign the contract as soon as possible, and we will get approval as soon as the middle of the month.

Ronan nodded: I'll sign the contract with you tomorrow.

The two briefly chatted about the contract. It was basically the same as last time. Koch Films purchased the Bourne Shadow project for US$50 million, and Shahai Entertainment leased back all the copyrights including the production of the sequel. It is still paid in two installments in the name of investment share, which are 40 million US dollars and 10 million US dollars.

For the tax rebate of 7 million US dollars, Ronan gave Koch Films 10% of the handling fee according to the contract with the middleman last year, which is 700,000 US dollars.

Although the two parties have friendship, the business accounts must be settled clearly.

Ronan knows that it is very important to have a long-term cooperation.

I still have 20 million US dollars here. Tony Koch asked: Ronan, do you have a movie project in your hand that you can invest in? It's not this kind of operation, but a real investment.

He admired Ronan's vision very much. The Blair Witch was watched by the two of them at the Sun Denis Film Festival together. It was a film that was so bad that Ronan managed to make 100 million in North America. More than 50 million US dollars at the box office.

What's this? This is a miracle!

Ronan thought about it. The risk of the sequel movie is relatively small, and the profit is almost guaranteed. He will not accept external investment, and the screenwriter team is writing the script for several other projects...

Tony Koch obviously didn't want to invest in Shahai Entertainment's project, saying: I came across a film project, the producer was lobbying Constantine Films in Germany, I talked to the producer and director a few times, It feels good. Do you want to meet them? Koch Films is an empty shell with no production capacity, this project is not as good as your Shahai Entertainment, and our two companies cooperate?

Ronan thought for a while and said, I'll meet them first.

Okay! Tony Koch said: There is a party in the German film circle tomorrow night, those two will go, and we will go too?

Ronan nodded: Yes.

After dinner, the three of them left the dining room and came to the living room to continue talking about cooperation.

It wasn't until nine o'clock in the evening that Ronan bid farewell and left. Tony Koch drove him back to the hotel in person. The two also agreed to meet at the hotel tomorrow.

Ronan called his assistant Connie and asked about the room he was staying in. He took the elevator upstairs and took the room card to open the door of the suite. Just as he took off his coat, there was a knock on the door.

Opening the door, Ronan saw a delicate face: Yaka?