The Best Entertainment Era

Very important work. Ronan looked very serious: Mary is in charge of the company's finances, George needs to manage the daily affairs of Shahai Entertainment, and is also the production manager of the crew of The Bourne. Besides you, I Don't trust anyone else.

Robert nodded heavily. From the situation where the company is facing bankruptcy and struggling, he knows that Ronan is the key, and Ronan has given the three of them enough generous treatment and trust.

Therefore, during this trip to establish overseas distribution channels that lasted for nearly half a year, even though he faced many difficulties, he did not complain or back down. reached a cooperation agreement.

This long overseas work is also an exercise, and Robert can feel that his ability in negotiation and business transactions has improved significantly.

Ronan found a thin document, pushed it to Robert, and said, Look at it first.

Robert opened the file and looked at it carefully. It was full of the names of some works, including, comics, biographies, and even toys.

Correspondingly, behind these names, there are companies to which they belong.

This is... Robert was a little surprised.

Ronan was very calm, and said: I have checked with the Copyright Bureau and the industry in the past few months. These movie copyrights are still in the hands of their respective companies. Your next job is to represent Relativity Entertainment and buy their movies. Copyright. Those I marked with a red pen are the priority purchasers.

Robert asked: These copyrights have not been touched for the time being?

No. Ronan said directly: In a broad sense, the current advantages of Hollywood adaptation movies are incomparable to original movies. This advantage will become more obvious in the future, and the investment in commercial movies will continue to increase. Basic original films are riskier.

From his previous life to his last year, Hollywood has not had an original non-sequel movie that has a box office of over 100 million in its first week in North America.

Moreover, original films and non-sequels have basically disappeared among the top ten box office in North America and the world.

Even for a top commercial director like Christopher Nolan, the North American box office has only just exceeded the cost line for several consecutive original films with an investment of around 150 million US dollars.

Ronan said again: You go to contact these companies and get these film copyrights as much as possible. I have already spoken to lawyer Dinah Hampton.

She will provide you with legal protection and services.

Robert knew that what he was holding in his hands was a heavy burden, but he was confident that he could bear it.

I'll rest for three days first. Robert also built up his confidence through this overseas trip: In three days, I will go to Rhode Island first.

Ronan finally reminded: Be careful to keep it secret.

The copyright of some works is always not interested in Hollywood when no one cares about it. When someone suddenly becomes interested, other companies will think, is it really valuable to adapt this thing into a movie?

Of course, as long as the confidentiality work is done well, many copyrights can be negotiated quietly.

For example, Warner Bros. won the copyright of the Harry Potter series, and New Line Pictures integrated the copyrights of the scattered Lord of the Rings trilogy, but they did not attract much attention.

Since Ronan has the advantage of foresight, of course he wants to get the best quality resources at the least possible price.

During the three days of rest, Robert Lee was not idle, and made a itinerary plan, going to Rhode Island first, and then rushing to New York.

This schedule has no time, and no one can predict how long the copyright negotiations with those companies will last.

Ronan also ordered his assistant, Connie, to send every issue of the New York Times bestseller list to his desk immediately.

Ang Lee has already appeared. Of course, Ronan will not forget the article Back to the Mountain. The name of Anne-Plux is also on the list. This female writer is currently living in New York and is part of Robert's trip to New York.

However, this type of film must wait a few more years.

Films that closely fit the social reality are deeply influenced by the social environment. If they are shot now, not only will the film hit the streets, but they will also be drowned by the raging public opinion.

…………

Warner Studios, post-production room for The Purge 2.

The very rough first cut is played.

Ronan was still thinking, and director James Huang said: The background setting of Project Human Clearness was very successful at the beginning. Many people are very novel about the massacre of national freedom every day. The reason why the first film can become a dark horse.

Looking at Ronan, James Huang continued: So, the second part completely retains the setting of the first part, but the plot and scenes have been upgraded.

He is very confident: From civilian resistance in the first film to private revenge. I think this change in setting is very important. It can not only fully pull the perspective to the outdoor city streets, but also allow the audience to see what was only in the previous film. The scene of street riots that appeared on TV in the movie has been upgraded from the theme of resistance and self-rescue in the first film to urban battle royale. Thus, the limitations of the story are opened up, and the plot of chasing and killing will make the rhythm of the film have a taste of non-stop .”

Not bad. Ronan nodded in approval: Although it's only the first edited version, I can feel that it's more watchable than the first one.

As long as this film is successful, it will continue to be filmed in the future. Ronan even thought for a while, can these horror films be linked together?

Such as Reaper and Fatal Turn? Or add the following horror series?

There will definitely be more horror films with a relatively small investment in the future, and maybe in a few years, people can be specially convened to discuss this.

For this kind of thing, if we work together, we may come up with a solution.

After talking about work, James Huang suddenly talked about personal topics.

The plan is being adjusted at any time. Director James Huang said to Ronan: The shooting and post-production are going smoothly, and it is expected to be completed in August.

Ronan just came over from Jessica Felton in the editing room and said, Very good, enough time for the promotional operation.

James Huang said with a smile: Ronan, after the post-production is completed, I will leave the crew.

The two parties have worked together three times, and a producer like Ronan who is willing to decentralize power will undoubtedly make the director feel very comfortable, so he is going to say hello to some things in advance: I will enter a branch of Sony Entertainment's Revolutionary Film Studio in September. crew.

Ronan had already heard about this matter, so he asked with concern, Act as a director?

Yes. James Huang said simply: A sci-fi action movie called Wanted Universe, and Glenn Morgan is the screenwriter.

Ronan nodded slightly, and glanced at James Huang. Anyway, the two parties have cooperated three times, and the cooperation is very pleasant. The first two times were a great success, and the third time this sequel has a great chance of success.

It was rare for him to persuade him: James, you have amazing talent and talent in horror films, why don't you continue to direct horror films?

James Huang could tell that Ronan had good intentions, but he couldn't help but think of the sequel of Death Comes. After all, Shahai Entertainment has put this sequel on the agenda and talked to him about continuing to be the director.

I've reached a bottleneck in horror films. He smiled and said, It's hard to improve in a short period of time, why not try other types of films.

Ronan sighed secretly, everyone has their own ambitions, speaking of which is what James Huang pursued, and it is hard for others to say anything.

However, Ronan still said sincerely: James, if you want to return to horror movies in the future, I hope we will have the opportunity to cooperate.

James Huang was stunned for a moment, and then said: I also hope to cooperate.

He was a bit confused about what Ronan meant, and only by returning to horror films could we cooperate? Could it be that the two parties cannot cooperate in other types of films?

Seeing James Huang's doubts, Ronan did not explain, and this kind of thing cannot be explained. He just said, I wish your new film success.

Not long after staying, Ronan left the post-production room, and when he was about to go to the crew of Resident Evil at Warner Studios, he met James Huang's agent Edward.

Hi, Ronan. Edward's simple and honest face couldn't hide his complacency: Are you satisfied with James' new movie?

Ronan smiled and said, Very satisfied.

Edward's voice was a bit high: Your Bourne Shadow should be co-operated with James. James has always wanted to make a mainstream commercial action film. He has cooperated with you three times. Isn't it better than a failed British director? ?”

As James Huang received more and more attention from the Hollywood industry, Edward's agent also rose.

Ronan treated his agent a little colder: I originally wanted to continue working with James on the sequel of Death Comes.

Horror movies? Edward shook his head: James won't take horror movies anymore.

He knows very well that almost no one in Hollywood can become a first-line director simply by directing horror movies, and neither Wes Craven nor George Romero can do it.

Edward said again: Ronan, in the future, Shahai Entertainment will invest heavily in action movies, so don't forget James as the director.

I will. Ronan responded purely politely.

Edward's simple and honest smile was very bright: Okay, don't delay you, I'm going to get busy. Just as he was about to leave, he seemed to think of something again, and said, I'm not an independent agent anymore, I joined CAA .”

Ronan nodded: Congratulations.

Edward took the lead to leave with a smile. Ronan shook his head lightly and left the office building of the studio. After checking the time, he sped up his pace a little and rushed to the studio where the crew of Resident Evil was located.

The cast is currently auditioning for lead actors.