The Best Entertainment Era

Probably Yu Jiaolong's feedback was more positive. After the privately handed over invitation letter was delivered, the Shanghai International Film Festival from the Far East sent invitations to Relativity Entertainment and Ronan himself through formal official channels.

Relativity Entertainment is invited to attend the trading session and screening session of this film.

Ronan then got news that New Line Films and Miramax had also received invitations from the East.

The emergence of Hollywood buyers can effectively increase the attractiveness of film festivals.

The embassy film company in the east also received related news. The famous director Zhang said that he wanted to have an interview with Ronan, the boss of Relativity Entertainment, during the film festival.

When Ronan received the news, he immediately thought of the super masterpiece that director Zhang had planned for the past two years. If I remember correctly, Hero was released in 2002 and was later introduced to North America. Although it is not as good as Ang Lee and The great success of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is also an extremely rare success of Chinese-language films in the North American market.

Embassy Pictures has practical experience in operating martial arts Chinese-language movies. If it can obtain the North American copyright of this film at a suitable price, it may gain considerable profits.

According to Ronan's understanding, the attitude of Eastern film companies towards Hollywood distributors in this era is not generally good. As long as the film can be released in the North American market, other conditions are easy to negotiate.

Frankly speaking, some film producers even send their films to North America for free for publicity and fame.

That Zhang Guoshi is not an ordinary director, he has a certain reputation in the world, and Ronan did not expect to obtain the copyright in a way that is too cheap.

But according to his idea, a few million dollars is a sky-high price.

Ronan didn't rush to reply, it's too early to confirm the itinerary for June.

In mid-March, as the 74th Academy Awards ceremony is approaching, it seems that the whole of Hollywood is revolving around the Oscars, and various related news emerge in endlessly.

Over the weekend, Ronan and Tom Cruise organized a friendly golf match that featured Will Smith, Jerry Katzenberg and Robert Iger.

At their level, golf is more of a way of communication, a tool used to increase friendship and affection.

In Ronan's words, this is not only meeting friends through football, but also exchanging news with each other. Maybe whoever has the resources that others need.

For example, he met Robert Iger through Jeff Katzenberg, and won the management talent that Relativity Entertainment needs more.

After these two years of practice, Ronan's skills have improved, and he can occasionally make a birdie. Although it is very rare, there are always times when he is lucky.

The five of them chatted about the anecdotes in the circle, and half the afternoon passed quickly.

When Will Smith made the last putt, Tom Cruise drove a battery car, called Ronan and the four into the car, and went back to the golf club together.

We have agreed. Tom Cruise said while slowly accelerating, The person with the worst grades is a treat tonight.

Jeff Katzenberg touched his bald head and said, This time it seems like I've fallen behind.

Ronan answered, That's right, Jeffrey got the worst grades.

Robert Iger said with a smile: Jerry Fu, do you want a treat tonight? I can say hello to my family in advance.

Will Smith was shaking his head: Ronan had the worst performance before, but these two times it was Jeff who fell behind.

I've been busy with work recently. Jeff Katzenberg said directly: I haven't practiced much.

Ronan said at this time: How is the production of Shrek 2 going? When will it be completed?

Embassy Pictures is the overseas distributor of this series. Jeff Katzenberg said: It will be July or August next year at the earliest, and it may be the end of next year.

The battery car stopped at the gate of Huiguan, Ronan got off the car first, and after Jeff Katzenberg got off the car,

He said half-jokingly: It's better to give the North American distribution rights of the second part to Embassy Pictures.

Tom Cruise turned his head and glanced at Ronan, and couldn't help shaking his head slightly. The relationship between Jeff Katzenberg and Spielberg is indeed not very good, but the two parties are a company after all.

Jeff Katzenberg said directly: Ronan, let's talk about overseas distribution rights.

Knowing that he couldn't force it, Ronan said, It happens that Bob is here, let's talk about overseas distribution.

When they came to the lobby of the club, Jeff Katzenberg took Robert Iger aside to discuss the continued cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation Studios alone.

Ronan, Tom Cruise and Will Smith sat together, drinking coffee and chatting.

I heard that you went to Korea and island countries specifically. Will Smith asked with great interest: Are the women over there different from Hollywood?

Ronan said seriously, I'm here to raise funds, not to pick up girls. He asked back, Will, you are married, what do you care about?

Will Smith pinched his nose and said, It's purely out of curiosity, nothing else.

Ronan turned to Tom Cruise and asked, Do you believe it?

Tom Cruise shook his head immediately: I don't believe it.

Will Smith is good at playing tricks, and immediately counterattacked: Ronan, I heard that you have a girlfriend, be careful of being caught.

I don't have a girlfriend. Ronan replied calmly.

Tom Cruise asked: You and that... He didn't seem to remember the name: Just that Disney princess, haven't you broken up yet?

Will Smith reminded: Anne Hathaway.

Ronan said calmly: It's not a boyfriend and girlfriend, why are you breaking up? He asked Tom Cruise again: Aren't you and Penelope Cruz also not breaking up? Tom, you won't want to break up? Let's start a third marriage?

It's hard to say. Will Smith said first: Tom and Penelope Cruz will definitely break up, will they get married again...

He didn't go on.

Ronan can roughly guess that Tom Cruise's marriage is not his own decision.

What's the situation? He looked at Tom Cruise and asked with concern, Is there any problem?

Tom Cruise shook his head slightly, and said calmly: Don't worry, I can handle it well. He simply explained: The church is not satisfied with Penelope and thinks she is a Latino-Spanish person, so come with me. It's not a good fit to be together.

Ronan didn't answer. The situation of Scientology is very complicated, especially for Tom Cruise. Many things are true and false, and outsiders can't tell at all.

Will Smith was also very close to Scientology, and asked: Tom, I heard that they are going to arrange a draft for you to choose a suitable woman.

Tom Cruise did not deny: There is such a plan.

Why do I feel a little scary. Will Smith seemed to be talking to himself: Fortunately, I didn't join.

Ronan looked at Tom Cruise and asked, Tom, do you have to follow their arrangements for this kind of thing?

Don't worry. Tom Cruise doesn't look like a puppet brainwashed or dominated by the church: I know what to do.

While speaking, he also smiled at Ronan and Will Smith.

Ronan nodded: That's good, just ask if you need help.

Obviously, Tom Cruise has his own ideas about Scientology. According to Ronan's observations during this period, Tom Cruise may have been a very pure believer when he was young, but now, it's really hard to say.

This kind of topic about faith can't be discussed too deeply. The topic of the three people quickly returned to the movie.

I have reached a licensing agreement with Netflix. Tom Cruise said, How many videos does your website have?

Ronan roughly calculated: Around 20,000.

Will Smith was a little surprised: Follow up with Blockbuster! You seem to have only acquired this website for three months?

The transaction has been completed, and Ronan has nothing to hide, and said directly: I bought the film library of a small chain rental company, and got the rental and sales copyright of 18,500 film and television works.

Will Smith said with emotion: Your company is getting bigger and bigger.

Ronan shrugged slightly: Be careful with every step. If you make a wrong step, all the previous efforts will be in vain.

Tom Cruise picked up the coffee and said before drinking: I don't know much about business operations, but for filming, financing and loans are a good way.

Will Smith asked: Ronan, how much money did you raise to go to the island country and South Korea this time?

Ronan replied: The first round of financing is 275 million US dollars.

So many? It's just the first issue? Will Smith was really surprised this time: It's enough to shoot two first-tier big productions.

He suddenly thought of something and asked, Is it all invested?

Ronan said with a smile: I invested in a major production of 120 million US dollars, two medium-sized productions of more than 20 million US dollars, and I still have about 100 million US dollars left in my hand, and I plan to invest in a few more projects.

The first phase of financing is to be paid in installments, and the subsequent funds have not yet been in place.

Will Smith moved in his heart and said, Have you found a suitable project?

Hearing this, Ronan immediately guessed, and instead of answering, he asked, Will, do you have a movie project?

He talked with Tom Cruise on the phone about film investment before. Tom Cruise has been working with Spielberg for the past two years. Ronan has been in contact with Spielberg many times and knows that the old man is No matter how you treat him, you will not take the initiative to invest in finding a nail.

I can't talk about the project. Will Smith thought for a while, and then said: I have several invitations here, and one of the projects I think is not bad, but the purpose of their invitation is not very simple, it may be Use my fame to find an investment company.