The Best Entertainment Era

Standing in front of the main entrance of the Warner Building, Christopher Nolan had just waited for less than two minutes when he saw Ronan get off the car and walk over, and hurriedly greeted him.

Good morning, Chris. Ronan greeted with a smile.

Christopher Nolan also responded with a smile and asked directly: Warner Bros. are you sure you want to start Batman?

Let's talk as we walk. Ronan pointed to the Warner Building, walked towards the front, waited for Christopher Nolan to catch up, and said: The project has passed the review of the Warner Brothers Audit Committee. Great cooperation policy.

Christopher Nolan was still a little worried: Will there be any accidents?

Concerns lead to chaos. For now, Batman is the most suitable theme for his dark realistic style.

Ronan knew what Christopher Nolan was worried about, and said: Don't worry, Warner Bros. can't find a director who is more suitable than you to restart Batman. Chris, Shahai Entertainment and I will stand with you.

Hearing Ronan's words, Christopher Nolan was somewhat moved, and said, Ronan, I can't find a more suitable producer for me than you.

The two laughed at the same time, and there was an instant feeling that everything was unspoken.

Both Ronan and Christopher Nolan knew very well in their hearts that only by working closely together could Warner Bros. restart the Batman movie.

This time, it was Alan Horn, CEO of Warner Bros. Pictures, who received Ronan and Christopher Nolan.

Compared with David Bird and Edward Davis last time, it is directly one level higher.

Alan Horn is the top person in charge of Warner Bros. Film Company. Just from his appearance, it can be seen that Warner Bros. and d Comics attach great importance to restarting Batman.

After the two parties greeted each other and exchanged a few pleasantries, they quickly got to the point.

In the reception room, Alan Horn looked at Ronan and Christopher Nolan, his eyes fell on Ronan, and said: Mr. Anderson, I read your project proposal, and it is really impressive. Warner Bros. Since the failure of Batman and Robin, we have been planning to revitalize the Batman movie, but we know very well that after the project has suffered serious trauma, we must proceed cautiously. Any blind move may bring the Batman series. irreparable harm.

Ronan knew that the other party was putting the ugly words first, and replied calmly: Mr. Horn, Director Nolan and I have carefully considered the plan to restart Batman. We have considered all aspects and even planned A new trilogy.

Christopher Nolan is a smart man, showing his sense of presence at the right time: If we can reach a cooperation, I will make an overall plan for the next two films before launching the first film.

In private communication, Ronan had already properly communicated with Christopher Nolan about the plans for the next two parts. Although he didn't mention too much, after pointing out a few key points, Christopher Nolan had a lot of ideas.

In particular, the two neurotic protagonists who fell in love and killed each other have begun to appear in Christopher Nolan's written plan.

Ronan continued: In the plan that Chris and I submitted to Warner Bros., Sandsea Entertainment will bear most of the investment in the new Batman movie. This is an investment of nearly 100 million U.S. dollars. We can't help but pay attention to it.

This article can not only protect the future interests of Shahai Entertainment, but also fully demonstrate sincerity.

Without sincerity, who would invest so much money?

Alan Horn laughed and said: Mr. Anderson, your Relativity Entertainment has a long-term cooperation with Warner Bros., and I have never doubted your sincerity in cooperation.

Ronan said: It is precisely because of this that I chose Warner Bros. We both know the basics and have a good foundation for cooperation. Otherwise, Chris and I would go to 20th Century Fox. The Daredevil in their hands is actually very good. It fits the darkly realistic style that Chris proposed.

Christopher Nolan didn't change his face,

But he knew very well in his heart that it would be too difficult for him to persuade Warner Bros. if he didn't pull in a producer like Ronan who lied without blinking an eye.

He secretly admired that Ronan has the funds, the reputation of continuous success, and his excellent negotiating ability. It is his luck to be appreciated by Ronan.

Now that we're talking about investment. Allen Horn said, We'd better finalize the cooperation method first, especially regarding investment and revenue sharing.

This can be said to be the most important. If no agreement can be reached on this aspect, there will be no further discussion on other aspects.

Although many terms have been specified in the project plan, Ronan said again: The new Batman movie will be co-produced by Warner Bros. and Shahai Entertainment, and you and I will jointly fund the establishment of a new Batman movie studio. According to Chris and I estimate that the total production cost of the project needs to be US$140 million, of which Sandsea Entertainment can invest US$100 million, and Warner Bros. will be responsible for raising the rest.”

This is the most commonly used multi-company co-production method in Hollywood, and Alan Horn has no objection.

Ronan did not mention any excessive conditions, all of which are the practice of internal cooperation in the industry: According to the investment ratio, you and I will determine the share ratio of the movie and the studio, and the revenue share will be distributed according to the share ratio. Hai Entertainment will not enjoy the copyright of the film, and all copyrights belong to Warner Bros.

Alan Horn asked: When will Sandsea Entertainment enjoy the share income?

Ronan replied directly: The window period is three years. Counting from the official release of the film in North America, Shahai Entertainment will automatically give up the follow-up income of the film after three years.

In fact, the highest revenue for a film is the first three years. The box office revenue in the first year, and the peripheral income such as DVD rental and TV broadcasting in the later period will greatly decrease after three years.

The typical release sequence also reflects a tapering margin for films as they progress from theatrical release to DVD release to free television.

But Warner Bros. is not at a disadvantage. It only needs to pay a small amount of money and take a small risk to get a film copyright that can benefit in the long run.

As a locomotive, film itself may not make money, but it can drive the development of the entire industry chain.

Alan Horn had thought about it a long time ago. This did not touch the psychological bottom line of Warner Bros. and D-Comics. He immediately nodded and said, Yes.

In the cooperation within the industry, everyone knows how to operate it, and there is no problem of who cheats whom, and it is simple and clear to talk about.

This is equivalent to the main risk being borne by Shahai Entertainment, and Warner Bros. is waiting to make a profit by holding the copyright.

The copyright of Batman is tightly held, which undoubtedly allows Warner Bros. to take a considerable initiative in this cooperation.

Warner Brothers also has a few points. Alan Horn said directly without going around in circles: I hope I can explain it to you before we cooperate.

Ronan nodded: Please tell me.

Allen Horn said: As part of Warner Bros.'s investment, the copyright of Batman will be included in the future production costs and shares of the film.

Ronan didn't object: No problem.

This is an industry practice, and copyright can be directly equated with money. Since it is a cooperative filming, Warner Bros. and D Comics certainly cannot license the project for free.

Copyright can naturally offset part of the investment.

But Ronan added: We need to ask a third-party organization to evaluate the Batman film copyright.

Yes. Alan Horn had no objection, and continued: All distribution work for this movie must be done by Warner Bros.

Ronan also had no objection, just said: I need to be the first producer of the film.

Allen Horn did not object, but proposed corresponding restrictions: In terms of finance, we must introduce an insurance company recognized by both parties as a third-party guarantee.

Warner Bros. is also worried about Shahai Entertainment's manipulation of investment.

Ronan said: How about the Firefighters Insurance Fund under the Allianz Group?

This is the most used insurance company in the industry. Of course, Allen Horn had no objection and said, Yes.

Ronan said again: Mr. Horn, we also said just now that Chris is planning a trilogy. What Chris and I mean is to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with Warner Bros.

Christopher Nolan said very well: It is best for the three of us to reach a trilogy cooperation.

Alan Horn thought about it for a while and said, Warner Bros. also hopes to have a long-term cooperation with you two.

Borrowing foreign funds to produce movies, in terms of long-term operation, Warner Bros. will not suffer. Since it is a cooperation in the industry, it is impossible to take most of the benefits into its arms like cooperation with overseas investors.

At this point, the top executives of Warner Bros. have long been mentally prepared.

Ronan smiled and said: Once the first film is successful, in the cooperation of the next two films, the investment and income sharing of Sand Sea Entertainment will be the same as the first film.

Alan Horn nodded slightly, and said: The income of the project does not meet expectations, and Warner Bros. has the right to interrupt.

This is the legitimate right of the copyright owner, but Ronan also prevented Warner Bros. from seeing the profit and going back on his word, saying: Below expectations must be that the North American box office revenue of the film is lower than the total production cost.

Today, with the increasing income in overseas markets, if the North American box office of Hollywood commercial films can cover the cost of production, there is hope to recover costs and even make profits through overseas markets.

Since both parties have sufficient cooperation intentions, the interview between Ronan and Alan Horn on the general direction of cooperation went very smoothly, and within more than an hour, the cooperation method on investment, income and copyright was finalized.

At the same time, Ronan also won enough power for him as a producer and Christopher Nolan as a director.

Warner Bros. was able to give the green light to this project, and Ronan's past success played an extremely critical role.

After finalizing the general direction, the teams of Warner Bros. and Sandsea Entertainment started formal negotiations on the cooperation details.

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