The Best Entertainment Era

At a business club north of Burbank, Ronan met Gray Enrique from Lionsgate's distribution department.

The two were considered familiar, and after a few simple greetings, they got to the point.

Gray-Enrique tentatively asked: I see media reports that Mr. Anderson went to Abu Dhabi for the premiere some time ago? Did the trip go well?

Ronan said in a false manner: The kindness is hard to turn down. The publisher over there has repeatedly invited me, so I had no choice but to go and have a look.

Greg Enrique asked again: Did the trip go well?

Very well. Of course Ronan understood what he was asking.

So... Greg Enrique simply said: The financing of Reaper is successful?

He looked at Ronan calmly, and said, I heard that director James Huang's preparations have been progressing steadily.

Ronan thought for a while, and said that a project launch conference will be held soon, and said: In general, the progress is relatively smooth.

Gray Enrique said with a smile: The horror scene created by director James Huang is unforgettable. I believe this will be a successful horror film.

Ronan smiled, but didn't answer.

Gray Enrique had a bad premonition, and still said: Mr. Anderson, we have agreed that Shahai Entertainment will give priority to Lionsgate for distribution of this new film directed by James Huang.

Ronan remembered what he said at the beginning. He didn't deny it directly, and of course he wouldn't admit it. He just said: The film has just been approved, and it hasn't even been released to the public. It's too early to talk about release.

The difference between success and rookie is too big. For the release of The Purge of Human Beings, he almost broke his leg. As a result, Reaper just started preparations, and someone took the initiative to come to talk about the release.

The sooner the release is negotiated, the more peace of mind the crew will be able to work. Greg Enrique is still trying: The subsequent filming and production will be much smoother.

Ronan gave a very powerful reason: The filming of this film has not even started, and it hastily signed a distribution contract with someone. This is irresponsible to your distributor. I can't do such a thing.

Uh... Gray Enrique couldn't find a word to answer for a moment.

After a while, he realized: Issuance always has risks. We are willing to take risks and have the ability to take risks.

Ronan is so stupid that he signed a distribution contract with Lionsgate Films now, not to mention that he is in the process of acquiring a distribution company. Even if the acquisition fails, with the foundation laid by Human Purge Project, this Death Comes will also follow. Available for sale.

Of course, he is not a person who breaks his word. He had agreed with Lionsgate Films that under the same conditions, Lionsgate Films would be preferred as the distributor of Death Comes.

Are you really willing to take risks? Ronan asked deliberately.

It was impossible for Greg Enrique to immediately deny what he just said, nodded and said: Of course.

Ronan nodded: I can feel the sincerity of Lionsgate.

Greg Enrique looked at Ronan, I can't feel your sincerity!

Ronan took out a script and the accompanying plan from the briefcase he was carrying, pushed it in front of Greg Enrique, and said: I am also very sincere, this is the most popular action movie today, Sha Hai Entertainment is also in the preparatory stage, and if we can cooperate with Lionsgate, I believe this will be as successful as The Purge.

Greg Enrique took the script and only flipped through two pages. When he saw that the leading actor turned out to be an Arab agent, his head became dizzy for a while.

Is this movie a joke?

Arabs as the protagonist? Greg - Enrique tentatively asked.

Ronan replied very seriously: The Purge of Mankind has proved that minority audiences can support the box office of a small and medium-sized production.

Greg Enrique is sure that there will be no results today,

After putting away the script, he stood up and took the initiative to say goodbye: I'll go back and study this project for a few days, and I'll give you an answer later.

Ronan shook his hand: Hope it's good news.

After Gray Enrique left, Ronan returned to Sand Sea Films and met Edward who had been waiting for a long time in the office, who was James Huang's manager.

The agent looked a lot fatter, and his face became more honest and kind.

Tell me, Edward. Ronan seemed unaware of this guy's intentions: What do you want from me?

Edward smiled and said kindly: It's been a long time since I saw you. I heard that you came back from Germany. I came here to see you...

Ronan raised his hand to stop him from continuing: If you have something to say, just say it. I don't have much time. I have something to do later.

It was true, and he asked Scott from Merrill Lynch to meet at the firm.

Edward still smiled all over his face: James' salary. The Human Purge Project was a big success, and James still got a salary of 300,000 US dollars in the crew of Death Comes. Isn't it inappropriate?

Ronan reminded: Edward, Sandsea Entertainment has signed an agreement with James, and we are complying with the contract.

Edward could hear the meaning behind these words, and quickly said: I am also a person who abides by the contract, but if James' salary is too low, he will not be convincing in the crew, right? Besides, it would appear that Shahai Entertainment is too stingy, It’s not good to spread the word.”

I don't care. Ronan said casually.

Producers and agents can be said to be a typical relationship of cooperation and opposition.

Edward's expression remained unchanged, and just as he was about to speak, Ronan said again, Is this what you mean, or what James means?

I mean. The agent must take the blame at this time: James doesn't know about it.

Ronan said flatly: It is impossible to change the contract and increase the salary.

Edward's face was a bit ugly, this young producer is too strong.

Well, let's re-sign an agreement. Ronan had already thought up a coping strategy. The previous strength was to suppress Edward's aura, so as not to mention messy conditions in the future: A box office bonus contract.

Edward thought for a while and said, Yes.

Ronan directly stated the condition: If the North American box office of Death Comes reaches 50 million US dollars, James can get a box office bonus equivalent to the film salary.

50 million dollars? Edward couldn't help but widen his eyes: Ronan, this condition is too much!

In the entire North American film market, how many films have an annual box office of over 50 million?

15 million US dollars! If the box office reaches the production cost, the bonus will be cashed! Edward said.

Ronan shook his head and said, $30 million box office, $300,000 box office bonus! One-off payment! Seeing that Edward wanted to say something, he emphasized: I have already made a concession! Edward, why don't you still treat James? Don't I have confidence in James?

Edward thought for a while and said, Okay. Let's sign the agreement as soon as possible.

Ronan smiled: No problem.

This kind of box office bonus is different from the box office share. It is a one-time payment. As long as the North American box office of Reaper reaches 30 million US dollars, no matter what the final figure is, there will only be a box office bonus of 300,000 US dollars.

Not long after Edward left, Scott from Merrill Lynch arrived.

Ronan asked directly: Scott, do you accept private work?

Scott immediately said vigilantly: Sorry, Mr. Anderson, my professional ethics will not allow me to do this.

Ronan laughed: Actually, it does not conflict with your work, it is also about securities and the stock market. He took out an envelope from a drawer and pushed it to Scott: This will not violate your professional ethics.

Scott glanced at the envelope, estimated the thickness, but did not speak.

Ronan pushed another document bag in front of him and said: This is an old friend of mine. He is a real rich man. He is very interested in Nasdaq. It contains their contact information, email address and Address. Scott, what you have to do is very simple, every day... no, send him the details of the high-quality stocks with the most gratifying gains every half day, or you can call him or visit him, Let him believe that Nasdaq has a bright future in the next few years.

This matter does not conflict with his own work, Scott thought for a while, picked up the envelope, squeezed it, and said: I will start as soon as possible.

Ronan lowered his voice and began to discuss with Scott.