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In the small conference room of the Relativity Building, Ronan met Robert Lee.

The Copyright and Legal Affairs Department sent special personnel to Mumbai, India, and have already contacted Vikas Swarup and his agent. Robert Lee first talked about copyright matters: The negotiations went smoothly. It is not a problem for us to win the film and television copyright, and we should be able to buy out the copyright within 2 million US dollars, but the distribution copyright of the novel involves the publishing house, so it is difficult to get it.”

Ronan said directly: Get the film and television adaptation rights first, the copyright of the novel is the best, and it doesn't matter if you don't get it.

Robert Lee nodded, and said: I have already told you to win the film and television adaptation rights first, and then talk about other things. He changed the subject and talked about the main purpose of this meeting: I have a good relationship with the production department of Universal Pictures. The person in charge talked twice about my idea.

Ronan asked: Universal Pictures willing to cooperate with us to shoot the new Jurassic series?

Since Ronan mentioned several times that he wanted to obtain the copyright of the Jurassic Park series, Robert Lee paid attention to it. In the end, Universal Pictures refused to sell the trump card in his hand, and Relativity Entertainment had to give up.

But Robert Lee did not give up. If the six major companies did not encounter difficulties or confusion, it would be even more difficult to obtain copyrights from them, especially the copyrights of ace movie series like Jurassic Park.

But the success of Shahai Entertainment's partnership with Warner Bros. and the reboot of Batman Begins gave Lee hope.

It was very difficult in the past, but now there is the possibility of cooperation. Robert Lee is full of confidence: The first two Jurassic Park are undoubtedly a typical example of commercial film success, but the box office of Jurassic Park 3 and Word-of-mouth was very unsatisfactory, leading Universal Pictures to decide to temporarily freeze this series.

Ronan also understands these situations: Continue to shoot, the reputation of this series of audiences will be completely rotten, and it will be difficult to save it.

What flashed through his mind was the Terminator series. Since Terminator 2, the new Terminator movies have been badly made, and the audience's expectations are constantly decreasing, causing many people to see The new Terminator movie, it is said that the bad movie series is going to cheat money again.

Robert Lee asked: Ronan, when you wanted to buy the copyright of the Jurassic Park series, you must have thought about how to revitalize this series, right?

Ronan's face was already thicker than the city wall. At this time, his face was not red and his heart was beating, and he said calmly: I have some thoughts.

For Ronan's ability, Robert Lee admired and trusted Ronan with all five bodies, and said: Based on the achievements of you and Shahai Entertainment in production, I have the possibility to talk to Universal Pictures, and I dare to talk to Universal Pictures. The film industry is talking about cooperation.

The current attitude of Universal Pictures? Ronan asked.

It's ambiguous and not clearly stated. Robert Lee said: Universal Pictures also expects to cooperate with Sandsea Entertainment to revive this series, but they don't want to lose too much profit.

He said directly: There is not enough interest, why should we help Universal Pictures revive this series?

Ronan thought of the previous movie and said, Let's talk slowly, I think there will be opportunities in the future.

It is difficult to talk about the success of such a large-scale project cooperation once or twice. Robert Lee is ready for a long-term battle: As we continue to achieve success,

There are always times when Universal Pictures is tempted.

He thought for a while, and then said: If we can reach a cooperation with Universal Pictures, will it be more beneficial to the future development of the group?

Ronan nodded: In the long run, it is true.

Robert Lee's vision is also becoming more long-term with the improvement of position and ability: I analyzed it, and you can see if this is the case.

Ronan looked at him: Speak.

Robert Lee didn't need to hide it in front of Ronan, and said directly: Among the six major Hollywood companies, Warner Bros. and NBCUniversal Group are companies that have a more gentle attitude towards us. Among them, Warner Bros. cooperates with us more, but Warner Bros. …How should I put it, I recently watched some of the movies and TV series released and filmed by them, except for the Harry Potter series, I always feel that the decision-making level of Warner Bros. seems to be unreliable.

Ronan admitted: Actually, I feel the same way.

Robert Lee asked instead: It is said that Kevin Tsujihara is already ahead of other competitors in the race to be the next CEO of Warner Bros?

If there is no big surprise... Ronan knew better about this: Kevin Tsuhara will become the next CEO of Warner Bros.

Robert Lee was full of doubts: I don't understand what the shareholders and directors of Warner Bros. think about. This Kevin Tsuhara feels to me more like a speculative politician than a film company decision-maker.

Ronan spread his hands helplessly: God only knows what people from Warner Bros. think.

We have cooperation and competition with the six major companies. Robert Lee continued: But not every major company will become our enemy like 20th Century Fox.

Ronan nodded slightly: So, the negotiations between Marvel Entertainment and Sony Columbia Pictures will be over soon.

Ronan continued: In addition to our competitors, we also need partners with certain interests. We don't ask them to stand on Relativity Entertainment's side when a certain war breaks out, but they can stand by and even delay the confrontation slightly. Relativistic entertainment shot is a kind of success.

Robert Lee said: The relationship between Universal Pictures and us is relatively peaceful. If we can reach an agreement on the cooperation of the Jurassic Park series, Universal Pictures may do this.

You're right. Ronan said, Robert, you should continue to discuss this project with Universal Pictures, and don't give up lightly.

I understand, Robert Lee said.

Ronan is very clear that if a cooperation can be reached, this cooperation will be strategic.

There has never been a major conflict of interest between Relativity Entertainment and the new Universal Pictures. As long as the revenue can be seen to advance, the two parties may not be unable to reach an agreement on the new Jurassic Park series of cooperation.

In the afternoon, Ronan went to see the internal preview of Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain together with several executives from Relativity Entertainment, Sandsea Entertainment and Embassy Pictures.

Compared with the doubts at the beginning, after the internal test screening, everyone unanimously approved of the film. No matter the emotion or the picture, the film can only be described as pure and beautiful.

Even if there are one person who participated in the test screening, all of them are straight men of steel, they may not like Brokeback Mountain, but it is difficult to feel disgusted.

Ang Lee's skills in films that are biased towards literature and art are indeed extraordinary.

I used to have great doubts about this film. George Clint said bluntly: But after seeing the test screening, I believe this will be an excellent film.

With an oriental reserved smile, Ang Lee just kept saying thank you in the face of numerous compliments.

It is difficult to understand Ang Lee's state of mind at the moment without experiencing such ups and downs in his career as a director.

It's really terrible for a Chinese director to fail miserably in a big Hollywood production.

Fortunately, Ang Lee still has a chance to prove himself.

Li An also knew how this opportunity came about, and came to Ronan and shook hands with him tightly: Ronan, you must accept my gratitude, without your power support, I would not have filmed this movie. film opportunity.

Ronan smiled and said, Director Li, our cooperation has always been based on the principle of win-win!

Li An let out a long breath: I can finally sleep well at night.

With Ronan's approval, he felt that the film was more than half successful.

Ronan deliberately said, Director Li, it's not time to relax yet. The production of the film is over and it's just the beginning of the operation. The Embassy Pictures has already won the entry ticket for the Venice Film Festival for Brokeback Mountain. Another war will soon begin.

Li An said very seriously: I know, I will do my best.

To make those who belittle him look at him differently, the film also needs to win several heavyweight awards.

Knowing the possible value of Brokeback Mountain, Ronan encouraged him: Just do it, and Relativity Entertainment will give you the greatest support.

Li An said sincerely: Ronan, whenever you need me in the future, just ask.

As Ronan continues to promote successful projects, many directors like Ang Lee feel more and more that cooperation with Relativity Entertainment is not only guaranteed, but also has a higher chance of success.

There are also many new directors who are also staring at Ronan and Relativity Entertainment. After all, from the bright side, Relativity Entertainment always seems to give opportunities to new directors, screenwriters or producers. Mid-sized companies are more aggressive.

Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, since the success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Weta Studio has taken advantage of the development and has become one of the most outstanding film special effects studios in the world.

This year, another heavyweight film project is ushered in here, as well as a super director who dares to call himself the king of the world.

James Cameron's Avatar crew moved from Los Angeles to Wellington after receiving the first batch of automatic funds injected by Sandsea Entertainment. With the full cooperation of Weta Studio and Industrial Light and Magic, the preliminary preparations began Work.

The special effects design is in the forefront of all preparatory work, which is also the top priority of the filming and production of Avatar.

Even, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the most important task.

In order to complete the masterpiece in his heart, James Cameron, like other directors, summoned the people who have often cooperated in the past.

Neil Blomkamp is one of them. This Johannesburg-born American, although not very old, has participated in the post-production special effects of Titanic and worked as a producer for James Cameron. He served as the deputy director of visual effects in Dark Angel.