Chapter 626： Qualified model

Facing "Troy" with far lower box office numbers than expected, Warner’s executives are also reflecting on the fact that this is their second major production failure this year. The box office failure brings not only investment losses, but also stock prices. The decline and the accountability of shareholders can be imagined.

Why did it fail? This is the most clear question the Warner Bros. Board of Directors wants to ask.

Since Ryan entered Walt Disney, the number of co-productions has inevitably shrunk dramatically. Warner's management also anticipated this situation, so they increased their investment and wanted to occupy more market share.

"Ryan is like magic!"

At the board meeting of Warner Bros., an executive director said a lot of people’s heartfelt words, "He has decided to make a big investment, and he never has to worry about returns and profit."

"We shouldn't use Brad Pitt at all." Another director complained, "If Ryan was cast as Achilles, these are not problems now."

"The question is will he appear?" Warner Bros' Gerald knocked on the table. "Except for the Star Wars series, which has already signed an actor contract, after entering the new century, has he appeared in movies made by other companies? ?"

Everyone fell silent. If Ryan and Warner had not had a long-term and happy cooperation, even the "Harry Potter" series, they might not be able to participate in part of the investment.

"In another week, Sony Columbia's "King Arthur" will be released." Someone said worriedly, "The situation for "Troy" will be even more difficult."

"Not necessarily." Gerald reminded, "The box office of "Troy" is lower than our expectations, I am afraid "King Arthur" will be worse."

"That's right." The director immediately agreed, "This script was first invested in Touchstone Pictures, and it was also approved by some people in Disney, but it was rejected by Ryan."

Others suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, and their tight expressions eased a lot. It seemed that someone was more unlucky than Warner. They can relax.

Sitting at the head of the conference table, the President of Time Warner, Don Logan, who has never spoken, suddenly spoke. He asked Gerald, "You and Ryan have always had a good relationship. What projects he has vetoed over the past few years."

The meaning in the words is very clear. Warner will not take over these projects in the future.

"The biggest project is "King Arthur"." Gerald thought about it, and then said, "Also, Ryan cancelled the two film contracts between Disney and Jack Chen and cancelled all subsequent cooperation plans with him. "

"The cancellations are "Flying Dragon Rebirth" and "Around the World in Eighty Days." He added.

"Notify all the companies under Warner." Don Logan did not hesitate. Said to his assistant, "Don't participate in the investment of these two films anymore..."

"Forget it..." He waved his hand suddenly, "Or inform them not to invest in any Jack Chen movies in the future."

No one opposes these words. After all, in Hollywood's eyes, the other party's value surplus is extremely limited.

"Also." Don Logan continued, "Isn't the "Wonder Woman" samples almost finished? I remember someone mentioned that Gail Gado is a friend of Natalie Portman? In the name of Warner Group, Ryan was invited to participate in the test film, and I hope he is willing to make some comments.

Everyone looked at each other and understood the poor performance of several major productions. Even the senior executive of the group company felt the tremendous pressure. Otherwise, how could he ask the surprised boss to advise on the superhero movie?

After the acquisition of AOL, Warner has been in bad luck. Ryan, who is hiding at home as a model, knows this very well.

of course. He doesn't need to think about these now, but obediently be a qualified model.

Standing in the design room specially remodeled for Charlize, Ryan is like being carved out of marble, letting the South African diamond stick a pair of men's sunglasses designed by himself on the bridge of his nose.

Put on the last pair for Ryan. Charlize stepped back two feet and looked at him carefully with his arms folded over his chest.

"Is it all right?" Ryan felt itchy eyebrows.

"I found a very serious problem."

Holding his chin, Charlize walked around Ryan. Seeing her back to the other side, Ryan couldn't help asking curiously, "What did you find, dear?"

"You put on any pair of sunglasses..." Charlize walked over, took off the sunglasses, and gently squeezed Ryan's face. "They are all so charming."

"Oh, do you need me to thank you for your compliment?" Ryan grabbed her and kissed the soft red lips.

"You're welcome." Charlize walked back to the workbench, put his sunglasses on, and said back, "If you really want to thank you, then please help my ct sunglasses as an endorsement."

"May I ask how much the endorsement fee is?" Walking to the workbench, Ryan sat on Charlize's work chair, "If it is too low, I won't agree."

"Really?" Charlize suddenly turned around, sat on the workbench with a leap, and looked at him with his **** folded, "If..."

She kicked off the slippers hanging on her feet, and stretched out a slender straight leg towards Ryan, "I... use myself as a reward, can I?"

"Dear……"

Ryan stretched out his hand and grabbed the thin, thin ankle, and kneaded it without heaviness. "Are you... are you tempting me?"

"Of course... not." Charlize snatched his leg back, jumped off the workbench as fast as possible, and moved away from Ryan. "Even if it is a temptation, it is not now. I am going out. I must go. To the company."

She didn't wear shoes, so she opened the door of the studio with her bare feet, turned her head and waved, "That's a designer with great potential. I must meet her in person."

After Ryan nodded, the door closed again, and there was a soft noise.

In just these two months, with the help of Ryan's huge resources, Charlize’s'ct' fashion company has been established. Although it is still in its rudimentary form, after leasing an office floor of Disney on Mondeo Avenue, roughly The shelf is set up.

Even candy with the image of Charlize has appeared in Disney children's stores in the greater Los Angeles area since last week.

Regarding the business Charlize wants to start, Ryan will certainly not stand by. Some of his management team have been assisting South African Diamonds, such as acquiring this good taste but not big brand confectionery...

His team has a full set of plans for how to turn the names of South African Diamonds and Oscars into commercial interests.

Yesterday, Ryan received a call from Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. Touchstone Pictures began negotiations with their agent about the new film. The box office performance of "Troy" was far worse than expected, and the touchstone was given. Enough reason to keep prices down.

Such negotiations must continue for a long time, and Ryan is not in a hurry.

As for Angelina Jolie, she is also very inclined to cooperate with Disney. How many people will refuse the fame and fortune?

Back in the study on the second floor, Ryan sat in front of the computer and read Disney's report from last month, and then received a call from Scott Swift.

"Good job, Scott."

Hearing the news from the other party, Ryan smiled and said, "You can weigh the specific things."

The thing is very simple. In the name of a foundation of Ryan, Scott sent someone to Harvard University to find Mark Zuckerberg. After more than a month of negotiations, the other party accepted their investment and stepped out to raise funds. The first step in expansion.

Of course, the investment is not large. For the time being, I have only obtained 20% of the shares. I will definitely have to raise funds in the future, and there are still opportunities to invest.

Regarding investment matters, after years of tempering with large sums of money, Scott can be described as proficient. Even if there is no investment raised by Ryan, he will earn more and lose less, such as the percentage he bought two years ago. The fifth share of Netflix has now doubled.

Today, Ryan has dozens of foundations, both large and small, either lightly or darkly, and Scott operates like a fish in water.

These are all methods used to accumulate wealth or maintain value. His foundation is still centered on film and television and a wide range of peripheral industries. Although the market value of Walt Disney today is still a little behind News Corporation, as the stock price continues to rise, it has become more than them. The world's largest media group by market value is not impossible.

Ryan still clearly remembers that in the last few years of his previous life, Walt Disney has become the world's number one media company. Although it may not be as good as News Corp or Time Warner in terms of media, Disney itself is extremely powerful in transforming blood. .

Of course, if Rupert Murdoch can fulfill his long-held wish-the acquisition of Time Warner-then this behemoth in the media industry will certainly be unmatched by Disney.

The problem is that even if Murdoch's financing is successful, the federal government will never allow this transaction to occur.

June has already begun The major colleges and universities in North America have holidays.

Teenagers, the largest consumer group in the movie market, will always be the focus of Hollywood.

On the second weekend of June, Disney’s film specifically targeting this group will be released. This is Pixar’s "Superman Family".

If placed on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, this type of film is undoubtedly the best choice to be released before June 1, but this is not the case in North America.

Although Children’s Day has an international name, children in the United States are not on this holiday, and most Americans do not have this concept. In addition, there is also International Labor Day, although "May 1st" International Labor Day originated in the United States. However, Labor Day in the United States is not on "May Day". Labor Day in the United States is the first Monday in September...

The earliest Pixar animated feature films will try to avoid collisions with other companies’ large-scale productions. This is also related to Pixar’s lack of confidence at the time, but after continuous success, Pixar’s first choice for animated feature films is the summer file. , They are no longer afraid of competition, even if there are super productions such as "Troy" and "King Arthur". (To be continued...) ()