Chapter 733： One-stop service for independent films

David Ellison once came into contact with Walt Disney's Bowei International, which is exclusively used for distribution, but was rejected by Bowei without hesitation. Because this film really can't find any profit, if it is signed for overseas distribution The contract, the income that can be obtained, I am afraid that even the money for printing and copying will not be earned.

The last news that Ryan got was that David Ellison had packaged and sold all the overseas copyrights of "Air Combat Heroes" to Summit Entertainment for US$4 million.

The money lost in "Air Combat Heroes" is really nothing to the Ellison family, and it did not dampen David Ellison's determination to continue investing in Hollywood, who was ridiculed by the Hollywood industry as "people are stupid and rich." The rich second generation of'Sky Dance' soon established their own'Sky Dance' film studio in North Hollywood, and, like those private equity film funds, wanted to invest in films prepared by major Hollywood studios.

For example, he went to Disney and Marvel Studios several times, wanting to participate in the investment in the next "Thor" and "Iron Man 2".

Regarding this point, Ryan only asked people to give one condition. If David Ellison's investment only participates in the profit sharing of the box office, he can accept his funds.

Under the Hollywood system and accounting rules, if the producer wants to make a film unprofitable on the books, it is not difficult. Even if it ends up in the Delaware Chancery Court, the probability of the producer losing is extremely low. .

Besides, these super large productions with an investment of over 200 million U.S. dollars are too difficult to achieve profitability at the box office. The best case is how much David Ellison initially invested. After the film’s box office is divided, the top Recover the cost more often.

In this way, he is willing to advance the investment of the film for Disney. Ryan will definitely agree if he doesn't participate in peripheral profit sharing.

It's a pity, although this man was mocked by Hollywood as "people are stupid and have a lot of money." In fact, I just don't know Hollywood movies, so I'm not confused. Nor would his head be flooded to promise Ryan such outrageous conditions.

Few people who can stand in high positions and receive elite education since childhood are real idiots, even Paris Hilton. After not appearing in movies very much, they use some help from the family and Disney to establish their own social circle. , Also created a chain brand belonging to her.

It's just that Ryan didn't expect that when the pink fairy came to visit Sandy in the name of visiting Sandy. Actually acted as a referrer for other people.

"Hi, Ryan, Nicole."

This guy walked into the back garden, greeted Ryan and Nicole who were sitting at the oak round table, and walked to the stroller, "Hi, Sandy, do you know me? I'm Paris..."

With that said, she took out a string of bracelets from her handbag and placed it on Sandy's little hand who was looking at her with curious blue eyes.

"Pali..."

Ryan frowned. If you read it right, it should be a string of emerald bracelets.

"Hey, Ryan." Paris turned her head. Said unceremoniously, "This is my gift to Sandy."

"Okay." Nicole nodded to this side, "Parlie, let's not take it as an example."

After finishing speaking, she waved to the female nurse on the other side, "Take Sunny back to the room to sleep."

Seeing the caregiver pushing her daughter towards the villa, Ryan raised an eyebrow at Paris Hilton, waited for the incongruous guy to sit next to Nicole, and looked at the female guest who came with her. .

The other party is no stranger. He had seen him a few years ago, and he had dealt with her brother and father recently.

"It's been a long time. Megan." Ryan made a please gesture to the black tea Elsa put on the table. "I heard you dropped out of the USC Film Academy?"

Although the opposite is a faint person who still overwhelms his father. But Megan Ellison has fully inherited the tradition of the Ellison family, "I just want to enter Hollywood early. I think my ability is enough to become a qualified investor and producer."

Ryan nodded and said directly, "The various labels under Disney don't lack funds."

In addition to the gossip about her brother David Ellison recently, there is another news circulating in Hollywood about the Ellison family. It is said that Megan Ellison received Larry Ellison when he dropped out of the USC Film School. Ellison has a check for 200 million dollars.

Of course, there is also news that it is 2 billion US dollars, but Ryan believes that the former may be possible, and the latter is completely gossip. Larry Ellison can become the world’s top rich, and he will never do such things that are of no benefit. .

"Let's put it this way, Ryan." Megan Ellison obviously has some basic business qualities and doesn't go around. Acquired the film adaptation rights of some works."

"Oh?" Ryan picked up the coffee cup and took a sip. "What work?"

Since the 1990s, Disney has bought the rights to adapt many comics and literary works. In addition to films and famous works that have been made into movies, there are some that he has never heard of before, if the other party is willing to buy it. , It is also a good choice to sell it to her at a higher price.

It's just that Megan Fox's appetite is as big as her father's.

"The Hobbit, the Silmarillion, and the Twilight Saga: Twilight."

Slowly put down the coffee cup, Ryan gently twisted his fingers, and his eyes quickly turned from Megan Ellison to Paris Hilton. This pink fairy was chatting with Nicole about fashion. The topic of "I am just a referrer, and the rest has nothing to do with me."

"very sorry."

With that said, Ryan didn't mean to apologize, "The film adaptations of these three works are already in Disney's plans."

"Three works..." Megan Ellison is just a twenty-year-old girl, "50 million dollars!"

Ryan shook his head slowly but firmly.

"One hundred million dollars!"

Hearing that the other party quoted the price for the second time, Ryan couldn't help but frowned and said solemnly, "Miss Ellison, do you think I am short of money?"

The atmosphere in the field instantly stagnated, and Ryan raised one hand to Elsa and made a gesture of seeing off the guests.

Maybe he resembles Larry Ellison in personality, but after hearing what Ryan said, Megan Ellison calmed down a bit and stood up and said, "Sorry, Ryan, I like movies very much, so I was a little impulsive."

"thank you for your treat."

Before Elsa came over, the girl left as quickly as possible, and even Paris Hilton next to her did not greet her.

"Pali..."

Treating Paris Hilton, Ryan is not so polite, "Is this the new friend you made?"

"Are you a friend?" Paris Hilton said carelessly, holding a coffee cup, "I met at parties and exchanged a few times. Except for the impulsive temperament, people are still good."

"Oh, **** it!" She stood up suddenly and said goodbye to Ryan and Ryan, "Meghan came here in my car. I'm leaving now."

This pink fairy has the same character as hers, coming fast and walking fast.

"Hollywood is about to show up investors who brandish checks and spread money everywhere."

Filling up coffee for herself and Ryan, Nicole picked up and took a sip, "100 million dollars for the film adaptation rights of three literary works..."

She shook her head, "It's really exciting."

"But when they are adapted into a movie, the benefits they can bring are far more than 100 million U.S. dollars."

After taking the sugar bowl and adding a piece of sugar to the coffee, Ryan said, "I have asked Peter Jackson to talk about the adaptation of The Hobbit, the "Twilight" studio established by Disney Pictures. It is also promoting novel sales. Three months ago, "Twilight: Twilight" was on the New York bestseller list, and the script is currently being written."

"Wait for Christine to grow up?" Nicole understood some of Ryan's plans.

"It can't be like this." Ryan took a sip of coffee, "still a tomboy."

"Right." Nicole seemed to think of something. "I heard that Megan Ellison signed an agency investment agreement with Caa."

"Actually, she chose the wrong investment direction."

Seeing Nicole’s slightly puzzled eyes, Ryan explained, “Caa signed with Megan Ellison. She must have taken a fancy to the funds in her hands and wanted to use this to promote their one-stop packaged service, but Obviously, she found the wrong person, and she shouldn't find the Big Six companies."

Perhaps more than ten or twenty years ago, caa was still able to kidnap the six major film companies with packaged services, but since the mid-1990s, their package services have encountered many difficulties, and the six major companies are no longer the most popular films. Companies have been acquired one after another and become part of a media group, and the balance of power between the two parties has undergone a subversive change.

The best example is that before the mid-1990s, caa’s agents could break into the offices of the six major film companies, but by the end of the 1990s, let alone break into the high-level offices, even those who negotiated with them. has become some middle and low-level employees.

After the new century, caa's one-stop service targets have basically become pornographic movies.

In the last few years of Ryan's previous life, most media described caa's packaged service this way-one-stop service for movies.

The previous life Megan Ellison is an important member of this service. Compared with those commercial productions that can see the hope of profit, the ** film lacks investment, the previous life "The Hurt Locker" and "The Hunt*" And the Sunglasses King's "The Grand Master", are undoubtedly Meghan Ellison's investment beneficiaries.

However, in this world...

Thinking of this, Ryan lifted his chin. Now the mainstream society is gradually having a voice of reflection on the Iraq War, and it will definitely be stronger after two years. Although the box office of "The Hurt Locker" is a mess, it has always been connected to the Oscars of politics. I will definitely like such a movie then.

As early as when writing "Black Swan", Ryan sent a team of screenwriters to interview those veterans who had returned from the Iraqi battlefield, especially the bomb disposal troopers. After they compiled the outline of the script, they had already filed it with the Screenwriters Association in advance. . (To be continued) ()