Chapter 396： What is a prince

At the beginning of the preparation of the film, Uvi-Bauer contacted Paris-Hilton once to continue to let the daughter of the Hilton family play the heroine, but was rejected.

People always grow up, even girls like Paris Hilton.

Maybe she didn't see it clearly at the time, and she was a little confused, but after other people's reminders and her own thinking, Paris-Hilton could also see that her contribution to the movie was not proportional to the income.

Therefore, Ronan was not surprised by Paris Hilton's refusal.

Ronan was later contacted by the future first daughter, but was also declined.

Speaking of shrewdness and scheming, that one is far above Paris Hilton.

Later, CAA recommended an actress to Ronan. After seeing the information and audition, Ronan decided on her to play the leading role.

A girl who was working out saw Ronan and Uvi-Bauer and hurried over, greeted Uvi-Bauer, and said to Ronan, "Hello, Mr. Anderson, thank you very much for giving me this opportunity."

Ronan smiled: "You are welcome, Miss Baylor. Your agent is right, you are very suitable for this role."

Camilla Baylor still said: "I hope I can have a chance to express my gratitude."

Ronan said calmly, "Play this role well."

This girl has a very special appearance. She can be called a "different" beauty. With thick eyebrows, big eyes and dark brown hair, she has exquisite features, is full of exotic style, has a mysterious and intelligent temperament, and has a unique charm.

But Ronan only chatted with her for a while and left.

Ronan remembers Camilla Baylor, who was also a small star in his previous life. He once starred in Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park 2".

After leaving the crew, Ronan returned to Relativity Entertainment. As soon as he entered the office, Connie followed up with a document.

Ronan pulled the chair away and sat down and asked, "Something?"

Connie put the file on the desk and said, "This is the material from Dark Horse Comics."

Ronan thought of the dark horse comics that Gilmour del Toro wanted to adapt to "Hellboy". Last week, he arranged for Connie's assistant team to collect relevant information about dark horse comics.

He opened the information and looked at it quickly.

Dark Horse Comics is the third largest comics company in the United States after DC and Marvel. It was founded in 1986 in Milwaukee, Oregon, by Mike Richardson.

Mike Richardson was the boss of several comic shops in the Portland metropolitan area. He began publishing an anthology series called "Dark Horse Produce" in 1986, and used the profits of the comic book store to invest in Dark Horse Comics.

"Is the copyright of the adaptation of Hellboy still available?" Ronan asked.

Connie immediately replied: "At present, the copyright of the adaptation is still in the hands of Dark Horse Comics."

Ronan thought for a while: "You should inform Robert and ask him to come and see me immediately after he returns from London." He suddenly thought of one thing: "It's not necessary. I'm going to London in a few days. Robert Lee, talk about it."

Robert Lee has already met Bell Grylls, and Bell Grylls wants to meet him in person.

"Okay." Connie left the office.

Ronan continued to read the information, especially the works under the Dark Horse Comics, and found many familiar names.

Dark Horse's comics business is mainly divided into two major areas: original comic publishing and film and television works authorized comic adaptation and publishing.

The latter occupies a considerable share. Dark Horse has many comics based on popular movies or TV series, including: "Star Wars", "Buffy the Ghostbusters", "Aliens" and "Who Wants to Be a One" Super hero".

In addition, Dark Horse also holds the right to adapt the comics of science fiction movies such as "Predator", "Alien", "Robocop", "Terminator", and "Special Police Judge".

These are of no value to Ronan and Relativity Entertainment. After all, they are comics adapted from movies, and there is no value in adapting movies again.

In the original comics, many works of Dark Horse have been put on the big screen, the most famous of which are undoubtedly "Ghosts in Disguise" starring Kim Carey and "Alien Story" directed by John Bruno.

In addition to "Hellboy", among the works for which Dark Horse Comics has not yet sold the copyright of the adaptation, there are also many names that remind Ronan's memory.

For example, the author of "The Dark Knight Returns" Frank Miller's other two works, "Sin City" and "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors."

Forget the former, "Sin City" wants to achieve the desired effect, the production budget cannot be low, but in the end it is difficult to break away from the category of niche films, vaguely remember that this film has a very big name in the past, and the box office is actually average.

If you can buy it is the best, you don’t have to force it if you can’t.

But "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" is best to get it.

The moment he saw this film, Ronan knew that "Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" was very important to the future of the Avengers in his hands.

"The Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" is a work that really attracted the attention of director Zach Schneider, and this work allowed him to gradually form his own style, and brought these styles into the subsequent DC superhero comic movies. , While allowing DC movies to win a group of fans, it also lost more passers-by audiences.

Just like a movie adapted from a game, game fans and comics fans alone cannot afford to invest in the huge movie market.

Ronan once read related reports in general. Zach Schneider can be favored by Warner Bros. and DC Comics. On the one hand, his ability and style are appreciated, and on the other hand, he is recommended by Christopher Nolan.

Because some of Zach Schneider's style is very similar to his "Dark Knight".

Ronan had more ideas in an instant. Now Christopher Nolan is working with him. The two have a good relationship, so he can also influence Christopher Nolan appropriately, so that Warner Bros. and DC Comics still have a high chance of being selected. Zach Schneider.

But the premise of all this is that Zach Schneider must be famous and have enough outstanding results to prove himself.

Otherwise, an ordinary director, even with the recommendation of Christopher Nolan, Warner Bros. and DC Comics would not be able to use him to direct top-tier productions.

Ronan checked on the Internet, and now Zach Schneider is a well-known MV director and has not yet entered the movie circle.

If you remember correctly, Zach Schneider's first movie should be the remake of "Dawn of the Living Dead."

Although I don't remember whether this film was a success, but judging from the fact that Zach Schneider can still direct the investment of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", "Dawn of the Living Dead" should not fail.

You can check the copyright of this film, see which company is in the hands, and try to get the copyright of the piracy.

Ronan wrote down all the names of the works he wanted to obtain copyright, and asked Connie to collect relevant information.

In addition, through the dark horse comics, Ronan also thought of other comic companies, and asked Connie to collect the work information of American Comics, so that he could find familiar names.

In addition to the three major comic companies of Marvel, DC and Dark Horse in the United States, there are also many small and medium-sized comic companies, which may have valuable works.

Most of the movies that Ronan can remember are either extremely widespread, or they are a complete mess.

Before Robert Lee returned from England, Ronan focused on Frank Miller's "Sin City" and "Three Hundred Spartans".

Although "Sin City" is published by a dark horse comic, the copyright is completely held by Frank Miller.

The film and television adaptation rights of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" belong to Dark Horse Comics. As long as Frank Miller does not object, Dark Horse Comics can sell the film and television adaptation rights.

Three days later, Ronan arrived in London and met Robert Lee at the Four Seasons Hotel in London.

"how about it?"

In the room, Ronan asked Robert Lee directly: "Is it all going well?"

Robert Lee said: "I have talked with Bell Grylls twice. This person is very adventurous because of his own experience and is very interested in your proposal."

Ronan nodded: "This is the best way."

Robert Lee added: "But Bell Grylls currently has other companies in his hands. He is cooperating with the Prince of Wales Charitable Trust to prepare for an Atlantic adventure."

Ronan asked: "Is he involved with the British royal family?"

"It has close cooperation with some associations and institutions sponsored by the royal family or under the name." Robert Lee simply said: "The many adventures of Bell Grylls are all named as charity."

Ronan is not surprised, celebrities always like to do things under the banner of charity, which is a common phenomenon.

"You stay with me in London for a few days and see Bell Grylls." Ronan quickly made a decision: "Then you go back to Los Angeles and contact Dark Horse Comics. I have sent specific information to your mailbox. Inside."

Robert Lee responded, "No problem."

Ronan didn't want to waste time asked: "When will I see him soonest?"

Robert Lee thought for a while, and said, "Tonight Bell Grylls will attend a charity dinner hosted by a charity foundation under the royal family. I also have an invitation letter. It is said that the Prince of Wales and his family will also attend."

Ronan said, "Well, let's go together."

Prince of Wales? The crown prince of the Kingdom of Great Britain who has repeatedly broken records.

What is a prince? There is a standard answer in the previous Internet era. For modern society, the prince is a middle-aged mascot who has died, his mother is immortal, and can only accompany with an awkward smile forever.

Many people once discussed a possibility. Will the mother end up with her son?

That pair of nominally supreme rulers are Internet celebrities.

The woman’s long standby time.

The man's side is: the prince opened his mouth, ten years of diplomacy was in vain.