Chapter 674： Under great pressure

In the office, Robert Iger took out a document from the cabinet and handed it to Ronan: "I am also responsible for this matter. I failed to pay attention to the Stan Lee contract in time."

Ronan waved his hand: "A contract ten years ago, Marvel management did not pay attention to it. Many people have forgotten in the corner. It is normal for us to ignore it."

Robert Iger added: "Avi-Allard should not have deliberately concealed it. We reviewed Marvel's financial accounts during the reorganization. There is no problem with Avi-Allard."

"If he has a problem." Ronan opened the file and scanned it: "I won't let him return to Marvel again."

He looked at Robert Iger: "How big is the risk of Marvel Entertainment changing the CEO?"

Robert Iger told the truth: "If "Iron Man" is successful, Marvel Entertainment will stabilize, and the risk is relatively small... Well, let's put it this way, the more successful the "Iron Man" movie, the more revenue it will bring. The greater the influence of Marvel, the less risk of replacing Avi-Arad."

He persuaded Ronan: "Marvel Entertainment is best to maintain stability at the moment, and we will wait until "Iron Man" is released."

Ronan nodded slightly: "I think so too."

Robert Iger asked: "Do you have someone to take over?"

Ronan shook his head: "Not yet." He thought about it, and then said, "Bob, you can focus on Kevin Fitch and Isaac Permut."

The former is currently the production leader of Marvel's "Avengers Project", and the latter was originally the president of Marvel Comics. After the acquisition of Relativity Entertainment, he was promoted to the co-president of Marvel.

Robert Iger wrote it down: "I will let people focus on it."

Although it was not intentional for Avi-Allard on the contract between Marvel and Stan-Lee, major mistakes were made, and when Relativity Entertainment acquired Marvel, it planned to gradually replace some of Marvel’s top management personnel. .

Ronan put down the documents in his hand and said: "This assessment is very objective and reflects the value of Pixar Studio."

Robert Iger said: "When I visited Pixar last weekend, I saw Steve Jobs, but he didn't talk to me in depth. The entire meeting lasted less than five minutes." He thought a little and said, "Steve Jobs. -Jobs does not want to meet with you at the moment, because meeting with you means he has to make a choice."

Ronan could guess part of Steve Jobs' thoughts: "This choice is not easy to make."

"Pixar Studio is the most valuable asset in Jobs' hands after all." Robert Iger said.

Steve Jobs did not step into the threshold of billionaires for the first time until Pixar Studios went public in 1995, and Pixar Studios supported most of Jobs' billionaires.

"Keep your attention." Ronan checked the time and said, "I'll go to lunch first, and I will pick up people at the airport in the afternoon."

Arriving on the dining floor of the opposite building, Ronan called Jessica Felton. The female producer was still working and had to wait a while to come.

Except for the main entrance hall on the first floor of the Theory of Relativity Building, the rest is entirely a dining area. Many restaurants are available to facilitate dining and entertainment for employees.

Ronan came to a steak shop, and after waiting less than ten minutes, Jessica Felton hurried in.

"Here, Jesse." Ronan beckoned.

Jessica Felton wore a dark lady's suit. In the open jacket, the light-colored shirt was tight on her chest, and the pressure was absolutely huge.

She wears light make-up and her long brown hair is tied into a ponytail behind her head, which is particularly capable.

"Diablo Coty came over suddenly." Jessica Felton explained for her lateness: "She is dissatisfied with the adjustment of the script by the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment. I called the staff from both sides to coordinate. It just ended. ."

Ronan nodded, picked up the menu, and put it in front of her: "Order yourself what you want, I'll treat you today."

Jessica Felton ordered a small rib, ordered a vegetable salad, asked Ronan, helped him order a snowflake steak, and continued the topic: "Diablo Coty and many newcomers Like the screenwriter, she has some unrealistic ideas, and she has a lot of opinions about changes to the commercial script. I convinced her to spend a lot of time."

"So, I think it's rare to have a female screenwriter like Lindsay." Ronan said.

"Yeah, too." Jessica Felton quietly sorted out her shirt. After sitting down, she felt that the buttons on her chest would collapse: "But before coming to Shahai Entertainment, Lindsay had experienced many setbacks. Dispel those unrealistic ideas."

Ronan smiled and asked, "Diablo Coty persuaded?"

Jessica Felton took a sip from the water glass: "It's been coordinated, there will be no problems for the time being, and it will be difficult to tell in the future. It is not a last resort, and I don't want to use the identity of the producer to force people to press."

Ronan agreed: "That is the last choice."

After the experience of several films, Jessica Felton’s way of thinking has gradually shifted to the producer’s point of view. At this time, she said: “Tell you good news, Dawn Johnson, Paul Walker, Tai Both Rhys Gibson and Jordana Brewster signed the cast of the "Fast and Furious" series."

"It's worth a drink." Ronan held up the glass and touched Jessica Felton: "The foundation of the actor has been laid."

He took a sip of water and asked, "Where is director Justin Lin?"

Jessica Felton said: "It's almost done, and it is estimated that I can sign the contract next week."

Ronan laughed: "It's all good news."

Jessica Felton asked: "Dominic Torreto will be out of this role in the future?"

Ronan said directly: "Originally, the protagonist in the first part was Paul Walker, and in the second part, Dominic Torreto did not appear. This character should be concealed as an escape, and the second part is continued in the character handling. Completely downplay, needless to mention, use Dawn Johnson and Paul Walker to form a strong team to highlight the theme of logging."

"That's fine." Jessica Felton thought and said, "Just treat this role as never existed."

Ronan added: "The third part is the key. The first sequel after we won the copyright is also a turning point. Don't rush to expand the worldview and plot. First, focus on being safe and opening up the situation."

Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "I understand." She suddenly asked: "You plan to shoot that "Juneo", can you wait for "Fast and Furious 3" after the production is over?"

Ronan understood what she meant: "Do you want to be the producer of "Juneo"?"

When it comes to work, Jessica Felton does her part: "I like this script very much."

Ronan agreed: "Yes, originally "Juneo" will be officially started next year."

Jessica Felton asked: "What is the expected goal?"

Ronan also concealed it, and said directly: "The world can reach 300 million US dollars, which is considered an overfulfillment of the task."

"It's a lot of pressure." Jessica Felton told the truth: "I have to work hard."

At this time, the waiter served food one after another. The two were eating and talking. The topic was still film and work. Sometimes Ronan talked about other aspects, and Jessica Felton quickly returned to work.

After lunch, Jessica Felton didn't wait much: "I'm going back. I need to take a look at the special effects produced on "Pirates of the Caribbean 3"."

Ronan glanced at the time: "Go ahead, I should also go to the airport."

When he got out of the steakhouse, Ronan made a call to Finch and came to the door of Relativity Entertainment. David had already drove the car over and got in the car and went straight to Los Angeles International Airport.

An hour and a half later, when the flight from Berlin landed at Los Angeles International Airport, Ronan met Tony Koch.

"It's been a long time, Tony." Ronan stepped forward and hugged Tony Koch, who said with a smile: "We just met in May."

Then Ronan followed Tony Koch to Los Angeles and shook hands with the creators of "Eavesdropping Storm."

The group left the airport, the creators of "Eavesdropping Storm" boarded two commercial vehicles, and Tony Koch followed Ronan to the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Back to the Theory of Relativity Building, Tony Koch got out of the car and looked at the nearly 30-story office building in front of him, and exclaimed, "Ronan, it's really different! Your Relativity Entertainment even has your own office building."

Ronan smiled, and there is no need to be humble with Tony Koch: "The company is big, it always needs a facade."

"That's right." Tony Koch walked toward the main entrance of the building and asked curiously: "How much is the entertainment value of relativity theory now?"

Ronan shrugged: "The company is not listed. It's hard to say in this respect."

Tony Koch approached and lowered his voice: "I heard that last year's profit reached 500 million US dollars?"

"The DVD market is very hot now." Ronan neither admitted nor denied: "This piece of business is very profitable."

Tony Koch deliberately said: "Fortunately, I stay in Germany all year round or I will be jealous."

Ronan led him towards the building: "Your Koch Films and the Foundation are not doing badly. Aren't you also a billionaire?"

"The main reason is to follow you for the cheap." Tony Koch did not deny this: "Because of our cooperation, I made enough money."

Ronan changed the subject: "How's the crew preparing here?"

Tony Koch knew that Ronan was asking about "Eavesdropping Storm," and said: "The film won the Berlin Golden Bear Award and a series of European Film Festival awards. This time, the goal is next year’s Oscar’s Best Foreign Language Film, The Golden Man ."

"I will let the Embassy Pictures fully operate." Ronan said: "It will soon be the Toronto Film Festival, and the Embassy Pictures will send someone to accompany the crew to participate in the festival."

Tony Koch responded, "I can go back with confidence."

Ronan invited: "Stay a few more days. After attending the premiere of Embassy Pictures' film next week, we will leave."