Chapter 761： Pure and beautiful

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

"The Ministry of Copyright and Legal Affairs has sent a special person to Mumbai, India, and has already contacted Vikas Swalup and his agent." Robert Lee first said about copyright matters: "The negotiations went smoothly. It is not a problem for us to win the copyright of the film and television. It should be possible to buy out the copyright within 2 million US dollars. However, the publishing copyright of the novel involves the publishing house and it is difficult to obtain it."

Ronan said directly: "Get the right to adapt the film and television first. You can get the best copyright of the novel. It doesn't matter if you don't get it."

Robert Lee nodded and said: "I have already told, first take the film and television adaptation rights, and then talk about others." He changed the subject and talked about the main purpose of this meeting: "I and the production department of Universal Pictures The person in charge talked twice about my thoughts."

Ronan asked: "Universal Pictures is 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 has been careful. In the end, Universal Pictures refused to sell his trump card, and Relativity Entertainment could only give up.

Robert Lee did not give up. If the Big Six companies did not encounter difficulties or confusion, it would be even more difficult to get the copyright from them, especially the copyright of the ace movie series like "Jurassic Park".

But the success of Sandsea Entertainment and Warner Bros. restarting "Batman: Hour of War" gave Robert Lee a hope.

"It used to be very difficult, and now there is a possibility of cooperation." Robert Lee is full of confidence: "The first two films of "Jurassic Park" are undoubtedly typical of the success of commercial films, but the box office of "Jurassic Park 3" Word of mouth is very unsatisfactory, leading Universal Pictures to decide to temporarily hide this series."

Ronan also understands the situation: "If you continue to shoot, the audience's reputation in this series will be completely rotted, and it will be difficult to save it."

What flashed in his mind was the "Terminator" series. After "Terminator 2", the new "Terminator" film was made a bad one, and the audience's expectations were also declining, causing many people to see The new "Terminator" movie, it is said that the bad film series is going to pit money again.

Robert Lee asked: "Ronan, 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 could have been thicker than the city wall. At this time, his face was not red and his heart beat, and he calmly said, "I had some thoughts."

Regarding Ronan’s ability, Robert Lee admired and trusted the five-body cast, saying: “On the basis of your and Shahai Entertainment’s performance in production, I have the possibility to talk to Universal Pictures, and I dare to talk to Universal The film industry talks about cooperation."

"Universal Pictures' current attitude?" Ronan asked.

"Ambiguous, no clear statement." Robert-Lee said: "Universal Pictures also hopes to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment to revive this series, but does not want to lose too much profit."

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

Ronan thought of the previous movie and said, "Talk slowly, I guess there will be opportunities in the future."

It’s hard to talk about the success of such a large investment project once or twice. Robert Lee is ready for a long-term battle: “As we continue to succeed, Universal Pictures will always be 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 has also become more long-term with the improvement of position and ability: "I have analyzed it, do you think it is like this."

Ronan looked at him: "Go ahead."

Robert Lee also didn’t need to hide in front of Ronan, and said directly: “Among the six major Hollywood companies, Warner Bros. and nbc Universal Group are companies that have a more moderate attitude towards us. Warner Bros. has cooperated with us more, but Warner Bros. ...How to put it, I recently watched some of the movies and TV series released and shot by them, except for the "Harry Potter" series, I always feel that the decision-making level of Warner Bros. seems unreliable."

Ronan recognized: "Actually, I feel that way too."

Robert Lee then asked: "It is said that Kevin Tesuhara is already ahead of other competitors in the competition for the next CEO of Warner Bros.?"

"If there is no big surprise..." Ronan knows more about this: "Kevin Tesuhara will become the next CEO of Warner Bros."

Robert Lee was puzzled: "I don't understand what the shareholders and directors of Warner Bros. think about. This Kevin Tesuhara gives me the feeling that it is more like a speculative politician than a decision maker in a movie company. "

Ronan helplessly spread his hands: "God knows what the people of Warner Bros. think."

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

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

Ronan continued: "Besides our competitors, we also need partners with certain interests. We don’t expect them to stand on the side of relativity entertainment when a certain war breaks out, but they can watch and even delay the fight. Relativity entertainment is a success."

Robert Lee then 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 achieve this."

"You are right." Ronan said: "Robert, this project, you continue to talk to Universal Pictures, don't give up lightly."

Robert Lee said, "I understand."

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

There has always been no major conflict of interest between Relativity Entertainment and the new Universal Pictures. As long as the benefits 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 and several senior executives from Relativity Entertainment, Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures went to see the internal screening of Ang Lee's "Brokeback Mountain".

Compared with the original doubts, after the internal trial screening, everyone agreed on the film. Regardless of the feelings or the pictures, the film can only be described as pure and beautiful.

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

Ang Lee’s skills are indeed extraordinary when it comes to literary and artistic movies.

"I used to have a lot of misgivings about this film." George Clint said bluntly: "But after watching the preview, I believe this will be an excellent film."

Li Ang smiled implicitly in the Eastern style, and in the face of many praises, he just kept saying "thank you".

Without experiencing Lee Ang's ups and downs as a director, it is difficult to understand his mood at the moment.

A Chinese director who failed miserably in a big Hollywood production is really terrible.

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

Ang Lee also knew how this opportunity came, and came to Ronan and shook hands with him tightly: "Ronan, you must accept this gratitude from me. Without your support, I would not have filmed this film Film opportunity."

Ronan said with a smile: "Director Li, our cooperation has always adhered to the principle of win-win!"

Li Ang took a deep breath: "I can finally get a good night's sleep at night."

was recognized by Ronan, he felt that the film has been more than half a success.

Ronan deliberately said: "Director Li, it is not time to relax. The production of the film is over, but the beginning of the operation. The Embassy Pictures has already obtained the entrance ticket to the Venice Film Festival competition unit for "Brokeback Mountain". Another war will begin soon."

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

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

Ronan knew the possible value of "Brokeback Mountain" and encouraged: "You can do it, and Relativity Entertainment will give you the greatest support."

Li An said sincerely: "Ronan, in the future, whenever there is a need for me, just speak up."

As Ronan continues to promote successful projects, many directors like Ang Lee increasingly feel that cooperation with Relativity Entertainment is not only guaranteed, but also more likely to succeed.

There are also many new directors who are also staring at Ronan and Relativity Entertainment. After all, from a clear perspective, Relativity Entertainment always seems to give new directors, screenwriters or producers opportunities, more conservative than the traditional six major companies and others. Medium-sized companies are more determined to forge ahead.

Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, since the success of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, Weta Studios took advantage of the development and became one of the best film special effects studios in the world.

This year, there is another heavyweight movie project and 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 funding from Sandsea Entertainment. With the cooperation of Weta Studios and Industrial Light and Magic, they began to make preliminary preparations. jobs.

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

It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the first key task.

In order to complete the masterpiece in his mind, James Cameron, like other directors, has gathered people who used to collaborate frequently.

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