Chapter 856： Sequel first

Today, "Reaper is coming", which played an important role in the creation and development of Relativity Entertainment, has been filmed for the fourth part. "Reaper is coming 4" will be released next year. Director James Huang also notified Luo early. Nan, the next "Reaper is Coming 5" will be the last time he will be in charge of the "Reaper Coming" series.

Anyone will get tired of shooting the same series of movies for many years.

Had it not been for the unsuccessful experience of leaving Relativity Entertainment, James Huang would never have been the director of this series for a long time.

With the success of time and the series of movies, James Wong's cold ambition gradually came to life.

This is also normal. Directors are active-thinking people, but any director who is a bit ambitious will not be satisfied with the status quo.

"I can't shoot "Death Is Coming" for a lifetime."

In the reception room of the Theory of Relativity Building, James Wong said to Ronan: “I can’t find new ideas and creativity in this series. I can only repeat the existing model and change the director after the fifth. In fact, it didn't have much impact."

Ronan is really not good enough to persuade James Huang to continue directing the "Death is Coming" series, which is obviously impossible, saying: "Also, it is a good thing to jump out of the existing pattern."

James Wong said, "Ronan, thank you for your understanding."

Ronan waved his hand and said, "You can say hello two years in advance, which shows that you care about me and the partner of Relativity Entertainment. I also have time to find a suitable director again, so don't be so polite."

James Huang said: "It wasn't you, and I would not succeed. It wasn't you. After I encountered a setback, I might not find a chance in Hollywood."

Ronan knows very well that as time and contracts expire, directors or actors who cooperate with Relativity Entertainment will continue to jump out. For celebrities and well-known directors, cooperation is a two-way choice.

Like the people before him, Ronan won't get into trouble just because the cooperation ends.

Commercial cooperation has a beginning and naturally an end.

However, James Huang accompanied Shahai Entertainment and Relativity Entertainment through the most difficult period. Ronan also valued him, as he did when the first cooperation between the two parties ended, reminding: "James, jump out of "Death is Coming" The series is a good thing for you. You will have a new world, but you still have to be cautious when choosing new film types."

Frankly speaking, he doesn't want to see James Wong go to make any weird Japanese comic adaptations, such as "Dragon Ball."

James Huang said: "I plan to plan a new horror thriller movie."

Ronan nodded: "After the script is finished, remember to send me a copy."

If possible, James Huang also wants to continue to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, hastily replied: "No problem."

Not long after he stayed here for Ronan, James Wong left, and "Reaper 4" is still in post-production, and he has to return to the crew to host.

Even if James Wong no longer directs the "Death Is Coming" series, Ronan will invite him to be the producer of the subsequent sequel.

For the sequels of many movies, Ronan also fully delegates the power to the relevant producers.

Other series, such as "Resident Evil", "Deadly Bend" and "Saw Cry", are also in charge of their respective producers. Ronan rarely talks about related matters anymore, only after all the production of the film is completed. Participate in the review of the edited version.

In the afternoon, the latest release plan of Embassy Pictures for next year, 2006, was passed to Ronan.

As the drama series produced by Shahai Entertainment are basically broadcast on Netflix streaming media, the distribution business of Embassy Pictures is largely based on movies.

This distribution plan perfectly embodies the operating principle of commercial interest first and profit first, and is entirely based on sequel movies and adaptations.

Strictly speaking, the sequels of popular movies account for the absolute majority.

"Resident Evil 3", "Saw Cry 4", "Minions", "Shrek 3", "Reaper comes 4", "Museum Night 2", "Caribbean Sea 3", "Speed ​​and Passion 3" and so on.

Non-sequel movies are basically adapted movies: "Iron Man", "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", "Infinite Walker", "Fatal Magic" and "The Da Vinci Code" and so on.

The number of original movies is very small, only "Juneo" unearthed by Jessica Felton, and "The Hangover" which has been filmed and produced.

The situation in Hollywood as a whole is also extremely sluggish for original films. Any film company will be cautious when facing original themes.

In addition, the release plans of two heavyweight works cannot be fully determined for the time being.

"The Superman Family" and "Cars" produced by Pixar Studios. Although the former is still being produced, it is actually purely for not wanting to be released by Disney. As long as Relativity Entertainment can reach an agreement with Pixar Studios, it can be completed at any time .

The production of the latter has also entered the final stage, and all production work can be completed by March next year at the latest.

Because of the confidentiality, Ronan called García Rodriguez directly about "Cars 2". Even if we can reach an agreement with Pixar studio this year, "Cars" will be released in 2007 so that After the agreement is reached, Embassy Pictures will have more time to prepare for the release and promotion.

This is a very special animated film. Even if there is no Disneyland, the overall operation of animation peripheral products is not as good as Disney. However, after the experience of "Little Pig Peppa" and many animated feature films, Embassy Pictures also opened related Offline channels.

As long as the publicity and distribution work is in place, "Automobile" can also create huge commercial value in the hands of Relativity Entertainment.

Someone once asked Pixar, as the leader of the computer animation industry, which is the most successful commercial feature animation film?

The real result was unexpected.

Not "Toy Story", nor "Finding Nemo", nor "Robot Walli".

It's "Cars"!

The box office of this animated feature film can only be said to be average, but the revenue it creates in the offline toy market is simply amazing.

Even if there is no Disneyland, Relativity Entertainment can also be handed over to other movie theaters or theme parks in an authorized manner, and it can also bring significant benefits in terms of playgrounds.

As for toys, dolls, and related authorizations, etc., after years of development and development, these embassy films, although not dare to be compared with Disney, are also Hollywood's publishers second only to Disney.

"Little Pig Page" brought nearly $650 million in revenue to Relativity Entertainment in the first eight months of this year, which is the best proof.

Under the operation of Embassy Pictures, Peppa Pig is getting closer and closer to Ronan's goal of $1 billion in annual revenue within three years.

Of course, at the peak of "Little Pig Peppa", the annual operating income reached nearly 1.2 billion.

The unit is pounds.

Once an animated film or drama is a huge success, its income is often much larger than that of a hot live-action film.

Like the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, even with the captain's bonus to the fan effect, it has been pulled further and further by "Peppa Pig".

The offline effect of "Cars" is far above that of "Little Pig Peppa".

Ronan still remembers that in order to defraud the subsidy, someone added more people to the name. Lightning McQueen changed a little and entered the theater in a grand manner.

Having said that, even in the shameless times of Hong Kong City and Hollywood movies, they can't reach this point.

Both follow the trend and the copycat can be understood. After all, Hollywood and the Hong Kong film circle do not do such things less, but can the follow the trend and the copycat explain it?

Because of the need for confidentiality, the situation of the two animated feature films is only within the extremely narrow range of Ronan and a few high-level officials. The Embassy Pictures will not have direct contact with the two feature animation films for the time being.

Moreover, the situation has not been determined for the time being. Until the contract is actually signed, everything will be variable.

Ronan is very clear. Don’t look at Steve Jobs's appearance on the same line as Relativity Entertainment. That’s because Pixar Studios, as a pure content producer, must have a strong distribution channel to reflect its value. He himself has a need for Netflix and cash...

Also, Ronan’s plan really seems to help Pixar Studio get back the copyright.

If the plan does not go well, Steve Jobs will definitely kick Relativity Entertainment away and switch to other companies.

Even, it may turn around and fall into trouble.

Therefore, Ronan only uses the external part as the help of the rudder, the real key lies in the relativistic entertainment itself.

In mid-September, Scott Swift brought good news to Ronan.

"We have reached an investment agreement with the Indians. The new investment from the Mountain Foundation has been put in place, with a total amount of up to 400 million US dollarsScott-Swift's face is full of fatigue, and it is obvious that he arrived immediately after getting off the plane. Relativity Building: "The agreement with the Falch Foundation has also been signed. Although the Falch Foundation is larger than the Mountain Foundation, because of the failure of the investment on Wall Street, they are relatively cautious this time. The first investment in cooperation with us Only 350 million US dollars. "

Ronan nodded slightly: "More than I expected."

Scott Swift added: "Our new round of financing in island countries and South Korea has also had preliminary results. Many investors have expressed interest. It is expected that by December, there will be more than 200 million US entertainment financing."

"Of course, some film companies that participate in financing also have conditions." Scott Swift said embarrassedly: "They require some actors to appear in Hollywood films and TV dramas, without leading roles, just supporting roles."

Ronan said, "No problem."

This is obviously for gilding. In fact, it is not only the actors from the East, but the film and television circles in many countries are like this. After turning around in Hollywood, playing some small and small roles, after returning to the so-called international superstar.