Chapter 863： Full of sincerity

On the second day of the reception, Ryan Kavanaugh came to the Theory of Relativity Building to pay a visit. The reason was to express his gratitude for the support last night and to seek assistance from future allies.

Coming with him was Sylvester Stallone whom Ronan had seen at the reception.

Ronan was somewhat surprised that Maple Leaf Pictures and Ryan Kavanaugh came so quickly.

He also has a new understanding of Ryan Kavanaugh.

It was only last night that the two sides were natural allies, and I came here today. Ryan Kavanaugh really does not give up every opportunity.

Very aggressive, but the speed is a bit too fast.

There is no doubt that Ryan Kavanaugh is a very decisive person, which can be said to be a good ability, but the decisiveness needs to be matched with vision.

Otherwise, it may cause an accident like the end of the hedge fund again.

But this is not a bad thing for Ronan and Relativity Entertainment.

Ronan met Ryan Kavanaugh and Sylvester Stallone in the reception room on the top floor of the Theory of Relativity Building.

Ronan was quite familiar with Stallone, and the two sides greeted each other and sat together to exchange a few words.

Ryan Kavanaugh quickly brought the small talk to the topic "Ronan, I'm here to ask you for help." He doesn't mind such things as faces. As long as the company develops, countless faces will automatically fly over. "Maple Leaf The film industry has just been established and has faced too many difficulties. If the film business wants to expand, it needs the help of Relativity Entertainment."

Stallone didn't look any expression on his face due to physical factors.

When Ronan saw Stallone coming with Ryan Kavanaugh, he had already guessed, and said, "As long as the theory of relativity can be used for entertainment."

Ryan Kavanaugh said with a smile, "Strictly speaking, this is also a business transaction."

Ronan made a please gesture "Ryan, just say it."

"The root of the film company lies in movies." Ryan Kavanaugh has always maintained a friendly but not enthusiastic smile. "This is the weakest link of Maple Leaf Pictures at present, and it is precisely the strongest link of Relativity Entertainment."

Ronan did not answer, waiting patiently for Ryan Kavanaugh to finish.

Ryan Kavanaugh cleared his throat, "No one in Hollywood welcomes Maple Leaf Pictures." He apologized and smiled at Ronan and Stallone. "Of course, except you and Sylvie."

"So, after last night, I had an idea." Ryan Kavanaugh still said with a smile "We all have the goal of breaking through the traditional blockade of Hollywood, why can't we work together?"

Stallone said, "I like working with new companies. They are not as lifeless as old companies."

Ryan Kavanaugh took the opportunity to ask "Ronan, it is said that the copyright of the first blood trilogy is in the hands of Relativity Entertainment."

Ronan did not deny the need. "Yes, by acquiring Artisan Pictures' film library copyright, Relativity Entertainment got all the copyrights of the first blood series."

"Sylvie has always had the idea of ​​filming the fourth part." said Ryan Kavanaugh. "This series has caused a huge sensation, and filming the fourth part should have the possibility of success."

Ronan did not answer, but instead asked, "Ryan, do you want to invest in filming the fourth part of the first blood?"

Ryan Kavanaugh said, "Yes, I hope to film with Relativity Entertainment, or get authorization from Relativity Entertainment." He glanced at Stallone. "Sylvie has agreed to continue to star and direct this series."

Ronan looked at Stallone and Stallone said, "I had the idea of ​​a sequel a long time ago, and the main plot of the script is almost the same."

What Ryan Kavanaugh wants most is to make Maple Leaf Pictures in one fell swoop, in order to gain a foothold in Hollywood as soon as possible. "Relativity Entertainment should have no shortage of projects and no related sequel plans, right."

Ronan said a prerequisite, "I cannot transfer the copyright of the First Blood Trilogy to Maple Leaf Pictures."

The profitability of popular movies and TV series should not be underestimated. Although the first blood trilogy is not like the old Friends, even many years after its completion, it can bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year, but the Embassy Pictures in the past two years Through offline operations, the annual net income is also tens of millions of dollars.

"No, no" Ryan Kavanaugh hurriedly stepped back. "Sylvie and I just want to get authorization for the sequel of Relativity Entertainment."

Ronan also speculated that he was not surprised by this answer "Authorization for the sequel"

Ryan Kavanaugh knew that it was impossible to get authorization for free, and said, "Of course this is a normal business transaction, and Maple Leaf Pictures can pay the relevant authorization fees for this."

Ronan seemed to think about it very seriously. Perhaps everyone else had great expectations for Stallone and First Blood, and hoped that this famous series could recreate the glory of the 1980s.

But Ronan knew very well that Stallone was really old and outdated for the main audience in the film market today.

Not to mention the first drop of blood, the death squad that once assembled so many popular action stars, the commercial response can only be said to be very general.

Since the copyright of the first three steps is not involved, Ronan thought about it, and said, "Relativity Entertainment can authorize Maple Leaf Pictures to shoot a sequel, but the specific licensing fee will not be very low. Ryan, First Blood Three Qu has achieved outstanding commercial results and has cultivated a large number of loyal Rambo fans. If the licensing fees for this series are unreasonable, I will not be easy to explain to the company."

Ryan Kavanaugh said, "Don't worry, Ronan, I won't embarrass you."

A problem that can be solved by money within a certain range is not a problem for Maple Leaf Pictures today.

Stallone asked "how much is the licensing fee?"

Ronan said, "It is divided into two parts by the basic authorization fee and the later period. The specific ratio will be discussed by the people below."

Ryan Kavanaugh held a large amount of funds. Seeing that Ronan was so happy and unambiguous, he said, "Yes, let the people below talk about it."

The most important thing is not the issue of more licensing fees, but Maple Leaf Pictures can truly gain a foothold in Hollywood with a successful film.

Although there is no direct discussion, Ronan has already drawn the bottom line. The minimum is a basic cost of 20 million US dollars plus a film about 10% of the total income.

Yes, only one will be authorized.

Will Maple Leaf Pictures and Ryan Kavanaugh agree? Ronan felt that it should not be a problem.

Nowadays, the copyrights of successful Hollywood films are basically in the hands of the six major companies, Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks. Under normal circumstances, it is very difficult to obtain relevant authorization for successful films.

Ronan knows very well that the first blood type is very difficult to rejuvenate in a short period of time. The sequel copyright authorization will inevitably include a time limit and copyright reauthorization restrictions.

In other words, the authorization for a sequel of Relativity Entertainment is limited to Maple Leaf Pictures. If Maple Leaf Pictures does not shoot related movies within a few years, the authorization will be automatically invalidated.

Of course, Maple Leaf Pictures may not accept it, but if he does not accept it, Ronan will not force it. It was Maple Leaf Pictures who originally wanted to come.

In fact, Ryan Kavanaugh had no better choice. He finally found a Stallone who was willing to cooperate. The goal was naturally Stallone's most successful film series.

Maple Leaf Pictures had contacted Rocky’s copyright owner before, and the Sony Columbia Pictures Lions, who bought out MGM’s library, opened their mouths. The conditions offered were unacceptable to him.

As for the original innovative film project, even people like Ryan Kavanaugh who have just entered Hollywood know that the risks are great.

What the newly established Maple Leaf Pictures needs is an instant success, not a dumb shot.

Just like at the reception last night, Ronan and Ryan Kavanaugh had a very pleasant conversation and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Especially Ryan Kavanaugh, from Ronan's willingness to license the copyright to Maple Leaf Pictures' first blood sequel, he really felt the sincerity of Relativity Entertainment's cooperation.

Compared with other companies in Hollywood, Relativity Entertainment is really full of sincerity.

After receiving Ronan’s permission and authorization, Sylvester Stallone took the lead to leave, saying that he would start preparing for the sequel movie now.

Although there are various shortcomings, but Stallone's professionalism does not need to be doubted.

Ryan Kavanaugh talked with Ronan for a while, and once again talked about the authorization of the first blood sequel, and said excitedly, "I, and the entire Maple Leaf Pictures, will keep in mind the favor of Relativity Entertainment."

Ronan smiled and said, "You are welcome, we are normal business cooperation, and the cooperation concept of Relativity Entertainment has not changed from the beginning to now, and we always pay attention to win-win."

"For a win-win" but the first blood sequel authorization is far from satisfying Ryan Kavanaugh's appetite. He tentatively said, "Ronan, if there is a suitable investment opportunity, can he bring me "

Ronan faintly sensed Ryan Kavanaugh's appetite from these words, and said, "Ryan, with your capital, if you find the right opportunity, you might do something for the Big Six companies."

Ryan Kavanaugh certainly understands that the Big Six companies are the top players in this industry "there are too few opportunities."

Ronan said, "The six companies are not very stable, so please wait patiently."

Some things have been done so far, and now I can’t say too much.

Ryan Kavanaugh thought Ronan wanted to unite him against the six major companies, and the money in his hand gave him a certain degree of confidence "As long as the opportunity is right, I will not miss it."

He shook hands with Ronan and said goodbye, "Ronan, good luck."

Ronan smiled and said, "I wish you a long way from Maple Leaf Pictures."

The highest figures on both sides reached an intention, and the following actions were also very fast.

The next day, a negotiating team from Maple Leaf Films took the initiative to find the Relativity Building and began negotiations with Robert Lee's department for the first blood sequel authorization.

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