Chapter 893： Warner Bros. requirements

The crew was still filming, Ronan and Charles Rowan approached a cafe and found a quiet deck.

"The Dark Knight" has already started filming." Charles Rowan said first. "Unsurprisingly, the film will be officially released in the summer of 2007. I talked with Christopher Nolan in detail, and he will only direct the established " "Batman" trilogy, after "The Dark Knight Rises", he will leave this series."

Ronan smiled and said, "Charlie, believe me, what Director Nolan left to Warner Bros. will be a very valuable asset."

These trilogy can be regarded as the peak of superhero movies in both word-of-mouth and commercial aspects. The Batman, who was pulled down from the altar and turned into a human, won a reputation for Warner Bros.

But on the other hand, the style of the movie also profoundly affected Warner Bros.

This influence is not only on Warner Bros. itself, but also on movie audiences. When they see Batman and Batman-related dc superhero adaptations, they will inevitably think of Christopher Nolan’s trilogy and a humanity. Master of transformation.

Then, the following Batman and related movies will always be treated unfairly by fans...

No one knows better than Ronan that these trilogy have made dc comics and restricted dc comics.

Charles Rowan agreed, "I believe this too. The movie "Batman" has been reborn in the hands of you and Christopher Nolan."

Ronan looked at Charles Rowan, and the other party came to him. It was impossible to say a few words of praise.

Charles Rowan’s words really changed, "Such a masterpiece is very rare, so... well, how do I say, Warner Bros. wants to keep the "Batman" trilogy."

Ronan faintly guessed, but on the surface he didn't change his voice. "Didn't we have an agreement. Relativity Entertainment only has investment rights and corresponding dividend rights. The copyrights of these three movies are completely owned by Warner Bros."

Charles Rowan said, "It's true that many senior Warner Bros. leaders have talked to me one after another, wanting the "Batman" movie to become a complete Warner movie.

Ronan suddenly smiled, "Does this mean you want to kick Relativity Entertainment out?"

"No, no..." Charles Rowan quickly explained, "Warner Bros does not mean that. We want to buy out the investment agreement for the "Batman" trilogy between Warner Bros. and Relativity Entertainment in advance."

Ronan resolutely said, "Impossible. The funds for "The Dark Knight" have been invested in. Relativity Entertainment has formulated multiple plans for the promotion of "The Dark Knight", and some even submitted it to Warner Bros. It is impossible for Relativity Entertainment. drop out."

Charles Rowan also knows that it is impossible for Relativity Entertainment to withdraw from "The Dark Knight". In fact, Kevin Tesohala is not talking about "The Dark Knight".

"This "Dark Knight" is still implemented in accordance with the signed agreement." Charles Rowan said "But Relativity Entertainment withdrew from the investment and production of the "Dark Knight Rise", the final piece of the trilogy.

Ronan asked, "Warner Bros. wants to complete the production solely?"

Charles Rowan did not deny that "this is one of the biggest signs of "Batman", Warner Bros. and DC Comics."

Ronan sighed, "Charlie, I have always been very particular about the spirit of contract. I can't do things like breaking a contract in the middle..."

Charles Rowan interrupted Ronan's words "Warner Bros. can buy out the remaining contracts."

"This is not a question of paid buyout." Ronan shook his head. "Relativity Entertainment dares to invest in such top-notch productions, and there is no shortage of this capital."

Charles Rowan understood, and asked "Ronan, your terms?"

Ronan did not answer. Instead, he said, "The first "Moment of War", the final global box office reached 640.5 million US dollars, I will not elaborate on the rest of the peripheral income. This "Dark Knight" as a sequel, box office It must be higher than the first one. I expect it may be as high as $1 billion, and the box office of the third one has a high probability of surpassing the second..."

Charles Rowan said, "It is also possible to decline."

Ronan spread his hand and said, "Warner Bros. thinks it will decline? So, let's still maintain the contract investment. Relativity Entertainment sets a guaranteed box office and revenue, and the excess part belongs to Relativity Entertainment..."

"Don't be kidding." Charles Rowan smiled. "Even if I agree, the Warner Bros. board of directors will not agree."

Ronan said directly, "So, why does Relativity Entertainment give up projects with such good profit prospects?"

Charles Rowan can only say again, "Ronan, talk about your terms."

The promotion and distribution of "The Dark Knight Rises" is in the hands of Warner Bros. Relativity Entertainment is relatively passive, and this is not a must.

Moreover, Relativity Entertainment is doing its best to deal with Disney, and there will be 20th Century Fox in the next stage, and it is impossible for Warner Bros. to be tough.

Moreover, a big hole has been dug for Warner Bros. Warner Bros. will focus more energy on itself in the future.

But Ronan can never give up easily, and he must show a strong enough attitude.

"I step back this step, Relativity Entertainment will have a huge loss." Ronan said very beautifully. "But considering the good cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and Warner Bros. for many years, considering my friendship with Kevin, this step can be retreated. "

Charles Rowan breathed a sigh of relief.

Ronan continued, "Warner Bros. doesn't need to buy out or pay compensation to Relativity Entertainment..."

Hearing this, Charles Rowan became nervous, because not having money often meant greater trouble.

As he expected, Ronan said unhurriedly, "I remember that New Line Pictures under Warner Bros. has completed the integration of Tolkien’s "Lord of the Rings" series of film and television copyrights. How about this, Warner Bros. The copyright of "Bitman" is transferred to Relativity Entertainment."

Charles Rowan was already prepared, but he was still frightened by this big lion’s mouth. He didn’t think about it at all. He directly found an excuse to refuse. "Although New Line Pictures is a subsidiary of Warner Bros., it is an independent operation. We There is an agreement with Robert Shea not to interfere with New Line Pictures. Warner Bros. cannot do this."

Ronan certainly would not believe this kind of refusal. Once the new line film failed miserably on the "Golden Compass", Warner Bros. immediately kicked Robert Shay out, putting the new line film industry under full control.

He also knew that the possibility was unlikely, and used this time to think about the price Warner Bros. was willing to pay and what the other party might have exchanged.

"This makes me very embarrassed." Ronan thought as he said, "I always have to give the company an explanation."

Charles Rowan said, "I'm speaking from the standpoint of a friend, Ronan, your conditions must at least be within the acceptance range of Warner Bros."

Ronan looked very persuasive. "Okay, let me think about it." He thought for a moment and said, "Warner Bros. supports the entry of Relativity Entertainment into paa, and at the same time gives another $50 million in compensation."

Charles Rowan ignored the following words "Enter paa?"

Ronan said, "It's just nodded in agreement. It is not troublesome for Warner Bros."

"It's difficult." Charles Rowan told the truth. "Warner Bros. won't agree."

"This will not harm the interests of Warner Bros. Unlike Twentieth Century Fox and other companies, Relativity Entertainment has no fundamental conflict of interest with Warner Bros."

Charles Rowan said, "It's not for me to decide." He reminded, "While you support your entry into paa, you also demand compensation. The price is too high."

Ronan thought for a while and looked very embarrassed. After a while, he said, "Relativity Entertainment can give up the compensation, but I want the remake rights of several old Warner Bros movies."

Charles Rowan's heart moved "Which ones?"

Ronan smiled, "It's not very famous, and the investment is not high."

Charles Rowan said, "Well, I can reflect the truth to the Warner Bros. management side. I can't decide the specifics."

Ronan was very calm, "No hurry, we have time." He specifically said, "It's best to wait for the release of "The Dark Knight" before we formally negotiate."

Charles Rowan understands the meaning of this statement. Once "The Dark Knight" really hits the box office, it may not be such a condition.

Maybe it will continue to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment in "The Dark Knight Rises"?

Despite such thoughts, Charles Rowan has no corresponding power at all. This is after all something that Kevin Tesuhara has determined.

Charles Rowan ended the meeting "I will contact you when there is news on it."

"Yes." Ronan didn't worry at all. "My conditions are actually very simple."

In this matter, since the signing of the new "Batman" trilogy cooperation agreement, the initiative has been in the hands of Relativity Entertainment.

Leaving the location set and returning to the hotel, Ronan said to Connie, "Get me a detailed list of Warner Bros. film libraries."

A few months ago, he thought about "Cry Clown" because of Stephen King's relationship.

The film and television adaptation rights of this novel have long been held in the hands of Warner Bros., and it was adapted into a movie in the early 1990s. Although it is not very successful, in general, companies like Warner Bros. will not give up the film easily. The copyright of the movies in the library.

Connie's work efficiency is very high. Ronan has had dinner, and a detailed film list has been placed in the office of the hotel suite.

Ronan easily found the name of "The Cry of the Clown", then browsed the titles of some old movies, and found a familiar name-"The Birth of a Star"!

Afterwards, he circled the titles of a few pleasing low-cost films, and asked Connie to write them down in case he needed it.

The next day, Ronan did not go to the studio again, but waited in the hotel for Michael Eisner to come.

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