Chapter 949： Air Fighter

Latest website: things like Mel Gibson, not to mention Ronan’s position is opposed to him, even the past collaborators are silent.

Mel Gibson did not offend a certain individual or a certain company, but a Jewish group with huge resources.

It is conceivable that for many years to come, Mel Gibson's career will be at a standstill, waiting for time to fade away.

There are too many stars in Hollywood, which can also be said to be a very classic way of doing death.

How could Ronan and Relativity Entertainment go to this kind of muddy water?

Some things, some opinions, it doesn't matter what you think or say in private, once you say it publicly, it will be a big trouble.

The Mel Gibson incident fully demonstrated what is called misfortune.

Not to mention anything else, even Mel Gibson's brokerage firm broke up with him.

Robert Downey Jr. is a lover of personality. He was taken care of and helped by Mel Gibson when he was in trouble. Now Mel Gibson is unlucky and he wants to help.

But Ronan's direct rejection also made Robert Downey Jr. understand that in the face of this social trend, individuals simply cannot compete.

"Sorry." Robert Downey Jr. smiled embarrassedly: "I'm causing you trouble."

Ronan patted the arm of Robert Downey Jr., and said, "It's okay. Downey, give your friend a suggestion, apologize seriously, and act low-key."

Robert Downey Jr. thought for a while and said, "I see, thank you."

In addition, there seems to be no other good way.

Ronan vaguely remembered that Mel Gibson's fall was ten years old.

David Ellison walked over at this time and congratulated Ronan. He said: "Relativity Entertainment's performance in the film business is really outstanding." He tentatively asked: "Ronan, "Xiao Huang" How much can you sell around "People"?"

Ronan smiled and said, "The profit is a little higher than the box office."

David Ellison said: "You are too humble."

"This is not modesty." Ronan said solemnly: "As marketing costs increase, the profit margin of a single film has been declining."

David Ellison is not the rookie state when he first entered the circle, he slowly nodded and said: "The investment in the promotion and distribution of the current movies is too high."

He gave an example: "The production cost of "Blair the Witch" that you ran back then was only tens of thousands of dollars. I was thinking at that time, this transaction made too much, right? Later I learned that you were only in North America. Publicity and distribution costs have invested 20 million US dollars."

Ronan told the truth: “Behind any film that seems to be low-cost and high-box office, there is a huge amount of publicity and marketing expenditure.”

David Ellison shook his head slowly: "Unfortunately, Disney refuses to invest more in my movies."

Ronan asked curiously: "How are you and Ryan at Disney?"

Hearing Disney, David Ellison's spirit came in an instant: "I and Ryan have all entered the board of directors, and with Dick Cook, Maple Leaf Pictures has occupied three seats on the Disney board, but we are not far behind. The controlling stake is far away..."

Ronan said: "The situation at Disney is complicated, and you did a great job."

At the time of the transaction, Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison knew that Walt Disney’s internal situation was chaotic, and that was precisely what they valued.

Because there is no civil strife in Disney, they will never have the opportunity to control.

David Ellison added: "Maple Leaf Pictures is well-funded, and Ryan and I are waiting for opportunities. We will make Michael Eisner and Roy Disney look good."

Ronan nodded slowly, and said, "I wish you an early realization."

"Definitely." David Ellison seemed very confident: "Since joining the Walt Disney game, Maple Leaf Pictures will be the final winner."

He turned to say: "My new movie "Heroes of Air Combat" will be released next week. Remember to come to the premiere."

Ronan responded: "No problem." He then asked: "Distribution made by Disney?"

David Ellison said: "The announcement is very unsatisfactory."

Ronan didn't answer the conversation. He also watched the previous "Heroes of Air Combat". As far as the movie itself is concerned, let alone talk about it.

However, given that he has a fairly good relationship with David Ellison and Ryan Kavanaugh, Ronan specifically spared time the next week after the celebration party to attend the premiere of "Heroes of Air".

At the entrance of the premiere theater, there are five vintage propeller airplanes produced in the 1920s and 1930s. These are not model props, but genuine vintage airplanes from the Larry Ellison collection.

David Ellison and Larry Ellison, father and son, are avid airplane lovers.

The Ellison family’s enthusiasm for aircraft is fully reflected in this air combat movie.

At the premiere, in addition to David Ellison, Ronan had a chat with Ryan Kavanaugh.

"David and I did a lot of hard work at Disney." Ryan Kavanaugh said to Ronan: "We have won some of the distribution resources of Disney Pictures and Bowei International, and Maple Leaf Pictures' film distribution is no longer a problem. ."

Ronan said: "Walt Disney's distribution channels are top-notch in the industry. If you make good use of it, Maple Leaf Pictures will have good development opportunities."

Ryan Kavanaugh sighed: "I don’t know if you don’t enter this industry, the top distribution resources have already been divided up. If you hadn’t given Maple Leaf Pictures the opportunity to enter Disneyland, we might be the distribution channel for many years Worry, you may also pay a huge price."

Ronan smiled and said: "Nowadays, the proportion of the film's success or failure, the promotion and distribution even exceeds the production itself, and Relativity Entertainment is lucky to establish a global marketing channel that is unique to the company itself. In the later years, it was difficult for Relativity Entertainment to find opportunities."

Walt Disney’s civil strife may be sad for many people, but Ryan Kavanaugh has always been an opportunity: "Walt Disney is the only opportunity for Maple Leaf Pictures to enter the top of Hollywood."

For him and David Ellison, joining the Hollywood game, of course, want to climb to the highest point.

Ronan said calmly: "I wish you all take control of Disney soon."

It is conceivable that Walt Disney, as one of the six major Hollywood companies, will have fierce internal battles in the future.

As for Walt Disney’s long-term plan, Ronan did not hear Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison mention it. Perhaps these two thoughts were temporarily placed on the fight for control of Disney, to get Disney. After the power, let’s talk about future development.

But without long-term planning, Disney will inevitably fall behind.

For some future plans, Relativity Entertainment has eliminated a strong competitor in advance.

David Ellison brought a middle-aged man to Ronan's side and introduced: "Father, this is Ronan, my friend. Ronan, this is my father, Larry Ellison. "

Ronan shook hands with Larry Ellison and said, "It's nice to meet you."

Larry Ellison is usually arrogant, but in front of Ronan, he is still polite enough and said with a smile: "Ronan, I am also very happy to meet you."

In terms of net worth and company's influence, the two have similar positions. In addition, they do not have conflicts of interest like Oracle and Microsoft, so they have a basis for peaceful coexistence.

After a few words of greeting, Larry Ellison said: "I heard you are working with Steve Jobs?"

Ronan did not deny the meaning: "I bought Jobs' Pixar studio and he became one of the major shareholders of Netflix."

Larry Ellison asked, "Don't you think about working with Oracle?"

Ronan responded: "If the opportunity is right, Relativity Entertainment welcomes every partner."

Larry Ellison said with a grin: "I am a more suitable partner than Jobs."

Ronan laughed. In this regard, Larry Ellison really can't compare with Jobs!

Steve Jobs will die in a few years, and it doesn't pose much threat in itself, but Larry Ellison seems to be alive for a long time.

This can be said to be the biggest advantage of Steve Jobs.

Larry Ellison sent out a warm invitation: "I welcome you to Oracle when you have time, and we will discuss it in detail."

Ronan seemed to be very serious and said, "I must make a special trip to visit another day."

Many of Oracle's software are widely used in many industries. For example, some systems of Netflix are also based on Oracle's software development and design.

But in the traditional Hollywood film and television production, the possibility of cooperation between the two parties is unlikely.

Ronan then walked into the premiere theater accompanied by Ryan Kavanaugh.

Due to Walt Disney’s limited investment in publicity and distribution, the premiere of "Heroes of Air Combat" is not large, and the number of guests who can attend the premiere is also limited.

Ronan met James Franco and chatted with him.

This young actor, who is famous for his role as the Little Green Devil, is currently also cooperating with Relativity Entertainment. In the "Teddy Bear" that Shahai Entertainment is preparing, James Franco will play the leading actor.

To be precise, should be a supporting actor who plays for the super cheap bear.

Ronan remembers very clearly that James Franco has a talent for funny. He has appeared in many **** comedy movies in the later stage, which is quite interesting.

For example, James Franco and Seth Rogen have cooperated many times.

But in this movie, the performance of the actor James Franco can only be said to be very general.

When David Ellison invested in "The Heroes of Air Combat", he used to make bold statements that each additional plane in the film will increase the budget by 1 million US dollars.

However, the background of World War I made the air combat scenes look a bit weird, or lack of bright spots.

Movies are movies after all, not history. After all, this is a commercial entertainment movie. As long as the audience is willing to buy it, these problems are not a problem.

But David Ellison's Hollywood road was not smooth, and the box office of the first weekend in North America was only 6.03 million U.S. dollars.