Chapter 124： Like a villain

"Long time no see, Director Melnick."

Ronan was quite polite and said with a smile: "You are welcome to come to the reception."

Daniel Malik looked a little serious: "I am the director and producer of "Blair the Witch", how can I miss the celebration party."

Hearing this, Jessica Felton glanced at Daniel Malik. As a technical madman, there was a burst of professional contempt in her heart. The shots were so bad and the technology was terrible!

Ronan proactively extended his right hand: "Welcome."

Daniel Malik didn't mean to hold it at all, and said, "I'm here, there is one more thing."

Ronan looked at Daniel Malik curiously, and Daniel Malik said, "Thank you Mr. Anderson for returning "Blair the Witch" to me."

This sounded like a thank you, but there was a strange smell in it, even Jessica Felton, who didn't know the inside story, could hear it.

She looked at Daniel Malik and Ronan again, and gradually she had guesses, and she estimated that there was a conflict between the producer and the distributor.

No matter how technically he is, Jessica Felton is an insider in Hollywood and knows that there are countless conflicts between production and distribution.

Ronan frowned slightly: "Are you working with DreamWorks?"

Daniel Malik finally showed a smile on his face: "Is it unexpected? To tell you the truth, DreamWorks bought the rights to the sequel of "Blair the Witch" just to cooperate with me."

How thick is Ronan? Moreover, the original intention is to reuse waste, saying: "I wish you success."

This was a bit beyond Daniel Malick’s expectation. He looked at Ronan’s calm face and couldn’t help saying: “Originally, we can continue to cooperate, and "Blair the Witch" will continue the success of the first film, but you... …"

Coming here specifically, without responding to Ronan Anderson's stinginess, Daniel Malick felt uncomfortable all over, and continued: "You have done too much! I just want to get my share, and you To deduct the benefits that the producer deserves!"

Ronan said calmly: "I respect you and hope you respect the contract we signed."

Daniel Malik kept nodding: "Good! Good! Mr. Anderson, see you in court."

Ronan didn't answer the conversation, this kind of pure interest dispute, saying everything is superfluous.

Think about the previous life. When Daniel Melick and another director, Ed Yardo Sanzzi, signed a contract with Artisan Pictures, they verbally agreed that only one table would be needed for the big movie. The result? Later, the artisan film industry was still brought to court.

The revenue of "Blair the Witch" is too high. As a producer and director, how can it be possible for only $80,000 plus a little box office bonus?

But understanding belongs to understanding, Ronan will not be soft when it comes to pits.

The $12 million sequel copyright transfer of "Blair the Witch" has been paid for by Relativity Entertainment.

Relativity Entertainment then lends to its own projects, and the funds are relatively sufficient.

As for Koch Pictures’ 10 million U.S. dollar share, I’m not in a hurry, and it’s not too late to wait for the overseas copyright to be sold.

Daniel Malik left soon.

"How do you feel like the villain in the movie?" Jessica Felton said suddenly.

Ronan looked at her: "How can a person like me be a villain?"

Jessica Felton has been exposed to too many movies because of his technical training. According to the usual movie thinking, Jessica Felton said: "A little director has worked so hard to produce a film, but the film sold at the box office, but the big company defaulted. If you are not divided, you can only complain..."

"It would be a waste of you not to be a screenwriter!" Ronan couldn't help laughing, and casually explained: "What I signed with him is a buyout contract. All copyrights are bought out at once, and no subsequent sharing is involved."

Jessica Felton understood: "Is this director not abiding by the contract? He still came to you, it's his problem."

Ronan spread out his hand, as if he had met his soulmate: "Yes, that's it." He glanced at the other side: "A friend is here, you can play by yourself."

After speaking, Ronan took two steps forward and shook hands with James Huang's agent Edward: "Welcome."

"You created a miracle." Edward was a little excited.

Ronan said, "I just bought other people's movies and plans." He looked around: "Edward, I want to talk to you about something."

Edward guessed something and said, "Yes."

The two found a place with a small number of people and sat on a nearby chair. Ronan said: "I plan to shoot and produce the sequel to the "Human Removal Project" next year, and I intend to continue to invite James to be the director."

"This is a good thing." Edward smiled honestly, but didn't respond positively: "The sequel movie has always been a guarantee of success."

Ronan wanted to settle the contract with James Wong before the release of "Death is Here", saying: "Glen Morgan is writing the script and will soon come up with the first draft. Let's talk about James' new contract."

Edward still smiled honestly: "The "Reaper is Coming" has already started pre-screening publicity. James has made a lot of announcements. For the sake of our cooperation this time, don't distract James for the time being. We will talk about it after "Reaper is Coming" Right."

Hearing this, Ronan knew that James Huang could not be dealt with for the time being, and said: "Well, I will communicate with James. You and James will say hello in advance."

Edward said with a smile: "No problem. Ronan, we are very happy to cooperate, and I hope to continue to cooperate with you."

The words from the agent's mouth could not be taken seriously, Ronan talked a few more words with Edward, and left here separately.

The previous two collaborations with James Huang, especially "Reaper Is Coming", because of the pre-signed contract, Shahai Entertainment saved a lot of directors' pay.

But after the success of "Human Removal Project", James Huang is no longer the little unknown director.

Those who can get an entertainment brokerage license will not be fools. Most Hollywood brokers have a high degree of education and naturally possess a certain analytical ability. As long as "Reaper Is Coming" succeeds, James Wong's director's pay is bound to rise a lot.

Ronan ended the negotiations with Edward and made two preparations in his heart. The first choice is of course James Huang to continue to direct the sequel to the "Human Elimination Project". If the pay is too high, other candidates must be considered.

After walking around the banquet hall for a while, Ronan found Andrew, the associate producer of "Death Is Coming".

"Next year I am going to shoot the sequel of "Human Removal Project"." Ronan said directly: "Can you be a production manager?"

In fact, Andrew has the position of assistant producer in the crew of "Death is Coming". He is responsible for the work of production manager and the daily affairs of the crew.

Although he used to only work in the videotape crew, the production of "Death Is Coming" with an investment of tens of millions of dollars also opened up Andrew's horizons.

Andrew hardly hesitated and said, "Yes."

Ronan added: "After "Reaper Is Coming" is released, you talk to James' agent about the director contract for this film, and the pay is as low as possible."

"Is there a bottom line?" Andrew asked.

Ronan replied: "The lower the better."

Andrew is a strong executive and said, "I see."

Ronan whispered a few more words, allowing Andrew to spare time to prepare for the negotiation. Andrew will go first for the negotiation, which also adds a layer of buffer, which may have an unexpected effect.

After telling Andrew, Ronan was going to find Amanda, but he met Paul Greengrass and Catherine Hegel's agent Dean.

Ronan and Dean drank a glass of wine. Dean first congratulated, and then said apologetically: "The company has a meeting today. It was delayed for a while, and it was late."

"It's okay." Ronan said with a smile.

Dean values ​​the cooperation with Ronan. One success is luck, and two consecutive successes are not just luck.

"Catherine asked me to apologize to you." Dean was very sincere: "Something happened at her home. She went back to Washington, D.C., so she can't come over."

Ronan also gave face: "Family is important."

Dean followed his words and said: "Yes, family should be the first." He took the opportunity to change the subject: "Ronan, you need an actor, director or other position, you can contact me, William Morris will provide you with Enough support."

This sentence is Dean's purpose.

Ronan certainly will not refuse the goodwill released by large brokerage companies, saying: "I will not be polite to you if you need help."

The relationship between the producer and the agent is in opposition and cooperation. No matter how serious the differences are, they will maintain the ostensible respect. No one can say that the other party will have the resources they need urgently.

As one of the largest brokerage companies in the industry, William Morris has a large number of actors, directors and behind-the-scenes work types. If you are willing to pay the price, a brokerage company like William Morris can help the producer in a short time. A super luxurious lineup of the whole crew.

Although the one-stop packaging service is created and carried forward by caa, nowadays, more than one company provides packaging services.

Ronan found Amanda Seyfried in the southeast corner of the banquet hall.

"Hello, Mrs. Seyfried." Ronan said politely: "I haven't said thank you, the cake is really good."

Mrs. Seyfried said with a smile, "You like it."

Amanda Seyfried approached her mother and whispered: "Mom, I want to ask Ronan a few questions, can I speak to him alone?"

"Yes." Mrs. Seyfried did not refuse, but whispered in her ear: "You cannot leave the banquet hall."

In her eyes, Ronan is indeed a good person, but the longer her daughter is, the more beautiful she is. There are certain things just in case.

Amanda nodded, smiled a nice dimple at Ronan, and walked towards the place with few people.

Ronan asked curiously, "Amanda, what can I do?"