Chapter 183： Hell mode

Los Angeles is getting hotter in May. Perhaps it hasn’t rained for too long. Even if it’s close to the sea, the dry air is still uncomfortable. It is said that the fire is raging in Malibu, and the line of fire is gradually approaching the villa area where the rich live. He even dispatched aircraft several times to put out the fire.

Southern California, especially the Los Angeles area, encounters wildfires of different scales every year, and this year seems particularly difficult.

In the new millennium, America did not wait for the millennium bug, nor did it wait for the legendary end of the world, but waited for another unprecedented catastrophe.

"Look! Someone is going to jump off the building again!"

After lunch, he walked to the streets of Burbank. Ronan heard the shouts and looked in the direction of the crowd. It was a small five-story building. Someone could be seen standing on the edge of the building. Will jump down at any time.

Ronan stopped subconsciously: How many times did Los Angeles jump off a building since entering May?

There was no complaint of social injustice, no crying, and no hesitation on the sidelines.

The man took a step forward and the whole person fell like a stone.

咚——

An indescribable voice sounded, and then someone screamed, Ronan could vaguely see that the head was broken.

Perhaps this is also a relief.

Huge debts, heavy mortgages, the cold winter of the stock market, and the dilemma of bankruptcy have nothing to do with him anymore.

Perhaps two months ago, this person was very beautiful. He drove a first-line luxury car, lived in a garden villa, entered and exited Michelin three-star restaurants, and talked about business with millions.

But after all, it couldn't resist the stock market's slump.

The sirens sounded, just like in the movie, the Los Angeles police were late.

Even if it is not too late, it is estimated that this kind of person who wants to seek death will not be saved.

Ronan didn't leave, but looked over there, trying to remember this scene firmly. Greed can make people progress, but it must be moderate! Do not be a loser, this is the end of the loser!

No one sympathizes with such a loser, but anyone who understands the economy knows why people keep jumping off the building recently.

These people enjoy the wealth of the night and the glory and wealth brought by the stock market and finance, but they are like a rootless man. All of their wealth is built on a phantom and cannot stand the wind and rain.

Therefore, when risks strike, they must fall into the abyss.

Career, a real career can make people stand up, and can withstand wind and rain.

The police temporarily blocked the scene. Ronan watched for a while, stopped paying attention to these, and continued to walk towards the Embassy Pictures.

This is not the first to jump from a building in Burbank in May, and it will not be the last.

Some tabloids have exaggerated reports that it is said that the Golden Gate Bridge, a popular suicide spot in the United States, has already laid down human flesh dumplings.

This time the Nasdaq stock market crash was extremely tragic. Ronan did not invest in the stock market afterwards, and Relativity Entertainment was never listed. The impact was small, but he also learned about the situation.

From one day in March, the Nasdaq suffered a sudden setback, and then plummeted all the way. There was no buffer or adjustment in the middle. It was a total collapse, smashed the jobs of countless people, and broke countless rich and middle-class people. From April Since the beginning of China, there have been frequent suicides throughout the United States, and Los Angeles is just a microcosm.

Ronan didn't know what the trend was in his previous life, nor could he make comparisons, but the seriousness of the stock market crash could even be seen by a layman like him.

Some media even said that this was the worst disaster for the US stock market after the Great Depression.

The Internet industry will suffer an extremely heavy blow.

Not far away, when the gunfire suddenly sounded, Ronan was taken aback, and quickly hid behind a palm tree on the side of the road. The two bodyguards David and Vinci who had followed behind immediately flashed over and blocked Ronan. .

The gunshots came from a shop on the side of the road. After the gunshots, someone hurriedly ran out of the shop, holding a revolver in his hand, and everyone around quickly avoided.

The police sirens sounded again. After all, this is Burbank. Police patrols are dense. There are police officers dealing with suicides not far away, and police cars immediately chased them up.

The roadside quickly returned to normal, Ronan breathed a sigh of relief. Murray was definitely too dangerous, and **** mode was recently started.

Perhaps with the economic depression, there will always be an increase in the crime rate.

Watching the American police enter the convenience store in front, Ronan greeted the two bodyguards to leave the street.

In terms of law and order, compared to the other side of the Pacific Ocean, there is too much difference here.

Ronan is somewhat nostalgic for his past life, social stability and good law and order, which are counted all over the world.

Frankly speaking, the police uncle in the United States is very weak.

I still remember that in my previous life I saw an unknowing news on the Internet, saying that an American wanted to commit suicide with a gun. The family had no choice but to call the police. After the police arrived, in order to prevent this person from committing suicide, he cut off the gun and shot him. Killed...

Ronan didn't expect that, just going out for lunch, he would encounter so many messy things. After returning to the Embassy Pictures, he settled down a bit and called a meeting.

Garcia Rodríguez went to Buenos Aires. He is of Argentine descent and his family has a certain influence in the local area. He assists the overseas distribution department to deal with the cooperation with local distribution companies and theater companies.

Robert Lee and Danny Donald are in Hong Kong City, ready to lead the staff north to raise the branch office in the East.

Danny Donald, a Mandarin-speaking Chinese, is more suitable for this job than a Westerner.

"At the end of March, we released four more movies."

Offline Distribution Director Terry said: "These four films are all from Eastern Europe and Southern Europe. They were launched directly in the video tape and DVD rental market. The purchase cost totaled US$470,000. The company has recovered US$430,000. It is expected to start in July. Generate profit."

Ronan said, "Okay, well done."

Business in this area is unlikely to explode, and what matters is the long flow.

Thomas said at this time: "In terms of online distribution, we are currently working hard to develop a publicity and distribution plan for "Human Removal Project 2", "The Bourne Shadow" and "Deadly Bend". Since the seven purchased films have no distinctive features, Therefore, there is no diversification of resources, and it is directly pushed into the offline market."

"Yes." Ronan recognized their decision and said: "In the future, there will be more cinema movies that need to be released. The low-cost overseas films purchased will be mainly distributed offline."

He asked Thomas: "Have you confirmed the schedule for the three films?"

Thomas replied: ""Human Removal Project 2" was released in North America one week before Halloween. "The Bourne Shadow" will be released on the third weekend of May. "Fatal Corner" has not yet submitted a production plan. If it goes well, you can The schedule is scheduled for April next year. The shooting and production time is too long, and it will be September."

Ronan said: "I will urge director Gilmour Del Toro to submit a production plan to the distribution company this month."

Thomas nodded: "We will determine the release schedule as soon as possible according to the plan."

Ronan thought for a while, and then said: "There is also an action thriller series. Shahai Entertainment will also put it on the agenda in the near future. You will be next year..."

He just wanted to explain that in September or October of the year, he immediately realized that it was wrong, and quickly retracted his words, and said: "This series should be in time for the summer, so let's talk about it after Shahai Entertainment has a plan."

Thomas responded and said nothing.

Ronan asked Alan Albert: "How are the preparations for the overseas release plan?"

"It's basically done." Allen Albert said: "Before this weekend, I will submit detailed plans for overseas releases of three films."

The work to be done for overseas screenings is much more cumbersome than for North American screenings. He roughly said: "Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, New Zealand, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina are among the first batches of overseas screenings. One week after the release in North America, we will promote the full release of the film in these regions. Other markets will be released in the next two to three weeks. The release in Japan will have to wait six weeks after the release in North America."

Ronan knew that this was caused by the protection of the Japanese film market. The major markets for Hollywood films being released overseas and finally released were basically Japan.

"Some countries need to review and rate the introduction of films." Ronan reminded: "Be prepared in advance."

Allen-Albert said: "We will make preparations two months before the introduction of the film." He added: "The market that does not meet the requirements of theaters is also striving to let our films enter the offline market. ."

In many cases, income from overseas is accumulating.

Ronan also understood this, and asked about the situation in overseas markets, and turned to Armstrong, the head of the filming department, and said, "How are the preparations for the Cannes Film Festival?"

Last year, he planned to go to the Cannes Film Festival and specially asked people to submit the information of Embassy Pictures to the Festival Organizing Committee. Embassy Pictures can be used as a buyer to enter the huge trading platform provided by the Festival~www.novelhall .com~Go to choose your favorite movie.

Armstrong said: "The official invitation letter for the film festival has arrived. Embassy Pictures can enter the festival through official channels."

"Very good." Ronan said, "You also dedicate a few people to Cannes."

The commercial atmosphere of the Cannes Film Festival is very strong. Perhaps the most attractive for ordinary fans is the competition unit, but the most attractive for film companies is the commercial transactions of films.

Unlike the Oscar’s Hollywood Gala, the Cannes Film Festival is more international, and filmmakers all over the world will exhibit their latest works at the Cannes Film Festival in order to sell them at a good price.

In this world, there are very few companies that can distribute movies on a global scale.

On May 14th, the 53rd Cannes Film Festival officially opened. On the third day after the opening, Ronan rushed to France with his assistant Connie, ready to look for favorite films.

There are hundreds of films participating in the exhibition transaction, many of which have huge commercial value.