Chapter 347： Will's project

Probably, Yu Jiaolong’s feedback was more positive. After this personal invitation was sent, the Shanghai International Film Festival from the far east sent invitations to Relativity Entertainment and Ronan himself through official channels.

Relativity Entertainment is invited to attend the trading and screening sessions of this film.

Ronan then got news that New Line Pictures and Miramax had also received invitations from the East.

The appearance of Hollywood buyers can effectively increase the appeal of the festival.

Relevant news came from the branch of Embassy Pictures in the East. The famous director Zhang said that he wanted to meet Ronan, the owner of Relativity Entertainment, during the film festival.

When Ronan received the news, he immediately thought of the super masterpiece that Director Zhang had planned in the past two years. If I remember correctly, "Hero" was released in 2002 and was later introduced to North America, although it is not as good as Li Anhe. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is a huge success, but it is also an extremely rare success for Chinese movies in the North American market.

Embassy Pictures has experience in the actual operation of Chinese-language martial arts films. If it can obtain the North American copyright of this film at a suitable price, it may obtain considerable benefits.

According to Ronan's understanding, the attitude of Eastern film companies to Hollywood distributors in this era is not generally good. As long as the film can be released in the North American market, other conditions are easy to say.

Frankly speaking, some film producers can even send their films to North America for free for publicity and reputation.

That Zhang Guoshi is not an ordinary director, he has a certain reputation in the world, and Ronan did not expect to obtain the copyright in a way that is too cheap.

But according to his idea, a few million dollars is a sky-high price.

Ronan did not rush to reply. It is too early to confirm his schedule for June.

In mid-March, as the 74th Oscars ceremony is approaching, it seems that the entire Hollywood is revolving around the Oscars, and all kinds of related news are endless.

On the weekend, Ronan and Tom Cruise organized a friendly golf match and invited Will Smith, Jeremy Katzenberg and Robert Iger.

At their level, golf is more of a way of communication, a tool used to increase friendship and affection.

In Ronan's words, this is not only to meet friends but also to exchange messages with each other. Maybe anyone has the resources that others need.

For example, he got to know Robert Iger through Jeff Kasenberg, and won the management and management talent that Relativity Entertainment needs more.

After two years of practice, Ronan's skills are good and he can occasionally hit birdies. Although it is very rare, there is always good luck.

The five people chatted about anecdotes in the circle, and the half afternoon passed quickly.

When Will Smith made his last putt into the hole, Tom Cruise drove a battery car and greeted Ronan to get on the car and return to the golf club together.

"We're done." Tom Cruise said slowly while accelerating: "The person with the worst grades has a treat tonight."

Jeff Katzenberg touched his bald head and said, "This time it seems like I am behind."

Ronan answered, "Yes, Jerefer has the worst grades."

Robert Iger said with a smile, "Jerifer, would you like to have a treat tonight? I'll greet my family in advance."

Will Smith shook his head: "Ronan was the worst performer in the past, but both times it was Jeffrey who fell behind."

"Busy at work these days." Jerefer Katzenberg said directly: "Neglect to practice."

Ronan said at this time: "How is the production of "Shrek 2"? When will it be completed?"

Embassy Pictures is the overseas publisher of this series. Jeff Kasenberg said: "It will be July and August next year at the earliest, and it may be the end of next year."

The battery car stopped at the entrance of the club. Ronan took the lead to get off the car, and after Jeff Kasenberg got off the car, he said half-jokingly: "It's better to hand over the North American distribution rights of the second part to Embassy Pictures ."

Tom Cruise turned his head and glanced at Ronan, and couldn't help but shook his head slightly. The relationship between Jeff Katzenberg and Spielberg was indeed not very good, but the two sides were ultimately a company.

Jeff Katzenberg said directly: "Ronan, let's talk about overseas distribution rights."

Ronan knew that he couldn't force it, and said, "It happens that Bob is here. Let's talk about overseas distribution."

When he came to the lounge, Jeff Katzenberg took Robert Iger aside to discuss the continuation of the cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation Studios.

Ronan, Tom Cruise and Will Smith were sitting together, drinking coffee and chatting.

"I heard that you went to South Korea and island countries specifically." Will Smith asked with great interest: "Are the women over there different from Hollywood?"

Ronan said, "I am going to raise funds, not to pick up girls." He asked, "Will, you are a married person. What do you care about?"

Will Smith pinched his nose and said, "It's pure curiosity, nothing else."

Ronan turned his head and asked Tom Cruise: "Do you believe it?"

Tom Cruise immediately shook his head: "I don't believe it."

Will Smith is a good trickster and immediately countered: "Ronan, I heard that you have a girlfriend. Be careful of getting caught."

"I don't have a girlfriend." Ronan replied calmly.

Tom Cruise asked: "You and that..." He doesn't seem to remember the name: "Just what Disney princess, haven't we parted yet?"

Will Smith reminded: "Anne Hathaway."

Ronan said calmly: "It's not a boyfriend or girlfriend, how can you break up?" He asked Tom Cruise again: "Aren't you and Penelope Cruz breaking up? Tom, you won't want to. Start the third marriage, right?"

"It's hard to say." Will Smith said first: "Tom and Penelope Cruz will definitely break up. Will they marry again later..."

He did not continue.

Ronan can roughly guess that Tom Cruise's marriage is not his own decision.

"What's the situation?" He looked at Tom Cruise and asked concerned: "No problem, right?"

Tom Cruise gently shook his head, and said calmly: "Don't worry, I can handle it." He simply explained: "The church is not satisfied with Penelope, thinking that she is Latino Hispanic, and walk with me. It's not appropriate to get together."

Ronan did not answer. The situation of Scientology is very complicated. Especially for Tom Cruise, many things are true or false, and outsiders can't tell.

Will Smith was also very close to Scientology, and asked: "Tom, I heard they are going to arrange a draft for you and choose a suitable woman."

Tom Cruise did not deny: "There is such a plan."

"How do I feel a little scary." Will Smith seems to be muttering to himself: "Fortunately I didn't join."

Ronan looked at Tom Cruise and asked, "Tom, do you have to follow their arrangements for this kind of thing?"

"Don't worry." Tom Cruise doesn't look like a puppet brainwashed or dominated by the church: "I know what to do."

While talking, he also smiled at Ronan and Will Smith.

Ronan nodded: "That's good, just speak up if you need help."

Obviously, Tom Cruise has his own ideas about Scientology. According to Ronan's observations during this period, Tom Cruise may be a pure believer when he was young, but now, it's really hard to say.

This kind of topic about faith, just click and stop, it is impossible to talk too deeply, the topic of the three people quickly returned to the film.

"I have reached a licensing agreement with Netflix." Tom Cruise said, "How many videos does your website have?"

Ronan roughly calculated it: "About 20,000."

Will Smith was a little surprised: "Almost catching up with Blockbuster! You seem to have only acquired this site for three months, right?"

The transaction has been completed, Ronan has nothing to hide, and said directly: "I bought a film library from a small chain leasing company and got the rental and sale rights of 18,500 film and television works."

Will Smith is very emotional: "Your company is getting bigger and bigger."

Ronan shrugged slightly: "Every step is cautious, and if one step is wrong, all the previous efforts will be wasted."

Tom Cruise picked up the coffee and said before drinking: "I don't know much about company management, but financing and loans are a good way to make movies."

Will Smith asked: "Ronan, how much money did you raise during this trip to the island countries and South Korea?"

Ronan replied: "The first phase of financing was 275 million US dollars."

"So much? Only the first issue?" Will Smith was really surprised this time: "It's enough to shoot two major productions."

He suddenly thought of something and asked: "Is it all invested?"

Ronan smiled and said: "I invested in a large production of 120 million US dollars and two medium productions of more than 20 million US dollars. I still have about 100 million US dollars left in my hands. I am planning to invest in several more projects."

The first phase of financing for island countries is to pay in installments, and the subsequent funds are not yet in place.

Will Smith moved in his heart and said, "Have you found the right project?"

Hearing this, Ronan immediately guessed, did not answer, instead asked: "Will, do you have a movie project?"

Before, he talked to Tom Cruise about film investment on the phone. Tom Cruise has been cooperating with Spielberg in the past two years. Ronan and Spielberg have contacted many times, knowing that the old man doesn’t No matter how you see him, you will not actively invest to find a nail to touch.

"I can't talk about the project." Will Smith thought for a while before saying: "I have several invitations here. One of them is a project. I think it's not bad. But they invited me for a simple purpose. It might be Use my reputation to find an investment company."