Chapter 1056： power

Like Hollywood movies, all the dramas that are very popular in North America will not be badly received in the global market, and they are based on the original works.

The popularity of "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones" quickly spread to the entire Western world. In just a dozen days, it brought nearly 8 million new paying users to Netflix.

The upsurge brought by dramas and users is directly reflected in the stock market. Netflix crossed the threshold of US$90 billion in market capitalization in mid-September, which is only one step away from 100 billion US dollars.

At the end of this year, it is not a problem that the market value of Netflix exceeded 100 billion US dollars.

As the absolute controlling party of Relativity Entertainment, with Netflix in hand, it also has an additional operating channel.

While "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones" was on the air, Ronan took the time to chat with George Martin.

"Our first step was a huge success."

In the reception room, Ronan was in a good mood, with a faint smile on his face: "George, you have to continue to participate in the creation of the second script."

George Martin was in a better mood than Ronan, his white beard on his face almost couldn't close his mouth with a smile: "The script creation has already begun, and soon we will be able to produce the first draft."

Ronan turned to the topic: "George, I am looking for you this time. One more thing, when will this series of novels be completed? Do you have any specific plans?"

"Don't worry." George Martin was very calm: "I have already written the fifth book, and the sixth book has a plan. You always have to give me some time."

Ronan added: "The series will basically be released at a rate of one season each year, George, can't let the progress of the series exceed your original work in a few years, right?"

George Martin smiled and said, "It's okay, I don't mind."

"You have to hurry up." Ronan still urged: "I hope all your novels will be completed before the end of the episode."

George Martin watched Ronan's words seriously, and quickly promised: "I will do my best."

Ronan didn't say more, hoping that George Martin has enough motivation behind him.

The original novel of "Game of Thrones" was really a lifetime series.

In view of the great success of the first season, preparations for the second season quickly began, but like the first season, the second season will remain at about ten episodes.

External publicity is to ensure quality, while internally there is another layer of consideration. Even if those large war scenes are cut off, the production cost of this series is still too high. Each additional episode means that the risk will increase exponentially. .

The popular broadcast of "Game of Thrones" also reflects the audience's interest in this tactical theme.

"House of Cards", which David Fincher is still shooting, can also be said to be a type of conspiracy, and it is closer to the real society than "Game of Thrones".

The production progress of this series is not fast, and it will not be available until next summer at the earliest.

However, the materials and commercials released for promotion have attracted a lot of attention.

Regarding the subject matter of the Washington government, there has always been no shortage of audiences in North America.

Why does Hollywood always drag the Washington authorities out as the villain? It's not because the public is always paying attention to there, paying attention to the social and political situation.

Although they cannot personally participate in the power competition, they are interested in serving as spectators and heated discussions. The public on both sides of the Pacific are actually similar.

Any competition for power is extremely cruel.

To use the words in the original book "A Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones": Power is by no means a mere thing. Authority and violence have always been the two pillars of power. If power is compared to a magic wand, the top of the magic wand with gemstones is called authority, which means the legitimacy and majesty of power; the sharp spike at the end of the wand is violence, and when necessary, it will show power Brutality.

As long as the greed and desire of human nature are still there, the game of power will never stop and end. Except for piles of corpses and victims, it will not really leave a living.

All victories are temporary, and the victor will eventually lose in the protracted battle of power, giving way to the next strong.

George Martin has written several volumes of novels. Of course, the power in them cannot be applied to real society, but it is also a true response to some situations, especially those countries that are dictatorship and war-torn.

To put it simply, what is power?

Power is not fear, so the little skinner Ramsay and the army of ghosts who are good at frightening others and using fierce methods will not be the final winners; power is not power and court fraud, and the narrow structure of Cersei and James is not the final victory. Power is not metaphysics or illusion, so Stannis Barathian, who always wanted to take shortcuts, was killed on the battlefield; power is not equal to justice, so the bishop and the flagless brotherhood, who represent the bottom of the public, are so invisible ; Power is not a sense of morality and honor, which is why the Stark family, king of the North, is close to annihilation.

Even though Jon Snow was so good-looking and so young, Game of Thrones still stabbed him to death in the snow with great interest, like a public exhibition of killing art.

Hei Tantou, supported by Relativity Entertainment, is currently playing a game of power in Washington. He has defeated his wife and became the first candidate in the party.

If nothing else, Black Tantou will win next year and become the new owner of the White House in 2009.

Ronan's vision is also more long-term. Relativity Entertainment is also cooperating with Chuan's company. The bright future princess has also been to Los Angeles recently to talk to Shahai Entertainment about roles such as Peppa Pig. Confectionery authorization and other matters.

Relativity Entertainment has a special public relations department to handle these tasks, so Ronan doesn’t need to worry about it himself.

"As for Mr. Chuan, he wants to be in politics too?"

Inside the Beverly Clubhouse, Will Smith looked at the newspaper and shook his head: "Just he wants to participate in the presidential election?"

Ronan leaned on the sofa, raised Erlang's legs, and said, "Anything is possible."

Tom Cruise said: "Don't forget, even George Clooney wants to learn Reagan."

Will Smith put down the newspaper and asked Ronan, "This is the same as before. Is he doing a show?"

Ronan said casually: "Maybe he really wants to sit in that position. The fact that although he is a representative of many interest groups, he is also the leader of the United States."

Someone once said that President Chuan’s coming to power represented another voice of the United States, and it was a backlash from the crazy spread of Bai Zuo.

Yes, Bai Zuo is a social trend, but there are also many people who dislike it.

Tom Cruise joked: "If I have a chance, I would like to sit in that position and try."

"I don't want to attend your funeral decades in advance." Will Smith is also joking: "With your more serious attitude, sit in that position and you have to be assassinated."

Ronan said: "A U.S. leader who is not assassinated is not a qualified leader."

Will Smith said solemnly: "The most outstanding generals of the United States have all died in the hands of the Americans."

Tom Cruise remembered something and asked, "Ronan, I heard that Shahai Entertainment is making a spoof of Lincoln movies."

"It's not just a spoof of Lincoln." Ronan said simply: "Famous presidents like Washington and Jefferson are all going to make a spoof. Uvi-Bauer is going to turn them into vampire hunters, magicians, and demon hunters. "

Will Smith came interested: "This is a good idea, but the director is not reliable."

Ronan said: "Uvi-Bauer is very capable, so the director is just a bit poor."

Hearing this, Tom Cruise and Will Smith were silent for a moment, and it felt like something was wrong, right?

"That's right." Ronan took the initiative to change the subject: "When do you have time, go to my place as a guest."

Tom Cruise and Will Smith looked at each other, and finally Will Smith said, "Will not disturb your two-person world?"

They all know about Ronan and Jessica Felton, and they are relatively familiar with Jessica Felton. Now Ronan’s manor has a mistress, which is naturally different from before.

Ronan said, "Jesse wants to invite you and some of her friends to gather together at the manor."

Tom Cruise said: "Okay, you can contact me at the time. I just finished shooting Inception. I will stay in Los Angeles recently."

Will Smith made a call gesture: "I can do it anytime."

During the recent period, his mind has been completely focused on the post-production of his son’s new film "Kung Fu Dream". It can be said that he has broken his heart for his son.

Ronan nodded: "I will discuss the time with Jesse, you wait for my call ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Tom Cruise said: "I can be sure now, you are very serious. "

Ronan understood the meaning of these words: "Tom, I have always been serious."

"A carefree person like us." Will Smith seems to be very experienced: "Once you get serious, you are more serious than anyone else."

Hearing this in his ears, Ronan felt a little reasonable, it seemed that he had become a good man.

Will Smith asked: "Tom, do you have no plans to find a permanent partner?"

Tom Cruise directly shook his head: "I finally jumped out, I don't want to blame myself."

Ronan glanced at him and said, "Stop hitting Tom, he has been critically hit."

"Who? Who would dare to oppress you?" Will Smith asked fiercely, "Isn't this having trouble with me and Ronan?"

Tom Cruise said with helplessness for twelve points: "Who else can there be? My ex-wife."

Will Smith loses his momentum in an instant: "We can't help with this."

Ronan didn’t have much to say, only poor Tom Cruise...

Nicole Kidman is now stuck in an endless loop. The films he shot have failed one after another. The career gets worse, and the more it gets worse, you must increase your exposure. If you want to increase your exposure, you keep talking about Tom Cruise. thing.

Well, the poorest person is Nicole Kidman's current husband.

"Ronan, have you heard of it." Tom Cruise said suddenly, "There seems to be some unfavorable trends in the circle."