"I remember that before the establishment of Relativity Entertainment, there was only Shahai Entertainment. ”

In the reception room, Kevin Tsuhara reminisced about the friendship between the two companies: "We were working together back then, and many of your films were shot and post-produced at Warner Studios. ”

Ronan said with a smile: "Yes, Shahai Entertainment gives Warner Bros. a large amount of venue and equipment rental fees every year. ”

It is true that Shahai Entertainment has been working with Warner Bros. in the early days, but Shahai Entertainment uses various facilities of Warner Bros., not for free, but for commercial transactions that pay real money.

Kevin Tsohara understood the meaning of Ronan's words and said, "Anyway, Warner Bros. has a good relationship with Relativity Entertainment. ”

"That's right. Ronan never denied this: "So, the two of us have been working together until now, and I hope we can continue to work together." ”

These words made Kevin Tsohara frown without a trace, and continued to work together?

Seeing that it was useless to try and pull the relationship, Kevin Tsuhara simply gave up and said directly: "Ronan, "Batman" is a key project of Warner Bros. and DC Comics, and there will be in-depth development in the future, and it is impossible for Shahai Entertainment to invest in this project for a long time, so ......"

Ronan said naturally: "From the very beginning of my contact with Charles Rowan, my attitude was very clear. Kevin, Shahai Entertainment values the cooperation with Warner Bros. very much, considering the years of cooperation between the two sides, we can consider withdrawing from the "Batman" series, whether it is facing Charles Rowan or you come here in person today, my attitude has never changed. ”

Kevin Tsuhara knows it's not that simple.

"Shahai Entertainment and even the entire Relativity Entertainment Group have put a lot of effort into the "Batman" movie series. Ronan said as a matter of course: "We can't quit unconditionally. ”

Hearing this, Kevin Tsohara simply said: "The remake rights of two old movies, plus $30 million in compensation." ”

Ronan said: "Anyone with a discerning eye can see that "The Dark Knight" is bound to usher in a commercial explosion, and the sequel will become a hit for a long time. ”

Kevin Tsohara's face was slightly gloomy, and he said in his heart that you are the boss of Relativity Entertainment, and you need to explain it to others?

But he also knows that this is not much better than the conditions that Ronan gave to Charles Rowan in the first place, and now it is different from the past, and it is difficult to impress the other party with the same conditions.

"I'm here on behalf of Warner Bros. Kevin Tsuhara said, "Ronan, tell me about your conditions. ”

Ronan said slowly: "Kevin, Relativity Entertainment doesn't want $30 million in compensation. ”

As soon as these words came out, Kevin Tsuhara was slightly stunned, and instantly understood that the other party did not want the $30 million, I am afraid that the conditions demanded were far more than the $30 million.

Sure enough, Ronan said unhurriedly: "I like DC Comics very much, I'm a fan of DC Comics, and there are two superheroes that I'm interested in." ”

Kevin Tsuhara had a bad feeling and couldn't help but say, "Which two?"

Ronan said calmly: "I remember that in the early nineties, in order to enrich the role of the Joker, DC Comics created a female partner for him called Harley Quinn, and later Hallie Quinn also joined the Suicide Squad. ”

Kevin Tsohara didn't answer, and Harley Quinn was just a marginal member of DC Comics creation, including the entire Suicide Squad, who belonged to DC Comics as a minor character.

"There's one more. Ronan is testing the bottom line of Warner Bros., especially Kevin Tsuhara: "Wonder Woman Diana, this is my favorite comic book superhero. ”

Kevin Tsuhara's face immediately changed: "This can't be!"

Ronan shrugged his shoulders slightly and emphasized, "These are just two female superhero characters. ”

"Wonder Woman is one of the Big Three of the Justice League, and I think you know very well how important it is. Kevin Tsuhara doesn't seem to be negotiable: "Warner Bros. will not transfer the rights to Wonder Woman, not on any terms. ”

Ronan still wants to fight for it as much as possible: "The successful "Batman" series, and the uncertain future of Wonder Woman......"

Kevin Tsuhara simply interrupted Ronan: "Needless to say, if you are on such a condition, then there is no need for us to talk about it again." ”

"Okay. Ronan said directly: "Let's maintain the status quo." ”

If you don't talk about it, it's not relativistic entertainment that is in a hurry.

Seeing Ronan's attitude, Kevin Tessuhara's face became a little gloomy again.

The interview ended unhappily.

Ronan basically saw it clearly, and if he wants to use the follow-up investment rights of the "Batman" series as a condition to win the copyright of "Wonder Woman", the possibility is infinitely close to zero, after all, Wonder Woman is the core figure for the entire Justice League.

As for Hallie Quinn and the Suicide Squad, there is some hope.

In fact, Ronan is also a sky-high price, Warner Bros. is bound to repay the money on the spot, and Relativity Entertainment can give up the follow-up rights and interests of the "Batman" series, but Warner Bros. and DC Comics must also give adequate compensation.

Before the first weekend of the summer season, Kevin Tsohara met with Ronan again, and both sides agreed to start negotiations on the matter.

Warner Bros. assembled a small negotiating team, led by DC Comics CEO Diego Harris, to begin negotiations with Relativity Entertainment's representatives, led by Robert Lee.

The two sides quickly agreed on one article, and Relativity Entertainment obtained the rights to remake Warner Bros. old films "Return of the Joker" and "A Star Is Born", which was the basis of the deal.

We'll have to talk about the rest slowly.

You must know that Relativity Entertainment wants to give up not only the investment rights of "The Dark Knight Rises", Warner Bros. also plans to continue filming a sequel.

In addition, once the deal is completed, it also means that Relativity Entertainment will have to give up the long-term revenue rights of the "New Batman" series.

According to Warner Bros. Plan, the benefits that Relativity Entertainment wants to give up may be calculated in hundreds of millions, and Warner Bros. will certainly have to pay a sufficient price.

The possibility of getting Wonder Woman is too low, and Ronan's request is to win the film and television adaptation rights of "Suicide Squad" as much as possible, and if it really can't work, he asks Warner Bros. to pay a high enough one-time monetary compensation.

Summer is coming, and although it is a Marvel superhero movie, it is "Spider-Man 3" produced and distributed by Sony Columbia Pictures.

The first two "Spider-Man" movies were big hits, and this one is the end of the trilogy, so naturally no movie wants to collide with it head-on.

Whether it's Relativity Entertainment's Hulk Hulk or Twentieth Century Fox's Pharaoh and the Gods, all avoided this weekend.

Peter Parker, who is bitter and vengeful in this version, is tormented by love and hatred.

Director Sam Raimi has been almost unanimously criticized by Spider-Man fans, and the entire plot of the film led by him is so heavy that it is depressing.

Ronan heard Chris mention that during the filming and production of "Spider-Man 3", Sam Raimi and the executives of Sony Columbia Pictures repeatedly clashed violently over the plot.

Sony Columbia Pictures wanted the film to be a little lighter, but Sam Raimi insisted on his opinion, and in the end, Toby Maguire's already bitter face became even more bitter.

This also led to a break between Sony Columbia Pictures and Sam Raimi, who originally had plans to continue filming the fourth part, but after the conflict with Sam Raimi intensified, Sony Columbia decided that this would be the end of the trilogy, and then reboot the superhero series when the time was right.

Sony Columbia Pictures' entanglement with Sam Raimi is almost all reflected in this movie.

The film is sometimes very brainless, such as Harry and his butler, the inexplicable transformation of the sandman, etc., and sometimes it is emotionally heavy, making it seem that Spider-Man is carrying a lot of things.

This also brought the worst part of the series of audiences and media reputation.

Fortunately, this is the "Spider-Man" movie, and there are two of them in front of it that have laid a good audience base, and the film has enough exciting special effects.

In addition, the end of the trilogy is also a huge gimmick to attract the audience.

The criticism of "Spider-Man 3" made a good start for the summer season of 2007, earning $151.11 million in three days in the first weekend of its release in North America.

Such box office figures undoubtedly make Sony Columbia Pictures extremely gratifying.

Regardless of the controversy with Sam Raimi, the film was at least a commercial success, and Peter Parker remains one of the most popular superheroes in the country.

Ordinary is also a key factor in the popularity of this version of Spider-Man.

There is also the theme that with great responsibility comes great power, which is also very much in line with the post-911 social environment.

Someone has said that in the United States after the 911 incident, the whole society has gained unprecedented confidence and strength because of the "Spider-Man" movie, which is the most positive feedback that a superhero character can have on the real society.

Although this is an exaggeration, it can somewhat reflect certain facts.

In fact, many people are asking, why Peter Parker? Probably because of his ordinariness.

Although Spider-Man has great power, his growth environment, education level, and even thinking mode are still no different from an ordinary person.

As shown in the movie, Spider-Man's most terrifying enemies are not the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus, but when the landlord collects the rent.

The later Spider-Man will never regain Toby Maguire's heaviness or hatred.

It can only be said that times have changed, and the audience of the film has also changed.

The release of "Spider-Man 3" kicked off a successful start to this summer file, and every weekend in May, there are famous big-budget movies released.

The following weekend, Twentieth Century Fox produced and distributed by Ridley Scott, "Pharaohs and the Gods" will enter the North American film market.

Dragon Ball is here!