Chapter 169: Showing Off the Wife and the Demon (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
Tony Koch, you're so unruly!"
As soon as he got closer, Ronan heard someone accusing Tony: "Constantine Pictures is talking to Samuel Hadida and Paul Anderson, are you trying to compete with Constantine Pictures for customers?"
The man spoke German, which Priyanka-Chopra did not understand, and leaned into Ronan's ear and whispered, "What is he talking about?
Because Mrs. Anderson Sr. was of German descent, Ronan could mostly understand German, but did not explain it to Priyanka Chopra.
The person who accused Tony Koch knew the short man Ram he had found when he came to Germany last year, and remembered that the other party was from TMG at the time, how did he switch to Constantine Pictures now?
Tony Koch saw Ronan, didn't say hello, and said to Ram: "Did you Constantine Pictures sign with them? ”
Ram sneered and looked at the two people next to him.
The two of them were facing Ronan from the side, Ronan hadn't paid much attention before, but now he took a closer look, they were a long-haired man in his thirties and a man with glasses in his fifties.
The latter is an unfamiliar face, and the former seems to be a little familiar, but he can't remember it for a while.
Ronando glanced at the man, feeling more and more familiar, and subconsciously searched in his memory.
"Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hadida. Rahm has been in charge of engaging with the two men since he jumped to Constantine Pictures last year: "The company's CEO, Bernard Eisinger, attaches great importance to this partnership and is ready to raise the largest investment in the history of Constantine Films. ”
The long-haired man and the bespectacled man glanced at each other, obviously satisfied with the importance attached to Constantine Films.
After all, this is Germany, and almost no film company can casually budget more than 10 million dollars.
Although Ram was very angry, he was always very calm-headed: "Two, Koch Films is a shell film company that was established only last year!"
He emphasized the "empty shell", and said: "Its main business is to assist foreign film companies to obtain film tax rebates in Germany, and they do not have any experience in film shooting and production, even if it is a film tax rebate business, they have only done it once!"
Hearing this, the man with glasses immediately asked, "Mr. Koch, is that so?"
Tony Koch couldn't deny it and could only say, "Yes. ”
Ram immediately answered: "Working with such a film company will not help you two at all, what you need is an experienced and capable film company......
Tony Koch had no choice but to look over to Ronan's side.
He had been in contact with these two people before, and he didn't say that he wanted to cooperate for a long time, the most important thing was that he lacked confidence, and he came directly tonight, and he didn't even take into account the people from Konstantin Films, that was because of the strong support behind him.
The others also looked to Ronan's side.
The long-haired man and the bespectacled man saw that they were unfamiliar faces, and they both swept by, and their eyes fell on Priyanka Chopra.
A woman with a beautiful face and a sexy and hot body.
This strange man is so happy!
Ram also saw Ronan, and vaguely felt a little familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere, but his eyes unconsciously turned to Priyanka Chopra.
Beauty always attracts a man's attention.
Priyanka Chopra subconsciously raised her chin a little, saw the eyes that turned to this side, and suddenly felt that this kind of high-end occasion was nothing remarkable.
Ronan patted Priyanka Chopra's hand, Priyanka Chopra was stunned for a moment, then came to her senses and quickly let go of the hand that was holding Ronan's arm.
"Tony. Ronan took two steps forward, walked into the circle, and said, "Are these your friends?
Who is this man? Ram frowned, grinning like a vulgar Yankee?
Seeing Ronan, Tony Koch inexplicably gained confidence and first introduced the man with glasses: "This is Samuel Hadida, a producer from Morocco." ”
Ronan shook hands with him and said hello, the Moroccan film industry is not very developed, but it is an important overseas filming location for Hollywood, and there is the famous Molywood.
There are many filmmakers from Morocco who have come out in Europe and even Hollywood.
Tony Koch went on to introduce the long-haired young man: "This is Paul Anderson, a director from the UK. ”
Ronan also shook hands and said hello, originally felt familiar, and when he heard Tony Koch's introduction, the memory of not knowing where he was hiding in his brain was also awakened, and he finally remembered who this person was.
In his previous life, there were two famous directors Paul Anderson, one was an American literary film director, and the other was a British commercial film director.
What impressed him was, of course, the latter.
This Paul Anderson is undoubtedly the lady maniac!
Speaking of which, Hollywood has two directors of the Showy Wife Maniac type, and the other seems to be working as an assistant to Roland Emmerich.
"Director Anderson. Ronan said, "I've seen your 'King of Fighters', it's a very good movie. ”
Remembering who Paul Anderson is, he naturally knows what the project is that Tony Koch is talking about.
It's nothing more than that my wife fights zombie series.
Tony Koch did not introduce Ram, Ronan took the initiative to shake Ram's hand: "Hello, Mr. Ram, we meet again. ”
"Hello. Ram couldn't remember who it was, so he continued the conversation just now: "Mr. Hadida, director Anderson, there is no need for the two of you to waste time on a shell company like Koch Films, Konstantin is the strongest in the German production industry. ”
Ronan waited for him to finish speaking, and then said politely: "I'm Ronan Anderson, and I'm very happy to know a few people." ”
Paul Anderson remembers hearing the name: "Ronan Anderson of Sand Sea Entertainment?"
Ronan nodded slightly, and then said to Ram: "Koch Films is indeed a shell company, but Tony is just a matchmaker for me, and it is me and my film company that really want to work with Director Anderson and Mr. Hadida." ”
He looked at Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida and said, "Both, Shahai Entertainment is very interested in the project you have in hand. ”
"Sand Sea Entertainment?" Samuel Hadida asked, "Sand Sea Entertainment, which produced 'Human Eradication Project' and 'Death Is Coming'. ”
Ronan smiled, "Exactly. ”
Ram's face changed instantly, and he said, "Constantine Film has raised $10 million in investment for the two of them!"
Ronan didn't seem to hear his words, and asked, "I want to confirm again, is the project in your hand based on the movie adaptation of the "Resident Evil" game of Capcom in Japan?"
Samuel Hadida said, "Yes. ”
Ronan gave Tony Koch a color, and the two worked together as early as last year's St. Denis Film Festival, and there was a certain tacit understanding.
Tony Koch said lightly: "We have $20 million ready on our side!"
Ronan continued: "As far as I know, Konstantin Film can only distribute films in Germany, and when it comes out of Germany, it needs to find another company to distribute it. And my company, which integrates production and distribution, can distribute films not only in North America, but also in most regions outside of North America, and the two of you work with me and Tony, so you don't have to worry about the distribution of the film after it is made. ”
It's a typical commercial project, and when it's filmed, it's definitely going to be screened in theaters, and Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida definitely don't want to see the film in their hands.
This time it was Ram's turn to have nothing more to say.
Ronan continued, "Shahai Entertainment is a Hollywood company, and North America is the largest film market today. Director Anderson, you have collaborated with Hollywood on "King of Fighters", you must know the xenophobia of the North American market, and whether a German film based on a Japanese game will be excluded in North America? This is directly related to the future development of the two of them. ”
He spread out his hands and said, "You will not have any difficulties in this regard if you cooperate with Shahai Entertainment. ”
Paul Anderson looked at Samuel Hadida, who said, "I got the game rights to Resident Evil back in 1997 and have been looking for investment, and the game adaptation ......"
Speaking of this, he let out a long sigh.
Ronan understood what he meant, and the game adaptation of the movie was really hard to put into words.
There are too few successful examples of this genre, most of the time it is the end of who touches it, and even games with a wide base like Yamaguchiyama, adapted movies have hit the streets, so that the glass slag is cut directly, and even at the expense of the ugly appearance of auction props, the cost is recovered as much as possible.
"Resident Evil" and "Tomb Raider" are examples of successful game adaptations.
As early as more than a year ago, Ronan had followed these two projects, and as Samuel Hadida said, Capcom sold the film rights to Resident Evil back in 1997, and the film rights to Tomb Raider were sold in 1998.
Ronan didn't expect to encounter the project "Resident Evil" in Germany.
Encountered,Of course, you can't let it go easily.,Although this series is scolded at the back.,But the benefits are real.,As for word-of-mouth or something.,Just take a look.。
"We have approached many companies for cooperation, but we have not been able to get funding. Samuel Hadida is still saying: "Finally came to Germany. ”
Paul Anderson said: "Too many people are not optimistic about game adaptations. ”
Ronan said: "I believe in the ability of director Anderson, 'King of Fighters' is a very successful game adaptation. ”
Ram looked at Ronan and then at Samuel Hadida and saw that he couldn't interject at all.
Ronan invited: "Mr. Hadida, director Anderson, this is not the place to talk, why don't we talk in another place?"
"Wait......" Ram tried to stop.
As if they hadn't heard him, Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida quickly agreed, saying, "Let's talk in another place, it's a bit of a mess here." ”
Ronan made a gesture of please.
Tony Koch glanced at Ram before leaving and said, "You're ignoring the appeal of Hollywood. ”