Probably because the news of Yu Jiaolong's feedback was more positive, after this privately forwarded invitation was delivered, the Shanghai International Film Festival from the Far East sent an invitation to Relativity Entertainment and Ronan himself through official channels.

Relativity Entertainment was invited to attend the trading session and screening session of this film.

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

The emergence of Hollywood buyers can effectively improve the attractiveness of the film festival.

News also came from the Embassy Pictures' branch in the East, and 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 for 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 successful as Ang Lee and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", but it is also an extremely rare success of Chinese films in the North American market.

Embassy Pictures has experience in actually operating martial arts Chinese-language films, and if they can get the North American rights to the film at the right price, it could make considerable profits.

According to Ronan's understanding, the attitude of Oriental film companies towards 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, some filmmakers can even send their films to North America for free for publicity and fame.

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

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

Ronan didn't rush to reply, it was too early to determine the itinerary for June for the time being.

In mid-March, as the 74th Academy Awards approached, it seemed that the whole of Hollywood was revolving around the Oscars, and all kinds of related news were emerging.

Over the weekend, Ronan and Tom Cruise organized a friendly round of golf with Will Smith, Jared Katzenberg and Robert Iger.

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

In Ronan's words, it's both a ball meeting and an exchange of news, and maybe whoever has the resources that others need.

For example, he met Robert Iger through Jared Katzenberg, and won the management talent that Relativity Entertainment needs.

After two years of practice, Ronan has developed a good game and can occasionally make birdies, which is very rare, but there are always lucky times.

The five of them chatted about the interesting stories in the circle, and the time of half an afternoon passed quickly.

When Will Smith made a final putt, Tom Cruise drove a battery car and beckoned Ronan and the four to get in the car and go back to the golf club together.

"We said yes. Tom Cruise slowly accelerated as he said, "The person with the worst grades is in for a treat tonight." ”

Jerry Katzenberg touched his bald head and said, "This time it seems like I'm falling behind." ”

Ronan answered, "That's right, Jareven's grades are the worst. ”

Robert Iger smiled and said, "Jerryvor, do you want a treat in the evening? ”

Will Smith was shaking his head: "The worst grades in the past were Ronan, but this time Jared fell behind." ”

"I've been busy lately. Jared Katzenberg said bluntly: "Neglect to practice. ”

Ronan said at this time: "How's the production of "Shrek 2" going, and when will it be completed?"

Embassy Pictures is the overseas distributor of this series, and Jared Katzenberg said: "It will be July and August next year at the earliest, and possibly by the end of next year." ”

The battery car came to the door of the club and stopped, Ronan got out of the car first, and after waiting for Jared Katzenberg to get out of 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 to look at Ronan and couldn't help but shake his head slightly, the relationship between Jared Katzenberg and Spielberg is indeed not very good, but the two sides are a company after all.

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

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

Arriving in the host's lounge, Jerif Katzenbergera took Robert Iger to the side to discuss the continued collaboration between Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation Studios.

Ronan, Tom Cruise, and Will Smith sat together, sipping coffee and chatting.

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

Ronan said solemnly: "I'm here to raise money, not to pick up girls." He asked rhetorically, "Will, you're married, what do you care about?"

Will Smith pinched his nose and said, "Purely out of curiosity, nothing else." ”

Ronan turned to Tom Cruise and asked, "Do you believe it?"

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

Will Smith is a good mouthful, and immediately fought back: "Ronan, I heard that you have a girlfriend, be careful of being caught." ”

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

Tom Cruise asked, "You and that ......" and he didn't seem to remember the name: "Just that Disney princess who hasn't broken up yet?"

Will Smith reminded: "Anne Hathaway. ”

Ronan said calmly: "It's not boyfriend and girlfriend, why don't you break up?" He asked Tom Cruise rhetorically: "Aren't you and Penelope Cruz also breaking up? Tom, you're not going to start a third marriage, are you?"

"It's hard to say. Will Smith preemptively said: "Tom and Penelope Cruz will definitely break up, will they get married again in the future......"

He didn't go any further.

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 with concern, "Is it okay?"

Tom Cruise shook his head lightly and said calmly, "Don't worry, I can handle it." He explained simply: "The church was not happy with Penelope and thought that her Latino Hispanic status was very inappropriate for me to come together." ”

Ronan didn't answer, the situation in Scientology is very complicated, especially for Tom Cruise, many things are true or false, and outsiders can't tell at all.

Will Smith was also close to Scientology and asked, "Tom, I heard they're going to give you a draft to pick a suitable woman out of it." ”

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

"I feel a little scary. Will Smith seemed to be saying to himself, "It's a good thing I didn't join." ”

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

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

As he spoke, he smiled at Ronan and Will Smith.

Ronan nodded: "That's good, if you need help, just ask." ”

Obviously, Tom Cruise has his own ideas about Scientology, and according to Ronan's observations during this time, Tom Cruise may have been a very pure believer when he was young, but now, it's really hard to say.

This kind of topic about faith stops at the point, and it is impossible to talk too deeply, and the topic of the three people soon returned to the movie.

"I've reached a licensing agreement with Netflix. Tom Cruise said, "How many movies do you have on that site?"

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

Will Smith was a little surprised: "It's almost time to catch up with Pepsi! You seem to have only been buying this site for three months, right?"

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

Will Smith sighed: "Your company is getting bigger and bigger. ”

Ronan shrugged slightly: "Be careful with every step, if you take a wrong step, all the efforts ahead will be in vain." ”

Tom Cruise picked up his coffee and said, "I don't know much about the company's business, but when it comes to making movies, financing and loans are a good way to do it." ”

Will Smith asked, "Ronan, how much money did you raise this time to the island nation and South Korea?"

Ronan replied: "The first tranche is $275 million. ”

"So much? It's just the first issue?" Will Smith was really surprised this time: "It's enough to shoot two first-line big productions." ”

He suddenly thought of something and asked, "Have you invested out?"

Ronan said with a smile: "I have invested in a $120 million big production, two medium-level productions of more than $20 million, and I still have about $100 million left in my hands, and I am ready to invest in a few more projects." ”

The first tranche of financing was paid in installments on the island side, and the subsequent funds have not yet been received.

Will Smith's heart moved, and he said, "Did you find the right project?"

Hearing this, Ronan immediately guessed, and instead of answering, he asked, "Will, do you have a movie project?"

He talked to Tom Cruise about film investment on the phone before, Tom Cruise has been working with Spielberg for the past two years, Ronan has been in contact with Spielberg many times, and knows that the old man doesn't treat him very well, and he won't take the initiative to 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 offers here, and one of them has a project, which I think is pretty good, but they invited me for a very simple purpose, maybe to borrow my fame to find an investment company." ”

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