In the office, Robert Iger took a document from the cabinet and handed it to Ronan: "I am also responsible for this matter, and I failed to pay attention to Stan Lee's contract in time. ”

Ronan waved his hand: "A contract more than ten years ago, Marvel management didn't pay attention to it, many people forgot it in the corner, and it is normal for us to ignore it." ”

Robert Iger said: "Avi Arad should not be deliberately concealed, we will review Marvel's financial accounts when we reorganize, and Avi Arad has no problem." ”

"If he has a problem. Ronan flipped through the file and browsed: "I won't let him go back to Marvel again." ”

He looked at Robert Iger: "How risky is it for Marvel Entertainment to change the CEO?"

Robert Iger told the truth: "If "Iron Man" is successful, Marvel Entertainment stabilizes, and the risk is relatively small...... Well, let's put it this way, the more successful the "Iron Man" movie is, the more revenue it brings, the more influence Relativity Entertainment will have on Marvel, and the less risk it will be to replace Avi Arad. ”

He persuaded Ronan: "Marvel Entertainment had better remain stable for now, and everything will wait for the release of "Iron Man". ”

Ronan nodded slightly: "I think so too." ”

Robert Iger asked, "Do you have a successor?"

Ronan shook his head: "Not yet." He thought for a moment and then said, "Bob, you can focus on Kevin Feige and Isaac Perlmut." ”

The former is currently the head of production of Marvel's "Avengers Project", and the latter was formerly the president of Marvel Comics, and after the completion of the acquisition of Relativity Entertainment, he was promoted to co-president of Marvel.

Robert Iger wrote: "I'll have people focus on it. ”

Avi Arad in the contract incident between Marvel and Stan Lee, although it was not intentional, it is a fact that there was a major mistake, and when Relativity Entertainment acquired Marvel, it planned to gradually replace some of Marvel's top management personnel.

Ronan put down the document in his hand and said, "This assessment is very objective and reflects the value of Pixar Studios. ”

"I met Steve Jobs when I visited Pixar last weekend, but he didn't talk to me in depth, and the whole meeting lasted less than five minutes," said Robert Iger. After a moment's thought, he added, "Steve Jobs doesn't want to meet with you at the moment, because meeting with you means he has to make a choice." ”

Ronan could guess part of Steve Jobs' thoughts: "It's not a good choice. ”

"Pixar Studios is, after all, the most valuable asset in Jobs' hands. Robert Iger said.

Steve Jobs did not first cross the threshold of billionaires until 1995, when Pixar Studios went public, and Pixar Studios supported most of Jobs' billionaire fortune.

"You stay tuned. Ronan looked at the time and said, "I'll go to lunch first, and I'll pick up people at the airport in the afternoon." ”

Arriving at the dining floor of the Relative Building, Ronan calls Jessica Filton, the female producer is still working and will have to wait a while to come over.

On the first floor of the Relativity Building, except for the main entrance hall, the rest is all the dining area, and a number of restaurants are staying to facilitate employees to eat and relax.

Ronan arrives at a steakhouse and waits less than ten minutes before Jessica Filton hurries in.

"Over here, Jesse. Ronan beckoned.

Jessica Felton wore a dark women's suit, an open jacket with a light-colored shirt tight on her chest, and the pressure was absolutely immense.

She wears light makeup, and her long brown hair is tied into a ponytail at the back of her head, which makes her look particularly smart.

"Diablo Coty came over out of the blue. Jessica Felton explained her tardiness: "She was dissatisfied with the adjustment of the script by the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment, and I gathered the personnel of both sides to coordinate, which has just ended. ”

Ronan nodded, picked up the menu, and put it in front of her: "Order what you want to eat, I'll treat you today." ”

Jessica Filton ordered a short rib and a vegetable salad, and asked Ronan for a snowflake steak for him, continuing the topic just now: "Diablo Coty, like many new screenwriters, has some unrealistic ideas, and has a lot of opinions about the more commercial script changes, and it took me a lot of time to convince her. ”

"So, I think it's rare for a female screenwriter like Lindsay to be available. Ronan said.

"Well, yes. Jessica Filton quietly straightened her shirt, and after sitting down, she always felt that the buttons on her chest would burst: "But Lindsay has experienced many setbacks before coming to Shahai Entertainment, and has dispelled those unrealistic thoughts. ”

Ronan smiled and asked, "Convinced Diablo Coty?"

Jessica Filton took a sip of the water glass: "It's coordinated, there won't be a problem for the time being, it's hard to say in the future." As a last resort, I don't want to use my status as a producer to force people. ”

Ronan agreed: "That's the last option. ”

After several films, Jessica Felton's way of thinking gradually shifted to the producer's point of view, and then said: "Good news for you, Dwayne Johnson, Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson and Jordana Brewster have all signed the long actor contract for the Fast and Furious series. ”

"It's worth a drink. Ronan picked up the glass and touched Jessica Felton: "The foundation of the actor is laid." ”

He took a sip of water and asked, "What about Director Justin Linn?"

Jessica Felton said: "It's almost over, and it's estimated that we will be able to sign next week. ”

Ronan laughed, "It's all good news. ”

Jessica Felton asked, "Dominic Toretto is no longer the character?"

Ronan said directly: "Originally, the protagonist of the first part was Paul Walker, and Dominic Toretto did not appear in the second part, so this character should run away and hide, continue the second part in the role processing, completely downplay it, no need to mention it, and form a strong team with Dwayne Johnson and Paul Walker to highlight the theme of logging tiredness." ”

"That's fine. Jessica Felton thought and said, "Just as if the character never existed." ”

Ronan said: "The third part is the key, the first sequel after we won the copyright, it is also a turning point, don't be in a hurry to expand the world view and plot, first focus on being safe and opening up the situation." ”

Jessica Felton nodded lightly, "I understand." She suddenly asked: "You plan to shoot Juno, can you wait until the filming of "Fast and Furious 3" is over?"

Ronan understood what she meant: "You want to be the producer of 'Juno'?"

When it comes to work, Jessica Filton is on the cards: "I love the script. ”

Ronan agreed: "Yes, originally "Juno" will be pressed until next year to officially start preparation. ”

Jessica Felton asked, "What is the expected goal?"

Ronan also concealed it and said directly: "The world can reach 300 million US dollars, which is considered to be an overfulfillment of the task." ”

"It's a lot of pressure. Jessica Filton said honestly: "I'm going to try." ”

The waiter served the food one after another, and the two chatted while eating, the topic was still movies and work, and occasionally Ronan talked about other aspects, and Jessica Felton quickly turned back to work.

After lunch, Jessica Felton didn't stay long: "I'm going back, there are a few special effects production done over there in "Pirates of the Caribbean 3", I need to take a look at it quickly." ”

Ronan glanced at the time: "Go get busy, I should go to the airport too." ”

Out of the steakhouse, Ronan called Fincher and came to the door of Relativity Entertainment, where David had already driven over and got in the car and went straight to Los Angeles International Airport.

An hour and a half later, the flight from Berlin landed at Los Angeles International Airport, and Ronan met Tony Koch.

"Long time no see, Tony. Ronan stepped forward and hugged Tony Koch, who smiled and said, "We just met in May. ”

Then, Ronan followed the creators of "Eavesdropping Storm" who came to Los Angeles with Tony Koch to shake hands one by one.

The group left the airport, the main creators of "Eavesdropping Storm" got into two business cars, and Tony Koch followed Ronan to the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Back at the Relativity Building, Tony Koch got out of the car and looked at the nearly 30-story office building in front of him, and exclaimed, "Ronan, it's really different! ”

Ronan smiled, and didn't need to be modest with Tony Koch: "When the company is big, it always needs a façade." ”

"yes. Tony Koch walked towards the main entrance of the building and asked curiously, "How much is relativity entertainment worth now?"

Ronan shrugged: "The company is not listed, it's hard to say in this regard." ”

Tony Koch leaned over and lowered his voice: "I heard that last year's profit reached half a billion dollars?"

"The DVD market is very hot right now. Ronan neither admitted nor denied: "It's scary that this piece of business is highly profitable. ”

Tony Koch deliberately said: "It's good that I stay in Germany all the year round, otherwise I would have died of envy and jealousy." ”

Ronan led him towards the building: "Your Koch Films and Foundation are not doing badly, aren't you also a billionaire?"

"The main thing is to get behind you and get cheap. Tony Koch doesn't deny it: "I've made enough money because of our cooperation. ”

Ronan changed the subject: "How is the preparation of the crew?"

Tony Koch knew that Ronan was asking about "Eavesdropping Storm", and said: "The film won the Berlin Golden Bear, as well as a series of awards at European film festivals, and this time I came over, and the goal was to be the best foreign language film at next year's Oscars." ”

"I'm going to keep Embassy Pictures running at full capacity. Ronan said: "Soon it will be the Toronto Film Festival, and Embassy Pictures will send someone to accompany the crew to the festival. ”

Tony Koch responded: "Then I can go back with confidence." ”

Ronan invited: "Stay a few more days and go after attending the premiere of the movie that Embassy Pictures will launch next week." ”