The problem of bullying the soft and being afraid of the hard and bullying newcomers is a common phenomenon in the whole society, and of course the entertainment industry is not exempt from vulgarity, the group of agents, when you take a step back, they tend to take ten steps forward.

In the decade of the last century, which can be called the end of the era of Hollywood superstars, the importance of big-name stars to movies can be called the key.

The big productions of the production companies are very dependent on star power, and even the agents with the stars have become strong, and the representatives of them are none other than CAA and Michael Owitz.

But since the late 90s, special effects movies have been on the rise, the superstar era has begun to end, and the various problems encountered in the broker industry, especially the CAA civil unrest, and even the company's head jumped off the building to commit suicide, and the situation where big-name agents can go straight to the top high-level offices of the six major companies no longer exists.

Frankly speaking, the relationship between the production company and the agent has never been hostile, but more of a collaboration.

Seek greater interests in cooperation.

In this industry, as long as there are enough interests, companies that are hostile to each other will also cooperate.

Relativity Entertainment has been cooperating with CAA on a large scale, and CAA's performance in the cooperation is generally very reliable.

Recommend Lindsay Lohan, from the perspective of CAA, is also a reliable candidate.

Although Ronan turned the heroine of "Mean Girls" into Amanda Seyfried, Lindsay Lohan still has excellent works like "Natural Pair" and "Hot Mom and Hot Girl", which is definitely a standout among young Hollywood actresses.

Lindsay-Beale said: "There are some things that I really don't have enough experience. ”

Ronan nodded: "Remember, you are the producer, no matter whether the agent you are facing is Brian Lord or Eli Emmanuel, you are the one who has the decision-making power, not the agent, and it is not those agents who need to be responsible for the future project problems." ”

Lindsay Beale is capable, just relatively inexperienced: "I get it. She stuffed Ronan with a stack of materials: "The CAA has recommended a number of other candidates. ”

Ronan flipped through it and soon found a familiar name - Blake Lively.

That naturally old-looking face is very distinctive and quite recognizable.

As a crazy female fan who once successfully slept with her idol Leonardo, Blake Lively is also a new generation of Hollywood actresses that Ronan remembers more clearly.

The famous Queen S, once one of the four Hollywood little flowers selected by the media.

It seems that "Gossip Girl" is Blake Lively's famous work?

It is certainly not easy for an unknown newcomer to appear on CAA's highly recommended list like Lindsay Lohan.

Besides, this is a girl who is not yet eighteen years old.

Ronan has read all of Blake-Lively's information and roughly understands that Blake-Lively's acting family is from a family, his parents are both actors, and his father also changed careers to become a director, although he didn't even squeeze into the second line, he has accumulated a lot of network resources.

Blake Lively entered Hollywood and worked hard, and he was born with a huge advantage.

Even in addition to her acting experience in school theater and community theater, Blake Lively has already played roles in films directed by her father.

These are all advantages.

If nothing else, you will be more confident and confident when you audition.

Ronan put down the actor's information and said: "Except for Lindsay Lohan, the rest of the people have sent audition invitations, and your production team is responsible for the first audition, and remember to notify me of the second audition." ”

Lindsay Beale immediately nodded: "Okay." She added one more thing: "I wanted to ask Lydia Hirst to be a special advisor to the project. ”

Lydia Hirst had previously worked as a fashion consultant for "The Devil Wears Prada", and she was doing well, and the crew rated her relatively highly.

Ronan said: "Yes, but limit her interference with the crew. ”

This is a TV series based on the narration of Lydia Hearst, and as a prototype character, there is definitely an urge to interfere with the crew.

Lindsay Beale smiled: "Don't worry, I know what to do." ”

Ronan admonished again, "If you have any questions, you can call me." ”

"I will. ”

Ronan didn't stay long, leaving Lindsay Beal's office and asking Connie to call Brian Lorde, who responded positively and arrived at Ronan's office in less than half an hour.

CAA's office is also located in Century City, not far from Relativity Entertainment.

"Isn't the view of Century City particularly nice from here?" said Brian Lord, standing by the floor-to-ceiling window of the reception room, "overlooking all of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills." ”

He seemed to mean something: "Stand tall and see far." ”

Ronan said casually: "The location of CAA is also very high. ”

Brian Lord turned around and sat down: "At that time, CAA also wanted to buy this building, but $200 million was too high for CAA, and we were still hesitating, so you made a move." ”

Ronan shook his head slightly: "Why haven't I heard you talk about it." ”

"CAA's annual revenue is only $100 million. "With fewer profits and a controlling stake out of the partners, it's so hard to spend more than $200 million on a new building," Brian Lord said. The existing office space is also sufficient for CAA. ”

Ronan understands the current situation of CAA, and the industry is naturally the best, but when it comes to revenue and profit, of course, it can't be compared with the big Hollywood companies.

Brian Lord said: "It's still your Relativity Entertainment that has a lot of money, and you have been making big moves for more than a year, buying the Relativity Building and buying Artisan Pictures. ”

Ronan smiled: "The family money accumulated by Relativity Entertainment has almost been spent. ”

Of course, Brian Lord doesn't believe this, the real performance of Relativity Entertainment is definitely not as simple as it is announced on the surface.

And with the number of blockbuster films under Relativity Entertainment increasing every year, the income of the industrial chain is bound to rise.

It's not just one plus one.

Brian Lord is well aware that CAA's cooperation with Relativity Entertainment has only benefits, saying: "If CAA wants to develop, it also needs the help of Relativity Entertainment, and I hope we can continue to work together." ”

"We have always had a pleasure working together. Ronan said lightly: "I have always been very satisfied. ”

Brian Lord heard something unusual, and simply asked, "Ronan, what else do you need from CAA to cooperate?"

Ronan said: "Shahai Entertainment has not been involved in commercial production for a long time, and the producers who cooperate may be a little less qualified, but I hope that there will not be a situation where an agent forcibly breaks into the producer's office and sells a certain actor over and over again." ”

"Is there such a thing?" Brian Lord frowned, not like a faker, "The CAA is a service provider and will never allow this to happen." ”

Ronan said directly: "Brian, we have worked together for many years, and I don't want any unpleasant situations, actors like Lindsay Lohan with huge troubles, don't recommend it to Relativity Entertainment in the future." ”

Brian Lord knew that this young client of CAA also knew some of the troubles caused by her family, and did not mean to shirk responsibility, and said: "Ronan, it is my job that is not in place, I will take care of this matter and prevent such incidents from happening in the future." ”

Relativity Entertainment is CAA's most important partner in this line.

Ronan smiled, "I believe in the sincerity of the CAA. ”

Nowadays, Relativity Entertainment occupies an absolute dominant position, as the upstream of the industrial chain, Relativity Entertainment does not have CAA, and there are four other large brokerage companies, but CAA lacks the cooperation of Relativity Entertainment, and the business volume will drop a lot.

Ronan certainly knows that collaboration is the main theme between the two sides.

So, he asked Connie to bring up the project materials that Jareif Abrams had already signed with Shahai Entertainment and give it to Brian Lorde.

"It's ......" Brian Lord browsed simply.

Ronan introduced: "Abrams, the director of "Hurricane Rescue", has signed a contract with Shahai Entertainment for his TV series project, and Director Abrams will serve as the producer of this project after completing "Hurricane Rescue 2", and the rest of the staff will ......."

Brian Lord immediately answered: "CAA will fully assist Shahai Entertainment in forming the crew and preparing the project. ”

Ronan nodded: "We continue our cooperation on TV series, and "Lost" will be packaged by CAA. ”

Brian Lord stood up and shook Ronan's hand: "CAA will definitely continue its good collaboration on Grey's Anatomy." ”

Ronan laughed, "I believe that. He added: "The project proposal will be handed over to CAA first, and the details will be discussed after director Abrams has completed the filming and production of "Hurricane Rescue 2". ”

Brian Lord nodded and then asked, "Where is Director Abrams now?" and I'll meet him myself if he has time." ”

Ronan glanced at Connie, and Connie answered, "In Istanbul, Director Abrams is leading the crew out on location. ”

Brian Lord said, "I'll go back and talk to Director Abrams first. ”

Connie rummaged through it, wrote down a number on a sticky note, and handed it to Brian Lorde.

CAA's packaging projects have not been particularly smooth, and have never been involved in large-scale commercial productions in Hollywood, focusing on independent film and TV series projects.

Compared with independent films with an uncertain future, the profit prospects of TV dramas are clearer.

The CAA moved quickly, and Brian Lord went to Istanbul himself.

In addition, CAA made internal adjustments, Lindsay Lohan changed to a new agent, and the original agent left CAA.

CAA is also expressing its sincerity to Relativity Entertainment.

Ronan is also willing to continue to work with CAA on the TV drama project.

In the following period, Ronan focused on the projects that Shahai Entertainment was preparing and filming, and also went to the crew of "Brokeback Mountain" in Wyoming.

The crew led by Ang Lee has been filming location scenes.