"The latest news obtained by this newspaper, according to people familiar with the matter, is that Relativity Entertainment is in contact with Warner Bros. to negotiate the filming rights of the sequel to the "Terminator" series, and gold producer Ronan Anderson intends to take over the sequel of this series......"

In his office at the Warner Building in Burbank, Kevin Tsuhara put down the Hollywood Reporter in his hand, looked at Charles Rowan opposite, and asked, "Should we transfer the rights to the sequel to The Terminator?"

Charles Rowan said: "Ronan Anderson has an extraordinary vision and ability in film production, and may really have an idea, but the sequel rights transfer?" He smiled: "Relativity Entertainment wants to participate in the "Terminator" series, at least with Warner Bros., right?"

Kevin Tsohara said: "Robert Lee came to the company a few days ago to test our attitude, and I asked people to put it off for the time being. ”

Charles Rowan thought for a moment and reminded: "Don't forget Twentieth Century Fox, they have the right to pay to reclaim the sequel filming rights......"

"yes, Twentieth Century Fox is a nuisance, too. Kevin Tsohara sometimes makes bizarre decisions when it comes to filmmaking, but when it comes to business operations and management, there is no doubt about the company's ability to run and manage: "Even if Twentieth Century Fox wants to take it back, it will have to pay a sufficient price." ”

Charles Rowan said: "I think it's best to work with Ronan Anderson on this series. ”

Kevin Tsohara shook his head: "Charles, don't you think Relativity Entertainment is developing too fast? Its film performance has already had an impact on Warner Bros., and they have taken away forty percent of the revenue from "Batman", which is too much. ”

Charles Rowan has a different opinion: "Kevin, Relativity Entertainment and Warner Bros. have no major conflict of interest, and in the short term, it is more in the interests of Warner Bros. to cooperate with Ronan Anderson, and continue to cooperate, although Relativity Entertainment has taken part of the revenue, Warner Bros. has also guaranteed revenue." ”

Slowly but surely, Kevin Tsuhara said, "But I want all the benefits of Batman." ”

Charles Romin said: "The Dark Knight has already been prepared, the contract has been signed a long time ago, and it is difficult to play Relativity Entertainment and get Ronan Anderson out. ”

"What about after The Dark Knight?" said Kevin Tsuhara, "Think about the countermeasures, think of the way, isn't it a joke that the owner of Marvel Entertainment should be the producer of a D superhero movie?"

It doesn't matter if the joke is not a joke, the main reason is that Relativity Entertainment has taken away too much of the revenue from the "Batman" movie.

Charles Rowan said: "I would advise you not to make a big move for a while and wait for your chance. ”

Kevin Tsuhara still has some patience with this: "Yes, the third "Batman", I hope it is the work of Warner Bros. He instead asked, "How's Zack Schneider's handling going?"

"That's pretty much it. Charles Rowan said: "He agreed in principle to direct 'Watchmen.' ”

There are many excellent directors with Relativity Entertainment, and this Zack Snyder's style is really a perfect match with D Comics.

In North Hollywood, Linda Hamilton pushed her shopping cart out of the supermarket, picked up a few bags, and was just about to go to the parking lot, when suddenly two people flashed out and blocked her way.

"Hello, Linda. The woman in front of her picked up the tag on her chest and shook it: "I'm a reporter from Fox Entertainment, can I ask you a few questions?"

As a result of long-term cigarette and cocaine use, and suffering from bulimia and bipolar disorder, Linda Hamilton's former looks and muscles are long gone.

Standing here, it's more like a middle-aged aunt.

Linda Hamilton herself was also strange, tilting her head to look at the female reporter: "Interview me?"

The female reporter didn't wait for her to agree, and simply asked directly: "There is news that the famous Hollywood producer Ronan Anderson is interested in the "Terminator" series, and he also sent you an invitation?"

Linda Hamilton laughed: "It's not an invitation, Relativity Entertainment did have someone who contacted me and asked if I still wanted to star in the Terminator series. ”

"Do you want to come back?" the female reporter then asked.

Linda Hamilton said without hesitation: "I refuse, Terminator 2 has already told all the stories, and Sarah Connor is already in the past tense." ”

After speaking, she waved her hand and refused to allow the reporter to continue the interview, and left directly.

Watching Linda Hamilton go away, the female reporter took out her phone and sent a message.

The photographer asked, "Linda Hamilton can only play a few small roles now, why turn it down?"

"Because she's not short of money. The female reporter apparently saw it better: "At the time of the divorce, James Cameron paid $50 million in cash to Linda Hamilton, plus other fixed assets, which is one of the most expensive divorce cases in Hollywood." ”

The photographer glanced at Linda Hamilton's back: "Yes, you can enjoy it with money, how hard it is to shoot." ”

The female reporter did not answer, and urged: "Let's go, let's go to West Hollywood and interview Edward Furlong." ”

The savior of the time, the future superstar of Hollywood, did not grow up smoothly and was finally ruined by the spotlight and drugs.

It is said that when "Terminator 3" was in preparation, the crew intended to continue to let Edward Furlong play John Connor, but after meeting him in person, no one in the crew felt that he was not up to the task.

Can Ronan Anderson really turn boulder into gold?

Meanwhile, in the office of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the capital of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, who had just finished a small internal meeting, received a call from Stephanie Austin, an old friend of Twentieth Century Fox.

"You said that, Relativity Entertainment did contact me. Arnold Schwarzenegger has worked with Twentieth Century Fox for many years, and unlike James Cameron, he does not have much contradiction with Twentieth Century Fox, and he does not hide in the face of the other party's inquiry: "It's unrealistic for me to star in a movie now, even if I want to star in a sequel, I can only make a cameo." ”

Fox Building, Stephanie Austin hung up the phone, synthesized the feedback from all sides, left the office, went to the top floor of the building, and entered Jim Prologre's office.

Seeing Stephanie Austin hurrying over, Jim Prologis temporarily put down his work and asked, "Any news?"

Stephanie Austin pulled out a chair, sat across from her, and said, "There's news from Fox Media and Warner Bros. that Relativity Entertainment has reached out to them. In addition, I called Arnold personally, and Arnold also received an invitation. ”

Jim Prologis said: "The Terminator franchise has had a huge impact around the world, and while the third installment didn't live up to expectations, our three production companies made a profit......

Stephanie Austin said: "But the sequel filming rights, we licensed to Warner Bros. ”

Jim Prologis frowned and said, "Why did Tom Rothman license to Warner Bros. at that time? ”

"At that time, Tom Rothman was the CEO. Stephanie Austin was frustrated: "He pushed for it, and the project committee didn't object. ”

Jim Prologis said: "It's up to you to take back the license from Warner Bros., isn't there a clause in the contract?"

Stephanie Austin nodded: "There is a recycling clause. "I've actually been in contact with Warner Bros., and Warner Bros. hasn't insisted on it, but on one condition, they asked for a 30 percent increase in the license fee for that year to cover Warner Bros.' potential losses," she emphatically said. ”

"Thirty percent?" said Jim Prologis coldly, "they are trying to use Ronan Anderson to rob Twentieth Century Fox!"

Stephanie Austin said: "Kevin T'Sosohara, that island bastard has always been like that. ”

Jim Prologis waved his arm: "You go talk to them, but to fight for the most powerful conditions for Twentieth Century Fox, all rights to the Terminator series must go back to Twentieth Century Fox." ”

"I understand. Stephanie Austin said: "I'll fix it as soon as possible. ”

Jim Prologis said: "Although this is a historical legacy, it should not be taken lightly, it should belong to Fox, and it must not be entertained by others, especially Relativity." ”

Stephanie Austin said: "Rest assured, there is a recycling clause in place and Ronan Anderson can't get away with it. She then asked, "Are we going to make a sequel too?"

Jim Prologis naturally said, "Isn't the third part profitable? Why not make a sequel? ”

Stephanie Austin said, "Okay, I get it. ”

Jim Pross waved his hand: "Do it as soon as possible." ”

After Stephanie Austin left, the office was quiet, and Jim Prologis was in no mood to continue with other work for the time being, and went to the huge floor-to-ceiling window to look through the glass window at the Relativity Building not far away.

The sequel to "The Terminator" is filmed for the rights, is this Ronan Anderson's counterattack against Twentieth Century Fox?

And Warner Bros., I can't believe that Kevin Tsuhara is an island countryman, if he hadn't noticed it early, Warner Bros. might have sold Twentieth Century Fox casually for the sake of profit.

People outside think that the six major Hollywood companies are a unified strength, but people in the industry like Jim Prologis never think so, and there has never been less dirt between the six major companies because of interests.

If there is an opportunity and there is a profit, Twentieth Century Fox will also pit Warner Bros. ruthlessly.

Hollywood six are tied, where is the best one?

Fox will soon make big moves in the Internet business, catching up with Relativity Entertainment.