The day after the reception, Ryan Kavanaugh visited the Relativity Building, citing his gratitude for last night's support and seeking assistance from future allies.

He was joined by Sylvester Stallone, whom Ronan had met at the reception.

Maple Leaf Pictures and Ryan Kavanaugh came so quickly, and Ronan was somewhat surprised.

He also got a new perspective on Ryan Kavanaugh as a person.

It was only said last night that the two sides are natural allies, and today they came to the door, and Ryan Kavanaugh really doesn't give up every opportunity.

It's very aggressive, but it's a little too fast.

There's no doubt that Ryan Kavanaugh is a very decisive person, which is a good ability, but it also needs to be accompanied by a vision.

Otherwise, it could lead to another accident like the end of the Hedge Foundation.

But that's not a bad thing for Ronan and Relativity Entertainment.

Ronan meets Ryan Kavanaugh and Sylvester Stallone in the reception room on the top floor of the Relativity Building.

With Stallone, Ronan is also relatively familiar, and the two sides greeted each other and sat together to exchange a few words.

Ryan Kavanaugh quickly brought the small talk to the point: "Ronan, I'm here to ask you for help. He doesn't mind this kind of face, as long as the company develops, countless faces will automatically fly over: "Maple Leaf Pictures has just been established, and there are too many difficulties it faces, and if the film business wants to develop, it needs the help of Relativity Entertainment." ”

Stallone didn't look expressionless on his face because of his physical factors.

Ronan saw Stallone coming with Ryan Kavanaugh, and he already had a guess in his heart, and said, "As long as Relativity Entertainment can do it." ”

Ryan Kavanaugh laughs, "Strictly speaking, it's also a business deal. ”

Ronan made a gesture of please, "Ryan, just say." ”

"The film company is all about the film. Ryan Kavanaugh has always maintained a friendly but not warm smile: "This is the weakest link of Maple Leaf Pictures at the moment, and it is precisely the strongest link of Relativity Entertainment." ”

Ronan didn't answer, patiently waiting for Ryan Kavanaugh to finish.

Ryan Kavanaugh cleared his throat: "No one in Hollywood welcomes Maple Leaf Pictures. He smiled apologetically at Ronan and Stallone, "Except, of course, you and Sylvie. ”

"So, after last night, I had an idea. Ryan Kavanaugh still laughs and says, "We all have the same goal of breaking through the blockade of traditional Hollywood, so why can't we work together?"

"I like working with new companies, they're not as lifeless as the old ones," Stallone said. ”

Ryan Kavanaugh took advantage of the situation and asked, "Ronan, it is said that the copyright of the First Blood trilogy is in the hands of Relativity Entertainment?"

Ronan has no need to deny it: "That's right, by acquiring the library rights of Artisan Pictures, Relativity Entertainment got all the rights to the "First Blood" series. ”

"Sylvie always had the idea of filming a fourth part. Ryan Kavanaugh said: "This series has caused a huge sensation, and the filming of the fourth part should have a chance of success, right?"

Ronan didn't answer, but asked, "Ryan, do you want to invest in the filming of the fourth part of "First Blood"?"

Ryan Kavanaugh said, "Yes, I would like to be able to shoot with Relativity Entertainment or get permission from Relativity Entertainment. He glanced at Stallone: "Sylvie has agreed to continue starring and directing this series." ”

Ronan looked at Stallone, and Stallone said, "I had the idea of a sequel a long time ago, and the main plot of the script is almost in mind. ”

What Ryan Kavanaugh wants most is to make a name for Maple Leaf Pictures in one fell swoop in order to gain a foothold in Hollywood as soon as possible: "There should be no shortage of projects for Relativity Entertainment, right?

Ronan said a prerequisite: "It's impossible for me to transfer the rights to the First Blood trilogy to Maple Leaf Pictures. ”

The profitability of popular movies and TV series should not be underestimated, although the "First Blood" trilogy is not like the previous "Friends", even if it is completed many years after completion, it can still bring hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue every year, but in the past two years, the annual net income of Embassy Pictures through offline operations is also tens of millions of dollars.

"No, no......" Ryan Kavanaugh hurriedly took a step back: "Sylvie and I are just hoping to get permission to shoot the sequel from Relativity Entertainment." ”

Ronan also had some speculation, and was not surprised by this answer: "sequel authorized ......"

Ryan Kavanaugh knew it wasn't possible to get a license for free, saying, "It's certainly a normal business deal, and Maple Leaf Pictures can pay for it. ”

Ronan seems to have thought about it seriously, and perhaps everyone else has high expectations for Stallone and First Blood, hoping that this famous series will recreate the glory of the 80s.

But Ronan knows very well that Stallone is really old, and for the main audience of today's film market, it is also outdated.

Not to mention "First Blood", "The Expendables", which once gathered so many popular action stars, its commercial response can only be said to be very average.

Since it does not involve the copyright of the first three steps, Ronan thought about it for a while and said: "Relativity Entertainment can authorize Maple Leaf Pictures to shoot a sequel, but the specific licensing fee will not be very low." Ryan, the "First Blood" trilogy has achieved very outstanding commercial success, cultivating a large number of loyal Rambo fans, and if the licensing fee for this series is unreasonable, I can't explain it to the company. ”

Ryan Kavanaugh said, "Don't worry, Ronan, I won't embarrass you. ”

The problem that money within a certain range can solve is not a problem for Maple Leaf Pictures today.

Stallone asked, "How much does it cost to authorize?"

Ronan said: "The basic license fee and the later stage are divided into two parts, and the specific proportion is negotiated by the people below. ”

Ryan Kavanaugh has a large amount of money in his hands, and seeing Ronan so happy, he is not ambiguous, and said, "Yes, let the people below talk." ”

The most important thing is not the question of more or less licensing fees, but that Maple Leaf Pictures can really gain a foothold in Hollywood with a successful film.

Although there is no direct talk, Ronan has drawn a bottom line, and the minimum is also a base fee of $20 million plus about 10% of the total revenue share of a film.

Yes, only one will be authorized.

Whether Maple Leaf Pictures and Ryan Kavanaugh will agree, Ronan feels that it should not be a problem.

Nowadays, the copyrights of successful Hollywood films are basically in the hands of the six major companies, Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks, and under normal circumstances, it is very difficult to obtain the relevant licenses for successful films.

Ronan knows very well that the genre of "First Blood" is difficult to rejuvenate in a short period of time, and the copyright of the sequel will be authorized, and the term limit and copyright re-authorization will inevitably be added.

In other words, the authorization of a sequel of Relativity Entertainment is only limited to Maple Leaf Pictures, and if Maple Leaf Pictures does not shoot related movies within a few years, the license will also be automatically invalidated.

Of course, Maple Leaf Pictures may not accept it, but if it doesn't, Ronan will not force it, and it was Maple Leaf Pictures who originally asked for it.

Ryan Kavanaugh actually has no better choice, and finally found a Stallone who is willing to cooperate, and the goal is naturally to target Stallone's most successful series of movies.

Maple Leaf Pictures had previously contacted the copyright owner of "Rocky", and Sony Columbia Pictures, which bought out MGM Pictures, opened his mouth widely, and the conditions offered were unacceptable to him.

As for going to create new film projects, even people like Ryan Kavanaugh, who are new to Hollywood, know that the risks are extremely high.

The newly formed Maple Leaf Pictures needs to be a hit, not a squib.

Just like last night's reception, Ronan and Ryan Kavanaugh had a great conversation and the atmosphere was very congenial.

In particular, Ryan Kavanaugh, from Ronan's willingness to license the copyright of the sequel to Maple Leaf Pictures' "First Blood", really felt the sincerity of Relativity Entertainment's cooperation.

Compared to other Hollywood companies, Relativity Entertainment is really full of sincerity.

After receiving Ronan's reply agreeing to authorize, Sylvester Stallone took the lead in saying goodbye and leaving, saying that it was time to start preparing for the sequel film.

Despite all its shortcomings, there is no doubt about Stallone's professionalism.

Ryan Kavanaugh chatted with Ronan for a while, and once again talked about the sequel authorization of "First Blood", and said quite excitedly: "Personally, and the entire Maple Leaf Pictures, I will keep in mind the favor of Relativity Entertainment!"

Ronan said with a smile: "You're welcome, we are a normal business cooperation, and the cooperation concept of Relativity Entertainment has not changed from the beginning to the present, and it has always paid attention to win-win!"

"Yes, win-win!" But the sequel authorization of "First Blood" was far from satisfying Ryan Kavanaugh's appetite, and he tentatively said: "Ronan, if there is a suitable investment opportunity, can you bring me with you?"

Ronan faintly felt Ryan Kavanaugh's appetite from these words, and said: "Ryan, with your funds, if you find the right opportunity, you may also make a difference in the big six companies." ”

Ryan Kavanaugh certainly understands that the Big Six are the top in the industry: "There are so few opportunities like this. ”

Ronan said: "The six companies are not very stable internally, so it's good to be patient. ”

There are some things that have been said so far, and I can't say much now.

Ryan Kavanaugh thought Ronan wanted to unite him against the Big Six, and the money in his hand gave him a certain amount of confidence: "As long as the opportunity is right, I won't miss it." ”

He shook hands with Ronan and said goodbye: "Ronan, good luck." ”

Ronan smiled and said, "I wish you and Maple Leaf Pictures a good journey." ”

The highest figures on both sides reach an intention, and the following moves are also very fast.

The next day, a negotiation team from Maple Leaf Pictures took the initiative to find the Relativity Building and began negotiations with Robert Lee's department for the authorization of the sequel to "First Blood".