In the small conference room of the Relativity Building, Ronan meets Robert Lee.

"The Copyright & Legal Department sent a special person to Mumbai, India, and has already contacted Vikas Swalop and his agent. Robert Lee first talked about copyright matters: "The negotiations went relatively smoothly, it is not a problem for us to win the film and television copyright, and we should be able to buy out the copyright within 2 million US dollars, but the distribution copyright involves the publishing house, and it is difficult to get it." ”

Ronan said directly: "If you win the film and television adaptation rights first, you can get the best copyright, and it doesn't matter if you can't get it." ”

Robert Lee nodded and said, "I have already told you, first win the film and television adaptation rights, and then talk about the rest." He changed the subject and talked about the main purpose of the meeting: "I talked twice with the head of production at Universal Pictures about my idea. ”

Ronan asked, "Would Universal Pictures be willing to work with us on a new Jurassic franchise?"

Since Ronan mentioned several times that he wanted to get the copyright of the "Jurassic Park" series, Robert Lee was careful, and in the end, Universal Pictures refused to sell the trump card in his hand, and Relativity Entertainment had to give up.

Robert Lee didn't give up, and if the six major companies didn't encounter difficulties or confusion, it would be even more difficult to get the copyright from them, especially the rights to an ace movie series like "Jurassic Park".

But the success of Sandsea Entertainment's partnership with Warner Bros. and the relaunch of "Batman: Time to War" gave Robert Lee hope.

"It used to be very difficult, but now there is a possibility of cooperation. Robert Lee is full of confidence: "The first two films of "Jurassic Park" are undoubtedly typical of the success of commercial films, but the box office and word-of-mouth of "Jurassic Park 3" were very unsatisfactory, which led Universal Pictures to decide to temporarily hide this series. ”

Ronan also understands these situations: "If you continue to film, the audience reputation of this series will be completely rotten, and it will be difficult to save it." ”

What flashed in his mind was the "Terminator" series, since "Terminator 2", the new "Terminator" movie has been made one bad one, and the audience's expectations are also decreasing, causing many people to see the new "Terminator" movie, and say that the bad movie series is going to make money again.

Robert Lee asked, "Ronan, when you wanted to buy the rights to the Jurassic Park series, you must have thought about how to revitalize the series, right?"

Ronan's face was already thicker than the city wall, and at this time, his face was not red and his heart was not beating, and he said calmly: "I have had some ideas. ”

Regarding Ronan's ability, Robert Lee admired and trusted, and said: "Based on your and Shahai Entertainment's achievements in production, I have the possibility of talking to Universal Pictures, and I dare to talk to Universal Pictures." ”

"What is Universal doing now?" Ronan asked.

"Ambiguous, not explicit. Robert Lee said: "Universal Pictures also wants to work with Shahai Entertainment to revive the series, but doesn't want to lose too much profit. ”

He said directly: "If there is not enough interest, why should we help Universal Pictures save this series?"

Ronan thought of the movie and said, "Let's talk slowly, I guess there will be opportunities in the future." ”

It's hard to talk about a success once or twice for such a big project, and Robert Lee is ready for a long time: "As we continue to be successful, there will always be times when Universal Pictures will be tempted. ”

He thought for a moment and said, "If we can reach a cooperation with Universal Pictures, will it also be more beneficial to the future development of the group." ”

Ronan nodded: "In the long run, it does. ”

Robert Lee's vision is also becoming more long-term as his position and ability improve: "I analyzed it, and you see if this is the case. ”

Ronan looked at him, "Say it." ”

Robert Lee didn't need to hide in front of Ronan, and said directly: "Among the six major Hollywood companies at present, Warner Bros. and NBCUniversal are companies that have a more moderate attitude towards us, among which Warner Bros. cooperates with us more, but Warner Bros. ...... How to say, I recently watched some of the movies and TV series they released and filmed, except for the "Harry Potter" series, I always feel that the decision-making level of Warner Bros. seems to be unreliable. ”

Ronan agrees: "Actually, I feel that way too. ”

Robert Lee then asked, "Kevin T'Sohara is said to be ahead of his rivals in the race for Warner Bros.' next CEO?"

"If nothing else...... Ronan knows more about it: "Kevin Tsohara will be the next CEO of Warner Bros." ”

Robert Lee's face was full of confusion: "I don't understand what the shareholders and directors of Warner Bros. think, this Kevin Tsohara gives me the feeling of being more of a speculative politician than a film company decision-maker." ”

Ronan spread his hands helplessly: "God knows what the Warner Bros. people think." ”

"We have cooperation and competition with the Big Six. Robert Lee continued, "But not every big company, like Twentieth Century Fox, will be our enemy. ”

Ronan nodded slightly: "So, the negotiations between Marvel Entertainment and Sony Columbia Pictures will end soon." ”

Ronan continued: "In addition to our competitors, we also need partners with certain interests, and we don't expect them to be on the side of Relativity Entertainment when a war breaks out, but to be able to sit on the sidelines or even delay a little bit of relativity Entertainment is a success. ”

Robert Lee continued: "Universal Pictures and we already have a relatively peaceful relationship, and if we can agree on a Jurassic Park franchise, Universal Pictures may be able to do that. ”

"You're quite right. Ronan said: "Robert, this project, you continue to talk to Universal Pictures, don't give up easily." ”

Robert Lee said, "I understand. ”

Ronan knew very well that if a partnership could be reached, it would be strategic.

There has been no major conflict of interest between Relativity Entertainment and the new Universal Pictures, and as long as we can see revenue moving forward, the two sides may not be unable to reach an agreement on cooperating on the new "Jurassic Park" series.

In the afternoon, Ronan went to see the internal test screening of Ang Lee's "Brokeback Mountain" with several executives from Relativity Entertainment, Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures.

Compared with the initial doubts, after the internal test screening, everyone unanimously recognized the film, whether it is feelings or pictures, the film can only be described as pure and beautiful.

Even if one of the people who participated in the test screening is counted as one, all of them are straight men of steel, and they may not like "Brokeback Mountain", but it is difficult to be disgusted.

Ang Lee's skills in movies that are biased towards literature and art are indeed extraordinary.

"I used to have a lot of doubts about the film. George Clint made no secret of it: "But after watching the test screening, I believe it will be a great movie." ”

With an oriental-style subtle smile, Ang Lee just kept saying "thank you" in the face of many compliments.

Without experiencing the ups and downs of a directorial career like Ang Lee, it is difficult to understand his state of mind at the moment.

A Chinese director who failed miserably in a big Hollywood production is really terrible.

Fortunately, Ang Lee still has a chance to prove himself.

Ang Lee also knew how this opportunity came, and came to Ronan and shook hands with him tightly: "Ronan, you must accept my gratitude, without your power support, I would not have the opportunity to shoot this film." ”

Ronan said with a smile: "Director Li, our cooperation has always adhered to one principle - win-win!"

Ang Lee let out a sigh: "I can finally get a good night's sleep." ”

With Ronan's approval, he felt that the film was more than half of its success.

Ronan said deliberately: "Director Li, it's not time to relax, the production of the film is over, it's just the beginning of the operation, Embassy Pictures has already got the ticket to the competition unit of the Venice Film Festival for "Brokeback Mountain", and your other war will start soon." ”

Li An said very seriously: "I know, I will do my best." ”

If you want to make those who belittle him look at him differently, the film also needs to win several heavyweight awards.

Ronan knew the value that "Brokeback Mountain" could produce, and encouraged: "Just do it, Relativity Entertainment will give you the greatest support." ”

Li An said sincerely: "Ronan, in the future, wherever I am needed, just ask." ”

As Ronan continues to promote successful projects, many directors like Ang Lee increasingly feel that working with Relativity Entertainment is not only guaranteed, but also has a higher chance of success.

There are also many new directors who are also staring at Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, after all, on the bright side, Relativity Entertainment always seems to give new directors, screenwriters or producers the opportunity to forge ahead more than the traditional conservative Big Six and other medium-sized companies.

Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, has risen to become one of the world's best film special effects studios since the success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

This year, it has welcomed another heavyweight film project and a super director who dares to call himself the "king of the world".

James Cameron's "Avatar" crew moved from Los Angeles to Wellington after receiving the first batch of automatic funding from Shahai Entertainment, and began to make preliminary preparations with the cooperation of Weta Studios and Industrial Light & Magic.

The special effects design is ahead of all the preparatory work, which is also the top priority of the filming and production of "Avatar".

It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the first key priority.

In order to complete the masterpiece in his heart, James Cameron, like other directors, gathered people who used to work with him regularly.

One of them is Neil Blomkamp, a Johannesburg-born American who, despite his age, worked on the post-production of Titanic and served as an associate visual effects supervisor on James Cameron's Black Angel of the Apocalypse. The latest chapters of the best entertainment era are here: