"Long time no see, Director Malik. ”

Ronan spoke quite politely, and said with a smile: "You are welcome to the reception." ”

Daniel Mailik's expression was a little serious: "I'm the director and producer of 'Blair the Witch,' how can I miss the celebration reception." ”

Hearing this, Jessica Filton glanced at Daniel Mailik, as a technology maniac, there was immediately a burst of professional contempt in his heart, the camera was so bad, and the technology was too bad!

Ronan took the initiative to stretch out his right hand: "Welcome." ”

Daniel Malik didn't mean to shake it at all, and said: "I'm here, and there's one more thing. ”

Ronan looked curiously at Daniel Mailik, and Daniel Mailik said, "Thank you, Mr. Anderson, for giving Blair the Witch back to me." ”

It sounds like thanks, but the strange smell in it can be heard even by Jessica Feldton, who doesn't know the inside story.

She looked at Daniel Mailik and then at Ronan, and gradually had a guess, estimating that there was a conflict between the producer and the distributor.

No matter how technical nerd, Jessica Felton is a Hollywood insider and knows that there are countless conflicts between production and distribution.

Ronan frowned slightly: "You're working with DreamWorks?"

Daniel Mailik finally had a smile on his face: "Is it a surprise? To tell you the truth, DreamWorks bought the rights to the sequel to "Blair the Witch" just to work with me. ”

How thick-skinned is Ronan, and the original intention is to reuse waste, and said, "I wish you success." ”

This was a bit unexpected by Daniel Mailik, who looked at Ronan's calm face and couldn't help but say: "Originally, we could continue to work together, and "Blair the Witch" would continue the success of the first part, but you ......"

Daniel Millik was uncomfortable all over his body and continued: "You've gone too far! I just want to get my share, and you're withholding the producer's rightful interest!"

Ronan said calmly, "I respect you, and I hope you respect the contract we signed. ”

Daniel Mailik kept nodding his head: "Okay, yes, Mr. Anderson, we'll see you in court." ”

Ronan didn't answer, this pure conflict of interests, saying anything is superfluous.

Think about the previous life, when Daniel Mailik and another director, Adjado Sanziz, signed a contract with Artisan Pictures, they verbally agreed that the film would only be sold on a table, and then they still took Artisan Pictures to court.

The income of "Blair the Witch" is too high, how can it be possible as a producer and director to only add a little box office bonus for $80,000?

But understanding is understanding, when it's time to pit, Ronan won't be soft.

The $12 million transfer of the rights to the sequel to "Blair the Witch" has reached Relativity Entertainment.

Relativity Entertainment lends to its own projects, and the funds are relatively sufficient.

As for Koch Films' $10 million share, there is no hurry, and it is not too late to wait for the overseas rights to be sold.

Daniel Mailik soon left.

"How do you feel like the villain of a movie?" Jessica Felton said suddenly.

Ronan looked at her: "How can a person like me be a villain?"

Jessica Felton has been exposed to too many movies because of her skills, and according to the usual movie ideas, she said: "A small director has worked hard to shoot a film, but the film sold well at the box office, but the big company defaulted on the share, so he could only be powerless to complain about ......it."

"It's a waste for you not to be a screenwriter!" Ronan couldn't help but laugh and explained casually: "I signed a buyout contract with him, buying out all the copyrights at one time, and it doesn't involve later sharing." ”

Jessica Felton understood: "Is it this director who doesn't keep his contract? ”

Ronan spread his hand, as if he had met a bosom friend: "Yes, that's it." He glanced at the other side: "A friend is coming, you can play by yourself." ”

After saying that, Ronan took two steps forward and shook hands with James Wong's agent, Edward: "Welcome." ”

"You've done a miracle. Edward was a little excited.

Ronan said, "I just bought someone else's movies and plans. He looked around, "Edward, I have something I want to talk to you about. ”

Edward roughly guessed what was going on, and said, "Yes." ”

The two found a place with few people and sat in a chair next to them, and Ronan said, "I plan to shoot a sequel to 'Human Eradication' next year, and I plan to continue to have James as the director." ”

"That's a good thing. Edward smiled with a sincere face, but did not respond positively: "Sequel movies have always been a guarantee of success. ”

Ronan wanted to get a contract with James Huang before the release of "The Grim Reaper" was released, saying: "Glenn Morgan is working on the script and will be able to get the first draft soon, let's talk about James' new contract." ”

Edward still smiled innocently: ""The Grim Reaper is Coming" has begun to do pre-screening promotion, James has a lot of announcements, for the sake of our cooperation, don't distract James for the time being, and wait for "The Grim Reaper" to be released and talk about it." ”

Hearing this, Ronan knew that he couldn't deal with James Huang for the time being, and said, "Okay, I'll communicate with James, and you and James say hello in advance." ”

Edward smiled and said, "No problem. Ronan, we have had a great time working together, and I hope to continue working with you. ”

The agent's words were not true, and Ronan talked to Edward a few more words, and then left the place.

The previous two collaborations with James Wong, especially "The Grim Reaper", because of the pre-signed contract, Shahai Entertainment saved a lot of money on the director's salary.

But after the success of "Human Eradication Project", James Huang is no longer the obscure little director.

People who can get an entertainment agent license will not be fools, most Hollywood agents have high academic qualifications, and naturally have certain analytical skills, as long as "Death is Coming" is successful, James Wong's director's salary is bound to rise a lot.

Ronan ended the negotiations with Edward, and made two preparations in his heart, the first choice is of course James Huang to continue directing the sequel to "Human Eradication Project", and if the salary is too high, other candidates will have to be considered.

After a few rounds in the banquet hall, Ronan found Andrew, the co-producer of "Here Comes the Grim Reaper".

"Next year I'm ready to shoot a sequel to Project Human Clearance. Ronan said directly: "Can you be a production manager?"

In fact, Andrew is in the crew of "The Grim Reaper" is hanging the position of deputy producer, doing the work of the production manager, and he is responsible for the daily affairs of the crew.

Although he only worked in a video tape crew before, "Death is Coming", a production with an investment of tens of millions of dollars, also broadened Andrew's horizons.

Andrew barely hesitated and said, "Yes." ”

Ronan added: "After the release of "The Grim Reaper", you negotiate with James's agent about the director's contract for this film, and the salary is as low as possible. ”

"Is there a bottom line?" Andrew asked.

Ronan replied, "The lower, the better." ”

Andrew is a strong executive and says, "I see. ”

Ronan whispered a few more words, asking Andrew to take time to prepare for the negotiation, and Andrew went to the negotiation first, which also added a layer of buffer, which may have an unexpected effect.

After telling Andrew, Ronan prepares to go to Amanda and ends up running into Dean Dean, the agent of Paul Greengrass and Katherine Haigl.

Ronan had a drink with Dean, Dean first congratulated, and then said apologetically: "The company has a meeting today, and it was delayed for a while, and it was late. ”

"It doesn't matter. Ronan said with a smile.

Dean values cooperation with Ronan, one success is luck, and two successes in a row are not just luck can make sense.

"Catherine asked me to apologize to you. Dean was sincere: "She has something at home, and she's back in Washington, D.C., and can't make it over." ”

Ronan is also very face-saving: "Family is important. ”

Dean followed his words and said, "Yes, family should come first. He took the opportunity to change the subject: "Ronan, if you need an actor, director or other position, you can contact me, and William Morris will provide you with enough support." ”

That's what Dean is for.

Of course, Ronan would not refuse the goodwill released by the large brokerage company, and said: "If there is anything that needs help, I will not be polite to you." ”

The relationship between the producer and the agent is one of opposition and cooperation, and even if the disagreement is serious, they will maintain superficial respect, and no one can say when the other party will have the resources they urgently need.

William Morris, as one of the largest brokerage companies in the industry, has many clients, such as actors, directors and behind-the-scenes workers, if he is willing to pay the price, an agency of William Morris's level can pull up a super luxurious full crew lineup for the producer in a short period of time.

Although the one-stop packaging service was created and carried forward by CAA, CAA is not the only company that does packaging services today.

Ronan finds Amanda Seyfried in the southeast corner of the ballroom.

"Hello, Mrs. Seyfried. Ronan said politely: "I haven't said thank you all this time, the cake is really great." ”

Mrs. Seyfried smiled and said, "If you like it." ”

Amanda Seyfried leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mom, I want to ask Ronan a few questions, can you talk to him alone?"

"Yes. Mrs. Seyfried did not refuse, but whispered in her ear: "You must not leave the ballroom." ”

In her eyes, Ronan is indeed a good person, but the more her daughter grows up, the more beautiful she becomes, and some things must be just in case.

Amanda nodded, smiled at Ronan with a beautiful dimple, and walked towards the less crowded area.

Ronan asked curiously, "Amanda, what's the matter with me?"