Chapter 980 Free Authorization
In just five days, Robert Iger took over Big Machine Records, Relativity Entertainment bought Big Machine for $6 million, and Scott Pocheta and his team were all retained.
The real value of this company is Scott Pocheta's team.
As for Katy Perry, the singer who didn't even release a record is just one of the many girls who dream of becoming famous.
The acquisition was negotiated, the record division merged with Big Machine Records, Robert Iger planned to form a separate branch, and the record company remained in Burbank instead of moving into the Relativity Building.
Ronan also took the time to go to Big Machine Records to take a look, and in the future digital age, the paid downloads of a popular singer will continue to break records.
At present, Big Machine Records has four signed singers under the umbrella of Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Adele and Justin Bieber, and the future is worth looking forward to.
At the same time, Relativity Entertainment has also found Silly Face.
The girl, Selena Gomez, is currently a young actress on Disney's Children's Channel and is currently starring in Disney's magical comedy Teen Magician.
Immediately, Relativity Entertainment transferred the relevant information to Big Machine Records and asked the record company to poach people.
In addition, Adele strongly recommended her classmates to Big Machine Records, and co-starred Jessica Konesh in "Hairspray".
The British actress also sang at a higher level than acting, and after filming "Hairspray", Jessica Konish re-established herself as a stage name - Jessie-J.
Professional matters are entrusted to professional people, and Ronan doesn't care about whether to sign a contract or not, and completely puts Scott Pocheta, the head of Big Machine Records, in charge.
Scott Pocheta is not optimistic about Jessica Koenish's future, judging from years of experience in the industry, it is very difficult for Jessica Koenish to enter the first line and enter the second line in the future.
Ronan didn't take it to heart, and even the singer he hadn't heard of was probably not a very popular person.
Another not-so-good news also came, Connie's assistant team searched the North American music and entertainment circles, but did not find a female singer named Gaga.
Ronan said that he was helpless, Lady Gaga must be a stage name, but what his real name is, it is estimated that even Gaga's fans don't know very well.
This kind of thing can only be left to the flow.
In the Relativity Building, the post-production room of Shahai Entertainment, Ronan meets Taylor Swift, who has just finished dubbing Peppa Pig for the new season.
Compared with last time, although Taylor Swift still has instant noodle hair, her well-dressed appearance is telling the people around her that she is already a big star.
"Hello, Uncle Anderson. Taylor Swift was as polite as ever in front of Ronan: "It's been a long time. β
Ronan nodded slightly: "Taylor, you seem to have grown taller again." β
Taylor Swift scratched her bubble noodle head and said, "Just a little." β
Ronan reminded, "You have to pay attention to your body shape. β
Probably too tall and too thin, Taylor Swift has a hunched chest and a very problematic body shape.
Taylor Swift also knew his problem, and quickly straightened his waist, straightened his chest again, and said, "I've started to correct it." β
Ronan didn't say anything more, asking, "How does it feel to be a star?"
Taylor Swift's eyes lit up instantly: "Can I say that it feels great to be a star?"
Ronan smiled, "If you like it." β
Many celebrities are complaining that it is either an airport or a hotel, endless announcements, no private life, etc., but there are countless people who dream of being like them.
These celebrities who like to complain, if there is no announcement and no attention, they will soon panic.
Ronan saw Chris Renard and George Clint and was about to say goodbye and leave, Taylor Swift suddenly asked in a low voice, "I belong to Big Machine Records now, and I don't feel like a member of Relativity Entertainment......"
"You've always been a part of Relativity Entertainment. Ronan settled her heart: "Taylor, sing well, perform well, fall in love well, the future belongs to you." β
Taylor Swift was a little confused, but she could also hear that Ronan was encouraging her, and immediately said, "I will." β
Ronan thought of Scott and added: "If you encounter a problem that can't be solved, you can call me directly, do you know my number?"
Taylor Swift pointed to his forehead: "Always remember." β
Ronan joins Chris Renard and George Clint and walks together towards a nearby meeting room.
"Arrived?" Ronan asked as he walked.
George Clint replied, "It's already here." This time, it was a person in charge of the other party's national central TV station, recommended by China Film Group. β
Chris Renard, who didn't know anything about the other side of the Pacific, asked, "Isn't Peppa Pig already in the market over there?"
George Clint said: "It's just that the first season was brought in by local TV stations, and the coverage was very small, and the three-year license expired. β
Ronan strode towards the reception room, allowing him to come forward in person, on the one hand, the vast market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean has unlimited value in the future, even if there are various piracy, Relativity Entertainment is still profitable, and on the other hand, the mountain carving of China Film personally talked to him on the phone, and the person who came over was a friend of the mountain carving.
The people over there are very particular about human contacts, and Ronan has never minded going down in person when it comes to developing the market.
Ronan pushed open the door to the meeting room, and Danny Donald, the senior president of overseas operations at Embassy Pictures and also of Chinese descent, was immediately greeted by a middle-aged man wearing glasses.
Danny Donald introduced both sides: "Mr. Liu, this is Mr. Ronan Anderson. Ronan, this is Steve Liu, deputy director of Oriental National Television. β
Ronan smiled and shook hands with the other party: "Mr. Liu, I am very happy to meet you." β
Mr. Liu is courteous and much like a scholar: "It was an honor for me to meet Mr. Anderson. β
Afterwards, Ronan shook hands with the attachΓ© behind Steve Liu one by one, and the two sides took their seats separately, and after a brief greeting, they quickly got to the point.
Steve Liu took the lead in saying: "This time we have an exchange activity with Hollywood, and I led a team to visit Relativity Entertainment, including the post-production studio and the crew for on-site shooting, which was very impressive and rewarding. β
With a polite smile, Ronan said politely: "We can deepen cooperation and communicate more." All the crews and projects of Relativity Entertainment are open to you, and if you are interested in the future, you can visit, investigate and communicate at any time. β
He specifically mentioned: "Although I have not met Mr. Han many times, we have always kept in touch, and I hope that this friendship can become a bridge of communication and cooperation between the two sides." β
When it comes to saying beautiful things, Ronan has long been trained to do so, and compared to other Hollywood personnel, he can obviously make the other party feel respected.
Don't underestimate this, in the market on the other side of the Pacific, it can directly affect the success or failure of cooperation.
Steve Liu and his assistant glanced at each other, the already good mood was more comfortable, I have long heard that Hollywood's Relativity Entertainment attaches importance to partners in the East and respects film or television workers from Asia, Ronan Anderson himself has an excellent reputation, and now after the interview, the rumors are true.
"Mr. Han asked me to greet you. Steve Liu always smiled: "He looks forward to seeing Mr. Anderson again in the East." β
Ronan said politely: "As long as the time is right, I will definitely go to the East again." β
In fact, with his current identity and status, it is not particularly convenient to go there in person, and if he goes through the channel of formal business interviews, it may even cause a certain sensation.
Maybe the highest echelons over there will see him.
Steve Liu then said: "The works of Relativity Entertainment have had a great influence in the East and are also very popular with the audience. I came here this time, in addition to the inspection and exchange and learning, there is also a task, I hope to introduce your company's works. β
Ronan pretended not to know the other party's purpose, and asked directly, "Which work do you want to introduce?"
"I'm in charge of the children's animation business at Taili. Steve Liu said, "We hope to bring in your company's children's animated series Peppa Pig. β
Ronan didn't think about it, so he responded, "I agree in principle." β
Compared with the Western market, the spread of "Peppa Pig" in the East is very limited, and it is far from becoming a popular work, and it is even more far from the level of "what is Peppa".
This requires increased communication and promotion, and for now, there is no better platform than national television.
Steve Liu is well aware that there are other meanings behind Ronan's words, but as a national television station, there are some aspects that are subject to a lot of restrictions.
"This partnership will be a testament to our friendship. Steve Liu seems to be a well-mannered scholar, but to be able to achieve this position, there is no doubt that he is a good person: "Mr. Anderson, we have come with 12 points of sincerity for cooperation, but some practical difficulties are also in front of us, we are a developing country, the economy is relatively backward, and all kinds of funds are limited......"
Listening to these familiar words, Ronan had no waves in his heart, the other side of the Pacific is undoubtedly very smart, and will always be a developing country.
But about "Peppa Pig", he had a plan before he came over, and he had already thought about it.
There are some things that are given up in the short term in order to make more profits in the long run.
Ronan said calmly: "Mr. Liu, I understand your difficulties, and I also understand your sincerity, Relativity Entertainment values every partner, no matter where the partner comes from. β
Steve Liu breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and the negotiations seemed to be going more smoothly than expected.
Ronan continued: "This cooperation is our first time, and Relativity Entertainment also has enough sincerity to make more friends and partners. In this way, Relativity Entertainment can license the first two seasons of Peppa Pig to you for free. β
Hearing this, Steve Liu first felt joy in his heart, and then sighed, there is never a free lunch in this world!