"Welcome, Ryan."

"You're welcome, Don."

Entering the ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Ryan and Don Brown greeted him? Logan shook hands, the last time they met, he was the president of Time Warner and now the chairman of the board.

This is a celebration held by Time Warner, after the official merger of Time Warner and AOL, it has become the world's No. 1 media group. Second, after the fiasco of "Catwoman" and the tepid success of "Troy", "Wonder Woman", jointly created by DC Comics and Warner Bros. and other subsidiaries, has achieved far more than expected results.

"Wonder Woman" was released in North America for more than a month and won more than $260 million at the box office, and the final North American box office is very likely to approach or exceed $300 million, and in the overseas regions where it was released, the cumulative box office of the film is also close to $200 million, and now it has earned $450 million worldwide, far exceeding "Troy", which was released more than two months earlier.

This is also the highest-grossing film produced by Warner in recent years.

"I saw an acquaintance, go say hello."

Charlize whispered a word to him and walked to the other side, while Ryan continued the conversation with the Warners side, and Gerald, who had come all the way from Los Angeles, was still talking to him about "Wonder Woman".

"According to our estimates, the film will grossed close to $600 million worldwide."

The box office success of "Wonder Woman" greatly relieved Gerald's huge pressure, "If we can really reach this number, we will be able to recoup the cost of the film through the box office." ”

"That's all you need." Ryan raised his glass to him, and Gerald, who was standing opposite, took a drink of the wine glass, and then said with a smile, "We should congratulate you, Ryan, Disney is the biggest winner in the summer file." ”

Ryan just smiled. But he didn't say anything.

Tang Dynasty? Rogan took the initiative to take over the topic and said in a rather emotional tone, ""Superman Family" is $300 million, "Spider-Man 2" is $370 million, and "The Day After Tomorrow" is $200 million, and this is only the North American box office!" You know, Ryan? After seeing this, I want to switch places with you. ”

"If you take out an equal amount of shares, I have no opinion." Ryan clinked his glass with him, casually joking. "Time Warner is the world's No. 1 media conglomerate."

Drinking the soda from the cup, Ryan continued, "Warner has a lot of profit points, and unlike Disney, it needs good enough film and television works to drive the overall business. ”

Warner's executives did not answer Ryan's words, and they cleverly changed the topic, and only these executives knew that Time Warner after swallowing AOL was named the world's No. 1 media group. In fact, it is far from being as rosy as it seems.

"Ryan, I heard that Disney is planning to cooperate with a Chinese group company to invest in China's cinema market?" Tang Dynasty? Rogan turned to Disney's recent investment moves, "Have you reached the intention?" ”

"The agreement was just signed last week."

The news was deliberately released by him, and it is not surprising that others know about it. "Disney is just a shareholder."

can only be a shareholder, which is related to the media market, and the opposite side will not let the international group get the actual ownership and operation rights, just like the theater chain where he worked in his previous life. There is also investment from the international side, but it does not get any right to speak.

"Isn't it possible that Warner has this investment in mind?" Ryan asked tentatively.

"That's true." Tang Dynasty? Logan nodded, seeing Ryan hand the empty cup to the passing waiter. Beckoning a glass of soda, he continued, "The film market in China has grown at an incredible pace in recent years, and we have a deal with a company that will accept a capital injection from Warner. ”

"That's great." Ryan took the soda from the waiter, "The lack of screens across the street is an obstacle to the high box office of our films, and if we can push their theater construction speed, it won't be long before China becomes the second largest film market after North America." ”

"Don't forget their population base." Gerald added.

"I mention yì...... "Tang? Rogan glanced around and raised his glass, "Cheers so we can get more profit from the Chinese market!" ”

"Cheers!"

Everyone raised their glasses at the same time, and they had a common interest in this matter.

In the past few years, even the most sluggish film companies in Hollywood have also seen the huge potential of the Chinese market, and those who have the ability do not want to go there to make profits, in addition to the pioneers such as Paramount and Disney, the rest of the major companies have also set up Chinese branches, and even the DreamWorks Animation Studio, which wants to put the Far East branch in Hong Kong, is now planning to change to Shanghai or Beibei. Capital city.

When enough is revealed, commercial-first Hollywood will swarm like a shark that smells blood.

As one of the earliest pioneers, Disney took over the foundation that Jenkins Films had originally built, and was at the forefront of Hollywood in terms of the introduction of its films and the sale and transfer of related rights.

The most typical, in 98, the DVD copyright of "Titanic" Jenkins Pictures only sold for 3 million RMB, and "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" held a copyright auction last year, the price was 20 million RMB, not counting the licensing fees of TV stations and other aspects.

Despite the impact and restrictions on piracy and other aspects, Disney's profits from China in the film and television industry are almost doubling every year.

The topic has been revolving around the movie, waiting for Tim? When Burton walked over, several of Warner's top brass were still in a bit of a dispute over whether to continue the Wonder Woman franchise or reboot Batman.

It was Warner's internal affair after all, and Ryan beckoned to them and simply left there.

There were a lot of acquaintances on the pie, and it didn't take long for Ryan to meet Brian? Singh, he just nodded to the other party.

Brian? Singh has fulfilled his three-film contract with Marvel, and "X-Men 3: Last Stand" completed all the post-production work in July, but the film was pushed to release in May next year by Marvel.

On the stage of the banquet hall, a melodious waltz sounded, and Ryan refused the invitations of several ladies, and was about to go to Charlize when a white palm was handed to him.

"Is that okay, Ryan?"

Face Gail? Gardo's invitation, Ryan slowly shook his head, "Forget it, have you forgotten that I stepped on your foot on Arnold's pie?" ”

Although dancing is part of social etiquette, he is really not very good at it.

"That'...... All right. ”

Gail? Gado took two glasses of juice from a passing waiter and handed over one, "Remember you don't drink." ”

"Thank you." Ryan took it.

"It's me who should thank you and Nat." This long-legged girl is clearly a sensible person.

"You're welcome." Ryan smiled and shook his head, "Actually, we didn't do anything. ”

"But not your words." Gail? Gado touched his glass, "I'm sure I won't get the role of Princess Diana." ”

"Overnight success!" She made an exaggerated appearance, "I couldn't have imagined this feeling before." ”

"Then congratulations." Ryan said after taking a sip of juice.

The first installment of the series was a success, and if nothing else, Natalie's Jewish friend almost got a long-term meal ticket.

"I spoke to Nat on the phone the other day."

Gail? Gado is a smart person, and understands that Ryan takes care of her more for Natalie's affection, "She said that after filming "The Hunger Games", she is ready to prepare her new work? Or as a director? ”

"Hmm~" Ryan nodded, hearing the familiar sound of high heels falling to the ground next to him, and sped up his speech, "It's a personal biopic." ”

After speaking, he turned his head, met Charlize who came over, and said with a smile, "Finished talking?" ”

Raising an eyebrow and grabbing Ryan's arm, Charlize looked at Gail? Gado, "Won't you introduce me?" ”

"Hello, Miss Theron, I'm Gail? Gado, from Israel. ”

"Hello, Miss Gardo."

Gently shook the other party's outstretched hand, and Charlize nodded to her again.

Despite the curiosity of some rumors, Gail? Gardo knew it was time to leave, and after saying a word to Ryan and the two, he turned away.

"This is the new Wonder Woman?" Charlize's eyes fell on the other party's slender back, "It's really beautiful, no wonder it can win the love of so many boys and girls." ”

"This shows that the market is completely receptive to films with women as the protagonists." Ryan thought of the other side.

Successful movies are often the result of a combination of factors, and a failed movie is enough if it is a little unlikable, and although the "Hunger Games" novel is a hit, he is still a little worried, after all, the movie is years ahead of schedule.

"What were you doing?" Ryan walked Charlize to the lounge area, picked a random table, and sat down next to him, "Seems to have a good conversation?" ”

"Met Oliver? Directed by Stone. Charlize reached over and helped Ryan straighten up his crooked bow tie, "He wanted to invite me to star in his new movie, a female ambulance worker who died in 911." ”

"Female ambulance?"

Impression of Oliver? Stone has been on a bad luck since entering the new century, as if no movie has ever achieved correspondingly good results, Ryan couldn't help frowning, "911? Could it be that he wants to adapt the movie? ”

"Hmm."

Seeing his frowning brow, Charlize nodded seriously, "Oliver? Stone plans to wait for the release of "Alexander the Great" to adapt the collapse of the World Trade Towers into a movie. (To be continued......)