Chapter 1042: Looking at Money

Completely different from Pixar Studios, the animated films of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio have been committed to producing animated stories of "idiots becoming heroes" that audiences of all ages like, because everyone has had similar experiences, Or similar dreams, and this kind of entertainment-oriented animated blockbuster can just make them have some kind of empathy, at least it can resonate on the entertainment level.

This time, pandas have successfully entered the North American film market.

In the words of the other side of the Pacific Ocean, pandas can obviously rely on their strength to make a living, but they make a living by being cute.

It is said that in myths and legends, this kind of fierce and cute animal called iron-eating beast in ancient records was also used as Chi You's mount.

Another point has to be said, as far as film culture is concerned, the Kung Fu genre is actually the one that is really popular in the international market in the East.

The box office results of "Kung Fu Panda" were sent to Ronan immediately.

With such opening results in North America, and the relatively common stable trend of animated films, the final North American box office will inevitably exceed 250 million US dollars.

The performance in the international market will not be bad.

Ronan might be worried about other films with oriental elements, but the combination of Kung Fu and Panda can have an extremely wide audience.

The Eastern Market is the only one that opened at the same time as North America. Unlike Pixar's animated feature film, which received mediocre response, "Kung Fu Panda" is extremely popular across the Pacific.

There are voices both praising and belittling this film in the media and public opinion in the East.

The former believes that oriental culture has really gone abroad and spread to the world, and it has also produced a huge impact. Some people who are too optimistic and have ulterior motives even claim that Hollywood is helping the orient to promote martial arts culture around the world.

It has to be said that there is the shadow of the Eastern Branch of the Embassy Pictures, which is following the line of a good friend of the Eastern people.

Of course, after all, the purpose is still the wallets of the people in the East, which are bulging day by day.

These Hollywood businessmen dare to sell even the United States for the sake of commercial interests, let alone others?

The demeaning voice thinks that the American emperor is selfless and is planning a conspiracy through the national treasure!

Where is it so complicated, everything is just Hollywood looking at the money.

Some filmmakers with a keen sense of smell in the oriental film industry have discovered from "Kung Fu Panda" that oriental culture can also be popular and hit the world through international packaging.

The background, architecture, music, five kinds of boxing, dragon totem, firecrackers, noodles, steamed buns, and of course the setting itself with pandas as the protagonist and Kung Fu as the selling point of this film are all oriental elements.

But the core of the film is typical Hollywood.

"I heard that a film group company in the East has sent a team of dozens of people."

During the lunch break at noon, Jessica Felton specially bought lunch and came to Ronan's side. After eating and taking a break, they chatted: "It is said that there is a group specializing in animation production, and they have gone to work in the animation of Shahai Entertainment. room for teaching and learning."

She tried to make a cup of green tea for Ronan: "I heard that they are very interested in "Kung Fu Panda."

Ronan picked up the teacup Jessica Felton put in front of him, took a sip slowly, and said simply: "Sandsea Entertainment will deepen cooperation with Orientals in production."

He didn't say much more, and many decisions are still on the plan.

In the category of animation production alone, such as "Peppa Pig", "Kung Fu Panda" and "Transformers", they are all within the scope of possible future cooperation.

In addition, Sandsea Entertainment and Pacific Investment Foundation will also accept more legal investments from the East.

Jessica Felton didn't say any more, and instead asked, "Is the tea I made okay?"

"Very good." Ronan took another sip, "It's 90% of my skill."

Jessica Felton crossed her chest with both hands: "This is much easier than making coffee. Put in tea leaves, pour in boiling water..."

Ronan deliberately said: "It seems that brewing coffee is also these two steps?" He didn't dwell on this topic, and asked: "Where is the post-production of "Fast and Furious 4"?"

Jessica Felton smiled: "It's almost the end stage." She said generously: "When the film is finished, I will officially move to your side."

There was a knock on the door, and Ronan said please come in. Connie pushed the door and walked in. She nodded slightly to Jessica Felton and said to Ronan: "Charles Rowan from Warner Bros. is calling. , to see if you can attend the premiere of The Dark Knight."

This weekend, "The Dark Knight" will be released in North America. Unlike other movie premieres, because of the God-making project, this premiere will be solemn, solemn and heavy.

Although the new "Batman" movie series will soon have nothing to do with Relativity Entertainment, but considering that Warner Group has never expressed its position on the invitation of 20th Century Fox, plus the DC Justice League universe plan, etc., Ronan thought for a while and said: "Tell them I'll be at the premiere."

When Jessica Felton heard the name of the "Batman" movie, for some reason, the first thing that came to mind was not the big bat, but a pale clown!

She couldn't help patting her forehead, which was obviously influenced by the Warner Bros. promotion.

Sure enough, the dead are more important to the film than the living.

"One more thing." Connie didn't say directly.

Hearing this sentence, Jessica Felton was very conscious that it was time to leave.

She stood up and said to Ronan, "I'll go back first."

Ronan didn't have any intention of holding back, and nodded slightly: "I'll call you if something happens."

Jessica - Felton got up to leave.

When the office door was closed, Connie continued: "The team from the East wants to obtain authorization from our film library..."

After years of accumulation and acquisitions, Relativity Entertainment currently has more than 30,000 film and television drama copyrights in its film library, which is not inferior to the Hollywood Big Six.

Ronan thought for a while and said, "Tell George Clint that the authorization can be negotiated, and the price is according to Hollywood practice. Also, the authorization time should not be too long, preferably within five years."

Connie jotted it down quickly.

The copyright of the film library is the most stable source of income for large film companies. Thanks to Netflix, a dominant platform, Relativity Entertainment's film library can now bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in profits every year.

Connie had just left, and Scott Swift came over with big news.

"Last month, I went to the East again."

Probably because he has attracted a lot of investment in the eastern market, crossing the Pacific Ocean has almost become a monthly task for Scott Swift. Even when he is very busy at work, he will guarantee to go once a quarter. At this time, he had a special feeling: "The development speed over there is too fast, and it is really changing with each passing day. The rich and their finances are growing rapidly."

Ronan nodded slightly, and said, "An economic miracle is being created over there." He looked at Scott Swift: "What, you've got new investment?"

Scott Swift said seriously: "There are several potential investors. One of them came to Los Angeles. He holds huge wealth even in North America, and he has great influence on the film industry. very interested."

"Tell me?" Ronan was a little curious.

Scott Swift handed a piece of information to Ronan, and at the same time briefly introduced: "This person is surnamed Lin, and controls a business consisting of hotels, shopping malls, movie theaters, real estate development, and urban comprehensive commercial complexes." Huge group of companies."

Luo Nan also saw the introduction in the information. This person named Lin Jian was once famous. The Qianlu Group in his hand was once bought and bought all over the world, and he made a lot of money in Hollywood and North American film industry.

This person actually showed up, and he was also related to the Pacific Investment Foundation. Combined with the memories of the past, what benefits can it bring to Relativity Entertainment?

Ronan quickly browsed through the information and asked, "What does this person or his company think?"

"This Mr. Lin is very interested in investing in the Pacific Foundation." Scott Swift said truthfully: "Of course, this investment is more like a closer relationship between the two parties."

Ronan can roughly guess that the other party should not lack investment channels, and the so-called investment is more like asking for directions.

Scott Swift continued: "He also hopes to have further cooperation with us, especially in the film industry. This Qianlu company has one of the largest continuous theater chains in the Eastern film market, and also wants to get involved in the film industry. In the production industry, that Mr. Lin is ambitious, according to him, he plans to create an Eastern Hollywood in the future."

Ronan nodded slightly. If it weren't for some factors that were impossible to resist, that guy might have gone further in the film industry.

"An oriental entrepreneur who wants to get involved in the film industry." Ronan said slowly: "Do you have ideas about the Hollywood film industry and film companies?"

Scott Swift said: "Yes, that Mr. Lin did not hide it. Although it is difficult to do it in a short period of time, he hopes that Qianlu Films in the future will be a company with international influence and be able to compete in the international film industry. have a place in it.”

Ronan tapped his fingers on the desk lightly: "It's a very interesting idea, and it has a long-term vision."

"The most important thing is that he is rich." Scott Swift said with a smile: "He expressed to me that he hopes you can find time to meet him."

Ronan opened Qianlu Jiantuan and this Mr. Lin's information again, and read it carefully. The more he looked at it, the more he thought about whether Relativity Entertainment could benefit from it.

Sitting in his position, this is something that must be considered.

"Well, Scott." Ronan made a decision: "My schedule is full this week. If he is in Los Angeles next week, I can have an interview with him."

Scott Swift said: "He should be in Los Angeles."

There is still a lot of work to be done this week, and there are a lot of activities I have attended in person, such as "The Dark Knight" that Warner Bros. sent an invitation to.

This superhero movie is very likely to become a god.