Chapter 674 Huge Pressure

In the office, Robert Iger took out a document from the cabinet and handed it to Ronan: "I am also responsible for this matter. I failed to pay attention to Stan Lee's contract issue in time."

Ronan waved his hand: "Marvel's management didn't pay attention to a contract more than ten years ago. Many people have forgotten it in the corner. It's normal for us to ignore it."

Robert Iger added: "Avi Arad shouldn't have concealed it intentionally. We reviewed Marvel's financial accounts during the reorganization. Avi Arad has no problem."

"If he has a problem." Ronan opened the file and browsed: "I will not let him return to Marvel."

He looked at Robert Iger: "How big is the risk of Marvel Entertainment changing the CEO?"

Robert Iger told the truth: "If "Iron Man" is successful and Marvel Entertainment stabilizes, the risk is relatively small...Well, let's put it this way, the more successful the "Iron Man" movie, the more income it brings. The more influence Marvel has, the less risk there is to replace Avi Arad."

He persuaded Ronan: "It is best for Marvel Entertainment to remain stable at the moment, and we will wait until "Iron Man" is released."

Ronan nodded slightly: "I think so too."

Robert Iger asked: "Do you have a replacement?"

Ronan shook his head: "Not yet." He thought for a while, and then said: "Bob, you can focus on Kevin Fitch and Isaac Perlmutter."

The former is currently the production director of Marvel's "Avengers Project", and the latter was originally the president of Marvel Comics. After the acquisition of Relativity Entertainment, he was promoted to the co-president of Marvel.

Robert Iger wrote it down: "I will let people focus on it."

Although Avi Arad did not intend to do it on the contract between Marvel and Stan Lee, it is a fact that he made a major mistake. Moreover, when Relativity Entertainment acquired Marvel, it planned to gradually replace some of Marvel’s top management personnel. .

Ronan put down the document in his hand and said, "This assessment is very objective and reflects the value of Pixar Studios."

Robert Iger said: "When I visited Pixar last weekend, I met Steve Jobs, but he didn't have a deep conversation with me. The whole meeting took less than five minutes." He thought for a while, and then said: "Steve Jobs -Jobs doesn't want to meet with you at the moment, because meeting you means he has to make a choice."

Ronan could guess part of what Steve Jobs was thinking: "It wasn't a good choice.

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"Pixar Studios was, after all, Jobs' most valuable asset," said Robert Iger.

Steve Jobs did not step into the threshold of a billionaire for the first time until Pixar Studio went public in 1995. Pixar Studio supported most of Jobs' billionaire fortune.

"You keep an eye on it." Ronan looked at the time and said, "I'm going to have lunch first, and I have to pick up someone at the airport in the afternoon."

Arriving at the catering floor of the opposite building, Ronan called Jessica Felton. The female producer was still working and would have to wait a while to come over.

The first floor of the Theory of Relativity Building except the main entrance hall is used as a dining area, and many restaurants are accommodated, which is convenient for employees to eat, relax and entertain.

Ronan came to a steak shop, and after waiting for less than ten minutes, Jessica Felton hurried in.

"This way, Jesse." Ronan beckoned.

Jessica Felton was wearing a dark women's suit, with a light shirt pulled tight in the open jacket, and the pressure was absolutely enormous.

She wore light makeup, and her long brown hair was tied into a ponytail behind her head, looking particularly capable.

"Diablo Cody came over suddenly." Jessica Felton explained for her late arrival: "She was dissatisfied with the adjustment of the script by the screenwriting department of Sandsea Entertainment. .”

Ronan nodded, picked up the menu, and put it in front of her: "Order what you want, I'll treat you today."

Jessica Felton ordered small ribs, ordered a vegetable salad, asked Ronan again, and ordered a snowflake steak for him, and continued the topic just now: "Diablo Cody and many newcomers Like the screenwriter, she has some unrealistic ideas, and has a lot of opinions on script changes that tend to be commercialized, so I spent a lot of time persuading her."

"So, I think female screenwriters like Lindsay are rare." Ronan said.

"Yeah, that's right." Jessica Felton quietly straightened her shirt. After sitting down, she always felt that the buttons on her chest would fall apart: "But before Lindsay came to Sandsea Entertainment, she experienced many setbacks. Dispel those unrealistic thoughts."

Ronan smiled and asked, "Have you convinced Diablo Cody?"

Jessica Felton picked up the water glass and took a sip: "It's considered coordinated, there will be no problem for the time being, and it's hard to say in the future. Unless it's a last resort, I don't want to use my identity as a producer to force others."

Ronan agreed: "That's the last option."

After several films, Jessica Felton's way of thinking has gradually shifted to the perspective of a producer. At this time, she said: "I have good news for you, Dwayne Johnson, Paul Walker, Ty Rhys Gibson and Jordana Brewster have both signed long-term contracts on the Fast and the Furious franchise."

"It's worth a drink." Ronan picked up the water glass and touched Jessica Felton: "The actor foundation is ready."

He took a sip of water and asked, "Where is director Justin Lin?"

Jessica Felton said: "The talks are almost done, and it is estimated that they will be signed next week."

Ronan laughed: "It's all good news."

Jessica Felton asked: "Dominic Toretto is no longer the role?"

Ronan said directly: "Originally, the protagonist of the first part was Paul Walker, and Dominic Toretto did not appear in the second part. This character should be hidden as an escape. In terms of character handling, the second part will continue. Totally toned down, needless to say, with Dwayne Johnson and Paul Walker forming a strong team and emphasizing the theme of logging tiredness."

"That's fine." Jessica Felton thought about it and said, "Just pretend that this character never existed."

Ronan added: "The third part is the key. The first sequel after we won the copyright is also a turning point. Don't rush to expand the world view and plot. First, focus on being safe and opening up the situation."

Jessica Felton nodded lightly: "I understand." She suddenly asked: "You plan to shoot "Juno" later, can you wait until the production of "Fast and Furious 3" is over?"

Ronan understood what she meant: "You want to be the producer of 'Juno'?"

When it comes to work, Jessica Felton does her part: "I like this script very much."

Ronan agreed: "Yes, originally "Juno" will be pressed until next year to officially start preparations."

Jessica Felton asked: "How much is expected?"

Ronan also concealed it, and said directly: "The world can reach 300 million U.S. dollars, which is regarded as overfulfilling the task."

"There's a lot of pressure." Jessica Felton said honestly, "I'm going to work hard."

The waiter was serving the dishes one after another, and the two chatted while eating. The topic was still movies and work. Occasionally, Ronan chatted about other aspects, and Jessica Felton soon turned back to work.

After lunch, Jessica Felton didn't stay long: "I'm going back. I need to take a quick look at some of the special effects productions done by "Pirates of the Caribbean 3"."

Ronan glanced at the time: "Go get busy, I should go to the airport too."

After leaving the steakhouse, Ronan called Finch and arrived at the entrance of Relativity Entertainment. David had already driven the car over, got in the car and went straight to Los Angeles International Airport.

An hour and a half later, when the flight from Berlin landed at LAX, Ronan met Tony Koch.

"Long time no see, Tony." Ronan stepped forward and hugged Tony Koch, who said with a smile, "We just met in May."

Then, Ronan followed Tony Koch to Los Angeles and shook hands with the main creators of "The Storm of Overheard".

After the group left the airport, the main creators of "Eavesdropping Storm" boarded two commercial vehicles, and Tony Koch followed Ronan into the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Back at the Relativity Building, Tony Koch got out of the car and looked at the nearly 30-story office building in front of him, exclaiming, "Ronan, it's really different! Your Relativity entertainment even has its own office building."

Ronan smiled, and there was no need to be humble with Tony Koch: "The company is big, and it always needs a facade."

"That's right." Tony Koch walked towards the main entrance of the building and asked curiously, "How much entertainment value is the theory of relativity now?"

Ronan shrugged: "The company is not listed, so it's hard to say."

Tony Koch leaned over and lowered his voice: "I heard that last year's profit reached 500 million U.S. dollars?"

"The DVD market is very hot now." Ronan neither admitted nor denied: "This business is frighteningly profitable."

Tony Koch deliberately said: "Fortunately, I stay in Germany all the year round, otherwise I would die of envy and envy."

Ronan led him into the building: "Your Koch Films and Foundation are not bad, aren't you also a billionaire?"

"It's mainly because of the cheapness of following you." Tony Koch did not deny this: "Because of our cooperation, I have made enough money."

Ronan changed the subject: "How is the production going?"

Tony Koch knew that Ronan was asking about "Eavesdropping Storm", and said: "The film has won the Berlin Golden Bear Award, as well as a series of European film festival awards. This time, the goal of coming here is to win the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar next year. .”

"I will let the embassy film industry operate at full capacity." Ronan said: "the Toronto Film Festival will soon be, and the embassy film industry will send a special person to accompany the crew to participate in the film festival."

Tony Koch responded: "I can go back with confidence."

Ronan invited: "Stay for a few more days, and go after attending the premiere of the film launched by the Embassy Films next week."