Chapter 948: Amazingly Fast Progress

The latest website: As night fell, the Beverly Hills clubhouse was brightly lit, luxury cars came one by one, men in formal suits and beautiful women in gorgeous evening dresses continuously entered the gate of the clubhouse.

Just outside the gate, on both sides of the red carpet, hundreds of reporters gathered in a specially designated media area, pressing the shutter of their cameras frequently.

This is a celebration party jointly organized by Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment for "Iron Man" to celebrate the global success of the film.

"Congratulations, Ronan."

In the grand banquet hall of the clubhouse, Chris from Sony Entertainment shook hands with Ronan vigorously and said, "Congratulations on the big sale of your "Iron Man"."

Ronan said with a smile: "I can only say that there is no failure, not as good as your "Spiderman"."

Chris did not deny it: "The gap between the popularity of the two cannot be ignored. Who would have thought that "Iron Man" would have such an explosion?"

This film has just been released in North America, and the final box office in North America was 361.87 million US dollars. The overseas release has not yet ended, but the overseas box office has reached more than 300 million US dollars.

According to various predictions, the final global box office of "Iron Man" must be more than 650 million US dollars.

This kind of achievement is of course not comparable to the "Spider-Man" movie, but the gap in popularity between the two before it was adapted into a movie is not generally large.

Ronan was also very aware of this, and asked, "Spider-Man 3 won't be released until next year?"

"The filming has just ended, and the post-production has not yet started." Chris has nothing to hide: "It is planned to be released next summer."

He changed the subject suddenly and said, "The beginning of May next year's summer vacation, preferably the first weekend. Does the Embassy Pictures have a plan to release the film this weekend?"

Ronan said: "Even if there is, it must make way for "Spider-Man 3"."

This is true. There will be no popular sequels in the first-line major productions released by Embassy Pictures next year, and it is impossible for the first film such as "Hulk" or "Transformers" to head-to-head with such a hit as "Spider-Man 3" sequel.

Chris smiled and said, "That's what we agreed on."

"No problem." Of course Ronan would not reject this smooth enthusiasm,

After thinking for a while, he said again: "Chris, remember my proposal with Sony Entertainment before? We can definitely cooperate on the movie project of Spider-Man and Marvel. In the comics, Iron Man often plays with Spider-Man. .”

Chris shied away: "It's really not up to me to decide."

In the comics, Iron Man plays with Spider-Man, but in the movie, wouldn’t Spider-Man play with Iron Man? That's not fair to Sony Columbia Pictures.

Ronan was just probing, seeing that it was impossible to achieve his goal, so he didn't say anything more.

Perhaps, time is the best way to solve this problem.

The "Spider-Man" movie trilogy is a big hit at the box office, and Sony Columbia Pictures is full of information. Naturally, they are unwilling to let Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment intervene in this series.

The goal of Relativity Entertainment's next stage is not Sony Columbia Pictures, and it is necessary to maintain the current good relationship.

There were more and more people in the banquet hall, and the circle as the central point basically revolved around three people, namely Ronan's side, producer Kevin Feige, and Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. walking in the world.

Especially Robert Downey Jr., the success of "Iron Man" made him win back all his reputation in one fell swoop, and became a model for the prodigal son to return.

His bad things in the past, not only did not become a drag, but became a foil to success.

Bad things turn into good things, which is just a successful blockbuster movie.

The actors who came tonight and will participate in Marvel's subsequent superhero movies looked at Robert Downey Jr. with some envy.

In addition, there is confidence in the future.

Robert Downey Jr. has shown them the bright prospects of participating in this series of film projects.

It’s okay to say that River Phoenix is ​​a well-known actor who has seen the world after all; like Jason Momoa and Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. is the goal of their efforts.

"Hi, Jesse."

Susan Downey, who has changed her name, is also working hard to expand her social circle. She knows that Robert Downey Jr. will be tied to Relativity Entertainment for a long time in the future, and will frequently greet the executives of Relativity Entertainment alone. She looked at the tall, sexy and beautiful Jessica Felton, and while secretly sighing that the other party had chosen a wrong career, she complimented softly: "You are so beautiful tonight."

"Thank you." Jessica Felton said generously, "Susan, good evening."

Susan Downey sat across from her and asked, "Are you here alone?"

Jessica Felton smiled: "I've always been alone."

"I heard that you have taken over several first-line film projects from Shahai Entertainment?" Susan Downey got to the point: "There are too few female producers in the industry with your achievements."

Jessica Felton said: "You're amazing, too."

Hearing this, Susan Downey unconsciously turned her eyes to Robert Downey Jr., and said, "It's nothing special, but I can finally help Downey a little bit."

Jessica Felton had heard more or less about Robert Downey Jr. and his wife, and politely responded, "You guys are so enviable."

Susan Downey seems to have become a little woman intoxicated in love: "When you meet the right person, you will feel that you will devote yourself to him wholeheartedly, and everything is worthwhile."

Jessica Felton, who has no experience in this area, can only deal with it: "Yeah."

Susan Downey heard the politeness in the words, and quickly got rid of the mentality of showing off love, and said: "Jessie, I am also participating in the production of a new project, which is more commercial, and I am lacking in this aspect. Can I ask you for advice in the future?"

Jessica Felton smiled and said, "It's impossible to ask for advice, we can discuss with each other."

"Okay." Susan Downey hastily exchanged contact information with Jessica Felton: "I know quite a few female producers in the industry, and they often discuss together. If you have time, you can also participate."

Jessica Felton nodded, "No problem."

Now she is no longer a pure technical geek editor, and it is only good to know more about industry trends.

Before the two ended their chat, Jessica Felton invited: "Fast and Furious 3 will be released in a few weeks, Susan, you are welcome to attend the premiere."

Susan Downey said quickly, "I'll definitely be there."

On the other side, Charles Rowan, who came here on behalf of Warner Bros. and DC Comics, came in front of Ronan.

Charles Rowan exchanged some polite greetings, and asked tentatively, "I heard that the filming of Marvel Entertainment's "Hulk" is almost finished?"

Some time ago, the crew was still on location in the streets of New York. It is impossible to keep this information secret. Ronan simply said: "It will be transferred to post-production soon."

Charles Rowan said: "Your Avengers plan is going very fast, Marvel's speed and efficiency are amazing."

Ronan laughed: "Charles, it seems that Warner Bros. and DC Comics are not slow. I heard that you have formulated a Justice League movie universe plan and have already started planning the first "Green Lantern"?"

Charles Rowan has no need to deny it, saying: "The Justice League and the Avengers are the two major groups of superhero comics in North America. The popularity of the comics is evenly divided. In terms of film production, you still gave us inspiration."

Ronan said: "You're welcome, if possible, we can cooperate with the Justice League and the Avengers in the future."

Charles Rowan smiled even more frankly: "I also hope that there will be such a day."

Ronan chatted with Charles Rowan again and went elsewhere.

He has a lot of news about Warner Bros. and DC Comics, and the Justice League movie universe plan is progressing surprisingly fast.

I probably feel that the first part is behind, and the management of Warner Bros. is really resolute. At the request of Kevin Tsuhara, Charles Rowan and Zack Snyder, who gradually began to participate, fully formulated and promoted justice. The alliance film universe project has already taken shape within three months, and the director candidate for "Green Lantern" has been finalized.

New Zealand director Martin Campbell, who has directed "The Mask of Zorro" and just completed "007: Casino Royale" this year, accepted the offer from Warner Bros. and DC Comics to serve as the director of "Green Lantern".

As for the actor of the film, it has not yet been determined.

However, in view of the successful precedent of "Iron Man", Warner Bros. and DC Comics do not plan to invite popular stars, and plan to spend the main funds on CG special effects.

Ronan didn't intend to intervene, and there was no room for him to intervene in this kind of matter.

Robert Downey Jr. found it at this time.

"Hi, Ronan." Robert Downey Jr. greeted Ronan and said, "I want to ask your opinion on something."

Ronan nodded slightly: "Go ahead."

Robert Downey Jr. hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "About Mel Gibson..."

Ronan raised his hand and interrupted Robert Downey Jr.: "I will not interfere with this kind of thing, nor can I. Downey, you are not just entering this circle, you should know better than me, what Mel Gibson offended is What a huge group."

"I know." Robert Downey Jr. bit his lower lip, "But Mel helped me, so I can't just sit idly by."

Ronan just said: "Be careful."

Regarding the matter of Mel Gibson, it is impossible for Ronan to help Robert Downey Jr., not to mention that Mel Gibson offended all the Jewish groups in Hollywood, Relativity Entertainment and Mel Gibson bought out because of "The Passion of the Christ" Matters have been in conflict.

In late July, a great event happened in Hollywood. Mel Gibson was arrested for drunk driving. Facing the police and paparazzi, he sold Jews in public, and suddenly pushed himself to the forefront.

The current torrent of criticism from the public almost drowned Mel Gibson.

Mel Gibson is dealing with extremely sensitive racial discrimination in North America.