Chapter 1042 look at the money
Completely different from Pixar Studios, the animation films of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio have always been committed to producing animated stories about "Idiots turning into heroes" that audiences of all ages like, because everyone has similar experiences or similar dreams. This type of entertainment-oriented animated blockbuster can just give them some empathy, and at least resonate at the entertainment level.
This time, Panda successfully entered the North American film market.
In the other side of the Pacific Ocean, pandas can make a living by relying on their strength, but they make a living by being cute.
It is said that in myths and legends, this kind of ferocious animal that was recorded in ancient times was called an iron-eating beast and also served as a mount of Chiyou.
Another thing that has to be said is that in terms of film culture, what is truly popular in the international market in the East is actually the Kung Fu type.
The box office results of "Kung Fu Panda" were delivered to Ronan as soon as possible.
Such a painting opening achievement in North America, with the relatively common and stable trend of animated films, the box office in North America will eventually be above 250 million US dollars.
The performance in the international market will not be bad either.
If it were other films with Oriental as the main expression element, Ronan might be worried, but the combination of Kung Fu and Panda can have an extremely wide audience.
The Oriental Market is the only one that has been painted at the same time as North America. Unlike Pixar Studios' animated feature films, "Kung Fu Panda" is very popular across the Pacific Ocean.
The voices that flatter and belittle this film are all in the media and public opinion in the East.
The former believes that Eastern culture has truly entered the country and gone to the whole world, and has had a huge impact. There are even people with overly optimistic and ulterior motives who claim that Hollywood is helping the East promote martial arts culture all over the world.
Behind it, we have to say that there is the shadow of the Oriental Branch of the Embassy Film Industry, which is taking the route of good friends of the Oriental people.
Of course, the purpose is ultimately the wallets that the people of the East are growing.
This group of businessmen in Hollywood dares to sell even the United States for commercial interests, let alone others?
The derogatory voice believed that this was the American imperial selflessness and was planning a conspiracy through national treasures!
There is no such complexity, everything is just Hollywood looking at money.
Some filmmakers with keen sense of smell in the Oriental film industry have discovered from the film "Kung Fu Panda" that Oriental culture can also be popular and sold globally through international packaging.
The background, architecture, music, five types of boxing techniques, dragon totem, firecrackers, noodles, and buns, of course, also include setting itself with pandas as the protagonist and hard work as selling points. The expression form is all Eastern elements.
But the core of the film is the typical Hollywood style.
"I heard that a film group company in Oriental sent a team of dozens of people."
During the lunch break, Jessica Felton bought lunch and came to Ronan. After dinner, she chatted: "It is said that there is a team specializing in animation production. She has gone to Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio for advice and study."
She tried to make a cup of green tea for Ronan: "I heard they were very interested in Kung Fu Panda."
Ronan picked up the teacup that Jessica Felton placed in front of him, took a sip, and said simply: "Shahai Entertainment will deepen its cooperation with Oriental people in production."
He didn't say much more, and many decisions were still on the plan.
The animation production type alone, such as "Peppa Pig", "Kung Fu Panda" and "Transformers", are within the scope of possible cooperation in the future.
In addition, Shahai Entertainment and Pacific Investment Foundation will also accept more legal investments from the East.
Jessica Felton didn't say anything more, and instead asked, "Is the tea I made OK?"
"Very good." Luo Nan took another sip: "I have 90% of my skills."
Jessica Felton used to hunching her chest with her hands: "This is much simpler than making coffee. Put in the tea leaves and pour in boiling water..."
Ronan said deliberately: "It seems that making coffee is the same two steps, right?" He did not get entangled on this topic and asked: "Where has the post-production of "Fast and Furious 4" been achieved?"
Jessica Felton smiled: "It's almost over the ending stage." She said openly: "When I finish this video, I will officially move to your side."
The knock sounded at this time. Ronan said please come in. Connie pushed the door and walked in. She nodded slightly to Jessica Felton and said to Ronan: "Charles Rowan of Warner Brothers called to confirm whether you can attend the premiere of "The Dark Knights".
This weekend, "The Dark Knight" will be released in North America, which is different from other movie premieres. Due to the God-making Plan, this premiere will be solemn, solemn and heavy.
Although the new Batman movie series will soon have nothing to do with relativity entertainment, thinking that Warner Group has never expressed its opinion on the invitation from Twentieth Century Fox, plus the DC Justice League Universe Plan, Ronan thought for a moment and said: "Tell them, I will attend the premiere."
When Jessica Felton heard the name of the movie "Batman", for some reason, the first thing she thought of was not the big bat, but a pale-faced clown!
She couldn't help but pat her forehead, which was obviously influenced by the Warner Bros. publicity.
Sure enough, dead people have more effects on movies than living people.
"There's one more thing." Connie didn't say it directly.
Hearing this sentence, Jessica Felton was very conscious and it was time to say goodbye.
She stood up and said to Ronan, "I'll go back first."
Ronan had no intention of trying to keep him, and nodded slightly: "If you have something to do, I will call you."
Jessica Felton stood up and left.
When the office door was closed, Connie continued: "The team from the East wants to get authorization from our film library..."
After years of accumulation and acquisition, the copyright of film and television dramas in the film library currently exceeds 30,000, which is not inferior to the six major Hollywood movies and TV series.
Ronan thought for a little while and said, "Tell George Clint that authorization can be negotiated, and the price is as per Hollywood practice. Also, authorization time should not be too long, it is best to be within five years."
Connie quickly wrote it down.
The copyright of the film library is the most stable source of revenue for large film companies. Thanks to Netflix, the dominant platform, the film library of Relativity Entertainment, now brings hundreds of millions of dollars in profits every year.
Connie had just left, Scott Swift came over and brought heavyweight news.
"Last month, I went to the East again."
Perhaps he has attracted a lot of investment in the Eastern market, and traveling through the Pacific Ocean has almost become Scott Swift's monthly task. Even when he is very busy, he will be sure to go there once a quarter. He had a different feeling at this time: "The development speed over there is too fast, it is really changing with each passing day, and the wealthy and the finances they control are growing rapidly."
Ronan nodded slightly and said, "An economic miracle is being created over there." He looked at Scott Swift: "Why, have you attracted a new investment?"
Scott Swift said seriously: "There are several potential investors. One of them came to Los Angeles. He has a huge wealth in his hands even in North America and is very interested in the film industry."
"Tell me?" Ronan was a little curious.
Scott Swift handed a piece of information to Ronan and briefly introduced: "This man's surname is Lin, and he controls a huge group of companies composed of hotels, shopping malls, cinemas, real estate development and urban comprehensive commercial entities."
Luo Nan also saw the introduction in the information. This person named Lin Jian was once famous. The Qianlu Group in his hands once bought and bought all over the world, and gained a lot in the Hollywood and North American film industries.
This person actually appeared and was related to the Pacific Investment Foundation. Combined with his past memories, what benefits can it bring to Relativity Entertainment?
Ronan quickly browsed the information and asked, "What is this person or his company?"
"Mr. Lin is very interested in investing in the Pacific Foundation," Scott Swift said the truth: "Of course, this kind of investment is more like bringing the relationship closer to both sides."
Luo Nan could roughly guess that the other party should not lack investment channels, and the so-called investment is more like throwing a stone to ask 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 theaters in the Oriental film market and is also preparing to enter the film production industry. Mr. Lin is ambitious and, according to him, is ready to build Oriental Hollywood in the future."
Luo Nan nodded slightly. If it weren't for some factors that could not be resisted at all, then he might have gone further in the film industry.
"A Eastern entrepreneur who wants to get involved in the film industry." Ronan said slowly: "Do you have any ideas about the Hollywood film industry and film companies?"
Scott Swift said: "Yes, that Mr. Lin has not concealed it. Although it is difficult to do it in a short period of time, he hopes that Qianlu Film will be an internationally influential company and can have a place in the international film industry."
Ronan tapped his fingers gently on the desk: "It's very interesting and has a long-term vision."
"The most important thing is that it's still very rich," Scott Swift said with a smile. "He expressed to me that you hope you can take time to meet him."
Luo Nan opened the information about Qianlu Jiantuan and Mr. Lin again, and when he looked carefully, he was still considering whether the relativity entertainment could benefit from it.
Sitting in his position is something that must be considered.
"So it, Scott." Ronan made the decision: "My schedule is full this week, and if he's in Los Angeles next week, I can have an interview with you."
"He should be in Los Angeles," Scott Swift said.
There is still a lot of work to deal with this week, and there are also many activities I personally participated in, such as "The Dark Knight" invited by Warner Bros.
Chapter completed!