The black Cadillac was running rapidly towards the Santa Monica Valley, and Tom Cruise personally accompanied Ronan to the agreed place.

Ronan glanced at Tom Cruise and asked, "Tom, how did you start a letter delivery job?"

"There's no way," Tom Cruise spread his hands and said, "Who asked the person who came to me to be Steven Spielberg."

How could Ronan believe this? When he dug up Allen Albert and Danny Donald, Tom Cruise did not pay too much attention to Spielberg. When the conditions were right, he also dug a few hoes under the corner of DreamWorks.

Tom Cruise knew Ronan didn't believe it, and explained: "My agent is negotiating with DreamWorks. Spielberg has a project and wants to invite me to be the leading actor." He further explained: "Spielberg and I are both Caa's clients. Caa is interested in packaging this project, and I also think the project is very interesting."

Ronan glanced at the signboard on the roadside and said, "Spielberg's films are guaranteed to be successful, and the trade-offs between art and business are also better."

Tom Cruise smiled and said, "So, Spielberg called me, and I can only act as the sender." He paused and said, "I am only responsible for sending the letter. Ronan, don't affect you because of me."

"I know." Ronan certainly understood what Tom Cruise meant, and did not get confused about this, and instead asked, "What project did you work with Spielberg?"

Tom Cruise said: "Do you know Phyllis Dick's short Minority Report?"

Ronan thought for a while: "I've heard of it."

"A film adapted from this article," said Tom Cruise. "If nothing unexpected happens, I will be one of the leading actors and producers."

Ronan suddenly had an idea: "Tom, is it possible for Embassy Pictures to obtain the overseas distribution rights of this film?"

Tom Cruise said directly: "I don't have much say in this regard, but I can find an opportunity to ask." He looked at Ronan: "I really didn't expect that your Embassy Films could release films overseas so soon."

Ronan said the truth: "Your friend, Allen Albert, is very capable. Besides, I am willing to invest, and the money I throw in is always useful."

Even with the channels left by Polygon Pictures, the Embassy Pictures spends on establishing an overseas distribution network and spending as much as US$33 million.

Staff compensation, recruitment of new employees, rental office locations, purchasing office equipment, etc., plus the activity funds required for channel business, if you calculate a certain overseas market separately, it actually doesn’t cost much, but looking at the global market, it adds up to a huge number.

Ronan was also glad that he had won the Embassy Films earlier and established a North American distribution channel, thus making full use of "The Witch Blair" to obtain huge profits.

Santa Monica Valley District, inside a clubhouse on Brentwood Street.

Spielberg and Katsenberg arrived at the club in advance.

"Did you see the overseas box office of "Human Purge 2" last week?" Spielberg asked first.

Katsenberg nodded, his voice a little awkward: "I've seen it, the overseas distribution network of Embassy Films is unquestionable. Even if there are defects, it can be repaired later. After all, it's not easy to have such good results when it is released overseas for the first time."

Spielberg muttered: "A sound overseas issuance system..."

If DreamWorks can have independent overseas distribution channels, why do you have to find six major companies to publish movies? The overseas distribution network he is interested in was established by a young man in his early twenties.

His old face is dull.

Spielberg regretted his thoughts about poor employment. Why did he believe that Albert Hoffmann is useless?

He also reflected on himself. Since the establishment of DreamWorks, he has held great power and gradually fascinated his eyes. The first thing he saw is not those who are capable, but those who will please him.

"I have suspended the overseas distribution negotiations of animation studios." Katzenberg said at this time: "If possible, go to our own distribution channels."

Spielberg asked with concern: "The Monster Shrek and The Pony King have also stopped?"

Katsenberg nodded: "Stop. Paramount, who was first in contact with, was not sincere enough. There was a negotiation some time ago that Universal Pictures had too harsh conditions. It is better to wait and see if you go to other people's distribution channels to make others earn income."

He thought about it and said: "The production cost of "Shrek Monster" is $60 million, and "The Pony King" is $80 million. It is unrealistic to rely on the North American market alone to make profits."

Spielberg agreed: "It's good to wait."

In recent years, DreamWorks Animation Studio has not been smooth. Several animation films that have invested huge amounts of money have had very average income. Films such as "The Legend of Ant" and "The City of Golden" have all suffered losses, and "The Prince of Egypt" has a greater influence, but after selling off the copyright for overseas distribution, they can barely make some profits.

This is still a powerful soundtrack.

Katsonberg suddenly said, "Steven, why didn't we take over Polykin Pictures' distribution department?"

Spielberg got stuck again, and there was a bit of undetectable embarrassment on his slightly old face.

When Ronan entered the reception room alone, he happened to see Spielberg and Katsenberg both thinking, as if they were facing some major event.

No matter what, with the qualifications of these two people, Ronan politely greeted him, Spielberg and Carsonberg responded politely, and came over to shake hands with Ronan one after another.

"Congratulations, Ronan." Spielberg had a chat with Ronan once, and he was familiar with it. His eyes under the disc glasses were smiling and said, "The Human Purge 2 was a big hit at the box office, which is gratifying."

Ronan smiled and said, "Thank you."

Spielberg said again: "I didn't expect Embassy Pictures to integrate Polygon Pictures' distribution channels so quickly."

Ronan smiled and did not respond.

Spielberg asked curiously: "Ronan, can you ask? How did the Embassy Film impress the people in the distribution department of Polygon Pictures?"

This question made Luo Nan feel a little alert, but his face remained silent and said, "It should be sincerity."

The smile on Spielberg's face suddenly stiffened, and the answer was so sincere.

Ronan knew that the other party would not believe it, but he could only answer this way. In fact, he really impressed Allen Albert and Danny Donald with sincerity.

Did Spielberg notice what was behind it?

Ronan was alert and secretly observed Spielberg and Katsenberg.

Somewhat surprisingly, Spielberg had no intention of asking questions at all, and changed the topic directly: "Ronan, you have established Relativity Entertainment, and your Shahai Entertainment is responsible for production, and the Embassy Film Company is responsible for distribution. Are you planning to expand the company?"

Recently, Spielberg has studied a lot of information about Ronan and Relativity Entertainment. The merchant's sense of smell makes it difficult for him to analyze his ambitions.

Moreover, he and Katsenberg also communicated with the DreamWorks board of directors, and the overseas distribution channel convinced all directors.

Ronan does not deny this: "Who doesn't want to make the company bigger?"

Katsenberg remained silent and had no intention of interrupting for the time being, as if he was mainly Spielberg.

"It's too difficult to make a company bigger in Hollywood." Spielberg seemed to be deeply touched: "Although this circle was not monopolized by any company, it was monopolized by several companies. Other companies developed to medium scale and reached the ceiling."

Ronan knew very well that this was very reasonable. Relativity Entertainment still has a broad space for development for the time being. This is because Relativity Entertainment is very small in scale, and the films produced and released each year are limited, and it has not attracted people's attention in a short period of time.

Spielberg's voice is not loud, but it cannot be ignored: "In fact, DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment are the same type, and both face the same situation."

"Steven, your words are very correct." Ronan agreed first, and then asked, "Say it directly if you have something to do."

Facing these old foxes, it is useless to circle around.

Spielberg didn't expect Ronan's words to be so simple and direct, but when I think about the young people in their twenties I met before, most of them are like this. The younger generation and the older generation have different styles of doing things.

"You want to make the company bigger, DreamWorks is the same," Spielberg said. "We have the same interests, why not unite and seek a map of ours in Hollywood?"

Ronan looked at Spielberg, and his head turned around and realized his true intention.

What does DreamWorks need most? What does Relativity Entertainment need?

"United? I don't quite understand." Ronan said.

Spielberg pushed the glasses and said: "Dreamworks has the largest platform except for the six major Hollywood companies. The entire industrial chain has been initially taken. In the past two years, films such as "Save Private Ryan", "American Beauty" and "Gladiator" have all achieved great success. Dreamworks is a powerful company. If your relativity entertainment can join Dreamworks, it can not only increase the strength of Dreamworks, but also allow you to gain a broader platform."

Before Ronan could speak, Carsonberg added: "Dreamworks has ten times more resources than your relativity entertainment."

Luo Nan frowned slightly and said slowly: "So, DreamWorks wants to acquire my Relativity Entertainment."

Almost all small and medium-sized film companies in Hollywood will face the same situation and even destiny after they develop, and are acquired by large companies and become members of large companies.

Miramax, New Line Films, Castle Stone Films, Revolutionary Film Studios, Orion Pictures, etc., are all like this.

In his previous life, even the largest independent film company, Lionsgate Pictures, faced a similar situation. Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures, have all had the idea of ​​Lionsgate Pictures, and even once instigated the two major shareholders of Lionsgate. If Lionsgate Pictures had not initiated the "poison pill" counter-acquisition, Lionsgate Pictures might have become a major subsidiary of six.

"No, Ronan, we're not going to acquire Relativity Entertainment." Spielberg has never been just a director: "We're inviting you to join DreamWorks to open up a new territory in Hollywood together."

Hearing this, Ronan can only say that he is Spielberg, a famous old good man in the Hollywood circle. Even companies that want to acquire other people say are so friendly and harmonious.

Could it be that I got the true teaching of the twenty-four words?

Carsonberg said at the right time: "Mr. Anderson, you think carefully, and you will benefit from it."

Spielberg smiled all over his face: "We might become the seventh giant in Hollywood."

This is Spielberg's dream, and it is also a slogan that DreamWorks shouted early, and they are not afraid of letting others know.

Ronan could vaguely hear from the words of these two people that DreamWorks is really eager to publish overseas networks.

He was found at this point in time, probably because the overseas release of "Human Purge 2" was basically successful.

"Steven." Ronan still said the same thing: "Dreamworks really intends to acquire Relativity Entertainment?"

Spielberg frowned slightly and said, "This is not a simple acquisition. Jerefer and I have reached an agreement." He looked at Carsonberg, and after Carsonberg nodded, he said, "Exchange DreamWorks shares in exchange for the shares of Relativity Entertainment in your hands."

Compared to those old and powerful figures with nostrils, Spielberg did not underestimate Ronan. A young man in his early twenties must have his own excellence in his ability to achieve such results. If you want to impress him, you must be sincere.

So, Spielberg said: "After the share purchase, you will become a shareholder of DreamWorks, or even one of the decision makers of DreamWorks."

To be honest, this sincerity is very strong, not a simple acquisition, but a exchange for DreamWorks shares.

Ronan said very politely: "I am honored to attach so much importance to DreamWorks." He asked directly: "How many shares can Relativity Entertainment exchange for DreamWorks?"

If he can get 60 or 70% and let him have a controlling stake, it would be impossible to accept this transaction.

But Ronan was not confused, knowing that this was a fantasy.

Spielberg smiled and said, "If you are interested in cooperation, we can entrust a third-party agency to value Relativity Entertainment and determine the exchange ratio based on the actual value of DreamWorks and Relativity."

Katsenberg also said: "We can ask third parties that both parties can trust."

Ronan's fingers gently tapped the handrail of the sofa. How is DreamWorks worth now? Today, DreamWorks has not yet been separated. It has a music department, a game department, a TV series production department, a peripheral sales department, and the most famous live-action film production department and animation studio.

Although except for the latter two departments, the other departments are burdens to DreamWorks in Ronan's eyes, they account for a very heavy share when calculating assets.
To be continued...