"What's the matter with me?" Ronan asked for two glasses of water and handed one of them to Chris: "We have many friends, and we have something to say."

Chris didn't say it directly, but asked, "Ronan, how many years have we known each other?"

Although Ronan didn't quite understand what he meant, he replied: "We met in 1998. At that time, I was looking for a publisher for the Human Purge Program. In the end, you bought out the international issuance rights of the Human Purge Program on behalf of Sony Entertainment."

Chris laughed: "Yes, if we counted that, we have been friends for eight years."

Ronan picked up the water cup, took a sip, and said, "Chris, we are friends, just say it if you have something to do."

"I'm a little worried." Chris also picked up the water cup and said before drinking: "Jerry Ver Carsonberg's DreamWorks Animation Studio, leaving the first animated feature film of Relativity Entertainment, was so miserable..."

Ronan shook his head: "You're thinking too much. DreamWorks took back the distribution rights of animated feature films and took them back through a transaction."

Chris put down the water cup and his eyes fell on Ronan. Although the other party's young appearance had not changed much from a few years ago, he knew that he could not use his previous gaze to measure the person sitting opposite him.

"Something is something, I want to ask you as a personal friend." Chris said slowly.

Ronan understood: "You are worried about the competitive relationship between Sony Columbia Pictures and Relativity Entertainment. Not only did I not help, I also took the initiative to cheat you, right?"

This came to Chris' heart. He smiled embarrassedly and gestured: "I'm just a little worried, only a little bit."

Ronan asked back, "Chris, have I cheated you before?"

"No." Chris said without hesitation: "You are very friends. Even if you have a conflict with Sony Columbia Pictures because of Spider-Man, you don't actually feel sorry for me."

He understood the meaning behind Ronan's words, so he simply let go of his concerns and said directly: "The new James Bond movie, which is "007 vs. Casino Royale", has a little bad response in North America. Sony Columbia Pictures bought out the copyright from MGM very early, and it is impossible to let this successful series go downhill, so after the box office was released in the first week, I was in charge of the new James Bond movie."

Ronan raised his cup to Chris: "Congratulations."

"Congratulations?" Chris picked up the cup and touched Ronan for a moment, but there was no joy at all: "This is a heavy burden."

Ronan said lightly: "Don't say you don't have any ideas."

If there were no ideas, Chris would not have come here specifically and asked Ronan as a personal friend: "There are some ideas, but there are more difficulties. Director Martin Campbell was poached by Warner Bros. and went to direct the hell "Green Lantern". What a bet of Warner Bros. and Kevin Teshura!"

Ronan has heard of these things. Martin Campbell has a rich resume. Warner Bros. and DC Comics specially chose him as the director of the beginning of the DC Justice League movie universe.

"Before I took over, the director was poached." Chris seemed to be complaining, and seemed to be saying to Ronan, "James Bond's style change seems to be not very successful. Many people say that Bond has become Born, not like Bond..."

Ronan was just listening and didn't interrupt because Chris was an experienced and capable person, and these words were just to say.

Chris picked up the water cup, drank half a glass of water in one breath, and said, "Everyone said that Bond's transformation was a failure, but I don't think so. This brand new Bond is still very charming. Many people miss Pierce Brosnan's style Bond, but they deliberately ignored it. The box office and reputation of the last two Bond movies in Brosnan were not good! It's time for Bond movies to change their style."

He suddenly looked at Ronan: "I plan to invite Paul Greengrass to be the director of the next Bond movie. Ronan, do you think it's OK?"

If someone else asked, Ronan would just say something perfunctory, but Chris had known him for many years and was a good friend. His personal relationship was here, and there was no conflict of interest between them.

So Ronan thought for a moment and said, "In my personal opinion, Paul Greengrass is a better choice than Martin Campbell."

Chris immediately said: "I will go to Paul Greengrass in person tomorrow."

Ronan smiled: "Paul is not the Paul of the past. If you want him, you need enough sincerity."

The huge success of the "Spy Shadows" trilogy made Paul Greengras a Hollywood first-line director, and his value and status soared. It was impossible for Shahai Entertainment to ask him to come back and sign the trilogy contract at a smaller price.

After receiving Ronan's advice, Chris seemed to have more confidence out of thin air. He chatted with Ronan for a while, then said goodbye and left, saying that he wanted to prepare for meeting Paul Greengras tomorrow.

After Chris, Ronan left the charity party and returned to Beverly Hills by car, and thought about the possible Paul Greengrass version of James Bond movie that could appear in the future, and he couldn't help but look forward to it.

When it comes to friends, Ronan dares not say how good it is, but at least he promises that he will not cheat his friends.

This is a hundred times better than many people in the circle.

Chris and Ronan had a friendship and helped him, so Ronan never thought of cheating Chris.

As for Sony Columbia Pictures, it is not in the plan of Relativity Entertainment for the time being.

Relativity Entertainment has many cooperations with Sony Electronics, which is also one of the largest equipment suppliers in Hollywood.

For example, the crew of relativistic entertainment such as "Avatar" and "Alice in Wonderland" are basically all made by Sony Electronics.

In this regard, we must face up to the technological advantages of the islanders.

In addition, Sony Electronics is also a long-term partner of James Cameron.

Ronan also attaches great importance to the development and research of James Cameron and Sony Electronics in new technologies. The former "Avatar" sequel became a lifetime series, and it cannot be entirely blamed on James Cameron's procrastination, which is somewhat related to technical problems.

Thinking of the "Avatar" crew that is being filmed and produced in Wellington, New Zealand, Ronan is also considering what methods to use to urge James Cameron not to really become a fan's lifetime series.

When watching the first "Avatar", the movie fan was still a young man, but when he finished watching the trilogy, he was already gray-haired...

How miserable that was.

Maybe there will be no end to the trilogy, but James Cameron will be inspired by God?

Ronan felt that it was very necessary to allow James Cameron to complete the trilogy of the "Avatar" series in ten years... no, even within twelve years.

This is an extremely difficult task, and Ronan feels it is more difficult than relativity entertainment to take the copyright of those classic cartoons from Disney.

Back at the Future World Manor, Ronan asked the butler Nikia to make a cup of tea and went directly to the study.

During the day, George Clint called him, and the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment completed the first draft of the live-action movie "Beauty and the Beast", which had been sent to his work email.

Ronan watched it carefully. The screenwriter team followed his requirements completely. The script basically copied the plot of the classic animated feature film without making much changes.

One of the main selling points of this kind of film is feelings and memories, and it is the stupidest to make rash changes.

In addition, Relativity Entertainment also has the power to use any music or songs in animated feature films, which can easily arouse the audience's memories.

Nikia then personally brought the teacup into the study, and Ronan asked casually: "Have you seen Disney's animated movie "Beauty and the Beast"?"

"See it." Nikia replied softly: "I saw it first in the theater, and then I saw it in the theater."

Ronan is not asking questions blindly, but a considerable proportion of the audience of "Beauty and the Beast" is women. The opinions of women who have watched animated feature films are very valuable: "Nicia, who do you think is the most suitable role for Bell among the existing young actresses in Hollywood?"

Nikia thought for a while and said, "Didn't Miss Anne Hathaway play Disney princess?"

Ronan shook her head: "She is not suitable, and she may not be willing to act."

Anne Hathaway finally got rid of the princess’ idol image. How could she easily drive back and play the role of the princess?

"I'm not particularly familiar with the young actresses in Hollywood." Nikia still said a name: "I think Emma Watson may be good."

Ronan smiled: "Hermione?"

The former live-action version of Bell seemed to be starring Emma Watson, and the film was a huge success.

Emma Watson seems to be a little young now, right?

There is no rush to make a decision in this regard. After all, there are many actresses born in Hollywood born in the 1985 and 1990s.

But Ronan has certain doubts about Emma Watson. Hermione Granger is so popular now. Emma Watson plays Hermione Granger.

In addition, Emma Watson's pay is also a problem. With the current popularity of the "Harry Potter" series, it is estimated that Emma Watson will have a pay of tens of millions of dollars to play the leading role.

This is not cost-effective at all.

As for the rumors of Emma Watson's arrogance and difficulty, these are not within Ronan's consideration.

After reading the script, Ronan sent it back to the Shahai Entertainment screenwriter department, allowing them to make detailed modifications to the script to meet the needs of future shooting.

If it goes well, the project will be launched next year and will be released and released in the 2008 holiday season or the 2009 summer season.

Ronan also has plans for the budget. In addition to the main emotional card, the film must be beautiful, just like a real fairy tale world, so the funds invested in special effects must be very high.
Chapter completed!