Chapter 319: executive CEO

Many people in Hollywood may not pay too much attention to the Relativity Entertainment Group, but Robert Iger and Ronan talked about it on "The Princess Diaries" and learned about it. The company's development during the two years of its establishment is extremely rapid.
He certainly knows that this has something to do with the two companies under Relativity Entertainment, which have more than ten years of operating foundation.
But two insignificant small companies, in the hands of Ronan Anderson, created such an amazing performance in just a few years, which is enough to explain many problems.
From film project selection to financing to solve the budget, Ronan Anderson's ability is evident.
Robert Iger has been on ABC TV since the 1980s and has been in the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. He is well-informed, but there are very few people like Ronan.
If this young man is not dazzled by success and maintains a good attitude, Relativity Entertainment is very likely to become the top presence among Hollywood second-tier companies.
Beyond DreamWorks is not impossible.
Robert Iger continued Ronan's words: "Having multiple financing channels is essential to the development of the film company."
Ronan nodded and said: "If it hadn't succeeded in financing overseas successively, the development of Relativity Entertainment would not have been so fast, and Shahai Entertainment would not dare to invest in large-scale productions." His speech suddenly changed: "This trip to the island country will be the main thing. It is very smooth, the negotiation will be completed soon, and Shahai Entertainment can invest in more first-line productions in the future."
Just now Robert Iger has heard Ronan say that film financing that may be as high as hundreds of millions of dollars can bring greater development to a company that is already developing smoothly.
"You can't stay in Tokyo long?" Robert Iger asked.
Ronan replied: "I expect to sign an investment agreement with the Long-Term Credit Bank next week, and then I will leave the island country to go to South Korea to discuss investment matters with Koreans."
Robert Iger asked curiously: "Do you want to raise money from South Korea?"
Ronan said: "In fact, Koreans have a stronger desire to invest."
This is the truth. The overall performance of Hollywood movies in the Korean market is far better than that of island countries. Koreans are more enthusiastic about investment. The news from the Korean branch of Embassy Pictures in Korea is that several Korean entertainment companies are waiting in Seoul.
Compared with the relatively closed island country entertainment industry, companies in the Korean entertainment industry hope to cooperate with Hollywood.
After a short pause, Ronan continued: "I will return to Los Angeles around the New Year. Bob, when can you go back?"
Robert Iger said with some helplessness: "I can't be sure. It's temporary to go back. I guess I will stay in the island country for a long time."
Ronan looked curious: "You have been working at Disney headquarters. I remember serving as the senior director of the entertainment department before. Why did you suddenly transfer to the island country?"
"This..." Robert Iger stopped talking, not knowing what to say for a while. It took him a while before he sighed and said, "I have been affected by the internal fighting in Disney."
In Hollywood, the intensified internal conflicts of Walt Disney have been widely circulated in the circle. Most people in Hollywood have heard of Michael Eisner and the Weinstein brothers, Michael Eisner and the tradition led by Roy Disney. Power struggle of faction.
If the former is somewhat of Michael Eisner’s desire to make Miramax’s films more in line with Disney’s style, while the Weinstein brothers’ films are more adult-oriented, the latter is a complete power struggle.
Ronan suddenly realized: "I've heard about Disney's internal instability." He asked in a tentative tone: "It is said that Michael Eisner and Roy Disney can no longer reconcile?"
Robert Iger picked up the coffee cup, took a sip, and said, "They have been arguing for five or six years, and they have spread all over the world. Since the beginning of this year, the contradictions have intensified." He shook his head: "Stay in Tokyo. It’s not a good thing. Disney is bound to be turbulent in the next few years. Who knows how many people will be fired."
Ronan seemingly said casually: "Once the internal power struggle in the company intensifies, it will inevitably affect development. If you are affected like you, I am afraid that you will have to wait until the struggle has a result..."
He didn't say the latter, and Robert Iger must understand.
Ronan asked concerned: "Is it possible to end in a short time?"
Robert Iger put down the coffee cup and shook his head very firmly: "According to what I have learned, it is difficult to produce results in a few years on both sides. Disney will not be doing well in the next few years."
Hearing the faint feeling in these words, Ronan said: "Anyway, you are far away from the center of the storm."
Robert Iger showed a bitter smile on his face: "I originally thought that from ABC to Disney, there will be more room for development. Who knows if you encounter these bad things."
Ronan said in particular: "Since the stay is unsatisfactory, just switch to another company. With your qualifications, finding a similar job is not a problem at all."
This is also a test.
Perhaps in a strange country, I met familiar people and felt depressed. Robert Iger also said a few more words: "I haven't thought about it, but this is Disney, one of the six major Hollywood companies. In a short time Where to find similar jobs?"
For him who has no deposits and still owes various loans to the bank, once the salary is not satisfactory, he will face huge troubles.
Hearing this, Ronan suddenly put down the coffee cup in his hand and stared at Robert Iger: "Bob, have you really considered changing jobs?"
Robert Iger realized something, fell silent, and finally nodded slowly.
Ronan said: "In fact, you can consider relativity entertainment."
Robert Iger looked at Ronan, made sure he was not joking, and said, "I didn't really think about it."
"I just heard that you are considering leaving Disney, I have an idea." Ronan said seriously: "Bob, you can come to Relativity Entertainment. Relativity Entertainment is developing rapidly, and management talents like you are in great need."
Robert Iger only considered changing jobs, but didn't make up his mind. He said, "I haven't thought about leaving Disney."
Ronan couldn't force it, and hit the side: "Disney's internal fighting has already affected you. It's hard to avoid this civil disturbance."
Robert Iger smiled bitterly and shook his head, imagining that once Disney's internal conflicts intensified, he would not be able to escape this storm vortex.
"Are you sure I am suitable for relativity entertainment?" Robert Iger asked.
Ronan said: "I have learned about some of your experiences. Starting from an ordinary ABC employee, all the way up to the head of the department, the previously declining entertainment department has been developed into the top three departments of ABC benefit. After entering the Disney entertainment department, daily work You have always been in charge..."
Hearing Ronan’s words, Robert Iger gradually gained enlightenment. He picked up the cup and drank the remaining coffee and asked directly: "Ronan, have you considered it a long time ago?"
"Yes." Ronan could not deny it, nor did he intend to deny it: "The terrorist attack in September this year brought a huge impact to all walks of life, and Relativity Entertainment was no exception. After 9/11, I found that the company was seriously lacking in management. Operations staff, I once commissioned a headhunting company to find suitable candidates, and then I saw your name on the list of many candidates recommended by the headhunting company."
He took great sincerity: "Bob, since then, I have been thinking about poaching you to come to the theory of relativity."
Robert Iger opened his hands and said, "You never mentioned this to me."
Ronan gave a very good reason: "Bob, we are friends, so I must think carefully. If you don't have the idea of ​​leaving Disney, I can't offer an invitation to let my friends quit their existing jobs to help me. This is unreasonable and unfair to you."
Robert Iger brain made up the following words: "So, you came here today to inquire about my attitude towards Disney, and when I said that I considered leaving Disney, did you send out the invitation?"
Ronan nodded: "Yes. Otherwise, I won't say this, and it will never affect your work at Disney."
"It's a bit sudden." Robert Iger did not directly refuse: "It's surprising."
Ronan knows very well that as long as he doesn't refuse in person, it means that Robert Iger has no desire to stay at Disney.
Having said that, Robert Iger was originally from the ABC TV station. It has not been a few years since he entered Walt Disney. It is impossible to have much deep affection for Disney.
In today's society, as long as the job is right, job-hopping is too common.
"Bob, Relativity Entertainment may not be as big as Walt Disney's platform." Ronan further said: "However, the internal relationship of entertainment is relatively simple, there are not so many contradictions, full of vitality for development, and it is easier for people to show their ambitions. "
He glanced at Robert Iger: "You have also seen that Relativity Entertainment has developed rapidly. It has integrated production and distribution ~EbookFREE.me~ This month I also won an Internet company. The scale of Relativity entertainment is Steadily expand."
Robert Iger held the coffee cup tightly and asked, "Ronan, what about the goal of Relativity Entertainment?"
"I dare not say that the future will be comparable to the six major Hollywood companies." Ronan said more practically than thought: "But in about three years, it will definitely become a comprehensive entertainment media group that surpasses DreamWorks."
Robert Iger just thought briefly and believed Ronan's words. From the management of Relativity Entertainment and Ronan's various operations, it is not difficult to see these.
Ronan added: "Even if the civil strife can be subdued before the outbreak of Disney, Bob, what about your position? Re-transferred to Disney headquarters as the head of a certain department? My idea is to invite you to be the executive of Relativity Entertainment Group. President."
Robert Iger was moved instantaneously, but did not show it. According to his understanding, Relativity Entertainment has a lot of assets. If it goes public, the market value of Relativity Entertainment's movie performance can reach more than one billion US dollars or even two billion.
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