Chapter 977: Who is worse than who

Before Thanksgiving, Ronan saw the film that won the Oscar for Best Actor and also knew who Tom Cruise’s biggest potential competitor was.
　　 Forest Whitaker, a black actor with a rich resume.
　　"The Last Dictatorship", released by Fox Searchlight, chose to start screenings in North America one week before Thanksgiving, in order to qualify for admission to all outpost awards during the awards season.
　　In some ways, this is also a manifestation of lack of confidence.
Those strong award-winning films often enter December, and even start to be released in mid-December, regardless of the outpost awards in December, including major film critic awards. The goal is directed at the real weather vane, the major Hollywood. Union awards.
Ronan took a special look at some clips of "The Last Dictatorship" obtained by the public relations team. In terms of acting alone, Forest Whitaker is no better than Tom Cruise in "The Infinite Walker", even compared to Leonardo DiCaprio in "Blood Diamond" is not much better.
　　 Acting to a certain level is a very subjective thing.
　　 "The Last Dictatorship" is about Uganda's former ruling general Amin, and it is also a standard African black theme.
　　 Compared with North American black-themed films, Relativity Entertainment has rich experience in dealing with black-African films during the awards season. Once in the black-African theme competition, Will Smith was awarded the Oscar for Best Actor.
　　 In fact, no matter what the move is, it is enough to grasp it a little better—American blacks never think that African blacks are the same group as them.
　　 This seemingly subtle mentality can affect the choices of many people.
　　Since "The Infinite Walker" is going to hit the Oscars, Ronan doesn't mind getting a few more awards, and one more Oscar for best actor, maybe tens of millions of dollars in revenue.
He also looked specifically at Tom Cruise’s other potential competitors, the most likely to be nominated, Brad Pitt who starred in "Sky Tower" and Leonardo who starred in "Blood Diamond"- DiCaprio.
　　 Needless to say, the former is more than Tom Cruise and Leonardo not recruiting college judges to see, the latter’s road to Oscar has just begun.
　　The biggest competitor is actually Forest Whitaker.
　　 Now that I want to get an Oscar, while holding myself up, I have to find a way to hold back my competitors.
　　 The role of the latter point has become more and more prominent.
　　 Besides, "The Last Warlord" is a work by Fox in the 20th century, so why not entertain the theory of relativity?
　　 The weekend before Thanksgiving, Embassy Pictures held a huge premiere for "Museum Wonderful Night 2" at the Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC.
　　 This is a family movie that is really suitable for Thanksgiving. It has the first success, including Ben Stiller and Robin Williams and other stars who have returned, attracting a large number of fans.
　　The sequel to the big-selling movie, as long as it works well, there will never be a shortage of audiences.
　　 And the audience will increase significantly compared to the first one.
　　 Of course, the increase is not only the audience, but also the production cost. Compared with the production budget of only 75 million US dollars for the first film, the second one has soared to 120 million US dollars.
　　 This is still a long-term relationship between Ben Stiller and Robin Williams and other key creators. Otherwise, the production cost of the second film may go straight to 150 million US dollars.
　　 Ronan also came to Washington, D.C., but did not attend the premiere. Instead, he accepted the invitation of Heitan students and participated in several gatherings in succession to further broaden his network in Washington.
　　 Hei Tan has already begun to make full preparations for the next general election. His biggest competitor in the Democratic Party may be his wife.
　　 Is the next black or woman?
　　 Someone once said that the American election after entering the new century has become a worse event.
　　Rotten worse than anyone, the worse one...
　　 In addition, Ronan also met the New York real estate developer whose surname was Tang, and he didn't want to talk about his style.
　　 Relativity Entertainment also has contacts with him, seeking benefits from various parties, this is the usual practice of large companies.
　　 is the daughter who follows Tang, very distinctive.
　　 This is also a socialite well-known to New Yorkers, but Ronan has no interest in her. People who are interested in her basically died in the hands of the beast.
　　 For the sake of safety, Ronan didn't even speak to her.
　　 "Wonderful Night at the Museum 2" has also been successfully launched in North American theaters. This kind of comedy adventure and family fun film that can be enjoyed by children down to 5 years old and the whole family is very suitable for the whole family on Thanksgiving.
　　This type of film is often the most popular in the market around Thanksgiving.
　　 On the first weekend of the North American release, "Wonderful Night at the Museum 2" won $70.5 million in the box office, replacing "The Incredibles" as the North American box office leader, and at the same time, it can also declare the success of the sequel.
　　 In just five days, the North American box office of this film exceeded 100 million US dollars.
　　 Thanks to the approaching Thanksgiving Day and the audience foundation laid by the first film, "Museum Wonderful Night 2" was also screened in many overseas markets at the same time, with nearly 100 million US dollars in the first weekend overseas.
　　According to the analysis of the first-line market data, the Embassy Pictures estimated that the final North American box office of "Museum Wonderful Night 2" reached 250 million US dollars, and the global box office was 500 million US dollars. It is not very difficult.
　　 "The Incredibles" also began its second week of screening overseas. The overseas box office totaled US$212.68 million, and the global box office easily exceeded US$400 million.
　　 Pixar Studio’s animated feature films are still the existence that sweeps the global film market.
　　 Of course, except for markets on the other side of the Pacific.
After "Wonderful Night at the Museum 2", only two films under Relativity Entertainment have not been released this year. One is for the awards season and is directed by Martin Scorsese. The other is in The comedy movie "The Hangover" released before Christmas.
　　 The latter has already finished filming and production, and due to schedule reasons, it has been delayed until the holiday file, and it is finally determined to be released before Christmas.
　　 As a typical feces comedy, it is impossible to expect this kind of film to gain a sensational fame. The only goal of Relativity Entertainment is to make money.
　　 After Ronan returned to Los Angeles, Bradley Cooper came specifically to find him once.
Bradley Cooper has a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment. In addition to the sequel of "The Hangover", he does not want to appear in other comedy movies. I hope Ronan can understand and also hope to get other types from Shahai Entertainment. Roles and opportunities.
　　 Ronan said he would consider it.
　　 This is not surprising. For celebrities and directors, the style of comedy is undoubtedly very low. Stars or directors who came from this ranks hope to be transformed. Stars or directors who have become famous will not easily step in...
　　 There are not many people like James Franco.
　　 Originally, Ronan had an idea about Bradley Cooper, but it was a pity that Warner Bros. didn't respond, and Bradley Cooper itself needs to continue to hone.
　　 Now Bradley Cooper is just a pure comedy star.
　　 The day before Thanksgiving, Charles Rowan of Warner Bros. suddenly took the initiative to visit.
　　 "Why do you have time to come over?" Ronan received Charles Rowan in the reception room: "I heard that you have been busy lately."
　　 Charles Rowan smiled and said, "I want to talk to you about "The Dark Knight"."
　　 Ronan's heart moved, did something unexpected happen? But his face asked calmly: "We are all old friends, so just just say something."
　　 Charles Rowan said: "Remember what I said about the "Batman" movie series proposal?"
　　 "Of course, I remember it very clearly." Ronan specifically reminded: "I made a condition at the time, and Warner Bros. never responded."
　　 Charles Rowan didn’t have the slightest embarrassment on his face. Instead, he said,
Which movies do you want Warner Bros. to exchange for? There must be an explanation? Otherwise, Warner Bros. is not easy to measure.

Ronan didn’t answer his words, instead he asked:
Charles, we are not outsiders, and there are some things that don’t need to go in circles. I just wanted to ask if Warner Bros. held an internal preview for The Dark Knight, and then... …"
　　 He didn't say the following words, but the other party would definitely understand.
　　 Charles Rowan's face changed slightly, and soon returned to normal. The director of the crew is completely inclined to relativistic entertainment. Warner Bros. has acted and it is impossible to hide Ronan.
　　 Indeed, Warner Bros. held an internal preview for "The Dark Knight" more than once, and the result was a sensation.
　　 So ~EbookFREE.me~Kevin Tesuhara picked up the trade he threw aside again.
　　 "There is such a thing." Charles Rowan could only answer.
　　 Ronan said, "I don't think it is necessary to talk at this stage."
　　 Charles Rowan hurriedly said: "Ronan..."
　　 Ronan raised his hand and interrupted him: "Charles, the bargaining chips are different from the one year ago and now. Now and next year, the bargaining chips are also different."
　　 Charles Rowan understood Ronan's meaning, his face was expressionless, and he didn't know what to say.
　　 Ronan said directly: "After the release of "The Dark Knight" next year, it will not be too late for us to talk about the investment and copyright of "The Dark Knight Rises". Relativity Entertainment is not in a hurry. You have enough patience to wait another six months.
"I will feed your words back to Kevin." Charles Rowan knows very well that with the strength of Relativity Entertainment, Warner Bros. cannot force Ronan to give up the "Batman" series: "I hope this will not affect Relativity Entertainment and Warner. Brother’s cooperation."
　　 Ronan smiled and said, "I hope not."
"The Dark Knight" is about to be released in half a year. It is impossible for Ronan to give up his investment in "The Dark Knight Rises" on the terms of a year ago. Warner Bros. will try to think that "The Dark Knight" may explode and want to benefit. Maximization is not impossible, just increase the trading weight.
　　 In half a year, Relativity Entertainment can wait. I wonder if Warner Bros. will continue to wait.