Chapter 1058: Derivatives

　　 "I was very surprised to receive an invitation from Relativity Entertainment."
　　 In the reception room of the Theory of Relativity Building, Ridley Scott looked at Ronan and said: "I am already on the Hollywood blacklist. I can't believe that there are big companies willing to invite me to cooperate."
　　 Ronan said very seriously: "Relativity Entertainment has no director blacklist."
　　 Ridley Scott is still puzzled: "I carefully studied the script of The Martian. From the setting to the characters to the storyline, it is very interesting. There will be many directors interested. Why am I?"
He feared Ronan’s misunderstanding, and went on to explain:
In recent years, the market response of "The Kingdom of Heaven" and "The Pharaoh and the Gods" I directed has not been good. Twentieth Century Fox even rejected my "Aliens". "The sequel project, I even considered Xiying during this period."
　　 At this point, Ridley Scott smiled helplessly: "The two major first-line productions failed miserably. If I mess up the third one, I won't want to stop the shadows."
　　 Ronan understood the meaning of the words and did not go around in circles. He said directly: "Director Scott, you are talking about two period epic film projects, and "The Martian" is a science fiction project."
　　 Ridley Scott's heart moved, and suddenly there was a vague consciousness. Could it be that the failure of "The Kingdom of Heaven" and "The Pharaoh and the Gods" has something to do with the type of film?
Ronan knew what Ridley Scott was worried about. Even with Lao Lei’s qualifications, he would mess up three large-scale productions one after another, the future would be extremely worrying. It’s a bit exaggerated to say that this is an exaggeration, but he can only go to small production Or looking for opportunities to stand up in the independent film circle.
　　 "Director Scott, the estimated production cost of "The Martian" is 100 million U.S. dollars." Ronan said solemnly: "Relativity Entertainment can't mess around with such a project."
　　 Ridley Scott has a serious face. Such a point in time and such a project will directly determine his future career as a director.
"I studied the script carefully, and I had some considerations and some requirements." The importance of this project is because Ridley Scott is not serious: "In the script, there are nearly fifty pages of content, which are directly related to Many of NASA-related content also involves the details of space and sky technology, in order to present the image and actions of astronauts in line with the reality. Such professional knowledge requires professional guidance, and the crew must be supported by the NASA , Otherwise this film cannot be shot."
This is the most basic fact, and Ronan knows it very well. He immediately said: "In the script creation stage, Relativity Entertainment was supported by the NASA, and Shahai Entertainment has always maintained close contact with the NASA and basically reached a cooperation intention. In the future, the crew will receive strong support from the NASA."
　　 After hearing these words, Ridley Scott dispelled most of his doubts: "I have no questions. Mr. Anderson, please contact my agent to discuss specific contract matters."
　　 Ronan nodded slightly: "I will inform Shahai Entertainment."
　　 Later, the two had a related discussion on the "Martian" project. Based on the previous movie, Ronan and Ridley Scott shared most of the views.
　　 For example, the spirit of optimism runs through the whole film, with scientific thinking for self-help and rescue.
　　 For example, there is no villain in the film, and no one will prevent the hero from living and returning to Earth, except for the natural environment of Mars.
　　 For example, in combination with the style of some westerns, one person faces countless difficulties and one person confronts nature.
This can be regarded as a contract with Ridley Scott, and the rest is a matter of negotiation. Just messing up "The Kingdom of Heaven" and "Pharaohs and the Gods", Ridley Scott's pay is only $5 million. It can be done.
　　 At the same time, Ronan also asked Shahai Entertainment to contact Matt Damon.
　　 This is a one-man show. It needs an actor with a strong appeal and good acting skills.
　　 However, the current Matt Damon is no longer a second-tier star when he cooperated with Relativity Entertainment in the "The Bourne Shadow" trilogy. His agent offered $20 million plus a 10% share of the North American box office.
　　 Some talks between the two parties.
　　 is really not good, I can only change other actors.
　　 After all, this is a brand new work, not a sequel to "The Bourne".
　　 There is a saying that makes a fortune and grows potatoes. The project has just begun.
　　 In addition, although the script of "Doomsday Collapse" has not yet been completed, according to Ronan's proposal, Shahai Entertainment has made preliminary contact with Roland Emmerich.
　　 Compared to Ridley Scott, Roland Emmerich is a very pure commercial film director. As long as the money is in place, other aspects are not a problem. Disaster films are also the type of film he is best at.
　　 After up an ancient epic, Roland Emmerich was more conservative and cautious, and he deliberately returned to the disaster type.
　　 And he also had a preliminary idea about the earthquake project, but after receiving the invitation of Shahai Entertainment, he basically decided to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment on "Doomsday Collapse" first, and then carefully consider his own disaster theme idea.
　　 Ronan also took time to meet with Roland Emmerich, during which Roland Emmerich also talked about some of his preliminary ideas, which is also an earthquake-themed disaster type.
　　 The German director is best at destroying the world. Ronan also said that as long as the project is suitable, the two sides can continue to cooperate.
　　 Roland Emmerich, a man who once caused the world to panic under the storm of film company publicity and hype.
　　 Those people who used to, under the spread of the rumors of the crisis of extinction, remember to store rice and noodles that were not eaten for a year? A pile of compressed biscuits and canned luncheon meat? There are also bandages, medicines, purified water, salt...
　　 There were quite a few people who were crazy about storing things at home.
　　 And all the roots come from the publicity and hype of Roland Emmerich’s disaster movie.
　　 Compared to Warner Bros’ Heath-Ledger Conferring God Project, the lower limit of publicity once surrounding the disaster film is lower.
　　 For the commercial benefits of movies, Hollywood film companies, including Relativity Entertainment, do not mind causing panic in the whole society.
　　 This week, Relativity Entertainment has two major productions that have completed all the productions and held an internal preview.
　　 first was "Alice in Wonderland" directed by Robert Zemeckis.
　　 This fairy tale adaptation of a live-action movie, although it was also shot and produced in 3D, was completed before "Avatar", and a trial screening was held within Relativity Entertainment, which was unanimously recognized.
　　 Although the level of special effects and 3D effects of "Alice in Wonderland" is not as good as "Avatar", it is still the top level in Hollywood and the world's film industry in this era.
　　 However, the film will not be released immediately, but will have to wait until next year. The premiere schedule will definitely be placed behind "Avatar".
　　 Borrowing the 3D Dongfeng inspired by "Avatar" is undoubtedly the most wise distribution strategy.
　　 Another fairy tale adaptation movie "Beauty and the Beast" will soon enter the start-up shooting stage, and will also be produced in 3D format.
　　 In fact, there is nothing else, 3D can make special effects and the things that can be sold around have a better display on the screen, and the price is higher.
　　 Shahai Entertainment has hired professional young fashion designers to design costumes such as Bell's skirts.
　　 These fairy tale movies of actresses, the movies are not as good as the skirts.
　　 Regarding the online and offline peripheral derivatives of "Alice in Wonderland" and "Beauty and the Beast", Embassy Pictures has begun to operate in advance.
　　 Including everything from movie DVDs, books, princess doll toys, princess dresses to peripheral related character development, games, beauty and clothing, etc.
　　 can be described as interlocking, and it is bound to create two complete commercial derivative industrial chains.
　　 Ronan roughly still remembers that there was a period of a frenzied animated feature film selling skirts and peripherals. The queen's skirts sold for as much as US$150. In just the first year, they sold more than 3 million in North America.
　　 The goal of Embassy Pictures is much lower. The initial goal of Alice and Bell’s skirts is to release 1 million in North America within one year.
　　 This also means up to nearly 200 million US dollars in sales revenue.
　　You can also shoot some short films for Alice and Bell in the back. The clothing and styles in the short films must be newly designed, and then continue to sell skirts and accessories.
　　 Well, this is the way that Walt Disney used to be.
　　 Anyway, Disney can't go this way anyway, let Relativity Entertainment continue to go on instead of them.
From online to offline, from content to industry, Relativity Entertainment's derivation of animation and real-life fairy tale movies is all-round~EbookFREE.me~ After all, the life cycle of movies is only two to three months, and Hollywood DVD sales It is also slowly shrinking, and derivatives that allow consumers to consume at any time have to rely on derivatives.
　　 Relativity Entertainment has basically formed a mature and healthy film distribution model.
　　 Cinema screenings are advertisements. Box office returns and profits depend on the surrounding area.
　　 Another big production completed is "Fast and Furious 4" with Jessica Felton as the producer.
　　 This pure popcorn action movie can be said to have destroyed half of the main road in Rio de Janeiro, absolutely hot.
　　Similarly, due to the expiration of this year's schedule, "Fast and Furious 4" can only be released by Embassy Pictures in the summer file next year.
　　A pure popcorn movie, it is also the most suitable for summer vacation.
　　 After finishing all the productions of "Fast and Furious 4", Jessica Felton immediately started the preparations for "Sweet Police Flower", striving to start shooting before the new year.
　　 Sandra Bullock, who is better at acting as the American silly eldest sister, has signed with the crew to act as the heroine of the film.
　　 Under Ronan’s instructions, Shahai Entertainment signed three film contracts with Sandra Bullock, who was in an ordinary situation in the past two years.
　　 Robert Lee has already won the film and television adaptation rights of "The Weakness". Sandra Bullock once won the Oscar for Best Actress with this film.
　　 In addition, Ronan is also preparing to let Shahai Entertainment plan another space-themed project.
　　 Shahai Entertainment is currently the most stable producer in Hollywood. In addition to promoting live-action film projects, there are also new developments in animated feature films.