Chapter 365: Underworld

Like "Resident Evil", the premiere of "Underworld" was not large. Except for Will Smith to cheer, no heavyweight guests were invited. The star publicity points at the premiere were mainly women The protagonist Kate Beckinsale unfolds.
When Kate Beckinsale wore a sequined long dress led the show, it immediately became the focus of the audience.
In the interview area at the end of the red carpet, Ronan praised Kate Beckinsale without hesitation.
"From the very beginning, we planned to design a gritty heroine who was caught in internal conflicts from beginning to end."
Facing the reporter’s microphone and camera, Ronan looked at Kate Beckinsale standing next to him and said:
Kate was my first choice from beginning to end. For the crew and me, Kate’s role is simply so impressive. The spirit is refreshed!"
Kate Beckinsale has been standing by and laughing, as if the repeated seesaws when the two sides touched each other did not exist.
Ronan continued to tell reporters: "Before "Underworld", you probably never imagined Kate Beckinsale wearing vampire teeth and running with a gun. Now, all this makes people Full of expectation."
Kate Beckinsale was very cooperative and said at the right time: "The character looks very cool and interesting. At the time I thought,'Ah, it's really good.' So I started to read the script, which is different from normal A comic book, Selena is a character of flesh and blood."
A reporter from the "Hollywood Reporter" asked: "Mr. Anderson, you have successfully produced many movies. Why did you choose the director of Lun Wiseman for this one? As far as I know, this is director Wiseman. Directing a feature film for the first time."
Nowadays, Ronan’s reputation as a producer is also growing. Many media reporters have known and learned some of Ronan’s resume through films such as "The Bourne" and "Reaper Is Coming", and they all watched them curiously. come.
Everyone knows that choosing a new director to direct a movie is very risky.
Ronan is still full of praise: "Director Wiseman is an eloquent person. His ideas have made me very interested in directing him. In addition, he has studied under Roland Emmerich and also I have worked for ILM special effects production company, and I am good at grasping the atmosphere of this kind of science fiction theme. I know what is needed most for films like "Underworld." As a director, Wiseman often has fresh ideas and keen awareness. I I believe he can bring a successful masterpiece."
Having said this, Ronan got rid of the entanglement of reporters and prepared to leave the media area. The reporters' goals were all turned to Kate Beckinsale.
"Miss Beckinsale, your previous film was "Pearl Harbor". Why did you choose the theme of "Underworld" in your new film?"
Before leaving the interview area, Ronan also heard the conversation between Kate Beckinsale and the reporter.
"Werewolf and vampire is a very cruel story, but I like this script. I think this cruelty is a social phenomenon, so I have always been looking forward to such a role. And I think the shootout is very interesting, because I have a pair of A man’s hand, so it’s easier to play a gunfight."
Arriving in front of the advertising background board with the advertisement for Netflix, Ronan and the rest of the crew waited for a while until Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman came over and took a group photo together in front of the media.
Ronan was a little surprised that after the group photo of the crew, Len Wiseman, Kate Beckinsale and Michael Sheen also stood together for a group photo.
It seems that the relationship between the three is pretty good.
Ronan has heard people say that Kate Beckinsale has already gotten involved with Len Wiseman during the filming, plus Michael Sheen’s ex-husband...
It can only be said that the views of marriage and love between the East and the West are really very different.
Even though Ronan has lived in Los Angeles for several years, he still finds this a bit weird.
In the East, it’s hard to imagine a woman standing together and taking a close photo with her ex-husband and current boyfriend.
Ronan entered the theater first and met Robert Iger and Mark Randolph in the VIP room. The two were talking about work together. After seeing him, he hurried over.
"What are you talking about?" Ronan asked directly.
Robert Iger took the lead: "Resident Evil's DVD release."
Mark Randolph gradually understood Ronan’s character and said straightforwardly:
I hope that the TV broadcast window between the release of "Resident Evil" and the release of the DVD can be appropriately shortened, and Netflix will be released for a period of time on the Internet. DVD."
Robert Iger opposes: "We sold the first-round TV broadcast rights of "Resident Evil" for US$5 million, and the DVD must be released after the first-round broadcast. And I think that both online and offline distribution of DVDs is the best strategy. Netflix's channels are not enough to support us to put all the chips on DVD."
He further said:
If we let Netflix distribute DVDs through online channels first, it will inevitably lead to dissatisfaction with offline channels, which will seriously affect our cooperation with offline channels.

Mark Randolph distinguished: "The Internet represents the future."
"That's the future." Robert Iger said on the matter: "Mark, how much is Netflix's current DVD sales and rental shipments? If there is half of Blockbuster's, we can take a risk."
Hearing this, Mark Randolph fell silent.
Ronan said at this time: "Mark, we will give Netflix the most resources to support, there is no doubt. But Bob is very correct. Netflix is ​​the company’s most important DVD channel in the future, and may even become the only channel. Not now."
Mark Randolph let out a sigh of relief and said, "Well, I was convinced by you."
Robert Iger smiled and said, "Mark, I have communicated with Embassy Pictures. All DVDs released by "Resident Evil" will be marked with Netflix's URL."
Mark Randolph nodded: "Bob, thank you for your support."
Ronan deliberately asked: "This job is not easy, right?"
Robert Iger told the truth: "Communication with offline channels took a lot of time and energy. We made a little concession to make Netflix's ads appear on the DVD packaging of offline channels. Fortunately, it is DVD, if it is a video tape, Blockbuster and Hollywood Video said nothing would agree."
Mark Randolph also knew that the head office had made a lot of efforts to support Netflix, and no longer asked for anything else.
Ronan shook his head: "I really can't imagine that after nearly five years of the rise of DVD, the business of Blockbuster and Hollywood Video is still dominated by video tapes."
Fortunately, Blockbuster said that the DVD business is gradually expanding, but video tapes still exceed half of the average chain store inventory.
The Hollywood video is even more exaggerated, basically no DVD business.
Robert Iger said: "The scale of the company is larger, and the usual model can be profitable. If you want to turn around and transform, you need both huge capital and courage."
"They don't have enough courage." Mark Randolph continued: "DVD is an inevitable trend to replace video tapes. The more hesitate, the more likely you are to get into trouble.
Ronan said softly, "This is good for us."
The three of them couldn't help laughing. Netflix wants to develop into a real giant, and Blockbuster is a hurdle that must be overcome.
Ronan asked again: "Mark, how is the development of Netflix's customers?"
"We have received enough advertising resources to support, and the number of customer registrations far exceeded expectations." Mark Randolph thought of the advertising bombing from January to the present, and fully realized the advantages of using the platform of large companies to develop. This is what Netflix relies on The silent development of itself is simply incomparable.
He simply said: "Currently, Netflix's total number of registered users is close to 1 million, and it is expected to grow to 3 million in the second quarter. I am confident that it will be profitable in the second quarter!"
Robert Iger nodded: "Netflix's development speed is faster than expected. The Internet is really an important channel that we cannot ignore."
In previous life, major Hollywood companies, including Disney, did not pay enough attention to the Internet business in the early stage. As a result, when they wanted to develop later, Netflix had already grabbed the largest market share.
Companies like Disney even took back the copyright in order to restrict Netflix.
Robert Iger joined Relativity Entertainment ~EbookFREE.me~ through Netflix's situation, and also opened up a traditional entertainment industry manager's vision on the Internet.
Everyone has something they are not good at and needs to be recharged from time to time, even Robert Iger is no exception.
Ronan then went elsewhere to find Will Smith, and thanked him for coming to cheer.
"You're welcome, we are old friends." Will Smith touched his ears and said to Ronan, "Yes, there is a party in the sports circle next week. Are you interested in participating?"
Ronan was curious: "A party in the sports circle? What do you do in a party in the sports circle?"
Will Smith seemed a bit uncomfortable to speak, he hesitated for a while, then said, "Didn't I tell you last time? Sister Williams invited me to get together."
"You didn't go?" Ronan became more curious.
After all, he still knows some of the names of the Williams sisters. It is said that the two sisters once challenged Rodman at the same time to beat the big bugs.
Will Smith looked straightforwardly: "Isn't this next week. I'm going alone, worried that I can't eat it, or should we be together? Two on two, we can definitely balance them!"
Ronan shook his head quickly: "Forget it, I can't afford them."
Just as Christopher Nolan came over, Ronan changed the subject and introduced Christopher Nolan and Will Smith.
"Will, this is Director Christopher Nolan, very talented. Chris, this is Will Smith."
"Hello." Will Smith shook hands with Christopher Nolan, didn't care much, and quickly went to other places.
Ronan chatted with Christopher Nolan and invited him into the theater together.
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