Chapter 901： Transaction confirmation

"Under the Relativity Entertainment, Ronan-Anderson brand production line, another serious commercial film!"

With the full release of "Hurricane Rescue 2" in North America, various film reviews have been released one after another, but among film critics, this film is quite unwelcome.

On the first day of its release, the professional reputation of "Hurricane Rescue 2" was over. The Rotten Tomatoes Index, which collected more than 50 reviews from film critics, was completely rotten, only 32%.

Fortunately, the theater audience was rated "a-", which is not too prominent, but not bad for commercial films.

The media reputation is actually not bad.

"The Hollywood Reporter" comment is quite representative: this sequel to Relativity Entertainment, like a textbook, demonstrates how to make a wonderful, successful and satisfying fast-food movie.

Among the general audience, the comment on "Hurricane Rescue 2" shared by Netflix most likes also represents the views of most audiences: audiences who like the first part and expect to see more similar content will get what they have Something to expect.

Therefore, on the first day of the film’s release in North America, the box office performed quite well, with 3,980 theaters, with a reported receipt of 21.28 million US dollars.

By the second day, the professional reputation of "Hurricane Rescue 2" continued to decline. The Rotten Tomatoes Index dropped to 24%, but the single-day box office of the film rose by nearly 10%.

After entering 2000, a film with a rotten tomato index has lost the box office, and there are countless rotten tomatoes with a lot of commercial success.

Film critics and the first-line film market are further separated.

Hollywood commercial films are also breaking away from Hollywood's traditional model.

Shahai Entertainment officially announced on Saturday that "Hurricane Rescue 3" has confirmed the establishment of the project, including the director Jeff Abrams and the two main protagonists, including Mnison and Amanda Seyfried. All will return.

At the same time, "Hurricane Rescue 3" will also be the end of the series.

But the cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and Liam Neeson is far from over. When the third film ends, a new rescue movie will come out.

A script about a terrorist attack on an airplane has been delivered to Liam Neeson by Shahai Entertainment.

This veteran and strong actor is also very optimistic about the "Qiantu" cooperating with Relativity Entertainment.

Liam Neeson is getting old. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in "Schindler's List", which did not bring him much help to his acting career. In recent years, even the second-tier Hollywood can hardly be worthy of the name.

instead, after cooperating with Relativity Entertainment, its reputation, status and celebrity status skyrocketed at the same time, and it was even regarded as a late bloomer.

Obviously, the nomination of Schindler and Oscar for Best Actor is very nonexistent.

This man who has been tempered by time has completed his transformation into an action star after a few action movies.

The facts have repeatedly proved that his action-type characters are also very popular.

After the weekend, the first week of "Hurricane Rescue 3" was released at the box office. Despite the competition between Twentieth Century Fox's "Forever" and Paramount Pictures' "New Happy House" in the same weekend, it still earned $61.68 million. Sitting firmly on the throne of the North American box office leaderboard.

The commercial appeal of 　　 sequel movie is undoubtedly obvious.

In several overseas markets that opened the same weekend, "Hurricane Rescue 2" also showed a strong box office appeal.

The film’s first weekend box office in the UK reached US$13.91 million; Australia also received US$8.79 million; France’s first weekend box office was infinitely close to US$10 million...

On the first weekend, the film earned US$41.2 million overseas.

According to market findings and a series of data collected, Embassy Pictures predicts that the North American box office of "Hurricane Rescue 2" will be around US$270 million, and the global box office will exceed US$500 million without much pressure.

The film strategy of serialization has made today's relativistic entertainment. At this stage and even in the next ten years, Ronan's focus will still be serialized films.

sequel movies can make it easier for film companies to make a lot of money, can develop the fan economy, and can be widely spread.

I believe that for film companies, the fundamental significance of making a movie is to create commercial value.

Therefore, guaranteeing long-term and stable income is the key point. Investing in a brand new movie is more risky than investing in a sequel to a classic movie.

Looking at the film list of Relativity Entertainment every year, the sequels of successful movies account for far more than half.

This can not only reduce the investment in publicity, but also effectively reduce risks.

With the full release of "Hurricane Rescue 2", Relativity Entertainment's 2005 film, only one remaining "Brokeback Mountain" has not yet been officially released.

Lee An directed the film, the release strategy is completely different from the previous films, it is aimed at the awards season, and the ultimate goal is Oscar.

Ronan’s two major target awards are always very clear for best director and best film.

On the other hand, there has been news from Maple Leaf Pictures. After a short period of consideration, Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison personally called Ronan and made it clear that they would be Disney’s largest shareholder!

For Maple Leaf Pictures, for these two ambitious people who want to make a career in Hollywood, the opportunity may never be missed.

On Monday morning, Ronan met the two people again at the Theory of Relativity Building.

Robert Iger also came. The first thing he did after coming over was to show Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison the share authorizations other than Relativity Entertainment.

"There are a few points, I need to declare in advance." Robert Iger rarely became a villain: "Our negotiations must be conducted in secret, except for the necessary legal and accounting professionals, I hope the two can participate in the negotiations in person."

Ryan Kavanaugh said: "No problem, in the same way, we also need relativity entertainment confidentiality."

He inferred from others. There must be people who are interested in Disney's equity. If there are any more competitors in the negotiations, they may pay a higher price.

Robert Iger said: "Yes." He added the second point: "This transaction needs to be completed in cash, and the two need to raise funds before mid-December."

For others, just over twenty days is very stressful and difficult, but Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison are not ordinary people.

Ryan Kavanaugh is confident to persuade those investors on Wall Street to continue investing. After all, they are already on the ship of Maple Leaf Pictures, and the possibility of additional investment is unlimited.

David Ellison has communicated with his father, and Larry Ellison will give him full support from attitude to funding.

"No problem." Ryan Kavanaugh said: "You don't have to worry about funding. Since David and I are going to make this transaction, funding is not a problem."

He said again: "I hope to start negotiations on the deal as soon as possible."

Ronan said: "On the Relativity Entertainment side, Bob will personally preside over this negotiation and it will start within this week."

David Ellison answered: "Okay!"

The preliminary intent of this transaction also means that Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison have accepted the acquisition at a premium, and the premium will not be less than 10%.

As for the specific transaction price, it depends on the subsequent negotiations.

Ronan said: "I always believe that Relativity Entertainment and Maple Leaf Pictures can reach a consensus and develop more cooperation. Now it seems that we are always allies on the same front."

Ryan Kavanaugh said with a smile, "I hope we will be allies in the future."

"Yes." Ronan said: "Relativity Entertainment cherishes every friend and every friendship."

How great would it be if there were novices like Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison everywhere in Hollywood? It is estimated that Relativity Entertainment does not have to work hard to shoot and produce movies, and rely on friends to make a fortune.

The two sides discussed for a while, clarified some terms in the direction, and basically set the tone of the negotiation.

Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison did not stay too much and left at the same time.

They have to raise funds next.

In the reception room, Ronan urged Robert Iger: "Bob, control the pace of the negotiation. It is best to follow the established plan. You can be flexible about the specifics."

Robert Iger said: "I understand that since they got on our ship, they don't want to go down."

Ronan said: "Maple Leaf Pictures and Pixar Studios. This is the end of Disney's plan. After completion, we can relax for a while."

Robert Iger said again: "Seek a mpaa seat?"

Ronan sighed: "Even if there is Disney, it is very difficult for us to reach an agreement with Warner Bros. after all. After all, as long as one of the six companies opposes, it is impossible to succeed. The so-called support for relativity entertainment to enter mpaa is more deliberate. The conditions thrown out can serve as a bait."

Robert Iger said: "You need to take your time in this respect." He asked concerned, "Is there any news from Warner Bros.?"

Ronan shook his head: "The last time Charles Rowan talked to me and there was no more text. It is estimated that there are disagreements within Warner Bros. Maybe they think my conditions are excessive."

"The management of Warner Bros. is sometimes incomprehensible." Robert Iger also feels this way: "Kevin Tesuhara finally makes any decision, I don’t think strange."

Ronan said: "I hope that one day, Warner Bros. is willing to sell us the copyright of the Justice League."

Robert Iger shook his head: "There is basically no such possibility."

Ronan stopped mentioning these, and instead exhorted: "Okay, the major aspects are basically determined. The rest of the negotiations with Maple Leaf Pictures and Pixar Studios will be left to you."

Robert Iger is responsible for these tasks, and Ronan is also assured that with Robert Iger's ability, there will be no mistakes.

The development route of relativity entertainment has always been very clear. Taking Disney's path will finally leave Disney with nowhere to go.

Marvel Studios and Pixar Studios have obtained the rights to the live-action shooting of classic animated feature films. What should next be?

It looks like George Lucas will retire in a few years.