"A very important job." Ronan seemed extremely serious: "Mary is responsible for the company's finances, George needs to be in charge of the daily affairs of Shahai Entertainment, and also serves as the producer of the "Spy Shadows". I don't believe anyone except you."

Robert focused on the key point. From the situation where the company faced bankruptcy and struggled, he knew that Ronan was the key, and Ronan gave the three of them generous treatment and trust enough.

Therefore, this trip to establishing overseas distribution channels that lasted for nearly half a year, even when facing many difficulties, he did not complain or retreat. Even in places such as Arabia and Africa that exclude the United States, he reached a cooperation agreement with local theaters or agents under pressure.

This long overseas work was also a training session. Robert could feel that his ability in negotiations and business transactions had been significantly improved.

Ronan found a thin document, pushed it to Robert, and said, "You can take a look first."

Robert opened the file and read it carefully. It was full of the names of some works, including comics, biography, and even toys.

Correspondingly, behind these names is the company they belong to.

"This is..." Robert was a little surprised.

Ronan was very calm and said, "I have been inquiring from the copyright office and the circle over the past few months. The copyrights of these movies are still in the hands of their respective companies. Your next step is to represent Relativity Entertainment to buy their movie copyrights. Those I marked with a red pen are the priority purchase targets."

Robert asked, "No one touched these copyrights yet?"

"No." Ronan said directly: "Broadly speaking, the current advantage of Hollywood adapted movies is incomparable to original movies. This advantage will become more obvious in the future, and the investment in commercial movies continues to increase, which determines that original movies without any audience base are more risky."

From his last year to his last year, there was no original non-sequel movie in Hollywood that could have exceeded 100 million in the first week of North America.

Moreover, among the top ten box offices in North America and global box offices, original movies and non-sequels basically disappeared.

Even a top business director like Christopher Nolan, who has several original films invested around $150 million in a row, has just exceeded the cost line in North America.

Ronan said again: "You go and contact these companies and get the copyrights of these movies as much as possible. I have greeted lawyer Dinah Amputon, who will provide you with legal protection and services."

Robert knew that he was holding a heavy pressure, but he was confident that he could bear it.

"I'll take a break for three days." Robert also established confidence through this overseas trip: "I'll go to Rhode Island in three days."

Ronan finally reminded: "Be careful to keep it confidential."

The copyright of some works is always uninterested when no one cares about them. When someone suddenly becomes interested, other companies will think, is it really valuable to adapt this thing into a movie?

Of course, as long as the confidentiality work is done well, many copyrights can be discussed quietly.

For example, Warner Bros. won the copyright of the "Harry Potter" series, and Xinyi Film has integrated the copyright of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy scattered everywhere, but has not attracted much attention.

Since Ronan has the advantage of foresight, he certainly wants to get the best resources with the least cost possible.

During the three days of rest, Robert Lee was not idle either and made a trip plan, and would go to Rhode Island first and then to New York.

This schedule has no time, and no one can predict how long the copyright negotiations with those companies will last.

Ronan also instructed his assistant Connie to deliver every issue of the New York Times bestseller rankings to his desk as soon as possible.

Ang Lee has appeared, and Ronan will certainly not forget the article "Book Mountain". The name of Anne Plux is also on the list. The female writer currently lives in New York and is part of Robert's trip to New York.

However, this type of video will definitely have to wait a few more years.

Videos that are closely related to social reality are deeply influenced by the social environment. If they are filmed now, in addition to the huge failure of the film, they will also be drowned by surging public opinion.

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Warner Studios, Post-production Interior of "Purge of Humanity 2".

The very rough first version of the edit has been played.

Ronan was still thinking, director James Huang said: "The background setting of "Human Clear Plan" was successful at the beginning. Many people felt very novel about the daily massacre of the National Freedoms. This is why the first movie could become a dark horse."

After looking at Ronan, James Huang continued: "So, the second part completely retains the setting of the first part, but the plot and scene have been upgraded."

He was very confident: "From the civilian resistance in the first part to private revenge. I think the change of this setting is very important. It not only brings the perspective to the outdoor city streets, allowing the audience to have a glimpse of the street riot scenes that only appear on TV in the previous work, but also upgrades from the theme of resistance and self-rescue in the first part to the battle royale. This will open up the limitations of the story, and the pursuit plot will make the rhythm of the film have a non-stop flavor."

"Not bad." Ronan nodded in agreement: "Although it is only the first edited version, I can feel that it is more visible than the first one."

As long as this film is successful, it will continue to be filmed later. Ronan even considered whether these horror films can form a linkage?

For example, "The Death is Coming" and "The Deadly Behind"? Or the horror series that will be added to the subsequent?

We will definitely shoot more horror films with relatively small investments later. Maybe in a few years, we can convene personnel to discuss this.

If you work together in this kind of thing, you might think of a solution.

After talking about work, James Huang suddenly talked about personal topics.

"The plan is being adjusted at any time," Director James Huang told Ronan. "The shooting and post-production are going well, and it is expected to be completed in August."

Ronan just came from Jessica Felton in the editing room and said, "It's very good, leaving enough publicity time."

James Huang said with a smile: "Ronan, after the post-production is completed, I will leave the crew."

The two sides have worked together three times, and Ronan, who is willing to delegate power properly, undoubtedly makes the director feel very comfortable, so he is ready to say hello in advance for some things: "I will join a crew of the Revolutionary Film Studio under Sony Entertainment in September."

Ronan had already received news about this matter, but he asked with concern: "Be the director?"

"Yes." James Huang said simply: "A science fiction action movie called "The Wanted Warrant of the Universe", and Glenn Morgan is the screenwriter."

Ronan nodded slightly and looked at James Huang. No matter what, the two sides cooperated three times and the cooperation was very pleasant. The first two times were very successful, and the chances of this sequel to be successful for the third time were also very high.

He rarely persuaded him: "James, you have amazing talent and talent in horror movies. Why don't you continue to direct horror movies?"

James Huang Neng heard that Ronan was out of good intentions, but he could not help but think of the sequel to "The God of Death". After all, Shahai Entertainment has put this sequel on the agenda and has also talked to him about continuing to serve as a director.

"I've reached a bottleneck period in horror movies," he smiled and said, "It's hard to improve in a short period of time. Why not try other types of movies."

Ronan sighed inwardly. Everyone has their own ambitions. Speaking of which, this is also James Huang's pursuit, and it is hard for others to say anything else.

However, Ronan still said sincerely: "James, if you want to return to horror movies in the future, I hope we can still have the opportunity to cooperate."

James Huang was stunned for a moment and continued, "I hope to cooperate."

He was a little confused about what Ronan meant. Only by returning to horror movies can he collaborate? Can't both sides collaborate on other types of films?

Ronan saw James Huang’s doubts, and there was no explanation, and this kind of thing could not be explained. He just said, “I wish you a successful new film.”

Not long after staying, Ronan left the post-production room and was preparing to go to the crew of "Resident Evil" at Warner Studios, and met James Huang's agent Edward.

"Hi, Ronan." Edward's honesty face could not hide his complacency: "Are you satisfied with James' new film?"

Ronan said with a smile: "Very satisfied."

Edward's tone was a bit high: "Your "Spy Shadows" should have worked with James. James has always wanted to make mainstream commercial action movies. He has worked with you three times. Isn't he as good as a failed British director?"

As James Huang gained more and more attention from the Hollywood industry, Edward, the agent, also rose.

Ronan treated his agent a little coldly: "I originally wanted to continue working with James on the sequel to "The Death is Coming."

"Horror movie?" Edward shook his head: "James will no longer take on horror movies."

He knew very well that almost no one in Hollywood could become a top-tier director simply by directing horror movies, and neither West Craven nor George Romero could do it.

Edward said again: "Ronan, Shahai Entertainment will invest in action movies in the future. Don't forget James's director position."

"I will." Ronan responded purely and politely.

Edward's honest smile was extremely bright: "Okay, I won't delay you anymore, I'm going to do it." He was about to leave, but he seemed to think of something again and said, "I'm not an independent agent now, I'm joining caa."

Ronan nodded: "Congratulations."

Edward smiled and said goodbye first. Ronan shook his head gently and left the studio office building. He looked at the time and accelerated his pace a little, and rushed to the studio where the crew of "Resident Evil" is located.
Chapter completed!