Chapter 391 Good teacher
As night falls, Los Angeles lights begin to light, the city begins its most dynamic moment.
A black Bentley drove off the Sunset Avenue and arrived at the entrance of the Peninsula Hotel between West Hollywood and Santa Monica. The waiter came to open the door immediately. Ronan stepped on the red carpet that was not long under his feet, walked through the Renaissance-style porch, and walked into the hotel lobby.
"Mr. Anderson." Someone came over to lead the way: "Please go here."
Through a long corridor, Ronan entered the huge banquet hall and immediately saw several acquaintances.
The important partner of Caa, Brian Lord, was the first to meet him. After Ronan shook hands with him, he greeted other senior figures in Caa one by one.
Both parties have cooperated on multiple film and television projects and are familiar with each other.
Brian Lord pulled Ronan aside first and said, "The pilot effect of "Grey's Anatomy" on ABC TV is very good, and ABC TV will officially book the first season for you soon."
Nicole Kidman who passed by the side came to say hello. Ronan shook hands with her and greeted her for a few words. When Nicole Kidman left, he said, "The production funds for Shahai Entertainment have been in place. Shanda will start shooting next week. The filming will be completed in August, and the autumn season will not be delayed."
Before it was broadcast, the first season would definitely not be fully produced, but it is not uncommon for American dramas to be broadcast and filmed while filming.
Brian Lord said: "I will try to get a good broadcast time for this show and try to put it on Friday night."
caa is a package service provider, and Ronan was not polite and said, "Brian, then you will be more concerned."
Brian Lord smiled and said, "It should."
He made a gesture of invitation: "Ronan, I will introduce you to a few newly signed celebrity clients."
An agent like Brian Lord is responsible for a huge team, and the clients the entire team is responsible for are actually his own management.
Every big broker has dozens of small brokers and broker assistants, responsible for specific execution, and this is a team.
So there is no situation where you can't bring it. Just like the boss of the film company, a big agent is not a person who takes it all personally.
Brian Lord brought Ronan to his team's circle. Ronan first saw Anne Hathaway, who was chatting softly with Michelle Williams, who had worked with Shahai Entertainment.
"You should be familiar with these two, so I won't introduce them." Brian Lord waited alone.
"Hi, Ronan, good evening." Michel Williams took the initiative to come over and shook hands with Ronan.
Ronan nodded with a smile: "Good evening, Misha."
Then he looked at Anne Hathaway and said, "What's wrong, Anne? Don't you know me anymore?"
Anne Hathaway seemed a little emotional: "I just didn't expect to meet you here."
Ronan said calmly: "I didn't expect it either."
Michelle Williams looked at Ronan first, then Anne Hathaway, and seemed to understand something, so he made an excuse and left here.
Anne Hathaway glanced at Ronan and whispered: "It's been so long, you don't have a phone call."
"Sorry." Ronan looked very sincere: "It's my fault."
He smiled and said, "You went overseas to shoot "Summer of Jeans". I went to East Asia, and it was indeed a bit far away. Why don't you tell me when you are back?"
Although Anne Hathaway was a little rough, she knew there were some things that she couldn't care about, and said, "I'm back to renew my contract with Caa and I'm leaving tomorrow afternoon."
Ronan reached out and Anne Hathaway put his hand in his palm in tacit understanding.
"That's if you have time tonight?" Ronan took Anne Hathaway's hand and said, "Don't stay in a hotel tonight. It's not convenient. Go to my place."
Anne Hathaway had no way to refuse, and didn't want to refuse, and said, "Okay, tomorrow you'll ask the driver to take me to the airport."
At this time, she saw Brian Lord coming to Ronan and said, "I'll go and chat with Misha for a while. Brian may have something to do with you."
Ronan looks like a good man: "I'll go find you after I finish my work."
Anne Hathaway pulled out her hand and walked towards where Michelle Williams was.
Recently, the crew of Michelle Williams was on the same area as the crew of "Summer of Jeans", and Anne Hathaway and Michelle Williams soon became friends.
Many friendships in Hollywood come very quickly and passionately, just like love.
Brian Lord came to Ronan and said, "I have signed two directors here recently. I will take you to meet the female director. She has a project in her hand. Maybe you can reach a cooperation."
Ronan followed Brian Lord and saw the female director. When he saw it was Sofia Coppola, he couldn't help but be curious about the other: "There is another male director?"
Brian Lord said: "What he promised tonight is not here yet."
Ronan looked forward: "I'll get to know Miss Coppola first."
"Hi, Sofia." Brian Lord came to Sofia Coppo and said, "Introduce you a friend."
He looked at Ronan and said, "This is Ronan, the boss of Relativity Entertainment, and a very amazing producer. Ronan, this is Sophia, a talented director."
Ronan shook hands with Sofia Coppola and greeted each other. Although he had never seen it before, the Hollywood circles said it was not big, and they all heard each other's names.
Brian Lord is an agent, and his most important job is to match customers and film companies. After Ronan and Sofia Coppola chatted for a few words, he said: "Sophia, don't your project seek investors and publishers? Ronan has both production companies and distribution companies. I think you can try to cooperate."
Ronan thought for a moment and asked directly: "Miss Coppola, can you know what projects you have?"
Sofia Coppola smiled and said, "A romance film, roughly about an extramarital affair between an old man and a young woman in Tokyo."
After hearing this, Ronan could roughly guess that it should be the best film "Lost Tokyo" that Sophia Coppola has ever filmed in directorial career.
Brian Lord said at the right time: "I've read the script and it's very good."
Ronan nodded, but did not give an answer immediately.
Sofia Coppola also said: "The story was inspired by my trip to Tokyo when I was in my 20s. That experience made me think a lot. For example, I felt that suddenly encountering fellow villagers in a foreign country often felt a wonderful sense of intimacy and even excitement. At the same time, I found that in a strange environment, it was easy to fall into the examination and thinking of life at midnight."
Ronan knew very well that this would be a romantic art film.
Sophia said again: "I hope to express my love and nostalgia through this movie. In my opinion, life will always experience such lost time, and there will be wonderful encounters, which cannot be eternal, but will have an indelible impact on life."
She seemed to be adding chips to herself: "I have convinced Bill Murray to play the leading role."
Ronan nodded and asked, "Do you want to issue cooperation or invest?"
Sofia Coppola shrugged slightly: "I had contacted Miramax, but Harvey Weinstein... Well, you know that person, I met him once, and the impression was so bad. I don't like him, so I will never cooperate with him."
If it were some other directors with low qualifications, they were asking for cooperation with Harvey Weinstein, but Sofia Coppola did have the capital to reject Harvey Weinstein.
A father is called Francis Coppola, and his godfather is George Lucas' female director, who has willful power.
Ronan asked again: "Does your project still need investment?"
"If you want to invest, I welcome it." Sofia Coppola obviously believes in Brian Lord: "There is not much investment in this film, $4 million is enough."
Ronan was a little curious: "You can't find an investment?"
Sofia Coppola said directly: "Although someone has prepared $4 million for me, I think the investment I have brought in makes more sense."
Ronan understood that this should involve the issue of father-daughter relationship, and his aspiring daughter did not want to continue to accept his father's assistance.
There is no way, Sofia Coppola has a very high starting point in this industry, and she can star in "The Godfather" when she is breastfeeding...
"There is no problem with issuance and investment." Ronan was still cautious: "But I need to read the script first."
Sofia Coppola responded: "I will send someone to your company tomorrow."
Here, Ronan, Brian Lord and Sofia Coppola are still discussing the movie.
On the other side, Anne Hathaway and Michelle Williams were whispering.
"Is there something wrong with Ronan?" Michelle Williams looked at Ronan and asked in a low voice: "Annie, didn't you say last time that you were very hot?"
Anne Hathaway lowered her voice: "I feel like he is losing interest in me."
Michelle Williams seems to be experienced: "To deal with these producers, you must properly upset your appetite." She taught her experience: "You can't let him succeed at once. Even if it's related, you must be more reserved and reserved."
Anne Hathaway asked for advice: "How to do it specifically?"
"Whenever his interest fades, you unlock a new position." Michelle Williams is a good teacher: "After a long time, you unlock a new position."
She looked at Anne Hathaway's big mouth: "For example, here, or elsewhere. Controlling the frequency and rhythm can make him fall into you for a long time."
Anne Hathaway was stunned for a moment and asked mutteredly: "The problem is that I have used all the postures and all the parts I can think of, what should I do?"
Michelle Williams felt a deep sense of powerlessness: "Anne, you're out of salvation."
Chapter completed!