948 Incredibly fast progress
As night fell, the Beverly Hills club was brightly lit, and luxury cars came one after another. Men in formal clothes and beautiful women in gorgeous evening dresses kept walking into the club gate.
Just outside the gate, hundreds of reporters gathered in specially designated media areas and frequently pressed the camera shutter.
This is a celebration party jointly organized by Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment for "Iron Man", which celebrates the global sales of the celebration film.
"Congratulations, Ronan."
In the club's grand banquet hall, Chris from Sony Entertainment shook hands with Ronan and said, "Congratulations to your "Iron Man" for its big sale."
Ronan smiled and said, "I can only say that there is no failure, and it is not as good as your Spider-Man."
Chris also did not deny: "The gap between the two's popularity cannot be ignored. Who would have thought that "Iron Man" could have such an explosion?"
The film just dropped in North America, and finally the box office of North America was $361.87 million. The overseas region has not yet ended its release, but the overseas box office has also reached more than $300 million.
According to many predictions, the final global box office of "Iron Man" will inevitably be more than 650 million US dollars.
Such achievements are certainly not as good as those of the "Spider-Man" movie, but before the two were adapted into a movie, the gap in popularity was not very large.
Ronan also knew this very well and asked: "Will "Spider-Man 3" be released next year?"
"The filming has just ended, and the post-production has not yet begun." Chris has nothing to hide: "It is planned to be released in the summer next year."
He suddenly changed his subject and said, "It is best to be the first weekend in the early May of next year. Is there any plan to release films this weekend?"
Ronan said: "Even if there is, we must make way for Spider-Man 3."
This is the truth. There are no popular sequels in the first-line productions released by Embassy Films next year, and it is impossible to let the first films like "Hulk" or "Transformers" head-on to hit popular sequels like "Spider-Man 3".
Chris smiled and said, "We're going to make the decision."
"No problem." Ronan certainly wouldn't refuse this kind of enthusiasm. After thinking for a while, he said: "Chris, do you remember my previous proposal with Sony Entertainment? We can definitely cooperate on the movie plans of Spider-Man and Marvel. In the comics, Iron Man often brings Spider-Man to play."
Chris shirked: "This is really not something I can decide."
In the comics, Iron Man takes Spider-Man to play. When you come to the movie, wouldn’t you want Spider-Man to play with Iron Man? This is unfair to Sony Columbia Pictures.
Ronan was just a test, and saw that it was impossible to achieve his goal, so he didn't say anything more.
Perhaps, time is the best way to solve this problem.
The "Spider-Man" film trilogy was sold at the box office, and Sony Columbia Pictures was full of information, so naturally he refused to let Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment intervene in this series.
The next stage of Relativity Entertainment is not Sony Columbia Pictures. It is also necessary to maintain such a fairly good relationship.
There are more and more people in the banquet hall, and the circle as the center point basically revolves around three people, namely Ronan, producer Kevin Feige and Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. walking on the earth.
Especially Robert Downey Jr., "Iron Man" was a great success, which allowed him to win back all his reputation in one fell swoop and become a model for the prodigal son to turn back.
His bad things in the past not only did not become a drag, but instead became a foil of success.
Bad things turn into good things, that is, a successful big-selling movie.
The actors who will participate in several subsequent Marvel superhero movies tonight will look at Robert Downey Jr. with some envy in their eyes.
In addition, there is confidence in the future.
Robert Downey Jr. has shown them a bright future for participating in this series of film plans.
It's okay for Revan Phoenix to say, after all, they are well-known actors who have seen the world; like Jason Momoa and Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr., they are their goals.
"Hi, Jesse."
Susan Downey, who has changed his name, is also working hard to expand his social circle. She knows that Robert Downey Jr. will be tied to Relativity Entertainment for a long time in the future, and will greet the senior executives of Relativity Entertainment alone. She looked at the tall, sexy and beautiful Jessica Felton, and sighed in her mind that the other party chose the wrong career, and whispered: "You are so beautiful tonight."
"Thank you." Jessica Felton said openly: "Good evening, Susan."
Susan Downey sat opposite her and asked, "Who came alone?"
Jessica Felton smiled slightly: "I've always been alone."
"I heard you took over several first-line film projects in Shahai Entertainment?" Susan Downey touched the topic: "There are too few female producers in the circle who have achieved such achievements."
Jessica Felton said: "You are also amazing."
Hearing this, Susan Downey's eyes turned unconsciously to Robert Downey Jr. and said, "It's amazing that I can't finally help Downey."
Jessica Felton had some knowledge of Robert Downey Jr. and responded politely: "You are so enviable."
Susan Downey seemed to have become a little woman in love: "When you meet the right person, you will feel that you are dedicated to him and doing anything is worth it."
Jessica Felton had no experience in this regard and could only deal with it: "Yes."
Susan Downey heard the politeness in his words, quickly got rid of the mentality of showing off his love, and said, "Jesse, I am also involved in the production of a new project, and I prefer commercial aspects. I have some shortcomings in this regard. Can I ask you for advice in the future?"
Jessica Felton smiled and said, "I can't talk about it if I ask for advice, we can discuss it with each other."
"Okay." Susan Downey quickly exchanged contact information with Jessica Felton: "I know many female producers in the circle, and they often discuss together. If you have time, you can also participate."
Jessica Felton nodded and replied: "No problem."
She is no longer a simple technical editor, and it is only beneficial to understand more about industry trends.
Before the two finished chatting, Jessica Felton invited: "In a few weeks, "Fast and Furious 3" will be released, Susan, welcome to the premiere."
Susan Downey hurriedly said, "I must be there."
On the other hand, Charles Rowan, who came on behalf of Warner Bros. and DC Comics, came to Ronan.
Charles Rowan exchanged a few polite greetings and asked tentatively: "I heard that Marvel Entertainment's "Hulk" is about to be finished?"
The crew was on the streets of New York some time ago, and the news about this could not be kept confidential. Ronan simply said: "It will be transferred to post-production soon."
Charles Rowan said: "Your Avengers plan is going very fast, Marvel's speed and efficiency are amazing."
Ronan laughed: "Charles, it seems that Warner Bros. and DC Comics are not slow either. I heard that you have formulated the Justice League movie universe plan and have started planning the first "Green Lantern"?"
Charles Rowan did not need to deny it and said: "Justice League and the Avengers are the two major groups of North American superhero comics. The popularity of the comics is not different. In terms of film production, you are still inspiring us."
Ronan said: "You're welcome. If possible, we can work together in the future to fight the Avengers."
Charles Rowan smiled even more readily: "I hope there will be such a day, too."
Ronan chatted with Charles Rowan for a few more words and went somewhere else.
He knows a lot about Warner Bros. and DC Comics, and the Justice League movie universe plan is amazingly fast.
Perhaps it was because I felt that the first one was already behind, and Warner Bros.'s management was really decisive. At the request of Kevin Tessulhara, Charles Rowan and Zach Schneider, who had gradually begun to participate, fully formulated and promoted the Justice League's film universe plan. It had already taken shape in three months and finalized the director's candidate for "Green Lantern".
Martin Campbell, the New Zealand director who directed "Zorro's Mask" and just completed "007: The Royal Casino" this year, accepted the recruitment of Warner Bros. and DC Comics to serve as director of "Green Lantern".
As for the protagonist of the film, it has not been confirmed yet.
However, given the successful precedent of "Iron Man", Warner Bros. and DC Comics do not intend to invite popular stars, and intend to use the main funds for CG special effects.
Ronan did not intend to intervene, and there was no room for him to intervene in such matters.
Robert Downey Jr. came here at this time.
"Hi, Ronan." Robert Downey Jr. greeted Ronan and said, "I want to ask you something."
Luo Nan nodded slightly: "Though said."
Robert Downey Jr. hesitated for a moment and finally said: "About Mel Gibson..."
Ronan raised his hand and interrupted Robert Downey Jr.: "I will not interfere in this kind of thing, nor can I interfere. Downey, you are not just entering this circle, you should know better than me, what a huge group Mel Gibson offended."
"I know." Robert Downey Jr. bit his lower lip: "But Mel has helped me, and I can't sit idly."
Ronan just said: "Be careful."
Regarding Mel Gibson, Ronan could not help Robert Downey Jr., not to mention Mel Gibson guilty of all Jewish groups in Hollywood, the buyout between Relativity Entertainment and Mel Gibson has always been in opposition because of the purchase of "The Crucifixion".
In late July, an extraordinary event happened in Hollywood. Mel Gibson was arrested for driving drunk. Facing the police and onlookers, he sold Jews in public and pushed himself to the forefront.
The current surging public criticism almost overwhelmed Mel Gibson.
Chapter completed!