Before Thanksgiving, Ronan saw the film that won the Oscar for Best Actor and also knew who Tom Cruise's biggest potential competitor was.

Folister Whitaker, a black male actor with a rich resume.

"The Last Dictator", released by Fox Searchlight, chose to start previews in North America the week before Thanksgiving to qualify for all outpost awards in the awards season.

In some ways, this is also a manifestation of insufficient confidence.

Those films that are strongly rushing for awards often enter December, and even begin to be released in mid-December. They do not care about the outpost awards in December, including major film critics, and their goals are directly aimed at the real weather vane and the major Hollywood union awards.

Ronan specifically watched some of the clips of "The Last Dictator" obtained by the PR team. In terms of acting skills alone, Folist Whitaker is not better than Tom Cruise in "The Walker", and is even less good than Leonardo DiCaprio in "Blood Diamonds".

It is a very subjective thing to have an acting skill to a certain extent.

"The Last Dictator" tells the story of Uganda's former ruling general Amin, another standard African black theme.

Compared with North American black films, Relativity Entertainment has rich experience in dealing with black African films during the awards season. It once won Will Smith as the Oscar for Best Actor in the competition for black Africans.

In fact, no matter what the action is, it is enough to always grasp it a little better - black Americans never think that black Africans are the same group as them.

This seemingly subtle psychology can affect the choices of many people.

Since "The Walker of the Side" is about to win the Oscar, Ronan doesn't mind winning a few more awards. One more Oscar for Best Actor may earn tens of millions of dollars.

He also looked at other potential competitors of Tom Cruise, most likely nominated, including Brad Pitt, who starred in "Tower Tower" and Leonardo DiCaprio, who starred in "Blood Diamond".

Needless to say, the former is not more popular than Tom Cruise and Leonardo, and the latter's Oscar-sporting journey has just begun.

The biggest competitor is actually Folist Whitaker.

Now that I want to win the Oscar, while I promote myself, I also have to find ways to drag my competitors down.

The effect of the latter point is becoming more and more prominent.

Besides, "The Last Warlord" is a work by 20th Century Fox, why not do relativity entertainment?

A weekend before Thanksgiving, Embassy Film held a huge premiere for "Museum Wonderful Night 2" at the Washington, DC Museum of Natural History.

This is a family-friendly movie that is truly suitable for Thanksgiving. The first one is successful, including Ben Stiller and Robin Williams, all of which have returned, attracting a large number of fans.

As long as the sequel to the big-selling movie is done well, there will never be a lack of audiences.

Moreover, the audience will increase significantly compared to the first part.

Of course, it is not only the audience, but also the production cost. Compared with the first film, which had a production budget of only $75 million, the second film soared to $120 million.

This is because Ben Stiller and Robin Williams and other main creative staff have signed long-term contracts, otherwise the production cost of the second part may go straight to $150 million.

Ronan also came to Washington, DC, but did not attend the premiere. Instead, he accepted the invitation from his classmates, and participated in several gatherings in succession, further broadening his network of personal connections in Washington.

Hei Tan has begun to prepare for the next election with his biggest rival in the Democratic Party, perhaps Zipperton's wife.

Will the next session be black or a woman?

Someone once said that the US election after entering the new century has become a bad event.

Compare who compares who is bad, get out of the worse...

In addition, Ronan also met the New York real estate developer named Tang. It would be fine if he didn't say anything about this person's behavior.

Relativity Entertainment also has contacts with him and seeking benefits from multiple parties is the usual practice of large companies.

However, the daughter who is next to Tang is very distinctive.

This is also a well-known socialite in New York, but Ronan has no interest in her. Those who are interested in her have basically died at the hands of the divine beast.

To be safe, Ronan didn't even say anything to her.

"Museum Night 2" has also successfully landed in North American theaters. This kind of comedy adventure and family fun video that can be enjoyed by children from 5 years old and all the family can enjoy, is very suitable for the whole family on Thanksgiving.

This type of video is often the most popular in the market around Thanksgiving.

On the first weekend of its release in North America, "Museum Night 2" won a box office of $70.5 million, replacing "Superman" as the champion of the North American box office rankings, and also announced the success of the sequel.

In just five days, the film's North American box office exceeded US$100 million.

With Thanksgiving coming and the audience foundation laid by the first film, "Museum Night 2" is also released in many overseas markets at the same time, and nearly US$100 million was earned overseas on the first weekend.

According to the analysis of first-tier market data, the final box office of "Museum Night 2" in North America reached 250 million US dollars, with a global box office of 500 million US dollars, which is not very difficult.

"Superman Movement" also started its second week of screening overseas, with a cumulative overseas box office of up to US$212.68 million, and a global box office of over US$400 million.

Pixar Studios' animated feature films are still a sweeping global film market.

Of course, the markets across the Pacific are excluded.

After "Museum Night 2", only two movies under Relativity Entertainment have not been released this year. One is for awards season, directed by Martin Scorsese, and the other is the comedy movie "Hangover" released before Christmas.

The latter has already completed the shooting and production, but due to schedule, it has been delayed until the holiday schedule and was finally confirmed to be released before Christmas.

As a typical comedy film, it is impossible to expect this kind of film to gain sensational fame. The only goal of Relativity Entertainment is to make profits.

After Ronan returned to Los Angeles, Bradley Cooper came to see him once.

Bradley Cooper signed a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment. In addition to the sequel to "The Hangover", he does not want to star in other shit, pee, and fart comedy movies. I hope Ronan can understand it, and hopes to get other types of roles and opportunities from Shahai Entertainment.

Ronan said he would consider it.

This is not surprising. For celebrities and directors, the style of shit, pee, fart comedy is undoubtedly very low. Stars or directors from this ranks hope to transform, and famous stars or directors will not easily step in...

There are not many people like James Franco.

Originally, Ronan had an idea about Bradley Cooper, but unfortunately Warner Bros. has not responded, and Bradley Cooper himself also needs to continue to hone his skills.

Bradley Cooper is just a pure comedy star.

The day before Thanksgiving, Warner Bros. Charles Rowan suddenly came to visit.

"How do you have time to come?" Ronan received Charles Rowan in the reception room: "I heard you have been very busy lately."

Charles Rowan smiled and said, "About "The Dark Knight, I want to talk to you about some things."

Luo Nan's heart moved. Did an unexpected situation occur? He asked calmly, "We are all old friends, just say it directly if you have something to do."

Charles Rowan said: "Remember the proposal I mentioned about the Batman movie series?"

"Of course, I remember it very clearly." Ronan reminded specifically: "I made the conditions at that time, and Warner Bros. never responded."

Charles Rowan said without any embarrassment on his face, instead, "Which movie do you want Warner Bros. to exchange for copyright? There must be an explanation? Otherwise, Warner Bros. will not be able to measure it."

Ronan did not answer his words, but asked, "Charles, we are not outsiders, so there is no need to go around in circles. I just want to ask if Warner Bros. held an internal trial meeting for "The Dark Knight" and then..."

He didn't say the following words, but the other party would definitely understand.

Charles Rowan's face changed slightly and soon returned to normal. The director of the crew was completely inclined to relativity entertainment. Warner Brothers made some moves and could not hide it from Ronan.

Indeed, Warner Bros. held an internal trial for The Dark Knight, more than once, and the result was sensational.

So, Kevin Tessulhara picked up the deal that was thrown aside again.

"That's the case." Charles Rowan could only respond.

But Ronan said: "I don't think there is any need to talk at this stage."

Charles Rowan hurriedly said: "Ronan..."

Ronan raised his hand and interrupted him: "Charles, the chips that were discussed a year ago were different from those that were now. Now was different from those that were discussed next year."

Charles Rowan understood Ronan's meaning, with a expressionless face and didn't know what to say.

Ronan said directly: "When the Dark Knight is released next year, it is not too late for us to talk about the investment and copyright of "The Dark Knight Rises". Relative Theory Entertainment is not in a hurry, and you have enough patience to wait for another half a year."

"I will feed back your words back to Kevin." Charles Rowan knew very well that with the strength of Relativity Entertainment, Warner Bros. could not force Ronan to give up the Batman series: "I hope this will not affect the cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and Warner Bros.."

Ronan smiled and said, "I hope it won't, either."

"The Dark Knight" is about to be released in half a year. Ronan cannot give up investing in "The Dark Knight Rises" at this time under the conditions a year ago. Warner Bros. will think that "The Dark Knight" may explode. If you want to maximize your profits, it is not impossible, just increase your trading weight.
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