Chapter 146 Fight Against Competitors

In the rest area of ​​the London Hilton Hotel lobby, there were very few people in the morning. Except for Ronan and others, there was someone sitting on the sofa far away, reading newspapers boredly.

Peeking out at the man who was shaking Alan Albert's hand, the man put away the newspaper and left the hotel.

As soon as he stepped out of the hotel gate, he picked up the phone and dialed, saying: "Yes! I'm sure! That person is Ronan Anderson from Hollywood Embassy Pictures! Remember last year's "Human Purge" was released a few months ago Is it? He went to you then, so I could recognize him."

Listening to the instructions on the other side of the phone, he said again: "Okay! I'll watch here! Wait for you to come over."

This person entered the hotel again, worried about arousing suspicion, he specially found a place far away, and watched the movement over there while flipping through the newspaper.

After shaking hands with Alan Albert, Ronan shook hands with Danny Donald again, looking at the other party's black eyes, black hair, yellow skin, and a sunny smile on his face: "Nice to meet you, Mr. Donald."

Danny Donald also smiled back, and observed Ronan for a while. This man is sunny and handsome, full of sincerity, and treats him with the same attitude as Alan Albert.

This Ronan Anderson made a better impression on him than that Albergh Hoffman.

As far as he could see, this wasn't the kind of prejudiced person.

Of course Ronan has no prejudice against Danny Donald. This is a deep-rooted concept that will never change.

In the face of these two colleagues, Ronan seemed very straightforward, straightforward and full of youthful vitality. After all, Alan Albert and Danny Donald were only in their thirties, and they were full of energy.

After introducing both parties, Chris took the initiative to say goodbye and leave.

"You two, Universal Pictures' attitude towards Polygram Pictures is very obvious. All they want is the film library." Ronan didn't go around in circles, and said directly: "Don't you think about the future? Hollywood is the most suitable for the two of you. My embassy film industry is looking forward to the two joining."

Danny Donald didn't speak, just looked at Alan Albert.

On the bright side, the two are dominated by Alan Albert.

But Ronan carefully checked the information of the two, and knew that this pair of good friends can influence each other.

Alan Albert said at this time: "Now it's all rumors. Universal Pictures has not made a final decision on what to do."

At this moment, smart people are definitely up for grabs.

Ronan could also see this, and said, "We must be prepared in case, right? The Embassy Films is willing to be a backstop for the two of you." He opened his briefcase, took out two copies of the documents, and handed them to Alan Albert and Danny Donald: "This is the introduction of Embassy Pictures, including Relativity Entertainment Group, which Embassy Pictures belongs to. My company integrates production and distribution. From last year to now, a year and a half ago, Produced and released three low-budget and high-grossing films, "The Purge", "The Blair Witch" and "Death Comes."

Alan Albert looked at it carefully. The information was very detailed, and the introduction was in the most plain language. There were also data in the key positions, especially the revenue of the three movies mentioned by the other party, which seemed shocking.

These three films alone can equal the income of Polygram Pictures for two or three years under normal circumstances!

Especially The Blair Witch,

In addition to the data listed above, there is also a marketing plan. He has paid attention to the promotion and marketing of this film before, and he only thinks it is wonderful. Now he sees the step-by-step detailed plan. It is really a genius planning.

This is a dynamic company!

Alan Albert looked at this document, and this thought naturally came to his mind.

Danny Donald is also looking at the materials carefully, thinking at the same time, if the embassy film industry has its own overseas distribution capabilities, how much will the income of the three films listed above increase?

Conservatively estimate, there must be one-third, right?

Ronan waited for a while, and then said: ""Human Purge" and "Reaper" are both films that can be serialized. Serialized films are becoming more and more important to film companies! I plan to shoot another one next year. In the future, the company will focus on the development of series of action films, so that the risk of the company is relatively small, it can guarantee a stable source of income, and it will not easily cause personnel turmoil."

The turbulent Polygram in the past two years has brought a lot of troubles to Alan Albert and Danny Donald, and they also hope to stabilize as soon as possible.

Although Ronan was a step behind DreamWorks, he made very thorough preparations before coming here.

Alan Albert and Danny Donald didn't say anything, but they both recognized Ronan's stability in their hearts.

No one wants to work in a company that is constantly in turmoil.

Ronan continued to talk about his advantages: "Embassy Pictures and all companies under Relativity Entertainment are young and full of energy, without the stagnation of old film companies, we are a dynamic team, dreaming of creating a strong future, a minimum Can be compared to the future of companies such as New Line Films!"

These words, Ronan accepted a little bit, creating the same future as the six major companies, although it is a dream in his heart, but it will inevitably leave the impression that people in the industry are boasting.

For some things, just do it according to the plan, don't rush to blow it out.

"Your company's development momentum in the past two years is really good." Alan Albert admitted this: "According to my estimation, this year's performance can even be compared to some medium-sized companies in Hollywood."

Ronan is very confident: "The performance will be better next year."

Danny Donald chimed in: "Ander

Mr. Mori, please forgive me on one point. Many small and medium-sized Hollywood companies, like yours, are constrained by funding. "

"Yes." Ronan smiled at Danny-Donald and said, "One of the biggest problems for small and medium-sized film companies is funding. Even if a film with a slightly larger investment fails, a company can go bankrupt, but My company is not on this list."

Danny Donald asked, "Can you tell me something?"

Ronan seemed very straightforward and sincere, without the slightest hesitation, he said: "All my films are financed and shot, and I have stable financing channels. I have a stable cooperative relationship with Abu Dhabi, and I have successfully raised funds from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Tens of millions of dollars."

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority? Danny Donald and Alan Albert looked at each other, but they didn't expect this person to be connected with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

Ronan was so keen in observation, he immediately noticed it, and asked, "Have you two heard of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority?"

"I heard." Alan Albert said: "It is said that there are trillions of assets. They are now playing the idea of ​​Manchester United in the Premier League. It is said that Chief Mansour wants to acquire this club."

Buy Manchester United? Ronan was somewhat surprised. Remember that Mansur bought Manchester City in his previous life, right? And it was almost ten years later.

Maybe this is the change I made? After all, they have fooled them into buying sports clubs to increase their popularity...

The other side has heard of Mansour, all the better. Ronan added: "My source of funds is also Sheikh Mansour."

Hearing this, both Danny Donald and Alan Albert took a breath. Abu Dhabi Investment Bureau invests in movies. Is funding a problem?

"Two." Ronan said in order to increase credibility: "This is not a secret in Hollywood. You have cooperated with Sony Columbia for a long time, and you can ask them for confirmation."

He pulled Tom Cruise out as a banner: "I am friends with Tom, and Alan, you are also friends with Tom. If my company does not have the strength, it is impossible for Tom to introduce us."

Alan Albert nodded slightly. This is very reasonable. Tom Cruise is not only his friend, but also a church member. He will definitely not cheat him on such key issues.

Looks like there's something going on? Ronan made a judgment from the changing attitudes of the two.

Of course, he didn't expect to be able to deal with these two people in one go, but if he could impress them deeply after today and bring a little tendency, he would achieve his goal.

Just as Ronan was about to speak again, suddenly there was the sound of dense footsteps, and a dark-haired man with a big nose in a suit walked over quickly.

"Alan, what a coincidence." Albert Hoffman seemed to only see him, and walked over to shake hands.

Danny Donald was expressionless.

Ronan saw this immediately, and looking at Albert Hoffman, it seemed that Alan Albert was the only one in his eyes.

Albert Hoffman finally saw Danny Donald at this moment, and nodded casually over there: "Hello, Danny."

Danny Donald also responded politely.

What's happening here? Ronan quickly had a guess. Albert Hoffman didn't seem to know these two people well?

Then, he looked at Albert Hoffman's white skin, then at Danny Donald, and suddenly understood something.

There is a situation that even Ronan cannot deny that the status of Chinese Americans in Hollywood, not to mention compared with blacks, is not even comparable to that of Latinos.

This is the reality.

Not to mention anything else, if the director of "The Purge" and "Reaper" was not James Huang, but a white or black director, the media would have already blown it to the sky.

James Huang is nothing more than a celebrity.

Ronan quickly calculated in his mind, and in just a few breaths, several prototypes of plans flashed in his head.

Lack of self-confidence, of course, we must use all available conditions to attack competitors.

"Ah, and Mr. Anderson." Albert Hoffman had already forgotten who Ronan was, but the previous phone call reminded him of the past, and he reached out to shake hands with Ronan: " I heard that your small company is doing well recently? It has been making video tapes for more than ten years, and finally released a few movies in theaters? It’s not easy.”

It seemed like words of praise, but he emphasized small companies and videotape movies.