Chapter 880 I want to change Hollywood
Stallone took his daughters away, David Ellison and Ryan Kavanaugh came over and had a drink with Ronan.
Ryan Kavanaugh asked: "Ronan, thank you for your permission to authorize Maple Leaf Pictures."
Ronan smiled and said, "You're welcome. Ryan, from a broad perspective, our position is consistent. Only with strong enough power can we break through the blockade of traditional Hollywood forces."
"Yes." David Ellison continued: "The six major Hollywood companies thought they were Hollywood!"
Ryan Kavanaugh said: "Maple Leaf Pictures has talked with six major companies about cooperation before, but they all refused."
David Ellison added: "It's not entirely refusal. They are willing to accept Maple Leaf Pictures' investment in a certain film project, which seems good, but Kevin Spacey reminds us more than once that rashly participating in film projects operated by the six major companies may lose all their money."
Ronan said the truth: "This possibility is very high." He seemed particularly honest and reliable: "Hollywood has a set of industry-default accounting calculation rules. Within this accounting calculation rules, a movie has no profit at all. Can you imagine that movies like "Save Private Ryan" lose money in accounts."
Ryan Kavanaugh said: "Fortunately Maple Leaf Pictures has Kevin Spacey and a reputable partner like Ronan."
Ronan sighed and said, "I also came from this step, and the hardships in it are hard to describe in one word."
"Thank you for your reminder." David Ellison felt that Ronan could say so much, probably because of his alumnus: "There are few people in Hollywood who are willing to face us newcomers with such a candid attitude."
Ronan smiled and said, "You are so polite, David. We are our own people."
Ryan Kavanaugh has some good feelings for those who prove to be friendly to Maple Leaf Pictures through practical actions, and the other party has a great reputation. The company founded by one hand is indeed facing targeting and suppression from large Hollywood companies.
It is absolutely impossible to treat yourself as your own person, but you can hear the other person’s opinions on some things.
Ryan Kavanaugh smiled and said, "Ronan, you have worked hard in Hollywood for many years and have a deeper understanding of this circle and industry than we do. What do you think about our current situation?"
As a newcomer, Ryan Kavanaugh's words firmly tied Maple Leaf Pictures and Relativity Entertainment together.
"The view is not a question, it's just some experience gained from actual experience." Ronan seemed to remember the difficulties of the past, and his face was a little heavy: "Relativity Entertainment has been a little famous since it was dormant to the present. During this period, it encountered many difficulties. The most difficult problems still came from those six companies."
David Ellison and Ryan Kavanaugh nodded slightly. Although they didn't have long been in Hollywood, they had a personal feeling in this regard.
Ronan continued: "Hollywood's upper-level groups do not want new companies that can stand shoulder to shoulder with them. Moreover, through MPAA and distribution chains, they firmly grasp the right to speak in the industry and are the rule makers of Hollywood."
"Where are us?" He smiled, his smile a little bitter: "In a relatively lower position in the industrial chain, he can only operate within the rules they set."
Ryan Kavanaugh responded: "So, if you want to guarantee our interests, you must be one of the rulemakers as much as possible?"
Ronan's words have always hidden invisible guidance, and this guidance is deeply hidden behind the facts: "This has always been the direction of relativity entertainment efforts."
David Ellison said: "The current landscape in Hollywood is hard to break."
Luo Nan shrugged slightly: "It is not necessary to break it. Relativity Entertainment can become one of the top six."
Ryan Kavanaugh's eyes lit up: "You mean to acquire one of the six majors."
"I have never said this." Ronan specifically and solemnly reminded: "You two, you must not say something randomly."
Ryan Kavanaugh quickly said, "I understand, I understand."
David Ellison was young after all, and couldn't help but say: "We have funds in our hands, but what we lack is opportunities. Are the people who control the top six Hollywood now not outsiders before?"
Ryan Kavanaugh nodded slowly and instantly thought of Viacom, News Group, NBC Media, Sony Entertainment, etc.
Ronan said intentionally or unintentionally: "Hollywood is no longer the Hollywood before. Traditional film companies have been acquired by foreign large groups since the 1970s and 1980s. Only Disney has remained the only one that has been controlled by the large groups."
This is a basic fact. When Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison heard Ronan's words, they immediately thought of the relevant situation about Disney.
Compared with other film companies, Disney seems to be a relatively simple company among the top six.
Seeing that there was no one around, Ryan Kavanaugh deliberately lowered his voice and whispered: "Ronan, ask a question, which one has Relativity Entertainment targeted?"
Ronan smiled and said, "There is no goal yet."
"We are partners." Ryan Kavanaugh acted as a human being: "Sure to keep it secret from us?"
He said very generously: "In the future, Relativity Entertainment will have financial needs. Even if we look for Maple Leaf Pictures, we will fully support it."
Ronan nodded: "Thank you, I will find you if you need it."
Just listen to this seemingly generous nonsense. If you believe it, you will definitely be tricked into vomiting blood in the future.
Ryan Kavanaugh exchanged glances with David Ellison without a trace, and the two started chatting enthusiastically with Ronan.
After the cocktail party, Ronan said goodbye and left.
After seeing off all the guests, Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison got into the same car.
Ryan Kavanaugh asked David Ellison: "Ronan Anderson is still on guard against us and refuses to reveal the details."
David Ellison agreed: "In terms of relativity, entertainment now, if you don't advance, you will retreat. They must have set their sights on one of the six major companies." He changed his voice: "But in general, Ronan Anderson is quite friendly to us."
"Relativity Entertainment only needs allies." Ryan Kavanaugh felt that he could see through the truth at a glance: "Don't forget, we have money."
This is his greatest capital and confidence in both David Ellison.
Although it was rejected by traditional Hollywood forces, Ryan Kavanaugh believed that even if you spend money, you can make a way out.
He doesn't believe it anymore, and people like Hollywood are not jealous of Maple Leaf Pictures' money!
David Ellison said: "Yes, we have money! Ryan, don't you think the method of relativity entertainment is suitable for Maple Leaf Pictures?"
Ryan Kavanaugh said: "You mean to acquire one of the six?"
"Yes." David Ellison said slowly: "As long as I have the chance, I am sure to convince my father to invest more money, and you can raise funds from Wall Street again, right?"
Ryan Kavanaugh said: "It's rare to have such an opportunity." He seemed to have some realization: "Even if we are, it's very difficult to swallow six major companies in one bite, but we can do it step by step."
David Ellison suddenly thought of something: "I heard from Harvey Weinstein that Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment acquired his Disney shares."
Ryan Kavanaugh suddenly realized: "No wonder Ronan Anderson inadvertently mentioned Walt Disney."
The two looked at each other, and they all thought of the current situation of Walt Disney, and at the same time, an idea came up - the goal of relativity entertainment is most likely to be Walt Disney!
David Ellison took a deep breath and said, "Do we have a chance, too?"
Ryan Kavanaugh said: "Follow Ronan Anderson."
David Ellison instantly threw alumni and other relationships out of the blue: "If the goal of Relativity Entertainment is Disney, this may be an opportunity for us."
Ryan Kavanaugh thought more: "If Relativity Entertainment seeks Disney, it will inevitably acquire Disney's stock, which will cause Disney's stock price to soar in a certain period of time. The other shareholders may also sell stocks because of the rise in stock prices, which may also be our opportunity."
David Ellison thought it was feasible.
"We don't worry, take it step by step." Ryan Kavanaugh said: "First seek to become a shareholder of Disney, it's better to be a major shareholder, have a certain voice, and then..."
David Ellison was a little excited: "If our guess is true and successful in operation, the future... I'm excited to think about it, Walt Disney and Relativity Entertainment!"
Ryan Kavanaugh is an actionist, otherwise hedge funds would not have gambled on the stock market in 2000: "I am familiar with the stock market and finance, and I will make people stare at Disney's stock price. David, you and Ronan Anderson are alumni, and you have more contact with him, do you understand?"
David Ellison patted his chest: "Don't worry, leave this to me!"
The atmosphere in the car instantly became hot, and it seemed that the concealment that had been in Hollywood had completely disappeared.
Ryan Kavanaugh seems to have seen the future of Maple Leaf Pictures, with its power distribution of film, television, sports, digital and the Internet, etc., and has a full ecological industrial chain.
These made Ryan Kavanaugh think of what he said when he raised funds on Wall Street - I want to change Hollywood!
At the age of 31, he is proud and charming, and most importantly, Ryan Kavanaugh is rich and has a lot of money!
More than 5,000 investors on Wall Street have invested in him.
Even Ronan has to admit that Ryan Kavanaugh is very amazing in terms of investment.
The former Ryan Kavanaugh's Relativity Films raised more than $10 billion from Wall Street in five years!
Despite the hedge fund bankruptcy failure, Ryan Cavanaugh is still full of confidence and believes that he is a complete genius and entering Hollywood can save the entire film industry.
Chapter completed!