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On a very ordinary weekend in mid-September, the entrance of the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills was resplendently decorated, and the words Maple Leaf Films Establishment Cocktail Party in golden font were extremely dazzling in the light of the spotlights, and people could see it from a long distance away. It can be seen clearly and has attracted the attention of many passers-by.

Under the night sky, a bright red carpet was spread from the entrance of the hotel to the roadside at the end of the main entrance square, with colorful flowers on both sides of the carpet.

The scene work of this reception can be said to be full of pride.

But in stark contrast, the atmosphere is deserted and the popularity is sluggish.

Not to mention the lack of heavyweight guests on the red carpet, even the journalists in the media area were only a few dozen or so.

Although the reception was held at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel, which is the most used place for large-scale events in Hollywood, there is an invisible and real separation wall in Hollywood, which is close at hand.

Ronan arrived at the Hilton Hotel just after noon, and spent the afternoon playing with Anne Hathaway, who had returned from Canada, without clothes during the day. When night fell, he walked into the banquet hall where the reception was held alone.

Maple Leaf Pictures is not short of money. Ryan Cavano has raised a large sum of money from Wall Street. The second shareholder, David Ellison, is also a veritable local tyrant. The layout of the banquet hall highlights the trench style.

When Ronan entered the banquet hall, there were not many people in it. There were about dozens of people scattered. There should be no members of the six major Hollywood companies. There were not many well-known stars and directors. Representatives of the entertainment media industry Also very few.

Hollywood is a relatively closed circle, which welcomes money from outsiders very much, but does not welcome outsiders to participate in this fame and fortune game in person.

Besides, the newcomer looks ambitious.

Ronan just walked into the banquet hall, and several people including David Ellison immediately greeted him.

Good evening, Ronan. David Ellison shook hands with Ronan first, Welcome, welcome.

Accompanied by David Ellison, there are two other people.

One of them was a strange blonde middle-aged man, and the other Ronan knew, Kevin Spacey, a well-known actor in Hollywood.

Kevin Spacey came over to shake hands with Ronan again, Hi, Mr. Anderson, it is an honor for Maple Leaf Pictures to have you here.

Ronan, who had met him before, smiled and responded, Hello, Kevin.

David Ellison said at the right time, Kevin accepted our offer to serve as the co-chairman of Maple Leaf Pictures.

Ronan smiled and nodded at Kevin Spacey again. The management of the newly established Maple Leaf Pictures seemed to have done a certain amount of work and knew how to find an old driver to lead the way in Hollywood.

He also remembered what David Ellison said before, the first thing Maple Leaf Pictures did after its establishment was to acquire Kevin Spacey's film company.

Let me introduce you, Ronan. David Ellison is going to introduce the blond middle-aged man This is Mr. Ryan Cavanaugh, the chairman of Maple Leaf Pictures.

Ryan, this is Ronan Anderson, the owner of Relativity Entertainment and a well-known gold medal producer in Hollywood.

Ronan had guessed before, and when he saw Ryan Cavanaugh coming over to say hello enthusiastically, he also gave a polite response.

Perhaps, Ryan Kavano has a problem with his vision. He made a serious mistake in judgment during the Internet stock market crash a few years ago, which led to the complete ruin of his hedge fund. , definitely not simple.

Not to mention anything else, he must have the ability to fool people.

The two sides exchanged pleasantries for a while, and another guest arrived. Ronan entered the banquet hall. Since he basically had no acquaintances, he simply found a quiet place to sit down.

Ronan was a little surprised by the new arrival, action superstar Sylvester Stallone.

He also seems to have something to do with Maple Leaf Films and Ryan Kavano, both of whom seem very familiar.

Just as he asked for a glass of water, Ronan found Ryan Cavanaugh coming over.

I have prepared the best champagne. Ryan Cavanaugh looked at the glass of water in front of Ronan, Don't you want to try it?

Ronan said with a smile, Drinking alone, the more you drink, the lonelier you will be.

Ryan Kavano beckoned to the waiter, took two glasses of champagne, handed a glass to Ronan, and said, It will be more enjoyable to drink with friends.

He raised his glass to Ronan, and Ronan responded, and the two took a sip one after another.

Ryan Kavanaugh asked How?

Ronan nodded slowly, Not bad, the taste is bright and clean, this is the French Belle Blanche.

Just listening to this sentence, I can guess that you have a lot of research on wine. Ryan Cavanaugh said with a smile.

Ronan smiled and said, I have collected some good wines, and occasionally taste wine with friends.

Ryan Kavano is quite proactive, I wonder if I have a chance to taste your collection?

The speed of this relationship is quite fast. As long as Ronan responds, Ryan Cavanaugh can take the opportunity to break into Ronan's circle of friends.

Ronan did not refuse, I ordered a batch of new wine, and when the goods arrive, don't refuse.

How could it be? Ryan Kavano looked very expectant. Ronan, I'm just waiting for your invitation?

Ronan nodded slightly, Okay, that's it.

It seems that the wine he ordered needs to be cellared for several years, and the wine has just been brewed.

After chatting for a short time, Ronan had a preliminary understanding of Ryan Kavanaugh. It is difficult to judge other aspects, but Ryan Kavanaugh's social skills are really good.

Of course, Ryan Cavano came to Ronan not for wine tasting. Seeing that the relationship has become familiar, he couldn't help turning to the topic, By the way, Ronan, although it's the first time we met, we have been in touch for a long time. Some time ago, not long after Maple Leaf Pictures registered, someone from Relativity Entertainment contacted Maple Leaf Pictures, and I personally received the business manager...

I know about this. Ronan said naturally, The business manager who contacted you is from Embassy Pictures, which is a distribution company under Relativity Entertainment. Cooperation. Maple Leaf Pictures has just been established, how should I put it? It has attracted a lot of attention in Hollywood, and if Relativity Entertainment wants to expand its business, it also needs a partner.

Ryan Cavanaugh said, Maple Leaf Films is initially established and wants to get on the right track, and also wants to cooperate with big Hollywood companies.

Ronan specifically asked, Are you planning to start the production and distribution business at the same time?

Distribution business... Ryan Cavano shook his head, There is no plan for this in the short term. For the time being, we will focus on the production side, invest in other companies' projects, and start the film project of Maple Leaf Films as soon as possible.

Ronan was not hostile, but he would not appear particularly friendly either. In a way that met the entertainment needs of Theory of Relativity, he said, After the film is produced, it needs to be publicized and distributed. The Embassy Pictures can undertake this work.

Maple Leaf Pictures is lucky to be a partner of Relativity Entertainment. Ryan Cavanaugh said seemingly casually, Since the day Maple Leaf Films was officially established, I have suffered too much stare in Hollywood. , Maple Leaf Films almost always met with cold reception, entering a brand new industry is really not easy.

Ronan could understand the meaning behind these words, and said, Relativity Entertainment has experienced all of what Maple Leaf Films experienced. When I first entered Hollywood, why wasn't it like this? Even though Relativity Entertainment has developed to this day, it is still full of difficulties, because in the In the eyes of the traditional forces, those of us newcomers are the destroyers of the established order and the enemies of the vested interests.

Ryan Cavanaugh entered Hollywood, and of course put a lot of effort into understanding this circle. He also heard about the disputes between Relativity Entertainment and Paramount Pictures, Sony Columbia Pictures, and Twentieth Century Fox. It is said that the former In two days, 20th Century Fox's negotiations with a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment broke down, and they sued Relativity Entertainment in court.

It is said that Relativity Entertainment is in conflict with 20th Century Fox and other companies? Ryan Cavano asked tentatively.

Ronan nodded slowly, Actually, the six major companies are secretly not very friendly to Relativity Entertainment. What he said were facts that could stand the test, such as AA ratings, the copyright revenue sharing of some movies, etc. Relativity Entertainment It is very difficult to go further, even if you want to maintain the current situation, you have to find a way to please a few companies, so as to fight against the other companies that are the most suppressed.

This also reminded Ryan Cavano of what he had experienced recently, saying, The six major companies are really too arrogant. When I went to visit, I didn't even have a high-level manager to receive them, but some middle-level people sent me away. .The invitation I sent out tonight, none of the six major companies showed up.

Regarding these situations, Ryan Cavanaugh has nothing to hide, because if you are interested, you will know after a little inquiring.

Ronan put Relativity Entertainment and Maple Leaf Pictures in the same camp, The traditional six major companies are a vested interest class, and it is impossible to welcome new entrants, especially powerful new entrants.

He said solemnly, Theory of Relativity Entertainment is now, if it does not advance, it will retreat. If it wants to break through the blockade of the six major companies, Theory of Relativity Entertainment needs partners, and partners who naturally belong to the same camp.

During the short interview, both Ronan and Ryan Cavano expressed a certain amount of goodwill, and it seemed that the two parties could become strategic partners at any time.

Ronan was actually paying attention to them when he got the news that Ryan Cavano brought Wall Street financing into the Vanity Fair game in Hollywood. When Maple Leaf Pictures was established, the initial goal was relatively clear. A few days ago, I met David Ellison , fully incorporated them into the plan.

What Ronan was eyeing was naturally the huge amount of money behind Maple Leaf Pictures.

However, Ronan's purpose is not simple, nor is Ryan Cavano's purpose.

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