At this moment, Zhang Baihao seemed to see a savior, as if he had experienced charcoal in the snow, and hurriedly said: "Hurry up and invite Mr. Anderson to come over." ”

Zhang Guoshi glanced at Harvey Weinstein with a little melancholy, and turned to look at the door.

Harvey Weinstein's face remained unchanged, but his heart sank, and he turned his head to stare at his assistant, who whispered: "The business jet of Relativity Entertainment is indeed gone." ”

The door opened, and a familiar face appeared in Harvey Weinstein's field of vision.

Zhang Baihao almost took three steps and two steps, quickly greeted him, grabbed Ronan's hand, and said with great enthusiasm: "On behalf of all my colleagues in New Picture Film Company, I welcome your arrival. ”

Ronan shook his hand and said calmly, "Mr. Zhang is too polite. ”

Then, he shook hands with Zhang Guoshi: "Director Zhang, if you have time, you are welcome to Los Angeles as a guest." ”

Harvey Weinstein also walked over at this time and said, "Ronan, it's a surprise to see you. ”

Ronan deliberately wondered: "Accident, Harvey, I've been in Shanghai, what's the surprise?"

Harvey Weinstein squeezed out a smile and said, "I heard that the people of Relativity Entertainment went back yesterday?"

Ronan nodded: "Yes, the staff are all back." I'm planning to spend a few days in East Asia and I don't think I'll be back until next month. ”

As if he really didn't stay on purpose.

Harvey Weinstein couldn't tell the truth from the fake, he just looked at Ronan, and Ronan turned to Zhang Baihat and Zhang Guoshi and said: "Mr. Zhang, Director Zhang, I'm going to Mumbai tomorrow, this time I came here to thank the two of you for your invitation and hospitality, and second, to resign." ”

Hearing this, Harvey Weinstein hoped it was true that Ronan Anderson really just came to take his leave.

Zhang Baihat and Zhang Guoshi were stunned at the same time, the other party didn't come for "Hero"?

Ronan beckoned to Connie, Connie immediately sent two gift boxes, Ronan handed them to Zhang Baihao and Zhang Guoshi successively, and said: "This is a little souvenir prepared by Relativity Entertainment for this trip to Shanghai, and please accept it with two smiles." ”

It's not anything of value, it's just albums and postcards made by Relativity Entertainment's films.

Zhang Baihao accepted the gift box, thinking that Ronan was not here for the film, so he couldn't help but be a little anxious, and hurriedly said: "Mr. Anderson, I don't know if you are still interested in "Heroes"?"

Zhang Guoshi also came up and said: "We are willing to cooperate with Embassy Pictures. ”

Ronan looked at Harvey Weinstein, then at the two of them, looking puzzled: "Didn't you reach a copyright agreement for Heroes?"

Harvey Weinstein still had a little illusion about Ronan and said, "That's right, we've made an agreement. ”

As soon as he finished speaking, the translator over there was already muttering in Zhang Baihat's ear, and Zhang Baihat immediately retorted: "Mr. Weinstein took the initiative to overturn the bidding agreement reached before. ”

There was still a lot of leeway for his words, and in case Ronan wasn't interested, he would have to talk to Harvey Weinstein next.

Ronan remained silent, as if he was thinking about it.

The two men knew that Ronan could understand Chinese and did not need a translator, so they asked directly in Chinese: "Mr. Anderson, we can re-talk about the international rights transaction of "Heroes". ”

Zhang Guoshi also said: "I am personally happy to cooperate with Mr. Anderson and Embassy Pictures. ”

Ronan also asked in Chinese, "Can you know what's going on?"

Zhang Baihat said directly: "Mr. Weinstein is only willing to pay $2.5 million." ”

Hearing this, Ronan immediately understood that Harvey Weinstein had used his usual trick again.

It seems that he was right to stay this time.

Zhang Baihat and Zhang Guoshi talked with Ronan in Chinese, and Harvey Weinstein, who did not understand the language, could not interject for a while.

Harvey Weinstein knew it was no longer possible to get the rights to Heroes for $2.5 million.

"I see what you mean. Ronan said calmly: "Embassy Pictures is willing to cooperate with any friend. ”

Harvey Weinstein finally found an opportunity to interject and said, "Are you two going to give up working with Miramax?"

Ronan didn't mean to answer, but waited for Zhang Baihat and Zhang Guoshi to make a choice like a spectator.

Thinking of Harvey Weinstein's previous words, Zhang Baihat really didn't want to talk to such a capricious person anymore, and said, "Mr. Weinstein, we want to talk to Mr. Anderson first. ”

He still saved enough face for the other party in his words.

Harvey Weinstein knew that things were out of his control and that it was impossible to pull them back, but he also had the demeanor of a major international publisher, nodded at Ronan and turned to leave.

Ronan didn't say anything more, it would be superfluous to say anything to Harvey Weinstein at this time, he had already achieved his goal, and with his current strength and ability, there was no need to pay too much attention to Harvey Weinstein.

After Harvey Weinstein left, Zhang Baihat immediately said: "Mr. Anderson, we can revisit the international rights of "Heroes", you see......"

Ronan was very straightforward and said directly: "I am the most trustworthy person, I offered $5 million at the time of the auction, and it is still $5 million." If Mr. Zhang agrees, I will call someone back to discuss the deal with you. ”

Although this is already twice Harvey Weinstein's actual offer, the businessman's appetite will not be satisfied, and Zhang Baihat tentatively said: "Isn't $5 million a bit low?"

Ronan smiled: "I have already given up on this film before, and it was the two of you who invited me to talk again." You think the price is low, I have to give up. ”

Zhang Baihao laughed twice, knowing that he was in a very disadvantageous situation.

He didn't have the slightest dissatisfaction with Ronan, but thought that this person was quite good, and compared to old hooligans like Harvey Weinstein, Ronan's talent was a model of Hollywood.

No matter how much Harvey Weinstein offered, the other party still offered the price at the time of the bidding meeting, which deserves to be believed.

It's just that my appetite was suddenly hung up by the $25 million, and now when I hear the $5 million offer, I always feel empty, as if the $20 million in hand flew away all of a sudden.

Ronan sat firmly in the Diaoyutai, and the two of them actually had no other choice in a short time.

Zhang Guoshi suddenly interjected: "Although Mr. Weinstein is only willing to pay $2.5 million for the copyright, he has prepared a series of soft conditions for us, such as his preparation for the Oscar for "Hero". As far as I know, Miramax and Harvey Weinstein are extremely good at running the Oscars. ”

Ronan said lightly: "I bought "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and I also formulated the related Oscar public relations plan. ”

Zhang Baihao understood his old partner's thoughts and said, "Mr. Anderson, can you run the Oscar for "Hero"?"

Ronan said directly: "The premise is that I have copyright." In that case, I would apply for an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film for "Hero," but I can't guarantee that "Hero" will win or be nominated. ”

He looked at the two and continued: "The Oscars are extremely variable, if someone tells you at this time that they will definitely be able to win nominations or even awards for "Heroes", I can only say that he is exaggerating. ”

Zhang Guoshi was just fascinated by the Oscars, and now that he is a little calmer, it is not difficult to think of what Harvey Wayne did frankly and untrustworthy, is it strange that this kind of person promises the best foreign language film, and then regrets it?

In contrast, Ronan Anderson's statements are responsible attitudes.

Zhang Baihat also realized that Harvey Weinstein's so-called soft conditions were most likely just fooling them, and he didn't want to talk to Harvey Weinstein anymore, and said: "Mr. Anderson, if we complete the deal, when do you plan to release it?"

Ronan thought for a moment and said, "It won't be more than December at the latest." I'm going to run "Heroes" the same way I run "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," which will be released in Los Angeles in December, and then expanded in January. ”

He looked at Zhang Guoshi: "Director Zhang intends to hit the Oscars, I suggest that you take the film to North America in September, and start relevant preparations from the Toronto Film Festival to expand the publicity and influence of the film." ”

Compared to Harvey Weinstein's empty words, Ronan's words are undoubtedly extremely credible.

Zhang Guoshi is already addicted to the Oscar and said: "I hope Embassy Pictures can make a plan for us." ”

"If we're partners, there's no problem. Ronan said with a smile: ""Hero" can be nominated for an Oscar, we are both win-win." ”

Frankly, the chances of winning a prize are slim, but there is still some room for nominations to operate.

"Good. Zhang Guoshi was obviously a little excited: "Everything is up to Mr. Anderson." ”

Zhang Baimao also said: "I hope this is the beginning of our successful cooperation. ”

Ronan reached out and shook their hands and said, "I hope so, too." ”

Even if the three of them reached an intention, the rest of the matter will naturally be discussed by others, and Ronan will also achieve the purpose of this trip by winning the international distribution rights of "Heroes" for $5 million.

That night, Zhang Baihao and Zhang Guoshi hosted a banquet to entertain Ronan, and specially found Yu Jiaolong to accompany him.

Jade Jiaolong is not a chaste martyr, and once showed some intentions, but Ronan politely refused, mainly for fear of causing some unnecessary trouble.

Two days later, Ronan took a flight out of Shanghai and flew to Mumbai, India, where he met with the Mountain Foundation to make sure that the two sides would continue to work together, and then went to Germany to meet Tony Koch, and the two sides would continue to operate the tax refund credit on the German side.

It wasn't until early July that he returned to Los Angeles, and there was good news from the embassy that the film industry had officially signed an agreement to get the international rights to "Heroes".

In addition to the entire Oriental market, the distribution of "Heroes" in other countries and regions will be fully handled by Embassy Pictures.

Ronan also asked Embassy Pictures to hire the team that previously ran "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" to develop a related plan for "Heroes".