In the hotel's meeting room, where several lawyers were putting the finishing touches on the contract to be signed, Harvey Weinstein sat on the couch and thought through the next process.

The producers of these weak overseas film countries, in the hands of Hollywood giants like him, are just some arbitrarily kneaded plasticine.

Throw out a little bait and you'll come up with it.

Harvey Weinstein has already learned in detail that director Zhang has an unusual obsession with the Oscars.

It seems that if you can complete the transformation of your life and become a top international director by winning the Oscar.

It's hard for Harvey Weinstein to understand this mentality, the Oscars are, to put it bluntly, Hollywood's self-selling and boastful awards, are you a top director in the East, do you need the recognition of foreigners?

He really couldn't figure it out.

However, this obsession is a good thing for Miramax, as long as it is operated with a little operation, Miramax can make good use of it and reap some benefits from it.

A middle-aged man entered the room and came to Harvey Weinstein's side.

"Boss. The middle-aged man's demeanor was unusually respectful.

Harvey Weinstein nodded slightly, then asked, "Are they all gone?"

The middle-aged man quickly replied: "The British and Canadians left Shanghai the day before the end of the festival." Europa Pictures took a flight to leave the night after the festival. Ronan Anderson and the folks at Relativity Entertainment left yesterday, and I specifically inquired about it, and the private business jet leased by Relativity Entertainment took off yesterday afternoon. ”

"Good. Harvey Weinstein got the ideal good news: "Now we can talk to the producers again. ”

He walked out of the reception room in a good mood, and under the leadership of the assistant, he came to the room where Zhang Baihat and the others were.

Just like the previous time he went to the auction, Harvey Weinstein came prepared.

Zhang Baihat saw Harvey Weinstein and immediately greeted him, and even Zhang Guoshi put down his work and looked over there with attention.

They have already contacted the media, and as soon as the contract is signed, the news will be released immediately, and the net worth and status will rise by then.

This is an era when everything is focused on money, even in the film industry.

"Mr. Weinstein. Zhang Baihao's face was full of smiles, and since the end of the bidding, he was glad that he didn't trade privately with Relativity Entertainment, otherwise where would there be these $25 million? He saw Harvey Weinstein's face covered with green dollars, and couldn't help but say, "We can sign a contract, right?"

Zhang Guoshi also walked over and said, "There are still media reporters waiting for an interview." ”

Originally, he and Zhang Baihat planned to hold a signing ceremony in front of the media to strengthen their momentum, but they didn't expect Harvey Weinstein to refuse.

Harvey Weinstein walked over with a translator and said with a smile: "The contract must be signed." However, there is one clause that we need to negotiate again. ”

Zhang Baihao sighed in his heart, and had a bad feeling, but he thought that the other party would pay a deposit of $2.5 million immediately, and then he put his mind at ease and asked, "Which clause?"

Harvey Weinstein said lightly: "I went back and thought about it carefully, the $25 million buyout price is too high, and it is very likely to bring losses to Miramax." So, we need to reset the price. ”

Zhang Baihao's face changed instantly, and with a bit of questioning, he said: "Mr. Weinstein, we have already finalized the price, why should we change it again? We have to abide by the verbal agreement reached!"

Harvey Weinstein didn't take this to heart at all, and said casually: "This kind of bidding will be a formality, a common practice in the world, and the specific price needs to be agreed upon by us." ”

Zhang Guoshi already has a very bad feeling, this Hollywood bastard is untrustworthy!

Compared with Zhang Guoshi, Zhang Baihao, a businessman, is more tolerant, after all, 25 million US dollars is indeed a bit high, and he doesn't want to offend major international publishers, so he simply asked: "May I ask Mr. Weinstein, how much do you reprice?"

"Lao Zhang. Zhang Guoshi couldn't help it.

Zhang Baihao gave him a look, signaling him to be calm and impatient, and 20 million US dollars was not unacceptable.

Harvey Weinstein said directly: "The buyout fee is $2.5 million, and we just sign the contract." ”

"What?"

Harvey Weinstein rightly said, "It's in line with the value of your film." ”

"How can you be like this!" Zhang Guoshi was a little anxious for a moment: "How can you be like this?

The interpreter looked at him and didn't speak.

He stared at Harvey Weinstein in a white hat as if he were meeting the famous international film businessman for the first time, and the anger in his heart continued to accumulate like a suppressed volcano.

How can you be so shameless? How can you be so shameless? Sure enough, imperialism will not die! The lackeys of capitalism cannot be trusted!

Is this what Hollywood is really about?

Zhang Baihat's eyes widened: "We can't accept $2.5 million!" he reminded: "Europa Pictures and Embassy Pictures bid much higher than $2.5 million!"

"Yes, then you can contact them. Harvey Weinstein is particularly confident: "They won't even give up $2 million right now. ”

He said lightly: "Mr. Zhang, do you think they will come back to buy your film after they lose the bid and leave Shanghai? Even if they come back, they will not pay a higher price than me." ”

Harvey Weinstein has played a similar tactic many times, first squeezing out competitors with a high price, and then renegating on a low price.

It's not that there are no producers who contact other distributors, but when the distributors hear that Miramax is only willing to offer a low price in the end, those companies are not willing to pay a high price either.

More often than not, once an international studio leaves the producer's country, it will not return at all in a short period of time.

Harvey Weinstein has determined that the companies that were interested in the film have all left, and these people are not at all a white hat can be called back with a phone call.

Moreover, there is no shortage of film distributions such as Embassy Pictures and Europa Films, which can really compete with Miramax.

"It's not for sale!" Zhang Guoshi was quite angry: "We won't sell it anymore!"

After listening to the translation, Harvey Weinstein said calmly: "Mr. Zhang, Director Zhang, Miramax is a world-renowned film company, and the head office is Walt Disney. If Miramax claims that your film is materially flawed and unsuitable for the international market......"

In Shanghai, he couldn't do anything to lock Zhang Guoshi, but he also showed the strength of an international distributor: "Can your film be sold to the West? In the end, you can only hold the international rights in your hands." ”

Zhang Guoshi was about to be mad, this was the first time he had seen the shameless face of a Hollywood studio.

Zhang Baihao's face was also pale, the influence of these international publishers is indeed very large, and he is not sure of the specific situation, if it really becomes a reality, the loss will be too great.

"We've always been in contact with Ronan Anderson. How could Zhang Baihat be tied up and still fighting for favorable conditions for his side: "It's not difficult to contact Ronan Anderson......"

Harvey Weinstein did not waver in the slightest, and said: "Ronan Anderson, do you know who Ronan Anderson is? A super-rich man with a net worth of nearly a billion dollars, do you think a person like him will come back for a film of limited value?"

Zhang Guoshi held back the breath in his heart and said in a low voice: "I will contact Xiao Zhang later, she has a good relationship with Ronan Anderson." ”

Harvey Weinstein knew he couldn't just hold it high, and said at the right time: "Both, this could have been a win-win cooperation, Miramax can profit, and so can you." ”

Zhang Baihao almost spurted out a mouthful of blood, and the shamelessness of this Hollywood boss completely refreshed his cognition.

"Do you know what Miramax and I are best at?" asked Harvey Weinstein.

Although Zhang Guoshi wanted to scold, he could only muttered to himself because of his international influence: Of course, what he is best at is shameless, shameless, and bottomless......

Originally, he thought that the film industry on his side was dark enough, but now looking at Harvey Weinstein, he feels that the gap between the two sides is as big as the difference in strength in the film industry.

Who the hell is talking about Hollywood's purity and no messy things, I'll spray him in the face! Zhang Guoshi was furious.

Harvey Weinstein didn't need these two people to answer, and said to himself: "I'm the best at running the Oscars." ”

Hearing the word Oscar, Zhang Guoshi's face suddenly changed.

"Best Actor, Best Director, Best Picture, I've worked on them all. Harvey Weinstein is confident: "I have won these important awards more than once. ”

Zhang Guoshi's anger suddenly disappeared, thinking of Harvey Weinstein's record at the Oscars, I don't know why, I feel that Harvey Weinstein's fat face looks so pleasing to the eye.

Harvey Weinstein continued: "This film has the potential to win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, and Miramax and I will do our best. Two, if the film is nominated or gets the Golden Man, you will not only gain fame, but also real profits. Think of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Ann Lee......"

Hearing these words, Zhang Baihao gradually calmed down and analyzed the possible pros and cons.

If you can really win the Oscar, it will definitely explode in China!

Zhang Guoshi looked at Zhang Baihao frequently, and the Oscar golden man seemed to be hanging in front of his eyes, dangling constantly.

Harvey Weinstein sneered in his heart, knowing that the situation was under control, and couldn't help but think of Ronan Anderson.

That young man is indeed very powerful, but compared to an industry veteran like him, he is much less experienced.

"Old Zhang ......" Zhang Guoshi had just spoken, and suddenly there was a knock on the door.

Zhang Baihat turned his head, with a hint of displeasure, and said, "Please come in." ”

The door was opened from the outside, and his deputy came in and said, "Mr. Ronan Anderson is here and wants to see you." ”