Frankly, James Win didn't expect that Ray Werner was the chief operating officer of Ray Werner, and of course he understood that Ray Werner had good intentions, and the two were both friends and partners, and they were also dissatisfied with the empty check issued by Lionsgate, and then he provided the idea, and Ray Werner wrote the script.

As for Steve Sabler in front of him, James Win has seen more of this kind of person over the years.

The first strange look on the other party's face, he knew was due to his appearance and skin color, and Hollywood had never eliminated unfair treatment in this regard.

Compared to these, I don't care much about the arrogance hidden in the words.

After all, the gap between the two sides is here, and in front of Dimen Pictures and the Weinstein Pictures behind it, he is indeed a small director.

Ray Warner looked at James Wing, wondering why his friend was suddenly silent, such an opportunity had always been long-awaited by them. After separating from Lionsgate, if they can establish a long-term and stable cooperative relationship with Dimen Pictures, their future road will undoubtedly be much easier.

Steve Stubler gave James Wynne a strange look, from the time he agreed to meet this time, he didn't consider whether the other party would agree to this question, because the two sides were not on the same level at all.

Dimen Pictures is tantamount to reaching out to pull them at a critical moment, shouldn't they hurry up and grab this hand?

"Saw" was a real success, but "Dead Silence" received a very average response, so why didn't Lionsgate give James Wynn a chance?

The production budget of this project is only 1.5 million US dollars, and the big guy behind Godgate Pictures became interested after seeing it, otherwise how could he, as the chief operating officer of Emperor Pictures, come to meet such two little people as James Gentle Ray Warner in person?

James Wing didn't think about it for too long.

If it was before he knew Matthew Horner, Dimen Pictures threw an olive branch, he would definitely rush out and catch it with the most thankful attitude, but now......

A person who is willing to treat him equally, is willing to delegate power, and does not hesitate to invest is more suitable as a partner than a person who is arrogant and implicitly discriminatory.

If nothing else, just those things Matthew Horner said that afternoon, who would even consider this Steve Stebler?

Besides, Matthew Horner's reputation in the circle is well known, much better than the domineering Royal Gate Pictures and the Weinstein Pictures behind it.

With what Dimen Pictures has done in the past, who knows if they will become the second Lionsgate and only give blank checks?

With these considerations, James Wynne no longer hesitated, and said to Steve Stebler with a serious face, "I am honored to be invited by Royal Pictures. ”

Steve Sturbre laughed at this, thinking that James Wing agreed.

But Ray Warner, who has been working with James Wing for many years, is very familiar with this typical oriental euphemism rejection.

"It's a refusal. ”

With such an awareness, Ray Warner was ready to open his mouth to persuade him, but James Wing quietly pulled him first.

Ray Warner, out of years of trust, swallowed back the words that were quick to speak.

James Wynn smiled politely and said, "I would also like to work with Emperor Pictures very much, but ......" he said, "I have found an investor and promised to cooperate with them." ”

Hearing this, Steve Stebler couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, and subconsciously said, "You think about it, James? ”

"I am very grateful for the attention of Dimen Pictures. "But I promised others to do it." ”

Steve Stebler frowned, and said, "Your project, invested and produced by Emperor Pictures, and then handed over to ......" He accentuated his tone, "Weinstein Pictures distribution, do you know how rare such an opportunity is?"

James Wynne certainly knows that Weinstein Pictures is a leader in the independent film industry, with very strong distribution channels and operational capabilities.

But that wasn't enough to attract him.

Ray Warner looked at James Wynn in surprise, and couldn't understand that the strength of Weinstein Pictures is now far above Lionsgate, and the benefits of cooperating with such a company are too many for them, why is James Wynn determined to refuse?

Strictly speaking, he and James Wing are also members of the independent film circle, but they shoot and produce low-budget horror films instead of literary films, and Weinstein Pictures is almost the upper limit of the studios they can access.

If such a company does not cooperate, can James Wing find six major companies as partners?

Ray Warner is not convinced that it would have been possible if it had been placed before "Dead Silence", but "Dead Silence" was not very successful in the market......

James Wynn then said euphemistically, "I'm sorry, Mr. Stebler, I already have a partner. ”

"Oh well. Steve Sabler held his identity and didn't bother to talk nonsense with such a little director, saying, "Good luck to you." ”

After saying that, he didn't say anything more, stood up and turned around and left.

Timon Pictures is a very powerful film company in Hollywood, and since it is a busy business all year round, since it can't cooperate, Steve Stebler doesn't have to waste time and energy on two small people.

"James!"

As soon as Steve Stubler left, Ray Warner couldn't wait to ask, "What are you thinking?

Inevitably, he was a little disappointed, grabbing his hair with both hands, "Did you know that we missed the best opportunity!"

"Ray, don't get excited. James Wing hurriedly said, "Listen to me first, okay?"

"You say!" Ray Werner took a deep breath, temporarily suppressing a little excitement.

James Winlen said, "I've found investors and production companies. Seeing Ray Werner's current appearance, he didn't sell it, and raised his pace a little, "I went to Disney Studios this afternoon to meet Matthew Horner and talk to him about our new project, and Matthew Horner's Studio 13 will be funding the production of the new project. ”

Hearing this, Ray Warner's mood calmed down a bit, but then asked, "Studio Thirteen, a small shell company, doesn't seem to have the ability to distribute?"

If you want to make it alone, he and James Win can make up the production cost of $1.5 million, but movies are never so simple to make, unless they don't want to release it, they just keep it for themselves.

James Wing knew what Ray Warner was worried about, and added, "Matthew Horner personally promised me that he would give me the maximum power for the crew and not interfere with our filming and production at all. In addition, he will push the film into the distribution channels at the level of the six major companies. ”

At this point, he said in an accentuated tone, "That's the big six companies! Is Weinstein Pictures' distribution ability comparable?"

Ray Werner's eyes widened, "Did Matthew Horner really say that?"

"Really!" James Winner nodded, "Matthew Horner's reputation is very good. ”

"I know that. Ray Warner said he still had doubts, "but when it comes to independent films, Weinstein Pictures is the ......."

James Wing couldn't help but laugh and said, "Ray, you're too narrow-minded. He leaned back in his chair, "Matthew Horner has worked closely and deeply with companies such as Disney and Warner Bros., and the films produced by his studio are easy to push into the distribution channels of these two companies, since the future may be distributed by one of the six major companies, why should we operate as an aggrieved independent film, why not a commercial film?"

Ray Werner thought about it, and that was indeed the case.

James Wynn added, "You think Studio 13 is a short and small studio. But have you ever thought about how beautiful the "Twilight Zone" was released by Studio 13 last year......? No, even the Weinstein Pictures and the Weinstein brothers behind them, how many North American box office did the best films they produce and distribute so far?"

"It's like Chicago. Ray Warner thought about it for a moment and said, "The North American box office is about $170 million." ”

"What about Twilight?" James Wynn said without Ray Warner's answer, "it's time for us to step out of the narrow circle of independent films." ”

Ray Warner nodded slowly, if there is a better future, who wants to be held in such a small circle.

James Wing is not stupid, how to choose the most advantageous, see it clearly, "Ray, the current Matthew Horner, has connections, resources, reputation, status, and financial resources, which one is worse than the Weinstein brothers? Some are far above them!"

"Okay!" Ray Werner also made a decision, "We're teaming up with Matthew Hawn to go to his Imperial Gate Pictures, a bunch of squinting trash!"

On the other side, Steve Stebler got into the car, told the driver to drive, and immediately made a phone call to explain the general situation.

"The director of the Saw franchise didn't want to work with us?"

Hearing the question, Steve Stebler hurriedly said, "BOSS, James Wing has found a new partner." ”

"Who is it?"

Steve Stebler was stunned, "I didn't ask. ”

"Didn't ask. The voice was visibly unpleasant, but quickly added, "Alright, Steve, you don't have to worry about that, I'll get back and talk to James Win." ”

"Okay. He said a few more words and quickly hung up the phone.

It sounds like his big boss is a bit of a fan of James and his horror project.