The direct consequence of the increase in the box office and influence in North America is that Ranfeng Group, a Hong Kong film and television company that had little influence in the United States before, began to enter the sight of some Hollywood filmmakers. And the information left by Wang Lun of Ranfeng Group in various film companies before was once again turned out by some well-intentioned people.

In the second week after the film's expanded release, Jiang Ran was about to leave the United States and return to Hong Kong after seeing that the distribution situation had stabilized, but the day before he was about to leave, he unexpectedly received an invitation from a person.

At seven o'clock in the evening, Jiang Ran took Jiang Wei to sit in the car arranged by the hotel and slowly drove into Beverly Hills. This morning, Jiang Ran received an invitation from Harvey Weinstein, the founder of Miramax Films, to attend a private banquet at his villa in Beverly Hills.

"Mr. Jiang, I don't know what the Weinstein brothers have for purpose tonight?" Jiang Wei asked softly as he looked at the slowly retreating villas outside the car window.

Jiang Ran was in a good mood recently, and after listening to Jiang Wei's words, he said with a smile: "What other purpose is it, either you have taken a fancy to us, or you have taken a fancy to our strength in Hong Kong and want to cooperate with us." ”

In the 70s, the Harvey Weinstein brothers founded Miramax Films, which focused on independent production and small-budget film production and distribution, and achieved great success in this area.

Although the current Miramack Film Company cannot be compared with the development and influence after being acquired by Disney in later generations, in Hollywood, this company is also an important force in addition to the eight major film groups, especially in independent production, and its network achievements are quite amazing.

Jiang Wei showed the invitation letter to the bodyguard blocking the road at the door of the villa, and the Rolls-Royce slowly drove into the villa and stopped smoothly under the guidance of the security.

Jiang Ran had just bent down to get out of the car, and before he had time to look around the environment in the villa, he heard a hearty voice sounding in the distance.

"Mr. Jiang, it's a great honor for you to be here for tonight's banquet. Jiang Ran turned around and saw a middle-aged fat man, laughing and walking towards him.

"Hello, Mr. Weinstein!" Jiang Ran also smiled and stretched out his hand to greet him.

When he came closer, the fat man did not shake hands with Jiang Ran, but directly opened his arms and hugged Jiang Ran warmly.

Finally breaking free from Harvey Weinstein's arms, Jiang Ran barely had a smile on his face, and introduced Jiang Wei who was standing on the side, "Mr. Weinstein, this is Jiang Wei, the distribution manager of our Ranfeng Group. ”

"Hello Mr. Jiang!" Harvey Weinstein did not hug Jiang Wei this time, but stretched out his hand slightly reservedly.

"Hello, Mr. Weinstein!" replied Jiang Wei with a professional smile on his face.

Jiang Ran watched Harvey Weinstein's performance throughout the whole process, and it can be seen from these few polite words that this Harvey Weinstein is a very strong and proud, but very powerful and practical person, who knows how to do things in a measured manner.

Jiang Ran and the two walked into the villa accompanied by Harvey Weinstein, there were already many well-dressed men and women inside, and Harvey Weinstein had no intention of introducing Jiang Ran.

"Mr. Jiang, I still have to pick up other guests, so let's miss it first. After Harvey Weinstein took the two into the house, he said to Jiang Ran with a smile.

Then he seemed to see Jiang Ran's eyes, revealing a meaningful smile.

"I'm very safe here, Mr. Jiang, you can rest assured and play slowly. After Harvey Weinstein finished speaking, he didn't wait for Jiang Ran to answer, he turned around and walked out of the villa with the steps of a bear.

Jiang Ran and the two were not too familiar with North American movies, and after entering the hall, they had no acquaintances, so they could only stay alone in the corner, not looking very social.

Although Jiang Ran and the others were not familiar with these North American filmmakers at the banquet, such a gathering was a rare opportunity to accumulate contacts, so after talking in the corner for a while, Jiang Ran ordered: "Ah Wei, you don't need to accompany me, to get to know these North American counterparts, maybe it will be beneficial to our Ran Feng's development in North America in the future." ”

Jiang Wei had such a plan for a long time, but Jiang Ran was by his side, so he couldn't leave his boss. Now listening to Jiang Ran's orders, he is naturally willing.

"Then Mr. Jiang, I'll go over first. Jiang Wei smiled and pointed to the piles of men and women chatting in the hall.

Jiang Ran didn't plan to get to know these North American filmmakers himself, and at his level, he paid little attention to the specific production and distribution of a certain film and television work—except for the work he led, so if he did have to deal with famous producers like Harvey Weinstein or film company owners and executives.

Jiang Ran was sitting in a quiet corner, thinking about Harvey Weinstein's purpose today, when he was in a trance, when he suddenly heard a voice ringing in his ears.

"Mr. Jiang, why are you staying here alone. Harvey Weinstein smiled as he approached Jiang Ran, then pointed to the bustling hall, "Aren't these enthusiastic girls attractive?"

Jiang Ran stood up, clinked glasses with Harvey and said, "The girls are very welcoming and attractive, but unfortunately I already have a fiancée - this is really a sad story." I think I would have been very happy to meet so many passionate girls before I met my fiancée. ”

Harvey Weinstein laughed, then changed the subject, "Mr. Jiang's Burning Maple Film and Television Company is shining this Halloween. With a foreign company and a foreign language film, it is very unexpected to achieve such results. ”

Harvey Weinstein's eyes sparkled, with envy, greed, and jealousy. His MiraMack Pictures company mainly makes small-budget and independent films, and has a very clear view of costs and profits.

The cost of this movie, he estimated, is only one or two million dollars at most, and with the current trend of the film in the North American box office market, it should not be too difficult to achieve a box office of one or two million dollars.

Coupled with the predictable revenue from videotapes and peripheral goods at the box office outside of North America, Harvey conservatively estimates that Jiang Ran's profit from this project will reach more than 10 million US dollars.

Harvey Weinstein has been making films for so many years, and he knows very well that in the small-budget and independent film industry, it is not impossible to have films like this that can be called a gold mine, but the chances of appearing are very, very small, and they are hard to find. Such a film can even support a small and medium-sized film company for several years.

"Mr. Weinstein has won the prize, and I have better luck this time. Jiang Ran responded with a slight smile.

"Jiang, can I call you that? Harvey Weinstein looked at Jiang Ran and asked with a slight annoyance.

"Of course, Mr. Weinstein. ”

"Hi Jiang, you can call me Harvey, my friends call me that. We're friends now, aren't we?" said Harvey Weinstein correcting Jiang Ran.

"Yes, Harvey, we're friends now. Jiang Ran said this, but he was very disappreciative in his heart, but who said that life depends on acting skills.

Next, the two chatted nonsense, testing their acting skills, perhaps thinking that the time was almost up, Harvey Weinstein finally got to the point.

"Jiang, you know I'm doing independent films, and I really like restricted movies like this. Harvey Weinstein said as he looked at Jiang Ran's expression, "How about the copyright I want to acquire? ”

The smile on Jiang Ran's face slowly disappeared when he heard this, and he glanced at Harvey Weinstein lightly, "What do you think? ”