Chapter 389: The Pride of Heaven (Subscription Requested)
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"Harvey, I can introduce you to ......"
In a private club in Malibu, Frank Miller, wearing a cowboy hat, said to Harvey Weinstein, "But I'm only in charge of introducing you." ”
Humpty Harvey Weinstein sat on the couch, picked up a cigar and took a puff, puffing out a puff of smoke and saying, "Frank, did I tell you to do anything else?"
Frank Miller sat down on the other couch and didn't speak again.
Because of his personal connection, he accepted Harvey Weinstein's invitation, and had previously introduced Helen Herman to Harvey Weinstein, but he wouldn't do much more than make an introduction.
Although he is the original author of "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta" and will also be named as a screenwriter, he is not a fool, and it is impossible for others to make a decision involving tens of millions of dollars of investment at will because of his few words, the Weinstein brothers did successfully produce and release "Sin City", and Warner Bros. does not seem to be bad at all.
Frank Miller thought very clearly, he was just introducing David Ellison and Jack to Harvey Weinstein, and what the two sides talked about was none of his business.
"The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta" was finally distributed by Warner Bros. or Weinstein Pictures, in fact, there is not much difference between him, the original author.
Harvey Weinstein smoked his cigar and looked at his watch, and it was almost time for the two to show up......
If he hadn't happened to watch a few clips from Frank Miller, he wouldn't have been so interested in "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta", which is called Zack Schneider's filming and starring Matthew Horner, the personal style is unusually obvious, and the visual impact is too great, under the background of high-speed slow motion and heavy ink painting, it only makes people feel that Matthew Horner seems to be descending from the god of war.
As a veteran who has been running movies for many years, he is keenly aware of the possible value in it, not to mention the planned movie, just Matthew Horner, who is like the god of war, may arouse a large number of female fans.
He heard Frank Miller tell the details of the situation, Matthew Horner will definitely be the leading actor in this project, Matthew Horner's performance in recent years is very similar to the previous Tom Cruise, always acting in a movie, and the box office will explode one.
Since there is a high chance that this is an opportunity to make money, and it is still a movie invested by a hairy boy, he naturally wants to try to take the opportunity into his own hands.
Larry Ellison's son is nothing more than a newbie to Hollywood.
There was a knock on the door of the reception room, and Harvey Weinstein snuffed out his cigar, cleared his throat, and said, "Please come in." ”
The door was opened from the outside, and the clubhouse staff walked in with two people, the one in front with short and medium-brown hair, and the one in the back with a full beard.
Harvey Weinstein immediately judged that the one in front was David Ellison and the one in the back was producer Jack, who was said to have been an assistant to Ridley Scott in the past.
The two of them got closer and closer, but he didn't stand up immediately, and still sat on the sofa with a big grin.
David Ellison walked towards the couch and suddenly stopped with a frown, he smelled a smell of smoke, a smoke that he didn't like.
He stopped, and so did the bearded Jack.
Harvey Weinstein saw the two stop, and a trace of displeasure flashed in his heart, but after all, he was a big man who has been famous in Hollywood for many years, and immediately stood up and walked towards David Ellison.
Frank Miller hurried to follow and make introductions for both sides.
David Ellison shook hands with Harvey Weinstein, said a few polite words, couldn't help coughing a few times, and couldn't help but ask the clubhouse staff who brought them over, "Are there any other reception rooms?"
The staff member didn't know what he meant, so he replied truthfully, "Yes." ”
David Ellison turned to Harvey Weinstein and said, "Let's talk somewhere else." He casually explained, "I don't like the smell of smoke." ”
The flesh on Harvey Weinstein's face moved, but he still nodded, "Okay, let's change places." ”
With the coordination of the staff, the men quickly entered an adjoining reception room, Frank Miller was smart enough to leave early, and the remaining two sides exchanged a few polite words and went straight to the point.
"I heard Helen Herman say, Harvey, do you want the distribution rights of the Spartan Three Hundred Warriors that I invested in?" David Ellison can be described as a proud son of heaven, and he didn't use Harvey Weinstein's place, and he spoke quite directly, "If this is the case, we don't need to talk about it, my Sky Dance company has already negotiated the distribution rights with Warner Bros. ”
Harvey Weinstein is dealing with David Ellison for the first time, and after being a Hollywood boss for so many years, he is a little uncomfortable with David Ellison's straightforward way of speaking.
"David, don't you listen to my terms?" Harvey Weinstein suppressed the unhappiness in his heart, "It's a lot better than Warner Bros. ”
"No need. David Ellison shook his head directly, "Money is just a numbers game for me. ”
Harvey Weinstein was speechless for a few seconds before he said, "Weinstein Pictures is very sincere, and we can guarantee that Weinstein Pictures can fully cooperate with your Sky Dance." ”
In the past, when Miramax was at his most glorious era, with a platform like Walt Disney, he would not look at people like David Ellison, but now the situation is different, he fell out with Walt Disney and broke away from Miramax to start a second business, and the newly established Weinstein Pictures needs resources, especially funds and film resources.
Everyone knows that David Ellison is rich.
Hearing Harvey Weinstein's words, David Ellison frowned, and Harvey Weinstein's tone was condescending, as if it was an honor for someone like him to work with Weinstein Pictures.
Even Harvey Weinstein himself didn't notice it, he was used to giving orders all year round, and he always subconsciously put on a big show in front of young people.
If it were a young actor, he would definitely be submissive, but how could David Ellison eat this set.
"Warner Bros. will also fully cooperate with Sky Dance Pictures. ”
Harvey Weinstein's tone made David Ellison very unhappy, and he said directly, "Harvey, can the strength of Weinstein Pictures be comparable to Warner Bros.?"
Without waiting for Harvey Weinstein to answer, David Ellison added, "Let's put it this way, Harvey. What you have, Warner Bros. has it. What you don't have, Warner Bros. still has. Why don't I choose Warner Bros."
With that, he stood up, "I'm sorry, I have other things. ”
Harvey Weinstein looked at David Ellison, and after David Ellison said his farewell, he turned and walked towards the door of the reception room, quite like Larry Ellison's madman.
The bearded Jack is different, David Ellison can not care about Harvey Weinstein, because he has such capital, but he still has to work hard in the Hollywood circle.
He stood up, nodded to Harvey Weinstein, and said another kind word before walking towards David Ellison,
Harvey Weinstein sat on the couch and watched David Ellison walk out of the reception room.
Has the world changed? Or is he outdated? Are these newcomers who have come to Hollywood so arrogant? Harvey Weinstein's face is not very good-looking.
Doesn't he know that this is Hollywood, not Silicon Valley? Or does he think that his old son Larry Ellison's arrogant style can be eaten in Hollywood?
David Ellison came to the door of the clubhouse, and the driver had already pulled the car over.
The bearded Jack chased after him from behind and reminded, "David, Harvey Weinstein is not a good guy. ”
David Ellison didn't care, "Do you think I'm a good person?"
The bearded Jack thought for a moment and simply stopped talking.
"There's no way we're going to give distribution to Weinstein Pictures. David Ellison thought that the bearded Jack was a talent, and said simply, "It's all the result, why not just order it? Is it a waste of my time for the sake of Harvey Weinstein's face? My time is precious." ”
His goal is to invest big, big-budget commercial films, and he's already opened the door with Warner Bros., Harvey Weinstein and Weinstein Pictures have no use for him, so why waste time if there's no value?
He didn't bother to look at people who had no value, and if it weren't for Frank Miller, the original author, he wouldn't have come at all.
Valuable people, like Matthew Horner, are willing to pay huge sums of money to show their sincerity.
The two got into the car, and the bearded Jack still reminded, "It's best to say hello to Matthew, Zach and Helen, Harvey Weinstein is very influential in the circle, many people have scruples about him, and there are few things in Hollywood that he wants to do but can't do." ”
"I know. David Ellison nodded, "I'll call them personally." ”
He has enough confidence in Zack Schneider and Matthew, "Spartan 300 Warriors" pins all the ideals of Zack Schneider, Matthew Horner is mercenary, and Harvey Weinstein can offer more favorable terms than him?
Shortly after David Ellison's car left, Harvey Weinstein also got in the car, and he first called Frank Miller and asked a few words about the licensing of "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta", and quickly judged that it was impossible for Weinstein Pictures to let Frank Miller breach the contract and win the film rights of "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta".
He thought for a moment and said to his assistant in the passenger seat, "You check Matthew Horner's phone." ”
Harvey Weinstein has his own judgment, Matthew Horner is the key to this project, and if Matthew Horner can be handled, the problem will be much simpler.
"The Three Hundred Spartans" is an opportunity for Weinstein Pictures, and it is the best to get it.