Chapter 384
At this moment, Zhang Baimao seemed to see the savior, as if he had experienced the timely help, and hurriedly said, "Come on Mr. Anderson."
Mr. Zhang looked at Harvey Weinstein with a little sadness and turned to the door.
Harvey Weinstein's face remained unchanged, but his heart sank. He turned his head to stare at his assistant, who whispered: "The business jet of Relativity Entertainment has indeed left."
The door opened and a familiar face appeared in Harvey Weinstein's vision.
Zhang Baimao walked almost three steps at a time and quickly came over, grabbed Ronan's hand, and said with great enthusiasm: "On behalf of all the colleagues in the New Picture Film Company, I welcome you."
Luo Nan shook hands with him and said calmly: "Mr. Zhang is so polite."
Then, he shook hands with Mr. Zhang: "Director Zhang, if you have time, you are welcome to Los Angeles."
Harvey Weinstein also came over and said, "Ronan, I was surprised to see you."
Ronan deliberately wondered: "Accident? Harvey, I have been in Shanghai, what's there to be surprised?"
Harvey Weinstein squeezed out a smile and said, "I heard that people who are relativistic entertainment went back yesterday?"
Ronan nodded: "Yes, the staff are all back. I plan to visit East Asia for a few days, and I guess it will not be back next month."
It seemed as if he didn't really stay there.
Harvey Weinstein had no idea how to tell the truth. He just looked at Ronan. Ronan turned to Zhang Baimao and Master Zhang and said: "Mr. Zhang, Director Zhang, I will go to Mumbai tomorrow. This time I came here to thank both of you for your invitation and entertainment, and the other was to say goodbye."
Hearing this, Harvey Weinstein hoped that it was true, and Ronan Anderson really just came to say goodbye.
Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi were stunned at the same time. Didn’t the other party come for "Hero"?
Ronan took action against Connie, and Connie immediately sent two gift boxes. Ronan handed them to Zhang Baimao and Master Zhang one after another, saying: "This is a souvenir prepared by Relativity Entertainment for this trip to Shanghai. Please accept it with a smile."
It's not valuable things, they are all albums and postcards made from films under Relativity Entertainment.
Zhang Baimao accepted the gift box and thought Ronan was not here for the film. He couldn't help but feel a little anxious and said quickly: "Mr. Anderson, don't you know if you are still interested in "Heroes"?"
Mr. Zhang also came up and said, "We are willing to cooperate with the Embassy Film Company."
Ronan looked at Harvey Weinstein, then looked at the two of them again, looking puzzled: "Didn't you reach a copyright agreement for "Heroes"?"
Harvey Weinstein had a little fantasy about Ronan and said, "Yes, we have reached an agreement."
Just as I finished speaking, the translator over there was already muttering in Zhang Baimao's ear. Zhang Baimao immediately retorted: "Mr. Weinstein took the initiative to overturn the bidding agreement reached before."
He still left a lot of room for his words. If Ronan is not interested, he will talk to Harvey Weinstein next.
Ronan remained silent, as if he was considering it.
The two of them knew that Ronan could understand Chinese and did not need to translate it. They asked directly in Chinese: "Mr. Anderson, we can revisit the international copyright transaction of "Heroes".
Mr. Zhang also said: "I am personally happy to cooperate with Mr. Anderson and Embassy Film."
Ronan also asked in Chinese: "Can you know what happened?"
Zhang Baimao said directly: "Mr. Weinstein is only willing to pay $2.5 million."
Hearing this, Ronan immediately understood that Harvey Weinstein used his usual tricks.
It seems that I am right to stay this time.
Zhang Baimao and Master Zhang talked with Ronan in Chinese, but Harvey Weinstein, who was not able to interrupt for a while.
Harvey Weinstein knew very well that it was impossible to get the copyright of "Hero" for a low price of $2.5 million.
"I understand what you mean." Ronan said calmly: "Embassy Pictures is willing to cooperate with any friend."
Harvey Weinstein finally found the opportunity to interrupt and said, "Do you two want to give up working with Miramax?"
Luo Nan had no intention of responding, but was waiting for Zhang Baimao and Master Zhang to make a choice like a spectator.
Zhang Baimao thought of Harvey Weinstein's previous words and really didn't want to talk to such a capricious person anymore, saying: "Mr. Weinstein, we want to talk to Mr. Anderson first."
He still gave the other party enough face in his words.
Harvey Weinstein knew that things had exceeded his control and could not be able to come back. He was quite as handsome as an international publisher. He nodded at Ronan and turned around and left.
Ronan didn't say anything more. At this time, everything he told Harvey Weinstein was unnecessary. He had achieved his goal. With his current strength and ability, there was no need to pay too much attention to Harvey Weinstein.
After Harvey Weinstein left, Zhang Baima immediately said: "Mr. Anderson, we can revisit the international copyright of "Heroes", you see..."
Ronan said straightforwardly: "I am the most trustworthy person. I offered $5 million in bidding, but now it is still $5 million. If Mr. Zhang agrees, I will call someone to come back and discuss this deal with you specifically."
Although this is already twice the actual offer from Harvey Weinstein, the businessman's appetite is not satisfied. Zhang Baimao tentatively said: "Is 5 million US dollars a little low?"
Ronan smiled: "I have given up on this movie before, and the two of you invited me to talk again. If you think the price is low, I can only give up."
Zhang Baimao laughed twice, knowing that he was in a very unfavorable situation.
He was not dissatisfied with Ronan at all, but instead thought this person was pretty good. Compared to an old hooligan like Harvey Weinstein, Ronan is a model of Hollywood.
No matter how much Harvey Weinstein offered, the other party still offered the price at the bidding meeting, and the words "believe it" are worthy of the word "believe".
But my appetite was suddenly lifted by the $25 million. Now when I hear the $5 million offer, I always feel empty, as if the $20 million I got, I suddenly flew away.
Luo Nan sat firmly on Diaoyutai, but these two people actually had no other choice in a short period of time.
Mr. Zhang suddenly interrupted: "Although Mr. Weinstein is only willing to pay $2.5 million in copyright fees, he has prepared a series of soft conditions for us, such as his preparation for the operation of the Oscars for "Heroes". As far as I know, Miramax and Harvey Weinstein are extremely good at operating the Oscars."
Ronan said lightly: "I bought "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and I also formulated the relevant Oscar PR plan."
Zhang Baihou understood the old partner's idea and said, "Mr. Anderson, can you run an Oscar for "Heroes"?"
Ronan said directly: "The premise is that I have copyright. In this way, I will apply for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film for "Hero", but I cannot guarantee that "Hero" will win or get the nomination."
He looked at the two of them and continued, "The Oscars are very variable. If someone tells you at this time, he will definitely win a nomination or even award for "Heroes". I can only say that he is exaggerating."
Mr. Zhang was just fascinated by Oscars. Now that he calmed down, it is not difficult to remember what Harvey Wayne did without trust. Is it strange that such a person promised the best foreign language film?
In contrast, Ronan Anderson's statements are the responsible attitude.
Zhang Baihu also realized that the so-called soft conditions of Harvey Weinstein were very likely to be fooling them. He didn't want to talk to Harvey Weinstein anymore and said, "Mr. Anderson, if we complete the transaction, when do you plan to release it?"
Ronan thought for a while and said, "The latest one will not exceed December. I will operate "Hero" as the way I run "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", pre-screening in Los Angeles in December, and then expanding its release in January."
He looked at Mr. Zhang: "Director Zhang is interested in attacking the Oscars. I suggest you take the film to North America in September, start making relevant preparations from the Toronto Film Festival, and expand the promotion and influence of the film."
Compared with Harvey Weinstein's empty words, Ronan's words are undoubtedly extremely credible.
Mr. Zhang is already addicted to Oscars and said, "I hope the Embassy Film Company can make a plan for us."
"If we are partners, there will definitely be no problem." Ronan said with a smile: "We will win the Oscar nomination in "Heroes"."
To be honest, the possibility of winning is very small, but there is still a certain amount of room for nominations.
"Okay." Mr. Zhang was obviously a little excited: "Please give everything to Mr. Anderson."
Zhang Baimao also said: "I hope this is the beginning of our successful cooperation."
Ronan reached out to hold them and said, "I hope so too."
Even if the three of them reached their intentions, there would naturally be others to discuss what happened next. They won the international distribution rights of "Heroes" for $5 million, and Ronan also achieved the purpose of this trip.
That night, Zhang Baimao and Master Zhang held a banquet to entertain Luo Nan, and specially invited Yu Jiaolong to accompany him.
Yu Jiaolong is not a chaste woman, and she once showed some intentions, but Ronan politely refused, mainly because she was worried about causing some unnecessary trouble.
Two days later, Ronan left Shanghai on a flight and flew to Mumbai, India, met with the people from the Mountain Foundation, and confirmed that the two sides would continue to cooperate, and then went to Germany to meet Tony Koch. Both sides would continue to operate German tax refund benefits.
It was not until early July that he returned to Los Angeles. Good news came from the Embassy Film Industry, and had officially signed an agreement and obtained the international copyright of "Hero".
In addition to the entire Eastern market, the distribution of "Hero" in other countries and regions will be fully responsible by Embassy Film.
Chapter completed!