Chapter 384： Got it

At this moment, Zhang Baimao seemed to see the savior, as if he had felt sending charcoal in the snow, and said quickly: "Hurry up and invite Mr. Anderson over."

Zhang Guoshi gave Harvey Weinstein a melancholy, then turned to the door.

Harvey Weinstein's expression remained unchanged, but his heart sank. He turned his head and stared at his assistant. The assistant whispered: "The business jet of Relativity Entertainment has indeed gone."

The door opened, and a familiar face appeared in Harvey Weinstein's vision.

Zhang Baimao took almost three steps and took two steps, and quickly greeted him. Once he grasped Ronan's hand, he said with incomparable enthusiasm, "On behalf of all my colleagues in the New Picture Film Company, I welcome you."

Ronan shook his hand and said calmly, "Mr. Zhang is too polite."

Then he shook hands with Zhang Guoshi: "Director Zhang, if you have time, you are welcome to visit Los Angeles."

Harvey Weinstein also walked over at this time and said, "Ronan, I was surprised to see you."

Ronan deliberately wondered: "Accident? Harvey, I have been in Shanghai. What's the surprise?"

Harvey Weinstein squeezed a smile and said: "I heard that the people who heard about Relativity Entertainment went back yesterday?"

Ronan nodded: "Yes, the staff have all gone back. I plan to spend a few days in East Asia, and it is estimated that I will not be able to go back next month."

As if he really didn't stay here on purpose.

Harvey Weinstein couldn't tell the truth from the fake. He just looked at Ronan. Ronan turned to Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi and said: "Mr. Zhang, Director Zhang, I am going to Mumbai tomorrow. I am here to thank you. The invitation and reception of both of you, and the second is farewell.

Hearing this, Harvey Weinstein hoped 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 rushed to Connie. Connie immediately sent two gift boxes. Ronan gave Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi successively, saying: "This is a souvenir prepared by Relativity Entertainment for this Shanghai trip. Please also The two laughed."

They are not valuable things, they are all albums and postcards made from the movies of Relativity Entertainment.

Zhang Baimao accepted the gift box, thinking that Ronan was not here for the film, he couldn't help being a little anxious, and said quickly: "Mr. Anderson, don't you know if you are still interested in "Hero"?"

Zhang Guoshi also came up and said: "We are willing to cooperate with Embassy Pictures."

Ronan looked at Harvey Weinstein, and then at the two men, with a puzzled look: "Didn't you reach the copyright agreement for "Hero"?"

Harvey Weinstein had a little illusion about Ronan, saying: "Yes, we have reached an agreement."

Just finished talking here, the interpreter over there was already muttering in Zhang Baimao's ear, and Zhang Baimao immediately retorted: "Mr. Weinstein took the initiative to overturn the bidding agreement reached before."

There is still a lot of room for his words. If Ronan is not interested, he will talk to Harvey Weinstein next.

Ronan remained calm and seemed to be thinking about it.

The two knew that Ronan could understand Chinese and did not need an interpreter. They asked directly in Chinese: "Mr. Anderson, we can re-talk the international copyright transaction of "Hero"."

Zhang Guoshi also said: "I am personally happy to cooperate with Mr. Anderson and the Embassy Pictures."

Ronan also asked in Chinese: "Can you know what happened?"

Zhang Baimao said directly: "Mr. Weinstein is only willing to give 2.5 million US dollars."

Hearing this, Ronan immediately understood, and Harvey Weinstein used his usual trick again.

It seems that I was right to stay this time.

Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi talked with Ronan in Chinese, and Harvey Weinstein, who was unable to speak the language, could not interrupt at all for a while.

Harvey Weinstein knows very well that it is impossible to get the copyright of "Hero" at a low price of 2.5 million US dollars.

"I understand what the two of you mean." Ronan said calmly: "Embassy Pictures is willing to cooperate with any friend."

Harvey Weinstein finally found a chance to interrupt and said: "You two are going to give up working with Miramax?"

Ronan didn't mean to take the call, but like a spectator, waiting for Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi to make a choice.

Thinking of what Harvey Weinstein said before, Zhang Baimao really didn't want to talk to such a capricious person again, and said: "Mr. Weinstein, we want to talk to Mr. Anderson first."

He still saved enough face for the other party in his words.

Harvey Weinstein knew that things were beyond his control and could not be brought back again. He was also a big international publisher, so he nodded at Ronan and turned away.

Ronan didn’t say anything more. At this time, what he said to Harvey Weinstein was superfluous. He has achieved his goal, and with his current strength and abilities, there is no need to pay too much attention to Harvey Weinstein. Stan.

After Harvey Weinstein left, Zhang Baimao immediately said: "Mr. Anderson, we can re-discuss the international copyright of "Hero", you see..."

Ronan was very straightforward and said directly: "I am the most trustworthy person. I offered 5 million US dollars when bidding, and it is still 5 million US dollars. If Mr. Zhang agrees, I will call someone to come back and talk to you specifically. Transaction."

Although this is twice the actual price offered by Harvey Weinstein, the businessman's appetite will not be satisfied. Zhang Baimao tentatively said: "Is 5 million dollars a bit low?"

Ronan smiled: "I have given up on this film before, and the two of you invited me to talk again. You think the price is low, I can only give up."

Zhang Baimao laughed with him, knowing that he was in a very disadvantaged position.

He wasn't dissatisfied with Ronan at all. Instead, he felt that this person was pretty good. Compared with old rascals 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 time of the auction, which is worthy of the words.

It's just that my appetite was suddenly lifted by the US$25 million. Now I heard the US$5 million quotation, and I always feel empty, as if the US$20 million I got was flying away all at once.

Ronan sat firmly on the Diaoyutai, and the two of them had no other choice in a short time.

Zhang Guoshi suddenly interrupted: "Although Mr. Weinstein is only willing to pay 2.5 million US dollars in copyright fees, he has prepared a series of soft conditions for us, for example, he is going to run Oscars for "Hero". As far as I know, Miramax and Harvey Weinstein is extremely good at running Oscars."

Ronan said lightly: "I bought "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and I also made the relevant Oscar public relations plan."

Zhang Baimao understood the old partner's thoughts and said: "Mr. Anderson, can you run the Oscar for "Hero"?"

Ronan said directly: "The premise is that I have the copyright. In this case, I will apply for an Oscar nomination for "Hero" for Best Foreign Language Film, but I cannot guarantee that "Hero" will be awarded or nominated."

He looked at the two people and continued: "Oscars are very variable. If someone tells you at this time, they will definitely win a nomination or even an award for "Hero". I can only say that he is exaggerating."

Zhang Guoshi was just fascinated by Oscar. Now he is a little calmer. It is not difficult to think of Harvey Weinstein's unbelievable actions. Is it strange to regret later that this kind of person promises the best foreign language film?

In contrast, Ronan Anderson's remarks are responsible attitudes.

Zhang Baimao also realized that the so-called soft conditions of Harvey Weinstein were very likely to fool them. He didn't want to talk to Harvey Weinstein anymore, and said: "Mr. Anderson, we are done. In terms of trading, when do you plan to release it?"

Ronan thought for a while and said, "No later than December. I will run "Hero" in the same way as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". It will be screened in Los Angeles in December, and then expanded in January. "

He looked at Zhang Guoshi: "Director Zhang intends to attack the Oscars. I suggest that you take the film to North America in September, and make relevant preparations from the Toronto Film Festival to expand the film’s publicity and influence."

Compared with Harvey Weinstein's empty words, Ronan's words are undoubtedly highly credible.

Zhang Guoshi has become addicted to Oscars and said: "I hope Embassy Pictures can make a plan for us."

"If we are a partner, there is definitely no problem." Ronan said with a smile: "Heroes can be nominated for an Oscar. We win both ways."

Frankly speaking, the possibility of winning is very small, but there is still room for nomination.

"Okay." Zhang Guoshi was obviously a little excited: "Everything, please Mr. Anderson."

Zhang Baimao also said: "I hope this is the beginning of our successful cooperation."

Ronan stretched out his hand and shook their hands, and said, "I hope so too."

The three of them have reached their intention . Others will naturally discuss the following matters. They won the international distribution copyright of "Hero" for US$5 million. Ronan also achieved the purpose of this trip.

That night, Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi hosted a banquet for Ronan, and they also specially invited Yu Jiaolong to accompany them.

Yu Jiaolong was not a chaste woman either. She once expressed certain intentions, but Ronan tactfully 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. He met with people from the Mountain Foundation and confirmed that the two sides would continue to cooperate. Then he went to Germany to meet Tony Koch, and the two sides would continue to operate Germany. Tax rebate benefits.

It was not until the beginning of July that he returned to Los Angeles, and there was good news from the Embassy Film Industry. The agreement was officially signed and the international copyright of "Hero" was obtained.

In addition to the entire Eastern market, the distribution of "Hero" in other countries and regions will be fully responsible for the Embassy Pictures.

Ronan also asked Embassy Pictures to hire a team that had previously operated "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" to formulate relevant plans for "Hero".