Chapter 840： Ruthlessness of capital

On Monday morning, Harvey Weinstein woke up early. After breakfast, he changed into a decent formal dress. He glanced at the sleeping woman in the bedroom, left a note on the coffee table in the living room and rushed downstairs. I am going to meet with Ronan Anderson yesterday.

He deliberately went out early to show respect for Ronan Anderson.

From digging pits when they first met each other, then sitting on an equal footing, and now, Harvey Weinstein witnessed the rise of a super-rich.

Thinking of the past, Harvey Weinstein is also fortunate. Fortunately, he chose patience in films such as "Hero" and did not conflict with Ronan Anderson.

This also gave him a good personal relationship with Ronan Anderson.

Harvey Weinstein has done so many things, not only did not have too many negative influences, but has developed in the circle for more than 20 years, becoming one of the big names in Hollywood, and has its own survival rules.

Actors and stars, Harvey Weinstein have never been in the eyes, but producers and bosses, under normal circumstances, he will not easily provoke.

Unless someone like Michael Eisner has an irreconcilable conflict of interest.

As for Ronan Anderson, Harvey Weinstein has some expectations, there is no big conflict of interest between each other, and they are the same kind of people in style.

Just about to get out of the hotel, Peter Morgan and another middle-aged man who had met the day before suddenly flashed out.

"Good morning, Mr. Weinstein." Pete Morgan greeted first, and went straight to the topic: "I don't know how the project is considered?"

Harvey Weinstein frowned slightly. Although he was very optimistic, he said something else: "Generally, I have to think about it."

Peter Morgan understands the thoughts of Hollywood producers and investors, and specifically points to Andy Harris and said: "This is Andy Harris, the producer who initiated the project."

"Hello, Mr. Weinstein." Andy Harris offered to stretch out his hand.

Harvey Weinstein shook it lightly and said again: "Your project is too risky, and I need time to weigh it."

This is his consistent principle, drag or coax first, wait until the time is right, and get it in hand at the least cost.

Andy Harris is not a newcomer after all, saying: "Mr. Weinstein, I hope you can make a decision as soon as possible. I met Mr. Ronan Anderson yesterday and he expressed a strong interest in this project."

This remark caught the attention of Harvey Weinstein, Ronan Anderson is in London!

Moreover, for such a topical project, he can see the value that may exist in it, and Ronan Anderson must also be able to see it.

Next to meet Ronan, Harvey Weinstein said quietly: "You wait, I will consider."

After that, he left the hotel, got in the car without looking back, and left.

"Ronan Anderson just said to consider." Peter Morgan was a little worried: "It doesn't matter if we say that?"

Andy Harris said: "Without creating a competitive tension, how can we strive for the most advantageous conditions?"

Pete Morgan nodded and said, "Yes. I hope they won't communicate in private."

Andy Harris added: "Normally not."

As far as he knows, Miramax has no cooperation with Relativity Entertainment.

Ten minutes later, Harvey Weinstein met Ronan in a reception room of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

"It was too rushed that day, I didn't have time to say a lot." Harvey Weinstein said with a smile: "Congratulations, Ronan, your team is leading the Premier League again."

Ronan asked someone to bring coffee and said, "Thank you." He waved his hand: "Harvey, we are old friends, so stop saying these kind words."

Harvey Weinstein smiled warmly and brilliantly: "Just because we are old friends, if you call, I will drop the beauties in the room and run over immediately."

Although Ronan was a little curious, he didn't ask who the so-called beauties were, because in Hollywood they reached their heights, as long as they wanted to, there were too many beautiful women.

"To be honest, I was going to have a chat with you." Harvey Weinstein was a good and honest person in front of Ronan: "I didn't expect to meet you in London."

He smiled and said, "It seems we are destined."

Ronan asked directly: "Are you looking for something to do with me?"

In fact, he roughly guessed, because a team of Robert Iger has been staring at the entire Walt Disney. Many things that happened to Milan Max, a subsidiary of Walt Disney Holdings, have been summarized in the hands of him and Robert Iger. in.

According to the plan, Ronan will wait for a while to meet with Harvey Weinstein, but he met him in London, so he can talk first.

Harvey-Weinstein said: "I wanted to tell you something a long time ago, but for the sake of face, I always endure it. However, the situation is different now. There are more and more internal problems and contradictions in Walt Disney. Also getting sharper."

Ronan nodded slightly: "I heard it."

According to the knowledge and judgment of Robert Iger, a former Disney employee, there is a more than 80% chance that the Disney shareholders meeting at the end of this year will be the battlefield for Michael Eisner and Roy Disney.

Harvey Weinstein continued: "Last year, you told me that you suggested that I don't give up the foundation of creating and developing the foundation..."

Ronan remembered it very clearly. At that time, he just said a few words on the sidelines. Is Harvey Weinstein intending to put the blame on him?

"Bob and I originally wanted to continue, but today..." Harvey Weinstein sighed, then shook his head: "I really can't hold on anymore, continue to be caught between Michael Eisner and Between Roy and Disney, Bob and I are going to die sooner or later."

Ronan asked directly, "Harvey, what are your plans with Bob?"

Harvey Weinstein said: "Leave Miramax and start a new film company."

Ronan said, "This is also a way."

"But it's very difficult. It's really very difficult. Many of Miramax's things belong to the company." Harvey Weinstein sold miserably, consciously or unconsciously: "Except for a little caring staff, Bob and I can't take it away. What. But starting a new company means starting from scratch, and funding is the most realistic issue before us."

He looked at Ronan: "It's true, Ronan, I'm looking for you just to ask for help."

Ronan has been thinking about it, never stopped, combining Harvey Weinstein's words, and gradually has an idea.

"Are you planning to bring me to invest in your new company?" Ronan asked.

Harvey Weinstein said with a smile: "You are willing to invest the best."

Ronan shook his head: "I have a production company. It is not wise to invest in your new company."

"What about the loan?" Harvey Weinstein said, "Give me a loan for as long as $40 million, and I can pay it off in three years at most."

Ronan smiled: "It's okay, but I need a mortgage."

Harvey Weinstein smiled bitterly: "Except for people, Bob and I can't bring out valuable collateral from Miramax, and neither of us has much property to mortgage."

Because of certain events, Ronan has read relevant reports and remembers that it is relatively clear. The Weinstein Films, which the Weinstein brothers later established, was invested by multiple companies and individuals. Is the largest shareholder? Wei is not Bob, but the ex-boyfriend of the beach who used to be Miss Lizao.

The financial resources of the brothers are not as shown by their power in Hollywood. The earliest Miramax and the largest investor are also not the Weinstein brothers.

Even at its peak, Harvey Weinstein was worth only tens of millions.

Once separated from Disney and Miramax, the Weinstein brothers want to continue to maintain the status of Hollywood magnates, they must find new partners and investors.

Ronan smiled and said, "Harvey, Relativity Entertainment can provide you with low-interest loans."

Harvey-Weinstein's spirits were lifted up, which is also the main reason why he opened his mouth. With good connections, he can get funds at the least cost.

"A mortgage is a must." Ronan emphasized: "I also have to explain something to the rest of the company."

Harvey Weinstein smiled and said, "I understand."

Ronan started the first test condition: "You and Bob have more than Miramax."

Harvey Weinstein's face changed when he heard this.

Ronan said directly: "With the equity of Emperor Gate Pictures or the copyright of the film library as collateral, Relativity Entertainment provides you with a low-interest loan of 50 million US dollars, and you only need to settle it within three years."

Harvey Weinstein's fat face was filled with a wry smile: "Ronan, I'm just the manager of Emperor Gate Pictures. This requires the shareholders meeting to decide."

He took a deep breath, Ronan Anderson was talking about his old friend, he was not so cruel to move the knife!

Harvey Weinstein deeply felt that the ruthlessness of capital was fully reflected in Ronan Anderson!

If you really mortgage the copyright of the film library of Emperor Gate Pictures, I believe that with Ronan Anderson's ability and the strength of Relativistic Entertainment, then he and Bob may not be able to repay the loan, and then...

The family of horror and thrillers accumulated over the years , including the copyrights of successful series of films such as "Scream", "Scream" and "Very Little Spy", are about to change ownership!

Harvey Weinstein wakes up and talks about friendship with capitalists in front of capital. He is as naive as the actress who went to his room to talk about scripts and roles.

"This..." Harvey Weinstein tactfully refused: "I can't call the shots."

Ronan was not surprised, he was a temptation, and then said: "It seems that Harvey, you have concerns about me."

Harvey Weinstein said: "How is that possible? Who doesn't know that you have the best reputation in the industry."

Ronan deliberately thought for a while: "Say a condition that we can all accept. When Walt Disney acquired Miramax, it paid you and Bob cash and a small amount of Disney equity."

Harvey Weinstein nodded: "There is such a thing, but after so many years, Disney has acquired ABC, and the equity has been diluted again and again, in fact, there is not much."