Hollywood legendary director

Lehman looked at Harvey Weinstein's instantly stiff face with a smile, his expression indifferent and calm, as if he didn't know how much damage his words had caused Harvey, just as Harvey did not want to follow him. Lehman's words in the discussion were so profound.

No talk is no talk!

Harvey's brows wrinkled slightly, and he looked at the young man in front of him carefully. It seemed that it was only at this moment that he really saw Lyman's character.

The anger in his heart suddenly set off a stormy sea, with his previous thoughts when he came to talk-Miramax is the first person to extend an olive branch, and even if he really wants to cooperate, he will suffer a little loss and let a part of the profit be given. Europa Films is also worthwhile. The most important thing is to establish contact with director Lehmann to facilitate future cooperation.

But now facing such a ruthless face, there is no room for negotiation, and Harvey's emotions are indeed out of control.

For many years, since he led Miramax to become famous in the entire independent film circle, even top directors such as Steven Spielberg and George Lucas would give him face, but he did not expect to be here. Suffered by a "no name" to make things difficult.

But the suffocation in his chest was quickly suppressed, all the anger was temporarily hidden, and his face was always smiling.

This is the party scene, and he wants to give the host some thin noodles.

It is true that Harvey can now just turn around and leave, he can also vent his emotions face to face, and even use the contacts he has accumulated over the years to make Lehman suffer a bit.

However, this approach is too short-sighted, and making enemies for nothing is not Harvey's style.

Who can bully and who can't bully, he has his own book to judge in his heart.

Lehmann is no longer the little director who had no way of doing anything. He has relied on Europa Pictures, and his base is still in France.

In any case, the whip is beyond reach, and Miramax can't reach that far.

"Okay, I get it. I will talk to the person in charge of Europa Pictures for "Three Fools in Bollywood". Although you haven't been able to help or say anything, I still hope that in the future There will be a chance to cooperate, Lehman, you are an excellent director. I think only Oscar is your ultimate home." Harvey said vaguely, then turned to leave.

Lyman watched Harvey's back disappear into the crowd, and continued to walk steadily toward George's direction.

Harvey is indeed an old fox who has been able to dominate the Hollywood independent film circle for nearly ten years. He has vision and consideration. In the face of the grievances between the two sides in the past, he can still maintain his own demeanor and face the irony of his own words. He was able to deal with courtesy, and when he was assassinated later, his answer went straight to the subject, simply and neatly. Seeing that there was no room for conversation, he left without any delay.

After the whole conversation, Harvey's majestic temperament and determination were all revealed.

It is for this reason that Lehman has a higher view of Harvey.

Unfortunately, there is no prerequisite for cooperation between the two parties.

He still remembers all the things that happened in Hedong for thirty years and Hexi for thirty years.

For him to talk about cooperation with a grin in the face of the gap like Harvey did, Lyman thought he couldn't do it.

Although in the last sentence Harvey said, the meaning revealed was very intriguing.

After all, from the perspective of the competition for the awards season, Miramax led by the Weinstein brothers is indeed unique and very good. If Lyman really wants to make "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" at the Oscars To make a difference, choosing cooperation seems to be the wisest.

But after all, I still can't pass the Lehman bottom line.

So, facing the last words he said, Lyman didn't care.

"Sorry, two, let me introduce you to you. This is the director of "Three Fools in Bollywood", Lyman." George watched Lyman come over and immediately stopped the topic and introduced.

"Oh, really young and promising." Unexpectedly, the first to say hello was Warner Bros' distribution manager Kevin.

With an enthusiastic smile on his face, he proactively stretched out his hand to Lehman, "It's a great work, but I don't know how to praise you when I see you as a young man."

Kevin's generous but humorous words made Lyman and George and Robert Rayford chuckled.

Lehman shook his hand politely, "I think it's more satisfying to praise the work."

"Okay, let's get back to business." Seeing that the two still have the desire to chat, Robert took the initiative to bring the topic back.

Robert Rayford is a slightly blessed old man. He is 65 years old this year. His gray hair makes him look aging, and his face is filled with a hearty smile, giving people a thick and intimate feeling. .

At this moment, he was talking, and matched with his vivid expression, the atmosphere became active.

"Oh, by the way, where were we just now." Kevin laughed.

"Talk about the possibility of cooperation?"

After Robert's suggestion, Kevin said directly: "Yes, that's the case. I just want to ask, have you found a suitable publishing company for "Three Fools in Bollywood"? If not, we at Warner Bros. interest."

After the courtesy, I immediately entered the topic.

After all, this is the Sundance Film Festival, and this is not the only film exhibited or the project seeking release.

Kevin also came with an idea of ​​what he wanted to gain, and the topics he talked about were relatively pure, except for movies, but movies.

Lyman looked at George and motioned for him to answer.

After all, in terms of negotiation, professionals like George are more suitable.

"It's really not clear which publisher has negotiated a cooperation with." George said honestly.

Sure enough, the joy in Kevin's eyes flashed past.

He never thought that the distribution rights of this film are still in the hands of Europa Pictures. After all, as usual, they are all released in cooperation with Paramount Pictures, but he changed his mind this time.

Unlike Harvey, Kevin did not investigate anything too deeply.

Because the two sides have different points of consideration and importance, Warner Bros. does not lack good projects, and does not pay much attention to the development of independent films. Compared with these, they prefer capital operation, engage in large film projects, and make more money; The main business of Miramax is to explore the main battlefield of independent production, so it is also very careful to investigate the information of all parties to make more accurate investments.

Of course, when there is a real chance, Warner Bros. behind Kevin will not let it go.

"In my opinion, "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" is a good work, but it is not an easy task to make a difference in the box office. You two, or the producer Europa Pictures, What do you think, and what is the idea of ​​cooperation?"

Unlike Harvey’s strength, Kevin’s negotiation strategy is to give you the initiative first.

"We already have a concrete plan. What's more, we have greater expectations for the box office than awards that are vague and uncertain." George continued: "Compared to awards, the number of profits It will be more real."

These words surprised Kevin quite a bit. He chuckled and asked Lehman: "Don't you think so as a director?"

"Of course, I have always felt that I am a businessman, and whether the film can be profitable is what I have always paid attention to."

Lehman's frankness made Kevin even more interested, he had never seen such a strange director.

Because the bonus of awards can really reflect a director's worth and honor, but it seems that he is not tempted in this regard.

"Very good, so how about the 35 percent box office dividend? The announcement does not require Europa Pictures." Between talking and laughing, the wealth of Warner Bros. as a large company is fully revealed.Unlike the various design competitions at the Venice Film Festival, Warner Bros. doesn’t care about a small profit. As long as this work can be obtained and it can be harvested during the awards season, it is strategically for Warner Bros worth it.

Therefore, even the most critical issue of who is responsible for the cost of publicity, they directly took the initiative to take the initiative.

Hearing the 35 percent figure, Lehman had a moment of excitement, but it didn't show up at all on the surface. He just continued to watch George speak.He is the person responsible for this matter.

"I wonder if I should agree to it right away. Maybe I have to call and ask the boss, because you are really sincere."

Kevin was amused. "Then call and ask."

The smile on his face looked very relaxed, and then he said again: "I think we can sit down and have a conversation tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."

With the shirk in George's words, Kevin can also understand his intentions. He just wants to find a few more publishers to compare the conditions first, and doesn't want to be killed in one family so quickly.So I directly arranged an appointment for the next meeting.

George did not nod or shook his head, obviously tacitly acquiescing in this matter.

Because even if he has great autonomy in this matter, he will definitely need to look at the overall situation before making a decision.

After all, do you want to shop around? Besides, even if you can’t cooperate, it’s good to get familiar with and make contacts.

At this time, only three days have passed since the start of the entire film festival, and everything does not require much rush.

Looking at the word-of-mouth trend of the next "Three Fools in Bollywood" can also add more bargaining chips, creating more favorable conditions for the subsequent negotiation and engagement war is also excellent.

With a few polite words, George took Lehman to leave.

This banquet is far from over.