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At this moment, Zhang Baimao seemed to see the savior, as if he felt the need to send charcoal in the snow, and said quickly: Hurry up and ask Mr. Anderson to come over.

Zhang Guoshi glanced at Harvey Weinstein slightly melancholy, then turned to look at the door.

Harvey Weinstein's expression remained unchanged, but his heart sank. He turned his head to stare at the 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, quickly greeted him, grabbed Ronan's hand, and said with great enthusiasm, On behalf of all my colleagues in the New Picture Film Company, I welcome you.

Ronan shook hands with him, and said calmly, Mr. Zhang is too polite.

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

Harvey Weinstein also came over at this time and said, Ronan, it's a surprise to see you.

Ronan deliberately wondered: Accident? Harvey, I've been in Shang Hai, what's the surprise?

Harvey Weinstein squeezed out a smile and said, The people who heard about relativity entertainment went back yesterday?

Ronan nodded: Yeah, the staff have all gone back. I plan to play in East Asia for a few days, and I guess I won't be able to go back until 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, who turned to Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi and said, Mr. Zhang, Director Zhang, I'm going to Mumbai tomorrow. I'm here to thank you The invitation and hospitality of the two, and the second is farewell.

Hearing that, Harvey Weinstein hoped it was true, that Ronan Anderson was really just coming to say goodbye.

Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi were stunned at the same time, didn't the other party come for Hero?

Luo Nan beckoned to Connie, and Connie immediately sent two gift boxes. Ronan handed them to Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi successively, and said, This is a little souvenir prepared by Relativity Entertainment for this trip to Shanghai. The two laugh.

It's not worth anything, it's just albums and postcards produced by films under Relativity Entertainment.

Zhang Baimao accepted the gift box,

Thinking that Ronan didn't come here for the film, he couldn't help feeling a little anxious, and said quickly, Mr. Anderson, I wonder 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, then at the two, with a puzzled look: Didn't you reach a copyright agreement for Heroes?

Harvey Weinstein, still a little fanciful about Ronan, said, Yeah, we've got a deal.

As soon as this side finished speaking, the translator over there had already whispered in Zhang Baimao's ear, and Zhang Baimao immediately retorted: Mr. Weinstein took the initiative to overturn the previous bidding agreement.

His words still leave a lot of leeway. If Ronan is not interested, he will have to talk to Harvey Weinstein next.

Ronan remained calm, as if he was thinking about it.

The two knew that Ronan could understand Chinese and didn't need a translator, so they asked directly in Chinese: Mr. Anderson, we can renegotiate the international copyright transaction of Heroes.

Zhang Guoshi also said: Personally, I am also happy to cooperate with Mr. Anderson and Embassy Pictures.

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, 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 couldn't speak the language, couldn't intervene for a while.

Harvey Weinstein knew very well that it was impossible to get the copyright of Hero for as low as $2.5 million.

I understand what you two mean. Ronan said calmly: Embassy Pictures is willing to cooperate with any friends.

Harvey Weinstein finally found a chance to chime in and said, Are you two giving up on working with Miramax?

Ronan didn't intend to answer the conversation, instead he was 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, 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 the matter was out of his control, and it was impossible to pull it back, but he was very demeanor of a major international publisher, nodded to Ronan, turned and left.

Ronan didn't say anything more. It is superfluous to say anything to Harvey Weinstein at this time. He has already achieved his goal, and with his current strength and ability, there is no need to pay too much attention to Harvey Weinstein. stan.

After Harvey Weinstein left, Zhang Baihao immediately said: Mr. Anderson, we can re-discuss the international copyright of Hero, look...

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

Although this is already twice the actual asking price of Harvey Weinstein, the appetite of the businessman will not be satisfied. Zhang Baihao tentatively said: Is $5 million a bit low?

Ronan smiled: I had given up on this film before, and it was the two who invited me to talk again. You think the price is low, so I can only give up.

Zhang Baimao laughed twice, knowing that his side was in a very disadvantageous situation.

He didn't feel dissatisfied with Ronan at all, but thought he was pretty good. Compared with old hooligans like Harvey Weinstein, people like Ronan were a model of Hollywood.

No matter how much Harvey Weinstein bid, the other party still offered the price at the bidding meeting, which is worthy of the four words of keeping promises.

It's just that the appetite was suddenly lifted by the 25 million US dollars. Now that I hear the 5 million US dollars offer, I always feel empty, as if the 20 million US dollars I got in my hand flew away all at once.

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

Zhang Guoshi interrupted suddenly: Although Mr. Weinstein is only willing to pay 2.5 million U.S. dollars for the copyright fee, he has prepared a series of soft conditions for us, such as his preparation for the Oscar for Hero. As far as I know, Miramax and Harvey Weinstein is extremely good at running the Oscars.

Ronan said flatly: I bought Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and I also made the related Oscar PR plan.

Zhang Baimao understood the thoughts of his old partner and said, Mr. Anderson, can you manage 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 win or be nominated.

He looked at the two, and continued: The Oscars are highly variable. If someone tells you at this time that Hero will definitely win nominations or even awards, I can only say that he is exaggerating.

Zhang Guoshi was just fascinated by the Oscars. Now that he is a little calmer, it is not difficult to think of Harvey Weinstein's actions without promise. Is it strange that this kind of person promises the best foreign language film, and then regrets it later?

In contrast, these statements by Ronan Anderson are responsible.

Zhang Baimao also realized that Harvey Weinstein's so-called soft conditions were probably just fooling them. He didn't want to talk to Harvey Weinstein anymore, and said, Mr. Anderson, we are done. If there is a deal, when do you plan to release it?

Ronan thought for a while and said, It won't be later than December. I will operate 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 hit the Oscars. I suggest that you take the film to North America in September and start preparing for the Toronto Film Festival to expand the film's publicity and influence.

Compared with Harvey Weinstein's empty words, Ronan's words are undoubtedly extremely reliable.

Zhang Guoshi is already addicted to Oscars, he said: I hope the Embassy Pictures can make a plan for us.

If we are a partner, there must be no problem. Ronan said with a smile: Hero can be nominated for an Oscar, and we are a win-win.

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

Okay. Zhang Guoshi was obviously a little excited: Everything is up to Mr. Anderson.

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

Ronan reached out to shake hands with them and said, I hope so too.

The three of them have reached an agreement, and other people will naturally discuss the following matters. They won the international distribution copyright of Hero for 5 million US dollars, and Ronan also achieved the purpose of this trip.

That night, Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi hosted a banquet in honor of Ronan, and specially invited Yu Jiaolong to accompany him.

Yu Jiaolong is not a chaste and strong woman, and once expressed some intentions, but Ronan politely refused, mainly because she was worried about causing some unnecessary troubles.

Two days later, Ronan left Shang Hai by 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 will continue to operate in Germany tax rebate benefits.

He didn't return to Los Angeles until the beginning of July, and the embassy film industry also received good news that the agreement had been officially signed and the international copyright of Hero had been obtained.

In addition to the entire Eastern market, the distribution of Hero in other countries and regions will be fully taken care of by Embassy Pictures.

Ronan also asked Embassy Pictures to re-hire the team that had previously operated Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon to formulate relevant Olympic plans for Hero.