Chapter 469: Planning Oscar

Harvey Weinstein and Kunas Jr. both expressed joy when they heard that Link had once again taken out a loan to invest in Netflix.

Since Link borrowed money to acquire Lionsgate Pictures at the beginning of the year, he has been carrying more and more debts. From the initial one to two hundred million US dollars, Link and Lionsgate now have debts of up to six to seven billion.

Considering Link's net worth of more than 3 billion, 6 to 7 billion in debt is not a lot, but his borrowing frequency is getting higher and higher, and the loan amount is getting larger and larger, which is a good sign.

According to the "Wall Street Journal", after Link lost his money to Tesla, he became blindly confident and insisted on going his own way when it came to investing, without following the advice of professionals. If this continues, it is not impossible for investment failure or even bankruptcy to happen.

"Haha, dear Bob, take a look at this news. Now even the Wall Street Journal thinks that Link will fail to invest or even go bankrupt. Link will be in trouble soon."

In the CEO's office, Harvey laughed loudly, handed the newspaper to Bob across the desk, pointed to the news article, and asked Bob Weinstein to read it and be happy together.

Bob took one look and was not interested in looking more.

"Harvey, Lionsgate Pictures' current market value is about 7.8 billion, and it has 330 million in foreign debt. This financial situation is very healthy. On the contrary, our Weinstein Pictures has a market value of less than 300 million, but has 250 million in debt.

We think what we should consider now is how to make the company bigger and stronger, produce more blockbuster movies, and pay off the loan earlier, instead of focusing on Link, which is useless. "

When Harvey heard his words, the thick bags under his eyes trembled and his face fell.

Since August, the news has been all about Link's good news, what album is a big hit, the new movie is a big hit, reconciling with Taylor, winning boxing matches, making $50 million in two minutes, Evaka getting pregnant, signing a multi-digit deal with Nike. Big endorsement contracts worth 100 million yuan, etc.

It's all damn good news.

It made him want to vomit.

After waiting for more than two months, he finally got a negative report about Link. Before he could be happy, Bob poured a basin of cold water down on him, giving him a chill.

Harvey glared at Bob, his expression turning very ugly.

"Harvey, we said last time that if Link has a backup plan after that incident, stop looking at Link this year and focus on making movies. It turns out that I was right. Link does have a backup plan. , the negative news didn’t affect him.”

Seeing that Harvey was about to get angry, Bob quickly reminded him.

"Damn it! Of course I remember that, I don't need you to remind me."

Harvey said unhappily.

Last time because of the custody issue, Link was criticized by the mainstream media and his reputation was almost ruined.

In that case, he thought that Link's career would be hit, even a little bit, but no one thought that Link would turn around with a few broken championship gold medals and gain global influence. Even better.

He couldn't help but feel his blood pressure soar every time he thought about that incident, but Bob still brought it up again, which was just rubbing salt into his wounds.

"Harvey, just remember, let me go back to the topic just now. Palm Beach Pictures proposed to release "Silver Linings Playbook" at the end of November. What do you think?"

Bob asked.

"Why should it be released this year? I remember that the company's release department's schedule is full this year."

Harvey said solemnly.

"This is Link's request. When I discussed investing in "The Master" last time, he took the initiative to mention this and hoped to release "Silver Linings Playbook" within the year. He also mentioned that if Jennifer Lawrence performs well, Want us to help with PR for the Oscar for Best Actress?”

"What?! He wants Jennifer Lawrence to become an Oscar-winning actress who was born in 1990? Is he crazy?"

Harvey asked in disbelief, eyes wide.

"Yes, I also refuted him at the time. Jennifer Lawrence was too young and it was impossible for the Oscar judges to vote for a young actor in his early twenties, but Link insisted on doing so."

Bob spread his hands and said.

Harvey narrowed his eyes and suddenly burst out laughing.

"I understand his thinking. He thinks he has a few rich people and is a world-class superstar, so he can do whatever he wants and make the Oscar judges obey his arrangements?

Haha, it’s so ridiculous. He thinks of the Oscars too simply. This is Hollywood. If you want to win the Oscars, you can’t just have money. If you have money, you can win the Oscars. The six major film companies have already Oscar has a monopoly. "

"Are we going to promise him?"

Bob asked.

Harvey frowned and thought for a while, "No, this year our film that is competing for the Oscar for the leading actress is The Iron Lady, not Silver Linings Playbook. The two films are competing for the Olympics at the same time."

"Then reject him and tell Link that he will have a better chance of competing in the Olympics next year. I believe Link will understand."

Bob said.

"etc!"

Harvey frowned and thought for a moment, then told Bob not to refuse yet. Now Link was so complacent that he thought he could succeed in everything, and so did the PR Oscar.

Then let him try it.

The condition is that Weinstein Pictures will get 10% more North American box office on the basis of the original contract. If Link agrees, it will allow him to release "Silver Linings Playbook" in advance and help him publicize the Oscar for Best Actress.

"Do you really want to help? I saw Jennifer Lawrence's performance in Silver Linings Playbook, and she is indeed qualified for an Oscar."

Bob asked.

"Of course not. Our main project is The Iron Lady, which is to help Meryl win the Best Actress Oscar again, not to help Link promote his mistress. Damn it, only a fool would help him promote a woman.

The reason I said this is to fool Link, so that he can safely and boldly invest more money in award public relations, and then watch him fail miserably at the Academy Awards ceremony.

Haha, do you think his expression at that time would be very exciting? Haha, let's do it, I can't wait now."

Harvey became more and more excited as he spoke, and couldn't help but pat the table.

Bob frowned as he listened, "Harvey, is this appropriate? Don't forget that we are also the producers of Silver Linings Playbook. If this movie wins an Oscar, the box office will increase and we will also make a profit. If it doesn't win an award, we will also make less money. I don't think this is a good idea."

"Stupid! Do you think I didn't think of it? I just said that we will release this movie in advance and help him with public relations only if Link gives up 10% of the North American box office on the original basis.

You just said that Jennifer Lawrence is also eligible for the Oscar for Best Actress. When the time comes, we just need to help her get nominated, and the rest will be left to Link.

With the nomination, even if she doesn't win the Oscar for Best Actress, the box office loss will not be too much.

And that 10% of the box office share is enough to make up for our losses, and Link spent a lot of public relations funds, but didn't help his girlfriend win the award, and didn't make much profit from this movie, a triple loss.

Haha, this is a great idea, Bob, go tell Link, we agree."

Harvey slapped the desk, his face flushed with excitement.

Bob frowned, "Harvey, is it okay? What if Link succeeds?"

Bang!

Hearing this, Harvey stood up like an enraged lion, staring at Bob angrily.

"Damn, what are you talking about? Link and I are both PRing for the Oscar for Best Actress. Do you think he can beat me in this matter? Do you think Link can beat me in the field I am good at? Are you insulting me?"

Bob thought about it and didn't need to worry too much.

Harvey is an Oscar-making machine. With the veteran actress Meryl Streep and the film theme, it is better than Link + Jennifer Lawrence, two newcomers in their early twenties.

"Okay, I'll go talk to Link. I hope you can get rid of your anger this time."

Bob hugged his waist and left the office with a bulging belly.

Harvey stood in front of the French window, looking at Hollywood Boulevard downstairs of the company, and smiled coldly, Link, welcome to Hollywood, and next I will let you know that the Oscar is not something that anyone can touch.