Chapter 327: A Smart Man

Since this year's oscars, the weinstein brothers have stepped up their private work to get out of miramax in a decent way, and the brothers are both smart enough to spot michael esner early on. For their dissatisfaction, I also know that the other party will drive them away sooner or later.

In fact, in order to completely control Miramax, Walt Disney’s board of directors has made many moves in the past few years. Some people in the management of Miramax have been kicked out by them, otherwise they will rely on Bob Weinstein’s management methods , the last two people will not be so helpless.

The Weinstein brothers have always been ambitious and wanted to make Miramax bigger, so they accepted Disney's investment at the beginning, making the film company they founded one of Disney's many subsidiaries.

When Disney became the largest shareholder, Michael Eisner did not fulfill his promise. He only wanted to use Miramax as a subsidiary company for distributing literary and niche films, and did not hand over any major productions to them. He also continued to intervene in the specific management of Miramax. With his management style, it naturally led to today's situation.

If you have no objections, the new company will be called Weinstein Films, and its headquarters will be in Burbank. Many managers who originally belonged to Miramax will resign from their current positions and join the new company.

This kind of real film company is not just an empty shell that can be supported by a few people. Due to the appearance of Ryan, Weinstein Films came out much earlier than in the previous life, and the original management of Miramax, Although Michael Eisner has dismantled many of them over the past few years, a considerable number of them have remained, and these people are members of the Weinstein brothers' team.

A well-known film company must not only have films in production, but also have a huge film library, while Weinstein Films has zero in this regard, and everything has to be started from scratch, but Harvey Wayne Stan isn't upset. Since even Drew Barrymore's slutty chick, after getting the support of the person opposite, can make Huahua Films create a lot of profits every year, let alone his brother is a veteran in this industry.

Ryan and Harvey Weinstein briefly discussed some general matters. For example, the amount of investment, the specific division of shares, etc., and the details will naturally be handled by lawyers and accountants.

The largest shareholders are naturally him, Nicole, and the Weinstein brothers. In addition, there are also a few fragmented investors who occupy a small amount of shares, and basically belong to the kind that have no right to speak in the future.

Ryan is not good at managing film companies, and he is not like Michael Eisner, who has an extremely inflated ambition to control everything. Harvey Weinstein's vision is good enough, Bob Weinstein is very good at management, and he doesn't intend to get involved in specific affairs.

While making my own films, I plan to buy some distinctive films from Europe and the Far East.

Bring it to North America for screening. Harvey Weinstein talked about some plans for the company's future, This will not only enrich the film library, but also realize profitability as soon as possible.

I will not interfere with specific operations.

Ryan waved his hands casually, I believe in your and Bob's abilities.

You know, Ryan, this is where you are most convincing. Harvey Weinstein laughed.

You know, Harvey. I'm good at movies, not these minutiae.

Regarding Harvey Weinstein's proposal just now, Ryan didn't have any objection. The other party did this in his previous life, and it was not bad, although sometimes the means were a little tricky. But how can you make money if you don’t cheat overseas filmmakers?

It's a pity that Shakespeare in Love. Harvey Weinstein suddenly showed a regretful look, I originally wanted to use this movie to win the best picture statuette, but now I have to give up.

Hearing what he said, Ryan realized. I have brought about changes without knowing it. Miramax has lost the Weinstein brothers, so will the Shakespeare in Love produced by it win the Oscar for Best Picture?

Does this count as indirectly helping DreamWorks and Spielberg? Maybe I should ask them for some benefits.

After finishing the conversation here, Ryan came to a villa in front of the Malibu beach at the invitation of Harvey Weinstein. There were figures shaking in the vestibule facing the sea, handsome men and beautiful women shuttled among them, a small celebration The party has kicked off.

Where's Bob?

Hearing Ryan's question, Harvey Weinstein interrupted his joking with the people around him, He's in New York, he's raising funds from the bank, and dealing with those vampires has always been troublesome.

As he spoke, he took a step back and introduced the plump brown-haired girl in front of him, Ryan, this is Rachel Weisz, a delicate rose from England. Rachel, I guess I don't need to introduce this one. ? He is the investor in the movie you are about to star in.

Rachel is the heroine chosen by Director Sommers and Melanie for The Mummy. He added another sentence.

Hi, nice to meet you. Ryan gently shook her hand.

This is a plump woman with a figure similar to Kate Winslet. The difference is that she does not have the bloated feeling of Winslet, but looks just right.

The script written by Stephen Sommers had already been approved by Ryan, and the story about the pharaoh and the mummy was officially approved. The choice of actors was handed over to Sommers himself and Melanie Sloan. Ryan doesn't care whether the original cast will be used or not. Hollywood can find a lot of suitable actors for this kind of adventure movie full of comedy elements.

I just didn't expect that Stephen Sommers still chose this British woman.

Actually, not only have I lived in London, but I also have a few friends from the UK. Seeing Harvey Weinstein disappearing quickly, Ryan shook his head without a trace, and turned his attention to the woman in front of him. body.

You mean Kate, right? Rachel Weisz asked tentatively. After Ryan nodded, she squinted to the other side, We came here together today.

You know each other? Ryan followed her gaze, but it was a strange figure.

The other party seemed to have noticed them, turned around, waved to Rachel Weisz, and walked over.

Seeing her appearance clearly, Ryan could only feel that there are too many women named Kate in the UK. This Kate is not the Kate Winslet he mentioned.

Perhaps sensing the surprise in Ryan's eyes, Rachel Weisz quickly added, Ryan, isn't the Kate you're talking about Miss Beckinsale?

Kate? Winslet. Ryan shrugged.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, is this woman really confused? Still have ulterior motives? The fact that he and Kate Winslet became good friends because of the filming of Titanic has long been reported by many media.

After the tall woman with long dark brown hair came over and Rachel Weisz introduced them, Ryan chatted with them casually before preparing to leave.

Ryan, can I do you a favor?

Seeing Ryan's questioning eyes, Rachel Weisz lowered her voice and said quickly, Kate is going to audition for DreamWorks, and the producer is Mr. Spielberg.

Rachel! Kate Beckinsale gave him a hard tug.

She was really a bold woman, just like the rumors said. Ryan smiled slightly, and said politely, If I meet Stephen, I will mention this to him.

Ryan, we...

Before Rachel Weisz could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by Kate Beckinsale, Thank you, Ryan.

Listening to the other party's sincere thanks, Ryan secretly sighed and asked, What is a movie?

The two women suddenly showed a look of surprise. His words just now were obviously polite and coping. Now that he has asked the name of the movie, he will probably really help.

The story about World War II, if it doesn't change later, should be called Pearl Harbor. Although she was very happy, Kate Beckinsale remained calm enough.

It is said that the director has already been confirmed to be Mr. Michael Bay. The project of the film has only been approved, and the filming will be in the second half of next year. Rachel Weisz added.

It turned out to be Pearl Harbor.

Ryan nodded, counting the time, the film is indeed almost at the pre-preparation time, but he remembered that this Miss Beckinsale, according to the development of the previous life, seemed to be pregnant, the second-generation Hollywood star was worthy The most beautiful little beauty, who will be born next year.

Ryan... Rachel Weisz's voice brought him back from his thoughts.

Okay, I will mention this to Stephen and Michael. Ryan shook his finger lightly and continued, I'm just making an introduction, and it depends on your audition Effect.

Thank you, thank you, Ryan. This result has greatly exceeded their expectations.

Ryan waved his hand and turned to leave. Judging from his past experience, even if he didn't intervene, it is estimated that Kate Beckinsale would still get the role, but Pearl Harbor...

Forget it, this movie is almost useless. After Bang Bang, he stopped playing Bang Bang and changed to love triangle. Coupled with the continuous success in the past few years, it caused some problems in his mentality. He wanted to shoot more movies besides business Things are doomed to fail.

It can only be said that Bang Bei is just Bang Bei, and he will never become James Cameron. Perhaps he can understand this only after experiencing a miserable failure.

Damn it, Harvey, why did you cause so much trouble. Walking up to Harvey Weinstein, Ryan took a glass of soda and drank most of it in one gulp.

I just asked Jane to find some beautiful girls... The big fat man shrugged helplessly, I didn't expect the news to spread so quickly, it can only be said that you are too attractive to those girls who want to be famous. ()