Chapter 327： smart people

Since this year’s Oscars ceremony, the Weinstein brothers have sped up their private work and want to leave Miramax in a decent way. Both of these brothers are smart people and have long been aware of Michael Eisner. Dissatisfaction with them, 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 done much in the past few years, and Miramax’s management has been kicked out by them, otherwise it would rely on Bob Weinstein’s management methods. , The last two will not be so helpless.

For a long time, the Weinstein brothers were ambitious and wanted to make Miramax bigger. They accepted Disney's investment at the beginning, making the film company founded by the two become one of Disney's many subsidiaries.

When Disney became the largest shareholder, Michael Eisner did not fulfill his promise. He just wanted to treat Miramax as a subsidiary that distributes literary and niche films, and did not give them any major productions. He also continued to intervene in the specific management work of Miramax. His management style naturally created the situation today.

"If you have no opinion, the new company is definitely called Weinstein Pictures, and the 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-life film company is not just an empty shell that can be supported by a few people. Due to the appearance of Ryan, Weinstein Pictures came out much earlier than the previous life, and the original management of Miramax, Although a lot of Michael Eisner has taken away in the past few years, a considerable number has been retained. These people are all members of the Weinstein brothers.

A well-known film company must not only have the movies being produced, but also have a huge film library, and Weinstein Pictures is nothing in this respect, everything has to start from scratch, but Harvey Wayne Stan is not depressed. Since even the slutty chick of Drew Barrymore, after getting the support of the person opposite, can make Flower Pictures create a lot of profits every year, let alone his brother is still a veteran in this industry.

Ryan and Harvey Weinstein briefly discussed some general issues. 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 the two brothers, he, Nico and Weinstein. In addition, there are a few fragmentary investors who occupy a small number of shares, and they will basically have no say in the future.

Ryan is not good at the management of film companies, and he is not like Michael Eisner, who has the ambition to control everything under extreme expansion. Harvey Weinstein's vision is brilliant enough, Bob Weinstein is very good in management, he does not intend to participate in specific affairs.

"While making my own films, I plan to buy out some more distinctive films from Europe and the Far East. I will get them to be shown in North America." Harvey Weinstein said of some plans for the company's future, "This way It can not only enrich the film library, but also realize profit as soon as possible."

"I will not intervene in specific operations."

Ryan waved his hand casually, "I believe in the abilities of you and Bob."

"You know, Ryan, this is the most convincing thing about you." Harvey Weinstein laughed.

"You know, Harvey. I am good at movies, not these trivial matters."

Regarding Harvey Weinstein's proposal just now, Ryan has no opinion. The other party in his previous life did just that, and what he did was not bad, although sometimes he did some tricks. But how can filmmakers make money if they don't cheat overseas?

"It's a pity "Shakespeare in Love"." Harvey Weinstein suddenly showed a look of regret, "I originally wanted to use this movie to hit the Golden Man of the best film, but now I can only give up."

Hearing what he said, Ryan realized. Unknowingly, he brought a change. Miramax lost the Weinstein brothers. Will the production of "Shakespeare in Love" still win the Oscar for Best Picture?

This is regarded as indirectly helping DreamWorks and Spielberg, perhaps I should ask them for some benefits.

After finishing the conversation here, Ryan, at the invitation of Harvey Weinstein, came to a villa located in front of Malibu Beach. The front courtyard of the sea side was shaking, handsome men and beautiful women shuttled through it, a little celebration The party has kicked off.

"Where is Bob?"

Hearing Ryan’s question, Harvey Weinstein interrupted the joking with those around him, “He is in New York, is raising funds from the bank, dealing with those vampires, has always been very troublesome.”

With that said, he gave in and introduced the plump brown-haired girl in front of him, "Ryan, this is Rachel Vichy, a beautiful rose from England. Rachel, I think I don’t need to introduce this. He is the investor in the movie you are about to star in."

"Rachel is the heroine selected by Director Sommers and Melanie for "The Mummy"." He added an explanation.

"Hello, nice to meet you." Ryan shook her hand gently.

This is a plump woman, a little like Kate Winslet, the difference is that she doesn't have the bloated feeling of Winslet, but looks just right.

The script written by Stephen Sommers got a nod from Ryan. This story about the pharaoh and the mummies was formally established. The choice of actors was left to Sommers and Melanie Sloan. Ryan doesn't care whether he will adopt the original crew. This kind of adventure movie full of comedy elements, Hollywood can find a lot of suitable actors.

But I didn't expect that Stephen Somos still chose this British woman.

"Actually, I have not only lived in London, but also a few friends from the UK." Seeing Harvey Weinstein who was quickly going away, Ryan shook his head without a trace, and looked at the woman in front of her. Body.

"You mean Kate?" Rachel Vichy asked tentatively. After Ryan nodded, he squinted to look at the other side, "We came here together today."

"You know?" Ryan followed her gaze and looked at him, but he was a strange figure.

The other party seemed to notice them, turned around and beckoned to Rachel Vichy, and walked over.

Seeing her looks, Ryan could only sigh that there are too many women named Kate in Britain. This Kate is not the Kate Winslet he was talking about.

Probably noticing Ryan's surprised eyes, Rachel Vichy quickly added, "Ryan, you said Kate, not 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 friends because of the filming of "Titanic" has long been reported by many media.

When the tall woman with long dark brown hair came over and Rachel Vichy introduced them, Ryan chatted with them casually and was about to leave.

"Ryan, can you help me?"

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

"Rachel!" Kate Beckinsale pulled him hard.

It's really like a rumors, she is a bold woman. Ryan smiled slightly and said politely, "If I meet Stephen, I will talk to him about it."

"Ryan, we..."

Before Rachel Vichy was finished, she was interrupted by Kate Beckinsale, "Thank you, Ryan."

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

The two women suddenly showed a look of surprise. He was obviously polite and coping with what he said just now. Now that he asked the name of the movie, he might really help.

"About the story of World War II, if it is not changed in the later period, it should be called "Pearl Harbor"." Although very happy, Kate Beckinsale remained calm enough.

"It is said that the director has determined that it is Mr. Michael Bay, and the film has only been established soon. If it is filmed, it will be in the second half of next year." Rachel Weisz added.

It turned out to be "Pearl Harbor."

Ryan nodded and counted the time. The film is indeed almost ready for the preparatory period, but he remembers that Miss Beckinsale, according to the development of the previous life, seems to be pregnant. The second-generation Hollywood star is pretty good. Said the most beautiful little beauty, she will be born next year.

"Ryan..." Rachel Vichy's voice pulled his thoughts back.

"Well, I will talk to Stephen and Michael about this." Whether the other party is pregnant or not doing his own business, Ryan gently shook his finger and continued, "I'm just introducing, It depends on the effect of your audition."

"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 does not interfere, it is estimated that Kate Beckinsale will still get that role, but "Pearl Harbor"...

Forget it, this movie is hardly rescued. Bangbei doesn’t play Explosion, and instead plays a love triangle. Coupled with the continuous success of the past few years, it has caused some mental problems. I want to shoot more when I am not in business. Things have been doomed to fail.

It can only be said that the explosive shell is just the explosive shell, he will never become James Cameron, maybe he can only understand this after experiencing a tragic failure.

"Damn it, Harvey, why are you causing so much trouble." Walking up to Harvey Weinstein, Ryan took a glass of soda and drank most of it in one sip.

"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. This can only mean that you are too attractive to those girls who want to be famous. )