Lyman calmly looked at Harvey Weinstein's face with a stiff smile for a moment, his expression was indifferent and calm, as if he had no idea how damaging his words were to Harvey, just as Harvey didn't want to follow him at the beginning.

Lyman's words during the discussion were profound.

If you don’t have to talk about it, you don’t have to talk about it!

Harvey's brows furrowed slightly, and he looked at the young man in front of him carefully, as if he had truly seen Lyman's character at this moment.

The anger in his heart suddenly set off a storm. Based on his previous thoughts when he came to talk, Miramax was the first one to extend an olive branch. Even if they really wanted to cooperate, they would suffer some losses and give more of the proceeds to Europa Films.

The career is also worthwhile, and the most important thing is to be able to establish contact with director Lehmann so that we can collaborate in the future.

But now faced with such ruthlessness and no room for negotiation, Harvey's emotions really got a little out of control.

It has been many years since he led Miramax to become famous in the entire independent film circle. Even first-class directors such as Steven Spielberg and George Lucas would give him face, but he did not expect that he would be here.

Being harassed by a "nobody".

But the tightness in his chest was quickly suppressed, and all the anger was temporarily hidden, with a smile on his face as always.

This is a party scene, and he wants to give the owner some noodles.

It is true that Harvey can just turn around and leave now, he can also vent his emotions in person, and he can even use the connections he has accumulated over the years to make this kid Lyman suffer a little.

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

Who can be bullied and who cannot be bullied? He has his own score in his mind.

Lehmann is no longer the little director with no connections at all. He relies on Europa Pictures, and his base is still in France.

In any case, it's beyond reach, and Miramax can't reach that far.

"Okay, I understand. I will talk to the person in charge of Europa Pictures about "Three Idiots in Bollywood". Although you can't help much and can't say anything, I still hope that in the future

There will be opportunities to cooperate, Lehman, you are an excellent director, I think only the Oscar is your ultimate destination." Harvey said something cryptic, then turned and left.

Lyman watched Harvey's back disappear into the crowd and continued to walk in the direction of George with steady steps.

Harvey is worthy of being an old fox who has dominated the Hollywood independent film industry for nearly ten years. He has vision and consideration. Faced with the past grievances between the two parties, he can still maintain his own demeanor, and even face the sarcasm in his own words.

He was still able to deal with courtesy, and when he was assassinated later, his answers went straight to the point, concisely, and when he saw that there was no room for conversation, he left without any delay.

The entire conversation demonstrated Harvey's heroic temperament and decisiveness.

It is also because of this that Lehmann thinks more highly of Harvey.

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

Thirty years in Hedong, thirty years in Hexi, everything, how his predecessor was killed, he still remembers it.

If he could face the gap like Harvey and still talk about cooperation with a grin on his face, Lehmann thinks he can't do it.

Although the meaning revealed in Harvey's final words is very thought-provoking.

After all, from the perspective of competition during the awards season, Miramax, led by the Weinstein brothers, is indeed unique in the world and has a very good way. If Lehmann really wants to let "3 Idiots" win the Oscar

To make a difference, it seems wisest to choose cooperation.

But after all is said and done, I still can’t get past Lyman’s bottom line.

Therefore, Lyman ignored his last words.

"Sorry, you two, let me introduce to you. This is the director of "3 Idiots in Bollywood", Lyman." George watched Lyman walking over and immediately stopped the topic and introduced him first.

"Oh, you are so young and promising." Surprisingly, the first person to say hello was Kevin, the distribution manager of Warner Bros.

With a warm smile on his face, he proactively extended his hand to Lyman, "It's an excellent work, but seeing you so young, I don't know how to praise you."

Kevin's generous but humorous words made Lyman and George and Robert Redford chuckle.

Lyman shook hands politely, "I think it would be more satisfying to praise the work."

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

Robert Redford is a slightly stout old man. He is 65 years old this year. His gray hair makes him look aging. His face is filled with a hearty smile, which gives people a deep sense of intimacy.

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At this time, he was talking, coupled with his lively expression, the atmosphere immediately became lively.

"Oh, by the way, where did we just talk about?" Kevin chuckled.

"Talk about the possibility of cooperation?"

After Robert's suggestion, Kevin said directly: "Yes, that's right. I just want to ask, has "Three Idiots" found a suitable distribution company? If not, we at Warner Bros. are very grateful.

interest."

After finishing the polite remarks, we immediately got to the point.

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

Kevin also came with the idea of ​​​​gaining something, and the topic of discussion was relatively pure, besides movies, it was still movies.

Lyman looked at George and motioned for him to answer.

After all, when it comes to negotiations, professionals like George are more suitable.

"It's true that we haven't clearly negotiated a cooperation with any publisher yet," George said very honestly.

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

He never thought that the distribution rights of this movie were still in the hands of Europa Pictures. After all, they usually cooperated with Paramount Pictures for distribution. Unexpectedly, this time, they changed their minds.

Unlike Harvey, Kevin didn't investigate anything too deeply.

Because both parties have different considerations and degrees of emphasis, Warner Brothers has no shortage of good projects and does not pay much attention to the development of independent films. Compared with these, they prefer capital operation and large-scale film projects, which are also more profitable;

Miramax's main business is to explore the main battlefield of independent production, so it also carefully investigates the information of all parties to make more precise investments.

Of course, when the opportunity does come up, Warner Bros. behind Kevin will not let it go.

"In my opinion, "3 Idiots" is a good work, but it is not easy to make a difference at the box office. You two or the producer Europa Pictures,

What do you think, and what are the ideas for cooperation?”

Unlike Harvey's forcefulness, Kevin's negotiation strategy is to give the initiative to you first.

"We already have specific plans, not to mention that compared to awards that are illusory and have too much uncertainty, we have greater expectations for the box office." George continued: "Compared to awards, profit figures

It will be more realistic.”

These words surprised Kevin. He chuckled and asked Lehmann: "As a director, do you think so too?"

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

Lehmann's frankness made Kevin even more interested. He had never seen such a strange director.

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

"Very good, so, how about a 35% box office dividend? Europa Pictures does not need to consider the announcement." While talking and laughing, Warner Bros.'s wealth as a large company was fully revealed. It was the same as at the Venice Film Festival.

Various design competitions are different. Warner Bros. doesn’t care about a small profit at all. As long as the work can be obtained and it can gain something during the awards season, it will be worthwhile for Warner Bros. from a strategic sense.

Therefore, even the most critical issue of who will be responsible for the publicity and distribution costs, they directly and proactively responded to it.

Hearing the figure of 35%, Lyman was excited for a moment, but it didn't show at all on the surface. He just continued to watch George speak. He was the person invited to speak on this matter.

"I'm wondering if I should agree immediately. Maybe I should call the boss and ask, because you are really sincere."

Kevin was amused, "Then make a call and ask."

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

Kevin could also understand the evasiveness in George's words. He just wanted to find a few more publishers to compare the conditions first, and didn't want to end up with one so quickly. So he directly made an appointment to meet next time.

time.

George did not nod or shake his head, obviously acquiescing to this matter.

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

After all, do you have to shop around? Besides, even if you can't cooperate, it's still good to get to know each other more and make some connections.

At this time, it has only been three days since the entire film festival started, so there is no need to be too anxious about everything.

Looking at the word-of-mouth trend of "Three Idiots" in the future, we can also add more chips and create more favorable conditions for subsequent negotiations and contact battles. It is also excellent.

A few people exchanged polite words, and George and Lyman took the initiative to leave.
Chapter completed!