Chapter Eight Hundred and Sixty First Peace of Mind

California, Santa Monica Marina, a white yacht pulls up a long water line, away from the coastline.

The gray-haired Roy Disney sat under the sun umbrella on the top deck, watching the coastline disappear from view, and then a helicopter appeared from the junction of the sea and the sky, and quickly caught up. Landed on the helicopter platform on the rear deck of the yacht.

A big fat man got off the helicopter.

Soon, a potbellied Harvey Weinstein was sitting on the top deck opposite Roy Disney.

"Hello, Roy." Harvey Weinstein was not polite, and took a bottle of mineral water by himself: "I haven't seen you in a few weeks. Your mental state is much better."

Roy Disney said with a smile: "Is it so obvious?"

Harvey Weinstein unscrewed the cap, reached for a glass of water, and said before drinking, "Is it because the goal is about to be achieved?"

Roy Disney is very cautious: "Until the last moment, the outcome is unpredictable."

Harvey Weinstein finished drinking the water and said: "Roy, you are too humble. Michael Eisner is very arrogant and confident now. He is very superstitious about the power in his hands, and his reaction is a little slow. I guess you have With an absolute advantage."

Roy Disney avoided answering and asked, "How is the matter I entrusted to you?"

"It's the same as last time." Harvey Weinstein is very sure: "Ronan's intentions are all aimed at Michael Eisner."

Roy Disney will not take it lightly on such a major matter, but let Harvey Weinstein test it twice in a row, and the results he got made him feel more at ease: "It seems that he has nothing to do with Michael Eisner."

"Something to do with Michael Eisner?" Harvey Weinstein shook his head, "Don't be kidding, Roy. When I first met Ronan Anderson five or six years ago, he didn't care about Michael Eisner. Any good feelings, even a strong dislike in words..."

Roy Disney asked, "Really?"

Harvey Weinstein said very seriously: "I can guarantee it."

Hearing this, Roy Disney felt more at ease.

Harvey Weinstein asked puzzledly: "Even if my shares are sold to Ronan Anderson, Relativity Entertainment's Disney shares are only a little over two percent..."

"You don't understand." Roy Disney said simply: "Don't forget the influence of Ronan Anderson. Relativity Entertainment can help me convince some people. Ronan Anderson's choice will also affect the opinions of many neutral shareholders. choose."

Harvey Weinstein thought for a while and said, "Indeed, this is an industry based on content production after all."

"Now it seems that Ronan Anderson is not a problem." Roy Disney believes that Harvey Weinstein, the conflict between the Weinstein brothers and Michael Eisner is no less than that of the Disney family: "Ha Wei, sorry for your trouble."

Harvey Weinstein said: "It's a little thing.

You know, Bob and I have always been on your side with Michael Eisner. "

Miramax has joined Walt Disney for more than ten years, and Roy Disney is still sure about this, and nodded with a smile: "If you see any new changes in Ronan Anderson, remember to notify me in time. "

Harvey Weinstein said, "No problem." He tentatively asked, "Ronan Anderson stands with you, nothing else?"

From his understanding, Ronan Anderson was not so kind.

Roy Disney: "I'm committed to helping Relativity get into AA."

Harvey Weinstein had a sense of realization: "With such a big benefit, it's weird that Ronan Anderson isn't tempted."

Without the qualifications of AA, it is difficult to squeeze into the top of Hollywood, which means getting stuck in the neck by AA from time to time.

Thinking about his struggle with Bob Weinstein for more than 20 years, aa is always a luxury.

With the development momentum of Theory of Relativity Entertainment, it is inevitable to seek the AA seat.

The two chatted for a while, and Harvey Weinstein was about to say goodbye.

Roy Disney couldn't help but said, "Harvey, you shouldn't have sold your shares to Relativity Entertainment."

"I can't help it." Harvey Weinstein said, spreading his hands: "I want to create a new company and need a lot of money."

He smiled and said, "Don't worry, Roy, I've always supported you."

Now, Roy Disney can't say anything more. He originally thought that the Weinstein brothers would definitely support him, so he didn't consider buying their shares. After all, his funds are limited, and he should give priority to using them where they are most needed. As a result, the brothers sold the shares to others in the blink of an eye.

Harvey Weinstein didn't feel guilty about breaking his promise. Could it be that his brothers had nowhere to go?

But on the issue of Michael Eisner, he really supported Roy Disney, otherwise he would not have helped Ronan to inquire about the news.

Based on his understanding of Ronan, with such a huge temptation of aa, Ronan will definitely board Roy Disney's ship.

Having said that, if it were him and Bob, they would also be on this boat.

Although aa is an industry organization, its influence on the entire film industry is not ordinary.

Harvey Weinstein also discovered that Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment had a much higher profile than the past two years, and they are also actively participating in various affairs in Hollywood, and their purpose is very obvious.

Is it true that there will be new giants in Hollywood?

Will the traditional Big Six sit back and watch this happen?

Yes, Walt Disney has no spare time to manage the affairs of other companies.

It seems that after nbc acquired Universal Pictures, it is still in the stage of indigestion.

Paramount Pictures seems to be aiming for Spielberg's DreamWorks.

Warner Bros. has multiple partnerships with Relativity Entertainment.

Sony Columbia Pictures... Since the two parties reached a new agreement on the copyright of "Spider-Man", there have been no new disputes.

Twentieth Century Fox, on the other hand, has been at the forefront of suppressing relativity entertainment.

However, the development momentum of Relativity Entertainment cannot be suppressed by one or even two companies.

After all, the Big Six are separate entities, not companies under the same group.

In mid-September, the second out-of-court settlement between Marvel Entertainment and 20th Century Fox on the copyrights of "Fantastic Four" and "X-Men" and related benefits completely broke down. Peace talks again.

Marvel Entertainment continues to sue.

Twentieth Century Fox took Marvel Entertainment to court, accusing Marvel Entertainment of serious breach of contract in the new "Fantastic Four" comics, and demanding that Marvel Entertainment compensate Twentieth Century Fox for $300 million in project losses.

This lawsuit involving copyright interests has completely turned into a marathon.

After the failure of the "Fantastic Four" movie, 20th Century Fox had to shelve related movie plans.

However, the development of "X-Men" and related derivative films has not been interrupted. "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" is confirmed to be released next summer.

The spin-off film "Wolverine" was officially launched, and Hugh Jackman has signed a new film contract with 20th Century Fox.

In addition, the independent "Magneto" movie, which was also included in the schedule by 20th Century Fox, will be discussed internally.

Unknowingly, Marvel's superhero movies occupy the absolute mainstream of this genre.

"The slot we originally wanted to choose was the first weekend of next year's summer slot."

In the internal meeting of Twentieth Century Fox, the director of the distribution department said: "Now we can only postpone it."

Another executive, not in charge of the film business, asked: "Why? Isn't the best time in May the first weekend of the beginning of the summer season and the Memorial Day holiday at the end of the month?"

Jim Prowse, who presided over the meeting, did not stop it.

The director of distribution showed a somewhat helpless smile: "Both schedules have films fixed, and the Memorial Day schedule is Warner Bros.' "Superman Returns", which cost 250 million US dollars just to produce."

Hearing Superman's name, the executive sighed. This is truly the world's number one superhero. No one can guarantee that the audience's feelings for Superman will explode in this movie.

"It's better not to face "Superman Returns" head-on." He is more rational: "What about the weekend at the beginning of the summer file?"

The distribution director added: "Marvel Entertainment's first superhero movie "Iron Man"."

The executive said: "A second-tier superhero movie? The X-Men are more popular than him in the comics, and we have a sequel."

The distribution director said: "The first producer of "Iron Man" is Ronan Anderson, and this is a film he personally chooses and controls."

The meeting room suddenly fell silent, and the executive had nothing to say.

Even if you don't know the film business, but in Hollywood circles, you have heard the name of Ronan Anderson.

Judging from past experience, it seems that "X-Men 3" might as well compete with "Superman Returns" against "Iron Man".

As for releasing it on the same weekend, the top brass at 20th Century Fox aren't crazy.

Jim Prose said: "Avoid these two films at the same time. The production investment of "X-Men 3" is as high as 200 million US dollars. There can be no accidents. During the weekend in mid-May, choose a suitable schedule."

The distribution director said: "That's the only way to go."

Although the executive was a little dissatisfied with the company's evasive measures because of the name Ronan Anderson, it was the safest measure to proceed carefully, and he didn't say anything else.

The investment is too high, prudence and prudence are the best choices.

"X-Men 3" officially announced the schedule, and Ronan got the news immediately. Twentieth Century Fox undoubtedly made a very smart choice.

At this time, Ronan received an invitation from David Ellison, and the establishment reception of Maple Leaf Films was about to be held.

Connie also confirmed that Ryan Kavanaugh, who was concerned before, would also appear at the reception.

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