The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1482: Combine vertically and horizontally
Serious, but laughing and scolding.

It's straightforward, but there's a hidden agenda.

Although he seems to be servile, he is actually neither humble nor arrogant. His sarcastic words carry a kind of ridicule and sarcasm, which is not only not offensive, but also makes people laugh.

Jeff Robinov smiled, "Oh, 'The Hangover'? So, what happened to the project?"

Looking at Jeff's innocent face, Anson shook his head gently, "Jeff, you are not a good actor, do you know that?"

Jeff didn't mind. "I know, otherwise I wouldn't be behind the scenes. I would have given myself some roles a long time ago."

Anson laughed. "You know what I mean. Our negotiations with the two writers of 'The Hangover' were basically finalized, but Warner Bros. suddenly intervened, so the situation is unclear now."

Jeff, "It's business. Isn't this a normal situation? Before the contract is signed in black and white, anyone is qualified to compete."

Anson, "Of course, even though I am an unreasonable Hollywood actor, I still understand the basic principles of business."

The corners of Jeff's mouth twitched slightly, and he was having a hard time holding back his laughter.

Anson, “But the point is, there’s obviously more to it than that.”

"We at Forest Pictures are currently negotiating and have already basically finalized another project, 'Sin City,' and Warner Bros. is suddenly interested in it overnight?"

"Come on, Jeff, we all know this is Hollywood, there are no coincidences."

Obviously, things are not that simple.

Lucas' attitude is that this is the business world, where blood is shed and ruthlessness reigns. Today it is Warner Bros., and tomorrow it could be any other company. No matter what, this is the test that Jungle Pictures will face, so they should face it calmly.

Edgar's attitude was similar, but slightly different. He believed that Jungle Pictures had an unstable foundation and did not have the ability to win a head-on battle. There was no need to show off, so it would be better for Anson to go and talk to Warner Bros.

Lucas objected.

In Lucas's view, this was a trap set by Warner Bros., targeting Anson, and Anson should not fall into it.

Edgar also agreed, so he decided to go to Warner Bros. himself to test the waters and see what Warner Bros.' true intentions were.

Anson's point of view is slightly different. If the current situation is that Warner Bros. is plotting against Jungle Films, then Jungle Films really has no power to fight back; but if Warner Bros. is plotting against Anson, they have room for mediation.

First of all, if a giant like Warner Bros. is plotting against you, it’s because you are worth being plotted against.

Secondly, Warner Bros. did not put it on the table, but calculated it behind the scenes, which means that the value they hold in their hands may be beyond imagination.

Anson believes that they should attack head-on. After all, the barefoot are not afraid of those wearing shoes. The disadvantage of Forest Pictures is that they have nothing, but the advantage is also nothing. They really have nothing to lose now. Even if they lose both the "Sin City" and "The Hangover" projects, the losses will be limited.

Instead, Anson believed they could use Warner Bros.

Pin down Sony Columbia.

In recent times, Edgar has been in close contact with Sony Columbia, as well as Sam Raimi, Kirsten Dunst and others.

Edgar could clearly sense that the internal struggle within Sony Columbia was intensifying and things were unclear. "Spider-Man 3" was inevitable, but the formation of the main creative team had been ambiguous.

Although Edgar could not see Michael Linton's strategy for the time being, he keenly realized that things should be more complicated than they seemed.

They must make multiple preparations to avoid being passive victims when internal conflicts break out at Sony Columbia.

Edgar is also using his own connections to join forces with Eve to build up momentum, because they know that public opinion is Anson's only effective weapon against large companies like Sony Columbia; therefore, they need to start planning now.

But at the same time, outside of public opinion, Anson agreed with Lucas's point of view. He believed that they should take the initiative and take the initiative into their own hands - for example, Jungle Pictures.

Forest Pictures is not strong enough now, but it does not mean that they cannot use leverage: forming alliances.

Perhaps, Warner Bros. is their chance. At other times, Forest Pictures would not be qualified to cooperate with a company like Warner Bros., let alone form any alliances; however, now the opportunity has arisen.

It just so happened that the contract with Warner Records had an unexpected effect. Including Eve, they gathered together to discuss it, and this is what happened:
Anson replaced Edgar and appeared on stage in person.

And, it's aboveboard.

Now, with Eve's help, word of Hollywood's bustling scene should have spread:
Anson, going to Warner Bros., does it mean that Anson is ready to part ways with Sony Columbia?
If not, what big moves will Anson and Warner Bros. make? After all, that is Warner Bros., Warner Bros., whose every move is of great importance and who will never hesitate to spend money.

Everything is being promoted.

Calculate. Gamble. Leverage.

Anson and Forest Pictures are ready to pull the lever, facing a crisis but turning it into an opportunity, which requires a lot of effort and every step is thrilling.

So, even Anson felt a little nervous.

But now, sitting in front of Jeff, Anson calmed down, got into the state completely, and regained his mischievous mentality.

Anyway, the worst outcome would be missing out on "Spider-Man," "Sin City," and "The Hangover," while offending Warner Bros. and Sony Columbia.

This is rock bottom, but what does it matter?
Relying on Anson's knowledge for the future and the original capital he now possesses, he can still travel freely around the world without having to worry at all.

After realizing this, Anson completely relaxed.

Jeff could also feel Anson's ease and comfort, his effortless ease and grace, and how he quietly controlled the atmosphere in the meeting room.

Jeff's eyes flashed with a smile, "If it's not a coincidence, then what do you think it is?"

Anson shrugged lightly, "I should be the one asking you this question."

Jeff raised his eyebrows.

Anson, "Is Warner Bros. sincere about wanting to make these two projects? Forest Pictures is."

Jeff, "Oh? Why? Both of these projects seem...very special."

Anson laughed directly, "Look, you've admitted that these two projects are not the style of Warner Bros."

Jeff was about to explain, but Anson raised his hand to stop him. "Just like the last time with the 'Butterfly Effect', you persuaded me to go to New Line Cinema, and the same is true now."

"Jeff, you know me, and I also...know you a little bit."

“Forest Pictures made these two projects out of love, but what is Warner Bros. doing for?”

Jeff's mouth corners also rose, "Because of passion? God, Anson. I thought you were calm enough. Are you going to build a second DreamWorks?"

Anson, "Why not? But I'm sure Warner Bros. isn't going to sell dreams here."

"What I want to ask is that if Warner Bros. is truly prepared to produce these two projects and respects the inspiration of the creators, then we will compete fairly. Although Jungle Pictures is not well-off, we will rely on sincerity to win. You should know that Quentin may not necessarily reject our proposal."

Jeff groaned and did not speak immediately. Instead, he looked at Anson and said after a while, "What if I say no?"

(End of this chapter)