The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1483 Utilization Value

"What if I say no?"

One sentence, full of meaning, Jeff looked at Anson quietly.

Anson spread his hands, "Then let's save some costs. Our company is just starting out, and every penny is valuable. Without Warner Bros.'s covetous eyes, our cooperation negotiations will be much smoother, and I won't have to worry about hair loss and insomnia now."

Haha, hahaha.

Jeff laughed out loud. What was important was Anson's tone and expression, which was full of teasing attitude, and the whole atmosphere suddenly became lighter.

"You have been honest since our first meeting, but what is commendable is that you still retain this special quality until now."

"It's no secret that I admire you."

"but."

"Anson, I have to be honest, these two projects are well worth the investment."

"One is Quentin Tarantino. God, who can say no to that guy Quentin? If it weren't for the problems with Miramax and Disney, we wouldn't have gotten this movie."

"One was specially recommended by a producer we are very optimistic about. You should know that talent is the most valuable asset in this industry."

Anson was very patient, waiting for his chance, and said, "What's the name of this producer?"

Jeff was stunned.

Anson showed a smile in his eyes, and did not continue to poke Jeff, "Jeff, why don't you tell me the conditions of Warner Bros. Even if you don't beat around the bush, I know I owe you a favor. I still need to thank you for the last "Butterfly Effect", so why don't we get to the point."

The subtext couldn't be more obvious -

Jeff didn't care about "Sin City" and "The Hangover" at all. He went around in circles just to alert Jungle Pictures, or to be more precise, to alert Anson. Otherwise, Jeff would not be unaware of the name of Trip Vincent.

Well, now that Anson has come to him, there is no need for Jeff to continue to drum up trouble. Anson is already ready to start formal negotiations.

Jeff just laughed without further ado, "'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'."

Be straightforward and to the point.

Anson opened his mouth slightly, "All for 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'?"

Jeff, "Yes. We all know that your work focus has now completely shifted to Forest Pictures, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to invite you to star in other projects. We can sit down and slowly negotiate the salary for 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', but Warner Bros. prefers to produce this work independently."

It turned out to be the case.

Anson opened his mouth and hesitated. If it was someone else, it would be fine. But because it was Jeff, Anson still spoke, "This is a beautiful misunderstanding. I didn't say that I would only shoot works for Forest Pictures from now on."

Jeff smiled. He admired Anson's frankness. "I know, but it is undeniable that you will give priority to Forest Pictures. After all, Forest Pictures is your capital to fight against Sony Columbia."

“Like today.”

"You made a solemn appearance and entered Warner Bros. through the main entrance, hoping to use our presence to intimidate Sony and Columbia, right?"

Sure enough, there are a lot of smart people.

Warner Bros. was plotting against Anson, and Anson was also plotting against Warner Bros., but both sides had their own little calculations, and no matter how well they hid them, they could not remain 100% confidential.

Anson laughed. "Oh, that's not good. If you can see through it, it means they can see through it too."

Jeff shook his head. "That's not necessarily true. In Hollywood, the emphasis is not on appearances, but on the truth hidden inside. " "In my opinion, Sony Columbia made a mistake. Whether it's Spider-Man or not, they shouldn't have missed you. "

"At present, they are the only company that has the initiative to continue cooperating with you. They are the envy of the whole Hollywood. But they are ready to cut ties with you because of internal struggles among the top management. This is stupid."

"For this reason alone, I do not believe Michael Lynton deserves to be CEO because he has put his personal ambitions ahead of the interests of the company."

"So, we don't mind you using Warner Bros. to attack Sony Columbia. Please feel free to use it. We are willing to cooperate. We are very happy to see Sony Columbia hit a wall, so that we can reduce some of our worries about the film market."

Hahaha.

This time, it was Anson who laughed out loud. "So, what's the price?"

Jeff looked innocent, "It's just friendly assistance, talking about money hurts feelings."

Anson waved his hand. "The most expensive thing in the world is favors. What's more, we all know that Warner Bros. is not a company founded on friendship. Even you cannot shake it."

Jeff's breathing stagnated. Looking at Anson's eyes, he almost thought that Anson knew about his recent setbacks within the company.

Ang Lee.

Jeff tried his best to convince Warner Bros. to take on Ang Lee's latest film project. After nearly six months of hard work, he still failed. This made Jeff very frustrated. He thought he had let down Ang Lee's trust. After experiencing the low point of "The Hulk", Ang Lee needed his help, but he failed. Moreover, he believed that Warner Bros. missed a very, very important project.

Friendship is really useless on Wall Street where profit is paramount.

But this thought only flashed through his mind, and Jeff quickly denied it, saying that this matter was a company secret and Anson could not know it.

Pulling his thoughts back, Jeff returned to the conversation at hand, "As I was saying, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'."

Anson shook his head. "No, a 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' is not enough. Far from it."

Jeff laughed dumbly, "Anson, you may not realize your influence in Hollywood now, but the fact is, we really only need one project."

“Because one project could be a start, we hope to take over Sony Columbia’s position and establish a long-term cooperation model with you.”

"If you need, for 'Sin City' or 'The Hangover', we are willing to provide a filming team or a small investment and complete the development together with Forest Pictures."

My heart is sincere and without reservation.

However, Anson became more alert.

It’s not that Anson doesn’t believe Jeff, on the contrary, Anson believes that Jeff is serious, and he believes every word Jeff says. What Anson doesn’t believe is the Warner Bros. behind Jeff.

Offering such generous conditions, Warner Bros. is definitely seeking more. As Anson said, one "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is not enough.

But this is a good thing, they have something to ask for, that is because Anson now has such value. If it can be used well, Anson can convert this value into value for Forest Pictures, and in turn quickly promote the growth of Forest Pictures in the cooperation and gain a firm foothold in Hollywood.

Thinking of this, Anson looked at Jeff, "But, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' really won't work."

Apparently, Jeff had not expected this, and was slightly startled, looking Anson over, only then realizing that Anson's expression was serious.

"Oh." Jeff sighed. He wanted to change the subject directly, but after hesitating, he looked at Anson again and couldn't help asking.

"Can you tell me the reason?"

(End of this chapter)