To be honest, James Win never thought that Ray Wonard was the chief operating officer of Dimen Pictures. Of course, he understood that Ray Wonard had good intentions. The two were both friends and partners. They were also dissatisfied with the blank checks issued by Lionsgate Pictures. Then he provided creativity, and Ray Wonard wrote the script.

As for Steve Stebler in front of you, James Win has seen many such people in the past few years.

The strange thing flashed on the other person's face at first. He knew it was due to his appearance and skin color. Hollywood had never eliminated unfair treatment in this regard.

Compared to these, the arrogance hidden in the words doesn't care much.

After all, the gap between the two sides is here. In front of Dimen Pictures and Weinstein Pictures behind it, he is indeed a small director.

Ray Warner looked at James Win, not understanding why his friends suddenly fell silent. Such an opportunity has always been what they expected. After leaving Lionsgate Pictures, if they can establish a long-term and stable cooperative relationship with Dimen Pictures, their future path will undoubtedly be much easier.

Steve Stebler looked at James Wen strangely. Since he agreed to meet this time, he had never considered whether the other party would agree to this question, because both parties were not on the same level at all.

Dimen Pictures is like reaching out to pull them at a critical moment. Don’t they grab this hand quickly?

"Saw" is indeed a success, but "Dead Silence" has a very mediocre response. Why didn't Lionsgate give James Win a chance? That's not without reason.

The production budget for this project is only 1.5 million US dollars, and the big guy behind Dimen Pictures became interested after seeing it. Otherwise, as the chief operating officer of Dimen Pictures, how could he come to meet two little characters like James Wenhe Lei Wernal in person?

James Winn didn't think about it for too long.

If it were before he met Matthew Horner, Dimen Pictures would have sent an olive branch, and he would have rushed out to catch it with the most thankful attitude, but now...

A person who treats him equally, is willing to delegate power and does not hesitate to invest is more suitable as a partner than a person who is arrogant and discriminatory.

Not to mention anything else, just what Matthew Horner said in the afternoon, who still considers Steve Stebler? Wasn't that asking for abuse by himself?

Besides, Matthew Horner's reputation in the circle is well-known, which is much better than the domineering Dimen Pictures and the Weinstein Pictures behind it.

Based on what Dimen Pictures did in the past, who knows whether they will become the second Lions Pictures and only write short checks?

With these considerations, James Win no longer hesitated and said to Steve Stebler with a serious face, "I am honored to be invited by Dimen Pictures."

As soon as these words came out, Steve Stebler smiled. He thought James Win agreed.

But Ray Warner is different. He has worked with James Win all year round and is very familiar with this typical polite rejection of the Eastern style.

"This is to be rejected."

With this awareness, Ray Wernal was about to persuade him, but James Win took the lead and quietly pulled him.

Out of years of trust, Ray Wonal swallowed the words he was about to give.

James Wen said with a very polite smile, "I also really hope to cooperate with Dimen Pictures, but..." He changed his words, "I have found an investor and promised to cooperate with the other party."

Hearing this, Steve Stebler couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and subconsciously said, "You think about it, James? There are not always opportunities to cooperate with Dimen Pictures."

"I am very grateful to Dimen Pictures for its attention," James Win said with great certainty, "but I promised that others would do it."

Steve Stebler frowned and said, "Your project is invested and produced by Dimen Pictures, and then handed over to..." He emphasized his tone, "Weinstein Pictures release, do you know how rare this opportunity is?"

Of course, James Win knew that Weinstein Pictures was the leader in the independent film circle and had very strong distribution channels and operational capabilities.

But these are no longer enough to attract him.

Ray Warner looked at James Win in surprise. He really couldn't figure it out. Weinstein Pictures' strength is now far above Lionsgate Pictures. It has too many benefits to cooperate with such a company. Why did James Win refuse?

Strictly speaking, he and James Win are also people in the independent film circle, but they are not filming and producing art films, but low-cost horror films. Weinstein Pictures is almost the upper limit of the film companies they can access.

If such a company does not cooperate, can James Winn find six major companies as partners?

Ray Wernal doesn't really believe that it is possible if it is put before "Dead Silence", but "Dead Silence" has not been successful in the market...

James Win said erroneously, "Sorry, Mr. Stebler, I already have a partner."

"Okay." Steve Stebler held his own identity and was too lazy to talk nonsense to such a young director anymore, saying, "Good luck."

After saying that, he didn't say much, stood up and turned around and left.

Dimen Pictures is a very powerful company among the medium-sized Hollywood film companies. It has been busy all year round. Since it cannot cooperate, Steve Stebler does not have to waste time and energy on the two little characters.

"James!"

As soon as Steve Stebler left, Ray Warner couldn't wait to ask, "What are you thinking? Now rejecting Dimen Pictures, where can we find such a good opportunity in the future?"

He was inevitably disappointed and grabbed his hair with both hands, "Do you know? We missed the best opportunity!"

"Ray, don't be excited." James Win said quickly, "You listen to me first, okay?"

"You said!" Ray Wonal took a deep breath and temporarily suppressed a little excited.

James Wenlian gestured and said, "I have found investors and production companies." Seeing Ray Warner's current appearance, he didn't keep it aside and speeded up his speech a little. "I went to Disney Studios this afternoon to meet Matthew Horner and negotiated with him about our new project. Matthew Horner's Studio 13 will invest to be the producer of the new project."

Hearing this, Ray Wonal's mood calmed down a little, but then asked, "Studio 13? Small shell company? It seems that there is no distribution capability?"

If you want to make it simply, he and James Win can also make up the production cost of $1.5 million, but the movie is never as simple as making, unless they don't want to be released, they just keep it for themselves to watch.

James Win knew what Ray Warner was worried about and said, "Matthew Horner personally promised me that he would give me the greatest power to the crew and not interfere with our shooting and production at all. In addition, he would also push the video into the distribution channels at the six major companies."

Speaking of this, he emphasized, "Those are the six major companies! Can Weinstein Pictures' distribution capabilities be comparable?"

Ray Warner widened his eyes, "Matthew Horner really said that?"

"Really!" James Wen nodded repeatedly, "Matthew Horner has a very good reputation."

"I know this," said Ray Warner, who still has doubts, "but Weinstein Pictures is the most..."

James Wen couldn't help laughing and said, "Ray, your idea is too narrow." He leaned on the back of his chair. "Matthew Horner has close and in-depth cooperation with companies such as Disney and Warner Bros. It's easy to push the distribution channels of the two companies by his studio. Since it may be released by one of the six major companies in the future, why should we operate as a frustrated independent film? Why not a commercial film?"

Ray Wonal thought about it and it was indeed the case.

James Win said again, "Do you think Studio 13 has been established for a short time and is very small in scale. But have you ever thought about how glorious "Twilight" launched by Studio 13 last year? You can watch Dimen Pictures... No, even the Weinstein Pictures and the Weinstein brothers behind them are counted. The films they produced and released have only won the best box office in North America so far?"

"It seems to be "Chicago." Ray Wernal said, "The box office in North America is about $170 million."

"Where is "Twilight?" James Winn didn't need Ray Warner to answer, and said directly, "It's time for us to break out of the narrow circle of independent movies."

Ray Wonal nodded slowly. If there is a better future, who would be willing to stay in such a small circle?

James Winn is not stupid either. How to choose the most favorable one, you can see clearly, "Lee, Matthew Horner now has the connections, resources, reputation, status, and financial resources in his hands. Which one is worse than the Weinstein brothers? Some are far above them!"

"Okay!" Ray Wonal also made a decision, "We work with Matthew Hoan to go to his Dimen Pictures, a group of trash looking at people with a slanted eye!"

On the other side, Steve Stebler got into the car and ordered the driver to drive. He immediately called and told the general situation.

"Don't the director of the "Saw" series want to work with us?"

Hearing the question coming from inside, Steve Stebler quickly said, "Boss, James Win has found a new partner."

"Who is it?"

Steve Stebler was stunned for a moment, "I didn't ask."

"No question." The voice was obviously a little unhappy, but he quickly said, "Okay, Steve, you don't have to worry about this anymore. I'll find a chance to talk to James Win."

"Okay." He said a few more words and quickly hung up the phone.
Chapter completed!