In the banquet hall of a hotel near the International Cinema, Zhang Baimao talked about the copyright auction rules and looked at the people from seven international companies below, and was full of confidence.

In his opinion, the film "Hero" was very well made and truly possessed the temperament of an international blockbuster.

Moreover, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is on the way, which gives "Hero" a considerable market foundation.

Thinking of this, Zhang Baimao turned to look at the old farmer-like face, secretly admiring him. This person was very clear-headed and knew that he had to follow the trend, not wait for a while.

When a director who shoots art films, his sense of smell is still very sensitive when changing his business direction.

This is a good director.

Now I'm waiting to be able to sell at a good price internationally.

His company can only guarantee the domestic distribution of "Heroes" and has no international distribution capabilities. The international distribution copyright can only be sold.

Zhang Baimao has not considered the box office share because domestic companies lack international supervision capabilities, and these international publishers do not bring domestic companies to play. Instead of letting them tamper with box office accounts at that time, it is better to sell off international copyrights.

"Cough..." Zhang Baimao cleared his throat and continued the previous words: "You have already watched the movie. If you are interested in releasing this movie internationally, please bid."

There are translations based on their respective clients.

“Are we going to buy it?”

The two of that British distribution company were discussing: "There are people from Hollywood here."

The ability of Hollywood distribution companies is not comparable to them.

"Try it." The speaker immediately raised his voice: "1 million US dollars."

This is already a high price for Oriental movies. In the past, few international copyrights of Oriental movies could be sold for more than one million US dollars.

Zhang Baimao was delighted, this was a good start.

The people from that Canadian company glanced at the British and shouted the price so high when they came up. How could they play it? Really think that every Oriental movie is "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"? Forget it, give up.

At the beginning, Canadians chose to give up.

Ronan signaled Connie, and Connie said loudly: "Embassy Films, $2 million."

People in the British company subconsciously wanted to shout three million dollars, but rationally told him that if he raised another million dollars, such an oriental movie might not be profitable.

This international market seems to be very big, but there are actually not many places that can truly accept oriental movies.

They know very well that not every oriental movie is called "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

The hall became quiet for a moment, and no one seemed to offer any more.

Master Zhang couldn't help but feel a little anxious. Could it be that the reputation he has made in several years is only worth 2 million US dollars internationally?

On the stage, Zhang Baimao first looked at the person from the Europa Film Company, and then looked at Harvey Weinstein, who represented Miramax.

Why don’t they bid?

People from British companies shut up, while people from several Canadian companies were more like they were here to make soy sauce and never spoke at all.

Those who are truly competitive are Embassy Pictures, Miramax and Europa Film Company.

"Three million dollars!" The French bid.

Ronan glanced at Harvey Weinstein and was a little strange. This fat man could actually keep his anger.

Harvey Weinstein is calm, but he is extremely confident. As a person who has been introducing videos from overseas for many years, how to deal with these overseas producers and maximize his own interests is so experienced.

This film has a selling point. As long as the screening theater is guaranteed to be near the Chinese-American settlement, it may get a good box office.

Of course, Harvey Weinstein would not think that this film can compare to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" which is all Western core, and the director and actors' international fame is not as good as those of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

He wanted to win this movie, but he was unwilling to pay too high, and even $3 million was a bit too high.

Fortunately, he has a solution, and has used it overseas more than once, and he can succeed most of the time.

These small local film companies dream of entering the international market. As long as they are targeted, it is actually not difficult to do.

Ronan withdrew his gaze from Harvey Weinstein and gestured at Connie two fingers. Connie immediately said: "Embassy Pictures, $5 million!"

As soon as the offer was released, Europa Films people immediately fell asleep.

Zhang Baimao nodded secretly, the price of 5 million US dollars has exceeded the minimum expectations.

The hall fell into silence again. Ronan suddenly felt a look on his side and immediately looked over. The fat man Harvey Weinstein just turned around.

"Millamax." Harvey Weinstein suddenly said: "$25 million!"

The hall was completely quiet, and most of the buyer's eyes fell on Harvey Weinstein, all of which were confused and puzzled.

Two hundred and fifteen million dollars? Is Miramax crazy?

The box office of director Zhang’s movies combined can’t be worth $20 million!

Ronan frowned. What is Harvey Weinstein doing? Of course, he would not think Harvey Weinstein is crazy. Who doesn’t know the fat man’s shrewdness and calculations in buying and selling movies?

But why did Harvey Weinstein offer such an outrageous high price for films that can be won at most for seven or eight million dollars?

Is "Hero" really that amazing?

Ronan tried hard to recall that the box office of "Hero" in China seems to have more than 100 million soft-girl coins, and the box office in North America is about 40 to 50 million US dollars. I can't remember the specific numbers anymore, and I don't know much about other places overseas.

A $25 million buyout is only part of the cost, and there are various publicity and issuance expenses, which is too risky.

Harvey Weinstein was rushing to give money to Zhang Baiha and the others.

Could it be that Harvey Weinstein is a hidden flower lover? Ronan flashed this idea.

It is normal to make him believe that a guy who dares to lock foreign directors and producers in hotel rooms to force them to agree inexplicably to offer a high price, and it is impossible to offer a high price.

Connie looked at Ronan and asked if she wanted to follow up.

Zhang Baihu's smile on the corner of his mouth is almost unable to suppress it. Selling international copyrights alone can make a profit!

But he worked hard in the business world for many years and finally retained some rationality. He looked at Harvey Weinstein and confirmed: "Millamax bid $25 million?"

Harvey Weinstein said lightly: "If Miramax wins the bid in the end, Miramax can pay one tenth as a deposit immediately after signing the contract."

Hearing this, Zhang Baimao and Master Zhang looked at each other and felt relieved.

Harvey Weinstein turned to look at Ronan and asked, "Ronan, business is business, friendship is friendship, you can bid as much as you want."

He was quite confident that with Ronan Anderson's shrewdness, he would definitely not have spent such a high price on this film.

Ronan smiled and said, "Embassy Pictures withdrew."

Harvey Weinstein laughed, with a little smug smile.

Ronan looked at the fat Jewish man with a calm expression on his face, but he became more and more sure of something in his heart. Harvey Weinstein would never pay the $25 million.

Just now, Harvey Weinstein said to pay the deposit first. Ronan remembered some things. Based on what he knew about Harvey Weinstein's character, it is not difficult to determine the other party's operation method.

"Is there still a bid?" Zhang Baimao looked around the hall and confirmed for the last time: "Is there still a bid?"

Seeing that no one responded, he said to Harvey Weinstein: "Mr. Weinstein, the international copyright of Heroes belongs to Miramax."

The staff members of Zhang Baimao in the hall applauded together, and seemed to be extremely satisfied with the result.

Harvey Weinstein laughed again, walked over and whispered to Zhang Baimao. Ronan couldn't hear it from a distance, but he could guess that it was probably agreed to pay a deposit, formal negotiations and the time for signing the agreement.

Miramax just won the bidding, and there are still many processes to go.

"We've given up completely?" Connie asked in a low voice.

As an assistant, she knew that one of Ronan's main goals this time was "Hero".

Ronan shrugged slightly: "We can't do it like Harvey Weinstein. Wouldn't we have to bid $30 million?"

With the investment in publicity and issuance, the risks will increase exponentially.

Zhang Baimao and Master Zhang quickly ended their whispering conversation with Harvey Weinstein, sent the others out of the hall, and invited everyone to attend the banquet in the evening.

Everyone, including Ronan, declined the invitation.

The two of them didn't insist. After all, the high price of $25 million has already made them excited.

For filmmakers of this era, this is definitely astronomical.

Never have a film that can be sold internationally at such a high price.

As soon as it is made public, Master Zhang's status will jump upwards, and Zhang Baimao's wealth will soar.

Ronan got into the car and asked Connie to close the front and rear partitions, and ordered: "Let the people from the Embassy Film Branch keep a close eye on Harvey Weinstein and the producers to determine when and where they signed the contract. The relevant news must be transmitted to me as soon as possible."

"We have to fight for this movie?" Connie heard Ronan's intention.

Ronan smiled and said, "Just try it. Even if there is no result in the end, we will not lose anything."

If Harvey Weinstein really had to spend $25 million to buy Heroes, he had nothing to say.

It's just that he's staying here for a few more days.

I can take this time to browse Da Shanghai, but unfortunately I didn’t bring a beautiful woman here.

Ronan thought of another thing: "You change a hotel and make a new room for me. The film festival is about to end. After that, you and Finch stay and let others take a business plane back to Los Angeles."

Connie asked, “Make the illusion of our departure?”

Ronan nodded: "Well, do it seriously."
Chapter completed!