Across America, Starting with the Boxing Champion

Chapter 469 Planning the Oscars

Havi Weinstein and Kunas Jr. both expressed joy when they heard that Link had once again borrowed money to invest in Netflix.

Since Link took out a loan to acquire Lionsgate Pictures at the beginning of the year, he has been carrying more and more debts. From the initial US$100 million to US$200 million, Link and Lionsgate now have debts of up to US$670 million.

Judging from Link's net worth of more than 3 billion, 6 to 7 billion in debt is not a lot, but his borrowing frequency is getting higher and higher, and the loan amount is getting larger and larger, which is a good sign.

According to the "Wall Street Journal", after Link was imprisoned in Tesla, he became blindly confident and insisted on going his own way in investment without following the advice of professionals. If this continues, investment failure or even bankruptcy is not impossible.

“Haha, dear Bob, take a look at this news. Now even the Wall Street Journal believes that Link will fail in his investment or even go bankrupt. Link will be in trouble soon.”

In the CEO's office, Harvey laughed loudly, handed the newspaper to Bob across the desk, pointed at the news, and asked Bob Weinstein to read it and be happy together.

Bob took one look and was not interested in looking at it anymore.

“Harvey, Lionsgate Pictures’ current market value is about 7.8 billion, and it has 330 million in foreign debt. This financial situation is very healthy. On the contrary, our Weinstein Pictures has a market value of less than 300 million, but has 250 million in debt.

We think what we should consider now is how to make the company bigger and stronger, produce more blockbuster movies, and pay off the loan earlier, instead of focusing on Link, which is useless. "

Hearing his words, Harvey's thick eye bags trembled and his face fell.

Since August, the news has been all about Link's good news, what album is a big hit, the new movie is a big hit, reconciling with Taylor, winning boxing matches, making $50 million in two minutes, Evaka getting pregnant, signing a multi-digit deal with Nike. Big endorsement contracts worth 100 million yuan, etc.

 It’s all **** good news.

 He felt like vomiting.

 After waiting for more than two months, he finally received a negative report about Link. Before he could be happy, Bob poured a basin of cold water down on him, giving him a chill.

 Harvey stared at Bob, his expression turning very ugly.

"Harvey, we said last time that if Link has a backup plan after that incident, stop staring at Link this year and focus on making movies. It turns out that I was right. Link does have a backup plan. , the negative news didn’t affect him.”

Seeing that Harvey was about to get angry, Bob quickly reminded him.

“Damn it! Of course I remember that, I don’t need you to remind me.”

Harvey said unhappily.

 Last time because of the custody issue, Link was criticized by the mainstream media and his reputation was almost ruined.

In that case, he thought that Link's career would be hit, even a little bit, but no one thought that Link would turn around with a few broken championship gold medals and gain global influence. Even better.

He couldn't help but have his blood pressure soar every time he thought about that incident, but Bob still brought it up again, which was just adding salt to his wounds.

“Harvey, just remember, let me go back to the topic. Palm Beach Pictures proposed to release “Silver Linings Playbook” at the end of November. What do you think?”

Bob asked.

“Why should it be released this year? I remember that the company’s release department is full this year.”

 Harvey said with a stern face.

"This is Link's request. The last time I discussed investing in "The Master," he took the initiative to mention this and hoped to release "Silver Linings Playbook" within the year. He also mentioned that if Jennifer Lawrence performs well, Want us to help with PR for the Oscar for Best Actress?”

 “What?! He wants Jennifer Lawrence to become an Oscar-winning actress who was born in 1990? Is he crazy?”

 Harvey asked in disbelief with his eyes wide open.

"Yes, I also refuted him at the time. Jennifer Lawrence was too young and it was impossible for the Oscar judges to vote for a young actor in his early twenties, but Link insisted on doing so."

Bob spread his hands and said.

 Harvey squinted his eyes and suddenly burst out laughing.

"I understand his thinking. He thinks he has a few rich people and is a world-class superstar, so he can do whatever he wants and make the Oscar judges obey his arrangements? Haha, it's really ridiculous. He thinks of the Oscars too simply. "This is Hollywood. If you want to win an Oscar, you don't have to be rich. If you are rich, you can win the Oscar. The six major film companies have already monopolized the Oscar."

 “Are we going to promise him?”

Bob asked.

Harvey frowned and thought for a while, "No, this year our film that is competing for the Oscar for the heroine is "The Iron Lady," not "Silver Linings Playbook." The two films are competing for the Olympics at the same time."

“Then reject him and tell Link that he has a better chance of competing in the Olympics next year. I believe Link will understand.”

Bob said.

"etc!"

 Harvey frowned and thought for a moment, then told Bob not to refuse yet. Now Link was so complacent that he thought he could succeed in everything, and so did the PR Oscar.

Then let him give it a try.

The condition is that Weinstein Pictures will receive an additional 10% of the North American box office based on the original contract. If Link agrees, it will allow him to release "Silver Linings Playbook" in advance and help him publicize the Oscar for Best Actress.

“Do you really want to help? I’ve seen Jennifer Lawrence’s performance in Silver Linings Playbook, and she’s definitely qualified for an Oscar.”

Bob asked.

"Of course not. Our key project is "The Iron Lady." It is to help Meryl win the Oscar for Best Actress again. It is not to help Link praise his little lover. Damn it, only fools will help him praise women. .

 The reason I say this is to trick Link into spending more money on awards PR, and then watch him fail miserably at the Academy Awards.

 Haha, do you think his expression at that time was wonderful? Haha, that’s it, I can’t wait now. "

 Harvey became more and more excited as he talked and couldn't help but pat the table.

Bob frowned as he listened, "Harvey, is this appropriate? Don't forget that we are also the producers of "Silver Linings". If this movie wins an Oscar, the box office will increase, and we can also make a profit. If we don't win We will also make less money if we win the prize, which I don’t think is a good idea.”

“Idiot! Do you think I didn’t expect it? I just said that we would only agree to release the film in advance and help him with public relations if Link gave up 10% of the North American box office on the original basis.

You just said that Jennifer Lawrence is also qualified to be nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress. When the time comes, we only need to help with the nomination, and Link will do the rest.

 With the award nomination, even if she does not win the Oscar for Best Actress, the box office loss will not be too much.

And the 10% box office share is enough to make up for our losses. However, Link spent a lot of public relations funds, but did not help his little girlfriend win the award, nor did he make much profit through this movie. Three times loss.

 Haha, this is really a great idea, Bob, go tell Link, we agree. "

 Harvey slapped the desk, his face flushed with excitement.

Bob frowned, "Harvey, is it okay? What if Link succeeds?"

　　Bang!

Hearing this, Harvey jumped up like an enraged lion and stared at Bob angrily.

"Damn, what are you talking about? Link and I are both trying to win the Academy Award for Actress. Do you think he can beat me in this? You think Link can beat me in what I'm good at? Are you insulting me? "

Bob thought for a while and realized that there was really no need to worry too much.

Harvey is an Oscar-making machine, coupled with the veteran drama Meryl Streep, and the movie theme, in any case, it is better than Link + Jennifer Lawrence, two newcomers in their early twenties.

 “Okay, I’ll go contact Link and hope you can take a bad breath this time.”

Bob hugged the waist of his pants and left the office with his belly puffed out.

 Harvey stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the Hollywood Boulevard downstairs of the company, and smiled coldly, Link, welcome to Hollywood. The next thing he will let you know is that not everyone can win the Oscar.

 (End of this chapter)