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Chapter 98 A Return of the Favor (Seeking First Subscription)

"It's a scam! This is a scam!"

Harvey Weinstein was looking forward to good news from Marco Müller, but to his surprise, Marco Müller said that Zhiyuan Pictures, which had signed the agreement, did not have the overseas rights to "The Man from Nowhere"!

What the f**k!

What does that mean?

He had calculated everything correctly. He knew that Zhiyuan Pictures would compromise in order to sell the North American rights to "The Man from Nowhere" smoothly. Otherwise, they would have dragged it out so long that the North American rights to the movie could not be sold.

Compromise is the best option for Zhiyuan Pictures.

Harvey Weinstein is very experienced in this regard, and similar tactics have worked time and time again.

In short, his tactic is to stall. As long as he can stall and has a reason to stall, the other party will definitely compromise.

Harvey Weinstein flew into a rage, as if his tail had been stepped on. He stormed over to Marco Müller and unleashed a torrent of verbal abuse.

"This is a scam! I'm going to sue them! I'll make them bankrupt! — Marco, you're kidding, right?"

To be honest, Marco Müller was quite startled when the tall, imposing, and thuggish-looking Harvey Weinstein stormed over in a huff. He was a refined man and rarely encountered such a fierce and unreasonable person in the art world.

"Harvey, calm down."

Marco-Müller offered a word of advice before continuing, "You can call Pathé Films in France and ask. Zhiyuan Films doesn't actually have the rights. They sold the European rights to Pathé, and they also included a European rights agency agreement."

"Why didn't I know? Why didn't I have it?"

Harvey Weinstein asked.

Marco Müller shrugged. "You'll only get it after the final payment is settled."

"Fraud, this is fraud, this is scam—"

Harvey Weinstein flew into a rage once again.

The reason he was so angry was because this move seemed familiar, or rather, it was too familiar. He had just used this move in "The Man from Nowhere," so how could he not be familiar with it?

Harvey Weinstein could guess the next steps even with his toes. If he were to sue Zhiyuan Pictures, Zhiyuan Pictures would produce a legally binding agency agreement.

If he chooses to drag it out, will Zhiyuan Pictures compromise?

maybe.

More likely, they will pocket the 20 yuan deposit.

Aren't they afraid that the North American rights to "The Man from Nowhere" won't sell?

Harvey Weinstein seems to have regained some confidence, and believes that as long as Zhiyuan Pictures still wants to sell the North American rights to "The Man from Nowhere" and not just wants the $20 deposit, they should be willing to compromise.

It all comes down to who gives up first.

Before Harvey Weinstein could regain his confidence, Marco Muller slowly said, "Harvey, you probably don't understand the seriousness of the matter. Let me put it this way: if you go to the so-called Zhiyuan Pictures at their registered address, you'll most likely find a warehouse, a residential building, or even a garbage room—"

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Harvey Weinstein, being a very intelligent man, immediately understood the nature of Zhiyuan Film Company, because he had many similar companies before he became wealthy.

"What do you mean?"

"What I mean is, you may not be able to get back the $20 deposit you gave to Zhiyuan Pictures, while 'The Man from Nowhere' can be sold to other North American film companies with official licenses."

"That's impossible!"

Harvey Weinstein waved his hand vigorously, "As long as I file a lawsuit and hold a press conference, no company will want to get involved in a lawsuit and buy the rights to a movie."

"But you also know that if there is a lawsuit, you will definitely lose. At that time, Zhiyuan Pictures will have a complete authorization agreement. Not only will you lose the case, but you will also have to settle the remaining balance."

"Zhiyuan Pictures might even countersue you for the losses caused to the film and demand the termination of the copyright contract. In that case, your losses wouldn't just be 20 yuan."

Marco Müller replied.

He actually agrees with Harvey Weinstein's statement that no company would be willing to wade into muddy waters to buy copyrights.

But considering Qin Keqing's statement, he wasn't sure if it was right or wrong, but he still voiced Qin Keqing's opinion.

"Harvey, you know Hollywood. Do you think it's possible that a film company might actually be willing to take a gamble and buy the rights, hoping you'll sue and make a big splash, thus boosting the fame of 'The Man from Nowhere'? Maybe then you can save a lot of money on publicity."

Harvey Weinstein was about to retort, but Hollywood has never lacked adventurers and gamblers. Large companies may seek stability, but small or new companies often get their first pot of gold by taking risks.

He was a decisive man. He paced around a few times in frustration, and finally made up his mind. With a wave of his hand, he said, "Marco, I admit defeat this time. I don't want the 20 anymore. Let's just do things according to the agreement."

"Harvey, listen to me. I'm not here to persuade you to follow the contract, but to tell you that the person who signed the agreement with you on behalf of Zhiyuan Pictures yesterday is not an employee of Zhiyuan Pictures, but a temporary employee."

Marco Müller shrugged and said softly.

"What do you mean?"

Harvey Weinstein stared at Marco Müller with a gloomy expression; he had a bad feeling.

You've been rambling on and on, what do you mean now?

One hundred possibilities for manipulating Harvey Weinstein?

"You know the nature of Zhiyuan Pictures. There can't possibly be any formal employees. So those were just temporary workers you bribed, who conspired with you to sign an invalid agreement. Zhiyuan Pictures will sue you for your illegal actions."

Harvey Weinstein's temper flared up again, but instead of flying into a rage as Marco Müller had predicted, he sat down with a gloomy expression.

"Tell me, what exactly is Zhiyuan Pictures trying to do?"

Harvey Weinstein has already made up his mind. The other party has presented so many "hundred ways to kill Harvey Weinstein" in succession, isn't that just trying to make him compromise?

However, he was genuinely a little scared. Who knew if the other party had even more despicable and shameless methods?

Marco Müller didn't immediately say what he wanted to do, but instead casually gave a mobile phone number and a private home phone number.

Harvey Weinstein's expression hardened. He stared at Marco Müller for a moment, and then a real unease began to creep into his heart.

The phone number that Marco Müller gave was that of Michael Eisner, the extremely domineering chairman and CEO of Disney.

Is it possible for an average person to know both Michael Eisner's private mobile phone number and his private home phone number?

Some people know one of the phone numbers, but very few know both of them so clearly.

Harvey Weinstein only learned about Michael Eisner's two private phone numbers after Miramax was acquired by Disney, when he was the head of a Disney subsidiary.

He was on the verge of collapse from being repeatedly subjected to these tactics.

Miramax had only been acquired by Disney for five months. If Michael Eisner were to find out about his private "kickbacks," given Eisner's domineering nature, he would definitely kick him out of Miramax immediately.

Having finally climbed onto the coattails of Disney, Harvey Weinstein hoped to build connections and experience under its protection.

He certainly doesn't want to leave Miramax right now.

"Marco, we're friends, right? I'm very grateful that you introduced me to movies, and I've given you a generous referral fee, and I promise I'll give you even more in the future—now tell me, what are they really thinking?"

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