Nine hundred and ninetieth chapters like flies
In a lounge in Horner Manor, Matthew sat in front of the TV, with Margot Robbie by his side, looking at the TV screen opposite him.
On the screen is Harvey Weinstein and the host of the interview show. The topic they discussed is the popular "The Hobbit: A Journey".
"Warner Bros. and Matthew Horner are the biggest investors in The Hobbit." Harvey Weinstein's fat face was full of anger. "It's time for people to know their despicable and shameless face!"
Without waiting for the host to ask questions, he said to himself, "Originally, Warner Brothers signed an agreement with me. I have the power to invest in the "Hobbit" series, but Matthew Horner made a move and snatched away my investment share."
At this time, Harvey Weinstein did not look arrogant at all, but looked like a victim. "Kevin Tessulhara betrayed the agreement with me and reached a cooperation with Matthew Horner in private. This is not only immoral, but also violates the law!"
Harvey Weinstein angrily scolded, "Kevin Tessulhara and Matthew Horner are both shameless thieves!"
"Mr. Weinstein!" The host finally intervened, "What are you going to do with this matter."
Harvey Weinstein said righteously, "I will sue Warner Bros. and Matthew Horner, see you in court!"
These words seemed like a declaration of war.
Matthew didn't continue watching, picked up the remote control and turned off the TV. Harvey Weinstein was still the same as before, with no change.
He was very calm. This was not the first time that the Harvey Weinstein brothers have slandered Warner Bros. or the other six major companies. Just searching the Internet can find a bunch of news about Harvey Weinstein angrily criticizing one of the six major companies. He slammed Warner Bros., criticized Disney, and Paramount. Harvey Weinstein has done too much.
No one knows what Harvey Weinstein thought. Perhaps he thought that his seniority for more than 20 years of hard work in Hollywood, his reputation as an Oscar champion, and his identity as a Jewish person, few people could do anything to him.
Since the late 1990s, Harvey Weinstein has done too much to criticize other Hollywood competitors, including six major companies, in the media.
This time, he finally pulled Matthew into it.
"Is your conflict with Harvey Weinstein so sharp?" Margot Robbie asked with concern
Matthew nodded slightly, "It was very sharp five or six years ago."
Margot Robbie was a little worried, "There is no room for reconciliation?" she reminded, "I heard that Harvey Weinstein was very irregular."
"The conflict cannot be mediated." Matthew shook his head slowly, and then said, "I know what kind of person he is."
"It won't be a problem, right?" Margot Robbie asked again.
Matthew couldn't help laughing and patted Margot Robbie's hand, "What's the matter? He wants to sue him and let him go. If there is anything, Warner Brothers will be in front of him."
Warner Bros. did sign relevant investment agreements with Harvey Weinstein, but just like Kevin Tessulhara told him when he grabbed the 20% investment amount, Harvey Weinstein signed an agreement with Warner Bros. with Miramax's position.
Miramax is now a member of Walt Disney, who has participated in the investment in "The Hobbit", and since ten years ago, Walt Disney and Harvey Weinstein have had an extremely sharp conflict.
Now Walt Disney and Warner Bros. are a community of interests on the Hobbit, how can they stand with Harvey Weinstein?
However, with Harvey Weinstein's personality and style of conduct, he will still sue the court. On the one hand, he will definitely not be able to swallow this. On the other hand, Hollywood has always resolved such disputes out of court settlement. If it is resolved out of court settlement, it will be rewarding.
Margot Robbie was still worried, "I'm still worried about having such a wolf staring at him."
Matthew patted her hand comfortably again, "Don't worry, I'm the best hunter."
As a hunter, patience is the most basic quality. He is very patient. How many years have he endured it for what is about to be launched?
The fall of a big man always seems easy, and it seems that his opponent didn't exert much force and didn't take long to defeat him.
But anyone with normal IQ can think of it, before starting, I don’t know how much time and energy it will take to prepare.
Matthew will not look down on himself too much, nor will he underestimate his opponent too much, otherwise the crying may become himself.
The development of the matter was indeed not expected. The next day, many media published articles, and Harvey Weinstein officially filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles District Court, suing Warner Bros. and Studio 13, demanding that the two companies pay $75 million in compensation for the copyright of the "Hobbit" series of movies.
Harvey Weinstein was confident and issued a statement: "Without me, the original financial support of Peter Jackson and Vita, wouldn't have today's "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbits" series."
Warner Bros. also responded, "When the agreement was signed, Harvey Weinstein represented Miramax, so the Hobbit series should not share the income with him."
Miramax's parent company Walt Disney also came forward to echo Warner Bros.'s statement.
But Harvey Weinstein is similar to what he has done over the years, and he still faces the studios of Warner Bros. and Matthew.
Is this possible for compensation of $75 million? Not to mention $75 million, Matthew would not give it even $75.
Warner Bros. has a different view. Some people are worried that the lawsuit will affect the ongoing release of "The Hobbit: A Journey", which will bring negative effects to the next two sequels. They believe that reaching an out-of-court settlement with Harvey Weinstein is also an option. After all, the lawsuit also costs a lot of lawyer fees.
Another group is the hardliner led by Kevin Tessulhara. When he first cooperated with Matthew and played for Harvey Weinstein to get out, he expected the current situation.
After all, Harvey Weinstein's character is well known to everyone in the circle.
These people think that a tough fight back against Harvey Weinstein.
As soon as the news of the lawsuit came out, Matthew was not only very calm, but suddenly felt that Harvey Weinstein was releasing the help again. He borrowed a yacht from David Ellison and called Kevin Tessulhara. The two of them took a yacht to sea for afternoon tea together.
"This Harvey Weinstein is really annoying."
Sitting in the open cabin of the yacht, Kevin Tessulha was a little annoyed when he remembered the fat face. This man had criticized Warner Bros. and his CEO several times? He shook his head and said, "He is always in the circle. Is he trying to grab one?"
Matthew nodded, picked up the teacup and took a sip, saying, "Kevin, we must deal with it." He reminded, "We have planned a trilogy in the Hobbit. Now there is only one "Accidental Journey" released. If we compromise with Harvey Weinstein and act with his style, we will definitely come out to make trouble when the subsequent sequels are released."
"You make a lot of sense." Kevin Tessulhara fully acknowledged Matthew's words, "Harvey Weinstein's appetite is unsatisfied."
"Didn't this fat man ask you and Warner Brothers once or twice?" Matthew asked casually.
Kevin Tesuhara picked up the teacup and said before drinking it, "There are so many times I can't remember. It's like a fly buzzing around people, very begging but can't be killed."
Matthew sighed, "Harvey Weinstein has been embarrassed by me no less than you." He said with hatred in his tone, "Kevin, you should have heard that in order to grab "Luxing" from me, he once locked James Win in a hotel room. Fortunately, I arrived in time, otherwise we would not have had a successful cooperation in the horror universe."
This resonated with Kevin Tesuhara, "Without the horror universe, our losses are too great!"
Although Warner Bros. is only the publisher of the Horror Universe series, the profit margin of the release commission is extremely high, which is also an important growth point for Warner Bros.
Matthew took another sip of tea and said, "This series is very important to us. There are many sequels to come. We have very small investments and very high profits."
Kevin Tessulha is very clear that there are too many interests between Warner Bros. and Matthew, and to some extent, they are their own people.
"If Harvey Weinstein wants to have any intentions in the horror universe series," Kate Tessulhara said confidently, "Warner Brothers will cut off his hand that came over!"
Matthew deliberately continued, "Harvey Weinstein said we are thieves, and this so-called thief is not easy to mess with."
Thinking of Harvey Weinstein's public swearing himself on TV... Well, Matthew is a thief, Kevin Tessulhara's face was a little gloomy.
Matthew stopped when he saw it was good and sighed heavily, "We have too many conflicts of interest with Harvey Weinstein."
No one can ignore the power of interests and money. Hundreds of thousands of dollars can turn the two into life and death enemies, not to mention that all the money involved is eight or even nine digits.
Kevin Tessulhara has never liked Harvey Weinstein. This can be seen from the investment in "The Hobbit". He frowned and said, "The problem is that every year this season, Harvey Weinstein always jumps out and is disgusting, and is even more disgusting than flies."
Matthew put down the teacup and nodded, "I feel this too." He suddenly emphasized, "It would be great that Harvey Weinstein could disappear from Hollywood."
"It's not just you." Kevin Teshura looked at Matthew deeply, "This is what many people in the circle think."
Matthew asked tentatively, "If we have a chance, will we kick Harvey Weinstein out of Hollywood?"
Kevin Tesuhara laughed, "I hope this great opportunity will come soon."
Chapter completed!