I’m in Hollywood - Chapter 126

[Chapter 123 5 Movies Breaking 100 Million in 10 Years]

Not to mention the previous period, CAA has only sold more than 150 movies in a bundle in just over four years since 1985, and its market share of TV dramas has been occupied by more than one-third. one.

Therefore, the turmoil during this period was completely caused by the competitors who were squeezed and the producers whose profit margins were compressed. They knew that they could not have too much impact on the unlisted CAA, but they still couldn’t help it. Disgusting before spitting.

In Eric’s view, CAA’s magic weapon for success is its unique business model, so even if Michael Ovitz left CAA later, it can continue to develop unremittingly.

Although there are many people in the media who try to uncover the reasons for the development and growth of CAA, they are only specious analyses, and most of them fail to get to the point.

So Eric thought about it, such a good opportunity, how could he not take the opportunity to step on it hard, if it wasn’t for CAA, the original “Fengyue” could have been produced by the original cast, although Eric Ke is full of confidence in Al Pacino’s acting skills, but he is also nervous from time to time, afraid that replacing the original Richard Gere will affect the film’s box office, but fortunately the result is not bad.

And then, when Cruise and Hanks were invited, CAA made a series of tricks, so now that the supporting roles of “Dark War” have all been determined, and the preparatory work is almost completed, the two main male protagonists But it’s not quite done yet.

“Since you don’t have any objections, then I will let Allen contact the newspaper to publish it?”

“Well,” Kapoor nodded, but suddenly said: “Don’t worry, give me a copy first, I plan to study it carefully. , maybe we can make some optimizations to the working mode of UTA.”

“As you wish,” Eric nodded, got up and turned on the copier in the office, and said while copying: “Actually, Kapoor, at least in the past few years, I do not plan to expand the scale of UTA too much, because my strength is still Not enough. You don’t know, when I was filming “Dark War” a few days ago, I realized how weak my background was. I took a fancy to the National Bank Building and wanted to shoot a few scenes on the rooftop, but ended up with the other party. After contacting me, the management department of the building rejected me directly, saying that they didn’t even give me a chance to lobby for fear of affecting the normal order of the enterprises in the building. After Columbia sent the producer over, he just called After a few phone calls and a meeting with their supervisor, it was settled. Originally, I was complacent about the achievements of my previous films, but now the more I think about it, the more ridiculous I am, I am just a little loach.”

Kapoor advised Said: “Eric, you don’t have to do this, you have done a good job now. Think about your age, you are not yet nineteen years old, right? How many people can be at your age with their own hands? It’s worth hundreds of millions.”

“Oh, this rhetoric is the same as what Jeffrey persuaded me,” Eric smiled and handed the copied manuscript to Kapoor: “Take it, by the way, The Oscars are coming up in a few days, help me get ready, I’m really overwhelmed. I have to attend a rehearsal in the next two days, so I shouldn’t have promised to be the presenter.”

“I really don’t know what to say to you .

Well, those little stars will do all kinds of nasty things to show their faces at the Oscars, but you think the presenters are troublesome.” Kapoor smiled and said: “Is your girlfriend confirmed?”

“I thought The little girl who brought Jenny Liang to the show was originally supposed to go back to Los Angeles at the end of the month, but she called last night and said that she might not be able to come back, and she would have to wait until the beginning of April. Anyway, the time is not sure, let her go, if not, I will follow the last time. Just like the Golden Globes, take Drew.”

Kapoor replied, expressing understanding: “By the way,

I received another film that I want to invite Drew to star in. I think the book is good, and I will continue to push it. Is it?”

“Push it, I don’t plan to let Drew take any movies in the past two years.”

Kapoor nodded, pondered for a moment, and added: “If that’s the case, then I suggest you don’t take Drew with Oscar. This is a good publicity opportunity, you can take Miss Madsen, or you picked last week. The British mixed-race little beauty, she has passed the approval of Al and Martin, oh, and Brooke Shields, for the sake of your investment in the film’s publicity, I suggest you take one of the three of them.”

“Then …”

Eric lowered his head and thought for a while, the one who needs this opportunity the most should be Virginia, she needs to support the movie “Cry on a Island” alone, showing her face on the Oscar red carpet is very helpful to her. big benefit.

“Smell the Scent and Know a Woman” has Al Pacino as the mainstay, and “Dark War” has Cruise and Hanks plus himself, and it doesn’t matter if Brooke Shields goes or not.

“Then Vicky, you tell her to prepare.”

Kapoor raised his eyebrows, and then said solemnly: “No problem, I will help her prepare. However, Eric, in front of outsiders, you have to deal with Madsen. It’s better not to use such an affectionate address, miss.”

“Uh…” Noticing that Kapoor had a businesslike tone, but there was obvious playfulness in his eyes, Eric coughed awkwardly and said: “Okay, I’ll pay attention.”

After Kapoor left, Eric handed the draft of “CAA Apocalypse” to Allen to contact the newspaper, and continued to work hard until after work, before driving to Hanks’ appointment.

In a high-end restaurant in Beverly Hills, after meeting Hanks, Eric did not rush to talk about poaching, but talked about “Dark War”. Although Hanks had a premonition that Eric was looking for his own purpose, but he didn’t think it was a good idea to switch to UTA.

I am also happy to chat with Eric about this topic that he is more interested in.

Because of CAA’s offer without profit sharing, the contract between Hanks and Firefly can be signed in a few days, so Hanks’ participation is a sure thing.

“Actually, I originally planned to set Sean as a police officer who had to quit the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) due to injuries and turned into a civilian but was unwilling to be lonely. The audience must have a hard time accepting the words pointed out in the movie, so they decided to completely blur this setting to give the audience some room for imagination.”

Hanks put down the tableware, wiped the corner of his mouth, and said curiously, “Our last discussion Haven’t we discussed this issue in China, and we have also made a new setting for Sean’s background. By the way, you didn’t seem to have mentioned this detail last time?”

“Because this setting is a bit… evil, you are not Have you read the script? The reason why Sean doesn’t pick up girls, go to nightclubs, or start a family is because of his injury, and he doesn’t want to delay other women.”

Hanks was stunned for a moment, then quickly understood and grinned: ” This setting is indeed… a little unacceptable, if it were me, I would rather set Sean’s background to be blurred.” The

two chatted, and it took more than half an hour to finish dinner, Eric shouted The waiter took away the tableware and put on coffee, and said, “Tom, in fact, I invited you to dinner tonight because…”

Hanks, who was warm, took the initiative to interrupt Eric’s words this time: “Eric, I think the development in CAA is good, so I have no plans to change the agency for the time being.”

“Don’t you want to hear my conditions first?” Eric was not angry, and continued with a smile.

“It’s nothing more than lowering the commission. The CAA’s commission for me is not very high, Eric. If I suddenly switch to another agency, I don’t know how long it will take to adjust to the new environment. And, to be honest, I know that Kapoor Sheed is a very capable agent, but UTA is too small, Al Pacino and Julia Roberts two A-level superstars have occupied most of the resources, I I don’t think UTA can free up enough energy for me.”

Eric was surprised by Hanks’ coherent analysis, but after thinking about it, he realized that although Hanks looked silly, he still remembered How can an actor who can achieve great things in Hollywood not be a smart person.

“Listen to my conditions first, it’s not about reducing the commission, it’s the lowest level trick.” Eric smiled and stretched out his five fingers on his right hand and waved: “As long as you change jobs to UTA, the next ten years , I can arrange for you at least five films with a box office of over 100 million.”

Hanks finally widened his eyes in surprise, five films with a box office of over 100 million within ten years, what is the concept?

In the nearly ten years since Tom Cruise debuted in 1981, there has only been one “Top Gun” with a box office of over 100 million, and “Rain Man”, which could have exceeded 100 million at the box office, because of Eric’s “Home Alone”. Appears, the box office is less than 80 million so far, whether it can break 100 million, we still need to see how much box office it can bring to the movie after the Oscars.

“Is it the local box office?” Hanks asked subconsciously.

Eric smiled and said, “Of course, within ten years, there will be at least five North American films that have exceeded 100 million at the box office.” After thinking about it, he added: “And all of them are male protagonists.”

“But…” Hanks said Didn’t get carried away by Eric’s promise: “How can I believe that what you said is true? Although, your previous films have exceeded 100 million at the box office, but it does not mean that you will still be like this in the future.”

“We can sign a secret contract, if within ten years, I can’t arrange for you at least five movies with box office exceeding 100 million, then I can pay you a lot of money,” Eric said without hesitation: “Of course , you must also appear in a certain number of movies, if you sign a contract and just sit back and wait for the money, then I will definitely not pay compensation.”

Hanks was amused by Eric’s last sentence: “Of course I No, I like acting in movies. If I can’t continue to be an actor, I really don’t know how to live. You have to understand that if a person is used to something and suddenly stops, it will probably be boring to the point of wanting to die.”

“Then ,Do you agree?”

Hanks still shook his head: “Eric, although your rhetoric makes me very moved, I still won’t agree so easily. If I quit and you can’t fulfill your promise, then I can get it in ten years. How much compensation? 10 million, UU Reading www.sonicmtl.com is still 20 million, which is insignificant for the loss of my career, well, if there is nothing else, I will leave first, this dinner It was a pleasant meal, Eric, if you have time, I will invite you.”

“One hundred million dollars!” Eric sat in his seat without moving, staring at Hanks and said loudly: “One hundred million dollars, Tom , if I can’t fulfill my promise, then I will compensate you $100 million, we can sign the contract and find an intermediate notary for notarization. I can even set up a fund and put $100 million into it in advance. Even if Your salary will rise to 10 million US dollars in the future, and you also need to make at least one movie a year to earn 100 million US dollars, which is enough to show my sincerity, right?”

Hanks finally moved, and the action of wearing a coat also changed. A little slow: “Eric, are you serious?”

“Of course, and you know, I can definitely afford the money now.”

“Then, I need to think about it.” Hanks still didn’t nod.

“Okay, I’ll wait for your good news.” Although Eric was a little disappointed, he still made a plea to clean up with a smile.

Hanks put on his coat and gave Eric a strange look before walking out of the restaurant.

Eric sat in his seat and didn’t move, took a sip of coffee in disappointment, and was about to check out when Hanks suddenly appeared in front of him again.

“Eric, since you can make a bet of 100 million, I don’t understand why I hesitate,” Hanks sat down opposite Eric and waved his hand with a bit of pride: “This bet , I followed!”

[End of this Chapter]