I’m in Hollywood - Chapter 194

[Chapter 189 was knocked away again]

The sudden rise of Eric is definitely a unique anomaly in the more than half-century history of Hollywood.

This does not mean how excellent Eric’s films are. In fact, several of Eric’s films, including “Home Alone”, “Pretty Woman” and “Dark War”, have been carefully studied and artistically There’s not a lot of flash, and there’s no refreshing innovation.

But after Eric’s consecutive films have achieved amazing box office results, in addition to those who relish and analyze why Eric’s films can achieve great commercial success, in order to attract attention and increase sales In addition to the audience rating media, several major film companies have convened professionals to conduct detailed analysis of Eric’s films, and many of the analysis results will definitely be gradually reflected in the Hollywood film market in the next two years, such as children’s films. The number of live-action movies will definitely increase, the number of Cinderella-style love movies will also increase, and police and gangster movies will usher in a small climax.

Disney will certainly not be an exception when it comes to studying Eric’s films, but after Michael Eisner read various analysis reports on Eric’s films, he quickly understood, The reason why Eric’s films can achieve miracles at the box office is not as analyzed in the document. It just caters to the needs of the children’s market. It captures young women’s longing for Cinderella-style love and other reasons. The most important thing is It was Eric.

The reason for this conclusion is that all the films Eric is currently involved in have little in common in terms of subject matter.

I can’t find any rules at all. “Back to Seventeen” is a youth school film, and “Home Alone” is a children’s comedy film.

“Fengyue” is a romance film, while “Dark War” has become a police and bandit film.

These disjointed films have all been successful, and if one were to find the greatest common denominator, Eric was undoubtedly the most obvious one.

Of course Back to Seventeen is a Fox movie, but if it comes up now.

No one would think that the success of “Return to Seventeen” was due to James Brooks and Penny Marshall, and Eric Williams was the key figure in the movie’s box office breaking through 100 million.

So.

After reaching this conclusion, Michael Eisner paid more attention to Eric and Firefly’s every move, and was ready to win over Eric at any time. It would be better if he could be brought under his command.

He is a very ambitious man.

As Disney has grown, so has this ambition.

However, Michael Eisner has not swelled into a ‘Disney tyrant’ who will eventually be swept out of the house because of his self-willedness. With the achievements he has made in the past few years, his prestige within the Disney group is absolutely unparalleled.

As we all know, Disney started with animation. Although Michael Eisner focused on the development of live-action movies after taking office, he also knew it.

Animated movies are Disney’s biggest advantage, and it is necessary to maintain the dominant position of Disney’s animated movies in Hollywood. In recent years, while developing live-action movies.

Michael Eisner has also done a series of work in expanding Disney’s animation film business, arranging the distribution of many classic Disney animation videotapes, as well as the licensing expansion of image peripheral copyrights, etc., and has achieved very dazzling results.

So, when Eric became more and more dazzling, and he privately acquired a 3D animation film studio.

Michael Eisner gradually became wary of this studio.

3D movies are a completely unfamiliar concept to many people.

Michael.

Eisner also knew very little about 3D movies not too long ago.

However, because in the century-old history of film, there were examples of sound films replacing silent films and color films burying black and white films, Michael Eisner had to pay more attention to this. He had a vague hunch that 3D films might bring another A gigantic trend.

To this end, he once again found “Tin Tin Soldier”, which Pixar won the Oscar for best animated short this year, to watch and analyze together with the managers of Disney’s animation department, although “Tin Iron Soldier” The baby figure in it was so crudely crafted that senior Disney animators scoffed.

However, after the computer graphics design experts specially invited by Disney from Silicon Valley to study “Tin Tin Soldiers”, they explained a series of technical points and difficulties to several Disney executives, and affirmed that with Pixar’s technology, as long as With sufficient financial support, it is possible to produce a 3D animation feature film of more than 90 minutes, and the quality will not lose to 2D plane hand-drawn animation.

The words of the computer expert in Silicon Valley came to mind again, Michael Eisner looked at Eric, the little slicker, and knew that Disney wanted to intervene in Pixar It’s definitely not possible, and building your own 3D animation department isn’t something you can achieve overnight.

“Eric, can you think of this? Isn’t Pixar making an animated feature film now? How about handing it over to Disney for distribution in the future?” The idea of winning the distribution rights to the first 3D animated feature film, at least that way, would keep things within Disney’s control.

Eric smiled: “Mr. Eisner, why is there such a hurry now, the first animation of Pixar will be completed, at least two years later, sign the contract now, both of us will Take a bigger risk.” &

nbsp; Michael Eisner led Eric to a sofa and sat down before continuing to persuade him: “Eric, you have only been in Hollywood for a short time, and many things are not very clear. In fact, most of the Before the production of a large-scale movie, the distributor must have been contacted. This is to ensure that the movie can recover the funds in the shortest period. The investment of an animated feature film is less than 30 million US dollars. I think 3D animation is definitely If you don’t prepare for such a large investment in advance, you will have to take more risks in the future.” There are also some Michael Eisner did not say, such as in case Animated movies are made into bad movies, and if no one is willing to release them, tens of millions of investment will be wasted.

Signing a distribution contract with the film company in advance can prevent this from happening, and even if it is a bad film, part of the cost can be recovered.

But he didn’t think Pixar would make a bad movie under Eric’s watch.

Eric shook the goblet and lowered his head, pretending to think for a while, before raising his head: “Mr. Eisner, I can only say that if the animation is released in the future, Disney will definitely be my number one. Choice.” This means that there is no commitment at all, the first choice is only a possible choice, and more often in Hollywood, the first choice is rarely the final choice.

Michael Eisner was disappointed at the same time, but also had a trace of anger. As the helm of Disney, few people would reject him so straightforwardly and continuously.

Although he didn’t lose his mind and showed it on the spot, Michael Eisner’s tone also became a lot colder: “Eric, you have to know that when you say that about “Cry on the Island” and “Steel Magnolia” As for the share price, I still bear a lot of pressure within Disney, so it’s important for you to let me explain to the board of directors that your partner company for next year’s film has not yet been finalized, has it?” &

nbsp; Eric also keenly felt the indifference and unhappiness in Michael Eisner’s tone. He had no plans to find another partner. The negotiation with the new line has come to an end, and he will definitely do it next year. Focus on the development of your own company.

However, thinking of next year, if Firefly wants to rise, it will definitely be under pressure from all sides. It is good to get rid of one enemy now.

After thinking for a while, Eric stretched out a finger reluctantly: “A movie, Mr. Eisner, you should know the direction of Firefly’s development, so I can only give Disney the distribution rights of a movie, but not Including video tapes and peripherals.” “You directed it yourself?” Michael Eisner showed a hint of joy, but he still confirmed it seriously.

“Sure,” Eric nodded.

Michael Eisner finally smiled slightly and held up the wine: “Then, happy cooperation.” Touching the glass, he knew that this cooperation was finalized. In Hollywood, some people often talk like farts. If you believe it, then wait for your panties to be ripped off, but sometimes, what you say It is more effective than a contract. For example, now that he has made a promise, if he regrets it later, it is equivalent to having a vengeance with Disney.

Now that he got the benefit, Michael Eisner no longer held on to Eric. After instructing him, he left to entertain other guests.

Eric looked at Michael.

The figure of Eisner leaving, sighed softly, and took a sip of red wine that he didn’t know what it was like.

“Eric, UU Reading www.sonicmtl.com So you are here, let me find it,” Just after a while of silence, Jeffrey hurried over, still holding A handkerchief wiped the fine beads of sweat from his forehead.

Eric moved to the side, let Jeffrey sit down, and asked, “Didn’t you say you want to talk to Robert Shea about the acquisition, won’t you come?” “It’s over, there’s nothing left to talk about,” Jeffrey shook his head, seeing Eric’s unreserved look of disappointment: “What’s the matter with you, Disney is driving so high Isn’t it a happy thing to be divided into?” (To be continued)

[End of this Chapter]