I’m in Hollywood - Chapter 195
[Chapter 190 How bad is this vision?]
“How can you be happy, just being entangled by Michael Eisner to blackmail a movie,” Eric said helplessly.
Although Eric didn’t say it explicitly, Jeffrey quickly understood what he meant: “What… Disney gave?” “Not yet,” Eric shook his head: “I just made a verbal promise to Michael Eisner.” It’s just a movie, anyway, you make a movie like a hen laying eggs. However, I just heard a news two days ago that Disney will suspend the cooperation with Warner in the overseas distribution of the movie, and hand over all the business to its subsidiary Bowei International. “What does this have to do with me?” Eric didn’t care about Jeffrey’s ridicule, and he didn’t bother to think after hearing it, so he asked directly.
“Of course it has something to do with it. After cutting off cooperation with Warner, Disney will definitely be in chaos in overseas distribution. It is estimated that it will take at least half a year for Pwell International to integrate this business. If you agree to Disney’s movie is scheduled for the first half of next year, and it is likely to be used by Bowei as cannon fodder to develop overseas markets, and it would be much better if it were put in the second half of the year.” Not likely to use my film as cannon fodder,
Don’t they want to make money?
Jeffrey tucked the handkerchief into his pocket and greeted the waiter not far away for a glass of red wine, and then continued: “What a giant like Disney likes is not a movie or two.” With that box office benefit, they are more interested in the expansion of channels.
And the worldwide influence you have built up from your first few films is the best tool you can use to expand your channels.
Disney’s name for your movie, while giving some of its benefits to overseas distributors, will make a lot of things go very smoothly.
Maybe a movie is released.
Disney can then establish new distribution channels in several countries. Compared with these channels that can generate profits for a long time, what is the benefit of a movie.
” Eric nodded clearly, Disney used its own film as a road opener, then in the process it will definitely lose a lot of overseas box office due to unsound channels and other reasons, if so, Although Disney has expanded its channels, he and Firefly have nothing to gain. Although the proportion of the overseas box office is not high, the overseas box office scale of his previous films is also a benefit of tens of millions of dollars, but he does not have it. Sacrifice himself for Disney’s good intentions, unless Disney can make up for his loss in advance. Wanting to understand this, Eric also made up his mind. At the same time, he asked: “Jeffrey, I just Remember, what did you mean when you said there was nothing to talk about with Robert Shea?
” “There is nothing to talk about, Robert Shea insisted on 15% of the shares plus a cash price of 60 million US dollars, and would not give back one step, so I hurried to find you , you, the chairman of the board, have to make a decision on this matter.
Eric pondered and asked: “Are you sure this is his final bottom line?”
”
Jeffrey nodded: “Yes, Robert Shea has also made it clear that this is the final bottom line. There will be no retreat, and…” Speaking of which, Jeffrey revealed A strange smile: “Robert Shea also specifically told me that unless you agree to the price, he won’t be accepting any invitation to meet you.” “Uh… …this.” Eric lost his mind for a moment.
Jeffrey didn’t make him wonder for too long, he laughed and explained: “The first time you ate with him. Those words probably left a deep impression on him. , He was afraid that he would back down again because he was afraid of confronting you again. Well, I think it must be the case. Although I did not participate in that meeting, it seems that in the end, Robert Shea was so excited by your provocation. It’s a big step back, right?”
“Anyway, that’s the way it is. In fact, I think the price is quite reasonable. After all, New Line is a twenty-year-old company. I will focus more on “Seattle Night” In the preparations for “Sleepless”, the acquisition of the new line will be handed over to you, and I have sorted out the relevant documents, and will send the secretary to your office tomorrow.” “Well, I Got it,” Eric nodded and looked at Jeffrey with some anxiety: “Jeffrey, you know, if the acquisition is successful, you might…”
Jeffrey patted Eric on the shoulder and gave him a square look: “I’ve figured this out for a long time these days, I’ll give up the position to Robert Shea, I just need to be the president in charge of production. That’s fine, even the vice president.” “Thank you, Jeffrey,” Eric gratefully looked at this man who has been supporting him since “Home Alone” until now Fat old man.
“Do we need to talk about this between us?” Geoffrey raised the red wine, touched Eric who was approaching, remembered one more thing, and asked, “By the way, Can Jonathan Demme do it alone in Venice? Should I go with me? Actually, if possible, it would be better for Kapoor to go there. He has more connections in Europe, but unfortunately he is an agent, and I don’t plan to change careers.” “Before you came, Michael Eisner talked to me, and he will use some Disney resources to help with this matter, and strive to be able to do it at the Venice Film Festival. I won an award. In this nine-member jury, John Landis happens to be a Hollywood director.” Jeffrey frowned for a while: “John Landis, last year The director of the popular American Journey?” “Well, John Landis is actually better at horror movies, so, you know, the theme of “Cry on a Island” plus The label of a Hollywood movie will definitely give him a lot of impression points, and Disney will send someone to contact him.” “When are you going to Venice?” ;
“In the days of the opening ceremony, the awards ceremony has to wait until mid-September. I definitely can’t stay there for that long, and I don’t plan to go again when the awards ceremony occurs, and suddenly I find that the rest of the year is really tight. , September and October, plus the first half of November at the most, all “Sleepless in Seattle” and “Home Alone 2” must be produced, and during this period, the new line will be busy. I will definitely pay attention to the later stage of “Scent of a Woman”, so I don’t have any spare time for a day.” Eric quickly calculated and complained.
“Who told you to do so many things at once, most directors can direct two films a year, it is not bad, you have four plans at once, and two are also produced.” Jeff Li smiled and said, “You won’t be so busy next year, will you?” What about life!” “Yeah, I have lived for nineteen years,” Jeffrey teased with a bit of envy, looked around, and patted Eric on the shoulder: ” If you’re tired, go back early, I saw a few acquaintances and went over to say hello.” , picked up the red wine, stood up and left.
Eric slowly sipped the remaining red wine in the glass, intending to leave here and go home to rest after drinking, but soon a tall girl wearing a silver fish pattern tube top evening dress appeared in front of him.
“Eric, I’ve always wanted to come over to say hi to you, but there are always people around you,” Brooke Shields sat down beside Eric generously.
“You’re so beautiful tonight, Brooke,” Eric smiled and raised the red wine in his hand to Brooke Xiaosi.
“Thank you, but some people don’t like it,” the girl showed a resentful look, as if she was still concerned about the fact that Eric rejected her several times in a row.
Eric chuckled and did not answer the question. Girls have always been very good at this kind of expression that teases men’s minds, but perhaps before “Dark War”, Brooke Xiaosi has always been If you want to rely on him, now the girl relies on the amazing encounter girl role in “Dark War”, and it is no longer necessary to pay for the role to get the role.
Looking up and down at the beauty of the girl, in fact, he really wanted the girl to stand up and turn around in front of him for his convenience: “I heard that you recently received a big-budget movie from Warner. What’s the matter, it won’t be a sequel to “Batman”, right?” The sequel to “Batman” is definitely a big hit, but being able to participate in blockbusters with a cost of 100 million yuan in this era can itself gain greater fame. .
Brooke Xiaosi shook her head, with a smile on her lips: “No, the talk with Warner Bros., I chose to cooperate with Disney, so I am here today.” ; “Oh, that’s really… It’s not a pity, what Disney movie, is it convenient to reveal?” Eric asked curiously.
Bo Ji Xiaosi nodded: “I can’t say more about the specifics, but the name is temporarily set to “Rocket Expert”, and it may be renamed later, so I can tell you.”
“Rocket…Expert,” Eric almost spit out a mouthful of red wine. In my memory, this movie should have been released in 1991. So at least it will have to wait until next year.
Eric knows that because of his appearance, although many Hollywood movies have not disappeared, the shooting and release progress has become messy.
However, these are not the point. The point is that Eric just remembered this movie. This was a big hit in his previous life where Jennifer Connor was interested in filming for five years!
Eric looked at Brooke Xiaosi up and down, the girl still maintained the softer image in “Dark War”, obviously she also realized that this image was more aggressive and glamorous than before More suitable for their own development in Hollywood.
However, Eric tutted twice in his heart, how bad this girl must be to step on such a big pit.
(To be continued)
However, Eric tutted twice in his heart, how bad does this girl have to be to step on such a big pit.
(To be continued)
However, Eric tutted twice in his heart, how bad does this girl have to be to step on such a big pit.
(To be continued)
[End of this Chapter]
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