I’m in Hollywood - Chapter 304

[Chapter Three Hundred Too Late]

The spacious party hall is full of people, and here is the Oscar celebration party being held by Firefly Films.

Under normal circumstances, except for those award-winning film crews, usually only the seven major Hollywood studios will hold similar parties after the Golden Globes or Oscars to invite a group of Hollywood stars to participate, and second- and third-tier film companies will not do this at all.

This is not a question of money, but a manifestation of strength, because if the second- and third-tier film companies hold similar parties, they will encounter an embarrassing situation where no heavyweight stars will come to join them, which will be even more embarrassing.

But Firefly is different. Although Firefly is still in the position of second-tier film company, with the huge influence of Firefly in awards and box office this year, except for most of the original uta stars, come to join us or Other Hollywood stars looking for opportunities abound.

“I feel like the Academy is a little too conservative. The four films you directed this year have all been huge box office successes. Except for Home Alone 2, which is pure comedy, I think the other three won the best one. There is absolutely no problem with the director’s nomination, especially “Dark War”, which is a pity.” Harvey Weinstein leaned close to Eric and said sincerely.

Eric just happened to meet the Weinstein brothers after the Oscar ceremony. He originally planned to find a chance to chat, but after the Weinstein brothers heard that Firefly was going to hold a celebration party, they directly took all the members of the “My Left Foot” crew with them. People came together, and although “My Left Foot” won five nominations, it ended up empty-handed.

The Weinstein Brothers canceled the original party.

No one complained about the cast of “My Left Foot”.

Eric smiled and said with red wine in his hand: “Harvey. It’s nothing, I’m so young now, when there are more opportunities in the future, it’s not a good thing to win an award too early. have to stand still.”

“No, no,” Harvey Weinstein immediately shook his head and said, “Eric, actually. I think there are a lot of mistakes in Firefly’s award-winning strategy, just like the two best screenplay nominations you got, If I were to do it, I would definitely not submit a Best Original Screenplay and a Best Adapted Screenplay separately. It’s not that your screenplay is not good enough, but that the two screenplays are good enough, which will make both nominations both. Failed. As for the reason, I think you can think of it now. There is also “Scent of a Woman”, which only won one best actor. It’s a pity.”

“I think, Daniel in “My Left Foot” Mr. Day Lewis’ performance is also very good. If there is no “Scent of a Woman”, perhaps the best actor should be his,” Eric looked at Daniel Day Lewis, who was not far away, and continued. : “I heard that when Daniel was performing, he was so addicted to the role that he couldn’t extricate himself, and even really regarded himself as a disabled person, and often asked people to help him to eat.”

Harvey Weinstein looked around

before lowering his voice slightly .

Dao: “Actually, I was originally preparing for the best actor in PR, because “My Left Foot” is good enough, but it is a British film after all, and the protagonist of the film is also an Irish artist. “My Left Foot” got five nominations, but it’s most likely only for Best Actor, but after “Scent and Knowing a Woman” came out, I knew that Daniel’s Best Actress would definitely be out of play. And the possibility of the best picture is extremely low, so I changed it to the best director of public relations. Unfortunately, in the end, I failed to compete with Oliver Stone. After all, the other party is a famous Hollywood director for many years, and Jim Sheridan is It’s the first time I’ve directed a movie. In the end, Miramax was unlucky this time.”

Eric nodded noncommittally and continued to wait for Harvey to continue. He knew that Harvey had set up so much for the sake of it. Tell him the inside story.

Sure enough, after a short pause, Harvey Weinstein pointed with his eyes to Robert Shea, who was vigorously discussing something with several people nearby, and then continued: “Eric, I know the Oscar of Firefly. The PR was led by Mr. Robert Shea, but you have also seen such excellent films as “Scent of a Woman”, and compared to “My Left Foot”, “Scent of a Woman” is typical American values, director Martin Brest’s qualifications are also sufficient, with these advantages, but in the end he only won one best actor award, best director and best picture have passed by, this is a very pity Things. If Miramax were to operate “Scent of a Woman”, I believe that at least one of the best director and the best picture would be won.”

After listening to Harvey Weinstein’s words, Eric With some regret, he said: “Harvey, what you said is indeed very reasonable, but now Firefly has no place for Miramax. When I planned to expand Firefly, I investigated some information on Miramax and knew You two brothers buy films in Europe or the Far East all the year round and then bring them back to the mainland for distribution. Then, you must have a lot of foundation and connections abroad. My original plan was to let Robert Shea be responsible for the distribution in North America, and the The expansion of overseas channels is left to the two of you.”

Harvey Weinstein couldn’t help sticking out his tongue and licking his interfering lips when he heard Eric’s words. The expansion of overseas channels for Firefly Movies is a very big deal. cake.

You must know that the first few films directed by Eric himself had similar overseas box office results as the domestic box office, and even the overseas box office of “Pretty Woman” was 100 million US dollars higher than the domestic box office.

The reason why the Weinstein Brothers focused their energy on selecting art films to hit the Oscars was, in the final analysis, lack of strength. Gaining fame by winning awards, and then earning box office and peripheral profits, is also a way to take the edge. After all, Hollywood is also followed by an Oscar every year.

Given the opportunity to release a blockbuster commercial, the Weinstein brothers would not hesitate to change course.

“Then… Eric, I think now…”

Eric shook his head: “It’s too late, Harvey, Firefly and New Line have now been integrated. Although I am still the largest shareholder of Firefly. But I must also consider Robert’s feelings. Compared with the current Firefly, Miramax’s power is too weak, and if we go according to the original plan, then Robert will definitely not want the two of you brothers to go overseas to issue this power.”

Harvey Weinstein’s face flashed. After a trace of loss, he quickly said: “Eric, in fact, I’m more good at PR awards, maybe we can…”

“Harvey. What do you think so many people are keen on Oscar, in the end?

Harvey Weinstein paused and spit out a word: “Benefit.”

Eric

smiled and said, “Look, that’s right, so, any large film company, although very They value Oscar, but none of them put Oscar first. Most of the movies they make are also commercial. The same is true for Firefly, and. In the next few years, Firefly’s main focus will be on commercial films, etc. Only when it develops to a certain level of strength and scale will it get involved in the field of art films and get some honors to add to the company’s icing on the cake.”

“Eric, don’t you think that these two things can go hand in hand?” Harvey said reluctantly.

“Of course it is possible, so it is still possible for us to cooperate, but it is impossible to merge. By the way, there happens to be an award-winning film that I am very optimistic about, and the producer of this film is here today. , or let me introduce you.”

Harvey Weinstein nodded in disappointment, Eric and Harvey quickly found Elizabeth and Julia, the two girls were sitting on a sofa in the corner Whispering something.

“Hey, two beauties, can I sit down?” Eric leaned over and asked.

Hearing Eric’s voice, Julia’s body froze for a moment, and Elizabeth raised her calf and kicked Eric: “Go away, philanderer.”

Eric flashed to the side quickly, looking at the sharp black heels, he wiped away a cold sweat. At the same time, he suddenly realized that the two women in front of him seemed to have kicked on his calf, and they were the same one. , indeed, people are divided into groups.

“Liz, please don’t be like this, I’ve already said modestly, now, let me introduce someone to you.”

Elizabeth heard Eric say this, and stood up reluctantly, and Julia also got up, her eyes floating After shaking a few times, he focused on Eric’s face, barely showing a smile.

Elizabeth looked at the fat man beside Eric: “Did you say him, Harvey Weinstein, I know him.”

Harvey looked at Eric suspiciously. Now in Hollywood, he dared to kick without hesitation. There are probably not many women to Eric, so he has a strong curiosity about Elizabeth’s identity.

Eric hurriedly said: “Harvey, this is Elizabeth Murdoch, the second daughter of Mr. Rupert Murdoch.”

“Ah, Miss Murdoch, hello, I didn’t expect you to know me. It’s an honor,” Harvey Weinstein immediately held out his big fat hand with a smile on his face.

Elizabeth shook hands with Harvey reluctantly, and then turned her eyes to Eric: “What’s the matter?”

“That’s it, I think after the production of “Silence of the Lambs”, there will definitely be a scene at next year’s Oscars. It’s a fan, and Harvey is quite good at public relations in this area, so I introduced you to it.”

“Oh…” Elizabeth sighed in a long voice, and her expression became slightly angry: “So, Firefly has finished publishing. Make money, and then don’t care about winning awards?”

Eric waved his hand: “Of course not, Liz, you must have misunderstood, I mean, Harvey is very good at PR awards, so I want to put it next year. The award PR for The Silence of the Lambs is handed over to them, rest assured, all PR costs will be paid by Firefly.”

Listening to Eric’s words, Elizabeth snorted coldly, raised her chin, and said, “It’s not too bad.” After the girl finished speaking, she turned her eyes to Harvey Weinstein with a question in her eyes.

Harvey Weinstein certainly wanted to be able to get in touch with the little princess of News Corporation. Although he only heard a few words, Harvey was keenly aware that Elizabeth was now working as a producer, which was a good opportunity. If there is a relationship to cooperate, with the financial resources of the Murdoch family, will Miramax continue to make small troubles like this?

Thinking of this, Harvey’s face became more attentive, with a smile in every fold on his chubby cheeks and said, “I don’t have any problems here, Miss Murdoch, it’s an honor to work with you.

” After speaking, Elizabeth waved to Eric and Harvey: “Then, if there is nothing else, you can leave.” The

two big men suddenly looked at each other, and Harvey thought that there was no contact information left. what.

Eric recalled the situation in his previous life when he saw the court play and the ladies made the little eunuch kneel.

Just as Elizabeth was about to pull Julia to sit down again, she suddenly thought of something and said to Eric: “Well, stay here, I have something to ask you.”

Seeing this situation, Harvey could only be interested temporarily leave.

After Harvey was gone, Elizabeth asked: “Mr. Williams, I heard that “The Ghost Story” has started.”

Eric’s mouth twitched, and he nodded in cooperation: “Yes, Miss Murdoch, do you have any orders?”

Before Elizabeth said anything, Julia was amused by the two people’s tone of voice, and burst out laughing.

The atmosphere was destroyed, and Elizabeth immediately pretended to be angry and touched Julia’s rib, until Julia giggled and begged for mercy, and Elizabeth was willing to give up.

“Hey, I said, this is a big crowd, you should pay attention to the influence.”

“I want you to take care of it, you bastard.”

“Uh, okay, I don’t care, please tell me if Her Majesty has something to do,” Eric raised his hand with a wry smile and raised his hand in surrender. Debt for a lifetime, I don’t have the same knowledge as you!

“I mean, what do you think of Julia, the heroine of your next movie?”

Eric looked at Julia, hesitated and was about to speak, when Elizabeth raised her eyebrows: “Don’t disagree, This role is set.”

“Liz, don’t be like this, and I don’t want to be with…” Julia reacted and hurriedly pulled Elizabeth.

Elizabeth patted Julia’s thigh soothingly and said, “Don’t worry, I will be by your side during the filming, and I won’t give some nasty guys any chance.” (To be continued..)

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[End of this Chapter]