I’m in Hollywood - Chapter 693
[Chapter six hundred and eighty seventh unexpected package]
Los Angeles during the awards season can be described as very lively. Unless filming outside, most of the stars will gather in Hollywood during this time, either for awards PR, or in search of opportunities, various parties are also continuous, wandering. Between the feasting and feasting, the stars are also enjoying the glory brought by their status halo after a busy year.
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however, the upcoming Golden Globes have no appeal to Eric, he even knew the final result of some awards in advance, such as “The Lion King” will win the best film in the musical comedy category, For example, for the follow-up Oscar PR strategy, Katherine will lose to Mel Gibson in the competition for the Golden Globe Award for Best Director.
After all, even Oscar, which has more than 6,000 judges, has been affected by PR factors, not to mention the Golden Globe Awards, which has only 90 judges.
Compared with the Golden Globe Awards, Eric is more concerned about the 29th Super Bowl finals to be held at the end of the month. This year’s Super Bowl finals just happened to be broadcast live on ABC, which also has a certain symbolic significance for the Firefly Group.
Of course, Firefly’s upcoming “Jurassic Park 2”, “Solo Day” and “Toy Story 2”, which will be released in the summer, also got the best Super Bowl live advertising space.
The production of the three main summer movies has been basically completed. After the Super Bowl trailer, Firefly will conduct internal test screenings of these movies one after another, and make appropriate adjustments according to the audience’s response, and then large-scale global distribution and promotion will begin. Work.
Although he doesn’t have to be as busy with PR activities as many award-nominated film creators, Eric has been just as busy recently. At the beginning of the new year, in addition to attending various important meetings, Eric also needs to Get personally involved with Firefly’s new year’s film project.
After the hand-drawn animation department was auctioned off as a whole, after half a year of recruitment and training, the fully digital Disney animation department has begun to take shape. At the end of last year, a 6-minute 3D animation short film was completed, and the effect was very good.
In addition to over 200 trained digital animators, in coordination with Pixar.
Eric transferred a small Pixar team headed by Peter Docter to Los Angeles to take charge of Disney’s animation department, and came with Peter Docter, as well as an animation project he conceived himself, “Monster Power”. company”.
Although the most famous animation of Pixar in the original time and space is “Toy Story”.
But in Eric’s view, “Monsters, Inc.” is Pixar’s work that uses his imagination to the extreme. The idea of monster employees passing through the gates of time and space to extract energy by collecting children’s screams is amazing. , and at the end of the story, the monsters change from scaring children to bringing joy to children.
It is also fully in line with Disney’s core ethos of bringing joy to the world, so this work is almost tailor-made for the brand new Disney digital animation division, after Peter Docter gave Firefly management a demo of Monsters, Inc. ”, all executives present agreed to start the project immediately, and gave maximum support in terms of production time and project budget.
Firefly Pictures has already finalized the two big investment live-action films “Titanic” and “The Matrix” have also entered a substantial preparation stage.
In the studio specially prepared for “Titanic” by Firefly Studios, Cameron, who started working only after Eric’s repeated urging, took a rest for half a year and was gushing about his plans: “I have investigated in detail. The environment in Rosarito, where Firefly can build a special base for filming “Titanic”, Mexico has agreed to cooperate with our work. I also plan to completely replicate the Titanic of the year. This process probably It will take three months, but during these three months, the crew can also shoot the corresponding indoor scenes in the studio…”
Eric stood in front of the workbench covered with drafts of split shots, looking at the center of the workbench. Only the exquisite Titanic model suddenly interrupted Cameron: “Jim, you mean, you plan to copy the Titanic completely?”
Cameron eagerly explained: “Of course, Eric, although the cost will definitely be larger. But I think the only way to achieve 100% authenticity, if it is completely modeled or shot on green screen, the visual effect will definitely be larger. Discount.”
Eric recalled the information in his mind and brought the Titanic model on the workbench.
He gestured and said, “Jim, I definitely agree to build the real Titanic, but there is no need for a complete copy. You see, the two sides of this ship are almost identical, and we can build only one side. This way. It can save a lot of budget, isn’t it?”
Cameron took the model and thought about it for a while on his chin, still hesitant, said: “Eric, this can indeed save a budget, but a If the side is used on both sides, many props, especially props with character logos, need to be completely reversed when shooting, and the workload of post-production special effects will also increase a lot, and correspondingly, the production cycle will also be extended.”
“Compared to It’s definitely cheaper to build a complete Titanic model and replicate a set of character inversion props? Jim, you should know in your mind how large you want to shoot this project, and the budget of 150 million US dollars is absolutely unprecedented. This is also the highest budget Firefly can afford, so it is better to save some if you can save some.”
Although Cameron was still a little reluctant, Eric’s reason also made him unable to refute, and compromised: “Okay, Eric Ke, just do as you said.”
While chatting, a staff member knocked on the open door: “Mr. Williams, Mr. Cameron, Miss Vichy has already put on her makeup, you want to Can you take a
look?”
Eric nodded: “Of course, let her come over.”
Soon, Rachel Weisz walked in surrounded by a group of staff, and everyone in the studio almost immediately I was attracted by Rachel’s dress at this time.
The dark purple wide-brimmed hat set off Rachel’s face a little petite, but this did not hide the pride and stubbornness of the British lady on the girl with the slightly raised chin.
The double-breasted lapel suit and long dress set off Rachel’s slender and slender figure. Compared with the bloated figure in memory, I don’t know how many times stronger. The white gloves and umbrella in her hand are just right for Rachel. Chell adds a touch of elegance.
Facing the scrutiny of everyone gathered on him, Rachel didn’t have stage fright at all. Instead, she took a few steps forward, with a demure smile at the corner of her mouth, and reached out to Cameron gracefully: “Hello, Mr. Director. I It’s Rose DeWitt Bookett, nice to meet you.” The
standard British London accent woke Cameron from his trance, almost subconsciously caught Rachel’s hand and shook it lightly, then reacted immediately. come over.
Turning his head excitedly, he said to Eric: “Yes, Eric, this is my Rose.”
Eric said jokingly: “I told you already, Jim. I chose the heroine. His vision is a hundred times better than yours.”
“I hope you don’t take this vision to the selection of the male lead,” Cameron countered with a slightly wicked taste, and turned his attention to Rachel again, just now After the excitement, his eyes became a little more critical, and he beckoned the costumer to step forward and said: “The shape of this suit is very good, but the white looks too monotonous. Are there other colors?” The
costumer replied : “There is also a set of black and white stripes, Mr. Cameron. Would you like to try it?”
“Well, try it later,” Cameron nodded, turned around Rachel, and then He shook his head and said, “Umbrella, umbrella is not right, I remember the information I saw…”
Cameron was still recalling, and the costumer took the initiative to explain: “Mr. Cameron, your eyes are so sharp, Rachel Miss should have been accompanied by a long wooden umbrella. But we can’t find that style right now, so we can only order it later.”
“Write this down, don’t forget,” Cameron nodded.
Taking a step back, he lifted his chin again.
Eric knew that Cameron could not finish in a while, so he turned his attention away from Rachel Weisz, and waved to the petite figure who had been following Rachel all the time, although most of the people around were paying attention to Rachel Weisz. Chell, but someone still noticed Eric’s movements.
Caroline blushed slightly, and smiled at Eric with some restraint, but she still came over: “Eric, good morning.”
Eric gave way to the side and asked Caroline to lean with him. Beside the large workbench, she asked with a smile, “It should be work time now, is this considered absenteeism?”
“No,” Caroline shrank her neck, knowing that Eric was talking to her. Just kidding, he still looked at Kelly who was standing not far away, raised his face and explained, “Ms. Haines and I have taken leave, Rachel just arrived in Los Angeles yesterday, and I need me for many things. Help, but I can go to work tomorrow.”
Eric shook his head and smiled: “Don’t be in such a hurry, you sisters haven’t seen each other for so long, you can accompany her around Los Angeles this week, and come back to work next week. That’s fine.”
Caroline waved her small hand and said, “It won’t take that long, today is only Tuesday.”
Eric patted Caroline on the shoulder: “Don’t refuse, just treat it as I treat you. The reward for the work is good, Kelly has always told me that you have done a great job, let me praise you.”
Caroline nodded her chin happily, but soon asked a little unconfidently: “Really Is it?”
Eric nodded very firmly, smiled and said: “Really, I have seen the Qualcomm data you are responsible for collecting, it is very detailed.”
Caroline’s face blushed, and her little head drooped subconsciously for a moment. Then he mustered up the courage to raise his head and said: “Eric, Rachel said that she wanted to take time to invite you to dinner, thank you for helping her get this role.”
“When?”
“We know that you are very busy recently, as long as You can do it when you have time.”
Eric said: “Then I will inform you when the time comes, will Rachel live with you?”
“Well, Rachel is staying with me and Melanie temporarily, but Rachel’s agent is looking for a house for her, she said… She said Rachel is not suitable for us to live with.”
Rachel Erica’s brokerage contract was directly signed by ICM under the help of Eric. Hearing the little dissatisfaction in Caroline’s tone, Eric said, “If you think that the broker is not doing well, feel free to do so at any time. Call me and I’ll ask Kapoor to replace him.”
“No, no,” Caroline shook her head quickly and said, “She did a good job, I just regret not being able to live with Rachel.
” Rick smiled and said nothing. Caroline lived under the meticulous care of her relatives and friends since she was a child.
He has a pure heart, and is inevitably a little too dependent on the people who are close to him.
After being picked on by Cameron, Rachel stepped forward to greet Eric, and then was rushed by Cameron to transform.
Caroline looked at Eric reluctantly and followed.
Eric was about to continue discussing the project preparation with Cameron when Kelly came over and said, “Eric, it’s already ten o’clock, you have an appointment with Owen Jacob and Aaron Sal of Qualcomm at noon. Marcy. Chris and Emily just called, and they’re already at Pointe Manor.”
Eric looked at his watch, it would take about an hour to get back to Malibu from Playa Vista, and he needed to Prepare in advance, so it is convenient for Cameron to leave and leave Firefly Studios.
Take Kelly back to Jiaojiao Manor, the chef is already preparing lunch, the twins are mixed in the kitchen to help, Xiao Nizi and Emily are sitting in the corner by the glass curtain wall and discussing something hilariously, but sitting Chris, who was reading a magazine on the sofa, first noticed Eric and Kelly.
Get up and wave.
Walking through the hall to the curtain wall, Xiao Nizi and Emily also came over.
After greeting each other, Chris did not immediately talk to Eric about Qualcomm, but took out a thick package and handed it to Eric, saying, “Eric, this is what my dad asked me to bring. for you.”
Eric took it over
curiously, feeling that there was a book in it, and he lowered his hands a little, and asked, “What?”
Unceremoniously, he took out the contents of the package, but it was a thick stack of sub-lens drawings, but Eric raised his eyebrows slightly when he saw the first one in the hands of Xiao Nizi.
Bring the stack of drawings.
Although the brushstrokes of the drafts are a bit rough, it is obvious that each one is very careful, and Eric can still easily distinguish the content of the first draft.
Then flip through, each subsequent one.
You can find familiar scenes from a certain movie in your memory.
Chris looked at Eric’s serious expression and explained with a smile: “Didn’t my dad set up a movie investment project to support young directors? The agent will hand over some scripts to him for selection every month. Went back to Maryland to see my dad, he just received this package, and he asked me to bring it to you after seeing the drawing, he also said that these two young people are very attentive, they obviously like your novel very much, “The Matrix” Aren’t you picking a director, maybe you can try it out.”
Eric continued to flip through the hundreds of drawings he was preparing with a smile on his lips, and asked knowingly, “What are their names?”
Chris said, “This is Brothers, the older brother is Larry Wachowski, the younger brother is Andy Wachowski, they have already produced a script in Hollywood, oh, there is contact information in the package.”
Chris said so, the little boy Nizi helped Eric open the package and searched, took out an envelope and handed it to Eric.
Eric took over and read the letter again. This letter was written to Jeffrey, and sincerely hoped that Jeffrey could introduce them as the director of “The Matrix”.
Chris explained again at this time: “Dad said that the two brothers should be worried about sending these to Firefly, and it is very likely that they will be disposed of as garbage if they are not in your hands, so they found another way to contact him.”
Eric put the letter paper and the storyboard draft in the envelope and put it away, and smiled: “I will consider this matter carefully. However, now let’s discuss the next meeting with Owen Jacob.”
Chris knew that since these things were handed to Eric, with his vision in the film, if the two brothers could really take on the important role of director of “The Matrix”, Eric would definitely not begrudge this opportunity, so he Without saying anything, he followed Eric’s topic and said, “I have bought 2.1 million Qualcomm shares in Firefly Investments, but after all, there are only 6 million shares in circulation in the market. It should have been noticed that Qualcomm’s stock price has risen to US$19.6 recently, an increase of nearly 15%, and there are fewer and fewer selling orders. It may not be easy to continue to absorb enough 3 million shares in the circulating market. ”
Listen .
After Chris and Eric chatted about these boring company data, Xiao Nizi obviously lost interest, got up and took Emily and Kelly to the kitchen together.
Eric turned to let the women leave and said, “It’s fine if you can’t buy it. If the next thing can be negotiated, we can ask Qualcomm to directly issue a private placement to Firefly Investment.”
Chris nodded, and he actually had this in mind .
Idea, said: “In addition, I also recently investigated the information of the three major operators AT-T, Verizon and Sprint, CDMA must be hopeless in AT-T, and there are also a number of operators relying on AT-T. It will definitely follow it to choose GSM technology, but both Verizon and Sprint have not yet determined the technical standards. As long as any of the two operators can be pulled into the CDMA camp, our investment in Qualcomm will be valuable. As for the C-segment license On the one hand, according to the current situation and the somewhat ridiculous lawsuit, I think this part of the frequency band licenses will eventually be swallowed up by the three major operators in the future, and it is unrealistic for CDMA to seek a breakthrough in this regard.”
Chris said, handed some materials prepared in advance to Eric, and said: “It is not impossible to pull Verizon and Sprint into the CDMA camp, this is the financial information of the two companies, you can see Got it.” (To be continued.) SJGSF0916 Baidu search “” to see the latest and most complete novel!
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