America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM

Chapter 117 You are truly a rare purebred bastard!

Time passed quickly for the crew, and before we knew it, it was time to clock out.

The extras and staff left one after another, and soon, only Eric, James McAvoy, the Olsen sisters and a few others were left.

Judy came over and said: "Ashley, Mary, let's go, have a meal together, and then I will take you to see Lala's real life."

The two sisters looked at Eric, who nodded heavily.

Then they looked at James McAvoy. This British boy's performance gave them a big shock today.

Everyone is in the same crew, the age difference is not big, and she is still a minor supporting role. Looking at her performance today, the Olsen sisters also feel very ashamed.

Originally, in their minds, they made such a choice under the pressure of Eric, but now it seems to be somewhat proactive.

The three of them left side by side. Eric patted Zhan Yimei on the shoulder: "Well done, James."

McAvoy still had some doubts: "Director, am I really that good?"

"Hahahaha of course. You have to believe that you are the best. See you tomorrow."

"Ok, see you tomorrow."

After getting in the car, the driver Peter asked: "Boss, where are you going?"

Eric looked at the phone in his hand. He wanted to go to Nicole tonight. He hadn't seen her for several days and he missed the beautiful girl again.

But going to her house not only requires you to go in the dark, but also climb over the wall, which is really troublesome.

"Peter, should I buy a house?"

"What?"

Chen Xing and Peter looked back at the same time, not understanding why Eric suddenly said such a sentence.

"Chen Xing, go take a look around the market in the next few days and find a house of a suitable size. Not in Beverly Hills. I need a relatively remote area."

"But don't go to slums. Safety is the first consideration."

"The house does not have to be very large, and it does not need to be a villa. Apartments can also be considered, as long as they are enough for three or four people to live in."

Chen Xing wrote down the conditions: "Good boss."

He and Peter looked at each other. A rich man suddenly wants to buy a house. If he only buys one, it is definitely not for business.

What else can it be used for other than doing business? The two of them already knew it.

I'm jealous of the beauty hidden in the golden house. I don't know when I can get to this point.

He took out his mobile phone and called Nicole Kidman: "Hey Nicole, what are you doing?"

"Read the script."

A lazy voice came from the other side, and the sexy rhythm tickled Eric's heart.

But then he realized something was wrong.

"Huh? Read the script? What script are you reading? Do you have a new play?"

"Of course, have you forgotten that I am now an Oscar-winning actress? The crew who want to invite new actresses to film have already been lined up in the suburbs of Los Angeles, you know?"

"But, you don't plan to film "La Vie en Rose"? We agreed.

Nicole chuckled and said, "Then you have to give me the script. At least let me know what role I want to play."

"And I just read other people's scripts, but the schedule is always reserved for you. Others can postpone it. Now I have the capital."

Eric laughed loudly: "My dear, I will ask tomorrow how the script is being perfected. I only gave an outline, but this kind of literary film requires details, you know."

"Well, to be honest, I don't really want to act in literary films anymore. Is there any commercial blockbuster like "Transformers"? I want to be the heroine."

"Haha, with your current achievements, do you still care about commercial literature and art? I remember that the global box office of "The Island" exceeded 200 million US dollars. You don't need to prove anything."

Nicole called out lazily, and her pretty nasal voice could be heard through the phone.

"Eric, that's not the reason. I just want to break a spell."

"A curse? What curse? An evil witch has cast a spell on you, so let me, a handsome prince, save you."

"Hahaha, haven't you heard? After winning the Best Actress, you will lose three years."

Eric rolled his eyes, thinking it was something, but he was actually struggling with this thing.

There is indeed such a gossip circulating in Hollywood that winning an Oscar will lead to a three-year decline.

No matter you are the Best Actor or the Best Actress, when you touch that trophy, the curse has quietly wrapped around you.

Later you will not only face career failure, but in severe cases it will also affect your marriage and health, which is really scary.

Once upon a time, the New York Times even conducted a survey and found that only 2% of Oscar winners can continue their personal success.

After winning the award, only 2% can have a substantial impact on box office appeal, while those that become box office poison, gags, disappear completely and other self-destructive behaviors actually account for an exaggerated 36%.

Some people say that the moment of luck you get from Oscar will probably take you a lifetime of struggle to repay it.

Anyway, judging from the results, it is indeed quite metaphysical. According to the analysis of psychologists, it is most likely because people become distracted after winning the prize.

An unstable mentality will naturally lead to a poor vision in film selection, and then you will rush to the street. After you rush to the street, you will not be able to recognize yourself, and you will continue to rush to the street.

After fluttering too much, I finally woke up, then my eyes came back and soared into the sky again.

"Niko, my baby, the curse is just a joke. I have a way to avoid it 100%."

"Haha, I don't believe it. You must be making fun of me again."

"No, what I said is true. The way is to consider my suggestions before every film. As long as you adopt my suggestions, there is no guarantee that you will win the grand prize, but I guarantee that it will not become box office poison."

"Hmph! It's like you can predict the future."

"Yes, I can."

Nicole snorted: "No kidding, I want you to come with me tomorrow and bring the script of "La Vie en Rose" with you.

"Miss me."

After a moment of pause, Nicole said "hmm" seriously.

"Okay, see you tomorrow night, love you baby."

"I love you too."

The car drove all the way back to Beverly Hills. To my surprise, besides his mother and nanny Lisa preparing dinner, Joshua was sitting on the sofa watching TV.

"Wow, look who's back. Joshua, you're such a busy man, and you actually know you have a family."

Joshua shouted to the kitchen at the top of his lungs: "You heard that, Mom, I told you that Eric would definitely laugh at me, he doesn't welcome his brother."

"Hmph, don't be miserable Joshua, are you on holiday?"

Joshua sighed: "Well, that injured guy is back again. He was the team member that I replaced a few months ago. Now I am pushed down by him. Damn it, why didn't this guy's bones get smashed?" Well, he recovered so quickly."

Opening the refrigerator, he took out a beer and handed it over. Eric said apologetically: "Sorry brother, this is your chance to appear."

"No, that guy has been guarding me since he came back. As you can see, that's why I can sit here and that bastard Barry will give me a day off. Anyway, I am on the bench in the team."

Eric sat next to him, hugged each other, and they touched the bottle and blew half of it first.

"Joshua, there will always be things in the world that make you dissatisfied. It's impossible for everything to go smoothly. You have been training for a long time, so it would be good to take a few days' rest."

Joshua spread his hands: "Otherwise? I have nothing else to do. Not only is the opportunity to play gone, but also those beautiful cheerleaders have said goodbye to me, as well as the fanatical female fans."

As he spoke, he whispered: "You don't know what those crazy fans can do. I heard before that the basketball hoop was very chaotic, and that Magic Johnson would play a rainbow tactic."

"Do you know what the rainbow tactic is? It involves fighting women of different skin colors. There are all kinds of colors, so it's called a rainbow."

"Since I became the starter, I have also understood how happy this tactic is, but unfortunately there is nothing now, alas!"

Listening to this guy's improper bragging, Eric said seriously: "Joshua, I advise you to be clean. Magician Jason is infected with AIDS. It's not like you don't know. If you want to play, find someone who is clean and be moderate." "

Joshua sighed and shook his head: "Yes, of course I understand. I only got a two-month experience coupon. I must have fun before the experience coupon expires."

"Eric, to be honest, I could play the main role in the school team during college. I thought I would still play the main role in the professional team. Unfortunately, the reality is not what you think."

"If someone hadn't been injured, I might not even have had a chance to play. Do you think I have no rugby talent at all?"

This question is difficult to answer. Judging from various performances, this cheap guy is indeed not a very talented athlete.

This is quite similar to the Olsen sisters. They have talent but not much. When the competition pressure is low, it is not obvious. Once they reach the high-scoring round, their shortcomings are immediately exposed and their fatigue is obvious.

Seeing that his brother was silent, Joshua shrugged: "Okay, don't worry about it. I understand what you mean. It seems that I am really not meant for this bowl of rice. Maybe I should consider changing careers while I am young."

"What do you want to do? Any ideas?" Eric asked.

"Not yet. What do you think of the actors? Look at the faces of our brothers. They are all standard handsome guys. I am not a quarterback, but I can also play rainbow tactics. This face plays a big role."

"Do you want to be an actor? But being an actor is also a very talented job. Being handsome is only temporary. In a few years, there will be actors who are more handsome and younger than you. If you want to become an evergreen in the film industry, you need solid acting skills. .”

"If you really decide, I can find a professional teacher for you to train for a period of time, and then we will see the effect. But I also want to make a suggestion. Didn't you say you wanted to be a team manager before? Instead of becoming an actor across the industry, why not Learn about team management.”

Joshua looked at his younger brother speechlessly: "If that's a joke, do you still take it seriously? As I am, retiring and coaching a high school team will most likely be my future."

"If I'm lucky and can develop one or two football stars, and they can mention my name during interviews, that will be perfect. As for the team manager, hahahahaha."

"Joshua, I'm not joking with you. Anyway, your contract with the 49ers still has a long time, so don't waste it, make good use of it, maybe you will use it in the next few years." Eric used a lot of Said in a serious tone.

"Um, are you serious?"

"Yes, things are unpredictable. No one knows what will happen in the future."

"I know this. There is a line in "Forrest Gump", life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what the next one will taste like."

"That's it. Maybe in a few years, MGM will become bigger and stronger, and then Tentacles will develop into the field of sports. Culture and sports will not be separated. Generally speaking, they will be related to art."

Joshua crossed his arms, leaned against the sofa with his chin raised, and fell into deep thought. After a while, he nodded as if he had figured it out.

"Eric, you are right, this is also a good way out, but I don't know if I can learn it."

"What's impossible? Set a goal for yourself. At that finish line, there will be countless cheerleading beauties waving to you. Will you be full of motivation in an instant?"

Joshua immediately showed a crazy smile: "Oh yeah~~ wonderful scene."

Click!

The door opened and dad walked in.

"Joshua, why are you back?"

"Of course it's to come back and visit my beloved father and mother. I miss you so much."

Walking over to help his father hang up his clothes, Joshua gave him a hug.

Eric nodded: "That's it. What the manager needs is this kind of communication skills. Let's see how well you can do it!"

After dinner, Eric took a rest in the bathtub. Taking a bath is really a wonderful thing, it can make people forget about fatigue.

bell

The phone rang, I took it over and looked at it. It was Elena, that slutty girl. The two hadn't seen each other for more than a month, and they only talked on the phone occasionally.

"Hi Elena, good evening."

"No, I'm not okay at all, Eric Cooper."

"What's wrong? From your tone, who made you angry?"

“Whoever I’m calling is the one who pisses me off.”

"What! You can't just accuse someone casually. We haven't met recently. How could I make you angry?"

"Humph! You also know that you haven't been to New York for a long time. You bastard, you just forgot about me after taking advantage of me, right?"

Eric coughed a few times: "What are you talking about! Am I that kind of person? Elena, I have always placed your place in my heart, but I have been really busy recently. Pay attention to entertainment news, and you will understand. ”

"Of course I'm paying attention, you're busy messing around with Nicole Kidman, who doesn't know!"

"Hey! What you said is wrong. Strictly speaking, the two of us are also messing around! Why should you curse yourself when you curse others?"

The other side paused for a moment, and there seemed to be the sound of teeth grinding.

"Eric Cooper, you are such a rare purebred bastard! You don't recognize anyone when you put your pants up!"

After receiving several scoldings in a row, Eric's temper also rose: "Fuck! Madam, I warn you that you can scold me, but don't scold me, otherwise I will give you a good look!"

"Come on, then come to New York and do whatever you want. I'll be waiting this weekend. Don't tell me you're a coward!"

After hanging up the phone, Eric frowned. He suddenly realized that he seemed to have fallen into this bitch's trick.

well! When there are more women, happiness becomes a worry. Can you get rid of it yourself?

It would be okay if he didn't go. Anyway, the two of them had more of a joint interest, but if there was anything in the future, I would like to ask Elena.

For example, like Hasbro, I'm afraid it's not that simple. The other party will at least make you lose face.

If you go, you will inevitably be squeezed again, and you still don’t know what the real purpose of this bitch is.

Besides, I have to accompany Nicole tomorrow and fly to find him the day after tomorrow. There is a high probability that Gadot will not let her go on Sunday.

Then don't even think about starting work on Monday. No matter how young your body is, you can't bear it.

After thinking about it for a while, Eric decided to take a rest early.

Recuperate and prepare for war.

bell

In his sleep, at some o'clock, another phone call came, waking Eric up.

I looked at the screen and it was Judy.

Yawning, Eric answered the phone.

"Do you know it's midnight now? If you disturb your boss's sleep, I will deduct your salary!"

Judy's somewhat irritable voice sounded over there: "Come and help, these two sisters can't leave!"