I’m in Hollywood

Eric's sudden rise 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 several consecutive films of Eric have achieved amazing box office results, in addition to those media who relish and analyze why Eric's films can achieve great commercial success in order to attract attention and increase sales or ratings, Several major film companies have convened professionals to conduct a 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. The number of romantic movies will also increase, and police and gangster movies will also usher in a wave of small climaxes.

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 that the reason why Eric's films are all The miracle 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 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 unrelated films have all been successful, and if one were to find the greatest common denominator, Eric was undoubtedly the most obvious one.

These film projects are all operated by him,

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 be stubborn and eventually swept out of the house in the future. 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 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, and watched and analyzed it together with the managers of Disney's animation department. Although the baby image in Tin Iron Soldier was very well made Rough, making Disney veteran animators scoff. 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 appeared in his mind again. Michael Eisner looked at Eric, the little slicker, and knew that it was impossible for Disney to intervene in Pixar. Building your own 3D animation department is not something you can achieve overnight.

Eric, do you think this is okay? Isn't Pixar making an animated feature film now, how about handing it over to Disney for distribution in the future? Since he could not interfere with Pixar, Michael Eisner produced and won the first 3D animated feature film. The idea of ​​distribution rights, at least that way, keeps things within Disney's control.

Eric smiled and said, Mr. Eisner, why is there such a rush now. The first Pixar animation will be completed, at least two years later. Sign the contract now, and both of us will take a relatively large risk.

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 you are not very clear about many things. In fact, most big-budget movies are Before shooting, the distributor must have been contacted, this is to ensure that the film can recover the funds in the shortest cycle. The investment of an animated feature film is more than 30 million US dollars at least, I think 3D animation must be more. , such a large investment, if everything is not prepared in advance, the risk to be taken in the future is even greater.”

There are also some things that Michael Eisner did not say. For example, if the animated film is made into a bad movie and no one is willing to release it, the investment of tens of millions will be lost. 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 ponder 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 first choice.

This means that there is still no commitment, the first choice is only a possible choice, and more often in Hollywood, the first choice is rarely the final choice.

While Michael Eisner was disappointed, there was also a trace of anger. As the helm of Disney, very few people would reject him so bluntly 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, right?”

Eric also keenly felt the indifference and unhappiness in Michael Eisner's tone. He had no plans to find another partner. The negotiations with the new line have come to an end, and he will definitely focus on the development of his company next year. . 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 tapes and peripherals.

You directed it yourself? Michael Eisner showed a hint of joy, but he still confirmed it seriously.

Of course, Eric nodded.

Michael Eisner finally smiled slightly and held up the red wine: Then, happy cooperation.

Happy cooperation, Eric also smiled and touched the glass with the other party. He knew that this cooperation was finalized. In Hollywood, many times some people talk like farts.丨Pants, but sometimes, the things that are said are more effective than the contract. For example, now that he has made a promise, if he regrets it later, it is equivalent to having a grudge against Disney.

Now that he got the benefit, Michael Eisner stopped holding on to Eric, and after instructing him, he left to entertain other guests.

Eric watched Michael Eisner leave, sighed softly, and took a sip of red wine that he didn't know what it was like.

Eric, so you are here, let me find it, Jeffrey hurried over just after a while of silence, wiping the fine sweat on his forehead with a handkerchief in his hand.

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, aren't you coming?

It's over, there's nothing more to talk about, Jeffrey shook his head, seeing Eric's unrepentant expression: What's the matter with you, Disney gave such a high share, isn't it a A happy thing? (To be continued)