I’m in Hollywood

How can I be happy, I was just entangled in a movie by Michael Eisner, Eric said helplessly.

Although Eric didn't say it explicitly, Jeffrey quickly understood what he meant: Then...what conditions did Disney give?

Not yet, Eric shook his head: I just made a verbal promise to Michael Eisner.

Jeffrey breathed a sigh of relief: That's good, it's just a movie, anyway, you make a movie like a hen laying eggs. However, I just heard the news two days ago that Disney is going to suspend the overseas distribution of the movie with Warner. cooperation, and handed over all the business to its subsidiary Bowei International for operation.”

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 a mess in terms of overseas distribution. It is estimated that it will take at least half a year for Beverly International to integrate this business. If you promise that Disney's movies will be scheduled for next year In half a year, it is likely to be used by Bowei as cannon fodder to develop overseas markets, and it will be much better if it is placed in the second half of the year.

Eric wondered: Disney is unlikely to use my movies as cannon fodder,

Don't they want to make money?

Jeffrey put the handkerchief in his pocket and greeted the waiter not far away for a glass of red wine before continuing, What a giant like Disney is looking for is not the box office benefits of two movies, they are more interested in it. The expansion of channels. And the influence you have accumulated around the world in your previous films is the best tool for expanding channels. Disney uses the name of your movie and at the same time gives some benefits to contact with overseas distributors. It makes a lot of things go smoothly. Maybe a movie is released. Disney can then establish a new distribution channel in several countries. Compared with these channels that can generate profits for a long time, a movie will take advantage of the trend and have some benefits. What does it count.

Eric nodded his head clearly. Disney used its own films as a road opener, so in the process, it would definitely lose a lot of overseas box office due to unsound channels and other reasons. If this is the case, Disney has expanded its channels. But he and Firefly have little to gain. Although the proportion of overseas box office is not high, it is based on the overseas box office scale of his previous films. That is also the benefit of tens of millions of dollars. He did not sacrifice himself to fulfill Disney's good intentions, unless Disney can compensate him for the loss in advance.

Wanting to understand this, Eric also made up his mind. At the same time, he asked: Jeffrey, I just remembered, what did you mean when you said you have 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 refused to take a step back, so I came to you in a hurry, and you are the director of this matter. The chief makes the decision himself.”

Eric thought about it. He asked again, 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 showed a strange smile: Robert Shea also specifically told me that unless you agree to the price, he won't be accepting any invitations to meet you.

Uh...this. Eric was confused for a moment.

Jeffrey didn't let him doubt for too long, he explained with a laugh: The first time you ate with him. Those words probably left a deep impression on him, and he was afraid that he would be afraid of confronting you again. I couldn't help but flinch again. Well, I think it must be the case. Although I didn't participate in that meeting, it seems that in the end, Robert Shea was so excited by your provocation that he took a big step back, right? Bar?

How can it be instigation? I'm all telling the truth, okay? Eric retorted with a smile.

Anyway, that's the way it is. In fact, I think the price is quite reasonable. After all, New Line is a 20-year-old company. Next, I will focus more on the preparation of Sleepless in Seattle. I will leave the matter of the new line to you, and I have sorted out the relevant documents, and I will send the secretary to your office tomorrow.

Well, I see, 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 if it's a vice president.

Thank you, Jeffrey, Eric looked gratefully at the fat old man who has spared no effort to support him since Home Alone.

Do we need to talk about this between us? Jeffrey held up the red wine, touched Eric, who came over, remembered another thing, and asked, By the way, Jonathan Demme is alone in Venice. Can you do it? Do you want me to go with me? Actually, if possible, it would be better for Kapoor to go. He has more connections in Europe, but unfortunately he is an agent and does not plan to change careers.

Before you came, Michael Eisner talked to me, he will use some Disney resources to help operate this matter, and strive to win an award at the Venice Film Festival. This year's nine-member jury , John Landis happens to be a Hollywood director.

Jeffrey frowned and thought for a moment: John Landis, the director of the Journey to America ​​that sold so much last year?

Well, in fact, John Landis is better at horror movies, so, you know, the theme of Cry on a Island plus the label of Hollywood movies will definitely add a lot of impression points in his heart, and Disney will send people to him. Get in touch.

Then 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 all at once? Most directors can direct two movies a year. It's not bad. You have four plans at once, and you also supervise two. Jeffrey laughed: Next year, you will definitely Aren't you so busy?

I won't be able to beat me to death. Next year, I will take a good rest. With such a big life, I haven't enjoyed my life yet!

Yeah, I've lived for nineteen years, Jeffrey teased with a bit of envy, looked around, patted Eric on the shoulder and said, Go back early when you're tired, I saw a few Acquaintances, go over and say hello.

Yeah, Eric replied. He didn't intend to get up, and Jeffrey didn't mind, so he picked up the red wine and stood up and left.

Eric slowly sipped the remaining red wine in the glass and planned 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 hello to you, but there are always people around you, Brooke Sis sat down beside Eric generously.

You're so pretty tonight, Brooke, Eric smiled and raised the red wine in his hand to Brooke Xiaosi.

Thank you, but some people don't always like it, the girl showed a resentful look, as if she still cared about Eric's rejection of her several times in a row.

Eric chuckled lightly and did not answer the question. Girls have always been very good at such expressions that tease men's minds, but perhaps before Dark War, Brooke Xiaosi still wanted to lean on him. Now girls With the amazing encounter girl role in Dark War, there is no need to pay for the role in order to get the role.

Looking up and down at the girl's beauty, he actually 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 is it, it won't be The sequel to Batman, right? The sequel to Batman is definitely a big hit, but being able to participate in blockbusters costing hundreds of millions of dollars in this era can itself gain more fame.

Brooke Xiaosi shook her head, and there was a smile on the corner of her mouth: No, the talk with Warner Bros. has collapsed. 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 easy 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 is likely to be renamed later, so I can tell you.

Rocket...expert, Eric almost spit out a mouthful of red wine. In his memory, this movie should have been released in 1991, so at least it will start shooting 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 suitable for her development in Hollywood than her previous imposing and glamorous appearance.

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)