I’m in Hollywood

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 such 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 definitely think of it now. There is also Scent and Knowing a Woman, which only won one best actor. It's a pity.

I think Mr. Daniel Day-Lewis's performance in My Left Foot is also very good. If there is no Scent of a Woman, perhaps the best actor should be his, Eric glanced at Daniel Day-Lewis, who was not far away, 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,

Cai lowered his voice slightly and said, 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. , therefore, although My Left Foot has received five nominations, it will most likely only be the best actor, but after the appearance of Scent of a Woman, I knew that Daniel's best actress It’s definitely gone. And the possibility of the best picture is extremely low, so I changed it to the best director for PR. Unfortunately, in the end, I couldn’t compete with Oliver Stone. After all, the other party is a famous Hollywood director for many years, and Jim Sheridan is directing a movie for the first time. After all, Miramax was out of luck this time.

Eric nodded noncommittally, and continued to wait for Harvey to speak. He knew that Harvey had prepared so much, and it was definitely not to reveal such a little inside story to him.

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, at least one of the best director and the best picture would be awarded.

After listening to Harvey Weinstein's words, Eric said with some regret: Harvey, what you said is indeed very reasonable, but now Firefly has no place for Miramax. When I planned to expand Firefly , I have researched some information about Miramax, and I know that you two brothers buy films in Europe or the Far East all the year round and bring them back to the country for distribution. Then, you must have a lot of foundation and connections abroad. My original plan was, Let Robert Shea handle the distribution in North America, and leave the expansion of overseas channels to the two of you.

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

After a trace of loss flashed on Harvey Weinstein's face, he quickly said: Eric, in fact, I'm better at PR awards, maybe we can...

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

Harvey Weinstein paused and spit out a word: interest.

Eric smiled and said: Look, that's right, so, although any major film company values ​​Oscar very much, none of them put Oscar in the first place. The movies they make Most of them are also commercial films. The same is true for Firefly, and in the next few years, Firefly's main energy will be on commercial films. When it develops to a certain strength and scale, it will set foot in the field of art films and gain some honors for the company. The icing on the cake.”

Eric, don't you think that these two things can go hand in hand? Harvey said unwillingly.

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 to 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 and 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, don't be like this, I've already said that, now, let me introduce someone to you.

Hearing Eric's words, Elizabeth stood up reluctantly, and Julia also got up, her eyes swayed a few times before focusing 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.

However, Harvey looked at Eric suspiciously. Now in Hollywood, there are probably not many women who dare to kick Eric without hesitation, so he has a strong curiosity about Elizabeth's identity.

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

Ah, Miss Murdoch, hello, it's such an honor that you didn't know me, Harvey Weinstein immediately stretched out his big fat hand with a smile on his face.

Elizabeth reluctantly shook hands with Harvey, then turned her eyes to Eric: What's the matter?

That's right. I think Silence of the Lambs will definitely make a difference at next year's Oscars after it's produced. Harvey is very good at public relations in this area, so I introduced you to it.

Oh... Elizabeth sighed with a long voice, and her expression became slightly angry: So, Firefly made money after publishing, and then the award-winning thing will be ignored?

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 give them the PR for next year's Silence of the Lambs awards, don't worry, All PR fees are 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 be able to work with you.

After the matter was finished, 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 what Harvey thought was that there was no contact information left. 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 can only leave temporarily.

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

Eric's mouth twitched, and he nodded in agreement: Yes, Miss Murdoch, do you have any orders?

Elizabeth hadn't said anything yet, and Julia had already been 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, Elizabeth would not let go.

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

It's up to you, you bastard.

Uh, okay, I don't care, please say something to Her Majesty, Eric raised his hand with a wry smile and raised his hand to sign of surrender, there's no way, double 丨 flying for a while, 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 talk to... Julia reacted and quickly grabbed 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 hateful guys any chance. (To be continued..)

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