I’m in Hollywood

It's just a gimmick, Cry on the Island itself has a very good plot, and the subsequent release process spanned the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons without competitors of the same type, so it was able to get such an excellent box office through long-term screening .(шщш.щ Novel Network first issue)

Nicole grabbed the information in Eric's hand and looked at it, and retorted: There is no competitor of the same type in The Righteousness, right?

Eric was robbed of the information by Nicole, and he didn't care. He just had a free hand to hug Nicole, put one hand in through the gap of the bath towel, stroked the smooth skin of the girl just after bathing, and said: The Storm is positioned as a crime drama. This kind of film does not belong to the mainstream commercial genre, but is somewhat unpopular. Except for the star power of Dustin Hoffman and Bruce Willis to drive the box office, it is the safest to recover the cost. The way is to hit the Oscars. But Disney chose to release it on a large scale on November 1, instead of using point screenings to accumulate word-of-mouth. There will be more shareholders who will be disappointed with the current management...

Nicole was being teased by Eric's hand on her thigh, she felt that he suddenly stopped, and asked curiously, What's wrong?

Michael Eisner must also be aware of this. I'm thinking that Disney is likely to postpone Fighting, Eric said, staring at Nicole's delicate face for a few seconds, revealing a Smile: Nicole, I have a task for you.

Um?

The timing is very sensitive now. If Disney suddenly postpones The Righteous Mind, it will definitely become a topic that the media is chasing. You just received a film contract from the heroine. If the reporter asks about this, you can say that I watch it. After the script was written, I asked you not to accept it.

Nicole immediately understood what Eric meant for her to say that, and once she said those words, even changing the schedule of The Righteous would have a negative impact similar to a box office failure. After all, no one knew that Eric was a foresight due to reborn memories, and all of his success so far is due to a keen eye for movies. Take a few recent summer movies for example. Fighting Condor 2 wanted to get rid of Eric's monopoly of profits, but the entire series was completely ruined. The script of Cut Throat Island that Disney snatched from Eric was ultimately a complete failure. in turn. Terminator 2 and Pixar Animation Studios were not too optimistic at the beginning, but they shined after Eric's hands.

Okay, I'll say that when the time comes, Nicole nodded, putting the information in her hand on the coffee table in front of her. Leaning over and hugging Eric's arm: Eric, are you really going to buy Disney?

I've made such a big noise, do you think I'm joking?

Nicole smiled and said, No, I mean,

Did you make all the money you bought Disney last time on crude oil futures?

Eric said: Many people now want to know the source of funds for my acquisition of Disney. Such information can easily be sold for more than 100,000 US dollars. Are you sure you want to know?

Okay, I won't ask, Nicole shook her head. This issue seems to be a bit sensitive. As a smart woman, Nicole quickly understood from Eric's words that it is better not to know about this kind of thing, otherwise once the relevant information is leaked, she will definitely become a suspect of leaking.

It's best if you don't know this kind of thing, Eric added, The two schedules of the New Year are also very important for Firefly, so I will go to each studio to see it myself. How is the situation over there in Hot Hand Police Flower, why are you free today?

I just took a break for Rosie's two days of filming, Nicole explained.

Where's Paula Wagner?

She heard that it was your own script. Of course, she was very interested and didn't think about it elsewhere. But Paula has also been working on Cruise's next film, a story about Europeans migrating to the American West. In the story, Paula also invited me to be the heroine. But then it was over, and I heard that Cruise did not agree.

Eric thought that it should be the Ambition of the Earth that Cruise and Nicole co-starred in memory. If history does not change, it will be no problem for the two to play together.

But now the situation is different, Nicole is already a first-line actress. For the sake of self-interest, Cruise's films have always rarely appeared in first-line actresses. Because investors usually have a corresponding actor budget, if the actress hired is too high, Cruise's salary will also be reduced.

Don't worry about him, just make a good Hot Police Flower. If this film is successful, you will have the ability to make a monoclonal antibody at the box office. Maybe the salary will exceed Cruise in the future.

Some expectations flashed in Nicole's eyes, but she couldn't help shaking her head: It's unlikely, there are still too few heroine-centered scripts.

Eric looked at Nicole up and down and asked, Haven't you practiced ballet before, do you still have the foundation?

Nicole shook her head: Ballet has to be practiced all year round. I only learned it for a while when I was a child. Why are you asking this?

Because I want to see you in an action movie. I've never seen you in an action movie.

Although Nicole felt that what Eric said was a little strange, she still said: I have only made a few movies, I may try it in the future.

In the original time and space, Nicole's play is very broad. I have basically tried comedy films, musical films, horror films, biopics, epic films, etc., but there is no action film, which has to be said to be a pity.

However, although there are many popular movies with female protagonists in my memory, there are not many successful female action movies.

After thinking about it for a while, Eric decided to wait for the release of the two heroine movies Hot Police Flower and Crazy Flower at the end of the year to see the situation. In particular, Hot Police Flower, which has been advanced for many years, if the box office is not bad, it means that the film with female protagonists has considerable market prospects, and some female protagonist action films can also be developed in advance.

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When the sky darkened, Michael Eisner and Frank Wells' car drove directly into the courtyard of a mansion in Beverly Hills. The two just got out of the car when Summer Redstone had already greeted them.

After chatting with each other for a while, Summer Redstone introduced the two of them into the restaurant of the villa. Someone was already busy in the kitchen not far away. After the three of them were seated, the sumptuous dishes were quickly delivered one after another.

Halfway through dinner, there were a lot of words about each other's temptation. Michael Eisner finally lost his temper and asked, Mr. Redstone, are you inviting us over today?

Summer Redstone slowly wiped his mouth with a napkin before saying, I heard that Disney's management has encountered some troubles recently?

Michael Eisner shrugged: Everyone knows that.

Redstone didn't care about Michael Eisner's slightly dismissive tone. Continued: Actually, Viacom also wants to join the ranks of buying Disney.

Michael Eisner frowned, another.

Frank Wells glanced at Michael Eisner who said nothing, then turned to Redstone: Mr. Redstone, Viacom operates a large chain of theaters. According to the anti-monopoly law, I'm afraid not Is it a good time to buy Disney?

If we can reach a certain consensus today, I will divest the theater business in the short term, so that it will not violate federal law.

What about the funds? Frank Wells asked again.

Summer Redstone said: Actually, I have been planning to acquire a film company a year ago, so I have been making preparations secretly. My first choice was Paramount, but now Disney seems to be a better company. choose.

Michael Eisner suddenly interjected: Mr. Redstone, let's talk about your conditions?

Redstone showed a confident smile: Michael, I know you have some entanglements with that Eric Williams, if Firefly buys Disney. You will definitely not be able to stay at Disney. So, I Hopefully we can work together, it's a win-win thing, and if I buy Disney, I promise you'll be able to stay at Disney.

Then what shall I do?

You have to convince Disney's board and management to side with me, and I don't think the shareholders will ignore Disney's management.

Those people only see benefits, Michael Eisner complained, recalling the cold reception he received the previous week.

Redstone waved his hand: Of course I will give them enough benefits. As long as you give me three months, I can raise $5 billion in funds. So, I hope you can cooperate with me and try to delay this as much as possible. An acquisition, the longer it takes. The more money I can raise.”

There is another very important question, Frank Wells added at this time: Now we have no idea how much chips Eric Williams has. They made a $4.2 billion offer in the first bid. The price, if Firefly sticks to its current wholly-owned acquisition strategy, will definitely rise to $5 billion.”

Redstone said: I have already made a corresponding assessment. During the oil crisis that started last year, Eric Williams raised a total of 700 million US dollars of principal. According to the calculation of five times leverage, he obtained The revenue is also about $5 billion, so our strength should be equal.”

Michael Eisner asked, Are you sure?

Redstone nodded confidently: Of course, I hired Goldman Sachs' top investment team to do simulated investment calculations. Unless Eric Williams can predict, five times is the futures leverage he is most likely to use.

Michael Eisner and Frank Wells looked at each other, Redstone looked at them, picked up the coffee in front of him and drank it, waiting for their decision.

To be honest, if there is a choice, Michael Eisner certainly hopes that Disney can keep the status quo, because Disney's current equity is very scattered, and the largest shareholder is only 16% of Disney's shares, and no one has absolute control over Disney. This allows him to take control of the board and keep Disney firmly in his hands.

But now that Disney is facing a takeover has become a fact, even if Redstone doesn’t make a move, maybe other companies will make takeover offers in the future. In this case, it is better to choose an acquirer that is more beneficial to him.

Michael Eisner is not ignorant of Redstone. Redstone is also a man with a strong desire to control, but compared to Eric Williams who wants to kick himself out of Disney, Ray Stone is undoubtedly a good choice.

Mr. Redstone, if we want to cooperate, I hope to sign an agreement. I want absolute control of Disney.

It's impossible, Redstone shook his head: Michael, in fact, since the failure of Cutthroat Island, even without the current acquisition, it is no longer possible for you to get absolute control of Disney, you should face That fact. The reason Disney shareholders let you control the board in previous years was because you could bring enough benefits to them.”

Michael Eisner looked a little embarrassed.

Redstone continued: Of course, if I can buy Disney, I will still give you enough authority, I can guarantee this.

Michael Eisner snorted coldly in the bottom of his heart, such a guarantee is almost like there is no guarantee at all.

Redstone seemed to see Michael Eisner's concerns, got up and left for a while, and quickly returned with a document, and said, I know what you think, it's not justified, this is what I had to draft. A contract, you can take a look first, if I buy Disney, you can still control Disney's most important strategic planning department, consumer products department and broadcast TV department, Viacom will only strengthen Disney's financial part of supervision , while participating in the development of Disney’s film projects.”

Michael Eisner spread out the document silently, and Frank Wells joined him.

After more than ten minutes, the two read the documents in front of them together. Although the conditions stipulated in the contract did not meet their psychological expectations, it seemed to be the best result. Although he is reluctant to admit it, Michael Eisner understands that Redstone is right. After several consecutive film failures, his absolute control over Disney has begun to shake. Even without this acquisition, Disney's shareholders He will also start to interfere in the affairs of the company.

After closing the folder, Michael Eisner raised his head and said, Then, let's talk about specific cooperation plans.

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It's actually raining in Los Angeles, which is very rare.

When he opened his eyes in the early morning, Eric saw fine raindrops on the glass window.

Nicole, who was huddled in Eric's arms, was awakened by the man's movements. After being confused for a while, she also looked out of the window with some inexplicable excitement in her tone: It's raining.

Yeah, Eric said, and was about to get up, but Nicole hugged him tightly: Eric, sleep a little longer, it's raining so early.

Feeling Nicole's fragrant soft body rubbing against her body without any cover, the desire that had erupted in the early morning became stronger.

After so many days, just relax.

Thinking in his heart, Eric hugged the girl and fell on the big bed again.

Nicole smiled a few times, tore off the thin quilt, and wrapped her slender legs tightly around Eric's waist. (To be continued.)

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