I’m in Hollywood

What, that woman suddenly refused, didn't you tell me that it was already settled? In a villa in Malibu, shortly after Blunt Cohen got up, an assistant came to visit in a hurry, and brought a bad news.

Mr. Cohen, it was indeed negotiated at the beginning, but when we contacted her last night, the woman suddenly went back on it.

The good mood of the day was ruined, and Blunt Cohen frowned: Does she think that the money is too little and can add more?

The assistant shook his head and said, No, I've tried this too, and the other party rejected it completely. I think it may be because she has reached another agreement with Eric Williams in private.

The assistant said, took out a newspaper and handed it to Blunt Cohen. Blunt Cohen just glanced at it. The newspaper published photos of Drew Barrymore and his mother Edico appearing at the door of Eric's mansion. .

Without reading the content, Blunt Cohen was too lazy to care about the nonsense of the paparazzi, threw the newspaper on the table, pondered for a while, and said, You were not recognized during your contact with the other party, right?

If Drew's mother made some sort of deal with Eric, the woman would likely reveal information about the people who had instigated her to do those things. Blunt Cohen knows that he is not a broad-minded person, but he also understands that Eric Williams is also not easy to deal with. If his calculations are discovered by the other party, he does not know what will happen. He will no longer treat Eric as an ordinary young man.

The assistant shook his head quickly: Of course not, Mr. Cohen, I have not had direct contact with the other party, and the people I am looking for are very good, and will never leak our information.

That's good, Blunt Cohen hesitated unwillingly, and then said, Let's just leave this matter for now.

The assistant bent over and suggested in a dog-legged manner: Mr. Cohen, we can actually use other methods, not necessarily through Drew Barrymore's mother...

Blunt Cohen waved his hand: Okay, I said, this is the end of the matter for the time being.

The assistant saw the displeasure on Blunt Cohen's face and quickly shut his mouth.

If it was in the past, Blunt Cohen would definitely not let it go. Eric brought him such a big embarrassment. If he didn't take revenge, it would be difficult to release the depression in his heart.

But now there are more important troubles plaguing him.

During this time, after Japan's Sony consortium successfully acquired CBS Records, it began to frequently contact the board of Coca-Cola in an attempt to continue to acquire Columbia-Samsung Pictures Group.

Due to the turmoil some time ago, Blunt Cohen, who had managed to stabilize the situation after a lot of effort, suddenly couldn't sit still. If Columbia's owner is still Coca-Cola, with the connections he has run for many years, he may continue to sit in this position for a few years, or even until retirement.

But if the owner of Colombia is replaced by a Japanese, the other party will have no friendship with him. Although Blunt Cohen is self-willed, he is still somewhat self-aware of his own abilities. He knows that once the Japanese succeed, his fate will be obvious.

Therefore, Blunt Cohen also had to cheer up again, united some forces opposed to the sale of Colombia, and used various methods to prevent the Coca-Cola board from passing the resolution to sell Colombia.

Even the box office card of Home Alone, which has always been taboo,

Blunt Cohen had to pinch his nose and punch it out. After all, although Colombia will lose a lot of money because of the gambling agreement, Home Alone is also the only dazzling achievement that Colombia can achieve in the past few years. .

Rubbing his temples, Blunt Cohen looked up and said to his assistant: By the way, I have an appointment with Mr. Trevor from the Coca-Cola board for dinner at noon. I remember he likes Latina beauties. You can contact a few Latina actresses to accompany you. Just remember, it must be beautiful.

The assistant was obviously used to this kind of thing, and nodded quickly and said, Okay, Mr. Cohen, I'll do it now.

...

Eric, why are you coming now? Kapoor Sid has been waiting for half an hour. As soon as Eric appeared, Jeffrey Hansen couldn't help complaining.

Eric apologized: I'm so sorry, Jeffrey, I just encountered a traffic jam on the road.

Okay, let's stop talking, let's go in.

Because the office building of the film company is still being renovated, Eric has to negotiate with Kapoor Sid about the acquisition of his agency at a coffee shop.

Kapoor Sid is a white man in his forties, tall like many Europeans and Americans, at least 1.9 meters, bald, with a beard on his face.

Eric came to Kapoor and stretched out his hand: I'm sorry, Mr. Sid, I'm late.

Kapoor Sid did not show a displeased look, even though he was a little unhappy because of Eric's late arrival, he still smiled and said: Hello, Eric, do you mind if I call you that?

Of course not, Kapoor, please take a seat. Eric also changed his name.

Eric, I have seen your deeds, from publishing Jurassic Park, selling Back to Seventeen script, and filming Home Alone to the final gambling agreement, these things are seriously considered, Step by step, interlocking. So you must be a smart and rational person, then why did you choose me from many brokerage companies, I originally planned to sell the brokerage company and go to Europe to continue to develop, but Jeff But he said you wanted me to stay. You should know my situation, my conflict with Michael Ovitz has made it difficult for me in this business.

Eric said seriously: Because I'm not afraid of CAA, maybe other film companies have to bow their heads to CAA with a lot of top superstars for the sake of box office, but I don't need to think about it. CAA has superstars, but I can create superstars What I need is a person who can act as a superstar agent, such as you. Not those second- and third-rate brokerage companies.

Listening to Eric's words, Kapoor shook his head and smiled: Eric, your confidence surprised me even more.

If I didn't have enough confidence, I wouldn't be where I am now.

Thinking of the agreement that was a masterpiece, Kapoor nodded helplessly, but still said: Eric, superstars are not so easy to cultivate. I have worked in CAA for so many years, and I know very well that behind every Hollywood superstar, there is a It takes a lot of effort from a top team...

Eric interrupted Kapoor's explanation and asked: Do you think Stuart Runkel is a superstar now?

Kapoor apparently also knew the little star in Home Alone and said: Of course, he can be said to be the top child star in Hollywood, and there is no second.

So, Eric asked, if I make a hit movie like Home Alone in the future, and the protagonist is handed over to you, do you think you have the ability to make it a top Hollywood star?

Of course there is no problem, but Eric, this assumption is meaningless. The success of Home Alone is difficult to replicate. It can be said that it is completely a matter of luck.

How do you know if you don't try? Eric said, raising his arms on the table, crossing his fingers with his hands, and saying with some doubts: Kapoor, how do I feel... It's a bit weird, as a seller, you shouldn't be A company that's trying to sell? But I feel like you're not selling, but refusing?

Kapoor shrugged: Eric, I'm a broker, not a profiteer, I hope we can be a little more honest, and I just want to sell the brokerage company in my hand to those who still insist on staying in the company. The subordinates have changed to a better home, and I myself have no intention of staying.

When you were an agent, were you so honest in negotiating with the studio on behalf of the client?

Kapoor hurriedly shook his head: Of course not, I will definitely use all means to strive for greater interests for my employer, Eric, this is two different things.

Then I don't have any problems. Kapoor, I bought your agency on the condition that you must stay. Otherwise, the remaining second- and third-rate agents mean nothing to me.

Looks like I have no choice?

Eric nodded firmly.

Kapoor took a sip of coffee, thought for a moment, and finally agreed. At the same time, he also had some expectations in his heart. Maybe this young man who has created miracles may continue to create miracles.