I’m in Hollywood

Chapter 623

Eric plans to arrange the first Victoria's Secret show in the fashion capital of New York, but in order to match his personal tight work schedule, the initial arrangement of the show is in Los Angeles. read book 1

After the initial selection of the catwalk list, these new Victoria's Secret Angels will also participate in a customized body sculpting plan for at least one month at the request of Eric, and will maintain their figure until the end of the catwalk. Because in Eric's view, compared to the hot angel models in memory, most models are still accustomed to maintaining a thin figure, and this figure can of course better show the brand-name fashion on the fashion show. Design concept, but it doesn't look so seductive when wearing Neiyi.

With the exception of the planned five endorsers who will sign special contracts, the other models are not well paid throughout the show, with most models being paid around $50,000. While the money is lucrative to invite most top models to a catwalk, it's usually not accepted if the show takes up to four months to work.

This is also the main reason why the two popular models Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell did not agree at the beginning. Their daily salary has reached more than 10,000 US dollars, and they are unwilling to waste four months on just It is not difficult to understand on a catwalk. Eric can't be free now to tell the two about the benefits of being a Victoria's Secret spokesperson. Eric's attitude is the same for other models. The contract is there, if anyone can't see them If it will be the benefit of the forty among the thousands of models, you can also choose to refuse, but the selected forty models finally accepted the contract wisely, and started the next step according to the arrangement. plan.

At the same time, at the Boston Yahoo headquarters on the west coast, after a month-long wrangling negotiations, the cooperation negotiations between Yahoo and Microsoft finally came to an end.

Within five years, any advanced technical achievements of Yahoo's browser must be used on the platform first, and the version update of other operating system platforms must be three months later. On the phone, Chris, who was in Boston, told Eric Telling the general content of the agreement: In addition, Yahoo must open all browser patent licenses to Microsoft within five years. Unless Microsoft agrees, Yahoo shall not transfer any browser software technology patents to other third parties...

Eric leaned on the leather chair in the office, listened to Chris's remarks, and smiled: It seems that Microsoft really put most of its attention on the browser, which is just in line with the results we discussed at the beginning.

Chris on the opposite side also nodded and said: Yeah. A book? · 1? Microsoft also wanted to gain some power in Yahoo Mail, but when we made concessions on the browser negotiation, Microsoft also gave up these ideas.

In Eric's view, the sticky email address that can attract a large number of users is definitely more important than the browser software: They must feel that in five years, Yahoo will be Microsoft's.

At this point, it's trivial to be able to take advantage of Yahoo's browser bundling to give a new generation of Windows the advantages of other operating systems. Also, what about the others?

Chris continued: In addition to the browser software cooperation, the most important thing is the % stock option. Microsoft will provide Yahoo with $100 million in debt financing to obtain Yahoo's % stock option five years later. This agreement The effective date is July 1999, and then Microsoft will have three months to consider whether to initiate the acquisition of % of Yahoo Network's shares. After three months, if Microsoft does not come up with a feasible acquisition plan, then Consider Microsoft voluntarily relinquishing this stock option. Now, that's about it, the detailed contract is many pages. I've faxed it to your assistant's office, if you're interested, you can read it.

Chris said that there was already a little smile in his last tone. Of course, he knew that Eric could not spare any time to read such a professional contract.

Eric also shook his head with a wry smile. Said: I just finished the audition for Resident Evil in the morning. Now I have a pile of materials to deal with, and I have to attend the screening of The Lion King in the evening. Do you think I have time to watch it?

Then ask a lawyer to review this agreement as soon as possible. If there is no problem, I will formally sign the document with Microsoft next Monday. Chris on the other side of the phone said professionally: Also, Ian and the others can't wait to wait. After the signing of this agreement, the launch of the scripting language and instant messaging software is a big surprise to Microsoft.

Of course, I will give you an answer as soon as possible.

Eric nodded, the two chatted a few more words on the phone, Eric hung up the phone, and at the same time a big stone fell in his heart. The signing of this agreement will also indicate that Microsoft will not be in the browser software. It jumps out and makes troubles on the technical standards of the Internet, which will play a great role in promoting the promotion of the Internet. Of course, this contract neither restricts Microsoft's involvement in Internet services. Although the response in many fields is very slow, Eric believes that with the explosion of the Internet industry in the next few years, even if Microsoft is in control of Yahoo's purchase Equity, it will definitely enter the market in advance to compete for 'site'. Yikanshuww?w?·1?k?aseen?s?h?usee·c?c? However, as long as there is no 'entry' technical standard dispute over the Internet, there will be competition in other areas, Eric believes With its forward-looking vision, it is absolutely impossible for Microsoft to take advantage of Yahoo.

Busy work always makes time pass quickly. In a blink of an eye, it was already evening. Eric directly changed his clothes in the lounge and drove to the Chinese Theater in Hollywood.

Although the decision to cancel Disney's hand-drawn animation project has been made, Eric will of course not ignore the pinnacle of original time and space 2D animation, so he specifically asked to participate in this screening.

The Lion King has been screened on a small scale since the first two weeks. At present, only a dozen screening theaters in North America have grossed more than $10,000 at the box office. At the same time, Firefly has also invested a huge amount of propaganda funds. Advertising promotion, Ying Li is even more powerful.

When Eric arrived in front of the Chinese Grand Theater, the entrance ceremony for the screening had already begun. Eric did not step onto the red carpet in order like the other guests, but got off the bus and walked directly under the guidance of the staff. On the red carpet, and coincidentally with The Lion King director Roger Eiles walked together.

There were enthusiastic movie fans all around. The two walked to the interview area together and answered a few questions selectively. Eric was about to leave. A chubby reporter suddenly tried to reach Eric with the tape recorder and shouted, Mr. Williams, I heard you plan to shut down Disney Animation Studios' hand-drawn animation department after The Lion King. Is it true?

Eric was stunned for a moment, and glanced at Roger Eiles beside him. Roger Eiles, who was originally full of interest, also had a strange expression on his face. Eric didn't know if this was a deliberate arrangement, but after all, it was impossible to hide this matter for too long, so he nodded and said, Yes.

This answer made all the other reporters boil. The reporter who just asked said loudly again: So, does this mean that Firefly is trying to suppress the influence of the Disney brand?

Eric did not immediately answer this somewhat acerbic question, but interviewed: I don't know why you ask such an ignorant question. Do you think that the Disney brand and Disney's hand-drawn animation are equivalent?

The reporter replied: Disney's brand image representatives are Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. These are traditional 2D hand-drawn animation images. If Disney's hand-drawn animation department is cancelled, doesn't it mean that Disney's core values ​​disappear? ?

I don't think so, Eric shook his head. Technological growth is inevitable. Therefore, replacing 2D animation with more advanced 3D animation technology is like replacing black and white films with color films. In my opinion, , this is a destined trend, Firefly will never try to suppress any of its brands, and Disney will always maintain its core value of using good work to bring joy to audiences.

The reporter did not expect that Eric could still answer so sharply even when he was unprepared, and after a little stunned, other reporters took the opportunity to ask questions: Mr. Williams, according to the test screening performance of The Lion King And great word of mouth. If The Lion King is doing great at the box office, would you stick with that decision?

Eric nodded: I will continue to persevere.

After saying this, Eric ignored the other reporters' questions and walked straight into the theater.

Eric personally selected The Lion King from the Disney Animation Studios' alternative projects. Therefore, Katzenberg has been personally in charge of the project, so today he also attended the screening. Hearing some commotion outside from the staff, Katzenberg immediately greeted him from the theater.

Eric, what happened? Katzenberg greeted Roger Eiles, and then asked Eric.

Eric waved for Roger Eiles to enter the field ahead of schedule. Then he came to a corner with Katzenberg, told what happened just now, shook his head and smiled: It seems that some people are still unwilling.

Katzenberg was silent for a moment, and then said: Eric, based on our data survey at the point-blank stage and the current size of The Lion King, most people think that the weekly box office of The Lion King is likely to pass. $10,000, which will break the box office record of all Disney animated films. If you insist on canceling the hand-drawn animation department, there will be many people who will be dissatisfied.”

I have already done a detailed analysis for you, you won't object to me, will you?

Katzenberg smiled and shook his head. Eric's intention to make this decision is recognized by most of Firefly's executives. However, people are often affected by the sudden interests in front of them. Just like this time, If the weekly box office of The Lion King really reaches 10,000 US dollars, it will create a new 2D hand-drawn animation record. In this case, Eric will continue to do so, which will definitely bring a series of influences.

Eric, if you think it's necessary, Michael and I will hold a special meeting to discuss this matter. The Lion King is a project that you personally decided on, which means that even if the project is a box office success , the biggest credit is also on you, if you straighten out the cause and effect of this incident, there will definitely be no big problem.

Eric nodded and added: In addition, the media should also pay attention to the work of Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank. More than half of the bond bank work has been completed. I don't want any changes at this time.

I know that if it doesn't work, we can shut down the hand-drawn animation department after the bond bank closes.

After talking about this matter, Eric walked into the theater hall side by side with Katzenberg.

However, the media obviously did not intend to easily let go of this explosive topic, especially because some things went beyond Eric's expectations.

Although Eric remembers that the first screening of The Lion King achieved a box office of 300 million US dollars in North America, but the specific box office curve, he still follows Disney's original Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and these hand-painted animations. Analysis, it is expected that The Lion King will, like other 2D hand-drawn animations, walk out of a long-term box office curve that lasts for half a year.

However, the fact is that after many newspapers reported that Eric was about to cancel Disney's hand-drawn animation department the next day, a news on Saturday once again detonated the media in North America and even the world.

Because the daily box office of The Lion King greatly exceeded everyone's expectations, 10,000 US dollars.

This data is not too conspicuous compared to movies such as The Mummy and Saving Private Ryan released some time ago. However, if you compare it with movies of the same genre, it will definitely shock many people's jaws. For the 2D animation produced by Disney, the previous highest-grossing film was Aladdin two years ago, with a North American box office of 220 million US dollars. However, Aladdin's weekend box office is only a mere 10,000. Note that it is a three-day weekend box office of 10,000, while the daily box office of Aladdin, which was released on a large scale during Thanksgiving in 1992, was only more than 10,000. This also means that the daily box office of The Lion King not only almost caught up with Aladdin week, but also reached more than double the daily box office of Aladdin. Everyone realizes that The Lion King is likely to become the first animated film in North American box office history to exceed $300 million.

In this case, Eric has to shut down Disney's hand-drawn animation department! (To be continued.)

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