I’m in Hollywood

Eric and David Fincher chatted until the afternoon, and confirmed most of the details of Seven Deadly Sins. David Fincher did not hesitate at the beginning. Eric's appearance in other Hollywood studios The very bold way of delegating power to cooperation made him feel very comfortable, and before leaving, he had given an exact promise to direct the film.

They each left their contact information, and Eric personally sent David Finch away.

At noon, Xiao Nizi didn't come back, she just made a phone call to get in touch with her, and she had to help Eric order takeout in person from far away.

However, Gwyneth Parrot stayed on and did not leave, sending David Finch away, and Eric didn't want to bother with her anymore. The Paltrow family can definitely be regarded as a Hollywood 'big family' in the eyes of those little actors who have no background, but in Eric's eyes, it is not worth mentioning, and the two sides have no friendship, Eric does not need to give any face , After David Finch left, Eric also politely invited her out.

Since she doesn't like the heroine of The Seven Deadly Sins, Eric doesn't have to insist on the habit of using the 'original cast'.

In Eric's view, this seemingly inconspicuous role was actually the 'inflection point' of Gwyneth Paltrow's career in Hollywood in her previous life. Even though she relied on her family's influence to act in ten small-budget independent films, The influence it brings is definitely not comparable to Seven Deadly Sins. After all, those independent films that only have one or two million box office or even have no chance of being released are basically impossible to bring much popularity to the actors. For actors with mediocre aptitudes, swiping their faces in blockbuster films is the best way to maintain their careers. With enough popularity, they also have box office appeal, so that they can get better film deals.

As for missing this film, it's not Eric's concern about where Gwyneth Paltrow can go in Hollywood.

In the following days, until the Oscars, Eric basically spent a series of busy schedules such as script discussions, actor auditions, budget meetings, and film scenes.

Oscar PR for Saving Private Ryan was second, after another Seven Deadly Sins was confirmed. There are seven films that Eric needs direct attention and has entered the substantive production stage, including Titanic, The Matrix, Brave Island, which are scattered on several labels of the Firefly Group. , Jedi Men and Seven Deadly Sins five key films, in addition, there is Men in Black 2 in cooperation with Columbia. Charlie's Angels 2 by DreamWorks Productions in collaboration with MGM.

In addition to these live-action films, Blue Sky Studio successfully completed the transaction and is affiliated with 20th Century Fox.

The inside story of the transaction quickly spread in Hollywood, and it was learned that Blue Sky Studio would receive full technical support from Firefly in 3D animation, which naturally aroused envy. There isn't a studio in Hollywood that doesn't covet Firefly's 3D animation technology.

During this period, Fox also quietly won the film rights of Shrek. Eric also handed over the idea of ​​Ice Age to Chris Wedge in advance. Just these two big-selling animated film series are enough for Blue Sky Studio to eat for ten years.

During this period, the only thing that did not go well was the copyright of Transformers.

Elizabeth wanted to talk to Hasbro about the right to live-action film adaptation of Transformers, but Hasbro was different from other copyright owners. As a world-class toy giant, although she knew that Transformers once Shooting the live-action version can play a very big role in promoting the sales of this series of toy brands, but the conditions are not soft at all. It not only requires huge copyright fees, but also limits the scale of film production, and also requires joint investment in the film.

Of course, Elizabeth could not easily compromise. The two sides had just reached a stalemate, and the news quickly spread in Hollywood.

Hollywood has never been short of smart people, and things spread, noticing Elizabeth, who was leading the copyright negotiation, and some people sensitively smelled the firefly scent behind this incident, so the result is predictable, a lot of looting. Hasbro was also up for grabs right away.

In order to show their 'innocence', Firefly also joined the competition.

However, Eric did not give too high an offer, and the desire for competition was not too strong. Because of the limitations of special effects and so on. It's far from the time for a live-action version of Transformers.

In fact, the best production time for Transformers is 10 years later. Even if it is earlier, it is best to put it after 2000. Before that, I want to make the live-action version of Eric's memory. The cost must exceed 200 million US dollars, otherwise the effect will only be less than satisfactory.

Eric doesn't believe that other major film companies will have the courage to invest 200 million US dollars in a movie. What's more, even if they have this courage, it is impossible for them to have the industry-leading special effects level in the digital field. As for the former Transformers live-action The version of the special effects production company Industrial Light and Magic, at this time, has been technically far removed from the digital field by a few streets.

Without these prerequisites, even if other major film companies grab the copyright and force the project to launch, the chances of success are not high.

If it fails, the copyright will naturally be put on hold. At this time, it is only 1995, and there is still so much time. What will happen during this period, who knows?

It's late March and the Oscars are approaching.

However, before that, the most sensational event in Hollywood was that after more than half a year of negotiations, the Seagram Group of Canada finally reached a deal with Panasonic to acquire the MCA Group and its Universal Pictures for $7.5 billion.

This transaction should have been completed by the end of last year, but because of the Michael Ovitz incident at the end of last year, several parties to the transaction have been wrangling for a long time about Michael Ovitz's huge severance compensation, and even negotiated at one point. Broken message.

The deal was delayed for more than two months, but it was finally concluded.

Although Panasonic, Seagram and Universal have not disclosed the content of the compensation agreement that was finally reached with Michael Ovitz, these are no secrets to Eric.

Michael Ovitz finally took away the 120 million US dollars of resignation compensation from Universal, which was jointly borne by Panasonic and Seagram. At the same time, Universal CEO Michael Eisner also re-signed the employment contract with Universal during this period, taking the initiative to Reduced your options and bonus ratios for the next few years.

Although the dispute was reluctantly resolved in the end, there was no winner in this incident. Naturally, Panasonic and Seagram were indignant at the 60 million dollars they paid for no reason. Michael Eisner was also greatly reduced because of his salary. depressed.

As the apparent beneficiary of this matter, Michael Ovitz is actually the most defeated party. If he hadn't left CAA, Michael Ovitz would have received tens of millions of dollars in dividends every year just by holding half of CAA's shares.

In order to join Universal, Michael Ovitz cleaned his house. He sold all the CAA shares in his hand, and wanted to show his strength on a broader platform, but he was kicked out of Universal in less than a year, and several other major Hollywood film companies did not accept him. , it is even more impossible to return to the brokerage industry. CAA will not welcome back the king who has abdicated. The stable monopoly of ICM, WMA and CAA has also cut off the road he wants to start from scratch.

It can be said that Michael Ovitz, the all-powerful entertainment industry hero in the 1980s, has completely wiped out his career in Hollywood.

Losers are quickly forgotten, and Hollywood upstarts can't wait to show their presence.

After the transaction was completed, Edgar Bronfman, the helm of Seagram Group, quickly spread the invitations and held many grand parties in the Universal Studios in Burbank, which was quite a new force.' Worship Pier' means, just before the Oscars. Los Angeles is full of superstars and celebrities, and there are a lot of natural responders.

As night fell, the party hall inside Universal Studios was already full of people, and a steady stream of guests were still coming from all over Los Angeles.

Edgar Bronfman finished entertaining the important guests in the hall with a blushing face, and was stopped by Michael Eisner. Next to Michael Eisner was a middle-aged white man in his thirties.

Edgar, this is what I mentioned to you, Hasbro CEO Alan Hassenfield, Michael Eisner enthusiastically introduced the two: Alan, this is Seagram Mr. Edgar Bronfman of the Group.

Seagram and Hasbro actually share some similarities. Both companies are family businesses and are also controlled by the founding families. Seagram was founded by the Bronfman family in the early twentieth century, and Hasbro was founded by the Hasbro family in the early twentieth century.

Although Universal has been through a turbulent few months. But everything has to go on.

During the acquisition negotiation process, Panasonic once proposed that since the contradiction between Michael Eisner and Michael Ovitz's two lieutenants could not be reconciled, then the one with the cheapest liquidated damages would be kicked out. Michael Eisner was undoubtedly the The 'cheap' one, in the end, it was Edgar Bronfman who forcibly saved Michael Eisner, and Panasonic was about to leave Hollywood. Naturally without any scruples, Seagram Group knows that Michael Eisner, who has already opened up in the world, is definitely more valuable than Michael Ovitz. In comparison, the difference in liquidated damages of tens of millions of dollars is not a big deal. what.

Therefore, Michael Eisner is also eager to prove the correctness of Seagram's decision at this time, so he is particularly eager to compete for the copyright of Transformers.

He can be said to be one of the first people to realize that the copyright of Transformers may be related to Eric, and, even if this matter really has nothing to do with Eric, after detailed research during this period, Michael Eisner also found that , Transformers, a world-famous toy image, if a live-action movie is made with the current popular CG special effects technology, it definitely has a very large commercial potential, and it is completely worthy of Universal to grab the copyright at all costs.

Edgar Bronfman had already heard Michael Eisner's detailed assessment of Transformers' copyright, and he was also very eager to hear him introduce Alan Hassenfeld. Michael Eisner was eager to make some more The dazzling performance proves himself, and so does Edgar Bronfman, who bets most of his family's resources in Hollywood.

Alan, I hope you have a good time tonight, Edgar Bronfman shook hands with Alan Hasenfield with a smile on his face, and added: I hope you will consider carefully about the copyright of Transformers. Now, Universal is very sincere to cooperate.

Of course, Hasbro also very much hopes to reach a cooperation with Hollywood, Alan Hassenfield replied with a shrewd look without giving any answer, smiling ambiguous.

Edgar Bronfman didn't seem to feel the perfunctory Alan Hasenfield. With the same smile, he said, In that case, Ellen, how about playing golf together tomorrow. Let's talk about it in detail then?

Edgar, I may not have time tomorrow, so I can only apologize, Alan Hasenfield shook his head.

Michael Eisner knew that no agreement could be reached on this occasion, and the most important thing was to entertain Alan Hasenfield well. Noticing that Alan Hasenfield looked at the surrounding crowd from time to time, he said, Alan, if you want to know any of the guests present, maybe I can introduce you.

Alan Hasenfield smiled without saying a word, just gently put the red wine in his hand to his mouth.

Edgar Bronfman's eyes flashed, realizing that Alan Hasenfield was here, but he didn't bring a female companion, he thought about it and said, Alan, the girls in Hollywood are very enthusiastic, you can Don't be restrained. If any actress you're interested in is no longer here. We can help get in touch.

Just as they were talking, there was a commotion at the entrance of the party hall, and the three of them could clearly feel that the eyes of everyone around turned to that direction, and some guests walked towards the door.

The three of Michael Eisner looked over curiously. At the entrance, five dazzling girls walked into the party scene one after another, like five-tailed mermaids, instantly becoming the focus of everyone's attention. While Hollywood isn't short of beauties, these five already tall girls wore gorgeous couture gowns and high heels. Coupled with the five delicate and flawless faces, it immediately showed a flamboyant aura, as if it instantly attracted the brilliance of all the women in the hall.

Looking at the five stunners not far away with delicate appearances and delicate faces, Edgar Bronfman couldn't help but once again sighed at Eric Williams' eyes.

Although not a movie star. But in recent Hollywood, the media still gave these five Victoria's Secret Angels a lot of attention. They will also be presenting the first Oscars this year as guests of the Oscars.

Moreover, in the eyes of many people, with their current popularity, there is still almost no threshold for entering the film and television industry, not to mention Eric Williams' golden network. If they show the idea of ​​wanting to appear in film and television dramas, the film companies that are interested in them will definitely not be stingy with the film contracts in their hands. In the past, supermodels who wanted to appear in movies were usually only able to get small roles, because even when they were at their peak in the circle, they often didn't have much public awareness.

But under the operation of Eric Williams, these five Victoria's Secret Angels have completely jumped out of the boundaries of supermodels. At this time, they are completely national-level surname idols.

Thinking of Eric Williams, Edgar Bronfman is a little more complicated. Of course, he couldn't not invite each other at the recent party. Even to show his importance, after sending the invitation letter, Edgar Bronfman said: Fuman also made a phone call in person, but Eric didn't attend the previous parties, and he didn't know if he would show up today.

Michael Eisner saw Cindy Crawford and the other five women appear, and he also had mixed feelings in his heart. The young man who seemed to him to be ignorant when we first met, is now not only standing at the top of Hollywood , and even spread his powerful influence beyond Hollywood, while he is still racking his brains to consider how to stabilize his position in Hollywood.

However, Michael Eisner's sigh did not last long, and his attention quickly turned to Alan Hasenfield. It is meaningless to consider these things that have become facts. Doing the things in front of you is the most important thing. of.

Noticing that the Hasbro CEO looked at the five women surrounded by the crowd, his eyes also had the undisguised eagerness in his eyes, Michael Eisner thought about it for a moment, and suddenly came up with some thoughts.

Reaching out and tugging at Edgar Bronfman who was beside him, Michael Eisner said to Alan Hasenfield, Alan, these five beauties should be considered the most beautiful in the world. A few lovely people, let's go get acquainted.

Edgar Bronfman didn't understand what Michael Eisner meant, but he said cooperatively: Yes, in the selection of the most beautiful stars of the year in some magazines recently, the five of them are basically in the top few. In the ranks, it is a pity that such a beautiful woman does not know her.

After the two slammed into each other like this, Alan Hasenfield no longer refused, nodded and said, I'm also looking forward to getting to know them.

When the three of them spoke, the five Victoria's Secret angels had gradually spread out all over the hall, surrounded by different guests.

Michael Eisner took Alan Hasenfield, but walked directly to Diane Kruger in a burgundy evening dress. (To be continued.)

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