"How could it be possible to be happy? I was pestered by Michael Eisner to blackmail a movie just now," Eric said helplessly.
Although Eric didn't say it clearly, Jeffrey quickly understood what he meant: "Well... what conditions did Disney give?"
"Not yet," Eric shook his head: "I just made a verbal promise to Michael Eisner."
Jeffrey breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, it's just a movie. Anyway, making a movie is like a hen laying eggs. However, I just heard the news two days ago that Disney is suspending its relationship with Warner on the overseas distribution of movies." The cooperation has handed over all the business to the subsidiary Bowei International for operation.”
"What does this have to do with me?" Eric didn't care about Jeffrey's teasing, and he didn't bother to think about it after hearing it, so he asked directly.
"Of course it has something to do with it. After severing cooperation with Warner, Disney will definitely be in chaos in terms of overseas distribution. It is estimated that Bowei International will take at least half a year to integrate this business. If you promise that Disney's movie will be released next year Half a year is likely to be used by Bowei as cannon fodder to open up overseas markets, and it will be much better if it is placed in the second half of the year."
Eric wondered: "It's unlikely that Disney will use my movie as cannon fodder, don't they ⊕≤, don't want to make money?"
Jeffrey stuffed the handkerchief into his pocket, and beckoned the waiter not far away to bring him a glass of red wine, and then continued: "It's not the box office profits of one or two movies that a behemoth like Disney is interested in, they are more interested in Channel expansion. The worldwide influence of your previous films is the best tool to expand channels. Disney is using the name of your film. At the same time, give up some of the benefits to contact overseas distributors. It makes a lot of things go smoothly. Maybe after a movie is released, Disney can establish a new distribution channel in several countries. Compared with these channels that can generate profits for a long time, a movie can benefit from the trend. What counts."
Eric nodded knowingly. Disney uses its own film as a road-starter. In the process, it will definitely lose a lot of overseas box office due to unsound channels and other reasons. If this is the case, although Disney has expanded its channels, he and Fireflies get little benefit. Although the share of overseas box office is not high. However, based on the overseas box office of his previous films, that is tens of millions of dollars in benefits, and he did not sacrifice himself to fulfill Disney's good intentions. Unless Disney can compensate him for the loss in advance.
Thinking about this, Eric also made up his mind, and at the same time asked: "Jeffrey, I just remembered. You said you have nothing to talk about with Robert Shea. What do you mean?"
"It's just that there is nothing to talk about. Robert Shea insisted on 15% of the shares plus a cash price of 60 million U.S. dollars, and he refused to give up even a single step. That's why I came to you in a hurry. I need you, the director, for this matter." The chief makes the decision himself."
Eric thought about it, and asked again: "Are you sure this is his final bottom line?"
Jeffrey nodded: "Sure, Robert Shea has also made it clear. This is the final bottom line, and there will be no further retreat. And..." Speaking of this, Jeffrey showed a strange smile: "Robert Shay also specifically told me that unless you agree to this price, otherwise, he will not accept any meeting invitations from you."
"Uh... this," Eric was confused for a moment.
Jeffrey didn't confuse him for too long, so he laughed and explained: "When you had dinner with him for the first time, those words probably left a deep impression on him. I can't help but shrink back again. Well, I think it must be so. Although I didn't participate in that meeting, it seems that in the end, Robert Shea was excited by your instigation, so he took a big step back. Yes Bar?"
"Then how can it be instigation, what I said is the truth, okay?" Eric retorted with a smile.
"Anyway, that's the way it is. In fact, I think the price is quite reasonable. After all, New Line is an established company with 20 years of experience. Next, I will focus more on the preparation of "Sleepless in Seattle" and acquire I will leave the matter of the new line to you, and I have sorted out the relevant documents, and the secretary will send them to your office tomorrow."
"Well, I see," Eric nodded, and looked at Jeffrey with some concern: "Jeffrey, you know, if the acquisition is successful, you may..."
Jeffrey patted Eric on the shoulder and gave him a square look: "I've figured this out a long time ago. I'll give up the position of CEO to Robert Shea. I just need to be the one in charge of the production." The president is fine, even the vice president is fine.”
"Thank you, Jeffrey," Eric looked gratefully at the fat old man who had spared no effort to support him since "Home Alone".
"Do we still need to talk about this between us?" Jeffrey held up the red wine, touched Eric who came closer, and remembered something, and asked: "By the way, Jonathan Demi is alone in Venice. Can it work? Do you want me to go with you? In fact, if possible, it would be better to let Kapoor go. He has more connections in Europe, but unfortunately he is an agent and does not plan to change careers."
"Before you came, Michael Eisner talked to me. He will use some Disney resources to help manage this matter, and strive to win an award at the Venice Film Festival. Among the nine-member jury this year , John Landis happens to be a Hollywood director."
Jeffrey frowned and thought for a moment: "John Landis, the director of the "Journey to America" that sold well last year?"
"Well, in fact, John Landis is better at horror movies, so, you know, the theme of "Small Island Cry" plus the label of Hollywood movies will definitely give him a lot of impression points, and Disney will also send people to talk to him Get in touch."
"Then when are you going to Venice?"
"A few days before the opening ceremony, the award ceremony will not be until mid-September. I definitely can't stay there for that long, and I don't plan to go again during the award ceremony. I suddenly found that my time for the rest of this year is really tight , September, October, plus the first half of November at the most, all of "Sleepless in Seattle" and "Home Alone 2" must be produced. I will definitely pay attention to the later stage of "Scent of a Woman", so I don't have any free time for a day." Eric made quick calculations and complained.
"Who told you to do so many things at once? Most directors are good enough to direct two films a year. You plan four films at once and supervise two films." Jeffrey said with a smile: "Next year you will definitely You won't be so busy, will you?"
"If you beat me to death, I won't do it anymore. Next year, I will take a good rest. I have such a big life, and I haven't fully enjoyed my life yet!"
"Yeah, I've lived for nineteen years," Jeffrey said with envy in his teasing tone, looked around, patted Eric on the shoulder and said, "Go back early when you're tired, I saw a few Acquaintances, go over and say hello."
"Well," Eric replied, not intending to get up, and Jeffrey didn't mind, picked up the red wine, stood up and left.
Eric slowly sipped the remaining red wine in the glass, planning to leave here and go home to rest after drinking, but soon a tall girl in a silver fish pattern tube top evening dress appeared in front of him.
"Eric, I've always wanted to come over to say hello to you, but there are always people around you," Brooke Shields sat down next to Eric generously.
"You are so beautifully dressed tonight, Brooke," Eric smiled and raised the red wine in his hand to Brooke Shields.
"Thank you, but some people always look down on it," the girl showed a resentful look, as if she still cared about Eric's rejection of her several times before.
Eric smiled lightly, but did not answer this question. The girl has always been very good at this kind of expression that teases a man's mind, but maybe before "Dark War", Brooke Xiaosi still wanted to lean on him, and now the girl With the amazing girl-girl role in "Dark War", there is no need to pay for the role to get the role.
Looking up and down the beauty of the girl, he really wanted the girl to stand up and walk around in front of him so that he could appreciate it: "I heard that you recently received a big-budget movie from Warner Bros. What is it? It won't be "" A sequel to Batman, right?" The sequel to Batman is sure to be a big hit, but in this era, being able to participate in a blockbuster with a cost of 100 million yuan can gain even greater fame.
Brooke Xiaosi shook her head, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "No, the negotiation with Warner failed. I chose to cooperate with Disney, so I can appear here today."
"Oh, that's really... not a pity, what kind of Disney movie is it convenient to disclose?" Eric asked curiously.
Brooke Xiaosi nodded: "I can't say more about the specifics, but the name is tentatively set as "Rocket Expert". It may be renamed later, so I can tell you."
"Rocket...expert," Eric almost spit out a sip of red wine. In his memory, this movie should be released in 1991, so at least it will start shooting next year. Eric knows that because of his appearance, although many Hollywood movies have not disappeared, the progress of filming and release has become messy. However, these are not the point. The point is that Eric just remembered this movie. This is the big hit that made Jennifer Connor film for five years in his previous life!
Eric looked up and down Brooke Shields. The girl still maintained a softer image in "Dark Wars". Obviously, she also realized that this image was more suitable for her development in Hollywood than the previous aggressive and glamorous appearance.
However, Eric clicked his tongue twice in his heart, how bad this girl's eyesight is to step on such a big hole. (To be continued..)