The trial film of "Return to Seventeen" will be very successful. Whether it is the top management of 20th Century Fox or the representatives of theater operators, they are unanimously optimistic about this youthful school comedy. During the Thanksgiving-Christmas file, if Eric hadn't appeared, 20th Century Fox would have only released a comedy starring Harrison Ford and Sigourney Weaver during the Christmas period on December 23 "Working Girl".
Now with "Return to Seventeen", the November Thanksgiving schedule that was originally not planned for release just happened to be filled by this movie. After discussion, "Returning to Seventeen" was confirmed to be released on November 18. Eric was very satisfied with the release time. From the movie schedule information seen by Twentieth Century Fox, Eric found that the entire November , there is not a single high-grossing movie in memory, it is simply tailor-made for "Returning to Seventeen" to sneak into the village. Among the movies released in December, only the top ten in the North American box office in 1988 in the previous life included "Rain Man", "Dragon Brothers and Mouse Brothers" and "The White-headed Detective".
Near noon, James Brooks finally led Eric to a middle-aged man in his forties wearing glasses. This is Calta Hunt, the distribution director of Twentieth Century Fox. After introducing each other, James Brooks left space for the two of them. Although he has a good feeling for Eric now, the two are not close. No reason, he won't waste favors to help Eric's low-budget movie.
"Hello, Mr. Karta." Eric shook hands with Karta, and the other party politely praised Eric's acting skills in "Return to Seventeen".
However, after Eric explained his intentions, Karta refused without even thinking about it: "I'm sorry, Eric, the company's release plan for this year is already full, and it is impossible to temporarily squeeze in a small-cost movie. Movie, so I can only apologize."
The reason for this kind of evasion is very far-fetched. If Spielberg recommended his own movie, Karta Hunter would probably rush to hug his thigh, crying and shouting.
Although Karta refused very simply, Eric still fought for it: "Mr. Karta, can we watch my movie first, I just brought the copy, you only need to spend more than an hour to watch it, I swear it's a great movie."
Karta shook his head again. Many small companies that promoted their films to him almost used these words, especially recently, because the popular schedule is approaching, many film companies that do not have their own distribution channels are trying their best to promote their films to him. Also due to the fact that some favors have seen a few movies, basically there is not much commercial value, so it is even more impossible to waste time on a small-budget comedy of an eighteen-year-old boy: "Eric, you know, my current job is very I'm busy, I have to arrange the release of "Returning to Seventeen" soon, and I have to go to the headquarters for a meeting in the afternoon, so I can only apologize."
Eric is not such a person who gives up easily, so he begged a few words cheekily, and Karta finally found an excuse impatiently and turned away.
"Eric, how did it turn out?" Penny Marshall asked, returning to the crowd she knew.
Eric smiled wryly and shook his head. Penny Marshall patted Eric on the shoulder comfortingly and said, "Don't lose heart, Eric. Film distribution also requires costs. The cost is even higher. Once the box office is not satisfactory, the person in charge needs to take responsibility, so you should understand Kartha. You must have spent a lot of money to make your own movie. After this busy period, I can help you Introduce a video tape distribution company. After "Return to Seventeen" is released, with your reputation, you can more or less recover some money by directly releasing the video tape. And I think you should spend more energy on screenwriting and actors. Your talent is good , keep your feet on the ground, and there will always be something.”
"Thank you, Penny." Eric thanked, but felt a little bitter in his heart. Everyone seemed to regard "Home Alone" as an experimental movie for his rookie. He really wanted to tie up all the people present. In his seat, he forced to play "Home Alone" again. It's a pity that this idea needs the help of God and his old man to operate.
I went home a little frustrated. Since Twentieth Century Fox had no more movies here, I had to try other film companies.
Aniston curled up on the sofa in the living room like a cat, watching a BBC soap opera boredly. Seeing Eric open the door, he poked his head and asked, "Eric, how is the situation?"
Eric came over and hugged Aniston into his arms, rubbed her back and said, "Twentieth Century Fox declined, but it's okay, I will try other film companies."
Aniston felt the slight slump in Eric's tone, hugged her boyfriend's waist and raised her pretty face to comfort her: "It's okay, Eric, "Home Alone" is so good, it must be their loss for them to reject it, I believe that after "Home Alone" is released, they will regret what they did today."
"Oh, baby, your words are so heartwarming." Eric pinched Aniston's cheek.
The two couldn't help kissing each other. After a while, the phone rang. After several rings, Eric reluctantly let go of the girl under Aniston's push.
"Hi, this is Williams' house."
"..."
"Geoffrey, hello, what's the matter?"
"..."
Eric raised his eyebrows suddenly when he heard the voice on the phone. Aniston knew that this was a gesture made by her boyfriend when she was happy, so she leaned over curiously, but she didn't hear what Jeffrey Hansen said on the phone. What.
Eric nodded in agreement, hung up the phone, and wrapped Aniston in his arms and turned around a few times.
"Hehe, Eric, I'm a little dizzy, let me down quickly, what's the good news?"
Eric put Aniston back on the sofa and said, "Jeffrey just met a friend from Columbia Films this morning and talked about "Home Alone". His friend is very interested in this movie. Jay Free said if I didn't sign a deal with 20th Century Fox, I could try it out."
"Columbia Pictures? That's the..." Aniston made a Statue of Liberty pose.
"That's right, that's the one." Eric nodded.
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"Amy is a good friend of my wife. She is very capable. She is already a high-level executive in Colombia in her early thirties. She helped to attract investment and release two of my wife's films. I met her yesterday. I just mentioned you, she seemed to know you, and then I told her about "Home Alone"." In a coffee shop, Jeffrey Hansen told the story.
Eric, who was sitting opposite, asked curiously, "Amy, are you saying that the other party is a woman?"
"certainly."
Eric thought it would not be such a coincidence, and thinking of Columbia Pictures, Eric couldn't help asking: "Well, what's Amy's full name?"
"Amy Pascal."
Sure enough, it was her. Perhaps in the 1990s in her previous life, Shirley Lansing, the first female head of Hollywood who brought Paramount from the trough to the peak again, had a higher exposure rate, but Amy Pascal's achievements were no more than Xue Li's. How much worse is Lee Lansing, the strong woman who has ruled Columbia Pictures longer than Shirley Lansing.
Eric chatted with Jeffrey again, and when the agreed time was two minutes away, Amy Pascal hurried over. He was about 1.6 meters tall, wearing a small black suit, long brown hair, and exquisite features. Very temperamental.
After greeting each other, the three of them sat down together.
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