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Hearing this question, Eric thought for a while, but shook his head. Although he had another soul in his heart, he didn't feel any obligation to help Hong Kong movies break into Hollywood.
Moreover, there are not many examples of successful cooperation between Hollywood and Hong Kong films. In my memory, there is only one "Rush Hour" series that can be produced, but this film is obviously not suitable to be produced now. Jack Cheng has gone through several films in his previous life. Foreshadowing, the "Rush Hour" series was launched only after it became famous in Hollywood, and fortunately, it happened to catch the appetite of Westerners, and it was a great success. Although Jack Cheng is in full swing in Asia now, he is not well-known in Hollywood. If you invite him to star in "Rush Hour", it is not much different from finding a Hollywood Chinese action actor, but the other party's salary is converted into US dollars, but it is on the same level as Hollywood. The stars are almost the same.
"Mr. Zou, I don't think this is a good time for cooperation. I also know the history of your film company. The leading star of Golden Harvest, Mr. Jack Cheng, tried to enter Hollywood in the early 1980s, but failed several times. I think he will definitely not easily abandon his status and career in Hong Kong and rush to Hollywood to develop, right?"
Mr. Zou pondered Eric's words for a while, and his eyes showed disappointment and helplessness. What Eric said was indeed good. Hong Kong movies are now in a period of explosion. Jack Cheng has a lesson from previous failures. It is impossible to easily agree to come to Hollywood to develop. And besides Jack Cheng, he couldn't come up with any other actors, after all, he could arouse Hollywood's interest. There is only Chinese Kung Fu. Even the big-budget "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" this time. In fact, it's all under the guise of some kung fu. The four Ninja Turtles in the movie are all played by Hong Kong martial artists.
"It's a pity," Mr. Zou said, shaking his head. Although he still had some ideas about investing in Eric's films, the young man in front of him is the director of some of the most popular films in Hollywood this year, and he wants to invest in his films in Hollywood. There are countless, and it is impossible for an outsider like Jiahe to participate in and get a share of the pie.
After finishing the food in front of him, Eric said goodbye to Mr. Zou before getting up and leaving. Just a few steps. A tall woman in a black dress walked towards Eric with a glass of red wine, looking old-fashioned again.
It's really uncreative, Eric smiled helplessly, turned sideways slightly, quickly reached out and grabbed the girl's wrist, and took the red wine in the other's hand with the other hand, and raised it towards the red-faced woman: " Miss, thank you for the red wine."
Seeing that her intentions were seen through, the girl, although a little embarrassed, immediately seized the opportunity and said, "No...you're welcome. Mr. Williams, my name is..."
The girl is about to introduce herself. Eric stretched out a finger to the girl's red lips, looked directly at the girl's slightly widened eyes, and said: "Miss, I have heard a very philosophical saying called 'Why meet each other before', So don't say your name, okay?"
The girl nodded after Eric withdrew her finger: "That... well, Mr. Williams, do you have the honor to dance with you?"
Eric shook his head: "Sorry, miss."
The girl didn't dare to get too entangled, turned around and walked away in frustration, and Eric was about to leave, when a slightly teasing voice sounded in her ear: "Why did we meet before, Eric, then we met for the first time, why? You just left me in the office?"
"Because we are 'destined to meet thousands of miles away'," Eric turned around and looked at Nicole beside him with a smile. The embarrassment here.
Seeing Eric staring at her face, Nicole glared at Eric, and whispered bitterly: "Next time, don't think about it...don't let me do that again."
Eric shrugged without hesitation, and said: "As you wish, Nicole, you must know that I am a very sympathetic person, and I never force women to do anything."
Nicole bit her lower lip angrily, remembering the situation when Eric held her face tightly in the study to prevent her from dodging, she almost couldn't help splashing the red wine in her hand on Eric's face.
"You are so shameless."
"I like it when women praise me so much," Eric said with a smile, "Miss Kidman, can I dance with you?"
Nicole hesitated for a moment, and then put her little hand in Eric's. When the man pulled her to the dance floor, Nicole couldn't help asking: "Why did you reject that 'nameless' lady? It's not like you personality."
"Because I don't like her eyebrows, do you accept this reason?" Eric said on the dance floor with his arms around the girl's waist.
Nicole moved her body close to Eric following the man's strength, and retorted: "Damn it, I think you are worried that Janet is here."
"What about you, are you not afraid that Jane will have any associations when she sees it so close?"
"Of course not, because Jenny has gone outside." Even so, Nicole couldn't help but look around.
Seeing Nicole's reaction, Eric smirked again and said, "Nicole, do you think our conversation resembles a pair of adulterers and prostitutes?"
"You're so nasty."
"Hey, you started to praise me again. It's not good. Men are very flattering. How about we go to my study again?"
Nicole put her red lips close to Eric's ear and threatened, "As long as you are not afraid of being seen, I have no complaints at all, but if it is exposed, I will blatantly compete with Jenny for a man."
"Wow, forget it," Eric seemed to think of something terrible, pretended to have a cold war, and didn't mention it again.
The lively party lasted until twelve o'clock in the middle of the night. Eric used the master bedroom on the top floor to watch the scenery of Malibu at 360 degrees without dead ends to "seduce", and the little girl half pushed and half gave up. stayed.
The next day, Eric went to watch "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" with Robert Shea and Mr. Zou from Hong Kong in the morning. To be honest, because he had experienced the baptism of countless special effects blockbusters in his previous life, Eric watched this "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" with "five cents" special effects, I had the urge to get up and leave several times.
Because the box office results are already known, it is too easy to look for the advantages of this movie in turn. Therefore, after watching it, Eric still endured the discomfort in his heart and praised the movie severely. , allowing Robert to release the film with confidence. After all, no one can afford to live with the dollar.
With Eric's affirmation, Robert Shea confidently set the film's release date during Easter. Although this schedule is not as good as the summer schedule, it is still quite good. Besides, the summer file must be reserved for our own movies. Although the new line of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" also has some investment, it is still not his own.
After discussing about "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", Eric had just left the screening room when he saw Alan waiting outside. Seeing Eric come out, he walked up and said, "Eric, the president of Disney, Frank Wells and Fox Television President William Bell is waiting for you."
"Did they come together, did they say anything?" Eric asked suspiciously.
Allen shook his head: "We didn't come together, and I didn't say anything to you."
Eric looked at his watch and said, "Then let's go."
When he came to his office, Eric saw two middle-aged men sitting in the lounge chatting, so he went up to greet them, exchanged greetings and wanted to invite them to his office together, but Frank Wells and William Bell glanced at each other, and didn't intend to be together. Eric realized that the purpose of the two people looking for him was not the same, looked around, and suggested: "How about, Mr. Bell, you can rest here for a while .”
"No problem, Eric, I have nothing to do in the morning anyway." William Bell smiled and sat back on the sofa.
After taking Frank Wells into the office together, Eric asked him why he came.
"It's like this, Eric, didn't you promise Disney the distribution rights of a film before? Mr. Eisner asked me to discuss this matter and sign the contract by the way, so that Disney can also include the release plan in next year. at work."
Eric thought for a while, and then said: "Sorry, Mr. Wells, I haven't decided what film I will shoot next year, so how about after the New Year? Don't worry, I promise to give Disney a film distribution rights."
Frank Wells recalled Michael Eisner's instructions when he came here, and said, "Eric, in fact, this is also fine. Can we sign a contract of intent first, without you needing to provide a specific film plan?" , as long as you can make sure you give Disney a movie next year. Like... Like the three movie deal you gave Fox last year, I remember you didn't discuss it with Fox beforehand, except for Home Alone 2 The content of the other two movies, isn't it?"
Eric spread his hands and said, "Frank, you have to know that now Firefly is not the small workshop it was a year ago, so I can't promise you so rashly. Many things need to be planned. Since you mentioned last year I As for the contract with Fox, I must be aware of some turmoil that occurred during the period, so I will make a specific plan for next year during this period of time, and I will guarantee that I will sign a contract with Disney."
Frank Wells said a few more words, seeing that Eric would not let go, he left in disappointment. So far, very few people know about the matter discussed by the six CEOs in Malibu. In order to ensure that the secrets are not leaked, apart from the six CEOs, there are only some people who are directly responsible for the implementation. And Michael Eisner did not tell Frank Wells about this matter, so Frank Wells also felt that the reasons given by Eric were enough to take it back and explain to Michael Eisner. (To be continued..)