Eric was about to speak, but Barry Diller continued: "Eric, don't rush to refuse. Maybe you don't know yet, the actor of "Home Alone" Stuart Lankel has signed caa, caa In the past few years, the expansion has been very rapid, and the appetite has also grown. A few days ago, because Michael Ovitz was dissatisfied with MGM's arrangement for a movie, he directly broke into the MGM headquarters, and MGM The CEO had a big fight, and finally MGM had to make a compromise. It is conceivable that if you make "Home Alone" independently again in the future, CAA will definitely speak loudly."
Although what Barry Diller said made sense, Eric still refused directly. It's true that Home Alone needs Stewart Runkle, but Stuart Runkle also needs Home Alone to stabilize his reputation.
In his previous life, Macaulay Culkin was only able to do well with "Home Alone", and the other films were mediocre. Eric doesn't believe that things will change in this life. If caa really can't tell the situation and the lion opens his mouth, then just wait and see who is patient, Eric will not live only by this movie.
"Mr. Barry + Diller, if we continue to talk, we will definitely break up. I will just say that my conditions are good. I can sell the overseas copyright of "Home Alone" to Fox for 25 million US dollars, but next year I will make three films. , including the second part of "Home Alone", I need Fox to sign a package distribution agreement with me, I want 35% in North America, and 10% in overseas."
The reason why overseas copyrights did not choose to share is because Eric suddenly found that he urgently needed a sum of money, and the price of 25 million US dollars was definitely at his own advantage compared to taking a share.
After listening to Eric's words patiently, Barry Diller frowned and said: "Eric, the price of 25 million US dollars is indeed acceptable to Fox, but, according to what you said before, the movies you make are only low-cost movies. In this case, The share you offered is too high. Only big-budget movies can get that kind of share. If it’s only the second part of "Home Alone", Fox can still consider it. The other two... "
Seeing Barry Diller shaking his head, Eric smiled slightly and said to himself: "I believe my movie is worth the price, or, Mr. Diller, how about we sign another gambling agreement?"
"Forehead… "
Barry Diller choked for a moment. Because of the turmoil caused by the VAM agreement, Columbia President Blount Cohen's current position was in shambles, and he might pack up and leave at any time. Barry Diller would not be so stupid as to follow in his footsteps.
"Perhaps, I should disclose the conditions I offered. I believe several other film companies will be very interested. Michael Eisner called me more than once to invite me."
Barry Diller smiled and said, "Eric, you can't fool me about this. I know why Michael contacted you."
Eric shook his head and said, "No, Mr. Diller, I didn't intend to lie to you. I mean, after that incident, Mr. Eisner contacted me again."
As his former assistant, Barry Diller knew Michael Eisner very well. He was a very conceited person, so Barry Diller was very surprised that Michael Eisner turned back. I know, the reason for this is because of the meeting between the two, Eric's performance left a deep impression on Michael Eisner.
Barry Diller didn't believe that Eric would lie about such an easily exposed matter, and at the same time, he paid more attention to Eric in his heart. He still believed in the vision of his former assistant. Barry Diller is not as indecisive as Blunt Cohen. After pondering for a moment and quickly calculating the pros and cons, Barry Diller directly made a decision: "Okay, Eric, I promise you."
"So, happy cooperation," Eric raised his right hand.
Barry Diller raised his hand with a smile, and gave Eric a light high-five. The two basically reached an agreement, and the next signing was a matter of course.
…
"Hi, Eric, I miss you so much." Eric returned to the reception hall, and a light green figure floated over directly and threw himself into Eric's arms.
The girl's voice was full of excitement, attracting the attention of many people in the hall.
Eric quickly stopped Drew's further intimacy. After all, the girl is only thirteen years old now, so it's fine to be intimate in private. If she shows it in front of so many people, it's hard to say what will happen if it spreads out.
Drew also realized that the occasion was wrong, and stuck out his little tongue. Released Eric's waist, quickly changed his posture and held Eric's arm tightly, and his bulging breasts rubbed against Eric's arm indifferently, making Eric a little guilty Feeling refreshed.
"Drew, why did you come out? Is the treatment over?" Eric turned his head and asked Drew as he walked towards the group of Penny Marshall. I don't know if it was a coincidence. Drew's aqua green dress had a loose collar, and the girl didn't even wear a hood when she saw the pair of red bunnies inside.
Drew keenly felt Eric's gaze, showed a slightly sly smile in satisfaction, straightened his chest so that Eric could appreciate some scenery more easily, and said gruffly: "I was originally discharged from the hospital tomorrow, but I heard that you will attend this reception tonight, so I ran out early."
"Drew, you've just come out of rehab, it's better not to be drinking."
"How is it possible, the waiters here won't serve me drinks, I'm only thirteen years old," Drew denied with a strange look in his eyes.
Eric suddenly remembered that there was such a thing. This is the United States. The law stipulates that the age of eighteen can drink alcohol. Pay attention to these details.
In the country where Eric lived in his previous life, even children aged seven or eight were encouraged to drink a little wine. If they could drink a few glasses of white wine, it must be a sign of success. However, it may be due to living habits. Although there are legal restrictions, in Eric's view, there are far more alcoholics in the West than in the East.
"Hi, Eric, I haven't seen you for a week. What have you been up to recently? I haven't heard from you at all. Are you planning to retire early?" Penny Marshall greeted Eric and Drew and teased road.
Eric casually took a glass of red wine from the waiter's tray, walked up to Penny Marshall, and said with a smile, "How is it possible, I'm only 18 years old, not 80 years old, how can I retire, and I'm just writing a novel It’s just a manuscript.”
"A new novel? I want to read it, I want to read it!" Before Penny Marshall could speak, Drew took the lead in grabbing Eric's arm and shouted.
Penny Marshall joked: "Hey, Drew, be a lady, Eric likes a quiet girl."
"That's not true," Drew pouted and retorted, "Aniston is not a lady at all, hey, by the way, why didn't the big fat girl come, wahaha, Eric, did you break up? "
Eric knocked on Drew's head: "Okay, Drew, Anne happened to have other things tonight, how could we break up, and show you our love another day."
"Well, Eric, what you said really hurts." Drew rubbed the place where Eric knocked, and pouted.
…
"Here," Penny Marshall led Eric and Drew to a long table, and introduced: "This is Ms. Elizabeth Perkins, the heroine of "Flying Through the Future". This is you Sure, Mr Tom Hanks."
"Hello, I'm Eric Williams," Eric said hello to the two people: "Mr. Hanks, I like your "Flying Over the Future", the kid you played in it It's so similar, how did you do it?"
Tom Hanks said with a modest smile: "Just call me Tom, Eric. As for how to do it, you can ask Penny."
When it came to this question, Penny Marshall was obviously a little proud, explaining: "Well, during filming, I asked David Moscow, who played the boy Josh, to act according to the script, and then let Tom follow along. .David's troublemaker even teased Tom about it. Speaking of which, if David was a few years younger, he would be fine as Kevin in "Home Alone". By the way, Eric, do you have any plans for the next movie? ?”