Several people around laughed, and the fat man who seemed to be a producer of Fox in the introduction just now said: "Eric, I also have a few scripts, or I will send them to Angle Manor tomorrow, and you can help me take a look." , These projects are still under consideration, if you can pick one, the heroine will be Miss Connery."
Fatty had just finished speaking, and the other people who were watching the excitement were keenly aware that this was a very good opportunity. Although it was not easy for Eric to write the script himself, let Eric help select the script, It only needs to pay for a heroine, which is a very profitable thing.
"Eric, here I am..."
"Eric, tomorrow I'll have someone..."
Realizing this, several executive producers around immediately let go of their reserve and offered to recommend it.
"How can you do this," Amy Pascal, who was squeezed aside, complained helplessly.
Noticing that many people at the party looked over curiously, Eric gestured to the surroundings and made a gesture of silence. The few in front of him were all smart people. Knowing that things spread, they would not have many chances. They all closed their mouths tactfully.
"Well, you can send the script over to me to have a look, but if... %, if I help you choose, I need to account for 30% of the investment. Of course, I only invest and don't intervene in other things."
Several people looked at each other and nodded at the same time. Eric participated in the investment, and this gimmick can be used for publicity in the future. As an investor, you must not say anything if you are an executive producer.
Eric quickly saw through the minds of several people, and immediately said: "I will invest in the name of Jane. Let me say it first. The production of the film has nothing to do with me. You can't use my name for publicity."
After a short period of hesitation, everyone quickly agreed. Eric was personally responsible for selecting the script, participated in the investment of the film, and let his own woman sit in the leading role, which fully demonstrated his affirmation of the film. If you mess up again in the end, you can only find the reason on yourself.
After discussing this matter, Eric quickly asked tentatively: "That's right. What scripts were cut last time, and why? I don't believe it's because I said a few more words? "
Everyone glanced at Jennifer Connelly in unison, and the girl shrank her neck innocently, not understanding what happened.
Amy Pascal smiled and said: "Eric, you don't have to think about sophistry. Although there are some other factors, those projects were cut because of you."
Eric spread his hands: "Okay, what are the other factors you mentioned?"
Amy Pascal said: "Reduce the production. I don't know what the plans of other film companies are, but Columbia has decided to reduce the production. Pat, how about you?"
"Ours is also the same, but it has not been confirmed yet. Mr. Ross thinks that the possibility of a fight is not high."
"I think there is a high possibility of a fight."
Eric interrupted: "Sorry, everyone, can you explain?"
Amy saw Eric's expression and said: "Eric, if you pay attention to the recent international news, you should find that the situation in the Middle East is very tense. The federal government may use force against Iraq. The time should be in the next In a year, if that is the case, the public's attention will definitely be focused on the war, and it is imperative for film companies to cut production."
Eric was taken aback.
the Gulf War!
Such an important time was almost forgotten.
Seeing Eric suddenly in a daze, Amy asked with concern: "Eric, are you okay, in fact, war may not necessarily be able to start, after so many wars, the people's anti-war sentiment is still very high, It is also impossible for the Bush administration to forcefully launch a war in complete disregard of public opinion."
"I'm fine, sorry, excuse me," Eric forced a smile, pulled Jennifer Connelly beside him, and the two walked out of the crowd.
"Eric, what's wrong?"
Eric continued to walk out with the girl, and said, "Jane, we have to go back, I suddenly remembered something very important."
Jennifer Connelly nodded obediently, and after Eric said goodbye to some people, the two quickly left the Hilton Hotel.
Back at the Angle Manor, Eric told the girl to go to bed by herself, then found some recent newspapers, and went straight into the study.
It took an hour or two to read the international news several times in detail. Sure enough, there were a lot of news about the Middle East in newspapers such as "New York Times" and "Washington Post" during this period. Eric can also sort out a general context.
The thing is very simple to say, Iraq and Iran fought the Iran-Iraq War for eight years, and it didn’t stop until the second half of 1988. The result of this war was a loss for both sides. Kuwait alone owes Iraq $14 billion.
Iraq must not be able to repay the money. In the end, Iraq arbitrarily demanded that Kuwait be exempted from the arrears on the grounds that their war with Iran was a contribution to the entire Arab country.
Of course, it is impossible for Kuwait to agree. In the end, the two sides started negotiations, and now the negotiations have entered the final stage.
Of course, this is only what we know so far.
According to the memory brought by the previous life, the negotiation finally broke down, followed by Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, Saddam took only eight hours to occupy the entire territory of Kuwait, and declared Kuwait as the nineteenth province of Iraq, The time should be August 2, 1990, and there is only more than one month left from now. Half a year after Kuwait was occupied, the Gulf War broke out on January 17, 1991. The United Nations army led by the US military only took 42 days conquer all of Kuwait.
During the Gulf War in his previous life, Eric had already entered junior high school. Although he was no longer as ignorant as a child, he was not as concerned about current affairs as he was in college. Most of the information about this war was only after school, and occasionally followed Adults read a few pieces of news, or come from other people's discussions, so this part of the memory is very fragmented.
However, as long as you remember a few of the main dates, it is enough. Although there is an extra butterfly in this space, he believes that with his current strength, he will definitely not be able to affect the course of this war. Then, he Based on memory, you can get the greatest benefit from this war as much as possible. (To be continued..)