It was five o'clock in the afternoon, and at the Firefly headquarters, the meeting to discuss the development plan of Firefly for the next two years went on for a whole day.
After Robert Shea left, after two months of reorganization and integration, Firefly is now like a refitted sports car and set foot on the fast lane. Therefore, whether it is the veteran of Firefly or the new executive who has just been integrated into the big family in the meeting room, they are all in a state of excitement with longing for the future, and the day-long meeting did not bring them the slightest fatigue. state.
So far, the only people who know about Eric's plan to annex Disney are himself and Jeffrey and his son. Moreover, even if the annexation of an industry giant like Disney starts in the second half of this year, even if everything goes well, at least it will be impossible. It will take up to a year, and it will take longer to incorporate Disney into the Firefly system in the later stage, so the development of Firefly itself is still the top priority.
Firefly's core business is currently only two major parts: movies and TV. In terms of TV business, before owning his own TV station, Eric has no intention of expanding. As long as the three existing TV programs in his hands are managed well, the profits brought That's enough to be the envy of any production company.
So, what we are discussing today is Firefly's film production plan for the last two years, the seven major Hollywood films 2∵, among the companies, except for the half-dead MGM, the other six major companies release ten to twenty films each year About half of this number is often occupied by films invested by themselves.
Although Firefly already has the potential to be comparable to the top seven, but the road needs to be walked out step by step, so Eric plans to complete the production and distribution of five films this year. Expand this number to eight to ten next year. Later on, planning with Disney may be required.
The expansion of production scale. It also means that the risk of film investment has risen. But for Eric, who has a golden finger, this problem is not a problem at all. Although he cannot intervene in every movie, Eric has absolute veto power in the initial review stage of the project. In this way, he can let The production risk of the Firefly movie was minimized, and several projects suffered a slight loss. It's not without any benefits, which can make Hollywood relax its vigilance against Firefly.
After discussing the last topic, the new CEO Michael Lynn turned his head and whispered to Eric who was sitting on his right: "Eric, do you have anything to add?"
Eric closed the memo in front of him and said, "No more, let's implement today's resolution as soon as possible."
Michael Lynn nodded and announced the adjournment to the department heads in the conference room.
Watching Eric leave the conference room with his assistant, Michael Lynn hesitated for a moment, and instead of catching up, stopped Jeffrey who was also about to leave: "Jeffrey, wait for me."
Jeffrey paused. After Michael Lynn was beside him, he started to walk out: "Mike, what do you want me to do?"
"Are you free tonight? Let's have dinner together?" Michael Lynn asked.
Jeffrey looked at Michael Lynn's expression, and asked with a smile: "Mike, just tell me if you have anything to say, don't be so polite, why don't you come to my office?"
"Okay," Michael Lynn smiled, and followed Jeffrey to his president's office.
The two sat down on the sofa in the corner of the office. Jeffrey ordered the secretary to make coffee for the two of them, and then said with a smile: "Is there something at work? You are too embarrassed to tell Eric directly. Convey? In fact, you don’t have to be so cautious. You should understand that if the differences between Robert and Eric were not completely irreconcilable, Eric would not do that at all. He won't be angry when he comes out."
When Michael Lynn heard Jeffrey say this, his expression became a little embarrassed when he remembered his purpose, and said, "Of course I know this. In fact, it's just a trivial thing for me to call you."
Jeffrey paused, and suddenly asked tentatively: "Could it be the casting of "Tornado", right? Even you were found?"
Michael Lynn coughed a few times: "It was MacDonald from WMA who found me personally. I owed him a favor before, so it's not easy to shirk."
Jeffrey also understood Michael Lynn's difficulties and said, "Show me the list."
Michael Lynn took out a note from his suit pocket and handed it over. Jeffrey took it over, looked at it, shook his head and smiled and said, "Even John Travolta pushed over, they want to get it Actor?"
"I also explained to MacDonald that "Tornado" is a movie that focuses on special effects, but he said that as long as he gets the role, the salary can be negotiated."
Jeffrey said: "The total remuneration budget of "Tornado" is only 5 million US dollars. Eric planned to use second- and third-tier actors from the beginning. He paid Ms. Pakula 300,000 yuan, so the male lead is probably the same figure. John Travolta's "Flying Beyond the Child" broke 100 million at the box office last year, and he is still considered a first-line star. Even if he lowers his salary, it is impossible for him to drop too much. As for the plan of converting the salary into a share, it is even more impossible, so Eric is sure I won’t use him. If you want to use a first-line actor, Tom Hanks also has a schedule, and his agent also contacted Eric, but Eric refused.”
Michael Lynn smiled and said, "I know this too, but I'm only responsible for handing over the list to you. Even if I return McDonald's favor, I haven't promised him anything else."
"Well then, I'll ask Eric to call WMA's MacDonald in person, and Eric will still give you the face. Even CAA started to show kindness to us some time ago, I guess WMA is mainly just I want to establish a relationship with Eric so that we can cooperate in the future."
Michael Lynn said relaxedly: "This is the best way. If Eric comes forward, the favor of McDonald will be completely repaid, and I will not owe him anything in the future."
The Hollywood film industry has developed for hundreds of years. Although various systems are very sound, this is only a relative concept. Networks still play a vital role in Hollywood. Otherwise, there would not be a situation where Jews control most of Hollywood's resources.
Eric received a call from Jeffrey on the car back to Malibu. By the way, I also chatted with Michael Lynn. They agreed.
In fact, whether it is the news released by Firefly or the comments of various professional magazines in Hollywood, they have made detailed analysis on the role of actors in Eric's "Tornado", which focuses on special effects. Although most people know that no matter how big the actor is, they will be reduced to the supporting role of the tornado in this movie, but it can't stop the enthusiasm of many actors chasing the role of this movie.
According to the performance of Eric's previous films, as long as the "Tornado" he personally directed is not too bad, it must be no problem to guarantee a global box office of 300 million US dollars.
According to the average ticket price of 10 dollars. It means that the actors are familiar in front of 30 million people, and as long as they are remembered by an audience of this size, other film companies are also willing to use these actors who are relatively familiar with the audience and are of high quality and low price. The actor of "Tornado" is equivalent to mastering an "iron job bowl". There will be no lack of film appointments in the next few years. If you are lucky enough to star in a popular movie, you will be able to squeeze into the ranks of first-line stars.
"Tornado" currently mainly targets second- and third-tier actors in Hollywood. This is an excellent opportunity for actors who want to make their debut. It is no wonder that so many people contact Eric himself in a roundabout way.
Back at Angle Manor, the security guard at the gate told Eric that Drew was back.
Eric just walked into the villa. Hearing the noise, Xiao Nizi leaned up from the sofa on the other side of the hall, and looked at Eric with her small arms on the back of the sofa chair. The long eyelashes flicker, and the doll has a sweet smile on her face.
Eric walked over and pinched the girl's face: "Pretending to be cute, why are you back today?"
Drew asked, "Eric, did you forget something?"
Eric took off his coat and hung it on the hanger next to him, walked to the sofa and sat down, leaning on the back of the chair relaxedly: "Go get me a glass of water, I'll think about it after I finish drinking."
The girl jumped on Eric like a wild cat, her two little white legs in hot pants were still rubbing against Eric: "You think about it first, then think about it."
"It's really inconsiderate, well, let me think about it," Eric rubbed his temples, and quickly revealed a look of surprise in the girl's expectation, and raised his hand to pat Xiao Nizi's white and tender thigh: "I Come to think of it, Quentin Tarantino, that bastard, didn't come up with the script this month. It's estimated that the five films he owes to Firefly won't be finished within ten years. I'm going to make a phone call tomorrow. "
Seeing Drew's eyes flicker a few times, and a layer of mist flickered, Eric laughed quickly: "Okay, okay, your 16th birthday, how could I forget it."
"More than that, what else?"
"Also, um, according to California law, you can be financially independent at the age of 16, and you don't have to be restrained by your mother anymore."
"anything else?"
"Can you drive now?"
"No, not at all, you promised me at the beginning."
Eric put his arms around the girl's soft waist: "I don't need to say this clearly, walls have ears, and this is California."
Drew leaned on Eric's body, leaned into his ear and said, "Eric, shall we go to Las Vegas on our birthday?"
"I have to call my personal lawyer to consult first. I am not very clear about the laws of Nevada."
"I called Edward."
Eric was a little surprised: "What did you say?"
"Say it straight, what's the matter?"
Eric pushed the little girl on his body: "Okay, hurry up and get me a glass of water, I feel so awkward discussing this kind of thing with you seriously, besides, what else do you have on you?" I haven’t seen it before, hey, it’s nothing new.”
Drew slapped Eric angrily, and reluctantly stood up to pour Eric a glass of water.
Eric took a few sips from the glass and asked, "Have you and Liz decided on TG's next movie?"
"Well, we picked four scripts, but we only got two. The other two were snatched up by Paramount and Columbia. The prices of the two scripts we got went up a lot. Liz was so angry no."
Eric could imagine that scene, although he didn't intervene at all this time, and he didn't even know what type of script the women chose. But other people don't think so. Qida must have thought that these scripts had passed through his hands. If it weren't for Elizabeth's relationship, it is estimated that Fox would jump out to fight without hesitation.
"Two movies are enough, making two movies a year is more than enough for TG."
Drew sat down beside Eric and said, "I think so too. By the way, Eric, I have completed the withdrawal procedures, and I will concentrate on learning to be a film producer with Liz from now on."
Eric knew about this a long time ago, and the principal of the boarding school called Eric after the girl applied. Anyway, Xiao Nizi was not in the mood to study, so Eric sent her to a boarding school, and she didn't stay in school for a few months.
"That's how it is, anyway, you can't go on learning, your mother didn't say anything?"
Drew pouted: "What can she say, but she is worried that I will not be able to get a penny from me after my 16th birthday. These days, she always nags in my ears that she treats me Pulling is mostly not easy, obviously I have been raising a family since six months. Anyway, after my birthday. I just moved out of the house. Oh, right next to Liz and their new home."
"Liz and the others? You mean she and Julia, they still live together?"
"Yeah, don't you know?" Drew asked back, and then said: "Oh, you were in New York some time ago, and they moved in those few days, and they also had an extra child at home."
When Drew said this, his expression became weird.
Eric remembered something and asked, "What's going on?"
Drew quickly proved Eric's guess: "Julia's brother and his girlfriend gave birth to a little girl, and neither of them wanted to raise it, so Julia adopted the child. The news hasn't been revealed yet. Come out, it is estimated that Julia will make an official statement after a while. After all, there is a sudden addition of a child. If you don’t say anything, others will definitely think that this is her illegitimate daughter, and there will be a lot of excitement.”
"Then... what's the little girl's name?"
"Emma," Drew said, and smiled and lay on top of Eric again: "They plan to call that little girl Emma Robert Murdoch."
"Wow," Eric was surprised and almost dropped the cup in his hand: "Emma Roberts Murdoch, are you sure?"
"Surprise, anyway, they plan to register this name for that little girl." The smile on Drew's face became even weirder: "They are obviously not gay, but they just don't want to admit it. I think you have cleaned up a few times in the past, they Just face reality."
Eric smiled and said, "Forget it, I won't get involved, let them make trouble, but I don't know what Mr. Murdoch will think when he knows that he has a little granddaughter."
Drew also laughed: "Actually, I suggested to them that the little girl be called another name."
"what name?"
Drew rolled his eyeballs and made a fool of himself before saying, "Emma Roberts Murdoch Williams."
Eric spewed out a mouthful of water, and quickly took out the paper towel on the coffee table in front of him to wipe it off: "It's too messy."
Even though he said that, he was thinking about something else. In his memory, Emma Roberts was almost spoiled by Julia as a little witch. She was small, but she would beat her boyfriend until her nose was bruised and her face was swollen. Violence mad.
Julia alone is spoiled like this. If this little girl is really given the three surnames of Roberts, Murdoch and Williams, it is estimated that Hollywood will be turned upside down in the future.
After pinching the girl's face and pulling it, Eric laughed and scolded: "Why don't you add your 'Barrymore' in the middle, Emma Roberts Murdoch Barrymore Williams, how domineering name."
Drew broke away from Eric's magic hand, held up his small chin and showed a dazed look: "Why didn't I think of it, I will discuss it with them tomorrow."
The girl obviously regarded this matter as a fun thing, and Eric didn't bother to pay attention to it. Anyway, he thought it was impossible for Elizabeth and Julia to agree, so let her mess around. (To be continued..)