Los Angeles during the awards season is extremely lively. Unless they are filming outside, most of the stars will gather in Hollywood during this period, either for awards public relations, or to find opportunities, and there are various parties one after another. Between the feasting and feasting, the stars are also enjoying all the glory brought to them by their status aura after a busy year.
However, the upcoming Golden Globes no longer has any appeal for Eric. He even knows the final results of some awards in advance. Oscar PR strategy, Catherine will lose out to Mel Gibson for Best Director at the Golden Globes. After all, even the Oscars, which has more than 6,000 judges, have been affected by public relations factors, not to mention the Golden Globe Awards, which only have more than 90 judges.
Compared with the Golden Globe Awards, Eric pays more attention to the upcoming 29th Super Bowl final at the end of the month. This year's Super Bowl final is just the turn of abc to broadcast live. For the Firefly Group, it also has a certain symbolic meaning.
Not surprisingly, Firefly's upcoming summer releases of "Jurassic Park 2," "Independence Day" and "Toy Story 2" also got the best Super Bowl spot. The main films of the three summer holidays have basically been produced. After the Super Bowl trailer, Firefly will conduct internal test screenings of these films one after another, make appropriate adjustments according to the audience's response, and then start large-scale global distribution and publicity Work.
Although not as busy with public relations activities as many award-nominated film creators, Eric has been equally busy recently. At the beginning of the new year, in addition to attending various important meetings, Eric also needs to Personally participate in the work of Firefly's new year's film project.
After the hand-drawn animation department was auctioned off as a whole, after half a year of recruitment and training, the fully digital Disney animation department has begun to take shape. At the end of last year, a 6-minute 3D animation short film was completed, and the effect was very good. In addition to more than 200 trained digital animators, after coordination with Pixar. Eric transferred a small Pixar team headed by Peter Docter to Los Angeles to be in charge of the Disney animation department. Together with Peter Docter, there is also an animation project he conceived himself, "Monster Power" company".
Although Pixar's most well-known animation in the original time and space is "Toy Story". But in Eric's view, "Monsters, Inc." is Pixar's work that maximizes its imagination. The idea that monster employees pass through the gates of time and space to collect energy from children's screams is amazing. , and at the end of the story, the monsters change from frightening children to bringing joy to children. It is also fully in line with Disney's core spirit of bringing joy to the world. Therefore, this work can almost be said to be tailor-made for the new Disney digital animation department. ", all the executives present unanimously agreed to start the project immediately, and gave maximum support in terms of production time and project budget.
The two live-action films "Titanic" and "The Matrix" that have been finalized by Firefly Pictures have also entered the substantive stage of preparation.
In the studio specially prepared by Firefly Studios for "Titanic", Cameron, who had been resting for more than half a year and started to work under Eric's repeated urging, was eloquently introducing his plan: "I have surveyed in detail The environment in Rosarito, where Firefly can build a special base for filming "Titanic", Mexico has agreed to cooperate with our work. I also plan to completely replicate the Titanic that year. This process is about It will take three months, but during these three months, the crew can shoot corresponding indoor scenes in the studio at the same time... "
Eric stood in front of the workbench covered with shot drafts, looking at the exquisite Titanic model in the center of the workbench, and suddenly interrupted Cameron: "Jim, you mean, you plan to copy the Titanic completely?" Nick?"
Cameron eagerly explained: "Of course, Eric, although the cost will definitely be higher. But I think this is the only way to achieve 100% authenticity. If it is completely shot with models or green screens, the visual effect will definitely be greater." discount."
Eric recalled the information in his mind, and took the model of the Titanic on the workbench. He gestured and said: "Jim, I definitely agree to build a real Titanic, but a complete copy is not necessary. You see, the two sides of this ship are almost exactly the same. We can build only one side. In this way It saves a lot of money, doesn't it?"
Cameron took the model over, held it under his chin for a while, still hesitated, and said, "Eric, this can indeed save a lot of money, but if one side is used as both sides, there will be a lot of props during shooting." In particular, props with character logos need to be completely reversed, and the workload of post-production special effects will also increase a lot, and accordingly, the production cycle will also be extended."
"Compared to building a complete model of the Titanic, it is definitely cheaper to copy a set of props with character inversions? Jim, you should know in your heart how big the project you want to shoot. The budget of 150 million US dollars is absolutely It is unprecedented, and this is the highest budget that Firefly can afford, so if you can save some, you still have to save some."
Although Cameron was still somewhat reluctant, Eric's reasons made him unable to refute, and he compromised: "Okay, Eric, just do as you say."
While chatting, a staff member knocked lightly on the open door: "Mr. Williams, Mr. Cameron, Miss Weisz has finished her makeup, do you want to take a look?"
Eric nodded: "Of course, let her come over."
Soon, Rachel Weisz walked in surrounded by a group of staff, and everyone in the studio was almost immediately attracted by Rachel's current attire.
The deep purple wide-brimmed top hat made Rachel's face a little petite, but it did not conceal the pride and stubbornness of the British lady on the girl with her chin slightly raised.
The double-breasted lapel suit and long skirt set off Rachel's slender figure, which is many times stronger than the somewhat bloated figure in memory. The white gloves and the umbrella in her hand are just right for Rachel. Cher adds a touch of elegance.
Faced with the scrutiny of everyone gathered on her body, Rachel showed no stage fright. Instead, she took a few steps forward, with a quiet smile on her lips, and gracefully reached out to Cameron: "Hello, Mr. Director. I It's Rose DeWitt Bukett, nice to meet you."
The standard British London accent woke Cameron from his trance, and he almost subconsciously caught Rachel's hand and shook it lightly, before reacting. Turning her head excitedly, she said to Eric, "Yes, Eric, this is my Rose."
Eric said jokingly: "I told you a long time ago, Jim. My vision for choosing a heroine is a hundred times stronger than yours."
"I hope you don't develop this vision to the selection of the male lead," Cameron countered with a little bit of mischief, and turned his eyes to Rachel again. After the excitement just now, the eyes were a little more Picky, he beckoned the costumer to come forward, and said: "The shape of this suit is very good, but the white is too monotonous, do you have other colors?"
The dresser replied: "There is also a set of black and white stripes, Mr. Cameron. Want to try it?"
"Well, give it a try later." Cameron nodded, turned around Rachel, and shook his head again: "Umbrella, the umbrella is not right, I remember the information I read..."
Cameron was still remembering, and the costumer took the initiative to explain: "Mr. Cameron, your eyes are so sharp. Miss Rachel should have matched it with a wooden long-handled umbrella. But we can't find that style for the time being." , can only be customized later.”
"Write this down, don't forget," Cameron nodded. Taking a step back, he raised his chin again.
Eric knew that Cameron would not be able to finish his work for a while, so he turned his attention away from Rachel Weisz, and waved to the petite figure who had been following Rachel just now. Although most of the people around were paying attention to Rachel Weisz Chell, but someone still noticed Eric's movements. Caroline's face was slightly red, and she smiled at Eric with some reservations, but she still walked over: "Eric, good morning."
Eric moved aside, let Caroline lean against the large workbench with him, and asked with a smile: "It should be working time now, are you absent from work?"
"No." Caroline shrank her neck, knowing that Eric was joking with herself, she looked at Kelly standing not far away solemnly, and explained with a small face: "I and Ms. Haynes has asked for leave, Rachel just arrived in Los Angeles yesterday, and I need help with many things, but I can go to work tomorrow."
Eric shook his head and said with a smile: "Don't be in such a hurry, you good sisters haven't seen each other for so long, you can accompany her around Los Angeles this week, and come back to work next week."
Caroline waved her little hand and said, "It won't take that long, today is only Tuesday."
Eric patted Caroline on the shoulder: "Don't refuse, just treat it as my reward for your work. Kelly has always told me that you have done a great job, so let me praise you."
Caroline nodded her chin happily, but soon asked a little unconfidently: "Really?"
Eric nodded very firmly, smiled and said: "Really, I have seen the Qualcomm information you are responsible for collecting, and it is very detailed."
A blush rose on Caroline's face, and her little head sank subconsciously. After a while, she plucked up the courage to raise her head and said, "Eric, Rachel said that she wanted to take time to treat you to dinner, thank you for helping her get this Role."
"when?"
"We know you've been busy recently, as long as you have time."
Eric said: "Then I will inform you when the time comes, does Rachel live with you?"
"Well, Rachel is temporarily staying with me and Melanie, but Rachel's agent is looking for a house for her, and she said... She said it's not suitable for Rachel to live with us."
Rachel's brokerage contract was directly signed under the banner of icm under Eric's help. Hearing the little dissatisfaction rarely expressed in Caroline's tone, Eric said: "If you think that manager is not doing well , call me anytime and I will make a substitution for Kapoor."
"No, it's not," Caroline shook her head quickly, and said, "She's doing a good job, I just regret that I can't live with Rachel."
Eric smiled and said nothing more. Caroline has lived under the meticulous care of relatives and friends since she was a child. With a pure heart, it is inevitable that he will be a little too dependent on those close to him.
After being picked on by Cameron, Rachel stepped forward to say hello to Eric, and then was rushed by the eager Cameron to remodel. Caroline looked at Eric with some reluctance, and followed.
Eric was about to continue discussing project preparations with Cameron when Kelly came over and said, "Eric, it's already ten o'clock, and you have an appointment with Qualcomm's Owen Jacob and Alan Saar at noon. Marcie, Chris and Emily also called just now, and they have arrived at Pointe Manor."
Eric looked at his watch. It would take about an hour to drive back to Malibu from Playa Vista, and he needed to prepare in advance, so Cameron said goodbye and left Firefly Studios.
Taking Kelly back to the Angle Manor, the chef is already preparing lunch, the twins are helping in the kitchen, Xiao Nizi and Emily are sitting in the corner by the glass curtain wall and discussing something happily, but sitting Chris, who was reading a magazine on the sofa, first noticed Eric and Kelly. He got up and waved.
Walking through the hall to the curtain wall, Xiao Nizi and Emily also came over.
After greeting each other, Chris didn't immediately talk to Eric about Qualcomm, but took out a thick package and handed it to Eric, saying: "Eric, this is what my dad asked me to bring. For you."
Eric took it curiously, feeling that there seemed to be a book inside, with heavy hands, and asked, "What is it?"
Several people sat down on the sofa, and Xiao Nizi was beside Eric. He unceremoniously took out the contents of the package, but there was a thick stack of shot sketches. When he saw the first one in Xiao Nizi's hand, Eric raised his eyebrows slightly. Bring the stack of drawings over here.
Although the brushstrokes of the drawings are a bit rough, it is obvious that each one is very careful, and Eric can still easily tell that the content of the first drawing is a person lying in a nutrition warehouse with pipes all over his body.
Then read it down, each subsequent one. You can find familiar scenes from a certain movie in your memory.
Chris looked at Eric's serious expression, and explained with a smile: "Didn't my father set up a film investment project to support young directors? The agent will hand over some scripts to him for selection every month. I last week I went back to Maryland to visit my dad. He just received this package. He asked me to bring it to you after seeing the draft. He also said that these two young people are very attentive. They obviously like your novel, "The Matrix" very much. Aren't you selecting a director, maybe you can give it a try."
With a smile on the corner of Eric's mouth, he continued to flip through the hundreds of drawings he was preparing for, and asked knowingly, "What's their name?"
Chris said: "These are two brothers. The elder brother is Larry Wachowski, and the younger brother is Andy Wachowski. They have already published a script in Hollywood. Oh, there are contact information in the package."
As Chris said so, Xiao Nizi helped Eric open the package and searched for it, took out an envelope, and handed it to Eric.
Eric took it and read the letter paper. This letter was written to Jeffrey, and he sincerely hoped that Jeffrey could recommend them as the director of "The Matrix".
Chris explained another sentence at this time: "Dad said that the two brothers should be worried that if they send these to Firefly, they may be disposed of as garbage if they don't reach your hands, so they contacted him in another way."
Eric put the letter paper and the storyboard drawing together in an envelope, and said with a smile: "I will seriously consider this matter. However, now let's discuss the next meeting with Owen Jacobs."
Chris knew that since these things had been handed over to Eric, based on his vision of the movie, if the two brothers could really take on the important role of director of "The Matrix", Eric would definitely not begrudge this opportunity, so he Without saying anything, I followed Eric's topic and said, "I have bought 2.1 million Qualcomm shares in Firefly Investment, but there are only 6 million shares in circulation in the market. Our purchases during this period People should have noticed that recently, Qualcomm’s stock price has risen to $19.6, an increase of nearly 15%, and there are fewer and fewer selling orders. It may not be easy to continue to absorb 3 million shares in the circulating market.”
Hearing Chris and Eric chatting about these boring company data, Xiao Nizi obviously lost interest, got up and pulled Emily and Kelly to the kitchen together.
Eric turned sideways to let the women leave, and said, "It's fine if you can't buy it. If the next thing can be negotiated, we can ask Qualcomm to directly issue private placements to Firefly's investment."
Chris nodded, he actually had the same thought in his heart, and said: "In addition, I have also investigated the information of the three major operators of AT-T, Ve zon and Sp nt recently, and cdma is definitely not available for AT-T. Count on it, and at the same time, a group of operators relying on at-t will definitely follow it to choose g** technology, but the two operators of vezon and sp nt have not yet determined the technical standards, as long as they can use the two Any one that pulls into the cdma camp, our investment in Qualcomm is valuable. As for the C-segment license, according to the current situation and the somewhat ridiculous lawsuit, I think this part of the frequency band license will eventually be used by the three major companies in the future. Carrier annexation, cdma wants to seek a breakthrough in this area, it is somewhat unrealistic."
Chris said, and handed some materials prepared in advance to Eric, and said: "It is not impossible to pull vezon and sprite into the cdma camp. These are the financial information of the two companies. Just look at it and you’ll understand.” (To be continued.) For mobile phone users, please visit http://