However, although Helena Christensen is a first-line supermodel of Victoria's Secret, it is not enough to cause a commotion among the media and movie fans on the red carpet of the premiere of "Prison in the Sky" where Hollywood big shots gather.
The reason for this is mainly because Leonardo DiCaprio appeared on the red carpet with Helena Christensen.
After "Titanic", Xiao Lizi immediately rose from the original literary cafe Xiao Xianrou to a super A-level superstar in Hollywood. Looking at the scene in front of him, it is obvious that the soaring Xiao Lizi has already begun to evolve into a supermodel bulldozer impatiently up.
Seeing Xiao Lizi and Helena Christensen walking towards this side arm in arm after taking the photo, Eric immediately felt bad.
There are tens of thousands of blond and long-legged models in the circle. If Xiao Lizi associates with other models, Eric will naturally have nothing to do with it, but it will not work if it involves Victoria's Secret Angels. It took a year to create these beautiful babies by himself. Although Eric would not regard them as his own taboo, as a man, he subconsciously resisted the flowers he planted being picked by others. The people who pick the flowers are all named Xiao Lizi, which is even worse.
Although Xiao Lizi is only dating Helena Christensen at the moment, this guy obviously won't stop there, and will definitely turn to other Victoria's Secret Angels.
Of course, since I have seen it, this kind of thing will obviously not happen again.
The two came here and seeing Eric, Helena Christensen immediately walked over happily, opened her arms and hugged Eric intimately, and said, "Oh, Eric, I'm so happy tonight I can see you."
Eric hugged the girl and said with a smile, "You are also beautiful tonight."
"Thank you," Helena Christensen nodded, and warmly greeted Drew, Bruckheimer and Simon West.
It was probably because Xiao Lizi was obviously upset when he saw his girlfriend walk away from him without hesitation. Although he also walked over to say hello to Eric and the others, his expressions were obviously perfunctory.
Under normal circumstances, super-A stars in Hollywood, such as Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford, etc., are basically the targets of studio executives' vigorous solicitation. The arrogance is probably the result of being coaxed out by the executives of major studios recently.
Firefly hasn't spoiled any Hollywood superstar since its inception, and obviously won't in the future.
After shaking hands with Xiao Li, Eric said to Helena Christensen: "Come and find me at the party later, I have something to talk to you about."
Eric's voice was not loud, but everyone could hear it clearly. Bruckheimer and Simon West had strange expressions. The girl was still holding Eric's arm with a smile, and the displeasure on Xiao Lizi's face was even more obvious. some.
Helena Christensen froze for a moment, glanced at Xiao Li, and nodded obediently.
After Eric finished speaking, he was about to walk into the theater.
After the lively red carpet ceremony, the premiere officially began.
In the screening hall, since they had seen the sample film more than once before, Eric and Jerry Bruckheimer sitting next to him did not put their minds on the screen, watching the scene of Cage fighting wits with a group of prisoners , Bruckheimer leaned closer and asked, "Eric, how much global box office do you think this film can get?"
"Didn't you read the box office forecast report of the distribution department?" Eric laughed: "I have the same opinion as them, more than 100 million US dollars in North America and 300 million worldwide."
Bruckheimer said: "I just think that after "Titanic", it should be higher?"
"Jerry, "Titanic" was a complete accident. I dare say that a movie that replicates the miracle of "Titanic" will basically not have any good results."
Bruckheimer shook his head and said, "Hey, you are too absolute, don't you think you can't do it yourself?"
Eric smiled and said: "I can't do it either. In fact, you are the same. We can only be regarded as film businessmen now. We can basically guarantee the commercial success of the films we produce, but it is impossible to create box office miracles like Jim. It’s very possible, because we need to consider too many things, such as budget, cost, marketing, etc., but Jim only thinks about movies and doesn’t have to worry about other things, so he can devote himself to making a high-quality movie.”
Bruckheimer nodded thoughtfully.
Drew, who was sitting on the other side of Eric, leaned over and asked, "Well, Eric, how much box office do you think Paramount's "The Lion King 2" can get?"
Eric shook his head and said, "I really don't know, but "The Lion King 2" is not without disadvantages."
The girl smiled and said, "Are you talking about marketing?"
"That's one factor that's important as well, but there's another one."
The girl tilted her head and started to get stuck.
Bruckheimer smiled and pointed out: "I think it should be the cost?"
Eric smiled and nodded: "Well, the salary contracts signed by Paramount and the hand-painted animators basically doubled, and the production cycle of "The Lion King 2" was longer than last year's "Pocahontas" For nearly a year, although Paramount has not announced the production budget of "The Lion King 2", according to our speculation, the production cost of this animated film should be around 120 million US dollars. In comparison, our "Finding Nemo" The production cost is only 90 million, and the production cost of Blue Sky Studio's "Ice Age" is even lower, only 59 million, which is less than half of "The Lion King 2". Therefore, "The Lion King 2" probably needs to recover about 360 million US dollars globally In order to achieve a balance of income and expenditure. In comparison, the return line of "Finding Nemo" is 270 million, and the return line of "Ice Age" is only 170 million."
The girl thought for a while and said, "The first film of "The Lion King" has a global box office of more than 900 million U.S. dollars. It shouldn't be difficult for the sequel to reach 360 million U.S. dollars, right?"
"Of course it's not difficult. Even with the influence of the first animated film, even if we are jointly blocked in marketing, Paramount can still make a lot of money," Eric nodded. Dao: "But don't forget that Viacom bought Disney's hand-drawn animation department at a cost of 2.5 billion US dollars. Even after each animation film of Paramount Animation is operated through omni-channel, it can provide Paramount Meng earned a net profit of more than 300 million U.S. dollars, but to recover this part of the cost, they need to produce seven or eight animated films. What's more, I don't think that with the rise of 3D animation across the board, 2D animation will become more popular in the next few years. Animation can still maintain its current popularity."
Just like the original Blockbuster chain store, the animation studio that Eric sold to Viacom is destined to be a money-losing product. Even, due to the recent marketing blockade of "The Lion King 2" by Firefly and News Corporation, Viacom has already reported that it intends to acquire CBS, which is obviously another big pitfall. Compared with Murdoch, Redstone's business vision is really far worse.
After the premiere, and after the press conference, most of the guests at the premiere turned to a nearby hotel for the premiere party.
As soon as Eric took the girl into the party hall, he was stopped by Cage and Bridget Fonda.
As a child of a veteran Hollywood family, Eric felt that the two were really a good match. In the original "Ghost Love", the tacit understanding between the two was very obvious. In recent years, Cage has not married his previous wife Patricia Arquette, but although he and Bridget Fonda have maintained a very good friend relationship, it seems that they have not developed into a couple at all the meaning of.
Occasionally in these years, Eric also likes to tease them about this.
I found a place in the banquet hall and just sat down. Before Eric could say anything, Cage couldn't wait to say: "Eric, hasn't Firefly started the "Iron Man" project? information?"
Eric smiled and took the red wine handed over by the girl, and said, "What news do you want?"
Cage straightened his body and said, "Don't you think, I am very suitable to play Tony Stark? I have always been a die-hard fan of the "Iron Man" comics. Hey, Eric, as long as you are willing Give me this role, the salary can still be negotiated, I have also heard about the plans for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I am willing to sign a long-term contract."
Eric didn't immediately pay attention to Cage's words, but looked at Bridget Fonda: "So, Bridget, are you planning to play Pepper too?"
"Hehe, yeah, I'm very interested in this role," Bridget Fonda said with a smile.
"Hey, this is just right. You guys have the wedding tomorrow, and we will sign the contract next."
Brigitte Fonda retorted with a dissatisfied smile: "Eric, you are messing around with other people again. Nick and I have always been just good friends."
"Yeah, man, can you be serious?"
"Okay, okay," Eric raised his hand and said to Cage: "Nick, this is not an easy thing. If you are very suitable for this role, I will definitely not hesitate. But seriously , you are more suitable to play, um, the kind of wandering prodigal. But I hope Tony Stark is a playboy, a little crazy, a little neurotic, and even, a little bit of a jerk."
After Eric's voice fell, the girl who was tired of being beside her immediately began to 'make up' with a smile: "Hey, just like Eric."
Ever since the news that Marvel executives hoped that Eric could play Iron Man in person reached Drew's ears, the girl was quite enthusiastic about this matter, and even planned to play the role of Pepper herself, and then let Natasha sisters play the black widow , the original words are that even the name does not need to be changed, and some clones can be derived.
Eric's evaluation is that the idea is quite good, but it is too messy.
However, Cage and Bridget Fonda in front of them obviously didn't take the girl's words as a pure joke, but looked at Eric in surprise and asked, "Really?"
"Fake," Eric pinched the girl's fair and tender face, and said, "It's just that they are just playing along."
Brigitte Fonda still glanced at Eric with agile eyes, and said with a smile: "Eric, I suddenly feel that you are really suitable."
"Of course, I think so too," Eric said with a smile, "but it's not realistic to implement it. Well, let's talk about movies, Nick, besides Iron Man, you must like other comics, right?"
"Yeah, a lot, you know, my stage name is based on the superhero role of Luke Cage."
Eric nodded, and said: "In this way, the role of Iron Man is definitely not available to you, but I think you must be very interested in another role, but it is unlikely to start filming in recent years, and you may have to wait for a long time. "
Although Cage was a little disappointed, he still asked, "Oh, what?"
Eric smiled and said a name: "Ghost Rider."
In the original time and space, Cage starred in two consecutive "Ghost Rider" movies, but they were not too successful, which undoubtedly showed his love for this comic series.
However, the role of Ghost Rider is also very popular in the Marvel superhero sequence. As long as it is re-planned, with the blessing of the popularity of the entire Marvel movie universe, the possibility of success in the future is still very high.
As expected, Cage really became interested again, saying: "Wow, of course I am very interested in this, no no, it should be said that I am more interested in this role than Tony Stark, Eric, Firefly has already launched "Spiderman" and "Iron Man" at the same time, why can't they also start filming "Ghost Rider" at the same time, by the way, I am also willing to sign a long-term contract."
"Because the Marvel filmmaking schedule is done in stages, this series will be scheduled for Phase 2, which will be about ten years later."
In Eric's plan, the first stage of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is mainly placed on the Earth plane, and the themes are also more inclined to science fiction series such as Iron Man, Captain America, and Hulk. But from the second stage, the Marvel Cinematic Universe began to lean more towards fantasy and cosmic themes. At that time, series such as Ghost Rider and Doctor Strange from the earth plane will also be brought to the big screen, as well as cosmic-themed series such as Guardians of the Galaxy and Infinite Guardians.
Ten years is obviously a long time.
Cage obviously didn't have that long patience, and chatted with Eric for a while, hoping that he could change his plan a little bit, but naturally he didn't get a response, so he had to leave disappointed, but Bridget Fonda wanted to play the image of Pepper , Eric solemnly said that he would think about it carefully.
After Cage and Bridget Fonda left, another tall red figure walked over. (To be continued.)