After listening to Amy Pascal's recitation of Coca-Cola CEO Guo Sida's conditions, it is impossible for Eric not to be moved. He even wondered if there is a big hole waiting for him, otherwise, how could this kind of surprise happen? What about the good thing about the pie
Provide enough budgetary funds, not intervene in the production of the film at all, and even provide the team to help him produce another film to meet Fox's contract, and after that, he can still get 30% of the local and 10% of the overseas The box office is divided into.
This kind of condition is a bit crazy, it is impossible for Spielberg to get such a generous treatment.
"Amy, Columbia's offer of this kind of condition makes me feel unreal. You know, the last time I worked with Columbia was not very pleasant, so it's hard for me to believe that there is something in it... something tricky? "
Amy said sternly: "Eric, believe me, in order to promote this cooperation and prevent someone from obstructing it, the board of directors deliberately dismissed the former president, Mr. Blunt Cohen. This is enough to express Columbia's sincerity."
Eric still shook his head, although Blunt Cohen left and left [he was very happy, but it was not enough to convince him that Columbia did this because of himself: "I need a real reason that can convince me? "
Amy pondered for a while, and explained in detail: "Because Columbia is negotiating with Sony, Japan, and needs hot movies to stimulate the stock price, and you are currently the safest one. The three movies you participated in have achieved amazing box office As a result, with the continuous accumulation of this kind of box office appeal, the audience has formed a certain movie-watching inertia. When your next movie is released, many people will habitually tend to go to the movie theater to watch it. As long as you continue to It is reasonable for the film to maintain the previous standard, not to go too far, and to get more than 100 million box office again."
Seeing Eric's expression of understanding gradually, Amy went on to say: "So, don't think that Columbia will do business at a loss. This is a win-win cooperation. Eric, the previous hit of "Home Alone" will bring Columbia The stock price of the company pushed from $12 to a high of $14. The market value rushed from $2.2 billion to $2.56 billion.”
Eric did the math, that is to say, the market value of Columbia has increased by 360 million because of the benefits of "Home Alone".
Under normal circumstances, although this kind of growth is exciting, shareholders will not sell their stocks just because the stock price has increased by two dollars. After all, they are looking at long-term benefits, and the main income is the annual profit dividend. At the same time, once the film investment fails, the stock price will fall again.
But after Sony decided to buy Columbia, the situation was different, and every cent of the increase in the stock price was translated into actual money. Shareholders in Colombia don't calculate their net assets with the Japanese. If they want to buy, they must use the stock price as the standard, and there must be a certain percentage of premium.
I remember that in my previous life, Sony spent nearly five billion dollars to acquire Columbia. This was definitely a huge mistake, because Columbia's actual assets were less than two billion dollars. And only one year after the acquisition was completed, Columbia's stock price fell back to normal levels again, and the market value directly evaporated by 2.7 billion, making Sony's board of directors want to cry without tears.
Regardless of past and present lives, Eric has no good impressions of the Japanese. How can he not count himself as one of those who slaughter fat sheep with a knife.
Of course, on the surface, you still have to put on an embarrassing look, and your own interests come first.
"Amy, if that's the case, I'd be happy to work with Columbia again, but I've signed a three-film deal with Fox before. As for what you said about Columbia providing me with a team of gunmen to make a film to deal with Fox, I'm sure not I will agree, this is related to my personal reputation, there are many people who have questioned whether I can make the first few films at my age."
Hearing Eric let go, Amy asked, "Eric, do you already have a plan in your heart?"
Eric smiled slightly: "It is estimated that you have already obtained the specific content of the contract, so you made the previous price. Although the local share is 5% less than that of Fox, compared to the price paid by Colombia, this The price is still very reasonable." Amy's cheeks were slightly hot, and although the specific terms of Eric's contract with Fox were not strictly confidential, they had not been disclosed to the public, and commercial espionage must have played a role.
Eric is not interested in such things as gossip, and continued: "Since Columbia already knows the content of the contract, you should know that Fox's contract is mainly for the distribution rights of the sequel of "Home Alone". Lots of details about that movie. Not too much about the other two, so…”
Amy Pascal interjected excitedly: "So, it doesn't matter if you don't distribute your next film to Fox, as long as you deliver three works to Fox before the end of the year, right?"
Eric nodded, and shook his head again: "Although this does not violate the agreement, Fox is not so easy to dismiss. Fox has already scheduled my next movie to be in the summer, and, because Fox's movie this year There are not many distribution plans, so once I withdraw, Fox will directly withdraw from the summer box office competition, which will cost Fox tens of millions or hundreds of millions of dollars in profits."
Amy Pascal frowned in distress. Although the Big Six had both competition and cooperation, it was impossible for Columbia to come up with enough chips to make Fox give up such a large profit. glance at the boy across the way
Eric also shrugged helplessly, he couldn't think of any solution for the time being, and this year's summer movies are already saturated, especially big-budget movies. Although Eric can work hard and direct another movie for Fox, this kind of thing may not be possible for others, but it is no problem for a person with golden fingers like him.
However, if this is the case, is this extra movie going to compete with May's "Batman" or June's "Raiders of the Lost Ark"? Is it possible to get it in July and compete with yourself? This is bound to result in a lose-lose outcome.
But at the same time, he was reluctant to give up such a generous offer from Colombia. Even if it is calculated based on the US$200 million box office of the next film in North America, his share will only be US$10 million less than that of Fox, while Columbia is willing to pay for the production cost of US$30 million.
What's more, he is not so confident about his next movie, although as long as he can invite Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks, plus his own box office appeal, it will definitely be no problem to break through 100 million. But there is no reference to the box office of his previous life for how much he can get, because his next movie is not a Hollywood movie from his previous life.
"Amy, give me a few days. I need to communicate with Mr. Barry Diller first. It would be best if I can get Fox's understanding. If it is really impossible to reach a settlement, anyway, I am not in violation of the agreement."
"Need something Columbia do?" asked Amy Pascal.
Eric was noncommittal: "What can Columbia do? Could it be that you go to Mr. Barry Diller's office and say to him: Hey, we want to negotiate with the Japanese and need some bargaining chips. How about giving us Williams' next movie?" ?”
"This..." Amy smiled and shook her head: "Okay, I'll wait for your good news. If you need help, you can contact me directly."
The two left their contact information before breaking up and saying goodbye. After Eric returned home, he directly dialed the number of Barry Diller's office, but was informed by the other party's assistant that Barry Diller had gone on a business trip to Europe and would not return until four days later. Although the assistant left Eric with Barry Diller's temporary contact information, he did not call the other party directly, but made an appointment for a meeting four days later.
After all, it's hard to explain this matter clearly on the phone. The two are separated by thousands of miles.