I’m in Hollywood Chapter 123: Five million-breaking movies in ten years

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For the time being, let ’s not mention it for a while. CAA has only continuously sold more than 150 movies in more than four years after 85 years, and TV series market share has been overtaken by it. one third. Therefore, the turmoil during this time was completely squeezed by competitors and producers who had been compressed by profit margins. They knew that they could not cause too much impact on unlisted CAAs, but they still couldn't help it. Before spitting saliva.

From the perspective of Eric, caa ’s winning weapon is its unique business model, so even if Michael · Ovitz later leaves caa, it will continue to develop forward. Although there are many people in the media trying to uncover the reasons for the development of CAA, but they are just some specious analysis, most of them fail to talk about ideas.

So Eric moved this thought. With such a good opportunity, how could he not step on the foot and take a step, if it is not caa, the original 《Pretty Woman》 can be made with the original team, although Eric is against Al Pacino's acting skills are full of confidence, but from time to time he is worried, fearing that replacing Richard · Gere of original will affect the movie Box Office, but fortunately the result is not bad. Then, when Cruise and Hanks were invited, caa made a series of cheap trick, so that now the supporting role of 《Running Out of Time》 has been all determined, and the preparations are almost completed, the two main actors have not yet completely settled.

"Since you have no objections, I will let Alan contact newspaper for publication?"

"Well," Kapoor nodded, but suddenly said: "Don't worry, give me a copy first, I plan to study it carefully, maybe I can do some optimization on the working mode of uta."

"Follow you," Eric nodded, got up and opened the copier in the office, and said while copying: "Actually, Kapoor, at least in the past few years, I did not plan to expand the size of uta too much, because my strength is still Not enough. You do n’t know, when I was in 《Running Out of Time》 for a few days ago, I only found out how weak my background is. I took a fancy to the National Bank Building and wanted to play a few scenes on the rooftop shoots. The management department of the building directly rejected me, saying that it was afraid of affecting the normal order of the enterprises in the building, and did not even give me a chance to lobby. But after the Columbia sent the producer to come, they just made a few calls. , And then met with their supervisor to get it done. Originally I was still complacent about the achievements of my previous movies, now the more ridiculous I think, the more I am just a little loach. "

Kapoor persuaded: "Eric, you do n’t have to be like that, you are doing well now. Think about your age, are you under 19, right? There are a few people at your age who can rely on themselves He has made hundreds of millions of net worth with his hands. "

"Oh, this set of rhetoric is the same as Jeffrey advised me," Eric smiled and handed the copied manuscript to Kapoor: "Take it, yes, it will be Oscar in a few days, you help me I ’m ready, I ’m really busy. I have to participate in a rehearsal in these two days. I should n’t have promised any award guests. ”

"I really do n’t know how to say hello. Those little stars can do anything to show their faces on Oscar, but you think the award guests are in trouble." Kapoor smiled and said: "Your Are your female partners sure? "

"I originally wanted to bring Jenny to debut. little girl originally said that I would return to Los Angeles at the end of the month. As a result, I called last night and said I might not be able to come back. I have to wait until the beginning of April. Anyway, the time is not certain. Let her go. I will take Drew just like last Golden Globe Award. "

Kapoor responded with a clear voice, saying: "Yes, I received another movie that I want to invite Drew to participate in. I think the book is good, should I continue to push it?"

"Push it, I do n’t plan to let Drew receive any movies in the past two years."

Kapoor nodded, pondered for a while, and then said: "If this is the case, then I suggest you do n’t take Drew with Oscar. This is a good promotional opportunity. You can bring Miss Madsen, or you picked it last week. The little United Kingdom mixed beauty, she has passed the approval of Al and Martin, Oh, and Brooke · Shields. For your publicity in investing in movies, I suggest you take one of them. "

"So ..."

Eric bowed his head and thought for a while. The most in need of this opportunity should be Virginia. She needs to support the movie "The Others" alone. It is very good for her to show her face on Oscar red carpet. 《Scent of a Woman》 has Al · Pacino carrying girders, 《Running Out of Time》 has Cruise and Hanks plus oneself, Brooke · Shields doesn't matter whether you go or not.

"Then Vicky, you inform her to prepare."

Kapoor raised the eyebrow, followed by a serious book: "No problem, I will help her prepare. However, Eric, in front of outsiders, you better not use such a friendly name for Miss Madsen."

"Eh ..." I noticed that although Kapoor has a public official tone, there are obvious jokes hidden in his eyes. Eric embarrassed coughs and said, "Well, I will pay attention."

After Kapoor left, Eric handed over the draft of "Caa Revelation" to Alan to contact the newspaper and continue to work hard until after work, then drove to Hanks for appointment.

After meeting Hanks in a high-end restaurant in Beverly Hills Zhuang, Eric did not rush to talk about digging corners, but talked about 《Running Out of Time》, Hanks although he had a hunch that Eric was looking for his own purpose, but he did not think that job-hopping What a good note. Also happy to talk to Eric about this topic he was more interested in.

Because of the quotation of CAA without profit sharing, the contract between Hanks and Firefly can be signed within a few days, so the participation of Hanks is already a matter of finality.

"Actually, I originally planned to set Shane as a police officer who had to withdraw from the special weapons and tactical team (swat) because of injury and turned into a civilian but not willing to be lonely. But I think this setting If it is clearly stated in the movie, the audience is definitely difficult to accept, so I decided to completely obscure this setting and give the audience some room for imagination. "

Hanks put down the cutlery, wiped the corners of his mouth, curiously said: "Did we not discuss this issue in our last discussion, and we also made a completely new setting for the background of Shane. By the way, last time you It seems that this detail has not been mentioned? "

"Because this setting is a bit ... evil, have n’t you seen script? The reason why Shane does n’t pick up girls or go to nightclubs or start a family business is because of his injuries, he does n’t want to delay other women."

Hanks froze for a moment, and soon understood it, grinning: "This setting is indeed ... somewhat unacceptable. If it were me, I would rather blur the background setting of Shane."

The two chatted while talking, and it took more than half an hour to finish the dinner. Eric called the waiter to take away the tableware and put on the coffee, only to say: "Tom, in fact, I invited you to dinner tonight because ... "

A tepid Hanks has actively interrupted the Eric this time: "Eric, I think the development in caa is good, so there is no plan to change Brokerage Firm for the time being."

"Don't you want to listen to my condition first?" Eric was not angry and continued with a smile.

"It ’s nothing more than reducing the cost. Caa ’s cost to me is not very high, Eric. If I suddenly change to a Brokerage Firm, I do n’t know how long it will take to adapt to the new environment. And, to be honest, Although I know that Kapoor · Sid is a very capable manager, but the scale of uta is too small, Al · Pacino and Julia · Roberts two a-level superstar have occupied most of the resources, I do n’t think uta can still help me Free up enough energy. "

Eric was surprised by the clear analysis of Hanks, but think about it and understand that although Hanks looks frank, but the Actor that can achieve great achievements in Hollywood in memory, how could it not be a smart person? .

"Listen to my conditions first, it ’s not the same as lowering the draw, this is the lowest level trick." Eric smiled and extended his right hand with five fingers and waved: "As long as you change jobs uta, the next ten In 2014, I can arrange for you at least five Box Office over 100 million movies. "

Hanks finally widened his eyes in surprise. Five Box Office over 100 million movies within ten years. What is that concept? In the nearly ten years since Tom · Cruise debuted in 1981, there is only one "Top Gun" with a Box Office of over 100 million. Originally Box Office could break the 100 million 《Rain Man》. Because of the appearance of Home Alone in Eric, Box Office has not yet reached eight. Ten million, can break 100 million, also need to see how much Box Office can bring to the movie after Oscar.

"Is it local Box Office?" Hanks asked subconsciously.

Eric smiled and said: "Of course, within ten years, at least five North America Box Office movies with a million-dollar mark," added after thinking about it, "and all of them are male protagonists."

"But ..." Hanks has not been stunned by the promise of Eric: "How can I believe that what you said is true, although several of your previous movies Box Office have exceeded 100 million, but it does not mean This will continue to happen to you in the future. "

“We can sign a secret contract, and if I ca n’t arrange at least five Box Office films with more than 100 million yuan for you within ten years, then I can pay you a lot of money,” Eric said without hesitation: Of course, you must also star in a certain number of movies. If you sign a contract and sit back and wait for money, then I will definitely not pay compensation. "

Hanks was amused by the last sentence of Eric: "Of course I would n’t be like that. I like acting in movies. If I ca n’t continue to be an Actor, I really do n’t know how to live. You have to understand that one is used to something and suddenly Stopped, it is estimated to be boring to the point of wanting to die. "

"So, do you agree?"

Hanks still shook his head: "Eric, although your remarks made me very emotional, but I still would not agree so easily, if I change jobs, you can not realize your commitment, then I can get it after ten years How much compensation? Ten million, still twenty million, which is almost insignificant for the loss of my career, well, if there is nothing else, I will leave first. This dinner was very pleasant, Eric, yes If it ’s empty, I ’ll invite you. ”

"100 million USD!" Eric is sitting on the seat without moving, staring at Hanks and throwing a channel: "100 million USD, Tom, if I can not fulfill my promise, then I will compensate you 100 million USD, we can sign the contract and find An intermediate notary agency does notarization. I can even set up a fund to put 100 million USD in it in advance. Even if your future pay will rise to 10 million USD, you also need at least one shoots movie a year to earn 100 million, which is enough to explain my Are you sincere? "

Hanks was finally moved, and the movement of wearing a jacket became a bit slow: "Eric, are you serious?"

"Of course, and you know, I must be able to afford the money now."

"So, I need to think about it." Hanks still did not nod.

"Okay, I'm waiting for your good news." Although Eric was a bit disappointed, it did a clean-up with a smile.

Hanks put on his coat and gave Eric a strange look before walking outside the restaurant.

Eric sat on the seat blankly and did not move. He took a sip of coffee in disappointment and was about to check out. The figure of Hanks suddenly appeared in front of him again.

"Eric, since you can take 100 million as a bet, I do n’t understand why you should hesitate," Hanks sat down opposite Eric, waved his hand, and took some pride: "I followed this game ! "