I’m in Hollywood Chapter 524: Last warm-up

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Eric was entangled with Peter Guber for almost an hour. If it was not for the next important meeting to participate, Eric estimated that he would be consumed by this guy this morning.

Send Peter Guber, Eric quickly came to the large conference room of Firefly Headquarters, at this time, the management level of the Firefly Pictures department director level has almost arrived, and even many executives of overseas branches have rushed back, there are always four Lin Lin Fifty people. With the coming of summer in June, as a film and television entertainment company, Firefly departments will usher in the busiest period. In order not to delay work, the management will arrange the first half of the operation and financial summary meeting at the end of May Firefly is not a listed company, so there is no need to wait for the official first half of the financial report to be released before conducting business summary and adjustments in accordance with the requirements of Board of Directors.

In the first half of the year, North America's film market performed sullenly, and only "Indecent Proposal", which was released during the Easter period of Paramount Pictures, was lucky to get Box Office in the early days of 100 million USD. Firefly released a total of seven low-cost movies in the first six months of 1993. The best performing Box Office is a family adventure comedy called "Cat and Dog Game", produced by the Disney label, released by Broadway International, and harvested by North America The Box Office of 4more than 3 million USD, and the total North America total Box Office of the seven movies is only 180 million USD.

This number seems a bit unremarkable, but the total turnover of Firefly's sales in movie and video tapes, peripheral copyright operations, theme parks, Disney stores and other businesses reached 2.2 billion USD, and the pre-tax profit also exceeded 250 million USD. In this way, the revenue of the movie Box Office has only accounted for about 10% of the total turnover of Firefly Pictures. Eric is very clear that if such a revenue ratio is really achieved, it is the healthiest of a comprehensively developed media group. The business composition can also make a media company have the strongest anti-risk ability, and will not fall into the embarrassment of bankruptcy because of the failure of one or two movies.

However, in fact, Firefly is far from this point. The reason for the temporary presentation of this revenue billy is mainly because most of the first half of the year is in the off-season of the movie. The hottest summer and new year are concentrated in the second six months of the year, and the main movie of Firefly is also They will all be released within six months. The total production costs of the three films "Jurassic Park", "Deep Impact" and "A Bug's Life" in the summer season total 200 million USD, which exceeded the total production and distribution costs of the seven films in the first half of the year.

The whole meeting didn't end until 4:30 in the afternoon. Although it still had half an hour to get off work, Eric had already planned to go home early. However, he had just packed his things. It was stopped by Katzenberg, followed by Terry g.Schneider, the person in charge of Disneyland Paris, because of the major operational errors of Disneyland Paris last year, Eric and Katzenberg originally planned to withdraw Terry g.Schneider to the headquarters, but then France Disneyland Under the management of Pa Terry g.Schneider, there has been a good improvement. After discussing with Eric and Katzenberg, it was decided to let Pa Terry g. Schneider temporarily stay in office.

Today ’s meeting also talked about the status of Disneyland Paris. In the first two quarters, the total number of Disneyland Paris visitors reached 6 million, and the operation also reached a break-even. It may even achieve a certain profit in the second half of the year. As a project that is seriously out of control during the development process, Eric's requirement for Disneyland Paris is that as long as it can maintain the balance of revenue and expenditure and not become a drag on the group, it can achieve profitability, which has made Eric overjoyed. It should be known that after the opening of Disneyland Paris in the original time, it basically brought hundreds of millions of USD losses to Disney Headquarters every year, and there were few years of profitability.

"Eric is like this. Disneyland Paris's French investor representative Louise Barthello has also come to Los Angeles. The French side is not too satisfied with the status of Disneyland Paris. They hope to regain the management rights of Disneyland Paris." Katzenberg has never been a wordy person, nor I am used to turning around and telling the reason why I stopped Eric in a few words.

Eric did not bring the two back to their office. Directly next to meeting table, they signaled the two to sit down together and asked, "I remember that we had made the situation of Disneyland Paris very clear to them last year. We have also made a lot of changes. Now the situation is not always improving. Development, how can they have this idea? "

The Terry grams sitting on the other side. Schneider has the most detailed understanding of the situation, saying: "Mr. Williams. The situation of Disneyland Paris is indeed developing in the positive direction, but compared with the profitability of Disneyland Tokyo, the gap is too large. The reason why the French have this idea should be influenced by Disneyland Tokyo's independent management by Japanese. "

The Eric sneered in his heart. The Frenchman had a good abacus, but did not consider whether he had that strength. The success of Disneyland Tokyo mainly lies in Japanese's recognition and worship of United States culture. These conditions may not exist in Europe. He remembered the original time and space. Because Disneyland Paris had a huge loss in the early stage, Disney Headquarters was forced to give up control of the park. As a result, Disneyland Paris has not changed in the French hands for more than ten years. Instead, it has become an Disney's burden. At this point, it is impossible for Eric to give up control of Paris Disney's. Disney headquarters has a wealth of operating experience after all, which is why Disneyland Paris quickly adjusted and gradually improved in less than a year after discovering the problem. If it is handed to the French, who knows what these people will do to the paradise .

"In any case, we will definitely not transfer the control of Disneyland Paris," Eric said, looking at the two, and asked, "Does Louise Barthello want to see me?"

"He invited us to a party at night and talked about this incident by the way. The two of us have agreed, after all, they are guests from afar, just tell you, and discuss how to deal with it." Katzenberg said, he said It is also clear that Eric will not attend this so-called reception.

"I won't go," Eric shook his head, thought for a while, and said: "Aren't French people hot about Disneyland Tokyo? Since they want to regain control, it's not impossible ..."

Eric is not finished yet. Katzenberg hurriedly said: "Eric, definitely not."

Eric stopped Katzenberg and laughed: "You wait for me to finish, you know that I was entangled with Peter Guber some time ago. If we refuse in one bite, I think it will definitely be continued by the French in the future. Entangled, so the price is better. Since they want to get control like Japanese, it ’s like Japanese, buy back all the shares of Disneyland Paris in our hands. We can be the same as Disneyland Tokyo, only Charge patent licensing fees. "

When Katzenberg heard Eric say this, I immediately felt relieved, and Terry gram. Schneider also smiled: "This is a good way. If the French are willing to buy our shares, then Headquarters can get rid of this big It's a burden, and we can continue to make profits from Disneyland Paris in a drought and flood. Even if Disneyland Paris can't sustain in the hands of the French in the future, we don't need to bear too much responsibility. "

Although the situation at Paris Disneyland has improved, as the person in charge, Par Terry grams. Schneider actually does not have many relaxing moments in mind. Most of the time I was worried that the situation in the park would suddenly deteriorate. If he could get rid of this burden and return to his post, he would be really in awe. However, he also knows that this is unlikely. The French will not be stupid enough to take all risks into their arms. Therefore, the Eric put forward this condition, which basically means to cut off the French's idea of ​​taking back Disneyland Paris.

Katzenberg also said at this time: "In this case, Eric, maybe you can come together at the evening reception. Isn't it better for you to tell Louise Barthello in person. I am somewhat expecting his face when he hears this condition. . "

Eric shook his head and said, "This is consider as finished, it is not necessary, and in addition, Jeffrey. Although this condition is used as a shield, but I want to use your eloquence to be able to clearly explain the benefits to him, there is no need to let The French are always thinking about it. "

"Okay, I get it," Katzenberg nodded and finished talking about it. The three people laughed and left the meeting room together.

As I walked towards the elevator, Par Terry Ke.Schneider suddenly said: "Mr. Williams, I heard that the company is planning to open a new art film production section specifically for the production of lottery films, isn't it?

Eric nodded and said with a smile: "This department is now in charge of planning Michael, wouldn't you want to recommend the person in charge yourself?"

There are too many people named Michael, but Pard Terry grams. Schneider still knows that Michael in Eric mouth is FireflyCEOMichael Lynn: "Of course not, Mr. Williams, but I have always been in France, and there are also film and television circles in France. Good communication. Recently, there was a very good young French Director who was planning to come to Hollywood. Although he was in 30, he had already won several Caesar Award nominations. Speaking of this, this guy is 25 years old and the Director first part movie work. I won the Caesar Award nomination, which is a rare thing in the French film industry. Everyone knows that in the conservative film circle in France, young people want to be more than a hundred times harder than Hollywood. The more rare thing is This Director work is both commercial and artistic. "

Three people walked into the elevator together, and Katzenberg said: "It is not easy for France Director to get the approval of Oscar, unless they first developed in Hollywood."

Pad Terry grams. Schneider was only entrusted to mention Eric. He also knew that Katzenberg was talking about the facts. Just to be in line, he heard Eric asked: "What is the name of this Director?"

"Luc Besson," Pa Terry Ke.Schneider replied.

Eric said that it was indeed this guy. He smiled and said, "What a coincidence, I just saw his" Nikita ", it's not bad."

If Baige Wu ’s three-axe axe in Hollywood is slow motion, close-up characters and white pigeons, then Eric ’s impression of Luc Besson ’s “three-axe axe” is chasing, chasing and chasing.

This is not to say that Luc Besson's film style is single, but that the Luc Besson works seen by Eric are full of too many killing plots. From the early "Nikita", to the later "Taken", and the somewhat inexplicable 《Lucy》 of Box Office, etc., this kind of routine cannot be avoided, but the audience is also very fond of this simple and crude plot that stimulates epinephrine.

Thinking about this, Eric asked: "Pat, you said Luc Besson is going to Hollywood, what's going on?"

Pa Terry Gram.Schneider replied: "He plans to make a killer-themed film, planned to be in New York shoots, so he is looking for our collaborators here."

Eric thought that the killer movie in New York shoots should definitely be "Léon: The Professional", "Léon: The Professional"!

"So, let the production department contact him, I will first look at script, if possible, Firefly can be responsible for investment and production."

Pa Terry. Schneider did n’t expect Eric to make such a decision on the spot and nodded: "No problem, he is also in Los Angeles recently, I will contact him tonight."

Out of the elevator, the three people said goodbye to each other and got into their own cars.

The driver drove the car on the road, but Eric looked out of the window with some fascination. The world ’s trajectory has changed so much under his own influence. Although Director is still the Director, the actor should be the actor, but I don't know if Lolita is still that Lolita.

car passed a movie theater, and Eric glanced at the huge poster of "Jurassic Park" over two meters high hanging on the outer wall of the movie theater, and then recovered his thoughts. "Jurassic Park" ​​will be released soon, and this matter is the most important now.

The 25 million USD announcement investment in the previous period has been completely drawn. Eric has not hesitated to open 25 million USD. Moreover, there are examples of the successful release of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" saturation. In the past, Eric did not hesitate this time and insisted on "Jurassic Park" Raised 3,000 open screens. There is no doubt that "Jurassic Park" will become a film with more than 3,000 pieces on the screen of North America first part.

Now, "Jurassic Park" has entered the final warm-up period. (To be continued.)