I’m in Hollywood Chapter 576: If I choose it
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Chapter 576
The next day, Eric rushed to Venice Beach Drew to rent an office building for Flower Films in the morning.
You can see that three storied small building on the beach and the sea in the distance is rented by Drew, and most of the rooms are in the process of renovation. Eric came here deliberately to talk about Flower Films personally with Amy Pascal.
Last night with Drew, the two quickly shifted their positions under the frustration of the girl. Many things were not negotiated. Since Drew pulled Amy Pascal, the original time and space Sony Film Industry Chairman, then it was more professional. People who talk about these things obviously get twice the result with half the effort.
From the perspective of Eric, Drew is much more capable of employing people than her other aspects. For example, Eric has always been puzzled, how did small girl treat the pair of Russia twins so obediently, you know, the force value of the twins is definitely combat level, but even if small girl is angry with the two, the twins are hanging their heads. No rebuttal, like a pair of docile kittens.
The twins had just appeared next to Drew in the past few days. Although they looked at the two girls with a cool and cool expression, they did n’t have any boxing temperament. Eric was curious. One of the twins had a fight. In other words, it ca n’t be called ‘a game’ at all, because Eric did n’t persevere for a minute and raised his hand to surrender, so there was a black eye, which was mocked by small girl for several days.
Now, the girl is very surprised that Eric persuaded Amy Pascal to join her Flower Films, giving the feeling of Eric even more than the killing of chickens.
"Amy, why did you want to toss with Drew?" In the office, Eric just asked Amy Pascal and asked this most interesting question.
Amy Pascal is wearing a big wavy hairstyle, and she seems to be in a good mood. I heard Eric ask this question. Laughed: "Eric, you should understand, I'm here for you. Drew also knows that I'm here for you."
"If this is the case, you can come to Firefly. Firefly is in the expansion stage. If you come, I will definitely raise my hands in favor."
"I considered it when I decided to leave Columbia, but the management system of Firefly has been very perfect. It is difficult to use my abilities if I join. It is different here," Amy Pascal waved his hand gently: It ’s like a blank piece of paper. I can show myself as much as I want, and no one cares about me being a woman. Because the company ’s Boss is also a woman. ”
Eric looked at Amy Pascal's sullen expression and asked, "Do you have your own complete plan now?"
"Of course," Amy Pascal really took a document from the file cabinet next to it and handed it to Eric, saying: "This is what I prepared these days, I also gave Drew a copy, but I think you came back , She certainly hasn't had time to bring it to you. "
Eric opened the document to understand why he wanted to seriously discuss the development of Flower Films last night, but small girl has always been a bit half-hearted. It turns out that there is already a complete plan.
Looking at a manuscript with more than ten pages. Eric closed the blue plastic folder: "Amy, let's talk briefly."
Amy Pascal also did not object, saying: "I have studied copyright of Flower Films. I think there are two copyrights that are more suitable for the development of Flower Films at this stage," Mission: Impossible "and" The Bourne Identity. "
"Mission: Impossible" and "The Bourne Identity" are the original novel titles of the TV series edition of "Mission: Impossible" and "The Bourne Identity", respectively. In the Eric plan, "The Bourne Identity" will be suitable for development after a few years. It is still too early. However, he did not interrupt the Amy Pascal story and let the other party continue to talk.
"... Flower Films used several years to successfully produce several large profitable movies and have its own series of movies that can be profitably stable. Then it can be expanded by listing or issuing bonds, I Personal advice is the first step. Try to promote the merger of Flower Films and Metro Goldwyn Mayer. In the case of Sony Columbia, I think. They will be forced to withdraw from Hollywood in less than five years. "
Amy Pascal said here, but also looked at Eric with a deep meaning. Seeing that Eric's expression was completely unremarkable, he just shrugged slightly and continued: "At that time, we can further annex Columbia Film Studio on the basis of Metro Goldwyn Mayer, of course. The rush of all this is that the films developed by Flower Films can succeed. First of all, in terms of film production funds, I believe that you have Eric to endorse, we can easily obtain funds from the Wall Street or Europe film funds, or, Firefly personally invest It ’s okay, but I do n’t think you want Firefly to participate too much in Flower Films, at least not currently, right? ”
Amy Pascal ’s plan is obviously more rigorous than Eric ’s original design. Although Columbia and Metro Goldwyn Mayer both became subsidiaries of Sony, Eric never thought of letting Flower Films merge from two companies to the other. However, the feasibility of this method is definitely more secure than the simple and crude use of large amounts of funds for acquisitions.
Although Eric originally planned to use Firefly Pictures to annex Metro Goldwyn Mayer's film library in a few years, Metro Goldwyn Mayer fell to Drew, which is no different from Firefly. After hearing the problem of Amy, Eric nodded: "In Before the anti-monopoly law was further liberalized, I really did not want Firefly to participate too much on Flower Films. Although everyone knows what is going on, we law-abiding citizens always give SEC a chance not to trouble us Reason. Another point, I hope that the release of the Flower Films movie is also distributed by other Film Studio, because Firefly ’s own projects have already occupied a lot of announcement resources. Of course, you can rest assured that in any case, Firefly is the most solid Flower Films Backing, I just hope that the situation will never get so bad. "
Amy Pascal nodded and said, "Before I left Columbia, I personally talked to Mr. Guber," and when Peter Guber was mentioned, Amy Pascal showed a clear look of disgust in his eyes. But still said: "Columbia will be responsible for the distribution of Flower Films movies, and, Mr. Guber promised to give Flower Films the best thick conditions for sharing."
It took half an hour to finish my plan. Amy Pascal only said: "So, Eric. Now you can talk about your views. Although you have not refuted me just now, I can also feel that some of my views are not in your favor?"
"I certainly ca n’t compare to those of you professionals in company management," Eric said with a smile: "All I want to say is movies. Although big production movies have become the main profit trend of Hollywood, I hope that Flower Films Still able to dabble in medium and low cost independent filmmaking. "
The 1990s was the golden decade of Hollywood's independent movies, although most of the independent movies became expensive visual junk. However, there are still many outstanding movies that stand out every year, and the high-end Box Office independent movies are everywhere.
Amy Pascal obviously also understands some of these situations and nods: "also??"
"I looked at the list of Flower Films copyright libraries last night." Mission: Impossible "," The Bourne Identity ", Tolkien's" The Lord of the Rings "series are among the most valuable copyrights, and all have the potential to develop into a series of movies. However, the latter two are not suitable for development now. What you can do now is "Mission: Impossible". I will personally provide you with a change of thinking. "
Amy Pascal was a bit disappointed: "Eric, is this the only one?"
Actually. Originally there was "Forrest Gump", but if I choose to make "Forrest Gump" now. Then it will only be released next year. In that case, Fox's "Braveheart" must be tragic in the face of "Forrest Gump", not to mention that Tom Hanks is still in Ireland shoots "Saving Private Ryan", and it is impossible to take other films in a short time. Therefore, Eric still intends to put "Forrest Gump" on shoots next year, which will be released in 1995. As for what Olympic film will be impacted at that time, it will no longer be within his consideration.
Eric just nodded and hesitated before saying: "I was in Berlin last time. I thought of a very good fantasy movie idea called" Night at the Museum ". script has already been registered, this can also be handed over You guys. "
Amy Pascal appeared in surprise. Then I asked again: "Eric, didn't you write the script by Firefly?"
Eric said: "Almost all the main movies of Firefly in the next three years have been set."
Amy Pascal immediately remembered the project information that Firefly had revealed.
"Saving Private Ryan", "True Lies", "The Lion King", "The Lost World: Jurassic Park", "Independence Day", "Toy Story 2", etc. In addition, there are a series of films in cooperation with Columbia and DreamWorks Film Studio, it can indeed be said that Firefly will be in the next three years Her main movie has been determined, which makes her enviously envy, it is estimated that Hollywood several other Film Studio mentality is the same.
Although other Film Studio have been making great efforts to make movies in the past two years, they have not succeeded much because they do not have the special effects technical support provided by Firefly ’s digital field special effects companies, nor the magical existence of Eric. Even the most beautiful Steven Speilberg in the 1980s is now far behind by Eric.
Seeing Amy is no problem, Eric said: "So, that's it, you can start preparing for" Mission: Impossible "and" Night at the Museum "now, and you can also select some well-known Director small-cost independent films for investment."
Amy asked: "Eric, do you have any suggestions for the protagonists of these two projects?"
Eric hesitated and said, "I recommend Tom Cruise for the actor of" Mission: Impossible ", but the condition is that Tom Cruise can only participate in this project as Actor and need to sign contracts for at least three films. As for" Night at the Museum " … ”Eric thought for a while and found that Ben Stiller has not yet become famous. In addition to Ben Stiller, Eric can think of Jim Carrey for a time, but although Jim Carrey is very suitable for the position of the actor of“ Night at the Museum ”, the interest of Eric and Jim Carrey is not Not high: "Choose from the now well-known comedy Actor. The specific situation is determined according to the Actor schedule and the audition effect. This film focuses on the miraculously resurrected creatures in the museum, so the actor is not the most important. Of. "
Amy Pascal nodded and shook his head suddenly, saying: "Although the careers of Eric and Cruise have declined a bit in the past two years, if I want to sign a contract for three films at a time, I am afraid it is not such a simple thing. I am in" Running Out of Time: Prequel 》 I have dealt with Cruise during the production process, he is not that person, I am afraid he will ask his Production Studio to participate in this project. "
"I understand that you can try to get in touch with each other, and it will not cause us any loss. If he agrees, it is naturally best, but we can also make some concessions on the pay, but if He insists on over-participation, so Hollywood is not unable to find a star who can replace him. "
"I will talk to him," Amy Pascal nodded and recorded these things in the memo match.
Eric waited for the other party to finish writing, and then said: "Now let's talk about another very important thing."
"Huh?" Amy Pascal looked at Eric very cautiously and immediately raised his head.
"This is what I thought of last night. I had people investigate Marvel Comics Superhero some time ago."
"Eric, do you plan to develop Superhero movies like Warner?"
"There is no such plan yet," Eric said: "I mean, some time ago I had people investigate Marvel Comics some of the Superhero copyright things, including" Spider-Man "," Captain America "," Fantastic Four "these Superhero copyright In the hands of some second- and third-rate small companies, so I want you to buy them back for me. "
The Amy Pascal thought about the Superhero data before saying: "Eric, there are a lot of amazing Superhero, and it ’s not easy to get them all."
"So, at least get" Spider-Man "back, in fact, I am most interested in this Superhero."
Amy Pascal smiled and said: "" Spider-Man "is one of the most popular Superhero, if I choose, it is of course Spider-Man." (To be continued.)