I’m in Hollywood Chapter 455: Why take you to play
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Katzenberg is worthy of the title of workaholic. After confirming the intention of cooperation with Columbia within two weeks, he negotiated a specific cooperation agreement with the other party. The two-week period does not seem short, but for a In the three years of cooperation involving hundreds of millions of USD, a specific cooperation agreement was reached within two weeks, which can only be described as speed.
While confirming the cooperation, CEO Peter Guber of Columbia could not wait to reveal this good news of great significance to Columbia to the media.
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"... I hope this film can be used for shoots in the field, and adopts black and white documentary methods. In addition, the investment cannot be lower than 30 million USD," Universal office, Spielberg is discussing with Michael Eisner about the adaptation of the book "Schindler's Ark" thing.
After a period of contact, Michael Eisner finally reached an understanding with Spielberg. At least Spielberg no longer treated him coldly. Although Michael Eisner is at the top of Hollywood power, it has been able to bring huge benefits to the big Film Studio since the 《Jaws》 in the 1970s. For Spielberg, he does n’t need to please anyone in Hollywood, but he needs to stab him for cooperation from Film Studio CEO to Hollywood Actor, even if the results of "Hook" some time ago are not ideal, nor does he have the status of Spielberg in Hollywood How much damage is caused.
Michael Eisner listened to the Spielberg's condition quietly with a smile on his face, and thought quickly in his heart. With the idea of Spielberg's, he wanted to produce "Schindler's Ark" in a black and white documentary. But also hope to be able to use German and Polish. These two add up. It almost cut off the profitability of this movie.
Also, although there is not much investment in 30 million USD, for Universal whose debt ratio has reached 45%, 30 million USD is not a small amount. Although Michael Eisner is also Jewish, he does not have such a strong sense of historical responsibility. In front of him, he only hopes to be able to do his own business, lead Universal to rise, and bring back the glory and status he has lost.
So. In order to cooperate with Spielberg afterwards, Michael Eisner knew that he had to agree to it, there was no second option.
"Steven, I can promise you all. In addition, Universal will try to contact Poland for local support as much as possible." After Michael Eisner finished talking about Spielberg, he just thought about it routinely for a moment and agreed. . At the same time, I raised my hand and looked at my watch: "It's almost five o'clock now. How about having dinner together?"
Spielberg is about to refuse. I heard that the door of the Michael Eisner office was knocked quickly.
Michael Eisner frowned, somewhat displeased, and said sorry to Spielberg before she let the other party in.
"Mr. Eisner, I think you need to look at this," although the assistant noticed the unpleasant look of Michael Eisner, he knew that if he didn't notify the other party first, it might be a question of whether the job could be kept.
Michael Eisner took over an evening paper handed over by the assistant, quickly glanced at the headline above, and immediately widened his eyes in surprise: "How is this possible?"
Spielberg noticed the shocked look on the always calm Michael Eisner face, and also looked at it with the probe.
"Firefly joins hands with Sony Film Industry to jointly develop five movies in the next three years."
Bold fonts come into view. Spielberg wants to continue to read the news content. Michael Eisner has read the news at a glance.
"Sorry, Steven, maybe you can't have dinner with you anymore," Michael Eisner stood up and said after reading the news.
Spielberg also stood up consciously and left the Universal Headquarters building under the **** of Michael Eisner.
Bring Spielberg to the car in person, Michael Eisner immediately shook the assistant and newspaper in his hand: "Apart from this, is there any other news?"
The assistant shook his head: "No, but the news is absolutely accurate. It is said that CEO Peter Guber of Columbia personally disclosed to reporters that he would never lie about such things."
Michael Eisner took the mobile phone from the assistant, without dialing the address book, he skillfully dialed Peter Guber's private mobile phone number, but unfortunately, the phone directly prompted the busy line, which was the case for more than ten consecutive minutes. Michael Eisner found Jon Peters again , It's still the same after dialing, it seems that the two people on the opposite side are also busy dealing with various inquiries.
"Go ahead and let everyone gather all the news about the matter as soon as possible, the more detailed the better," Michael Eisner hung up the phone again and said to the assistant.
"I've asked someone to do it," the assistant said with a little invitation.
However, the ups and downs of Michael Eisner did not respond much. He turned around and walked hurriedly towards the office. He must discuss this matter with the executives of Universal as soon as possible.
In the eyes of many people, just after the acquisition of Disney, Firefly should normally not cooperate with other Film Studio in production. After all, the development and integration of Disney is the focus of Firefly's next stage of work.
Moreover, Michael Eisner is also very clear, even if Firefly wants to cooperate with other Film Studio, Sony-Columbia should be the last choice in all aspects. After all, the two helmsmen of Columbia have made the company sullen. In this case, working with the other party is a pretty stupid thing, so this thing is obviously not as simple as it seems.
However, in the evening paper just now, there are only some PR languages that are basically of no value. Except for Sony Film Industry and Firefly to cooperate with five movies in the next three years, there is no useful news at all.
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In Cliff Peak Manor, the fax machine on the round table next to him was quietly ringing, Eric was sitting on the space chair by the glass curtain wall with his legs tilted, shaking his body gently, and taking new fax files from the side from time to time. Reading on the thigh.
This is a preliminary cooperation agreement from Katzenberg over fax. but. This agreement is basically equal to the final agreement. After all, the Board of Directors of Sony Film Industry is under the control of Peter Guber and Jon Peters, and the approval of the contract through Board of Directors will not have any obstacle at all. As for Japanese, it is just going through the stage and telling the other party that such a thing has happened.
From the documents, Katzenberg is worthy of being dubbed as a ‘golden retriever’ by some people in Hollywood. If Japanese can understand this series of twists and turns. You will definitely understand that you have been severely cut a piece of meat.
In the contract, the two parties agreed to jointly develop five major production films within three years, and the investment scale of each film is between 50 million USD and 100 million USD.
However, the first clause that is not conducive to Columbia is that film production is dominated by Disney, and Columbia must also use its own resources to cooperate fully.
Although there is no such thing as a black budget because of the perfect financial supervision system, if outsiders really think so, then they are very wrong. For example, the special effects of these five blockbuster movies will definitely be developed by the digital field affiliated with Firefly. Then the operability of the quotation is very large. In the end, Firefly is only left-handed and right-handed, but the funds paid by Columbia will not return to their pockets. Moreover, the cost of movie special effects occupies the share of the total cost. It is not as scary as 80% of previous life, but more than half is certainly not a problem.
In addition, Columbia only enjoys 40% of the investment rights of five movies. Although the revenue of Box Office channels, video tapes and TV broadcasts will be divided according to Billy, the surroundings of the movies, such as toy development, stage plays, image authorization, etc. The interests are completely monopolized by Disney. Although the two parties are cooperating with Live-Action Film, the surrounding interests are not as huge as the animated movies, but this part of the interests must also be calculated in billions.
Moreover, the most important one is that in the movie copyright, Katzenberg actually adopted the way of the comic company authorized movie copyright. Although the contract, the two parties share copyright according to the investment ratio, but if the movie is released within five years, the two sides have not The sequel reached an agreement, then the part of the movie copyright belonging to Columbia will automatically return to Disney. This is basically equivalent to the announcement that Disney owns the copyright of the cooperative movie, and Columbia is a bit higher than those external independent investors who do not share copyright. It is only that they own copyright more than external investors for five years. According to the investment, according to the investment billy, the copyright enjoyed by Disney is more than 20% more important than Columbia. If a movie is sold, unless Columbia will give up most of the benefits in the sequel, otherwise, as long as Disney has been dragged If you do n’t nod in five years, the movie copyright will return to your own hands. At that time, you do n’t have to bother about Columbia, you can enjoy this piece of fat alone.
After reading the 'unequal contract' in his hands, Eric did not cause much surprise. After all, after spending a few years at Hollywood, he has understood that the flexibility of cooperation in investing in movies is very large, as long as you love me May any strange contract be able to be signed without clearly violating federal law.
In terms of Columbia, even if it is Japanese, it is very likely that it will not refuse this agreement. Compared with several movies that have not made profits but caused huge losses in the previous two years, they have cooperated with Firefly, which has been creating Box Office miracles. There are some guarantees in terms of revenue.
Moreover, in the past few years of acquiring Columbia, what Japanese wanted most was not profit, but instead hoped to be able to open up the situation through several successful works. This inequality agreement seems to Japanese very likely. 'Normal', after all, people play by themselves, if they never pay more, why should others take you to play?
It ’s just that what they do n’t know is that behind this more “normal” contract, there is another unknown agreement, this agreement will greatly improve the strength of Firefly, and Columbia improves global The distribution network, after this agreement is executed, will definitely become scattered.
Thinking of this, Eric picked up the Motorola that had been turned off to avoid harassment. After thinking about it, he got up and picked up another spare mobile phone. After turning on the phone, he dialed the Katzenberg phone. His luck was quite good. Some, after being busy several times, were successfully connected.
“Jeffrey, I ’ve seen the contract ... I ’m so sorry, I just turned off the machine. You know, many things have n’t settled yet. I do n’t want to hear the temptations. This is my spare phone No, you can remember, "Eric casually reported his mobile phone number, and then said:" I have no opinion on the contract terms, but have you got the information of Columbia overseas distribution network? ... Oh, this way, let people give I'll come over with fax. I'm going to take a look ... Okay ... No, you can go alone at night, I won't join in the fun, haha, then, bye. "
Hang up the phone, Eric put MotorolamicrotABC aside, picked up the contract around him, and looked at it quietly.
After a few minutes, fax machine rang again.
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"You want to listen to the news, why do you have to pull me over, Emma is still at home," the red BMW came to the door of Cliff Peak Manor, and Julia complained as he watched the Elizabeth banging his horn.
The security guard recognized the two people in the car and quickly opened the door. Elizabeth stepped on the throttle and drove the car in, saying, "I am coming alone, he must say me again."
"Don't he stop talking about the two together?" After entering the manor, Julia removed the sunglasses from his face and asked about the surrounding scenery. Speaking, she had forgotten how long she hadn't been here. Julia's inner feelings about Eric have always been very complicated, so try to avoid seeing Eric.
"Of course he will, but you can certainly help me bear it, right?" Elizabeth said with a smile on his face.
"Hey, knowing you is really the greatest misfortune in my life."
Elizabeth parked the car and shook his head: "Wrong, know Eric."
"both of you are," Julia picked up the bag and got out of the car along with Elizabeth, said.
Come to the door of the villa, Julia watched Elizabeth skillfully press the code lock of the door, and she felt a little sour in her heart. She didn't know what his password was at home.
"His birthday is just the other way around," Elizabeth looked at Julia's, smiled and patted her, and said.
"Tell me what to do," Julia said as if he didn't care, but he remembered it silently. (To be continued ...)
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