I’m in Hollywood Chapter 53: I hope you have the guts to keep refusing it

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Since the news that Drew stayed overnight at Eric's house broke out, many speculations on newspaper have soared. So during this time, paparazzi around Eric will not be less. The day after the acquisition of Brokerage Firm, this news soon appeared on newspaper.

《Los Angeles Metropolis News》 directly wrote an analysis of this matter:

"It is difficult to understand why Eric Williams chose to acquire Brokerage Firm of Kapoor · Sid. Although Kapoor · Sid is a superior manager, he was driven out of the caa due to the conflict with Michael · Ovitz and struggled in the Hollywood manager circle. It is rumored that Kapoor · Sid was going to sell Brokerage Firm and go to Europe to develop, it was Eric Williams's attitude to let it stay firmly. It seems that our young miracle Director has been successfully stunned, and I don't know how to anger the behemoth caa What serious consequences will follow. "

《The Hollywood Reporter》 focuses on Eric and improves the Brokerage Firm commission:

"According to a contract Actor who changed its name to United Elite Brokerage Firm, the first thing announced after Eric Williams took over the company was to raise the manager commission to the highest value of 10% prescribed by federal law. Eric Williams and later shoots movies I will definitely choose my own Actor of Brokerage Firm. If his works can maintain the level of "17 Again" or "Home Alone", even if the commission is increased to 20%, it is enough to make many Actor eager to become famous. But obviously This assumption is impossible. Movies are like gambling. No Director can win all the time. So the author can be sure that it is difficult for this new company Eric Williams to survive a year. "

Other newspaper also watched this Eric acquisition this time. Some reporters even sent an invitation to Michael · Ovitz in order to maximize the popularity of this incident.

And Michael · Ovitz did not refuse as before. Although I did not come forward, I asked the assistant to make a speech for myself. I was very optimistic about the potential of the young Director, Eric Williams. I hope the two parties can have the possibility of cooperation.

This paragraph seems ordinary, but the media gave another diametrically opposite interpretation. This is the cacao ’s head ’s obscure warning to Eric Williams: as long as the other party still has a relationship with Kapoor · Sid, both sides are very There is no possibility of cooperation.

Of course, this is just speculation from some media.

Following that, the second part movie 《Pretty Woman》 of Eric Director announced the project through the media. The superb paparazzi did not have much time to dig out the news that Eric tried to invite Richard · Gere to participate in the actor.

This makes many paparazzis excited again, because Richard · Gere is one of caa's contracted artists at this time, and is in the low point of his career. Under normal circumstances, the other party will accept the invitation of Eric 100%. Therefore, once Richard · Gere and Eric fail to cooperate successfully, the speculation about CAA blocking Eric will also be confirmed.

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In a conference room just renovated by Firefly Film Studio, Horner · Willie sat there wandering and drinking coffee. He is one of caa ’s gold medals manager and has another identity: Richard · Gere manager, which is why he appeared here today.

The conference room door was pushed open, and the well-dressed Eric came in and smiled at Horner · Willie: "I'm sorry, Mr. Wylie, I've kept you waiting."

"It's okay," Horner · Willie expression proudly stood up slightly, shook hands with Eric, and quickly sat down with himself.

Eric frowned unmarkedly, sat down opposite Horner · Willie, and swept in the conference room doubtfully: "Mr. Willie, may I ask why Mr. Richard · Gere did not come today, what was discussed today, Is he the protagonist? "

Horner · Willie shook his head and said: "Richard is busy with other things, he has entrusted me to handle this matter."

Although I already had a hunch in my heart, Eric asked politely: "I should have read the script outline I sent to Mr. Richard · Gere, do n’t you know what you meant?"

Horner · Willie said: "Mr. Williams, Richard are still very satisfied with your script, but you only pay 500,000 USD, which is difficult to accept. You know, Richard ’s 《An Officer and a Gentleman》 was not To North America Box Office of 100 million and USD. "

Eric sneered in his heart, and another guy who thought of himself as a rookie: "Mr. Willie, I ’m young and I have n’t heard of the 《An Officer and a Gentleman》 movie. What year is this movie shoots? I will Go back and find the tape and have a good look. "

"1982," Horner Willie blurted out, seeing that Eric did not cover up the jokes too deeply, Horner Willie knew he was being played.

The pay of Hollywood movie stars is not the higher the peak period of the movie Box Office, the higher the value. Instead, it is calculated based on factors such as Box Office, awards, and exposure that he has made in movies in recent years. 《An Officer and a Gentleman》 is already a movie of Richard · Gere seven years ago, and basically has no reference value for his current value.

Before the invitation was issued, Eric had a thorough understanding of Richard · Gere's recent business situation. Richard · Gere's shoots movie Box Office has been on the street for the past three years. The best action thriller 《No Mercy》 is only the total Box Office of 12 million USD. And a recent guest film only got the total Box Office of 180,000 USD. You read that right, it is 180,000 USD. It is estimated that the producer did not earn even the guest cost.

So the 500,000 USD paid by Eric is even slightly higher.

"Okay, Mr. Horner, since you are too few, then talk about your conditions."

Horner · Willie's complexion quickly returned to normal, saying: "Mr. Williams, in fact, we are not unacceptable for half a million USD. However, you should know where your problems are. Mr. Ovitz is not a stingy person, As long as Kapoor · Sid leaves United States, then Mr. Ovitz will not target him again. Originally this matter has already been done, but you have left the other party on your own, which makes Mr. Ovitz embarrassing, so ... "

Eric sneered: "So you threaten me with our cooperation and let me fire Kapoor, right? It's ridiculous. It's ridiculous to force a person to leave their own country. You can also say that you are big and shameless. Degrees. "

"Mr. Williams," Horner · Willie's face also froze: "Although you have made some achievements, but don't look too high on yourself. In front of the huge caa, you are just an ant. I hope you are one Smart people, do n’t do that kind of youthful things. "

"What if I have to do it?"

"Then we are very sorry, Mr. Williams, do n’t forget, the protagonist of" Home Alone "Stewart · Runkel is also a signed artist of caa, if you are against caa," Home Alone "second part do n’t want to shoot successfully . "

"It seems that CAA has swelled to forget his duty," Eric still sneered on his face: "Do n’t forget, you are Brokerage Firm, all actions should put the interests of customers first. Only in this way can you survive for a long time. "

Horner · Willie retorted: "This does not require Mr. Williams. You have to remind us that we have been doing this. Even if the two of us ca n’t talk, Richard will get the protagonist of another movie as compensation. Is a high-quality movie project. "

"I hope that after the release of 《Pretty Woman》, Mr. Richard · Gere will still feel that he has been compensated enough," Eric said with a hint of meaning, standing up and then saying: "Mr. Willie, there is no need to talk between us Go on. Please go back and tell Michael · Mr. Ovitz, although in Hollywood, no one is irreplaceable. But as long as caa has the Actor I like, I will continue to send invitations and will not accept any caa binding conditions. I hope you have the confidence to refuse to continue. "

Horner · Willie glanced coldly at Eric: "I also hope that you will not regret today's decision." After that, the other party did not mean to say anything more, picked up the briefcase and pushed the door straight. And go.