I’m in Hollywood Chapter 543: So stupid
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Jack Valenti smiled undiminishedly, and said to the Eric who was full of doubts: "Little guy," Jurassic Park "this period of time can bring me a lot of trouble for this old man."
Eric already guessed some already, and asked: "About" GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) "?"
"Yeah," Jack Valenti nodded. "You should know that I have been working on the terms of" GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) "for movies in recent years. Many things have already been talked about, but since early June" After the release of "Jurassic Park", Europe countries once again showed a relatively strong rebound. "Jack Valenti said, looked up at Eric, and continued with a smile:" I want to talk to you about this since last month. But you little guy has been on the move, and my personal affairs are very busy. I always can't find the right time. This time I was caught by the chance. "
Eric is very aware of the final negotiation results of "GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)", so he is not too worried, saying: "Mr. Valenti, then this time ..."
Jack Valenti waved his hand and said, "Let me finish it first. We do n’t intervene in Hollywood about the negotiation of" GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) ", but the negotiation of the film, in addition to the normal process, because of the absolute advantages of Hollywood Status, we also need to draw these Europe local film forces to speak for us, so that we can force Europe governments to agree to include the film in the final agreement of "GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)" to the greatest extent. In order to accurately find the "breakthrough point", Washington even The power of CIA was used, and everyone is working hard for this matter. "
Eric heard clearly that if you are not the owner of Firefly Pictures. Jack Valenti will certainly not say so straightforwardly. In the final analysis, the Europe local film power is still a word of "profit". In the face of some efforts of Europe officials, the seven aspects naturally need not worry. Hollywood is related to United States ’s millions of job opportunities and the annual trade surplus of 1 billion USD. The Washington authorities must not do their utmost. However, in terms of movies, the Seventh Party must still make its own efforts. The most intense conflict with Hollywood is, of course, the local film power of Europe countries. If these people cannot be comforted, then, under the strong interference of such a force, even if the Europe governments are willing to compromise, the relevant agreements will be difficult to sign.
At this time. Eric has basically guessed the reason why Jack Valenti contacted himself.
"Mr. Valenti, are those outside?" Eric pointed in the direction of the hall outside the door.
Jack Valenti nodded and said: "So, little guy, this time, you need to be generous. Give these greedy guys some sweetness, they will not come out to make trouble. They will even speak for Hollywood."
Although Eric respects this old man who is fighting for the benefits of Hollywood, it ca n’t be such a good and unreasonable boy: "Mr. Valenti, this thing should be done by Hollywood together, right?"
"Of course, everyone will do it together. I have talked with Warner, Universal, Paramount and Film Studio separately. However, you should have heard that sentence. The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. Firefly This year's performance is so dazzling, it is also appropriate to pay more. "
Eric realized that this time it was impossible to escape. Although this matter is not mandatory, if other Film Studio do what they should do. Firefly refused to cooperate, maybe someone will make a note in the small book.
Jack Valenti just mentioned "Jurassic Park" which caused trouble to his work, and did not complain too much, but Eric can also see that "Jurassic Park" gave "GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)" from the trend of Europe media in the recent period. "The huge resistance brought by the negotiations, helplessly laughed:" Mr. Valenti, I can only say to do my best, I am not Superhero, if they are big lions, I think it is better to let them go to Captain America. "
Jack Valenti haha laughed and said: "This sentence is enough for you."
Eric asked again at this time: "Mr. Valenti, can I know the conditions for the opening of Warner?"
Jack Valenti nodded and said: "Of course, the main promise includes priority authorization for the distribution rights of Hollywood movies and the annual acceptance of a certain amount of Europe capital to participate in movie investment without distinction."
Investment production and agency distribution of Hollywood movies can be said to be the two main ways for overseas capital to join Hollywood. The current promise is nothing more than priority and indifference.
Hollywood movies are both good and bad. Box Office's big-selling movies will definitely attract more competitors in the process of overseas distribution. At this time, if you have priority, it is easier to get an agency distribution contract.
Indiscriminate investment is equivalent to investing a certain amount of money in most of a Film Studio ’s most movies, instead of investing in Film Studio ’s pessimistic projects or investing in independent production companies. In the project, this model is equal to sharing the profit and loss with Film Studio, Film Studio has earned, investors will certainly make money, and Film Studio will lose, and these investors will also lose money. In recent years, there have been few Film Studios that lost money in the Hollywood.
Eric thought about it for a moment and said: "Mr. Valenti, the issue of distribution rights can be discussed, but there is no difference in investing in this one, Firefly is more difficult to accept."
"These are all things to talk about," Jack Valenti smiles unchanged: "Of course I know the situation of Firefly. Last year's profit from Firefly made many people envious. However, I just want you to know, Eric ... "Jack Valenti received an expression, and even changed the more formal name:" This negotiation is related to the interests of the entire Hollywood, so it is definitely not mean time. If this negotiation breaks down, the next negotiation that reaches this progress will not Knowing when to wait, GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) has been pulling the skin since 1947, and has been entangled for more than 40 years. It has broken many times during this period, and this time is the most complete one. "
After listening, Eric nodded solemnly. Although the 1993 "GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)" in the memory was successfully signed, Eric is not sure whether it will be the butterfly because oneself, and it will mess up some things that should have happened.
Jack Valenti noticed the look of Eric and smiled comfortably. I reached out and patted Eric's knee and said, "Eric, you know, I can't force you to agree to any conditions. What you do is for your own. I can't get any benefit from this old man. Although you are very young, However, since such an achievement can be made at this age, I think you must understand the benefits. Although the Hollywood Seven has always been a competitive relationship in the country, it has faced external forces. The interests are always consistent and related to At the major event of Hollywood ’s development, everyone should go all out. "
Eric can realize that Jack Valenti has such a strong focus and still feels that he is too young, he can only nod solemnly again: "Mr. Valenti, I will do my best."
"So I can rest assured," Jack Valenti stood up. Dao: "I don't know their specific requirements. These need you to communicate with each other in person. Let's go. These greedy guys must be waiting."
Go back to the lobby outside, and the reception has already begun. In the bright and splendid lights, the hall is full of people, gather together at in twos and threes, or toast to talk. Or whisper, there are also a pair of men and women on the dance floor dancing slowly with the gentle music.
However. But the moment the door of a room on the west side of the hall opened, the entire hall seemed to be quiet for a second. Only then was the atmosphere just restored. The group of people who first met Eric in person also gathered together again.
Eric talked to these people with a smile, and a group of people came to a relatively quiet corner without knowing it. A sofa was placed here.
The waiter delivered champagne one by one for everyone, and the host Nicolas Seydoux asked: "Eric, you do n’t seem to have a female partner?"
Because of the film appointments of several movies, Claudia signed his own endorsement contract and hurriedly returned to Los Angeles. Even the subsequent commercials must be shoots in the Los Angeles studio. Stay at Europe to accompany Eric.
"Who made me have no girlfriend," Eric shrugged.
Everyone laughed lightly, Nicolas Seydoux continued: "French girls are very passionate and romantic, you can talk more with them later."
Eric glanced at the men and women traveling in the hall and smiled: "I want to talk more with them now."
There was a burst of laughter again in the corner.
A group of people said something irrelevant. At this time, different forces are basically all together, and even belong to different countries, and under such circumstances, of course, it is impossible to talk about specific things, Eric It was only revealed in subsequent chats that he would continue to stay in Paris for about a week, and hinted that Firefly would cooperate with them to some extent, and everyone soon dispersed with satisfaction. Jack Valenti did not stay on party for long, and within half an hour, old man received a call and had to leave in a hurry.
Eric shuttled in the party hall, and received business cards one after another from those who had just set up, and initially arranged some time. Although there were no substantive issues involved in the conversation, wait for these things After finishing, more than an hour still passed away quietly.
Eric was just preparing to take a break. I accidentally saw a brunette wearing a black halter evening gown in the crowd. This reminded me of the theme of party tonight, the celebration party of 《Fanfan》.
The movie 《Fanfan》, like many French movies, is as scattered as ever, but the details are full of exquisiteness. The first rainy night, dinner in a strange mansion, waking up on the beach, staring at the mirror Wait, all have a very profound impact, and Eric favorite is undoubtedly the Sophie shot in the mirror accompanied by a light jazz girl dancing.
"Hello, Miss Marceau," Eric exchanged a glass of red wine from the waiter and walked without hesitation. The youth who was chatting with Sophie Marceau saw Eric and raised his glass consciously, then left opened.
Sophie Marceau seemed relieved. When faced with Eric, a trace of irritability between eyebrows still seemed relatively clear. As the most high-profile woman on party, there must be a lot of people coming to talk. Although Sophie Marceau knows the identity of Eric, the tone does not seem to be very enthusiastic. He said lightly: "Hello, Mr. Williams, I am very happy to see you."
Eric doesn't mind the girl's cold tone. Looking closely at this French rose, it looks more and more pure and moving. Sophie Marceau gives Eric a feeling of exquisite work of art, even in her movie. This woman is so beautiful, so beautiful that Eric often Will feel. Such stunners shouldn't even appear in rough art films with blurry quality.
Noting the look between the girls ’eyebrows, Eric asked," Any trouble, Miss Marceau? "
"No, Mr. Williams," Sophie Marceau shook his head. In a faint tone, he gestured to Eric with a toast.
Eric took a light sip of red wine before saying: "So, let me guess, do you not like this party very much?"
"What about then?" Sophie Marceau raised his eyebrows slightly and said.
Eric smiled and said: "If this is the case, maybe I can help you solve this trouble?"
"How to solve it?"
Eric said: "How about I take you away?"
"This is rude," Sophie Marceau shook his head.
Eric smiled. Without answering immediately, he made a gesturing gesture toward Sophie Marceau and walked out of the crowd. Sophie Marceau hesitated a little and followed. Eric took the Sophie Marceau away from the crowd and came to the terrace of the villa. A pair of men and women who had been chatting on the terrace noticed that they were coming over. The girl in them just wanted to say something, but the middle-aged man just shot Pat the girl's back. Smiling and saying hello to Eric, he left with his female companion.
The style of the terrace is the same as this villa. Outside the carved stone guardrail is a small garden, which looks lush under the bright street lights of the manor. There is also a figure of in twos and threes in the garden at this time.
Eric leaned comfortably on the stone fence and looked at the girl who took a deep breath and said, "Is it a lot easier?"
"Don't you like party?" Sophie Marceau asked rhetorically.
"party should have been a place that should bring joy to people, and no matter how bad it should be, it can make people relax after a long day of work. If the whole party is full of various People whose purpose is close to you, I think no one can get the fun they deserve from such party. "
Sophie Marceau learned the look of Eric, leaning on the railing, dragging the red wine glass that was about to be drunk in his hand, and there was a girlish cunning in his expression: "Then what is your purpose of approaching me?" What about? "
"I think I should have known you in my last life, so come up and say hello," Eric said "to tell the truth".
Sophie Marceau froze for a while and suddenly laughed. The 27-year-old woman still had a little baby fat on her face. The smile was natural and innocent. The girl came over and bumped into Eric, saying: "Thank you , Mr. Williams, this is the most interesting conversation I've ever heard. "
Eric took a sip of red wine and said, "What do you think of my success rate in this conversation?"
Sophie Marceau tilted his head and smiled: "From the current situation, zero points, you must know that girls are the most hated men who talk verbally."
Eric sighed regretfully: "It seems I need to work harder."
Sophie Marceau said: "I think if you shift your goal, the success rate may be perfect in an instant."
Eric nodded pretendingly, looking in the direction of the hall, and seemed to be picking something. Then, very well, a small figure in a princess dress Pā Tà Pā Tà stepped on the floor and ran towards the two.
This is a 7- or 8-year-old girl with a small white face and a small face.
"Eric, are you Eric, right, Director of the big dinosaur movie?" The girl was not interested in Sophie Marceau and rushed to Eric, raising her small face and asking in French without fear.
There are not many French in Eric, but only some very simple daily communication terms. In his current situation, he does not have much time to study French specifically. Most of the people on the party who speak with him will actively use English. If it's not that the girl's pronunciation of 'Eric' is unusually clear, Eric doesn't even know what the little girl is talking about.
Helpless, Eric can only make a look at Sophie Marceau for help: "Sorry, Sophie, I know French is not too much, can you translate it for me?"
"Of course no problem," Sophie nodded: "The little guy is asking you, is it the Director of the big dinosaur movie."
The little girl saw that Eric did n’t pay attention to herself, but instead chatted with Sophie, and suddenly she grumbled her mouth in disappointment, and then grumbled a few more words in French. This time Eric was completely incomprehensible.
Sophie continued the translation with a smile: "She said that you are really impolite, and even treated a little lady with such an inattentive attitude."
Eric looked innocently at Sophie: "So how should I answer him?"
Sophie smiled, pointed at Eric and said a few words to the little girl, and watching the little guy said a few words, Sophie smiled with interest again and said to Eric: "She said she forgive you Now, I said that you are stupid. She can speak fluently at two and a half years old. You are in your twenties but have n’t learned it yet. "(To be continued)