I’m in Hollywood Chapter 623: There are always too many accidents
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Chapter 623
Eric intends to arrange the first Victoria’s Secret Catwalk in the fashion capital New York, but in order to tie in with his personal tight work schedule, the initial programming of the program is placed in Los Angeles.
After the initial selection of the Catwalk list, these newly-increased Victoria’s Secret angels will also participate in the customized body shaping program for at least one month at the request of Eric, and will maintain the figure until the end of Catwalk. Because in Eric's view, compared with the hot angel supermodels in the memory, most of the professional models are still used to maintaining a thin body. Such a body shape can certainly better show the design of those famous brands on the fashion show. Philosophy, but it looks less attractive when wearing Neiyi.
Except that the five spokespersons in the plan will sign special contracts, the salaries of other professional models throughout the big show are not high. Most professional model remunerations are around 50,000 USD. Although the money is used to invite most top professional model to participate in a Catwalk, it is very generous, but if the show's working time is up to four months, usually no one will accept it.
This is also the main reason why the two popular supermodels, Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell, did not agree to it. Their daily salary has reached 10,000 USD or above, and they are unwilling to waste four months on just one Catwalk. Difficult to understand. Eric ca n’t afford to talk about the benefits of being a Victoria’s Secret spokesperson for the two now. For other professional model, Eric ’s attitude is the same, the contract is there, if someone ca n’t see them, they will become thousands. The benefits of the forty in the professional model group can also be refused. However, the forty professional models who were selected finally accepted the contract smartly and started the next plan according to the arrangement.
At the same time, Boston Yahoo Headquarters on the West Coast. After a month-long rash talks, the cooperation negotiations between Yahoo and Microsoft have finally come to fruition.
"Within five years, any advanced technological achievements of Yahoo Browser must be applied on the Windows platform first. The version updates of other operating system platforms must be three months after Windows," in the phone. Chris in Boston told Eric the general content of the agreement: "In addition, Yahoo must open all browser patent licenses to Microsoft within five years. Unless Microsoft agrees, Yahoo shall not transfer any browser software technology to other third parties. Patent ... "
Eric leaned on a leather chair in the office, listening to Chris's story, laughing: "It seems that Microsoft really put most of his thoughts on the browser, which is just in line with the results of our initial consultation."
The opposite Chris also nodded: "Yes. Microsoft originally hoped to gain some power on Yahoo Mail, but when we made concessions in browser negotiations, Microsoft also gave up these ideas."
In the eyes of Eric, an e-mail box that attracts a large number of users is definitely more important than browser software: "They definitely feel that Yahoo is Microsoft five years later, as long as they can use Yahoo Browser Bundling gives the next-generation Windows system advantages over other operating systems. These are trivial. Also, what about the other? "
Chris continued: "In addition to the cooperation in browser software, the most important thing is the 30% share option. Microsoft will provide 100 million USD debt financing to Yahoo in order to obtain the 30% share option in Yahoo five years later. The effective date of the agreement is July 1999. Microsoft will then have three months to consider whether to initiate the acquisition of a 30% stake in Yahoo Network Company. After three months, if Microsoft does not come up with a viable acquisition The plan is regarded as Microsoft automatically giving up this share option. Nà, probably these are, the detailed contract has more than 100 pages, I have fax to your assistant's office, if you are interested. You can read it. "
Chris said that there was a little smile in the final tone. Of course, he knew that Eric could n’t afford any time to read such a highly professional contract.
Eric also shook his head with a wry smile. Tao: "I just participated in the audition work of" Resident Evil "in the morning, and now there is a pile of materials to be dealt with in front of me. At night I have to participate in the premiere of" The Lion King ", do you think I have time to watch?"
"Then you will ask the lawyer to review this agreement as soon as possible. If there is no problem, I will officially sign the document with Microsoft next Monday," Chris on the other side of the phone said professionally: "In addition, Ian they ca n’t wait to get After the signing of this agreement is completed, the launch of scripting language and instant messaging software will give Microsoft a big surprise. "
"Of course, I will reply to you as soon as possible."
Eric nodded, the two chatted a few more words on the phone, Eric hung up the phone, and a big stone fell in their hearts. The signing of this agreement will also indicate that Microsoft will not be in the browser software. Technical standards jump out of trouble, which will greatly promote the promotion of the Internet. Of course, this contract does not and cannot restrict Microsoft's involvement in Internet services. Although the response in many areas is very slow, Eric believes that with the outbreak of the Internet industry in the next few years, Microsoft even holds Yahoo's share options. Will definitely enter early to compete for the 'site'. However, as long as there is no technical standard dispute for interconnection without "entrance" and competition in other areas, Eric believes that with its forward-looking vision, Microsoft is absolutely impossible to take advantage of Yahoo.
Busy work always makes time go by quickly. In the blink of an afternoon, Eric changes clothes directly in the lounge, and then drives towards the China Theater of Hollywood.
Although the decision to cancel the Disney Hand-Drawn Animation project has been made, Eric will certainly not be ignored for the original 2D animation peak of time and space, so I specifically asked to participate in this premiere.
"The Lion King" has been on small-scale screenings since the first two weeks. At present, Box Office of only a dozen theaters in North America has exceeded 3 million USD. At the same time, Firefly has also invested a huge amount of announcement funds For the promotion of advertising, the premiere was even more magnificent.
When Eric arrived in front of the China Grand Theater, the entrance ceremony of the premiere had already begun. Eric did not step on red carpet in the same order as other guests, but walked directly under the guidance of the staff after getting off the car red carpet. And it happened to be with Director Roger Allers of "The Lion King".
There were enthusiastic fans all around. The two went to the interview area together and answered a few questions selectively. Eric is about to leave, and a reporter of slightly chubby suddenly struggled to extend the recorder towards Eric. Shouted loudly: "Mr. Williams, I heard that you plan to shut down the Hand-Drawn Animation Department of the Disney animation studio after" The Lion King ". Is this true?"
Eric froze for a moment and looked at Roger Allers beside him. The original Roger Allers complexion was also somewhat strange. Eric did n’t know if this was arranged by someone who wanted to, but after all, it was impossible to hide it for too long, so he nodded and said: "Yes."
This answer caused all other reporters to boil. The reporter who just asked again shouted again: "So, does this mean that Firefly is trying to suppress the influence of the Disney brand?"
Eric did n’t immediately answer this somewhat harsh question, but interviewed: "I do n’t know why you asked such an ignorant question. Do you think that the Disney brand is equivalent to Disney Hand-Drawn Animation?"
The reporter replied: "Disney's brand image representatives are Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. These are the traditional 2D Hand-Drawn Animation image. If Disney's Hand-Drawn Animation Department is canceled, does it mean that the core values of Disney's disappear?"
"I don't think so," Eric shook his head: "Technical growth is inevitable. So, use more advanced 3D animation technology to replace 2D animation, just like color movies instead of black and white movies. In my opinion Come, this is a doomed trend. Firefly will never try to suppress any of its brands. Disney will always maintain the core values of using excellent works to bring joy to the audience. "
The reporter did not expect that Eric was still able to answer so sharply without any preparation. After a little stunned, other reporters snatched the opportunity to ask questions: "Mr. Williams, according to" The Lion King "screening performance and excellent reputation , If Box Office of "The Lion King" is excellent, would you still stick to this decision? "
Eric nodded: "I will continue to persevere."
After finishing this sentence. Eric ignored the questions of other reporters and walked straight into the theater.
In the beginning, Eric personally selected "The Lion King" from the alternative projects of Disney animation studio. Therefore, Katzenberg has been personally responsible for this project. So today he also attended the premiere. Hearing some commotion outside from the staff, Katzenberg immediately greeted from the theater.
"Eric, what happened?" Katzenberg greeted Roger Allers and asked Eric.
Eric waved for Roger Allers to enter the field early, then came to a corner with Katzenberg, said the things just now, and shook his head and smiled, "It seems that some people are still unwilling."
Katzenberg was silent for a moment, and then said: "Eric, according to our data survey at the stage of screening and the current scale of the premiere of" The Lion King ", most people think that Box Office in the first week of" The Lion King "may exceed 40 million USD This will break the Box Office records of all previous Disney animated movies. If you still insist on canceling Hand-Drawn Animation Department, there will definitely be a lot of people dissatisfied. "
"I have done a detailed analysis for you, don't you also object to me?"
Katzenberg smiled and shook his head. Eric ’s intention to make this decision was approved by most Firefly executives. However, people are often affected by the sudden benefits in front of them, just like this time, if " In the first week of The Lion King, Box Office really reached 40 million USD, which will create a new 2D Hand-Drawn Animation record. In this case, Eric will continue to do so, and it will definitely bring a series of impacts.
"Eric, if you think it is necessary, Michael and I will hold a special meeting to discuss this matter." The Lion King "is a project that you personally decided, that is to say, this project even Box Office was a big success , The greatest credit is also on you. Straightening out the cause and effect of this incident will certainly not cause much problems. "
Eric nodded and added: "In addition, the media also noticed that Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank's bond issuance work has been carried out for more than half, and I don't want anything to happen at this time."
"I know that if it doesn't work, we can shut down Hand-Drawn Animation Department after bond issuance ends."
After talking about it, Eric walked into the theater hall side by side with Katzenberg.
However, the media apparently did not intend to easily let go of this explosive topic, especially some things were far beyond the expectations of Eric.
Although Eric remembered that The Lion King had obtained Box Office of North America 300 million USD for the first screening, the specific Box Office curve was still analyzed according to the original Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast Hand-Drawn Animation release tracks of Disney. It is expected that The Lion King Like other 2D Hand-Drawn Animation, it has come out of a long-term Box Office curve of half a year.
However, the fact is that after a lot of newspaper reported that Eric was about to cancel Disney Hand-Drawn Animation Department the next day, a news on Saturday once again detonated North America and even the media around the world.
Because the first day of "The Lion King", Box Office is far beyond everyone's expectations, 15.6 million USD.
This data is not too conspicuous for movies such as "The Mummy" and "Saving Private Ryan" that were released some time ago. However, if compared with the same type of movie, it will definitely shock many people's jaws. The 2D animation produced by Disney, the highest of Box Office before is "Aladdin" two years ago, North America Box Office 220 million USD. However, the first weekend of Aladdin Box Office is only 19 million, note that it is three days of the first weekend Box Office 19 million, and "Aladdin" during the Thanksgiving in 1992, the first day of the large-scale release of Box Office, but only more than 6 million. This means that the first day of "The Lion King", Box Office, not only almost caught up with the first week of "Aladdin", but also reached more than twice the first day of "Aladdin" Box Office. Everyone realizes that "The Lion King" is likely to become an animated film with first part exceeding 300 million USD in the history of North America Box Office.
In this case, Eric will turn off Disney's Hand-Drawn Animation Department! (To be continued.)