I’m in Hollywood Chapter 687: Unexpected package

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The Los Angeles of the awards season is very lively. Unless you ca n’t get away from filming outside, most of the stars will gather in Hollywood during this time, or for the PR of the award, or to find opportunities, various partys are also in succession. Constantly, hovering among the bright red wines, the stars are enjoying the glory brought by their aura of identity after a busy year.

However, the upcoming Golden Globe Award is no longer attractive to Eric. He even knows the final results of some awards in advance, such as "The Lion King" will receive the best film in the musical comedy category, such as for the subsequent Oscar public relations Strategy, Kathryn will lose to Mel · Gibson in the competition of Golden Globe Award best Director. After all, even the Oscar with more than 6,000 judges has always been affected by public relations factors, not to mention that the number of judges is only more than 90 Golden Globe Award.

Compared to Golden Globe Award, Eric pays more attention to the 29th Super Bowl finals to be held at the end of this month. This year ’s Super Bowl finals just happened to be ABC for live broadcast. It also has a certain symbolic meaning for Firefly Group.

Of course, the three films "The Lost World: Jurassic Park", "Independence Day" and "Toy Story 2" that Firefly will launch in the summer will also get the best Super Bowl live advertising space. The three main summer films have been basically completed. After the Super Bowl trailer, Firefly will conduct internal auditions of these films, adjust them appropriately according to the audience's reactions, and then will begin large-scale global distribution and promotion work. .

Although you do n’t have to be as busy with public relations activities as many of the award-winning film creators, Eric has been equally busy in recent times. At the beginning of the new year, in addition to attending various important meetings, Eric also needs to Participate in the work of Firefly's new year film project.

After Hand-Drawn Animation Department was auctioned as a whole, after half a year of recruitment and training, the fully digital Disney Animation Department has begun to take shape. At the end of last year, a 6-minute 3D animated short film was also completed, and the effect is very good. In addition to more than 200 trained digital animators, after coordination with Pixar. Eric transferred a small Pixar team headed by Peter · Docter to Los Angeles for Disney Animation Department. He arrived with Peter · Docter and an animation project he conceived by himself, "Monsters, Inc.".

Although the most well-known animation of Pixar in time and space is "Toy Story". But in Eric's opinion, "Monsters, Inc." is Pixar's imagination to the extreme. The monster employee walks through a door of time and space to collect energy through the collection of children's screams. The idea is amazing, and this story In the end, monsters changed from scaring children to bringing them joy. It is also fully in line with the core spirit of Disney to bring joy to the world. Therefore, this work is almost tailor-made for the new Disney digital Animation Department. After the Peter · Docter demonstrated the story version of "Monsters, Inc." for the Firefly management All the executives present agreed to start the project immediately and gave maximum support in terms of production time and project budget.

The two major investments Live-Action Film "Titanic" and "The Matrix" that Firefly Pictures has finalized have also entered a substantial preparatory stage.

The Firefly studio specially prepared for "Titanic", took a break for more than half a year, and Cameron, who began work only after repeated urging by Eric, is continuously introducing his plan: "I have surveyed the Rosarito’s environment in detail , Firefly can build a base dedicated to shoots "Titanic" there, Mexico has agreed to cooperate with our work. I also plan to fully copy the Titanic that year. This process takes about three months, but these three During the month, the crew can also be in the corresponding indoor scene of shoots in the studio ... "

Eric stood in front of the workbench covered with drafts of split lenses, looking at the exquisite Titanic model in the center of the workbench, and suddenly interrupted Cameron ’s words: "Jim, you mean, you plan to copy Titanic completely?" /

Cameron eagerly explained: "Of course, Eric, although the cost will definitely be greater. But I think that only in this way can 100% authenticity be achieved. If the model or the green screen shoots is completely adopted, the visual effect will definitely be greatly reduced. . "

Eric recalled the information in his mind and took the Titanic model on the workbench. I gestured and said: "Jim, I certainly agree to build the real Titanic, but it is not necessary to complete the copy. You see, the ship is almost identical on both sides. We can build only one side. This can be omitted. It ’s a huge budget, is n’t it? ”

Cameron took the model over and placed it in the chin for a while, still a little hesitant, saying: "Eric, this can indeed save a budget, but if one side is used on both sides, many props are special when shoots Props with character logos need to be completely reversed, the workload of special effects in the later period will also increase a lot, and accordingly, the production cycle will also be extended. "

"Compared to building a complete Titanic model, copying a set of inverted character props is definitely cheaper? Jim, you should know how big this project you want shoots is. The budget of 100 million 50 million USD is absolutely unprecedented. , This is also the highest pre-consider as finished that Firefly can withstand, so if you can save some, you still have to save some. "

Although Cameron is still somewhat reluctant, Eric ’s reasons also made him unable to refute and compromised: "Well, Eric, just do what you say."

Talking, a staff member tapped gently on the open door: "Mr. Williams, Mr. Cameron, Miss Weisz has put on makeup, do you want to take a look?"

Eric nodded: "Of course, let her come."

Soon, Rachel · Weisz came in surrounded by a group of staff, and the people in the studio were almost immediately attracted by Rachel's dress at this time.

The dark purple broad-brimmed top hat sets the face of Rachel a bit petite, but this does not hide the pride and stubbornness of the United Kingdom lady who is slightly hidden from the girl with a slightly raised chin.

The double-breasted lapel suit and long skirt set off the slim and slender figure of Rachel. Compared with the somewhat bloated figure in memory, I do n’t know how many times stronger it is. The white gloves and the umbrella in hand are just right for Rachel adds a bit of elegance.

Facing the scrutiny that everyone gathered on themselves, Rachel did not have any stage fright, but stepped forward a few steps, with a demure smile in the corner of his mouth, reaching out gracefully towards Cameron: "Hello, Mr. Director. Rose · Divert Booker, nice to meet you. "

The standard United Kingdom London cavity awakened the Cameron from the delusion, almost subconsciously grasping the Rachel hand gently, and then reacted. Turning his head excitedly, he said to Eric: "Yes, Eric, this is my Rose."

Eric said ridiculously: "I told you long ago, Jim. I choose Heroine to be a hundred times stronger than you."

"I hope you do n’t develop this vision to choose the leading actor," Cameron counterattacked slightly mischievously, and turned his attention to Rachel again. After the excitement just now, his eyes are a little more critical. , Beckoned to let the costumer come forward and said: "The shape of this suit is very good, but the white looks too monotonous, is there any other color?"

The costumer replied: "There is also a set of black and white stripes, Mr. Cameron. Do you want to try it?"

"Well, wait for a try," Cameron nodded, circled around Rachel, and shook his head again: "Umbrella, umbrella is not right, I remember the information I saw ..."

Cameron is still recalling, and the clothing designer explained: "Mr. Cameron, your eyes are really sharp. Miss Rachel should have been equipped with a wooden umbrella with a long handle. But we ca n’t find that style for the time being. Customize in the future. "

"Write down this matter, don't forget," Cameron nodded. Taking a step back, he lifted his chin again.

Eric knew that Cameron could not be over for a while, and the attention left Rachel · Weisz, beckoning the petite figure who had just been with Rachel. Most people around were concerned about Rachel, but some people paid attention It was Eric's action. Carolyn's face was reddish, and he smiled at Eric with some restraint, but still came over: "Eric, good morning."

Eric gave way, letting Carolyn lean against the large workbench with himself, and asked with a smile: "It should be work time now, are you considered absenteeism?"

"No," Carolyn narrowed his neck, knowing that Eric was joking with himself, or looking at Kelly, who was not far away, and raised his face to explain: "I and Ms. Haynes Please take a leave. Rachel just arrived at Los Angeles yesterday. Many things need my help, but I can go to work tomorrow. "

Eric shook his head and said with a smile: "Don't be so anxious, you sisters haven't seen you for such a long time, you can accompany her in Los Angeles this week and go to work next week."

Carolyn waved his hand and said, "It won't take so long, it's only Tuesday today."

Eric patted on the shoulder of Carolyn: "Do n’t refuse, just as my reward for your work is good, Kelly can always tell me that your work is very good, let me praise you."

Carolyn happily nodded a little chin, but soon asked with some confidence, "Really?"

Eric nodded decisively and smiled: "Really, I have read the Qualcomm information you collected, very detailed."

Carolyn ’s cheeks rose, and his head subconsciously fell down, and after a moment he bravely raised his head and said: "Eric, Rachel said they would like to take the time to invite you to dinner, thank you for helping her get this role."

"When?"

"We know that you are busy recently, as long as you have time."

Eric said: "Then I will inform you when time comes, will Rachel live with you?"

"Well, Rachel temporarily lives with me and Melanie, but Rachel's manager is looking for a house for her, she said ... she said Rachel is not suitable for us to live with."

The Rachel brokerage contract was signed directly under the icm banner under the lead of Eric. After hearing the rare dissatisfaction expressed in the tone of Carolyn, Eric said: "If you think that manager is not doing well, please call me , I let Kapoor replace. "

"No, it's not," Carolyn shook his head quickly, saying: "She's doing very well, I just have some regrets that I can't live with Rachel."

Eric smiled and said nothing more. Carolyn has been living in the meticulous care of relatives and friends since childhood. Simple mind, it is inevitable to be too dependent on people close to you.

Criticized by Cameron, Rachel stepped forward to greet Eric, and then was rushed to the transformation model by the eager Cameron. Some of Carolyn looked at Eric in accordance with does not abandon and followed.

Eric is about to continue to discuss the project preparations with Cameron. Kelly walked up and said: "Eric, it is already ten o'clock. You have nominated Qualcomm's Irving · Jacob and Allen · Salmasi at noon. Chris and Emily have just called, they It's Cliff Peak Manor. "

Eric looked at the watch. It took about an hour to get back to Malibu from Playa Vista. It also needed to be prepared in advance, so that Cameron could leave and leave Firefly Studios.

Bring Kelly back to Cliff Peak Manor, the chef is already preparing lunch, the twins are mixed in the kitchen to help, small girl and Emily are sitting in the corner by the glass curtain wall, hesitantly discussing what, but sitting on the sofa and reading A magazine Chris first noticed the figure of Eric and Kelly. Get up and wave.

Walk through the hall to the curtain wall, and small girl and Emily also got together.

Hello to each other, Chris did not immediately talk about Eric with Qualcomm, but took out a thick package and handed it to Eric, saying: "Eric, this is what I Papa asked me to bring you. "

Eric took it in curiosity, feeling like there was a book in it, a little heavy, and asked, "What is it?"

A few people sat down on the sofa, and small girl got tired of Eric. Uncertainly pulled out the contents of the package, but it was a thick stack of split-lens drawings, but just saw the first one from small girl, Eric raised his eyebrows slightly. Take the stack of drawings.

Although the strokes of the sketch are somewhat rough, it is obvious that each one is very attentive. Eric can easily distinguish it. The content of the first sketch is a person with a pipe in his body lying in the nutrition warehouse.

Continue to read, every subsequent one. You can find the scenes you know from a certain movie in your memory.

Chris looked at the serious expression of Eric and explained with a smile: "I Papa did not engage in a film investment project to support young Director, the agent will hand over some script to him for selection every month, I last week I went back to Maryland to visit Papa. He just received the package. After reading the draft, let me bring it to you. He also said that these two young people are very attentive. They obviously like your novel very much. "The Matrix" is not Are you picking Director, maybe you can try it. "

Eric smiled at the corner of his mouth, and continued to read hundreds of drawings in his hand. He asked for some reason: "What are their names?"

Chris said: "This is the two brothers, the brother is called Larry · Wachowski, the younger brother is called Andy · Wachowski, they have already issued a script, Oh, contact information in the package in Hollywood.

Chris said so, small girl helped Eric open the package and found it, took out an envelope and handed it to Eric.

Eric took over and read the letter paper again. This letter was written to Jeffrey, and sincerely hoped that Jeffrey could introduce them to "The Matrix" Director.

Chris explained another sentence at this time: "Papa said that these two brothers should be worried about sending these to Firefly. It is very likely that they will be disposed of as garbage when they are out of your hands, and they will contact him in another way."

Eric put the stationery and the sub-lens drawings together in an envelope and received it, laughing: "I will consider this matter carefully. However, let's discuss the next meeting with Irving Jacob."

Chris knows that these things have been handed over to Eric. With his vision in the movie, if the two brothers can really take on the heavy duty of "The Matrix" Director, Eric will definitely not spare this opportunity, so he did n’t say anything , Following the topic of Eric: "I invested in Firefly, I have bought Qualcomm shares of 2.1 million shares, but the circulating shares in the market are only 6 million shares after all, and our purchases during this time should have been noticed. Recently, the stock price of Qualcomm has risen to 19.6USD, an increase of nearly 15%, and there are fewer and fewer sales. I am afraid that it is not easy to continue to absorb enough 3 million stocks in the circulation market. "

After hearing Chris and Eric chat about these boring company data, small girl was obviously not interested, and got up and took Emily and Kelly to the kitchen.

Eric asked the women to leave sideways, saying: "If you can't buy it, consider as finished, if the next thing can be negotiated, we can ask Qualcomm to directly issue additional Firefly investment."

Chris nodded, and he actually thought this way, saying: "In addition, I also recently investigated the information of the three major operators AT&T, Verizon and Sprint. CDMA is definitely not expected on AT&T, and there is still one Operators relying on AT&T will certainly follow it to choose GSM technology, but Verizon and Sprint have not yet determined technical standards. As long as they can pull any of the two into the CDMA camp, our investment in Qualcomm is Value. As for the segment c license, according to the current situation, there are some ridiculous lawsuits. I think that in the future, this part of the band license will eventually be annexed by the three major operators. CDMA wants to seek breakthroughs in this area. Some Impractical. "

Chris said, handing some materials prepared in advance to Eric, saying: "It is not impossible to pull Verizon and Sprint into the CDMA camp. This is the financial information of the two companies. I see. "(To be continued.) Mobile phone users, please visit http: //