I’m in Hollywood

Chapter 588

"Future Water World" is similar to "The Crazy Max" on the water. It is also the wasteland world after the collapse of civilization. It is only after a nuclear war with depleted resources, a distant future set on the land and inundated by the ocean. . +,

Compared with the huge investment, but the box office dumb "cutting the throat", "Future Water World" more than 200 million box office worldwide is not too failure.

However, the production situation of this film is similar to that of the Titanic. It is because the series of over-expenditures in the filming process made it difficult for investors to ride the tiger. In order to avoid the investment in the previous investment, they have to continue to inject funds into the crew. The final production cost of the world is 175 million US dollars, and the total investment of Xuanfa is more than 200 million US dollars. It is the most costly movie before the Titanic.

However, the endings of the two films are different. "Titanic" has created an unprecedented box office record. Although "Water World of the Future" has more than 200 million global box office, it still causes the producers to make a large investment. A huge loss.

From a bystander's point of view, Eric still likes the story of "Water World of the Future". If this film can take the low-cost production route of "Mad Max", Eric will definitely Do not hesitate to take this project. But now that he is the owner of the Firefly Films, Eric will never touch the project if he can anticipate the future of the film.

Moreover, in the case that Kevin Costner has intentionally appeared in the "Mission Impossible" series before "Future Water World", Eric hopes that "Future Water World" can repeat the same mistakes, so that "Mission in Dishes" On the sequel to the remuneration negotiations, they will be able to take the initiative.

Both Amy and Drew were able to clearly feel that Eric was a little absent-minded when he looked at the "Water World of the Future" script. Drew knew that Eric had this situation often when he was watching the script. But this does not affect his judgment on a script. Amy Pascal feels that Eric is absent-minded or perhaps because he is not very optimistic about this film.

Sure enough, Eric quickly flipped through the script, and the expression didn't show the excitement of a good script. Amy said: "Have you talked to Kevin Costner about this project?"

Amy shook her head. "Not yet, I was in the process of negotiating with Kevin Costner because of "Mission Impossible", I heard that Kevin Costner's personal production company is contacting this project, Kay. Wen. Costner’s brokerage company Ma intends to package the project to a large studio."

After seeing the word 'packaging', Eric froze, although now Hollywood aa, ma and im three brokerage companies are three. But because of the article he published, the other two companies have imitated the packaging strategy of aa. The Captain Hawke, who made Spielberg’s director’s demeanor three years ago, is a package of aa.

When he first entered Hollywood a few years ago, Eric just felt that the broker's power was over-expanded based on the packaging strategy of the brokerage company. At the same time, the star's pay and film production costs were getting higher and higher, and as he stayed in Hollywood for a long time, Eric also knows more about the packaging strategy of the brokerage company. The packaging company's packaging strategy is far more harmful to the film company. The main creative personnel of the packaged project film crew are recommended by the brokerage company, although they can be modified. However, the choice is often not large, which has caused the main creation of a film project is often not suitable for this film. Eventually the film failed, Spielberg's "Captain Hawke" is the most classic example.

The failure of huge investment is the biggest damage to the film company. As the scale of film investment increases, the impact of such damage will become more and more serious.

Just like the "Future Water World" in your hand, if you want to shoot this water-waste-style movie, there is no doubt that the most suitable director is George Miller, who made his name with the "Mad Max" series. In the original time and space, "Future Water World" is completely imitating "Crazy Max" from clothing to set, and the result is that it only imitates a shell.

The director of this film in Eric’s memory is Kevin Reynolds, and the filming is delayed until the end, Kevin Reynolds is unable to control the situation, plus pre-feeling that “Future Water World” may be finished, directly picking up the child. Don't do it. It is conceivable that if you choose the right director at the beginning, the ending of "Water World of the Future" will certainly not be so bleak.

"Since it is a packaged project, we should not participate. The flower film industry can't have any failure now," Eric handed the script to Amy and said: "When this incident has not happened, concentrate on preparing the disc." "Mission"."

Amy heard the word 'failure' and raised her eyebrows slightly, thinking that Eric really didn't like the project. However, she quickly realized the other meanings in Eric's words and showed a clear smile.

If "Future Water World" fails, it will definitely save a lot of money for the sequel to "Mission Impossible".

Looked at the time, it is about twelve o'clock, Kevin Costner is coming soon, Amy quickly put the script of "Future Water World" into the bag.

Kevin Costner quickly came to the restaurant with a broker, although knowing that the "Dancing with the Wolf" was Eric's manipulation behind it, but after a few years, things have faded. After all, Hollywood is A gambling game, everyone buys and leaves, gambling and losing, if you are worried about a success or failure, it is impossible to survive in Hollywood.

The two sides used the lunch time to finalize the details of "Mission Impossible". Although they had some doubts about Eric's recommendation of Brian De Palma, the horror film director, the people sitting in it were not stupid enough to suspect Eric. Eyes.

Considering the age of Kevin Costner, Eric is only going to make three parts for this time-space "Mission Impossible". After all, after three, unless Kevin Costner takes the initiative to reduce the pay, otherwise The star of the Hollywood series is paying for the increase, and then the film company is working for the star.

However, as long as the copyright of the "Mission Impossible" series is in hand. After the trilogy. Shelved for ten years and eight years. When Kevin Costner's influence on the series fades, the project can still be restarted again, and by the way, it can also play a card.

Because Kevin Costner was eager to make "Future Water World", the schedule card was very tight. After the series of masters was finalized, "Mission Impossible" quickly entered the production stage, and Colombia also determined that it would be in the dish. The schedule of the "Spy" series is placed at the end of the year.

Arranged "Mission Impossible", Eric is paying attention to the ab acquisition negotiations. I put most of my energy into a series of movies that will be produced and entered later.

Among the three movies in the summer, "The Lion King" has been completed, and the other two films, Catherine Bigelow's "Saving Private Ryan" and Cameron's "Real Lies" have entered the final editing stage, Irene Ke is very reassured about Cameron, so he did not interfere too much with the "true lies." Before the "Save the Ryan", Eric had already seen a lot of shots taken by Catherine, and was very satisfied. The most important Normandy landing battle was more shocking than the original version with the support of the top special effects technology in the digital field. But Catherine's director style is very different from the original, so Eric has to appear in the editing room often. Therefore, from time to time, Catherine’s complaints were caused. The woman was not because of Eric’s intervention. More is to blame Eric's mistrust, occasionally with a little resentment she did not realize.

These are the upcoming fireflies, and Eric will also pay attention to the preparations for Jurassic Park 2 and Independent Day. The two films are expected to start in the second half because Eric does not plan to continue. Director of the "Jurassic Park" series, so the director's choice took a lot of effort.

In addition to the film of the Firefly Headquarters, the "Black Man" cooperating with Colombia also entered the final stage, the same period in the summer, and another film "The Game of the Brave" was placed because of the large amount of special effects. The end of the year.

DreamWorks's "Jianjiaowa" has almost completed the final production. DreamWorks plans to launch three films this year. Only then can it complete the three-year plan for three years. Therefore, Eric has to split up for that side. Enough energy, took the time to pick two other works, and wrote the outline of "Resident Evil" and handed it to the writers to complete the script. At the same time, he also made a plan for MGM's upcoming "007" sequel. Since Sophie has gone to Ireland with the "Brave Heart" crew, Eric will give the "007 Golden Eye" in the normal order. The idea is that Famick Jensen definitely wants to shoot "Archives" during the film "Golden Eyes". Eric did not give her the role of the villain.

Between these trivial things, time soon came to March, and this year's Oscar was scheduled for March 21, much earlier than in previous years.

However, at the beginning of March, what Hollywood is most concerned about is not the upcoming Oscar. People have attracted another eye.

Last night, because of the matter of "Dongli", it was very late with Roland Emmerich, and with the recent rush, Eric had planned to sleep late, but the time was just eight o'clock. Rick was awake by Elizabeth, who was rushing into the bedroom.

"Eric, get up, look at this issue of Forbes magazine, and the newspaper..." Elizabeth's tone was a little short, with some little excitement.

Eric woke up in confusion, reaching out and licking the girl in front of her, said: "Don't make a noise, I will sleep again."

"You are now the richest man in the Federation, still sleeping!" Elizabeth played a few times on Eric.

When Eric heard of Forbes, he knew what happened. About the latest issue of the Forbes Rich List, Eric and Steve Forbes negotiated on the phone several times before finally determining a number. Although this time is still not the real value of Eric, it is most beneficial to the negotiations of the Firefly Films acquisition of the ab network.

"19.7 billion, I don't think you have so much money, and it is a whole $10 billion higher than Warren Buffett's second place." Elizabeth saw Eric Lai in bed, and had to kneel beside him.

"Do you believe the numbers above?" Eric said, leaning over his body.

Elizabeth groaned and said, "What do you mean?"

Eric said: "This number is a good deal for me and Steve Forbes, so it is not accurate. You are also picking up and helping me make breakfast."

"Breakfast is already done," Elizabeth said, pushing Eric back hard: "Then you said, how much do you have?"

Eric saw that he couldn’t continue to sleep. He opened his eyes and took the Forbes magazine in front of Elizabeth. He looked at it and said, “Look, the above is not because of the outbreak of the film industry, which is 19.7 billion. Of the dollar’s ​​assets, $190 is owned by Firefly, with only $700 million in other assets. If there is really only that, do you think Chris can still play hostile acquisitions ofltd?”

Elizabeth’s acquisition of the company in New York’s Chris has been heard. If the firefly investment attracts funds to the public, then the board must be set up, but the firefly investment company has never done so, which means that the firefly investment company Most of the money should be Eric. At present, Chris has already sold more than $2 billion in New York in order to acquire the company. Even if this is a leveraged buyout and there is not enough money, Chris will never dare to play like this. I heard Eric say this. Elizabeth came to the mood and asked with great interest: "Then you talk about how much money do you have?"

Elizabeth’s acquisition of the company in New York’s Chris has been heard. If the firefly investment attracts funds to the public, then the board must be set up, but the firefly investment company has never done so, which means that the firefly investment company Most of the money should be Eric. At present, Chris has already sold more than $2 billion in New York in order to acquire the company. Even if this is a leveraged buyout and there is not enough money, Chris will never dare to play like this. I heard Eric say this. Elizabeth came to the interest and asked with great interest: "Then you talk about how much money do you have?" (To be continued.)