In the summer of 1994, because of the battle between the two films "Saving Private Ryan" and "True Lies", it was extremely hot, and in the third week of June, Paramount Pictures' "Star Trek 7" was released, although this science fiction film with a cost of only 35 million US dollars was adapted from the classic science fiction American drama, but it did not seem to meet the visual needs of the audience, and only got $23 million at the box office in the first three days of the first weekend, ranking between "True Lies" in first place and "Saving Private Ryan" in third place. Entering its fourth week of release, "The Mummy" has reached $160 million at the box office, but its box office potential has basically been exhausted, losing its threat to "True Lies" and "Saving Private Ryan".

Moreover, it is also very unlikely that "The Lion King" on June 27 will have an impact on the two live-action films, after all, the audiences of live-action movies and animated films are very different, not to mention that "True Lies" and "Saving Private Ryan" are both R-rated films, so the possibility of influencing each other is even lower.

Eric was worried that Warner's $63 million western film "Law Enforcement Warriors" would become an obstacle to "True Lies" and "Saving Private Ryan" to harvest the box office, but compared to the good reputation shown by the small-scale test screening of "The Lion King", although "Law Enforcement Warrior" also held a test screening, the entire film critics seemed silent. It's just that the film critics, under Warner's PR, did not reveal the news before the large-scale release, therefore. Eric also confirmed a guess that had been hesitating in his mind. "Law Enforcement Warrior" should not be a new film produced because of the butterfly effect. Instead, it should be silently hitting the streets in the original time and space. In this case, Eric had no worries, and the Fireflies held a celebration party at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Beverly Hills after the box office of True Lies' second weekend came out.

Because the interview for Victoria's Secret Angels was not completed until after 6 p.m., Eric rushed directly from Preavista to the Sunset Tower Hotel.

"True Lies" is still in theaters, so this celebration banquet is quite high-profile, not only rolling out the red carpet, but also inviting a large number of reporters. In order to continue to build momentum for the box office of the movie.

Eric was already a little late to set off, and encountered a traffic jam on the road, and it was already a quarter past seven when he arrived at the Sunset Tower Hotel, and the media reporters who accepted the invitation to come thought that there would be no more celebrities, and they had already planned to leave, but when they saw Eric's appearance, they all rushed up. Fortunately, the reporters who were invited to come were very well-behaved, and coupled with their scruples about Eric's current status, they did not ask any sensitive questions.

Eric patiently walked into the hotel after the interview, and some of the Firefly executives and members of the "True Lies" crew had already come out.

Greeted everyone one by one. Eric came up to Cameron and was about to tease a few words about "Saving Private Ryan". See Linda next to Cameron. Hamilton didn't get into the subject, but just exchanged a few warm greetings, and everyone walked towards the banquet hall together.

After a busy day's work, Eric didn't have much energy to entertain others, and after a few words with some guests who took the initiative to talk, Eric came to Mr. and Mrs. Cameron and said to Linda. Hamilton said, "Linda, can you lend me Jim, we have something to discuss?" ”

"Of course no problem," Linda. Hamilton raised his glass to Eric and walked briskly elsewhere.

Eric could tell Cameron and Linda. Hamilton no longer has the same enthusiasm as he used to, and the two reluctantly got married until 1997, but the marriage only lasted a year and a half before they broke up, but Eric didn't know if Cameron would be able to meet Susie this time. Amis is the woman who is most compatible with his personality.

Cameron followed Eric's gaze and looked at Linda. Hamilton's back as he left sighed inexplicably: "Woman! ”

Eric could hear Cameron's emotion, and it was definitely not just at Linda. Hamilton was alone and smiled: "You won't really be hit, will you?" ”

"Of course not," Cameron immediately denied, but after a moment of hesitation, he said, "I went to see that movie, and Catherine did a great job." ”

"Okay, let's not talk about her," Eric patted Cameron on the shoulder: "Since you lost this time, then you will win it back next time, so, when do you plan to start preparing for "Titanic"?" ”

Cameron thought for a moment and said, "Linda and I plan to go on vacation to Hawaii next month, and we can start preparations at the end of the year." However, Eric, I think 70 million is definitely not enough, so this time we might as well just raise the production cost to 100 million dollars, so that I can better arrange the funds? ”

Eric held his chin and pretended to hesitate for a while before he reluctantly said: "I can promise you this, anyway, you are almost used to burning so much money every time you make a movie, but there is only 100 million US dollars, and you must not overspend this time, you should know that the Firefly Group is not my alone now, if you overspend, those shareholders will definitely jump out and point fingers." ”

Cameron privately calculated that the production cost was $150 million, but Hollywood has never had a movie with such a high cost, he felt that if he put it forward, Eric would definitely refuse on the spot, and might even cut the project, Cameron has recently had more and more ideas about the production of "Titanic", and the project was cut is something he absolutely does not want to see. Therefore, Cameron thought in his heart, first raising the cost to 100 million US dollars with Eric, and then ...... It's up to anyone, there is no money halfway through the shooting, what else can be done besides continuing to add, can't let the project be overdone.

Therefore, Eric said this, Cameron readily 'agreed', and patted his chest and promised: "Absolutely no problem, Eric, this time I promise that I will never overspend again, otherwise I won't want a penny of director's salary." ”

Two unscrupulous guys clinging to their own little calculations. Soon the specific plan of the project was discussed in earnest. And will also be Cameron's producer partner Jon. Landau pulled over together.

When Eric discusses this with Cameron. No one has been disturbing him uninterestingly, but after discussing the topic of "Titanic", as soon as they parted, Eric saw a couple of men and women walking towards him.

Eric looked at the tall girl with a mole on her lips with some interest, knowing that it was no coincidence, but he quickly withdrew his gaze. He greeted the bearded middle-aged man beside the woman, who valued the figure more than a woman. Weinstein has a bit of a fat man who looks like Joe. Silvo.

Although in Hollywood, Jerry. Bruckheimer, Jon. Landau's producers are more famous, but in terms of status, at least until the new century, there is absolutely no one in the producer circle who can surpass Joe. Sylvao, the Sylvo production company in his hands, has participated in the development of many well-known action movies such as the "Lethal Weapon" series, the "Die Hard" series, the "Matrix" series, "Operation Swordfish", "V for Vendetta" and so on. In the mid-eighties, Joe. Sylvo was also once one of the top candidates for CEO of Disney. Although in the end, he failed to win Michael. Eisner, but it is also enough to prove the super strength of this man in Hollywood.

"Good evening, Joe, long time no see," Eric offered to greet him, towards Joe. Sylvo held out his hand and greeted warmly.

Joe. Sylvo shook hands with Eric and said with a smile, "Good evening, Eric, congratulations on your Firefly having two more box office bombs this year." ”

Eric let go of the other man's big hand, took a glass of champagne from the waiter, and asked, "What about you, what movies have you been busy with lately?" ”

Joe. As if he suddenly remembered, Sylvo pointed to the beautiful mole girl beside him, and said, "My production company is working on a shootout movie recently, and this is my heroine, Cindy. Miss Crawford. ”

Eric towards Cindy. Crawford raised his glass and smiled, "Congratulations, Miss Crawford, Joe's film will definitely make you famous in one fell swoop." ”

"Thank you, Mr. Williams," Cindy said. Crawford had already freed up his right hand holding the goblet, seeing that Eric had no intention of shaking hands with him, he had to replace the cup back without a trace, she had always been the focus of everyone's attention, she thought that Eric, the legendary playboy, would definitely pounce without hesitation, but Eric included Joe next to him. Silvo's somewhat cold reaction made her try her unwilling frustration for the first time.

Immediately afterward, Eric did not hesitate to say something even more frustrating to her: "Miss Crawford, can you let me talk to Jo alone?" ”

Cindy. Crawford suppressed the anger in his heart, still maintaining a charming smile, and said, "Okay, no problem. ”

etc. Cindy. Crawford leaves, Joe. Sylvo joked: "Eric, there's no need to be angry with a woman who is not worth mentioning, it's not like you can't find enough beautiful beauties on the catwalk, but I heard that Firefly Studios has gathered the world's top models today, which is enough to dazzle you." ”

Eric spreads his hands and doesn't mind Joe. Silvo teased and smiled: "I'm a young man, it's true that I often play with my temper." And since this woman has already won the heroine of a big-budget movie, she is still unwilling to let go of the opportunity to be the spokesperson of Victoria's Secret, which seems a little greedy, I don't like women who are too greedy. ”

Joe. Sylvo smiled noncommittally, too many people in Hollywood wished Eric was just a young and vigorous young man, but no one would be naïve enough to think that would be true. Thinking about it, Joe. With a hint of cunning in his eyes, Sylvo said, "Eric, if you don't talk about the film I'm working on, if you can convince me, I can kick that chick out right away." ”

Even Joe. Sylvo doesn't say anything, and Eric knows Cindy. Which movie is Crawford about to participate in?

If you don't count other cameo films, the movie called "Adversarial Game" is considered Cindy. The only film Crawford starred in, and of course, the last. Because "Confrontational Game" tells a very chaotic and inopportune story, a female lawyer accidentally discovered the KGB spy ship, and Soviet KGB agents launched a series of assassinations on female lawyers in order to destroy evidence, and the entire process of the American violence department seemed to disappear without a trace, completely allowing the female lawyer and a police detective who was accidentally involved to be chased like a lost dog on the United States by a group of KGB agents, and almost lost her life several times. If it was before the collapse of the Soviet Union, a film with this theme might still be able to cause some repercussions, but now it is 1994, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Soviet power collapsed, Russia fell into an economic winter, the people were hungry and precarious, and correspondingly, the self-confidence of the American people was also unprecedentedly high.

Joe. Seeing that Eric did not object, Sylvo told Eric about the plot of "Confrontational Game", of course, he wanted to get some guidance from Eric, but after saying that, Eric just shrugged his shoulders and did not comment on it. Sylvou said: "Joe, after making this movie, why don't you come to Firefly, I will give you the same treatment as when you were at Warner, and I will soon make a movie version of my "Matrix", and this project can also be handed over to you." ”

Eric's words were utterly sincere, Joe. What Sylvo is best at is making high-budget action movies like "Die Hard" and "Lethal Weapon". Bruckheimer just complements each other, and as Firefly's strength continues to expand, Eric can't always be completely hands-on with his projects, and it is inevitable to recruit more excellent producers.

Joe. Sylvo was stunned when he heard Eric's words, and said tentatively: "Eric, aren't you optimistic about this film?" ”

Eric asked, "How far have you go?" ”

Joe. Sylvou said: "Filming has started, if it goes well, it will be released in the summer next year." ”

If the other party's project is still in the preliminary preparation stage and has not invested too much money, Eric in order to show that he is in the tent of Joe. Silvo's sincerity told the other party in detail about the joints, and advised him to decisively cut the project, but since the movie has started filming and a large amount of money must have been spent, many things cannot be reversed, and Eric can only face Joe. Sylvo spread his hands and said, "If you believe me, let Warner pay for the production as much as possible, and besides, if you want to join Firefly, I am always welcome, "The Matrix" will not be launched until the second half of next year, and before that, as long as you come over, the project will be yours at any time." ”

"Adversarial Games" is definitely a big production with an investment of more than $50 million, and this project is smashed, Joe. There will certainly be a rift in Sylvao's relationship with Warner, and that would be a good opportunity for fireflies to dig into the wall. (To be continued.) )