Chapter 375: Taking advantage of my family
In the years before Eric's rebirth, the Oscars had become more and more niche, and many films did not improve much at the box office even if they won Best Picture, of course, this situation was also related to the general environment at that time. But in the nineties, the gold content of the Oscar was still very high, and the film won the Oscar, bringing not only fame, but also tangible benefits.
Moreover, the treatment of Oscar nominees and Oscar winners is also very different, only Oscar nominations, at most only a small scenery before the awards that year, and few people will mention it after that, and once it is recognized by the Oscars, the film will forever be recorded in Hollywood film history.
Since its release in early June, "The Silence of the Lambs" has not only won more than $100 million at the box office, but also received a lot of praise from film critics, and it can be said that it has become the gold medal seed at the next Oscars.
But if it doesn't win a few important awards at the Oscars next year, "The Silence of the Lambs" will certainly not have the same wide and lasting impact as it did in its previous life. is like the sensational "The Exorcist" in the 70s, if you don't mention the Oscars, whether it is the box office or fame, "The Exorcist" is better than "The Silence of the Lambs", but because "âēn The Silence of the Lambs" won a number of important Oscars in the previous life, this movie has a much higher status in the hearts of many people than "The Exorcist". This is also the reason why many directors and actors tirelessly pursue the Oscar.
After the success of "The Silence of the Lambs", Elizabeth, who originally wanted to make a difference in Hollywood, was even more ambitious. The next operation of "The Silence of the Lambs" to make it win at the next Oscar is an important part of Elizabeth's plan, because it will expand the influence of TG Films in the shortest possible time. Bringing the film company founded by the three girls to Hollywood recognition. Attract more excellent filmmakers to work with it.
Therefore. After Eric's analysis, Elizabeth paid more attention than the other two girls next to her, and the girl temporarily ignored Eric's 'deep hatred' that had just slapped her ass, and said seriously: "Eric, since this movie is not currently favored by the industry, maybe we can find a way to postpone this movie until next year." Well, I remember that Orion's current holding company was Met Media, and my dad was good friends with John Kruger, the owner of Met Media. Perhaps Mr. John Kruger could say hello to the CEO of Orion. â
Although Elizabeth has shown her shrewdness and ability in the operation of the project "The Silence of the Lambs". Even though there is no lack of family influence in the process, without much experience, the first time she took the role of producer, she completed an excellent film smoothly, and Elizabeth's ability is definitely the best among Murdoch's children.
But hearing this, Eric felt that the girl was still a little tender, or lacked aggressiveness. Eric was sure that if it was Murdoch sitting across from him, the old guy would not have bothered to negotiate a postponement, and most likely instructed his men to take the film over and distribute it himself.
"Liz, this is business. With tens of millions of dollars in business, how much favor are you going to ask your father to do for you?" Eric asked rhetorically.
Elizabeth saw that Eric denied the suggestion. Soon realized his purpose: "You mean, we snatched this movie from Orion?"
"Bingo," Eric snapped his fingers.
Elizabeth furrowed her brows slightly: "Didn't they all sign the distribution contract, it should be very troublesome, right?"
"Of course, it's troublesome for a film that is favored, but "Dances with Wolves" is obviously not like that, you know, the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" at the beginning of the year, because Fox was not optimistic about the distribution prospects, we easily bought the distribution rights......"
Before Eric could finish speaking, Elizabeth slammed a pillow into his face: "And say, you bastard, take advantage of my house!"
Eric quickly grabbed the pillow and threw it back, but it fell into Julia's arms, and when he saw Elizabeth pick up another pillow, Eric immediately said, "Stop, smash me and whip you again." â
Elizabeth paused, pouted and reluctantly rubbed the pillow on her knees, and muttered to herself, "You like to take advantage of my family." â
"This is business, buy and leave, willing to gamble and lose, do you think your father didn't want to take advantage of me, it's just that he didn't succeed. â
Elizabeth still snorted angrily before she reluctantly asked, "Then what should I do?"
"It's very simple, and you're good at it, and then you're going to play the big lady. â
"I was originally the eldest lady," Elizabeth said with her chin raised, arrogant.
Eric nodded in approval, "Yes, that's the taste, but to exaggerate a little more, you're going to act like a spoiled little princess." â
After saying this, not only Elizabeth, but also Julia and Drew showed curious and puzzled expressions.
Eric didn't sell it either, and then said: "The next story is this, Miss Elizabeth of the Murdoch family made a critically acclaimed movie, and in order to make the film win an Oscar, the spoiled little princess unscrupulously used the family's influence in Hollywood to snipe at those films that might win awards. In order to prevent "Dances with Wolves" from competing for next year's Oscars, Elizabeth asked the film to be postponed very unreasonably, and the distributor of "Dances with Wolves" did not bow to the evil forces of Hollywood, Elizabeth Murdoch was angry and directly spent a lot of money to buy out all the copyrights of this film, na, the story ends here. â
"Tsk, the plot is full of ups and downs, full of negative energy, and it's ready to make a movie," Drew said with a grin.
Julia also smiled and 'admired': "He is worthy of being a gold medal screenwriter in Hollywood." â
Elizabeth rolled her eyes: "Why do you want me to be this villain, why don't you play the 'evil force in Hollywood'?"
"Of course I won't let you do it for nothing," Eric took out his checkbook and quickly wrote a check and handed it over, "Now, spend my money, it's always okay, right?" (to be continued......)