At five o'clock in the afternoon, the meeting at the Firefly headquarters to discuss the development plan for the next two years was held for a whole day.

Robert. After two months of restructuring and integration after Shay's departure, the Firefly is now like a sports car that has been modified and stepped into the fast lane. As a result, both the firefly veterans and the new executives in the conference room who had just been integrated into the family were in a state of excitement with a vision for the future, and the day-long meeting did not bring them the slightest fatigue.

So far, the only people who know about Eric's plan to annex Disney are himself and Jeffrey and his son, and the annexation of an industry giant like Disney, even if it starts in the second half of this year, even if it is launched, it will take at least a year, and it will take longer to merge Disney into the Firefly system in the later stage, so now the development of Firefly itself is still the top priority.

Firefly's core business currently only has two major parts: film and television, in terms of TV business, before having its own TV station, Eric has no intention of expanding, as long as the three TV programs in his hands are well managed, the profits brought are enough for any production company to envy.

So, today's discussion is about Firefly's film production plan in the last two years, among the seven major Hollywood studios, except for the half-dead MGM, the other six release about ten to twenty films every year, and the films they invest in often account for half of this number.

Although Firefly already has the potential to match the Seven, it still needs to be walked out step by step, so Eric plans to complete the production and distribution of five films this year. Next year, that number will be expanded to eight to ten. Later on, you may need to plan with Disney.

Expansion of production scale. This also means that the risk of film investment has risen. However, for Eric, who has Goldfinger, this problem is not a problem at all, although he cannot interfere in every movie, but in the early review stage of the project, Eric has absolute veto power, so that he can minimize the production risk of Firefly movies and lose a few projects slightly. It's not without any benefit, and it can make Hollywood relax its vigilance against fireflies.

After discussing the last topic, the new CEO Michael . Lynn turned to Eric who was sitting on his right hand and whispered, "Eric, do you have anything else to add?" ”

Eric closed the memo in front of him and said, "No, let's carry out today's decision as much as possible." ”

Michael. Lynn nodded, announcing the adjournment to the heads of departments in the conference room.

Watching Eric leave the conference room with his assistant, Michael. Lynn hesitated, and instead of catching up, he stopped Jeffrey, who was also leaving: "Jeffrey, wait for me." ”

Jeffrey paused. et Michael. Lynn walked out after being side by side with him: "Mike, what's the matter with me?" ”

"Are you free at night. Going to a meal together? "Michael. Lynn asked.

Jeffrey looked at Michael. Lynn's expression and asked with a smile: "Mike, if there is anything to say, don't be so polite, do you want to go to my office?" ”

"Okay," Michael. Lynn smiled and followed Jeffrey to his president's office.

The two of them sat down on the sofa in the corner of the office, and Jeffrey instructed the secretary to make coffee for the two of them, before he smiled and said, "Is there something at work that you are embarrassed to tell Eric and want me to convey it?" Actually, you don't have to be so cautious, you should understand that if it weren't for the fact that Robert and Eric's differences were completely irreconcilable, Eric wouldn't have done that at all, as long as you think about Firefly, he won't be angry if anything is brought up in front of him. ”

Michael. When Lynn heard Jeffrey say this, his expression became a little embarrassed when he remembered his purpose, and said, "Of course I know this, but in fact, I just called you for some small things." ”

Jeffrey paused, and suddenly asked tentatively: "Wouldn't it also be a matter of casting for "Tornado", even you were found?" ”

Michael. Lynn coughed dryly: "It was McDonald from the WMA who found me personally, I owed him an adult invitation before, and it was not easy to shirk it." ”

Jeffrey also understands Michael. Lynn's difficulty, said, "Show me the list." ”

Michael. Lynn took out a note from his suit pocket and handed it over, Jeffrey took it and looked at it, shook his head and smiled: "Even John. Travolta has pushed over, they want to get the male lead? ”

"I also explained to MacDonald that "Tornado" is a movie that focuses on special effects, but he said that as long as he gets the role, the salary is negotiable."

Jeffrey said: "The total salary budget for "Tornado" is only $5 million, and Eric planned to use second- and third-tier actors from the beginning, and he paid Ms. Pakula 300,000, so the actor is probably the same number. John. Travolta's "Flying Over Innocence" broke 100 million at the box office last year, and he is still a first-line star, even if he lowers his salary, it is impossible to reduce it too much, and it is impossible to convert the salary into a share, so Eric will definitely not use him. If you want to use an A-list actor, Tom. Hanks also has a schedule, and his agent also contacted Eric, but Eric refused. ”

Michael. Lynn smiled: "I know this too, but I am only responsible for handing you the list, even if I return the favor to MacDonald, I haven't promised him anything else." ”

"Well, I'll ask Eric to call McDonald from the WMA in person, and Eric will still give you this face. Even the CAA started to show favor to us some time ago, and I guess the WMA is mainly just trying to establish contact with Eric so that they can cooperate in the future. ”

Michael. Lynn said relaxedly: "This is the best, if Eric comes forward, even if the favor of MacDonald is completely repaid, I will not owe him anything in the future." ”

The Hollywood film industry has developed for hundreds of years, and although the systems are very sound, this is only a relative concept, and connections still play a vital role in Hollywood. Otherwise, there would not be a situation where Jews control most of Hollywood's resources.

Eric was on his way back to Malibu when he received a call from Jeffrey. By the way also with Michael. Lynn chatted a few words. I agreed.

In fact, whether it is the news released by Firefly or the reviews of various professional magazines in Hollywood, there is a detailed analysis of the role played by actors in Eric's "Tornado", which focuses on special effects. Although most people know that no matter how big an actor is, they will be reduced to a supporting role in this movie, but it can't stop many actors from chasing the passion of this movie role.

According to the results of Eric's previous films, as long as "Tornado" directed by him himself is not too bad, the global box office guarantee of $300 million is definitely no problem.

According to the average ticket price of $10. It is equivalent to the actor is familiar in front of 30 million people, and as long as it is remembered by an audience of this size, other film companies are also willing to use these actors who are more familiar in the audience group and have good quality and low price, those actors who participated in "Tornado" are equivalent to mastering an 'iron rice bowl', and there will be no shortage of film appointments in the next few years, in case you are lucky enough to star in a blockbuster movie, then you can squeeze into the ranks of first-line stars.

"Tornado" is currently the main casting target is Hollywood second- and third-tier actors, which is a great opportunity for actors who want to make their mark, and it is no wonder that so many people will contact Eric himself.

Back at Sharp Horn Manor, the security guard at the gate told Eric that Drew was back.

Eric had just walked into the villa. Hearing the noise, Nizi leaned out of the couch on the other side of the hall and looked at Eric with her little arms on the back of the couch. Long eyelashes flickered, and the doll had a sweet smile on its face.

Eric walked over and pinched the girl's face: "Pretending to be cute, why did you come back today?" ”

Drew asked, "Eric, have you forgotten something?" ”

Eric took off his coat and hung it on the hanger next to him, walked to the sofa and sat down, leaning back in his chair relaxedly: "Go and pour me a glass of water, I'll think about it when I'm done." ”

The girl pounced on Eric like a little wild cat, and the two little white legs in hot pants were still rubbing against Eric: "You think first, think about it." ”

"It's really inconsiderate, okay, I'll think about it," Eric rubbed his temples, and quickly showed a sudden look in the girl's anticipation, and raised his hand to pat Xiao Nizi's white and tender thighs: "I remember, Quentin. Tarantino, the bastard, didn't get the script out this month, and it is estimated that the five films he owes Firefly will not be finished in about ten years, and I will call in person tomorrow to urge it. ”

Seeing Drew's eyes flickering a few times, a layer of mist flashed, Eric hurriedly smiled: "Okay, okay, your 16th birthday, how could I forget it." ”

"And that's not all?"

"And, well, under California law, you can be financially independent at 16, and you don't have to be tied down by your mother anymore."

"What else?"

"You can drive?"

"No, it's not, you promised me that."

Eric hugged the girl's soft waist: "I don't need to say this explicitly, the wall has ears, and this is California." ”

Drew leaned on Eric's leaning into his ear and said, "Eric, shall we go to Las Vegas on our birthday?" ”

"I'll have to call my personal lawyer first, and I don't know much about Nevada law."

"I called Edward."

Eric was taken aback, "What did you say?" ”

"Let's be honest, what's this?"

Eric pushed the little girl who was sticking to him: "Okay, hurry up and pour me a glass of water, it makes me feel so awkward to discuss this kind of thing with you seriously, besides, there is anything else on you that I haven't seen, hey, it's not new." ”

Drew angrily punched Eric and reluctantly stood up to pour Eric a glass of water.

Eric took a few sips from the glass and asked, "Have you and Liz decided on the next TG movie?" ”

"Well, we picked four scripts, but we only grabbed two, and the other two were snatched by Paramount and Columbia, and the price of the two scripts we got was also raised a lot, and Liz was so angry that she couldn't do it."

Eric could imagine that kind of scene, although this time he didn't interfere at all, and he didn't even know what type of script the women had chosen. But no one else thinks so. The Seven Greats must have thought that these scripts had passed through his hands. If it weren't for Elizabeth's relationship, it is estimated that Fox would not hesitate to jump out and fight.

"Two films are enough, two movies a year are more than enough for TG."

Drew sat down next to Eric and said, "That's what I thought, Eric, I've already completed the withdrawal procedures, and I'll concentrate on learning to be a filmmaker with Liz in the future." ”

Eric had known about it for a long time, and the principal of the boarding school called Eric after the girl had requested. Anyway, Nizi didn't have the heart to study, and Eric sent her to boarding school, where she didn't stay for a few months.

"So be it, you can't learn anyway, your mother didn't say anything, right?"

Drew pouted: "What can she say, she's worried that I'll never get a penny from me after my 16th birthday, and it's not easy for her to pull me most of the time these days by nagging her in my ear, obviously I've been supporting my family since six months." Anyway, after the birthday. I moved out of my home and I already bought a small cottage in Beverley. It's "The Silence of the Lambs" and it's right next to Liz's new home. ”

"Liz, they? You mean she and Julia, they still live together? ”

"yes, don't you know?" Drew asked rhetorically, and then said, "Oh, you were in New York some time ago, and they moved in those days, and besides, they have an extra child at home." ”

Drew said this, and his expression became strange.

Eric remembered something and asked, "What's going on?" ”

Drew quickly confirmed Eric's guess: "Julia's brother and his girlfriend had a little girl, and neither of them wanted to raise it, so Julia adopted the child. The news has not yet been revealed, and it is estimated that Juilliard will make an official statement after a while. After all, if she suddenly has an extra child, if she doesn't say anything, others will definitely think that this is her illegitimate daughter, and it will be very lively. ”

"That'...... What is the name of the little girl? ”

"Emma," Drew said, grinning on top of Eric, "they're going to call that little girl Emma. Robert. Murdoch. ”

"Wow," Eric was surprised and almost dropped the cup in his hand to the ground, "Emma. Roberts. Murdoch, are you sure? ”

"Surprised, anyway, they're going to register that little girl's name," the smile on Drew's face became even more odd, "They're obviously not gay, they just don't want to admit it." I think you've cleaned up a few more times in the past, and they'll face reality. ”

Eric smiled: "Forget it, I won't get involved, let them make trouble, I just don't know what Mr. Murdoch will think if he knows that he has an extra little granddaughter." ”

Drew also laughed: "Actually, I originally mentioned to them that the little girl was called another name. ”

"What's the name?"

Drew rolled his eyes, sold a little bit, and then said, "Emma. Roberts. Murdoch. Williams. ”

Eric squirted out a mouthful of water, and quickly took out the paper towel on the coffee table in front of him to wipe it: "It's too messy." ”

Having said that, he was thinking about something else, and in his memory, Emma. Roberts is spoiled by Julia as a little witch, a small person, but a violent maniac who will beat her boyfriend to the point of a blue nose and swollen face.

Julia alone is spoiled like this, if this little girl is really crowned with the three surnames Roberts, Murdoch and Williams, it is estimated that Hollywood will be turned upside down in the future.

Pinching the girl's face and pulling it, Eric laughed and scolded, "Why don't you add your 'Barrymore' in the middle, Emma. Roberts. Murdoch. Barry Moore. Williams, what a domineering name. ”

Drew broke away from Eric's hand and held up his small chin with a sudden look: "Why didn't I think of it, I'll go and discuss it with them tomorrow." ”

The girl obviously thought it was a fun thing to do, and Eric didn't bother to pay attention to it, anyway, he didn't think Elizabeth and Julia would agree, so let her mess around. (To be continued......)