Eric's sudden rise is definitely a unique outlier in the history of Hollywood for more than half a century. This is not to refer to how good Eric's films are, in fact, several of Eric's films, including, when carefully studied, do not have many artistic brilliance, and there are no refreshing innovations.

But after Eric's successive films have achieved amazing box office results, in addition to those media that talk about and analyze why Eric's films can achieve great commercial success in order to attract attention and increase sales or ratings, several major film companies have convened professionals to conduct detailed analyses of Eric's films, and many of the analysis results will definitely be gradually reflected in the Hollywood film market in the next two years, such as the number of live-action movies for children, the number of Cinderella-style love movies will also increase, and the battle of wits and courage of police films will also usher in a wave of small highs。

Disney will certainly not be an exception in the study of Eric's films, but after Michael Eisner has read various analysis reports on Eric's films, he quickly understands that the reason why Eric's films can achieve box office miracles is not because they just cater to the needs of the children's market and capture young women's longing for Cinderella-like love, but the most important thing is Eric.

The reason for this conclusion is that all the films that Eric is currently involved in have little in common in terms of subject matter. I can't find any pattern at all, it's a children's comedy. It has become a police film again. These thematically disconnected films have all succeeded, and if there is one thing that has one thing in common, it is undoubtedly Eric the most obvious.

These film projects were all operated by him, of course, Fox films, but if you bring it up now. No one would think that the success was due to James Brooks and Penny Marshall, and Eric Williams was the key figure in directing the film's box office success of 100 million.

So. After coming to this conclusion, Michael Eisner paid more attention to Eric and the Firefly's every move, and was ready to take advantage of Eric at any time, and it would be better if he could get him under his command.

He was a very ambitious man. As Disney grew, so did that ambition. However, Michael Eisner has not yet swelled into the 'Disney tyrant' who was eventually swept away by the wolf bèi in the future, and with the achievements he has made in recent years, his prestige within the Disney group is absolutely unparalleled.

As we all know, Disney started out as an animatist, and Michael Eisner knew it, although he focused on developing live-action films after taking office. Animated films are Disney's biggest advantage, and it is necessary to maintain the dominant position of Disney animated films in Hollywood. Michael Eisner has also done a series of work to expand Disney's animated film business, arranged the distribution of many classic Disney animation videotapes, and the licensing expansion of image peripheral copyrights, etc., and has achieved very dazzling results.

So, when Eric grew to shine and he privately acquired a 3D animated film studio. Michael Eisner has become increasingly wary of the studio.

3D movies are a completely unfamiliar concept to many people. Michael Eisner didn't know much about 3D movies not so long ago. However, because in the 100-year history of film, there are examples of sound films replacing silent films, and color films burying black and white films, Michael Eisner has to pay more attention to this, and he has a faint hunch that 3D movies are likely to bring about a earth-shaking trend.

To this end, he once again found Pixar, who won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film this year, and watched and analyzed it with the management of Disney's animation department, although the image of the baby in it was very rough and made Disney's senior animators scoff. However, Disney specially invited experts in computer graphics design from Silicon Valley to study it, and explained a series of technical points and difficulties to several Disney executives, and affirmed that with Pixar's technology, as long as there is sufficient financial support, it is completely possible to produce a 3D animated feature film of more than 90 minutes, and the quality will not lose much to 2D graphic hand-drawn animation.

The words of the computer expert in Silicon Valley came to mind again, Michael Eisner looked at the little slippery head in front of him and knew that it was definitely impossible for Disney to meddle in Pixar, and it was not possible to establish his own 3D animation department overnight.

"Eric, do you think this is okay, isn't Pixar making an animated feature film now, how about handing it over to Disney for distribution in the future?" Since he couldn't interfere with Pixar, Michael Eisner had the idea of winning the distribution rights of the first 3D animated feature film, at least so that he could keep the situation within the scope of Disney's control.

Eric smiled: "Mr. Eisner, why be in such a hurry now, the first animation of Pixar will be completed, at least two years later, sign the contract now, and both of us will take a big risk." ”

Michael Eisner led Eric to a sofa and sat down, before continuing to say: "Eric, you have been in Hollywood for a short time, and many things are not too clear, in fact, most of the big films must have contacted the distributor before the start of filming, this is to ensure that the film recovers the funds in the shortest possible cycle." The investment in an animated feature film is more than 30 million US dollars, and I think 3D animation must be more, and if you don't prepare for such a large investment in advance, you will have to take more risks in the future. ”

There are also some Michael Eisner who did not say, such as if the animated film is made into a bad movie, and no one is willing to release it, tens of millions of investments will be wasted. Signing a distribution contract with the film company in advance can prevent this from happening, and even if it is a bad film, it will be able to recover part of the cost. But he didn't think that under Eric's supervision, Pixar would make a bad movie.

Eric shook his goblet and lowered his head and pretended to ponder for a while before raising his head: "Mr. Eisner, I can only say that if the animation is released in the future, Disney will definitely be my first choice." ”

This is tantamount to not committing anything, the first choice is only a possible choice, and more often in Hollywood, the first choice is rarely the final choice.

Michael Eisner was disappointed and angry at the same time, as the helmsman of Disney, there are few people who will reject him so bluntly and continuously. Although he didn't lose his mind and came out on the spot, Michael Eisner's tone also became a lot colder: "Eric, you know, I still bear a lot of pressure within Disney to offer such a share price, so it's important for me to give an explanation to the board of directors, your partner company for next year's film hasn't been finalized, right?"

Eric also keenly felt the coldness and unhappiness in Michael Eisner's tone, he had no intention of finding another partner, the negotiations with the new line have entered the end, and he will definitely focus on the development of his company next year. However, thinking about next year, if the fireflies want to rise, they will definitely be under pressure from all sides, and it would be good to be able to remove an enemy now. After thinking for a while, Eric reluctantly stretched out a finger: "A movie, Mr. Eisner, you should know where Firefly is headed, so I can only give Disney the distribution rights of a movie, but not the videotape and peripherals." ”

"You directed it yourself?" said Michael Eisner, with a hint of joy, but he confirmed it carefully.

"Of course," Eric nodded.

Michael Eisner finally smiled and held up his wine: "Well, happy cooperation." ”

"Happy cooperation," Eric also smiled and touched the glass with the other party, he knew that this cooperation was finalized, in Hollywood, many times some people talk like a fart, if you believe it, then wait to be pitted out of the underwear, but sometimes, the things that are said are more effective than the contract, such as now, since he has made a promise, if he regrets it afterwards, it is equivalent to a feud with Disney.

Now that he has received the benefits, Michael Eisner no longer holds Eric, and after some instructions, he leaves to entertain other guests.

Eric looked at Michael Eisner's departing figure, sighed softly, and took a hard sip of red wine that he didn't know what it tasted like.

"Eric, so you're here, let me find it," Jeffrey hurried over after a moment of silence, still wiping the fine beads of sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief in his hand.

Eric moved to the side, sat Jeffrey down, and asked, "Didn't you say you were going to talk to Robert Shea about the acquisition?"

"It's over, there's nothing more to talk about," Jeffrey shook his head, seeing Eric's look of loss that he hadn't put away, "What's wrong with you, isn't it a happy thing that Disney has offered such a high share?" (To be continued)