Chapter 267: Extraordinary Means
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Excluding this possibility, the grade of the script will be reduced by one
Immediately afterward, Eric left the group, and Bruce chased after him and told Eric the outline of the script, and after listening to it, Eric just left a business card for Bruce to go to the company the next day to discuss in detail.
Well, it is certain that Eric is interested in this script, but Eric is interested in too many scripts, and the other party asks Drew. Barrymore's little Nizi bought copyrights everywhere during this time, although she thought she was doing it silently, but everyone who should know knows that it's just that the script is actually the least valuable, and Hollywood produces not 10,000 scripts every year, but 8,000, and only a few hundred movies can be made.
Hence Michael. What Eisner wanted to confirm was whether Eric would direct the script himself.
So far, the three films that have been filmed by Eric, and the North American box office has all exceeded 200 million US dollars, and it is only a matter of time before Home Alone 2" continues to exceed 200 million US dollars at the box office of 46 million in the first week.
In this case, the next film that Eric decided to shoot, unless the other party decides to take the art film route to hit the Oscars, the box office will definitely not be less than 100 million US dollars, and maybe another film that may reach 200 million US dollars at the box office.
And Michael. Eisner has personally seen the script of "The Love of People and Ghosts", and this script has absolutely nothing to do with art films.
"Bruce, can you be sure that during the negotiation with Eric, he was going to direct the script himself?"
Bruce because of Michael. Eisner thought for a long time, a little annoyed by the drying, but still nodded: "Yes." Williams has always said that he wants to direct the script himself. â
Of course. Bruce omitted Eric's words to emphasize that directing himself and directing others would have two different outcomes.
Because it would get in the way of Bruce's bargaining with other studios. In fact, Bruce already has another plan in his heart, as long as other film factories can give him a satisfactory price, he doesn't have to sell the script to Eric, as long as it is stated in the contract that the other party must let Eric be the director, as for how those big companies hire Eric, it is not something he should worry about.
Think about it again for a moment, Michael. Eisner finally made the decision: "$1 million." Plus a 3% North American profit share. Mr. Robin, this is the final offer given by Disney, there is no room for bargaining, and I am sure that there will be no other studio that will offer a higher price. So, if you agree, we can draw up the contract right away, and if you don't, you can leave now. â
Bruce. Joey. The corners of Robin's mouth twitched, and he quickly calculated in his heart that this price had actually met his psychological expectations. You know, a few weeks ago. He was still trying to sell the script as best he could, and now the $1 million plus 3% profit share has far exceeded his initial psychological expectations, and as for the 3 million and box office share that was originally offered in Eric's office, it was just for bargaining. And, sitting across from Michael. Eisner seemed tougher than he thought, he knew that the other party was not joking, and bargaining himself would not yield much.
In this case, Bruce also quickly made a decision: "Mr. Eisner, I can sell the script to Disney at the price you said, but I have one condition." â
"Please say," Michael. Eisner made a simple gesture of please.
Bruce. Joey. Robin said, "I want Eric." Williams himself directed the film. â
Michael. Eisner's expression moved slightly, he knew that a movie was shot by different people, and the effect must be very different. Therefore, I originally had the idea of buying this script and co-producing this movie with Eric in the future, otherwise I would not have offered Bruce such a high price.
"I can promise you this condition. "Michael. Eisner pretended to think for a moment, then nodded.
"No, I'm not done yet," Bruce showed a sly smile and said, "I sold the script to Disney at the price you just said, and Disney must pay me $1 million first, and then there is a three-month period, if within three months, Disney can't be sure that Eric will direct the film, the contract will be voided, and as for the $1 million deposit, I can only return 50% to Disney at most." â
Michael. Eisner sank his face: "Don't you think this is too outrageous?"
Bruce shook his head, "Of course not, I'm taking a big risk by doing this, if you don't get Eric." Williams is the director, so after the contract is voided, outsiders will definitely be able to guess our conditions. I want Eric again. Williams didn't get much benefit at all as the director of this film. â
"How can I be sure that you won't sneak the news out to Eric. Williams knows?" Eisner asked.
Bruce said in surprise: "How is this possible, Mr. Eisner, even if the news is leaked, it is more likely that it was leaked by you Disney itself, because if I leak it myself, I will lose at least one million dollars, which is not worth mentioning to Disney, but it is a huge amount of money to me." â
Michael thought about what he might have to do next, and then said, "Three months is too short, at least a year." â
"Half a year at most, a year is too long. â
"It's not long at all, since you are a Hollywood screenwriter, you should know that there are many scripts that have been filmed into movies after ten or eight years of twists and turns, so, a year. After a year, even if Disney doesn't succeed, the value of your script will not depreciate, so there is only one year. â
Bruce looked down and thought for a moment, and said, "Okay, just a year." â
"Then I'll have someone draw up the contract. "Michael. Eisner stood up, picked up the intercom on his desk and said a few words.
A few hours later, the contract for the script was signed and Bruce was sent away. Joey. Robin. Michael. Eisner drove to a villa in Malibu that had been agreed upon. It was already afternoon. There were already a few people in the villa who had arrived early, and if you were very familiar with Hollywood, you would recognize them at a glance, these people were the leaders of the seven major companies.
"Hi Barry, long time no see. "Michael. Eisner was the first to walk to Barry. In front of Diller, he greeted each other warmly.
"yes, everybody's busy. I can't even remember the last time we met. "Barry. Diller said with a smile.
Michael. Eisner in turn with Warner CEO Steve. Ross and Universal CEO Sid. Simberg said hello and then looked for Barry. A position next to Diller was done.
Soon, Peter the CEO of Columbia Pictures, who was acquired by Sony not long ago. Cooper also arrived at the villa.
This was followed by Paramount's CEO, Frank. Mancuso, so far, six of the CEOs of the seven major film companies have come.
The leaders of several big film companies know each other, and most of them have worked together, so even if there is a zĂ i competition between each other now, they all look warm on the surface, and they chatted for a while, Michael. One of Eisner's assistants hurried in. In Michael. Eisner whispered a few words in his ear.
After the assistant leaves, Barry. Diller asked, "Is MGM not coming?"
Michael. Eisner nodded.
"Hey. In fact, it doesn't matter if he comes or not, he can't make any decisions, and he still wants Kork. Corkrian's bastard had an idea, and he came for nothing. Paramount's CEO, Frank. Mancuso said, "A few months ago, that bastard at Cork wanted to invite me to host MGM, but whoever takes over that mess is unlucky now. â
As the leader of several major film companies, everyone here has more or less some feelings for movies, and heard Frank. When Mancuso said this, they all sighed with emotion, thinking about what MGM was like back then.
"In that case, let's get started," Michael. Eisner said he was instrumental in facilitating the meeting.
Hear Michael. Eisner said this, and the remaining five people stood up and walked towards a conference room that had been prepared long ago.
Sitting down at the conference table, an assistant came in and distributed the prepared materials to a few people present, then quietly closed the door to the conference room and withdrew.
"Let's see, let's see, we can't let the fireflies go on like this. "Michael. Eisner said that this is the information he asked to put together about fireflies, in fact, these numbers are available in several other film companies, but Michael. Eisner couldn't have asked the other side to 'bring their own dry food'.
There was a long silence in the room, Time Warner CEO Steve. Ross first closed the materials in his hand, and the others also read the materials one after another.
Then, look at each other.
They all knew that fireflies were already a huge threat to the Seven, and they all had the information on the text, but they hadn't put them together yet.
Now the achievements made by Firefly this year are in front of these people, and the impact on several people at the helm can be imagined.
"Unexpectedly, Firefly's profit this year has exceeded half of the total profit of our seven major companies. "Steve. Ross sighed.
Paramount's Frank. Mancuso shrugged his shoulders and glanced meaningfully at his old boss, Barry. Diller, very succinctly, said, "Martin." Davis has to meddle in everything, but he doesn't know how to do it at all, Paramount's profit this year is negligible, and it may be a loss next year. â
The CEO of Universal rubbed the plastic cover and looked at Michael. Eisner: "Island Cry" and "The Magnolia" together, it is estimated that it can get more than 200 million box office, Disney is also a profiteer, Michael, what are you going to do?"
Michael. Eisner could hear Sid. The sour words of Simberg said: "Disney didn't make much money, Williams only gave us the right to distribute the film, and the videotape and TV broadcast rights were not in Disney's hands." â
"Then you can make at least forty or fifty million," Steve said. Ross followed suit.
"Don't argue, don't forget what we're going to discuss today. "Barry. Diller interrupted the conversation.
Then, the five of them set their eyes on Barry together. Diller, everyone knows that Fox is the closest collaborator of Firefly, not only holding the distribution rights of the three films directed by Eric himself, but also mastering the videotapes and other peripherals. and Friends from Fox TV.
Barry. Diller, of course, could understand the meaning in the eyes of these people, and said in a deep voice: "If you think I am inappropriate here, then I can leave." But if that's the case, there will be no point in meeting today. â
Barry. After Diele finished speaking, he swept around coldly, and no one said anything before he continued: "I won't say it before, you must have all watched the box office numbers this week." In the week of November 17 to November 23, the total box office in North America was 1. is about 300 million, but the three movies related to fireflies account for more than 70 million, more than half of the total. If we continue to allow the Fireflies to continue to expand like this, you should be able to imagine what the Seven Congresses will be. â
Sid of the Globe. "Before Firefly acquired the new line, I specifically greeted you and couldn't let Firefly complete the acquisition. But the fact is that this acquisition was completed without any resistance, and none of you made a move to stop it. Now that there is a new line, Firefly also has a distribution channel, even if their overseas distribution is still extremely weak, but as long as Firefly continues to earn huge profits in China, it is a matter of time before it develops and expands overseas channels. So, you say, what can we do now?"
There was a brief silence in the crowd, Barry. Diller looked at Michael, who was organizing the party. Eisner: "Michael, since you started this party, you must already have some ideas in mind, right?"
Michael. Eisner nodded: "Now, it is unlikely that we want to stop the development of the firefly, so we can only try our best to seek a share, since we can't destroy it, then try to control it." â
"Heh, if only it were as easy as you said, I think several of you here have discussed what to do with Firefly, right?" said Peter, the CEO of Columbia, who had been relatively silent. Cooper Road.
"Of course, so, normal means will definitely not work, in this case, we can only use some extraordinary means. "Michael. Eisner said in a quiet tone: "This requires several of us to join forces and work together to succeed." â
"What about MGM?" Mancuso asked worriedly.
"Cork. Corklian is not stupid, and once we work together, MGM will definitely follow. "To be continued.
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