Four Hundred and Seventieth Chapters Advance Layout

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"Jurassic Park will be filmed in Kauai for about 10 to 12 weeks. If there is no urgent matter during this period, I will only contact Los Angeles by phone. I hope everyone can do their own thing. "Eric casually sorted out the information in front of him and concluded, and all the presidents, vice presidents, and managers of various departments in the conference room nodded in agreement.

After the meeting was announced, Eric stopped Firefly and several Disney executives as usual.

"Eric, is there anything else?" Jeffrey asked after a few people followed Eric to his office.

"About Columbia," Eric said, taking out the documents from the filing cabinet and handing them over to Jeffrey, Michael Lynn, Katzenberg and Frank Wells.

When it comes to Colombia, Jeffrey has already understood what Eric means. Eric is definitely not talking about film cooperation with Colombia, but dividing up Colombia's distribution channels. After several months of Operation, Firefly not only got most of Colombia's distribution resources in South America, but also through Peter Cooper's layoff and other measures, European countries' distribution resources also began to flow into Firefly.

Although it is impossible for Colombia to abolish all the branches in Europe, the world's second largest ticket warehouse, it is still easy to cut some of them. In order to cover up the real purpose, Firefly only absorbed about half of the employees of the branches that were laid off. , the other half of the people who were really laid off could only admit that they were unlucky, and after accepting a certain salary increase from Firefly, they saw the dilemma of those who were really laid off. The part of the staff who were recruited by Firefly did not express any dissatisfaction.

There is no airtight wall in the world, and the Japanese gradually noticed something wrong and questioned the Colombian management, but they were blocked by Peter Cooper's 'killer'. This 'killer' is very simple - resign. In the face of Sony's doubts, Peter Cooper personally called Akio Morita and said that if Sony headquarters did not trust the "reform measures" he had taken, then he could submit his resignation to the board of directors.

To many people's surprise, this lousy trick actually worked. In Eric's view, it is a bit unbelievable. Often only the management of the company who has made extraordinary achievements have the confidence to play the "resignation threat" card. Peter Cooper has continued to bring huge losses to Colombia for two years. If it was Eric, he would have liked to let Peter Cooper go, but after receiving the threat of Peter Cooper's resignation, Sony compromised, and even replaced an executive of Sony's US division.

"It's almost the same in Europe. I've read the Asian materials recently," Eric said, leaning on the sofa after sending the materials to several people: "In order to curb the dumping of Hong Kong films, several Southeast Asian countries have recently They've eased the barriers to entry for Hollywood films, which is very good news for us."

Although this matter has nothing to do with Sony, Katzenberg still carefully read the information in his hand before saying: "Eric, Sony has already noticed this matter, but it was not due to pressure from all sides. What measures to take. However, I think it’s almost the same. In my opinion, Colombia’s distribution channels in Southeast Asia are not much stronger than ours. Those resources are like chicken ribs, and we don’t need to test the bottom line of the Japanese for those.”

"I understand," Eric nodded and smiled. "Look at the last page. I only intend to get Columbia's branch in Asia."

The other four turned the information to the last page: "Mainland China?"

"Well," Eric nodded, he didn't even think about it himself. Colombia even has a branch in mainland China,

And even Disney has only a fake office, and Firefly hasn't even made contact with the film cooperation there.

Michael Lynn asked, "Eric. Do you think there is potential there?"

Eric smiled and said: "I can't give you an accurate answer to this, I only know that there are 1.17 billion people there."

The other four couldn't help but glanced at each other. As executives of the film company, of course, they knew the situation on the other side of the ocean. The extremely closed market there has been subconsciously ignored by Hollywood. But when Eric said the figure of 1.17 billion, they couldn't help but feel a little moved. If a country with such a huge population base could open up the movie market, what would it be like?

"I think it can be tried," Katzenberg said first. "There has been an attempt to open up the market. This is the best time to plan ahead, and even if we fail, we won't lose anything."

"How to do it specifically?" Jeffrey also asked somewhat intentionally.

"First take over Columbia's branch over there, establish contact, and then strive for the introduction of the split account model. If it really doesn't work, it's okay to get the qualifications for public screening there. "Tornado" is very suitable. There is no sensitive plot in this film. , and there is no political inclination, in short, what we have to do is to cultivate the market, which does not require us to spend much energy, but it can definitely bring us unexpected results," Eric said with a smile.

After discussing for half an hour, some implementation details were worked out, and several talents got off work together.

"Wait, are you going to the premiere of "Grangers in Disguise"?" Geoffrey asked as the two stood together in the elevator.

Eric nodded and said with a smile, "I won't go if I don't go, the little girl has been grinding me for a few days, otherwise I'd be in Hawaii now."

"I've seen the demo of "Geek in Disguise". How should I put it, this movie is too noisy, and it's a bit mindless and weird," Jeffrey recalled and commented.

"This wasn't originally a movie made for an audience your age," Eric laughed. "And you're talking about the style of The Geek in disguise. I planned to make such a movie from the beginning, and, this The biggest highlight of the movie is Jim Carrey's performance."

"Then how much box office do you think you can get this time?" Jeffrey still asked the most concerned question.

Eric thought for a while and said, "One hundred million should be no problem. If there is no competition between "Tornado" and "Batman Returns", it should be even higher."

Jeffrey opened his mouth, but did not express his estimate. He shook his head and smiled: "I really don't know where your confidence comes from. One hundred million dollars, this is quite high."

The two were chatting. Jeffrey rejected Eric's invitation to attend the premiere of "Grangers in Disguise" and drove away alone. Eric also got into his car and drove to the Chinese Grand Theater where the premiere was held.

...

five o'clock. The bell finally rang for the end of get out of class. Britney, who had been distracted by her chin, immediately cheered up, packed her schoolbag in three or two times, and left the classroom with the flow of people.

Although a child star on Disney Channel, though. Britney and several other young actors still have to go to school, and in order to cope with the Screen Actors Guild and the Protection of Minors Act, Disney is also responsible for arranging supplementary lessons for their little actors on a regular basis. , all of which is an ordeal.

Leaving the teaching building, Britney was about to pick up her bicycle to go home, when Christina ran over from the other direction.

When Christina ran closer, Britney asked with a smile, "What's the matter, Chrissy?"

Christina smiled and took out two tickets from her school uniform pocket: "The premiere tickets for "Grangers in Disguise. Drew gave it, do you want to go?"

The smile on Britney's face disappeared a little, staring at the ticket in Christina's hand: "Drew gave it to you, why didn't I know?"

The smile on Christina's face did not change, but she was still a little proud when she saw Britney's expression. If Drew hadn't specifically explained that the tickets were for the two of them, Christina wouldn't even tell Buzz about it. Lanny this little fool.

"Then if you don't go, I'll call other friends." Christina didn't explain it at all. Although Drew said the tickets were for both of them, if Britney didn't want to go, then What can she do?

Britney looked at the smug look on Christina's face. Impulsively, I wanted to refuse, but after thinking about it, I said, "Okay, but I have to call home."

"It's really troublesome," Christina said, curling her lips, "then hurry up. And oh, if we meet Drew, maybe we can go to the party after the premiere, you better be Talk to your mother, maybe Drew will invite us to her house tonight."

When Britney heard this, she remembered the large room, game room, big bed, swimming pool in the mansion in Beverly Hills, and compared with her small bedroom, she immediately became excited.

After Britney finished the phone call with her family, she was about to walk to her bicycle, but Christina grabbed her: "You're not going to ride, are you?"

"Then what else?" Britney blinked.

"Don't be ashamed, come with me," Christina pulled Britney out of the small door and pointed to a taxi not far away: "Of course I went by car, this time I'll treat you as a guest."

Britney was dissatisfied with Christina's always smug look, and said, "No need for you, we are AA."

"Whatever you want," Christina stepped forward, greeted the driver waiting there, opened the passenger's door and got in.

Britney pouted, but could only reluctantly get into the back seat.

...

The two girls got out of the car together and saw the long red carpet in front of the Chinese Grand Theater, as well as the star on the red carpet who was dressed up and being photographed by reporters. Britney looked at the delicate white dress of the actress on the red carpet. , said with some envy: "It's so beautiful."

"These are just the little stars that Firefly invited to the show, and the big names are behind," Christina said with a little know-it-all look.

Britney didn't want to be scorned by Christina, so she quickly put away her envious expression, looked around, and couldn't help but whispered: "Hey, you said, we can see... see William tonight. Mr. Smith?"

"Who knows," Christina shook her head and tiptoed to the end of the red carpet, "but there's a good chance that Mr. Williams will be at the premiere, he, Drew and… …”

Speaking of which, Christina immediately closed her mouth. She didn't want to share the little secret she observed with Britney, but Britney didn't ask what she just said, and continued: "Look at "Tornado" "It's really great, I want to watch it a few more times, but it's a pity I don't have that much pocket money."

"If I can go to the Sharphorn Manor again, I can definitely watch it as many times as I want in the private screening room there," Christina also said.

"Then let's beg Drew and take us there again, okay?" Britney said without any intention.

Christina glanced at the silly girl beside her with some contempt, but didn't answer, but she was looking forward to it, but Drew didn't take them there, and Christina wisely didn't ask for it, in her eyes. Drew didn't know how many times smarter than the little fool next to her, she always had a hard time guessing what Drew was thinking, and Britney next to her could even guess just by looking at each other's expressions. What will the other party do next.

The two girls did not enter the premiere screening room in advance, but stayed near the red carpet like other fans, counting the 'stars' with great interest.

"Look, Mr. Williams, and Drew," Britney spied two figures walking out of the limo at the end of the red carpet near the start of the premiere.

When Drew took Eric's arm and walked slowly near them, Britney immediately waved her little hand and greeted the two of them.

Eric waved to the crowd, and easily saw the figures of the two little girls, and deliberately winked at the two little girls.

"Granny in Disguise" is a PG-13 movie, which is a parental guidance level. Although this movie is recommended for parents to watch it, it does not have mandatory restrictions like the R rating, so the two girls appeared at the premiere. Not surprising.

After walking across the red carpet and entering the theater, Eric asked, "I saw Boob and Chris. Are they invited by you?"

Drew pouted in dissatisfaction and hummed twice: "Boob, that's really kind."

Eric just subconsciously used a more familiar name, looked at the girl's dissatisfied expression, raised his hand with a smile, and rubbed the little girl's head.

"Ah, my hairstyle," Drew quickly opened Eric's hand.

"Little girl, what hairstyle do you want?" (To be continued.)

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