Chapter Five Hundred and Thirteen Prevention

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After hanging up the phone, Eric left the balcony and walked back to the office. Nicole, who had just been sitting quietly on the sofa reading a magazine, raised her head and looked over curiously.

This is Eric's personal office in Firefly Studios. Because he rarely works here, the layout of the office is also very simple, a set of desk chairs, a set of sofas, and a row opposite the desk. Shelves with many documents.

Seeing Eric sitting down, Nicole poured a cup of coffee for Eric and put it in front of him, and asked, "I really want to hear tg's name. Did they call?"

"It's Rupert Murdoch," Eric shook his head.

In addition to confirming the sale of tg from Eric, Murdoch also hopes that after Fox completes the acquisition, it will be able to swap the original rights of Fox and Firefly in tg, which means that Fox will take back the North American distribution and peripheral development of tg movies. At the same time, the original overseas distribution rights were handed over to Firefly.

Eric also knew what Murdoch's idea was. Although he gave up 15% of tg's interests, he could keep the film company in touch with him. This was undoubtedly the best plan for Fox, as long as Eric agreed to this condition, and Fox was willing to offer $80 million to 'redeem' tg's distribution rights in Firefly's hands, and pay another $120 million to three other women for the acquisition of tg.

Without Eric's involvement at all, [tg's most profitable movie is Jim Carrey's comedy, one a year in the following years, from Jim Carrey through the accumulation of previous films The box office appeal that has been shown is at its peak, as long as you don't play literature and art and don't engage in transformation. It was not a problem for the three films to make a combined $300 million in profits. Fox's total price of $200 million is also reasonable. after all. Eric received 80 million US dollars to invest in movies, which can be doubled in three years.

Nicole heard Murdoch's name and didn't ask any more questions. She took out a thick stack of scripts from her handbag and handed it to Eric: "This is what Pat gave me yesterday, I think the other party wanted to Want you to take a look?"

Eric took the script and narrowed his eyes slightly when he saw the prominent title of "The Mummy" on the cover and the logo of Universal Pictures.

"Apart from the script. Does Universal have anything else to say?" Eric asked, letting go of the script.

Nicole shook her head: "No, but after receiving the script yesterday, Pat investigated some information. This film is a remake of an old Universal film in 1932. Michael Eisner personally decided it. It seems that he intends to make it into A franchise like Raiders of the Lost Ark, which Universal sold the remake rights to to an independent production company, is trying to get it back, as if they were still reaching out to Spielberg, hoping he could direct, Pat said. It's unlikely, but Spielberg should be able to serve as a producer. The producer in charge of the project also said yesterday. If I can sign one more, they can make concessions on the pay."

Many models of Hollywood commercial films have long been finalized. Although the script in Eric's hand is somewhat deviated from his memory, the overall concept of the plot and the character settings are similar. After hurriedly flipping through the script, Eric looked up and asked: "What do you mean?"

Nicole put down the coffee cup in her hand and said seriously: "I used to play those noisy roles. I think the role of the learned librarian in this script is quite interesting."

"In that case, let's take it," Eric put the script on the coffee table, thought for a while, and then walked towards the desk.

Nicole looked at Eric's figure and said, "But, this is a Universal movie, that, Michael Eisner..."

"Ha ha,

I'm not that stingy, as long as you like it, and if you don't act, Universal will find other actresses," Eric said, took out a phone book from the drawer of his desk, and quickly found it A number, picked up the landline on the desk and dialed it.

Nicole was a little surprised by Eric's behavior, so she didn't bother.

Eric picked up the receiver and waited for a while, the call was connected, and he said, "I'm Eric Williams, please pick up Mr. Eisner."

In an office at the Burbank Global Headquarters, when Eric reported himself to his home, Eisner's assistant even forgot to report in advance and directly transferred the call to Michael Eisner's landline. After the connection, I realized something, stood up and pushed open the door of Michael Eisner's office without knocking, only to see that Michael Eisner was already smiling and talking to the other end of the phone. The assistant broke in suddenly, unusually not angry, just waved his hand to signal the other party to go out.

"Eric, I didn't expect you to call, what's the matter?" Michael Eisner drove away the assistant and asked with a smile while leaning on the sofa.

"I just saw the script of "The Mummy", it's a good idea," Eric said casually: "However, I see that Universal should plan to develop a series, I don't know if you have the complete series of the whole series. A script or an outline is fine, I want to see it.”

Michael Eisner paused for a moment with his fingers rubbing on the table, and quickly said with a smile: "Of course no problem, I'll have someone send you to you. By the way, where are you now?"

"Playa Vista," Eric replied.

"Oh, the late stage of "Jurassic Park" should be almost finished, right? It's a pity that we didn't see the trailer for this movie at the Super Bowl."

Eric replied with the same tone: "I will see it soon. I believe many people will be surprised."

"Then I'll wait and see," Michael Eisner said with a smile, "don't forget to send me an invitation letter when you preview."

"Okay, I'll find a reporter by the way and take pictures of your participation in the preview. This is a great opportunity to promote "Jurassic Park"," Eric joked half-truths.

Michael Eisner raised his eyebrows. If such a photo is really released, the relationship between the two will definitely be publicly 'thawed': "Haha, I will cooperate with you then. If there are no other things Are you free to have dinner together?"

"No problem. Goodbye then." Eric said, and hung up the phone after hearing the other party's response.

Hearing the busy tone on the other side of the microphone, Michael Eisner did not put the microphone back, but lightly tapped the table with his hand, frowning slightly and thinking about the purpose of Eric's call.

Do you want to confuse yourself with his 'emphasis' on the script of "The Mummy" and let Universal increase its investment?

Think about it. Michael Eisner also felt that it was unlikely, the other party should not play such low-level tricks. So what is the intention of the other party to make this call?

Although he couldn't think of any clues for a while, Michael Eisner quickly ordered his assistant to send the series outline of "The Mummy" to Eric. He is not worried about Eric plagiarizing the script of "The Mummy" or something. If such a thing really happens, then Universal can happily fight a lawsuit with Firefly.

During Eric's call, the curious Nicole had already pulled up a chair and sat opposite Eric.

When Eric hung up the phone, Nicole asked curiously, "Hey, what do you want the script for "The Mummy"?"

"I'm very interested in the special effects of The Mummy, and I want the digital realm to take over the special effects work for this movie," Eric didn't hide. But there is no way to explain it too clearly to Nicole, specifically. He was very interested in the special effects of the second part of the original Mummy. In the script just now, Eric has seen the clues of the reincarnation of the heroine Evelyn and the information of the undead army of the ancient Egyptian god of death Anubis.

In the original "The Mummy 2", the army of undead summoned by the Scorpion King left a deep impression on Eric. Because of the high cost of labor in the West, this era wants to achieve it in a real-life way within the budget of a movie. The war scene with thousands of troops is basically impossible, and the only way is to use computer CG special effects. And if Universal's script outline does not deviate too much from the original, the special effects production of the sequel to "The Mummy" is a very good opportunity for the development of large-scale war special effects in the digital field.

Although Eric has indicated that the digital field has begun to develop related technologies, there is no real film work for practical application training, and no one knows what the specific effect will be, and does not know where to develop and improve the technology.

Large-scale war special effects are an important part of the development of special effects films in the future. Mastering the opportunities in this area will enable the digital field to lead other film companies in technology. Even if there is no scene of the undead army in the outline of the "Mummy" series sent by Universal, Eric plans to develop a related special effects movie in the next two or three years to "practice" in the digital field.

Nicole was not very interested in topics such as special effects. She flicked her slender fingers on the script a few times, looked at Eric and said, "If you really have no opinion, I will let Pat negotiate a contract with Universal. La?"

Eric looked at Nicole's thick script under his arm, and suddenly thought that since Michael Eisner sent the script to him through Nicole's hand, the reason should not be just for Nicole to ask him if he was willing to let it go. She acted. Recalling the incident when Universal suppressed Joanna's sudden resignation half a year ago, Eric brought the script over again, took out a pencil from the pen holder next to him, tapped the table for a while, and finally wrote a 5 on the cover. % figure, and handed the script to Nicole.

Nicole tilted her head to look at the numbers above and asked, "What is this?"

"Your personal salary should now be 10 million US dollars. I owed Michael Eisner a favor last year, and I just paid him back. You can ask Pat to help you negotiate omni-channel sharing according to the bottom line of 5%, and give up fixed salary. Although it will take a lot longer for you to recover your salary, you will definitely get more than 10 million US dollars. If you give up the salary to get a share, it can be regarded as a disguised increase in Global's confidence in this project. "

"Heh, you take my film contract as a favor, and don't ask people if they are willing or not. Who knows if this film can make 200 million yuan," Nicole rolled her eyes, and the corners of her mouth were still raised.

Eric felt the girl's anger and asked with a thoughtful smile, "Then are you willing?"

Nicole is not short of money now. It is not a bad choice to get more remuneration and let Eric remember him as a good choice. He pretended to think for a moment, and said 'reluctantly': "Okay. , I promise you, but, with Jack Nicholson in front, do you think Universal will easily agree?"

Jack Nicholson's pay in "Batman" is a topic of discussion among many stars in the entertainment industry, and many people dream of such a chance to make a fortune. Eric said: "If Universal doesn't agree, then you can just receive $10 million directly, and you have nothing to lose."

Nicole nodded her chin thoughtfully, reached out and snatched the pencil from Eric's hand, directly added a number one in front of the 5% number on the cover, it became 15%, and then said to Eric. : "Then I'll let Pat start talking about 15%, maybe he can talk about more than 10% in the end. Although this movie is a big investment, even if you include the subsequent distribution fee, the total investment will not exceed 100 million US dollars. , if I only get 5% of my 10 million salary, it would be a huge loss."

Computer special effects movies have just emerged in North America and the global market a few years ago. It is the time when the market demand is strong. The script of "The Mummy" is also very good. As long as the main creators don't mess around and keep the original level in Eric's memory, the world will reap the benefits. More than $300 million at the box office is not a problem. Roughly estimated, with an investment of 60 million and an announcement of 20 million, the cost can be fully recovered by relying on the global box office. The subsequent video tapes and peripherals will be more profitable. In the two-year omni-channel distribution cycle, the profit income exceeds 200 million US dollars. It is not a problem. , If Nicole can really divide the omni-channel into more than 10%, maybe she will become the first female star to step into the 20 million salary club.

Thinking of this, Eric couldn't help but gave Nicole a thumbs up and said with a smile: "It's cruel enough, it really is the most poisonous woman's heart."

"Bah, don't talk about me like that." Nicole tapped Eric's outstretched hand, put the script in her bag, and asked with crooked eyes, "It's almost noon, let's go to Venice Beach. Is it good to have lunch over there, and how many good restaurants are there?"

"Won't you be watched?" Eric asked with a smile. Now "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" is still being released sporadically, and some overseas markets are in full swing. Nicole's reputation is booming, and now her every move is being watched by the paparazzi. Pay close attention, although the possibility of the paparazzi mixing into the studio is unlikely, but as long as the two of them go out, it will definitely be the fate of being watched.

"I asked the assistant to drive the car away first to divert some people. You find an ordinary car, and we sneak out. It should be fine. Even if it is discovered, I don't have a boyfriend, and you don't have an official girlfriend. They What can you say?" Nicole said, her eyes resentful: "Or, you don't want to show up with me?"

"Stop, this look is too lethal, I surrender!"

"Hehe..." (To be continued...)

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