Chapter 22: Buyout
Amy Pascal showed her interest in Eric directly: "Oh, Eric, you are younger than I thought, I just entered college when you were so big."
"You look very young, Ms. Pascal," Eric complimented.
Amy Pascal said with a smile: "Thank you, Eric. Call me Amy. I really like the Jurassic Park you wrote. I want to ask, the movie copyright of Jurassic Park." Still in your hands?"
Eric picked his eyebrows: "Of course."
During this period of time, with the growing popularity of Jurassic Park, many film companies have contacted movie copyrights, but all were rejected by Eric. Eric did not sell the Jurassic Park film adaptation rights until he had enough strength to fight for his own interests.
"So, I don't know if you would like to sell the film adaptation rights of Jurassic Park to Colombia. Will we have a very good price?"
Eric said: "Amy, the topic we are discussing today is not this. Moreover, the current special effects technology is not mature enough. I have no plans to sell the Jurassic Park movie copyright for the time being."
"That's a pity, okay, let's talk about the "Little Ghosts". Jeffrey is very appreciative of this movie. With my understanding of Jeffrey, he is still very visionary. Right, I heard that you Originally intended to let the 20th Century Fox release the film, what happened?"
Eric shrugged and told the truth: "The twentieth-century Fox's head of the distribution department, Mr. Calta Hunt, refused even if the film didn't even look at the film."
"Karta Hunt, I know him, a very arrogant guy." Amy Pascal said with a smile: "So, I think, let's take a look at your movie first."
Eric nodded, and Amy Pascal took Eric and Jeffrey directly to an auditorium at the Columbia Film Company headquarters, handing the copy to the projectionist, Eric and two others. Sitting together on a leather seat.
"Eric, you don't seem to be looking forward to it?" Before the film screening, Amy Pascal accidentally saw Eric's expression and snarled.
Eric laughed and said: "Amy, you know, the film is made by me from beginning to end. I have every shot of the movie in my mind, and I have seen it many times. But I believe you will not be disappointed. of."
The auditorium lights dimmed, and Amy Pascal nodded and regained her gaze. At the same time, she felt a sentimental illness. Columbia Film Company now lacks good movie projects, but how can she fall into the company? A high school student made a film that was not missed. Think of it, Amy Pascal sighed in the dark.
As one of the top management in Colombia, Amy Pascal is well aware of the situation in Colombia. The performance of the Columbia Film Company in the past two years is not bad. If it is not for years to accumulate the copyright revenue brought by the powerful film and television studio, the company will face huge losses.
Compared to the thriving Disney and Twentieth Century Fox, and Paramount, who was still in the post-Barry Diller era, Colombia is as sullen as an old man. In 1984, he won the second place in the North American box office list in 1984. After the Ghostbusters, Colombia has not had a movie in the top ten for the third consecutive year. If there is no accident, this year is still not. This is a shame for an established movie giant.
Coca-Cola, the parent company of Colombia, suffered a lot in the stock market crash last year. If Colombia is still so arrogant and cannot make a profit to the parent company, it is likely to be sold. In fact, the Japanese Sony consortium has released the signal of the acquisition of Columbia Pictures. .
Amy Pascal did some understanding of Eric. The boy had just graduated from high school. In just a few months, he published the science fiction "Jurassic Park" and wrote the script "Returning to Seventeen". By the 20th century Fox, and starved everyone's eyes starred in the actor, if not the blessing of these auras, perhaps Amy Pascal, like the 20th Century Fox's Karta Hunt, to Ereli This movie is dismissive.
The script for "Returning to Seventeen" was originally received by the Columbia Film Company. Several producers of the company are also very interested in this film, but the condition that Eric attached to his actor’s role makes the current investment cautious. Colombia was unacceptable and eventually had to give up.
It is said that Barry Diller personally approved the plan to return to the age of seventeen. Imagine Mr. Brent Cohen, who is now sitting in the seat of Colombian president. Amy Pascal sighs. The company's current situation is irrelevant to the president's lack of courage.
With the play of "The Little Devil", the fun and interesting scene and the performance of the Stewart Langkel's little ghosts quickly pulled Amy Pascal's thoughts into the movie screen.
After the movie was finished, Amy Pascal was surprised and surprised. She did not believe that this excellent comedy movie was made by a teenager who was only 18 years old.
Amy Pascal stood up with excitement and said to Eric: "Eric, can you wait a moment here? I will call."
From the expression of Amy Pascal, Eric knew that there was no accident, and things have been successful for more than half.
Half an hour later, seven or eight Columbia Film Company executives, including Colombian President Bronte Cohen, gathered in the auditorium to watch "The Devil's Home" again.
After watching the movie again in a cheerful atmosphere, it is nearing the time of work, but everyone is not eager to leave. After more than half of the film screenings, these high-level leaders in Colombia have already begun to talk about it.
In the office of the president of the Columbia Film Company, Eric and Jeffrey were sitting opposite the Bronte Cohen in their 60s. After the assistant took the coffee, Blount Cohen sipped a few coffees. I just said: "Eric, to be honest, we are very optimistic about the potential of "Little Ghosts", so I plan to buy out all the copyrights of "Little Ghosts" for $10 million. What do you think?"
When I heard the price of $10 million, sitting next to Jeffrey Hansenton with a happy expression. The cost of one million has been turned over ten times in the blink of an eye. If it is him, it is estimated that he will nod his head immediately.
Blount Cohen noticed Jeffrey Hansen's expression and showed a satisfactory smile. The company estimated the box office to be around $50 million, and the film is easy to shoot sequels. The potential for mining is also very large, so after deliberation, it is directly decided to completely buy out all the copyrights of the film at a price they seem to be higher. After the offer, it is natural to bargain, so the top executives of Colombia have already identified 1,200. The buyout limit of 10,000 dollars.
I want to buy "Little Ghosts" for 10 million US dollars. Are you a big man? Eric whispered a word, but doing business is like this, sitting on the ground, paying for it on the spot.
"Mr. Cohen, I think you have a preliminary estimate of the box office value of "Little Ghosts"? Can I know this number?"
Eric did not immediately agree, and Blount Cohen was somewhat disappointed, but still said: "Of course, we feel that if it is properly declared, the North American box office of "Little Ghost" should be around $30 million. By convention, you As a producer, the amount that can be obtained is divided into about 20%. Therefore, Eric, the purchase price of 10 million US dollars is still very reasonable. The cost of making this movie should not exceed 200. Wan, so, Eric, what are you hesitating? As long as you promise, you will be the youngest multimillion."