Chapter 29: 蹊跷Compensation Agreement
Looking through the crowds, the Langkel home in the west has gone to the sky. The "Little Ghosts" was released less than three days. The Langkel couple hurriedly left Stewart with the propaganda crew. It is said that there are people. Ask Stuart to advertise when the price is high.
When Eric was in the field, the information of this family appeared in the newspaper. Because of the fire of "The Little Devil", Stewart earned millions through various endorsements and advertisements in just a few days. The whole family moved into the Beverly Hills mansion.
Although I hope that the Langkel couple are not as profitable as the former Macquarie Calkin parents, but the situation is that the couple is no different from the previous couple, Eric can only hope that Stewart will not take McCauley Carr. Kim’s old road, after all, the sequel to "The Little Ghosts" still needs this clever little guy. The third part of the previous life, "The Little Ghosts," because there was no Macquarie Calkin, the box office fell directly from the second half of the 170 million. 18 million.
In the encirclement of the reporter, I was so confused. After more than ten minutes, someone found Eric’s predicament and called the police. Eric was rescued from the crowd by the police.
Driving with a tail to the headquarters of Colombia, the two front desk ladies recognized Eric at a glance, they do not know the complex feelings of the Colombian high-level box office of "Little Ghosts", just through various news that Eric is about to become Hollywood's youngest billionaire. So after the president's office was notified, the two girls changed their way to Eric, and if they were seen by the young people who were younger and younger, they could fly directly to the branches.
Eric was also happy to tease with two beautiful vases, and spoke a few small, sensational jokes, giggling the two girls, and unconsciously, two more hands were distributed. A small card with a perfume and a contact note.
"Hey, Eric." Talking to the hostess, Eric suddenly heard that Blount Cohen’s voice was ringing nearby. Turning around and discovering that Blount Cohen had already spread his arms, Eric also enthusiastically stepped forward to hug with Blount Cohen.
"Mr. Blunt, how come you personally, send someone to bring it up."
Blount Cohen smiled and said: "Why, do you think that this old man is bothering you young people to flirt?"
"Of course not," Eric quickly denied.
Blount Cohen said: "The "Little Ghosts" has achieved such a beautiful box office score. I should pick you up in person. Let's go. Let's talk about the business and think about dating the girls. Young people still have to put their careers on. First place."
Eric nodded and rushed the two girls to raise the pink card in their hands and walked to the elevator with Blount Cohen.
Watching Blount Cohen and Eric walk into the VIP elevator, a little girl at the front desk is looking forward to another girl. "Melia, do you think Eric will ask me?"
Milia, a tall blond with a blond hair, whispered to her ear: "Who knows, maybe Eric will meet us two at the same time, are you willing?"
"Ah? How about... how?" The petite girl’s face was slightly hot when she thought of some possible scenes.
Milia suddenly laughed and said, "Well, Lisa, don't think about it. From the conversation of Eric Williams, he is obviously a veteran of flowers. We are sure to add together." There is no residue left by others."
"How is it possible, he is only 18 years old?" Although she has just been teased by Eric, the girl named Lisa is very impressed with Eric. The world is like this. If an ordinary person teases them, the result will definitely be thrown out of the Colombian headquarters by the security guards, but the replacement of a young man with a lot of gold will make the two girls flattered.
"Correcting one thing is an 18-year-old guy who is about to become a billionaire. Being able to achieve such a huge achievement so young can't be caught together, and you didn't find it? Just Blunt Cohen When Mr. left, he gave us a look and was obviously warning. So, Lisa, realistically, go to the nightclub with me at night, I will introduce you to two handsome guys."
Lisa disappointed and nodded, still couldn't help but glance at the VIP elevator not far away.
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In the president's office of Colombia, Blount Cohen enthusiastically let Eric sit down on the sofa and go to the wine cabinet to take a bottle of wine. "Eric, let's celebrate a little, wait for "Little Ghosts" File, I will definitely open a grand celebration for you. This bottle of white wine is produced by me in Burgundy's winery, leaving only the last bottle."
Eric picked up the goblet and smelled it. The amber liquid overflowed with a fresh pineapple aroma.
Blount Cohen learned about Eric's file and knew that the young people in front of him could not have been exposed to such top wines before, thinking that Eric was pretending to be pretentious and asking: "How are you feeling?"
Eric nodded and praised: "Awesome wines, Burgundy wines are not easy to make pineapple fragrance."
Blount Cohen was a little surprised: "Eric, I don't think you know about wine."
"It’s just accidental to hear," Eric told the truth.
Blount Cohen did not go deep into the wine glass and said: "So, for the success of "The Little Devil", cheers."
"Cheers."
After drinking, Bronte Cohen asked the assistant to pack up the wine and returned to the seat to sit down and said, "Eric, let's talk about business, this is the box office data of "Little Ghosts" last week, you first Look."
Eric took over the documents and opened the file, not only the box office data of "Little Ghosts", but also the box office data of all the films that are being released this week. The data of "The Devil's Master" is 27.75 million US dollars, the second place. The "return to the age of seventeen" directly fell to 13.12 million US dollars, although this data is already quite good, but compared with "Little Ghosts", it seems a lot more.
"It's like this, Eric," Blount Cohen straightened up with a slight sigh on his face: "There is something that we need to get your understanding about this week's "Little Ghosts" screen."
Looking at the expression on Blount Cohen's face, Eric had a subtle feeling and nodded to indicate that Blount Cohen continued.
Blount Cohen said: "According to our gambling contract, Colombia should increase the number of screens to 2,000 this week. Unfortunately, because the box office of "Little Ghosts" far exceeds Colombia's expectations, our preparation is not enough, resulting in Only 500 screens can be added this week."
Although the reason that Blount Cohen said is reasonable, Eric is keenly aware of the problems.
"So, Mr. Cohen, what is Colombia going to do?" Eric asked calmly.
"Eric, Colombia is very concerned about the agreement between us. But this incident is beyond everyone's expectations, and it is impossible for the cinema dealers to empty the screen to adapt to our gambling, so Colombia has already negotiated one. Compensation agreement."
Eric’s heart is slightly vigilant: “Compensation Agreement?”
"Yes, Eric, please don't worry, the original gambling agreement will not change. On this basis, because our lack of estimation has caused losses, starting from next week, based on the agreement, we Will add an extra 100 screens, until the film is down, I think, this is enough to show Colombia's sincerity," Blount Cohen said with a smile.
Eric nodded subconsciously. If this is the case, the compensation agreement is indeed acceptable, but Eric still feels awkward.
Seeing Eric nod, Blount Cohen came up with the prepared compensation agreement and pushed it to Eric: "This is the compensation agreement, Eric, you can look at it, if you have no problem, sign it."
Eric picked up the agreement and saw that the agreement was short, a few sly, and the language was straightforward. There was no contractual trap on the surface. However, Eric is still cautious: "Mr. Cohen, can I show it to my lawyer? If there is no problem, I will send the contract back after signing the word."
"Of course, no problem," Blount Cohen nodded generously and then said: "So, let's talk about the overseas release of "The Little Devil", Eric, the sooner the movie is hot, the sooner Overseas, the more you can get a high box office, once you miss the holiday schedule, the overseas box office must be reduced by at least half. Therefore, we want to divide the overseas box office with 16 million US dollars or 8% and win the "Little Ghosts". What do you think?"
"Mr. Cohen, 8% is a little less."
Blount Cohen shook his head and said: "A lot, Eric, overseas box office to go to the local theater line and high movie tax, we can only get about 20%, and you do not have to pay any price, It’s very reasonable to get 8% of the box office."
Eric snorted in his heart, what is not to pay any price.
If there is no "Little Ghosts", there will be no film in Colombia that will earn $50 million in the North American box office every year. Even in 1988, the movie that can get 50 million US dollars in North American box office profits will not exceed 10 unit. Just relying on the division of a movie called "Little Ghosts", Colombia's performance in the six major universities will rise directly from the bottom to the top three. It is really a big deal for Colombia.
"Sorry, Mr. Cohen, I need to think about it." Eric shook his head and rejected the proposal from Blount Cohen. Eric would not give up the benefits he deserved because he made too much money in the gambling agreement. His In the values, yours can be yours, but my must be mine.
It seems that Eric’s answer is expected. Blount Cohen nodded and said, “Well, Eric, go back and think about it, but please give me a reply as soon as possible.”
Out of the office of Blount Cohen, Eric happened to meet Lester Reid, who was in charge of the "Little Ghosts" project.
"Hey, Leicester, good morning."
Lester did not expect to encounter Eric so skillfully, and his expression was somewhat unnatural: "Hello, Eric, congratulations on your "Little Devils" success."
"You are the same, Lester, "Little Ghosts" is your responsibility, will definitely get a rich year-end award?"
It’s almost like getting a skunk, and Leicester’s belly groaned, but his face didn’t show up and smiled slyly.
"Right, Lester, where is the office of Ms. Pascal? When she was not recommended by her, "Little Devils" would not be so easy to succeed, I want to thank her."