Chapter 396: why
Michael Eisner, who was sitting in a high-end café in Beverly, looked at the watch again, five minutes before the appointment, but his face was already showing an intolerance.
He has been in turmoil these days. Disney’s consecutive movie failures last summer caused hundreds of millions of dollars in losses. None of the films released at the end of the year have achieved much success. Throughout 1990, if it wasn't for Disneyland and branded product sales to make up for the loss, Disney is likely to have his first loss since he became ceo.
But even if it barely maintains the balance of payments, there are still shareholders who have accused him of monopolizing in Disney and deliberately suppressing Eric Williams, thus ending the good relationship between Disney and Firefly.
Michael Eisner certainly won't admit his remorse to others. If he knew that it would cause such a situation, he would certainly not be the first bird. But now it’s no good to say that after he has expressed reconciliation to Eric through “The Ghosts Are Not Ghosted”, it’s just that the fireflies have not been openly hostile to Disney, but the cooperation between the two sides has not been discussed.
Although he has completely controlled Disney's board of directors, Michael Eisner knows that this absolute dominance is based on his ability to earn enough benefits for Disney shareholders.
Only Disney can bring a steady stream of profit distribution to shareholders, and there will be no situation in which shareholders will unite against him within a company with very dispersed shareholder ownership. Occasionally, one or two shareholders jumped out and spurred, and it would not have any effect on him, even those of the Disney family would not. Therefore, he will sit here today. And rarely arrive earlier than others.
Unconsciously, five minutes passed, and a waiter finally led Robert Shea to the table. Michael Eisner made a warm smile and shook hands with Robert Shea. Sit down from the opposite side.
"I'm sorry. Michael, I have some things, it's late," Robert Shea said with a cup of coffee before Michael Eisner.
Michael Eisner still smiles on his face and says, "It doesn't matter. Robert, and you are not late."
The two simply talked a few words, the waiter quickly put on the coffee, Robert Shea slowly added a few pieces of sugar to himself, a leisurely look. It seems that there is no meaning to discuss the business, and the attitude of taking the gesture is fully revealed.
These days, he also did a good job. After spending the resentment of being kicked out by the fireflies, because he had the script of "cutting the throat" grabbed from Eric, Robert Shea found himself more like a firefly ceo. In addition to the scenery, the seven major film companies have lowered their stance to show him good, hoping to cooperate with him to develop the "cut throat" project.
Robert Shea has of course thought about making a movie that cuts the throat, but investing in such a big movie. Publishing is not that simple.
Losing the new line, just because of the point of contact he now has, he can't hold up the release of a big production movie like Cut-Throat Island. Unless he will patiently accumulate a few years. Otherwise, relying on the seven major distribution channels is inevitable.
But out of the resentment of being fired out of the fireflies, Robert Shea is eager to make a comeback. Of course, it is also useful to use Eric's meaning in "cutting the throat", so he has decided to cooperate with the Seven, he has been in these days. The seven executives shuttled between them, hoping to use their chips in their hands to maximize their interests.
Michael Eisner looked at Robert Shea in a gesture. There was a sneer in the corner of his mouth, and he stabbed without a trace: "I heard that the kid went to New York again."
Robert Shea certainly knows who Michael Eisner is referring to. The look became gloomy: "There is definitely going to fluctuate this oil price fluctuation. Maybe it was the last time I made some money. This time I want to make a fortune. Young people, always do not know the height and thickness, not only refused hfpa (Hollywood Foreign Correspondents Association) invited guests, even this year's Golden Globe Awards ceremony, he did not attend, this time will definitely offend hfpa, and the movie produced by fireflies will not be so easy. thing."
Michael Eisner is not particularly concerned about the Golden Globe Awards Oscar, MGM has more than 150 Oscar trophies, ranking first among all film companies, and now it is not half dead.
Only those small companies in the second and third tiers will be very concerned about the profit bonus brought by the Golden Globe and Oscar. From this point, it can be seen that Robert Shea’s vision is still limited to what level. Michael Eisner suddenly felt that Eric kicked Robert Shea out of the firefly, which is a correct choice.
"The kid will be self-sufficient sooner or later, Robert, let us talk about the "cutting the throat" now," Michael Eisner said bluntly.
Robert Shea put down the coffee in her hand and said: "First talk about Disney's conditions. Michael, I am still very inclined to cooperate with Disney, but you also need to come up with the conditions that make me feel good."
Michael Eisner said: "The four or six divisions, including all investment and investment, you account for 40%, Disney accounted for 60%, of course, you can also get the benefits of this ratio."
Robert Shea felt an incredible moment, watching Michael Eisner's serious expression, sneer: "Are you kidding, Michael, don't say that I am divided into four or six, that is, five or five, I will not agree I am sorry, I think I should leave, everyone’s time is precious."
"So what to do, Robert, why don't you listen to me?" Michael Eisner waved and waved at Robert Shea.
Perceived the unusual look of Michael Eisner, Robert Shea hesitated for a moment, or sat back.
Michael Eisner went on to say, "Let's talk about "The Ghosts Are Not Ghosted". At first, Eric Williams said that except for him, the script is in the hands of others, and the chances of success are small. I didn't believe it, but after the release of "The Ghost", I found out that he was not wrong. If it wasn't the tearful "oh, my-love" soundtrack, the film's grade would drop more than one step. The box office will certainly shrink sharply. In addition to him, replacing it with other directors or soundtrackers, the chance of connecting this classic old song decades ago with "Ghosts" is infinitely equal to zero."
“Is this related to the topic we talked about today?” Robert Shea asked impatiently.
Michael Eisner nodded, staring blankly at Robert Shea, confidently saying: "Of course, know why I am not as eager as other film companies, but haven't contacted you until now?"
Robert Shea instinctively produced a strong sense of discomfort, and some asked in a hurry: "Why... why?" (To be continued)