Chapter 542: Doubtful invitation
Allen heard Claudia's words, but shrugged a little, and Eric, who was looking through the information, noticed the assistant's little movement, and shook his head gently. ¥f,.
His move this time is indeed different from the past. When investing in companies such as Cisco and AOL in the past few times, the development prospects of these companies are relatively clear, and the funds involved are not too much. Even the three Internet companies, such as Yahoo, which was established by investment, only invested in the tens of millions.
But this time the situation is very different. Nokia is a large-scale group company in Finland. Although the development is in trouble, from the financial data collected, the camel that is going to die is still 1.1 billion. From the personal opinion of the US dollar, from the personal opinion of Eric, of course, the more shares you get, the better. If you can swallow it all, he does not mind all the money from the firefly investment.
Eric stayed in Berlin for a few more days, and moved to Paris with the main team of Jurassic Park to prepare for the French premiere of the film.
At this time, the time has come to mid-July, "Jurassic Park" has been released in North America for six weeks, the box office easily broke through 300 million US dollars, for the "Jurassic Park" in North America is still full of strong box office digital curve, local The media has changed from the first week of the first week to the numbness of the billion, the film North American box office in the next few weeks to break through 400 million US dollars is almost no suspense, and whether it can break through the amazing figure of 500 million, causing The discussion does not seem to be so enthusiastic. After all, whether it is 400 million or 500 million, for most movies in Hollywood, it is like a person looking up at the stars of the sky. Few people will ponder whether a certain star is away. One hundred light years, or a thousand light years, those are too far away.
The overseas box office of Jurassic Park also broke through 300 million U.S. dollars in the sixth week, and the total box office reached 600 million U.S. dollars. Among them, the British box office that was released in the same period in North America was particularly eye-catching. The box office reached 57 million pounds in the six-week period. The total box office is expected to exceed the high of 70 million pounds. At the same time, Jurassic Park will continue to draw in recent years in France, Spain, Japan and other overseas ticket warehouse countries. Especially Japan. This is a country that is extremely obsessed with monsters. Although there is no specific number in Eric’s memory, Jurassic Park’s box office in Japan is definitely over 100 million US dollars.
Although Jurassic Park has madly harvested box office around the world, creating one after another box office miracle. But this miracle film does not cause positive reactions in the local media in any country. The media in many European countries have been evaluating Jurassic Park in a recent almost wolf-speaking tone, especially in France where Eric has settled.
As the birthplace of the film. The French have always been very proud of the domestic film industry, and the French film has indeed appeared in a very glorious period, and in order to meet the box office behemoth of Jurassic Park, defending the dignity of French cinema, the French will France The most expensive movie in the history of the film, "Sprout", was placed on the same period as the "Jurassic Park". The film production cost of the French masterpiece "Sprout" reached 164 million francs, about 30 million US dollars, and was jointly invested by more than 10 French film companies. It is indeed the highest investment in France so far. movie of.
For this reaction of the French, Eric has only one thought in his heart. Why bother?
"Blood" tells the tragic life experience of French miners in the late 19th century. For nearly three hours, it can be said that it is an absolutely boring film. With such a movie and the entertaining Jurassic Park hard box office, Eric can't think of the second result. .
Moreover, the timing is also very sensitive. This year is the last year of the GATT negotiations. In order to establish the World Trade Organization, after years of squabbling, North America and European countries finally reached a consensus on most of the terms, now the US capital Is seeking the same economic status as a physical product for Hollywood movies. However, European countries have put forward the ‘cultural exception’ argument. To this end, some famous Hollywood directors have also set off a space debate with European filmmakers.
In the current position of Eric, he certainly wants to stand on the side of Hollywood. In order not to confuse the emotions of the French media. After the simple premiere, Eric canceled most of the team’s publicity schedule in France and sent the other masters to the next stop in Madrid, Spain. Anyway, Jurassic Park’s topic in Europe is already high enough. Reducing some publicity activities will not affect the French box office of Jurassic Park too much.
Promote the film at the same time. Eric has not stopped talking to Chris about calling Nokia by phone. Chris has decided to bring the firefly investment team to Europe personally, and Eric has temporarily stayed in Paris.
Compared with the media and cultural resistance to Hollywood movies, French film production and distribution companies are extremely enthusiastic about the investment and distribution of Hollywood films. The savvy businessmen can see that the decline of French movies has become irreversible, and capital is profitable. OK, the French film company certainly knows how to choose.
In a hotel on the Seine in Paris, Eric sat leisurely on the balcony of the hotel. There was a faint heat in the coffee cup on the small round table. From time to time, he knocked on the laptop keyboard on his knees, occasionally looking up, not far away. The Eiffel Tower towering into the clouds.
Hearing the sound of the door, Eric looked back and Alan walked in with a stack of information.
“Eric, the first day of the box office news of Jurassic Park and Budding is counted,” Allen put the information in his hand on the round table beside Eric, and took a handful of it. he.
Eric turned around on the street last night, and in several cinemas, there were parties to buy tickets. So I was already expecting it, and I was not in a hurry to open the information that Allen handed over. I took a floppy disk from my laptop and handed it to Allen: "This is a script idea that I thought of a few days ago. You sent it back to Los Angeles and asked them to register the copyright."
The script in the floppy disk was the "Museum of the Museum" that I thought of after I visited Caroline on the Museum Island in Berlin. In the past few days, Eric also used the free time to knock out the script.
Allen didn't ask much. He took the floppy disk and introduced the information he just sent. He also pulled out an invitation from the folder: "This is what Mr. Nicolas. They are going to hold a cocktail party for a movie tonight. I want to invite you to attend."
Eric turned the box office data of Jurassic Park and Budding, frowned slightly, and asked casually: "What movie?"
"The film name is "Fangfang", I just checked it. It is a love movie, released in early June, starring two famous French movie stars, Vincent Perez and Sophie Marceau. The film has achieved good response in both European and Asian markets.” Allen briefly introduced it. Did not talk about the box office data of "Fangfang", after all, in the face of "Jurassic Park", the box office of this love movie seems to be worthless.
Eric Meiyu still had a hint of helplessness. He heard Allen’s introduction and thought about it. He asked casually with memory: “Sophie Marceau lost 1 million francs in order to leave Gaomeng. The breach of contract, the two sides are not in a mess, how can they cooperate?"
Allen didn't know about it, and Sophie Marceau's influence was more in France and the Far East. Hollywood hasn't noticed the French rose: "I don't know about this, Eric, are you going to check it?"
Eric stunned and reacted. He shook his head and said, "No, I just thought about it."
Sophie Marceau’s past in order to shoot Zul'Saki’s "Wild Love" and Gaomeng’s noisy past, most of the time in the actress’s magazine article, in the end, just to Beautify the image of this actress and promote more elements. and. After converting one million francs, it will be less than 200,000 US dollars. For a European famous actress, it is not too big a financial burden. Sophie Marceau and Gaomeng Film Company may be more than just I can’t talk for a while. Everyone has parted ways and walked away from each other for the time being, and there is no possibility of old and dead. There are some realities to say. Now that European films have declined, there are very few companies that can produce commercial movies. There are not many choices for this French rose.
"That," Allen pointed to the invitation: "Tonight's reception?"
Eric shook his head. He didn't know what the so-called celebration party was, because during this time the French media had already speculated on the situation of "Sprout" and "Jurassic Park". If there is media attendance, it will definitely be asked. The box office problem of Jurassic Park and Budding sighed, and Eric took another look at the data. The Jurassic Park was 6.6 million francs on the first day of France, and the scale of the Jurassic Park was released. The equivalent "Sprout" box office is only 1 million in the early days, when he answers anyway, it is estimated that it will be sparked.
Allen can also understand some of Eric's concerns, saying: "In this case, I will call to reject each other. In addition, Mr. Hansen will arrive in Paris at around 10 am tomorrow. I have already booked the hotel room, Irene. Ke, is there anything else to add?"
"No, just like this."
Allen nodded and turned away from Eric's room. He just came to the corridor. The mobile phone at Allen's waist rang. He said a few words, and Allen pushed Eric again. At the door, I came to Eric and handed over the mobile phone: "Eric, Mr. Jack Valenti's phone."
Jack Valenti?
Eric has some doubts. Jack Valenti is the chairman of the American Film Association. Eric only met each other at the annual film association annual meeting. He wondered how Jack Valenti would call him. Here.
However, Jack Valenti has been the chairman of the American Film Association since 1966 and has been in this position for nearly 30 years. It seems to be going on. The politician’s president of the Film Association has been Committed to the expansion of Hollywood film territory in the world, so the status in Hollywood is still very respected, Eric did not neglect, and quickly took over the mobile phone that Allen handed over, the two simply talked a few words, they hang up the phone.
Allen just faintly heard the sound in the microphone was a little rush, but it was not clear. After Eric hang up the phone, he said to Allen: "Ready, I will go to Gaomeng Film Company at night. A celebration reception held by Fangfang."
Noting Erik’s solemn appearance, Allen asked: “Would you like to prepare another dress for you?”
"No, the set that I put on the premiere will be fine." Eric returned the mobile phone to Allen, and he still wondered why Jack Valenti appeared. In the current situation, Irene I think the other side should be for the GATT that is being negotiated.
The American Film Institute is both the grading body responsible for Hollywood films and the spokesperson for Hollywood interests. The GATT negotiations on film must be made by the American Film Association. Although this also involves the interests of fireflies, Eric has Can't think of the reason why Jack Valenti contacted himself.
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In the night, the hotel's limousine slowly entered a large house on the Seine River in the western suburbs of Paris. Eric just got off the bus and saw a group of people welcoming them warmly.
Seeing these people's first sight, Eric realized that this celebration was unusual. Gao Mengfilm's Nicholas Saidu had no accidents. Jack Valenti also said hello beforehand, but What was the president of the German Constantine Films that I just met last week, and there are other familiar faces.
"Eric, I'm glad you can come over," Nicholas Seidou took the lead with Eric to embrace, and then introduced others to Eric.
Needless to say, the president of Constantine Pictures, in addition to the ceo of Germany's New World Pictures, the president of France's fourth TV station, the head of the film department of Vivendi Group...
What made Eric unexpected was that even John M. Cali, the president of MGM Studios, appeared here, and the current actual controller of MGM Studios is the French Credit Union.
In general, these people are basically the heads of the famous film companies in Europe. At the end of the introduction, Eric can only hold the soldiers to calmly and confidently.
"Well, guys, give me and the little guy some time," Jack Nicholas said after the introduction, Jack Valenti said, everyone echoed, Jack Valenti made it to Eric. Looks, the two walked into the villa of the big house all the way, through the group of guests in twos and threes, led by the waiter down to a suite.
"Must be sure you must be confused now?" Jack Valenti asked Eric to sit down on the couch and smile.
The hair is sharp and the old man is the most solid spokesperson for Hollywood. Eric nodded in no way. Although he realized something, Eric did not worry that the other party would make a disadvantage to the firefly movie. The matter, otherwise Jack Valenti is not likely to sit firmly in the position of the president of the Motion Picture Association for decades. (To be continued.)