Chapter 687: Unexpected package
Los Angeles in the awards season is very lively. Unless you can't get away from it, most of the stars will gather in Hollywood during this time, or for the public relations awards, or in order to find opportunities, various parties are also going on. Between the lights, the stars are enjoying the glory of the identity aura after a busy year.
However, the upcoming Golden Globe Awards have no appeal to Eric. He even knows the final results of some awards in advance. For example, "The Lion King" will receive the best film in the musical comedy category, for example for follow-up. Oscar's public relations strategy, Catherine will be defeated by Mel Gibson in the competition for the Golden Globe Award for best director. At the end of the day, even the Oscars with more than 6,000 judges have been affected by public relations factors, not to mention the number of judges with only 90 or so Golden Globes.
Compared with the Golden Globe Awards, Eric pays more attention to the 29th Super Bowl finals to be held at the end of the month. This year's Super Bowl final is just the turn of abc for live broadcast. For the Firefly Group, it also has a certain symbolic significance.
Of course, the three films of "Jurassic Park 2", "Don Liri" and "Toy Story 2" that Firefly is about to launch in the summer file also won the best Super Bowl live advertising space. The main film of the three summer files has been basically completed. After the Super Bowl Trailer, the fireflies will conduct internal audits of these films, and make appropriate adjustments according to the audience's reaction. Then, large-scale global distribution and promotion will begin. jobs.
Although it is not as busy as public relations activities like many movie nominees who have won the awards, Eric has been busy with his feet in recent times. At the beginning of the new year, in addition to attending various important meetings, Eric needs I personally participated in the firefly new year's film project.
After the auction of the hand-painted animation department was completed, after half a year of recruitment and training, the fully digital Disney animation department has begun to take shape. At the end of last year, a 6-minute 3D animated short film was completed, which was very good. In addition to more than 200 trained digital animators, after coordination with Pixar. Eric will be a small Pixar team headed by Peter Dougt and transferred to the Los Angeles animation department in Los Angeles. He will come with Peter Dougt and an animation project he personally conceived. the company".
Although the most popular animation of Pixar in the original time was "Toy Story". However, in Eric's view, "Monster Power Company" is the work that Pixar has put his imagination to the limit. Monster employees pass through a door of time and space to collect energy by screaming the children's screams. And at the end of the story, the monsters have changed from being scared to bringing joy to the children. It is also in full compliance with Disney's core spirit of bringing joy to the world. Therefore, this work can be said to be tailor-made for the new Disney Digital Animation Department. It was demonstrated by Peter Dougt for the Firefly Management. After the story version, all the executives present agreed to start the project immediately, and gave maximum support during production time and project budget.
The two big investment live-action movies "Titanic" and "The Matrix" that Firefly Pictures has finalized have also entered a substantive preparatory stage.
Firefly Studios specializes in the working room for the Titanic. After half a year of rest, Cameron, who started working after Eric repeatedly urged, is constantly introducing his plan: "I have detailed investigations." In the environment of Rosarito, where fireflies can build a base dedicated to the film "Titanic", Mexico has agreed to cooperate with our work. I also intend to completely copy the Titanic that year. This process probably It takes three months, but in the past three months, the crew can also shoot the corresponding indoor scene in the studio..."
Eric stood in front of the workbench covered with drafts of the lens and looked at the delicate Titanic model in the center of the workbench, suddenly interrupting Cameron’s words: "Jim, you mean, you intend to copy the Titans completely. Nick?"
Cameron eagerly explained: "Of course, Eric, although the cost will definitely be bigger. But I think that only in this way can we achieve 100% authenticity. If you use the model or green screen completely, the visual effect will definitely be big. discount."
Eric recalled the information in his mind and took the Titanic model on the workbench. I used gestures to say: "Jim, I definitely agree to build the real Titanic, but the complete copy is not necessary. You see, the ship is almost exactly the same on both sides, we can just build one side. Can save a lot of budget, isn't it?"
Cameron took the model and asked him to think about it for a while. He still hesitated, saying: "Eric, this can save a budget, but when used on both sides, there are many props when shooting. In particular, items with character signs need to be completely reversed, and the workload of post-effects will increase a lot. Accordingly, the production cycle will be extended."
“Compared to building a complete Titanic model, copying a set of character-inverted items is definitely much cheaper? Jim, you should know how big the project you want to shoot, the $150 million budget is absolutely It's unprecedented, and that's the highest budget that fireflies can afford, so save some or save some."
Although Cameron is still somewhat reluctant, Eric’s reasons also make him unable to refute and compromise: “Well, Eric, just follow what you said.”
Just chatting, a staff member tapped on the open door: "Mr. Williams, Mr. Cameron, Miss Vichy has made up the makeup, do you want to see it?"
Eric nodded. "Of course, let her come."
Soon, Rachel Vichy walked in with a group of staff, and the people in the studio were almost immediately attracted by Rachel's dress.
The deep purple wide-brimmed hat puts Rachel's face on the face of some petite, but this does not hide the pride and resilience of the British lady who is the chin's slightly lifted girl.
The double-breasted lapel suit has a long skirt that brings out Rachel's slim and slender figure. Compared to the somewhat bloated figure in memory, I don't know how many times it is stronger. The white gloves and the umbrella in the hand are just right. Cher added a bit of elegance.
In the face of the eyes of everyone gathering together, Rachel did not have a slap in the face, but instead stepped forward, with a quiet smile in his mouth, and gracefully reached out to Cameron: "Hello, Mr. Director. I It’s Rose Deweet Booker, I’m glad to meet you.”
The standard London, England, Cameron woke up from the ecstasy, almost subconsciously caught Rachel's hand and gently shook it, then reacted. Excitedly turned his head and said to Eric: "Yes, Eric, this is my rose."
Eric said without hesitation: "I told you long ago, Jim. I have chosen a heroine with a hundred times better than you."
"I hope you don't take this to the point of selecting the male lead," Cameron countered with a bad taste, and his eyes turned to Rachel again. After the excitement, his eyes were already a bit more. Picky, beckoning the costumer to the front, said: "The shape of this suit is very good, but the white is too monotonous, are there other colors?"
The costumer replied: "There is also a set of black and white stripes, Mr. Cameron. Would you like to try it?"
"Well, wait a try," Cameron nodded, turned around Rachel and shook his head. "An umbrella, an umbrella is not right, I remember the information I saw..."
Cameron is still recalling that the costumer took the initiative to explain: "Mr. Cameron, your eyes are really sharp, Miss Rachel should have a wooden long-handled umbrella. But we can't find that style for the time being. Can only be customized later."
"Remember this, don't forget," Cameron nodded. Take a step back and hold up the chin.
Eric knew that Cameron couldn't finish the game for a while, and he left Rachel Vichy, and he waved at the petite figure that had just been with Rachel. Most of the people around him were concerned about Rui. Cher, but someone still noticed Eric’s movements. Caroline’s face was reddish and she smiled awkwardly at Eric, but she still came over: “Eric, good morning.”
Eric gave up next to him, let Caroline and himself lean on the large workbench, and smiled and asked: "It should be working time now, are you finished?"
"Nothing," Caroline shrank her neck, knowing that Eric was joking with herself, or looking up at Kelly, who was standing in the distance, and raised her face and explained: "I am with Ms. Haines asked for a holiday. Rachel had just arrived in Los Angeles yesterday. I need a lot of things to help me, but I can go to work tomorrow."
Eric shook his head and smiled. "You don't have to be so anxious. Your sister hasn't seen you for so long. You will accompany her in Los Angeles this week and go back to work next week."
Caroline put a small hand and said: "It won't take so long, today is Tuesday."
Eric patted Carolyn's shoulder: "Don't refuse, it's my reward for your work. Kelly can always tell me that you work very well, let me praise you."
Caroline rejoiced with a small chin, but soon asked some unconfidently: "Really?"
Eric nodded soothingly and smiled. "Really, I have seen the Qualcomm information you are responsible for collecting, very detailed."
Caroline's face raised a blush, and the small head subconsciously hanged down. After a while, he took the courage to raise his head: "Eric, Rachel said that he wants to take time to eat, thank you for helping her get this. Character."
"When?"
"We know that you are very busy recently, as long as you have time."
Eric said: "I will inform you when I arrive, will Rachel live with you?"
"Well, Rachel lived with me and Melanie for the time being, but Rachel's agent is looking for her house, she said... she said that Rachel lived with us inappropriately."
Rachel’s brokerage contract was signed directly under Iric’s Icr, and I heard the little dissatisfaction expressed in Caroline’s tone. Eric said: “If you think that the agent is not doing well. Call me anytime, I will change Kapoor."
"No, no," Caroline shook her head quickly. "She is doing very well. I just have some regrets that I can't live with Rachel."
Eric smiled and didn't say anything. Carolyn lived in the care of relatives and friends from small to large. The mind is simple, and it is inevitable that some people close to each other are too dependent.
Cameron was picky about it, and Rachel came forward to greet Eric, and then he was rushed to the transformation by Cameron. Caroline looked at Eric reluctantly and followed.
Eric is about to continue discussions with Cameron about the project preparations. Kelly came over: "Eric, it’s already ten o'clock, and you agreed to Qualcomm's Owen Jacobs and Allen Saar at noon. Marcy. Chris and Emily just called and they have already arrived at the Pointe Manor."
Eric looked at his watch and it took about an hour to get back to Malibu from Prea Vista. He also needed to prepare in advance, so he easily left Cameron and left Firefly Studios.
Returning to Kelly with Kelly, the chef is already preparing lunch, and the twins are mixed in the kitchen to help. Xiao Nizi is sitting in the corner of the glass wall with Emily and happily discussing something, but sitting Chris, who read a magazine on the sofa, first noticed Eric and Kelly. Getting up and beckoning.
Walking through the hall to the curtain wall, Xiao Nizi and Emily also came together.
Chrising each other, Chris did not immediately talk to Eric about Qualcomm, but took a thick parcel and handed it to Eric, saying: "Eric, this is my father let me take For you."
Eric took it curiously, feeling that there was a book in it, some sinking, and asked, "What?"
A few people sat down on the sofa, Xiao Nizi was tired of Eric. Uncertainly, the contents of the parcel were pulled out, but it was a thick stack of lens paintings. Just the first one was seen from Xiao Nizi, and Eric raised his eyebrows slightly. Take the stack of drawings.
Although the brush strokes of the draft are somewhat rough, it is obvious that each one is very careful. Eric can easily distinguish it. The content of the first painting is a person who is full of pipes and lies in the nutrition warehouse.
Then read through, followed by each one. You can find scenes that you know each other from a movie in your memory.
Looking at Eric’s serious expression, Chris explained with a smile: “My father is not engaged in a movie investment project to support young directors. The agent will hand over some scripts to him every month. I last week. Going back to Maryland to visit Dad, he just received the parcel and let me bring it to you after reading the draft. He also said that the two young people are very attentive. They obviously like your novel very much, "The Matrix." Isn't the selection of a director, maybe you can try it."
Eric’s mouth was smiling, and he continued to read hundreds of drafts in his hand, knowingly asking: “What is their name?”
Chris said: "This is the brothers, my brother is Larry Wachowski, and my brother is Andy Wachowski. They have already had a script in Hollywood. Oh, there are contacts in the package."
Chris said, Xiao Nizi helped Eric open the parcel and found it, took out an envelope and handed it to Eric.
Eric took over and read the stationery. This letter was written for Jeffrey. He sincerely hopes that Jeffrey can introduce them to the director of "The Matrix."
Chris explained this at the same time: "Dad said that the two brothers should be worried about sending these to the fireflies. It is very likely that they will be disposed of as garbage in your hands, and they will contact him separately."
Eric put the letterhead and the sub-pictures together in an envelope and smiled. "I will consider this matter carefully. However, let's talk about the next meeting with Owen Jacob."
Chris knows that these things have been handed over to Eric, and with his vision in the movie, if the two brothers can really take on the responsibility of the "Matrix" director, Eric will certainly not take this opportunity, so he will Nothing to say, follow Eric’s topic: “The firefly investment side, I have bought 2.1 million shares of Qualcomm stock, but the market’s tradable shares are only 6 million shares, and we buy during this time. It should have been noticed. Recently, Qualcomm's share price has risen to 19.6 US dollars, or nearly 15%, and selling is getting less and less. It is not easy to continue to absorb 3 million shares in the circulation market."
When I heard Chris and Eric chatted about these boring company data, Xiao Nizi was obviously not interested. She got up and took Emily and Kelly to walk towards the kitchen.
Eric sideways let the women leave and said: "If you can't buy it, if the next thing can be negotiated, we can ask Qualcomm to directly issue the firecracker investment."
Chris nodded. He actually thought of this. He said: "In addition, I also recently investigated the information of the three major operators of at-t, ve zon and sp nt. cdma is definitely not at at-t. Expected, there are also a number of operators relying on at-t will definitely follow it to choose g** technology, but ve zon and sp nt two operators have not yet determined the technical standards, as long as they can Anyone who pulls into the cdma camp, our investment in Qualcomm is valuable. As for the c-segment license, according to the current situation, there are some ridiculous lawsuits. I think that this part of the band license will eventually be the third largest. With the annexation of operators, cdma wants to find breakthroughs in this area, and some are unrealistic."
Chris said, handing some pre-prepared materials to Eric, saying: "It is not impossible to pull ve zon and sp nt into the cdma camp. This is the financial information of the two companies. You can understand it when you look at it." (To be continued.)