Chapter 898: Opportunity for change

Chapter 898: Opportunity for change

The next morning, the Firefly Burbank headquarters.

As the magic film project that Disney Pictures will focus on in the next decade, Eric has already sent the first Harry Potter book back to Los Angeles in the UK and distributed it to several core high-level fireflies. I hope they can get an idea of ​​the content of this novel in advance.

At the same time, Eric also personally and Murdoch ditch several times, News Corp.'s distribution network throughout the world, Harper Collins Press will release the first part of the series in the UK, the United States, Australia and other English-speaking countries in early September. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", to gain sufficient influence, continue to promote to non-English-speaking countries, the Firefly Group will also invest enough media resources to promote the novel.

Although the film project will have a "Harry Potter" novel to determine enough influence, it will be formally established. However, since the novels, Kasenberg, Frank Wells and others are very optimistic about this story, everyone Unanimously decided to hold a special meeting to discuss a detailed film and theme park development plan in advance.

“Different from traditional fairy tales such as Snow White, Cinderella, Mermaid, etc., one of the great advantages of the Harry Potter series is that it is easier to create a sense of substitution. The setting of the novel takes place in the real London, which can Giving readers the illusion that a story will happen to them, so that they can maximize their interest in the story. But at the same time it is telling the story of a fun magical world, with the eccentric Alice in Wonderland "It's different, this story is more close to the people, because from small to large, there are countless rumors about witch magic around us."

In the conference room of the studio office of the studio, Eric is briefly explaining why he is optimistic about the story. The conference room door was suddenly knocked a few times.

The thoughts were interrupted, and Eric looked at the past with some discomfort. Seeing his female assistant, Kelly Haynes, opened the door with apologetic and made an urgent gesture to him. Peter Ritchie had already rushed to the m-TV station, and Kelly temporarily took up the post before the new personal assistant was selected.

Eric nodded to the crowd and waited outside the meeting room and asked, "Kelly, what happened?"

Kelly put the phone in her hand and explained: "Amy hit it."

Eric greeted the phone in his ear, and Amy Pascal on the other side said something eagerly.

Quietly listening to Amy, Eric frowned, but did not hesitate too much, said: "In this case, do what I said yesterday, you call Yahoo and let them release a Announcement...Nothing to talk about, Barbara is explained by me... Board of Directors? Oh, Amy, here is Hollywood, we have the final say. After you publish the announcement, contact Kapoor and let him start looking for a new one. Bond candidate. Kevin Costner seems to be also aa side, in this case, the "Disc 3" script needs to continue to adjust, adding a possible supporting substitute for Ethan Hunter, so I hang up first. ”

Kelly listened to the conversation between Eric and Amy, and guessed what happened. She took the phone that Eric handed over and saw him standing in the spot and thinking carefully, "Eric, you Really want to change Bruce South?"

Eric took care of his thoughts and nodded. "Yeah, you heard it."

Kelly's tone is obviously worried: "But isn't it too big to do this?"

"There will definitely be an impact, but it is not as serious as you think. The agent movie universe has been built. Now the audience is not much interested in this series of stories itself than the few protagonists." Eric explained, see Kelly’s face was not reduced, she smiled and said: “If you think about it, if I promise Bruce South’s pay, if I want to continue to complete several series of interspersed, then the other people’s pay will be The cost of the next few films is likely to be close to $200 million. In addition to the fixed pay, the profit share of several stars will not be less than 30% of each movie. Even if the next six films all maintain the global $1 billion box office, we will not have much profit. Moreover, this expectation is unrealistic. Even if one of them loses at the box office, the whole series cannot be Go on. Now, change the least risky Bruce South, showing MGM's determination, the other two series of protagonists are wide open in the lion Prior would not be so nothing to fear. "

In fact, Eric has a deeper reason for making this decision. He just suddenly thought that maybe this matter will become an opportunity. Because, in the firefly system, Hollywood's traditional interest distribution rules are no longer suitable.

In addition to the Firefly system, several other major movie companies, either listed companies or consortiums that are not actually in control of Hollywood, have led several major film companies to launch a film, company executives and projects. The creative team will not consider the interests of shareholders and investors at all.

Take Warner's "Dead Weapon 4", which is responsible for the production of Joe Silvo's production company. The high budget of $140 million comes mainly from the speculative hot money that flocked to Hollywood in recent years.

As a result, the global box office is expected to have only a $300 million movie, and Mel Gibson is the starring act, taking away $30 million in sky-high pay. Producer Joe Silvo also enjoys a $8 million base salary plus a late box office share. Other directors such as directors, screenwriters, and supporting actors have also received generous rewards. In the end, Warner Bros. must not earn a penny through the box office of the movie. It can only expect the late DVD and TV broadcast rights to recover some profits. Moreover, under the special financial system of Hollywood, whether external investors can recover the investment of 140 million US dollars, but also want to make money, do not even think about it, as far as Eric knows, Wall Street is responsible for guiding European and Asian hot money. For film funds that invest in Hollywood movies, the average annual return rate is basically below 10%, and the losses are even more common.

In the end, for the whole project, Mel Gibson earned a lot of money, Joe Silvo also got a lot of money, directors, screenwriters, etc. also made money, Time Warner is responsible for the high-level of this project will certainly take With enough salary and bonuses, the movie box office can also make Time Warner's revenue report more beautiful, everyone is happy. Only Time Warner's shareholders and investors who make budgets for the film don't get any benefit because they don't belong to Hollywood and can't get their own 'cake' from Hollywood's interest chain.

Due to the closed financial operating system, Firefly plays the role of both shareholders and investors, which are excluded from the Hollywood interest chain.

In the original time and space, even after ten or twenty years, although a large number of squadrons and servants went to Hollywood to save money, but because they have not been able to obtain enough power to change the rules, most people are smashed after a face of blood Returning to Sony Pictures, which survived Hollywood, is basically just a big Hollywood cash machine that is often listed on the lowest price/performance list. Will Smith and Adam Sandler.

Now, since it is firmly in control of the two major Hollywood studios, and has a strong influence on another film company, Fox, and has enough power to change the rules, Eric naturally cannot continue this situation.

The first thing to change is naturally the unreasonable high pay for Hollywood stars. Maybe the situation of changing the rules will be self-destructive, but if you don’t change, let the situation continue to develop, and the fireflies will not only lose more. The more money that should belong to the film company, the more it can't gain control of Hollywood.

As for the stars, many people may have forgotten one thing. All the big names in Hollywood are created by a large studio through a film investment. What's more, the Firefly system, which specializes in special effects movies and animated films, is far less dependent on stars than other major movie companies.

On the same morning, the Sunset Tower Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Pierce Brosnan is participating in a new trade show for Omega watches, and he recently won the endorsement of this Swiss watch brand.

The fixed process such as product display is completed, and the media question and answer session is entered. The topic naturally cannot escape the "Royal Casino" and the next 007 issue.

"About the story of "Bonder 19", I haven't seen the script yet, and even if I see the script, I can't disclose it at will, haha, everyone still asks some other questions."

On the simple stage, Bruce South sat on the simple chair with the host, holding the microphone, smiling, and very skillful to deal with the reporter's questions.

Although the sequel's contract is still in the process of negotiation, he never thought that he would give up the role, even if he finally needs to make some concessions. After all, from the first time he entered the big screen in 1980, he spent more than a decade to reach the peak of today's career, how could he give up, not to mention, he is immediately forty-five years old, although the Hollywood male star His career is far more than the actress, but at his current age, there is not much mainstream character outside of Bond.

After answering a question, the host next to Bruce South is about to pick the next questioner, as if suddenly there are at least ten mobile phones in the conference hall that sounded abruptly. This time is quite monotonous or even harsh. Flooded the entire event hall.

Bruce South was shocked. The host was even more stunned. He held a joke and said with a microphone: "Well, maybe the Martians are attacking the Earth. However, before the destruction of the Earth, we still put this press conference first. Finished?"

In a burst of laughter, the reporters who ringed the mobile phone ringing off the phone actively turned off the phone. However, other staff members on the floor did not have such scruples and evaded to answer the phone.

So, the host just picked the next questioner and handed the microphone over. The public relations manager named Sarah Lindelt of Bruce South rushed to the stage with a sigh of relief, completely ignoring the mistakes of others. The eyes, attached to the south of Bruce, said a few words quickly, and then Bruce South stood up.

Although he immediately realized his own grievances, Bruce South refused to take care of the others. He simply said sorry and hurriedly left the stage.

At this time, the group of reporters under the stage also realized that the phone just had a certainty with Bruce South, and it was definitely a big deal, so they once again pulled out their mobile phones and dialed them out.

On the corridor outside the conference hall, Bruce South quickly walked toward the elevator. Paul Odlik, the president of Omega North America who also received a call, followed him. The speed of the geology quickly asked: "Pierce, how is this going back?" If you don't plan to play Bond again, you shouldn't sign a contract with us. You are simply fraudulent. We have the right to cancel the contract and demand compensation."

Bruce South walked into the elevator with his own public relations manager, madly pressed a few buttons, and his face was embarrassed to Paul Darik, who was chasing him. "Sorry, Paul, I don't know what happened now." What's the matter, give me some time?"

Paul Darik also wanted to ask, and noticed that Bruce South was also a confused expression, he said: "ok, but you must give me a reply as soon as possible."

Bruce South nodded, reached out and pressed the elevator button a few times, suddenly remembered something, did not wait for the elevator door to close, and violently pulled his public relations manager out of the elevator, said: "Sarah, call Rick, Immediately."

"Okay, okay," Sarah Lindelt quickly took out her cell phone from her bag and handed the phone from Bruce South. In order to avoid being disturbed by the activity, she just kept it for Bruce South. With a mobile phone.

Only then, the mobile phone was taken out, and the two mobile phones almost rang at the same time.

Perhaps it is still not enough trouble, the two have not had time to connect to the mobile phone, the group of reporters who were originally at the Omega event scene have been chasing out.

"Mr. Bruce South, is the announcement just released by Yahoo! Portal really?"

"Pierce, have you really knocked out MGM's $100 million package payout contract?"

"Pierce, you seem to have just got this news. Is there any hidden feeling in this?"

"..."

"Let it go, let it go."

"Sorry, we have no comment on this matter for the time being."

"Please let me know, we will give the media a reply as soon as possible."

After a while, Bruce South finally came to aa’s headquarters in Century City with his own public relations manager. At this time, MGM released the 'Bruce South Abandonment through the Yahoo Portal, Bond. 19 "will re-election" announcement has been spread throughout Hollywood. (To be continued.)