Chapter 1036: That's it

Chapter 1036: That's it

Hollywood is paying more attention to the most basic script development than the film industry in all other countries. Whether it is the seven major studios or small independent film companies, the production budget of 5% to 10% is used every year for the purchase of scripts. , writing and adapting.

However, this does not mean that the development cost of the script in each film's production budget can be kept above 5%. In fact, the Hollywood film company's hoarding scripts can eventually be successfully produced into less than one-tenth of the film. In other words, the cost of a Hollywood single movie on a script is basically no more than 1% of the total cost of the production budget.

The script is only equivalent to one seed after all. In most cases, no one will pay the price of the fruit for a seed.

Of course, anything can't be absolute.

When I heard the $7 million offer from Sony Pictures, the two screenwriters of Pirates of the Caribbean, Ted Elliott and Terry Roussio, and their agent, Matt Gilson, felt incredible. .

After confirming that Colombian film company CEO Bill Michal, who had personally called, did not joke with the three of them, Matt Gilson hung up and looked at Ted Elliott and the other side of the table. Terry Roussio.

The time is already at noon on Sunday.

Three people gathered in a restaurant in West Hollywood to discuss how to launch an auction bid for Pirates of the Caribbean.

After Warner Bros. offered a $4 million offer and some joint conditions, the three still couldn’t hold back the temptation of money. After all, compared to any other film company, Eric’s offer of $1 million is really too shabby.

As Bruchheimer said to Eric, the writer and the actor are different.

An unknown little actor is participating in the Hollywood director's film. Even if the film is not successful, it is a fame for the little actor. Then, the film company will automatically open a bid to invite them to participate in the film. However, after the scriptwriters became famous by a script, their subsequent incomes still depend on the scripts they created. It is impossible to make money by relying on their own fame as actors.

I missed the opportunity to make a fortune. Who can guarantee that the next script will be welcomed? Even, who can guarantee that their current script will be 100% successful?

Therefore, the three people had already made their attention before receiving a call from Bill Michalnik.

Of course, in order to leave a room for change, the three also intend to use the dark mark method, invite the major film companies to open their own quotations in private, and then they choose the partners according to the conditions of each family.

In this way, as long as the Firefly Group's next offer is no worse than other film companies, they will still choose to sell the script to the other party. At that time, even if they can't participate in the follow-up development of the film, as long as the script is very successful in the hands of Eric Williams, no one can deny the merits of the two screenwriters, and the two can still rank among the Hollywood gold medalwriters.

Bill Michalnick’s phone completely disrupted the plan that the three originally discussed.

After a moment of eating, Terry Roussio swallowed a sip of water, saying: "Matt, maybe me, um... are you sure it is $7 million?"

Matt Gilson nodded. "Yes, Bill Michalnik said that as long as we nod, we can sign up today."

"7 million dollars."

Even the most sensible Ted Elliott of the three couldn’t help but feel a bit.

Eric Williams offered them a price of $1 million, even though the Firefly Group was able to make Pirates of the Caribbean a very successful trilogy, and the next two, they were able to get the scripts, each One will probably not exceed $3 million. In this way, Sony is equivalent to paying the price of the trilogy script in the most ideal state of the Pirates of the Caribbean.

Noticing the intent of the two employers, Matt Gilson’s mind has already begun to figure out how to spend this huge commission that is about to be reached, but on the surface it is more calm, saying: “So, what do we do now?”

He blinked his friend, Terry Ruccio said: "Ted, we have no reason to refuse, sell?"

Ted Elliott's lips moved and couldn't help but look at Matt Gilson.

"Sony gives such a high price, that is, wants to open all the competitors directly to win the script, it is impossible to raise the price again, and other film companies are not likely to continue to offer." Matt Gilson probably understood The other party’s meaning shook his head and hesitated. Although he did not expect, he said: “Bill Michal has just not asked us to keep it secret. Otherwise, I will disclose the news first and see the reaction of other film companies. If no one continues to give further quotations, we will agree."

In the eyes of Terry Roussio, Ted Elliott did not hesitate and nodded: "That's it."

......

When she was invited by dinner last time, Gotti Han’s husband Kurt Russell asked Eric if he was interested in hunting. Kurt Russell was a crazy firearms enthusiast. Eric visited his gun collection, and few men didn't like guns. Eric naturally took a lot of moves.

After a busy day on Saturday, I received a call from Kurt Russell. Eric took the Fernanda Tower from the "National Enemy" studio on Sunday morning. Vares, with Kurt Russell and Ron Howard and others from Los Angeles, took the Eric VH-60 helicopter to the city of Fresno, about 300 kilometers north of Los Angeles. Upon arriving at the destination, the group borrowed three off-road vehicles and several Gree dogs from a local hunting club and set off for the nearby mountain hunting grounds.

Speaking of it, although most areas of California are evergreen, summer is still the most unsuitable season for hunting. During this period, the prey is basically hidden in dense forests. Generally, there are many wild boars in the dry season of winter. The beasts of the class leave the jungle to find water, and they will also become a major scourge in California's native farmland.

Eric and others are purely for entertainment, and naturally do not care about these.

All the guns carried by the group were all privately owned by Kurt Russell. Eric was not interested in the old double-barreled shotguns, but picked up a M21. Since Fernanda’s hot Latin girl is using traditional shotguns in a similar way, Erik’s sniper-hunting behavior is naturally ridiculed by a veteran old bird, and he himself is enjoying himself.

Although it is not a good season for hunting, with the help of several hounds, the harvest of the people is not bad in the morning.

Of course, for the first time, although the sniper slammed and the bullets also played out a few boxes, Eric’s personal record was still zero.

At noon, everyone camped on a creek and set up a shelf to barbecue.

There are a total of twelve people in the line, in addition to the two guides of Eric four and four bodyguards and hunting clubs, as well as Ron Howard's royal producer Brian Glazer and another Hollywood actor, Dennis Quaid. Dennis Quaid is also a friend of Kurt Russell, who is also the husband of Meg Ryan. However, the two started to separate in 1992, but I don't know why there was no divorce. A few years ago, Hollywood director Robert Altman concealed it in his own movie.

At this time, the creek, the bodyguards and the guides were divided into a pile, and the Eric six were divided into a pile, surrounded by a barbecue.

Originally, I was thinking about a weekend of entertainment for a group of men. Others did not bring family members. Eric brought Fernanda Tavares over, and of course everyone said nothing.

The tall Latin beauty put on a denim and stepped on a hiking boot with a shotgun. It also showed a bit of wild beauty, because it was a woman brought by Eric, although it didn’t move much, but look It is really pleasing to the eye. In the words of Ron Howard, he was almost able to conceive a Western movie.

"It’s best to hunt or use a shotgun now, because there is no big beast," Kurt Russell skillfully flipped a hare next to the grill, saying: "Like this little guy, if M21 hits Go up and go straight into a pile of minced meat."

In the morning between the mountains and forests, Eric was only hungry at this time, but there was not much trouble with cleanliness. When he looked at the broiler legs in his hands, he peeled a piece and stuffed it into his mouth and chewed it. "Men, of course, you should play with a big gun. What does the shotgun mean?"

"Ha ha..."

A few big men laughed a little unscrupulously, and Fernanda Tavares, who was reddish, couldn’t help but look at Eric and hang his head and continue to bake things in his hands.

While eating and talking, Eric’s phone suddenly rang.

Eric took out his mobile phone and glanced at the caller ID. It was called by Kasenberg, indicating that Fernanda had taken care of his barbecue. Eric went to the side and connected the phone: "Jeffrey, It’s me... I and Kurt Russell are hunting in Fresno, what happened in Los Angeles... What, $7 million?”

Eric suddenly raised his voice, and Kurt Russell and others could not help but look over.

After calming down the emotions, Eric patiently listened to Kasenberg and introduced the situation. The tone has calmed down and said: "I know, Jeffery, hang up first, I will call Bill Michalnik. a phone call."

After receiving the line, Eric flipped through the address book and stepped on the ground.

I quickly dialed a number, and Eric put the phone in his ear. After turning it on, he waited for the other party to speak and said: "Bill, do you know what you are doing?"

In a restaurant in Culver City, Bill Michalnik was dining with Howard Stringer. After calling the phone, he heard Eric’s cold tone and suddenly looked at Howard Stringer. He had already expected that this offer from Sony would definitely cause a firefly to rebound. I didn't expect Eric to call and ask.

Considering that even if he left Sony in the future, he could only be mixed in Hollywood in this life. Bill Michanik didn't want to offend Eric Williams. He immediately sold Howard Stringer with hints. "Eric, I am dining with Mr. Stringer now."

The status of Sony Pictures Hollywood is well known, Bill Michalnik believes that he said so, Eric must understand that this is not his decision.

On the other hand, Eric sighed and said: "Give your phone to Stringer."

Although talking by phone, Bill Michalnik couldn't help but point his head and handed the phone to the opposite Howard Stringer: "Howard, Williams."

After immersing himself in the workplace for many years, Howard Stringer has just keenly felt that there is something wrong with Bill Michalnik’s words. He almost instinctively feels that it may not be a good time to talk to Eric Williams.

However, Bill Michalk handed over the phone, Howard Stringer had to take it, and he said with a warm voice: "Hey, Eric, I haven't seen you for a long time."

Eric did not have the slightest wish of Howard Stringer to say: "Howard, Sony has raised the Hollywood star's pay to $20 million, and now you want to raise the price of the script to 1000. Ten thousand dollars? I don't care what you think, you better now, immediately, take back your stupid decision."

Howard Stringer was reprimanded by Eric. Although he knew that Bill Mischanik could not hear clearly, his face still couldn’t be hanged. He countered: "Eric, Sony’s offer is ours. Freedom, everyone competes fairly, you have no right to ask us to give up the purchase price, which is ridiculous."

"Don't tell me what fairness is shit, you are only breaking the rules of Hollywood again and again, so take your decision back, immediately, otherwise don't blame me." Eric said, no When Howard Stringer spoke again, he hung up.

Although excited, Eric’s last threatening words gave Howard Sterlinger a chill in his heart. Listening to the buzzing sound from the microphone, this faint fear quickly turned into anger. . Forgot that he was in a public restaurant, Howard Stringer slammed his mobile phone on the wall and whispered in a trembling tone: "He thought he was who he thought he was..."

After repeating this a few words, Howard Stringer suddenly looked up and stared at Bill Michark: "Call the two people again. We will buy the script now, sign today. I will see See how Eric Williams can help me. Who does he think he is, does Hollywood suddenly have a king?"

Bill Michanik took out the credit card and handed it over to the waiter who had come over to pay the bill. He bent over and picked up the Nokia phone from under the table. He watched the still shiny screen and put it in his pocket. He said: Let's go back to the company first, Howard, this is not the place to do things."