Chapter Six Hundred and Eighty Seventh Unexpected Package

Los Angeles during the awards season can be described as very lively. Unless filming outside, most of the stars will gather in Hollywood during this time, either for awards PR, or in search of opportunities, various parties are also continuous, wandering. Between the feasting and feasting, the stars are also enjoying the glory brought by their status halo after a busy year. ￥℉ fiction,

However, the upcoming Golden Globes have no appeal to Eric, and he even knew the final result of some awards in advance, such as "The Lion King" will win the best picture in the musical comedy category, such as for the follow-up Oscar PR tactic, Katherine will lose to Mel Gibson in the Golden Globe competition for best director. After all, even Oscar, which has more than 6,000 judges, has always been affected by PR factors, not to mention the Golden Globe Awards, which has only 90 judges.

Compared with the Golden Globe Awards, Eric is more concerned about the 29th Super Bowl finals to be held at the end of the month. This year's Super Bowl finals just happened to be broadcast live on ABC, which also has a certain symbolic significance for the Firefly Group.

Of course, Firefly's upcoming "Jurassic Park 2", "Solo Day" and "Toy Story 2", which will be released in the summer, also got the best Super Bowl live advertising space. The production of the three main summer films has been basically completed. After the Super Bowl trailer, Firefly will conduct internal test screenings of these films one after another, and make appropriate adjustments according to the audience's response, and then large-scale global distribution and promotion will begin. Work.

Although he doesn't have to be as busy with PR activities as many award-nominated film creators, Eric has been just as busy recently. At the beginning of the new year, in addition to attending various important meetings, Eric also needs to Get personally involved with Firefly's new year's film project.

After the hand-drawn animation department was auctioned off as a whole, 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 animation short film was completed, and the effect was very good. In addition to over 200 trained digital animators, in coordination with Pixar. Eric transferred a small Pixar team headed by Peter Docter to Los Angeles to take charge of Disney's animation department, and came with Peter Docter, as well as an animation project he conceived himself, "Monster Power". company".

Although the most famous animation of Pixar in the original time and space is "Toy Story". But in Eric's view, "Monsters, Inc." is Pixar's work that uses his imagination to the extreme. The idea of ​​monster employees passing through the gates of time and space to extract energy by collecting children's screams is amazing. , and at the end of the story, the monsters change from scaring children to bringing joy to children. It is also fully in line with Disney's core ethos of bringing joy to the world, so this work is almost tailor-made for the brand new Disney digital animation division, after Peter Docter gave Firefly management a demo of Monsters, Inc. ”, all executives present agreed to start the project immediately, and gave maximum support in terms of production time and project budget.

Firefly Pictures has already finalized two big investment live-action films "Titanic" and "The Matrix" have also entered a substantial preparatory stage.

In the studio specially prepared for "Titanic" by Firefly Studios, Cameron, who started working only after Eric's repeated urging, took a rest for half a year and was gushing about his plans: "I have investigated in detail. The environment in Rosarito, where Firefly can build a special base for filming "Titanic", Mexico has agreed to cooperate with our work. I also plan to completely replicate the Titanic of the year. This process probably It will take three months, but during these three months, the crew can shoot the corresponding indoor scenes in the studio at the same time..."

Eric stood in front of the workbench covered with drafts of split shots, looked at the exquisite Titanic model in the center of the workbench, and suddenly interrupted Cameron: "Jim, you mean, you plan to copy the Titan completely. Nick?"

Cameron eagerly explained: "Of course, Eric, although the cost will definitely be larger. But I think the only way to achieve 100% authenticity, if it is completely modeled or shot on a green screen, the visual effect will definitely be larger. discount."

Eric recalled the information in his mind and brought the Titanic model on the workbench. He gestured and said, "Jim, I definitely agree to build the real Titanic, but there is no need for a complete copy. You see, the two sides of this ship are almost identical, and we can build only one side. This way. That would save a lot of budget, wouldn't it?"

Cameron took the model and thought about it on his chin for a while, still hesitant, and said: "Eric, this can indeed save a budget, but if one side is used for both sides, there will be a lot of props when shooting. In particular, props with character logos need to be completely reversed, and the workload of post-production special effects will also increase a lot, and correspondingly, the production cycle will also be extended.”

"It's definitely cheaper to replicate a set of inversion props than to build a complete Titanic model? Jim, you should have a good idea of ​​how big this project you want to shoot, the $150 million budget is absolutely It's unprecedented, and it's the highest budget Firefly can afford, so it's better to save some."

Although Cameron was still a little reluctant, Eric's reason made him unable to refute, and compromised: "Okay, Eric, just do as you said."

While chatting, a staff member knocked lightly on the open door: "Mr. Williams, Mr. Cameron, Miss Vichy has already put on her makeup, do you want to take a look?"

Eric nodded: "Of course, let her come over."

Soon, Rachel Weisz walked in surrounded by a group of staff, and everyone in the studio was almost immediately attracted by Rachel's dress at this time.

The dark purple wide-brimmed hat set off Rachel's face a little petite, but this did not hide the pride and stubbornness of the British lady on the girl with the slightly raised chin.

The double-breasted lapel suit and long dress set off Rachel's slender and slender figure. Compared with the bloated figure in memory, I don't know how many times stronger. The white gloves and umbrella in her hand are just right for Rachel. Chell adds a touch of elegance.

Facing the scrutiny of everyone gathered on him, Rachel didn't have stage fright at all. Instead, she took a few steps forward, with a demure smile at the corner of her mouth, and reached out to Cameron gracefully: "Hello, Mr. Director. I It's Rose DeWitt Bookett, nice to meet you."

The standard British London accent woke Cameron from his trance, and he almost subconsciously caught Rachel's hand and shook it lightly, then reacted immediately. He turned his head excitedly and said to Eric, "Yes, Eric, this is my Rose."

Eric said jokingly: "I told you long ago, Jim. My vision for choosing heroines is a hundred times better than yours."

"I hope you don't take this vision to the selection of the male protagonist," Cameron counterattacked slightly, and his eyes turned to Rachel again. After the excitement just now, his eyes have become a little more. Being picky, he beckoned the costumer to step forward and said, "The shape of this suit is very good, but the white looks too monotonous. Are there other colors?"

The costumer replied: "And a black and white stripe, Mr. Cameron. Would you like to try it?"

"Well, try it later," Cameron nodded, circled around Rachel, and shook his head again: "Umbrella, umbrella is not right, I remember the information I saw..."

Cameron was still recalling, and the costumer took the initiative to explain: "Mr. Cameron, your eyes are so sharp, Miss Rachel should have been accompanied by a long wooden umbrella. But we can't find that style for the time being. , can only be customized later.”

"Write this down, don't forget," Cameron nodded. Taking a step back, he lifted his chin again.

Eric knew that Cameron could not finish in a while, so he turned his attention away from Rachel Weisz, and waved to the petite figure who had been following Rachel all the time, although most of the people around were paying attention to Rachel Weisz. Chell, but someone still noticed Eric's movements. Caroline blushed slightly, and smiled at Eric with some restraint, but she still came over: "Eric, good morning."

Eric gave way to the side, let Caroline lean against the large workbench with him, and asked with a smile, "It should be work time now, are you absent from work?"

"No," Caroline shrank her neck, knowing that Eric was joking with herself, or looked at Kelly who was standing not far away, raised her face and explained: "I told Ms. Haynes is on leave, and Rachel just arrived in Los Angeles yesterday and needs my help with a lot of things, but I can go to work tomorrow."

Eric shook his head and said with a smile: "Don't be in such a hurry, you sisters haven't seen each other for so long, you can accompany her around Los Angeles this week, and come back to work next week."

Caroline waved her little hand and said, "It won't take that long, today is only Tuesday."

Eric patted Caroline on the shoulder: "Don't refuse, just treat it as my reward for your work. Kelly has always told me that your work is very good, let me praise you."

Caroline nodded her chin happily, but soon asked in a somewhat unconfident manner: "Really?"

Eric nodded very firmly and smiled: "Really, I have seen the Qualcomm information you are responsible for collecting, it is very detailed."

Caroline's face blushed, and her little head drooped subconsciously. After a while, she mustered the courage to raise her head and said, "Eric, Rachel said that she wants to take time to invite you to dinner, thank you for helping her get this. Role."

"when?"

"We know you've been busy lately, as long as you have time."

Eric said: "Then I will inform you when the time comes, does Rachel live with you?"

"Well, Rachel is staying with me and Melanie temporarily, but Rachel's agent is looking for a house for her, and she said... She said Rachel was not suitable for us to live with."

Rachel's brokerage contract was directly signed by ICM under the help of Eric. Hearing the little dissatisfaction in Caroline's tone, Eric said: "If you think that the broker is not doing well , call me anytime and I'll ask Kapoor to make a substitution."

"No, no," Caroline shook her head quickly and said, "She did a good job, I just regret not being able to live with Rachel."

Eric smiled and said nothing. Caroline lived under the meticulous care of her relatives and friends since she was a child. He has a pure heart, and is inevitably a little too dependent on the people who are close to him.

After being picked on by Cameron, Rachel stepped forward to greet Eric, and then was rushed by the eager Cameron to transform. Caroline looked at Eric reluctantly and followed.

Eric was about to continue discussing the project preparation with Cameron when Kelly came over and said, "Eric, it's already ten o'clock, you have an appointment with Owen Jacob and Aaron Sal of Qualcomm at noon. Marcy. Chris and Emily just called too, and they're at Pointe."

Eric looked at his watch. It would take about an hour to get back to Malibu from Playa Vista, and he needed to prepare in advance, so it was convenient for Cameron to leave and leave Firefly Studios.

Take Kelly back to Jiaojiao Manor, the chef is already preparing lunch, the twins are mixed in the kitchen to help, Xiao Nizi and Emily are sitting in the corner by the glass curtain wall and discussing something hilariously, but sitting Chris, who was reading a magazine on the sofa, first noticed Eric and Kelly. Get up and wave.

Walking through the hall to the curtain wall, Xiao Nizi and Emily also came over.

After greeting each other, Chris did not immediately talk to Eric about Qualcomm, but took out a thick package and handed it to Eric, saying, "Eric, this is what my dad asked me to bring. for you."

Eric took it over curiously, feeling like there was a book in it, sinking his hands a little, and asked, "What?"

Several people sat down on the sofa, and Xiao Nizi was tired by Eric's side. Unceremoniously, he took out the contents of the package, but it was a thick stack of sub-lens drawings, but Eric raised his eyebrows slightly when he saw the first one in the hands of Xiao Nizi. Bring the stack of drawings.

Although the brushstrokes of the drafts are a bit rough, it is obvious that each one is very careful, and Eric can still easily distinguish the content of the first draft.

Then flip through, each subsequent one. You can find a familiar scene from a certain movie in your memory.

Chris looked at Eric's serious expression and explained with a smile: "Didn't my dad set up a movie investment project to support young directors? The agent will hand over some scripts to him for selection every month. Went back to Maryland to see my dad, he just received this package, and he asked me to bring it to you after seeing the drawing, he also said that these two young people are very attentive, they obviously like your novel very much, "The Matrix" Isn't it picking a director, maybe you can give it a try."

With a smile on the corner of Eric's mouth, he continued to flip through the hundreds of drawings he was preparing and asked, "What are their names?"

Chris said: "These are brothers. The older brother is Larry Wachowski and the younger brother is Andy Wachowski. They have already produced a script in Hollywood. Oh, there is contact information in the package."

As Chris said this, the little girl helped Eric open the package to find it, took out an envelope, and handed it to Eric.

Eric took over and read the letter again. This letter was written to Jeffrey, and sincerely hoped that Jeffrey could introduce them as the director of "The Matrix".

Chris explained again at this time: "Dad said that the two brothers should be worried about sending these to Firefly, and it is very likely that they will be disposed of as garbage if they are not in your hands, so they found another way to contact him."

Eric put the letter paper and the storyboard draft in the envelope and put it away, and smiled: "I will consider this matter carefully. However, now let's discuss the next meeting with Owen Jacob."

Chris knew that since these things were handed to Eric, with his vision in the film, if the two brothers could really take on the important role of director of "The Matrix", Eric would definitely not begrudge this opportunity, so he Without saying anything, he followed Eric's topic and said, "I have bought 2.1 million Qualcomm shares in Firefly Investments, but after all, there are only 6 million shares in circulation in the market. It should have been noticed that Qualcomm’s stock price has risen to US$19.6 recently, an increase of nearly 15%, and there are fewer and fewer selling orders. It may not be easy to continue to absorb 3 million shares in the circulating market.”

Hearing Chris and Eric talking about these boring company data, Xiao Nizi obviously lost interest, got up and dragged Emily and Kelly to the kitchen together.

Eric turned to let the women leave, and said, "It's okay if you can't buy it. If the next thing can be negotiated, we can ask Qualcomm to directly issue a private placement to Firefly Investments."

Chris nodded, and he actually had the same thought in his heart, and said: "In addition, I have recently investigated the information of the three major operators of AT-T, Verizon and Sprint, CDMA is definitely hopeless in AT-T, and at the same time There are also a number of operators that rely on AT-T to follow it and choose GSM technology, but neither Verizon nor Sprint has determined the technical standards. As for the C-segment licenses, according to the current situation and the somewhat ridiculous lawsuit, I think this part of the spectrum licenses will eventually be swallowed up by the three major operators in the future. Seeking breakthroughs is somewhat impractical.”

Chris said, handed some materials prepared in advance to Eric, and said: "It is not impossible to pull Verizon and Sprint into the CDMA camp, this is the financial information of the two companies, you can see Got it." (To be continued.) SJGSF0916 Baidu search "" to see the latest and most complete novel!