Chapter 127 125 Teng Snake Sheds Its Skin, MGM's Future Plans

Chapter 127: Teng Snake Sheds Skin, MGM's Future Plan

Beverly Hills, Cooper's House.

Eric swallowed the health wine sent by Lao Han in one gulp, and then had another glass of light blue turbid liquid.

"Ugh"

The two flavors intertwined, almost making him vomit.

He forced himself to calm down, and a few minutes later he leaned against the cabinet to catch his breath.

"Shit! This is too hard to drink, it's just a pile of shit, is there a chemical reaction? It seems that I should wait ten minutes before drinking it in the future."

Muttering to himself, Eric drank a mouthful of water to rinse his mouth.

The turbid liquid was naturally a secret functional drink developed by Sergey's experts. After drinking a glass yesterday, he felt good, so Eric asked for the formula.

I thought about using it together with Lao Han's wine to see how it works.

But seeing that the health wine was almost empty, he picked up his phone and made an international call, thinking that he had to ask Lao Han for more.

"Old Han, how have you been lately?"

"Very well, very well. Thanks to you, MGM Oriental is doing well now, and the leaders are very satisfied." Han Sanping's cheerful voice came from the other end of the phone.

"The leader is satisfied, are you going to be promoted soon?"

"How can it be so fast? It depends on the opportunity. This kind of thing depends on the opportunity."

"First, it depends on the opportunity, and second, it depends on the effort. Now the opportunity has been given to you, and the next step is to see your effort."

Han Sanping on the opposite side laughed out loud: "Eric, I find that you are really not like an American. You know a lot about the human relations and officialdom in China."

"Because I love to study. I like to learn foreign languages. I taught myself Mandarin. I have been very interested in Chinese culture since I was a child."

"Haha, get down to business. You called me suddenly, it must not be a greeting. I have a meeting here soon. Don't learn the Chinese courtesy. I still like your American style of getting straight to the point."

"Okay, then I'll be frank. Do you still have the wine you gave me when I left last time?"

"Did you finish it so quickly? Didn't I tell you to drink a small glass each time?" Han Sanping asked in surprise.

"I'm not the only one who drinks it. My father also uses it and it works well, so I'm asking you for more."

"Hahahaha, I said this stuff is the best for the entertainment industry, especially for people like you who are busy with all kinds of things. Don't worry, I have plenty of it. I'll send it to you."

"It's troublesome to mail it back and forth. Do you have a formula? I'll make it directly in the United States." Eric asked.

"I definitely have a formula, but when brewing, you need to use wild ginseng from Changbai Mountain, cordyceps from Naqu and other medicinal materials. You definitely can't get the authentic ones in the United States. If you buy fakes, don't say whether it will work, I'm afraid it will hurt your body. It's better for me to send it to you."

After Lao Han said this, Eric thought about it. There are many cases of rich people buying fakes, not to mention the medicinal wine for internal use, so you dare not mess around.

"Then I'll listen to you, but don't send one bottle at a time, send more."

"Okay, just wait, I'll send you a few boxes, enough for you to use for a year or two."

"Thank you."

"Why are you being polite? Wait until the special situation in China is over and come back. I'll arrange something new for you."

"Are there any new projects?"

"There must be when you come."

"Since you said that, it seems I have to go."

"Then let's make a deal."

Hang up the phone and Eric walked out of the house.

In the living room, Joshua was on the phone, talking and laughing, and it was obvious that he was chatting with a woman.

I don't know why this guy suddenly hooked up with a girl when I was away for only two days.

"Joshua, who are you chatting with?"

Joshua made a hush gesture and waved his hand to signal him to leave quickly.

Shaking his head, he came to the garage and did not drive the Lamborghini, but changed to an ordinary Chevrolet sedan.

The Lamborghini is still too eye-catching, even in the middle of the night, it can still attract attention.

The car drove all the way to Nicole's villa. It was already late at night. There was no news about her recently. The paparazzi would come to squat during the day, but they would leave at midnight.

Work is not life-threatening. You may not be able to take a useful photo even if you squat for ten days or half a month. What's the point?

A moment later, a beautiful figure was stunned when she saw the Chevrolet. Eric lowered the window, and Nicole got in the car with a smile.

"Hmm"

As soon as they met, they had a French kiss. Men are strange animals.

They had just done it less than a day ago. After that, they entered the sage time and thought that it was fine.

As a result, a day later, the energy was slightly restored, and the silver desire climbed into the brain again, especially when you are facing a different excellent woman.

"My little husband, you've become smarter. You even know how to change."

"Haha, I've been with you all day. I've become smarter."

Nico pecked Eric on the face again: "Didn't I learn from you?"

"Excellent people learn from each other. This is called mutual learning."

"Then do you learn from others? That's why your IQ has increased so quickly?"

"No, I only have you in my heart. Don't listen to the rumors of the tabloids."

Not wanting to talk about this topic, Eric stepped on the accelerator and started the car. Nicole groaned and fell backwards due to inertia.

"You're going to die. Why are you so fierce?"

"Am I not always so fierce?"

"Hahaha, I understand this very well. My little husband, you make me lose the energy to get up every time.

"After watching the movie, I will take you to a place where you will happily stay in bed, let alone get up."

"Where?"

"You'll know when you get there. Let's watch the movie first."

Ten minutes later, Chevrolet arrived in front of a movie theater. Naturally, what they wanted to watch was the midnight premiere of "The Purge".

As a low-budget film, "Human Purge" continues the consistent style of AK Film and Television, with low investment and no big names.

On the AK Film and Television side, except for the company's logo and director Anthony Ferrante, who has accumulated some fame for "Sharknado," all other elements are unfamiliar to the audience.

There was no large-scale publicity beforehand, and the news was only announced on the official website of AK Film and Television.

There are not many people who pay attention to AK film and television, and they are basically fans of bad movies, so the premiere of "Human Purge" must be deserted. This time period is the most suitable for big stars like Nicole who are not easy to show off.

Walking into the cinema, there are different movie posters posted in the corridor. The most eye-catching ones are "The Matrix 2" and "Finding Nemo".

Among them, the second week of the release of "The Matrix 2" is coming to an end, and the most ferocious period at the box office has passed.

"Finding Nemo" will not be released for another week, and it is currently in the warm-up promotion stage, so Eric originally decided on this time for release.

AK Film and Television has a week to fertilize word-of-mouth. As long as word-of-mouth builds up, it will be worthy even when faced with "Finding Nemo."

One is R-rated, and the other is G-rated for all ages. Our audiences are not the same group of people at all, and there is almost no conflict.

As for why not avoid "Finding Nemo" and move its release time later.

Because there are also a series of blockbusters such as Jim Carrey's "The Impostor" and Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean" gathering in the summer schedule.

Not only are the audiences conflicting, but who can you beat?

Captain Jack Sparrow can kick you into the sea with just one kick!

At the end of the summer season, "Get Out" will be released again, and "Breathless" is scheduled to be released at the end of September.

In October MGM will release "Legally Blonde 2" and in November it will be the big-budget "Transformers".

"Sharknado 2" will continue to be scheduled for Christmas, and if nothing else happens, "Sharknado 2" will be scheduled for Christmas every year. It is necessary to cultivate the audience's habits and expectations until the movie's box office potential is completely exhausted.

At the same time, "The Life of Adele" will be released in December. This time period was chosen to hit the Golden Globe Awards in January and the Oscars at the end of February.

Then we will continue to arrange "Saw 2" in January, and if nothing else happens, this will be the same time in the future.

Therefore, scheduling the "Human Purge Plan" on May 25 is the most appropriate time after many considerations.

Thinking back to last year, when the Coopers first took over MGM, Eric cut off most of the projects with a wave of his hand.

As a result, in the first half of this year, MGM had no good works at all. If it hadn't been for "Saw" to barely hold on, people would have laughed it off long ago.

However, the Soaring Snake sheds its skin. Now that the old skin has shed, the Soaring Snake will naturally turn into a dragon when it leaps, and the lion will roar on the grassland again.

This is still the first year. When more projects start next year, Eric will be given a full-year schedule.

It will also appear increasingly inadequate, and self-competition and self-crushing are common in large companies.

Letting Nicole wait in the distance, Eric came to the front desk alone.

Both of them wore masks and hats, and even Nicole did a simple cross-dressing.

"Two tickets for the Human Purge Project."

The conductor looked at him strangely: "Brother, do you need to be wrapped up so tightly to watch a movie?"

"As for "The Purge", I checked out the official website of AK Films, and it makes sense to dress up like this."

The conductor shook his head speechlessly and handed over two tickets.

"What a crazy guy. This kind of bad movie can attract such idiots."

I was muttering in my heart, but suddenly I found that the woman dressed in the same dress had a really good figure, and I felt a little jealous.

"Why can such an idiot find a girlfriend with a Victoria's Secret figure, but I have to stand here selling tickets in the middle of the night?"

"It's so unfair. If only there was really a human eradication plan, I would kill all those rich people, and I would be the first to kill that idiot boss Malfoy! Just because I was one minute late, I was deducted an hour. wages.”

"Huh? It might be good to take a look at "Human Purge Plan"."

There were still ten minutes left before the show started, and Eric and Nicole found a corner to sit down and wait.

Nicole picked up a piece of popcorn and fed it to Eric: "My little husband, it doesn't matter whether you wear a mask or not. Not many people know you anyway."

"What if, and maybe someone will covet my handsome looks."

"narcissism!"

Eric laughed non-stop, took off his mask and ate the popcorn.

"Eric!"

As a result, as soon as I took it off, someone next to me recognized it.

He hurriedly pulled up the mask, turned around and saw that it was Warren, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's okay, my friend." He patted Nico's hand and comforted her.

"Do you need me to avoid it?"

"Need not."

"Aren't you afraid of people telling you about your little lover?"

"Don't worry, he doesn't dare!"

"Humph! So you really have a lover, and you said that I'm the only one in your heart!"

"Uh"

At this time, another woman came to Warren, and it seemed that the two were on a date.

Eric rubbed his eyes, and after careful confirmation, he looked at them in surprise: "Bema, you two?"

The woman was none other than Bema Hadi, the general manager of AK Films appointed by Eric.

At the last party, Warren said that he had a good impression of Bema Hadi, but he didn't expect that the two of them would actually get together.

When someone called his name, Bema Hadi stared at him: "Boss!"

The two hurried to Eric's side: "Boss, why are you here?"

"What kind of idiotic question is this? What can I do in the cinema? Of course I watch a movie." Eric was speechless.

Bema Hadi thought to herself, of course I know you want to watch a movie, I just want to know what's going on with the woman next to me.

She looked carefully. Even though Nicole was wearing a hat and a mask, her eyes couldn't be covered, and with her hair, she was still very easy to recognize at a close distance.

She pointed at Nicole in surprise: "You are Nicole"

Warren hurriedly covered her mouth. There were dozens of people around, and it would be bad if she shouted it out.

Eric motioned for the two to sit down: "Nicole, say hello. Now that you have been recognized, there is no need to hide it."

The three shook hands with each other and knew each other.

Eric looked at Warren and Bemahadi: "So, you two are now..."

Warren patted his chest: "I took the initiative, we are serious."

Bemahadi was a little embarrassed. After all, this was an office romance, and the two of them were senior executives of AK Films. It would be bad if Eric misunderstood.

But she obviously underestimated Eric's mind and his relationship with Warren.

"Congratulations!"

Eric expressed his blessings seriously.

Pemahadi's face lit up: "Thank you, boss!"

"You're welcome, but I need to do something for me. Keep an eye on Warren and make him lose weight, at least 50 pounds!"

"Hehe, that's what I think."

Warren's eyes roamed back and forth between Eric and Nicole: "Are you dating?"

Nicole looked at Eric, and Eric nodded: "Yes, watch "The Purge", I haven't even seen the movie yet."

"It's not our fault. We invited you several times, but you're always busy."

Eric patted the two on the shoulder: "Because I believe in you, of course, mainly I believe in Pema's ability."

Hahaha

"Let's go, check the tickets." Nicole poked him.

The two stood up, and Eric looked at Warren: "Don't you want to go together?"

"We've seen it too many times, we want to see something else."