Chapter 245 240 I Couldn’t Help It This Time

Chapter 241 240. I couldn't help it this time

Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Located on the edge of the Rocky Mountains, it is affected by the alpine climate, and the winter temperature is actually warmer than that of ordinary inland cities.

However, the mountains on the edge of the city are covered with snow all year round, and the scenery is very beautiful, so this is the location for many movies.

Even the name of the city of Calgary is very charming, meaning clear flowing water.

More than half a month has passed since the scenes in Paris. In the middle, the crew flew to London, England for filming. There are more than a dozen T of photos taken before and after, and these photos are all materials for post-production special effects.

Then the crew flew across the Atlantic to Canada and entered Alberta. Part of the third dream in the snow forest battle will be filmed here.

The snow castle battle will be filmed in Chile, South America, where the crew found a very old private castle in a small town close to the Andes Mountains.

According to the owner, it was handed down from the 16th century. When he heard that it was going to be used for filming, he happily agreed and received a symbolic fee of $1.

But he put forward an additional condition, hoping that his daughter could appear in the movie, and her face had to be shown in close-up.

Eric flew over to investigate and agreed immediately. It would cost a lot of money to build a castle like Nolan, not to mention that he had to take care of the dismantling after it was built.

There are ready-made attractions, and a little modification can save millions of dollars. Why not do it? Besides, the effect of the filming is not worse than the original.

As for the requirements for her to appear in the film, it is also simple. It just so happens that Eames has a scene in which he pretends to be a woman to seduce Fisher. The beauty not only has a close-up, but also has lines.

At most, she can be given a few more lines and the shot can be extended for more than ten seconds, which can be regarded as an explanation.

"OH!"

"OMG!"

"quick! quick! quick!"

Under the dense pine needle trees, two figures met in the heavy snow.

In the sky, snowflakes fell like goose feathers, not only pressing the pine trees lower, but also covering the couple's bodies with white.

But in the fierce battle, people with surging blood can't feel the cold.

Moreover, although the mountains and forests are empty, there is no lack of excitement of being discovered, and the spirit makes people extremely excited.

"Dear!"

Theron's legs tightly wrapped around Eric.

The falling snowflakes fell on her thighs.

After a long while, the afterglow faded, and the coldness came, and the two spoke with white mist.

Eric kissed Theron's nose and teased: "Baby, if you speak louder, we don't have to go out, and the avalanche will bury us here."

"When the rescue team finds us in a few days, the international news headlines will definitely belong to us, and the president will have to make way!"

Theron stuck out her tongue and kissed him, and the blush on her face looked cute and attractive.

"That's a good idea. What does that saying go? If we can't live together, we have to die together, right?"

"If we can't sleep together in life, we have to be buried in the same grave after death?"

"Huh? What does that mean?"

"It means that we can't sleep in the same bed when we are alive, and we have to be buried in the same grave when we die."

Theron nodded: "Yes, that's what I mean. But I think if we really die like this, your parents and my mother will take us home and bury us separately."

"Then we will become a global laughing stock and a topic of conversation after dinner."

"Well, I think this is more likely."

Hahahaha

"Honey, my legs are a little cold and numb, let me down quickly."

"Wait a minute."

"Sorry baby."

Theron looked down: "It's okay, I'll take care of it when we get back to the hotel."

"Take medicine?"

"Of course not, taking medicine is bad for the body. Like you said, you shouldn't get pregnant in this position."

"No But even if I get pregnant, I can accept it. I'm almost 30 years old. I have thought about having a child. Now is the right age. "

"But you just won the Best Actress Award. Shouldn't it be the golden period of your career? If you get pregnant, it will delay at least a year. "

"Theron shook her head: "I want to win the little golden man, and now I have won the little golden man, so I am a little confused about my future development. "

"My mother told me that when you are confused, it is better to slow down and think carefully. "

"So if I really get pregnant, it means that God wants me to slow down and God gives me enough time to rest and think. Why don't I accept it? "

"Wait, why do you sound reluctant? Eric, if you really have a child, what are you going to do? "

Compared to Nicole who likes to be soft and slowly sharpen the knife, Theron's personality is relatively strong. Her questions are often straightforward and she doesn't laugh with you.

This is also related to her original family. When she is determined about something, no one except her mother can persuade her.

What can Eric say about this issue? Of course, he raised his hands and feet to express his agreement.

Seeing his attitude, Theron smiled and took out a tissue to wipe the two of them clean.

Eric put his arm around her shoulders and walked down the mountain.

After sending Theron back to the hotel, Eric went to a local Chinese leisure club.

The two of them were dating secretly, so they had to hide it from others, especially Nicole.

It just so happened that New Line's president Bob Shaye wanted to discuss cooperation with Eric, so he flew to Canada.

It was snowing again today, so it was inconvenient to film, so everyone took a day off.

Eric used this as an excuse to go to the mountains with Charlize Theron to have sex.

In the club, Eric was lying on a chair enjoying a massage from a technician. He had been flying and running recently, and he had to find time to comfort two women in the middle, so his body was indeed a little tired.

Squeak!

After knocking a few times, the door was pushed open, and the waiter led two men in. They were New Line's president Bob Shaye and vice president Michael Leni.

Both of them were a little fat, and Bob Shaye's hair was still more abundant, while Michael Leni was older and had a half-white bald head.

Seeing them, Eric stood up and walked over.

Handing the coat and scarf to the waiter, Bob Shaye immediately opened his arms and hugged Eric.

His face was filled with a warm smile. Those who didn't know would think that Eric and them were old friends with very good relations. Little did they know that they only met at various cocktail parties and award ceremonies, and would greet and chat a few words, but they had no contact in private.

"Eric, the youngest best screenwriter in history, I have been looking forward to having a good chat with you for a long time."

MacLeani shook hands with Eric: "Mr. Cooper, your talent is amazing. You have brought MGM back to the top. I admire your ability very much."

Eric laughed: "The development of New Line is really enviable. The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is too classic. It swept 11 Oscars and no one can match it."

"Bob, Michael, your vision is really amazing. Harvey Weinstein regarded "The Lord of the Rings" as garbage, but you can find the treasure."

The sedan chair was carried by everyone. The three of them exchanged a few words and complained about Harvey Weinstein together.

The rumor spread more and more, and it was said that Disney really planned to kick them out.

Everyone in Hollywood knows about Harvey Weinstein's methods and style, but Miramax was in the limelight a few years ago, and no one said anything when they were not satisfied.

But the situation has taken a sharp turn for the worse in the past two years. If you are no longer good, your enemies will naturally emerge. I don't know how many people have complained about Weinstein in front of Eric.

Two more technicians were ordered, and the three of them talked while enjoying the massage.

"Eric, in fact, we came here specially this time, you must know what you want to do."

Eric closed his eyes and said slowly: "The copyright of "The Hobbit" is for this matter."

"Yes, when I invested in "The Lord of the Rings", I didn't expect that the box office would be so good in the end."

"Since we have a good start, why not continue filming? The story of "The Hobbit" is in the same vein as "The Lord of the Rings", and Bilbo Baggins' adventure will definitely be popular with the audience."

MacLeani laughed and said: "Eric, why don't MGM sell the copyright to New Line? We are willing to pay a high price."

Knowing that he was testing, Eric glanced at him: "How high can it be?"

"100 million US dollars, how about it?"

"Haha... Michael, then I have a question for you, does MGM have the ability to shoot "The Hobbit" independently?"

"Of course, after all, you are here." MacLeani answered awkwardly.

"Then let me ask another question. How much revenue did the Lord of the Rings trilogy bring to New Line?"

"If you don't tell me, I'll guess. It is expected to reach $1 billion in two or three years. This number is about right."

"Then if the box office of The Hobbit is the same as that of The Lord of the Rings, or lower than that of The Lord of the Rings, MGM can at least make $800 million."

"There are two piles of Franklin in front of you. The left one is as high as a hill, and the right one is only the size of a dressing table. Please tell me how to choose?"

Bob Mayer looked over: "But you still chose to meet with me, which means you want to talk, right? Eric."

"Yes, I want to talk."

"Why don't you talk about the conditions? What do you want? New Line must have what you need."

"Copyright and statement at a critical moment!" Eric said seriously.

"New Line can get the filming rights of The Hobbit, and you can still shoot three dramas. MGM will not interfere in the process."

"I want 10% of the box office for the first one, 15% for the second one, and 20% for the third one."

This price was decided by Eric after careful consideration. If the profit of $1 billion is used as the standard, it will certainly not be so high. At least the cost will soar much more than the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

According to the more, MGM can get about $150 million, which is equivalent to spending $850 million to buy all the film copyrights of New Line.

Not only the films shot since the company was founded, but also all the films shot in the next ten years, with an average of less than 100 million per year.

These include many valuable film copyrights such as "The Lord of the Rings", "Final Destination", "Friday the 13th", "Rush Hour", "Blade", "The Shining", "Austin Powers in Goldsmiths", and "Freddy vs. Jason".

Even at the current price, this deal is not a loss. If it is waited until five or six years later, when the copyright fees soar, it will be a big profit. It depends on whether the two know the goods.

Beside them, Bob Meyer and McLeany looked at each other and felt that the two things Eric wanted were not ordinary, especially the word "statement".

When something has nothing to do with money, it is definitely something more terrifying than money.

"Eric, you'd better explain it in detail."

"Copyright refers to all the film copyrights of New Line. I want exclusive online broadcasting authorization, and the term is tentatively set for ten years."

Bob Mayer frowned. He had encountered various copyright purchases.

For example, physical goods, luxury cruise ships, TV channels, computer games, etc., but this exclusive online broadcasting right was the first time he heard of it.

It's not that there are no videos broadcast on the Internet in this era. The official websites of major TV stations occasionally do so.

But what they bought were TV broadcasting rights, which were sometimes used on the Internet, and no one deliberately distinguished the difference between the two.

"Eric, I don't quite understand. I'm afraid you need to explain it in more detail."

When Eric told them about Lionheart Network, both of them were shocked.

"So what do you mean by statement?"

"Support me when the time comes, it's that simple."

Hearing this, Bob Mayer almost cursed. Your light-hearted words are really simple.

But if New Line really stands with MGM, it will inevitably face sniping from the other six major companies, and major TV stations will no longer advertise for New Line, which will cause great harm.

Yes, New Line has developed very well in recent years, but Bob Mayer does not have the courage to let it face the six traditional giants head-on.

It is too weak in global distribution alone. If it is handed over to others, the profit from the commission may not be more than that of doing it by itself.

Bob Mayer also dreamed of becoming the eighth largest, but this dream must be achieved step by step.

After the experience of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, New Line's global distribution capabilities have been further improved.

As long as he gives himself a few more years, he is sure that this area will be no weaker than the seven major ones, and then he will really have the confidence to attack the eighth position.

"Eric, the statement you want is too heavy, I'm afraid I can't bear it."

"Are you ready to back out before you even start? Bob, where is your courage when you took over "The Lord of the Rings"?"

Bob Mayer frowned: "Can these two things be compared? Even if "The Lord of the Rings" really fails, at most New Line will lose more than 100 million, which won't hurt the company. The end of working with you may not only hurt the company, I'm worried that I will be shattered to pieces."

"So you don't want the copyright of "The Hobbit"?"

"I do, I really do, but people should always do what they can."

Seeing that he was really backing out, Eric secretly cursed him as a coward.

"Bob, if you don't want to take risks, I won't force you. I'll give you a compromise. Let's exchange copyrights and forget about the statement. How about that?"

"Let me think about it. Can I tell you if you have found other allies?"

"This question is over the line, Bob. I hope you can keep it secret, although it won't be long before the website goes online."

"Don't worry, I know the rules, but give me a week."

"Well, you look so nervous. Relax and enjoy the massage."

Looking at this young man with a calm face, Bob Mayer felt very complicated.

Afterwards, he was no longer in the mood for massage and hurriedly took MacLeani on a plane back to the United States.