Chapter 86 84 Oscar Is Coming

Chapter 86 Oscar is coming

Double Star Entertainment Company.

Solni sat alone in his office, thinking. Now he was facing a problem.

The conflict between the Olsen sisters and himself was irreconcilable. Since last year, except for the contract work that had been signed, they even deliberately bypassed him when taking jobs.

As the agent who trained them, he was completely disrespected.

The two girls had drifted away from him, and judging from today's situation, if they continued to stay in Double Star Entertainment, they would have a day of complete falling out sooner or later.

The Olsen family now holds 55% of the shares, and he only has 45%.

When that time comes, although the parents of the Olsen sisters divorced because of emotional discord, the family will definitely stand together for the sake of interests, and he may not be able to resist.

Moreover, the current Double Star Entertainment is getting worse and worse, and the commercial value of the Olsen sisters is no longer as good as before. It seems to be a good choice to get rid of it and leave.

And MGM is exactly the ideal next home for him. The ability of the Cooper father and son is obvious to all in the market, and everyone is waiting for this lion to be listed again.

Take out a pen and write down the numbers on paper.

Robert Solnit is calculating his own assets. After a round of calculation, he found that he only had a few million dollars of liquid funds left after losing money in the stock market.

This little money is not enough. If you want to get a share of MGM, they won't even let you in.

"Shares, maybe it's time to sell the shares of Double Star Entertainment. If the price is 500 million, you should be able to find a buyer."

"Use this money in exchange for 7% of MGM's shares. When it goes public again in a few months, you can make at least more than 100 million."

New York, HBO headquarters.

Eric and HBO Chairman Zach Thomas signed their names on the contract, and then shook hands, and warm applause suddenly rang out around them.

Zach Thomas is a middle-aged man in his fifties. Although his hair is still black, it is probably dyed, which can be seen from the wrinkles on his face.

Looking at the handsome young man in front of him, Thomas couldn't help but sigh: "Eric, I have seen countless people in Hollywood, but you are the most capable young man I have ever seen."

Eric pretended to be surprised and modestly said that it was an exaggeration. Although Americans pay attention to publicity, this statement is too much. If it is spread out, it will attract a lot of hostile eyes.

"No, I'm not kidding. Zombie TV series, this idea is simply great. We have zombie movies, and the UK also filmed "28 Days Later" last year, but you are the first to do zombie TV series."

"I heard from Frank Darabont that the script outline was provided by you, right?"

Eric smiled shyly: "Yes, it is indeed the script outline I wrote, because when I watched the movie, I always had a feeling that the plot was too simple."

"You know, as far as the zombie movies on the market are concerned, they can often only show a corner of the city. It seems that the whole world is occupied by zombies, but the expressiveness of the picture and atmosphere is not convincing at all.

"And those zombies move slowly and don't look like they have any fighting power at all. Can you imagine? Zombies don't eat people, they just bite people. I think this is abnormal, not bloody enough, not apocalyptic enough. "

"The most important thing is that the movie is limited by time and can't show the struggle of human nature well, which is another major selling point of "The Walking Dead." "

"As an ordinary audience, I will have this regret, and I think most people will be the same as me, so "The Walking Dead" was born."

Zach Thomas looked at his subordinates around him: "Look at him, look at this young man, you should learn his ideas well, HBO is not short of money, what it lacks is people like Eric who dare to think and do."

As he said, he grabbed Eric's hand again and said: "Although I have only watched the first episode, I am extremely sure that I have made the most correct decision. I hope MGM will treat every episode as the first episode. I have a hunch that "The Walking Dead" will become the ratings king in 2003. "

"Don't worry, Thomas, "The Walking Dead" is also a child of MGM, I will only cherish it more than you do. ”

“Hahahaha”

After signing the contract, I had lunch with the other party at noon and agreed that MGM must contact HBO as soon as possible after producing a new drama. Both parties had a great time.

After saying goodbye to Zach Thomas, Eric met with Sergey Hassenfeld again. Since he came to New York, he naturally had to get in touch with him.

On the surface, he was still the glorious CEO of Hasbro.

Behind the scenes, he complained to Eric again, which was a bit like the first time was unfamiliar, the second time was familiar.

Sergey's complaints were nothing more than the same old ones, work was not going well, family was boring, life was boring No fun.

The child has grown up and is studying in another place. He can't come back once every six months. When he comes back, there is nothing common between father and daughter. Instead, he is more intimate with his mother.

Even sex is boring after doing it too much. He is tired of the call girls who do the same tricks over and over again.

According to this old Biden, what he wants to do most now is to be with Kate Winslet.

It is best to have an underground relationship first, cultivate feelings, and then play poker when you become lovers.

When the atmosphere is right, the passion will come up immediately, and it is most comfortable to roll in bed in this state.

Faced with this old man's request, what could Eric say? He couldn't say anything.

If I remember correctly, Kate Winslet is indeed single now. It seems that she has been divorced for a few years.

The problem is, byd, you are a married woman. You are also a world-famous female star. How can you risk being scolded by someone and have a clandestine relationship with you?

Think anyone is Angelina Jolie?

What's more, Eric doesn't know Kate Winslet either, so he can only shirk the possibility of arranging a meeting between the two in the future.

Say goodbye to Sergey, and shoot some anti-aircraft guns with Elena.

We had agreed before the meeting that we would only talk about the body and not about work.

Just do it, but don't use Double Star Entertainment to cause problems for yourself.

This slut also happily went to the appointment and didn't seem to care too much about her two nieces.

After flying back to Los Angeles, it was already one o'clock in the morning, and by the time Eric got home, it was almost two o'clock in the morning.

Looking at Chen Xing in the co-pilot who had been doing his job conscientiously, Eric said: "Chen Xing, it must have been very hard since you became my secretary."

Chen Xing hurriedly replied: "Although it is a bit hard, I have learned a lot. Whether it is handling things or planning things, I feel that I have grown a lot compared to a few months ago."

"And my parents and family are very supportive of me. They encourage me to work hard and put work first."

This answer is very Asian. Young people have got a decent and promising job. As long as they are tired, they will work to death. They will definitely die.

Although parents feel sorry for their children's hard work, for the sake of the future, no matter how much hardship they endure, it is worth it, and they will also provide you with good logistics and be your most solid backing.

If you were a white parent, then a large part of them would not pay attention to this. In the eyes of white parents, their children have their own lives.

At most, parents can give advice, play the role of a consultant, and even encourage their children to pursue freedom. If it's really too hard, just quit and find another job. The most important thing is to be happy.

Chen Xing's answer reminded Eric of his past life. He suddenly asked curiously: "Chen, what are your usual hobbies?"

"Well, I used to go for a ride on the weekends and then go to the cinema to watch movies."

"A good hobby that combines sports and literature. Can you do it with your girlfriend?"

"Yes, it's okay to ride a bike alone. If you go to the movies alone, there will always be some people looking at you strangely, as if they are saying you are a coward who can't find a girlfriend."

Eric laughed loudly: "Yes, this is somewhat similar to campus, one of the typical American bullying."

"But you are so busy with work now, you definitely don't have much time to spend with your girlfriend. Let me guess, she complains a lot, right?"

Chen Xing looked back and said with some embarrassment: "Actually, we broke up about two months ago. She couldn't understand me, and I really couldn't satisfy her."

A busy job that kills your partner sounds a lot like a scene from a movie or TV show, such as Ross and Rachel in "Friends."

Eric sighed: "Emotions are a very personal matter. Logically speaking, I shouldn't comment, but this girl is not suitable for you. Her thinking is still in the school stage, but you have entered maturity, and conflicts will occur sooner or later. appear."

"Yes, I think so too, and after only one quarrel, she decisively broke up with me, and she didn't feel like she loved me."

Chen Xing's tone sounded a little indifferent.

"And I thought about my boss. Before I make some achievements at work, love can be put aside. It's not important."

"And to be honest, there were actually a few girls in the company who invited me, but I rejected them all. It's not that they weren't beautiful, but I felt the time was not right."

"Well, office romance is not advisable, it will only affect work efficiency." Eric agreed with this point.

"But it's not good to suppress your emotions all the time. How can you bear it if you haven't had sex for two months?"

"After you send me home, you and Peter go find a place to relax and release your young firepower. He knows where the best service is."

The driver Peter grinned: "Yes, boss, there is no place in Los Angeles that I don't know about. No matter what kind of woman, man or shemale you want, I can find it."

"It's too late today. I think it's more important to go home and rest. I have work tomorrow." Chen Xing felt a little embarrassed.

Eric waved his hand: "I'll give you half a day off, go and enjoy it, young man, otherwise what's the use of receiving such a high salary from me?"

"And this is the entertainment industry. You must learn this aspect early. Otherwise, when I appoint you to an important position, don't tell me that you can't even handle customers. Many people like this."

Beverly Hills, Cooper's House.

It’s already ten o’clock in the morning when I wake up. Workers must naturally go to work on time, but who wants to be the boss?

After washing up, I went downstairs and found that my father was still at home, which was rare.

"Dad, are you okay today? You look surprisingly relaxed."

"I promised your mother that I would accompany her to San Francisco to visit Joshua. Your brother has not been home for a long time since he became the main player of the team."

"When to set off?"

In the kitchen, my mother came out with a piece of freshly baked cookies and sealed them in a bag.

"Okay, you can go now, honey."

Dad gave Eric a look, meaning now you understand what I'm waiting for.

Yawning, Eric picked up the remaining crumbled biscuits on the plate and put it into his mouth. While chewing, he said: "I'll go too. It's true that I haven't seen Joshua for a long time. This guy doesn't even have a phone number. a lot of."

Mom looked at dad, who rejected the proposal outright.

"You should stay in the company to avoid any emergencies, and we will be back in two days at most and will bring your blessings to Joshua."

"Alright, have a nice trip."

When we got to the door, my father suddenly stopped, turned around and said, "I almost forgot to tell you something. Oscar has sent an invitation letter. Although we have no shortlisted works, you can go and see it if you want to."

"Wait, who is invited? You or me? Or both of us?"

"It's just the two of us, of course, but I'm tired of going to those boring parties, especially when you don't have a piece and you have to sit there for hours dryly."

"You have to fake a smile when the camera sweeps over it, and then there will be a bunch of investment guys looking for you to drink. I usually annoy them enough, so I don't plan to attend."

"And we just launched a military strike against Iraq a few days ago. Now most of the public's attention is on the war. Those media like to ask political questions at this time, and they will chase after the slightest question. ”

"But you can go and have a look. Getting to know more friends is very helpful for work. After all, my connections are not the same as yours. Sooner or later, you have to build your own network."

Dad's suggestion was very pertinent. Eric nodded: "Okay, I will consider it."

The time has come to March 23, and today is the day when the 75th Academy Awards ceremony begins.

Even though it is now during the war, the ratings will decline, but it is predicted that at least 40 million viewers across the United States will watch this annual Hollywood event.

Los Angeles, Hollywood Boulevard, Kodak Theatre.

At this time, there were already crowds of people outside the theater. A red carpet stretched from the second floor of the theater to not far from the theater entrance, with a total length of almost 60 meters.

Is it long?

In fact, it is very short, because it used to extend directly to Highland Street in the distance. The length of the red carpet was at least 200 meters, and it was not enough if it was too short.

On this day, media from all over the world will gather in Hollywood. Even if the number of reporters from each media is limited, the number is still excessive.

However, due to the impact of the war, this year not only the red carpet was reduced, but also the fans' attendance was cancelled. Only the media was left on site, which inevitably lacked the excitement of the past.

At this time, on both sides of the red carpet, due to the reduced length, reporters were even more crowded, and the crowd was like a can of sardines.

All kinds of spears, seen and unseen, were pointed at the center, waiting for the first star to arrive.

The staff of the organizing committee are working hard to maintain order to ensure that no unexpected incidents occur later.

The Los Angeles police have implemented flight control and deployed thousands of police officers to closely monitor nearby neighborhoods to ensure the safety of these big stars and big taxpayers.

And just a block away, an anti-war march was underway.

A large number of people held anti-war placards with slogans such as "Bush betrayed the United States", "Bush is a dangerous element" and "Oscar demands peace" to express their desire for peace.

But on the contrary, in another neighborhood, there was also a demonstration in support of the war. They sang the hymn "USA, America" ​​and held signs of support that read "God Bless America."

The division did not start twenty years later, this country has always been like this.

Amidst the noise, the curtain of the Oscar Awards party slowly opened.