Chapter 382 Very Into the Play

Since August, Robert Shea has had a premonition of the crisis, from the fact that Eric did not let him participate in any matters related to the Playa Vista shooting base, Robert Shea has been aware of this. ⊙,

This reminded him of what happened to Barry Diller six years ago. Barry Diller brought Paramount to the top, but because of the conflict with Paramount's major shareholder Martin Davis, he was almost kicked out in the end. Paramount Pictures, but in recent years, Paramount's declining performance and Fox's booming, also proved how big a mistake Martin Davis made.

Robert Shay is still a little self-aware. He knows that his ability is not as good as Barry Diller, but he also knows that he has an advantage that Barry Diller does not have, that is, 25% of the Firefly shares in his hand, and most of the Firefly. The employees are all his subordinates in the new line period.

Robert Shea has always been confident that if Eric forcibly expelled him, the Firefly would suffer far more damage than Barry Diller's departure did to Paramount. So even though he felt a crisis, Robert Shea didn't think Eric dared to go too far.

In fact, he also knew in his heart that Eric wanted him to let go of the production business and only participate in the distribution. But in any film company, the production power is the object of high-level competition. If you let him only be in charge of film distribution and not participate in the company's other business, what is the difference between a distribution manager?

At the end of another day's work, Robert Shea stood up and moved a bit, looked at his watch, it was nearly five o'clock. A few words to the assistant. Then he habitually packed up his things. Put on your coat and leave the office and go home from get off work.

Robert Shea's office is adjacent to Eric's. When he walked past the door of Eric's office, Robert Shea glanced at the nameplate on the door, and speculated with some dissatisfaction that Eric this time. Did you leave the company early again?

Walking along the long corridor all the way to the elevator, when approaching the corner of the elevator, Robert Shay subconsciously stopped because he heard Eric's voice.

At first it was just some light-hearted small talk, and Robert Shea quickly lost interest. Just as he was about to walk over, but raised his foot, Robert Shea pricked up his ears and listened to Eric say: "...this time there must be no more accidents like "The Ghost Story", you are personally responsible for this Find an agency to contact Bruce Evans, and make sure to get the script smoothly."

"Don't worry, Eric, I know what to do, this time is absolutely foolproof." This was the voice of Eric's assistant, Alan Feisman.

Eric said again: "Be careful, and don't charge too high a price. If it is too high, it will arouse the vigilance of the other party."

The two talked a few more words,

Robert Shea heard a light ding, and after the light footsteps, the elevator door was silent. After a while, Robert Shea walked over and watched an elevator on the left slowly descend, with a thoughtful expression on his face. At the same time, he also kept in mind the name of Bruce Evans, and Robert Shea immediately decided to find someone to inquire about the screenwriter's information.

After the elevator began to descend, Eric and Alan smiled at each other. The wall at the corner of the elevator could see the figure. Although it was blurry, Robert Shea had just walked out of the office when Eric and Alan were already there. found him. And, it's enough to just reveal the name of Bruce Evans. Bruce Evans is not a nobody, and the writer has already made several films. Of course, the whole play has to be done, and then someone has to contact Bruce Evans to make a gesture of winning the script of "Cutthroat Island".

"Let him leave with some thoughts, and it will save the company a lot of trouble," Eric suddenly said when the elevator was about to slide down to the top floor.

"Eric, why do I think this script is not bad?"

"A good script may not necessarily make a good movie, and even if a good movie is made, it may not necessarily be recognized by the audience."

Allen nodded thoughtfully, and the two came to the parking lot together. Eric just opened the door when the mobile phone rang.

"Then I'll go back first," Alan greeted.

Eric nodded, connected the phone, and a female voice came out: "Eric, my reputation is completely ruined now."

"Don't worry, I will never be responsible," Eric laughed a few times, and then said, "The little princess of Fox, I think this title is still very high-end. You are so beautiful these days."

I have to say that Elizabeth really got into the play during this time, and she fully performed a tyrannical wealthy daughter who was desperate for Oscar. The girl even went to the reception held by Martin Scorsese for "Goodfellas" to personally 'public relations' 'Martin Scorsese should not apply for the best picture for "Goodfellas", but only one best director. As long as Martin Scorsese agrees to this condition, she can contact Fox's resources for Martin Scorsese. Coseth does awards PR. Compared with the best director, Elizabeth values ​​the best picture award more. Once "Silence of the Lambs" wins, she can get the golden statue as a producer.

And almost everyone in Hollywood knows that Martin Scorsese is very unpopular with the Oscar jury, so the chances of his film winning the best director are far lower than the probability of winning the best picture. Elizabeth's suggestion is almost It was Martin Scorsese who was poked in Martin's sore foot. Martin Scorsese was so angry that he almost exploded on the spot. As the matter spread, Elizabeth was also nicknamed 'Princess Fox'.

"Ah, you bastard, it's all your fault, what Fox said: "I signed a contract with the producer of "Dancing With Wolves" this afternoon, the price has not been negotiated, it cost 27.5 million, and Orion Films business, $2 million to buy out their distribution contract, you didn't see it, those guys looked at me with the word 'thumbs up' written on their faces. I was busy and I left 500,000 pocket money. This is not good, you have to compensate me. "

"Can I pay for the meat, I happen to be free tonight?"

"roll!"

Eric stopped joking and said, "Okay, where are you now, I'll go over to see the demo, I haven't seen this movie yet."

"Of course I'm at my house," Elizabeth just finished saying this, and quickly added: "It's too late, let's talk about it tomorrow, I keep the original copy in Fox's vault, and Century City must be off work. now." (To be continued..) u