Chapter 466: 1 Encounter in 0 Years

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In the early morning of April 29, Michael Eisner arrived at the Global Headquarters more than 20 minutes earlier as usual. Before entering the office, he couldn't wait to ask his assistant, "Have you checked that matter?"

"Yes, Mr. Eisner, I have organized the materials and put them on your desk. Read the full text of the latest chapter"

"Very good," Michael Eisner nodded, pushed the door and walked into his office.

There was a red folder on the large desk. After Michael Eisner sat down, he couldn't wait to open it. When Colombia made the layoff announcement, Michael Eisner felt more acutely than others that this matter must have something to do with the cooperation agreement between Colombia and Firefly some time ago, so he was very concerned about the follow-up of this matter from the beginning. .

Three days ago, Colombia closed its branches in several small South American countries. When Michael Eisner heard the news, he was almost certain that 80% of the abolished departments were taken over by Firefly as a whole. Obviously, It's a secret deal between Firefly and Colombia's Peter Cooper.

As a former Disney, Michael Eisner knows better than everyone that Disney's only shortcoming is overseas distribution, which is why he has been promoting the development of BWI International Publishing Company since he was in charge of Disney. However, although Bowei International got rid of the cooperation with Warner two years ago and tried to publish independently, the overseas publishing capability of Bowei International is still incomparable with several other established publishing companies with decades of overseas publishing accumulation. Therefore, , After the combination of Firefly and Disney, the overseas distribution strength is still insufficient.

Colombia is different. Among the seven major Hollywood film companies, Colombia's overseas distribution capability is second only to the powerful Warner. In many countries, Colombia has set up branches dedicated to film distribution.

After carefully reading the information in front of him, Michael Eisner said to himself, "As expected."

The investigation report in hand shows that after the dissolution of several distribution companies in Colombia in South America. The employees were quickly absorbed by other film distribution companies. Although the names of these branches in various South American countries were different, they would not be reminiscent of Firefly Pictures, but Michael Eisner was sure. In a few years, these distribution companies will definitely replace the logo of Firefly Pictures.

Michael Eisner tapped the table lightly, thinking silently, South America is just the beginning, next. Either Southeast Asia or Europe.

Firefly's distribution strength in European countries is still good, and Europe is the second largest movie market after North America.

Peter Cooper would definitely not dare to shut down the European distribution companies, but it is inevitable to 'cut off' some of the elites, and because the countries in Southeast Asia are close to Japan, Peter Cooper may be the last, and he will not. Make too much movement.

However, once you let Firefly complete the plan, then. The only shortcoming of Firefly in film distribution will be completely made up, so Firefly will not be constrained by any other major film companies.

Thinking of this, Michael Eisner then began to think about what he should do. Dancing eBook

In recent years, the overseas film market, like the domestic film market in North America, has been in a period of rapid growth. It is precisely because of the expansion of the market that more and more big-budget films have emerged in Hollywood.

And the overseas market is far from reaching saturation so far, so let this matter be left unchecked. It will not have much impact on Universal. After all, in overseas markets, the interests of Hollywood studios are the same. Firefly's excellent movies have won high box office overseas, which can also stimulate the consumption of other Hollywood movies by audiences in overseas markets.

If he completely ignored it, Michael Eisner would not be reconciled anyway.

However, if this matter is exposed, it may cause some interference to Firefly's plan. However, once Eric knew that he was behind his back again. Then Firefly will definitely target Universal again. Just like Firefly targeted Disney two years ago, Michael Eisner even has occasional suspicions. The movie "Cutthroat Island" was probably played by Eric on purpose. A trap for him.

After thinking about it for a long time, Michael Eisner still picked up the phone on the desk, dialed a series of numbers, and it was quickly connected there.

"I'm Michael Eisner."

...

There was some noise outside the car window. Eric looked at his watch and couldn't help frowning. This was the fourth wave of people he encountered. Today is not Martin Luther King Jr. Day, how come there are so many black buddies gathered outside, and there are banners that block the entire road in Burbank.

Eric pressed the car window and looked out a few times. He was about to ask the driver to get out of the car to find out what happened when the phone beside him suddenly rang. Eric was not in a hurry to answer the call, and ordered The driver in the front row made a few noises and asked the other party to go out to see what was going on before picking up the phone.

"Hello, I'm Eric Williams..."

Hearing the voice of the man opposite, Eric was a little surprised: "Mr. Eisner, what's the matter?"

Michael Eisner leaned back on the leather chair, stared at the information in his hand, and said, "Eric, have you heard about the recent mass layoffs in Columbia?"

Eric raised his eyebrows slightly: "Of course, Columbia has been losing money for the past two years. It is normal for the other side to make layoffs. If I do, I will definitely do the same. Mr. Eisner, why are you asking this?"

Michael Eisner couldn't hear the guilty conscience in Eric's tone at all, but based on what he knew about Eric, the other party really wouldn't show any guilty conscience in this situation: "Eric K, I don't think things should be so simple, right?"

Eric's tone was a little lazy: "Oh, Mr. Eisner, what do you think?"

"I've heard that those laid off employees aren't really out of work, not only that, but their salaries have gone up by 20 percent."

"Mr. Eisner said so, then it must be so," Eric still replied in a hurry: "However, this has nothing to do with us, doesn't it?"

Michael Eisner wondered, "What?"

"I mean, it's none of our business," Eric repeated. "I think. We should still take care of our own business. I heard that Universal just reached a deal with Mr. Spielberg to shoot Schindler's To be honest, I am also very optimistic about the cooperation on the book The Ark. Moreover, my relationship with Steven is also good.”

Michael Eisner fell silent, and Eric, who was blocked on a street in Burbank, continued: "Mr. Eisner, I also heard that Universal is also planning to cooperate with Lucasfilm. But you know , Firefly will make several special special effects films in a row in recent years. Although the digital field has a competitive relationship with Industrial Light and Magic, if we are willing to share some special effects technology, I believe that Lucasfilm is very willing to take over the special effects of Firefly. film projects."

Michael Eisner now fully understands, Eric is telling him to shut up about this matter, otherwise, he will also interfere with the Yellow Globe and Spielberg and George Lucas Cooperation.

Realizing this, Michael Eisner felt a suffocation. Even a year ago, the whole of Hollywood didn't dare to speak to him like this, but he knew that Eric was now fully capable of doing this. This time, he seemed to have to choose to compromise.

"Eric, I think I'm not the only one who knows?" Michael Eisner said speciously.

There was a smile on the corner of Eric's mouth. Eisner said this, almost compromising: "We can't control other people's affairs. However, if someone's mouth is too wide, I don't mind knocking off a few. front teeth."

Michael Eisner coughed a few times, and then said some nonsense. Just hang up.

Eric threw his phone aside, looked at the driver who had returned to the driver's seat, and asked, "What's going on outside, do you know?"

"Yes, Mr. Williams," the driver replied, "it was a very old case last year. A black man named Rodney King was suspected of dangerous driving. He resisted when arrested by several police officers, and was then beaten. pause."

Eric frowned slightly when he heard the name Rodney King. Although the information on this matter was not too detailed in his memory, he should remember the name Rodney King correctly. Thinking about the time again, it is April 1992, which is correct.

The driver continued to say, "However, when the four white police officers were enforcing the law, they were filmed by a passerby with a handheld camera and sent to n, n in order to raise the topic, Rodney King resisted. That part was all cut, and only the part of the police beating was broadcast. After the incident, although the complete video was broadcast on the three major TV stations one after another, it was of no avail. The lawsuit dragged on for a year. Today, the verdict is officially announced. It's all about solidarity..."

The driver continued to speak, but Eric waved his hand to interrupt the other party: "Turn around, let's go back."

"I mean turn around, let's go back, back to Sharphorn Manor."

Although the driver was very puzzled, he quickly turned the car around when he heard Eric's unquestionable tone.

Eric leaned on the seat and rubbed his forehead.

In the 1992 Los Angeles riots, I didn't expect to meet myself.

Regarding the upcoming riot in Los Angeles, Eric has very little information in his memory. He only knows that this is a once-in-a-century racial riot in the United States.

On the way home, Eric kept making calls, and several women called them one by one.

Virginia and Joanna are both in New York, so it doesn't matter, although after the riots in Los Angeles, there will be riots in other parts of North America, but it is not a matter of time and a half to want to expand, wait for the news to spread After that, there must be defenses there.

Jennifer Connelly was at Stanford, and the girl's studies have not been completed. After following Eric, she no longer has any anxiety about her acting career. Instead, she is relieved to focus more on her studies, and plans to get her degree this year. Get it.

Nicole is still training at the 'Secret School' and there is no problem.

Famke Jensen was in the villa in Beverly Hills. He just got up and was a little excited when he heard Eric's voice. After Eric asked a few words, he knew that the girl would stay at home today, so he Not much to say, if even Beverly Hills is unsafe, Los Angeles is utterly ruined.

The three daughters, Drew, Julia and Elizabeth, are still at home, and the girls plan to go to the Digital Domain headquarters in Playa Vista to check the production progress of "Grangers in Disguise".

Eric thought for a while, asked the driver a few words, and learned that the Rodney King case would not be tried until the afternoon, so he decided to divert to Playa Vista, and at the same time called Jeffrey on the phone. , told the other party to go to Playa Vista to see the dinosaur model together, and finally quieted down.

After thinking about it for a long time, everything that should be notified has been notified. Others, Eric consciously can't control that much. He is a very indifferent person, and he has no plans to be a saint. This kind of personal ability is completely ineffective. In the face of big events, he can't do much.

The car was driving slowly on the roads of Los Angeles, and Eric suddenly thought of another person.

Touching the phone and thinking for a while, Eric finally couldn't help but dialed the phone, and the somewhat stubborn sweet face also appeared in his mind.

"Hello, I'm Miss Aniston's assistant, may I ask who you are?" A female voice on the opposite side answered the phone and asked politely.

"I'm Eric Williams."

"Ah..." There was a small exclamation on the other side, and it quickly became quiet: "Mr. Will... Mr. Williams, I, oh, I'll call Miss Aniston, she's wearing makeup."

"No, no need," Eric interrupted and asked, "Where are you now?"

"Universal Studios, Mr. Williams, you...are you coming over?"

Eric didn't answer, and continued to ask, "What about Jenny's schedule today?"

"Miss Aniston is working on a romantic comedy recently, and it's all indoor scenes today, and she'll be in the studio all day," the unnamed assistant replied quickly.

Eric hummed lightly and said, "Oh, then I'm fine."

"what?"

"Don't tell Jenny, I called."

"Mr. Williams, I don't understand."

Eric raised his voice and said, "You don't need to understand, I just want you to remember, don't tell Jenny, I called."

"Oh, I...I see," the assistant stammered. (To be continued.)

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