Chapter 466： Once in a hundred years

Readx; In the early morning of April 29th, Michael Eisner arrived at the Global Headquarters more than 20 minutes in advance. Before he entered the office, he couldn't wait to ask his assistant: "Is it clear?"

"Yes, Mr. Eisner, I have put the materials together and put them on your desk."

“Very good,” Michael Eisner nodded and pushed the door into his office.

There was a red-skinned folder on the large desk, and Michael Eisner couldn't wait to open it after sitting down. When Colombia announced the layoff announcement, Michael Eisner felt more acute than others, and this was definitely related to the cooperation agreement between Columbia and Firefly some time ago, so I was very concerned about the follow-up of this incident from the beginning. .

Three days ago, Colombia closed its branches in several small countries in South America. Michael Eisner was almost certain when he heard the news. The 80% of the abolished departments were received by the fireflies. Obviously, This is a secret agreement between Firefly and Peter Cooper of Colombia.

As Disney's former ceo, Michael Eisner is clear to everyone that Disney's only shortcoming is overseas, which is why he has been promoting the development of Bowei International's publishing company since he took over Disney. However, although Bo Wei International tried to issue the cooperation with Warner two years ago, Bo Wei International’s overseas distribution capability is still incomparable with several other established companies with decades of overseas distribution. Therefore, After the combination of Firefly and Disney, the overseas distribution strength is still insufficient.

Colombia is different. The seven major Hollywood film companies, Colombia's overseas distribution capabilities are second only to the powerful Warner. In many countries, Colombia has established branches for film distribution.

Seriously read the information in front of him, Michael Eisner said to himself: "Sure enough."

The survey report in the hands shows that after the dissolution of several distribution companies in South America. Employees were quickly absorbed by other film distribution companies. Although the names of the branches in South American countries are different, it is not reminiscent of Firefly Pictures, but Michael Eisner can be sure. After a few years, these distribution companies will definitely replace the logo of the Firefly Films.

Michael Eisner gently tapped the table and thought silently, South America was just the beginning, and then. Either Southeast Asian countries or Europe.

Firefly's distribution strength in European countries is still good, and Europe is second only to North America's second largest film market. Peter Cooper is certainly not willing to shut down European distribution companies, but 'abolish' some elites. Inevitably, and because of the proximity of Japan to several countries in Southeast Asia, Peter Cooper may be at the end, and will not make much noise.

However, once the fireflies complete the plan, then. The only shortcomings of fireflies in the film distribution are completely compensated, so the fireflies will not be subject to any other major film companies.

To understand this, Michael Eisner then began to think about what to do.

In recent years, the overseas film market, like the North American local film market, is in a period of rapid growth. It is precisely because of the expansion of the market that more and more big-production movies have emerged in Hollywood.

The overseas markets have so far been far from saturation, so letting go of this matter is not a problem. It does not have much impact on the world. After all, in overseas markets, the interests of Hollywood studios are consistent. The excellent movie of Firefly has a high box office overseas, which can also stimulate the consumption of other Hollywood movies by overseas market viewers.

If you don't care, Michael Eisner is not too reconciled anyway.

However, exposing this matter may cause some degree of interference with the firefly's plan. However, once I was known by Eric, I was doing my own hands behind my back. Then the fireflies will definitely be against the world again. Just like the fireflies targeting Disney in the past two years, Michael Eisner has occasionally had a suspicion that the film "cutting the throat" was probably Eric’s Give him a trap.

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

"I am Michael Eisner."

......

There was some noise outside the window, and Eric looked at his watch and couldn't help but frown. This is already the fourth wave of people. Today is not Martin Luther King Day. How can there be so many black buddies outside, and banners are also used to block the entire road of Burbank.

Eric pressed the window and looked out. He was about to let the driver get off to find out what was going on. The phone nearby suddenly rang, and Eric didn’t rush to get through the phone and told him. The driver in the front row made a few noises and let the other party go out to see what the situation was before picking up the phone.

"Hello, I am Eric Williams..."

Eric had some surprises when he heard the voice of the opposite person: "Mr. Eisner, is there anything?"

Michael Eisner leaned against the leather chair and stared at the information in his hand, saying: "Eric, Colombia's recent mass layoffs, have you heard about it?"

Eric slightly picked his eyebrows: "Of course, Colombia has been losing money for the past two years. It is normal for the other party to make layoffs. If I do, I will definitely do this. Mr. Eisner, what do you ask this?"

Michael Eisner did not hear the guilty feelings from Eric's tone. However, with his knowledge of Eric, the other party did not show any guilty conscience in this situation: "Ire K, I think, things should not be that simple?"

Eric’s tone is a bit lazy: “Oh, Mr. Eisner, what do you think is going on?”

“I heard that the employees who were abolished were not really unemployed. Not only that, but their salary has also increased by 20%.”

"Mr. Eisner said this is the case, then it must be like this," Eric still replied without hesitation. "But it doesn't matter to us, isn't it?"

Michael Eisner wondered: "What?"

"I mean, it doesn't matter to us," Eric repeated. "I think. We should still care about our own affairs. I heard that Global has just reached a film with Mr. Spielberg." The cooperation of this book in the Ark, to be honest, I am also very optimistic about this book. Moreover, my relationship with Steven is also good."

Michael Eisner was 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 Lucas. But you know In the past few years, fireflies have produced a number of special effects. 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 willing to take over the firefly's special effects. Movie project."

Michael Eisner is completely aware of this. Eric is letting him shut up on this matter. Otherwise, he will also stir up the yellow and the world with Spielberg and George Lucas. Cooperation.

Realizing this, Michael Eisner felt a bit of aggrieved. Even a year ago, the whole Hollywood did not dare to talk to him like this, but he knew that Eric is now fully capable of doing this. This time, he seems to have to choose to compromise.

"Eric, I think, who knows more than me alone?" Michael Eisner said plausibly.

Eric’s mouth showed a smile. Eisner said that it was almost a compromise: “We can’t control other people’s things. However, if someone’s mouth is too big, I don’t mind knocking out a few. front teeth."

Michael Eisner coughed a few times and **** a few words. Just hang up the phone.

Eric dropped the phone aside and looked at the driver who had returned to the driver's seat. He asked, "What is going on outside? Is it clear?"

"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 was resisted by several police officers and was beaten. pause."

Eric heard the name Rodney King and frowned slightly. Although the information in the memory was not too detailed, he should not remember the name Rodney King. Think about time again, it is April 1992, and it is right.

The driver continued to say: "However, when the four white police officers were law enforcement, they were just taken by a passerby with a handheld camera and sent to cnn, cnn to rebel against Rodney Kim in order to raise the topic. That section was all cut off, only the section of the police hitting people was broadcast. After the incident, although the complete video was broadcast on the three major TV stations, it had no use, and the lawsuit dragged on for one year. Today, the blacks are officially pronounced. It’s all about solidarity..."

The driver continued to say that Eric had interrupted the other party’s words: "U-turn, let's go back."

"I mean turn around, let's go back and go back to the corner manor."

The driver was very confused, but when he heard Eric’s unquestionable tone, he quickly turned the car around.

Eric leaned against the seat and licked his forehead.

In 1992, the Los Angeles riots, I couldn’t think of myself.

For the upcoming Los Angeles riots, Eric’s memory is so poor that he only knows that this is a racial riot in the United States once in a hundred years.

On the way home, Eric has been making calls and several women have beaten them one by one.

Both Virginia and Joanna are in New York, so it doesn't matter. Although the riots in Los Angeles will cause riots in other parts of North America, it is not a matter of time to expand. After that, there must be defenses over there.

Jennifer Connelly at Stanford, the girl’s studies have not been completed, and after Eric, there is no anxiety about the acting career, but instead she puts down her energy to put more energy into her studies, and plans to take her education this year. Get it.

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

Famik Jensen just got up in the villa in Beverly Hills. He heard Eric’s voice still a little bit of joy. Eric asked a few words and knew that the girl would stay at home today. Nothing to say, if even Beverly Hills is not safe, then Los Angeles will be completely destroyed.

Drew, Julia, and Elizabeth are still at home, and a few women are planning to go to the digital field headquarters in Prea Vista to see the production process of "Disguised Geek."

Eric thought about it and asked the driver a few words. He learned that the case about Rodney King was going to be judged in the afternoon, and he decided to change to Praia Vista and also had a call with Jeffrey. Tell the other party to see the dinosaur model in Prea Vista, and finally quiet down.

After thinking about a big circle, the notice was notified. Others, Eric couldn’t manage so much. He was originally a very indifferent person, and he did not intend to be a saint. In this personal ability, it is completely ineffective. In the face of big events, he can't do too much.

The car slowly traveled on the Los Angeles road, and Eric suddenly remembered someone.

Touching the phone, thinking about it, Eric finally couldn't help but dial the phone, and there was some stubborn sweet face in his mind.

"Hello, I am an assistant to Miss Aniston. May I ask you?" A female voice across the phone called and politely asked.

"I am Eric Williams."

"Ah..." The opposite side shouted, and soon quieted down: "Wei... Mr. Williams, I, oh, I am going to call Miss Aniston, she is making up."

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

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

Eric did not answer and continued to ask: "What is Jane's schedule today?"

"Miss Aniston is currently filming a romantic comedy. Today, all of them are indoor operas, and they stay in the studio all day," the unknown assistant replied quickly.

Eric faintly said, "Oh, then I am fine."

"what?"

"Don't tell Jane, I called."

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

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

"Oh, I... I know," the assistant replied stuttering. (To be continued.)

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