Chapter 801： Bring it

Although senior executives such as Kasenberg and Frank Wells are hard to recognize Eric’s plan to sell the Matrix, they have to admit that it is a solution to get rid of this project in advance. Program.

Now that the boss has made up his mind, Kasenberg will start discussing the best solution, saying: "So, I will release the news tomorrow, at least to divert the attention of the media and the public."

Frank Wells also said: "This is not bad. If you can't find the right buyer at the end, then you can't sell it or not."

Frank Wells was obviously not reconciled. Eric did not want to be too stubborn and nodded.

Some details were discussed and everyone ended the topic.

Kasenberg also said: "Eric, Cameron can come up with the director's cut version of Titanic at the end of the month. I have seen some samples. This version may take more than three hours. I and the card. Mellon talked about it, hoping that he could compress the studio to less than 150 minutes, but Cameron insisted that you personally watch the sample before deciding."

Kasenberg's tone is full of helplessness. Obviously, the confrontation between the two is not as understated as he said at the moment.

Eric thought about it, and the shooting period of Royal Casino was a total of five months. According to the schedule, the next station will travel to the Czech Republic for two weeks. Subsequent Italian shooting will last for one month. The crew will be filming in the UK for the last two months and will do some post-production work at the famous Pinewood Studios in London, England.

After thinking for a moment, Eric turned to ask Kelly: "What is the number of Venice Film Festival this year?"

Kelly said: "August 28."

Eric nodded and said to the conference phone: "I don't know if I can't come now. If possible, let the Titanic participate in this year's Venice Film Festival. It doesn't matter if you can participate in the competition. It is best to work. The opening film, in addition, I will be in Italy next month, let Jim bring the samples to Europe in advance, let me see."

Kasenberg said: "Well, Eric, we will try our best to operate."

The Firefly Group's work efficiency is still very high. The next day, the Los Angeles Times reported that the firefly might sell the "Matrix" production rights.

Subsequently, Kasenberg, who was blocked by the reporter at the mouth of the Firefly Group, personally proved the news.

For a time, going to the media and going to the fans is in a state of confusion that does not know what happened.

The other major movie companies in Hollywood are even more shocked. They did a lot of small moves from these things. These people just wanted to create some troubles for the fireflies on this project. No one thought that the fireflies would be inconsistent. Just pick a child.

Moreover, from the beginning, the fireflies have completed the public relations program.

But after the news was released, the fans immediately boiled, and under the guidance of the media, they turned their attention to several other Hollywood productions, and the Burbank Warner headquarters, Universal Studios, etc., which were not too far from the Firefly headquarters. Immediately appeared in the shadow of the fans who had been guarded outside the Firefly headquarters. They asked the top executives of the two film companies to buy the "Matrix" production rights.

Of course, some media have questioned that fireflies are doing this to divert their attention. There are also some fans who suspect that fireflies are confusing. In fact, they have not given up the right to make the sequel to the Matrix. After all, can you imagine Warner selling "Batman" or selling "Mummy" around the world?

However, these questions are difficult to persist for too long under the public statement of the fireflies.

Although the heart was amazed, the other major Hollywood studios responded much faster than the media and the public. On the day of the news, there were countless calls to the top of the fireflies and Erik in the Bahamas to hear the truth.

In the Bahamas, the crew rested for three days, and some of the staff members had already rushed to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Eric will also leave with the last batch of people this afternoon.

At this time, in the villa study in the island of Eric, Paradise Island, he is following the call from Bill Gates, he has not counted this is the first few calls in two days.

"Yes, Bill, of course, this is true." Although there are various competitions in private, the two sides have not torn their skins and have maintained a superficial harmony. Eric’s tone is very hot: "However, if Ann Berlin is interested in this project, you may want to talk to Jeffrey. I have been too busy recently to take care of this matter."

There is no doubt that Bill Gates or the Ander Studios, which Microsoft and Spielberg have worked with, have become interested in the project "The Matrix."

From the contract signed between Ann Berlin and Paramount a few months ago, the general public was able to guess the other's ambitions.

The filming of eight films in three years is definitely not too much for a latecomer who wants to become a big film studio, but it is too little. Any big movie company in Hollywood, including MGM, which has now recovered, has more than eight productions per year.

Since Microsoft is ambitious, Ann Berlin has certainly produced more than eight films in three years. Then, in addition to these extra films, Ann Berlin will definitely have the mind to expand its distribution channels.

However, although the film of the Berliner has Spielberg, this does not mean that every film he directs will be highly sought after by the cinema dealers, not to mention Spielberg’s recent years. It is said to be relatively low-yielding. After taking over the operation of the new An Berlin film, it may be good to be able to direct a film for three years.

In this case, Ann Berlin Pictures is eager to have a film project that can attract strong appeal to the cinema dealers. With the influence of such a project, the film industry can also quickly cooperate with the cinema dealers. The distribution network will be built.

Thus, the sequel to "The Matrix" is such a box office and a project with very strong influence. It is undoubtedly the dream of the Berlin Film Company.

Bill Gates across the phone said something.

Eric just shook his head and said: "Bill, I really can't just give you a quote, it's necessary for everyone to sit down and talk. But you definitely don't have to doubt, as long as the offer is good, we will definitely sell it. , um... 250 million, huh, huh, although I don't want to talk about it now, but if you only open such a price tag, I feel that there is no need for us to talk about it anymore."

Eric is chatting with Bill Gates, and the study door knocks a few times. Kelly pushes open the door. In addition to her, Miranda Kerr’s little flattering face also appears outside the door.

Eric put a hand at the girl, Miranda came in, but Kelly did not follow up, just closed the study door again.

See Eric is talking to people, Miranda's mood is a little relaxed, hesitantly squatting to the desk, his eyes floating around, looking at the sofa on the left, but did not dare to take the initiative, carrying The little hand, like a blundering elementary school student, stood in the same place and looked at Eric with pity.

Eric looked up at the girl, smiled, and talked to Bill Gates while holding the phone, while holding down the mouse and operating the computer on the desktop.

The printer placed next to it slammed quickly.

Miranda looked at it with a slanted look, until the snoring stopped, she only roughly understood the contents of A4 paper, which is a credit card expenditure document.

Obviously, it is the Citi black card in my hand.

Shrinking his neck and looking at Eric with some worries, the girl’s mind could not help but reveal the experience of the past month.

When I first sprinkled a black card from Eric, Miranda didn’t have any other thoughts. She just happened to hear that the credit card was of a high level and could even be overdrawn. Eric asked.

Miranda is a very smart person. Even if she finds the eight-digit balance on this credit card at the bank, the girl is not too excited because she knows that the money is not her own. Do not dare to squander.

However, what happened later was still out of her imagination.

It turns out that such a Citi black card represents more than just the tens of millions of dollars in the account, but a symbol of social power.

Because of this black card, her experience in a month can almost be described by a ‘required ‘.

From the moment of Bahamas immediately, because of this black card, she has always enjoyed the most meticulous care, the airport lounge, the 24-hour luxury car and driver in Miami, the private butler of the top hotels in Orlando, Chanel monopoly The personal service of the store manager.

Even in Orlando, she had a mid-night call because she had a cold, and in less than half an hour, a medical helicopter had personally received her from the top hospital in Orlando.

From small to large, even my own parents have never been so innocent to her.

Miranda has felt many times, perhaps, even if it is the life of a country's princess, it is just that.

Although she was precocious, she was still just a little girl. These vain feelings that made people extremely satisfied quickly made her lost. I played in a circle in Miami and Orlando, and the girl was flying on the advice of the travel consultant. I went to New York and also attended a friendship club for the rich children of the Upper East Side. Although she did not know her identity, because of the black card, the boys and girls in the Upper East Side who were originally proud were very prepared for her.

At the end of the day, Miranda had no time to look at the credit card bill. She only occasionally felt that this princess-like life, even if it was a month, is enough.

So, just a month has passed, and it is really sad.

Woke up in the top suites of Hilton New York, the lobby manager handed a ticket to the Bahamas to her.

Eric chatted with Bill Gates for more than ten minutes and finally hung up.

Putting down the microphone, Eric looked up at the girl who was tipping his toes and pointed to the credit card bill on the printer next to him: "Take it, let me see."

Miranda walked over and smashed a few pages of paper, and moved it to Eric's side, handing it to him, thinking about it, and bravely wanting to come up, but see Eric. It refers to the position she just stood.

"Ruined!"

Lamenting in my heart, Miranda stood back and slammed, but still took the initiative: "Eric, I, sorry, I was wrong."

Eric looked at the long bill in his hand.

Luxury car rental, private driver, medical helicopter, continental breakfast, Prada limited girl kun bag, Carlton hotel, Dior mini dress...

Shaking his head from time to time, sighed a few words.

At the end of the summary, the bill for one month actually reached $110,000.

At the income level of Americans, a middle-class family whose husband and wife work, the income of one year does not necessarily have $110,000.

Eric looked up and looked at the poor Miranda. Is this really just a Lolita? It looks like a runaway Persian cat, and it is still very expensive.

Eric suddenly remembered what the past life had seen on the Internet. A cat owner installed a GPRS recorder on his pet, so he saw a series of jaw-dropping routes for his cat the next morning.

"Hey, what did I say at the beginning?" After a while, Eric finally asked.

"No, don't let the flowers go, go back to Los Angeles after playing for a while," Miranda whispered in obedience.

Eric put down his bill: "What about now?"

"Eric, I am wrong, do you forgive me?"

Of course, Eric doesn't mind the money that Miranda spends. With his current net worth, Miranda keeps the current cost of spending, and for a hundred years of squandering, it is impossible for him to have much influence on him. It is a bit lost.

Didn't say anything, Eric reached out to the girl: "Get it."

Miranda groaned and realized that Eric was asking her for the black card.

Recalling the experience of this time, and the scene of being beaten back like Cinderella after losing this black card, Miranda subconsciously took a step back.

However, she quickly realized that Eric wanted to get this card back, which was not something that she could resist.

After hesitating, Miranda cautiously pleaded: "Eric, I, I promise not to spend any more money in the future, you, let me keep this card?"

Eric looked at the girl's appearance and had a worldly experience. How could he not understand the girl's thoughts?

Terrible vanity.