I’m in Hollywood

In another villa in Beverly Hills, John Aniston turned around in front of his daughter's door and wanted to knock on the door, but in the end he turned and left in a loss. Sitting on the bed with his legs curled up, his chin slumped on his knees, he silently listened to the loud and ambitious cry of the caged animal on the radio, without blinking his eyes, not knowing what he was trying to write.

After the turmoil started, after several disputes with her father were fruitless, Elizabeth Murdoch moved directly to Los Angeles and lived with Julia. Although the two girls pretended to be indifferent, they were placed After the radio on the coffee table in the living room heard the tune of new-, the two still looked at each other, and Julia reached out her hand silently, jumping the radio's sound to the maximum.

Nicole is making small cakes in the kitchen, wearing big headphones, a simple shirt and jeans, a small radio around her waist, swaying gently to the tune inside, holding a small radio in her hand. In a large bowl, use a whisk to stir the ingredients in the bowl.

Although Nicole was worried for a while after the turmoil, but when Eric personally called and told her not to make any noise during this time, Nicole was relieved, and she usually did what she should do. . She thought, how could such a hateful man not survive, plus his tone of voice when he called was full of confidence.

Moreover, he is single now, and she feels that of course she has to fight for it, even though he is so bad.

Drew turned off the sound of the home stereo connected to the radio to the maximum, and the deafening sound resounded within a radius of tens of meters from the small apartment, and it took just over a minute. A fat white man from the neighbor's house jumped out angrily. Yelling at the open window of Drew's room.

?. Get out of here, don't interfere with Auntie's music, Drew heard the fat man's scolding voice, picked up an apple on the table and threw it out, and gave the fat man a middle finger.

Facing Drew's aggressive appearance, the fat man showed a hint of timidity in his heart, but he quickly shouted: Drew, don't think you are a star. If you don't lower your voice, I will call 911 and sue you for disturbing the people.

Fight, fight, my mother's father has just withdrawn the lawsuit. I haven't had enough lawsuit yet. I just happened to have another fight with you. Prepare for more legal fees, Drew shouted as he leaned out of the window, throwing it away again. He took an apple and went out, just hit the fat man's head.

You... it's so unreasonable, the fat man said angrily, covering his head.

How much is a pound of truth. You sell it to me, and if you don't, give it to me.

Seeing the girl so sturdy. Some of the other neighbors who originally wanted to come forward to the theory also shrank back in despair,

The fat man stood in his own courtyard and gasped for a few breaths. He was about to continue to scold when he saw a red brick in Drew's hand at some point, and stared at himself aggressively. looks like.

Fatty had seen the tragic picture of this crazy girl taking pictures of his biological father in the newspaper, so he shut his mouth immediately, took a few steps back, and retreated into his house.

Putting the brick in her hand, the girl returned to the bedroom, and the singing came to the end.

*…

* Pave the broken road and let the pain subside

*Crossing new boundaries and reaching the other side of truth

*In the dark eyes, the ashes are like snowflakes

*Between you and me, the sky has collapsed

*This day I declare war on the whole world

*…

on- ;-day, i -- war -on -the-... The girl swayed her enchanting waist following the rhythm, followed by a howl, although her face was blushing, but because of the tone of voice, it sounded like Horrible, the song finally ended, the host named Matthew Lassede sounded again, Drew reached out and turned off the recorder and stereo, then picked up the bedside phone and dialed to Malibu Point Manor.

After the connection, the girl didn't look like the little lioness she had just scolded the fat man, and instantly turned into a docile cat with a soft voice and a trace of grievance: Eric, just now another neighbor bullied him. I'm...

In Malibu's mansion, a few people in Eric's living room made a gesture for a while, and then said to the girl on the other end of the phone: Thank God if you don't bully others... um... no problem... I I know I know...

After more than ten minutes, Eric hung up the phone and sighed softly.

Because of the reversal of the wind, the four lawsuits that Eric received originally, Drew's father and the screenwriter who sued him for plagiarism directly withdrew the lawsuits. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the forces behind these two people must understand the current situation. The situation, I gave up my support for the two when I knew that it was impossible to do so, and although the lawsuit against myself for using illegal means when acquiring Malibu's sharp land has not been withdrawn, Edward also heard news that this matter has been delayed for a while, and it is estimated that It will be over.

As for Sony Pictures' lawsuit against the Dark War contract, although they are not reconciled, they also know that if this continues, although it can delay the payment of Dark War for a while, it angers Eric, Dark War The sequel may become far away, such a big-selling movie, once the sequel is stranded, the loss may be more than tens of millions of dollars. As a result, the parties also began a settlement process.

Of course, Eric didn't sigh for these things, but thought of Drew's little girl. After Drew's father withdrew the lawsuit, Eric said hello to let the girl move back, but Drew refused, expressing that he wanted to Culver City lives with his mother. Eric knows that this is the girl who doesn't want to cause him any more trouble. Therefore, whenever the girl calls, Eric will patiently chat with Xiao Nizi on the phone.

Going to the sofa and sitting down again, Eric said to Jeffrey and the others who were sitting around him: What did we say just now?

Jeffrey reluctantly reminded: The music company thing.

Oh, yes, Eric thought again. He continued: About the music company. Let's hang on to Firefly for the time being. I think through the release of this single, we can establish a simple distribution channel, and then we will mainly release the soundtracks of our company's films for the time being. Robert, Jay and I Freedo doesn't know much about publishing, so how about you take charge of the record company for the time being?

Robert Shea smiled and nodded in agreement. He had this idea originally: Of course there is no problem, but what about there?

Keep working together. Eric said, the two were talking about the EMI record company. The New Territory Point record company established by Eric named after his single was just an empty shell without any distribution ability at all, so , to release this single this time, I can only choose to cooperate with the famous EMI record: Because of the firefly thing, I suddenly set up a record company, and now several old record companies are very afraid of this, so they can only maintain cooperation. Otherwise, we have no chance to develop at all. After accumulating strength for a few years, it is not too late to consider solo flight.

Everyone in the living room laughed. There is more or less pride in his tone. After all, it is not easy for a newly established music company with nothing but a single to arouse the jealousy of several established record companies in the world.

Let's talk about Uta next, Eric looked at Edward and said, Let's introduce the progress of the case first.

Edward took out the pre-organized information and said: The current situation is very beneficial to us, because the major companies that were behind the scenes must have given up and no longer try to influence this case. Therefore, we just follow normal procedures. It is enough to respond to the lawsuit, because the index of illegal damage caused by firefly and uta's violation of the anti-monopoly law is very low. Therefore, without the intervention of other forces, coupled with the current trend of public opinion, it is impossible for the Federal Trade Investigation Commission to Firefly and Uta will be severely punished. Even if the fine is paid, I think it is only symbolic. All you have to do is to sell the shares of Uta as soon as possible.

After listening to Edward finished speaking, Eric looked at Kapoor who was sitting on the other side and asked, Kapoor, what are you thinking now, I mean, do you want to take over Uta in its entirety?

Kapoor smiled bitterly and shrugged: Of course I want to, but unfortunately I can't afford it.

Eric fell silent. Since the anti-monopoly investigation began, the three major North American brokerage giants, caa, wma and caa, which have now formed a new pattern, have all quoted him the purchase price, of which the price is as high as 30 million US dollars. The quotations of the two companies also exceeded 20 million US dollars. You must know that Eric bought uta a year ago and only spent a mere US $1 million.

However, the high price quoted by the company must have been carefully considered. Now uta not only has a series of A-series superstars such as Al Pacino, but after acquiring uta, it can also get another advantage, that is, once uta merges with , there is no doubt about the artist that Eric will give priority to making the movie.

In just one year, Eric made Al Pacino make a comeback with several movies, and he also promoted several little-known actors to the seat of world-class superstars. This kind of terrifying star-making ability That's why the big three brokerage giants are quoting high prices. And now among the three major brokerage companies, they are in the last position, and the Hollywood A-level superstars are the fewest, so they are so eager for uta.

Hearing Kapoor say this, Eric asked: Let's not talk about money first, Kapoor, I just want to ask, what is your true inner thought?

Kapoor thought for a while before saying, Eric, Marvin Josephson actually contacted me. If you insist on telling me, I tend to sell uta to Marvin Josephson, who also promised to do so. Give me the position of a partner. As for the other two companies, I think you must have not considered caa, and I have not considered it. Although wma has undergone a series of reforms and integrations in the past six months, it is too old after all. It's still a little rigid.

Eric nodded, although he wanted Kapoor to accept uta alone, but it was still unrealistic to think about it, not to mention that Kapoor couldn't buy the entire uta for 20 to 30 million US dollars, even if Eric would All uta was given to Kapoor, but as uta grows and develops, it is still necessary to introduce partners, instead of developing to the model of the last three brokerage companies step by step. Rather than step by step. Sell ​​uta directly to.

Although this will make Eric completely lose his influence on the brokerage company. However, in his current status, he no longer needs to exert any influence on the brokerage company.

In that case, let's talk and see if we can raise the price a little more, Eric said to Edward after he decided.

Edward nodded, indicating to take note.

Okay, now it's time to talk about the finishing touches. After more than a month of fussing, I can't just do nothing and just pass by calmly.

As soon as Eric finished speaking, Jeffrey persuaded softly: Eric, I think it is the best result to let this matter pass peacefully.

Eric was stunned for a moment, and looked at the others, whether it was Robert Shea, or Chris Hansen who came over from New York in the afternoon, and Chris Hansen, who had nothing to do with Hollywood, nodded invariably.

He smiled wryly. Eric said: Okay, I will listen to you. Don't take any substantive actions, but you should do some gestures, otherwise people will think that I am easy to bully.

When everyone heard Eric say this, they all laughed while they were relieved. They are all worried that Eric will be young and vigorous, and want to fight with the seven major film companies, this is a very unwise behavior, because Firefly and Eric can survive this storm intact, it is already God bless, There is not much strength to fight back now.

Eric, what do you want to do? Jeffrey asked with a smile.

Eric originally thought of some fighting tactics in his previous life. When a person was beaten by a group of people, he issued a ruthless attack to catch one of the other group of people and maim the other. I believe the rest will definitely Showing fear, dare not provoke easily.

He originally chose Fox, but seeing that everyone around him was unwilling to do such a thing himself, Eric could only give up.

After thinking for a while, Eric's mouth showed a wicked smile again: Since you can't maim a person, let's try to provoke the relationship between this person and his companions.

The people present were all smart people, and they understood what Eric meant after a little thought. At the same time, they also realized that the object Eric chose must be Fox. After all, the cooperation between the two sides is the deepest, and Firefly even holds Fox. 10% of the TV station.

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The release of the single new- sung by Eric himself has set off a wave in North America. In addition, the lyrics of this song are not unfounded or unintelligible, but Eric has encountered the most real experience during this time. Therefore, within three days of the release of the single, the sales exceeded 1 million copies, and a week later it reached more than 3 million copies. At the same time, it also undoubtedly reached the number one position on various song charts.

At the same time, because of the influence of this song, Eric has gained more and more public opinion support. Now he almost no longer has to worry about this turmoil. At the same time, several women who are close to him are in the Under the guidance of a series of public opinions, I also got out of the shadow of this turmoil and began to consider the work arrangements for this year.

On February 19, something else important to Eric happened.

On this day, Cisco was officially listed, and the stock issue price was $18. Because there was no daily limit on the day of the stock issue, Cisco's stock price reached $22 on the day of the issue.

Although this result is not too dazzling, but in the next period of time, Cisco began an explosive continuous daily limit, and the stock price doubled in less than a month. Chris used a very strange tone of envy on the phone. Eric complimented him a bit, and also mysteriously asked Eric how he confirmed that Cisco's stock would explode. Of course, Eric couldn't answer, he could only talk nonsense with Chris.

At the same time, in mid-February, the list of nominations for the 62nd Academy Awards was announced. Scent of a Woman won four nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay, and undoubtedly became an Oscar nomination. It was a big hit. In addition, Julia won two nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress at the same time with the two films Pretty Woman and Steel Magnolia, which once again caused an uproar in the media, because the For the Oscars, a double nomination is very rare, let alone two such important performance awards.

As for Eric himself, he got all the nominations for the script, the best adapted script for Scent of a Woman, and the best original script for Cry on the Island. In fact, Dark War could have received a nomination, but Out of public relations considerations, Eric gave up and chose Cry on the Island, which is most likely to win the award. After all, because the Sixth Sense of Spirituality has not yet appeared, the theme of Cry on the Island has not yet appeared. Very innovative, with the greatest hope of winning.

Of course, Eric just had a well-known storm with Qi Dao. Therefore, the company responsible for the distribution of these films will definitely not do their best to publicize these films. Eric can only do it himself. And among the fireflies, only Robert Shea had some experience in this area, and Eric handed all this over to Robert.

What he has to deal with now is another matter, which is about provoking a man and his companions.

At the entrance of a famous Italian restaurant on Sunset Boulevard, the black limousine slowly stopped in the parking lot, the driver opened the door, Rupert Murdoch got out of the car, and just got off, there was a flashing light nearby rise.

With a wry smile, Rupert Murdoch tidied up his suits, and Elizabeth, who came out from the other side, also stepped forward to grab her father, and the two wanted to walk into the restaurant.

The waiter had already recognized the two and greeted them: Mr. Murdoch, Mr. Williams has been waiting for a while. I'll take you there. (To be continued...)

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