I’m in Hollywood Chapter 21: One after another

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The trial film of "17 Again" will be very successful. Whether it is the senior executives of 20th Century Fox or the representatives of theater providers, they are all optimistic about this youth campus comedy. Thanksgiving-During the Christmas period, if Eric does not appear, 20th Century Fox originally only released a comedy 《Working Girl》 with two superstar Harrison · Ford and Sigourney · Weaver during the Christmas period on December 23.

Now with "17 Again", the November Thanksgiving schedule, which had no original release plan, also happened to be filled by this movie. After discussion, "17 Again" is determined to be released on November 18th. Eric is very satisfied with the release time. From the movie schedule information seen from 20th Century Fox, Eric found that throughout November, a movie with a high Box Office in memory is all No, it was tailor-made for the quiet entry of "17 Again" ​​into the village. Among the films released in December, only previous life squeezed into the top ten of the North America Box Office list in 1988, there are three 《Rain Man》, 《Twins》 and "The Naked Gun".

At noon, James · Brooks finally led Eric to a middle-aged man in his forties with eyes. This is Carter · Hunt, the head of the 20th Century Fox's distribution department. We introduced each other. James · Brooks left the space for two people. Although he has a good sense of Eric now, but after all, the two are not relatives and he will not waste. Humanity helps Eric's small-cost movie talk.

"Hello, Mr. Carter." Eric shook hands with Carter, and the other party politely praised the performance of Eric in "17 Again".

However, after Eric explained his intentions, Carter refused without thinking: "Sorry, Eric, the company ’s release plan for this year is full, it is impossible to temporarily cram a small-cost movie, So I can only apologize. "

The reason for this evasion is far-fetched. If Spielberg recommends his own movie, it is estimated that Carter · Hunt directly cried and threw himself up to hug his thigh.

Although Carter refused altogether, Eric still fought: "Mr. Carter, can we watch my movie first and then say, I just brought the copy, you only need to spend more than an hour to see, I Swear this is a great movie. "

Carter shook his head again. Almost all of the small companies that promoted his movies to him were almost these remarks, especially recently, because of the close to the popular period, many Film Studios without their own distribution channels are trying to sell him the films they made. He has also watched a few movies because of some human relations, and basically has little commercial value, so it is now even less likely to waste time on the small-cost comedy of an 18-year-old: "Eric, you know, my work is very busy now. , I will soon arrange the release of "17 Again", and I will go to the Headquarters meeting in the afternoon, so I can only apologize. "

Eric is not that easy to give up. He cheeked a few words, and Carter finally found an excuse to turn around and left.

"Eric, what's the result?" Penny · Marshall asked back to the people he knew.

Eric smiled and shook his head, Penny · Marshall comfortably patted Eric's shoulder and said: "Don't be discouraged, Eric. Film distribution also requires cost. The cost of announcement for many films is even higher than the cost of production. Once Box Office is not ideal, the person in charge needs to bear the responsibility, so you should understand Carter. You should spend a lot of money to make your own movie. After this time, I can introduce you to a video distribution company. After the release of "17 Again", in your fame, the direct release of the video tape will more or less recover some funds. And I think you should devote more energy to screenwriter and Actor. Your talent is good. If you go down to the ground, there will always be some success. Of. "

"Thank you, Penny." Eric thanked, but felt a bit bitter in his heart. Everyone seems to regard "Home Alone" as his rookie experimental movie. He really wants to tie all the people present to him. On the seat, force "Home Alone" again. It is a pity that this idea requires God's help from the elderly.

I went home with some frustration. Since 20th Century Fox is no longer here, I can only try it with other Film Studio.

Aniston curled up like a cat on the sofa in the living room, boredly watching BBC ’s soap opera, and seeing Eric open the door and came in and asked, "Eric, how is the situation?"

Eric came over and hugged Aniston in his arms, rubbing her back and said: "20th Century Fox refused, but it doesn't matter, I will try other Film Studio."

Aniston felt a touch of decay in the tone of Eric, hugged her boyfriend ’s waist and raised her pretty face to comfort: "It ’s okay, Eric," Home Alone "is so good, they refused, it must be their loss, I believe waiting for" After Home Alone is released, they will regret what they did today. "

"Oh, baby, your words are really heartwarming." Eric pinched Aniston’s's face.

The two couldn't help but kissed each other. After a while, the phone rang, and after a few sounds, Eric reluctantly let go of the girl under Aniston.

"Hey, this is Williams's house."

"..."

"Hello Jeffrey, is there anything?"

"..."

Eric listened to the voice on the phone and suddenly raised her eyebrows. Aniston knew that this was a move only when her boyfriend was happy, so she cried over, but she did n’t hear what Jeffrey · Hansson said on the phone.

Eric nodded and echoed a few words, hung up the phone, and twirled Aniston in his arms a few times.

"Oh, Eric, I ’m a little dizzy, let me down, what good news?"

Eric put Aniston back on the sofa and said, "Jeffrey just happened to meet a friend of Columbia Film Studio in the morning and talked about" Home Alone ". His friend was very interested in this movie. Jeffrey said that if I did not follow 20th Century Fox If you sign the agreement, you can try it. "

"Columbia Film Studio? That's the one ..." Aniston made a free Statue of Liberty gesture.

"Yes, that's that." Eric nodded.

......

"Amy is a good friend of my wife, very capable. She was already a senior executive of Columbia when she was 30. My wife has two films that she helped to invest and distribute. Yesterday I met her I just talked about you, she seemed to know you, and then I told her about "Home Alone". "In a coffee shop, Jeffrey · Hansson repeated the story.

The Eric sitting opposite is curious: "Amy, do you mean that the other party is a woman?"

"Of course."

Eric said it would n’t be so clever, and then think of Columbia Film Studio, Eric could not help asking: "That, what is the full name of Amy?"

"Amy · Pascal."

Sure enough, it is her. Perhaps the previous life in the 1990s, the first female head of Hollywood, Sherry · Lansing, which brought Paramount from the trough to the peak again, has a higher exposure, but the achievement of Amy · Pascal is not worse than that of Sherry · Lansing How much, this strong woman ruled Columbia Film Studio longer than Sherry · Lansing.

Eric chatted with Jeffrey again. When the time difference was two minutes, Amy · Pascal came in a hurry. The height of one meter and six, wearing a small black suit, long brown hair, delicate facial features, very temperamental .

Hello to each other, and the three sat down together.