Chapter 53: I hope you have the confidence to keep going.

Since the news that Drew spent the night at Eric's house broke out, many newspapers that hyped this matter have seen a big increase in sales. So there was no shortage of paparazzi around Eric during this time. The day after the acquisition of the brokerage company, the news appeared soon in the newspaper.
The Los Angeles Metropolis Daily directly wrote an article analyzing this matter:

It’s hard to understand why Eric Williams chose to buy Kapoor Sid’s brokerage firm. Although Kapoor Sid is a capable broker, he’s because of his conflict with Michael Owitz. Being evicted from the CAA, it was difficult in the Hollywood agent circle. It is rumored that Kapoor Sidburn intends to sell the brokerage company and go to Europe for development. It is Eric Williams’s resolute attitude to let it stay. It seems that Our young miracle director has been stunned by the success, and I don’t know how serious the consequences will be when I am angry with CAA.
The "Hollywood Report" will focus on Eric's promotion of the brokerage commission:
"According to a contracted actor renamed the United Elite Brokerage Company, the first thing announced by Eric Williams after taking over the company was to raise the broker commission to the highest value of 10% prescribed by federal law. After Eric Williams filmed in the future, he will definitely choose the actor of his own brokerage company. If his work can maintain the same level as "return to the age of seventeen" or "little master", even if the commission is raised to 100. Twenty is enough to make many eager actor fascinated. But obviously this assumption is impossible, movies are like gambling, no director can always win. So I can be sure, Eric It’s hard to get a new company like Williams for a year."
Other newspapers have also seen the acquisition of Eric this time. Some reporters even sent an interview invitation to Michael Ovitz in order to maximize the popularity of the incident.
Michael Owitz didn't refuse it as he used to. Although I didn't show up, I asked the assistant to give a speech for myself. The idea is that I am very optimistic about the potential of the young director Eric Williams. I hope both sides can There is a possibility of cooperation.
This passage seems normal, but the media gives another diametrically opposite interpretation. This is the warning that the head of the CAA has concealed from Eric Williams: as long as the other party is still with Kapoor Sid. There is a possibility that there is a possibility of cooperation between the two sides.
Of course, this is only a guess of some media.
Then, Eric’s second film,
Fengyue Beauty
, was announced through the media. The vast number of paparazzi didn’t take much time to dig out Eric’s attempt to invite Richard Gere to lead the actor. Message.
This has caused many paparazzi to be excited again, because Richard Gere is one of the signing artists of CAA at this time, and is in the low tide of his career. Under normal circumstances, the other party will accept Eric's invitation 100%. Therefore, once Richard Gere and Eric did not cooperate successfully, the speculation that CAA will kill Eric will also be confirmed.
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In a conference room just fired by Firefly Films, Horner Willie sat there sipping coffee, he was one of CAA's gold medalists, and he had another identity: Richard. Kiel’s agent, this is why he appeared here today.
The conference room door was pushed open, and the well-dressed Eric walked in and smiled at Horner Willie with a smile: "Sorry, Mr. Willy, has kept you waiting."
"It doesn't matter," Horner Willie stood up in a proud manner and shook his hand with Eric, and quickly sat down on his own.
Eric frowned at no trace, sat down opposite Horner Willie, and swept in the conference room with doubt: "Mr. Willie, why did Richard Kiel not come today, today's deliberation? Things, he is the protagonist?"
Horner Willy shook his head and said: "Rich is busy with other things. He has delegated all the power to handle this matter."
Although he had already felt something in his heart, Eric asked politely: "I should have seen the script outline of Mr. Richard Keel. I don't know what you mean?"
Horner Willie said: "Mr. Williams, Richard is still very satisfied with your script, but the pay for you is only $500,000, which is hard to accept. You know, Richard’s "Military Officers and Gentlemen" got more than $100 million in the North American box office."
Eric sneered in his heart, another guy who thought he was a rookie: "Mr. Willy, I am young, I have never heard of the movie "Military Officer and Gentleman". Which year was the film taken? I will go back and find a videotape to take a look."
"In 1982," Horner Willie blurted out and saw that Eric had not concealed too much banter on his face, and Horner Willie knew he was being played.
The Hollywood movie star's pay is not the highest peak in the movie box office, the value will continue to be high. Rather, it is based on factors such as the box office, the awards, and the exposure of the film that he has made in recent years. "Military Officer and Gentleman" is already a film by Richard Gere seven years ago, and basically does not have the reference value of his current value.
Before issuing the invitation, Eric had a good understanding of Richard Keel’s recent career situation. Richard Kiel’s movie box office in the past three years was very good, and the best action thriller
Never "Retirement" also has a total box office of 12 million US dollars. Recently, a guest movie has only got a total box office of $180,000. You are not mistaken, that is, $180,000. It is estimated that the producers did not earn back their guest fees.
So Eric’s $500,000 payout is even a bit high.
"Well, Mr. Horner, since you are too few, let me talk about your conditions."
Horner Willie's face quickly returned to normal, saying: "Mr. Williams, in fact, we are not unacceptable for $500,000. However, you should know where your problem is. Mr. Owitz is not a A stingy person, as long as Kapoor Sid left the United States, Mr. Ovitz will not go to him again. The original thing has already come to an end, but you have left the other side on your own initiative. Mr. Witz is embarrassed, so..."
Eric sneered: "So you want me to cooperate with us and let me quit Kapoor, right? It’s ridiculous, I have to force myself to leave my country, or I can say that I am big. degree."
"Mr. Williams," Horner Willie's face was cold: "After you have achieved some success, you should not look too high. In front of the huge CAA, you are still just an ant. I hope that you are A wise man, don't do things that are young and energetic."
"What if I have to do it?"
"That's a pity, Mr. Williams, don't forget, Stewart Longkel, the protagonist of "The Little Devil", is now a contracted artist of CAA. If you are against CAA, don't think about the second part of "The Little Devil". Successfully shot it out."
"It seems that CAA has inflated to forget its own duty," Eric still sneered with his face: "Don't forget, you are a brokerage company, and all actions must put the interests of customers first. Only then can you survive for a long time."
Horner Willy retorted: "This does not require Mr. Williams to remind you that we have been doing this all the time. Even if we can't talk about it, Richard will get the protagonist of another movie as compensation. CAA is the most What is not lacking is a quality movie project."
"I hope that after the release of "Feng Yue Qiao Jia", Mr. Richard Kiel will still feel that he has received enough compensation," Eric said with a hint of meaning. He stood up and said: "Mr. Willy, we There is no need to talk any more. Please go back and tell Mr. Michael Ovitz that although there is no one in Hollywood, no one can replace it. But as long as the CAA has the actors I am watching, I will continue to issue invitations, and Will not accept any binding conditions of CAA, I hope you have the temper to refuse."
Horner Willie glanced coldly at Eric: "I also hope that you will not regret the decision today." After that, the other party did not say a word more, pick up the briefcase and push the door straight. And go.