America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM

Chapter 55: The pattern needs to be opened (please collect and read)

boom!

The champagne was shaken violently and the cork sprayed high into the air.

Wow!

Warren poured the wine into the cup tower, and there was a burst of applause and cheers around him.

"We have invited our great hero!"

Amid the cheers of the crowd, the director and starring actors of "Sharknado" were pushed out, and ribbons and champagne were sprayed on them.

Ha ha ha ha

"How does it feel to be a big star?" Eric joked.

Director Antoine Ferrante looked excited: "Mr. Eric, don't make fun of me. This is a miracle, and you are the real creator of the miracle, don't you think?"

Yeah!

Everyone cheered again, and Bema Hadi, a strong woman, also rarely laughed: "Eric, say a few words, we are all waiting."

Eric was originally attending the celebration banquet in a lively and lively manner, but when he saw the expectant looks in the employees' eyes, he knew what they were thinking.

"The success of "Sharknado" is inseparable from the efforts of all of us. At Christmas time, because the movie was still in theaters, no one received any bonuses."

"But I think now is the time. Everyone's year-end bonus will be increased by US$10,000. This is my belated holiday blessing!"

Money is always the most touching thing. More than 50 AK Film and Television employees instantly became excited. I don’t know who suggested it, but they threw Eric high into the sky. The atmosphere of the celebration party reached its climax.

After accompanying everyone for a while, several people came to a relatively quiet place to discuss the next development.

The first is naturally the sequel to "Sharknado". After becoming an instant hit, this bad movie has formed its own unique influence, but there is also a problem, and that is Ryan Reynolds.

He is now the second male lead in "Transformers" and will definitely skyrocket in the future. I am afraid he may not continue to star in "Sharknado". After all, no actor wants to have a big bad movie on his resume.

The eyes of several people fell on Ryan Reynolds. If the male protagonist was changed, the look and feel of the movie would definitely be compromised.

"Ryan, are you still planning to star in Sharknado 2? If you don't want to star in it, just say so. No one will blame you."

Who would have expected that Ryan Reynolds actually grinned and said: "Of course I will continue to act. I am the leading actor. Are you planning to replace me?"

Warren was a little surprised: "Aren't you worried about your reputation? "Sharknado" now has the potential to be the worst movie. Just go to IMDB and take a look, and you will be shocked by its ratings."

Ryan Reynolds was indifferent: "It doesn't matter, as Eric said, being extremely bad is art. Ed Wood's movies are also highly praised. I think "Sharknado" is such a movie.

"You don't know, it was only after the movie was released that I really felt what it was like to be a big star. When I walked on the street, fans would come to me from time to time to sign autographs and take photos. After more than ten years in the industry, I have never had this happen before. kind of experience.”

"Let me tell you, Sharknado will be my masterpiece and I will continue to act in it as long as it is being made, forever!"

Ryan Reynolds' attitude made everyone relieved. He is indeed a man who repays kindness. Eric did not lie to him and gave him too much. He knew exactly what to do.

However, as his fame increases, his salary will also increase. When the filming of "Sharknado 2" starts, Ryan Reynolds will be the only actor to enjoy dividends.

Taking a sip of red wine, Bema Hardy said: "Then "Sharknado 2" is still scheduled to be released in December, and it will maintain one film every year from now on."

"Wouldn't it be better to schedule it in the summer? Anyway, the movie was shot very quickly. I think there are already many voices on the Internet looking forward to the second part." Warren gave a different opinion.

But this time Eric didn't support him.

"Warren, movies have a sense of freshness and fatigue. The second movie was released in just half a year. The market potential cannot be sustained. One film a year is already the limit. We must give the audience time to recover."

"But what should we do in the interim? It can be foreseen that the company's books will have sufficient funds in the near future, and we will always need to do something."

"You still need me to teach you about this kind of thing? Have you forgotten my original intention of establishing AK Film and Television? You can definitely start with copycat MGM movies."

"Now that "Saw" is booming, you can just make a "Axe" or "Scythe"."

"MGM has "Red Dragon" and "Hannibal", so you make "Blue Dragon" and "Hannibal Tree"; and "007 Series", you make "001 Series", pay attention to the number on the cover '1' printed is similar to '7'."

"By the way, "Legally Blonde 2" will also be released this year. You should shoot "Legally Blonde 2" first and release it early. The plot is about a lawyer and a beautiful woman falling in love."

"'Spider-Man' is also very popular, so we will shoot 'Fly Man' and 'Dragonfly Man'. Anyway, we can do it with confidence and boldness."

A few words made everyone's eyes light up. The pattern has been opened!

Eric then added: "Of course, this kind of pure commercial bad movie or copycat fraud movie must be made, but we cannot completely fall into this vicious circle, and we cannot let go of low-cost B-level movies. "

"After "Sharknado" became famous, AK Film and Television also gained some popularity. There will definitely be screenwriters and directors who will come to promote it. If they feel it has potential, they will buy it."

"In addition, I also have an outline of a script called "Human Purge Plan". You can find a screenwriter to fill in the content.

This book should not be messed up like Sharknado. The cost should be controlled within 3 million US dollars, which is the focus of AK Films in the first half of the year. "

After arranging the company's affairs, Eric pulled Ryan Reynolds aside: "Ryan, you have to be prepared and join the group training in the next few days."

Hearing this, Ryan Reynolds looked excited: "Is "Transformers" finally going to start filming?"

"Well, the start-up time is scheduled for early February, but the actors have to be trained for half a month first, especially you. You have a lot of fighting scenes. I hope you can show the best effect. Don't tell me that you will use a stand-in then. .”

Ryan Reynolds patted his chest: "Don't worry, I have been waiting for this opportunity for a long time and I will never let you down!"

A day later, Eric was on a flight to New York, this time not to Hasbro but to JPMorgan Chase.

Not long after he walked out of the terminal, he was looking around when a silver-white Panamera suddenly stopped in front of him.

"Get in the car!" A woman's voice sounded from the driver's seat.

Without doubting his presence, Eric opened the car door.

"Smoking?"

"I'm not interested in nicotine."

"Do you mind if I smoke?"

"It's your freedom, ma'am."

The accelerator is depressed and the Panamera starts up again.

"Where are you going to take me?"

"hotel!"