IAIH :: Volume #2

#123: Ten years five broken hundred million movies

Proceeds a time not to raise for the time being, Creative Artists Agency 85 years later, the short more than four years, continuously tied up to sell over 150 movies, but the TV series market share had been wrested away by it over one-third. Therefore, these days disturbance, completely extruded competitor and was compressed the profit space movie makers to nurse hatred to send, knows obviously cannot create to Creative Artists Agency that has not gone on the market too in a big way affects, actually as before cannot bear go forward to tell saliva disgusting. 更往前一段时期暂且不提,CAA只是从85年以后,短短四年多时间,就连续捆绑销售了超过150部电影,而电视剧市场份额更是被其霸占了超过1。因此,这段时间的风波,完全是被挤压的竞争对手和被压缩了利润空间的制片商们含恨而发,明明知道不能对未上市的CAA造成太大影响,却依旧忍不住上前吐口口水恶心一把。 But looks like in Eric, the Creative Artists Agency winning magic weapon, is its unique business model, even if therefore afterward Michael Ovitz left Creative Artists Agency, it can develop unprecedented. Although on the media also many people tried to open the Creative Artists Agency growing strong reason, but was only some specious analyses, majority of cannot be to the point on. 而在艾瑞克看来,CAA的致胜法宝,正是它独特的经营模式,因此即使后来迈克尔・奥维茨离开了CAA,它都能一往无前地发展下去。虽然媒体上也有不少人试图揭开CAA的发展壮大原因,但都只是一些似是而非的分析,大部分都未能说到点子上。 Therefore Eric had this thoughts, a such good opportunity, how he can not seize the chance to step on a foot maliciously, if not Creative Artists Agency, initial 《Pretty Woman》 can manufacture by the former staff, although Eric to Al the Pacino performing skill has filled self-confidently, but often is also with trepidation, the fear replaces original Richard Gere will affect movie Box Office, but the result is fortunately good. But then, invited Cruise and Hanks time, Creative Artists Agency put in order a series of cheap trick, making the 《Running Out of Time》 supporting role completely determine now, in situation that the preparatory work also almost completed, two main actors completely have not actually handled. 于是艾瑞克就动了这个心思,这么好的一个机会,他怎么能不趁机狠狠踩上一脚呢,如果不是CAA,当初的《风月》就能以原班人马制作了,虽然艾瑞克对阿尔・帕西诺的演技充满了自信,但也不时提心吊胆,害怕换掉原版的理查・基尔会影响到电影票房,但所幸结果还算不错。而接下来,邀请克鲁斯和汉克斯的时候,CAA又整出一连串幺蛾子,使得现在《暗战》配角已经全部确定,筹备工作也差不多完成的情况下,两位最主要的男主角却还没完全搞定。 „Since you do not have what objection, I did make Alan relate newspaper to publish?” “既然你没有什么异议,那我就让艾伦联系报纸发表了？” „Un,” Kapoor has selected, also said suddenly: „Do not be anxious, first photocopies one to me, I plan to study well, could depend on this to make some optimizations to the United Talent Agency working pattern.” “嗯,”卡普尔点了下头,却突然又道:“别急,先给我复印一份,我打算好好研究一下,或许可以依此对UTA的工作模式做一些优化。” „As you like,” Eric nodded, sets out to turn on the duplicator of office, photocopying while said: „Actually, Kapoor, at least in these years, I did not plan that is too big United Talent Agency expansion, because my strength is insufficient. You do not know, couple days ago was 《Running Out of Time》 endured the scenery the time, I discovered that my inside story weak, I settled on the national bank building, wanted at rooftop shoots several plays, later that the result and opposite party contacted, the control section of building has rejected directly me, said that was feared the normal order of influence building inside enterprise, has not given me including an opportunity of lobby. But after Columbia sends that producer comes, but has made several phone calls, then met with their managers handles. I was also pleased with oneself for the achievement that my beforehand several movies achieve, now more wants to think laughable on exceed, I am also only a small loach.” “随你,”艾瑞克点了点头,起身打开办公室的复印机,一边复印一边道:“其实,卡普尔,至少这几年内,我并不打算将UTA规模扩展太大,因为我的实力还不够。你不知道,前几天为《暗战》堪景的时候,我才发现我的底蕴到底有多薄弱,我看中了国民银行大厦,想要在天台拍摄几场戏,结果与对方接触的之后,大厦的管理部门直接就拒绝了我,说是怕影响大厦里面企业的正常秩序,连一个游说的机会都没给我。而哥伦比亚派来那位制片人过来之后,只是打了几个电话,然后跟他们的主管见了一面就搞定了。原本我还为我之前几部电影取得的成就沾沾自喜,现在越想就越觉得可笑,我还只是一只小泥鳅。” Kapoor urged: „Eric, you do not need like this, you to do now very well. Thinks that your age, your also less than 19 years old right, several people can in your this age, obtain trillion net worth by their pair of hand.” 卡普尔劝道:“艾瑞克,你不必这样,你现在已经做得很好了。想想你的年龄,你还不到19岁对吗,有几个人能在你这个年龄,凭借自己的一双手就取得亿万身家呢。” „, This set of excuse urged my to be the same with Jeffrey,” Eric has smiled, will photocopy the good manuscript to give Kapoor: „Takes away, was right, several days later will be Oscar, you will help me prepare, I really will be unbearably busy. Over the two days must attend a dress rehearsal, I initially should not answer must any presenting guest of honor.” “呵,这套说辞跟杰弗里劝我的一样,”艾瑞克笑了一下,将复印好的稿件递给了卡普尔:“拿去吧,对了,过几天就是奥斯卡了,你帮我准备一下吧,我实在是忙不过来。这两天还要参加一次彩排,我当初就不应该答应当什么颁奖嘉宾。” „Does not know how really should say hello, these young stars in order to beamed with joy on Oscar, any dirty matter can be done, you actually dislike the presenting guest of honor to be troublesome.” Kapoor says with a smile: „Did your female companion determine?” “真不知道该怎么说你好,那些小明星为了能在奥斯卡上露个脸,什么龌龊的事情都做得出来,你却嫌颁奖嘉宾麻烦。”卡普尔笑着道:“你的女伴确定了吗？” „To bring Jenny to present, little girl said at the end of the month returns to Los Angeles, finally last night telephoned, said possibly does not come back, must wait by early April, the time is not quite determined in any case, goes along with her, the incorrect words I follow Golden Globe Award to be the same, bringing Drew to go.” “本来想带简妮亮亮相的,小丨妞本来说月底回洛杉矶,结果昨晚打电话,又说可能回不来,要等到四月初,反正时间不太确定,随她去吧,不行的话我就跟上次金球奖一样,带德鲁去。” Kapoor has complied with one, indicated to understand: „Was right, I received one to want the movie that invited Drew to participate performance, I thought the book to be good, but can also continue to push?” 卡普尔应了一声,表示明白:“对了,我又接到了一部想要邀请德鲁参演的影片,我觉得本子不错,还要继续推了吗？” „Pushed, in the two years I did not plan that made Drew meet any movie.” “推了吧,这两年我不打算让德鲁接任何电影。” Kapoor nodded, has hesitated, said: „If so, I suggested that your Oscar do not bring Drew. This is a good propaganda opportunity, you can bring Miss Madsen, or you selected last week that United Kingdom hybrid young beautiful woman, she passed the approval of Al and Martin, Oh, Brooke Shields, for you invest the propaganda of movie to consider, I suggested that you bring their three one of them.” 卡普尔点头,沉吟了一下,又道:“如果是这样的话,那我建议你奥斯卡也不要带德鲁去了。这是一个不错的宣传机会,你可以带马德森小姐,或者上周你挑中的那位英国混血小美人,她已经通过了阿尔和马丁的认可,哦,还有波姬・小丝,为了你投资电影的宣传着想,我建议你带她们三个其中之一。” „Then......” “那么……” Eric lowered the head to think a while, most needed this opportunity should be Virginia, she needs to haunch «The Others» this movie alone, revealed the face to have very big advantage on Oscar red carpet to her. 《Scent of a Woman》 has Al Pacino shoulders summer beam, in 《Running Out of Time》 has Cruise and Hanks adds on itself, Brooke Shields cannot go not to matter. 艾瑞克低头想了一会儿,最需要这个机会的应该是维吉尼娅了,她需要单独撑起《小岛惊魂》这部电影,在奥斯卡红毯上露一下脸对她有很大好处。《闻香识女人》有阿尔・帕西诺扛大梁,《暗战》里有克鲁斯和汉克斯加上自己,波姬・小丝去不去也无所谓。 „Then on Vicky, you informs her to prepare.” “那就维姬吧,你通知她准备一下。” Kapoor raised the eyebrow, seriously said: „Does not have the issue, I will assist her to prepare. However, Eric, before the bystander, you should better do not use that affectionate name to Miss Madsen.” 卡普尔挑了挑眉,紧接着一本正经道:“没问题,我会协助她准备的。不过,艾瑞克,在外人面前,你对马德森小姐最好还是不要用那么亲昵的称呼。” „Volume......” notes Kapoor tone that although being conscientious in discharging official duties, but in the eye is actually hiding obvious teasing, Eric coughs, said awkwardly: „Good, I will pay attention.” “额……”注意到卡普尔虽然一副公事公办的口吻,但眼睛里却藏着明显的戏谑,艾瑞克尴尬地咳嗽了一下,道:“好吧,我会注意的。” After Kapoor leaves, Eric gives Alan to relate the newspaper office the «Creative Artists Agency Inspiration» draft , to continue to work until earnestly getting off work, drives to go to the Hanks appointment. 卡普尔离开后,艾瑞克将《CAA启示录》的稿子交给艾伦去联系报社,继续埋头工作直到下班,才开车去赴汉克斯的约会。 In a Beverly Hills village high-quality dining room, after Hanks meets, Eric anxiously has not been raising the matter that wins over a popular actor from another company by offering higher pay, but chatted 《Running Out of Time》, although Hanks had a premonition that Eric looked for own goal, but he did not think that changed job United Talent Agency is a how good attention. Also is glad with the topic that Eric chatted this him to compare to be interested. 贝弗利山庄一家高级餐厅里,与汉克斯见面之后,艾瑞克并没有急着提挖角的事情,而是聊起了《暗战》,汉克斯虽然预感到了艾瑞克找自己的目的,但他并不觉得跳槽UTA是一个多么好的注意。也乐得跟艾瑞克聊这个他比较感兴趣的话题。 Because Creative Artists Agency that does not have the offer of gain sharing, Hanks and Firefly contract can sign in these days, therefore participating performance of Hanks is the matter of being settled. 因为CAA的那个不带利润分成的报价,汉克斯与萤火虫的合约在这几天就可以签订,所以汉克斯的参演已经是板上钉钉的事情。 „Actually, I planned establishes because of being injured Shane, but has to withdraw from the special weapon and tactical group ( swat ), transfers the civilian post is also unwilling the lonely police. But I thought that if this setting points out in the movie, the audience definitely is hard to accept, therefore decided that becomes fuzzy this setting completely, to audience space of imagination.” “其实,我本来的打算将肖恩设定成一个因为受伤而不得不退出特殊武器与战术小组（SWAT）,转为文职的却又不甘寂寞的警察的。但我觉得,这个设定如果在电影中点明的话,观众肯定难以接受,所以才决定将这个设定完全模糊化,给观众一些想象的空间。” Hanks puts down the tableware, has scratched under the corners of the mouth, said curiously: „In our previous discussions has not discussed this issue, moreover we have also made a brand-new setting to the Shane background. Right, haven't previous time you said this detail probably?” 汉克斯放下餐具,擦了下嘴角,好奇道:“我们上次的讨论中不是商议过这个问题吗,而且我们也对肖恩的背景做了一个全新的设定。对了,上次你好像没有说过这个细节？” „Because this establishes some...... Evil, you have not looked at script, reason that Shane does not pick up the little girl not to stroll the night shop not to get married and begin a career, is related with the wound that he receives, he does not want to delay other women.” “因为这个设定有些……邪恶,你不是看过剧本么,肖恩之所以不泡妞不逛夜店不成家立业,就是跟他受的伤有关,他不想耽误其他女人。” Hanks has gawked, understands quickly that grins to smile: „This setting truly...... Somewhat is hard to accept, rather the background setting of Shane is fuzzier.” 汉克斯愣了一下,很快明白过来,咧嘴笑了笑:“这个设定确实……有些难以接受,如果是我的话,也宁愿将肖恩的背景设定的模糊一些。” They were chatting at the same time, spent for a half hour to finish eating the supper, Eric shouted that the waiter took away the tableware, exchanges the coffee, said: „Tom, actually, invites you to eat meal tonight, because of......” 两人一边聊着,花了半个多小时才吃完晚餐,艾瑞克喊来侍者将餐具收走,换上咖啡,才道:“汤姆,其实,今天晚上邀请你吃饭,是因为……” Lukewarm Hanks this time on own initiative has actually interrupted the Eric words: „Eric, I think in good of Creative Artists Agency development, therefore has not wanted to trade the plan of Brokerage Firm temporarily.” 一项温温吞吞的汉克斯这次却主动打断了艾瑞克的话:“艾瑞克,我觉得在CAA发展的不错,所以暂时没有想要换经纪公司的打算。” „Don't you want to listen to my condition first?” Eric is not angry , to continue to say with a smile. “你不想先听听我的条件吗？”艾瑞克也不生气,笑着继续说道。 „Nothing but is reduces to pull out, Creative Artists Agency becomes to my pulling out is not very high, Eric. If trades Brokerage Firm suddenly, I have not known when must spend the multi- lengths can adapt to the new circumstances. Moreover, to be honest, I, although knows that Kapoor Sid is very able manager, but the United Talent Agency scale was too small, Al Pacino and Julia Roberts two A level superstar occupied the majority of resources, I did not think that United Talent Agency can also spare enough energy for me.” “无非是降低抽成,CAA对我的抽成也不是很高,艾瑞克。如果突然换一家经纪公司的话,我还不知道要花多长时才能够适应新环境。而且,说实话,我虽然知道卡普尔・希德是一个很有能力的经纪人,但UTA的规模太小了,阿尔・帕西诺和茱莉亚・罗伯茨两位A级巨星已经占据了大部分的资源,我不觉得UTA还能为我腾出足够的精力。” Eric is very surprised to Hanks this well-organized analysis, but thinks and understood, although Hanks looks like gruff, but in the memory that can obtain great achievement Actor in Hollywood, how possibly is not a smart person. 艾瑞克对汉克斯这一段条理清晰的分析很惊讶,但想想又明白了,虽然汉克斯看起来憨憨的,但记忆中那个在好莱坞能够取得巨大成就的演员,怎么可能不是一个聪明人呢。 „First listens to my condition, does not reduce to pull out and so on, this is the most preliminary trick.” Eric stretches out the right hand five fingers with a smile, wielded saying: „So long as you change job United Talent Agency, over the next ten years, I can arrange at least five Box Office for you hundred million movies.” “先听听我的条件吧,并不是降低抽成之类的,这是最低级的伎俩。”艾瑞克笑着伸出右手五指,挥了挥道:“只要你跳槽UTA,未来十年,我可以为你安排至少五部票房过亿的影片。” Hanks stares big eye finally surprisedly, within ten years five Box Office hundred million movies, what concept has that been? Tom Cruise will make a debut now for nearly ten years from 19 81, only then Box Office hundred million «Top Gun», original Box Office can break hundred million 《Rain Man》, because of the appearance of Eric that «Home Alone», Box Office to the present also less than 80 million, can break hundred million, but also needs to look after Oscar, can bring many Box Office for the movie again. 汉克斯终于惊讶地瞪大眼睛,十年之内五部票房过亿影片,那是什么概念？汤姆・克鲁斯从81年出道到现在将近十年间,也只有一部票房过亿的《壮志凌云》,本来票房能破亿的《雨人》,因为艾瑞克那部《小鬼当家》的出现,票房到现在还不到80000000,能不能破亿,还需要看奥斯卡之后能再为电影带来多少票房。 „Is native Box Office?” Hanks asked one subconsciously. “是本土票房吗？”汉克斯下意识问了一句。 Eric said with a smile: „Naturally, within ten years, at least five North America Box Office broken hundred million movies,” think to add: „Moreover completely is the actors.” 艾瑞克笑道:“当然,十年之内,至少五部北美票房破亿的电影,”想了想又补充道:“而且全部都是男主角。” „But......” Hanks had not become confused the brains by the promise of Eric: „How I can believe you said real, although, before you several movie Box Office broke hundred million, but after does not mean you, can as before like this.” “可是……”汉克斯并没有被艾瑞克的许诺冲昏头脑:“我怎么才能相信你说的都是真的,虽然,你之前的几部电影票房都破亿了,但并不意味着你以后依旧会这样。” „We can sign a secret contract, if within ten years, I cannot arrange at least five Box Office broken hundred million movies for you, then I can compensate your money,” Eric is without hesitation saying: „Naturally, you must play certain number the movie, if you signed the contract directly to live in retirement to wait to receive money, I definitely will not pull out the indemnity.” “我们可以签署一份秘密合约,如果十年之内,我不能为你安排至少五部票房破亿的电影,那么我可以赔你一大笔钱,”艾瑞克毫不迟疑道:“当然,你也必须出演一定数目的电影,如果你签了合约就直接息影坐等收钱,那我肯定是不会掏赔偿金的。” Hanks provoked laughter by the Eric last few words: „I like this, I will certainly not like acting in the movie, if cannot continue, when Actor, I do not know how really should live, you are clear, a person has been used to any matter, suddenly stops, it is estimated that aridly to the situation that wants dead.” 汉克斯被艾瑞克最后一句话逗笑了:“我当然不会这样,我喜欢演电影,如果不能继续当演员,我真不知道该怎么生活,你要明白,一个人习惯了什么事情,突然停下来,估计会枯燥到想死的地步。” „, Do you agree?” “那么,你同意吗？” Hanks shakes the head: „Eric, although your excuse makes me very excited, but I such easily will not comply, if I changed job, you actually cannot carry out your commitment, I ten years later how many can attain to compensate? 10 million, are 20 million, this regarding loss in my enterprise simply not worthy of mentioning, was good, if no other matters, I first left, this supper eats is very happy, Eric, I will invite you.” 汉克斯还是摇头:“艾瑞克,虽然你的说辞让我很心动,但我还是不会这么轻易答应的,如果我跳槽了,你却不能实现自己的承诺,那我十年之后能拿到多少赔偿？10000000,还是20000000,这对于我事业上的损失来说简直微不足道,好了,如果没有其他事情的话,我还是先离开了,这顿晚餐吃的很愉快,艾瑞克,有空的话,我会请你。” „100 million USD!” Eric sits on the seat has not moved, fixes the eyes on Hanks to be loud and clear saying: „100 million USD, Tom, if I irrealizable my promise, then I will compensate your 100 million USD, we can sign the contract, looks for among one notarization organization to make the notarization. I even can establish a fund, ahead of time posts in which 100 million USD. Even if your future salary will rise to 10 million USD, you also need one year at least shoots movie to gain 100 million, did this fully explain my sincerity?” “一亿美元！”艾瑞克坐在座位上没有动,紧盯着汉克斯掷地有声道:“一亿美元,汤姆,如果我不能实现的我的诺言,那么我会赔偿你一亿美元,我们可以签下合约,找一个中间公证机构做公证。我甚至可以设置一个基金,提前将一亿美元置入其中。就算你将来片酬会涨到1000万美元,你也需要一年至少拍摄一部电影才能赚到一亿,这足以说明我的诚意了吧？” Hanks somewhat changes countenance finally, puts on the movement of coat also becomes somewhat slow: „Eric, are you earnest?” 汉克斯终于有些动容,穿外套的动作也变得有些缓慢:“艾瑞克,你是认真的？” „Naturally, moreover you know that I affirm this sum of money now.” “当然,而且你知道,我现在肯定出得起这笔钱。” „, I need to consider.” Hanks has not nodded as before. “那么,我需要考虑一下。”汉克斯依旧没有点头。 „Good, I and other good news.” Although Eric is somewhat disappointed, tidying up that has made invitation with smile on the face. “好吧,我等你的好消息。”艾瑞克虽然有些失望,还是面带微笑地做了一个请的收拾。 Hanks wears the coat, looked at Eric one strangely, walks toward the dining room. 汉克斯穿好外套,又奇怪地看了艾瑞克一眼,才向餐厅外走去。 Eric sits on the seat dull has not moved, carried the coffee to drink one disappointedly, was planning to pay up, the Hanks form suddenly again appeared before him. 艾瑞克呆呆地坐在座位上没有动,失望地端起咖啡喝了一口,正打算结账,汉克斯的身影突然再次出现在他面前。 „Eric, since you can put out 100 million to make the gambling stake, I think that does not understand why one hesitate,” Hanks sat down in the Eric opposite, has wielded starting, was having several points of heroic spirit: „This gambling house, I followed!” “艾瑞克,既然你能拿出一亿做赌注,我想不明白自己为什么还要犹豫,”汉克斯在艾瑞克对面坐下,挥了下手,带着几分豪气:“这个赌局,我跟了！”
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