ColumbiacurrentCEOisPeter Guber, after SonypurchasesColumbia, moreoverspends200 millionUSDto merge the Peter Guberproduction company, andinvited the opposite partyto hold the post of the Columbiahelmsman. Butthissevenbignewoperating the rudderartificialSonybring‚gift on first meeting’, with a WarnerFilm Industrycopyrightlawsuit, specific contentEric of thislawsuit is not quite clear, but the resultisSonytosettlethislawsuit, has paid the 800 millionUSDindemnityonce more.哥伦比亚目前的ceo是彼得.古柏,索尼收购哥伦比亚之后,另外花了两亿美元并购了彼得.古柏的制片公司,并邀请对方担任了哥伦比亚的掌舵人。而这位七大新任的掌舵人为索尼带来的‘见面礼’,就是与华纳影业的一场版权官司,这场官司的具体内容艾瑞克并不太清楚,不过结果是索尼为了了结这场官司,再次付出了8亿美元的赔偿金。Ericstillstillremembersprimitivelyairborne, because ofspending freely of Peter Guber, SonyColumbiapresentedin the accountin several yearshas reached as high as the loss of 2.7 billionUSD, reason thathearsaySonyfounderandChairmanAkio Moritaleaves office, withthiscauses the unprecedentedhuge loss the merger and acquisitioncaseto have much to do with.艾瑞克还还记得原始空中,因为彼得.古柏的挥霍,索尼-哥伦比亚短短几年时间出现了账面上高达27亿美元的亏损,传闻索尼的创始人兼总裁盛田昭夫之所以下台,跟这场引起史无前例巨额亏损的并购案有很大关系。However, althoughPeter Gubercanbe mediocre, is actually good atseeking personal gain, understood how to flatter the JapanSonyhigh levelbyconsolidatingownstatus. Heknows, after SonypurchasesColumbia, mostwantsto seeisColumbiacanhelpSonystoke up the fameas soon as possible, therefore, afterattaining the Columbiadomination, Peter Guberimpatientlystartedseverallarge-scalemovieprojects, under «Hook» that «Total Recall»andSpielberg that last yearsummerfilesSchwarzeneggeracted the leading role at presentmanufacturedwasPeter Guberurgesto produce.
不过,彼得.古柏虽然才能平庸,却非常善于钻营,懂得如何讨好日本索尼的高层以稳固自己的地位。他知道,索尼收购哥伦比亚之后,最想看到的就是哥伦比亚能够尽快地帮助索尼打响名气,因此,在拿到哥伦比亚的控制权之后,彼得.古柏就迫不及待地上马了几个大型电影项目,去年暑期档施瓦辛格主演的《全面回忆》和斯皮尔伯格目前正在制作的《霍克船长》都是彼得.古柏促使下产生。
The bigmanufacture, bigDirector and bigstarare the main guidelines of Peter Gubermanufacturemovie, so long ascanbringenoughinfluence, the investmentis whether rational, whethercanrecoup the cost, is notthisColumbia the issue of newoperating the rudderconsideration.
大制作、大导演和大明星是彼得.古柏制作电影的主要方针,只要能够带来足够的影响力,投资是否理性,是否能够收回成本,并不是这位哥伦比亚的新任掌舵者考虑的问题。WhenTom CruisecontactsColumbiaon own initiative, hopes when canrestart《Running Out of Time》thisproject, Columbiashows the tremendousenthusiasmimmediately, after all. OnCruise《Days of Thunder》, althoughhas not obtainedsuccessfully, buttooin a big wayhas not affectedin the HollywoodstatustoCruise, becauseregarding a Hollywoodstar, usuallythreetimesfailureopportunities, if the consecutivelythreemoviesare defeated. Will makeitspositionbe damaged.
当汤姆.克鲁斯主动接触哥伦比亚,希望能够重启《暗战》这个项目时,哥伦比亚立刻表现出了极大的热情,毕竟。克鲁斯上一部《雷霆壮志》虽然没有获得成功,但对克鲁斯在好莱坞的地位并没有太大影响,因为对于好莱坞一线明星来说,通常都有三次的失败机会,如果连续三部电影失败。才会使其咖位受损。Ericknewthismattertime, ColumbiaevendiscussedseveralpreliminaryscriptplanswithTom Cruise.艾瑞克得知这件事的时候,哥伦比亚甚至已经与汤姆.克鲁斯商讨出了几个初步的剧本方案。Comesto discusswithEric《Running Out of Time》sequelas beforeisAmy Pascal, Amyenters the Ericoffice the time, Ericwas lookingitem file that Columbiadeliversahead of time.
前来与艾瑞克商谈《暗战》续集的依旧是艾米.帕斯卡尔,艾米走进艾瑞克办公室的时候,艾瑞克已经在看哥伦比亚提前递送过来的项目文件。BecausethismatterisTom Cruisecoordinates, in additionEricreallydoes not craveto the 《Running Out of Time》sequel, butHanksalsoexpressedonewill not haveErichenot to participate in《Running Out of Time》again. Columbiasimplygets rid ofEricandHanks, planneddevelopsto takehighway robberAndy that Tom Cruiseplaysbefore《Running Out of Time》 of leadpasses on.
因为这件事是汤姆.克鲁斯牵头,再加上艾瑞克对《暗战》续集不甚热衷,而汉克斯又表示了一番没有艾瑞克他不会再参与《暗战》。哥伦比亚干脆就摆脱艾瑞克和汉克斯,打算开发以汤姆.克鲁斯饰演的劫匪安迪为主角的《暗战》前传。Innewscript the moviestorylocationplacesUnited KingdomLondon, was the AndyfatherPeterdeathplace.
新的剧本中电影故事发生地点放在英国伦敦,也就是安迪的父亲彼得逝世的地点。
The storyjuststarted, Andydid not haveto discovermatter that oneget sick, andisone‚learning father's trade’bastard. A goodgirlwas involved in a smugglingbusiness of Andyparticipation, is similar tomanystorysuch, Andybygirlgoodmovesgradually, had discoveredin the accidentalsituationoneselfcontracts the incurable illnessfact, finallyhas made the correctchoice. The storyalsoalternatedsomeAndyfatherPeterto be plottedbyownstudent, butelegantbutforeshadowingfinally, the plotdevelopedfinally, the good personobtainedwas goodto report, the unprincipled personobtained the penalty. Andyscattered a happyrumorto the girl, indicated that mustgo toLos Angelesto settle something, ingirl the whole familyalonedoes not leave.
故事刚刚开始的时候,安迪还没有发现自己得病的事情,并且是一个‘子承父业’的坏蛋。一个善良的女孩被卷进了安迪参与的一桩走私生意,如同很多故事那样,安迪被女孩的善良渐渐打动,又在偶然的情况下发现了自己患绝症的事实,最终做出了正确的选择。故事还穿插了一些安迪父亲彼得被自己的学生暗算而郁郁而终的伏笔,情节发展到最后,好人得到了好报,坏人得到了惩罚。安迪对女孩撒了个美好的谎言,表示要去洛杉矶了结一些事情,在女孩的不舍中独自离开。
It looks like inEric. Thisstoryis good, butsaidstrictlythatexcept forAndythisperson, newstorywith《Running Out of Time》notanyrelations, evendoes not havemany to manifest《Running Out of Time》thisname, completelyisTom'sindividualshow. Even ifthissequelwere successful. That《Running Out of Time》thissignalsothoroughlychanged the flavor, fame that because the first partplotaccumulatesalsopossible, thereforewas lostgreatly. Thisseriespossiblyalsoabandoned.
在艾瑞克看来。这个故事非常不错,只不过严格说起来,除了安迪这个人,新的故事跟《暗战》没有任何关系,甚至没有多少能够体现出《暗战》这个名字的,完全就是阿汤哥的个人秀。即使这部续集成功了。那《暗战》这个牌子也就彻底变了味道,因为第一部剧情积累起来的名气也可能因此大受损失。这个系列可能也就废了。
It looks like inEric, even ifwants the shootssequel. Certainly must be primarilyShane that Tom Hanksacts the leading role, is similar to«Batman»such, ineachpresents a classicalvillain, this seriesperfect the bestmethod of continuing.
在艾瑞克看来,哪怕是要拍摄续集。肯定也要以汤姆.汉克斯主演的肖恩为主,如同《蝙蝠侠》那样,每一部里出现一个经典的反派,这样才是将这个系列完美的延续下去的最好方法。
After Amy Pascalenters the Ericoffice, greetedwithEricsimply, peacefullyhas saton the sofa of receiving callersarea, waits for the document in Ericreadinghandpatiently.艾米.帕斯卡尔进入艾瑞克的办公室之后,简单地与艾瑞克打了个招呼,就一直安静地坐在会客区的沙发上,耐心地等待艾瑞克阅读手中的文件。Amy Pascalonecoffeedrink up, Ericalsoapproximatelyglanced over the document in hand.艾米.帕斯卡尔一杯咖啡喝完,艾瑞克也将手中的文件大致浏览了一番。„Eric, do youthinkwhat kind of?”Amyand otherEricsit downinoneselfopposite, askedimpatiently, ifEricrelented, shecanattain the leading power of thisproject.
“艾瑞克,你觉得怎么样？”艾米等艾瑞克在自己对面坐下,迫不及待地问道,如果艾瑞克松口,她就能拿到这个项目的主导权。Erichas not answeredthisissue, butis the probesaid: „Sony was Film Industryhas signed the cooperation agreementwithCruise?”艾瑞克并没有回答这个问题,而是试探道:“索尼影业是不是已经跟克鲁斯签署合作协议了？”Amyhas not thought that Ericwill asksuddenlythisissue, suddenlydoes not haveanypreparation, on the faceunavoidablyto showsomeflaws.艾米没想到艾瑞克会突然问这个问题,一时间没有任何心理准备,脸上就难免露出一些破绽。Erichas not chased after and never given up, hearbitrarilynegotiatedto expressdiscontentedtoColumbiawithCruise, Fireflyhad《Running Out of Time》50%copyrightafter all, Columbiasuchdoes, it can be said thatenjoyedoneaffronting of righttoFirefly, ifEricinvestigatedearnestly, SonyandCruisesigned any contractabout《Running Out of Time》canbecome invalid, buthedid not plansuchto do.艾瑞克也没有穷追不舍,他只是对哥伦比亚擅自与克鲁斯谈判表达了一下不满,萤火虫毕竟拥有《暗战》一半的版权,哥伦比亚这么做,可以说是对萤火虫享有权利的一种冒犯,如果艾瑞克认真追究下去,索尼与克鲁斯签署的任何关于《暗战》的合约都会作废,不过他并不打算这么做。„Amy, according to the plan that youproposed, thisserieshas been separated from the 《Running Out of Time》subjectcompletely, turned into an ordinaryaction movie, the popularity that althoughfirst partaccumulatedadded on the CruiseBox Officerallying point, thismoviesuccessfulpossibilitywas very big, reason that becausedeviated, wantsto manufacture the sequelagainis not that easymatter.”
“艾米,按照你们提出的方案,这个系列已经完全脱离了《暗战》的主题,变成了一部普通动作片,虽然第一部积累的人气加上克鲁斯的票房号召力,这部电影成功的可能性很大,但因为偏离的缘故,再想制作续集就不是那么容易的事情了。”Amy PascalsawEricnot to graspjustissuenot to put, relaxed, said: „Eric, ColumbiahopesactuallyyouandMr. Hankscanallythismovietogether.”艾米.帕斯卡尔见艾瑞克没有抓住刚刚的问题不放,松了口气,说道:“艾瑞克,其实哥伦比亚还是希望你和汉克斯先生能够一起加盟这部影片的。”Ericshook the headslightly, says with a smile: „Ihad understoodapproximatelymatterabout«Hook», thismovieSony is not only responsible for the completeinvestment, but also the promisehas givenSpielberg, Dustin Hoffmanas well asRobin Williamsthreepersontogether40%entirechannelgain sharing. Fireflyhas《Running Out of Time》50%copyright, youthought that in this case, how manysharesIandHanks, Cruiseshouldattainto be appropriate?”艾瑞克微微摇了摇头,笑道:“我大致了解过了一些关于《霍克船长》的事情,这部电影索尼不但负责全部的投资,而且还许诺给了斯皮尔伯格、达斯汀.霍夫曼以及罗宾.威廉姆斯三个人共同40%的全渠道利润分成。萤火虫拥有《暗战》一半的版权,你觉得这种情况下,我和汉克斯、克鲁斯三人应该拿到多少的分成才合适？”Amysaidcalmly: „Eric, so long asyoucanallythismovie. Anyconditionis notcannotdiscuss.”艾米不动声色地说道:“艾瑞克,只要你能够加盟这部电影。任何条件都不是不可以谈的。”„Butthatdefinitelycannot achievemypsychological expectation,”Ericsmiled: „Moreover, mynext few yearswork plancompletelyhas been decided that in additionInowalsoneedto manage the Fireflyservice, simplydoes not have the timeto give dual attention to a bigmanufacturemovieagain.”
“但那肯定达不到我的心理预期,”艾瑞克笑了笑:“而且,我未来几年的工作计划都已经全部确定了,再加上我现在还需要打理萤火虫的业务,根本没有时间再去兼顾一部大制作电影。”Amyhas shown a lightregrettablelook. Does not havewhatregretat heart.艾米只是露出了一个淡淡遗憾的神色。心里却并没有什么遗憾。Actuallyin the Columbiainternalconference, sheproposedagainthisissue, byFireflyin the Hollywoodstatus, Erictakes the Fireflyabsolutemasternow, the matter of oneselfcompanyalsounbearably busy, nottoopossiblyagaingoesto direct the movieforotherFilm Studio. Even if the possibility of cooperation is extremely low.
其实再哥伦比亚的内部会议上,她就提出了这个问题,以萤火虫现在在好莱坞的地位,艾瑞克作为萤火虫绝对的主人,自己公司的事情都还忙不过来,不太可能再去为其他电影公司执导电影。哪怕是合作的可能性都极低。„Eric, youcanlikeMr.Spielberg, onlyenrollProducerto be OKactually, youranythingdoes not needto do, canobtain not poorshare. Do youthinklike this?”
“艾瑞克,其实你可以像斯皮尔伯格先生那样,只挂名一个制作人就可以了,你什么都不需要做,就可以得到一笔不菲的分成。你觉得这样可以吗？”
The Spielbergaveragemustenrollevery yearProducerin45movies, thisalsomakeshim one of the HollywoodBox OfficehighestProducer, but the majority is also onlyoneenrolls, the moviehas not participatedfrom beginning to end, Spielbergfor this reasonhas also self-ridiculed, butEricdoes not planthis, althoughSpielbergis extremely highin the Hollywoodstatus, becausethisenrollingProducerwayhas also drawn onmanynegative impactsforhim. A lothave nothing to dowithhimobviously, becauseSpielberg'sis most famous, the moviehappens the condition. Is unjustly discrediteddoes not haveaccidentallyis buckledabovehim.斯皮尔伯格平均每年要在45部电影中挂名制作人,这也让他成为好莱坞累计票房最高的制作人之一,不过大部分也都只是一个挂名,电影自始至终都没有参与,斯皮尔伯格还为此自嘲过,但艾瑞克并不打算这样,斯皮尔伯格虽然在好莱坞的地位极高,但因为这种挂名制作人的方式也为他招来了不少负面影响。很多事情明明与他无关,但因为斯皮尔伯格的名气最大,电影一旦出现状况。黑锅也就毫无意外的被扣在他头上。Pondered the moment, Ericjustaboutbeing primarilyHanksfounded the series the idea saying that regardingCruiseorHankssuchposition, anymovie, once the shootssequelwere overthree, thatmajority ofprofitwill falltothesebighands, Film Studiowas also equal to that was giving the opposite partyto work. Even if the relations of EricandHanksare good, impossible, thereforerestrains by force the Hankssalary. ThereforeHollywoodmanymoviesoften can only support the trilogy. Restartsonce more, toreducecostas far as possible. The majoritywill replaceto act the leading role, orretains the lead, replacesothersupporting rolescompletely.
思考了片刻,艾瑞克并没有将自己刚刚关于以汉克斯为主开创系列的想法说出来,对于克鲁斯或者汉克斯这样的咖位,任何电影一旦拍摄续集超过三部,那大部分利润就会落到这些大咖手中,电影公司也就等于在给对方打工了。哪怕艾瑞克与汉克斯的关系不错,也不可能因此强压汉克斯的片酬。所以好莱坞很多电影往往都只能撑到三部曲。再次重启的时候,为了尽量压缩成本。大部分都会换掉主演,或者保留主角,将其他配角全部换掉。„This, Amy, Fireflydid not participatethistimehas manufactured, butmytwocooperationplans, onetypewas the singleauthorization, 30 millionUSD. Anothertype, FireflygivesColumbia the 《Running Out of Time》halfcopyright100 millionUSDoutright sale.”
“这样吧,艾米,萤火虫就不参与这次制作了,不过我有两种合作方案,一种是单次授权,3000万美元。另外一种,萤火虫将《暗战》的一半版权一亿美元卖断给哥伦比亚。”Ericsaidthatcarriesfrontcoffeeto drinkslowly, has givensomeAmy Pascalpondertime.艾瑞克说完,端起面前的咖啡慢慢喝着,给了艾米.帕斯卡尔一些思考时间。Sells outrighttempts|being puzzled, althoughis very big, but the riskis also enormous, so far, Hollywoodcanproducethreesequelabovemovieseriesto be few, even ifhas, basicallyisthesecanevery yearmake a low costhorror film, produces the moviegreatly, even if hasto manufacture over threesequels the potential, the timespanoftenalsoachieves for over tenyears, compares, 30 millionUSDbuys the singleauthorization more cost-effective.
买断的诱丨惑性虽然很大,但风险也极大,到目前为止,好莱坞能够制作三部续集以上的电影系列屈指可数,哪怕是有,也基本上都是那些可以每年拍一部的低成本恐怖片,大制作电影哪怕是拥有制作三部以上续集的潜力,时间跨度往往也达到十年以上,相比来说,还是3000万美元买下单次授权更划算。How longAmyhas not considered, ifshehas the decision-making power, at this timeshewithout hesitationwill choose a previousplan that Ericproposed, thiscanmaximum limit the evade risk . Moreover, on a Box Officeresult of acquisitionto《Running Out of Time》, the 30 millionpricewas also cost-effective.艾米并没有考虑多久,如果她拥有决定权的话,此时她就会毫不犹豫选择艾瑞克提出的前一种方案,这样可以最大限度地规避风险,而且,相对于《暗战》上一部取得的票房成绩,3000万的价格也非常划算。Butit is a pity thatshe, althoughalreadysituated in the ColumbiaVice Chairmanposition, related to the investments of tens of millionsUSD, Amynotanydecision-making power.
但遗憾的是她虽然已经位居哥伦比亚副总裁的职位,涉及到数千万美元的投资,艾米并没有任何决定权。Moreoverin the Amy PascalheartthoughtindistinctlythatEricas ifhad consideredthese, shequicklyhas even thought that Ericdishes outthisplan, in factis equal togiving a Columbiabait, by the Peter Guberdisposition, AmycanaffirmthatPeter Guberwill choose the lattertypeto sell outright the plan.
而且艾米.帕斯卡尔心中隐隐约约觉得,艾瑞克似乎已经考虑到了这些,她甚至很快想到,艾瑞克抛出这种方案,实际上就等于给哥伦比亚一个诱饵,以彼得.古柏的性格,艾米可以肯定,彼得.古柏会选择后一种买断方案。„Eric, thissequelprojectmost peoplefavor, byprogress that 《Running Out of Time》first partmakes, even if the sequelcostsurpasses50 millionUSD, the Box Officeresultshrinkspercent30, canbring the considerableprofitas before, whycanchoosethisplan?”
“艾瑞克,这个续集项目大部分人都非常看好的,以《暗战》第一部取得的成绩,哪怕续集成本超过5000万美元,票房成绩缩水百分之三十,依旧能够带来可观的利润,为什么要选择这种方案呢？”„Ido not have the energyto handlethisprojectagain,”Ericsaid: „MoreoverFireflynowjustsomedeficientfunds, thereforeplans the copyrightleverage of 《Running Out of Time》.”
“我没有精力再打理这个项目,”艾瑞克道:“而且萤火虫现在刚好有些缺乏资金,所以才打算将《暗战》的版权套现。”AlthoughErichas attainedfrom the Petroleummarketnear8 billionUSD, toachievepurchases the Disney'seffectunexpectedly, does not havein very necessarysituation, Ericdoes not planexcessivelyto usethissum of money, therefore the management of Fireflyneedsto depend upon the profit that ownmoviehasas before.
虽然艾瑞克从期货市场拿到了将近八十亿美元,不过为了达到出其不意收购迪斯尼的效果,没有十分必要的情况下,艾瑞克并不打算过多动用这笔钱,所以萤火虫的经营依旧需要依靠自身影片产生的利润。Although«Toy Story»has not screened, because to the 3D Animationstrong confidence, Erichas letPixarunder a preparatory work of animated film, thesemayprobablyspend, in additionin the near future the conformity of companywill expand, the companyphotographs the construction of base, expels the Robert Shayfund, «Toy Story»and«Terminator 2: Judgement Day»announcement, as well as«Twister»will soon begin shooting, Fireflyfundoriginallywas consumedfast.
《玩具总动员》虽然还没有上映,不过因为对3d动画的强烈信心,艾瑞克已经让皮克斯着手下一部动画电影的筹备工作,这些可都是要花钱的,再加上近期公司的整合扩张,公司摄影基地的建造,赶走罗伯特.谢伊的资金,《玩具总动员》和《终结者2》的宣发,以及《龙卷风》即将开拍,萤火虫原本的资金被快速地消耗。Amy Pascalremembers the Fireflyrecenta series ofbigmovements, realized that the Fireflyfundpossiblyfalls intotight, perhapsin this case, canpull downin the priceslightly, butshehas cancelledthis thought that althoughEricis young, actuallyhas become the hardliner that Hollywoodpublicity, hemostmajorcharacteristicsdo not likeconducting the time consumingnegotiationswith the person, onceErichas the superiority, will not negotiate.艾米.帕斯卡尔想起萤火虫近期的一系列大动作,意识到萤火虫的资金可能陷入紧张,这样的话,或许在价格上可以稍微压低一下,但她紧接着就打消了这个念头,艾瑞克虽然年轻,却已经成了好莱坞人尽皆知的强硬派,他最大的特点就是不喜欢与人进行旷日持久的谈判,一旦艾瑞克占据优势,甚至根本就不会进行谈判。Canseefrom the muchinformationthatFireflydoes not lack the movieproject, Ericis even holding the dispensablemannerto《Running Out of Time》suchsalemoviecopyright, thisalsomeansthatEricis unlikelyto make the compromisein the price, butSonyColumbiawas different, Peter Guber the urgently neededbigmanufactureprojectexpands the SonyFilm Industryinfluencenow, strengthensownstatus, ifknew the condition that Ericpledges, takes the copyrightmoodto be definitely urgent, thatdo not want in the priceanybecomes less crowded.
从很多信息可以看出,萤火虫并不缺少电影项目,艾瑞克对《暗战》这样的热卖电影版权甚至抱着可有可无的态度,这也就意味着,艾瑞克并不太可能在价格上做出妥协,而索尼-哥伦比亚就不同了,彼得.古柏现在急需大制作项目扩大索尼影业的影响力,巩固自己的地位,如果得知艾瑞克开出的条件,拿下版权的心情肯定非常迫切,那么在价格上就别想有任何松动了。„Jurisdiction that Eric, thismatterIhave not decided that Ineedto go backto ask for instructionsMr.Guber.”
“艾瑞克,这件事我并没有拍板的权限,我需要回去请示古柏先生。”„Does not have the issue, Iand othergoodnews,”Ericto stand up, sends out the officeAmy Pascal.
“没问题,我等你的好消息,”艾瑞克站起身,将艾米.帕斯卡尔送出办公室。SonyColumbiahas not consideredtoofor a long time, is similar tosuch that Ericthinks, planned that negotiatedby the secondplanandFirefly. Beforenear at handOscar, the negotiations of FireflyandColumbiaabout《Running Out of Time》copyrighthave snatched a bulk the Oscarcrest of wavedirectly. ( to be continued )索尼-哥伦比亚并没有考虑太久,就如同艾瑞克想的那样,打算以第二种方案与萤火虫进行谈判。在近在咫尺的奥斯卡之前,萤火虫与哥伦比亚关于《暗战》版权的谈判直接将奥斯卡的风头抢去了一大块。(未完待续)
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