Chapter 577 第577章 Carried on an exchange with Amy Pascal, Eric temporarily has let loose Flower Films here matter. 与艾米帕斯卡尔进行过一番交流,艾瑞克就暂时放开了花朵影业这边的事情。 Has ended Halloween, the time entered in November, 1993, in the «Jurassic Park» global range total Box Office distance 1 billion USD was getting more and more near, from this after initially was also breaking «et» Box Office recorded causes one of the media to discuss once again. 过完万圣节,时间进入1993年11月份,《侏罗纪公园》全球范围内总票房距离10亿美元越来越近,由此也在当初打破《et》票房纪录之后再次引起媒体的一番热议。 Eric recently was crossing in the different square or the busy life of movie studio shuttle intercourse, big manufacture movie arrangement or the manufacture progress of while inspecting Firefly involving, Eric must give dual attention to the TV Network purchase the advancement, often must participate in the party invitation that cannot decline. 艾瑞克这些日子则过着在不同的片场或者摄影棚穿梭往来的忙碌生活,在检查萤火虫所涉及到的大制作影片筹备或者制作进度的同时,艾瑞克还要兼顾电视网收购的进程,不时还要参加一些推辞不掉的派对邀请。 Is good has improved because of the Firefly movie announcement department maturely, in Michael Lynn, Katzenberg and the others under the controls, Eric does not need to worry about at the end of the year the distribution of running schedule movie, otherwise he will be busier. 好在萤火虫的电影宣发部门已经非常成熟完善,在迈克尔林恩、卡森伯格等人的掌控下,艾瑞克并不需要操心年底档期影片的发行工作,否则的话他将更加忙碌。 Also is a day of work, Eric has watched the «Men in Black» shoots progress, chatted to walk from Culver City Columbia Film Studio Film Studio with Peter Guber, just planned to board to leave, the mobile phone that carried along has rung. 又是一天的工作,艾瑞克观看过《黑衣人》的拍摄进度,与彼得古柏说笑着从卡尔弗市哥伦比亚电影公司的制片厂走出来,刚刚打算上车离开,随身携带的移动电话边响了起来。 The telephone is Michael Lynn hits, they in the telephone anything, Eric then have briefly cancelled returned to the Malibu thought that told that the driver goes to Burbank Firefly Pictures Headquarters. 电话是迈克尔林恩打来的,两人在电话里简单地说了些什么,艾瑞克便打消了回马里布的念头,吩咐司机去伯班克的萤火虫影业总部。 Enters a Burbank Firefly Headquarters conference room, Eric discovered that the Michael Lynn and Jeffrey Katzenberg and other Firefly main high levels appeared here. 走进伯班克萤火虫总部的一间会议室,艾瑞克发现迈克尔林恩、杰弗瑞卡森伯格等萤火虫主要高层都已经出现在了这里。 However, Eric discovers on these faces to have the light happy expression very much keenly, therefore has put down worry originally. Has greeted simply. Eric sits down on own seat. Asked with a smile: „What good news had?” 不过,艾瑞克很敏锐地发现这些人脸上都带着淡淡的喜色,于是放下了原本的担心。简单地打过招呼。艾瑞克在自己的位子上坐下。笑着问道:“是不是有什么好消息了？” Sits in Eric Michael Lynn hands in front of a document Eric. Somewhat excitedly said: „Newest Box Office statistics have drawn a charge, the «Jurassic Park» newest Box Office data is 1 billion, 2.3 million USD. Eric, you initially predicted that has realized. Because today is on Wednesday, the Box Office data of this week of working day must be able to count to Friday, therefore outside most people have not known this data, but we can openly announce this news tomorrow.” 坐在艾瑞克身边的迈克尔林恩将一份文件递到艾瑞克面前。有些兴奋地说道:“最新的票房统计数据已经出炉了,《侏罗纪公园》最新的票房数据是10亿零230万美元。艾瑞克,你当初的预言已经实现了。因为今天是周三,这一周工作日的票房数据要到周五才能统计出来,所以外界大部分人都还不知道这个数据,不过我们明天就可以公开宣布这条新闻了。” Eric opens the document, sees in document form the Box Office data of over 50 countries, as well as form finally that striking one compels the llion numerical result. Nods satisfied, places one side the document, asked that Michael Lynn said: „I think that you such hurriedly shouted me to come, can't be only this matter?” 艾瑞克翻开文件,看到文件表格中超过50个国家的票房数据,以及表单最后那醒目的1逼llion的数据结果。满意地点点头,将文件放在一边,问迈克尔林恩道:“我想你们这么匆忙地喊我过来,不会只是这件事吧？” „Lets Jeffrey,” Michael Lynn has referred to Katzenberg. “让杰弗瑞来说吧,”迈克尔林恩指了指卡森伯格。 Katzenberg has handed over an envelope: „Eric, this was we just received this afternoon, the Warren Buffett personal letter, you had a look first.” 卡森伯格将一个信封递了过来:“艾瑞克,这是今天下午我们刚刚收到的,沃伦巴菲特的亲笔信,你先看看吧。” Eric hears the Buffett name, extremely in surprised, Buffett Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has not been one of the ABC TV Station major stockholders. In the hand grasps ABC to surpass 25% stockholder's rights, Firefly wants to purchase ABC. In any event is definitely impossible to bypass Buffett this ridge. 艾瑞克听到巴菲特的名字,并没有太过于惊讶,巴菲特的伯克希尔哈撒韦公司是abc电视台的大股东之一。手中掌握着abc超过25%的股权,萤火虫想要收购abc。无论如何肯定是不可能绕过巴菲特这道坎的。 Opens the envelope, inside only then a simple letter paper, the content is also simple, Buffett hopes that invited Eric to chat the matter about ABC to Omaha. 打开信封,里面只有简单的一张信纸,内容也非常简单,巴菲特希望邀请艾瑞克到奥马哈谈谈关于abc的事情。 Envelope any seal and postmark, this letter has not been others transmits obviously, does not deliver through the postal service way. 信封并没有任何封印和邮戳,显然这封信是别人转交的,并非通过邮政途径送过来的。 Eric reads this short note, gains ground saying: „Have you looked?” 艾瑞克读完这份短信,抬头道:“你们都看过了吧？” Michael and the others also nod. 迈克尔等人同时点点头。 Katzenberg is the key personnel in charge of ABC purchase case, at this time he said: „Can look from this letter, Buffett should discover our intentions.” 卡森伯格是abc收购案的主要负责人,此时他说道:“从这封信可以看得出来,巴菲特应该已经已经发现我们的意图了。” Eric folds to return in envelope the letter paper, asked: „Jeffrey, you recently how?” 艾瑞克将信纸折好放回信封里,问道:“杰弗瑞,你这边最近怎么样了？” Katzenberg said: „To avoid bringing to too many attention, we simultaneously have bought in three big TV Station stocks in the secondary market, currently in our hands has probably 7% ABC stocks, another two are quite few, below 5%. Moreover, the ABC stock price also rises from three months ago 43 USD present 47 USD, total market value 96 700 million USD.” 卡森伯格道:“为了避免引起太多的注意,我们同时在二级市场吸纳了三大电视台的股票,目前我们手中大概有7%的abc股票,另外两家的则比较少,都在5%以下。另外,abc的股价也从三个月前的43美元涨到了现在的47美元,总市值967亿美元。” After Firefly originally planned to buy in the ABC probably 10% stocks, joins ABC Board of Directors in the public news, but Buffett had realized now this matter, wanted to execute the original plan again definitely is not that easy matter. 萤火虫原计划吸纳abc大概10%的股票之后,在公开消息并且加入abc董事会,但现在巴菲特已经察觉了这件事,想要再施行原计划肯定不是那么容易的事情。 Eric has considered the moment, said: „Sells the leverage the stocks of another two companies as soon as possible completely, tomorrow announced that «Jurassic Park» Box Office broken 1 billion news . Moreover, sends a reply to Mr. Buffett, inviting him to attend the «Jurassic Park» global Box Office broken 1 billion USD victory celebration meeting.” 艾瑞克考虑了片刻,说道:“尽快把另外两家公司的股票全部出售套现,明天公布《侏罗纪公园》票房破10亿的消息,另外,发一封回信给巴菲特先生,邀请他参加《侏罗纪公园》全球票房破10亿美元的庆功会。” „Eric, this may not have the initiative,” Frank Wells that just had not spoken said: „Although Berkshire Hathaway, only then 25% ABC stocks, but at this time ABC Chairman Tom Murphy similarly is a major stockholder, and is the Warren Buffett good friend, I thought that if we intend to purchase, is best you personally to go to Omaha.” “艾瑞克,这样并不一定能够掌握住主动权,”刚刚一直没说话的弗兰克威尔斯道:“虽然伯克希尔哈撒韦只有25%的abc股票,但此时abc的主席汤姆墨菲同样是大股东,并且是沃伦巴菲特的好朋友,我觉得如果我们有意收购的话,最好你还是亲自去一趟奥马哈。” Frank Wells said that although in the conference room several age over 50-year-old management have not spoken, but Eric can see the approval from Jeffrey, Michael Lynn and other faces the look, regarding their this generation, Buffett is a wealth legend, Eric can also realize them regarding the worship of Buffett. 弗兰克威尔斯说完,虽然会议室里几位年龄超过50岁的高管都没有说话,不过艾瑞克还是能够从杰弗里、迈克尔林恩等人脸上看到赞同的神色,对于他们这一代人来说,巴菲特就是一个财富传奇,艾瑞克也能够体会到他们对于巴菲特的崇拜。 But Eric has other considered, these days, Eric a large part of energy place the purchase of TV Network to prepare, regarding the positive governing Buffett of ABC massive stock, Eric must also make any understanding. 但艾瑞克却有着另外的一些考虑,这段时间,艾瑞克很大一部分精力都放在电视网的收购准备上,对于直接控制着abc大量股份的巴菲特,艾瑞克也不可能不做任何了解。 Buffett absolutely is a person of thinking before action, if no any resolution at heart, Eric believes one impossible to receive Buffett the invitation letter today absolutely. Meanwhile, Buffett has the absolute rationality in investment, Eric is believing the opposite party not because of the change of home game, but changes easily to his manner. 巴菲特绝对是一个谋定后动的人,如果心里没有任何决断,艾瑞克相信自己绝对不可能在今天收到巴菲特的这份邀请信。同时,巴菲特在投资方面拥有着绝对的理性,艾瑞克相信对方并不会因为主场的改变而轻易变更对他的态度。 Besides these, Eric also has certainly to grasp some initiatives thoughts, although Michael Lynn and the others do not favor. Eric will actually not attempt. 除了这些外,艾瑞克当然也有着掌握一些主动权的心思,虽然迈克尔林恩等人不看好。艾瑞克却不会不进行尝试。 „Good. Like this decides. Everybody prepares.” Eric waved gently, has set this matter thoroughly. “好了。就这样决定吧。大家准备一下。”艾瑞克轻轻挥了挥手,彻底定下了这件事。 Firefly published the «Jurassic Park» global Box Office broken 1 billion news next day, but, the glee feast actually arranged one week later, reason that this, mainly for getting rid NBC and CBS stock left behind the sufficient time. 萤火虫第二天就公布了《侏罗纪公园》全球票房破十亿的消息,不过,庆功宴却安排在了一个星期之后,之所以这样,主要还是为了给出手nbc和cbs的股票留下充足的时间。 Meanwhile, after receiving Firefly here reply, Buffett is similar to Eric expectation such. Accepted the invitation of «Jurassic Park» celebration party. 与此同时,在接到萤火虫这边的回信之后,巴菲特如同艾瑞克料想的那样。接受了《侏罗纪公园》庆功派对的邀请。 As new year of Thanksgiving approaches day after day, feels grateful - Christmas running schedule also opens, Firefly has promoted on November 19 with last movie «Ace Ventura 2» that Jim Carrey cooperates, first weekend three days very accidental has obtained near 30 million USD Box Office. But is mainly responsible for attacking Oscar «Interview with the Vampire» and Quentin «Pulp Fiction» decides the grade in December. 随着新一年的感恩节日渐临近,感恩-圣诞档期也同时开启,萤火虫在11月19日推出了与金凯瑞合作的最后一部影片《神探飞机头2》,首周末三天好不令人意外的取得了将近3000万美元的票房。而主要负责冲击奥斯卡的《夜访吸血鬼》和昆汀的《低俗小说》则定档在12月份。 Columbia Film Studio in the same week, has also screened Wu Baige in Hollywood Director second part movie «Broken Arrow», the result of this movie did not have last year «Mr. & Mrs. Smith» is so splendid, but, came under last year the influence of «Mr. & Mrs. Smith», pigeon Wu accumulated the good Box Office foundation in North America, the «Broken Arrow» weekend three days has attained 3 2 million USD Box Office similarly. Because the cost of this movie is relatively low, so long as 50 million USD. Therefore recoups the cost absolutely not to have the issue. 哥伦比亚电影公司也在同一周,上映了吴白鸽在好莱坞导演的第二部影片《断箭》,这部电影的成绩并没有去年的《史密斯夫妇》那么出色,不过,也受到去年《史密斯夫妇》的影响,白鸽吴在北美已经积累了不错的票房基础,《断箭》首周末三天同样拿到了3200万美元的票房。因为这部影片的成本相对较低,只要不到5000万美元。因此收回成本完全没有问题。 However, lets many people surprised is actually, the end of this year Box Office dark horse is not «Ace Ventura 2» and «Broken Arrow " and other movie of any, instead is a cost that 20th Century Fox promotes, only then 2000 ten thousand USD « Mrs. Doubtfire», this Robin Williams acts the leading role in the family comedy movie to screen three days of time Box Office on close 20 million USD, and reputation is good to arrive at the full house, the Box Office statistical agency acts according to this movie the first week Box Office curve as well as the audience reputation, has given the estimate of astonishing 200 million USD North America Box Office, several are ten times of filmmaking cost. 不过,让很多人惊讶的却是,今年年底的票房黑马并不是《神探飞机头2》、《断箭》等影片的任何一部,反而是二十世纪福克斯推出的一部成本只有2000多万美元的《窈窕奶爸》,这部罗宾威廉姆斯主演地家庭喜剧片上映三天时间票房就接近2000万美元,并且口碑好到爆棚,票房统计机构根据这部影片的首周票房曲线以及观众口碑,给出了惊人的2亿美元北美票房的预计,几部是电影制作成本的十倍。 Because of this matter, Elizabeth saw these days Eric time cannot help but lifts the chin, a proud small appearance, until was tidied up one to be honest maliciously by Eric. 因为这件事,伊丽莎白这段时间见到艾瑞克的时候不由自主的就抬起下巴,一副骄傲的小模样,直到被艾瑞克狠狠收拾了一顿才老实下来。 On November 22, close to evening, although celebrates party not to start, in Cliff Peak Manor has been fully occupied, Eric draws Jeffrey to hide outside the villa by an open-air location chair, cracks a joke saying: „Jeffrey, I thought that you insisted lets me places Cliff Peak Manor the «Jurassic Park» glee feast is the biggest mistake, you must know that Warren Buffett is a very thrifty person, the most repugnant rich person is extravagant and wasteful. Perhaps he sees these, is not willing to sell to us ABC.” 11月22日,临近傍晚,虽然庆祝派对还没有开始,尖角庄园里已经人满为患,艾瑞克拉着杰弗里躲在别墅外露天场地一处座椅旁,开玩笑道:“杰弗里,我觉得你坚持让我把《侏罗纪公园》庆功宴放在尖角庄园才是最大的错误,你要知道,沃伦巴菲特可是一个非常节俭的人,最讨厌富人铺张浪费。或许他看到这些,就不愿意把abc卖给我们了。” „Buffett good friend and partner Charlie Munger not only has own private plane, but also has the private island, has not seen Buffett and opposite party breaks ties. As far as I know, Buffett truly is a thrifty person, but he will not demand others such to do similarly. Good, Eric, I know that you do not like opening party in your manor, today is different, not, even if no Warren Buffett, but today «Jurassic Park» global Box Office broken 1 billion USD glee feast, even if this point, celebration that is also worth treating a matter seriously one.” “巴菲特的好朋友兼合作伙伴查理芒格不但拥有自己的私人飞机,还拥有私人岛屿,也没见巴菲特与对方绝交啊。据我所知,巴菲特确实是一个节俭的人,但他并不会强求别人同样这么做。好了,艾瑞克,我知道你不喜欢在自己的庄园里开派对,今天毕竟不同,不是吗,就算没有沃伦巴菲特,但今天可是《侏罗纪公园》全球票房破10亿美元的庆功宴,即使是这一点,也值得郑重其事的庆祝一番了。” They were chatting, put on Drew of attractive red formal clothes to bring Amy Pascal to walk together, small girl hugged with Jeffrey intimately, has gathered side Eric. 两人正聊着,穿着漂亮的红色礼服的德鲁带着艾米帕斯卡尔一起走过来,小妮子亲热地与杰弗里拥抱了下,就凑到了艾瑞克身边。 Jeffrey realized that Amy Pascal as if has anything to want with Eric to chat, on own initiative sets out to walk toward elsewhere. 杰弗里察觉到艾米帕斯卡尔似乎有什么想要跟艾瑞克聊,就主动起身朝别处走去。 Eric hints Amy Pascal to sit down, asks: „Does Amy, what matter have?” 艾瑞克示意艾米帕斯卡尔坐下,问道:“艾米,有什么事吗？” Amy Pascal said: „We contacted «Spider-Man» copyright all company Carlock Film Industry recently, but the opposite party did not agree that gives copyright to us.” 艾米帕斯卡尔道:“我们最近接触了《蜘蛛侠》版权的所有公司卡洛克影业,但对方不同意把版权转让给我们。” Eric recalled, asked: „Now Carlock Film Industry or Mario Casal responsible?” 艾瑞克回忆了下,问道:“现在卡洛克影业还是马里奥卡萨尔负责的吧？” Amy Pascal nods, said: „Since summer files «Certainly Range Bear Peak» and «Last Action Hero» Box Office is in unfavorable situation, Carlock Film Industry recent a half year has been at half going out of business condition. However, when I contact Mario Casal, he in me just said the intention directly to refuse us to purchase the «Spider-Man» copyright intention.” 艾米帕斯卡尔点点头,说道:“自从暑期档《绝岭熊峰》和《最后的动作英雄》票房失利之后,卡洛克影业最近半年已经处于半倒闭状态了。不过,在我接触马里奥卡萨尔的时候,他在我刚刚说出意图就直接拒绝了我们购买《蜘蛛侠》版权的意图。” „Only then these?” Eric asked. “只有这些吗？”艾瑞克问道。 Amy Pascal said: „Naturally is not, he said that he can cooperate to develop «Spider-Man» with us, but absolutely not sold to us «Spider-Man».” 艾米帕斯卡尔道:“当然不是,他说他可以与我们合作开发《蜘蛛侠》,但绝对不会将《蜘蛛侠》卖给我们。” „He definitely guessed correctly that you are the secret evil behind-the-scenes manipulator of this matter,” small girl has rubbed rubbing on Eric, is laughing and playing to say mindless. “他肯定猜到你是这件事的幕后黑手喽,”小妮子在艾瑞克身上蹭了蹭,没心没肺地嬉笑道。 Eric pulls the ear of small girl to shove open the girl, has pondered the moment, said: „Does Carlock purchase «Spider-Man» copyright is that form?” 艾瑞克扯着小妮子的耳朵将丫头推开,思考了片刻,说道:“卡洛克购买《蜘蛛侠》的版权是那种形式？” „Probably has bought for five years, bought from 1990, deadline to 1995, but, I also looked up some collateral terms, in five years, if Carlock Film Industry has developed the «Spider-Man» big movie, then copyright will continue automatically for five years. Also, «Captain America» and «Fantastic Four» copyright transfer contract is also similar to «Spider-Man».” “好像是买了五年,从1990年买的,期限到1995年,不过,我还查到一些附属条款,在五年内,如果卡洛克影业开发了《蜘蛛侠》大电影,那么版权会自动延续五年时间。还有,《美国队长》和《神奇四侠》的版权转让合约也与《蜘蛛侠》类似。” This actually very troublesome matter. 这倒是一件很麻烦的事情。 Eric thinks that he remembered in original space and time Carlock Film Industry about to go bankrupt in 1995 probably, afterward «Spider-Man» copyright returned to Marvel Comics automatically, because Marvel Comics was just in the extremely rough period, has to again sell to Sony Film Industry, after this, because the big movie of Sony development attained greatly successfully, the «Spider-Man» return also becomes never. 艾瑞克想了想,他记得原时空中卡洛克影业大概就是在1995年左右破产的,随后《蜘蛛侠》版权自动回到惊奇漫画,又因为惊奇漫画刚好处于极度困难时期,不得不再一次卖给索尼影业,从此之后,因为索尼开发的大电影大获成功,《蜘蛛侠》回归也就变得遥遥无期。 Eric has thought quickly other matters, asked: „Carlock Film Industry present main stockholder's rights where?” 艾瑞克很快又想到了其他一些事情,问道:“卡洛克影业现在的主要股权都在什么地方？” „This I am not quite clear, but the holding power should in some Wall Street fund hands, Eric, I be worried, if Mario Casal disclosed this matter that will possibly bring in other Film Studio to compete for «Spider-Man» copyright together, that side Marvel Comics also possibly has the trouble.” “这个我不太清楚,不过控股权应该在华尔街一些基金手中,艾瑞克,我担心如果马里奥卡萨尔将这件事透露出去,很可能会引来其他电影公司一起争夺《蜘蛛侠》版权,惊奇漫画那边也可能有麻烦。” Eric had not replied that worry of Amy, asked: „If we buy Carlock Film Industry, how much money needs?” 艾瑞克没有回答艾米的担忧,问道:“如果我们把卡洛克影业买下来,需要多少钱？” „, Several ten million USD, Carlock Film Industry is probably more recent the year, although the manufacture has distributed many movies, but succeeds are not many, otherwise now will not have the version bankruptcy condition.” “大概,几千万美元吧,卡洛克影业最近一些年虽然制作发行了很多电影,但成功的不多,要不然现在也不会出现版破产状态。” „You collect relevant information, if Mario Casal insisted that does not drop, that buys Carlock Film Industry whole, I think that Wall Street these people are glad to cash this mess now.” “你搜集一下相关信息,如果马里奥卡萨尔坚持不放手的话,那就把卡洛克影业整体买下来,我想华尔街那些人现在非常乐意将这个烂摊子兑现的。” Amy also asked just issue: „But if they realized that you do settle on the «Spider-Man» copyright matter?” 艾米又问起了刚刚的问题:“但如果他们意识到你看中《蜘蛛侠》版权的事情呢？” Eric shakes the head to say with a smile: „Relax, does not develop «Spider-Man» now time, otherwise, you think that seven big Film Studio meet to ignore Marvel Comics these to manage a household Superhero to wander about destitute to two third-class Film Studio hands, therefore, even if were snatched by other Film Studio, is not greatly troublesome, at the worst when the time comes again starts a purchase and that's the end, I have many years.”( To be continued.) 艾瑞克摇头笑道:“放心吧,现在根本不是开发《蜘蛛侠》的时候,要不然,你以为七大电影公司会放任惊奇漫画那些当家超级英雄流落到二三流电影公司手中吗,所以,即使被别的电影公司抢去,也不是什么大麻烦,大不了到时候再发动一场收购就是了,我还有很多年的时间。”(未完待续。) ... ...