"Eric, oh my god! Yesterday afternoon, I really got the call."
As soon as the door closed, Little Liu eagerly threw herself into Eric's arms.
Mmm... After a passionate kiss, Eric gently rubbed her little rabbit and asked, "What did the call say?"
"It was from Yanjing. The company wants to terminate my contract, with no strings attached."
"My mom was so happy when she found out. She took a red-eye flight back and arrived just in time for the afternoon, so she quickly signed it to avoid any complications."
"You dealt with Chen Jinfei! You really dealt with him!"
Eric chuckled, "Isn't the evidence right in front of you? Still don't believe it?"
Ever since he contacted Todd Meister last week, his efficiency was indeed high.
Within a few days, Chen Jinfei couldn't hold out anymore and actively sought out ※_24_⛬.
Through Old Zhou, he sent a message to Eric, expressing his willingness to release her, hoping to end things there. From now on, you go your way, I'll go mine, and we'll act like we don't know each other.
Old Zhou was also interesting; Chen Jinfei hadn't given him face last time, so this time, he put on airs.
He strung the other party along for two days. Chen Jinfei initially demanded financial compensation, but later didn't even ask for compensation.
He must have been pressured by his partners; it wasn't worth it for a woman.
"No, that's not what I mean. How could I not believe you? I'm worried, did he make any unreasonable demands?"
"My mom said Chen Jinfei's attitude was very firm; he absolutely refused to let me go. How did you do it?"
Eric's fingers tightened slightly, unfastening her bra through her clothes.
"Some people are arrogant. If he had made demands when I first contacted him, that would have been fine. Satisfying him wouldn't have mattered, after all, a lot of real money was spent to promote you."
"But it's too late now. Chen Jinfei no longer has the right to make demands. I had a friend use some tactics against his company."
"He backed down very quickly, but this also shows that he is indeed an excellent businessman, and his judgment is still clear."
"Crystal, do you watch football?"
"Huh? Football? I occasionally hear news, but I don't pay much attention." Liu Yifei was a bit strange, why did it suddenly turn to football.
"If you watch football, you'll know that players often slide on their knees to celebrate after scoring a goal."
"Chen Jinfei is in that situation now. He's sliding very naturally, very thoroughly. He's practically eager to send you and your mother away and completely sever ties."
Hahahahaha... Hearing this analogy, a scene instantly flashed through Little Liu's mind, and she couldn't help but clap her hands and laugh.
"I've taken care of things for you, and your mom isn't here, so how are you going to repay me?" Eric asked, pinching her chin.
Liu Yifei had long planned for this day.
There was no struggle, no refusal, but rather she actively wrapped her arms around Eric's neck.
The two kissed passionately, and at the same time, their clothes were gradually removed, piece by piece.
Eric continued downwards, as the saying goes, 'The road ahead is long and arduous, I will search high and low.'
"Have you finished watching Dragon Ball?"
"Ah?"
"Hmph!"
"Ah!"
Hidden sorrows and secret resentments arise, at this moment, silence is more eloquent than words.
After an intense battle, both fell into a deep sleep. After an unknown period, a sudden phone call rang.
Liu Yifei opened her eyes and found that it was her mother calling.
"Xixi, the contract is terminated! I just terminated the contract with Hongxingwu!" Liu Xiaoli couldn't hide her excitement on the phone.
"That's great! I'm finally free! Eric, you're amazing, mwah!"
Hearing this, Little Liu suddenly kissed Eric's face with a loud smack.
"Who? Eric? Are you with him?"
"That's right, I'm with him." Eric replied nonchalantly. Now that he had her, he didn't bother to pretend anymore.
"You… you… sigh! Do whatever you want, I'm not going to bother anymore!"
Beep beep.
The call ended. Liu Xiaoli understood. She couldn't prevent it, simply couldn't. Her daughter's heart had long been stolen.
Meanwhile, stimulated by the good news, their passion reignited... Over a month, the conjuring and mean girls had both finished their theatrical runs.
Ultimately, the conjuring earned 96.7 million dollars in North America and 121 million dollars overseas, with a global box office exceeding 200 million dollars.
Compared to its budget of over 10 million dollars, the astounding return of more than 20 times its cost makes saying it 'made a fortune' an understatement.
Then the funny thing happened: another heap of offers landed in James Wan's lap.
From The Big Six, various second-tier studios, and even third-tier small workshops. Even Lionsgate, which had been burned once, extended an olive branch again.
As for the derogatory and insulting remarks made about him six months prior because of dead silence, no one would bring them up again.
In Hollywood, the rules are simple: if you can help me make money, you are my daddy.
Disney even offered a 15 million dollar plus profit-sharing model, hoping to entice James Wan.
But after the setback of dead silence, James Wan's thinking matured. He still needed more time to grow, and there were many elements in the conjuring Universe that attracted him, so collaborating with MGM was currently the optimal solution.
So he decisively rejected those generous offers and would begin work on a new script after a period of rest.
mean girls earned 51 million dollars in North America and 103 million dollars globally, barely breaking 100 million dollars.
Originally, breaking 100 million dollars was quite unlikely, as the summer box office period was very tight. According to its box office performance, it should have finished its run a week earlier.
However, to make the results more impressive, MGM still negotiated with the theaters to keep the movie running for an extra week, thus achieving the goal.
But an extra week also meant an extra week of costs. While the box office looked better, the actual money received from profit-sharing would decrease.
Daddario was naturally grateful for this and could now say she was a leading lady in the 100 million dollar club.
And so, with more biting and gnawing, Eric unlocked several new positions.
In the evening, at the Olsen Family's grand villa, or rather, Eric's temporary palace—after they all slept together, rooms had been arranged for everyone here, and keys were provided.
Tonight was the Emmy Awards ceremony, the biggest event in the television industry, often called the Oscar of television.
Although this Emmy Awards was for programs aired during prime time, Lionheart Network's approach of releasing all episodes at once seemed somewhat unconventional.
But to say it was completely unrelated, since it could be watched 24 hours a day, prime time was certainly included, so it seemed to make sense.
Moreover, Lionheart Network had produced so many blockbusters this year, if they turned a blind eye and ignored them, it would be hard to explain to the audience.
"Everyone, come quickly, it's about to start!"
Elizabeth yelled at the top of her lungs, followed by a clatter, and Eric seemed to hear the sound of mahjong tiles falling to the ground.
"That's so baby! You actually flipped the table, I was about to win!" Mary shouted, pointing at Gadot.
Gadot, with an innocent expression, sat next to Eric: "I didn't do it on purpose, Elizabeth's voice was too sharp, it startled me."
"Your cards were clearly terrible, you did it on purpose, definitely on purpose!"
Eric grabbed a nearby banana and stuffed it into Mary's mouth: "Quiet down, girls. Let's look forward to how many trophies we can take home this time."
At the Shrine Auditorium, the camera panned across the venue, where countless celebrities were seated.
There were movie stars, TV stars, variety show personalities, socialites, popular singers, and so on.
"Over there! I see The house of cards crew, Kevin Spacey is there too."
"Next to them is the supernatural crew. Isn't that Crystal Liu? She seems to be nominated too."
"Why is american horror story placed so far away? Shouldn't everyone be sitting together?"
"I think variety shows have a high chance of winning. The Voice will definitely win an award, I just don't see Michael, which is a bit disappointing."
"Celine Dion also didn't attend, luckily Janet Jackson and Jay-Z are still here, at least there's something to watch, I wonder if they'll perform."
"Did you notice Donald Trump? His show The Apprentice also has very high ratings, and he even said he could win an award, hahahaha."
"Hahaha, Donald Trump is always outspoken, but I quite enjoy watching his gossipy insults, it feels very entertaining."
Listening to their chattering conversation, Eric couldn't help but think, you all think Donald Trump is like a comedian now, little do you know he'll become president in the future, how can you argue with that?
On the television screen, after an opening performance, several hosts came on stage, still using the multi-host format from last year.
They joked about interesting gossip from the past year, told some harmless jokes, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams walked onto the stage as presenters. Their romance had been made public, and their popularity among young people soared.
"Thank you to the Academy for allowing us to present this award. All the nominees are our seniors. The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie are…"
"Meryl Streep for angels in america, Helen Mirren for Prime Suspect, Judy Davis for The Reagans, Glenn Close for The Lion in Winter, and Emma Thompson for angels in america."
That's right, one show got two nominations, which, though uncommon, was due to the exceptional quality of the work.
angels in america was HBO's heavily invested flagship show this year, bringing together a host of Oscar winners like Al Pacino and Meryl Streep.
With a solid script and engaging plot, it garnered a large number of nominations.
Fortunately, it belonged to the miniseries category and was not in the same league as Lionheart Network's shows, otherwise, there would be trouble tonight.
Undoubtedly, this award went to Meryl Streep, consistent with media predictions, and everyone was convinced by her win.
Afterwards, the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series was presented, which went to Cynthia Nixon for sex and the city.
sex and the city has also won countless awards over the years, arguably dominating the Comedy Emmy Awards.
But it has ended, there will be no next season next year, and the four main actors have all stated that it is time to say goodbye to the audience, so HBO has lost one of its flagship programs.
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series was won by John Turturro for his performance in Monk, and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series was won by Laura Linney for Frasier.
Sharon Stone then took the stage to present the award for Outstanding Costume Design.
Theron leaned against Eric's shoulder, making herself more comfortable: "Finally, here it is, a show of ours."
"Costume design has always been one of the most important aspects of film and television, making characters more three-dimensional and believable. It often requires extensive research, and every participant deserves respect."
"The nominees for Outstanding Costume Design are angels in america, The Lion in Winter, The Miracles, house of cards, and The Lighthouse."
Sharon Stone opened the envelope: "The Emmy Award for Outstanding Costume Design goes to house of cards, Michael Wiedenmann."
"YES!" Elizabeth excitedly waved her small fists, even more excited than the people on site.
The camera showed the various nominees, all smiling and offering congratulations, seemingly not uncomfortable.
And in fact, the costumes in house of cards, while seemingly simple, do not belong to categories like ancient or fantasy that require imaginative research.
But its characteristic is absolute realism; what politicians wear in reality, the actors wear, completely recreated one-to-one.
The reason why the production cost of house of cards is so high, besides the actors, is because of the costumes, makeup, and props; simply put, it was thrown together with money.
the west wing, also a political drama, was not as particular in this regard.
Michael Wiedenmann walked onto the stage, happily accepting the trophy: "Thank you very much to the Academy for giving me this award. This is the highest honor I have received in my career."
"I must thank MGM, and thank Director Eric Cooper, for being willing to spend so much money investing in a show. He truly has great courage."
"And I also want to thank my friends from the crew and my family. Thank you all for your support, thank you!"
As Wiedenmann gave his acceptance speech, the camera showed the crew and his wife, but Eric was notably absent.
Last year, he won Best Screenwriter, setting a new record, but his absence this year was somewhat regrettable.
But it didn't matter, because regret was about to come again.
"The nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series are Drea de Matteo for the sopranos, Stockard Channing for the west wing, Robin Weigert for Deadwood, Tyne Daly for Judging Amy, and Crystal Liu for supernatural."
"And the winner is…"