When Allen heard Claudia's words, he shrugged slightly. Eric, who was looking through the information, noticed the assistant's small movement and shook his head helplessly.￥f,.

His actions this time are indeed different from the past. When he invested in Cisco, American Online and other companies in the past few times, the development prospects of these companies were relatively clear, and the funds involved were not too much. Even the three online companies including Yahoo, which were invested in, had their initial investment at the level of tens of millions.

But this time the situation is very different. As a large group company in Finland, Nokia is in trouble in its development, judging from the financial data collected, the almost lean camel still has about US$1.1 billion in book assets. From Eric's personal opinion, of course, the more shares it gets, the better. If he can swallow it all, he doesn't mind throwing all the funds in Firefly investment.

Eric stayed in Berlin for a few more days, and then moved to Paris with the creative team of "Jurassic Park" to prepare for the film's French premiere.

It is already mid-July. "Jurassic Park" has been released in North America for six weeks, and its box office has easily exceeded 300 million US dollars. For the box office curve of "Jurassic Park" that is still full of momentum in North America, the local media has changed from the first week to the numbness of the stunning box office of the film. There is almost no suspense in the North American box office of the film exceeding 400 million US dollars in the next few weeks. The discussion caused by whether it can exceed 500 million US dollars, after all, whether it is 400 million or 500 million, for most Hollywood films, it is like looking up at the stars in the sky alone. Few people will wonder whether a star is one hundred light years or a thousand light years away. Those seem too far away.

The overseas box office of "Jurassic Park" also exceeded US$300 million in the sixth week, with a total box office of US$600 million. Among them, the British box office released at the same time as North America is particularly impressive. The box office reached 57 million pounds in six weeks of release, and the total box office is expected to exceed 70 million pounds. At the same time, "Jurassic Park" will also be released in recent times in France, Spain, Japan and other overseas ticket countries. Especially Japan. This is a country that is extremely obsessed with monsters. Although Eric's memory does not have specific numbers, the box office of "Jurassic Park" in Japan has definitely exceeded 100 million pounds.

Although "Jurassic Park" is crazily harvesting box offices around the world and creating box office miracles one after another. However, this miracle-making film does not cause positive responses to local media in any country. Media in many European countries have been evaluating "Jurassic Park" in a tone that is almost like a wolf, and this is especially true for France where Eric settled at this time.

As the birthplace of movies, the French have always been very proud of their own film industry, and French films have indeed had a very glorious period. In order to welcome the box office behemoth of "Jurassic Park" and defend the "dignity" of French films, the French put the largest-expensive movie in the history of French films in the same period as "Jurassic Park". The production cost of this film adapted from the French masterpiece "Berry" reached 164 million francs, which is about 30 million US dollars. It was jointly invested by more than a dozen French film companies. It can indeed be said to be the highest-invested film in France so far.

Eric had only one thought about this reaction from the French, so why bother?

"Berry" tells the tragic life experience of French miners in the late 19th century. It lasts nearly three hours and can be said to be a absolutely correct movie. Eric can't think of a second result when he fights such a movie with the box office full of entertainment "Jurassic Park".

Moreover, the time is very sensitive. This year is the last year of the negotiations on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. In order to establish the World Trade Organization, after years of disputes, North America and European countries finally reached a consensus on most terms. At present, the United States is fighting for the same economic status as physical products for Hollywood films. However, European countries have put forward the argument of "cultural exception". For this reason, some famous Hollywood directors have also set off a debate with European filmmakers.

With Eric's current position, he certainly wants to stand on the side of Hollywood. In order not to stir up the emotions of the French media, after the simple premiere, Eric canceled most of the crew's publicity schedule in France and sent other creators to Madrid, Spain. Anyway, "Jurassic Park" is already very popular in Europe, and reducing some publicity activities will not have much impact on the French box office of "Jurassic Park".

While promoting the movie, Eric has not stopped discussing Nokia with Chris over the phone. Chris has decided to come to Europe in person with the Firefly investment team, and Eric has temporarily stayed in Paris.

Compared with the media and cultural resistance to Hollywood movies, local French film production and distribution companies are extremely eager to invest and release Hollywood movies. Smart businessmen can see that the decline of French movies is irreversible, and capital is profit-seeking, and French film companies certainly know how to choose.

In a hotel on the banks of the Seine in Paris, Eric sat leisurely on the hotel balcony. There was a faint heat in the coffee cup on the small round table beside him. He occasionally tapped on the laptop keyboard on his knees. He looked up occasionally and saw the Eiffel Tower that was soaring into the clouds.

Hearing the sound of the door, Eric looked back and Allen walked in with a stack of information.

"Eric, the first-day box office news of "Jurassic Park" and "Berry" has been counted," Allen put the information in his hand on the round table beside Eric, and took out a copy and handed it to him.

Eric took advantage of the night to walk around the streets last night. Several cinemas passed by were buying tickets at parties. Therefore, he had already expected it. He did not rush to open the information handed over by Allen, but took out a floppy disk from his laptop and handed it to Allen: "This is a script idea I thought of a few days ago. You can pass it back to Los Angeles and ask them to register the copyright."

The script on the floppy disk was the "Museum Night" that came to mind after accompanying Caroline to visit the Berlin Museum Island that day. In the past few days, Eric used his free time to roughly knock out the script.

Alan didn't ask much, put the floppy disk in his hand, introduced the information he had just sent, and then took out an invitation letter from the folder: "This is what Mr. Nicholas Seidu sent by someone from Gaomeng Company. They are going to hold a celebration party for a movie tonight. I want to invite you to attend."

Eric opened the box office data of "Jurassic Park" and "Berry", frowned slightly, and asked casually: "What movie?"

"The movie is called "Fang Fang". I just checked it. It is a love movie. It was released in early June. It starred two famous French movie stars, Vincent Perez and Sophie Marceau. This movie has received a good response in both the European and Asian markets." Allen briefly introduced it. He did not talk about the box office data of "Fang Fang". After all, in the face of "Jurassic Park", the box office of this love movie seems a bit unworthy.

Eric still had a hint of helplessness between his eyebrows. After hearing Allen's introduction, he asked casually based on his memory: "Sophie Marceau paid a penalty of 1 million francs to leave Gaomeng Company. Didn't the two sides have a quarrel? Why did they cooperate again?"

But Allen didn't know about this. Sophie Marceau's influence was more in France and the Far East. Hollywood had not noticed the French Rose: "I don't know about this. Eric, do you want to check it?"

Eric was stunned for a moment before reacting, shook his head and said, "No, I just suddenly thought of this."

In order to film Zulaski's "Wild Love" and Gaomeng's company, Sophie Marceau mostly appeared in the publication of the actress's magazine. After all, it was just to beautify the actress's image and promote it more. Moreover, it was only to convert one million francs to less than 200,000 US dollars. It is not a huge financial burden for a well-known European actress. Sophie Marceau and Gaomeng Film Company may just be unable to reach an agreement for a while. Everyone has gone their separate ways for a while, and there is no possibility of never having to interact with each other. To be realistic, European films are now in decline, and there are few companies that can make commercial movies, and this French Rose has not many choices.

"Well," Allen pointed to the invitation: "Tonight's cocktail party?"

Eric shook his head. He didn't know what the so-called celebration party was, because during this period, the French media had hyped up the confrontation between "Bengbu" and "Jurassic Park". If a media attends, he would definitely be asked about the box office issues of "Jurassic Park" and "Bengbu". Sighing, Eric looked at the data in his hand again. "Jurassic Park" France's first day of 6.6 million francs, and "Bengbu", which is comparable to "Jurassic Park", has a box office of only over 1 million. No matter how he answers, he will probably be fired.

Allen could also understand some of Eric's concerns and said, "Since that's the case, I will call to refuse the party. In addition, Mr. Hansen will arrive in Paris at around 10 am tomorrow. I have booked the hotel room. Eric, are there anything else to add?"

"No more, just like that."

Alan nodded, turned around and left Eric's room. As soon as he arrived at the corridor, the mobile phone on Allen's waist rang. After answering and saying a few words, Allen pushed open Eric's door again, came to Eric and handed over the mobile phone: "Eric, Mr. Jack Valenti's phone number."

Jack Valenti?

Eric was a little confused. Jack Valenti was the chairman of the American Film Association. Eric had only met the other party once at the annual meeting of the Film Association last year. He was a little confused about how Jack Valenti called him.

However, Jack Valenti has been the chairman of the American Film Association since 1966. He has been in this position for nearly 30 years and seems to be going on. The president of the Film Association, who is a politician, has been committed to the expansion of Hollywood's film territory worldwide. Therefore, his status in Hollywood is still very respectful. Eric did not neglect. He quickly took the mobile phone handed over by Allen. The two chatted for a few simple words and hung up the phone.

Allen just faintly heard the sound from the microphone a little quick, but he didn't know the content. After Eric hung up the phone, he said to Allen: "Prepare, I will attend the celebration party held by Gaomeng Film Company for "Fangfang" in the evening."

Noting Eric's solemn appearance, Allen asked, "Do you want to prepare a dress for you?"

"No, the one you wear at the premiere is fine." Eric returned the mobile phone to Allen, thinking about the reason why Jack Valenti appeared. Judging from the current situation, Eric thought that the other party should be for the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade in negotiations.

The American Film Association is not only the responsible agency for grading Hollywood movies, but also the spokesperson for Hollywood interests. The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade negotiations on film must have been brought forward by the American Film Association. Although it also involves the interests of Fireflies, Eric could not think of the reason why Jack Valenti contacted him.

...

Under the nightfall, the hotel's luxury car slowly drove into a mansion on the banks of the Seine River in the western suburbs of Paris. As soon as Eric got off the car, he saw a group of people coming up enthusiastically.

When Eric saw these people for the first time, he realized that this celebration was extraordinary. Nicholas Seidu of Gaomeng Film Company was not surprised, and Jack Valenti also said hello in advance. However, what is the president of Germany's Constantine Pictures whom he just met last week, and some other familiar faces.

"Eric, I'm glad you've come here," Nicholas Seidu took the lead and hugged Eric enthusiastically before introducing others to Eric one by one.

Needless to say, the president of Constantine Pictures, there are also CEO of Germany's New World Pictures, the president of France's Fourth TV Station, and the head of the film department of Vivendi Group...

What surprised Eric even more was that even John Cali, the president of MGM Pictures, appeared here, and MGM Pictures' current actual controller is Credit Bank Lyon, France.

In general, these people are basically the heads of film companies in Europe. In the end, Eric could only entertain themselves calmly with the intention of coming to the general.

"Okay, guys, give me some time and the little guy," Jack Valenti said loudly after Nicholas Seidu introduced him, and everyone agreed. Jack Valenti gave Eric a look. The two walked into the villa of the mansion, passed through the group of guests, and led by the waiter to a suite.

"I guess you must be very confused now?" Jack Valenti asked Eric to sit down on the sofa and asked with a smile.
Chapter completed!