Chapter 41: Can't Bump Anymore

After six o'clock in the afternoon, the cast members of Home Alone came to Eric's house one after another.

It was completely dark, and Eric, who discussed things with Chef Vanessa in the kitchen for a while, returned to the living room, looked around, and was surprised to find that in addition to the members of the Home Alone crew, there were more than ten more clothes Beautiful girls in colorful dresses.

Jeffrey, what's going on with these girls? Eric asked curiously when he found Jeffrey Hansen.

Jeffrey smiled and said: It was Nickel and the others. After the filming of Home Alone, they took over the filming of a school comedy film. These girls met at that time. I don't know how to hear about Home Alone. The director of Home Alone was going to have a party at home, so they came with Nickel, and as for the reason, I don't need to explain more.

Eric smiled, these girls were obviously running towards him. But he didn't mind. There were only two or three women on the crew of Home Alone, and all the others were men. If the party was full of big men, it would be really boring.

He walked to the center of the living room and clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention: Everyone, be quiet and listen to me.

Everyone in the living room quickly stopped talking and turned to Eric.

First of all, I hope you all have a good night. Today's party is to celebrate the success of Home Alone, and this success does not belong to me alone, because without your help, I would not be able to live in such a short time anyway. I completed the filming of Home Alone within time, and here I would like to say thank you again to everyone.

Eric said, bowed slightly to everyone, and everyone in the living room also applauded.

Eric squeezed his hands slightly, signaling everyone to be quiet, and then said: Of course, just verbal thanks is definitely not enough, Home Alone has achieved such an amazing box office result, there are all of you here. Work hard, so I specially prepared a dividend for everyone, and I hope we can have the opportunity to cooperate again.

After Eric finished speaking, he took out the prepared stack of envelopes with checks and distributed them to everyone together with Jeffrey Hansen. Eric has written his name on the envelope in advance, so there is no possibility of sending it wrong.

The checks ranged in size from $200,000 to $500,000, depending on factors such as the position of the people. Although it seems insignificant compared to the box office of Home Alone, it is already equivalent to the salary of these crew members for several years. After all, they used to only work in the small-cost independent film circle, and their annual income is the most. Tens of thousands of dollars.

Of course, Eric did not forget the other actors who participated in the filming of Home Alone, but those people's dividends must be richer, so Eric plans to get the Home Alone from Colombia and then pay it.

Some people may think that since the filming of the film has been completed and the two parties have cleared the two sides, why do they have to distribute a large amount of money to others after the box office is a big hit. But every circle has a circle of rules, and those who break the rules will struggle in the circle. After a big box office sale, it is one of the rules of the film and television industry to distribute dividends to the participants.

In his previous life, James Cameron, who had made it clear that he had given up all his due benefits because of the continuous overrun of Titanic, still received a huge dividend from Fox after Titanic achieved a box office miracle. Both sides had been so bad before that they forced the other side to jump off the building.

After handing out the checks, Eric announced the official start of the party and dragged Geoffrey Hansen upstairs.

Jeffrey, this is yours, enough for you to buy back fireflies. The two came to the balcony of Eric's bedroom on the second floor. Eric took out an envelope and handed it to Jeffrey, the amount on the check. It was three million dollars, and Eric didn't feel bad at all. Without the help of an experienced producer like Jeffrey Hansen, Home Alone could not have been completed so smoothly.

Jeffrey Hansen took the envelope and rubbed it a few times before handing the check to Eric without hesitation.

Huh? Eric was a little puzzled by Jeffrey Hansen's actions.

Eric, I've thought about it these days. Even if I buy Firefly back, without Solina, I still can't grow Firefly, so... so I have a request.

Eric smiled and said, Jeffrey, do we still need to use the word request between the two of us? Please say it.

Eric, you said you would open a film company. Can I go to your film company to help you? You know, although I'm not good at being a director, I still have some experience as a producer.

Eric raised his eyebrows in surprise. He had this idea once, and even thought about taking over the filming team left by Jeffrey Hansen's wife.

However, he also felt Jeffrey Hansen's obsession with the Firefly Film Company he founded with his wife, and after the success of Home Alone, Eric was confident that creating a new team was no longer a thing. It was difficult, so I didn't think about digging the wall again.

Now, Jeffrey took the initiative to propose, and Eric would not agree.

Jeffrey, to be honest, I once wanted you to come to my film company to help me, but I thought you would be reluctant to give up Firefly Films, so I didn't bring it up abruptly.

After Jeffrey heard Eric's words, his face did not relax, but he said with some anxiety: Eric, in fact, this is not my main request, I hope... I hope your new film company can also be named It's called Firefly, after all, that Firefly doesn't exist anymore. I know this requirement may be a bit excessive, but... I can... I will help you as a producer in the future, you don't need a penny, just one salary Well, I want you to think about it...

It was only then that Eric discovered that Jeffrey's love for the Firefly Film Company he founded with his wife had not faded. Instead, he wanted to continue something through himself.

While slightly moved by this feeling, Eric quickly made a decision in his heart. Anyway, he didn't care too much about the name of the film company. Originally, he just wanted to use the name of Williams Film Company, like Disney, Warner, and Fox.

Now, a name that sounds nice and has an emotional connotation in it is not bad either.

Jeffrey, no problem. Let's call the new company Firefly Films. I actually like this name very much.

Jeffrey raised his right hand slightly, as if he was still thinking about how to convince Eric. Hearing Eric's words, he was slightly taken aback: Eric, you just said... Did I hear it right?

Of course, I agree.

Thank you so much, Eric, I will definitely work hard for you, I... Jeffrey didn't know how to express his gratitude, so he could only spread his arms and hugged tightly. Hug Eric.

When Jeffrey let go of himself, Eric handed the envelope containing the check again: Okay, Jeffrey, it's just a name, if you put it up early, I would have agreed. Now, take This is what you deserve.

Jeffrey had to refuse, and Eric shoved the envelope directly into Jeffrey's suit pocket: Jeffrey, although the age difference is relatively large, we are still good friends, aren't we? So, just about the name of the film company. It's just a request between friends. And these are the fruits of your labor, forget the stupid things you just said about not dividing, and I hope you can help me create the next miracle wholeheartedly.

Jeffrey finally accepted the check under Eric's persuasion. The two discussed a few more things about the establishment of a film company and preparations for Eric's next movie, and then returned to the party downstairs. After announcing the news of the establishment of a new Firefly Film Company, the original crew members who had different thoughts heard The news all cheered.

After quietly reading the amount of the check given by Eric, the team built by Jeffrey's wife was restless. They also knew that Jeffrey wanted to redeem the firefly, so most of them continued to follow. Jeffrey vacillated between the idea of ​​being in the indie world or going to Eric.

Now that Eric and Jeffrey have made the best of both worlds decision, everyone breathes a sigh of relief, and the party atmosphere is even more enthusiastic.

...

After chatting and laughing with photographer Nickel Frank, Eric just turned around with a goblet. A girl in a red high-fork dress seemed to have tripped over something and was about to hit Eric head-on.

Stop— Eric quickly shouted with a wry smile, raising his left hand in front of him and making a gesture to stop the girl in front of him.

With a beautiful golden watermelon head combed in front of her, the sharp-faced girl subconsciously stopped her movements, stood less than a meter in front of Eric at a loss, and waved her little hand holding red wine unconsciously, Splashed some liquor, and at the same time showed an embarrassed look of being seen through.

Miss, if you want to strike up a conversation, just say hello to me. You can't bump it any more. I've just changed two sets of clothes. If you bump into it again, I'll have to appear in front of everyone shirtless. Wouldn't like to see this scene.

The girl who was very embarrassed heard Eric's slightly teasing words, and burst into laughter: Mr. Eric, it's really interesting that you talk.

Of course, in order to attract the attention of beautiful girls, I have specially practiced. Eric joked: Then, this...

You can call me Lucine, Mr. Eric.

Lucine, what a nice name, let's chat over there. Eric pointed to an open space not far away, in order to get rid of these enthusiastic or purposeful girls in the party who were harassing them one after another, Eric wisely chooses a temporary girlfriend.

At the same time, I sighed slightly in my heart. If this little girl Aniston is here, there will be no such troubles. I don’t know what this stubborn girl is doing in New York at this moment. According to the time difference between the east and west of North America, New York should be It's early morning.