Chapter 244 243. This guy doesn't seem to want to admit his guilt. What should I do?

After the premiere of A Quiet Place, after sending Elizabeth home, Eric and the Olsen sisters came to the hotel to rest.

Eric was sitting on the sofa, watching Fox News, which was playing the trailer for the second season of American Idol, which was beautifully edited.

However, the scumbag Justin Stewart did not appear in the more than one-minute trailer.

Ashley said, "It seems that Fox is also having a headache and doesn't know how to deal with this matter. Eric, have you watched the news abroad? It is said that Justin Timberlake paid more than one million dollars in bail before he was released from the police station."

Eric laughed: "You are quite rich, but I don't know if you can still afford the claim."

"I don't think it's going to be easy. He's only really popular in the past few years, and the majority of his money has gone to the company. He'll probably file for bankruptcy, and maybe even his house will be mortgaged by then."

Speaking of houses, Mary suddenly leaned over.

While drinking red wine, she said, "Eric, I want to move out of my home. It's too inconvenient."

"What do you mean?" Eric pretended to be confused even though he knew the truth.

"Of course, I'm going to buy a house. Ashley and I have discussed it and we plan to buy a house in Beverly Hills."

"Hmm? But you two are only 17, isn't it too early to leave your family now? I think it would be more appropriate to wait until you are of age next year."

Hearing this, Mary glared at him and said, "Asshole, when you abducted Gal Gadot to the United States, she was not yet an adult."

"And then? Were you two having fun fooling around? Why didn't you think about this at the time?"

"We use age as an excuse when we want to move out. Are we worried that it will affect your chances of having affairs?"

"Well, you're overthinking it. I'm just worried about your safety. After all, you're two 17-year-old girls. If someone with bad intentions gets in your way, you'll be in trouble."

"Have you forgotten the lesson of John Lennon? His wife was disemboweled, and she was pregnant at the time."

"Don't exaggerate. There are dozens of police cars patrolling Beverly Hills every day. It's safer to rob a bank than to commit a crime here."

"In the past, it was difficult for us to afford a mansion worth tens of millions of dollars, high property taxes and maintenance costs."

"But it's different now. Since you joined, Double Star Entertainment's performance has been getting better and better, and its profits have increased nearly 4 times. Now I can totally afford it."

"I've found out. There's a house for sale not far from your house, about one kilometer away, for only $18 million. I want to move there."

Seeing that she was still thinking about it, Eric felt a little overwhelmed.

Now when Nicole has nothing to do, she goes to church and has affairs with her mom. If you two get involved, it will definitely be more troublesome.

He changed the subject and said, "By the way, speaking of the company, MGM is about to launch a new children's animation "Peppa Pig". After it is broadcast, it will be licensed to Double Star Entertainment to develop peripheral products. It will definitely make a lot of money."

"I have a feeling that this cartoon will be a global hit. It may even become the Tom and Jerry of the new century. By then, it will definitely bring Double Star Entertainment to great heights."

"Then we will also start the IPO. According to my plan, we will gradually acquire Hasbro and Mattel and become the largest toy manufacturer in the United States. No, I should say the largest toy manufacturer in the world."

Ashley had regained some strength, but she had come at least eight times, and now her eyes were half open and half closed, as if she was about to fall asleep.

"Eric, although your premonitions are always accurate, it sounds like a joke to surpass Tom and Jerry. Tom and Jerry was created by MGM. Don't you understand its greatness?"

“Jerry may have to compete with Mickey for who is the greatest mouse in the world, but Tom is definitely the greatest cat in the world.”

"Just based on what you said? What?"

“Peppa Pig!”

"Yes, a little pig, and it's a preschool animation, which I think is unlikely."

Eric laughed and said, "Then let's wait and see. I think this little pink piglet can bring at least $300 million in profits to Double Star Entertainment every year."

Hearing the exaggerated figure of $300 million, Mary's attention was successfully diverted.

"Really? Eric, you better not let me think you're kidding."

"How about a bet? If that number is reached, I won't be polite."

"What do you want?"

Eric clicked on the center of August 15th, and the two of them felt as if they had been electrocuted.

"Besides, what are you going to do? The award season is over, and you can't just sit there doing nothing. If you don't get any roles, you might as well shoot for MGM."

"I recently found a pretty good script from the script library, called "Marriage Wars," a comedy with two female protagonists."

Ashley shook her head. "Marriage? It sounds like our age gap is too far apart. And there's no need for two female leads. In fact, Mary and I have each received a movie invitation."

"But the two of you together is the biggest selling point. Being apart always makes people feel like something is missing."

"But where are there so many excellent scripts with two female protagonists in the world? We can't keep waiting. Maybe you can wait a few years for your "Marriage Wars" until Mary and I are in our twenties before filming it."

Eric didn't force it: "Okay, forget about this movie. The other one is the dubbing of an animated film, and it has two female protagonists. It's called "Frozen."

"The protagonists are a pair of sisters. Like you, they are princesses of a country. This is something I have reserved for you two a long time ago."

"I remember you mentioned it once, the one DreamWorks is making?" Mary remembered something.

"Well, it's an A-level big production. It may be the box office champion this year. Note that I said the world champion."

"Champion, is this your hunch again?"

“Yes, it’s always accurate.”

Los Angeles Times: "A Quiet Place is a refreshing horror film. The source of fear is novel and the atmosphere is well created. It is recommended for horror movie fans."

Salt Lake City Entertainment News: "The silent and oppressive atmosphere, the terrifying and suffocating environment, will be torn to pieces as long as you make a sound. This is the best horror movie so far this year. If you want to feel scared, you must go to the cinema to watch "A Quiet Place". It has everything you want."

Chicago Sun-Times: "MGM's new film "A Quiet Place" premiered. The film maintains the usual high standards of MGM's horror films and is definitely worth seeing."

"The three Olsen sisters had a joint show on the red carpet. MGM President Eric Cooper attended and praised Elizabeth Olsen as a rising star!"

NBC Entertainment: "This is an excellent horror thriller with excellent acting skills from all the actors. As the youngest sister of the Olsen sisters who won Golden Globe Awards, Elizabeth Olsen contributed excellent acting skills. A new Hollywood star is rising."

CBS Entertainment Online: "The Olsen family, a rising Hollywood upstart!"

MGM Tower, offices.

After signing a bunch of documents, Eric browsed the reviews of "A Quiet Place". As expected, the novelty of the high-concept horror film led to positive feedback from most media.

Not only the media, but also the audience's comments were very good.

The freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes reached 93%, which is a rare number for a horror film.

Knock knock knock.

There was a knock on the door, and Carol and Chen Xing walked in.

Carol said with a smile: "Boss, the data is out. A Quiet Place took in 28.77 million US dollars in the three days of the weekend."

"According to current trends and reviews, next week's box office is expected to reach $50 million, and BOX has adjusted its box office forecast to $130 million."

Eric nodded: "I understand. I will send a text message to the main creators of the crew to congratulate them and prepare a celebration banquet."

"Boss, do you want to join?"

"No, I have to fly abroad to film Inception. Please attend in my place."

"Okay, I understand. Mel Gibson's company is currently in communication with us. Do you want to hold a premiere for The Passion of the Christ?"

Eric sneered, "Is Mel Gibson crazy? He still wants to hold a premiere? Doesn't he think the movie has enough troubles?"

"If this premiere goes ahead, I'm worried that some radical Jews will take extreme measures and tell him to stop thinking about these messed up things."

"Just release the movie honestly, don't cause any trouble during the period, control the actors, and no one should talk nonsense to me. Just sit back and count the money!"

Unless Eric is crazy, he can't hold the premiere of "The Passion of the Christ" in the United States. He can only hold it in the Vatican. There is no better place than there.

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Carol left, and Chen Xing stepped forward and said, "Congratulations, boss. A Quiet Place will surely make a lot of money again."

"Stop flattering me. I'm going to ask you to come here to do a job. I came back from China some time ago and founded a new company, which mainly deals with the export of films and TV series to China."

"I plan to let you serve as vice president. Don't give up your work at MGM. It will be good for future development if you are a little busy. What do you think?"

"I'll follow the company's arrangements!" Chen Xing answered without thinking.

"Well, this is the answer I want to hear. After a year or so, you will go to Huaxia to be in charge of the overall business there and replace Susan."

"Her language and culture will always be a barrier. You have the upper hand in this regard."

"Thank you, boss. I will work hard!"

Chen Xing felt like his heart was about to jump out of his chest with excitement; service leaders were indeed promoted the fastest.

He remembered that his grandfather always said that one should establish a career before starting a family. Now that he was in his early thirties and had achieved this, he could be considered to have established a career.

They were busy until almost noon. Eric looked at the time and thought that the other party should be here by then, so he got up and went to the meeting room.

Not long after, the staff led two women in.

Walking in front was Mrs. Valentine, the current owner of the Hudson Theater, followed by Liu Yifei's cousin Zhou Wenqiong, who was once one of the Twelve Beauties of Pearl Film Academy.

"Hello again, Mr. Cooper."

Mrs. Valentine extended her hand. She was a middle-aged woman in her fifties with a kind face.

Her style of doing things is just like her appearance. Such a person will never make money in business. It is not easy for the Hudson Theater to survive.

"Hello, Ms. Valentine."

"Hello again, June."

Zhou Wenqiong smiled like a flower. After being left out for half a year, she thought there was no hope, but who knew that the cooperation was suddenly agreed upon.

As a middleman, not only did Mrs. Valentine give him a handsome reward, but Eric would also definitely give him generous treatment.

After so many years in the United States, I am finally making a name for myself. But being a Chinese and a woman at that, it is really not easy.

Everyone took their seats and the lawyers for both sides began to review the contract.

"Mr. Cooper, the Hudson Theatre is the hard work of my husband. When he bought this century-old theatre, he wanted to run it better, but unfortunately, an accident happened."

"I am an incapable woman and cannot help him fulfill his wish. I hope you can make the theater better, which will be the fulfillment of my husband's wish."

Eric said solemnly, "Don't worry, Ms. Valentine. MGM spent $30 million to buy the theater and will spend another $15 million to renovate it."

"We don't joke about money. From today on, MGM will officially enter Broadway. You will witness with your own eyes the restoration of this century-old theater to its former glory."

"Of course, I believe in your ability. I have seen your deeds many times on TV and in newspapers. I wish you success!"

"Although I am no longer the owner of the theater, I still have a few words to say. I hope you can accept them."

Eric nodded: "Please tell me, I will consider it if it makes sense."

"Well, it's mainly about the theater's employees. You must have seen the relevant information. Some of them have been working for more than ten years and have rich experience in this industry."

"The poor performance of the theater is mainly due to me, not their incompetence, so if possible, I hope you don't fire these people. Many people rely on this job to support their families."

Eric listened to her calmly, but did not express his opinion.

This old lady is really kind. She still thinks about her employees even at this time.

Even a fool knows that the decline of such a huge theater is definitely related to the poor quality of its employees.

Still want to continue to use you? Use your ass! Mrs. Valentine looked at Zhou Wenqiong and continued, "And Joan, she has rich experience in Broadway, which will definitely be of great help to you in running the theater."

"Mr. Cooper, I hope you can continue to employ Joan as the theater director. In fact, with her abilities, she is fully capable of taking on a higher position, such as theater manager."

After the old lady made her recommendation, Zhou Wenqiong stared at Eric, hoping that he would nod.

But Eric remained expressionless, and insisted on saying, "You say yours, and I listen to you."

Seeing this, Zhou Wenqiong couldn't help but feel anxious. Just as she was about to say a few words, the lawyer next to her finally finished reviewing the contract.

"Mr. Cooper, according to the prior agreement, there is no problem with the contract, you can sign it!"

Eric finally smiled, and the pen moved, signing the document.

"It's a pleasure working with you two. Let's have a meal together."

"good."

Walking out of the meeting room and looking at Eric's tall back in front of her, Zhou Wenqiong gritted her teeth in pain.

"Damn it! This guy doesn't seem to want to admit his fault. What should I do?"

(End of this chapter)