America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM...

Chapter 302.300. Little Liu, how will you thank me?

"Eric, oh my god! I really did get a call yesterday afternoon."

As soon as the door closed, Xiao Liu eagerly rushed into Eric's arms.

Well……

After a passionate kiss, Eric gently stroked her breasts and asked, "What did they say on the phone?"

"It was a call from Yanjing. The company wants to terminate my contract without any conditions."

"My mother was overjoyed when she found out, and she took a flight back overnight. She arrived in the afternoon and quickly got the documents signed to avoid any unforeseen complications."

"You've got Chen Jinfei on your side! You really have him!"

Eric chuckled: "The facts are right in front of you, don't you believe me?"

Since I contacted Todd Meester last week, his efficiency has indeed been very high.

After only a few days, Chen Jinfei couldn't take it anymore and took the initiative to find Zhou Xiaopeng.

Old Zhou relayed a message to Eric, expressing his willingness to release Eric and hoping that this matter would end there. He said, "From now on, you go your way, I'll go mine, and we'll pretend we don't know each other."

Old Zhou is an interesting guy. Last time Chen Jinfei didn't give him face, but this time he's putting on a show of force.

After stalling for two days, Chen Jinfei initially demanded monetary compensation, but later simply stopped asking for any compensation at all.

He must have been pressured by his business partners; it's not worth it for a woman.

"No, that's not what I meant. How could I not believe you? I'm worried that he might have made some unreasonable demands."

"My mom said Chen Jinfei's attitude was very firm; he wouldn't release them no matter what. How did you manage that?"

Eric tightened his grip slightly and unhooked the bra through his clothes.

"Some people are arrogant. If he makes some requests when you first contact him, it's fine to give in to him. After all, he's spent a lot of money to promote you."

"But it's too late now. Chen Jinfei no longer has the right to make demands. I asked a friend to use some tricks on his company."

"He backed down very decisively, but that also shows that he is indeed an excellent businessman with a clear head when it comes to assessing the situation."

"Clijsters, do you even watch football?"

"Hmm? Football? I hear about it occasionally, but I don't pay much attention." Liu Yifei was a little puzzled as to why the conversation suddenly turned to football.

"If you watch football, you'll know that players often celebrate by sliding on their knees on the grass after scoring a goal."

"Chen Jinfei is in this situation now. He's slipping away so naturally and smoothly. He can't wait to get rid of you and your daughter and sever all ties with you."

Hahahaha...

Upon hearing this analogy, a picture flashed through Xiao Liu's mind, and he couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh.

"I've taken care of things for you, and since your mother isn't here, how are you going to repay me?" Eric asked, pinching her chin.

Liu Yifei had already made plans for this day.

Without struggling or refusing, she took the initiative to put her arms around Eric's neck.

The two kissed passionately, and at the same time, their clothes were gradually removed.

Eric continued downwards, as the saying goes, "The road ahead is long and arduous, but I will persevere in my pursuit."

Have you finished watching Dragon Ball?

"what?"

"snort!"

"what!"

A hidden sorrow and resentment arise; at this moment, silence speaks louder than words.

After a fierce battle, both of them fell into a deep sleep. Some time later, a telephone rang urgently.

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.

"Great! I'm finally free! Eric, you're amazing, muah!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Liu suddenly sucked a puff of air onto Eric's face.

"Who? Eric? Are you with him?"

"Yeah, it's with me," Eric replied casually, no longer bothering to pretend once the food was in his mouth.

"You guys...you guys! Whatever, I don't care anymore!"

Doodle

After hanging up the phone, Liu Xiaoli finally understood: she couldn't stop it, she simply couldn't stop it; her daughter's heart had already been stolen.

On the other hand, stimulated by the good news, the two of them were excited again.

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In just over a month, both "The Conjuring" and "Mean Girls" were taken off the screens.

Ultimately, The Conjuring grossed $9670 million in North America and $1.21 million overseas, bringing its global box office to over $2 million.

Compared to the cost of over 1000 million, the exaggerated return rate of more than 20 times means that saying we made a fortune is an understatement.

Then the funny thing happened: a whole bunch of job offers came to James Wan.

The six major companies, the major second-tier brands, the third-tier small workshops, and even Lionsgate, which was ripped off, have once again extended an olive branch.

As for the words that belittled and insulted him six months ago because of "Dead Silence," no one will mention them again.

In Hollywood, the rules are simple: if you can make money for me, you're my dad.

Disney even offered a $1500 million bonus plus profit sharing model in hopes of bringing James Wan on board.

But after the setback of Dead Silence, James Wan's thinking has matured. He needs more time to grow, and there are still many elements in Conjuring's universe that attract him. Collaborating with MGM is the best solution at present.

So he decisively rejected those generous offers and will devote himself to writing a new script after taking a break.

Mean Girls grossed $51 million in North America and $1.03 million worldwide, barely breaking the $100 million mark.

It was unlikely to break 100 million, given the very tight summer movie season; based on its box office performance, it should have been taken off the screens a week ago.

However, in order to achieve a more impressive result, MGM communicated with theaters and extended the film's run for an extra week, thus achieving its goal.

However, adding another week means incurring an extra week's costs. While the box office may appear to be better, the actual revenue received will be less.

D'Addario was naturally extremely grateful, and from then on she could say she was the leading lady of the billion-dollar club.

So, with nibbling and biting, Eric unlocked several new positions.

That night, at the Olsen family's large villa, or rather Eric's palace, after everyone had slept together, rooms had been arranged for everyone, and keys had been made.

Tonight is the Emmy Awards ceremony, the biggest event in the television industry, often referred to as the "Oscars of Television."

Although this year's Emmy Awards are given to programs broadcast during primetime, Lionheart.com's practice of releasing the entire series at once seems out of place.

But to say it's completely unrelated, since it can be watched 24 hours a day, including prime time, seems to make sense.

Moreover, Lionheart.com has produced so many hit products this year; if they pretend to be blind and ignore them, it would be hard to explain to the audience.

"Come on over here, it's about to start!"

Elizabeth yelled at the top of her lungs, followed by a loud clattering sound; Eric thought he heard the sound of mahjong tiles falling to the ground.

"So hot! You actually flipped the table, I'm about to win!" Mary yelled, pointing at Gadot.

Gadot sat down next to Eric with an innocent look on her face: "I didn't mean to. Elizabeth's voice was so shrill that it startled me."

"You clearly had terrible cards, you did it on purpose, you definitely did it on purpose!"

Eric grabbed a banana from the side and stuffed it into Mary's mouth: "Stop arguing, girls. Let's look forward to how many trophies we can take home this time."

The camera pans across the entire theater of the Temple Theatre, revealing countless stars seated within.

There are 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."

"The crew of 'Supernatural' is right next to us. Isn't that Crystal Liu? I think she was nominated too."

"Why is 'American Horror Story' set in such a faraway place? Shouldn't everyone be sitting together?"

"I think the chances of a variety show winning an award are very high. The Voice of China will definitely win an award. It's just a bit disappointing that I didn't see Michael.

"Celine Dion didn't attend either, but thankfully Janet Jackson and Jay-Z were there, so at least there's something to see. I wonder if they'll perform."

"Have you guys noticed the blond guy? His show 'The Apprentice' has really high ratings, and he even said he could win an award, hahaha."

"Haha, that golden retriever always speaks without restraint, but I quite enjoy reading about his gossip and his swearing; it's very entertaining."

Listening to their chatter, Eric couldn't help but think to himself, "Now you think that big blond guy is like a comedian, but little do you know that he will become president in the future. Where can you go to reason with him?"

On the television screen, after an opening performance, several hosts came on stage, using the same multi-host format as last year.

They joked about interesting and gossipy things that had happened over the past year, and told some harmless jokes, which gradually made the atmosphere more lively.

Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams walked up from backstage as award presenters; their relationship has become public, and they are gaining popularity among young people.

"Thank you to the Academy for allowing us to present these awards. All the nominees are our seniors. The nominees for Best Actress in a Miniseries are..."

"Meryl Streep's Angels in America, Helen Mirren's Principal Suspect, Judy Davis's Regan, Glenn Close's The Lion in Winter, and Emma Thompson's Angels in America."

That's right, one show received two nominations, which is rare, but the work is truly excellent.

"Angels in America" ​​is HBO's big-budget production this year, featuring a host of award-winning actors and actresses including Al Pacino and Meryl Streep.

The script is solid, the plot is engaging, and it garnered a large number of nominations.

Fortunately, it's a miniseries, which isn't in the same category as Lionheart's dramas, otherwise there would have been trouble tonight.

Without a doubt, Meryl Streep won the award, which was in line with media predictions, and everyone was convinced that she deserved it.

Then, the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy category was awarded, which was won by Cynthia Nixon from "Sex and the City".

Sex and the City has won numerous awards over the years, making it a dominant force in the comedy Emmy Awards.

But it's over. There won't be another season next year, and the four main actors have all said it's time to say goodbye to the audience. HBO's flagship program has lost one of its most popular shows.

John Turturro won Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in "Monk," while Laura Linney won Best Guest Actress for her role in "Frasier."

Sharon Stone then took the stage to present the Best Costume Design Award.

Theron leaned on Eric's shoulder to make herself more comfortable: "It's finally here, our show is on."

"Costume design has always been one of the most important aspects of film and television productions. It makes characters more three-dimensional and believable. It often requires a lot of research, and every participant deserves respect."

"The films nominated for Best Costume Design are Angels in America, The Lion in Winter, Miracles, House of Cards, and Blackwater Lighthouse."

Sharon Stone opened the envelope: "The Emmy Award for Best Costume Design goes to Mike Weydenley of 'House of Cards'."

"YES!" Elizabeth waved her little fist excitedly, even more excited than the people present.

The camera panned to the nominees, who all smiled and offered their blessings, appearing perfectly comfortable.

And indeed, the costumes in House of Cards appear simple and do not belong to genres like ancient or fantasy that require careful research and imagination.

But its defining characteristic is its absolute realism; the actors wear exactly what people in the political arena wear in real life, creating a one-to-one replica.

The reason why "House of Cards" had such a high production cost, besides the actors, was the money spent on costumes, props and sets. Simply put, it was made with money.

The political drama "The West Wing," which is also about politics, is not as particular in this regard.

Mike Wedenley walked onto the stage and happily accepted the trophy: "I am very grateful to the Academy for giving me this award. This is the highest honor I have received in my career."

"I have to thank MGM and director Eric Cooper for being willing to invest so much money in a show. He really has guts."

"I also want to thank my friends in the crew and my family. Thank you all for your support!"

As Wedenleigh gave his remarks, the camera panned to the film crew and his wife, but Eric was conspicuously absent.

He won Best Screenplay last year, setting a new record, but he didn't attend this year, which is somewhat regrettable.

But it doesn't matter, because regret is coming soon.

"The nominees for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series are Drema Tai (The Sopranos), Stockat Jennings (The West Wing), Robin Vigert (Deadwood), Tyn Daly (The Lawless), and Crystal Liu (Supernatural)."

The winner is

(End of this chapter)