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Chapter 53, Section 54: Broaden Your Perspective (Please add to your favorites and continue reading)

boom!

The champagne was shaken violently, and the cork sprayed high into the air.

Splash!

Warren poured the wine into the tower of glasses, and a round of applause and cheers immediately erupted around him.

"Please welcome our greatest hero!"

Amid cheers from the crowd, the director and cast of "Sharknado" were pushed out, and confetti and champagne sprayed all over them.

Hahahaha

"How does it feel to be a big star?" Eric joked.

Director Anthony Ferrante exclaimed excitedly, "Mr. Eric, don't make fun of me. This is a miracle, and you are the true creator of this miracle, aren't you?"

Yeah!

The crowd cheered again, and even the strong woman Bemahadi smiled, which was rare for her: "Eric, say a few words, we're all waiting."

Eric had only come to the celebration party to join in the fun, but seeing the expectant looks in his employees' eyes, he knew what they were thinking.

"The success of 'Sharknado' is inseparable from everyone's hard work. Because the movie was still showing at Christmas, no one received their bonuses."

"But I think it's time now. Consider this a belated holiday greeting: an extra $1 in year-end bonuses for everyone!"

Money is always the most tempting thing. The more than 50 employees of AK Films instantly became excited. Someone suggested throwing Eric into the air, and the atmosphere of the celebration banquet reached its peak.

After spending some time with everyone, the group went to a relatively quiet place to discuss what would happen next.

First and foremost is the sequel to Sharknock. After its instant success, this terrible movie has established its own unique influence. However, there are also problems, namely Ryan Reynolds.

He's already the second male lead in "Transformers," and his future is sure to be bright. He probably won't continue to star in "Sharknado," since no actor wants a terrible movie on their resume.

All eyes turned to Ryan Reynolds. If the male lead were replaced, the viewing experience of the movie would definitely be diminished.

"Ryan, are you still planning to act in Shark2? If you don't want to, just say so, no one will blame you."

To everyone's surprise, Ryan Reynolds grinned and said, "Of course I'll keep acting. I'm the male lead, are you planning to replace me?"

Warren was somewhat surprised: "Aren't you worried about your reputation? Sharkshot is now a contender for the worst movie ever. Just go to IMDb and you'll be shocked by its rating."

Ryan Reynolds, however, didn't care: "It doesn't matter. Like Eric said, when something is bad to the extreme, it becomes art. Ed Wood's movies are also highly regarded. I think Sharkturn is such a movie."

"You don't know, it was only after the movie was released that I truly felt what it's like to be a big star. When I walk on the street, fans often ask me for autographs and photos. In my more than ten years in the industry, I have never had such an experience."

"Let me tell you, 'Sharknado' will be my signature film. As long as it's being filmed, I'll keep acting in it, forever!"

Ryan Reynolds' attitude relieved everyone. He was indeed a grateful person. Eric hadn't lied to him and had given him too much. He knew very well what to do.

However, with increased fame comes improved treatment. When Shark2 begins filming, Ryan Reynolds will be the only actor to receive a share of the profits.

Taking a sip of red wine, Bermahadi said, "Then let's stick with the December release date for Sharknock 2, and keep it up to one film per year from now on."

"Wouldn't it be better to release it during the summer? Anyway, movies are made very quickly, and I've seen a lot of people online already looking forward to a sequel," Warren offered a different opinion.

But this time Eric didn't support him.

"Warren, movies have a sense of novelty and fatigue. Releasing a second movie after only six months means the market can't sustain itself. One movie a year is already the limit. We must give the audience time to recover."

"But what about during this period? It's foreseeable that the company will soon have plenty of funds, and we'll need to do something about it."

"Do I need to teach you this? Have you forgotten my original intention in founding AK Films? You can start by making knock-off MGM movies."

"Now that 'Saw' is all the rage, you could make a 'Saw' movie, or a 'Scythe' movie."

"MGM has 'Red Dragon' and 'Hannibal,' so you make 'Blue Dragon' and 'Hannibal the Tree'; and you have the '007 series,' so you make a '001 series,' and notice how similar the printed '1' and '7' are on the cover."

"By the way, Legally Blonde 2 will also be released this year. You should film a Legally Blonde 2 first and release it as soon as possible. The plot is about a lawyer falling in love with a beautiful woman."

"Spider-Man is just as popular, so let's make Flyman and Dragonflyman. In short, let's do it boldly and without worry."

His words were a revelation to everyone; his perspective had been broadened!

Eric then added, "Of course, we need to make these kinds of pure commercial flops or knock-off films, but we can't completely fall into this trap. We can't let go of low-budget B-movies either."

"After Shark Twister gained fame, AK Films also gained some recognition. Screenwriters and directors will definitely come to us to promote their films, and we will buy them if we feel they have potential."

"I also have a script outline called 'The Human Purge Project,' you can find a screenwriter to fill in the content."

This project shouldn't be a mess like Sharkturn; the budget should be kept under $300 million. It's a key focus for AK Films in the first half of the year.

After arranging things at the company, Eric pulled Ryan Reynolds aside and said, "Ryan, you need to get ready. You'll be joining the training group in the next few days."

Upon hearing this, Ryan Reynolds exclaimed excitedly, "Is Transformers finally going to start filming?"

"Yes, filming is scheduled to start in early February, but the actors will need to train for half a month first, especially you. You have a lot of fight scenes, and I hope you can deliver the best performance. Don't tell me you're going to use a stunt double."

Ryan Reynolds patted his chest confidently: "Don't worry, I've been waiting for this opportunity for a long time, and I definitely won't let you down!"

A day later, Eric boarded a flight to New York, this time not to Hasbro, but to JPMorgan Chase.

Not long after he stepped out of the departure hall and was looking around, a silver Panamera suddenly stopped in front of him.

"Get in the car!" A woman's voice rang out from the driver's seat.

Without suspecting anything, Ericra opened the car door.

Do you smoke?

"I'm not interested in nicotine."

"Do you mind if I smoke?"

"That's your freedom, ma'am."

I pressed the accelerator, and the Panamera started up again.

Where are you planning to take me?

"hotel!"

(End of this chapter)