Bang!
The champagne was violently shaken, and the cork shot directly into the sky.
Whoosh!
Warren poured the wine into the glass tower, and applause and cheers immediately erupted around him.
"Let's welcome our great hero!"
Amidst the cheers, the director of "sharknado" and its cast were pushed forward, and streamers and champagne immediately sprayed onto them.
Hahahahaha
"How does it feel to be a big star?" Eric teased.
Director Anthony Ferrante said 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 all?"
Yeah!
Everyone cheered again, and even the strong woman Bema Hardy rarely smiled. "Eric, say a few words. We're all waiting."
Eric had originally just come to the celebration to join the fun, but seeing the expectant looks in his employees' eyes, he knew what they were thinking.
"The success of "sharknado" is inseparable from all our efforts. During Christmas, because the movie was still in theaters, everyone didn't receive their bonuses."
"But I think now is the time. Everyone's year-end bonus will be increased by $10,000. Consider it my belated holiday greeting!"
Money always moves people the most, and the more than 50 AK Films employees instantly erupted in excitement. Someone suggested throwing Eric into the air, and the atmosphere of the celebration reached its peak.
After enjoying the lively atmosphere with everyone for a while, a few of them went to a relatively quiet place to discuss future developments.
First, naturally, was the sequel to "sharknado." After its overnight success, this bad movie had developed its own unique influence. However, there was also a problem: Ryan Reynolds.
He was now the male lead of "transformers" and was destined for a meteoric rise in the future. He might not be willing to continue starring in "sharknado," as no actor wants a major bad movie on his resume.
Everyone's gaze fell on Ryan Reynolds. If the male lead were replaced, the movie's viewing experience would inevitably be diminished.
"Ryan, are you still planning to star in "sharknado 2"? If you don't want to, just say so. No one will blame you."
Unexpectedly, Ryan Reynolds grinned and said, "Of course I'll continue to act in it. I'm the male lead. Are you planning to replace me?"
Warren was a little surprised. "Aren't you worried about your reputation? "sharknado" now has the potential to be crowned the worst movie. Just look at its rating on IMDb, and you'll be shocked."
Ryan Reynolds, however, didn't care. "It doesn't matter. As Eric said, bad to the extreme is art. Ed Wood's movies are still revered, and I think "sharknado" is just such a movie."
"You don't know, since the movie was released, I've 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've never had this experience."
"Let me tell you, "sharknado" will be my representative work. As long as it's being filmed, I will continue to participate, forever!"
Ryan Reynolds's attitude relieved everyone. He was indeed a grateful person. Eric had never deceived him and had given him too much. He knew exactly what to do.
However, with increased fame, his remuneration would also increase. When "sharknado 2" began filming, Ryan Reynolds would be the only actor to enjoy a profit-sharing arrangement.
Taking a sip of red wine, Bema Hardy said, "Then "sharknado 2" will still be scheduled for December. From now on, we'll maintain one movie per year."
"Wouldn't it be better to schedule it for the summer? Anyway, the movie is filmed very quickly, and I see a lot of people online already looking forward to the second one," Warren offered a different opinion.
But this time, Eric didn't support him.
"Warren, movies have a sense of freshness and fatigue. Releasing the second part in just half a year won't allow the market's potential to grow. One movie a year is already the limit; we must give the audience time to recover."
"But what about the time in between? It's foreseeable that the company's cash flow will be very abundant soon. We always need to do something."
"Do I still need to teach you such things? Have you forgotten my original intention for establishing AK Films? You can start by plagiarizing MGM's movies."
""saw" is very popular right now, so you can make a movie called "Axe saw" or "Scythe saw."
"MGM has "red dragon" and "hannibal," so you make "Blue Dragon" and "hannibal Tree"; there's also the "007 Series," so you create a "001 Series." Pay attention to making the number '1' on the cover similar to '7'."
"Oh, and "legally blonde 2" will also be released this year, so you can make a "legally blonde 2" first and release it early. The plot will be about a lawyer and a beautiful woman falling in love."
""spider-man" is also very popular, so we'll make "Fly-Man" and "Dragonfly-Man." In short, be bold and go for it."
These words made everyone's eyes light up. Their horizons, hadn't they just broadened!
Eric then added, "Of course, these purely commercial bad movies or fraudulent copycat movies must be made, but we can't completely fall into this strange loop. Low-budget B-movies also cannot be overlooked."
"After "sharknado" made a name for itself, AK Films has gained some recognition. Screenwriters and directors will definitely come knocking to pitch their ideas. If you feel they have potential, buy them."
"Also, I have a script outline called "the purge." You can find screenwriters to fill in the content."
"This script should not be messed up like "sharknado." The budget should be kept within $3 million. This will be AK Films' focus for the first half of the year."
After arranging the company's matters, Eric pulled Ryan Reynolds aside. "Ryan, you need to be prepared. You'll be joining the training camp in a few days."
Hearing this, Ryan Reynolds's face lit up with excitement. "Is "transformers" finally going to start filming?"
"Yes, filming is scheduled for early February, but the actors need to enter training for half a month first, especially you. You have a lot of combat scenes, and I hope you can deliver the best results. Don't tell me you need a stunt double then."
Ryan Reynolds patted his chest. "Don't worry, I've been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. I won't disappoint you!"
A day later, Eric boarded a flight to New York. This time, his destination was not Hasbro, but JPMorgan Chase.
Not long after he walked out of the waiting hall and was looking around, a silver panamera suddenly stopped in front of him.
"Get in!" a woman's voice came from the driver's seat.
Without doubting her, Eric opened the car door.
"Do you smoke?"
"I'm not interested in nicotine."
"Do you mind if I smoke?"
"That's your freedom, Madam."
The accelerator was pressed, and the panamera started again.
"Where are you taking me?"
"To a hotel!"