"Are you leaving?"
Seeing Eric getting dressed, Daddario woke up from her sleep.
"Mm, you go back to sleep. I have something to do."
Eric walked to the bed and kissed her on the lips.
"What is it? Is it important?"
"It's quite important. I have to do it tonight."
"Can't someone else do it? You have so many subordinates. I thought we'd be together tonight."
Eric rolled his eyes. By the rules, he should be with Gadot tonight. How the hell could he let someone else do it for him!
Only I can be the Cao thief!
"Some things others can't handle. I have to do them myself. Go to sleep, baby. We'll have plenty of time later."
"Really? Will you still look for me?"
"Of course, you're so charming, baby. Those big blue eyes are almost sucking out my soul. I'm already caught in your sexy vortex."
Hehe.
Her charm affirmed, Daddario smiled.
She wasn't a fool, and how many fools were there in the entertainment industry?
She knew very well that they had just met, and this was their first time being intimate. She didn't have much say yet.
Eric was just desire overcoming reason, or 'horny' for short, which was why he chose her. Maybe he'd just play around and leave.
So, a little grumbling was fine, but it wasn't the time to push her luck.
However, to prevent the man from abandoning her once he had her, she had to bait him a little.
Thinking of this, Daddario flipped out of bed and, instead of trying to keep him, helped Eric pull up his pants.
"Even when it's smaller, it's still so big, this damned little guy!"
She patted little Eric, satisfying the man's vanity, and Daddario actively extended her tongue for a kiss.
After another French kiss, she helped Eric button his shirt.
"Are your eyes really natural?" Eric couldn't help but ask.
"Of course they're natural. You don't think I'm wearing contact lenses, do you?"
"God's gift, this is God's gift to you!"
"Hehe. If you want to experience God's gift more deeply, you must contact me. My best friend gave me a nickname: Husky Girl. You'll need more time to understand that nickname."
Eric's heart stirred. What did that mean?
Damn it, he suddenly didn't want to leave. Should he let Gadot make a sacrifice and find an excuse to trick her? Anyway, current phones couldn't do video checks.
Just as Eric was about to stay, Daddario actively pushed his backside towards the door.
She hooked his neck from behind and lightly licked it.
She opened the door and pushed him out.
Looking at the slightly swaying room number, Eric touched his somewhat damp back of the neck, feeling as uncomfortable as if a cat were scratching him.
Below, he was getting aroused again, and flames burned and surged within him. He needed to vent properly.
But he had already said he had urgent business to attend to, and the door was closed. Knocking again would be somewhat undignified.
"OMG! No, your strength is too much, Eric!"
Not long after, Gadot was a bit uncomfortable, begging for mercy repeatedly.
But begging for mercy didn't earn understanding; it only made the beast's desire burn even more intensely.
More than half an hour later, lying motionless like a pile of mud, Gadot stared blankly at the ceiling.
Someone always has to bear it, right?
Whether it was the conjuring, mean girls, or Lionsgate and DreamWorks, they could only enjoy a week of glory.
Because The Big Six suddenly announced that the aviator and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason were rescheduled to be released this week. The purpose was self-evident.
Upon hearing this news, fans of Little Li, old Martin, and Renée Zellweger, among others, were naturally very excited, just waiting for the works of their male and female idols.
They originally thought it would be released at least by the end of the year, but they didn't expect The Big Six to pull off another surprise attack. But the surprise attack was good; we liked it.
However, apart from the fans, no one else liked it.
Especially Martin Scorsese, this somewhat stubborn old man directly expressed his dissatisfaction in an interview.
"I didn't know about this. No one consulted me. As a director, not knowing that my own movie is about to be released is ridiculous, but it's the truth."
"the aviator's original release date was set for December, at least that's the information I had before."
"Both Leonardo and I put a lot of effort into this film, hoping to contend for an Oscar with it."
"My mood? Forget it, no one cares about the mood of a 62-year-old man anyway."
Renée Zellweger also showed a very regretful expression facing the camera: "I know the producers and distributors must have a reason to do this."
"But as you can see, this decision was too sudden. I'm currently filming other movies."
"Having to juggle filming and promotion leaves me feeling overwhelmed."
"I want to do everything well, but sometimes sudden changes happen that prevent you from doing so."
It is well known that old Martin has spent most of his life pursuing the Oscar for Best Director. Unfortunately, he has received several nominations and won various major awards, but has yet to win an Oscar.
Little Li is similar. After Titanic, his commercial value was already maximized. Now, he is pursuing artistic value.
It would have been better if The Big Six had at least issued an advance announcement, like before, to show some respect for the workers.
They didn't say a word, only notifying the parties the night before announcing the rescheduling. It's pure madness.
It's impossible for everyone not to feel resentment. Am I not allowed to have any dignity?
Old Martin and Renée Zellweger were already speaking quite politely.
Lionsgate and DreamWorks were also very unhappy. Damn it, finding a non-conflicting release slot is already difficult. We just enjoyed a week of profits, and you guys just butt in.
And the ones sent to battle aren't small fry, but two big crocodiles. Are you not letting people live? Can we still sit together for coffee in the future?
The reality was as expected: Leonardo DiCaprio's box office appeal was simply too strong. Even though the aviator wasn't a heavily commercial film, and even without any prior promotion.
But a week later, this movie still topped the box office with over $42 million, while the conjuring ranked second with its good reputation, and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason took third place.
As for mean girls, it was directly knocked down to sixth place, with its box office plummeting by 62.4%, leaving only over $9 million. Forget breaking $100 million; breaking $50 million would be a miracle.
From this, it can also be seen that The Big Six have abundant resources at their disposal; it's just a matter of whether they are willing to invest heavily.
Of course, there was good news. After a week of fierce competition, frozen ultimately grossed $46 million globally.
Its total box office reached $1.158 billion, surpassing the lord of the rings: the return of the king by one position, officially entering the second place in film and television history.
However, its box office potential is almost exhausted. Next week, large-scale screenings in most countries worldwide will end.
It is expected to run for about another half month, collecting two to three tens of millions of dollars before finally leaving theaters.
Reaching this point, Eric was already satisfied. As for challenging the original $1.27 billion, he hadn't held too much hope anyway.
After all, the limitations of the era are here; the number of big screens cannot compare to later generations.
"Don't cry. What's there to cry about? Film is a high-risk industry. You can't expect every film to be a massive hit."
"But the first week's results were so good, I thought my luck was coming. Damn it, those guys are all sons of bitches!"
"Eric, what should we do? I even celebrated happily with my best friend, thinking I was going to be a hundred-million-dollar box office leading lady."
"There's not much we can do. mean girls is a small-budget campus light comedy. Facing the attack of big directors and Oscar-winning actors and actresses, even with full-throttle promotion, it wouldn't have a good effect."
"Eric, are you giving up on me?"
Hearing the crying in Daddario's voice, Eric suddenly felt a little soft again.
"Don't worry, baby, I'm just giving up on this movie, not on you."
"Besides, our movie has a good reputation and didn't lose money. Maybe you can win a popular award like an MTV or Teen Choice Award."
"When MGM has a good project... Wait, we're planning to start filming fallout soon. How about you be the female lead?"
"fallout? What is that? It sounds strange."
"A TV series adapted from a game, with a very strong audience base worldwide. It's the kind that's guaranteed to be a huge hit. In short, it will greatly boost your popularity."
Hearing it was a TV series, Daddario was a little disappointed, but then she thought, it's good enough to have a role, and it's the female lead.
Look at those actresses who were subjected to Harvey Weinstein's casting couch; usually, getting a supporting role was a blessing. In comparison, Eric was an extremely trustworthy and honest gentleman.
Anyway, as long as Eric didn't get tired of her, she had already decided to stick with this rich man.
He was rich, handsome, talented, and incomparably charming. Sticking with him was better than sticking with a bald middle-aged man.
"Okay, I'll listen to you. Will you come find me tonight?"
Upon hearing this, Eric couldn't help but hold his waist.
"Not tonight. Tonight is a family gathering. I have to accompany my dad and mom."
"Mm, then I'll wait for your call."
Hanging up the phone, Eric signaled the masseur to continue.
Although only a week had passed, he and Daddario had already spent three intimate nights together, and their relationship was rapidly warming up.
Of course, the cost was heavy. Eric felt very tired and already needed a massage to relieve it.
Nicole, Theron, Gadot, and the Olsen Sisters each took one day. Now, even the three days of rest were occupied.
There was nothing left, truly nothing left, not a drop.
He even felt a bit weak, experiencing a sensation of emptiness in his lower back when lying on the bed, which was caused by overly tense lower back muscles that couldn't effectively relax.
And why were his lower back muscles constantly tense? Naturally, because of too much psoas muscle activity.
And even like this, Daddario kept seducing him.
Her figure was already explosive, practically a killer.
Facing such a stunner, Eric's body was always out of control.
Damn it, why can't I control my lower body!
You're going to die in a woman's bed sooner or later... Time came to August, and the big screen became a battlefield where the conjuring, the aviator, and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason fought.
These three films accounted for over 60% of the entire market share, with dozens of other films collectively dividing less than 40%.
The Big Six's sniping undoubtedly had an effect, and the conjuring's box office projection dropped from $280 million to $200 million.
However, while the big screen faltered, the small screen flourished. Lionheart Network's development was still incredibly rapid.
Even with FX, HBO, and other TV stations bringing out their ace cards, they still couldn't resist the continuously booming lion of hit shows.
Just the killer move of releasing an entire season at once made it difficult for many viewers to resist.
Many viewers hoped that TV stations would also follow this path, but such a request was clearly unrealistic.
This week, Lionheart Network also launched a new series, hannibal, and invited Anthony Hopkins to record a special creative advertisement.
At the same time, a new variety show, Truth Time, also went online. This was the variety show Eric thought of in the police station through a lie detector after being framed.
Driven by the big boss, this variety show was produced in just over two months, which was incredibly fast in the American entertainment industry.
In the evening, a private party was being held at the Olsen Sisters' new villa.
Not many people attended, just the three Olsen Sisters, Eric, Nicole, Theron, and Gadot.
When he learned that the three of them were also invited, Eric was very puzzled. When did you two become so generous?
However, when he heard from Mary that they were showing off the villa, which cost over $70 million including purchase and renovation, he understood.
Damn it, these two little bitches were indeed rich women. In his opinion, this villa was worth at most $20 million, which meant the renovation cost at least $50 million, far more luxurious than the Cooper Family's.
Sure enough, when the three women arrived, they all secretly marveled at the villa's opulence, wondering how much it was worth.
Having achieved their goal of showing off, Ashley and Mary were naturally very happy, wiggling their bottoms like two little hens.
Fortunately, Elizabeth Olsen was very well-behaved, obedient, and sensible, earning everyone's affection and easing the atmosphere considerably.
"Let's watch some TV. Lionheart Network just launched something, a very interesting show."
Mary nodded eagerly: "I like to eat while watching, it makes me hungrier."
With that, she lowered the screen with its glittering frame and projected her laptop onto it.
"Eric, which one are you talking about?"
"In the variety shows, it's the one that's pinned."
"Truth Time. What game is this? It looks pretty good."
"With that name, I guess it's a detective-type variety show, right?" Theron asked.
Eric shook his head.
"It looks more like a haunted house escape type," Nicole guessed.
Eric shook his head again: "Gadot, you should be more familiar with it. I prefer to call this show the most profound, darkest, and cruelest test of human nature in history."