《Hollywood legendary director》


 1 Chapter 1 A Suicide Note

    Lyman felt like he was going to die.


    His whole body was in severe pain, and his head seemed to explode.


    "It hurts." The throbbing pain kept coming.


    Finally, the pain eased.


    There is also a hint of clarity in Lehman''s chaotic brain.


    He slowly opened his eyes, and the affairs in front of him slowly became clear.


    The dazzling incandescent lamp on the ceiling shed weakly, and the pale light made him dizzy for a while, so he closed his eyes and began to breathe.


    But even so, the discomfort and pain from his body continued to torment him.


    What exactly happened here?


    Didn¡¯t he invite some buddies to KTV to sing on his birthday?Why does the body become like this.


    Raising his arm, he squeezed his brow fiercely with his fingertips, trying to make his dizzy head more awake.


    I opened my eyes again and saw all the surroundings-in a room less than 20 square meters, there were all kinds of miscellaneous things scattered around, which looked like they had been ransacked.


    Looking up is the triangular arched beams and a wooden window.The windows are closed tightly.


    This is not his home?Lyman stared at the scene blankly.


    Immediately, he seemed to have thought of something.


    Get up from the bed like crazy, looking for the mirror.


    Finally, in a drawer in the room, I found a mirror as big as a palm.


    Looking at the strange face in the mirror, Lehman suddenly felt like a concubine, it was not him.


    With the unfamiliar environment and the completely different face seen in the mirror, the panic is also right-he has passed through.


    From the mainland in 2020, I crossed to a ghost place I don''t know where.


    In addition to sadness, there is anger.


    And this anger has a growing trend.


    "TM''s, XXXX..." he shouted a piece of national curse.


    "Bang!" Seemingly unhappy, Lyman clenched his right fist and slammed it on the floor.


    That sound like thunder on the ground is so sweet in this quiet environment.


    But the pain from the hand is not empty.


    The tingling sensation came from his right hand clearly, and he could even feel the sharp nails pierced into the palm and the discomfort of the finger bones.


    Anger has no meaning other than catharsis.


    He still did not return to the familiar place.


    Soon, Lyman, who was somewhat calm, began to search for the information left by the original owner.


    Finally, he noticed a piece of paper fixed on a wooden table with something written on it:


    You should be Ryan who found my body. I have been taking care of you all these days. I am really grateful. If you can, please tell my father the news of my death. There is also a cardboard box in the corner of the study. Hand it over to him.Thank you very much.


    This is actually a suicide note!And it''s still written in French.


    After reading it, Lyman hurried to the next room and found the carton mentioned in the letter.


    After opening, there is another letter at the top:


    Please forgive my selfishness, father, I have hated you for so many years and blamed your abandonment back then, but now, I want to ask you to bury me in my mother¡¯s grave after hearing the news of my death next to.She has been alone, I want to be with her, hoping to fulfill my wish.


    ......


    In the cardboard box, in addition to this letter, there is also a real estate transfer agreement regarding the house.


    It is said that after the death of "Lyman-Lattes", the new property owner of this house is Del-Lattes, which is the father in the mouth.


    Sealing the carton and putting it back in place, Lyman sat back on the bed he had awoke.


    His thoughts were chaotic at this time.


    The brain keeps flashing through some of the memory images of his predecessor and those memories of his own.


    The two sides are intertwined, so that he has been tortured from waking to the present.The fact that he has to accept the crossing is what makes Lehman crazy.


    He used to be a graduate of Beijing Film Directing Department. Once he entered the society, he joined a crew through the college as a photography assistant.


    After 3 years in the circle, he finally got a chance to direct.


    Although there are many directors of the TV series, he is only in charge of some of the filming scenes, but the first time he takes charge of the guide tube still makes him extremely excited.


    But unexpectedly, it just happened without warning.


    He is just celebrating his birthday, which belongs to the 27th birthday.


    There was no filming mission the next day. He also said hello to the chief director, and everything was fine.


    Why is this so?


    Lehman couldn''t figure it out. He thought his life was very good and he didn''t need to do it again.


    But God likes to joke, it brought him to this place, this small town in Cannes, France.


    Lyman, who merged the memories of his predecessor, was a bit distressed.


    This body has left too much mess.


    He filmed a movie with his friend Ryan some time ago, for which the two of them smashed a lot of money in.


    But a good film has problems with distribution.


    At the Cannes Film Festival, the film made by the two was picked up by an international distributor.


    The man said that he could run the film to Hollywood because he had channels.


    How could they accept this temptation and immediately decided to hand over the distribution rights of the film to that company.


    That person also very kindly drafted an issuance contract for Lehman to sign.


    It guarantees the income they have as the producer after the film is released.


    The 20% profit share plus the movie copyright owner belongs to the Mann studio that Lehman and Ryan cooperated.


    Lehman felt it was okay and signed it happily.


    But what happened afterwards taught the young man who had just graduated from university a lesson.


    The distributor named Miramax Films managed to release the film to Hollywood as scheduled.


    Although there are few screening theaters, there are only dozens of them.


    But for Lehman, it was also a recognition.


    He also ran to Los Angeles with Ryan and went to the movie theater to watch his work.


    But when the movie was down, they went to Miramax Films to find the gentleman who bought the copyright.


    But I was told that the movie¡¯s release revenue was a loss. Not only was there no profit, it also included a lot of operating costs.


    It is necessary for Lyman and Ryan to use the relevant copyrights of the film to make up for the loss of Miramax, otherwise they will lose money.


    No way, they had to sign another contract, giving all the copyright of the film to Miramax Pictures.


    If this is the case, then forget it, it is nothing more than their films are not recognized by the market, it is a problem of their ability.


    But afterwards, Lehman, who thought about it more and more, went to consult with relevant people in the industry, only to realize that the issuance contract itself had problems and it was not formal.


    It does not mention the cost of guaranteed release, nor does it mention the issue of paying for the purchase of the copyright for the early operation.It is a kind of deception to use the follow-up benefits to pay for the previous transaction links.


    Lehman was angry when he learned the truth.


    He went to Los Angeles to find the director of Miramax Films, the famous Harvey Weinstein in the circle.


    But his ruthless words pierced Lehman''s heart even more.


    "This person you said belongs to my company. Did he do anything wrong? If so, please find the court to decide all this."


    The court naturally did not accept Lehman''s lawsuit.


    The contract was clearly written in black and white, and it also had the name Lehman signed.


    It is in compliance with the law and there is no error.


    Back at his Cannes residence, Lyman felt more annoyed the more he thought about it.


    He failed his friend Ryan''s trust and put all his mother''s savings into the movie.


    He can''t face it all.


    This huge gap made the original owner of this body choose death.


    On that night, he committed suicide by taking medicine.


    ......


    Lyman sat on the bed and didn''t know what to say. The death of such a cowardly and stupid man made him pass through inexplicably?


    It''s ridiculous, a total loser, a coward who dare not face the reality, should really die.


    Such thoughts kept appearing in Lehman''s mind, and he really couldn''t sympathize with the original owner at all.


    The world is sinister and doesn''t know how to beware, and sooner or later it will be finished.


    Looking at the messy bedroom in front of him, Lyman gradually calmed down.


    In any case, he has to face all this now.


    It took a while to tidy up the accommodation, and Lehman was also a little hungry.


    I found some bread in a drawer in the kitchen, facing the water, and slowly finished eating.


    The empty stomach finally had a little support.


    What is he going to do now?How do you go next?


    Go back to the mainland?


    No, Lehman rejected the idea immediately.


    He is now a 26-year-old Frenchman, and it was 2001. What can he do when he goes back? The visa issue alone is a big problem.


    Thinking about it, the best thing is to pursue a career in film.


    Whether it is the self in the previous life or the original owner of this body, they are all learning about movies.


    That is an area he is familiar with.


    But there is still an extremely realistic question to think about: how to pay the account he owes to his friend Ryan.


    Ryan made most of the investment in this movie, but Lehman didn''t want to take too much advantage, and promised to borrow some of it.


    After all, it was said that the cost of filming the film was 500,000, two and a half investment, and the income was also shared in half, and now it is fully compensated, not counting the road and living expenses that will be spent later.


    For this reason, as soon as Lehman crossed, he was burdened with a negative cost of 80,000 yuan. How much money is left?


    I searched the entire house and found only 356 yuan. What can the money cover?


    This is the price that the coward paid for his mentally retarded behavior, but in the end, he was asked to bear the consequences.


    Damn, what a fucking crossing.


    Lyman rubbed his head, also very upset.


    Everything is against him, there is nothing to be happy about.

 2 Chapter 2 Friends Ryan

    People always like to chase poetry and distance, chasing illusory dreams, but before acting, it is best to fill their stomachs first. If they can''t even the most basic survival, everything else is just empty talk.


    It''s been two days since I came to this strange country. Lehman didn''t go anywhere and did nothing except wandering around here to get familiar with the environment.


    Before his movie dream can be realized, he must first have an opportunity to participate, or a job related to it.


    After all, his total assets are only 356 yuan except for the property. He also spent 30 yuan on the bakery today, which is only 326 yuan.


    If he doesn''t find a source of income, he may really starve to death in France-it would be too cruel to die in a foreign country, Lehman absolutely does not want to.


    The sky soon began to darken again. France didn''t know whether the security conditions were good or not, and Lehmann didn''t dare to go out to hang out at night alone.


    For dinner, I went out to buy French bread sticks in the morning, plus some cooked cold boil, chewed it randomly, and swallowed it into the water.


    It probably only cost 5 euros.Lehman had no income yet, and he didn''t dare to spend a penny indiscriminately. He had to save some money.


    Lying on the bed in the bedroom early, Lehman turned his mind, thinking about how he should make money next?


    write script?No way.Not to mention that his creative ability is very poor, and he can barely justify himself. Even if he writes a good script, who will buy it?There is no shortage of good stories in this world, but people who can take pictures of them.As a former insider, Lehman knows that the script library of many film companies is full of scripts that no one appreciates. This is an infinitely low probability.


    To be an actor?It doesn''t seem to work either.He looked at his face, and he looked like a superhero, handsome but not handsome, characteristic but not characteristic.How can an ordinary and featureless face make a living in the cruelly competitive showbiz...


    As for copying songs, it¡¯s even a fantasy. He has listened to a lot of songs and a lot of English, but he has heard and written songs that are completely different. Let him come from someone who has not received professional studies. Write and kill him.


    Thinking of this, Lyman stood up and walked to the window, looking through the window at the star-filled sky, he needed to calm down.


    After a long time, he sighed, discarded the unrealistic thoughts in his mind, and turned his thinking back to the most realistic thing, which is to find a paid job to solve the future survival problem.


    Everyone wants to get rich overnight, but it''s just a dream.


    Where is this place?Cannes, the town with the strongest French movie atmosphere.The two-week international film festival is held here every year in mid-May.


    There must be no shortage of work in the film industry here, Lehman thought to himself.


    As the night darkened, Lehman no longer thought about what to do tomorrow, his physical and mental exhaustion had begun to urge him to rest.


    After a good night''s sleep, Lyman was awakened by a knock on the door early the next morning.


    Only when the door was opened, a dark figure rushed up.


    He hugged Lehman and patted Lehman''s back with his palm.


    "Ryan Garcia." Lehman could only see who came, and he also shouted immediately.


    The man called Ryan released his arm and stood in front of Lyman with a smile on his face, "Oh, my dear friend, you don''t seem to be very happy."


    The man standing in front of Lyman has long chestnut hair that is casually draped over his shoulders. Under his tall nose and rough eyebrows, he has a pair of slightly deep dark blue eyes, and the chin is rough and rough. The messy stubble dots, the whole round face is matched with a tall and thin body, a wild temperament rushes to his face.


    He is Lyman''s college friend, Ryan.


    That is, one of the two members who didn''t know how to make money from making movies.


    Lyman pouted his lips, worried that he came to collect the debt, but still calmly said, "Why are you looking for me?"


    "It''s already June, we agreed to go to the beach to pick up girls, did you forget?" Ryan looked at Lyman with a weird look, wanting to see the panic on his calm face, but he didn''t.


    Of course, Lehman didn''t know what Ryan said. This may have been promised by the original body. Although he inherited part of his memory, he did not have the impression of it.


    "But I have to find a job."


    "Didn''t you say that you don''t work? My friend, are you about to leave the leisurely enjoyment of life so soon and be exploited by others?" Ryan took a closer look at Lehman and said with some uncertainty: "It''s because Did the movie fail? I said I used my money to make it, and I still have thousands of euros on me. You can use it first."


    "Isn''t it a loss? What''s the big deal, my family runs a slaughterhouse. What kind of money is this money, I can bear it." Ryan''s determined eyes seemed to say the truth.


    But Lehmann knew it was different.


    Ryan''s family does have money, but that is his father''s asset, and there are two older brothers on him.


    That money was also the starting capital for his dad to fund his business. Now that it is gone, he estimates that he will go home and inherit the family business after a while.


    Of course it¡¯s not the slaughter factory business. It¡¯s actually the product of his dad¡¯s initial success in his career. He has long since stopped doing that business. The transformation has brought up clothing agency and processing. There are also several stores and factories under his name. The above are wealthy people.


    After Ryan finished speaking, he really took out a handful of banknotes from his pocket, and said, "I only carry so much on him. I thought I would use it when picking up girls, but now..." He turned his head and looked at the room that was a bit messy even though he had cleaned up, and said, "You need this money even more. Take it first. Tell me if you have any questions. We have known each other for so long. Don''t stop thinking of me as a friend. Sorry to speak."


    "Oh, I was just hit suddenly, sleeping at home to heal, and forgot to contact you, sorry, Ryan, I made you worry about it." Lyman said sincerely, apologizing.


    Ryan''s mood improved obviously. He thought that his friend would be unhappy because of this blow. Now that he can still joke, it means that he has really come out.


    "Let me say that the genre of that movie is too unpredictable. People play plainly, we also play plainly, and there is no innovation. Isn''t this a failure?" Ryan seriously analyzed the reasons for the film''s failure. He still doesn''t know whether they were pitted by Miramax, and he thought it was really because the film had no audience, and the lack of market recognition led to the complete shooting cost.


    Lehman nodded and agreed with Ryan''s point of view.


    His analysis is reasonable.


    If you don''t follow the film festival route to expand your reputation for a plain-style movie plot, you will not be recognized by the audience in all likelihood.The audience will not pay attention to the release of each movie. Of course, some inducement conditions are needed to let him choose the movie he wants to watch.No one knows how there is a market.


    Although European literary and artistic films have always been produced a lot, they are also built on the right theaters and their own quality reputation to gain some gains in the box office market. What''s more, those famous literary and artistic films do not have to worry about copyright operations. Naturally, other publishers will pay high prices to subsidize production costs. They are like them. One is that they choose the wrong theme, and the other is that they believe the nonsense of Miramax Films. This is a heavy loss and a little profit is returned. There are no conditions for funding.


    "Yeah, Ryan, so I plan to find a job in the film industry and gain more experience."


    Lehman still accepted the money.In the past, he would never ask for it, but considering that he hadn''t eaten normal food for two days, the follow-up work problem was not resolved.In the face of the heavy reality, he didn''t give him too many choices, he hesitated a little, and took the money from Ryan.


    "Your major is philosophy, and your electives are director theory and set control knowledge. You are really willing to go to the crew to do miscellaneous work."


    Even Ryan knows that the qualifications of the film and television industry are a hurdle. Novices like Lehman are probably only able to do miscellaneous tasks.


    He said with a hint of disagreement: "Is the first failure as a gain experience? I will go to my father to ask for some money, we are shooting one vigorously. I believe you, Lehman, you are an excellent The director will be successful."


    When he was in college, Lehman was praised by many professors for his directorial talents, and Ryan, a scumbag, also admired Lehman.


    His obsession with movies strives to analyze the language of thought conveyed behind every scene in the movie.When directing the first work, the huge shot composition and the filling of the various details of the script all showed his love for this career.


    In Ryan''s view, it is impossible for such a person to succeed in the movie.


    "So I succeeded." Lehman''s response caused Ryan to choke. The words are not over yet, and the next sentence is more impactful. "But I think I will direct again in the near future. Let''s find a copy. The job is more suitable for me."


    Now, Ryan didn''t understand even more, "Lyman, do you really want to do this? You don''t believe in yourself than I do."


    Three years of hard work in the last life made Lehman even more aware of the cruelty of the circle.Indeed, he has a lot of experience in shooting, and the accumulation of other professional experience also allows him to understand the operation of the set, but so what, where does the money come from?Do you rely on Ryan for funding?


    He didn''t want to do this.


    Filming is risky. He can''t do unsure things again and again, but Ryan will bear the consequences, which is not something that friends should do.


    Although he had only been in contact for such a period of time, he felt Ryan''s friendship with Lehman.


    It is precisely because of this that one cannot easily get involved in filming.That is the disrespect of this feeling.

 3 Chapter 3 Finding a Job

    France¡¯s film and television production industry and distribution cinemas and other industrial foundations are quite complete, occupying a certain position in the entire European cultural circle.


    After Lehman had breakfast, he went out to look for opportunities to make money.


    I went to a newsstand on a street corner and bought several newspapers. Lehman went to a secluded place again. Then he looked through the recruitment section on the buying newspaper, hoping to find the type that suits him.


    His requirements are not high, as long as it is related to the film industry. As for the remuneration, if he is enough to support himself, he will choose to accept it.


    With his current conditions, getting to know more people in the film industry is the king.


    He thought about it, after he joined the crew and showed a certain ability, maybe someone would be willing to support him.


    The road has been chosen, it depends on how to seize the opportunity.


    ......


    After flipping through several newspapers, Lehman copied down several interesting information one by one, and made plans later. When she flipped through the last newspaper, a job advertisement that took up a lot of space appeared. In front of him, his heart moved instantly.


    A newly established film began to prepare crew members, and openly recruited artists, costumes, field assistants and many other staff, and the name of this project was-"The Pianist"!


    After reading the recruitment brief in detail, Lehman was convinced that this was the classic anti-war film.The Palm, the highest prize of the next Cannes Film Festival, was won by this film, and it was nominated for the best film Oscar of that year.


    If he can join this crew, it would be great for him to improve his qualifications in the circle.


    Think about the audience''s reputation and honors that will be brought about by film releases in the future. If you are an insider, how can you not follow along.


    Lehman made up his mind and immediately took a taxi to the recruitment location mentioned in the newspaper.


    Only when I got there, I realized that there were a lot of people coming and going.


    The competition is undoubtedly fierce.


    After all, the director Roman Polanski is a veteran filmmaker who has directed a series of film masterpieces such as "Water Knife", "Chinatown", "Strange Tenants" and so on. The establishment of his new film project attracts attention. inevitable.


    And like "The Pianist", an investment share with a public production cost of more than 35 million U.S. dollars will inevitably convene a large-scale crew. The staff behind the scenes will not be a small number. This is also the reason for external recruitment. Where.Brokerage companies do not have so many miscellaneous workers.


    "All line up, come one by one, fill in the information first, and try to hire the corresponding position." A person who maintains order, holding a small speaker, shouted there.


    Lehman heard the call and hurried to the back of the line.


    He roughly estimated that there are at least a few hundred people in front of him. Such a long line is really a multitude of troops crossing the single-plank bridge.


    Time passed for a long time, and finally it was Lyman''s turn.


    After writing his basic information at the registration counter, he received a number, 523. According to the receptionist, he had to go to Studio No. 3 for a trial appointment.


    Walking into the huge studio, Lehman headed towards the target while thinking about which position he should apply for.Combining his strengths and weaknesses, he finally decided to apply for an artist on the crew.


    Because he has seen the movie "The Pianist", the photography style in it is fairly familiar, which is also considered an advantage, and his compositional ability benefited from the addition of the experience of the two generations, the effect is quite good.If you draw a draft that meets the temperament of the film on the spot, it will definitely be a bonus, Lehman thought secretly.


    Probably because there are relatively few people interviewing this type of job. As soon as Lehman entered Studio No. 3, he was told by the staff that he could go in for an interview. When he came in, there were many people waiting outside the hall. It.


    Knocking on the door of an office lightly, and after the sound of''please come in'' came from inside, Lehmann pushed the door and walked in.


    There are not many people inside. There are only three. One is a middle-aged woman with short chestnut hair, the other is a fat man with a little white hair, and another is a little younger than the previous two. According to Lehman, he is The person who just said''please come in''.


    "Here."


    The slightly younger man pointed to the chair opposite him and motioned to Lyman to sit down.


    "Thank you." Lehman responded politely.


    It seems that the status of this man is clearly below the first two.


    "My name is Nonne Kritz, and the crew is in charge of the art and props business." As if it were a routine business, he introduced the latter two again.


    Sure enough, Lehman''s guess was not wrong. The fat uncle with a little white hair was a production manager who oversaw the logistics of the studio, and the middle-aged woman was the specific person in the art department.


    "Hello, Mr. Corritz. Hello, Ms. Damir. Hello, Mr. Botton." Lyman greeted them one by one very politely.


    The two of them just nodded, and None-Koritz said again: "Then let''s start now, let''s briefly introduce yourself."


    "My name is Lyman Lattes, a native of Cannes, and I directed a feature film..."


    Lehman quickly recounted his carefully designed personal resume with concise sentences. The predecessor is considered to have a foundation in the film industry, and these experiences are also bonus points.


    After speaking, Lehman sat quietly in the chair, waiting for the three people''s decision.


    "Is he lying? A director who has directing experience will come to win the position of art assistant?" The middle-aged woman couldn''t help but muttered to the fat uncle.


    "Just ask." The white-headed fat uncle did not easily come to a conclusion. He asked Lehman: "Can you know some information about your feature film?"


    "can......"


    Then, Lehman told the basic information about the film that he had shot in his memory, and from the document bag he took out the film distribution contract signed with Miramax to verify what he said. .


    Lehman didn''t expect these documents to be useful at this time. He was a bit grateful for his foresight. After going out, he did not forget to bring these seemingly useless things.


    The three of them took the file, opened it and looked at it to make sure that Lyman hadn''t lied.


    "It''s true." The white-headed fat uncle said softly.


    After putting the file back, the middle-aged woman took a closer look at the candidate in front of her.


    He is a young man with a tall and strong body. Even sitting there, there is a pressure from his height to convey.The slightly narrow face has a normal face, and the nose is slightly larger, and the facial features are not neat.Chestnut-colored short hair, completely exposed his forehead, and the hairstyle is also very bad.


    As a woman, after looking around for a while, she automatically picked out many flaws in her appearance.


    "So, why do you want to join the "Pianist" crew as an art assistant? You have directed a movie."


    Lehman understood the meaning of the middle-aged woman¡¯s words. He explained: ¡°After that movie was filmed, it took a long time for the profit to be paid back. In addition, I¡¯ve been a bit on hand recently, and joining the "The Pianist" crew allows me Learn more production experience. So, I hope I can participate in such a work."


    He lied, and the movie actually lost all of it, but the three people in front of him didn''t know that it should be a small advantage for himself.He continued to fight: "This is an opportunity that can benefit people a lot. I really want to join this crew and learn some experience from you successful people." The flattering words popped out of Lehman''s mouth without hesitation.


    Nonne-Koritz nodded lightly. If the choice of this job is in his hands, the person in front of him can join the crew.


    Being polite, having working experience and knowing how to speak, is really not too much to give a chance.


    Just as he was thinking about it, Ms. Damir''s voice sounded beside him, "Then you are willing to accept a low salary?"


    Lehman could see that the interviewer had a good impression of him. As long as he can accept the salary conditions, it is estimated that he can join the "Pianist" crew.


    Damir''s words continue, "The shooting time is about 4 months. You are an art assistant. The first two weeks are internships. No salary is available. Later, the salary is calculated at 300 Euros per week. The crew includes meals. Local filming is not provided. Accommodation will be provided for shooting in other places."


    Lehman was anxious after hearing this. Is it such an exploitation of labor?He opened his mouth and said, "Ms. Damir, I have sufficient art experience, not a newcomer."


    "I know, but the budget of the crew is tight. We only recruit art internship assistants." Ms. Damir said slowly: "Although the salary is low, the artist does not have much work to do. You have free time to go. Walk around the studio to learn more about the shooting of such a movie."


    Ms. Damir¡¯s face is good for him, which makes Lehman a bit funny. He has been in a large crew, and it¡¯s no stranger to people with more people than this. He was also a cutscene in a previous life, and he knew too much about the production of the crew. Up.Obviously, the words used to get the opportunity to enter the crew have become his restraint.


    This made Lehman say that he was here to survive in the future, but how the salary conditions allow people to live, and also work for free for the first two weeks, I think it is a pitfall.In case he is kicked out of the crew after two weeks, Lyman has not rarely seen this method in his previous life. If that is the case, it will undoubtedly make him more embarrassed.


    "Ms. Damir, is there any other choice?" Lehman said again, not reconciled.


    "No, the conditions of our art department are like this, maybe there are better conditions for other positions."


    Hearing this, Lyman regained a little confidence.


    He hurriedly bid farewell to the three, left the office, and asked about other job recruitment.


    The result is a unified reply''No'', and the crew is full.

 4 Chapter 4 Fudge Investment (seeking support, seeking vote)

    Walking out of the office area of ??the "The Pianist" crew, Lehmann looked up at the sunny sky of Cannes, but didn''t know where he was going.


    He really underestimated the industry¡¯s heavy barriers to novices. Even if he told those people that he had a wealth of experience in the industry and he had directed a feature-length film, he still couldn¡¯t get a good salary. As an intern, he really has to make a living by selling cheap labor. With that little money, how can he continue to boil the bread for nothing?He had had enough of that kind of life, and he didn''t want to go down like that.


    Looking for opportunities from the previously copied newspaper job postings, they still get jobs and salaries that are not guaranteed and can''t see the future of development, which makes Lehman very depressed.


    He had a lot of ambitions, but he didn''t get a chance to display them.The reality of the film industry has blocked him firmly.


    This is a circle that pays attention to connections, qualifications, and successful experience. Unfortunately, the predecessor left him nothing. This is the worst.


    Standing on the streets of a small town with people coming and going, an extremely crazy idea suddenly appeared in Lehman''s mind.


    He is going to defraud the investment, no matter who it is, and whether he can be deceived or not, he will try.


    Instead of waiting for others to give alms, it is better to take the risk to fool the fat sheep.


    Even if he was discovered and arrested and sent to jail, it would be better than being so passive now.


    Opportunities are created and fought for by people''s efforts. If you don''t go for it, you can''t know if you can succeed.


    Lehman, who had made up his mind, didn''t plan to move forward according to the previous plan. This world and God forced him.The smooth sailing life has been ruined, what burden is it for him to be a liar.


    After taking a taxi and returning home, he changed into a suit that looked the most stable and shaved off the messy part of the beard that had not been repaired in the past few days. Looking at the mature style in the mirror, Lehman took it and prepared. Good various data files are out.


    There is his college diploma, a script written by his predecessor, and the distribution contract of Miramax.


    He is ready for everything that can be used, and it depends on whether there is a fat sheep willing to support him.


    As for looking for the father to invest in Traverse who has not met so far, or his friend Ryan, he is not in Lyman¡¯s consideration of candidates. It is to cheat on strangers and acquaintances. His face is not allowed. He started.


    ..............


    In a well-known studio in Cannes, Lehmann succeeded in getting into a crew of crew with his calm temperament, and then escaped the security check at the door.


    This is used to shoot the interior scenes, and there are many post-production work of the film also carried out here, and there are crews and investors in and out.


    Just like "The Pianist", which has attracted the attention of the entire French film industry, part of the filming work will also be carried out here.


    When passing by the crew with the nameplate "The Pianist", Lehman also subconsciously stopped and watched for a while. The staff inside were communicating and coordinating something. He still had some thoughts on the matter, but after all, he had made another A choice isn''t it?


    It is good to be able to improve industry qualifications smoothly and obtain opportunities. Who is willing to take risks and defraud investment?


    Continuing to move, Lyman walked towards the parking lot.


    Pulling investment also pays attention to a technical job, especially when the funds involve hundreds of thousands of yuan, it will test a person''s persuasive ability even more. After all, it is necessary for others to invest money in a project with elusive profit prospects. This bowl of rice.


    Many luxury cars are parked in the parking lot.


    Rolls-Royce, Maybach, Porsche, Bentley...


    Lehman kept his gaze searching for prey, and finally set his sight on a silver-gray Cadillac.


    The owner of the car is a man with glasses, about thirty-five years old.


    This kind of person also means that they are financially independent and can drive Escalade automatic models. They must have good net worth and have the concept of investment and income.


    The fancy is the action, Lehman tidied his clothes, and moved towards the target person without saying a word.


    The weather in June is a bit hot and dry, making people feel bored unconsciously.


    Anyway, Lehman felt this way at this time, thinking that he had lived for 27 years in his previous life, and he hadn''t done anything like this yet. He had only heard of it and watched other people operate it. After all, he felt a little nervous in his heart.


    The palms of my hands began to sweat involuntarily, and the business document package I was holding felt like they were going to loosen up.


    Finally he came to the car owner.


    Lehman adjusted his breath and said in a deep voice, "Sir, hello, can I take you some time? There is a very promising movie project right in front of you, maybe you can listen to it."


    Christopher Lambert looked at this young man who suddenly appeared in front of him with a bit of astonishment. What did he just say?I was thinking about things in the car, but I didn''t pay attention to it.


    "Is there anything wrong with you?"


    "I am a director, directed a feature film, and was taken to Hollywood for release by Miramax Films. Recently, I thought of a good story and wanted to shoot it, but due to funding I''m nervous, I need a little investment, do you dare to be interested, sir?" Lehman quickly introduced his own situation, and then said: "If you don''t believe me, I also brought my university diploma and film distribution contract. , And the script of the new project, you can take a look."


    Christopher Lambert subconsciously accepted the various documents handed over by the man who claimed to be the director to appear before him.


    "Wait, you want me to invest in your new movie, right."


    "It can be said that this is a very profitable project. We..." Lehman was about to talk about Balabara again. Christopher Lambert interrupted his words, "Get in the car first. Well, it''s not appropriate to talk about it here, go to the coffee shop and talk again."


    Lehman heard the opportunity and immediately sat in the back seat of Cadillac.


    They drove smoothly all the way, and after a short while, the two arrived at a cafe called "Leisure Time".


    After Christopher Lambert asked Lehman for his opinion, he ordered a glass of Blue Mountain for him, and he ordered a glass of Katim.


    Taking advantage of the gap that the waiter hadn''t delivered yet, he quickly flipped through the script that Lehman handed him.


    As a person with ambitions to invest in the film industry, he went to the studio today for investment matters, so someone came to him and told him that he wanted to investigate projects with profitable prospects, and his face was also Let him have a sense of familiarity.


    After getting a rough idea of ??what the storyline the script wanted to tell, Christopher Lambert looked at Lehman and asked: "Perhaps, you can tell me where is the profit prospect of this movie project?"


    "This is a film about women''s views on love. The selling point is the derailment of married women. It must have great market potential. Many movies with similar themes have achieved good results." Lehman barely said to follow suit and shoot.


    Fortunately, Christopher Lambert understood what Lehman wanted to express. He then asked: "What about investment? How much investment is still missing?"


    "We have raised 200,000 euros, which is 300,000 euros short." Lehman didn''t even blink his eyes when he lied.It sounded like that, but in fact he didn''t even have more than 2,000 euros.Except for these two days'' expenses, he only has 1,762 euros.


    "What about the revenue sharing? After the film is released, how can I make a profit?"


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about this. My studio has very close ties with Hollywood publisher Miramax Films. They help run my first work, and naturally I don¡¯t have to worry about entering the theater when I shoot the second one. Question, they will definitely act again. I have a very good relationship with them." Lehman once again emphasized the topic of a good relationship that has no basis in fact.


    Anyway, even the film¡¯s funds have not been raised. Considering the issue of distribution, Lehman is actually not worried about the subsequent operation problems. The film has not come out. What is the use of thinking too much.There must be a way when the car reaches the mountain, and this sentence of the ancestor has always been regarded as the truth by him.


    After a while, the waiter delivered two cups of coffee.


    The two chatted about the movie project while drinking coffee.


    Christopher Lambert asked most of the time, and Lyman was responsible for answering his doubts.


    For a potential sponsor, Lehman was full of energy and showed no signs of impatience.


    In the process, Christopher Lambert became more and more optimistic about the prospects of the project. After all, the theory of "I have a good relationship with Miramax Films" that Lehman said was really tempting.


    Why did the movie come out?Isn''t it for profit?Among these, how many finished films are not even qualified to enter theaters, and have been hurriedly pushed into the offline DVD and video tape market. As for Lehman, he has a good relationship with a Hollywood distributor For Christopher Lambert, the operation of the film to be released in North America undoubtedly gave him confidence in the prospect of the project.


    The only thing that makes people uncertain is whether this issuance contract is true or not. If Lehmann did not lie to him, then it is not impossible to invest 300,000 euros in funds.Christopher Lambert thought of this and asked: "After I put the remaining funds into the project, how do I divide it?"


    "Give you 40% of the profit of the producer. Our team is responsible for shooting and production, so we should also get a profit."


    This made him feel more credible for the project. Although he paid a lot of money, he did not get the investment income that should be 60%. Instead, he needed to divide a part of his profit to the production team. This is the division within the industry operating rules. Means, those who say that the bulk of the profits belong to him, at first glance, are scammers.


    "Don''t know what your name is?"


    "Lyman-Rates."


    "Lyman Rattus..." Christopher Lambert murmured, and the man''s name gave him a sense of familiarity.

 5 Chapter 5 Silent support (seeking support, seeking recommendation)

    "Uncle Del, I seemed to have met your son, Lyman yesterday."


    Christopher Lambert finally understood what the sense of familiarity the young man gave him yesterday. After he went home and looked through the photos, he found out that he was not Lyman Rast, the son of Uncle Del Rast.


    He himself had attended Lyman''s adult banquet, and he didn''t expect that 7 years later, the two would meet under such circumstances. This is something Christopher Lambert had never thought of.


    Time is so fast.You have to know that they were still neighbors before, and when they meet again, they don¡¯t recognize them anymore, and they have to be identified through photos.Also, since Uncle Del divorced Lehman''s mother and married another one, the connection between them was broken.A few years ago, I heard that Lehmann''s mother had died, and Christopher Lambert did not attend the funeral.Feelings will give birth if they are not where they are. After such a long period of separation, they are already strangers.


    "where?"


    "Cannes."


    "Yes, he lives there. So how did you meet him?"


    "He wants me to invest in one of his movies."


    There was no sound on the phone, and after a while, Uncle Del''s voice came, "Is he serious?"


    After Christopher Lambert met yesterday, he investigated the authenticity of the documents Lehman gave. He has a great say in this regard. "It seems he is serious, but he told me a lie."


    "Lie?" There was a hint of doubt in his voice.


    "Yes, he said that he had a film with Hollywood¡¯s Miramax Films and signed a distribution contract. I asked a friend in the industry about that document. There is no problem with the authenticity of the contract, but the various terms in it are clear. It''s a pit. I think your son should have been deceived. Moreover, he estimated that he had discovered such a situation, but he still came up with this contract to talk about investment. I think..."


    There was no sound in the phone again. The meaning of Christopher Lambert''s words couldn''t be simpler. He wanted to say that Lyman wanted to use this contract to deceive him, but the word deceived, he did not say it after all.He didn''t want to hurt Uncle Del too much, after all, they were also neighbors.


    "How much does he want to make a movie?" Del Rast''s voice sounded calm, as if he didn''t take the meaning of Lambert''s words to heart.


    "Do you want to help your son? Uncle Del, I don''t think this is appropriate."


    A scammer fooled out of a film project, and he also invested money in it. Anyway, Christopher Lambert lost interest at all after learning more about it.


    "I''m Lehmann''s father." Del Rast''s voice remained calm: "Even if his movie project is fake, he needs the money to be real, so how much money does he want?"


    "300,000 euros, Uncle Del."


    Christopher Lambert has persuaded him, but they still have their own ideas. As a neighbor, he has done his best.


    "Does his movie project only need so much money?"


    Christopher Lambert can also understand the doubts revealed in Del Rast''s words. After all, Uncle Del had never learned about the production of a movie before.


    But in the eyes of the general public, making movies is very expensive.


    "I''ve seen the script. The storyline is not complicated, there are not many characters, and there are few scenes that need to be used. According to my prediction, of course, the premise is that the film project that Lehman said is true, 500,000 The euro is almost the same. He himself said that he has raised 200,000 euros."


    There was another silent silence.


    "Half million euros? I have this money here. You can invest it in him for me."


    "Uncle Del, don''t you tell him personally?"


    A calm voice came again, "He still hates me, I won''t go, please help me transfer it to him."


    After a busy tone, the phone was hung up over there.


    Christopher Lambert put down the phone with a little emotion. This is really strange for father and son.


    A custody right hangs with his father, but he has never been to his father''s new home. Instead, he stayed with his mother.


    One who has a son under his name has not been the same for so many years. When it is critical, he still has to help.


    With such a complicated relationship, who is not the one in the game can understand the feelings between them.Anyway, Christopher Lambert doesn''t understand.However, since he agreed to Uncle Del, he will do it.


    Family affection is really the strongest bond in the world.


    Lehman knew nothing about his father, who had never met before and wanted to help him after hearing this. He was going to fool other fat sheep at this time.


    It is obviously not safe to press Bao on a person.


    Although the investor yesterday seemed very eager to invest, he couldn''t give up the opportunity to find other people to raise money before the money was available.


    He is serious about pulling investment.


    "Excuse me, sir. I have a very promising film project here. Are you interested in learning about it?"


    "Not interested in."


    "I''m sorry, I disturbed you."


    ......


    "This beautiful lady, take your time, do you want to learn about a very promising film project."


    "I''m interested, right? This is the general script of the movie. You can read it first."


    "What, are you not interested? I''m sorry, thank you for taking the time to listen to me."


    ......


    "this......"


    After busy working all morning, I didn''t get any good answer. This time, Lehman went to the studio where he invested last time, but he didn''t meet anyone who was foolish.


    Many people are interested in listening to him talk about the prospects of film projects, but in the end they will always refuse because of various concerns.


    One was that he directed a movie at his age, and felt unsafe. When it came to the end, it fell through;


    Some of them have industry experience. They directly asked him if he had found a distributor. After he told Miramax and took out the issuance contract, he saw the loopholes and refused.Someone kindly reminded him that this is an irregular issuance contract and asked him to ask Miramax about the situation.There is nothing to say about the payment of license fees or buy-out fees for film copyrights. Such unreasonable places cannot escape the eyes of people with industry experience.


    Of course, there are those who are polite and kind, and there are those who have a bad temper. Listening to him talk about issuing or coming up with a contract, he will straightforwardly say that he is a liar, let him go, and what is more, want to beat him.


    Fortunately, Lyman was agile and didn''t let the rude people succeed.


    After a morning of intensive sales promotion, Lehman was also a little tired.


    He left the studio, found a restaurant casually, and planned to sit down for a meal and rest.


    "Boss, big macaroni."


    After ordering the meal, Lyman took off a suit he was wearing outside and hung it on a chair.


    Today''s action is undoubtedly not smooth, and he needs to think about it.


    In this world, there are still many smart people, and there are too few rich people who are foolish.


    The problem with the script of the movie is not big, most people are willing to listen to him, and they have never said that there is something wrong with the plot design.


    The doubts of those investors are nothing more than the issue of director candidates and issuance.


    Lehman''s age is too convincing enough. Investors have expressed deep doubts about whether he can control a crew. As for shooting, it is even less confident.


    A good story is not important, it is important to shoot the finished product according to the meaning expressed in it.


    As for the release, Lehman didn''t have any good ideas to replace Miramax, the hypothetical giant.


    The issuance contract he signed was the only thing he could use to defraud trust.


    In this huge industry, the distribution company is always at the top of the food chain. Those investors would not naively think that as long as they can shoot a movie, they can find a suitable distributor for distribution.Causality is not calculated like this.


    Most of the process of establishing a movie is to find a good distributor before shooting the movie.Otherwise, the risks involved are too great. Without the issuing company''s first step, it will be difficult for people to have the confidence to invest huge amounts of money.


    Therefore, Lyman needs a tiger skin to serve as his face, and Miramax is the most reliable of all the flickers.


    Why are the directors who just debuted following the path of a producer or a film company? It is because this is an unsolvable choice.


    The movies you shoot always have to be released, and the right to release is in the hands of senior film companies in the industry or producers who have dealt with theater chains. This is the reality of the film industry.


    After the macaroni noodles came, Lehman ate it with big mouthfuls. Speaking of it, he hadn''t eaten such a delicious food for several days, and he always ate bread, which was driving him crazy.


    After lunch, Lehman stopped investing in Fudge. The prospective investor yesterday made an appointment to meet at the coffee shop in the old place the next afternoon.


    He is now going to rush over in advance. As for the result, the choice is in the hands of others, and he can only accept all the facts that have happened.


    After the taxi arrived at the destination, he told the waiter to wait for someone, and Lyman sat in the agreed position quietly waiting for the person''s arrival yesterday.


    Around three in the afternoon, investors arrived.


    "Hello, Mr. Lambert."


    After a friendly handshake and greetings, the two sat on their seats.


    "I decided to invest in your project."


    The first sentence of Christopher Lambert''s words made Lyman ecstatic.


    Unexpectedly, he really succeeded in fooling, and there are really silly investors who are willing to fund.


    "Thank you Mr. Lambert for your trust in me. I will definitely make a good movie."


    "Well, I have a few more conditions, you can listen to it..."

 6 Chapter 6 A new starting point (seeking recommendation and collection)

    Making a movie is not an easy task, and Lehman is very clear about making adequate preparations, especially in terms of funding.


    So, the next day, he showed up on time at the coffee shop where Christopher Lambert had agreed to meet.


    When we met yesterday, as an investor, he put forward some new requirements: for example, increase the investment budget to 500,000 euros and account for 50% of the income.


    For Lehman, who was holding the empty glove white wolf approach, there was absolutely no reason to refuse. He was coy for a while and pretended to be reluctant to agree to the investor''s new conditions.Therefore, he came here today to sign a contract.


    "Thank you for your support, Mr. Lambert."


    In the cafe, Lehmann signed his name and pressed his thumbprint under the witness of a lawyer.


    "You''re welcome, this is what I should do."


    "..."


    It wasn''t until this time that Lehman finally got the money to start the film as he wished, so when bidding farewell to each other, he deliberately shook hands with Christopher Lambert, "This will be a pleasant cooperation."


    Lambert also smiled and responded: "I think so too."


    After speaking, he took the lawyer out of the cafe.


    Lehman looked at his back, shrugged, relieved his excitement, and when his mood calmed down a bit, he also left the cafe.


    On the way, he went to a Swiss bank. Sure enough, he inquired that there was an extra 500,000 euros in the newly opened account.Christopher Lambert didn''t cheat him.


    All the way back home, Lyman sat on the bed in the bedroom and began to think about how he should use the money.


    First of all, this money certainly cannot be used to invest in the filming, at least about 50,000 euros.


    After all, making movies is risky, even if he has a lot of memories about movies in later generations, but this does not mean that he is absolutely reliable.In case of failure, the money left will also prevent him from falling into trouble immediately.


    The days after I just crossed over, Lehman still has lingering fears, and he finally got the investment, but of course he couldn''t be overwhelmed.


    As a sane person, this 50,000 euros is the way he left for himself.


    No one can guarantee that his first film will be recognized by the film market.


    He has experience, yes, but it''s mostly in TV dramas, making movies, this is the first time in his life.


    Not counting the predecessor, Lehman didn''t even consider that movie his own.


    So, there are only 450,000 euros left in the film project.


    If you don''t have much money, you have to think about the design of the script content.As for the script written by the predecessor used to fool investment, he threw it aside.With the ambiguous and pornographic story frame, only Europe likes to play this set. Lehman doesn''t like this accent.


    What is the difference between literary and artistic films and pornographic films?


    Without thinking about it, Lehman began to recall the great works he had watched in his previous life, hoping to find a movie suitable for his situation.


    The capital investment is small, so it must be produced at a low cost. The lower the cost, the better. After all, Lehman is a novice, and I don¡¯t know what will happen when shooting, so I need to set aside a budget accordingly. Prevent possible problems.


    Then the issues of scene change, the number of actors, camera positions, and behind-the-scenes staff must all be considered.


    With such a screening, there are not too many movies.


    In the past two years, there was an atypical successful route like "Blair the Witch". The production cost was only 60,000 US dollars, but it easily won hundreds of millions of dollars in box office results in North America. However, this method is not suitable for Lehman. Most of the credit for the success of the film is the amazing investment of the distribution company in the promotion.


    Marketing expenses are as high as tens of millions of dollars.If Lyman had so much money, he would not have to think about films like Blair the Witch.


    Of course, he doesn''t have a distribution company willing to take over the distribution work. Whether it can be released or not, there are still two things to say.


    Therefore, movies of similar nature, such as "Ling Dong-Ghost Record", will not work either.


    So, what are the good options?


    Lyman turned his mind, and for a long time, the name of a movie came to mind.


    "Buried alive"!


    There is only one character that really needs to be portrayed by the lens, and the other characters are all dragons.


    The scene is easier to handle. More than 80% of the plot takes place in a closed coffin. There is no need for excessive scene transformation at all. It can be easily done by spending a small amount of money to build a few more suitable coffins for shooting.


    There is also the behind-the-scenes shooting team, which also needs to be found.


    It is impossible for Lehman to work part-time as a part-time director, photography, lighting, makeup, props, etc. Even if he is willing, it seems that his strength is not allowed.


    At least his makeup is very scum, let alone control photography and lighting at the same time.


    So we have to find a suitable and cheap photographer who can use the lights better. If not, we will find another lighting engineer to help.


    This money cannot be saved, and the quality of the shooting work is directly related to the quality of the lens.


    And "Buried Alive" as a film with a terrifying nature, the lens feel is very important.


    In the same way, a makeup artist is also needed. If an unretouched actor is shot directly on the camera, the high-resolution camera will infinitely magnify a seemingly insignificant defect, and there are also some pictures of wounds inside. All need the help of a makeup artist.


    Thinking of this, Lehmann found that he was a little nervous about the 450,000 euros he thought before. It would cost a lot of money to just prepare the shooting team, not to mention the post-production of the film.The work of scoring, editing, etc. also requires a sum of money.


    He should also plan carefully how to save money, otherwise, the money seems a bit reluctant.


    This is a very realistic society, and if you want others to pay for their work, you must always give corresponding rewards.


    So how can we pull out a professional production team with less money?Lehman couldn''t help thinking with his head down.


    By the way, "Interns".


    Lehman''s mind flashed through the conditions that the lady said when she applied for an artist job that day.


    "Interns" don''t give money, just go find "interns" yourself.


    There are still many schools in the Cannes area that are related to film and television production. Once the students graduate, don''t most of them have to start from the most basic?


    Just like Lehmann in his previous life, he started as a crew assistant.


    This is really a good way to solve the problem. Lehman is very satisfied with his quick thinking ability.


    In this way, the expenditures for the staff behind the scenes can be greatly reduced, and the funds will not be too tight.


    Regarding the issue of filming and production, Lehman thought about it all afternoon before fully considering it.


    No one can guarantee the success of a movie, but you can''t go wrong with adequate preparations.With reasonable production thinking, it can also reduce the possibility of film failure.


    Do you want to make a movie or not. To make a movie, you must figure out all possible problems and try to solve them in advance. Even if the investment is small, you can''t relax the work in this area.


    For dinner, Lehmann went to a restaurant not far away to eat, a local buckwheat cake, a roast beef ribs, the portion is large, completely delicious, the taste is also very good, a total of 42 euros.After all, he is also a person with a huge sum of money on his body. He is buckling his stomach, which is really outrageous. Lehman doesn''t want to eat bread and drink cold water anymore.Be nice to yourself, there is no need to save money in this area.


    After returning home, Lehman took out a notebook, meticulously recorded his thoughts in the afternoon, and wrote a planning book incidentally.


    After getting these preliminary preparations, Lehman began to write the script.


    Although in the elements of a movie, the status of the script is relatively low, and many directors will not portray the shooting according to the plot design on the script, and even completely break away from the script creation. The basis of film production.


    And with the script, it can also better conceive the work of splitting the shots and the formulation of the shooting plan, which can be used for the actor to read, let him know roughly what kind of story is going to be told, and it can also facilitate him to introduce the role.In short, there are many benefits, especially for new directors like Lehman.


    The first thing he wrote was the outline of the script, and all the content of this movie was centered on the "protagonist" alone.The story is very simple. It is about a construction contractor from the United States who was attacked while working in Iraq. After waking up, he found himself in a coffin, buried alive, and wanted to escape.


    Since the scenes of the whole work are roughly shot inside the coffin, few other pictures are involved.


    And such a bold setting: starting from the coffin and ending with the coffin, it also means that the world outside the coffin and the relationship between the characters must be outlined by the protagonist¡¯s lines, and all the plot promotion is placed on the protagonist. .


    Therefore, the film¡¯s requirements for the leading actors are also very high-in a streamlined space, the information of the incident is completely filled with expressions, actions, and language, how to show the synchronous events inside and outside the entire coffin, the explosive power and infection of the storyline Strength and how to restore the original background between characters in critical situations are all tests of the protagonist''s acting skills.


    In fact, there are generally very few works of this kind of one-man show, which is also because it is not so boring to tell the content of the film, which is very difficult to do.A single scene for a long time and the appearance of a person with the starring can easily make the audience''s thoughts tired.


    How to deal with this aspect is what Lehman needs to pay attention to as a director.

 7 Chapter 7 Adapted Script (seeking recommendation and collection)

    Lyman sat at the desk with his legs crossed, surrounded by messy papers, and a thick pile of messy white paper was vaguely covered with many writings.


    Writing a script is not an easy task. It has never been. Lehman has a clear understanding of this.


    Three days have passed since I confirmed the movie to be shot that day.


    For these three days, Lyman stayed in the room every day to do this, but he still encountered many difficulties.The writing of the script was not smooth, even if Lehman had the memory of the movie in his mind.


    He lacks the corresponding life experience and social experience.


    He neither knew the background to the Iraq War nor the details of the life of a US real estate contractor.The plot portrayed in this way will inevitably have some logical fallacies. Lehman does not want to be mocked by the audience when the movie is released, and even common sense problems can be mistaken.This is a blasphemy for the light and shadow art of movies.


    And the biggest highlight of the movie "Buried Alive" is the kind of horror to a little desperate sense of reality, as if there really is such a person buried alive in the world, the cognition presented to the audience must also convince them that this is true .If you can''t even do this, this movie is a failure.The sharpness between documentaries and feature films is the most needed feature of this film.


    Maybe he should ask someone for help. He can figure out the basic framework of the script, but filling in the details is not what Lehman can do now.


    "Ryan, do you have time?"


    "Yes, I have been idle lately." Ryan''s voice came out clearly on the phone.


    "Then come over to me, I have something to do and want you to help."


    "I''ll be there soon..."


    When writing a script encountered difficulties, the first thing Lehman remembered was his friend Ryan.


    The first directorial debut of his predecessor was the script written by Ryan. He has this ability.


    "Boom boom boom... Lehman, I''m here." With a knock on the door, my friend Ryan''s voice came from the door.


    Lehman opened the door, and Ryan greeted him enthusiastically, "What can I do? Have you figured it out? I want to go to the beach with me to talk to the beauties."


    "No, I''m looking for you, because there is a script that you need to perfect." Lyman curled his lips, dispelling Ryan''s unreliable idea.


    "Script? Are you going to make a movie?" Ryan looked puzzled.Didn''t Lehman still say that he was going to work some time ago, why suddenly he was shooting a movie again.


    "Cough cough cough..." Lehman blushed, but he explained, "I thought about it later, and making a movie suits me. I also got an investment that can be used for this new movie. Shooting funding."


    "Pull investment? How much? By the way, why didn''t you find me when you made a movie? I have money in me too." Ryan performed a stunt in this round-asking three times in a row, causing 100 damage to Lyman.


    "450,000 euros." Lehman first answered the previous question, and then said: "It''s not that I don''t want to find you, but making a movie itself means risk. Remember how we had nothing last time."


    This sentence did not bring the effect that Lyman had imagined. Ryan said with a smirk: "You still have an idea about this, right? I have said that I failed once, don''t take it to heart. , Human, there will always be times when you are unsuccessful, so what do you care about. Do you feel sorry for me, don''t you?"


    "Get off." Lehman frowned, realizing that it was not easy, and quickly shouted a word to increase his momentum.


    "Okay, let''s not talk about it. Take a look at the script, let me see what kind of story you want to tell." Ryan walked in and said again: "If the money is scarce, please tell me , I am the screenwriter of this film and I am obligated to make this film well."


    The scriptwriter of God TM is also obliged to make a good movie, and Lehman couldn''t help being amused by Ryan''s words.


    Looking at his figure, Lehman was convinced that this was a person who was really good to Lehman and a true ¡°friend¡±.


    After arriving in the study, Ryan picked up the more than half-completed script on the table, and read it carefully.Lyman sat quietly next to him, restraining himself from making any noises to disturb others'' thoughts.


    It took a long time before Ryan put down the script in his hand and said, "Will this story be too monotonous." It was the first time he saw a movie where the main character was only one person, and most of the scenes were in one space.When he was in college, the professor who brought him also said that one-man shows are the most difficult and difficult to shoot in all film types, but his friend Lyman chose this kind of creative idea.


    "Single isn''t monotonous, don''t you look at the director''s narrative methods? Even if there are many characters, aren''t there also works with monotonous and boring stories." The confidence in the words can be seen at a glance.


    In fact, Ryan is also asking, he still respects Lehman''s opinion on the creation of the movie. The plot concept of the first work was mostly derived from Lehman. He was responsible for turning ideas into words. , Fill in the details, sort out the logic.


    "It also involves the war in Afghanistan." Looking at it again, Ryan discovered the background of the movie.


    "Yes, do you have any information on this?" Because the original work was only filmed in the next few years, the Iraq War has already begun, but it is still in 2001. Naturally, the Iraq War cannot be used as the background era of the movie. Man also changed to the war in Afghanistan.Anyway, do the two wars have the shadow of the United States? The story of the protagonist being an American real estate contractor being attacked abroad is very reasonable. Who made you an American?


    "I don''t know much about this, but I guess there will be information from my mentor. I will ask him at that time." Ryan immediately thought of a solution.He then asked: "How do you want to complete the plot concept of the whole work?"


    "I want to show all the complex psychological changes that the protagonist breeds under desperate situations, from confusion to struggle, to self-denial, pain, despair, and finally doing my best to survive only for tenacity. So I need more Many details and words are used to erect the image of the character, so that the audience can have a clear three-dimensional impression of the character, and can experience the whole process of change in the middle, so as to empathize."


    Ryan nodded and understood Lyman''s idea of ??shooting.What he wants to emphasize is the emotional details that are amplified to the extreme in a closed space, so that the audience can always follow this change, so that the movie will not feel boring and boring.In this way, the whole viewing process will become highly concentrated and have a great sense of substitution, thus becoming a kind of enjoyment.


    "What about conflicts? How to design?" The script given by Lehman is also very vague about the background description of the protagonist, and the design of the big background era is not given. Ryan will know that a large part of his work lies in these two. The aspect setting is perfect.


    "The protagonist is an American real estate contractor, a middle class, and an accident that happened when he went to work in Afghanistan. So we have to set up a strong irony, that is, the United States has reflected the purpose behind the war in Afghanistan, "never The slogan ¡°giving up any citizen¡¯s life¡± screamed loudly, but he ignored the call for help after the protagonist was buried alive. After the protagonist got out of trouble, he asked to block the news. This kind of ridicule for profit-oriented behavior requires note."


    American citizens generally have anti-war thinking. Since the "911" incident, this concept has become more prominent, but the Washington authorities, who hold the completely opposite thinking, don''t think so. They are also the world''s largest war hawks. ."Buried alive" is about the core of a contradiction that was attacked in Afghanistan but was forbidden to tell the story.


    The people are very disgusted with the war. After it is reported that the American people are working in Afghanistan with life threats, what will those people think of the war and how the news media will report? The life and death of the protagonist is not important in this event. What is important is the sign revealed here, that is, the Afghan people''s aversion to the American people has reached its peak, so that the innocent will kill an ordinary American citizen, and it is still a torture.


    Therefore, for its own interests in that area, the US government naturally does not want this incident to be exposed and hinder its international strategic deployment.Demonstrations and other things are very annoying, but the American people and the media love to play this set, which often makes the Washington authorities disgraced.


    "Is there anything else to focus on?"


    "The protagonist''s family can also spend a little bit of ink, which will make the audience more sympathetic to his experience, so that this emotion will always take root in the audience''s heart."


    "For example, there is a lovely daughter or something, or a sweet wife." Ryan knew what Lehman meant, and immediately replied.


    "It''s feasible, but the lens will only be scanned roughly in this regard, and there is no need to set too much detail. This is destined to be a role model, and it may be better to express it directly in the form of photos." Let the protagonist be trapped in the coffin, from Taking out a group photo in the wallet can also induce the audience to brainstorm in this respect. Everyone has used these lens methods very skillfully. Many movies will also use this method to fill the character depth of the character, and this Doing it will also help save money.


    "Just use the form of photos to portray the family background." Thinking of this, Lehman said.


    "Well, ok, what else should I pay attention to?"


    "It''s almost there. It is a one-man show. The background is interesting and can attract the spirit of the audience. Just do it."


    After discussing for a morning and having lunch together, Ryan left with the unfinished script manuscript. He had to go to his instructor and ask for some information about the war in Afghanistan, so that the details of the movie could be better described. After all, the war in Afghanistan What''s more, it''s still too far away from France, and he won''t learn in detail about the tragedy that happened in the other country.

 8 Chapter 8 A lot of affairs (seeking recommended collection)

    With the development of the film industry up to now, the subdivision and specialization of work is one of the important signs of its maturity.


    Generally speaking, a formal crew will have different tasks for each team, such as the crew, the photography crew, the art crew, the recording crew... etc., which are very detailed.And there will be a division of labor under each group, and it will be detailed to the position responsible for food ordering every day, and there will be a dedicated person in charge.


    A radish, a pit, such as "Titanic" Big Mac works, there are even more than 400 crew members.


    However, this only refers to a formal crew. For independent films, there is not enough funding to support such a large crew, and there is no need for so many posts to maintain the daily operation of the entire crew. The configuration will be relatively simple. There are even some independent films that the director can do alone, and they are nicknamed "a crew of one person."


    "Buried alive" will be a minimalist crew. If it weren''t for the troublesome shooting work, Lehman wanted to do it all by himself, and how much shooting cost would be saved.But just think about it.


    After the script was handed over to Ryan to improve, Lyman did not idle.


    In addition to spending some money to publish recruitment advertisements in the local newspapers in Cannes, he also went to the University of Caen and surrounding art schools to post recruitment posters, hoping to seduce professional students who aspire to this.


    In addition, there are all kinds of behind-the-scenes workers that need to be used. In some places, interns can also be used. However, the most important work types such as camera and makeup require a lot of experience.


    For this reason, Lehman went to the major studios and posted job advertisements in prominent places outside.


    After everything was ready, Lehman sat in a coffee shop called "Sweetheart" and waited. The interview location mentioned in the job advertisement was this coffee shop.


    Soon the first interviewer appeared.


    ......


    A young man carrying a large backpack sat in the car, looking curiously at the surrounding buildings through the car window.


    Because the interview location is in the center of the town, there are many people and vehicles around, so the taxi speed is very slow.


    "Here, 8 euros."


    "Here." He took out his change from his pocket and paid the fare. Then, the young man pushed the car door and walked towards the "Sweetheart" cafe.


    Lehman had been sitting in the cafe for more than ten minutes at this time, because it was noon, there were not many guests.


    There was a cup of coffee in front of him, but he didn''t want to drink it, his eyes kept paying attention to the situation at the door.


    After a while, a man came in at the door, he said a few words to the waiter, and the waiter walked over here with him.


    There was a little space at the door from where Lyman was sitting, and he looked at the young man without a trace.


    The other party is probably in his early twenties and is about 1.80 meters tall. The most impressive thing is the large backpack he is carrying, which looks quite weighty.


    In general, apart from being very young, nothing can be seen.


    "Hello, I''m here to apply." The young man said before he came close, "The position of a photographer on the crew."


    Lyman stood up and proactively stretched out his right hand, "May I ask you?"


    "Thomas Wright, just call me Thomas." The young man took two steps and shook it in Lyman''s hand.


    "Thomas, please take a seat first." Lyman motioned to the opposite seat.


    When the man sat down, Lyman also sat back in his seat and introduced himself: "My name is Lyman and I am the director of this movie."


    Then he said: "You are here to apply for a photographer, right? I have a copy of film production information here. You can take a look first."


    With that said, Lehmann took out a series of filings and placed them on the table in front of Thomas, "Our crew is formal. Because we need to shoot a movie, we have to hire some professionals."


    Is it better to be fooled by gaining the trust of others? The things he prepared in advance were not useless.


    Seeing that Thomas was looking through the record of the movie in earnest, when he saw the last one, Lehman said again: "You may have a problem applying for a film crew."


    In France, I don¡¯t know how many crews have been established every day. After reading all the information, Thomas confirmed that the crew really exists and wants to be formed. He just got rid of the guard, he heard Lehman¡¯s words .


    "What''s the problem?" Thomas asked suspiciously.


    "You are too young, can you first tell me what photographer''s work you have done before?"


    "I am a student of the Department of Photography of the Paris Art Institute. I have just graduated. I have served as a photographer for many academy works. I have very rich technical experience...


    When the other person said so much, Lehmann was not moved at all. He grasped the main point of the words and asked directly: "That means you haven''t officially worked on the crew, right?"


    "That''s right." Thomas nodded, agreeing with what Lehman said.


    "Then why should I hire you to be the photographer of this film? You are still a rookie and never proved yourself." Lyman asked calmly.


    "No, I have a proof." Thomas took off the large backpack he was carrying, and took out a stack of documents and many photos from it. You can take a look at the usual photography and imaging."


    Lehman didn''t take these things. He just glanced roughly and said, "These are not enough for me to choose you as a photographer for this film. Well, then, you just graduated, right? , Has not officially worked on the crew."


    Thomas admitted: "That''s right, but I think I can be a film photographer." He fought again.


    "I have to be responsible for my work. It is too risky to choose a novice rashly." Lehman continued, "However, I can still hire you."


    Hearing this, Thomas was obviously relieved.


    "But for the position of a photography assistant, I can only treat you as an intern, given your qualifications."


    This means there is no salary. Thomas understands what the film industry says. He shook his head and said, "Sorry, I can''t do it. I can''t accept this condition."


    "But have you ever thought that an intern is also a good opportunity, he can let you know the whole process of a film, and I will see your specific performance later, so that you can receive a suitable salary." A little visible hope is the most terrifying.


    Sure enough, when Lehman finished saying this, Thomas was obviously hesitant, maybe he was struggling.


    Of course, this kind of critical moment has to strike while the iron is hot and break through defenses. Lehman then said: "My studio will shoot this movie soon. If you miss it, you will have to look for another opportunity."


    Seems to be feasible?Thomas heard that the movie was about to be shot immediately. He bit his lip and swallowed his refusal. After thinking for a while, he whispered, "I agree."


    He looked at Lyman, and then asked, "Then when can I start working?"


    "Today is Sunday, two or three weeks later, you leave a phone call, I will notify you when the time comes." It seems that Lyman thought of something, he added: "Of course, if you want to see the film crew is No matter how you plan to build it, you can follow me in the near future."


    It would be better if he could share a little errand task.This is also a temptation for Lehman. It doesn''t matter if he can do well, but he can''t. Anyway, he doesn''t plan to pay a salary, so he should just include a meal.Don''t squeeze your labor too much, you still have to provide meals for running errands, and you can''t let people ask him to eat.


    But Thomas didn¡¯t think so. On the contrary, he felt that Lyman was promoting him and letting him learn from the experience of setting up a crew. His face couldn¡¯t hide his joy, "Thank you, thank you for giving me this opportunity, I am now You can start working."


    Lehman restrained his inner fluctuations and said confidently: "You won''t regret this choice." And he smiled politely.


    In this way, not only the camera assistant was found, but the crew also helped to share the work of fundraising.


    But Thomas is really satisfied with the choices he has made now. His family is not bad, and he has money to support himself, otherwise he will not be able to learn photography skills.Isn¡¯t there an old saying: "Photography is poor for three generations, and SLR will ruin a life." Photographic equipment is very expensive. He can choose this path because of his own family''s wealth.


    The reason why I still want to fight for that salary is undoubtedly to prove his professionalism, not a so-called internship. The money is here, and it has never been Thomas¡¯s first appeal. He wants to make his ability worthy of that salary. .


    After all, if you can''t even do the most basic independence, how can you talk about being famous in the photography circle.


    But it has been a while since he graduated, but he has never really joined the crew.There is no shortage of people with dreams and talents in this world, and the competition in the photography circle has greatly exceeded Thomas¡¯s estimation, so after listening to Lehman¡¯s words today, he is no longer obsessed with the question of salary. It is not a big deal to steadily enrich one''s own industry qualifications, but also to witness the preparation of the entire crew and satisfy his curiosity.


    Besides, hasn''t he promised to pay him appropriately if his job performance is good?Thomas thought to himself.


    All of this prompted him to make today''s decision.


    Alas, the poor child, who hasn''t been beaten by the real world, is so stupid and innocent, he even believed the polite words of Lehman.


    In fact, regardless of his photography skills, Lehman does not intend to pay a salary. If the film can be released, the effect is not bad, maybe he can give a copy of his conscience, but now is the time to save, every penny It should be spent where it should be.Commitment is just a joke.

 9 Chapter 9 Behind the scenes team (recommendation for collection)

    In the following three days, Ryan also completed the basic creation of the script. Of course, some parts of it are still slightly rough and need to be modified, but they are not in a hurry because the interview work that Lehman is responsible for is too cumbersome. After all, Cannes is the place with the strongest film atmosphere in France. There are also countless people who come to pursue film dreams. Many people come to try out after seeing the recruitment information of the crew. No way, so I have to call him over. help.


    Except for Ryan, the camera assistant who was fooled was also not absent. Since that day, he has also come to help with the preparation of the crew every day.


    It was another early morning, and the three gathered again at Lehman''s home to prepare for the job interview.Because of the dissatisfaction of the owner of the "Sweetheart" cafe, he thought that the place of the trial appointment would have a great impact on their business, so the interview place was changed to Lehman''s.


    "I''m talking about today''s work." Taking out a piece of information from the folder, Lehman said: "This is a part of the people who are interested in joining our crew project. They have their contact information. Thomas, you are responsible for talking to them. Contact." Then he looked at Ryan again, "We two will be responsible for the trial employment, oh, and Thomas, after you have contacted the list above, you can order a batch of recruitment advertisements and post them to each Go to the big studio."


    "Okay, I see." Thomas nodded in response.


    "Oh, when will I be able to fill people up, dealing with all kinds of people every day, and answering all kinds of questions, I can''t stand it anymore." Ryan is not as good as Thomas, and he starts to complain again. Tao.Since he began to take charge of the trial employment, such words have not been lost.


    "Be patient, Ryan, we need to find the right talent."


    "Please, the last time a makeup artist with such a rich resume came to apply for the job, it was almost done, but because she offered a weekly salary of 900 euros, you chose to give up. These days are also due to remuneration. The crew has not been able to tidy up." Ryan stared at Lyman with a look of you, with complaints in his words.


    "No way, who makes the shooting cost tight? The province still needs to be saved, and this movie does not require a person who can make up much. As long as the actors can be photographed without major flaws, that person will charge the price. It''s too high, and I''m not willing to cut the salary, so it''s not a suitable choice," Lehman explained.


    Thomas on the side was also a bit speechless about this. He finally understood why Lyman even said that the salary of a rookie depends on his performance.In these few days of trial employment, I basically talk about whether interns can do it first. If the qualifications are really good, and they are not willing to accept the salary based on performance, a salary will be offered, and the money will not be too high. That is, the industry''s lower standard.If you still can¡¯t accept it, you can only say goodbye.


    Lehman is serious about saving capital.


    "Is it okay for me to invest more, I need the makeup artist, and I will pay for her compensation." Ryan made an offer.


    The current behind-the-scenes team of the film crew actually recruited almost, and there are already six people already established.


    The lighting engineer Daogridge is a middle-aged man who has been working part-time in the club for a long time. His salary is not high, and his weekly salary is only 300 euros.


    The set decorator is a relatively young woman named Laura Sanger. She only graduated from an art school a few years ago. She did not have deep qualifications in the industry. She has always worked as an assistant. The reason why Lehmann admitted her, It is because she agreed to provide the costumes of the cast members.Forgot to introduce. She is also an acquaintance of the owner of a clothing store. She can borrow some men''s clothes for free at a weekly salary of 280 Euros.


    Photographer Cullenman-Subbot is the most experienced in the industry. He has many film shooting qualifications and has been nominated for the best photography of the French Caesar Award. He is a very powerful person. Man offered him a weekly salary of 1,000 euros.Photographic imaging is the top priority of filming. This money can¡¯t be saved. Lehman said, he just pushed the price to 1,000 euros. Originally, he offered a weekly salary of 1,400 euros, but he took out the script and the storyboard composition to impress. After others, he finally recruited this candidate to the crew.


    The remaining two members, one is an assistant to the lighting engineer, an intern, without salary, and the other is the crew responsible for miscellaneous work. All the work of dismantling scenes, moving photographic equipment, ordering takeaways, and drinking water can be entrusted to him. Zhou The salary is 300 euros.This is also a young man who wants to pursue his dreams, but he cannot accept the condition of no salary. When he offered a weekly salary of 300 euros and expressed his willingness to do chores and tiring tasks, Lehmann agreed.


    Simply put, the crew has already produced a prototype, and there is only a key makeup artist.


    Moreover, Ryan can not only write scripts, but also be competent for the work of field recorders. In addition, he is a director. Apart from the lack of actors, this film can enter the shooting stage.


    "Well, let''s do it. Thomas, you don''t need to call, you can order a batch of recruitment advertisements and post them to the major studios. We need to complete the recruitment of actors as soon as possible."


    "Well, good." Thomas got the order and immediately went out and began to act.


    "Well, you finally agreed to my suggestion." Ryan also seemed very happy, he finally didn''t have to face those strange problems.


    "Then I will finish the composition of the remaining shots, Ryan, you can modify the script." Lehman suggested.


    Ryan''s face was relaxed at this time, and he responded casually: "Don''t worry, I am good at this, and I will be able to complete the final draft soon."


    Lehman, who was no longer speaking, returned to the study and began a new round of drawing the sub-shots of the movie "Buried Alive.


    His sketching skills are not very good either, and only use simple lines to express the scene.For example, two ellipses, one large and one small, plus 4 straight lines form the actor''s pattern. I use a pencil to black out the surroundings, which implies despair. This sub-shot is ready.


    So he finished it very quickly. According to this painting method, the composition of a scene will not take long before it becomes an artwork on paper.


    Concise and straightforward, it is a way of composition that Lehman likes very much.


    He draws with a pencil from time to time, and also pauses to recall the specific film imaging that he has seen in his previous life to help him better conceive the composition of the scene.


    In fact, Lehman had a bottom line for the entire filming, but he still painted the sub-shots of each scene in detail, as detailed as possible.


    Because the shooting is never what the director needs most, but a very useful tool for communicating with various departments.


    You can''t expect that when shooting, you must first let people in positions such as lighting and photography understand how to shoot to achieve the look you want.Rather than trying hard to let others understand your shooting thinking, it is better to draw a good sub-shot and give it to the behind-the-scenes photographers, so that they know in their hearts what kind of style the lens will look like next. The smoothness.


    This is the convenience brought by the split lens.


    The crew of "Buried Alive" was originally a team of novices plus people with poor industry experience. It is even more important for them to clearly understand the filming style of the film.


    The efficiency of the shooting scene is crucial to the progress of the shooting.


    Any film is the product of teamwork. Even good ones such as James Cameron and Steven Spielberg must also have team support.


    Lehman knows very well that in order to successfully complete this project, his director must let these people understand their shooting intentions in order to achieve real-time control of the scene.


    Another day later, the sub-shots were completely finished, and Ryan''s script modification was confirmed after Lyman had read it.


    After Thomas''s errand task was completed, the three-person team began to work on the rental of photographic equipment.


    Like ordinary newcomers shooting works, Lehman also plans to rent all the equipment used in the film.


    Of course, this will be an expensive expense, and the rental fee for a 35MM professional camera is not cheap.


    When discussing which photography supply store to rent, Thomas, an intern on the crew, gave Lehman a surprise.


    "You said you know a shop owner that sells photographic equipment." Ryan was equally incredible next to him. When Lehmann heard that Thomas was able to rent camera equipment at a low price, he reacted similarly.


    "Yes, my dad is very familiar with the shop owner. The first dv camera I bought in college was bought from him. However, the shop he opened is not in Cannes, but in Marseille in the Provence region. "Thomas continued: "It will take about three hours to get there by car."


    Marseille, like Cannes, is located on the coastline of Provence, not too far away.


    This fare can¡¯t be compared with the cost saved by leasing. Lehman didn¡¯t even think about it, so he decided: ¡°Just go to the acquaintance you mentioned to rent equipment. We¡¯ll be there tomorrow.¡±


    After finishing the topic of photographic equipment, Lehman and others talked about the location.


    The coffin in the movie was buried in the desert. Of course, it is necessary to find a suitable location for shooting.


    "I asked a real estate agent. He has a large warehouse that fits the requirements. It is right around Martinez Beach, and the sand can be seen at any time." Thomas, who has the most say in this matter, said. He has recently gone to the listing market around Cannes.


    Although there is a certain difference between the yellow sand and the beach sand, some clever shooting techniques can also achieve the purpose of being fake. Lehman didn¡¯t think there was anything wrong with Thomas, but instead expressed affirmation, ¡°Well, let¡¯s wait. Will go and see."

 10 Chapter 10 Dilapidated Warehouse (seeking support for collection)

    A black Ford mini truck headed west, passing through the pleasant castle of Eve, and gradually approached the largest sea port in France-Marseille.


    Although it has only just entered two thousand years, the very prosperous market of Marseille can already be seen.


    The city is surrounded by limestone hills on three sides. It borders the Mediterranean Sea in the southeast. It has deep water and wide harbors, allowing 10,000-ton freighters to flow unimpeded. The west is connected to Northern Europe.


    This unique geographical location also makes Marseille the largest gateway for French foreign trade.


    When the car entered the city, Thomas slowed down a bit and turned left and right to a neighborhood.


    "That''s it, let''s go down." Thomas said as he opened the door while sitting in the driving seat.


    "Wow, it''s finally here." Ryan said and opened the door on the right.


    Lehman got out of the car and saw the shop on the street with many photographic equipment.


    The three of them walked forward, and when they approached the neighborhood, a middle-aged man heard the sound and walked out, "Uncle Angus, it''s been a long time." Thomas took a tight step and hugged the middle-aged man in front of him.


    "Haha, Thomas, why did your kid come to me in time, where is your father?" The middle-aged man looked a little happy when he saw Thomas.


    "He is still in Paris and didn''t come. This time I brought a friend to rent some photographic equipment." Thomas replied.


    "Oh, that''s the case, then you come in quickly." As he said, Angus greeted Lehman and others in, and brought out three cups of coffee.


    "Come on, try it. These are our own coffee beans."


    "Thank you Uncle." Lehman took the coffee and thanked him politely.


    "You can try to choose, rest assured, since you are Thomas'' friends, I will definitely give the best price."


    With the guarantee of this sentence, Lehman''s heart was also a little relaxed.


    He took out a list from him, which recorded the photographic equipment and film share they used to shoot the movie.


    In addition to three 35MM special quality cameras, there are color films produced by Kodak that need to be purchased.


    This kind of 35MM color film matched with the camera has a length of 122 meters per disc. According to the current film shooting and projection specifications, under normal circumstances, it takes about 27 meters of negative to shoot a one-minute lens, and one film is also You can shoot for about 4.5 minutes.


    Calculating this way, it seems reasonable to buy about 20 Kodak color film is enough, after all, according to Lehman''s scheduled filming situation, there will only be about 90 minutes of footage.


    But in the end Lehman bought 300 discs, and this is still a conservative number. If the film is not enough, he will still pre-order at any time.


    To make a movie, almost all the director¡¯s material will be ten times or even dozens of times the length of the film. For a famous extravagant monster like James Cameron, the material images are even hundreds of times.


    A crew, just the money spent on film, is often a very expensive expense. This is why Lyman knew that Thomas had an acquaintance with photographic equipment, so he hurried from Cannes to Marseille.


    Save a little per plate, and 300 plates can save a lot.


    Fortunately, Thomas¡¯ face was good enough. When Lehmann stated that he wanted 300 Kodak 35MM film color films in advance, Angus only charged 80 Euros per disk.


    The market generally sells for 140 euros per plate. Even if the order is large, a discount will never be 80 euros close to the cost price.


    "The total is 24,000 euros." Lehmann silently remembered the price in his heart.


    His purchasing journey has not been completed yet.


    When the camera is selected, the lens that matches it must also be selected.


    Wide-angle lens, telephoto lens, soft light photography lens...


    "Buried alive" is mainly used for shooting close-up and mid-range photography, so I selected the lenses that need to be used in these two parts, plus the three 35MM cameras. The cost is 8,000 euros and the lease is 2 Months, out of trust in Thomas, Angus did not even allow Lehman to advance the breach of contract or compensation.


    It can be regarded as a significant savings.


    The rental cost of the shooting equipment spent today is 32,000 euros. Up to now, the film preparation, staff salary, production of props, purchase of cosmetics and cheap special plasma and many other items that need to be prepared, together have thrown out more than 50,000 Shooting funding in Euros.This was achieved by the special throttling skills of two interns who provided crew costumes and recruited two interns.


    Lehmann doubted whether his 450,000 euros would last until the end of the film production.


    The preparatory work is too expensive. Although the expenditure for the subsequent shooting seems to be a little less, the rental of the venue and the recruitment of actors have not been carried out. This will also cost a lot of money, and the post-production of the film. Lehman also plans Hiring a professional and experienced editor, the license fee for the soundtrack, and the post-production room also rent a...


    As long as he thinks about the many hardships in his shooting, he feels as if his head is about to explode.


    Put all the rented and purchased photographic equipment on a Ford card with a rent of 80 euros a day and a full fuel tank, and wait for Thomas to exchange a few words with Angus, and then re-start the journey amidst the three people¡¯s thanks. Return to Cannes.


    "Thomas, thanks to you this time, when the movie is released, I will seal you a big red envelope." Lehman began to promise an unknown prospect again, but this was the only way he could think of repaying.


    "Hehe." Thomas laughed a few times without making a sound, and continued to control the vehicle steadily.


    "If I want to tell him, it''s better to introduce a beautiful girl to him. Thomas, don''t you have a girlfriend?" Ryan asked, turning his head.


    "Um... I had one when I was in college, but I broke up with her, and now I''m single."


    "Very good, then I will introduce you to a girl from the Cannes area."


    Lehman couldn''t see it anymore and quickly dismantled the stage, "Ryan, don''t you have a girlfriend? Still thinking of helping Thomas find it."


    Ryan responded with disdain: "That''s how many girls I didn''t want to find, and how many girls I have played with. They are not like you and haven''t tasted them yet. Leave him alone, Thomas, when we have time. The two went to Mart¨ªnez Beach together, there were so many beautiful girls there."


    "Okay." Thomas agreed casually.


    After the car drove back to Cannes, they did not return the Ford small card immediately, but drove towards the beach of Martinez where they had just chatted. The suitable filming location Thomas found was nearby.


    Turn left at a highway junction and drove into a small road. The car continued to drive. Thomas also introduced the housing information. "The real estate agent said that it was a large warehouse used to store wood. Later the owner Because there is no need for this aspect of business transformation, the warehouse is rented and sold. That place is not far from Martinez Beach, and the neighborhood is very remote, with few residents, which is very suitable for our film shooting."


    Lyman nodded, satisfied with Thomas'' work.Such a location for shooting must definitely not be selected in the downtown area. If you don''t bother the people, there will be a lot of trouble if you are onlookers. The remote ones are naturally more suitable for shooting needs.


    "Ryan, are the family photos you collected ready?" Lehman turned his head and asked Ryan.


    "It''s done." Ryan said carelessly: "I used my cousin''s family. She fits the image of a cute girl when she was young. I told my aunt and she agreed to put the photo in the movie. Go inside."


    "Good job." Lehman agreed.


    In this way, you don¡¯t even have to pay for the license agreement fees for the photos. In France, if you don¡¯t communicate well with others for the use of portrait rights, you will be compensated appropriately and heavily.


    The crew doesn¡¯t have much money, so it¡¯s a fortune to save a fortune. If you don¡¯t plan carefully, you may be able to put in 450,000 euros in the preliminary preparations.


    Large projects have plans for large projects, and small projects also have rules of survival for small projects. Lehman sees it very openly.


    If he has a sufficient budget, he naturally doesn''t need to do this, but he doesn''t have it.


    There are fewer and fewer trees on both sides of the road, and the road is becoming more and more rugged. Except for the sound of the Ford small truck, there is no more noise belonging to the city. After driving for about 5 minutes, a big road is located in the grass. The warehouse appeared in view.


    "Can we go in and see?" Lehman asked suddenly after walking a few steps after getting out of the car.


    "I paid a deposit, and the real estate agent gave me the key to the warehouse, so we can go in and visit." Thomas is very careful and considers many things.


    "Then let''s go." Ryan also said at this time.


    The three of them walked forward, first turning around the warehouse, and then Thomas used the key to open the big lock at the door and enter it.


    "It looks so broken and dirty." As soon as Ryan entered and saw this scene, he couldn''t help but speak.


    "It is estimated that no one has used this warehouse in one or two years." Lehman also responded.


    "Perhaps so, but this warehouse does have enough space for us to shoot." Thomas said a good word.


    "But let''s clean up the warehouse again. How can we shoot so much dust?"


    "Then clean it up." Lehman answered Ryan''s question, and then he asked: "If the lease is two months, how much is the rent?"


    "I asked, 600 euros."


    300 euros a month, it is still such a large warehouse. Although it needs cleaning, it is also very cost-effective. Lehman quickly calculated the gains and losses in his heart.


    "Thomas, take time to sign the lease with that real estate agent after I go back. We want this warehouse. I will allocate the necessary expenses to you later."


    "Yeah." Thomas nodded, no objection.


    After confirming the shooting location, the focus of the preparation is almost complete, but there is no target for the starring candidate who is most needed in this movie...

 11 Chapter 11 Survival of Madness

    "Good morning, Heath Ledger, I came here so early today!" The middle-aged woman sitting at the front desk showed a big smile, with a slightly flattering touch on her slightly plump cheeks, "You It¡¯s better to find an exclusive agent than to always find opportunities in the union."


    After speaking, she persuaded: "I have several agent phone numbers here, do you need to contact?"


    Heath Ledger shook his head and said politely: "No, I haven''t thought about this yet, so I won''t be busy for the time being." Then he smiled slightly and asked: "Well, there will be something this week. What news is updated?"


    This is just a small liaison office of the New York Department of the American Screen Actors Guild, but life is still on stage.


    I think that when he first came 3 years ago, no one would care about this, but in March this year, "Jihad Knight" was released with good box office results. Even the status of his male partner has risen a lot, and suddenly Many more people deal with him.


    Heath Ledger knew the intentions of those people. It was nothing more than to value the market value brought by his appearance in a successful film. Although he is still not well-known, he has at least made some achievements in the film industry. The limelight also has the potential to make friends.


    "Watch it for yourself, the announcement is only updated, and there are not a few suitable movies that need to recruit actors." The middle-aged woman sighed lightly, "You still suffer from the loss of not having an agent. For movie projects like this, good. The roles are basically divided up, and those who flow into the actors¡¯ union to release information will not have many choices, but..." The choking tone couldn''t be more obvious. The middle-aged woman still wants the newcomer Heath Ledger Sign the agent through her channel so that she can get a commission.


    Heath Ledger did not respond, as if he hadn''t heard the meaning of the sentence, he just nodded and smiled: "Thank you." He said hello politely, and walked quickly toward the position of the bulletin board.


    Liv Merisse leaned out of his body slightly, looked at Heath Ledger''s back, and let out a sigh of relief. Does this person pretend that he doesn''t understand, or really doesn''t?


    Before, although everyone always met each other, she didn''t have a very good face for Heath Ledger. Every day the union would receive hundreds of unknown actors. Who would pay special attention to one person.But now it''s different again. Heath Ledger participated in a movie, and it was successful, and there is no agent yet, so naturally the attitude towards him is different.Hollywood is always willing to chase the winners, even if it is the success of a small actor, then he stands out among the crowd.


    "It''s a pity." Liv curled her lips and did not hide her disappointment. He didn''t buy the actor.


    Heath Ledger naturally didn''t know what Liv thought of him, and even if he did, he didn''t care.


    Is he looking at the bulletin board and thinking now?


    The film and television industry in the United States is a huge operating machine. At least several thousand projects are established every year, of which about 500 or 600 projects will be directly put into filming, which also means a lot of performance opportunities.Therefore, in the absence of an agent, the union is the best platform for these young actors to find work.


    After the release of "Knight of the Holy War", he has not received a suitable role for several months. Now, he will find free time every week to join the trade union in order to catch a good film production.


    The carrier for the announcement of actors in 2001 was still the old-fashioned blackboard, with the latest information on each project written in colorful chalk. For example, yellow is the key film and television production, and the basic investment is above medium. For example, green is just updated. Projects, and so on, make people clear at a glance.


    Standing in front of the bulletin board, Heath Ledger expertly searched for the information he needed on the colorful blackboard. In the previous three years, he had been here this way:


    Peter Jackson¡¯s work "Lord of the Rings" is calling for actors over 25 years old. They are all dragons and they are required to be in good shape. This message is marked in red, indicating that the union attaches great importance to it. Heath Ledger only After a glance, he was disinterested. He had already played a role that had a significant role in the scene, so he was reluctant to run the game. Then he saw that Warner''s "Princess Diaries" wanted to recruit two supporting roles, and there were not many roles, but He still wrote down the location of the test show. This is more than a bit stronger than the dragon set just now, and it still has value for attention...


    Each of the above projects seems to have a good temptation and is open to actors from all over the United States to participate in competition.


    This is also one of Hollywood''s most distinctive features.Different from the conservative and narrow-mindedness of other regions, in the United States, although most of the good resources are still in the hands of those in the upper circle, there are still many rare opportunities in front of everyone.Heath Ledger came here from his hometown of Australia to seek development, and he valued more opportunities here.


    Even the grass roots with nothing can fly onto the branches.Although Heath Ledger has never been out of the picture after so many years, he has heard of such people or things many times, and it is also the source of motivation he has insisted on for a long time.


    After scanning the bulletin board carefully, Heath Ledger found another movie project that interested him.


    On the huge bulletin board, in the lower right corner, there is a message marked with white chalk. The movie "Buried Alive" recruits a leading actor, and those who are interested have an interview.


    The so-called white chalk characters are painted by the actors'' union for those who are uncertain about investment costs, uncertain investment companies, and uncertain distribution companies'' three no productions.Generally speaking, it is likely to be an independent film with a small investment cost.


    After all, if you want to release recruitment information in the actors'' union, you only need to go through official channels and pay a sum of money to advertise.


    In this way, any situation of ghosts and monsters may be encountered in the Actors Guild.


    Such marked works are also notoriously unreliable. Something cannot be released after filming. The crew closed down during the filming process, and the pre-filming project was cut...


    In short, this is also an out-of-the-box gamble for the selected actors. As for the outcome, there is no guarantee at all.


    But Heath Ledger was heartbroken. In other words, this is also the actor of a movie. As an actor, who doesn''t want to act the most important and prominent one.


    This kind of opportunity can''t be met several times a year. As to whether it can work, that is another matter. But if he doesn''t try it, he always feels unwilling.


    Back at the front desk, he asked Liv: "Is there any more detailed information about the movie "Buried Alive" on the bulletin board? I want to know."


    "Written in white chalk?" Liv was a little confused, but still had a slight impression of the name.


    "Yes, that''s it."


    "I''ll look for it." As he said, Liv bent over and took out a large report from the drawer. This is the original copy of the information she needs to mark on the bulletin board every day. "I found it. It says it is a For the movie named Mann Studio Investment, the investment budget was not written, and the production cycle was not written. It just wrote about who the director is, where the interview is, and nothing else."


    Hearing this, Heath Ledger was a little disappointed. He planned to get more useful information from Liv, but he didn''t differ from the small amount of information on the bulletin board.


    "You are not going to pick up this movie." Seeing Heath Ledger''s expression, Liv kindly persuaded: "This kind of movie is mostly those new directors who dream of movies. The funds are vainly relying on talented and famous fools, and even the chances of showing them are slim. You should not waste time in the past."


    "I still want to try." Heath Ledger responded.


    "This is going to Cannes, France for a trial job. The travel expenses back and forth are not marked to be reimbursed. At first glance, it is a pit. You must not spend money and not profit." Liv is still more concerned about him, after all. It was from her underlings that she had a little bit of potential, so she continued to persuade her.


    "Thank you for your concern, but I still want to give it a try." Heath Ledger smiled politely, and went out of the door of the New York branch of the Screen Actors Guild.


    "Stupid, no wonder I can''t understand the hint." Liv muttered in her heart.


    Choosing "Buried Alive" is undoubtedly a very risky behavior. Even Liv, who has released project information all the year round, said this. It is enough to see how disapproving it is to have no production background, but Heath Ledger still wants to bet One bet.


    Ever since he embarked on the path of an actor, he has always dreamed of playing the leading role. Now the opportunity has come, even if the road ahead is unknown, he still wants to try.


    It doesn''t matter if there is no script, it doesn''t matter even if you don''t know the basic shooting conditions, it doesn''t matter if you can''t judge the quality of the work, it doesn''t matter, he just wants to play the leading role.


    Even if the pay is low or not, even if the movie is difficult to release, Heath Ledger has a certain amount of preparation in his heart.


    He is 22 years old and has been running for three years before switching back to a male partner. He doesn''t know how long he will have to wait if he wants to play an important role in a reliable project.


    He had had enough of those days of waiting and no chance.


    He didn''t understand what Liv wanted to introduce his agent to him, but he still chose to pretend to be confused.


    Didn''t he know the benefits of having an agent?No, he knows, so Heath Ledger wanted to sign a contract with a very capable agency, not those with a little network. After signing him, in addition to an extra expense, what can he give him? What about the future?What choice will he give him?


    He is not an ignorant newcomer. He knows the cruelty of the circle, so he needs a strong backrest, not an agent who is similar to running a solo team and is almost ashamed of him.


    If you want to change, you must prove yourself.Since the success of the supporting role cannot impress those big shots, try the protagonist. This is Heath Ledger''s consideration.


    For my long-time actor dream...

 12 Chapter 12 Choices (seeking collection recommendation)

    The small town of Cannes, which had just rained, was full of a damp smell, and the subsequent heat wave made the air thicker, creating an impetuous and restless atmosphere.


    Lyman slumped on the sofa, holding a long list.


    The process of finding actors was not smooth at all. He knew that the project of "Buried Alive" must find an excellent acting school who can afford the scene.


    Originally, the shooting pattern was kept small, and the focus was entirely on the shaping of the protagonist. Even the rhythm of the plot had to be changed by the role. If the role was not deep, it would be a disaster for this movie.


    But a week passed in a blink of an eye, but he still didn''t get any results.


    During the period, the recruitment information published in newspapers and various other publicity channels attracted many actors who were looking for opportunities.


    I have interviewed about 20 or 30 people, but their performance is far from satisfactory. They are far from the character image that Lehman wants. Some auditions are even embarrassing to make people do not know how to comment.


    Although he also knew that "Buried Alive" wasn''t an attractive project, but the result is still frustrating.


    Jinshan Yinshan couldn''t help such a waste of time, not to mention that his funds were not so abundant, which made Lehman worry even his hair began to fall.


    If this continues, the launch date of "Buried Alive" may not keep up with the scheduled time.


    "Hey, buddy, how come you have such a frowning face again?" A laughing voice came over, disturbing Lyman''s thoughts, raised his head, and realized that Ryan had come to his house sometime.


    "Why, haven''t I found a suitable actor? If I want to say, I can choose one from the previous audition candidates."


    Lehman sat up from the sofa with a wry smile, "You think it''s too simple, it''s a one-man show, even the acting skills can''t hold the scene, it''s strange if it doesn''t hit the street when it''s shot." It''s better to run away with this investment, at least not to throw the money in the water.


    "Then, is there any candidate for audition today?" Ryan also sat on the sofa and asked.


    "Well, yes, after waiting for half an hour, let''s start."


    "I hope I can find a suitable one today. I have done everything else."


    Lyman didn''t speak, but he thought so in his heart.


    The two took a break again, and went to Mann''s studio. This was a bungalow rented. They were converted into an interview site.


    The first person to come in was a handsome blond guy. He handed Lehman his resume and introduced himself nervously: "Good two, my name is Darren Coster."


    "Let¡¯s audition for a while." Lehman scanned his resume for a while and was not interested. Anyway, he had to recognize his strength. "You are trapped in a small space and panic. What will your expression look like?"


    Darren frowned and thought about it, took a deep breath, "Then I''ll start."


    He slowly closed his eyes and then opened them. At this time, his facial expressions began to become distorted...


    Spicy eyes, acting too bad.Lehman quickly made a cross in his heart and slowly shook his head: "I''m sorry, you don''t meet my requirements!"


    "Oh, God!" Lunda''s tone trembled, "Can you give me another chance? Okay? I really want to be in a movie."


    "No, I''m sorry, I''m sorry." Lehman handed him his resume, and said hard-heartedly: "Your performance did not meet my expectations, I''m sorry."


    Lunda''s eyes were a little red, and he took the resume in frustration, and left here with a lonely look...


    In this case, Lehmann has seen too much during this time.But the opportunity to perform is there, what''s the use of lack of strength?


    He is responsible for his work, not sympathy?In other words, who would show sympathy for him?This world, after all, depends on itself.


    The next one was a sturdy blond man, and Lehman asked: "If you want to be desperate, try to control your facial expressions."


    "Fuck! What kind of weird question is this, who would despair? Show me a show." The muscular blond yelled, but yelled fiercely at Lyman and Ryan: "Just say Would you like to choose me."


    "Sorry, sir, you couldn''t meet my requirements." Lyman calmly told a fact.


    The muscular blonde slapped the table suddenly and stared at the table and said, "What, you said I was not up to the requirements, hey, are you kidding me?"


    "Do you want to make trouble?" Ryan on the side couldn''t stand it anymore, and stood up from his seat, staring likewise.


    "Fuck!" The muscular blond man probably threatened unsuccessfully, and compared the number of people. Seeing Ryan''s equally strong figure, he decisively cursed and left.


    The morning passed. I interviewed more than a dozen candidates, but still didn''t find any reliable lead actor candidates.


    This makes Lyman even more worried.


    Why is it so difficult to find an actor with acting skills?


    This problem is actually that those acting schools have never paid attention to a small production such as "Buried Alive", and other newcomers have not been tempered, how can they exercise their performance experience?


    "It''s 12 o''clock. Let''s have a lunch break and come back in the afternoon." Ryan didn''t complain anymore. He has been following Lehman to try out the show these days, and Thomas is going to manage other preparations.Seeing Lyman in a bad mood, he also provided timely comfort.


    "Let''s go." Although Lehmann was lost, he also knew that he couldn''t force it. No matter what, the life would still go on.


    Lunch was settled in a small restaurant nearby. At this time, it is impossible to be generous anyway, so I just ate some casually to fill my stomach, and it only cost 23 euros for two people.


    Although Ryan still has money in his possession, he also knows the weight and doesn¡¯t say anything more about the food. He still wants to save money and invest in the production. After all, seeing the money is declining day by day, but the shooting work is There is still no specific time to start, and he can understand Lyman''s inner anxiety.


    In the afternoon, a series of trial plays began.


    Under Lyman''s successive denials, his mood became more and more irritable, until then, another candidate came¡ª


    He is wearing a black T-shirt, the lower body is the same black jeans, the golden brown slightly curly hair is casually pulled, and the facial features are not exquisite, but there is a unique charm, especially the eyes, especially smart.Just meeting each other gave Lehman a very familiar feeling.


    "Good two, my name is Heath Ledger..." The introduction quickly confuses Lyman''s familiarity. The one who appeared in this bungalow audition room is indeed a later generation. The famous "Joker" is just a young version.


    Sitting on the chair opposite Lehman''s desk, Heath Ledger looked a little cautious, "I''m here to apply for the lead role in the movie. Is there anything I need to do?"


    Although I don''t know why Heath Ledger, who made his debut in Hollywood, went to France, but this does not prevent Lehman from trying to play.


    In future generations, his acting skills will undoubtedly be recognized by most people, but he is so young now that it is hard to say.


    Moreover, the appearance of this young young man who has just emerged from society is far from the setting of Paul in "Buried Alive"-Paul should be a middle-aged man in his thirties. He started a family and has a lovely daughter. However, they are facing some difficulties in life.


    The sense of surprise that I just heard about the introduction quickly faded, Lehman concealed his disappointment and said, "Can you perform a scene with an empty heart and despair?"


    "Can I take a look at the general script first? If it is not convenient, I..." Some projects will wait until the actors are confirmed before releasing the script, so as not to reveal the plot setting, like Heath Ledger Said, leaving enough room to deal with, will not make both sides embarrassed.


    Lehman didn¡¯t have this concern. For the actors interviewed before, if someone asked to read the script, he would also provide it, but most people just wanted to be able to act. As for what to act, it doesn¡¯t matter, so In fact, few will study the script seriously.


    "Here." Ryan took out a printed movie script from the drawer and handed it to Heath Ledger.


    "Thank you."


    Thank you politely, Heath Ledger held the script and started flipping through it. There was a lot of information on the bulletin board before, and he didn''t know the rough setting of the role that came to audition?Only know that it is the protagonist.


    Now after reading the detailed plot, Heath Ledger understood why the gentleman who asked the question at the beginning was a little disappointed.


    The protagonist Paul is set as a middle-aged adult man, and he is so young, it is inevitable that people will doubt whether he can play this role well.


    The image can also be changed through makeup, but that life experience and temperament cannot be given.


    However, no matter what the role setting is, he came here to participate in the audition, hoping to do his best to get the opportunity to perform.He is not an easy person to give up!


    "Well, sir, we can start the audition now." Heath Ledger took a deep breath after returning the script with both hands. "Performing the feeling of despair in my heart, right?"


    "Ok."


    This emotional excerpt is when the protagonist Paul tried to get through many calls for help, but was overwhelmed by the ruthless reality.


    He has read the script and knows the general situation.


    Heath Ledger slowly closed his eyes, adjusted his sitting posture, and then sketched in his mind the feeling of being trapped in a narrow space and helpless.


    The endless darkness slowly fell, surrounded him in groups, and began to shrink little by little.He no longer thought that he was trying out, and focused his thoughts on the character of Paul wholeheartedly. He was trapped underground...

 13 Chapter 13 Seeking for survival (seeking recommendation and collection)

    The high temperature in Cannes is about to evaporate in place. Through the rotten hole on the top of the warehouse, it is as if you can directly see the light from the huge sun above your head turning into flames and burning there.


    Lehman was busy arranging the seats with a video camera on his shoulders, and his sweat kept coming out. On the other side, Heath Ledger was sitting on a chair to mediate his emotions.


    The slide rails, radio equipment, and lighting equipment are also arranged for help. The entire production team has arrived at the shooting location, which is the rented warehouse.


    Fortunately, this play is a one-man show, so there is no need to ask the actors to start matching the shots and practice their positions.Otherwise, I''m afraid this incident is enough to make this young crew eat a pot.


    "Director, everything is done." Intern Thomas hurried over and said.


    Lehman heard the words and looked at the open space near the gate-a lot of yellow sand was ready.


    Then everyone started their own debugging work, and it was not until ten o''clock in the morning that Lehmann announced the official shooting.


    "Everyone is quiet, and the machine is turned on immediately, the lighting, the camera are ready, the actors enter the stage, and the recording is ready. All units listen to my password."


    Ryan shouted with a small loudspeaker. Every time he talked about a unit, members of the related work would answer.


    "Start!"


    With Thomas playing the board, the camera continued to rotate and officially started shooting.The crew are also quietly responsible for their own affairs.


    Lyman sat behind the director''s monitor, staring at Heath Ledger as he entered.


    The first scene is the scene where the protagonist Paul starts to wake up after being buried alive in the coffin.


    The props are actually a pile of rough yellow sand, plus a large rectangular wooden box. There is also a custom wooden coffin inside for Heath Ledger to lie down.


    With such two boxes, one large and one small, when shooting close-up shots, the camera can be fixed on the wooden box outside, and the sliding wooden bar can be controlled to slide, which can be better convenient for shooting, and it can be considered by the crew. The result came out.No matter what the angle is, the shooting change can keep up.


    "Buried alive" shouldn''t be filmed only in one perspective because it was filmed in a confined manner, which is obviously impossible.The director''s mirror movement skills and scheduling ability, the actor''s performance skills, infection ability, and even the burden of story editing, etc. all need to withstand rigorous coordination to make this one-man show a real success.


    "Crack!"


    Seeing the close-up picture, Lehman shouted to stop, the effect of the shooting did not meet the requirements at all.


    Everyone else looked over, and Lehman called up the screen and said to the lighting engineer Dougridge: "There is a problem with the lighting. Come and see for yourself."


    Heath Ledger, who was still lying in the coffin, heaved a sigh of relief. He just paused suddenly, which made him think that he had made a mistake and made him nervous. He didn''t want the first official filming, which would lead to the filming. Interrupted.


    "What''s the matter, director." Dougridge surrounded him.


    "Look, the picture is too dark to see the actor''s face."


    Although it must be dark underground, this scene is Paul waking up and taking out his lighter to illuminate the interior space, but the shot now taken is too blurry, which greatly affects the viewing effect.


    "Buried alive" must first be a movie, it needs enough light source to satisfy the camera can capture the actor''s facial details.


    "I see, Director, I will add another reflector to focus the light."


    "Well, go." Lyman knew what effect he wanted, but he didn''t know how to solve this problem, so he still had to rely on the lighting engineer Douglas.


    I hope this professional with the second highest net worth can come up with some level.


    After Douglas understood the problem, he immediately pressed a reflector inside the coffin, and then made the light of the main light softer and brighter.


    Because it is a dark scene, all the lights are in the style of dimmed lighting. After such a debugging, he can clearly see that the light is harder.


    "It''s done, director, just wait for the camera lens to pay attention to the arranged reflector, don''t put it in."


    "Start the second shot." Following Lyman''s motion, Ryan ran over to play the board again.


    "The first scene, the first scene, the second time, start shooting!"


    Accompanied by the voice, there was a crisp "pop", and the second attempt began.


    Due to the particularity of the movie "Buried Alive", this scene is to fix the camera lens on the left coffin and smooth it from back to front to lock the close-up picture.


    It was naturally dark at first, and it relied on sound to create a sense of picture.


    Picture with sound!


    First, there was a steady breathing, as if someone was sleeping. After a while, the breathing began to be disordered, and then there was a strong breathing that disrupted the quiet atmosphere around, and then the breathing stopped suddenly, and there was no sound. Let the dark tranquility freeze again, but only for an instant, and then someone becomes hoarse in pain, and breathing becomes more and more chaotic and rapid.


    "Whhhhhhh..." The breathing began to increase, and it began to stretch, and then another violent cough came out.At the same time, the coffin also began to move, and the sound was like a person turning around inside and changing positions, as if looking for something or exploring something.


    The movement was getting louder and louder, and someone was struggling violently inside, and the ping-pong-pong-pong crash was mixed with chaotic and rapid breathing.


    "Huh..." Another vigorous inhalation, at this time, the collision sound has disappeared, accompanied by the trivial sound of cloth rubbing.


    Is there someone in it?What happened to him?The sense of picture is well expressed through sound.


    In the gradually quiet atmosphere, another unique mechanical friction sound came out. The sound sounded like...like a lighter!


    "Wipe!" A flash of fire suddenly lit up.The deep yellow light illuminates this small space, and the darkness recedes outward like a tide, but still has not completely left, surrounded by the faint light, staring at it.


    Under the firelight, one-third of his cheeks could be seen. Those eyes scanned the surroundings in a flustered manner. The fear, dazedness, doubt, pain, and thoughts were intertwined together, accompanied by rapid and disordered breathing.


    Great!


    Heath-Ledger explained it very well, and Lehmann was very satisfied with the images he passed back through the director''s camera.


    "Crack!"


    Upon hearing this, the crew stopped their work again, "Go and see if there is any problem with the radio."


    Ryan, who was staying next to Lyman nodded, and walked to the radio equipment.


    Heath Ledger, who was lying in the coffin, also pushed the coffin away and walked out. He wanted to know how his performance shot was.


    "director."


    "Come and take a look, the shot is good, keep it in this state." Hearing the voice, Lehman knew that the master was coming, and also changed the shot that had just been completed.


    "How is it?" Looking at Heath Ledger, who had just devoted himself to the performance, Lyman asked in a bragging tone.


    In the first two minutes of shooting, it was shot to the end.There is no scheduling of shots, no need for post-editing, and it''s all in the dark.


    Of course, in this filming process, Heath Ledger, the leading actor, played a greater role than his director.From the sound into the picture, it is said lightly, but all the sense of the picture needs the actors to create.This young actor gave a very wonderful performance.


    "Yeah." After watching the short two-minute shot, Heath Ledger didn''t know how the scene would eventually appear in the movie, but he knew that he did a good job.


    "The radio is okay." After a while, Ryan returned to report on his work.


    Due to the tight budget of the crew, no professional radio crew was hired. Therefore, it is necessary to personally verify the problem in this regard to know that the sound and picture of the camera are not uniform.


    "That''s good." Lyman couldn''t help but breathe a sigh of relief.


    Such an important lens cannot be sloppy.


    "This one is over, re-arrange the lights, and re-make up the actors."


    For a short while, Heath-Ledger''s face and whole body were covered with sweat. Although it was normal to sweat when trapped underground, it greatly affected the subsequent shooting work.For the actor to be on the mirror, it is necessary to apply some powder to cover up the flaws, and it has been completely washed away just for a while.


    Everyone in the crew started to get busy again, arranging the lighting and lighting. If you need make-up, put on make-up. The camera position also needs to be arranged again, from the coffin to the actor''s abdomen, and shooting from the upward perspective. A close-up of Paul''s face.


    Shooting is never easy!

 14 Chapter 14 Actors and Actors (for recommendation and collection)

    The makeup is done and the face is oily.This is to simulate the sweaty makeup on the face of Paul''s face after he was abducted and awakened, rather than the real sweat on his face.Realistic, after all, is completely different from the needs of filming.


    Heath Ledger sat quietly beside the crew, alone, holding the script scene to be shot next.


    He is not an actor who can quickly bring the emotions into the role. He knows what he needs and how to make up for it.


    In order to play Paul well, he did enough homework.


    Write character biographies, design characters¡¯ living habits and small actions.


    The script is full of comments made by him.


    Even in order to find the feeling in the dark, he endured all the physical discomforts and tormented in the bathroom all night until dawn, and he could no longer simulate the scene.


    Although he is not the crazy clown in later generations at this moment, he is willing to endure hardships, he is willing to work hard, and he is willing to ponder the meaning of every emotional change.


    He studied experientialism, so when he walked out of the bathroom overnight, he grasped that feeling.That kind of suffocating oppression.


    Heath Ledger slowly closed his eyes and let his brain empty to meet the fear in the darkness...


    "Lyman, are you ready?" Ryan asked casually, looking at Lyman sitting behind the director''s camera.


    "Have you arranged everything as required?"


    "Yeah." Ryan, who is a scene affair and a scene keeper, is responsible for the entire operation of the crew. In this regard, he has a great say.


    "Wait for 3 minutes and start."


    ......


    Three minutes passed in a flash.


    As Lehman waved his hand, Ryan took the clapperboard and officially played the board, "action--"


    In the coffin glowing with fire, the surroundings are quiet.


    The cameraman Cullenman-Subbot lay on the sand, with his shoulders against the camera, shooting close-up shots from the outside perspective.


    Another camera fixed to Heath Ledger''s waist and abdomen captured close-ups of his face.


    Under the shroud of orange light, a man in a pale green short-sleeved gown, with a gray head and an embarrassed face.


    The camera lens shot his eyes, close-up.


    Under the panic, thoughts and memories were revealed.


    He is an ordinary land contractor, and he is also part-time transportation.In order to make more money, he ran to the Afghan area, where supplies are in short supply and it is easy to make big money.


    But why he appeared here now, such an unclear environment.


    Slowly, Paul pieced together the clues he knew, and he became more and more disturbed and panicked.


    Anyone who is trapped in such a cramped and maddening space does not know the reason, it will be like this, besides, the mobile phone only has a weak signal and the battery is not much.


    He must find a way!


    In the lens, Heath Ledger began to hit the inner wall vigorously with his hands, and even hit the top with his head to make a sound.


    Obviously really hit!


    His forehead was a little blue, and the instant pain made him lie flat in the coffin, breathing violently.


    Thomas lay on the other end of the sand pile, holding a long pole in his hand, with recording equipment hanging from it.He heard the sound clearly from the outside, and in his heart he also admired this ruthless man. He really didn¡¯t take his body seriously, and he just had to hit it lightly to perform that kind of feeling, but still Strive for truth.


    So even though his posture was extremely strenuous, especially uncomfortable, even his hands were numb, he did not shake the front-end recording equipment to avoid imperfect sound effects.


    The sweat fell drop by drop, the whole body was sticky, but he didn''t dare to move.


    He is just an intern. He has to intervene in any dirty work in order to be his cameraman.He really wants to be able to control a camera like the crew of the cameraman Cullenman Subbott, which is what he has been longing for for so many years.


    At noon, the sun outside was still violently casting flame magic, and everyone around could see Thomas flushed, his teeth clenched, but his body remained motionless.


    Lyman also noticed, but he said nothing.Everyone in the crew is suffering, just to shoot every scene well. If so many people brave the heat wave and stick to their work, all of their work will fall short.So he turned his head away cruelly and focused on his directing work.


    The funding is limited, and there is no way the shooting environment is not good.


    Under the camera, Paul half stood up again, the lighter in his hand steadily releasing light...


    "Crack!" This sound was like the sound of nature, Thomas could finally move his stiff body, but he still remembered to handle the radio equipment safely.


    Ryan glanced at Lehman and made sure that there was nothing wrong with the shot, so he hurried to the coffin prop and lifted the actor Heath Ledgerto.


    Katie, the makeup artist next to her, also took out the dry towels and mineral water she prepared in advance and sent them over.


    If all the crew members are tolerating the high temperature, Heath Ledger''s environment is undoubtedly even worse.


    In order to create an atmosphere of underground darkness, in addition to leaving a dark hole for breathing in his coffin, the long wooden box outside must be sturdyly enclosed, just to block light.


    So in just such a short time, his body was soaked with sweat, and his face looked better because of the treatment, but it was also extremely unbearable.


    Think about it, in a confined space with no sunlight, the outside temperature is extremely high, plus the physical strength required to strike the coffin.As soon as Heath Ledger came out, he quickly took Katie''s mineral water and drank half of it.


    "Wipe it." Then he handed the towel in his hand to Heath Ledger, and the makeup artist Katie continued: "In the next scene, you will have bleeding marks on your forehead, and you will use a tighter material to stick to your forehead. There, to prevent the fake wound from being washed away by sweat, you must pay more attention and don¡¯t touch it with your hands."


    "Well, I see." Heath Ledger replied silently.


    In order to better reflect the anxiety and madness of the protagonist Paul being trapped underground, and to present better visual effects, Heath Ledger¡¯s impact force just now is actually not enough, at least bleeding is enough. Of course, this part is left to the makeup artist. It can be done. If you really want to bump and bleed, you may have to take it to the hospital. Maybe it''s a concussion.


    "Director, is the camera okay?" Thomas also wanted to come over to know the results of his labor after setting up the radio equipment.


    "Very good, the effect is very good." Lyman smiled on his face and gave a thumbs up.


    "Huh, that''s good." Thomas''s tone was hopeful. He was really working hard just now, and he also yearned that the fruits of his labor would not be wasted.


    "Can I see the shot just now?"


    "of course."


    While Thomas was watching the captured footage, Ryan ran over and said, "It''s noon. Let''s shoot after dinner."


    "Good." Lehman was very satisfied with so much harvest in one morning.


    Can''t you become fat with one bite?Take your time.


    After Ryan notified the crew, everyone sorted out the shooting equipment and props, locked the warehouse door, and all went out for lunch.


    Working hungry will definitely affect the shooting progress, so don''t worry about it at this time.


    Lunch was eaten in a small restaurant nearby. Ryan had already communicated with the restaurant owner. After going there, they were also prepared.


    The shooting budget is small, and if you want to save some flowers, then eating is naturally not luxurious.


    However, it is enough to eat after all.


    A generous portion of toast, jam and butter are also available; there is also a chocolate bread similar to doughnuts, and the store also prepares a lot.


    Nine people each get a large plate, which is definitely enough.


    As for the common meat and vegetable salad, I didn''t dare to eat it because I wanted to save money. It would cost too much for nine people to eat it.


    But no one complained. After today''s filming, they all knew the actual situation of the crew. It must be that the wealthy cannot go there.


    Otherwise, you won''t be shooting in a broken warehouse, at least in a studio?The scene design and environment there are better than this kind of almost open air.


    "Are you still used to eating?" Sitting at a small table, Lyman said while eating with Heath Ledger, who was also enjoying the lunch bread series opposite, "No way, the budget is tight, and the conditions are not good. "


    Heath Ledger looked at the large chunks of toast on the plate, without raising his head. ¡°It¡¯s enough to have enough food. My original life in Australia is not as good as this.¡±


    "Aren''t you American?" Lyman was startled.


    "No, I was born in Australia. Later, in order to be a better actor, I went to the United States to seek development opportunities. They have a lot of opportunities, much better than my hometown."


    "Oh, it turned out to be like this." Lehman really didn''t know this. The resume he gave was also marked by the American Screen Actors Guild, and he thought he was born and raised in the United States.


    "Then why did you come to France? I mean, the distance between France and the United States is still quite far. How could you think of running here to participate in our film project."


    Heath Ledger¡¯s lips wore a wry smile, "A little actor like me, in the United States, there are no one hundred thousand and eighty thousand, you know, before I received your movie project, I had several There is no definite job to do in May. I like acting, so when I saw this message in the union that day, thinking of luck, I came over."


    Lehman was even more surprised after hearing this. Can such a talented and hard-working actor not get a role? The competition pressure in Hollywood is so great?


    "I think you are great, you will succeed in the future."


    "I hope so."


    His confidence is not as good as Lyman''s opinion of him.


    The silence between the two gradually became silent, but occasionally they would chat with a few polite words.


    Speaking of appreciation, Lyman naturally feels this way, but he doesn''t know where his own prospects are now, let alone what promises he has given. It is an irresponsible performance.He just silently recorded this person in his heart-Heath Ledger.

 15 Chapter 15 Politics class (seeking recommended collection)

    "Crack! Heath Ledger, I need your eyes to be stronger, the feeling of accepting reality but still seeking a living, do you understand?"


    Lehman stared at the footage from the director¡¯s camera, then looked at Heath Ledger, who was serious on the side, and continued: ¡°Imagine that even the Washington government abandons him, and he accepts it for the future of his daughter. The fate of being buried alive, but deep in my heart, the desire for survival of mankind still remains in the depths of the soul. It''s almost what it means, do you understand?


    The filming of the film "Buried Alive" went very smoothly, even beyond Lehman''s imagination.In just 4 days, the filming schedule of the crew has been pushed by half.


    Perhaps this is the benefit of the one-man show. The whole burden of shooting is concentrated on the lead actor Heath Ledger, and other auxiliary tasks have been streamlined to a minimum. The daily shooting progress depends entirely on the performance of the actor, as long as he does not make a mistake. , The scene picture of the effective lens is easy to complete.


    After all, every time you shoot a scene, you don''t need to change the scene or the props. Just wait for Heath Ledger to put on makeup and adjust the camera position.


    Moreover, the starring Heath Ledger''s performance skills are really good, and there are few problems. This is great news for the "Buried Alive" crew, which is short of funding.


    Lehman calculated that if the shooting time exceeds 20 days, all the existing funds will be consumed, and there will be no money left for post-production. At that time, whether it is to start your own refund or Ryan''s "pocket" "Money" will put him under greater pressure of failure.


    It''s a pity that Heath Ledger''s state is out of shape and Lehman is not given this opportunity.


    "I think he should be more desperate. Even his country has abandoned him. The gang of thugs also asked him to take a video of him trapped in the coffin to cause panic in public opinion. At this time, he must have the least desire to survive. Director."


    Obviously, Heath Ledger has his own views on this scene.


    Ryman didn''t think there was anything wrong with the actor''s own opinions. He pulled Heath Ledger, and said to the swapped camera, "You take a good look."


    Knowing that he was about to die, his expression was desperate, his eyes were dull, and the characters'' reactions and emotions were in place. There was no problem, he looked at Lehman in doubt.


    "It''s too depressing, and I''m separated from the scene." Lehman gestured with his hands, "Your performance is complete, you are even lower, it seems a bit isolated, you understand?"


    "You have to raise it a little bit, not so low." His hand slid all the way from Heath Ledger''s waist to his thigh, and then rose to the lower abdomen.


    Heath Ledger understood but nodded subconsciously.


    Seeing his expression, Lyman realized that he hadn''t understood what he meant, so he pulled him and watched the camera replay again, "Look, is the whole picture a bit uncoordinated? You seem to be alone in that corner. Same, different from the surrounding painting style."


    Heath Ledger finally understood a little bit. It was not that his emotions were not in place, but that the overall environment should not appear so low.The lighting is soft, and his presence makes this lens very abrupt, as if he shouldn''t be there.


    ¡°You can¡¯t just look at your own character¡¯s emotions, but you have to understand the atmosphere of the whole scene. It¡¯s right to take Paul¡¯s fate now, but you¡¯re looking at it from an outsider. You know what the Washington authorities think, and Paul doesn¡¯t Knowing, he still feels that he didn¡¯t agree to the mob¡¯s request. His daughter will be going well. He even has a little illusion that the garrisoned troops around here will come to rescue him instead of the Washington authorities. You understand. Already? So the lighting is a bit soft, symbolizing that he still has illusions and the desire to survive deep in the human body."


    "Director, I want to prepare." Heath Ledger started.Lehman''s remarks helped him see the depths of the script, and his own brain has some new thinking. He needs time to sort out his emotional thinking.


    "Okay, I''ll give you half an hour."


    Such a situation rarely appears in the "Buried Alive" crew, and even the camera and lighting are wrong. As an actor, Heath Ledger can still guarantee his performance, but this time, he needs to jump from Paul¡¯s perspective. The background portrayed in the entire script, that is, the war in Afghanistan, must be combined to do better.


    "Well, everyone rests for half an hour." Lehman said loudly.


    "What''s the matter, is my lighting wrong again?" The lighting engineer Dougridge asked a little unconfidently. After so many days of shooting, he was responsible for the most problems.


    "Haha, no, it''s not your problem, it''s just a break."


    After speaking, Lyman glanced at Dougridge again.In fact, the hired lighting engineer really has a big problem. The lighting arrangement required for the movie is by no means difficult. After all, there are few scenes and there is no need to change, but he always makes a little mistake. .To say it is sloppy, but he sticks to his post every day, so it can only be a problem with his ability.


    You get what you pay for. Although his salary is the second highest, most of the people in the crew are novices, which is nothing to compare. The only advantage is that you can save money without complaining. He is really patient in doing things. Have to say.


    "What''s wrong?" After a while, Ryan came over.He knows very well that his old friend, when shooting, he can fight as much as he can, how can he suddenly think about taking a break.


    "Let Heath Ledger find the feeling. His performance just now was too low and uncoordinated." Lehman glanced back and answered casually the reason for the break.


    Ryan followed the instructions and took a look. After Heath Ledger put on his makeup, he sat there and closed his eyes, "Isn''t he performing well? It''s all so late, or else... .."


    Lehman knew what Ryan meant, the whole crew was waiting, and it was getting late too, do you want to take a break and shoot tomorrow.


    "Give him a chance, taking advantage of the emotional coherence, it should be fine to adjust."


    Actors? Comprehension is also very important. Some actors can be thorough, and some actors, even if you break the game completely in front of him, he will not.


    As for what kind of actor Heath Ledger has been performing well, it will soon be clear.


    After half an hour passed, Heath Ledger stood up, nodded towards Lehman, and then went into the coffin.


    Upon seeing this, Lehmann slapped his palm and said loudly: "All departments are in place, ready to start shooting."


    "Action--" As the scene notes were once again finalized, the scene began again:


    Heath Ledger was sitting halfway in the small and dim coffin, and the photographer began to adjust the lens.


    Now the background of the whole play is that Paul called the US government for help, and even told the US government that terrorists threatened him and asked him to take a video of him being buried alive. However, the US side did not intend to rescue him, on the contrary. I asked him whether he would help shoot the video. After all, once such a video circulated, it would have a very negative impact on the credibility of the U.S. government and the strategic relations of international affairs. Therefore, if they lie full of lies, they will be the fastest He rescued Paul at a speed, told him not to shoot video, and promised to protect his family.


    The situation of the kidnappers on the other side is even simpler. They are in their own national complex and want to kill Paul and get a death video to use them to make fun of the US military and government, and they understand that they are buried alive. This person in, did not get any help from the United States at all, because they did this for the first time. The deaths of many American citizens in the past did not bring them any other benefits, so they thought of using alive burial and said yes Asking for a ransom is not the idea of ??killing someone to deceive Paul''s trust, let him shoot a video, and finally send him to see God.


    From the beginning to the end, these two forces did not care about the life and death of a small person like Paul, but used him as a bargaining chip, rolling back and forth on the sky.


    As for Paul, he believed the nonsense of the US government and believed that his country would send rescue troops to rescue him, so he agreed not to make video.


    It was not until after a long time that the oxygen in the coffin began to become thinner, and the more he felt that death was getting closer and closer to him, did he understand that he was abandoned, but there was still a hint of illusion in his heart... .


    The whole movie uses a mobile phone and a few conversations to reveal the image of the entire high-level society in the United States. The male protagonist also slowly slips from the peak of hope to the valley of disappointment, without knowing that he has been tricked and deceived. He is really the most Subtle irony.


    After thinking about this, the performance is just a matter of course.


    In the camera, Heath Ledger was lying in the coffin decadently, his breathing was inaudible, only the beating chest still showed signs of his life.


    As Lehman said, the mood can''t be too low, all you need is to grasp the size.


    There seemed to be light passing through his hollow eyes, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised for some reason.


    I just want my daughter to be safe, and if I can, I hope I can hold on to the moment when the rescue force comes.


    His gaze seemed to penetrate the coffin and looked into the distance. The various physical discomforts caused by the thin oxygen tortured him crazily, but his expression did not show too much pain, but a kind of relief. a feeling of.There was still a hint of hope in the desperate expression.


    Lehman never shouted, nor did he shout, but just said loudly: "Come on!"


    "Huh..." Heath Ledger slowly got up from the prop coffin, and the big rock in his heart also fell to the ground.


    This time he brought in a very good mood. It was not as depressing as it was at the beginning. It was very harmonious with the whole shot. Lehman finished watching the whole shot and it was in full compliance with his expectations.Heath Ledger, doing well.

 16 Chapter 16 Shooting is complete (seeking recommended collection)

    "Buried alive" is about to be finished. Preparations began in early June, and in a blink of an eye it came to July.


    The temperature in Cannes is getting hotter and hotter, and this young crew is still suffering.


    Fortunately, the filming progress is very fast, although some small problems will appear from time to time, but they can always be solved.


    "Heath Ledger, this is the last set of shots in the movie, are you ready?" Lyman looked at Heath Ledger who was sitting and resting not far away, and smiled softly: "After taking this set of shots, It''s over."


    Today was still a hot day, and the warehouse was very sultry. Heath Ledger was wearing a short-sleeved gown that had not been washed since the shooting. Hearing what Lehman said, he nodded calmly.


    Counting today, this is already the eighth day after the filming started. Lehman directed this work, and he was overloaded with filming work every day. The crew members also gritted their teeth to accompany him.


    In the last scene, before he was buried alive, Paul took out a photo from his pocket, on which was his cutest daughter, which triggered memories.


    In the later editing, he will use the way of quick recall to reveal some of Paul''s good memories, which can be regarded as a warm card.


    There is nothing that can promote the depth of the story, simple and clich¨¦d, just to deceive the audience''s tears.


    This is a very primitive method, but it is absolutely effective.


    "Okay, ready to shoot."


    Hearing Lehman''s words, the crew began to act again.


    "Camera is fine!"


    "The lighting is fine!"


    "The actor is ready!"


    "Action--" With the decision of the scene by Thomas, the last set of shooting began.


    This is a very simple shot. For Heath Ledger, who is getting better, there is no performance difficulty at all.


    Just like Paul still dreaming of being able to reunite with his family, it''s nothing more than a good memory while dying.


    "Cut!" Lehman stood up from behind the director''s camera, took a deep breath, calmed down his excitement, and then announced loudly: "Buried alive, the shooting is over!"


    "YES!"


    "Wow......"


    Ryan was the first to run over because he was closest to Lyman.


    "Amazing, buddy." As he said, he opened his arms and hugged Lyman vigorously.


    As a person who crossed over, Lyman obviously still couldn''t accept the custom of cuddling with a big man. He smiled awkwardly, "Thank you, Ryan."


    Ryan didn''t say anything, only let go of Lyman, and ran to greet the rest of the crew warmly.


    The people in the crew are very happy. The end of the filming not only means that they work together to complete a work, but also get actual remuneration¡ªaccording to the initial employment regulations, only half of the salary is paid, and the rest will be paid. Wait until the shooting is over to pay off.And now, the filming is over.


    "Oh Lyman!"


    Heath Ledger, who was covered in sweat, also came over. He was in a very beautiful mood. The shooting of these days has made him over the addiction of being a leading actor, "Thank you, let me experience a... ...Pleasure."


    Looking at Heath Ledger, who was still a bit cautious, Lyman didn''t mind the sweat and stains on his body. He hugged him friendly and patted him twice on the back, "You are a good actor, I hope we will There are still opportunities to cooperate."


    Heath Ledger smiled, "Well, I would love it."


    "When will I go back to the US?" Lehman let go and asked concerned.


    Heath Ledger replied naturally: "It''s probably only two days. The consumption here is too high, and I don''t have much money."


    "Your reward, I will settle it to you as soon as possible." Lehman said embarrassedly: "It may not be much, I''m really sorry."


    After the filming is over, remove the unfinished salary of the hired behind-the-scenes production members and set aside about 50,000 U.S. dollars in production costs. There will be 10,000 or 20,000 euros left. For Heath Ledger, who considers accommodation for himself, it is a bit lacking.


    He was worth more than that, and he was worthy of the daily performance required by the actors'' union.


    "It doesn''t matter, I''m very satisfied with the shooting these days." Heath Ledger looked openly.


    After finishing the shooting equipment, everyone parted ways.


    This was because of a movie, and it was normal to leave after shooting.


    There was no special shutdown ceremony, and no lively celebrations. After Lyman followed Ryan to send the most sincere verbal thanks to the crew members and paid the rest of the salary, the warehouse gradually became quiet.


    Simply clean up, save the film, lock the door... go home and sleep.


    The film director is really a high-pressure job. Returning to his nest, Lyman didn''t even eat dinner, so he fell asleep in bed.


    For so many days, his rest has not been good. He thinks about shooting every day and has no intention of sleeping. Now that he has sustenance in his heart, the situation is naturally different.


    After regaining his energy, Lehman was not in a hurry for post-production. Instead, he took care of some trivial matters first.


    Called Ryan, who still wanted to be lazy, this guy was groaning again, saying that he hadn''t had a good rest for so many days, but he still didn''t reject Lyman.The two also came to the big warehouse together.


    "Come on, move these to the car, let''s return the rental equipment first."


    Lehman ran to the closed cubicle at the other end of the warehouse and took a look. The film material after shooting was stored here. There were also 300 discs of film that had been purchased. The usage of these films was much better than he expected. , There are about 60 discs left, which means that the footage he shot is about 1,200 minutes.


    In addition to them, it didn''t take long for Thomas to rush over.


    This candidate is a key figure in their rental equipment. After hearing that he would return it, he took the initiative to ask for it. Of course, he still has a small request to participate in the later editing of the "Buried Alive" movie.In his words: I want to observe the birth of a movie from beginning to end.


    Naturally, Lehman would not refuse this kind of enthusiasm. As for post-production, it was also a grind. There was just one more labor force, which could help reduce the burden a little without paying any salary.Free is the most important thing, he really doesn''t have much money.


    The three big men worked hard in the hot weather, and it took almost two hours to get everything done.


    "Let''s go, who will drive the two of you?" Lehman got in the car and asked casually.


    All three of them have driver''s licenses. However, Lehman had never driven a car before and crossed over. Although he had a driver''s license in hand, he did not dare to drive, so the driver''s choice was naturally decided from the remaining two.


    Ryan glanced at Thomas, and Thomas immediately understood, "I''ll do it."


    "Well, it''s him." Ryan sighed, and got in the car.


    The poor honest man Thomas sat in front and drove smoothly, and the two unscrupulous gentlemen in the back had already dozed off.


    The journey is long, and it¡¯s close to two or three hours¡¯ drive, so it¡¯s better to take a rest.


    A dream along the way, and soon arrived at Uncle Angus¡¯ camera equipment shop.


    "Lyman, get up." Ryan pushed hard with his hands twice.


    When the body sensed the movement, Lyman opened his eyes instantly.


    "Reached?"


    "Of course, come down and help with the move, it''s impossible to have others fail to do anything."


    Lehman stretched and his brain started to wake up.


    He hurriedly got out of the car, ran to the back and began to disassemble the camera equipment.


    It seems that Thomas has been working for a while, and his back is already wet.


    Lehman held a video camera and returned it to the designated location. He saw Uncle Angus passing by and thanked him sincerely: "Thank you very much for your help, Uncle Angus."


    Angus smiled, did not say anything, he is not a good speech person either.


    With the help of Angus, the four people dismantled them very quickly. After a while, they all moved all the leased camera equipment back to the equipment shop.


    "Uncle Angus, you can check it. We keep this batch of camera equipment very well, and we usually pay attention to it. There is no damage."


    "Well, you are all tired too, stay and have lunch." Angus didn''t want to check the equipment, but talked about eating.


    "No, we still have something to do, we are leaving soon." Lyman quickly rejected Angus''s kindness.


    He looked at Thomas'' face and gave enough, and he couldn''t bother him anymore.


    Thomas knew, and quickly said, "Yes, we still have a lot to work on, so I won''t bother Uncle Angus."


    After listening, Angus didn''t persuade him anymore, and said, "Then don''t delay your young people''s business, please do it quickly."


    The three got in the car and headed back to Cannes.


    On the way, Ryan said, "Are you still short of money for film post-production? I still have something here, about 10,000 euros, you take it."


    Lehman smiled and rejected Ryan''s kindness, "I still have a part of it. It''s definitely enough. If it doesn''t work, I''ll take it from you again, okay."


    Ryan thought for a while and thought it was okay, so he nodded and said, "Come to me if you don''t have enough. I still have pocket money on me, so I''m just doing something business."


    "Do not worry."


    With an investment of 450,000 euros, the salary of the behind-the-scenes shooting team spent about 60,000 yuan. The cost of renting equipment and shooting venues, as well as various props, makeup, and scenery, was about 280,000 yuan. During the shooting, there was not much money spent. The usual cost of food and drinking water cost less than 10,000, and excluding the printing fee of recruiters, a period of suspension fee plus the salary of actors, it cost 40,000 euros.


    With this calculation, there are still about 60,000 euros left in the hand, which is enough for post-production.It turns out that his budget is lower than this.People, be content.

 17 Chapter 17 Post-production (seeking recommended collection)

    How important is the post-production of a movie?It can almost be said to be equivalent to secondary creation.


    Frame by frame editing, scoring, retouching, and color correction can then slowly make a complete work.


    This also means that it will be a very patient job. After all, more than 1,200 minutes of material must be selected, assembled, and then compiled into a nearly 90-minute movie with a smooth plot. not easy.


    Different lens collocations, time lengths, etc., produce completely different movie effects.


    A well-deserved movie, with superb editing, may become ups and downs and fascinating. On the contrary, a good movie may be ruined by a bad editing.


    For example, a later movie "The Watcher", in the hands of Director Zha and Warner, is basically two stories.


    I don''t know which editor said such a sentence: Editing is the rhythm instrument of a movie, and it determines what kind of viewing experience this movie will bring to the audience.


    Therefore, the general post-production work is very cumbersome. The more beautiful the results come out, the more time, energy and thoughts are required.


    Small-cost one-man films like Buried Alive are not as complicated as blockbuster films, but they are never easy.


    It is a headache just to choose good materials and combine them into a movie.


    In order not to suffer the pain alone, Lehman also brought Ryan and Thomas to work together.


    After they dealt with the problem of shooting equipment, they went around and settled the lease of the post-production studio.


    Just in the original studio invested by Huyou, the three of Lehman personally went to see it. The equipment inside was all available, which fully met the editing needs of the film. So after repeated discussions with the person in charge, the price was 20,000 yuan per month. The price in euros, rented for a month.


    This kind of price is not cheap, of course it is not expensive, it is so-so, after all, the three of them have no acquaintances here, and they can''t help much.


    After the two parties signed the formal lease contract the next day, Lehman, Ryan, and Thomas, who were willing to act as assistants, took a large amount of film material and moved directly into the editing studio. Anyway, the right to use them for the next month In his hands, the space inside is enough for three big men to sleep in.


    ......


    There was chaos in the editing room. Three people sat around the editor, expressing their opinions.


    "It should be cut here!" Thomas has been talking more and more since joining this small group.


    "Fuck! I think this long shot is great. I took it several times that day. Now you say you want to cut it out, no, stay." Ryan has also been a film professional and has his own. After speaking, he looked at Lehman again, "You said, should you stay?"


    "This long shot here is simply slowing down the rhythm of the movie. Are we making a horror movie? Naturally, we have to take care of the whole movie atmosphere! It must be cut." Thomas said plausibly, "Lyman, I said Right?"


    "Thomas is reasonable. This clip is not suitable. I cut it." Both of them stared at Lyman, but he still followed the film''s best editing style and chose Thomas.


    Friends belong to friends, and movies belong to movies. These are two different things.


    Does any story have a main line? The film "Buried Alive" is simple and straightforward. It is cut around the change of the protagonist Paul¡¯s psychological journey. The long shot was very cool and torturous, but it was really not a good one. The choice is a bit incompatible with the overall film rhythm.


    After all, Lehman manipulated the editor to cut this long shot.


    Thomas sees his ideas being followed by Lehman, and he is even more proud.


    Ryan next to him couldn''t stand it anymore, and an evil tiger hurried down the mountain, hugged Thomas, and while embracing vigorously, he thought to himself: Let you hide!


    Ping pong.


    Lyman sat on the seat calmly, staring at the shooting material, adjusting the most reasonable combination, and didn''t even look at the two live treasures.


    These days, the two are noisy, he is used to it.


    The progress of the editing work is much slower than that of shooting, even if it is only the first round of rough cuts, Lehman seems very serious.


    After repeated comparisons and groupings, a few minutes of footage can not be determined in a day.


    He is very cautious in this respect, and more attentive than when shooting. The closer he gets to the film, the more careful he is.


    As the editing went through the boring early stage, Lehman also adapted to this rhythm, and the match of the three also entered a good state.


    They can always find the most suitable editing point in a mess of shots, and turn the shot material into the picture in their mind.


    In order to be able to complete it as soon as possible, the three of them simply ate and lived in the studio. Whenever they arrived, they asked Thomas or Ryan to buy some food and just settle their physical needs.


    In addition to dealing with the material every day, it is dealing with the camera, and all amateur activities are rejected. Even Ryan, a person who pays attention to appearance, has dark circles under his eyes. Not to mention Thomas and Lehman, they are also devastated. Look like.


    The time was approaching mid-August, and the three of them finally finished editing.


    "Buried alive" went through the first cut, the second cut, the fine cut and the final round of comprehensive cut. After four processes, the movie''s duration was strictly controlled to 90 minutes, and the plot was smooth, the rhythm was clear, and the atmosphere was appropriate.


    The dubbing work does not need to ask Heath Ledger to re-dubbing specifically because of the better sound reception. Therefore, after this, the post-production work of this film has also reached the end, leaving only the final soundtrack work. not complete.


    Nowadays, basically every movie needs background music to set off the atmosphere of the plot and create the feeling that the movie needs, and "Buried Alive" is no exception.Lehman had no money and no way to find someone to make an original soundtrack, so he had to choose a few more suitable songs, and after paying a certain amount of copyright fees, he successfully obtained the right to use it.


    These soundtracks are all based on the horror genre, which will promote the atmosphere when Paul panicks to hit the top with his head, calls people everywhere for help, and finally accepts reality and is extremely desperate.


    At this point, 450,000 euros are basically used up, and about 10,000 are left.Lehman also didn''t have the money to hire a professional sound editor, and the three of the gang figured out a solution, and it took another 4 days to solve it.


    "Lyman, isn''t the transition of the soundtrack here a bit abrupt?" Ryan frowned suspiciously.


    "The voice gradually becomes better from small." Thomas also said.


    "It''s a three-second prelude, and the soundtrack will be expanded later." Lehman groaned, "Try this first."


    He put on a headset and slowly reduced the intro of the inserted soundtrack, and then gradually expanded after three seconds.


    Since the three of them are even better in terms of sound effects, they are often prone to errors.


    However, this movie did not use sound effects frequently, and it was barely completed after rounds of changes.


    After nearly a month of busy schedule, the film "Buried Alive" was finally completed.It''s slow, but it''s worth it.


    When Lyman, Ryan, and Thomas walked out of the editing room, they were exhausted, their faces were still greasy, and they were uncomfortable.But my heart was extremely excited.


    This is their first completed work, and after watching the entire film style, there is an extraordinary sense of accomplishment lingering in my heart.


    When the three of them first saw it into a film, they were excited because the film was beyond their expectations.


    There is a sense of record-breaking and hot world.Then, winning the Oscar, punching Cannes, kicking Venice, international awards all over the world gave way to "Buried Alive".


    However, as soon as they were out of the nest, they were exposed to the sun, which awakened their dreams.


    "Hey, I''m going back first. We''ll be gathering in a few days. I am like this. I won''t come back for three or five days after mediation." The first person who spoke was Ryan, and indeed, he was better than Lehman and Thomas. The two rough men cherished their faces even more.


    "I want to go back too. I don''t have much money. Go back and find my dad to get some more." Thomas stood in the editing room and said his difficulties.


    After two months of running around and hard work, I have not yet received a penny of salary, and sometimes I have to help paste money in.


    Just like when he brought back meals on weekdays, Lehman gave me the money that was not enough to eat a good meal, so he posted the money himself to make the food richer so that everyone would have more appetite and work more motivated.


    When he said this, Lehman was immediately embarrassed. He originally said that if he did a good job, he would be paid a corresponding salary, but after so many days, the budget was really tight, and he wanted to give more money to Greece. The starring S-Ledger didn''t even mention it.


    But who is Lehmann, he immediately responded: "If the movie makes money, the safekeeping will give you a benefit. Follow me, I will definitely not let you suffer."


    If there is no prospect, just open your mouth.


    "Well, I will go back this time. It will take about three or four days. When that time comes, I will be here." Thomas looked at Lehman seriously and said, "I want to continue following you, okay?"


    "No problem, I''ll be waiting for you here. When the time comes, let''s go to the distribution company to release our movie together." Lehman promised, clapping his chest.


    In this way, under a big sun, the three completed the agreement.


    Afterwards, Ryan went back to his home, Thomas went north to Paris, and Lyman also went back to his den for a good rest.


    Working closely for a month makes people¡¯s heads bigger. The sense of urgency under pressure makes it a luxury to sleep well.


    Now that the post work of "Buried alive" is all done, it makes people feel relaxed.


    Lying on a comfortable bed, after a while, he fell asleep and went to play chess with an unknown god.

 18 Chapter 18 Difficulties

    In the morning in Cannes, the sun is shining and it is easy to sweat on the forehead while walking.Lehman looked at the high-rise building with a modern business architectural style, and walked forward without hesitation.


    Just yesterday, Thomas also rushed over from Paris. After the trio assembled again, he couldn''t wait to start the next job.


    If a movie wants to be shown in theaters, naturally, it needs to negotiate between the distributor and the theater, and then the theater will arrange the schedule for its movie theaters. Finding a suitable movie distributor is the purpose of their trip.


    In France, in the Alps, there are many film companies that have theater distribution channels, but they are roughly divided into two types. One is some subsidiaries established in France by major Hollywood companies that distribute their films globally, including Paramount, Columbia, Warner Bros., MGM, and French Film Federation-Fox Distribution Company, etc.; the second is the local film companies in France, such as Barker, Europa, EMI and other powerful companies, and then there are many independent distributors. , That''s the Erdao trafficker who is shown in that area.


    Lehman''s ideal choice is of course those big companies. After all, big companies not only mean strong strength, but also richer film and television resources.


    So his first choice was the office of Warner Bros. in France.


    With so many large companies, the reason why the first goal is it, there is nothing special, because the office of Warner Bros. is near Cannes.


    Well, the distance is the closest and convenient.


    "Hello, welcome to the Warner Bros. France office!" The lady at the front desk greeted people with a smile. She was a white woman in her twenties. Although she smiled fakely, she was unexpectedly pleasing to the eye.


    Lehman glanced at the work card hanging on her chest, and knew her name was Sivir-Woma, and said: "Hello Miss Sivir, this is Lehman. Yesterday I made an appointment with your company to buy a movie. Department manager Gaiman meets."


    "Okay, please wait a moment." Sivir turned around and started broadcasting and calling to confirm related matters.


    When the three of them saw this, they were also casually sitting on the benches waiting for news.


    Touching the sturdy seat under his butt, Lehman looked around the surroundings. For some reason, his heart suddenly became a little nervous.


    At this time, the receptionist Sivir finished the phone call and said in a friendly and kind manner: "Mr. Lyman, our manager is already waiting in the projection room on the second floor. I will take you up. Please follow me."


    "Okay." The three of Lyman also stood up. Among them, Ryan and Thomas each took a briefcase, which contained various materials of the movie "Buried alive" and a copy of the final edited version.


    On the second floor, I first passed the Warner Bros. office area. It seemed that there were not too many people inside, but it seemed very busy. Everyone was working hard, or was just talking on the phone.


    Sivir brought three people to an independent office. She stepped forward and knocked on the door. The sound of "coming in" came from inside. She opened the door and reported inside: "Mr. Gaiman, Director Lehman is here. That''s it." After that, she turned and went back to the front desk.


    When the three of Lehman entered, they saw a middle-aged white man in his forties, with an appearance that is common in the United States, with thin hair, very bald, wearing a gray suit and black tie, sitting Behind the desk, looking at something.After seeing them coming in, he raised his head, smiled and got up and stood up, "Hello. Director Lyman, hello."


    "Mr. Gaiman, hello." Lyman smiled and shook hands with him, and said politely: "It''s nice to meet you."


    Thomas smiled and didn''t say anything. Instead, he asked: "Mr. Lyman, you look so young. Take the liberty to ask, how old are you?"


    "25." The answer was very concise.


    After Gaiman heard this, he frowned slightly, obviously a little dissatisfied with the young director who said he wanted to work with him.At 25, I just graduated from university. This so-called movie won''t be a ridiculous "play house" game.


    Although I didn¡¯t want to see you and felt a waste of time, I agreed to meet and people came, so I couldn¡¯t avoid it directly. So he said, "Then, let me enjoy your movie first. Hope it will be. A pleasant experience."


    "I have brought the film to copy." Lyman said, taking the briefcase from Ryan who was standing by.


    "Well, let us see."


    Gaiman took the copy of the movie, put it in the player in the office cubicle, and pulled down the curtains installed in the room.


    The four of them sat in comfortable chairs and looked at the small screen in front of them.


    Gaiman pressed the start button of the remote control and saw a black screen lit up on the small screen.


    As time went by, there was still nothing left on the screen, and it was still full of darkness.


    "Wow, this..." Gaiman pressed the pause, looked at Lyman, and questioned: "Director Lyman, are you sure this is a movie? Why doesn''t the picture appear, is it a full movie? ?"


    Lehman was thinking about this interruption, but when he came back to his senses, he quickly explained: "This period of more than 20 seconds was drawn by sound. You will know what it means later."


    Suffocating the farce, Gaiman pressed start.


    On the screen, the camera zoomed in, and Heath Ledger, who was trapped alone in a coffin and buried alive, was hidden in a large shadow, his eyes full of panic and doubt turning uneasy.


    The background music gradually sounded, adding to the atmosphere.


    Lehman didn''t cut a single shot for this highly difficult one-shot shot, which was close to 30 seconds.It was a shocking appearance.


    Time passed slowly, and after ninety minutes, it suddenly went dark, the film ended, and the subtitles gradually appeared.The film screening is over.


    At this moment, Lyman, Ryan, Thomas, the eyes of the three of them all focused on the bald man sitting next to him.


    They watched this movie many times, but still found it wonderful.


    The first time, you think it is abusive, the second time, you think it has some deep meaning, and the third time, you can find that this movie vividly shows the despicable methods of the US government and the public opinion as a whole, and truly analyzes international politics. The interests clash on the battlefield.


    All in all, in short, it''s pretty good!


    But the three of Lehman said nothing. In this house, Gaiman had the most decision-making power.He thinks that it is true.


    "How? Mr. Gaiman." Looking at the quiet atmosphere, Ryan couldn''t help but speak first.


    His eyes were fixed on the film purchase manager, for fear that he would hear "No" in his mouth.


    "Director Lyman, what do you say about your movie..." Gaiman''s hesitating words made Lyman on the side even more nervous, "It''s surprising, and indeed interesting, at least it makes me feel at ease. Watch the whole movie."


    Immediately, he laughed at himself: "However, this extremely strong personal style, coupled with the fact that there is only one character and scene in the whole film, is really crazy. I have never met such a... such an alternative. Movie. You know, I''m just an office manager, and I don''t have any rights in my hands, but you handled the whole story very well, but..."


    As soon as Lehman heard the uncertainty in Gaiman''s words, he knew that the results of this action might not be too good. Sure enough, Gaiman said, "I can only buy the copyright and put it on the offline market and distribute the video tape. Love belongs to love, business belongs to business. Director Lehman, I am willing to persuade the company to spend a sum of money to buy the distribution rights of this film, but I can''t push it to theaters. What do you mean?"


    Lyman''s heart sank.The meaning of Gaiman¡¯s words is that the style of this movie is too strong. Instead of taking a lot of risks and persuading movie theaters to arrange screenings, it is better to directly enter the offline market for distribution. From that point of view, the up-front cost is compared to theaters. Say, too much ease.


    To put it bluntly, the film may be valuable, but they do not want to take risks.


    "I know, but the market is always elusive. Maybe we can try to order the show first and try it out in more than a dozen theaters to see the audience''s reaction before deciding on the follow-up release. How about?" Lehman was not reconciled. Make your own suggestions.


    But Gaiman shook his head, "I saw the film investment. It costs 500,000 Euros for the shooting cost. Isn''t it? Our company is willing to spend 1 million Euros to buy the distribution rights of this film and guarantee the profit in the offline market. How about you, as a producer, have a 25% share ratio?"


    Five hundred thousand became one million, and in a blink of an eye he earned back the benefits of the entire investment amount. It stands to reason that Lehman should be happy. When he first crossed over, he didn¡¯t think about making a movie to make money. Here Do you want to go on?But why, he is so unwilling.


    "Can''t you really give this movie a chance?"


    "Sorry, this is beyond the scope of my rights, and I can''t do anything." Gaiman cut off the last faint chance of screening cleanly.


    As the film purchase manager of Warner Bros. Pictures in France, he certainly has the right to push a film to various theaters. After all, he has the opportunity to intervene in the release of film sources from the head office in France every year. of.It is not difficult to build a good relationship with theaters, let alone the distribution channels of the head office spread all over the European and American continent.


    But he doesn¡¯t want to take a risk. The director style of "Buried Alive" is too prominent. It is more like an author¡¯s film. It is not a so-called "artistic" film with pornographic balls. This kind of thriller and niche type is not available in France What kind of welcome he will receive, this is his long-term experience in buying movies.


    There is value, but the prospects are not clear. There is no need to risk his dereliction of duty. Instead, he will release offline video tapes. For him, he will be able to pay back his costs and create benefits.


    Which is lighter and heavier, at a glance.


    "Can you give me some time to think about it?"


    "Of course, you can call me anytime during the next few days."


    "Thank you."


    ......

 19 Chapter 19 Bobo Bobo (seeking recommended collection)

    "Sorry, sir, our manager is not interested."


    "You can buy the copyright for 800,000 yuan, what do you mean?"


    "It''s impossible to show it in theaters. Let me tell you that. Your movie can also make a name in the offline market."


    "Our manager is not here."


    "Our company does not distribute other people''s movies. Yes, it doesn''t work to buy out the copyright."


    ......


    He has taken Ryan and Thomas on the run for a week. From Paris to Cannes, many big companies have tried it and the results are not good.


    These big companies are hesitating, and the conditions given are high or low, but they have not mentioned the theater screening.


    Lehman, who doesn''t believe in evil, also contacted some independent distributors. Some of them will also produce low-cost film distribution by themselves, and some are simply agency distribution.


    But they are also not optimistic about the movie being shown in theaters.


    Slowly, Lehman was also confident and energetic from the beginning; until now, he even considers whether to sell the film copyright. The video tape market is considered a place of ownership, isn¡¯t it? At least someone will see this. Movies.


    Sometimes running down a day, tired and weak, he was really depressed.MDSD!Why is no one willing to give this movie a chance to try it.


    ......


    In July, it was another ordinary morning, and the trees on both sides of the street seemed to be beating.


    Outside the room, Lehman pursed his lips and said nothing. Ryan and Thomas also looked at each other, not knowing what to do.


    "There are still a few publishers in Saint-Denis. We haven''t contacted yet. Shall we go today?" Ryan spoke first, looking at Lehman with a little expectation.


    He hoped he could cheer up.


    "We have been running for so many days, and all we got are rejections. Why, do you still have confidence?"


    Ryan glanced at Thomas and didn''t know what to say.


    The atmosphere seemed a bit depressing.


    "Let¡¯s sell the film rights. The highest price is already that of Warner Bros. called Gaiman. He is willing to pay 1.2 million euros. With this money, I can also draw a summary of so many days of experience. "For a long time, Lehman said calmly.


    Ryan was stunned, he had never thought about this way, but why Lyman would make such a decision.So he immediately responded: "The movie will not be released, so what did you do?"


    The voice was loud and harsh, which made Lyman couldn¡¯t help but increase his voice. ¡°But they think the risk is too great and the possibility of loss is great. In other words, the movie we made is not worth it. A bad movie. You think, shouldn''t the bad movie stop seeing the sun?"


    Ryan was silent for a while before he said, "We still have a lot of companies that haven¡¯t been there. That¡¯s a big deal. It¡¯s okay to go to Hollywood to try. There is a big chance. Didn¡¯t Heath Ledger also say that? More."


    Yes, who wants to make a movie that he has worked so hard to produce, from the very beginning of its completion, he was sentenced to death.


    But not here, can Hollywood do it?Leaving aside the costs along the way, are those professional managers really willing to take risks?


    Lehman lost his thoughts.


    Ryan next to him didn''t speak, and Thomas wouldn''t even interrupt in the matter. For a while, all three of them became dumb.


    What are the extravagances of a failed movie made by a loser?


    Perhaps entering the offline market is its best destination.


    In fact, it¡¯s pretty good to think about it. If you invest 500,000 yuan, you can make 700,000 yuan after going around. It has been successful, isn¡¯t it?


    This is my first film. Looking at my life in the past two decades, I never thought about what I would do in the film industry.At that time, I was still thinking about when I could independently direct the studio.When filming a TV series, running a camera team is already very satisfying.


    He once thought that in the days to come, he would work as honestly as most directors in the country. After mixing his qualifications, he would naturally get opportunities.


    But now that I have made a movie, it can still generate value, isn''t it?


    He raised his head and looked at the sky, unconsciously thinking: The sun is really big!


    "Go to Italy." Ryan said.


    His words interrupted Lyman''s thoughts and brought his attention back to his eyes.


    "what?"


    Ryan said this without thinking, but he also thought about it. He went on to say: "They don''t like this movie, but we have confidence. Then we should work hard to get it right. It¡¯s not because of some people¡¯s opinions that they just follow their will."


    "The Venice Film Festival will begin next month. Let''s go to the exhibition. If it is not a bad film, there will be audiences who will appreciate it."


    Lehman poured cold water on, he reminded: "Do you have a way to participate in the exhibition? It''s July now, the registration time has passed long ago, and even if you can register, why should others show you the show? You can enter if you enter."


    "You don''t need an official exhibition hall, just show it around."


    "But what if the audience is satisfied? The distribution company doesn''t approve it. The movie still won''t make it to the theater."


    "How can I be reconciled if I don¡¯t try? I have paid so much for this movie, and you, Thomas, and every member of the crew. Everyone is insisting on making this movie, no At the last minute, I won¡¯t give up.¡± Ryan said excitedly: ¡°The worst result is nothing more than going to the offline market. Will we be worse than now? There is nothing left to lose, so go Italy."


    Ryan stared into Lehman''s eyes, with firm and strong eyes, "Moreover, "Buried alive" is our work. Even if it is to die, it should be sentenced by the audience. Even if it is buried, there should be a funeral. "


    Thomas next to him interrupted, "I think Ryan is right."


    You salted fish who has been silent for so long, the only thing that pops out is only "666".


    Both looked at Lehman and wanted to hear what he said.


    Lehman lowered his head, and thought of a sentence in his mind for some reason: Even if you want to lose, you have to lose willingly.


    "You all said so, what else should I say?"


    He raised his head and stared at the two of them, "Go to Venice."


    .


    .


    As we all know, the Venice Film Festival, Cannes, France and Berlin, Germany are also known as the three major international film festivals in Europe.


    And it was the earliest of these, established in 1932, also known as the "father of the international film festival."


    After so many years, it has gradually formed its own unique tradition: it focuses on film lovers from various countries and encourages them to shoot films in novel forms, even if there are defects, but as long as they are innovative, they can be accepted by the film festival.


    The aim of the film festival is "movies serve serious art."


    Therefore, from August to September every year, on the island of Lido in Venice, Italy, there will be a gathering of directors and producers from all over the world who want to be famous will bring their works to this event, hoping to find His own Bole became famous in one fell swoop.


    Corresponding to this, the major international film and television companies will also be gearing up to prepare funds to find a delicious meal in this movie feast to bring profits and even talents to their companies-this is not a dream. In the past few decades, many film masters have emerged at the Venice Film Festival.


    Zhang Guoshi, Sunglasses King, Section Chief Jia, Li Zheng, Hou Xiaoxian, Jiang Wen from the mainland...


    RB''s Akira Kurosawa, Takeshi Kitano, Hirokazu Ke...


    There are also many film talents showing their prominence here.


    This year is the 58th session, and Lyman was persuaded by what Ryan said.


    He decided to participate.


    "So what about the money?"


    Lyman awkwardly calculated the latest finances, only to find that the money that had been fooled had been used up.


    Even the 50,000 euro rebate fee was used a bit.


    During this period of time, travel expenses and board and lodging were used everywhere.


    "I have about ten thousand here, is that enough?" Ryan lowered his head and said.


    He wanted to get more from his father, but his father was fed up with all the fooling around and cut off his source of funds: he didn¡¯t want pocket money anymore, and even his mother didn¡¯t feel cruel. give.Now there is only this point accumulated in the past.


    Add up to less than 60,000. The three people''s travel expenses, board and lodging, and the projection equipment needed to show the film must also be considered. Even if it is a rental, it also needs money.


    This little money is undoubtedly not enough for the whole operation.


    Ryan also knew that he was a bit too idealistic, so he quickly said: "I will think of a way, and it will always solve the problem."


    "Huh, Lehman, Ryan, I still have thirty thousand euros, is that enough?"


    At a critical moment, Thomas stood up, "If it is not enough, I can still borrow some from Uncle Angus. He is close to us and passed by."


    "No, the three of us add up to almost 90,000, save some flowers, it should be enough to show our film at the Venice Film Festival."


    The whole cycle lasts from the beginning of August to the end of August and early September. In such a long period of time, I hope to give "Buried Alive" a good home.


    Lehman didn''t expect that the film would still be seen by the distribution company and released in theaters. At least, it would be witnessed by the audience, and it would be enough to be filmed and shown in a fair manner.


    Just like Ryan said, even if you die, you shouldn''t die silently. It should always bloom and traverse the world like a meteor, which is also worthwhile.


    "Are you packed?"


    Early the next morning, the three met again at Lyman.


    "Ok."


    "me too."


    "Then go."


    In 2001, on July 29th, the three embarked on a flight to Venice, Italy.


    They will find the most suitable destination for their work Buried Alive there.


    The plane took off smoothly. Although there was a delay, it finally flew steadily in the stratosphere. Lehman looked at the big white clouds outside and suddenly thought of Heath Ledger. If he was here, he would not want to watch. Let this movie be buried...

 20 Chapter 20 Have a sweet dream (for recommendation and collection)

    This year''s main venue is still held on Lido Island. It is only on the 30th, and the surrounding area of ??the island has been warmed up.


    Filmmakers and film enthusiasts flying from all over the world laughed and took pictures in the square or on the surrounding lawn.


    At night, all the headlights installed around the road have been turned on at this time, and the bright light will illuminate the surroundings clearly, allowing everyone to continue to release their vitality.


    The local residents of Venice are not willing to lose the wind, or carry their children, or the elderly at home, strolling together, while walking while enjoying the lively atmosphere different from the past.The whole scene was full of laughter.


    And in a homestay less than two kilometers away, there is no night lights that are open all night and night, and there is no noise of tourists.


    In the gloomy night, you can faintly hear all kinds of small and messy sounds. At the end of the alley, the lantern with the word "accommodation" is hanging in front of the door of a house.


    Upon closer inspection, the hotel didn''t even have a name.


    At this time, the door of the house was half open¡ªthe so-called door, which is just a two-way glass door like a hair salon¡ªinside the hotel entrance, there was also a blackboard with red chalk writing on it. "This month''s special price, accommodation 20", there are also various weird lines and patterns painted beside it to show surprise.


    Entering the door, it is the front desk. A middle-aged cashier woman with glasses watching a small TV raised her head slightly, "Three people stay, open a few rooms."


    "There are any types." It was Lyman, Ryan and Thomas who came. They got off the plane and took a taxi all the way to the venue.


    As a result, the hotels near Lido Island were full, and they had to go a little farther to find a place to live.


    Of course, there are reasons to control the budget. Those high-end hotels did not dare to ask if there are any rooms available.


    "Single room is 20 per night, double room is 30 per night, how many do you open." The middle-aged woman stared at the small TV on the wall intently, and responded casually.


    "One single room, one double room. Two rooms." Lehman said.


    "50 Euros." The middle-aged woman remained silent as before and continued to watch her TV.


    "Shall we rent for a week, is there a discount?"


    Hearing this, the middle-aged woman turned her attention away from the TV screen and looked at Lehman.


    After looking around slightly, he asked casually: "Is it from outside, for the Venice Film Festival?" He said that it was a question, but the words were full of affirmation. It seemed that I saw more people like Lehman.


    "Yes." A very positive reply.There is nothing bad to say, they are indeed here for the Venice Film Festival.


    "Then pay 320 euros."


    "Thank you." As he said, Lehmann took out a handful of change from his pocket, counted them, and took out 320 euros, "Here."


    The middle-aged woman clicked to confirm the correctness of the number.


    Then put the money in the drawer, and took out a bunch of keys from it.


    "Come with me."


    She got up from her seat and walked upstairs.


    The Lehman trio followed behind.


    Next to the front desk is a very narrow wooden staircase, going all the way up to the second floor.


    There is a long narrow walkway on the second floor with rooms on both sides.


    There is a nameplate with numbers on the door. The first one is the first one. The number "203" is written on the nameplate.


    Following the middle-aged woman, she continued to move forward, and stopped when she reached the end of the corridor.


    "Two rooms 207 and 209, the one on the left is a single room, and it is a double room opposite the door." The middle-aged woman fumbled for a while from the large bunch of keys she was holding, took out two keys, and gave them to Lai Man.


    "Go in and rest yourself. Oh, yes, if the key is lost, I still have a backup, but it costs 2 euros. Remember." After that, he turned and walked to the first floor.I guess I went to watch TV.


    "How are the three of us divided?" Ryan asked outside the corridor.


    "I live in a single room, you two live in a double room." Lehman gave his own advice.


    Thomas didn''t say anything, Ryan quit, "No, I live in a single room, I haven''t spent the night in a house with a big man? I''m not used to it, I can''t sleep."


    He didn''t stay in college, but he didn''t want to wrong himself.


    "That''s not right, it gives you a chance to experience life." Lyman said with a smile, but gave Ryan the key to the single room in his hand.


    "Go and rest."


    "Good night! I wish you both a good night." As he said, Ryan inserted the key, twisted it slightly, and walked into room 207.


    Outside the corridor, only Lyman and Thomas were left.


    "go in."


    Lehman took the key, inserted it into the slit accurately, twisted it to the right, and opened the door.


    Two big men walked into room 209.


    Lehman fumbled and pressed the light switch in the room.


    In an instant, orange light enveloped this space.


    The room is not small, and there are two small beds¡ªthe kind that is long enough but not too wide.


    Between the two small beds, there is a small cabinet at the head of the bed for storing small objects.There are three floors above and below.


    Lehman wandered around and found that the conditions of the hotel were OK.


    In addition to sleeping, there is a separate bathroom. There is a space of about 3 square meters in the compartment just around the corner.


    He also lowered the tap, and water did come out.


    Lehman threw his backpack aside, took out his toothbrush, toothpaste, and towel from it, ready to clean up his personal hygiene.


    After washing up, he walked out of the bathroom and packed up some things. He said, "Thomas, you can get it right, too. When I was washing, the water flow in the faucet decreased. It is estimated that this place will be cut off at night.


    "Oh." Thomas, who was sitting on the bed, didn''t delay anymore, and went into the bathroom after taking his own things.


    After Lyman finished finishing his things, he lay down on the cot.


    The sound of running water came from the bathroom, and he stared at the roof blankly, his thoughts empty.


    "Huh, I''m really out of water, I''m going to take a shower." Thomas came out after about three minutes.


    What he said was really right.This hotel will automatically cut off water after 11 o''clock in the evening.


    "No way, this is Venice, and now it''s time for the film festival, where else can I find a cheap and good accommodation hotel? I''ll just fall asleep."


    Thomas smiled bitterly.


    Yes, it is now when members of the film industry from all over the world are rushing to come to Venice. Coupled with some spontaneous tourists visiting the film festival, the business of the surrounding accommodation and hostels is very good.


    This is their most prosperous and hottest period of the year.


    Alas, overcome any difficulties.


    You can''t die without taking a bath.


    So comforting himself, Thomas felt much better at once.


    Lying in bed, I don''t know how long time passed.


    What happened to Thomas was still not asleep. He looked at Lyman and found that he didn''t seem to be asleep either, so he asked softly: "You said, does our movie have a chance to be shown in the exhibition hall?"


    Lyman didn''t speak. Just when Thomas thought he was actually asleep, his voice came over, "The chance is slim."


    The Venice International Film Festival has 4 units, namely "Main Competition Unit", "Horizon Unit", "Critics Week Unit" and "Venice Day Unit".


    Among them, the main competition unit is the hottest. The annual Venice''s highest award-the Golden Lion Award is produced in this unit. As for other jury awards, best actor and actress awards, best screenwriters and other international category A awards They are also selected in a unified manner; and the horizon unit, although there are also competition selection criteria in it, the convincing power of the award is not high, and it has a lot less taste and honor than the official unit.


    As for the film critics week and day unit, it is more like a farce.The barrier to entry is also very low. It all depends on the tastes of the film critics and reviewers. As long as a movie is on the right path, it can almost be on the list without capping it. However, they don¡¯t have awards, just in the news papers. It''s just exaggeration.This can also be seen from the data: every year, only about 15 films enter the final main competition unit, and those who can enter the horizon unit are expanded to about 20 films. As for the two unlicensed units, they can enter. But it''s too much to go.


    "I think there is a chance."


    Thomas turned over, looked at Lyman again, and continued: "Maybe we can get a prize or something."


    Awarded?


    The main unit competition generally selects 15 to 20 films for screenings, and will compete for various awards at the Venice Film Festival from these films. Even if the less golden Horizon unit is added, there will be no more than 40 places at most.


    During the daytime today, Lehmann went to the registration office to find out that there were more than 500 films registered this year, and countless more, like Lehman, did not qualify for screening, so I chose filmmakers or industry enthusiasts who are showing around. .


    When he heard these statistics, he was shocked-God knows where there are so many film directors in the world, and they have all shot works.


    Lehman didn''t mean much in this regard, and after collecting accurate data, he didn''t expect it.


    After hundreds of movies have been killed, I still don¡¯t have the qualifications to be shown. No matter how I think about it, I feel that this kind of miracle will not appear in "Buried Alive."


    However, Lehman didn''t explain much. The chances were slim, and he knew it. There was no need to destroy Thomas'' vision.He is still young, still an age of dreaming.


    "As you have said, "Buried Alive" exploded."


    Lyman could only answer that. He turned over and looked out the window.


    Closer is pitch black, and farther away is the center of the film festival. The bright lights can be seen even from a few kilometers away.


    It must be very lively there.People come and go, so uncomfortable.


    This artificial island in the province of Venice, Italy, still exudes brilliance even under heavy nightfall.

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    "Lyman, I bought some newspapers, you can take a look."


    Ryan walked in with joy and placed the newspaper in his hand on the small cabinet between the two small beds.


    Lyman slowly climbed up, sat cross-legged, and found a comfortable position to lean against.


    He sat on the bed, lowered his head, took a newspaper and flipped through it.


    The newspaper is called "badtaste" and it is an old Italian media brand.


    "Monsoon Wedding Banquet", "The Age of Disorder", "The Same for Your Mother", "Hong Kong Has a Hollywood", "Invincible", "I Without You"...


    Lehman''s eyes looked past row by row, and he felt a little envious for some reason-today is August 3, and the Venice Film Festival will open tomorrow, and the list of participating films will be announced today.The media newspapers must be the first to lift this curtain. They are the microphones of the film festival.


    After reading the newspapers one by one, most of them are introducing various information about the film that will be exhibited tomorrow or predicting which award the film will win. He read it again, but like the previous one, he was not present. Find a trace of information about "Buried Alive" here.


    The window was open, and the slight cool breeze blew through, but it couldn''t drive away the restless emotions in his heart.


    Finally, Lehman put a large newspaper in his hand and put it back on the bedside table with a sigh.


    He spent 30 euros to write the information, and went to the registration office to sign up that day, but he didn''t let his film enter the official exhibition hall.


    Lost?It seems a bit.


    Da Da Da...


    With the sound of footsteps, Thomas walked in from outside, and he sat down on the bed next to Lyman before handing him a piece of food.


    Lyman looked at him, put a smile on his face, and took it.


    This is a pancake similar to fruit pancakes with various jams. To be honest, the taste is not good and the taste is weird.


    Facts have proved that Thomas'' words are really a longing, he is not a child of God after all, and it is impossible for good luck to be on his side.


    The film "Buried Alive" is not shortlisted in the competition unit, and it is impossible to win.


    Even if you don''t have the qualifications to enter the stadium, what are you talking about?


    "Tasty?"


    Thomas asked.This is what he specially packed for Lehman after he went downstairs for breakfast early in the morning.The taste is full of his appetite.


    "Very good." Lehman nodded and ate the rest of the pancakes in a big bite.


    "What are we doing next?" Ryan asked.


    "Is the projection equipment rented?"


    "I have agreed with the merchant. The rent is 100 euros per day and the deposit is 5,000 euros in advance. I have already given it, and I can go to his projection equipment to show our movies at any time." Ryan answered Lehman''s question carefully. .


    The whole set of the screening equipment is still a bit expensive. In order to be afraid of damage, the merchant requires a deposit in advance, which is quite reasonable.


    After all, if the equipment really breaks down and the person ran away, the money won''t make him lose too much.


    "Shall we show it today?" Thomas said, "When I just went down, I saw a lot of people go to Lido Island. Let''s go too. It happens to be the opening ceremony of the film festival tomorrow. I haven''t seen Venice. How is the film festival held?"


    Lehman chewed the food in his mouth and swallowed, "I haven''t seen it either. Let''s go together tomorrow."


    "Good." Ryan also agreed with this proposal.


    In the end, their films did not enter any unit. Anyway, there is no official endorsement. If they are shown on their own, they can be done on the side of the road, and there is no rush.


    It''s all here, and it''s good to open your eyes.


    Lehman also wanted to know how the movies that can enter the exhibition hall can be better.


    Probably still a little unwilling.


    ......


    On August 4, the annual Venice Film Festival opened as scheduled.


    Early in the morning, the cinema palace at the main venue, the largest building on Lido Island, was filled with people.


    As early as two days ago, the layout began here.


    A bright red carpet stretches from the entrance of the movie palace to the roadside outside. Guardrails are pulled up on both sides of the carpet. A large group of reporters are playing their role like the army with long guns and short cannons.


    At this time, experienced reporters would raise the spotlight in their hands and shout loudly the names of the stars passing by on the red carpet, asking them to pose, and killing the film "kaka".


    At this moment, a black Lincoln stopped on the other side of the red carpet, and an old man with gray hair walked out of it and stepped onto the red carpet vigorously.


    "Nanny Moretti!..."


    The scene fell into a small climax again. The media reporters who had been silent or perfunctory before were all on fire for a while, and the spotlights flashed into one. They wanted to flash the old man on the stage, and they also called out: "Look here, Chairman." "Here, here..."


    This old man is the chairman of the jury of this Venice Film Festival, and he hosted the Venice Film Festival for the nth time in his life.


    The local media in Italy respected him.


    Next, there were people playing.


    Directors or actors and celebrities walked by in an orderly manner. The journalists and the media have intermittent firepower. The rules are well mastered-those who do not have a special car or have a special car, but are not the technical nature of the film that depends on the face to eat. The unification of talents will be ignored. The reporters put on a show, clapped a few times, and then passed. Only those filmmakers with newsworthy or native Italians can make their weapons fire.


    After about an hour and a half, the guests were almost gone, and the opening ceremony finally began.


    According to the previous rules, if you want to enter the movie palace, except for those invited members of the opening ceremony, there will be venue bills out of the circle as usual, but the expensive price of up to five thousand euros is obviously not Lehman, Ryan, etc. People are willing to bear it, so they did not go to the cinema palace to watch the opening ceremony with the stars, actors, and directors, but chose the next branch venue-100 euros for one.


    The opening movie of this venue is called "Monsoon Wedding Banquet".


    From the information in the application, it can be concluded that the film has a high demand for winning the Golden Lion Award, second only to the most optimistic "Dog Day" by media critics.Of course, if it were not for the attention of the judges, this movie would not be arranged as the opening movie.


    After checking the tickets, sitting in the branch hall next to the Cinema Palace, the three of Lyman waited for the film to be played.


    "It looks like a wonderful look."


    Thomas said with the official movie information in his hand.


    Lyman grinned when he heard the words.


    Ten minutes before leaving the venue, the people who came in filled up the huge projection hall, and looked at it, it was dark.


    Whites, blacks, mixed races, people from all regions come to participate in the Venice Film Festival, the charm of the art of film is evident.


    After waiting ten minutes, the movie started.


    This is a film about the love of Indian women. From the beginning, you can see the general plot: In a fairly wealthy family, father Lalit and wife Pimi are busy with their daughter Adit¡¯s marriage.


    They want to hold a grand and luxurious wedding for their daughter, but they are struggling to get tight, so they have to plan carefully.


    At the same time, the family members scattered all over the world rushed back home for this wedding. These things also need to be worried about by Lalit, so in just a few days, he was very busy.


    Daughter Adit is going to marry Haymont, a network engineer working in Houston, USA. In this designated marriage, the two of them will only meet at the engagement ceremony for the first time, and they will immediately become partners a few days later.


    But what Adit likes is the host of another talk show, and she still has an extramarital relationship, but she still falls in love without hesitation.


    Adit''s cousin Ayasha flirts with college student Rahu.


    While the wedding planner Dolby was busy dealing with Lalit, he fell in love with his maid, Alice...


    As the story progresses, it makes Lehman extremely uncomfortable.


    The setting of the characters in this "Monsoon Wedding Banquet" combined with the image of India that he recognizes is completely false.


    The director clearly elevated the status of Indian women and weakened the whole society''s tolerance for women''s disobedience.


    Even if it is required by the plot, it is too much and has no respect for Indian customs.


    I remember that there is a famous swear word in India, which reads like this: I hope you will have a daughter!


    It can be seen that the status of women in them is very low, how low is it? When getting married, the woman provides almost all the items needed for the wedding, and also comes with a dowry, while the man does not give anything.Like a documentary film "In a Country Without Women", for those female young children, it is no longer rare that they choose to drown from the beginning.


    It is also this kind of serious male superiority and female inferiority. India has always been the place where the world¡¯s most famous crimes occurred, and their capital, New Delhi, is even more known as the "Capital of **."


    What''s ridiculous is that Indian laws are still issued during the British colonial period more than a hundred years ago. For women, if they are lucky enough to not die, they will have to wait for several to ten years to get the results. In this way, he has to spend high litigation costs and reveal his inner scars over and over again.


    Because of appearing in court to testify, those female victims of rape must clarify every detail of the violation before the judge will accept it.


    The story on the screen continues, and the beautification of the status of Indian women is more prominent.


    But on second thought, Lehman seemed to understand the director''s good intentions.


    In India, social conflicts are fierce, and she probably knows it too.


    This film is more like a sustenance in her heart. She hopes that the status of Indian women will rise and even be equal to men.


    No wonder it was shot like this, it turned out to be the thought of a feminist fighter.


    After watching the movie silently, and listening to director Mira Nair''s speech, Lehman complained.


    "Let''s go." Ryan endured sleepiness and watched an Indian movie. He couldn''t stand it anymore. He urged as soon as the movie ended.


    "Yes." Thomas agreed.


    When the three of them embraced the sunshine outside again, Ryan couldn''t help but said: "What does the movie say? It makes me sleepy."


    Thomas also yawned, "There are too many characters, I can''t remember, I can''t recognize every face."


    Lehman was silent. These two big bosses probably couldn''t appreciate this type of literary film.


    Except for the director''s personal stuff, the quality of this film is still on the horizontal line, the plot is smooth, the rhythm is controlled, the actors'' performances are not superficial, but you can see it.


    "Go back." Lehman said, and walked out along the road.


    The two immediately followed.

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    The main venue of the Cinema Palace is located in the south of Lido Island, with a very good location and convenient transportation.


    Early in the morning, Lyman, Ryan, Thomas, the three went to the rental company and got a set of projection equipment.


    Then rushed to the screening location.


    Lyman was sitting in the taxi and looking out the window, he could see pedestrians walking slowly on the street.


    Casual, relaxed, and orderly, this is his impression of this town.


    The taxi was still driving smoothly, and soon arrived at the destination.


    The three got out of the car, took the equipment in the trunk of the car, and started walking.


    They want to pick a suitable location to show.


    Looking around, in fact, many people have already started in the open spaces on both sides of the movie palace.


    They pulled up a curtain and were playing their open-air movies.


    Lehman and the three continued to walk, and saw a black man in his thirties walking around on the side of the road, talking non-stop.


    When I got closer, I realized that he was promoting his movie.


    "Hi, buddy, do you want to come and enjoy my work? It''s really good."


    There were indeed passers-by who stopped and watched at his encouragement, but they basically walked away after watching for a while. The blacks were not angry, and continued to solicit customers in his fairly standard English.


    "Let''s take a look." Ryan looked excited.


    I don''t know if it was exaggerated by the environment or the courage of the black man.


    As he said so, his steps had already passed.


    Seeing that Lehman and others were willing to watch his movie, the black man was so happy that he danced and said, "This is my movie! I made it!"


    Ryan listened quietly and suddenly said, "Can your movie sell for money?"


    When the black man heard it, although a little confused, he still smiled and said, "Hey! Man, I made this movie in two years. In order to get here from Dre Dawa, I struggled and endured all the hardships. But these are not important. The important thing is that I screened my film at the Venice Film Festival and many people watch it! God! This is my long-time wish, and it has come true. As for making money? I never thought about it. "


    Lyman listened and was silent.


    How can I continue my beloved career if the movie can''t generate benefits?


    Rely on love to generate electricity?Stop teasing.


    Anyway, he couldn''t understand the thinking of such a movie fanatic.


    "Oh, brother! Then you have a big loss, come here from your hometown, and spent a lot of money." Ryan obviously did not agree with the black point of view, he continued: "You must be quite rich."


    To be so extravagantly wasteful, Lehman added silently in his heart.


    "It doesn''t matter..." The black man was about to explain his creative experience, Lehman cast a look, and the three of them slipped away.


    This black film didn''t even have a complete story. It had a scene in the east and a scene in the west, just like watching a personal landscape.It''s really boring.


    Continue to walk forward and come to behind the gate of the movie palace venue.


    There is an intersection here, one leading to the venue, and one leading to the exit.


    The flow of people is so woven, it is very suitable for showing movies.


    "Just here."


    After the decision was made, the three of them began to adjust the projection equipment.


    After operating as the business said, pull up a screen to put the image.


    Then, take out the film copy from the backpack, put it in the machine, and everything is complete.


    "Try it."


    Ryan quickly pressed the switch and started playing their movie Buried Alive.


    This is the nth time the trio has watched this long filmed movie, but it is the first time to enjoy it in the public.


    Just seeing Heath Ledger''s panic expression caused Lehman to be in a daze, subconsciously watching around, and then laughing wryly.


    Except for him, Ryan, and Thomas, there is no audience.


    The movie is still playing, and Ryan apparently also discovered the problem.


    After thinking about it, he said, "I''ll go to the intersection to pull people over, too. That trick looks pretty good."


    "I''ll go too." Thomas volunteered.


    "Well, let''s go together, Lehman, you are here watching the equipment and film copies."


    Seeing him nodding, Ryan took Thomas to the intersection just now.


    It¡¯s not far from the screening point, probably less than 15 meters.


    Lehman watched the two of them open their mouths, and commanded intentional passersby with his hands.


    In a short while, an uncle left the road and walked towards Lehman along the lawn.


    It only took less than three minutes, and one audience member was willing to give it a try.This method is really effective.


    Uncle passersby stopped to watch, and at this time Paul was already beating on the coffin for help on the screen.


    In the movie, the character played by Heath Ledger is lying in the coffin and struggling. The camera goes around a large circle from left to right, allowing the audience to know the environment inside the coffin more directly and clearly.


    Small, dark, and then a few flash close-ups focused on Heath Ledger, the wound on his forehead is still vivid.


    The uncle subconsciously wrapped his arms around his chest to relieve his anxiety.


    He thought to himself how to escape if he was trapped in the coffin.


    After a while, some little girls came.


    Seeing how they are twittering, they are probably together.At least they are chatting.


    "Is that tall guy so handsome just now?"


    "Oh, do you think so too? I thought it was only me..."


    "Did you say he made this movie?"


    Okay, this is attracted by Ryan''s beauty.


    Lyman couldn''t help looking at him, and saw Ryan''s mouth closed and his face still had a sincere smile. He looked like a prostitute, a duck, who was in that industry. He thought faintly. .


    ......


    Andr¨¦s couldn''t help getting irritable. From the very beginning of his coming, the movie entered a very fast-paced story scene, but there were always irrelevant noises in his ears, and he could hardly hear the movie. The voice of it.If these people continue to be so noisy, then they will definitely miss some important plot.The emotions of tension, worry, and expectation were mixed together, and the fists were clenched and loosened. In the end, he couldn''t hold it back. The uncle shouted fiercely:


    "Don''t make a noise!" He turned his head and said to the girls next to him.


    As soon as he finished speaking, he regretted it a little, and his tone seemed a bit strong.


    The uncle turned his head silently to continue watching the movie, thinking that nothing had happened.


    The girls were taken aback, but their own qualities made them understand that it was their fault. They stopped chatting and making noises, and did not choose to leave. They just stood and watched the movie together.


    The uncle is even more uncomfortable, and he will slander in his heart with this small voice instead of yelling impulsively.


    But the sound of this movie really needs to be listened carefully to be able to hear clearly-this venue is next to the road junction, there are many pedestrians, and the sound of the projector speakers is serious, and it is necessary to pay attention to understand the movie. In the scenes of the scene, the lines of the protagonist calling are mainly the point that promotes the original appearance of the background. Can you not hear it clearly?


    At this time, the murmur that was close to the ear gauge was simply a torture. No wonder the uncle yelled at a group of girls.


    On the screen, the man trapped in the coffin began to call 911 and began asking for help.


    The call was connected, and a female operator''s voice came.


    "Hello, I am buried alive." The man stumblingly said as he took a deep breath, "Please, save me, I may be dying."


    "Sir?" The operator seemed confused.


    "I''m trapped in the coffin, come and rescue me, send someone to rescue me!" The man held the phone tightly in his right hand, while holding the lighter in his left hand, his eyes wandering at the faint flame.


    "Sir, you have to calm down. Tell me first, what is your name?"


    "Paul Conroy."


    "Okay, Mr. Conroy, can you tell me where you are now?"


    The man closed his eyes in pain, "I don''t know." His voice was hoarse and terrible, "I am trapped in a coffin, I don''t know where I am. Please, help me, I don''t want to die."


    "Are you in the coffin?"


    "Yes, yes!" Paul felt that he was almost out of breath, as if an invisible hand was pinching his throat, and the suffocation made his face red, "an old-fashioned wooden coffin."


    "Are you in the funeral home?"


    "No!" Paul quickly denied, "I don''t know, I''m trapped underground, come and save me."


    "Can you remember why you were trapped in the coffin?" the operator still asked unhurriedly.


    "When I was driving in Afghanistan, the road suddenly exploded. Then...then, I woke up and I was in a coffin." His eyes were also blank.


    "Then why were you attacked?"


    "How come you have so many questions! I''m dying, come and save me...Don''t ask, please, find someone to save me." The operator wasted his time endlessly, this The man became more and more furious, "I''m somewhere in Afghanistan, find someone to save me!"


    "Are you a soldier?" the operator asked calmly again.It didn''t seem to be affected by the man''s anger.


    The man suddenly sneered and laughed, a kind of inexplicable sadness lingered in his heart, becoming a huge irony, "I am not a soldier, I''m just a... businessman." He breathed heavily, even A coherent sentence cannot be said completely.He knew that there was less and less oxygen.


    The operator said helplessly: "You said you were buried alive in some underground in Afghanistan, but how did we find you in a short time?"


    Is she asking me for a solution?The man thought blankly.


    "Isn''t there a U.S. garrison there? Tell them to come and look for it. I''m really dying, please, save me...Save me!"


    The operator¡¯s words interrupted the man¡¯s endless cry for help, ¡°Mr. Conroy, this is the police station in Michigan. We cannot notify the soldiers stationed abroad.¡±


    "Then... forget it!" The man hung up.

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    A sense of ridiculous joy suddenly rose in Angeles'' heart, as if the man in the movie dialed "911" for help. It was a wrong choice.


    The operator who was always calm seemed to be listening to a farce. He didn''t help at all. Instead, he wasted the man''s precious time and consumed the few oxygen in the coffin.


    A person is about to be killed, but the person next to him is blind, because they don''t know each other.Those shots just now give the uncle this feeling.


    Although he knew it was not the operator''s fault, he still couldn''t restrain the anger in his heart.He even thought, if he met such an operator, he must scold her.But these have no effect on the man in the movie who wants to survive.


    He was lying decadently in the coffin, breathing hardly.


    The lighter, which had been pressed by his left hand, also began to let go.


    The light disappeared, and the screen was dark.Are men going to die?The uncle couldn''t help but began to worry.


    Yes, how can he save himself?Even "911" didn''t help much, so I should be desperate.


    After Paul turned off the lighter again, he did not give up, but calmly thought about the method.


    After reorganizing my thoughts, I lit the lighter again and started making calls.


    He first called his wife, Linda.


    It is a pity that Linda did not answer the phone. The man dialed the "411" directory instead, hoping to find the FBI phone number, but the operator did not insist on specifying a specific state and city. He was impatient. Next, he said "Chicago" at random. After that, the call was transferred to the FBI in Chicago, and he began to explain the situation...


    ......


    Lehman had already seen the movie he made completely. From the moment someone stopped, he stepped aside and stared at the crowd.


    He counted, 50 seconds passed from the first uncle to the three little girls.


    Later, some people joined in successively, and now there are 17 viewers, and in the middle, no one left, that is to say, after the movie is broadcast, the attrition rate is still zero.


    His gaze swept back and forth, and he found another suspicious person: 7 seconds ago, the pedestrian passed by and saw people gathered here. With the mentality of watching the excitement, he also stopped, just by the side of the road. , Looked at it about 5 meters away.


    After that, he came closer, but his posture was still ready to leave. After more than ten seconds, he walked a few steps forward, and then ten seconds passed, his body was completely right. Going in the direction of the screen, I walked into the group of free movie-watching crowds before standing upright watching.


    The number of viewers has also changed from 17 to 18.


    New audiences, in addition to Ryan and Thomas soliciting, also have such a situation.


    Of course, not all pedestrians will stop to watch and not leave: most of them just take a glance, and then leave without any signs of being attracted.


    Some people stopped to look at them for a while, and then left in a few minutes. Some of them would still mutter the words "what a bad movie".


    But in general, as long as they really join the audience, no one has chosen to leave, and the ratio of stopping to watch and joining the group is about 12 to 1.


    And when Lehman opened his head and looked back and forth at potential audiences, this small group was like a group of magnets, untiringly emitting a magnetic force, picking out guys with a common nature from the passersby and attracting them.


    18, 20, 25, 33, 47...


    In just half an hour, the number was expanded to 52 people in one fell swoop.


    From the very beginning, it took 50 minutes to develop from one person to 17, and it took only 30 minutes to develop from 17 to 52.


    What does this show?It shows that the growth rate is accelerating.


    Lehman, who is idle, has been counting, absolutely accurate to one decimal place.


    The number of viewers continues to increase.


    The open space he chose is quite large, but more than fifty people of different heights, short, fat, and thin people go to this place, plus the need to leave room for the projection equipment, the screen, the distance between the screen and the audience. It''s a bit crowded.


    After the pedestrians who stopped to watch again did not need to be interested, they moved closer because he was already standing on the side of the road.


    "Hey, Ryan, why are you here?"


    "I just passed by. It''s quite interesting. Come and have a look."


    "Didn''t it mean to go to the exhibition hall to watch the movie "The same as your mother"? It''s 10:30, and it''s about to start, let''s go quickly."


    "Don''t...don''t...don''t, I have seen the most interesting places, wait until I finish watching this movie."


    "This man is so unlucky, how could those idiots of American politicians save him."


    "Dad, let''s go, I want to eat ice cream."


    "Afghanistan is so chaotic, isn''t it because the Americans are trying their best to make ghosts behind them? This group of thugs will definitely not let Paul go. If you want me to say, his family is still the most pitiful and threatened. The United States will not be as promised. Provide protection."


    ......


    Once there are more people, the quiet atmosphere in front cannot be maintained.


    During the slowdown of the film''s rhythm, the audience kept starting to popularize science or expressing some opinions about watching the film.


    The noisy ones also attract the attention of passing pedestrians.


    Human beings all over the world, regardless of skin color, have the mentality of watching the excitement.


    This is an element rooted deep in genes. Every time something happens, the custody can enclose a large group of people. Now it is so lively here, it can be regarded as a momentum for the movie.


    After a while, Thomas and Ryan also returned to Lyman. They obviously also noticed the pomp here, and understood that they didn''t need to show off their smiles.


    "How? How many people are there?" Ryan asked slightly excited.


    "There are too many coming later, I can''t count them, but at least there can be more than 70." Lehman gave his most conservative estimate.


    "There are quite a lot of people." Watching the audience watching the film attentively in front of him, Thomas couldn''t help sighing.


    If this was a funeral for their work "Buried Alive", Lehman would admit it.Even after going back, it will enter the offline market, and it is worth it if there is no light!


    At least it has been recognized, he thought.


    With the development of time, the film also began to enter the end of the end.


    After refusing the mob''s video recording proposal, Paul slowly turned over and lay on the coffin, his eyes full of despair.911 rejected him, the FBI questioned him, and the parent company fired him over the phone because he harassed a female employee in the company some time ago. According to company regulations, he will lose his job; even more ridiculous Yes, the man who is selectively forgotten by everyone is the mob who cares most about him. They call in one by one, threatening him, and clamoring to kill his family if they don''t record the video.


    At this moment, he is like an ant, who has been playing with his life wantonly, and the price is still being paid for the Washington authorities. It is their greed and lies that men have come to where they are now.


    "Crack, creak..." The small coffin seemed to be unable to bear the weight of the sand outside, and began to make a sound.


    Paul was awakened. He looked at the gradually distorted top plank, his eyes deep, full of fear with a hint of relief.


    He called home again, but it was no longer his wife, but his mother who was suffering from Alzheimer''s in a nursing home.


    In her memory, Paul was still a child, and she was talking about trivial things that were so plain that they were repeated many times, but Paul was completely broken.


    Even though the man shed tears in big drops, he still bit his lower lip to prevent his own voice.


    His mother also began to forget him, so he was abandoned in a barren land, waiting for death to come, but he still didn''t want his mother to worry about him.


    A corner of the coffin board began to collapse, and the sand poured down like a waterfall.


    The man hurriedly hung up the phone and tried to plug the hole with his jacket and clothes, but this action didn''t seem to have much effect, and sand was still pouring in.


    At this rate, it doesn''t take much time to actually bury Paul alive.


    At the moment of crisis, the phone began to vibrate again, and the man answered the call as if grasping the straw.


    On the other end of the phone was the mob.


    They gave out the detailed address of the man''s home and threatened to take a video again.


    This time Paul agreed. He could not guarantee that the US government would guarantee the safety of his family.Besides, he is going to die and doesn''t care much anymore.


    After the phone was hung up, the man turned on the phone again and recorded the video as a will, leaving everything he had to his wife Linda and his daughter.


    "I love you, Linda, Sally." He said at the end of the video.


    This sentence is also the last trace he left in this world.


    The sparse sand kept pouring in, burying him little by little, and Paul''s thoughts began to drift. In the end, only the words of his daughter''s laughter echoed in the muddy mind.


    The movie is over.


    After watching the audience, they cleaned up their painful hearts.Some people have not yet escaped from their emotions, their cheeks are full of dry tears, standing still on the spot, showing a trace of fragility at a loss.


    The last whole segment of non-stop tear-gas Dafa did not live up to Lehman''s expectations and successfully shocked the audience.


    A slightly relaxing background music began to sound, and a report began to appear on the screen:


    Director: Lyman Rattles.


    Screenwriter: Ryan, Lyman.


    Starring: Heath Ledger as Paul.


    Camera: Cullenman-Subbot.


    ......


    Field note: Thomas.


    Field affairs: Ryan.


    These audiences seemed to be set in place, after reading a long list of cast members foolishly, and did not leave.


    In the end, it was the uncle from the beginning who came back first and began to applaud.


    "Papa......"

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    The sporadic applause was not abrupt in the slightly noisy surroundings.


    The uncle was still there applauding, and the shot was vigorous.


    "Papa......"


    His action seemed to be a signal, and then a second applause echoed.


    Slowly, the third, fourth, fifth...the applause grew louder and louder, and finally rang into one.


    Lyman, who had been counting the heads next to him, couldn''t stand.


    Looking at the scene in front of me, my chest was filled with an inexplicable emotion, which was so full that it filled the entire chest cavity, and even made my breathing become rapid.


    He remembered the hardships and struggles of begging for release in the past period of time. The memories flashed in his mind like frames after frames, and finally fixed what Ryan said in that silent morning: Go to Venice!


    Somehow, his nose suddenly became a little sour, and his eyes rose uncomfortably as if sand had entered.


    Before he could restrain his emotions, a pain came from his back, and someone slapped him vigorously.


    Looking back, Lehman found Ryan''s happy face.


    He was really happy. He didn''t say anything after taking Lyman vigorously, and he slapped Thomas on the back heavily, still muttering something silly like "God, God" in his mouth.


    Thomas on the side was moving, and being so engaged by Ryan immediately slapped Ryan on the back.


    The two big men competed with each other, and neither of them stopped first.


    ......


    The screening of "Buried Alive" was over. The excitement was beyond Lehman''s expectations. The fantasy scenes that would be very deserted did not appear. After the audience watched it, they spontaneously expressed their depressed emotions with applause.All signs indicate that the audience is fairly satisfied with the film.


    Rubbing his cheeks vigorously to calm his chaotic brain, Lehman is about to take out the copy, and wait for another time to show it in the afternoon.


    A big bald head suddenly emerged from the crowd!


    "Hello..." The big bald head said without any pretentiousness and politely: "I want to ask, are you the director of this movie?"


    "Yes." Lehman asked hesitantly: "May I ask if you are looking for me..."


    "My name is Arman Novi." As he spoke, the bald man stretched out his right hand, "From Europa Pictures."


    Half an hour ago, Arman had just watched a screening film from the branch of the Cinema Palace. When he was about to leave, he found the weirdness of this place on the side of the road-a group of people stood together, as if watching something thing.


    Holding nothing to do and watching the lively thoughts, Arman walked over.


    Oh, I was watching a movie!So he thought.


    In the dual nature of curiosity and work, he watched the second half of the movie carefully.


    After the movie ended, he immediately made a call to his boss.


    "Rice, where are you?" He seemed to have noticed something wrong with his wording, and he said again, "I need to report something on my side."


    "Has "The Age of Disorder" been taken?" A voice came from the other end of the phone.


    "No, the distribution rights of the film were taken down by EMI Films yesterday. I went to ask today and the director explained the situation."


    As a film buyer who has returned to various film festivals for many years, Arman missed his first goal.


    "It''s okay, you try to get in touch with the Mexican director''s work in the afternoon, think about it, and then reply to me."


    "The same goes for your mother? Didn''t it mean that the film was not rewarded enough?"


    "There is no way. Various film companies are competing for potential works. We can''t compare in this area. Choose a slightly worse one. If you can make a profit, make a profit. It''s not a waste of time. ."


    Yes, their company is still far behind those truly powerful international publishers.


    But Arman already had an idea in his mind. He tried to say: "Although we have retired first in the final competition of this film festival, the market has the final say in the film industry after all, and we may be able to win from this aspect. come back."


    The other end of the phone was stunned, thinking that Arman was his capable man, and simply said straightforwardly: "I mean, take advantage of no one to snatch those films with a low chance of winning, and just buy out the copyright at a suitable price. Just rely on follow-up operations to make a little profit."


    They are all literary and artistic movies, and they can¡¯t even fight for awards. How can they fight the market?Sleeping talk is this.


    Arman held his mobile phone, looked at the three Lehmanns behind the screening device, and then looked at the audience who were still applauding, before continuing: "I found a new goal..."


    ......


    Lehmann looked at the bald man in front of him in amazement, but still held his extended right hand to relieve his embarrassment, and said, "Hello, Mr. Arman..."


    "Who is the producer or investor of this movie?" The bald man asked again.


    After recovering, Lyman finally understood what the bald man in front of him was doing.The two consecutive questions came from the film information, without exception, not a professional filmmaker or a film buyer.


    Regarding the other party''s active door-to-door exploration, Lehman said directly: "The film was produced by Mann Studio, which was created by my friend and me, and the copyright is in our hands."


    I don¡¯t know why, after knowing the origin of the other party, Lehman was not as happy as he imagined. Perhaps it was the difficulty of seeking distribution before, or the passion that the audience just brought him has not dissipated. At this time, he It seemed particularly calm.


    The bald man nodded, ¡°Let¡¯s put it this way, Director Lehmann, I just watched some of your work and I am interested in this movie, so I want to watch it again alone.¡± He went on to explain: "Maybe I will bring a few colleagues together. As you know, the issue of buying out film rights is not a trivial matter. Both of us need to be as cautious as possible."


    The word cautious, he said very heavily, seems to be emphasizing his own considerations and an advance statement similar to retreat.


    Objectively speaking, if a film company is willing to release Lehman''s films, he should be happy.


    He really needs help in this regard, and Lyman agrees with this.


    But he stood there all the time. After listening to Arman''s speech, he did not easily nod his head to release his willingness to cooperate.


    He suddenly figured it out, and now the advantage lies with him.


    After all, a movie depends on the audience''s market to speak. In the past, he asked for help, but turned to himself. Now it is others who recognize this movie and come to him.


    He wants to play with fire!


    "In the afternoon? Not in the afternoon. Someone has asked me. I have to go to his side first." Lehman apologized: "Excuse me, Mr. Arman, can you make an appointment tomorrow?"


    Some people were optimistic about the movie. This was the first thought in Arman''s mind, but when he thought about it, he thought that he didn''t know how long this movie had been shown, and it was not surprising that someone noticed it.


    Facing the meaning revealed in Lehman¡¯s words, Arman seemed very calm-at least on the surface he didn¡¯t seem to be flustered at all, but he started to murmur in his heart. Of course he knew that the Venice Film Festival was more than just a professional film buyer. You know that if someone else participates, you will inevitably fall into a vicious competition, or, like the "Disordered Age," you don''t even have the opportunity to compete. What should I do?


    Facts have proved that Lehman''s trick is quite effective. Buying and selling movies is a game, and he is the dealer, so why can''t he deal with it?


    The rush in the past made him understand a truth: either he is good or he is good.


    "Can you listen to my terms first?" Arman pretended to be relaxed: "Maybe it will change your mind."


    Lyman put on a very expectant smile, "Really? Tell me, please?"


    "One and a half million euros. As long as we have watched the movie once and are satisfied, at least we will buy out the copyright of the movie at this price." Arman gave a very good price as soon as he opened his mouth.


    At the Venice Film Festival, the distribution copyright of independent works is generally less than one million euros. Occasionally, a few potential works that are recognized by everyone can be speculated in super high amounts of 5 million or even tens of millions, but those are all exhibited works. The awards are popular, and there are not many films in the entire festival, and more are similar to those "banal" films that cannot be awarded, and the price is naturally not too high.


    And considering that "Buried Alive" is also an "open-air" film, the director has no qualifications and is still a newcomer in the industry-otherwise it is impossible to even enter the exhibition hall.


    As a senior movie buyer, Arman has plenty of experience. The price given is also said to be reasonable. It is definitely enough to win.


    He looked at Lyman, wondering what he meant.


    "Not enough." Lehman frowned, pretending to shook his head: "Arman, do you know how much the production cost of "Buried Alive" is? What conditions did the publisher who invited him give?"


    "I am a buyer, that is not what I need to consider."


    What he needs is only to rely on his own judgment to give the appropriate and lowest possible price, not to consider how much profit the other party can get.


    Lehman didn''t seem to hear the bald man''s words, and said to himself: "The production cost of "Buried Alive" is 1 million euros, and the publisher is willing to offer 1.7 million euros, so... "He continued: "I want to meet with that person first, considering you, Mr. Arman, I am the director of the film, and I have to think about this film for us, for the sake of those investors, to choose The best way to distribute." "Let¡¯s sit down and discuss carefully tomorrow morning, okay?" He said the last sentence.


    Although it was a refusal, Lehman''s remarks were justified, modest and polite, and showed enough friendliness to not make Arman angry.Everyone is originally from two different camps, with their own positions and considerations.It is normal that there has been a disagreement.


    "Yeah." That quotation was also the appropriate price in his mind. Since he didn''t make sense, he can only wait for what will happen in the future.


    Arman, just a few words, turned and left...

 25 Chapter 25 A Meal Cooperate (Seeking Recommended Collection)

    Lyman sat quietly on the sofa and looked around quietly.


    This is a hotel suite. At this time, all the windows are completely blocked by curtains, and no light can penetrate in.


    An elegant wooden coffee table is placed in front of him, and a small screen is hung on the wall behind the coffee table, showing the movie "Buried Alive".


    On the sofa to his right, the bald male Arman sat with his two colleagues, watching the film attentively, while Ryan sat on his left.


    Thomas did not come this time, he still has a more important task to perform-continue to show movies at that intersection to attract the attention of more movie buyers, let them compete with each other and all enter the game.


    Facts have proved that it is indeed beneficial to have the real foil of the audience. Two more people released their purchase intentions during the screening yesterday afternoon: Fox Searchlight and Focus Pictures.


    In today''s commercial society, people will not let go of any profitable project.


    And "Buried Alive" is like a bait that descends into the sea, attracting all kinds of fish and shrimps.


    They have a huge appetite, and they won''t even let go of cold dishes before meals.


    As time passed, the screening came to an end.When the scene of Heath Ledger being buried alive appeared, the movie ended.


    Lyman stepped forward and packed up the film copy. Arman on the other side also walked to the window and drew the curtains to let the closed suite embrace the light again.


    "Director Lyman..." Arman was about to say something when he was interrupted by one of his colleagues, "Can we discuss it separately? Sir."


    "Of course." Lyman walked outside the door, and Ryan on the side also followed closely.


    Whether the profits can be maximized, the most important thing is the quality of the film. As long as these film buyers feel that they can work and are willing to pay the price, this round can only be played, otherwise it will be useless to say more.


    They are businessmen, and businessmen are most profit-oriented.


    After leaving the suite, Lyman and Ryan waited in the corridor outside.


    "Fox Searchlight also brought a viewing team."


    Lyman didn''t go to the scene to show the movie yesterday, but lay in the hostel for a long time, pretending to meet people.The source said that two more have joined in, which is also what Ryan and Thomas reported after returning.


    Ryan continued, "They invited us to meet this afternoon, and Focus Pictures too. Which one shall we go to first?"


    "Go to the Fox Searchlight first, and see the situation on the other side before making plans. Now, the initiative is in our hands."


    Ryan nodded, agreeing with Lyman''s point of view.


    Outside the suite, the two are still discussing the next operational matters, and Arman and others inside are also exchanging their opinions.


    "Not bad, there is a certain value of issue."


    The first person who spoke was a man with short chestnut hair and the most powerful person in the company. "However, this movie has a low audience and such a strong experimental style is destined to exclude a large audience."


    Another person also agreed quite agreeably, "There is only one main character in the whole film, and the scene has not been changed. It is indeed innovative, but innovation also means risk."


    "Yes, so we have to consider what price to start with?" The short-haired man said again.


    "1.7 million euros, how about it?" The man who spoke at the end continued: "The film was handled well by the director, the narrative advancement is also very rhythmic, and the market audience is small, but it should also have a box office of five or six million. 1.7 million euros is by no means a loss."


    "But the first round of quotations is already at this price. Now that other distributors are eyeing this movie, it is impossible to think about the low price without risk." Arman, who knows the situation best, said A basin of cold water.


    The short-haired man thought about it carefully and said, "If we negotiate, we will quote 1.8 million euros first, and then follow up the situation. The bottom line is around 2 million euros. Do you understand what I mean?"


    After summing up, the three people quickly unified their opinions, "Understand."


    When Lyman and Ryan returned to the suite again, the wooden coffee table had been removed, leaving a larger room for discussion.


    The two people from Europa Pictures were already seated. After Arman came in, they sat beside him, while Lyman and Ryan sat on the sofa opposite them.


    "Two gentlemen, Europa Pictures and I are very interested in your work "Buried Alive" and intend to promote it to the cinema market." The short-haired man continued, "We are very sincere about this cooperation, but The specific method needs to be reached by both of us. So, what are the conditions in your hearts?"


    This trick is good for retreat, no wonder you are the boss of the three.


    But Lehman is not a vegetarian. He directly said: "Three people, we spent a total of 1 million euros in making this movie, plus the subsequent participation in the film festival, which is also a lot of money. Investors, You need to see the income. The rate of return should be at least higher than that of depositing in the bank. Moreover, combined with the successive appointments with the distributors in the past two days, it shows that many people are optimistic about this movie. We do not lack buyers, but it is in Europa. When the film industry belongs to France, I personally would like to hand it over to your company for distribution. Therefore, if three people can pay 3 million euros for the purchase, I think there is an 80% chance of winning the film. "


    After a long series of analytical words, Lehman was a little tired, but the results were good, and the three people on the opposite side were already thinking about it.


    "2 million euros, this is our bottom line." Arman made a timely relief.


    Lehman thought for a while pretending to be struggling, and then said: "It''s not impossible, but it has to change from buying out to issuing copyright fees plus a certain box office dividend."


    Generally speaking, like this kind of independent film, film buyers are more inclined to buy out the copyright cooperation method. In that case, no matter how they operate, the subsequent profits are theirs.When it comes to sharing, it also means paying attention to the cost of publicity. To a certain extent, it is not so arbitrary.


    The short-haired man chuckled twice, and did not explicitly refuse, "One million euros in copyright fees, and then 10% of the box office dividend, provided that the box office score of this movie can exceed 6 million euros. "


    What an old fox, Lehman thought, is there any difference between this condition and the previous one?, The copyright fee reduced by 1 million pure real gains, only in exchange for a 10% dividend, which is not a share based on the calculation of the total profit, and there is a prerequisite for performance, otherwise it cannot take effect.


    "Excuse me for having difficulty agreeing, your terms are too harsh."


    "I''m sorry, two people, this is the condition we can give."


    After all, the two parties failed to reach a consensus. Lehman smiled, made a polite sentence, and left the hotel with Ryan.


    The people at Europa Pictures did not say anything to stay.


    They knew that the second round of quotations just now was a bit self-deceiving, but they had never thought about negotiating conditions for the sharing of copyrights. In their hearts, they definitely wanted to buy out the movie''s distribution completely. copyright.Moreover, the bottom line of the quotation has also been shown. Next, Lehman will go to negotiate with other publishers and take the opportunity to see other people''s quotations.They must know what to do.


    The battle for the distribution rights of "Buried Alive" has just begun, isn''t it?


    It was only half an hour before and after the trial with Europa Pictures, but they already knew some of the other side''s ideas.


    Lehman walked on the road, very clear what he wanted, and he also knew that the two sides just broke up, it was just the first round of the game.


    Everyone is trying to get better conditions for themselves, there is nothing to say, everything depends on their own ability.


    And that one million copyright fee, plus so many conditions, meant to refuse to negotiate.Lehman understood, so he left.


    Generally speaking, the income created after a movie is released will largely fall into the pockets of three parties: the theater, the distributor, and the producer.


    The theater line always takes the part that is similar, and the rest is determined by the agreement between the two parties.


    But in any case, it is impossible to offer such a low condition as a 10% dividend.


    After all, after deducting various tax revenue fluctuations, on the whole, the theaters can take 40% of the movie box office on average.


    The remaining 60% will be divided between the issuer and the producer. Under normal circumstances, the issuer¡¯s dividend will be between 30% and 40% in accordance with the general rules of international issuance. It is earned by the producer.


    Among them, the producer¡¯s dividends need to be divided into two parts, one for the production company itself, and one for the crew members including the director, actors, and screenwriters.


    For example, if a movie generates 1 million in revenue, then the theater will first take 400,000, the distributor will take 200,000, and the producer will take 400,000 and share it with the crew.


    Of course, these percentages can only be said to be approximate, and the specific percentages will still vary according to the issuance agreement of each work.Especially for the crew, if the first-line star actors are used, the dividend ratio will definitely be increased. If you add a big director like Steven Spielberg, then the score required by the crew alone may be as high as 40%. , And even half of the net profit. In this way, the income of the other three parties will naturally be adjusted relatively.


    The ones mentioned by Europa Pictures just now clearly do not want to talk about dividends, and they also imply their attitude in this regard.


    However, Lehman doesn''t matter, don''t pay dividends, then the buyout price must be high, or dividends will be given. Very simple true or false question, two choices, which one is higher choose which one.

 26 Chapter 26 Flickering (seeking recommended collection)

    In Room 209, Ryan, who was writing and drawing with a pen and paper, glanced at Lyman on the bed, and then immersed himself in his calculations.


    Lyman on one side was boring sitting on the bed, watching Ryan, who didn''t know what he was doing since entering his room in the morning, and looked back at him from time to time, and asked, "What are you doing?"


    Ryan was also worried about how to speak out about his achievements. Hearing this question, he raised his head and said with a smile: "I calculated the terms given by the two companies and found that our movie box office can reach more than 5 million. , It¡¯s best to choose Fox Searchlight. If it can have 7.5 million, it¡¯s best to choose Focus Pictures.¡±


    As for Europa Films, which was initially contacted, subconsciously excluded from Ryan''s options, the conditions given by that one were far less sincere than the two later contacts.


    "What are you doing." Lehman was a little strange.


    "Is there a psychological expectation in this way? Picking one from the two of them will have a better bottom."


    "The Venice Film Festival has just begun. What''s the hurry, there will definitely be other distributors competing, let''s talk about it then."


    Unknowingly, the Lehman trio have been here for almost four days. In the past few days, they have also met with two other distributors who are interested in distributing their films, and got their psychological price.


    It can be seen that the situation is getting better.


    With the addition of other competitors, the release conditions of "Buried Alive" have become more and more respecting the industry¡¯s normal proportional dividends, and the copyright buyout fee has also risen to a quotation of 1.8 million euros-given by the person in charge of Fox Searchlight. It also comes with a 30% share, but the initial issuance fee of 400,000 will be deducted from the share.


    In other words, they only care about the publicity, regardless of the cost incurred in the distribution, that part must be deducted from the profit that the producer can get.


    Of course, the first round of negotiations between the two companies is only the first step in the sale of the distribution rights of Buried Alive.Just like Europa Pictures.


    "Hi, Lyman, Ryan, another publisher is coming to us." Thomas, who had just entered the door, couldn''t wait to share his news.


    This morning, he did all the work of showing the movie at the intersection.


    "Which one?" Lyman asked lazily.


    "Miramax!"


    ......


    Corris watched the group of three people from the opposite side visiting, with a smile on his face.


    He has already thoroughly understood the negotiation of this transaction. Whether it is the opponent''s conditions or the reasonable quotation given by the company''s viewing team, he is invincible.


    He has been following this project for the past two days since he discovered that the film was being shown at the junction the day before yesterday.


    The true reaction of those watching the movie was also remembered by him.


    In his opinion, the work "Buried Alive" is destined to be very small because of the subject matter and shooting, and it will also restrict its distribution in various regions. However, this disadvantage can also be regarded as an advantage, such as those Certain literary enthusiasts will definitely like this work. Propaganda will focus on this part of the group, which can also greatly reduce the waste of resources, that is, it can reduce a considerable part of the cost of publicity.


    "Three, let me introduce myself first. My name is Coris and I come from Hollywood''s Miramax Films."


    "Well, I know." Lyman said quietly.


    He could hardly forget the international publisher of this stubborn predecessor. When Thomas said that the company was also interested in his works, he wanted to reject it directly, but he didn¡¯t know why. Accepted the request to meet.


    "Okay, since you know our company, then I won''t talk any more nonsense. I made this appointment for the distribution copyright of the movie "Buried Alive". It shouldn''t have sold the copyright yet?" Koris is quite confident. Asked rhetorically.


    "Yes, the distribution copyright is still with us."


    "Box office or awards?" Koris said pretendingly: "If you know our Miramax Films, you should know that our company is best at operating movies to win various international awards. Oh, yes. Now, do you have any intentions in this regard? I mean, have you considered attacking Oscars?"


    No director can refuse this temptation, which is why Corris is so sure that he can get the advantage of the film''s distribution rights.In the past, with this trick, he did not know how many excellent works had been fooled to give up the conditions of other publishers and switched to Miramax.


    As for whether it will actually work, it depends on the consideration of the company''s executives, the Weinstein brothers, which is not within the authority of his purchase manager.


    "Of course, no one would reject Oscars." Lyman pretended to be fascinated, and deliberately said, "Is Miramax willing to help with the operation?"


    Corris nodded and smiled and said, "As long as the distribution copyright of "Buried Alive" is sold to us, we will help run your work for the Oscar competition."


    "really?"


    "We, Miramax, have always had a good reputation in the industry. For this, Director Lehman can rest assured that we will not fail to do what we have promised."


    "Then how much are you willing to pay for buying out the copyright?"


    The fish caught the bait, Koris suppressed the dark heart, and said: "One million euros."


    Lehman frowned slightly, pretending to be thinking, and then said: "It''s too low. The Fox Searchlight gave 1.8 million with a 30% dividend condition. Your offer..." , He shook his head, "I can''t agree."


    Koris was not at all shocked by Lehmann''s refusal. He was still confident, "One and two million euros, this is my last offer."


    "Still too low."


    "But the three of you have not thought about it. If your work is on the Oscars, it will be more beneficial to your future, and it will not be measurable by a small profit in the moment. Moreover, we need to do our best to operate. Miramaxes are all responsible for the sales. If you are willing to bear this part, the conditions are not impossible to increase, how about it?" Koris calmed his head slightly, his mouth full of thoughts for the future analysis of the Lehman trio. Out.


    Lehman thought for a while, seeming to hesitate, then stood up from his seat and said humbly, "I''m sorry, Corris, give me some time to think about it. You know, after all, this matter is for me, for Our team is so important."


    The smile at the corner of Corris¡¯s mouth was outlined with satisfaction. He knew that Lyman couldn¡¯t resist Oscar¡¯s temptation. Now that he was hesitant, he would figure it out before long. He also stood up, "Of course, you know me You can find me again at any time.¡± Then he politely shook hands with Lehman and watched them leave.


    "Is it really possible for us to board the Oscars? That''s great!" Thomas, who had been holding back for a long time, said excitedly on the way back to the hotel.


    "If you can really run for the Oscars, Miramax''s conditions are the best." Ryan also agreed.


    Indeed, in this era, as Koris said, the ability of a work to enter the Oscar competition is beneficial to the director, leading actor and even the production team behind it. It not only means a rapid rise in industry qualifications, but also It means there will be opportunities to get help from major production companies.


    Oscar directors do not lack the opportunity to direct film projects, which is why Corris is so confident that Lehman and others will still look for him.


    For small directors in these industries, opportunities are always more important than profits.


    "Yeah, that''s Oscar, the opportunity that so many people dream of, just like this let us run into it." Thomas continued to immerse himself in joy.


    "Perhaps." Lehman said lightly.


    If he had not experienced that deception, perhaps he would not have doubted the "sincerity" released by Miramax, but now he only feels hypocritical, and he has never believed every nonsense that the man named Corris said. .


    In the next few days, the Lehman trio continued to negotiate with several publishers.


    Fox Searchlight and Focus Pictures have also begun to slowly increase prices, but it can be seen that they are getting close to the bottom line in their hearts, and every negotiation of interests has become more difficult.


    In addition, Lehman also got to know the representatives of several small independent distributors through the continuing screenings, and they all showed great interest in "Buried Alive".Especially with the increase in the number of viewers, many publishers have seen the market potential of this work.


    In the past two days, the number of daily viewers of "Buried Alive" has always been on the rise, and it reached its peak yesterday afternoon.


    The entire intersection was full, and more than two hundred people participated in the viewing and applauded them.


    In this increasingly lively atmosphere, the publishers participating in the competition have become more cautious. In this copyright battle, the speed of offensive and defensive conversions far exceeded their expectations.


    Some people began to offer 2 million euros in copyright fees plus 35 percent of the dividend, not counting the terms of the cost of the announcement, and this is the last quotation of the most courageous Fox Searchlight, and it is also their bottom line.


    "1.6 million euros for a buyout fee. If you agree, we will immediately compete for the next Oscar and put your work into operation." Koris looked at Lehman quietly, showing his bottom line.


    This was their third meeting, and he could also see the hesitation of the rookie director, so he added to the bargaining chip again.


    "Prepare the contract, we will sign it tomorrow."


    Phew, still couldn''t escape the temptation, Kris finally heard what he wanted.


    "Okay, see you tomorrow."


    In the afternoon of the next day, news came from Europa Pictures that they officially took over the distribution rights of "Buried Alive".


    When Coris heard the news, he angrily shredded the prepared contract, "fuck! How dare you play me."

 27 Chapter 27 Reaching Cooperation (Recommendation for Collection)

    "Happy cooperation!"


    "Happy cooperation!"


    In a meeting room of the hotel, Lehmann exchanged contracts with the short-haired man, and then handed the briefcase containing all the film copies of "Buried alive" to Arman next to him.Since then, this movie has basically nothing to do with him except for the production list and the names of the shooting team and others.


    The legal lawyers hired by the two parties nearby witnessed the transaction.


    Just yesterday, people from Europa Films had a last round of see-saw negotiations with him, and gave Lehman a difficult condition to refuse.


    In addition to the payment of 2 million euros in copyright fees, they are also willing to give a 30% box office dividend, and promised Europa Pictures will appropriately invest in Lehman''s next work and provide distribution channels for it.


    According to the short-haired man, we are all compatriots from the same country and should help.


    Of course, Lehman didn''t believe in this nonsense, but the conditions they really gave were indeed the best among all the publishers these days, so he agreed.


    And the reason why after agreeing again, I still vaguely said to cooperate with the people of Miramax, it was nothing more than disgusting them. From the beginning to the end, Lehman didn''t believe in them. If you have this opportunity, add a block, why not Do it?


    With the signing of the contract, the short-haired man did not intend to be polite and reminded: "We will fly back to France in a few days, and we will notify you when the film is scheduled to be released."


    "Ok."


    The short-haired man smiled and motioned to the two colleagues behind to pack up his belongings, and reached out and shook his hand with Lehman, "I hope I still have a chance to collaborate on your next film."


    Lehman also smiled politely, "As you wish."


    He is already very happy with the smooth transaction this time. The copyright fees are a lot of money. Coupled with subsequent releases, if the market performance of "Buried Alive" is not bad, then he will be happier.


    For so many days, we have worked so hard to find ways to maximize profits.


    After the three returned to the hostel, Lyman sat on the bed and heaved a sigh of relief.


    Although many people set out the conditions, they finally signed the contract and sold the copyright of "Buried Alive", and the sense of reality was truly realized.


    As soon as he was about to say something, Ryan rushed up and pressed on him.


    "Make money, make money, Lehman, we succeeded." Well, he looked more excited, and probably didn''t vent his emotions along the way, which made him hold back.


    Lyman slapped him on the back and saw that he didn''t respond. Then he pressed his shoulder with his right hand and pushed him to the side. He slowly sat up and said, "Thomas, open the window, it''s too hot here. ."


    Even a fan is displayed in this broken hotel, and the switch does not turn.


    Seeing this, Thomas walked across the wall and pushed the window open.


    The cool wind blows in and takes away the indoor temperature.


    Very comfortable!


    Thomas returned to his bed, unbuttoned two shirts in a row, grasped the neckline without breaking, feeling the flow of air, took a breath, and then said: "How long will we go back?"


    "Go and book the air tickets, and we will leave tomorrow."


    After selling the film rights, the Venice Film Festival is not over, but it is not where Lehmann wants to stay.


    It lasted for nearly a week, and gained so much. What''s not satisfying?


    This time, they came to the right.


    The next day, the three packed their luggage and took the flight back to France.


    After leaving the airport, the three took a taxi back to Lehman''s residence.


    Next is the processing of some things.


    Two million euros in copyright fees have been paid to Lehman and Ryan''s studio accounts. This money involves a large amount and must be used only after taxation.


    Although Lehmann doesn''t want to pay the money out of thin air, the French tax office is not a vegetarian. It is better to be honest.


    But although it is necessary to pay taxes, there are reasonable tax avoidance methods or some money can be saved.


    The transaction for "Buried Alive" was carried out under the name of Mann Studio, which was registered in Cannes.


    So they went to a relevant lawyer, and after paying more than 200,000 yuan on his suggestion, they handled it properly.


    This funding has also changed from 2 million euros to about 1.8 million.


    Busy till the evening, the three of them went to a high-end restaurant and had a big meal before returning to each.


    Lyman closed the door and lay directly on the bed. After this period of busyness, especially after the tension of the mental door, he felt that the bones of his body seemed to fall apart.


    However, thinking that he had successfully taken the first step and accumulated a sum of money, the corners of his mouth were raised unconsciously, and he smirked.


    From the moment of madness, he has never confided his pressure, cheated investment, and then went to project preparation, shooting, post-production, and seeking distribution.


    Step by step, they are all betting.


    Even if he fails, he will go to another place with unknown future and fight again, but fortunately, good luck is on his side.


    Lehman thought about his own harvest, and was infinitely satisfied.


    A director, without the scenery in front of the stage, has the same sense of accomplishment.


    Is there anything more pleasing to see that your work can be loved by the audience?


    ......


    The next day, Ryan and Thomas rushed to Lyman''s house.


    The two of them helped him, Lehman has never forgotten, now, it is time to share.


    He directly gave Thomas 100,000 euros, which is the best response to his hard work and subsidies during this period.He is quite satisfied with this honest person who joined their team as an intern, and if he wants to maintain the friendly relationship between the two parties, it is naturally impossible for others to pay without return.


    100,000 yuan is the most appropriate amount after Lehman thought about it.


    There is also Ryan. Regarding this person who has a lot to do with his predecessor and who constantly helps when making movies, he really treats him as a friend.Moreover, the studio was originally established in the name of the two of them, and the revenue was divided in half.


    Perhaps, he can not follow that division method. After all, it is just a directory. The studio is also an empty shell. It can be dissolved at any time and does not have to bear any legal issues, but he still chooses to continue to maintain the studio¡¯s income and does not intend to end it. This relationship.


    Money can be earned again, friends, but not a traded item.


    Therefore, he only gave Ryan a pocket money of 20,000, and stopped paying attention to him, saying that he was going to put the remaining money into a new project, and let him remember to help write the script.


    With the last cooperation experience, Lehman felt that it would be better to leave it to Ryan to write scripts.


    "Do you have a new idea?" Ryan was happy with the pocket money that Lehman gave, when he heard that he wanted to create a new movie.


    "of course."


    He doesn''t know how many good ideas there are in his mind, so he doesn''t have to worry about inspiration.


    "I want to join too." Thomas on the side also hurriedly roared.


    "Don''t worry, the two of us don''t abandon you."


    For Thomas, who has gone through many trials and hardships, this revolutionary friendship is still necessary.


    "Then can I be the cameraman for this movie?"


    "Is the deputy okay?" Lehman thought for a while and said.


    "Okay, I promise I won''t be dragged down."


    As for other things, Thomas doesn''t mind. He also knows that his experience is not so reassuring in comparison.


    The job of photography, it depends on talent, technology, and experience. He is very satisfied with Lehman''s promise.


    To get this done, there is another thing to be completed in advance. The 500,000 euros sponsored by investors must be given to others.


    Although Lehman wanted to drag it down until the box office share was paid, he still didn''t know what Europa Pictures meant, so he had to mark out a part before talking about it, first to stabilize investors.


    According to the contract signed that day, the investment cost of 500,000 euros can account for half of the total income, that is, the initial income of 900,000 euros (excluding taxes), and the subsequent box office share can get another half.


    So, after making an appointment with Mr. Lambert on the phone, Lehman was thinking about whether to give all the 900,000 yuan, or whether to pay him the 500,000 yuan cost first.


    Anyway, all the benefits have not yet come down, it can slow down some time.


    Thinking about it, when the appointment time came, Lyman hurriedly went to the appointment.


    It was the same cafe, and the two met.


    "Mr. Lambert, my film has been sold and the copyright is released. This is a signed contract. You can take a look first."


    Lehman took out a distribution contract signed with Europa Pictures and handed it to Christopher Lambert.


    But the husband in front of him didn''t mean to look at it. He said, "Lyman, this money is actually not from me, but from your father."


    "What?" Lehman was a little confused, what does this mean?


    "That day, you found me in the parking lot..."


    Later, Mr. Lamport told a series of things, how he recognized Lyman, how he called his father to inform him, and the reason why his father was willing to pay the money.


    Of course, many of these have been omitted, such as the fact that he himself thinks Lehman is a liar and is unwilling to invest, "Your father entrusted me to give this money to you, and there is no need in return, so, do you understand? "


    He took the contract and handed it to Lehman, "I came here today to make it clear. Now you know, I have something to do, so I will leave."


    After all, I want to leave the cafe.


    "Wait, Uncle Lambert, I still want you to pay this money back to my father."


    Christopher Lambert stopped, turned around and looked at Lyman complicatedly.He really didn''t understand the father and son.


    "There is a total of 900,000 on this bank card. Could you please give it to him for me, even if he invested, it is now a gain."


    After speaking, Lyman got up and bowed politely, "Thank you."


    Then, he turned and left the cafe.


    He didn''t want to owe anything, he wasn''t really "Lyman", and he couldn''t or shouldn''t even get back that money. It''s best to go back and do a break, and he didn''t want to disturb other people''s families.


    Looking at the scenery along the way, it is very beautiful.

 28 Chapter 28 Promotion Plan (seeking recommended collection)

    In a flash, the time came to September.


    Europa Pictures received a notice saying that it was going to promote the movie "Buried Alive".


    The initial plan is to promote it for a week and then push it into the French market.


    Speaking of this publishing company, it is quite interesting.


    It was Lehmann who inquired about it through many channels before he realized that one of the founders turned out to be Luc Besson, a very famous French commercial director.


    Yes, it was Luc Besson who made a series of acclaimed and popular films such as "This Killer Is Not So Cold", "Joan of Arc", "The Fifth Element".


    At the beginning, it was also because he was very dissatisfied with the current situation of the domestic film market. He felt that as this continued, France would sooner or later become the back garden of Hollywood movies.


    So, he put aside the heart of a literary director and studied how to make the film more commercial.


    It is for these reasons that although Europa Pictures is a newly established film company, its local distribution capabilities are very good.


    And there is a certain degree of competitiveness in the entire European market. Otherwise, director Luc Besson will not say without shame that he will unite the power of the European film industry to counterattack the Hollywood market.


    Of course, as a major director, he is naturally not biased towards film and television distribution, and he does not pay attention to the distribution of "Buried Alive" at all.


    For such low-cost movies, we have our own company''s internal personnel evaluation to customize appropriate internal resource operations for them.


    In a word, a small cost must look like a small cost.


    Time entered on September 3, and news reports about movies appeared on the entertainment pages of French newspapers.


    "Focus on human nature, who is responsible for the tragedy of innocent citizens being buried alive?"-"The Parisian"


    "A great thriller, officially aired on September 9."-"Le Figaro"


    Silently, it can be regarded as attracting a small amount of attention.


    After all, for Europa Films, which has not completely bought out the copyright, it will certainly not give too much publicity resources to promote "Buried Alive", and half of the purchase cost, which is 800,000 euros of publicity expenses.At this price, they think it is very suitable.


    So, what TV channel advertisements, national newspaper entertainment headlines, outdoor large-screen advertisements... don''t have to think about it, so much money will not be spent there.


    They mainly posted movie posters in certain theaters, and also put second-page advertisements on certain local media.


    Such a carefully calculated operation will naturally not cause any trouble.


    However, after all, the cost of the film is there, and it is impossible to invest too much, otherwise, Europa Pictures will suffer.


    ......


    Apartment somewhere in Cannes.


    Lehmann has a well-kept haircut and fixed it with mousse. The upper body is wearing a beige short sleeve with various French fonts printed on it. The lower body is wearing a pair of loose trousers and a pair on his feet. sandals.As soon as I walked out of the bathroom, I saw Ryan and Thomas stinking in front of the mirror.


    Both of them wore formal suits and ties on their chests.Suits, trousers, and leather shoes, as if they were going to a high-level dinner party.


    "Do you want to be so exaggerated? Isn''t it just going to the movie?" Lehman curled his lips, indicating that he could not understand the operations of the two.


    "It''s not the first time in your life. Naturally, you have to be more formal." Ryan laughed, and then asked back: "You also need to change your formal suit."


    "No, it''s too hot, it''s best for me to wear this suit, cool."


    "You can''t change it. Shouldn''t the three of us wear the same type when we start together? We are still not a team." Ryan said, casting a look at Thomas on the side.


    "Yeah, the three of us walked together, you look very uncoordinated in this way." Thomas also said.


    "Haha, don''t."


    It''s just to watch the midnight screening of "Buried Alive" on the spot, so what do you do so grandly?Lehman clearly rejected this very stupid proposal.


    As soon as he finished speaking, he was surrounded by two big men, "If you don''t change, we will do it."


    fuck!


    In desperation, Lehman also put on a formal suit, from head to toe, the two sides beside the heel were surprisingly consistent.


    In the breeze, the three got into Ryan''s car, a silver-white car made by DS.


    Driving smoothly along the way, the three came to a cinema southeast of Cannes.


    "Alright." Ryan sat in the driver''s seat and began to greet, "Let''s get off the car, it''s already here."


    Lehman opened the door of the back seat and turned to look at Ryan, "We are really stupid to dress like this."


    "Stop complaining, man, you have to cooperate, you know?" Ryan closed the door and walked towards the theater first.


    After the three of them walked to this slightly remote cinema, Thomas pointed to the front bulletin board and said, "Look, our movie poster."


    Directly in front of the entrance to the theater, a poster of "Buried Alive" designed by Europa Pictures was posted there. Inside the dark coffin, a man with blood on his forehead and a frightened eye holding a lighter was looking around.


    "Walk, let''s go." Ryan''s words were full of excitement.


    "Hello, we want three tickets for "Buried Alive"." At a glass ticket counter, Ryan faced the middle-aged man conductor and asked: "Hi! Man, how is the ticket sales of this movie? There are many Does anyone look at it?"


    Thomas and Lehman on the side also raised their ears to know the answer to this question.The eyes of the three men looked at the slightly fat middle-aged man conductor at the same time.


    The conductor took out three movie tickets in a drag, and handed them to Ryan, and said slowly: "You think this movie is right, the seats inside are empty, no one is going to watch it."


    The three of them were stunned. Ryan paid 18 euros for the ticket and asked unwillingly: "Is this movie terrible? Otherwise, why no one wants to watch it."


    "In the big evening, there are already few people. It''s still such an unfamiliar movie. Who would make a special trip to watch it." Then, the middle-aged male conductor seemed to have thought of something, and said brightly: "Of course, I am not Talking about you guys."


    Three men in formal attire stood side by side, as if their brains were abnormal, and the conductor didn''t want to offend at all.


    Lehman and others were silent, and walked towards the third cinema.


    In the dark movie hall, there are really no people, empty, and with the three of them, there are no more than ten people.


    Observe carefully, they are still couples.


    Before the movie started, they hugged and nibble together.


    Vulgar, corrupt atmosphere, the fire of my big FFFF group burned these two heretics to death.


    It¡¯s only ten minutes before the movie¡¯s playing time. Obviously, it¡¯s easy to see. The conductor is right. There are really no people watching the movie.


    In the huge space, there are enough seats for hundreds of spectators, and only 7 people are scattered, which looks really frustrating.


    "Lyman, it''s okay. There are 20 theaters playing it. Maybe only this one is not well located, so it seems to be less crowded." The three of them sat in the best quality seats near the center, and Ryan comforted. .


    This kind of niche film lacks publicity. How can there be many viewers watching it?He should have figured this out a long time ago, but why looking at the deserted movie hall, he still felt that there was an unspeakable emotion accumulated in his heart.Quite depressing.


    "I''m fine, Ryan, at least our movie is shown in the cinema, isn''t it? It''s better than it was at the beginning." Lehman suppressed his emotions and said with a smile.


    Ryan nodded and watched Lyman''s fairly relaxed expression, sitting in his seat.


    Thomas saw that the atmosphere was not right, and started to gag.


    The three chatted, and soon it was the midnight show after 12 o''clock. There was no new audience in the movie hall. Seven people were still watching.


    Oh, maybe only the three of them came to watch the movie seriously, and the other four were still immersed in the world of mutual harm after the movie started, and they had no time to care about the others. Just beware of the ubiquitous attacks of the other party. Can stand it.


    On the screen, the company logo added by Europa Pictures appeared. A few seconds later, it fell into darkness, and then, a long shot from the sound into the picture appeared.


    On the still dark screen, a man''s rapid breathing sounded, and after a few coughs, a faint firelight sounded, reflecting the man''s face.


    The movie continued. After more than 30 minutes, the theater was always very quiet. Only Paul, played by Heath Ledger, made various sounds on the screen.


    Lehman turned his head and looked back. At the end of the seat, a couple had finished fighting and were watching the movie attentively. On the other side of the seat on the right, there was still a fierce battle going on.


    At least two people were willing to watch it, which was not bad. Lehman deceived himself and comforted himself, turned around, and continued to look at the big screen.


    At the back of the movie, the relationship between the characters and the background of being buried alive appear one by one. The rigid alarm system, the indifferent company leader, the official 911...


    This also highlights the theme: selfish and indifferent interpersonal relationships are the more terrifying thing, and it also puts Paul in the movie in true despair.


    This kind of plot design is like a huge black hole, and the hope of survival is like the gradual exhaustion of oxygen in the coffin, and the ray of indeterminate fire, never see the light, waiting only for eternal darkness .


    From anticipation to disappointment, from reinvigorating to despair, there is only one "ok", calmly accept death.


    Paul died, he was buried alive, buried under heavy yellow sand, and the movie ended.


    There was no applause, no cheers, everything was so quiet.


    Lyman stood up, the couple in the back seat had already left, and the other couple was also preparing to leave.


    "Let''s go."


    After speaking calmly, he walked along the long stairs towards the outside of the theater.


    The moon hung high in the sky, looking beautiful.

 29 Chapter 29 Creating Atmosphere (Recommendation)

    The midnight scene data of "Buried Alive" was counted in the hands of the relevant person in charge of Europa Pictures the next day.


    The 17,000 euro box office result is really not pretty.


    Durant looked at the report in his hand and ordered, "Continue to maintain the screenings in 30 theaters."


    The attendance rate is less than 10%, which is quite normal for this kind of low-cost thriller movies.


    According to the development of this situation, Europa Pictures will definitely be able to obtain profit in the operation of this film, which is also in line with the expected goal of choosing the distribution at the time.


    Saturday, a traditional day off, "Buried Alive", which had the same number of theaters, did not show any aggressiveness at the box office. It steadily won a box office of 26,000 euros.


    This result is still mediocre, but it is within the expected atmosphere. If this momentum can be maintained, it can receive 130,000 to 40,000 box office within a week, and after the next week, it will be released in other regions and the global market will be downgrade After that, it can still have subsequent offline video tape distribution revenue. In general, Europa Pictures estimates that it should not be a problem to harvest two or three million in income in this operation, and it is quite satisfactory.


    Anyway, they didn''t expect such a film to have an overwhelming attendance, and the box office per week exceeded the cost.Stable data performance also means there is no risk, doesn''t it, this is exactly what Europa Pictures is happy to see.


    After Sunday, the box office increased slightly, reaching 28,000 euros. As of today, "Buried Alive" has received 71,000 euros from the French market in three days.


    And certain things happened as promised--


    On Tuesday, September 11, a very ordinary day became unusual due to a terrorist attack.


    Lehmann only learned about this the next day. He was busy writing the outline of the new script. Ryan suddenly ran to his home and talked about it. He also included the most-selling newspaper in France-"Western France". ".


    After reading the newspaper carefully, all kinds of memories emerged one by one:


    The two civil aviation planes crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in the United States shortly after each other.


    Under the raging flames and thick smoke, there was panic from interviewing the host to the street people to rescuers.


    They have gone through too many peaceful days, suddenly encountered this difficulty, and they seem to be very uncertain about their actions.


    For the first time, the airspace of the United States began to be blocked, prohibiting all flying equipment from flying into the air.


    Then, then President Bush Jr. issued a statement confirming that this was a premeditated terrorist attack.


    After that, the armed forces across the United States entered the highest state of security, and it was immediately determined that this terrorist attack was planned by Ben-**, and he was officially wanted worldwide.


    Of course, the Taliban regime of the U.S. government has always been upset, saying that the incident has nothing to do with citizens of the country.


    The newspaper also published the analysis of relevant French experts with a clearer understanding of international relations, who believed that the root of this incident was the Middle East policy that the United States had been implementing.The long-term Israeli-Palestinian military conflict, the Israelis¡¯ harm to the Palestinians, and the U.S.¡¯s partiality towards Israel have resulted in a group of fanatical radicals with determination to die.


    In the next few days, the whole world learned of this news, and various media reported from multiple sources, always reporting the latest news.


    On September 14, the U.S. House of Representatives approved and instructed U.S. President Bush Jr. to use force against terrorists; at the same time, after the news was disclosed, according to opinion polls planned by the U.S. media, more than 90% of the participants supported the U.S. Enemy armed plan.


    On September 19, the armed forces landed in Afghanistan.


    On October 7, US President Bush Jr. announced that he had destroyed some of the military objectives of the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan and the Qatar training camp, which is famous for the religious extremist group.The war on terror broke out.


    This incident caused many Americans to "sanctify" all the technical means that can defend the United States almost immediately. The National Missile Defense plan that has been debated before has entered the implementation stage directly.In addition, the serious differences between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party disappeared without a trace, and the government and the opposition in the country have united to fight against terrorism.


    The Bush Jr. administration, which was originally criticized, also turned from a ¡°weak¡± situation in an instant, and its government¡¯s prospects were not optimistic about the public. With its excellent crisis management capabilities and decisive action response, the American people¡¯s favorability was upset. Secure the governing body.


    Certain conspiracy theories also began to emerge at this time. They believed that the attack was self-directed and performed by the Bush administration, and was intended to maintain the international status of the United States and achieve hegemonic and peaceful purposes, so that it can openly intervene in the entire Middle East..... .


    Of course, these have little effect on the French side, except that high-level meetings have become more frequent, and anti-terrorism operations have received support from many countries. The life of the people is still the same.


    The only thing that is somewhat reactive, Lehman is more concerned about the movie market.


    Since this incident, theaters around the world have suffered a cold run, making many films that are currently being shown have become victims, especially comedy films, which have become the biggest victims of terrorist attacks, and many are expected to be released. The videos have also been withdrawn.


    As a result, in the huge movie market, there are only a few new films that persist in the release, among which is "Buried Alive".


    The world has changed, and the film market has also changed.


    An eternal theme is remembered by people-against violence.


    Europa Pictures also has no shortage of discerning people. In the face of such market reaction, they seized the opportunity and began to re-advertise "Buried Alive" on a large scale, and slogans such as war is a feast of death began to appear in many media. See the newspaper.


    When the whole world is affected, the publicity effect is magnified one by one.


    The United Kingdom, Australia, the United States, Italy... and other overseas regions have also begun to make efforts.


    The box office for the new week of "Buried Alive" was finally fixed at 4.68 million euros. Compared with the box office of 820,000 euros last week, it is the gap between the sky and the earth, a full six times.


    The number of local theaters in France has also increased to more than 800.Anyway, not many movies will be released in this schedule, and "Buried Alive" is all cheap.


    Although many viewers did not choose to go out to the theater to watch movies at this time, the base number is undoubtedly greatly reduced, but it can''t resist the competition, and it is also scarce. Moreover, the audience can choose only those few movies over and over again. "Buried alive" is indeed a vague hint of the phenomenon of innocent people being implicated and maliciously retaliated under the panic of war. In this way, it is particularly prominent in these movies.


    Of course, there are disadvantages.At least the United States, where the incident occurred, is not waiting to see this movie.


    It was released for a week, and it won less than one million dollars in the box office. It was still the case that the American people did not have much choice.


    The anti-war ideas reflected in it and the ridicule of all aspects of the United States really make the people of this country uninterested at this time.


    In normal times, everyone can mock the Washington authorities anyway, but at this time, no.


    Unsurprisingly, the experience of "Buried Alive" in the US film market in the second week was even worse. The theaters did not expand the release, but reduced the number of shows.


    The "911 incident" did have a huge impact on the political and economic life of Americans, and the entertainment industry is naturally inevitable.In addition, the North American film market has always been exclusive, and it will be more difficult for foreign products to achieve results. The masses have long been accustomed to supporting "Made in America." The coldness of "Buried Alive" is completely expected.


    Fortunately, other regions are still more effective.Europa Pictures is even more comfortable with everyone. After two weeks of operation, they have recovered the cost, including the subsequent publicity fee.The most important thing is that the market potential shown by "Buried Alive" has not been fully released, which shows that their next results will definitely be better.Therefore, the company executives waved their hands and continued to increase publicity costs, allowing more viewers to spontaneously walk into the cinema to enjoy the movie.


    After the third week, the local box office of "Buried Alive" was 1.35 million euros and the global box office totaled 9.62 million US dollars.Passing the ten million mark is just around the corner.


    This data was like a thunder on the ground, making the entire Europa Film industry boil.


    They only spent 2 million euros to buy back the film distribution copyright, and now it costs more than 10 million at the box office, not to mention that the subsequent video tape distribution and the surrounding copyright authorization are definitely a lot of income.


    Maybe this year''s performance depends on this movie, and you can draw a very good number.


    For such dark-horse movies, the media and newspapers are naturally unwilling to let go.


    A lot of spontaneous publicity began to emerge, and many reports began to pay attention to the subsequent development of the film.


    On the day of October 2nd, it once again earned more than 3 million US dollars in box office results, which also allowed it to jump past the tens of millions of dollars and reach more than 12 million US dollars in data results.


    However, just like the operating rules of market development, after more than a month of screening, the growth momentum of "Buried Alive" has come to an end, and it has begun to decline gradually.


    Perhaps a hot commercial movie can often be shown for more than half a year, but for a niche movie that has not won the mainstream award, it is a little extravagant.


    People from Europa Pictures also clearly informed Lehmann that they would no longer invest in publicity and distribution, and that the down-scaling date discussed with the French cinema will be maintained for about half a month.


    Lasting for more than a month, with a release time of nearly 50 days, I can already afford this niche movie.As for the overseas market, it may be extended a bit according to the screening situation in various places, but it is estimated that it will not be sufficient.


    On October 24th, "Buried Alive" was officially drawn off the French cinema, with a total box office of 5.24 million euros.

 30 Chapter 30 New Film Project (for recommendation and collection)

    In an apartment late at night.


    Lyman lay on the bed, stretched his body greatly, without covering the quilt, and forced himself to sleep by closing his eyes.


    But I don''t know why, my head is messed up, and I can''t sleep.


    He sighed, pulled a pair of trousers from the bed and put them on, then naked his upper body, wandering around the house without shoes.


    Looking out through the window, the street lights on the side of the road are still working as usual, and the soft lights spread over the surrounding circle, illuminating the open space outside the house in half bright and half dark.


    After wandering around for a few laps and still did not feel sleepy, Lehman simply ran to the study to continue completing his new script outline.In fact, he now has two plans in mind. The first one is naturally produced at a low cost. After all, the profit after the profit sharing is only enough to support him to complete similar projects; the second is the financing and shooting method, Europa Pictures In view of the good conditions after the release of "Buried Alive", and even made a special trip to talk to him and other things, Lehman thought about it and thought it was okay.


    He had invested all his wealth in the production of a movie like the original, the kind of extremely risky behavior, only once, not to mention other, his own future life, also needs money.If you can live a good life, why force yourself to eat chaffy vegetables.Lehman is not a masochist and does not want to repeat the bitter fruit.


    He spread out the manuscript paper, picked up a pencil, and began to follow his train of thought to write the story of the second plan.


    Scene 5: Dormitory, close-up spotlight.


    Character: the protagonist.


    The young student took off the light bulb and used the high school physics he had learned to make a simple electrical prop. He wrapped the wire around a piece of metal and stretched out the door along the gap.


    Then, the school senior who wanted to pee to demonstrate was hit by the electric current...


    Yes, the film he is going to make is mainly about a feature-length film about a newly enrolled college student named Rancher against the decadent education system in India.


    Imperial University of Technology is one of the most comprehensive schools in India. Rancher, a newcomer, is a unique university student. He openly questioned the dean¡¯s teaching philosophy and used mavericks to break the college¡¯s traditional educational concepts. In short, He is a thorn in the eyes of a teacher.


    For example, life in college is always related to study and exams, which are staged repeatedly.Rancher''s results are very good, always ranked among the best, and he has an unusual love and obsession with mechanical applications.His two roommates, Fahan and Raja.The former actually didn¡¯t want to study industrial design. He wanted to be a field photographer, but his family¡¯s incomprehension and persuasion made him embark on this path. As for Raja, his family is very poor. The family hoped that he could find a good job to supplement his family after graduation, so he also entered the college of industrial design.


    In the days with Rancher, they did a lot of things that went against the dogma of their previous lives, until they both found out that if this goes on, they may not be able to graduate.There is a gap in the talents of people¡¯s minds. It just so happens that their good friend Rancher is a very good person. He doesn¡¯t spend much time studying every day, but always gets high scores in the exams. Under confusion, they choose Breaking off relations with Rancher...


    Unlike the characters and scenes in "Buried Alive", this time, Lehman wanted to shoot a big scene, a large space span of an academy as the background for filming.


    In the story design, there is not much novelty, but the perspective is put on the teaching system of India.


    Since the last time he watched the "Monsoon Wedding Banquet", he has always felt that he wants to do something.


    This story was chosen to focus on some social conditions in India.


    Educational issues, the whole world is concerned.


    Who doesn''t want their children to be successful through education?


    Therefore, his new film is ready to shoot such a story.


    A movie called "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood".


    The name sounds a bit frustrated, but there is no way, Lehman can''t think of any more in line with the storyline of the name of the play, just follow the previous life.


    Like the first self-made film, in this "Three Fools Haunted Bollywood", Lehman also intends to refine some of the core elements of previous works, and will innovate and adapt the story.


    This is his work. The value of the film will naturally not beautify India''s education system as much as the previous one. For example, he faked his studies and graduated successfully, and he also got the dean''s "space pen" that symbolizes honor.This kind of design concept, let alone India, can''t even happen in American schools that have always been liberal and democratic.


    Beyond the limitations of the region, Lehmann chose to interpret this story in his own way.


    Therefore, in terms of overall perception, although the tone of this movie is joyful, it is more of a sadness.


    Rigid educational doctrines suppress the nature of every student, forcing them to study hard, take exams, and obey, otherwise they will not be able to graduate.


    That small certificate is related to the yearning and helplessness of all students.


    As for whether such a large-scale adaptation will fail, is it too risky?But then again, which movie was made at the beginning, not a gamble.


    The gambling audience will accept it, the gambling market will be optimistic, and the gambling theaters will be issued smoothly...


    Before any film is shot, there is no way to truly predict whether it will be successful or whether it will have a good result.Even if the Indian director Rakuma-Hilani from the previous life is allowed to direct "Three Fools in Bollywood", at this point in time, it is impossible to completely copy everything from the previous life.


    The light design, the use of the lens, the director''s shooting philosophy, the connection of the characters and even the later editing, soundtrack, sound effects, etc., a slight change will produce a different film.


    There have never been two leaves that are exactly the same in the world.


    What''s more, the film he shot is focused on the global market, and it does not rely solely on India to contribute to the box office.


    Moreover, the nearly three-hour filming of the original is really difficult for him to repeat. If he shoots it like this, the cinema will never provide any good performances or more screens to show.


    In the world of businessmen, profit is everything that measures value.A movie of someone else has been shown twice before you show it again. Even if the attendance rate is high, the theaters will definitely choose the first movie to arrange first.


    In addition, there are many hypocritical points in the original plot, and the plot is also somewhat procrastinated. The protagonist''s large and large straight preaching in the film can be deleted.


    As for the creation of the villain, the dean is also somewhat rigid. He has been teaching for so many years, and his cognition is absolutely qualitative. If he abides by the education system, how can he be so easily persuaded? As for the daughter used to completely break the concept of the dean in the movie The line has dragged down the overall rhythm of the film, and Lehmann directly abandoned this branch line.


    What he wanted to talk about was the corruption and the nature of stifling students under the Indian education system, rather than focusing on Rancher''s ambiguous story and the dean''s awakening.


    After clarifying the idea of ??adaptation, Lehman wrote the outline very quickly, and the shaping of each role began to emerge:


    The dean who symbolizes the dogma of the old age, his face is always serious, and he stubbornly believes that only grades are the standard to measure the value of a student;


    Lancher, who symbolizes the new ideas of education in the new era, is optimistic by nature and can always influence people and things around him. He does not put the dean''s performance theory in his eyes, but encourages the surrounding roommates to try to stick to their ideals.


    It is this complete opposition that determines all the conflicts and plot rhythms of this movie.


    The series of events caused by the collision of ideas is the main line. As for the other branches used for embellishment, those that have nothing to do with the main line are all removed.


    The original director''s narrative technique, the method of starting the plot from the agreement ten years ago, naturally cannot be used, the branch line is gone, the agreement is naturally a joke.


    Lehman''s idea is simple, using the most straightforward and straightforward narrative to portray the real life of Indian universities. Under the high pressure, the suppressed nature of each student is what he wants to tell through the film.


    He has never thought of copying movies mechanically. He is a director, he has his own ideas, and the stories he wants to tell are naturally different.


    Even if there is a successful precedent for the previous work, it cannot be copied completely.He has his own shooting concept.


    Moreover, copying has never been a panacea. Just like the movies made by some directors are never edited according to their own wishes, there are too many changes in this world, and immutability is the most terrible thing.


    For example, black politics is the most mainstream direction of Hollywood creation in the back. Hei Minggui has also become people''s favorite point of promotion. But if we take out a movie dominated by black people now, at this point in time, it will be placed in the United States. In the big environment, do you still think you can still succeed? Do many audiences still agree?


    The answer is a question mark.The time and place are right and the people are harmonious, and movies also pay attention to these. Different movies will be shaped under different circumstances.Homosexuality can be accepted, isn''t it only after the new century that it gradually became the chief flu officer? Who would have thought that these would become normal words in people''s mouths?


    Therefore, blind copying is not absolutely correct.


    Moreover, if the movie is all copied and pasted, then it will lose its most attractive charm. The wonderful feeling of being immersed in the world portrayed by the director for the audience is what this light and shadow art needs most.


    Art creation needs the ideology and spirit of the creator in order to truly take shape and enjoy the sweetness.


    "Oranges grown in Huainan are oranges, and oranges grown in Huaibei are oranges."


    In this small study room, under the support of soft light, a man holds a pencil in his hand to shape his views on Indian education and a story about a college.

 31 Chapter 31-Hey Hey (please recommend collection)

    Early the next morning, Lyman was awakened by the strong sunlight coming in from outside the window.


    Last night, after he finished writing the outline of the script, he was so sleepy that he went to bed and lay down in a daze, forgetting to close the window that was open when he wandered last night.


    He scratched his hair vigorously. Although his brain was still a little unconscious, Lehman didn''t want to go back to sleep.


    With my misty eyes open, he kicked up his slippers and walked to the bathroom.


    After a meal, I got my personal hygiene, and my spirit was slightly lifted.


    After getting dressed, taking the outline of the script, Lehman closed the door with his backhand and went out.


    Walking on a fairly tidy street, being so exposed by the summer sun, the whole person was instantly awake.


    Vehicles are speeding by, and pedestrians are pacing slowly.Wearing a cool body, it is inevitable to start sweating.


    Lehman thought to himself: I had known that Ryan would be driving me to pick me up, so I stopped making an appointment at the studio.


    But no way, it has become an established fact, and it is useless to think about it.


    Continue to walk along the street, the tall trees on both sides of the road still barely cover a lot of sunlight, so that it will not be more uncomfortable.


    Not far away is a breakfast shop. Lehman had eaten it several times before, and the taste was okay. The most important thing was that it was close to his home, and was in the direction of the studio.


    When I went in, there were various food trays on a large table inside the door. Inside were a variety of bread choices. On the other side, there was a large iron bucket with hot milk.


    Lehman said, "A croissant, a chocolate bread, and a cup of cold coffee."


    The fat boss with a smile on his face wore a mask. Hearing this, he held a bread clip and gently and quickly took it from the plate. With the other hand, he had already taken out the plastic bag and skillfully put it on and off. , Two pieces of bread are ready.He took out the packaged coffee from the counter at the back, and handed it to Lehman. "A total of eight euros."


    Collecting money, looking for money, then smiling and saying "Welcome to come again next time." The fat boss went to meet the requirements of the next customer.


    Seeing this, you may discover why all foods are sweets. In fact, Lehman doesn''t understand it. Perhaps the French think that breakfast is the first meal to replenish the energy needed for the day, and glucose is the most needed thing.


    Eating while walking along the way, when I walked to the studio, breakfast was all taken care of by Lehman.


    After drinking, the dried coffee bag and the plastic bag for the bread were rolled into a ball and threw neatly into a trash can on the street.


    Taking out the key, opening the door of the studio, Lehman walked in instantly.


    This house is located on a facade on the street outside Monica''s community, which is about two kilometers away from Lehman''s apartment.


    The internal space is small, only more than 20 square meters, with a toilet attached, but there is no installation required for bathing.Anyway, this is an empty shell, and Lyman, Ryan, and even Thomas didn''t live here.


    Ryan lives in an apartment on the street in the center of Cannes. It was bought by his father. He will not live with his parents as an adult.


    Thomas lives in the Monica community, an uncle''s real estate, which is temporarily lent to him.


    Lyman took out the mop from the bathroom, and when he was free, he dragged the ground again.


    I haven''t been here for more than a week, and there is a little dust on the ground.


    Just about to scrub the nameplate at the door, Ryan is here too.


    He drove over in the silver-white car under DS.


    "Hey, buddy, you haven''t been at home these days, but you have missed a lot of things." Ryan just stepped into the studio door, pretending to be sorry.


    "What did I miss?" Lyman said very cooperatively, helping him take the question.


    "You missed it, we went to an event to enjoy beautiful women together. A few days ago, Thomas and I went to Martinez Beach and glanced at it. It was all bikinis. That temptation... Ryan slapped his mouth, looking extravagant.


    "Come on, I haven''t been to that place. Do you have to be like this? Seriously, let''s do business first." Lehman looked puzzled.


    You can''t do it just by seeing it, and the behavior that has experienced eye addiction is what a stupid child like Ryan likes to do, and he pretends to be a lover, a pure lover.Lehman said he saw through everything.


    "Do you have a new plan?"


    Ryan''s eyes became more active when he heard the business.The creation of "Buried Alive" is still vivid, and it has achieved success, making him always eager to make the next film project again.


    "Well, there are ideas, you first look at the story outline." With that, Lyman took out a wad of manuscript paper from the file bag on the table and handed it to Ryan.


    Ryan was looking forward to it. After receiving the manuscript, he sat on a wooden bench and read it carefully.


    Um, what a bad name Nima, "Three Stupies Havoc in Bollywood", is watching, damn, the plot design that took place in India, and then I look down, it is still about the story of college students.After reading all the way, Ryan put away the mood that he had been looking forward to, and many ununderstanding questions accumulated in his mind and he had to vomit.


    "I think I have to change the name first." Ryan began to express his opinion.


    Lehman took advantage of the time he was just flipping through the script and wiped the nameplate hanging outside the house clean. Hearing this, it was all right, and said, "What''s the name?"


    Ryan said: "I can''t get rid of it, how about it, express my mind directly, and echo the ending."


    "Why don''t you call them three fools? More direct and clearer." Lyman rolled his eyes and ignored it.


    Ryan was obviously not reconciled. He continued to express his views, "Then why do you want to shoot education in India, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, these campus stories are definitely worth seeing, why run so far?"


    "I want to involve the caste system, do these countries have it?" A word of ko Ryan.


    He thought for a while and continued: "Will there be an audience when we make films in India?"


    "As long as you can tell the story well, non-English films will have audience support. Film art knows no borders."


    Lehman finally knew what Ryan was worried about?It is nothing more than seeing that the main creative place is in India, and the actors are also selected in India, afraid of being too risky.


    These years, non-English films have indeed not emerged in the global market. Few market masterpieces have been born. Most of them have good reputations but poor box office results.


    "Well, now that you are thinking well, I don''t have any other questions." Ryan spread out the manuscript and asked: "What do I need to do and what is the creative idea?"


    "Do you know the caste system in India? Do you understand the entire education system? The general direction is to talk about this. I need you to write down the background conditions clearly to make my shooting ideas clearer."


    "Oh, man, you have another problem for me. When can you make a film with a French background? In this Indian country, I can''t understand it too deeply. Besides, it is still related to the social system. , You really found something for me to do, and I have to refer to various literatures, and possibly bother my tutor." Ryan is also convinced, how can this friend like to shoot this kind of bad background investigation? Where''s the movie?The whole thing is simpler, isn''t it? It''s really hard to make me fat tiger.


    "Just say if you can do it." Lehman looked at Ryan and said: "Improve the background, the way the characters speak, and the details of life everywhere. We will get a lot of votes this time."


    "Oh, by the way, I haven''t asked you yet. This movie will cost a lot to watch. Do you have sufficient funds for filming?"


    "Relax, I have a plan." Lehman said confidently.


    When Ryan heard it, he didn''t say anything, took the file bag and sorted out the script outline, took it and left.


    Studying the social background of India is not an easy task, he guesses some are busy.


    After watching Ryan leave, Lehman stood in the studio, and after careful consideration, he decided to do all the preparatory work first, so that he could more convincingly invest in Europa Pictures.


    He called Thomas, and the two ran to various unions to do project filing.


    The first stop is the screenwriters union. The procedures here are very simple. You can edit a script and pay a small fee to complete the inclusion of the script of the new project.


    The French copyright law is very complete, but Lehmann did not expect the screenwriters union to play a crucial role in the record.Film companies have always had no discipline, and imitating creativity is even more commonplace.Even if it really goes to court, there is absolutely no problem with this kind of lawsuit dragging on for a year or two.Freedom and democracy, you know everything.


    The role of the screenwriters¡¯ union is only to add a piece of insurance, not a guarantee of copyright infringement. No one is so stupid to think that scripts have been accepted by the screenwriters¡¯ union and everything will be worry-free. If this is the case, it would be great.


    After getting the filing documents issued by the screenwriters'' union, the two went to the directors'' union without stopping.


    The entry threshold here is still very conditional. Lehman also succeeded in joining with the release of "Buried Alive" and a complete creative experience.


    By paying a membership fee every year, you can get the help of the union. For example, pressure the production company to get a suitable salary, and reasonably ask for the profit sharing of the film. These, the directors¡¯ union will try their best to join each of their subsidiaries. The film¡¯s director fought for the best conditions, and it was also when Lehmann went to negotiate with Europa Films, he was very strong.


    After dealing with all the advantages that may be brought to the negotiation, the two of them went to the photography union again and went through the formalities for Thomas.


    Since he wants to truly become a photographer in the circle, qualifications are essential. With the help of the trade union, his situation will be better.


    There is also the budget statement for the shooting. Lehman also began to devote himself to compiling. It is also a time-consuming task to make it reasonable and well-organized.

 32 Chapter 32 Production and Distribution (Recommended Collection)

    The phone went through.


    "Please transfer me to Mr. Schubert...Hi, it''s me, Lyman, um, I am in Saint-Denis, are you free today? I want to talk to your company about something. Yes, it¡¯s about the new project. Do you have time? Okay, I''ll be there in the afternoon, thank you.


    After hanging up the phone, Lehman said to Thomas and Ryan in the room, "I''ve made an appointment and I can meet in the afternoon."


    "Do you plan to ask Europa Pictures for help with investment and distribution?" Thomas asked curiously.


    "Of course, there is a distribution company, so we won''t be so rushed when shooting, and you don''t want to go to the theaters for distribution after the production is completed."


    The three chatted, and time passed quickly.


    Since the day before yesterday, the screenplay that had been conceived for more than a week was finally finalized by Ryan, and they went round and round to Paris.


    Because Europa Pictures¡¯ headquarters is located in a business building in the downtown area of ??Saint-Denis, in the northern suburbs of Paris.


    At two o''clock in the afternoon, the three set off early.


    Had a taxi and headed towards the destination.


    Lehman looked out the window, looked at the tall buildings, looked at the broad road, and admired this modern metropolis.


    The car stopped. Ryan, who was sitting in the co-pilot, paid the fare. The three got out of the car and walked into the Europa Studios building without any hesitation.


    After explaining their intentions to the front desk lady, the three were taken to a conference room.


    Not long after they waited, the top executives of Europa Pictures came together.


    "Lyman, this is Rand Robbint, director of distribution."


    In this spacious conference room, Mr. Schubert, the short-haired man who bought the copyright of "Buried Alive" before, began to introduce each other to everyone present, "This is Luc Besson, I believe you will not tell him strange."


    Lehman heard the words and saw this familiar face.For this great French director, he had learned many times from major media and newspapers.


    "Hello, Mr. Luc Besson, it''s an honor to meet you."


    As he spoke, he held the right hand that the other party first extended.


    "I''ve seen your work, it''s impressive." Luc Besson didn''t recognize the birth at all, but continued to smile and said: "I heard that you have a new project again, I hope it will be another one. excellent work."


    "..."


    After everyone got a little familiar, this meeting of seeking investment and distribution began.


    Lehman stood up and gave Ryan and Thomas a wink. When they saw this, they began to distribute the project approval materials to the senior Europa Pictures present.


    After a while, I felt almost done, Lehman said: "The film''s shooting budget is about 6 million euros, and the shooting time is about two months. You have more detailed information in front of you, so I won''t be nonsense. "


    "how about it?"


    "I think it''s a bit risky. This movie was shot in India. I''m afraid..."


    "The subject matter is still very good, focusing on university education in India."


    "But you have to invest 6 million euros, such a large sum of money, what if you can''t recover the cost?"


    The people underneath exchanged terms left and right, and the originally quiet conference room seemed a little noisy.


    At this moment, Schubert got up and said, "Lyman, how confident are you that the film will be recognized by the market? Without the prospect of profitability, it is difficult for us to make investment and distribution decisions."


    "Before each movie is released, who can tell whether it is successful or not, I can only say that I will try my best to create a good story, a good story that can be recognized by the audience, nothing more." Lehman Said calmly.


    "But our company doesn''t have distribution channels in India, so it can''t help much." A middle-aged man stood up and said.


    This is Rand Robin, the director of the distribution department introduced earlier. Lehman recognizes him. Obviously, he thinks that the main audience for this film will be India.


    "For joint distribution, it shouldn''t be difficult to jointly promote this film with distribution companies in India. I think, in the past, when Europa Pictures released films globally, it also had commissioned distribution."


    "But even so, the risk is still too great, and it involves overseas filming. I can''t think of any good results for non-English films." The director of the marketing department stood up and expressed his opinion.


    Indeed, these years, non-English films in the English-speaking cultural circle with Europe and North America as the main studios have not been too eye-catching, even those who won the Oscar Award for best foreign language film production are also It is difficult to make waves.As of this year, only six non-English works have made substantial profits, of which only two are very profitable, one is "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" from the mainland and the other is "Beautiful Life" from Italy.


    The xenophobia of cultural circles can be seen from this, and it is also a situation that makes all non-English films the most troublesome.


    Therefore, Europa Pictures¡¯ worries originate from this. The development space is very limited, and the prospects for reclaiming profits are very uncertain. Instead of spending energy and funds to produce such films, it is better to concentrate on capturing the screenings in this cultural region.


    Perhaps, it is only natural that they would choose to give up on this slightly tricky project.


    Lehman felt a little frustrated when he heard these suspicious questions.


    It was a whim, he wanted to take a picture of the status quo of education in India from the perspective of an outsider, not to over-beautify or ugly, but to maintain a normal mind and maintain a fair depiction of the light and shadow society. As for, it can bring something to the audience. Reflection and change is the biggest role of this film.


    The caste system is the dregs of a civilized society and should have been abandoned long ago.


    If you don''t understand it, it''s really hard to imagine that in this modern society where the whole world is beginning to face class issues, there will be such a gap between respect and inferiority.


    People of low castes have been sentenced to death from birth. When they grow up, they often do the work of servants and craftsmen, and their ascent space is extremely narrow. Such coldness is rarely known.


    At least Thomas is not clear. He has learned about the Indian caste system from textbooks, but he does not understand some of these phenomena at all. He also believes that the Indian government has cancelled this social system.Yes, how can outsiders in a civilized society take care of things that don''t overlap with their lives.


    Under Ryan''s detailed multi-faceted evidence collection, Lehman, who knew a little bit, and Thomas, who was not so clear, were surprised by Ryan''s conversation.


    He said: In fact, those high-caste people do not treat low-caste people as beings of the same species as them. In their eyes, those low-caste are like livestock raised in their homes.


    There are hundreds of millions of such human-like animals in India, and Dalit''s hybridity, which is not protected by Indian law, is even lower than Sudra.


    These people have lost their dignity and honor from birth to death. Perhaps they didn¡¯t do anything they missed. They are diligent, who belong to a higher civilization, the last thing they should not do is to be born. Low-caste families.


    But what is even more frightening is that these simple and easy-to-see social problems are still unbreakable.This kind of rule similar to slavery seems to be taken for granted by those who are ruled, and it is absolutely correct.Judging by the indoctrination they received from their low caste since childhood, they should have worked hard for those high caste lords to support and obey.


    Of course, all this is ridiculous, and it happens in Hinduism, the most pious belief of the Indians.


    Its doctrine advocates that everyone is equal, but the kind of equality is spiritual, that is, the souls of all believers are born equal, but your bodies are not equal, and there is a distinction.Some people¡¯s bodies are naturally clean, such as Brahmans, while lower-caste bodies have been tainted, dirty, and inaccessible.Therefore, the untouchables of low caste will naturally be oppressed obediently. Who makes your flesh unclean? The Brahma God will not shelter the impure flesh.


    It''s easy to get rid of it. After being reincarnated in the next life, you can vote for a good person and become a Brahman.


    The religious regulations also say: low-caste people should wear stinky clothes to hone their will. If they can endure what ordinary people can¡¯t bear and practice daily, they will be able to move the Brahma faster and get away from it. sea ??of ??bitterness.


    Moreover, the dogma also says: The suffering in this life is short-lived. As long as you work hard, don''t deal with other untouchables, otherwise you will be polluted and you will be untouchables in your next life.


    How good at managing the masses and a trick to deceive people.


    Precisely because of this, the untouchables who belong to the lower caste also look down upon each other.


    The chicken killer looks down on the fish killer, thinking that he is inaccessible, will be contaminated, and will not have a good life in reincarnation; the fish killer looks down on the sheep killer, and thinks that he is inaccessible, will be contaminated, and must be kept isolated.


    Under this kind of recognition, the lower caste classes have been played with and cannot be united at all. They regard each other as beings like monsters and monsters. They would rather serve the higher caste people heartily, eager to become such nobles in the next life. If they don¡¯t rush into contact with each other and get polluted, it is even more impossible to make their voices heard in the world and fight against the interest classes overwhelming.


    It is precisely because of the long-term influence of the dogmatic doctrines taught since childhood and the same view of the parents themselves that this cancer of the caste system has always survived in Indian society.


    It''s sad, isn''t it?


    Religion is a sustenance to comfort the soul, but it has become a toy for the rulers and has plagued countless low-caste families in India.


    "Lyman, we''re thinking about it, and I''ll give you a definite answer." Luc Besson said, he is the main talker of this company.


    "Okay, I''ll go back first, and wait for your news." Qiang cheered up, showing a suitable smile, and the three Lehmans left the meeting room.

 33 Chapter 33 I am optimistic about him (seeking recommendation and collection)

    "Is this gone?"


    On the road, Ryan was still a little confused.


    Lyman nodded, "Well, wait for the news."


    "Not optimistic, are you?" Thomas, who was walking silently, also spoke.


    Lehman nodded again, "There are concerns." Then he comforted: "It doesn''t matter, if this project fails, we have another choice. This work can wait until later, and we have more convincing results. After that, start again. Maybe, then, our own funds will be enough to shoot and produce."


    With that said, the three seemed to be optimistic.


    But after all, there is still a slight difference, what is it?The feeling of not being optimistic seems to have brought them back to the days when they were crazy seeking release.


    The look of silly visiting at home is really handsome.


    Looking back, Lehman looked at the headquarters of Europa Pictures.


    The modern business building is astonishingly high, more than 100 meters tall, standing up from the ground, like a strong giant standing in the city center.


    When they reached the entrance of the street, the three waited silently, until Ryan waved his hand to stop a taxi, and they returned to the hotel where they were staying.


    At the same time, the meeting on investment projects has not yet ended.


    ......


    Luc Besson looked at the detailed budget statement and shooting plan, and he couldn''t help being moved by the string of data on it.


    Obviously a lot of thought was spent.


    "Boss, are you sure to cancel the project? The risk is indeed a bit big." The production director said.


    Luc Besson put down the report in his hand and did not directly state the decision. Instead, he asked an irrelevant question, "How about the release of Buried Alive?"


    "The cumulative total of the global box office has reached..."


    In the sixth week of the screening of "Buried Alive", the French market was already down, and the total global box office reached 14.67 million euros.


    There is no doubt that this movie can make Europa Pictures profitable.


    Only paid 2 million euros in copyright distribution fees, and close to 2 million euros in publicity costs, and got 8.26 million euros in pre-tax share, minus expenditures, the total profit was about 3.89 million euros.According to the fact that only a few overseas regions are still showing "Buried Alive", the box office that can be provided every day is more than 200,000 euros, but the proportion has dropped to 4,060.


    Say something off topic.How to divide the box office revenue of theater chains and distribution companies?Mainly look at the specific movie to create income.


    Generally speaking, the conventional share ratio is to adopt a model called "9010-floor factor multiplied by 70%".


    The algorithm of this sharing is to take the weekly box office total score of a movie in a movie theater, minus the fixed expenses for theater screening, such as cleaning fees, electricity costs, daily maintenance and repairs, etc. , And then multiply by 90%, the figure obtained is the film rent that the distribution company gets.


    However, this is only one of the options, and a condition must be added later, that is, the total box office does not subtract the movie theater line¡¯s screening expenses, and it is directly multiplied by 70% (this ratio is generally between 60-70%. Yes, it depends on how to negotiate with the theaters. In short, the better the prospects of movie releases, the more favorable the negotiation between the distributors, and vice versa, the stronger the theaters.) The resulting figure is the distribution company¡¯s share.


    So publishers generally look at which of these two options has more revenue, and then choose which way to share as the commission they get from the theater this week.


    Of course, it is impossible for the theaters to work in vain. Such a high proportion of share is only the first three weeks of the screening, and then from the fourth week, it will be reduced to 6040, the sixth week will be 5050, and the seventh week will be 4060. ..... Anyway, the longer the show time, the higher the proportion of the theater chain, but not all movies can last for such a long show time. Generally, it can only be done by popular or high-reputation movies. .


    The theater chain depends on the revenue. If the daily output cannot keep up with the market, or is not satisfactory, even if the new movie is released, it will be cut for you and replaced by something else.


    Everything is just as good as money.


    That is to say, from the agreed schedule to the release of a movie, all the box office revenue, the distribution between the distributor and the movie theater, is probably a bit cheaper by the distributor, but it is almost 55 open, half and half.


    "The script is interesting." When the boss spoke, he said something that the director of the production department didn''t understand. Wasn''t he still talking about the income of "Buried Alive" just now? Why did you talk about the script again?


    Is the director¡¯s ability to leap so fast?The director of the production department fell into deep thinking.


    "What do you think, what about the script?"


    "The subject matter is very good, very innovative." The director of the production department nodded slightly.


    "It''s rare that there is a director who doesn''t like to focus on the mess of family ethics, do you think it is very interesting."


    With so many directors in the French film industry, more than half of them live there with the support of the film industry from the state. They make some movies that are literary but are pornographic, and they are also known as art.As for whether to make money, whether the audience likes it or not, they all ignored it.There are countries where there are no movies to make, and life is beautiful. The market is completely occupied by Hollywood movies, and there is no panic at all. There are countries.


    Is it ironic?As the birthplace of movies in Europe, France is also one of the first places to come into contact with this art, which is known as the seventh largest art, but it can¡¯t even keep its own territory. Turning over the movie rankings in its own region, all American blockbusters are listed. Above, it is very interesting.


    But Luc Besson was anxious. He didn''t like this happening. He made pure commercial films, but he still failed to prevent the French people from supporting American blockbusters.


    This made him realize that he alone cannot save the situation. He has to train a large number of local film talents to defend the turf.


    It just so happened that he felt that Lehman was worthy of their funding.


    Luc Besson pondered for a moment, and then asked: "Will we earn 6 million euros in "Buried Alive"?"


    "There will be, but it will take time." The production director immediately replied.


    Box office revenue alone is definitely not enough, but offline distribution has not yet begun. Estimate the market potential of movies. This kind of horror masterpiece has always been favored in the rental market. Just give it a little time and don¡¯t need much. Just two or three months, the income will exceed 6 million euros.


    "Do you have Lehman''s contact information?"


    "Um...Yes." The director of the production department said with a daze.


    "Tell him we decided to invest."


    "OK, all right......"


    This matter is the boss of the boss, although he is the director of the production department, responsible for the establishment of the company''s internal film project, but...


    Now that it''s all decided, what else can I say.


    "I''ll do it right away."


    ......


    Pierre-Ann-Le-Bogan, one of the company''s senior veterans, also knew about the "Three Fools in Bollywood" after the official establishment of the project within the company.


    He was there at the meeting and knew some of the situation, but after Lehman and others left, seeing nothing happened, most of them returned to their jobs, leaving only the head of the production department to deal with the aftermath, but nothing happened. I thought, the movie project was set up again.


    Unable to understand, he came to the office of his friend Luc Besson to find out the situation.


    He knocked on the door and walked in. "Man, what do you think?"


    Luc Besson was dealing with company affairs. Hearing this, he put down his pen, "Is the company developing smoothly?"


    "Our film business is already the second largest in the French market, and only the old brand EMI Films slightly dominates us."


    Speaking of this, Pierre is a little proud. The company they established has achieved such results in only two years of development, but he cannot do without his credit.


    "It''s just a little pressure?" Luc Besson sighed. "They are better than us every year by acting as an agent to distribute Hollywood movies. The gap is not a little bit."


    "We can also try this business. I have recently got in touch with 20th Century Fox, and it is very possible to accept their company''s film distribution work in France." Pierre said sincerely.He also feels that acting for Hollywood films is harder than he has to take risks to make films, and the profit part should not be too easy.


    "But how much help will these help us share in the local film market? Competing with EMI, only those American film companies will be cheaper." Luc Besson sighed: "On strength, on film quality, on Channels, our performance in the international arena is not as good as those of Hollywood''s large studios, or even second-rate. Remember what we wanted to establish this company?"


    "United European film power to contend with Hollywood." Pierre said weakly.


    "But we can''t even unite in France. Looking at the annual box office rankings, we are really far behind."


    "So you want to support Lehmann?" Pierre guessed.


    "His first film made a profit of more than 10 times the profit cost. There are several new directors who can do it. At least I am not as good as it is. According to his shooting philosophy, although the production type of the next film is risky, I think it''s worth the investment."


    Talents need to be cultivated.He didn''t say this, but he believed his friends would know.At the beginning, the two of them had also experienced failures along the way?What''s more, the movie hasn''t come out yet. It seems a bit early to say this. Even if the sentence is to be pronounced, the evidence must be complete.


    Just say that the market prospects are not clear, and I always feel very irresponsible.


    He is the director. He knows that the brilliance of the film is different in everyone''s hands, so why not give Lehman a try?He is very optimistic about this young man, and even if the loss is as predicted, it will not have any substantial impact on Europa Pictures.


    They are big companies and they are not afraid.


    "You just have to decide."

 34 Chapter 34: Very Thoughtful (Seeking Recommended Collection)

    Lehman got up from the bed until he slept three poles in the sun, and lying down made his body uncomfortable.


    Put on clothes, pants and shoes, and take care of personal hygiene in the bathroom. As soon as I opened the door of the room, I smelled a smell of food, lingering in my nose.


    Hearing the sound, Ryan and Thomas sitting in the living room raised their heads, saw Lyman standing at the door of the room, and hurriedly greeted: "Come on, Lyman, this is Thomas who went to a restaurant outside to pack it, no This hotel offers."


    The homestay hotel they lived in was very well decorated. Although the price was a bit expensive, it was completely worth it.


    The French region has always loved sweets. Lehmann''s body genes did not reject the slightly greasy taste, but he really couldn''t accept the food in this hotel.


    When he ate it for the first time, the feeling that it was a few grades sweeter than the usual sweets made his stomach accept the incompetence.


    The living room of the hotel is quite spacious. The two of them sat around the coffee table and ate some delicious food, which touched Lehman.


    Speaking of which, he hasn''t even eaten breakfast today, his stomach is empty.


    "Really." As he said, Lehman moved his steps, found a suitable place to sit down, took a portion of pasta and started to wipe it out.


    Thomas on the side has been putting his mind on Lehman since he appeared, and seeing the other side eating a portion of pasta, he stopped to chew, and quickly asked, ¡°Lyman, what happened to that? ?"


    "No problem at all." Lehman continued: "I met them again yesterday. The shooting team has been determined, and you will be a member of the camera team."


    What Thomas asked naturally was whether he could be in charge of the camera for the new project, and Lehmann directly gave a clear affirmation.


    After seeking distribution and investment that day, not long after they returned to the hotel, they received a call from Europa Pictures, saying that the film had already been established within their company.


    This is naturally a good thing, and the Lehman trio are extremely happy when they know it.


    As a mature system and perfect production system, Europa Pictures has quickly started the preparatory work after the project was approved.


    In just four days, most of the filming staff were completed.


    Yesterday, after meeting again, the camera team and the set team were confirmed.


    Seeing that the crew was about to be fully formed and ready to start filming, Lehman felt relieved.


    The background of the industry''s senior production company is evident.


    "Should I say you don''t need to worry? See you nervous like that." Ryan teased Thomas.


    Thomas chuckled, ignored Ryan, and was immersed in the joy of being able to control the camera.


    On the second day, Europa Pictures invited Lehman to discuss the filming work, saying it was a final decision.


    Lyman did not dare to delay, and rushed to the headquarters building with Thomas and Ryan.


    ......


    "Lyman..."


    "Hello, Schubert."


    "Hello there......"


    After a short greeting, in a conference room of Europa Pictures, the heads of the filming team and legal staff were all gathered.


    Schubert began to introduce a middle-aged man to Lyman. He said: "This is George, the production manager of your movie. He has rich experience in the industry. If you have any questions, you can ask him."


    "Hello, director."


    The other party took the lead in extending his right hand, "I have seen your work "Buried Alive" and I am very impressed. I hope that in the days to come, we can cooperate sincerely."


    Lehman shook his hand and said politely: "I believe this will be a pleasant cooperation."


    As the production manager, George is expected to be the spokesperson of Europa Pictures'' future arrangements for the crew. In other words, he undoubtedly has a great right to speak. Lehman knows this very well.


    After all, an investment of 6 million euros is involved, which is not careless.


    Since Lehmann has not signed a formal director contract with Europa Pictures, the next meeting will focus on this aspect-Lehmann''s rights and treatment during the filming of the crew.


    "Your director''s salary is 200,000 euros." Schubert said first.


    "No, it''s equated to the post-production. The shooting budget is a little tight." Lehman calmly replied that the shooting of the film is his biggest concern. As for the salary, it is enough to have that aspect.


    Schubert looked at Lehman and saw that he proposed so, and he recognized the salary issue in disguise, so he spoke again: "Well, just follow what you said. Next is to divide the problem, according to ours. The plan is that, as the director of this film, you can automatically get 3% of the film¡¯s box office profit. Do you have any objections?"


    "It''s a reasonable distribution, isn''t it? I have no opinion." Lehman was quite a bachelor, and then said: "I hope I can have the absolute right to choose the actors, and I have to be completely in charge of the post editing work."


    As the producer of this movie, Europa Pictures is naturally the most up-to-date division of interest, and Lehmann does not want to wrestle in this regard.He is just a director, and he is naturally concerned about creative freedom. Within a reasonable scope, he must of course negotiate in advance.For example, these two issues he cares most about.


    Good actors and good editing can completely determine the fate of a film, and are also the best bearing of his shooting philosophy. If you want to hope that the film will be shot as you expected, you must definitely get involved.


    Schubert seemed to have no concerns in this regard. After listening, he smiled and said, "Of course it is your opinion."


    Luc Besson and his immediate superiors recognized the director. In addition to paying attention to the interests of the company, Schubert has no plans to intervene in film production matters.The reason for arranging a production manager is to really hope that his experience can help Lehman''s filming work, not to fight for the power of the crew.


    Lehman breathed a sigh of relief. For him, he is most concerned about these aspects. He doesn''t want to be just a shooting tool. He wants to shoot movies according to his own ideas, and not other factors.


    Afterwards, the two discussed a series of rights and obligations as directors, combined with Lehman''s personal requirements, he will be fully involved in the preparation, shooting, and editing of the crew.


    To be honest, when he came here before, Lehman hadn''t thought about it so easy to gain the voice of most of the crew.


    Just as he didn''t know why Europa Pictures dealt with the work of this film project before and after, the attitude will change so quickly, he also did not understand Schubert''s series of decentralization.


    He only focuses on the percentage of each profit and expenditure, not on the issue of filming and production.


    In Lehman''s view, this is completely turning the cart before the horse.The movie was not shot well, so I thought about the profit. Isn''t this a fantasy?In case of loss, no matter how much you care about, it is of no use.


    In the afternoon, the main creative team and Lehman, under the witness of various legal lawyers dispatched by the union, confirmed the content of the formal contract.


    As a director, he received a 3% box office share and 200,000 euros of filming remuneration in addition to the voice and obligations of the crew.


    Of course, the 3% ratio is after deducting various fees such as theater chains and publishers, before the additional income can be calculated.


    After signing his name on a double contract, Lehman still felt unreal in his heart, and his negotiation work was too smooth.


    But these are all good things, aren''t they?


    As a member of the camera crew of the film crew, Thomas also signed a formal contract and received a weekly salary of 900 euros.


    Ryan continued to do field work, with a weekly salary of 1,200 euros, and as one of the screenwriters of the movie, he received a fixed salary of 3,000 euros.


    Lehman also suggested that Ryan be named producer, and Schubert agreed, but without additional salary.


    Now, Thomas has made up his mind to hone his camera skills and strive to stand alone.But his friend Ryan is very skilled in screenwriting and field work, and has no other skills.The screenwriter is the least valuable in the entire industry, and the room for field work is also limited. For his future considerations, it is most appropriate to transform the producer.


    Taking into account his screenwriting ability, he can further improve his voice in the handling of crew affairs.


    "The tentative budget of 6 million euros for the film has already arrived. You still need to go to India to negotiate for the location work. We don''t have an office there. Many things are inconvenient to deal with. You can only rely on you to find a way. "After the contract was signed, Schubert continued to talk about the preparations. He had been instructed by Luc Besson. Naturally, some related work must be explained in advance.


    "Do you have some information about the Indian production company?" Lehman asked.


    "Well, you''re ready, you should consider which party you will cooperate with. Remember to discuss with George. He has been to India before and has experience in this area." Schubert warned.


    "I will."


    When shooting in an unfamiliar place in India, I naturally seek cooperation with a local production company, so that my eyes won''t be blinded and confused.


    "Well, let''s do it, I have something to leave first." Schubert arranged the contract and left the meeting room.


    After watching him go, Lehman chatted with Mr. George, the production manager. After talking to him about investigating the Indian production company, he also took Ryan and Thomas to leave here and return to the hotel.


    After leaving the room, I took a taxi to Cannes.


    The three of them packed their luggage and items, ready to fight a long battle.


    On October 26th, the main creative team of the crew assembled and set off for India...

 35 Chapter 35: A trip to India (for recommendation and collection)

    Sitting with George in a coffee shop in Mumbai, India, Lehman stirred the Blue Mountains in front of him and took a sip. The strong coffee aroma mixed with a sweet aftertaste lingered between the tongue and teeth, which made people involuntarily Relax.


    The passage of time has also become slow because of this lazy atmosphere. Half an hour has passed, and the appointments have been late.


    "I''m sorry, two of you, I was delayed a bit." A middle-aged man walked closer and sincerely expressed his apologies, polite and demeanor.


    Lehman looked up when he heard the words, and George said to the side: "It''s okay, we''ve just been here for a while."


    The middle-aged man wears a traditional Indian collarless long-sleeved wide dress, underpants, and has a lighter complexion. Unlike ordinary Indians, he has a lighter complexion. He is not tall, has a longer face and is thin, with light brown curly hair and lips Slightly thick, speaks fluent English with Indian regional characteristics.


    Although it has a curry flavor, communication is still okay.


    The middle-aged man immediately sat opposite Lehman, then turned to the waiter who was following him and said: "A cup of Mandheling coffee, add a spoonful of milk, no sugar, thank you."


    The special appointment this time was naturally for the production of the "Three Fools in Bollywood" movie project. The most difficult and most difficult thing for Lehman to start with this film was the survey of the location.


    The entire film needs to be filmed in India, how to find a suitable venue, without the help of these ground snakes, it is really difficult to proceed.


    Moreover, there are many unknown factors in India. What matters should be paid attention to, whether it will touch the taboos of the locals, or the matching of the scenery and clothing when shooting, are full of various uncertainties.Therefore, this must require the crew to have an intermediary who is familiar with all aspects of affairs, an intermediary who can communicate with the actors and build a bridge with the local government¡ªthat is, an intermediary who obtains the permission for the shooting of the venue; to make the shooting work smoothly, and even Successful middleman for distribution in India.


    In this way, cooperation with established local film production and distribution companies is undoubtedly the fastest and safest method. In addition to their own strength, their connections and channels are unmatched by those small companies.


    And the middle-aged man in front of him is the leader of the Indian film industry-a senior of Eros International Pictures.


    The number of films produced by their company each year and the market results obtained are the first in the Indian region. They have important distribution channels for local control and even parts of the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia, and realize Indian characteristics through these. Cultural dissemination work.


    And Mumbai, India is the headquarters of their company and the location of Bollywood in India.


    "Let me introduce myself first. My name is Djean Kumar, and I will discuss with the two of you about this co-production." The middle-aged man who calls himself Djean Kumar took a sip of coffee and then said.


    "George."


    "Lyman."


    After the two introduced each other, the three of them made a few more polite words, and the topic gradually entered the topic.


    "Europa Pictures wants to cooperate with us on the filming of this film, don''t you?" Dejean Kumar confirmed again.


    "Yes, we need to spend more than a month of shooting life in the Indian area, but we are not familiar with this place. I hope your company can assist us in this film production." George saw Lehman Replied without saying a word.


    Dejean Kumar thought for a moment and said, "What are the needs of the venue?"


    "Most of the scenes take place on a university campus, and a few homestays are needed. This is the scene survey requirement, you can take a look." George took out the scene survey file from the film project materials he brought, and handed it over. Give it to Djean Kumar.


    Djean Kumar took it, read it carefully, and then said: "We can provide similar suitable places in these places, but what can our company get from them?"


    Yes, what can their Eros International Pictures gain from this cooperation?In other words, what kind of benefits are worth their troubles? This is really a problem.


    But long before they contacted, Lyman and George reached an agreement, and even Europa Pictures knew what to pay.


    In the commercial society, what can move people''s hearts is the real benefits, and only in this way can people be persuaded to contribute.


    "The Indian distribution of this film will be taken over by your company, and Europa Pictures only needs 40% of the revenue from all aspects." George stated the unified conditions, of course, this is not their bottom line.Negotiating? Naturally, both parties must speak out their demands. How can they throw their cards at the beginning?


    "Calculated after deducting theater revenue and publicity costs?"


    "No, no, no, the cost of the announcement is borne by your company, and only the calculation after deducting the theater share." George immediately denied.This person is more greedy than he thought, and he wants to deduct the cost of publicity. If no one supervises this, most of the profits in India will not go to your company''s pockets. If you want to play this set, of course it is impossible.


    "Okay, but your share must be reduced to 35 percent before our company can agree to cooperate." Djean-Kumar said businessly, with a calm face.


    After hearing this, George pretended to be hesitant and struggling, lowered his head and thought for a moment, and then forcibly winked at Lyman before he hesitated and said: "No problem."


    Their bottom line given by Europa Pictures is a 30% share. As long as this line is not broken, other things are easier to say.


    Seeing that the two agreed, Djean Kumar was obviously happy. He smiled and said: "So, do you have a detailed shooting plan? Our company can help arrange the framing and production work as appropriate."


    "Of course, we were prepared." George took out another document from the briefcase behind him and handed it to Djean Kumar.


    After getting the affirmative answer, Djean Kumar did not hesitate, and after receiving the document, he looked through it roughly.


    After reading it, he did not speak or move, but supported his chin with his right hand, seeming to be lost in thought.


    Lehman and George did not interrupt, and for a while, the three fell into a harmonious silence.


    The curling aroma of coffee diffuses little by little, and the weight in the cup decreases little by little.


    Finally, Djean Kumar raised his gaze and asked with some confusion: "Who is the director of this movie?"


    "It''s me." Lehman said, who had been silent.


    After Djean Kumar determined his goal, although he doubted whether he could successfully direct the filming work with his youthfulness, this was not within his jurisdiction.


    Their company is just a partner, not a real producer.


    He is most concerned about fighting for benefits reasonably.


    He just saw the filming plan and found that the actor work of this film had not been completed, which gave him an opportunity.


    "Excuse me, do you have any goals for the cast of this movie? Maybe our company can provide consultation."


    Dejean Kumar looks like he is working on filming, but he actually wants to push his company''s contracted actors into the project.


    In this way, it can not only provide performance opportunities for its artists, but also take the opportunity to expand the value of the actors. If the film is really good, and the actors playing the roles are from their company, there will be a lot of follow-up value development.


    Lyman chuckled, and did not reject Djean Kumar''s kindness. Except for the choice of the protagonist Rancher, he had a fixed candidate, and he didn''t care much about the other roles.Since Eros International Pictures is willing to provide suitable actors and targets, it can be regarded as speeding up the filming work, and this is what he cares about.


    "The protagonist I want to play Amir Khan. There is no good choice for the rest of the roles."


    When Lehmann spoke, he gave Djean Kumar a surprise. With so many roles, he only has a fixed choice for the leading role, so there is a lot of room for manipulation.


    Djean Kumar looked at Lehmann seriously, and said: "Our company knows many outstanding Indian actors in the industry, and we can also invite well-known Bollywood movie stars. We will definitely be able to select for this movie. The right cast, what do you think?"


    "Our shooting budget is limited and we will not invite too expensive stars to appear. This point needs to be explained in advance."


    The meaning of this sentence is that you can choose actors, but you can''t waste filming funds to hire some big names. That is not affordable.


    Dejean Kumar clearly understood the meaning too. He said, "Don''t worry, we promise to pick a very suitable candidate in every aspect."


    "Oh, by the way, although I would like Amir Khan to play the leading role, but I don''t have his contact information. Can your company arrange it on your behalf, or send you an application for employment."


    Djean Kumar has obtained permission from the actor. Naturally, he does not think that Lehman¡¯s little trouble will get in the way. He also boldly said: "This actor has also worked with our company before. I will invite If the news of the performance informs him, you can leave a specific contact information."


    Hearing this, George told Djean Kumar the number of the hotel, and said: "The audition location is at your company''s headquarters. We have been living in a hotel in Mumbai these days, and we have no preparations for this. "


    "Of course, no problem."


    Afterwards, the three had a series of farewell talks, politely, and politely bid farewell to Dijean Kumar.


    Lehman sat back in his seat lazily and breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, he found the local production company to assist in the filming work. With their strength, it would be much better.

 36 Chapter 36 Choosing Actors (seeking recommended collection)

    Watching Dejean Kumar leave, Lehmann leaned back in his chair slightly, and drank the cup of Blue Mountain coffee he ordered without delay.


    The participation of Eros International Pictures is the most important harvest of this trip.


    Without them, the filming work of this film would never go smoothly, and the idea of ??finishing the filming work in two months is naturally nonsense.


    Even before that, both Lehman and George were sure that there would be a local film company willing to cooperate, but they couldn''t help feeling nervous before the dust settled.


    Sitting quietly and peacefully on the spot, carefully aftertaste the taste of coffee, the sweetness of the sweetness has not dissipated yet, giving the spirit a great sense of satisfaction.


    It is said that coffee can provide a kind of function similar to happiness.


    The out of his gaze caught George''s expression, which seemed extremely relaxed. Lehman raised his gaze and said slightly, "Let''s go back to the hotel."


    After finishing speaking, he stood up, straightened his waist, patted George on the shoulder lightly, and walked straight out of the cafe.


    George understood in seconds, paid the bill silently, and soon caught up with Lyman who left first.


    ......


    Bollywood is short for the location of Bollywood Studios. Speaking of the origin of the name, it''s just that the Indians replaced the letter "H" at the beginning of Hollywood with the letter of the national film capital of Bombay." B", thus turning "Hollywood" into "Bollywood".


    After staying in the hotel for one night, Lehman and George went to the headquarters of Eros International Pictures the next day. They informed that they could start the first round of auditions in the afternoon.In a commercial building, the Indian company leased the entire one to three floors.


    Is the place big? The departmental operation also appears to be organized.


    Along the way, the areas of each office are divided.


    When we arrived at the publishing department on the second floor, Djean-Kulma had already been waiting there.


    A few people greeted a few words, and the meeting room was temporarily set up as the venue for the audition.


    There was a long table with four people behind the table, namely Lehman, George, Djean Kumar from Eros International Pictures, and a production director named Kaman.


    There was a camera on the table, and an unknown staff member was fiddling with it.


    Lyman and George were naturally the chief examiners for today''s audition. The other two were at most to join in the fun, along with translators, and were responsible for protecting the rights and interests of their actors.


    In the conference room, in addition to these five people, there are two employees of Eros International Pictures. One of them is responsible for shouting in the other lounge to notify the actors to try out the show, and the other is to assist, that is, specialize in chores. Running errands, maybe you can make a cameo appearance later.


    Djean-Kumar brought him and George four copies of information, and they each had two copies.


    Among the two documents, one is a list of actors who are confirmed to be able to participate in the audition work today. It is a thin stack of about 20 copies, and the other is a registered actors'' union in Bollywood, India. The list of information on the character''s temperament that Lehman requested was a thick pile. Lehman measured it with his eyes, and estimated that it was almost a hundred.


    He looked at the list of these materials and thought: Is Bollywood developing pretty well?There are so many actors backed up, and they are almost more than the reserve of actors on the French side.


    It''s no wonder that Lyman is ignorant. In recent years, Bollywood movies have gradually flourished, and they can be regarded as playing their own signs. They are very popular in Russia and even some Arab countries.Starting to develop rapidly towards internationalization, its strength is slowly increasing.Indian movies can also be counted as regional genres with a card face.


    Lehman sorted out the audition list and divided the small stack into categories. Several leading actors, such as the protagonist Rancher¡¯s roommates Fahan and Raja, were the most important actor choices in this trip.Because Amir Khan is not in Mumbai now, he will be able to see it in a few days, but his schedule is not a problem. Let''s discuss it after seeing him.After clearing his thoughts, Lehmann said a few words to Djean Kumar.


    Dejean Kumar motioned to the waiting staff by the door to shout.


    After a while, a young man walked into the audition room.


    Raku Hawan, a native of Mumbai, 26 years old, 176cm tall, weighs 65 kg.


    Lehman glanced through the information and looked up at the actor. His eyes lit up: This guy has a very simple face. Then he will be matched with a pair of glasses, makeup and hairstyle. It should be very suitable for Fahan. Roles.Anyway, the appearance and temperament look pretty simple.


    "Good director, good gentlemen, my name is Raku, I used to act in TV series..."


    Raku Hama introduced himself endlessly, and his voice was very strong. Although he didn''t understand him well, after all, he spoke Hindi, but he felt that he had practiced it before, and he still had some basic knowledge in reading.


    Lehmann was more satisfied. He interrupted Raku Hama¡¯s introduction and said directly: "Okay, I need you to perform now. Well, suppose your college exam failed, and you still play with you. A good roommate is the best in the school. He ran to comfort you. What would you do?"


    Djean Kumar translated this passage. Raku Hama thought for a while and asked, "Should I just perform like this?"


    After listening to Dejean Kumar''s translation, Lyman nodded and motioned for him to start.


    The staff holding the camera on the side saw this scene. After adjusting the lens direction, they quickly turned on the recording.


    Raku Hama took a deep breath, first became annoyed, and said loudly into the air: "It was me who failed the exam. What use are you saying..."


    Naturally, Lyman can''t understand Hindi, and he doesn''t need Djean Kumar''s translation. Just look at the actor''s overall emotional changes and movements to complete the job of casting.


    But obviously, this young man''s performance is very stiff.


    Coming and going is the appearance of facial expressions collapsed, especially the movements are particularly exaggerated. Seeing his excited expression, I feel that he will come to a rhythmic Indian song and dance at any time.


    This performance really gave Lehman a headache, and he couldn''t bear to look directly.


    After finally waiting for Raku Hama to stop his performance, he put his sight on the court again.


    He could understand why this actor with such a simple and honest appearance and good conditions was still not well-known at this time, and he played a supporting role in a TV series, the kind who could not survive three episodes.


    "Director, how did he act?" Djean Kumar faithfully completed his translation work.


    "It''s okay, it''s not bad, at least not timid when performing." Lehman said a little bit, which is encouragement, and then said: "Let him go back and wait for the news first. The specific audition result will be notified by phone. of."


    When Djean Kumar listened, he naturally knew that the first actor was not seen by Lehman. He said he was waiting for the news, but it was just an excuse. The entertainment circles all over the world like to use this sentence to tactfully refuse.


    Raku Hama naturally understood that he left the audition room rather frustrated.


    The appearances and appearances of the next few actors are not bad, at least they are in line with the needs of the role. It seems that Eros International Pictures does take care of this, but the acting is not good.No matter how good the body is and the performance is embarrassing, he will never pass Lyman.


    Two or three hours passed, and only two characters were found. They were Chaltou in the play, that is, the student who identified with the theory of achievement, the dean once admired the student, and the one who sold daily necessities on campus. The corner of the seller.The roles of these two roles are actually not many, so the main actor candidates are still not found.


    After halfway through the audition, a tall and thin actor walked in, and Lyman had a meal with the hand of the document. This kind of appearance fits the role of Raja in the play. I just hope that the acting skills will not be too harsh.


    Salman Josh, 23 years old, a Gujarati native, has experience in two films, came from a family of artists, and his father is also a drama performer.


    "You show that your family is poor, your father is in poor health, and your family wants you to study hard, but you fail in an exam. The dean said that you want to tell your parents your results. You are desperate and want to A scene of suicide escape from reality."


    A long passage was passed to Salman Josh.


    After he listened, he pondered for a while, then closed his eyes and simmered his emotions, making a ready gesture.


    The camera lens began to point, clearly capturing the micro expressions of his face.


    His eyes are very playful, and his reaction is not as intense as the previous auditioning personnel.He just bowed his head silently, his face was bitter, and he seemed to think of something bad.Then he slowly fell to the ground, his eyes full of chagrin and fear...


    Lehman felt a rash when he saw this.


    Very powerful performance, although the expression is not so natural, but it is really thinking about this situation, and trying to bring oneself into that atmosphere, to cultivate the feeling of sorry parents, very The entanglement and panic that was afraid to see their disappointed faces manifested, and this was what he wanted.


    As for the actors who auditioned for this role before, they didn''t think so much about it. They just cried blindly, or even howled, and couldn''t do this kind of silent grief.


    There was not a hint of the thought of committing suicide.


    "Okay, it''s okay," Lehmann said to Dejean Kumar.


    At his gesture, Salman Josh immediately cleared up his emotions and got up from the ground.


    "Tell him about the role of Raja. If there is no problem with the pay, then it is to choose him."


    When Dejean Kumar heard the words, he immediately beckoned, and another staff member who was instructed to signal Salman Josh to enter the cubicle of the conference room, where there was a ready actor contract.

 37 Chapter 37 One Party Imprisoned (seeking recommended collection)

    At the beginning of November, it took 4 days to audition. Except for the actor Lancher''s Amir Khan, who had not entered the crew in the field, all the large and small roles in the movie were already in place.As for the background boards of passers-by who have no lines, naturally, there is no need to find extra. With so many people behind the scenes, it is definitely more than enough to only use guest appearances.


    In the next week, Lehmann, apart from letting the determined actors familiarize themselves with the script and practice the opposite, was to find a location.


    Eros International Pictures has found several suitable targets, and Lehman needs to choose and confirm.


    The first one to examine is the poor and dilapidated family in Raja.


    The group of people gathered together and began field surveys.


    Only less than an hour''s drive from Bollywood, the surrounding scene suddenly began to run down.


    This made Lehmann who looked out of the car window all the way extremely frightened. He seemed to be sitting on a time shuttle, directly from one world to the other.


    It¡¯s hard to imagine that if you step back a few minutes, it¡¯s still the modern prosperity with tall buildings and people flowing like weaving; but now, the sky is full of rubbish everywhere, and the road is directly turned into a dirt road, and the raised dust can cover people. Sight.


    The surrounding houses are all very low and arranged in disorder, looking like dilapidated houses that should be abandoned.


    All kinds of things are stacked in the passage between the houses, making it difficult for pedestrians to get off their feet.


    "It''s right here, isn''t it?" After reaching a slum in Mumbai, the group abandoned their vehicles and started walking.


    "Yes." Dejean Kumar had already covered his mouth and nose with a scarf and replied vaguely.He originally suggested that Lehman set the scene to shoot, but he refused and insisted on real shooting.No way, he had to follow here.


    Seeing large swarms of flies flying here, and an inexplicable smell mixed in the muddy air, he almost broke down.


    The group walked for about less than two minutes and arrived at the house negotiated with the owner in advance.


    Lehmann stood at the door, gestured, and Dejean Kumar went in to communicate.


    After a while, everyone entered this room.


    The wooden door squeaked open, and Lehman began to look carefully at this location¡ªthe so-called ¡°family apprentice¡± walls are probably like this. The whole room is not small, there are four rooms, but there are few furniture. Decorated, there is a stacked wooden bed on each side of the room, and a thin layer of bed sheets are stacked on the bed messily, exposing the mat below; and the hall where they are only has a very low wooden table, one There are no stool-style seats, and they are placed alone in the direction of the kitchen.


    Lehman, Thomas, Dejean Kumar and two Eros International staff, one as a driver and the other as a handyman, stood in the house like this.


    Because of the poor location of the house, the outside sunlight basically does not get in. Therefore, even if it is still in broad daylight, the house is not bright and gray.


    And because the kitchen stove was about to burn, the surrounding walls were also blackened.


    The owner of the house is a thin middle-aged man, and he has an equally thin wife.After they came in, the two of them began to busily fetch water and make tea for them at a well behind the aisle, very enthusiastic.


    "Thank you." The middle-aged man carefully offered the carefully boiled milk tea, and Lehmann took it and thanked him politely.


    For the owner of the house, he could not understand what Lehman and others said, but he could feel the kindness, so his face was also full of smiles.


    "Do you still want to see the next house?" Djean-Kulma didn''t drink milk tea, and just watched from the side. At this time, seeing Lehmann and others have finished visiting the house, he asked.


    "Just this one, tell them whether you want to act or not, because Laga''s family also needs actors to play." Lehman put down the milk tea after drinking, handed the cup back to the owner, and responded.


    Dejean Kumar went to communicate, but Lehmann took Thomas along the way he came and went outside.


    He hadn''t been in contact with such a place before, nor had Thomas, they needed to see more.


    Unconsciously, after leaving the alley, he came to a river.


    The river has been covered by a large amount of rubbish, and the drainage holes continue to dump sewage into it, and sometimes pedestrians dump the rubbish in the trash can.


    There was a foul smell in the air, a smell similar to rotten fermentation.


    This kind of smell subconsciously made Thomas cover his mouth and nose, but Lyman who was silent on the side spoke, "Thomas, have you seen it?" His voice was low, "I want to use a documentary texture to tell. Laga¡¯s story, his family, and his misfortunes truly present every detail. So I hope the lens can show the graininess of life, the color is best black and white, just like the silent films in the past, there is a kind of deduction The dramatic texture."


    Someone once described it like this: a movie is like a person, the director is the brain, the screenwriter is the spine, the actor is flesh and blood, the visual effects are the body shape, and the cameraman is the eyes.Perhaps this description is not completely accurate, but it can also be seen that teamwork in film production is very important.The importance of the cameraman to the director is like the eyes can clearly deconstruct the image in the director''s mind, and even fulfill the director''s intention according to his own understanding to achieve better results.


    Therefore, it is good for him to talk to Thomas more during the filming of this movie.


    Speaking of his professionalism in videography, Thomas¡¯s attention quickly became concentrated, and he even forgot that he was beside the trash river. "You mean to give up color completely and increase the black and white texture of silent film to show the conflict of the plot. ."


    Lehman nodded and agreed with Thomas¡¯ thoughts, ¡°Yes, this kind of dramatic conflict, deliberately created by humans, will also be a wonderful turning point.¡± This is indeed Lehman¡¯s mind about Laga¡¯s story. The effect achieved.


    "You can think about it yourself, and you can even watch some old movies to capture the feeling of shooting."


    Thomas smirked, and he could see that Lyman''s words were for his own good, "I will."


    No more words, Lehman looked at everything around him silently, and some ragged children began to look at the two curiously, because their temperament was completely incompatible.


    Lehman also discovered this situation.


    Looking at them with hope and eagerness by the black and white eyes, the envy in their eyes showed little by little; she was thin and dark, raised her head and looked at them...


    He suddenly felt that this land was like a road yoke, which deeply bound the people here, no matter how hard they struggled, they could not get rid of it.This is like an independent world, cursed.


    Seeing this scene, Lyman sighed.He took out a large amount of change from his pocket and distributed it to the children who were close by.Another group of children who hadn''t come with him in the distance saw it, and rushed up in a swarm, quickly surrounding the two.


    A densely packed arm stretched out towards the two of them. Thomas saw this scene, just like Lyman was stunned, and didn''t even think about running.


    The children who had received the money in the front saw this and wanted to leave first. They ran, and a group of them quickly followed up, while the rest still stretched out anxiously and refused to leave.


    When Dejean Kumar came out of the alley, what he saw was this scene.


    He didn''t hesitate, and walked over quickly, taking out a few notes while saying something loudly in Hindi.


    Then, he gave the money to a few children at random, but after a short while, the densely enclosed crowd dispersed in all directions.


    "Mr. Lehmann, what''s the matter with you?" Dejean Kumar asked suspiciously: "Are you showing kindness here? They will not appreciate it and will only make things worse."


    After experiencing what just happened, Lehman also had some palpitations, "I see."


    The group then went to a university for inspection, and it was much better there, which made people feel like they were back in modern society.


    The principal is a reasonable person. He knew what Lehman and others came from, and he happily agreed that the crew could film here.


    But one thing is that it should not disturb normal teaching in the school.


    In other words, the crew can only come to film on holidays or holidays.


    After the two parties negotiated, they agreed to the principal''s request.Campus scenes? You can film them together, but there is no need to follow the story line step by step.


    You can''t shoot in school, you can also shoot other scenes first, this does not conflict.


    In the next two days, Amir Khan also rushed to Bollywood.


    After Lehman met him in the Eros International Pictures Building, he officially talked about the role of Rancher.


    Amir-Khan seemed very interested. After all, the French went to India to make movies. It was still an Indian story. It was the first time he met him.


    After seeing the general script of the character, he expressed his willingness to take over the film project.


    The pay is 10 million rupees, which is about 500,000 euros.This is already considered to be a good match for his worth. Although he debuted for some years, he has not participated in too many movies. The popularity is far not as high as that of later generations. Moreover, there are problems in exchange rate conversion, but in general In other words, he is still the highest paid person in the movie. For the same starring actors, Raja''s salary is only 80,000 euros, and the rest is even less.The total expenditure on actors is controlled at around 900,000 euros.


    The numerous preparations, and with the successful joining of Amir Khan, completed the entire preparatory work.

 38 Chapter 38 The first scene (for recommendation and collection)

    "Go back, go back a little bit." Ryan directed the crew to drive a generator car to the front entrance of the campus.


    After the wiring was connected, the lighting team began to repeatedly adjust the brightness, chromatic aberration and reflection, and the position of the condenser.


    The scene in this scene is the so-called "virus" dean riding a bicycle into the campus.


    Because the natural light is not well received, they adopted side light supplementary recording, which requires the help of generator cars.


    After all, if you want to illuminate such a high wattage headlight, the power is not low.


    Ambient light, lighting, eye contact light, etc. add up to almost 12 kilowatts.


    In addition to the lighting problems, the camera team also checked the cameras and film.


    The setting team was busy spreading some fallen leaves on the clean road around it.


    Someone also helped move the monitor to a suitable location, put the battery in, turn on the power, and debug it.


    This is a qualified crew. As the director, Lehman doesn''t have to work like the first filming, just focus on completing his own vision.


    Working until half past nine in the morning, George, who was signaled, raised a loudspeaker and started shouting: "Clear the venue, all irrelevant personnel retreat to one side, move faster."


    But George was not in a hurry. This time, I told the principal that I had to stop work before 12 o''clock so that it would not disturb the normal travel of the school teachers and students.


    At this time, there were still some students who hadn''t gone to class. They watched with the intention of watching the excitement, but they were of good quality, and they were very compatible. When they heard the call, they also retreated to the side with the staff present.


    Soon, the venue was processed.


    George continued to shout: "The scene is quiet, all units pay attention now, and the actors are ready to enter. Makeup and props are on standby at any time."


    Then there is the reconfirmation of various departments, and the whole process seems cumbersome and organized.


    "Unit 1 is OK."


    "No. 2 machine is no problem."


    "The lighting is OK."


    "The radio is OK."


    "The actor is ready¡ª"


    As each person in charge spoke out, a crew member holding a clapperboard, stood in front of the main camera that had been lit up with a red light and entered the working state, and waited for director Lehman''s instructions.


    Seeing him nodding affirmatively, the field record immediately hit the board.


    "The first scene of the first scene of "Three Fools Raising Bollywood", the first scene of the 23rd scene, action¡ª¡ª" With a click, the filming officially started.


    Lehman stood behind the monitor, carefully watching the picture formed by the two cameras.


    This time I took a panoramic view.


    In the peaceful atmosphere, a few staff members who changed into student outfits began to enter the arena as a background for passers-by. They hurriedly walked and marched forward.


    The actor Boman Ilani, who plays the role of the dean, has his hair deliberately turned white and old makeup on his face. With the ringing of the bicycle ringing, he rides a bicycle and enters the scene with a leisurely look. .


    Holding the bird cage in one hand and controlling the direction of travel with the other, it seemed extremely easy.


    With his appearance, the second camera was quickly locked onto the dean, clearly capturing the micro expressions of the actor''s face, while the first camera remained stationary, overlooking the overall scene.


    He frowned from time to time, and kept his eyes on the front.There are concerns, but not so important.


    People and bicycles merge with the surrounding student groups and move towards the school gate, which is exactly what Lehman wanted.


    When the figure of the bicycle completely exceeded the camera position to constitute the viewpoint, Lehman immediately shouted "Ka!".


    He watched the camera again in front of the monitor, and made sure that there was nothing wrong, and said to Djean Kumar who was on the side: "Notify the actors, this scene is over."


    For the first shot of the crew, the scene he chose was also the simplest one, and the shooting went smoothly.


    The team this time is really much better than the grass team he was looking for last time.


    Everyone knows what they want to do and can take charge of their own work, which makes Lehman not too easy.


    In this battle-like shooting process, the preliminary review and planning are really important.


    Lehman has prepared the scripts and composition ideas for the shots, and distributed them to the camera and lighting teams, and they will understand what visual effects you want to present.


    The equipment and props were also watched by George, and even Ryan, who was on the side, handled various shooting affairs carefully. The operation of the crew was really good.


    After hearing this, the staff members were in a good mood, but they immediately took action.


    Moving the machine, preparing for the next scene.


    The next shot is naturally the section of the Dean¡¯s speech. He talked about the everlasting theory of competition. He wanted these students who had just joined the university campus to realize the cruelty of society, so as to encourage them to study more hard, not After entering the university, I think I can sit back and relax.


    This lens is naturally a mid-to-close shot. The shooting position of the camera is placed on the side of the shooting venue, and the other camera is placed on the side of the student group.


    This requires all the photographic equipment, recording equipment, and the generator car used just now to be driven into the academy, and the lighting and the actor''s position must be re-adjusted. It will take a while.


    In fact, this morning, Lehmann planned to shoot that shot, but the shooting went smoothly. The scene was done before 11 o''clock. Taking advantage of the good condition, he hurried to get the next shot.


    "Come on, Ryan, I''ll help." Seeing Ryan struggling to carry a large cardboard box, which was filled with student costumes needed for shooting, Lehman walked quickly over and held the other side. .


    This time, the selection of the background board for passers-by cannot be replaced by the crew. Because of the face photos, the dozens of students in front of the student group can''t let a group of middle-aged people in their 30s and 40s play.


    Even if you can put on makeup, it is a very troublesome thing.


    Not the main actor, who would like to spend so much thought.


    So after fixing the camera position, Lehmann directly approached Djean Kumar and told him whether he could invite some school students to stand in the first three columns for shooting. He thought about it and it was not difficult. I went to a group of students who were on the sidelines to communicate.


    Maybe it¡¯s the reason why they can get 1,000 rupees for a short time, or the students are very happy to participate in the shooting of a film. In short, the communication goes well, and even the number of people is very positive. .


    Upon seeing this, Lehman simply selected all those who wanted to participate, a total of more than 80 people, arranged in a mighty five rows, standing in the center of the venue surrounded by a semicircle.The protagonists also stand well distributed.


    On the other side, Boman-Irani, who finished the makeup, also quickly went on the field, and began to adjust his stance and position to ensure that he could frame the lens imaging at a position that was 30 degrees off the close-up camera.


    Lehman called the actor who played the salesman and asked him to stand behind the pillars in the corridor, only half of his body exposed, and he happened to be swept by the second camera.


    After directing the actor, Lyman called George again and asked, "Are all the props, lights, etc. okay?"


    "no problem."


    Hearing an accurate answer, Lehmann stopped looking at the monitor. He walked to Thomas''s side. Next, he was in charge of the second seat, which needed to switch characters back and forth, which was a test of technology. He hoped more. There can be no mistakes here.


    "Thomas, leave it to you."


    Thomas smiled, carrying the camera and said, "Don''t worry."


    Hand-held shooting really tests a cameraman''s shooting skills.


    Different from the fixed camera position, this kind of switching back and forth, if the hand is not stable enough, or the speed control is not coordinated enough, the lens picture is very easy to collapse.


    Just like when shooting Hollywood blockbusters, I like to use slide rails and other auxiliary devices to help the camera shoot, it is to highlight a stable.


    But Lehmann didn''t like that way. The shots that were shot in that way lacked a sense of movement, were stable, especially rigid and lifeless.


    George, who was signaled, made a gesture after seeing that everything was ready. The staff stepped forward, and after shouting the shooting serial number of the camera, knocked on the clapperboard, "action--" Lehman shouted.


    With an order, everyone present entered the performance.


    The background board of those passers-by students naturally does not need to move much, as long as they focus on the dean and pretend to listen to the lecture.For the "real" group of students who have attended classes all the year round, these are really true colors.They stood up in unison, looking forward.


    The dean played by Boman-Irani lifted the birdcage and opened the cover to reveal a cuckoo inside.


    "this is?"


    Lehman frowned immediately and shouted directly: "Stop!"


    He strode to the center of the field and took the bird cage. The cuckoo bird in the cage was lying weakly, looking listless, with only weak breathing and closed eyes that told Lyman. It''s still alive.


    "Props!" Lehman''s voice was not loud, but it was exceptionally powerful, "What is this? I want a cuckoo that bumps alive, not like this."


    Upon hearing the news, the head of the props group ran all the way, looking at Lehman anxiously.


    He really did not expect that the first accident in the filming would be on the props team, instead of Thomas, who was more worried about him, "Tell me, what''s the matter?"


    He pointed to the dying cuckoo and asked.


    "Director, I..."


    Lehman didn''t wait for him to explain, but interrupted directly: "Get a lively cuckoo again, is there a problem?"


    The head of the props group is a French man in his thirties, and he has often worked with Europa Pictures.


    He understood that his team had made a mistake, and quickly remedied: "Give me ten minutes, and I''ll change it right away."


    "Go." The filming was suspended because of this little oversight, which was really unacceptable to Lyman, and his tone became cold.

 39 Chapter 39: Competitive Theory (seeking recommended collection)

    "What the hell is going on? Who is responsible?"


    The leader of the props group returned to his own domain and suddenly became an authority again.


    A slightly younger person stood up, "Group leader, I am in charge."


    "Did you put it in before you figured it out? What I usually say, be careful and check, just do it for me?"


    He couldn''t help but get angry. The first time the crew made a mistake, it was because of the props. For his team leader, it was a shame, and he was still being told in front of so many people.


    The young man was very aggrieved. He bought three cuckoo birds and fed them every day. Before that, all three were bounced alive. He also specially selected the most active for this shooting. Unfortunately, the one that fell out of the chain happened during the shooting. What could he say, it was not easy to explain.


    "It''s my fault, I''ll change one right away." It has already happened, and timely remedy is the best thing to do.


    "Hurry up."


    ......


    Sitting in his seat, Lyman rubbed his forehead. If the shooting didn''t go well, he would feel very sad.


    "Need something to drink?"


    George suddenly walked over and motioned to him: "Coffee or milk tea." As he said, he passed two hands in front of him, with two bottles of canned drinks on top.


    "Coffee." Lehman took the coffee that George handed him, twisted the pull tab, took a sip, and said casually: "Do you think our movie can be finished smoothly?"


    "This is something you should consider, Mr. Director." George pulled a bench and sat down, urged.


    "That''s right." Lehman took another sip of coffee, the mellow taste slid down his throat, making him temporarily forget the troubles in his heart.


    The filming restarted soon, and the props crew immediately exchanged for a cuckoo bird that can only be energetic.


    The actors and group performers were back in place, and everyone in the crew was in control of their work. As the clappers once again struck the clappers, Lehman shouted: "action¡ª¡ª"


    Thomas''s lens focused on the dean. Under his gray hair, he looked solemn and opened the birdcage suddenly. The lens was fixed on the cuckoo bird, with bright feathers, lively spirit and agile body.


    "...You are like this cuckoo, and these are the eggs you broke to enter this university. Remember, you competed for the 200 from 400,000 applications for admission-- It''s you."


    When freshmen entered the school, the dean routinely stated the "competitive theory" of life he most agrees with.Starting from the embryo, standing out in the battle for hundreds of millions of sperm, and then when reading, constantly squeezing into every threshold and leaving others behind.He also uses the cuckoo bird, never raises children by himself, and always breaks the eggs of other birds, letting other birds raise its eggs, and further emphasizes the cruelty of competition-a step back is elimination .


    The most ironic thing about this scene, the dean said in front, the salesman hid behind the pillar and repeated his words.


    Obviously, with such an association, you can know that every year when freshmen enter the school, he will say this, and he will recite the "cm".


    This passage also set the tone for the whole film, and the pressure began to loom over my heart.


    Thomas has a steady hand and he looks like a cameraman.Lyman stood behind him, watching every switch he made.


    It''s always that way, smooth and not impatient.


    "Okay, over."


    Lehman ran to the monitor and watched the shot again and shouted happily.


    One morning''s filming work is finally somewhat helpful. If all the scenes that happened when entering the school can be filmed, don''t wait for tomorrow morning to continue filming this scene.The crew members were also very happy. They talked and laughed and began to organize the shooting equipment.


    "You just acted very well." Lehman patted his shoulder and praised as "Cimeter" passed by.This little actor was only 17 years old, and his ability to imitate the dean''s demeanor and movements and to fluently speak such a large line of lines really surprised him.


    "CM" scratched his head and was praised by the director, which undoubtedly made him very happy.


    After packing up the filming expenses, it''s lunch time for the crew.


    They have reached a cooperation with the school cafeteria. The school will provide daily meals during the crew. Only lunch and evening meals are included. Everyone on the crew can choose a package of around 80 rupees, including those temporarily hired extras.Of course, you can also choose to go to other places to eat yourself, or pay for the canteen to prepare good food, anyway, the cost of food that exceeds the price set by the crew must be paid for by yourself.


    Sitting on the benches of the campus cafeteria with Thomas and Ryan, Lehman looked at the students who came to eat after class, the real future Indian elite class, and felt their vitality. He said with a smile: The shooting of the university campus is good, so I feel that I have returned to my university life."


    Ryan shrugged and said non-committal: "Please, you have been away from university for more than two years. Is there anything to miss? I don''t think school life is so good."


    Thomas also nodded approvingly, "The school I attended had a very strict tutor, which made me suffer."


    Because the dining window was marked out for use by crew members, there was no contact between the two parties.


    It''s just that from the eyes of the students or the voices of conversation, it can be understood that they are still quite curious about the filming work of the crew.


    In the afternoon, the crew continued to work.


    Perhaps the good condition in the morning was maintained, and the shots were still smooth. From the scene setting to the camera position, Lehmann often didn''t need to elaborate. The crew could handle everything with the finalized shots.


    This is the case with experienced crews, who can perfect their work without adding any trouble to the shooting.


    "The 16th scene, the first mirror, the first time."


    "Action¡ª¡ª"


    This scene is an indoor scene. It is about a few small shots of the freshmen entering the professional class. When editing in the future, these scenes will be quickly flashed to show their learning pressure.From morning to night, there are almost full courses.


    It is arranged as a classroom in the classroom, with neatly arranged desks and some machinery.


    The external incandescent headlights emit ambient light, and under the mediation of the reflector, the entire light becomes softer and less intense.


    The teacher walked in steadily from the door, stood on the podium, opened the textbook, and began to lecture.


    The formulas appeared on the blackboard, making people feel unclear.


    Before the surveillance, Lehman nodded. The teacher was a non-professional actor who communicated with the principal, but a professional teaching professor came to play the role.


    But there is no problem with his series of performances, let alone the image, and he can be very photogenic without spending time on makeup.


    Mainly the temperament displayed from the inside out, which is very in line with the aura of teaching.


    "Okay, pass."


    After a short filming, everyone got busy again.


    I was busy removing the machinery placed on the desks, moving the desks and chairs, adjusting the student seats, and rearranging the scenes needed for the next class.


    Naturally, the classroom does not need to be changed, and the internal props should be re-adjusted to pretend to be in another class.


    If you really want to change classrooms back and forth like a university, that would really be a job for the crew.


    Anyway, just a few small shots, it doesn''t need to be so particular.


    After 20 minutes, the classroom was rearranged.


    Play the board and start shooting.


    The main actors and group performers once again find a place to do a good job, and another invited teacher enters the venue, lectures, and focuses on knowledge...


    The scenes ended before three o''clock in the afternoon. Seeing that there was still some time, Lehman wanted to take another shot.


    It was still this classroom, but the lecturer became Rancher played by Amir Khan to speak on stage.


    Because he repeatedly questioned the teaching philosophy of various professors, he was rushed to ask him to take a class to see what qualifications he has to teach teachers.


    "The 23rd scene, the first mirror, the first time."


    "Action¡ª¡ª"


    In the camera, Amir Khan stood calmly on the podium, looking at the familiar classmate and the dean Mr. Virus below.


    Open the textbook calmly, and then wrote two words on the blackboard, "Does any of you know the meaning of these two words? Give you three minutes to look it up." Amir Khan asked.


    Chatu, who had always agreed with the dean''s "competitive theory", couldn''t sit down anymore. He wanted to express himself in front of the dean, but he really didn''t know these two words.In a hurry, he even ran to the podium to take the opened textbook and start looking for information.


    Seeing that the surrounding students were searching for textbooks for answers. At first, Mr. Dean, who was sitting steadily, was also anxious. He grabbed the textbooks of the students next to him and searched for them by himself until three minutes later. ......


    "No one knows the answer, right?" Amir Khan said with a smile: "Because these two words are actually made up by me, they actually have no meaning."


    "Knowledge should be used by people, not just a definition." He continued to express his views on educational concepts on stage, but the students and Mr. Dean in the audience had completely different expressions.


    Here, Lehman adopted the method of multi-camera freeze-frame focusing, with the camera sliding across the face of each actor.


    Chatou''s anger turned into anger; the students'' indifference; the worry of two roommates, Raja and Fahan; and the dean''s expressionless face and mocking eyes.


    The portrayal of all beings is the essence of this scene.


    Under the high-pressure study, some people are numb, some people agree, some don¡¯t care, some just want to wipe out the rubbish...


    Sure enough, the dean who was played with screamed and drove Rancher out of the classroom, and grabbed his arm outside the corridor, "You don''t understand anything, so you just say we did something wrong?"


    You take yourself too seriously, Rancher.The dean left without looking back.

 40 Chapter 40

    In the spacious living room, the TV is on, and local programs in India are chattering with unintelligible sounds, but no one will pay attention here.


    Lyman was lying on the sofa with a thick quilt. The air in the room was so cold that people didn''t want to stretch out any body parts except the head.


    The window was open, and the patter of rain came into my ears, from time to time, accompanied by bursts of lightning and thunder.


    It''s always good to make a little noise in a quiet environment.


    Just like a night without people, he always likes to fall asleep to the sound of TV.


    It was 10:10 in the morning, and Lehmann was awakened by the sound of rain hitting the windows early in the morning. He watched as the entire sky and earth were shrouded in solemnity under the torrential rain.


    As a matter of course, he informed the crew to take a day off. Under such heavy rain, in any case, the work of shooting will not be easy, so don''t force it.


    Today is December 16, 2001, and the shooting of "Three Fools in Bollywood" went well. As early as three days ago, most of the indoor scenes were filmed, and the rest were the exterior scenes.


    The actors perform well and have a complete sub-scene script. They basically don''t encounter the "how to shoot" situation, and they have the film in their minds for comparison, and often have experience in controlling the shooting.


    Lyman rested his head on the back of the sofa and looked out the window, staring blankly at the rain scene.


    The door shook, opened, and Ryan, who was holding a few boxes, and Thomas, who was holding a plastic bag, walked in.


    There are still faint traces of water on their bodies and their hair is a little wet.


    The rain is really heavy.


    "Damn, what the hell? The heavy rain started early in the morning, making my shoes flooded when I went out." Ryan said dissatisfiedly, putting the packing box in his hand on the coffee table in front of the sofa.


    He sat down on the other sofa, looked at Lyman who was lying, suddenly laughed meaningfully.


    Lehman didn''t see it, he was still wandering in the heavy rain.


    Thomas also noticed, he silently placed the plastic bag on his hand and sat beside Ryan.


    Suddenly, the quilt covered by Lyman disappeared and was lifted away by Ryan.


    Nima, it''s cold.


    He was only wearing pajamas, which were not too thick.


    After India entered December, it was getting colder every day, not to mention that it was raining outside, and he opened the window.ventilation.


    "Don''t make a noise, return the quilt." Lehman regained his senses and said quickly.


    Ryan didn''t really want to freeze Lyman to death. Seeing that his attention was taken back, Ryan covered him with the quilt.


    "What are you looking at? So fascinated."


    "I didn''t see anything? By the way, why are you two here?" Lyman answered Ryan perfunctorily, and asked rhetorically.He really didn''t know what he was looking at. It was the rain scene, the building washed away under the rainstorm, or the street in front of the hotel.In short, his thoughts are empty.


    "Do you want to eat? The stomach is not hungry yet." Ryan said, opening the box, which contains all kinds of bread and desserts.


    Speaking of it, he really didn''t eat anything today. Early in the morning, seeing the situation outside, after informing George that he would cancel today''s filming plan, he didn''t even think about going to the hotel for breakfast.


    "What''s all there?" Lehman struggled to get up, surrounded himself with a quilt and sat on the sofa.


    "Thomas and I bought a lot of food, and we went to a French restaurant to pack it, not silly." Ryan said.


    For more than a month, in order to save money and speed up the shooting, the food is naturally full of Indian local characteristics.


    What silly, silly, silly...


    He has discovered that here in India, everything can be mush, and the frequency of appearance of onions is also unusually high.


    Even rice can be made into a paste.


    In fact, although Indian food does not look very beautiful, the taste is good, but it is not a particularly good experience to eat like this.


    After listening to Ryan, Lyman was interested.


    From the plastic bag, he took out a packed steak, took the knife and fork that Thomas handed, and started to move.


    Ryan and Thomas didn''t eat either, and rushed over in the rain to get some hometown taste.


    The three of them ate food, chatted from time to time, and enjoyed the rare rest time.


    ......


    Early the next morning, the sky cleared.


    Rushing to the studio on the campus, the producer George has already directed everyone to prepare before shooting.


    "Good director."


    "Good morning, director."


    "director......"


    Saying hello all the way, Lyman approached and said, "George, it was okay yesterday."


    If the shooting plan is temporarily cancelled, then the previously built scene will naturally have to be dismantled, otherwise, what if a heavy rain falls and it breaks.


    He wanted to go there to see it, but he didn''t go.


    "It''s okay, the equipment on the set is well kept."


    "Thanks to you," Lehman said heartily.


    Then I called for the coordinator again, took today''s shooting schedule and looked at it, facing the sub-shot script, and prepared before shooting.


    This crew is like a high-speed machine, the more you want to ensure smoothness, the more you have to prepare.


    After being well-informed, everyone cheered up and greeted the formal shooting.


    The radio engineer held the radio microphone with the noise-proof sleeve at a reasonable position about half a meter to one meter above the actor''s head.Not only can not enter the mirror, but also accurate radio.


    The lighting assistant puts on the shading cloth and the concentrating plate, in order to create a cold light and shadow effect.


    If you don''t do this, this scenario will go wrong.


    The bright tone of light and shadow throughout the film is not suitable here.


    In order to highlight the atmosphere, a blue cold light lamp was used as a supplementary light spot.


    "Action¡ª¡ª"


    The second camera is standing on the window sill of a room, with the lens facing the center of the room, and it can clearly capture the actor''s hanging figure.


    In the camera, a remote-controlled plane rises first. This is a graduation project that a senior throws in the trash can.


    After being seen by Rancher, he picked it up and wanted to make a surprise for the senior.


    It rose slowly, flying smoothly.


    Seat 1 always locks the flying posture of the remote-controlled aircraft.


    Came to the senior''s window, the second seat began to play a role.


    A person was half hung in the air, the camera zoomed up, and the senior''s suicide was discovered.


    Rancher was silent, and the smile on the plane''s smooth flight turned gloomy.


    At this time, the fourth machine began to capture the panoramic view of this group of happy students.It is fixed on a big tree and overlooks it all.


    The remote control in Lancher''s hand fell to the ground, and he rushed to the senior''s dormitory building like a mad, but he was powerless.


    A student died at school, under pressure.


    Because he couldn''t graduate, he was not recognized by the dean and went to a dead end.


    "Good news, dean, everyone thinks Joey died by suicide, what do you think?" Rancher said to the dean at the senior''s funeral.


    "What?" The dean was puzzled.


    "But I think you forced him to death, it was you." Lan Che said sadly as the sky was raining lightly.


    But the dean is still so confident, "If a student can''t bear the pressure, could it be our fault."


    Rancher said that when he blamed the education system, he checked the data, and the number of suicides among Indian students ranked first in the world.


    Facing such a conversation, the dean was silent.


    "As for the others, I dare not say, but this is the best engineering university in this country. I have managed it for 32 years and have risen from the 28th ranking to the current number one. Will these be wrong? What qualifications do you have to say Competition has always been cruel. Think about it, if you can enter this university, it means that another student who should have come in has been squeezed out by you. Will you be innocent?"


    After the funeral, Rancher was still so reluctant, he always felt that the dean killed the senior Joey.


    In the office, the dean couldn''t stand it and asked.


    "But what''s the point? Dean. Everyone here is under ubiquitous pressure. Their thoughts are not taken seriously. No one cares about things outside of their studies. They only know their grades. You teach We learned how to take high scores, but didn¡¯t teach us anything else.¡±


    "This is the school, Rancher, and this is the school. As teachers, do we not pay attention to grades, do we pay attention to anything, do we talk about it? Do we have fun? Things other than learning should be left to their parents."


    "But you told Joey''s father everything that caused him to commit suicide? Don''t you think you did something wrong?"


    "Speaking of, you still think I was responsible for his death. But do you know? He was so obsessed with flying machines. I have advised him many times, but he ignored it. The grades came down, and the graduation credits were not enough, but Come and beg me to graduate. Why can he be so arrogant? Did I reject him? It was him."


    The more he spoke, the more annoyed the dean became. He grabbed Rancher''s leader, his eyes were cold, "There is a cause, there is an effect, and it is he himself who violates himself."


    "His work is very good. Is engineering only grade theory? Isn''t it sad?"


    "You''re teaching me now, how should I teach, right?" The dean was furious, and he pulled Rancher into the classroom and asked him to lecture, embarrassing him.


    The shooting of this scene coincided with the shooting schedule of the previous month.


    Disruption, division, and unity.


    When everyone was caught in a fierce competition for vocabulary searching, they also happened to enter Rancher''s trap.


    "...This is a university, not a pressure cooker. Even a lion in a circus will learn to sit in a chair cute and joyful because it is afraid of whipping, but people will only say that this is good training. , Not good education."


    "...I am not teaching, but teaching you, teaching you how to teach. I hope that one day you will learn, because I am different from you, I never give up the "bad students" in your mouth , Goodbye, dean."


    Rancher''s powerful counterattack also represented a struggle between the two class concepts.


    Achievement only theory and the phrase that Rancher agrees with, "As long as you pursue excellence, success will naturally come." That is to do your own business with great interest and enthusiasm.

 41 Chapter 41-Finale

    The bright sun is no longer full of warmth, and the air is full of cold breath early in the morning and night. Since December, the film capital of Mumbai, India, has come to the time of the year when the average temperature is lower. The filming work still won''t stop for this.


    With more scenes being filmed, the film finally came to the final stage.


    Today Lehman got up earlier than usual, got up from a comfortable bed at 6 o''clock and got dressed.


    Pedestrians hurriedly passed by in twos and threes on the street outside the window, and there were still a lot of hardworking people at this point in time.


    After washing, rush to the studio.


    There are still 3 shots left on the shooting report. To say more, not too much, not too little, not too little. As long as the shooting goes well, it will not be too difficult to complete it in half a day.


    Sitting on the seat, while the staff is still setting up the shooting scene, Lehman takes the steps of the split lens and thinks carefully about what else needs to be fine-tuned in advance, and then think about lighting, photography techniques, camera settings... ..


    These details are naturally the best if you know them well.


    The actor''s position, every gesture and expression of emotions should also have a general impression.


    It wasn''t until 7:30, when the actors were all dressed up, before the final closing shot was officially started.


    In the artificial light rain scene, the No. 1 camera was placed on the eaves corner of the top of the garden, using a wide-angle lens to capture the clear sky after the light rain.He liked the idea of ??the lens very much, which symbolized that there was a gap in the dean''s firm heart.Sunny after rain, is it a good meaning?


    "The second camera position on the boom lowers the shooting angle, and then 15 degrees down to the right. Okay, that''s it."


    Looking at the actors who were ready-in fact, it was a duet between the Dean and Rancher, Lehman reminded at last, "The first machine must immediately surround the scene 360 ??degrees to capture close-ups after the manual watering stops."


    At the end of the tragedy, was the "villain" somewhat repentant and clich¨¦d in the series of things the protagonist Rancher did?Very clich¨¦d, but this is the only shining point in this educational dialogue, and it is also the hope that rises in the gloom, it can soothe the traumatized hearts of the audience after watching the whole scene.


    For the market, a compromise will not affect anything.In the end, it is enough that this film can bring some educational thinking to the audience.


    After Lehman called the start, Boman Ilani and Amir Khan began their final dialogue.


    "Why don''t astronauts use pencils in space, I will tell you this now."


    "Because if the pencil breaks, it will run into the eyes, nose or instrument under zero gravity."


    Boman-Ilani said excitedly: "You are always like this, Rancher, you are not always right, and everyone else is wrong."


    After all, he hung the space pen symbolizing honor on Rancher''s collar and left alone...


    "Over!"


    After this shot was over, Lehman took the speaker and shouted: "I announce that all the shooting of "Three Fools in Bollywood" has been completed."


    He let out a long sigh. After 58 days of high-intensity shooting, the film finally passed one third of the journey.


    The applause rang out, messy and fierce. It was not only the director Lehman who was tested and tortured, but also the other people who were fighting with the crew.


    Amidst the cheers, Thomas gently put down the No. 2 camera he was holding; George was still playing back the footage just taken; Ryan, the dramatist, was laughing at each other with the staff; the actors walked towards the dressing room, While walking, I took off the costumes casually. I was just exposed to the artificial rain. It was soggy and uncomfortable. The lighting engineer and his team were turning off the lights, disassembling the lights, disassembling the light panels, and the concentrating panels. From time to time they laughed and chatted.. ....


    Lehman looked at the chaotic and orderly scenes on the set, and felt in his heart: His second work was so finished.


    It¡¯s December 23. Starting from the beginning of October, it took more than two months for the film to go from investment to preparation to completion of shooting.


    During this time, he gained a lot of valuable experience, from all sides, there are some.


    For example, the choice and grasp of the shots; for example, the actor''s emotions and the adjustment of the shooting plan; and the budgetary funds, George can always talk about these, so that he has a new experience on how the crew can save money. .


    On how to be a good director, he has become more mature and more qualified in the industry.


    "Everyone, be quiet, listen to me." Lehman picked up the speaker again and shouted loudly. After everyone''s eyes were projected, he continued: "Clean up the set, and then we gather at the Mumbai Hotel , Everyone in the crew has a share and can bring up to one friend or family member."


    When the crew was buried alive, Lehman didn¡¯t hold anything. He didn¡¯t even say about sealing a red envelope in terms of salary. It seemed very cold. Isn¡¯t it because the crew was too tight, but now it¡¯s different from the past. , Can''t be so lacking atmosphere.


    The three silly crew has invested by Europa Pictures, the gold master father, with 6 million shooting funds, and 700,000 euros left on the book. As for the post work, they also have a special post studio to provide it, so don¡¯t worry.


    Well, it is very necessary to have a finale banquet. It can not only promote the feelings of the crew and facilitate future cooperation, but also reduce pressure and relieve depression.


    After all, a lot of people followed him to India, a country where living conditions are not very good, and worked together for two months. They ate a lot of food every day, and the landscape and culture were completely different from their original circles, even if there were any more. People with tempers will inevitably have some complaints in their hearts.


    Hearing that the celebration banquet was set up in the Mumbai Hotel, and I could bring family members or friends to eat and drink, the studio suddenly became energetic, and the actions under my hands became more swift. I can¡¯t wait to clean up and kill at the hotel. I called my family members out of my cell phone. Of course, most of this group are crew members who assisted in filming in India.The filming team brought from France has nothing to worry about here. At most, they are some women. It is also what Lehmann heard from George. Some people on the crew were suffocated and found some local occupations.


    Based on the principle of consideration, Lehman simply allowed friends or family members to eat.


    ......


    At the Mumbai Hotel, Lehman directly booked two medium-sized banquet halls and started a buffet.


    The cuisine is mainly Indian local specialties and French cuisine, as well as the essential seafood food in the buffet.


    Lehman worked on the key figures, and after taking the meal, he drank and bragged around a table. The scene was very lively.


    "Director, come, have a drink, hope the movie will sell at the box office."


    "Lyman, I will also accompany you to drink one. I hope your future directorship will be smoother."


    "all together."


    "..."


    For those local staff in India, this is just a short-term job. After drinking the wine and eating the banquet, there is nothing to do with Lehman, and no one will be immersed in "no So they also had a drink with Lehman together, and stopped being around.


    After receiving the wages, Lao and Yan were divided. They looked very open.


    It is the French crew members who are more enthusiastic and almost have to have a drink with Lehman alone.They will understand better that it will be beneficial to them if they are invested by Europa Pictures."Director...drink..."


    So not long after, Lyman was gorgeously drunk.


    All the staff of the crew are the big guys at the bottom who are discussing life, and it is a bold and unrefined drink when drinking.Originally, Lehman''s drinking capacity has also withstood the test. After all, it was commonplace in the past life of the wine bureau. It can be regarded as a good drink of exercise, but he can''t stand up to come to him to drink, not drink Well, I''m sorry, I can''t favor one and the other, just drink with Ryan, Thomas, George and Dejean Kumar and others. Isn''t that wearing colored glasses and dividing people into different categories?


    The consequence of such non-resistance is that he was the first to fall on the fierce battlefield.


    Until the sky darkened, the finale feast ended successfully after everyone was content to drink and eat.Lyman finally had the opportunity to return to the hotel.He was flushed and sat in the taxi, following Ryan and Thomas back.


    After being supported by the two people on the soft big bed, he had a sober consciousness.


    He got up hard and took a sip of water before finally suppressing the rush in his stomach.


    He has never indulged himself in this way. It is conceivable that tonight, he may not sleep well.


    I haven''t vomited until now, but I have always felt that way, and the taste is not so bearable.


    Looking at the night view outside the window, the moon is high in the sky, but there are no stars.


    The bustling lights illuminate everything in the city, and the traffic on the street has not stopped.


    It''s over, and the filming work of "Three Stupies in Bollywood" is now completely completed.


    It''s just that unlike most of the work crew who can take a break, Lehman will be hired for the post-production work of the film.


    He is still busy.


    The stomach churning continued, and the brain that was constantly entangled with drunkenness and sobriety was uncomfortable.


    Finally, when it came time to drink water and couldn''t stand it, Lyman ran to the bathroom and vomited.


    If you throw up, it will be much better.


    After washing his face and stimulating his brain, he lay back on the bed.


    After finishing the filming work and returning to France, we will welcome a new post team of working partners.


    When the later stage is finished, his second film will be released.


    What a great life, he is very satisfied.


    To be able to continuously shoot the movies I want to shoot, and to give my own thoughts and ideas, this is a thing for the director to continuously gain a sense of accomplishment.


    I hope I will be better in the future, come on, Lehman!

 42 Chapter 42

    "Mr. Luc Besson."


    After the group returned to France, Lehmann came to the Europa Studios building again and met with Luc Besson.


    "Lyman, please sit down first." Luc Besson greeted him kindly, and let the assistant make two cups of coffee in.


    "How''s this trip to India? The movie feels good, right?" Luc Besson asked.


    "Successful shooting is just the beginning, and then there will be tedious post editing." Lyman said with a smile.


    After chatting with each other for a while, Lyman began to talk business.


    "Mr. Luc Besson, now the film is about to enter post-production, shouldn''t it be properly promoted?"


    The hasty publicity of the upper movie has already exposed many drawbacks. Naturally, this movie needs to be grasped.


    "Well... it is possible to carry out a small-scale promotion and warm up in advance." Luc Besson first affirmed Lehmann''s proposal, and then asked: "How much time do you need for the post-production of this film?"


    "It will take more than a month at least, and the specific time depends on the production efficiency." Lehman hesitated and gave a slightly vague time.


    "If it''s more than a month, we will preliminarily select a schedule for next year''s February release. Of course, we will discuss the specific plan again in detail." Luc Besson said in a deep thought.


    "Well, I''m up to you for the work in this area. I will go to post-production soon. If necessary, I will first cut out some of the film material for the promotion of trailers to cooperate with you."


    Do you want to warm up in advance? Europa Pictures only needs to let the audience leave the shadow of the film in their hearts and know when they can see it in the cinema.Then the propaganda method of trailers is very effective, and showing up from time to time can remind the audience well.


    After talking briefly to Luc Besson about the propaganda, Lehman left the Europa Studios building and set about preparing for the post-editing of the film.


    After he left, what he didn''t know was that another conversation about him was going on.


    "George, let''s talk about it." Luc Besson said, "How is Lyman''s performance?"


    Luc Besson had no channels to learn about the filming of "Three Stupies in Bollywood". Now that the crew is back, it''s time to listen to the report.


    This is not only an investment in film projects, but also an investment in individuals, just look at what George said.


    "He is very mature and experienced. During the first week of starting the filming, the entire crew was in a state of work that was dominated by him. The people in the departments we often cooperate with Europa Pictures were also very convinced by him. There were some contradictions on the set, but he handled them very well."


    George said of his feelings over the past two months, "He obviously has experience in managing such large-scale production crews, and he is a very qualified director, and his focus on work is amazing. We can complete the shooting expectations ahead of schedule. It¡¯s also because the shooting status has been very good, and there are very few problems that hinder the shooting progress. Even if there is, it can be resolved immediately."


    "The most important thing is that Lehman is very clear about what he wants or what he should ask the crew to do. He has the right to speak and is very confident about the lens effects presented by the film. This is for a young director. Said, it is a very rare quality, his sense of smell for movies is impressive."


    Luc Besson quietly listened to George¡¯s evaluation of Lehman, and his heart was slightly shaken. He still believed in this old acquaintance. Otherwise, he would not be sent as a producer to accompany him to film in India. It is equivalent to handing over the position of Europa Pictures to him.But the meaning in his words now is not obvious. He is very optimistic about Lyman''s directorship and thinks he will achieve something.


    "Do you really look at him?"


    "I''m just telling my opinion, his director ability, just telling what I saw, I think this movie will not be bad." At this point, a smile appeared on George''s face, "Look, " Although "Three Fools Raising Bollywood" has not seen the final film yet, I believe that this work will never be worse than his first work, it will only be better."


    Really, just one piece of "Buried Alive" allowed Europa Pictures to make tens of millions of euros in profits on it. Would "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" be better?


    Luc Besson thought about it, but also looked forward to it.


    On the second day, Lehmann went directly to the post-production studio created by Europa Pictures, and the entire post-production team began to follow up the whole process.


    Ryan and Thomas did not want to miss such a second creation, and followed into the editing room.


    After another week, the first edited film material became a more than 5 minutes trailer, which was adopted by the publicity department of Europa Pictures.


    On the screen, first more than two minutes of campus life, as the camera continued to cut, roughly presented the Indian education issues discussed in the story, and then the most classic dialogue between Rancher and the dean. A wonderful dialogue raised the doubts of the entire trailer and further stimulated the curiosity of the audience.


    At the same time, some media tabloids also began to warm up in advance. In India, Eros International Pictures and Europa Pictures also began to cooperate in propaganda actions.


    "Today, a reporter from the Mumbai Evening News interviewed actor Amir Khan. Facing the reporter, Amir Khan said very confidently that his new film "Three Fools in Bollywood" will definitely bring a different viewing experience to the audience. ."


    There are more interviews with actors, spreading in India.After all, most of the actors in the movie are Indians. Eros International Pictures naturally knows where the focus of the promotion will make the audience more interested. In France, the focus of the promotion is different. Their target is anyone. Put it on the director Lyman.


    Actually speaking, the publicity work of a film on the actors is definitely more effective, but the French media can never publicize how good Amir Khan is or how dedicated the actors are, not to mention that the European cultural circle does not accept it. Indian actor stars, just looking at it this way, they feel strange.


    According to the Parisian newspaper, the actor Amir-Khan said...Balabara¡¯s, it is very contrary to the sight.So they report like this:


    "The director of "Buried Alive" returns strongly with his new work "Three Fools in Bollywood", or is about to win next year''s box office ranking."-"San Ferro Daily"


    "Rookie director Lyman threatened that "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" will become a benchmark for Indian films and set the industry standard for them in European film circles."-"Paris Times"


    "Break the record? The billion-dollar club may add another person. The 26-year-old director Lehmann may become the best young generation in the French film industry."-"The New Observer"


    "Cannes Evening News takes you in-depth analysis of the rise of director Lyman."-"Paris Competition Illustrated"


    "I look forward to director Lyman''s new film. His "Buried Alive" is still vividly visible."-"Viewpoint"


    "It is reported that all the crew members of "Three Fools in Bollywood" went to Mumbai, India, and insisted on shooting on the spot, just to present a more authentic Indian style."-"Le Monde"


    ......


    In silence, Europa Films and Eros International Films began to exert their efforts, and the promotion costs immediately became effective.Of course, these are all tabloid reports, and they are all regional media, especially Paris. As the seat of Europa Films, it seems more caring and more capable of nonsense.


    Obviously, Lehmann was rushed into the later film production and never accepted any newspaper interviews, but how could the unscrupulous media tabloids let go of such an excellent source of heat.Everything is said to be true.


    Although they are not as smooth as the shocking body of well-known news websites in later generations, there is no difference in the depth of the content.


    In short, it is just a picture of the beginning of the game, and the content depends entirely on editing, how to attract the eye.


    Anyway, reporters have never lacked imagination. When they close their eyes, they can fill up tens of thousands of hyped news headlines, and they dare to write anything outrageous.


    But this kind of blind writing can really attract the attention of some audiences.


    At least some people who have watched the "Buried Alive" movie have aroused curiosity.It¡¯s worthwhile to warm up in advance to leave a little impression of the movie in the minds of the audience.


    ......


    The post-production of the film continued, and after the rough cut, the length of the film was controlled at 130 minutes.


    This is undoubtedly too long, even if some ambiguous branches and the first few paragraphs of funny content are deleted, it is still not ideal.


    His goal is to think that this movie can be controlled within two hours.


    It''s best to think over and over again, and the duration of the film is set at 115 minutes.


    He couldn''t cut it anymore, and he killed a lot of brain cells in these 15 minutes.


    It is not a simple matter to control the rhythm of the film and to achieve a smooth plot.


    After the editing is completed, it is the soundtrack. In this regard, Lehman is not a professional. After telling his requirements, the production team mobilized by Europa Pictures will naturally present satisfactory results.


    Then communicate with the sound editor and Lehman, and reach an agreement.


    Furthermore, the entire narration entry took two or three days.


    On January 10th, all post-production was completed, and the finished film went through magneto-transfer and burned onto the film again, and a few more backups were made.


    I brought the film to meet the director Luc Besson of Europa Pictures again, preparing to start the internal screening and the appointment schedule.


    Last year¡¯s "Buried Alive" did not have this step, so the initial release was very miserable. After all, was it bought from the film festival? It was a child picked up, so naturally it didn''t feel bad.Is it now, full investment, it''s different again...

 43 Chapter 43: The Cruel Side

    A meeting room in the Europa Films Building was joined by senior officials from various departments.


    "Mr. Luc Besson."


    "George! Schubert, hello everyone..."


    The head of the marketing department, the head of the publicity department, and the head of the issuance department, as well as the two founders of the company and some shareholder representatives of the board of directors, all sat in their own positions.


    "Let''s get started." Luc Besson, who was sitting at the top, saw that everyone was there, so he didn''t talk nonsense and directly arranged a trial screening of the movie.


    Lehman handed the film to the projectionist, and the curtains around it were closed.


    In the dark and quiet atmosphere, everyone is waiting for the beginning of the movie.


    With the appearance of the screen on the screen, the background music sounded, and under the guidance of a narration, the scene appeared in a school-the Imperial University of Technology, the best engineering university in India.


    On the first night of freshmen''s entrance, the senior came to tell them the rules, saying that they wanted to put a stamp on their buttocks.


    The freshmen were very well-behaved and had no objections, and all took off their pants with their heads down.


    As soon as the camera turned, Amir-Khan appeared. He might be late, but seeing this, he hurried to a dormitory and locked the door behind him.


    The senior felt that he had offended the long-standing tradition of the college and wanted to demonstrate.


    result......


    ......


    The movie screening was over, and as the curtains were pulled up, Lehmann glanced at the reactions of everyone present in the light.


    To be precise, there should be no response.


    They are all senior executives of Europa Pictures. They have not seen a thousand movies, but also 800, and they will be involved in any genre.


    But today, let them see in their hearts.


    It took more than ten minutes for them to go through the plot and feelings in their minds before the silent atmosphere on the scene began to loosen.


    "not bad."


    "It''s wonderful."


    "This is the cruelty of education..."


    Luc Besson''s frowning eyebrows from the middle of the movie also eased. For him, this movie really made him feel heartbroken.


    "Lyman, you took a good shot."


    As Luc Besson spoke, the others once again expressed their support:


    "The subject matter is big, but the shot is very detailed."


    "The back and forth laughter and tragedy set off a lot of tension."


    "The last shot was also very good. In the cruelty, it gave another glimmer of light, which has a very good meaning."


    Lehman¡¯s shooting technique mixed with flashbacks in this direct narrative is very clever. From campus life, Fahan¡¯s perspective is brought in, and then when the first senior student commits suicide, he uses the perspective of a remote control plane to see the whole situation, plus The two standpoints are clear, representing the collision of old and new educational thoughts, and the plot further enhances the viewing effect.


    Even the change of every shot and even the existence of the soundtrack will indirectly guide the changes in the audience''s psychological mood.


    He wants to laugh, is to laugh, wants to be sad, is sad.He is the creator of this dream and the master of this movie world. He did it.


    ......


    Being able to be the top of a production and distribution company, everyone present is naturally of a certain level of professionalism, and can roughly tell whether a movie can be recognized by the box office.


    Sometimes, the audience thinks a movie is good, but they just can¡¯t tell which movie is good.


    This so-called "good-looking" can be composed of many aspects. The rhythm of the plot, the storytelling, the camera screen, and even the lighting, performance, and even the actors'' lines and costumes can play a considerable role.


    After exchanging some views, it came to the business link-the schedule issue.


    "According to our tentative release date at the beginning of this year, it is February this year, and the post-production of the film is fairly fast, we can increase the pace, and it will be released on February 2 for full release, how about this report? You can see that it is the numbers that were initially communicated with the theaters. The distribution map is also on the top. It also marks the approximate schedule of the theaters. Of course, the specific screening work can still be discussed."


    The director of the distribution department stood up and spoke.


    This is their job, and when the film is being produced in post-production, it is arranged in advance.


    Lehman also got a piece of information. He looked at the initially communicated theaters, frowned while watching, and asked with some doubts: "Why, the locations of these theaters are not very good, and the timing of the filming Mostly morning and evening."


    After reading the report carefully, he found that most of the distribution of these theaters are in small towns, or large cities near the suburbs, only a small half are located near Paris, and the rest are actually one. nothing.And the release time is also very problematic. The morning and evening are not very prime segments, and it¡¯s okay to arrive at night, but there are only two shows, which is far worse than the three shows from morning to noon.


    Hearing Lehman''s question, the director of the distribution department smiled and picked up the preliminary negotiated report.


    This is a middle-aged man in his forties. He is close to 1.8 meters tall. He has a blessed figure and a kind smile on his face.


    At this moment, he explained: "These theaters are all traditional art theaters. Although the geographical location is not good, the audience for the movie is roughly the same as the movie audience. The advantage of this is that the publicity resources will not cause most of the Waste, can be specifically effective for on-site advertising."


    "Furthermore, "Three Fools in Bollywood" is a non-English film, and those mainstream cinema markets will not give us better scheduling or theater screenings.


    "We all know that the market for non-English films is not highly valued throughout Europe. Like the Taiwanese director''s "Ohu, Hidden Dragon" before it was nominated for an Oscar, no theaters were willing to make great efforts. investment."


    "Pick up all the non-English films that have achieved great success. We can see that the reason why their market recognition is so high and that they can be selected from hundreds of works each year is not just because of the quality of the film."


    "The bonuses of various international awards are particularly outstanding, like a huge publicity platform, which expands the effect of the movie to the maximum and attracts more potential viewers of this type."


    "Oscar for best foreign language film, Cannes Palme d''Or, Venice Golden Lion...they are not trivial."


    The director of the distribution department recalled what he had learned and continued: ¡°So, my plan is that our movie will be released in line with the award-winning route, slowly being released to expand its reputation, and qualitative changes will cause quantitative changes, so that those theaters will spontaneously Putting resources into the screening is what we should do the most."


    "The preliminary plan is to test 300 theaters, and adjustments are being made depending on the situation, which can also reduce our difficulty in controlling the reputation of the film."


    Lehmann didn''t expect that in the eyes of Europa Pictures, his work needs these, rather than simply pushing it into the theater for release.


    "I think it''s feasible." Luc Besson said. Obviously he also thinks it would be better to let this movie go to the award-winning route. He looked at Lehmann and asked: "What do you think, what can I suggest? come out?"


    "Very good idea, I have no objection." He said.


    Now that Europa Pictures has a complete push plan, Lehman itself has no problem.Theater owners pay attention to their interests. Even if it is a market that supports niche-themed movies like France, will the resources they get are as large as blockbuster movies?Of course it is impossible. Before a movie is actually released, it is unknown. They will initially decide the screening market plan based on the film¡¯s cast or investment scale. These two points are also the most important basis for judgment by the theater.


    Regrettably, no matter what point, "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" has not reached it, let alone non-English films.As the director of the publishing department said, too few successes, and no one takes risks.In terms of this, the method of redemption proposed by him is indeed the most effective.


    Actually, it''s pretty good, Lehman thought.


    He still clearly remembers the miserable situation when "Buried Alive" was first released. There are less than dozens of theaters and the location is even worse. Now, there are 300 initial screenings, and there are special operating plans. Obviously A huge improvement.


    Just when Luc Besson thought that Lehmann had made a decision, he said: "Can it be done simultaneously?"


    The eyes of the people in the conference room gathered on him, Lehman sorted out his thoughts, and slowly said, ¡°Only by maintaining the reputation of the trial screening, can you be more competitive in terms of awards. Yes, if the situation is good, you will be shortlisted in Cannes. The main competition unit, I also think it will not be a difficult task, but it takes too long to operate, and it may take a year to complete the operation."


    "It will be previewed in February, and the prizes will be opened in Cannes in May. When the word of mouth is done, it may be July."


    Having said that, he shook his head, "Let me first say a hypothesis. If the film is released in this way, it can attract the audience, and the word of mouth is really good, but based on this situation, I think it can maintain 20%. Attendance rates are amazing. After a long time, potential users may meet their own needs, and they may compress the number of releases and schedule films. Waiting for the awards, gather a wave of popularity for publicity, but if, We don¡¯t do this."


    "I mean, direct global simultaneous releases and leave the reputation of the film to the market for testing, rather than relying on compressed release space to maintain. If the attendance rate is high, the theater will definitely make additional screenings, and then cooperate with the impact. Award, how about it?"


    After listening to Lehman¡¯s words, the director of the distribution department laughed bitterly, "We also understand what you mean, but this has to be based on the fact that the film has such a strong appeal. Just relying on word-of-mouth and the audience¡¯s choice is not necessarily I would choose to watch our movies, but because of the lack of award evaluation, I would havetily downgrade in advance."


    Lehman smiled and didn''t refute. What the supervisor said made sense. These were two different directions of operation.


    And what he said was mainly for Luc Besson, the real decision-making power was always in his hands.


    Others also understood, so everyone''s eyes focused, waiting for the company''s boss to express their views.


    Luc Besson thought, but didn''t answer for a moment.


    He also hesitated in his heart about the feasibility of the two operating ideas. After all, this company owns shares. If the investment in the film fails, it will definitely affect him. Although the consequences may not be so terrible, it is necessary after all. He is cautious.


    On the one hand, it is steadily waiting for award recognition to feed back the market, on the other hand, it is adventurous to wait for the audience¡¯s recognition to influence the market and not rely on the bonus of awards.


    His gaze swept across in front of everyone in the conference room, and finally stayed on Lyman.


    "Do as Lehman said."

 44 Chapter 44 Sun Dance Film Festival (recommended collection)

    With the adoption of Lehman¡¯s distribution ideas, the operation plan was changed accordingly. The resources were pooled and directly negotiated with specific regional theaters, and focused on the location of these theaters for print promotion. The screening work also began to communicate gradually.


    Europa Pictures is also simply, since its own strength is not strong enough, it is feasible to draw the alliance.


    Therefore, I don''t know how the two parties negotiated. Eros International Pictures not only obtained the distribution rights in India, but also the distribution rights in the Middle East and even the African continent.


    After everything went as planned, I just waited for the appearance of the film after it was released.At the same time, the largest ticket warehouse in the United States can''t be let go. After negotiation, Europa Pictures decided to let George be responsible for the specific business there, and can simultaneously implement the choice of the redemption route.


    Because the Sundance Film Festival is about to begin.


    Founded in 1984, the Sundance Film Festival was founded by a generation of superstar Robert Redford and his friends. The name is derived from his famous and most watched movie role-the sundance in "Little Tiger" S.


    In the past ten years, the Sundance Film Festival has grown into the world''s premier independent film festival. Many new directors regard it as the best screening platform, and Hollywood distribution companies are also very happy to come here. Seek work release.


    Ever since, in mid-January of every year, countless newcomers and independent film lovers flock to Park City in the Great Salt Lake Valley of Utah, and hold various ideals for trials here.


    Perhaps there are countless film festivals around the world, but Sundance has undoubtedly retained its reputation, and it is also one of the top stages unique to the United States.


    This makes more and more independent films signed up for Sundance every year, and often fewer than 30 works out of hundreds of films can be included in the list of exhibitors-in many cases the brutal competition will only become more intense. .


    And three days ago, Luc Besson notified Lehmann of the news¡ªthey wanted "Three Fools in Bollywood" to participate in the Sundance Film Festival in order to increase exposure and free publicity. .


    They don''t care too much about whether they can win awards. Anyway, they will see the results when they are released globally.


    And their trip has another purpose. The Europa Films Negotiation Team led by George is also responsible for contacting major Hollywood publishers in advance to communicate the release work in the US market.


    Although they have implemented Lehman''s operating ideas, Europa Pictures has been pushing for specific plans.


    After the communication that day, Lehman returned to his home in Cannes to rest, and now he heard that he was going to the United States for a screening.


    "Did you forget to have lunch again, man, you can''t do this, otherwise, you won''t have the strength to work." A ridiculous voice called Lehman''s thoughts back from the wandering.


    Even if he doesn''t look back, Lehman can judge who the person is from the familiar voice and intonation. "But I''m not hungry at all. Let''s talk about it at night."


    Ryan really came over from behind.


    He is wearing casual clothes today, and a light gray sweater makes him look very laid-back.


    She didn''t deliberately take care of her short chestnut hair. He fluttered in the air casually, with wisps of dull hair curled up, with a plastic bag in his hand, "Why, there is something on my mind, I look sad."


    "What are you holding?" Lyman asked casually.


    "Yes. Lunch, how about it. Thomas will come later. I called him. These are the lunches for the three of us." Ryan said, tidying up the clutter on the table in front of Lehman. Take out a portion of packaged food in the bag.


    "Do you have any activities tonight?" Ryan asked.


    "No, but I will be busy in the next few days."


    With a puzzled look, Ryan walked into the kitchen, took out the tableware, and after setting it up, he asked, "What are you up to?"


    "For the Sundance Film Festival, Europa Pictures needs us to go to the U.S. to participate in this exhibition to warm up for the Hollywood screenings in advance."


    Ryan couldn''t help but laughed, "This is a good thing, why do you look listless."


    Lehman said nonchalantly: "You know, I don''t care about this."


    Ryan walked into the kitchen again, rummaging through the cabinets skillfully, "Is it okay to go there to play? I haven''t been to the Sundance Film Festival yet? Oh, by the way, we are eligible for screening this time. ?"


    "Yes, Europa Pictures still has some strength. It has applied for a quota for our film." Lehman thought for a while and said again: "The quota determined by Robert Redford."


    The Sundance Film Festival is very particular about the selection of participating and participating films. The fixed judging team of the exhibition itself will read all the entries first, and then select the works worthy of shortlisting to ensure the quality and quality of the works of the festival. Diversity of subject matter.And every year after the opening, professional reviewers will be replaced to re-plan the review team to be responsible for the final award-winning film.


    Therefore, the film festival¡¯s own review team shoulders the important task of raising the average level of the overall film festival, while the more professional jury is shouldering the important task of raising the artistic and aesthetic standards of the Sundance Film Festival.


    It is precisely because of this that the registration time often needs to be one or two months or even six months in advance to allow enough time for the film festival''s review team to conduct preliminary reviews and finally hand over the screening list.Therefore, although according to the rules, Lehman''s work is never passed through the official registration method.


    But that''s just a general process, just like Lehmann, who didn''t follow the footsteps of the Venice Film Festival at the beginning, everything must be followed by the rules, so he was not qualified for the show that time.


    But now it''s different. He no longer has the need to participate in this kind of independent film festival, but Europa Pictures easily managed the final film screening.It was through the relationship of one of the founders, Robert Redford.


    This sexy man who attracted the most attention in the early days has finally learned to compromise with capital power.


    He is no longer young, and this era is always going to move forward, and he can''t resist it.


    Perhaps this actor was hailed as the most sexy and charming representative of the United States in the early days of his debut, including the now rising Brad Pitt and even Chris Hemsworth, the actor of Thor. Repeating Robert Redford''s old path.Brad has been regarded as the "successor of Robert" in the early part of his career.


    However, after more than 20 years of vertical and horizontal Hollywood, his appearance is no longer good, and after countless storms, this former "American Golden Boy" has become disillusioned.His career has also transitioned from an actor to the operation of the Sundance Film Festival.However, the operation of exhibitions worth tens of millions of dollars every year is not something he can bear.


    Therefore, in recent years, he has been close to the powerful international distributors all over the world, and it is not the most temperamental and characteristic Sundance Film Festival at the beginning.


    This is the reality. After all, the Sundance Film Festival relies on distributors like Europa Pictures to help run the festival''s works.


    Otherwise, the annual turnover cost, there is no fixed income, and the income of this movie star alone is responsible for maintaining it, which is obviously far from stable.


    Of course, these later can be regarded as a kind of unspoken rules of the industry.


    For the works sold at the Sundance Film Festival, it is reasonable to allocate 5% of the transaction amount as a handling fee.


    The whole world is not the only one doing this. For example, selling red carpet seats in Cannes and selling seats in the general venue in Berlin are just small means to maintain a balance of payments.


    Ryan found the bag of coffee beans, took out three more cups, poured out three cups of fresh coffee, then returned to the table, put one of them in front of Lehman, "What do you mean? Don''t you go to the exhibition?"


    "How could it be possible that Europa Pictures has won the qualification for screening, and this is also my work, and I am obliged to participate in the promotion."


    Lehman sipped his coffee and said softly.


    Ryan also sat down, took a sip of the coffee he brewed, and asked, "What about other distribution aspects of the movie? Have you figured it out?"


    "Europa Pictures is in contact. As far as I know, several important overseas ticket warehouses, such as Germany, the United Kingdom, South Korea, RB... have sent people to arrange, at most, February 18. , Will start the global simultaneous release work."


    While the two were chatting, Thomas finally arrived.


    "Why are you here now? When I called, didn''t you say you started to go out?" Ryan opened the door and welcomed Thomas to the sitting room.


    "Huh, two cars collided on the road, and the entire intersection was blocked. I couldn''t help it. It took a while." Thomas said, taking a sip of coffee.


    Seeing people coming, Lehman began to open the box.


    One of the foods was the delicate-looking melaleuca cake. He took one and bit it in his mouth. It tasted very good.


    "Thomas, are you okay in a few days?"


    "Why ask?" Thomas was very curious about Ryan''s question.


    "Lyman and I are going to the United States in the next few days to attend the Sundance Film Festival. Are you going?"


    "Go, I''ll go." Thomas replied firmly.


    "That''s good, the three of us act together, and there will definitely be good results."


    Lyman was eating cake and drinking coffee, and didn''t want to pay any attention to Ryan.


    After Thomas came, the two chatted happily.


    How awesome is the Sundance Film Festival, how many great film works have been produced, how many new directors have become famous at that step...


    Seeing how hot they look, I guess I wonder if "Three Stupid" will be treated like that.


    Lyman listened to the side with a look of disgust.


    Virtue...

 45 Chapter 45

    Park City in Utah is well-known throughout the United States for its beautiful snow scenes and passionate skiing venues, but every mid-January, the theme of this small city is unsurprisingly taken over by the movie.


    Countless movie lovers or filmmakers are like sharks smelling blood, beginning to gather here from all over the world.


    Some people are looking forward to making a blockbuster here and setting foot on the broad road of the film industry;


    Some people want to show their own movies here and seek like-minded friends;


    Some people come here to make profits and control the distribution rights of popular movies;


    To put it simply, everyone who comes to the Sundance Film Festival will have their own needs and want to gain something here.


    In the freezing cold wind, Lyman wore a thick winter outfit with a light gray knitted scarf around his neck, walking on the streets of Park City.


    Looking around at will, you can see the content related to the movie.


    Film buyers in suits and shoes hurrying past the street; filmmakers who have begun open-air screenings on the roadside open space without the qualifications for screening; fanatical onlookers watching movies with smiles in their hearts.


    Before he took a closer look, another cold wind blew in Lehman''s direction, crawling into the body along the gap in the neck, and colliding violently with the warm body surface.


    The body was irritated and couldn''t help but shiver.


    "Damn, it''s really cold!"


    Ryan on the side could not help but explode.


    "If you want to be brave, just dress like this, can it be cold? Don''t look at the weather." George laughed and teased Ryan.


    There were 5 people in their party. In addition to Thomas, who went to the front to watch the movie, there was also a financial officer from Europa Pictures who also came with George.


    He is tall, taller than Ryan, estimated to be 187cm.He was also fully armed, and even wore thick black gloves on his hands.He was silent all the way, and seemed a little out of place.


    "Hey, Kane, are you going to see it?" George walked and waved.


    They are going to Thomas.


    The tall man called Kane did not answer as usual, but moved closer in their direction.


    The place where Thomas was watching was a small square. Although it was close to the evening, many people still gathered here.


    In the central area, there are about a dozen groups using simple screening equipment to show their works.


    Thomas stood in the place with the most onlookers.


    "Hi! Thomas, is the movie good?"


    When a group of people came over, Ryan greeted first.


    Then Lehman also spoke, "What is the subject matter of watching so fascinating?"


    "Huh, a thriller about how a man killed his neighbor''s family." Thomas turned his head and said: "The shot was pretty good, but it was too bloody, and the picture was very shaky. It was a unique style. Right."


    Lehman looked inside, and the film was almost over.


    After the man killed the mistress of the last house, under the shroud of moonlight, the camera recorded the man''s back walking outward.


    Happiness...


    Applause rang out, and the onlookers did not hesitate to express their encouragement and affirmation.


    Lehman also applauded. Although he didn''t watch the previous plot, as Thomas said, the director''s style is very well grasped, and the footage has the texture of a murderous documentary.


    Then a few movie buyers in suits and leather shoes came up.


    This kind of sales method is unexpectedly good, as long as it can attract most of the audience''s onlookers, it can be very successful.


    Perhaps this is also the reason why major film festivals are so sought after. It can create a very favorable contact situation for both interested parties and promote cooperation.


    Just like "Blair the Witch" which turned out in the open-air movies a few years ago, every filmmaker is eager to be the next one.


    "George, don''t you try? Such a movie should have distribution value."


    Lyman knew that one of George''s tasks was to come to the film festival to seek opportunities, so he spoke.


    "My energy is mainly focused on the work "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood", and the others are secondary. What''s more, so many people have come to talk about cooperation. It is destined to be impossible, and the bidding is too cumbersome, and it may not necessarily yield much?."


    Looking at the group of directors already surrounded by people in suits and ties, it seems that George''s words make sense.


    Lehman didn''t think too much, and patted Thomas, "Let''s go, do business first."


    They are those who have invitations and can enter the show, so they don''t need to go to the open air show.


    And this admission ticket still has to pay a sum of money, this trip from the hotel is to do this.


    Walking along the square and turning right at another intersection, Lehman and others came to the office of the film festival organizing committee, consulted at the door, and quickly found the corresponding office, took out the invitation letter and the corresponding work After the materials, the relevant screening qualifications were processed.


    "Gentlemen, Director Lyman."


    A middle-aged man with glasses sat behind his desk. He said formulaically: "According to the schedule, your film will be screened at the Morris Theater on the evening of the 19th, which is about 7 o¡¯clock tomorrow. You need to pay. The entrance fee is US$3,000, the printing material fee is US$100, the theater screening management fee is US$500, and..."


    Listening to the cost of a series of exhibitions, Lehman was a big head, but didn''t say anything.


    These are the rules of the Sundance Film Festival, and all they have to do is follow them.


    Anyway, the money is not from Lehman, but Europa Pictures is responsible for the contracting. The travel expenses of the three including Lehman are also within their responsibility.


    A total of 5,000 dollars was paid before George completed all the formalities.


    It also includes public relations activities, that is, the newspapers of the Sundance Film Festival are responsible for saying some good things for their films.


    Haha, the official film critics are ready to sing praises before it is released.


    Lehman can only say that it is worthy of business.


    Since the birth of the film, it has been hailed as the "seventh art", but it has never been so pure.


    After leaving the organizing committee office, Lehman and his party did not intend to return to the hotel.


    Now Park City has the most people in the film industry who are similar to them. It''s also very interesting to go around a lot.


    The sky was slowly shrouded by night, but the carnival atmosphere here did not have any consciousness to reduce.


    Everyone was laughing, singing, admiring, beating, indulging the most primitive emotions in their hearts.


    Passing by a bar, Lehman and others walked in after having enough fun.


    In fact, Park City, where the Sundance Film Festival is held, is forbidden because it is under the jurisdiction of Mormonism.


    This religion not only supports polygamy, but also denies human bad habits such as smoking, drinking, gambling, and sex.


    But there will always be places of accommodation. Here, there are still a few bars, but you are only allowed to drink in them, not in other places, otherwise it is illegal.


    At night, the wind was even more biting, and several people desperately wanted some alcohol to warm up.


    "A glass of whiskey, thank you." When he came to the bar, Ryan spoke first.


    He wears the least clothes, looks different from the bloatedness of others, and maintains some demeanor, but the price of doing this is that his entire face has been frozen red. This is because Lehman kindly gave the collar For his sake, otherwise it would only be worse.


    "Big beer." Thomas also hurriedly roared.


    "I want a beer too."


    "a cup of beer."


    "A cup of Frandou."


    Most of the 5 people chose beer, including Lehmann, while Kane chose a glass of bar-character blending.


    Receiving a beer mug with a palm wide and a face height, Lehman wandered along the bar.


    At this time, there were a lot of people here. Inside the bar composed of three large rooms opened up, everyone was standing or sitting.


    The atmosphere of chatting with each other, bragging, and drinking is really good.


    "Hi, Lehmann, come and have one." Ryan didn''t know when he also changed a glass of beer and found it. He held a huge glass and stretched it toward Lehmann.


    The clinking of glasses sounded, and the two took a swig.


    "It''s really nice here." Ryan leaned against a corner of the wall, stood side by side with Lyman, and said to himself: "I like a place like this."


    Ignoring Ryan''s feelings, Lehman drank a sip of beer from time to time and looked at the people in the bar for himself.


    Gray-haired; young and passionate; silent and lonely; shouting to each other...


    People from all over the world gather here to drink, middle-aged, young, and old, they don¡¯t distinguish anything, only if they are in harmony and can they drink.


    A group of alcoholics is most happy to meet another group of alcoholics.


    After drinking, it was already 8 o''clock in the evening, and five people walked in the direction of the bar and went to a restaurant that was still open.They haven''t eaten anything since their lunch, and their stomachs are filled with alcohol, which is not the same thing.The stomach always needs the caress of food.


    At this time, the sky was completely dominated by the dark night. Sitting in the dining room, Lehman casually ordered a braised noodle for dinner.


    Seating near the window, watching the people coming and going on the street while eating, don''t be surprised.


    Park City is brightly lit, and the open space in the distance is still shining with the unique light of screen movies.


    It has become a city that never sleeps for movies.


    The collision of many wild ideas, the exchanges between peers, the rush of movie buyers, and the charm of movie art have made Park City a paradise on earth.


    A feeling completely different from that of the Venice Film Festival also touched Lehman.


    In Sundance, all filmmakers are willing to open their hearts and communicate sincerely, just like a fun club.


    After eating and filling my belly, I should go back to the hotel.


    The night is completely deep...

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    Morris Theater is located in the south of Park City, and the location is not bad.


    It was just after five o''clock in the afternoon, and Lehmann and his party came to the scene after dinner.


    In the publicity column at the door, there is a list of movies that will be shown, "Dream", "I Believe", "Three Fools Haunted Bollywood"...


    I glanced over the titles and covers of these films next to me, and there was no impression in my memory.


    A movie was being shown in it at this time, and it was Lyman''s turn for the next one.


    So they stood at the entrance of the theater and waited for a long time.


    It wasn''t until 6 o''clock that the audience came out one after another.


    "I wasted my time again..."


    "The shaking lens is too dazzling."


    "IM not understand."


    These audiences passed by Lehman, and it was not difficult to see from the discussion that they were very dissatisfied with the film just shown.


    After a while, Lehman and others began to enter the venue and communicate with the projection staff.


    At around 7 o''clock, the interior of the theater, which can accommodate more than 300 people, became full again.


    Although the creators of "Three Fools in Bollywood" are not well-known, this is the norm at the Sundance Film Festival, so people who come here and are willing to watch movies don''t care about those.


    Therefore, there is no publicity and no show, and the tickets inside the venue are still selling very well.


    The audience communicated with expectation in a low voice, holding the official movie publications in their hands, reading some information about "Three Fools in Bollywood" and expressing their opinions.


    Such a scene is not unfamiliar to Lehmann. He has experienced the scene of the opening ceremony in Venice, and he also clearly understands that the release of the next works is the most important time.


    The film being shot will be judged by the audience, and he has become a little nervous from the beginning.


    It is still impossible to ignore people''s evaluation of movies.


    Some contradictory hearts really make people unable to calm down.


    Lehman didn''t really care about the screenings at the Sundance Film Festival, but the atmosphere and people''s discussions caused the whole air to gradually heat up, making people feel like a man.


    "It''s going to begin." Following Ryan''s words.


    The lights in the venue began to go out, the audience stopped discussing when they saw it, and the theater became quiet.


    Lyman adjusted his sitting posture carefully, Ryan on his right hand leaned his leg up, full of comfort, Thomas also leaned his back on the seat, his legs half curled up, George''s sitting posture was very correct, his body straight.


    The screen flashed.


    Light gradually appeared.


    A pupa hung on a tender green leaf.


    The pupa slowly split, and a blue butterfly emerged from the pupa, spreading its wings.


    Suddenly a light spot appeared, and the butterfly took off gracefully towards the past.


    Its wings are vivid, and it traverses a blue flight path, and finally disappears in the light spot.


    The English letters of the company name-"Mann Studio" appeared next to it.


    Seeing this 15-second opening animation, Lyman unconsciously clenched his fist.


    This is the hallmark of their studio, and Mann''s studio also made its debut with this movie.


    The audience in the exhibition hall was not touched much, and they were still waiting for the start of the feature film.But Ryan on the side knows the true meaning of this animation. When designing, Lehman told him: Pupaizing a butterfly is the most beautiful transformation.


    After the animation, a scene of a university campus began to appear on the big screen. There was also a subtitle introduction on the screen, starring: Amir Khan, Salman Josh, Boman Ilani... : Thomas, Director: Lyman Rattles.


    The cheerful background music also sounded simultaneously. Amidst the enthusiastic melody, freshmen rushing to sign up and pay for the fee, the green campus scenery, the clean atmosphere of the classroom decoration... the bright shots were switched quickly, Constructed a life on a university campus.


    At this time, the camera was fixed on a freshman who entered the school, dragging a large suitcase, and slowly walking into the Imperial University of Technology.


    "The use of light and color is not bad." Bella commented slightly in her heart.As a professional film critic, she often appears in major film festivals.This time I was invited by Sundance officials to watch this movie. It was originally to deal with errands, but now I have also raised some interest.


    Although it was only a shot that took less than 90 seconds to start, there was no green shooting processing at all. The fast-connected scenes accurately expressed the place where the overall story took place, which is also very effective. A glimpse of the experience of the director''s personal skills.


    And this video style is at least unlike the movies I watched yesterday. I don''t even have the slightest desire to look down. I don''t even know where to start afterwards.It''s so bad, I don''t know how to write it.


    "A decision can determine a person''s life. When I was very young, oh no, from the time I was born, my father said, "My son will be an outstanding engineer in the future." This is also the reason. I am here now."


    The freshman standing at the registration office followed the team blankly, and the narration and camera footage quickly switched to the scene of his birth in the hospital when he was a child.


    The father said aloud a blessing for the child''s future life to a group of relatives and friends, with a hopeful tone.


    The child grows up and becomes a new student in front of him.


    After paying the tuition fee, I went to the dormitory to get a good bed. On the first night of entering the school, the senior came to popularize the tradition of this college.


    In this freshman''s perspective, a group of people took off their pants, exposing all kinds of underwear, and passively accepting a so-called academic "tradition."


    In an instant, the atmosphere of the whole film is no longer joyous, but there is an indescribable solemnity.The plot change with such a big gap, but there is no sense of disobedience, it also makes Bella''s attention more concentrated.


    "Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Fahan." The narration sounded again, and then said: "This campus story has to start with a late freshman. His name is Rancher. He will be a good friend of mine."


    The camera moved to Rancher with the narration protagonist Fahan.


    After he arrived late, he saw the scene in front of him, and his desire to survive made him make a quick decision.


    He didn''t follow the senior''s arrangement and followed the tradition together, instead ran into a dormitory.


    Outside the door, the senior clamor continued, Rancher did not panic, took off the light bulb in the room, wrapped the wire inside a metal spoon, and stretched out along the gap in the door.


    The senior wanted to give this disobedient freshman a disarm. He decided to pee, and he still wanted to force the freshman out.


    After three beeps, the senior was successfully lying curled up on the ground by the electric current.


    The freshmen laughed unconsciously, including Fahan.


    The narration sounded, "From this moment on, I know he will be different from us, Rancher, he is a different person."


    The camera freezes, and Fahan smiles happily.


    After the freshmen entered the school, they were assigned dormitories. It happened that Rancher and Fahan would live together, and there was another freshman named Raja.


    Laga''s hands were full of blessings, and a bronze statue of the Brahma God was hung in a corner of the dormitory. He prayed every day and prayed.


    From his mouth, Fahan could know that he came to this school to make a lot of money at work after graduation.It is also for the sake of my own future.


    Three freshmen with very different personalities started their college life with their own expectations.


    Rancher is smart and likes to experiment with mechanical theory; Fahan loves to laugh and usually likes to take pictures; Raja always pulls a face and frowns...


    Bella feels that the film is getting more and more interesting. The director uses the form of a split to explain the character between the three, and Fahan¡¯s narration has been advancing the rhythm, which also adds a sense of drama to the film and the construction of the picture And the connection also reflects profound meaning everywhere.The cheerful atmosphere faintly makes people feel very comfortable.


    The three of them went to class together and went back to the dormitory to meet to take a bath.


    In this huge campus, relaxation and comfort are everywhere.


    It makes people miss the wonderful time of studying in the past.


    Bella subconsciously looked at the expressions of other people watching the movie, and their mouths were slightly raised, obviously immersed in this beauty.


    "Today is the day when freshmen enter the school and the dean speaks. We got up early in the morning and ran to the playground to gather." Fahan''s calm narration appeared, making the audience''s eyes follow the plot to the playground.


    As the camera turned, a "jingle bell" sound, the character in the narration of the dean appeared in the screen.


    He has a solemn expression, gray hair, a pair of glasses, and one hand controls the direction of the bicycle.


    "Oh, by the way, we nicknamed the dean "virus"." In the voice of the narration, the dean stood in front of the new students.


    With something in his hand, he talked about "competitive theory."


    As the screen turned, a young man dressed in shabby clothes, the former seller of bath products, also gave a speech following the actions of the dean.


    The tone, demeanor and even the content of the actions and words are almost the same.


    It''s ironic.


    After talking about the "competition theory," the dean took out a pen from his jacket pocket. He showed it to the freshmen present and said: "This pen can be used in space, so it is very rare, and A long time ago, my teacher gave it to me, and I hope that one day there will be one of the best students, and I can pass this pen to him."


    The freshmen who heard what the dean said were very excited, even Fahan, who had never caught a cold, had a trace of desire in his eyes.


    Everyone raised their hands to express that they were confident of getting this pen, but Rancher raised their hands after everyone lowered their arms.


    Such a move seemed particularly abrupt among a group of people. Sure enough, the dean asked him if he raised his hand.

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    "If the pen can''t be used in space, then why don''t the astronauts try to use the pencil, so that it can save a lot of research costs without having to spend so much time."


    Rancher''s words made the surrounding students laugh.


    The dean felt very shameless, but he didn''t know how to refute it, because he had never thought about this issue.


    "I''ll answer you in a moment." He hesitated and finished the speech.


    "He is the only one who is different." The narration sounded and the camera came to a classroom.


    The teacher was teaching on it, and the students were listening carefully. The teacher suddenly asked a class question: "What is a machine?"


    Several students raised their hands to answer. Rancher didn''t raise his hands, but his grinning expression caught the tutor''s attention. He asked suspiciously: "What are you laughing at?"


    Rancher saw the teacher look at him. Although he was a little confused, he answered honestly, "Professor, my childhood dream is to study engineering. I am very happy to realize my dream."


    "Don''t need to be so happy, tell me what the machine is?" The professor was a little impatient.


    "Machine is what reduces human labor."


    "Can you make it clearer?"


    Rancher stood up, "Any tool that simplifies work and saves time is a machine."


    Chatou on the side heard Rancher¡¯s answer and his expression was disdainful. He felt that the professor had made a wrong decision when he asked him to answer this question. He also hated this as early as the morning Rancher embarrassed the dean. Self-righteous guy.


    Krancher''s answer continued, "It''s hot, and when you press a button, it will generate airflow. An electric fan is a machine...a calculator and a machine...a communication tool, a machine. "


    Chatu was more dissatisfied with it in his heart.


    The professor standing on the podium was also dumbfounded.


    Rancher seemed to give an example that was not convincing enough. He added: "It''s like a little trouser zipper, it''s also a machine."


    He used his hand to pull the zipper on the trousers he was wearing and kept loosening it. This move made Chateau and the professor very angry, while the rest of the students felt funny and laughed.


    "Hahaha."


    The audience was also amused by Rancher''s actions, and couldn''t help laughing.


    On the screen, the professor couldn''t help but smashed the past with the chalk in his hand, and said: "Then what is the definition of a machine?"


    Rancher looked innocent, "I just answered you, Professor."


    "Do you write like this when you take the exam? Or when you are taking the exam, pulling your pants up and down, idiot, who else would have this problem?" The professor imitated the action again, letting the students in the professor and the screen The audience burst into laughter.


    Chatu couldn''t help raising his hand again at this time, stood up, and gave a set of answers generally defined by the textbook, asking the professor to praise him.


    "Awesome! Very good, please sit down."


    But Rancher had a different view, "I said the same thing, and expressed more concisely."


    The professor sarcastically said: "If you like to talk less, go study art or sports."


    Rancher''s disapproval of duck-filling education was revealed for the first time and was ruthlessly suppressed by the professor.


    "Are you smarter than textbooks?"


    "but......"


    Seeing that Rancher still wanted to entangle this question, the professor interrupted directly: "Get out."


    He pointed his finger and pointed out the door.


    "Why?" Rancher was still puzzled.


    "Speak briefly and get out." The professor learned Rancher''s concise tone and spoke again.


    Roommates Fahan and Ragar both looked at Rancher, their eyes showed sympathy, and Chatu was smiling, affirming what the professor did. The other students only regarded this scene as a farce. , After laughing, it passed. As for Rancher being kicked out, they didn''t care.


    Thinking that it was over, Ko Lancher walked to the door and turned back.


    The professor was helpless, "Why are you back again?"


    "I left something."


    "what?"


    "A kind of analysis, summary, organization, recording..." When a long series of professional terms were spoken, the professors and students failed to understand the meaning of the words.


    "What are you talking about?" the professor asked.


    "It''s a book, professor."


    The students laughed again.


    "Can''t you say it concisely?"


    "I just tried it, but it doesn''t seem to work."


    Repeating the mockery of the previous scene, the comic effect is full, unexpectedly interesting, Bella thought.


    The three people who lived in the same dormitory soon became more familiar.


    At Rancher''s proposal, Fahan, together with him, also helped Raja try to go to a rooftop of the school.


    When Raja removed the black scarf from his eyes and saw the situation clearly, he couldn''t help but flee.


    He has a fear of heights, but his feet are hovering in mid-air now.


    Rancher and Fahan held Raja from left to right, and told him that there was nothing to be afraid of, that they would not fall, and that they were safe.


    Raja hesitated sitting on the edge of the roof, holding back his fearful heart, and leaning side by side with Rancher and Fahan.


    They drink, they shout loudly, and vent their emotions.


    Sometimes, happiness among men is as simple as that.


    After a series of getting along, the friendship between the three has become more and more reliable.


    Then, it was the first exam organized by the school.


    On the day the results came down, the three of them went to the bulletin board with them.


    On the big red bulletin, it was clearly stated that Rancher was the first place in the grade for this exam.


    Farhan, Raja was happy, searching for his name.


    Not on the first line, nor on the second line...


    The two became anxious, and finally found their ranking at the end.


    Raja was second to last, and Fahan was second to last.


    When the three returned to the dormitory, Rancher was still comforting his friend.


    But on this night, the two with poor grades stayed up all night.


    Why did Lancher always contradict the professor and get kicked out for the same study, but his grades were the first. They worked hard. Although they sometimes played with Rancher, they ranked last.


    The ruthless reality and the comparison that happened right in front of them made the two of them feel unbalanced.


    Raja isolated Rancher from the second day, and became more and more pious to worship the Brahma God, hoping for his blessing.


    Although Fahan was not as thorough as Raja did, he also began to pay attention to the distance between him and Rancher in his heart.


    Alienation is the first step in killing friendship.


    Rancher also discovered this phenomenon, but he didn''t know how to restore it, and his kindness and enthusiasm could not be responded to.


    This small dormitory was successfully divided into three spaces.


    On the day when the class photo was taken, the dean sat next to the student he least wanted to see-Lancher.


    Because the position is ranked according to the results, the first row of the throne next to the Dean is also the so-called honor, and it happens to belong to the best Lancher.


    Chatu on one side looked restless in his seat. After the results came out, he was not the first, but for the first time in his life.


    In the past, he was used to the phenomenon that he was always number one in the exam, and finally it was not him, which made his heart panic inexplicably.


    Moreover, Lancher''s performance is the best, which makes Chatu who always think Lancher is a clown even more uncomfortable.


    You can''t lose to Rancher.


    After the graduation photo was taken, Fahan and Raja, who stood at the end, looked lonely, left the scene on their own, returned to the dormitory, and started a new round of study.


    After Lancher also returned, he wanted to ask the two roommates to go to the rooftop to drink and have a hair dryer.


    No response was received.


    He tried to comfort him again, but to no avail.


    Bella was lost in thought when she saw this.


    What she is surprised now is not just the old-fashioned director''s technique. The switching of various scenes is not bad at all. The light and colorful shots are perfectly combined with the narrative of the plot. The details are appropriate and the style is bright. The story is strong, and the most important thing is that the overall rhythm of the film is well controlled. Even if it is a supplementary shot that passes by, it does not lose its brilliance; she is even more surprised by the director¡¯s depth of intention and clear thinking in the narrative process , Various detailed explanations will also further polish the characters and stories.


    The most memorable scene is that Fahan¡¯s previous photos were mainly animals, recording their various movements, but after the results came out, when the relationship was slightly cold, he liked to shoot buildings and focused on static descriptions.


    And Raja, his face was always sad at the beginning, but after that day on the rooftop, he gradually became lively and laughed, but now, he has become frowned and talked about.In the past, in order to take care of the two roommates, after they left, they burned incense and bowed down. Now they just ignore them, only consider their own feelings, and don''t care what effect the smoke will have on Fahan and Rancher.


    Human behavior and movements reflect the inner feelings of a character.


    The friendship of friends, the joy of campus life, and the ever-full-color scenes portrayed in the camera, let the plot bury the innocence in a series of changes.Several places in the past can make the audience in the exhibition hall laugh and laugh. The comfortable feeling of watching movies is undoubtedly very important if it is a comedy work, and it is also a guarantee of success, but it seems The director does not intend to tell everyone how beautiful a campus life is.


    Conflict points came one after another.


    Raja became more and more indifferent, and the professor disliked Rancher more and more, and always complained to the dean that he disrupted the classroom; and the dean, this serious elder with the nickname "virus", did not like such an unruly person. Student, even if his grades are very good.


    He tried to persuade Rancher, but Rancher still went his own way. He disliked the professor''s cramming education and criticized the teaching system of the Dean''s School of Management.


    Finally, in the suicide of a senior, the conflict was magnified to the extreme.


    The poor, pleading, and desperate senior, died, died in the school dormitory, "suicide".


    It happened to be discovered when Rancher wanted to return his senior''s work design.

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    It started to rain in the sky, on the day the senior had his funeral.


    Everyone who came to mourn was serious, and the dean was not surprised.


    Rancher looked at the distressed senior''s family, then looked at the dean''s figure, he decided to do something.


    He walked to the dean''s side, the dean looked up at him, and said nothing.


    The dim and frozen lens, the no longer bright picture, under the turmoil of the quiet atmosphere, even the audience knew what was going to happen.


    Sure enough, Rancher believed that the dean was the real murderer, not a shit suicide.


    He was very mocking, "Mr. Dean, now everyone thinks he committed suicide, are you satisfied?"


    The death of the senior has already caused a trace of guilt in the dean''s heart, but the dogma he has always adhered to does not allow others to infringe. This sentence of Rancher is undoubtedly revealing.


    And he didn''t think it was his direct cause that caused the student''s death, blame it, blame it, they themselves did not respect their studies.He has always believed that there is a cause to have an effect.


    The two of them faced each other with compelling eyes.


    The growing depression makes every audience feel uncomfortable. Imperial University of Technology has also become a place full of pressure, indifferent, confused, afraid... all kinds of revealed emotions are slippery. And the sticky thing crawled through my heart, and then danced with the camera.


    But Bella''s eyes were full of joy, and the more anticipated emotions made her have to adjust her sitting posture to read every shot more carefully.All thoughts, all energy, all eyes were focused on the big screen in front of her. The tragedy that happened under the education system grabbed her heart fiercely, and every beating followed the three heroes in the story. , Step by step into this movie.


    More and more scenes are presented.


    Rancher was dragged by the dean to teach, trying to embarrass him, but was humiliated severely by Rancher with two concocted vocabularies, and said that the dean¡¯s teaching methods were like those in a circus. Trainer.


    The dean was furious and couldn''t stand Rancher anymore, so he decided to start with his roommate and isolate him.


    He called and told Fahan and Ragar''s parents about the results of the first exam, and asked their parents to persuade their children to stop playing crazy with Rancher and affect their studies.


    The dean didn''t conceal the matter. After informing the parents of both parties, he also told Fahan and Raja the news and persuaded them.


    From the dean''s point of view, these two children are still saved, as long as they stay away from Rancher''s deviant student.


    When they returned to the dormitory, the two who had received the news were unhappy. When Rancher saw this and asked, Fahan told the story.


    After Rancher listened, he decided to accompany Fahan and Raja to meet their parents.


    They first went to Fahan''s house.


    His family is a standard Indian middle class. Although there are life pressures, it can be supported. His father''s wish is to let Fahan finish college, find a good job, subsidize his family, and make living conditions better. better.


    But after receiving a call from the dean, knowing that his child''s grades at school were so poor, his father''s heart had long been suffocated.


    He fiercely blamed Fahan, who had returned home, but Lancher couldn''t stand it anymore, and he began to persuade him, but his father''s dissatisfaction was the same.


    In his view, Lancher is just one of the reasons that affect his children''s performance.


    As for the hobby that Rancher said, Fahan could be a photographer, even more so that his father scorned him.


    "I should have burned all the photos he took."


    Fahan has been silent since returning home. Seeing his father put all the photographs he had hung in the bedroom into a bag and thrown it into the fire, he just stared blankly, and still made no sound.It''s just that when leaving home, under the camera, the loneliness of the figure lingers no matter what, it''s like a person''s spirit has been pulled away.


    Then the three of them came to Laga''s house.


    Laga¡¯s family situation is even worse. His father is sick in bed, his mother does not have a stable job, and there is an older sister who cannot afford to pay the expensive dowry, and no one wants to marry her.


    The entire burden of life rests on Raja, and he is also the most anticipated of the three.


    The pious belief in daily life is only a means for him to escape reality.


    He really hoped that the Brahma God could bless him, but unfortunately, God did not show mercy to the world.


    After returning to school, Raja and Fahan changed a dormitory and lived with Chatou.


    They listened to the opinions of all quarters and successfully stayed away from Rancher.


    What they didn''t know was that Chatu was really sick.


    I also like to take all kinds of brain-tonifying drugs or other nutritional products.


    The audience in the theater burst into laughter again, several times in a row.Chatu''s teeth grinding at night made Fahan and Raga speechless; after eating supplements, he always liked to fart and pretended to be innocent; he was still buying secretly the night before the quiz A large number of pornographic magazines that came, sneaked into each student''s dormitory...


    The familiar humorous scenes mixed with the joking sense of the plot once again hit her face, Bella is no exception, and the corners of her mouth are also raised.


    Raja and Fahan were completely defeated by Chatou, they returned to Rancher, and the three lived together again.


    The camera picture became bright again, and once again recorded the campus life of the three of them.


    The problem student Rancher has also converged a lot, at least the dean thinks so. He thinks his method is very effective.


    It seems that after the death of the senior has reached the climax of the conflict, the movie is about to end peacefully.


    The three of them learn from each other daily, talking and laughing.


    "It will never end like this."


    Bella is sure of this-the thoughts on the education system revealed by the directors above will never end in such a sloppy way.So far, this film can only be regarded as a standard work, not how good it is.The director must have ambitions, he is brewing something.


    Sure enough, the film once again entered a dramatic climax.


    By chance, Rancher saw the question book of the final exam in the dean¡¯s office. He thought about the expectations of Fahan and Raga¡¯s parents and the depression of the two after the last exam. In his mind A thought flashed through.


    He decided to show this question book to two roommates, and then returned it immediately.


    Just do it, and while there is no one in the office, Rancher took the test questions neatly and returned to the dormitory.


    Raja and Farhan knew that Rancher was so adventurous, and they agreed that he had done something stupid and asked him to return immediately.


    Rancher saw that the two roommates had no intention of cheating, and knew that he was confused, so he put the test book back in its place.


    But the dean''s memory is so good. The next day, when he came to the office, he found signs of being touched in the test booklet.


    He asked the cleaning college staff and learned that the desk had not been cleaned.


    So, there was a trace of guessing in the dean''s heart.


    In the past, Rancher''s existence has always made him feel a knot in his heart, but the dean has no good way to expel Rancher. Now, it may be an opportunity.


    Thinking of this, the dean called Raja.


    When he talked about it, Raja''s expression changed.


    In Raja''s view, Rancher''s behavior can easily be seen by someone and exposed.Now that the dean talked about this, Laga felt that the dean already knew.


    And the dean sitting across from Raja saw that Raja''s reaction was so intense, thinking that there must be something tricky in his heart.


    Under his forced questioning, Raja''s face became more and more ugly.


    The dean suddenly said: "As long as you prove that Rancher did the act of taking the test book yesterday, I can stop pursuing your peeking behavior and give you a chance."


    Raja still said nothing.


    The dean said again: "If you don''t do this, it''s okay. I will notify your parents to take you back. You don''t need to come here to go to school."


    This sentence almost broke Raja, but he still held back.


    The dean asked him to think carefully, so he picked up the teaching materials and went to class.In the huge office, only Raja remained.


    Laga sat paralyzed on the ground, her mind lost in thought.


    I saw in the lens, his eyes were bloodshot, and his eyeballs kept turning.


    Then, he seemed to think of the expectations of his parents at home, frowning, and a trace of hesitation appeared on his face.


    Then, he suddenly struggled, suddenly became angry, and then fell into calm.


    What is he still thinking about.


    He stood up numbly, walked to the window, and looked down at the ground.


    The dean¡¯s office is on the third floor, high above the ground.The fear of heights deep inside made Raja unconsciously step back.


    This close-up is very long, and the audience''s attention has been caught on it.So they could see that Laga''s eyes grew bleak and lifeless.


    The audience is guessing, guessing what choice Raja will make.


    He betrayed his friend Rancher, or kept silent, killed the topic, and waited for the dean''s punishment.


    No one thought that Raja would choose to commit suicide by jumping off the building, and Bella did not.


    In her opinion, Raja likes to escape from reality and live in fear.All the pressure of family, own, was borne by him.


    Moreover, he is afraid of heights.


    But Raja figured it out.


    He didn''t want to see the lost eyes of his parents when he was dropped out of school, and he didn''t want to betray Rancher.


    He doesn''t have many friends, no one wants to approach him because of poverty and babbling.Lancher is different. He is like an angel, appeared in his gloomy life, and he cherishes that time.


    Perhaps this is also a relief, he is really tired.


    Raja slowly closed her eyes, and a serene smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.


    He jumped from the office.


    The camera zoomed very slowly, and everyone could see his body hitting the ground like a pebble hitting a rock.


    The blood spread, making people feel cold.

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    Raja lay in the intensive care unit, and in the afternoon that he could not choose, he jumped down from the third floor and caused extensive fractures all over his body.


    The only luck is that he didn''t die, but that''s all other people''s ideas.


    For Raja, at this time, being alive is far more tortured than dying.


    The heavy medical expenses, the shock of quitting school, the physical pain, and the care of friends, in his view, have increased the burden on his body.


    The extremely pressure made him even more desperate.


    Rancher looked like this when he saw Raja waking up:


    His eyes were blank and his face was haggard, lying on the hospital bed silently.


    The peaceful and promising campus life has just begun, and the curtain has come to an end.The blood mixed with ridicule and helplessness flowed through the pale ward, there was an indescribable chill and deeply touched loneliness.


    After a while, Fahan also rushed to the hospital.


    The two stood helpless, not knowing how to comfort them.


    The outside sun poured in along the window, golden and brightly wrapped around Raja.He remained motionless like that, covering his body under the bedding, and his calves were passively pulled up, covered with plaster.


    The dead body, as if all the vitality disappeared in this bleak sunlight.


    Yesterday was still lively and imaginative about the future, but today is such a loss of soul, people can''t help but lament the impermanence of fate.


    Bella suddenly thought of senior.


    In that night, he was playing the guitar and drinking wine, still trying to give himself some hope, but in the end, he was still a coward who avoided reality.


    Whose fault is this?One after another tragedy is happening, what is leading it?


    Rancher walked to Raja''s bed again, he looked into his eyes and tried to comfort him again.


    He said that he would buy a new saree for Laga¡¯s mother. He said that someone would marry Laga¡¯s sister and would not ask for a dowry. Fahan also agreed, saying that if no one wants to marry, Let him marry.


    These words made Raja''s eyes blink.


    After all, he cares most about his family.


    Seeing that this trick worked, Rancher and Fahan made more promises.


    Why should Laga¡¯s father cure his illness? Now that the medical treatment is so advanced, there must be a way; he also said that when his father recovers, he can ride a motorcycle and take him for a drive...


    They kept talking a lot, but Koraga seemed to feel something, but he was not strong enough to cheer him up.


    It was getting late, and the two left the hospital.


    Rancher was walking on the road, but the ghost ran to the dean''s house.


    He never knew why Raja jumped off the building to commit suicide, but he thought it was something to do with the dean.


    Sure enough, there, he learned the reason-the dean planned to expel Raja.


    He questioned, he roared, why is this?


    Not to be outdone, the dean attributed the reason for the expulsion to Rancher, who had harmed Raja.


    The two broke up unhappy.


    The dean returned to the house, his wife eavesdropped at the door, and she also knew that another child had chosen to commit suicide.


    The dean scolded himself and chattered endlessly.


    When the wife heard it, tears suddenly fell.


    The dean was still angry, and felt even more upset when he saw this.


    He asked with a strong tone, and finally his wife''s psychological defenses collapsed.


    It turned out that when she was cleaning the house today, she found a page of last words in her son''s room, which was also his favorite notebook during his lifetime.


    She finally knew that her son''s death was not an accident, but the result of her own choice.


    He always wanted to be a writer. This desire was so strong, but his father''s opposition and authority forced him to run on the road to an engineer.


    Days and nights of depression and the pain that ideals cannot be carried made this 16-year-old boy desperate to commit suicide.


    This fact, the wife wanted to hide it.


    People can¡¯t come back from death, so why bother to hurt their family members again?


    But the dean never felt that he was wrong, and he attributed everything to the students'' inability to resist stress. Who would know the feelings of those students who committed suicide?


    Like his own son, he silently endured it until he died, and regarded the end of life as a kind of relief.


    The dean was silent for a moment. Hearing his wife''s grieving words, his brain stopped working for a while.


    Is it really his reason?It was because of the high expectations that he had placed so much hope that his son died, was that right?


    He couldn''t figure out why he was thinking about their future, but it happened to cause all these accidents.


    The wife said so, and so did Rancher.


    Is he really doing something wrong?


    This night, the dean thought a lot, a lot...


    Rancher decided to leave, he finally found out that he had caused Raja''s suicide.He is a sinner.


    He packed his luggage and glanced at the campus with a bit of dismay.


    He loves engineering, he likes machinery, and is unparalleled in obsession.


    But everything is over.


    Last night, he promised the dean that as long as he dropped out, he could not let Raja drop out.


    Because he did the stealing of the test paper originally, and has nothing to do with others.


    He came to the hospital and saw Raja''s dim eyes again.


    Thinking of this very unconfident friend, he decided to encourage him.


    "Be confident, Raja, people in this world who have never failed hard work, don''t be afraid, do it and try bravely." Holding Raja''s hand, he said something that made Raja inexplicable. He got up and left.


    Later, Rancher went to the dean''s house again to fulfill his promise.


    The sky suddenly rained, soaking Rancher who was standing outside the door.He forgot to bring an umbrella, but that is not important anymore.


    He shouted a few words outside the house, to the effect that he was leaving, hoping that Raja''s punishment would be removed.


    As he was about to leave, the dean ran out.


    His eyes were flushed and his spirits were a little weak.


    "Remember the question you asked at the beginning? Why don''t astronauts use pencils in space? I will tell you the answer to this question now."


    The dean looked very excited. Perhaps, he had doubts about the dogma he had been pursuing. For him, it was not so easy to accept.What''s more, he really knew the cause of the death of his only son.


    "Because if a pencil breaks, its refill or the dust it produces will drift around under the action of zero gravity. Do you know how harmful it is? It may reach people¡¯s eyes, nose, or various precision Therefore, the expensive construction and R&D costs are all worthwhile. It is a very important invention."


    Lancher was a little confused, but still said, "I see, Dean."


    "Lancher, you are very smart, but you can''t always be like this, always feel that you are right and others are wrong, you are too self-righteous, you can''t always...always. ..." As he said, the dean collapsed and his emotions began to lose control.


    He tremblingly took out the space pen symbolizing honor from his pocket and hung it carefully on Rancher''s collar.


    "I will be responsible for Laga''s affairs. Even with medical expenses and other things, I will try my best to make up for it. That incident is indeed my fault."


    The dean''s words finally made Rancher''s calm face a smile. He heard what he wanted to hear, and he had no regrets on this trip.


    The rain stopped suddenly, and the sunlight reappeared on the earth.


    Rancher also carried his bag and left here.


    At the last moment, he insisted on the mistake he had committed and took the responsibility instead of going back to the exam as the dean said.


    The lonely figure looked extremely tall under the camera, and the narration sounded again: "Later, Raja''s body recovered a bit, and he came back to school. After graduation, he found a good job, and I worked as I wished. Years later, I saved a lot of savings and resigned resolutely to pursue the dream of a wild photographer."


    "...In the next twenty years, we have never stopped searching for Rancher."


    "...He is like an angel, suddenly came to the world, but disappeared."


    "Aalizzwell (everything is fine)!"


    "Now I know what Rancher said: Pursue excellence, and success will catch up with you inadvertently."


    A melody with the joy of Indian singing and dancing quietly sounded. The music sounded a little bit of playfulness and excitement, which made the whole atmosphere lighter again, as if all the stories that happened just now were like a dream.


    This should indeed be a dream, a dream weaved by the director for us, because this is just a movie.


    It is now over.


    Amidst the playful melody, subtitles appeared on the big screen, and the list of creators slowly rose.


    Bella sat quietly, still thinking about it in her mind.


    The thoughts that kept surging are all tangled together, just feeling chaotic.


    At this moment, she finally understood the director''s filming intentions. The straight story-like story style combined with the extremely real campus life shaped by it, showed the face of "Indian Education" bit by bit.


    Hidden beneath this, the criticism of the duck-filling education and the overwhelming pressure of studying and graduating in India began to emerge.


    After careful consideration, almost every shot and every scene is quite meaningful.


    Raja, Rancher, Fahan... Dean "Virus", Chatu, seniors... even "CM", Raga''s parents, Fahan''s parents and Dean''s wife. ..... These characters are so clear in Bella''s mind. Each character has its own pain behind them. They sketched out the corner of the story puzzle of this movie, and then Sublimated the theme of the whole movie.


    Bella couldn''t help closing her eyes, letting out a long sigh of relief, then turning her head and looking at the surrounding auditorium.


    She found that almost all of them showed solemn or deep expressions on their faces, falling into their own thoughts.


    This strong sense can be found in almost everyone.


    A good movie just needs to be able to make the audience feel empathetic, and "Three Fools in Bollywood" undoubtedly did it.

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    Lyman sat quietly in his seat, feeling quite a bit.


    This is not the first time he has watched the edited film of "Three Fools in Bollywood", nor is it the first time to show his work in front of the public.After all, this is already his second feature film as a director, and he should get used to it.But when the movie was over, there was still an inexplicable emotion deep in his heart, so that his brain began to boil and he couldn''t calm down for a long time.


    He thought that he had experienced it once, and he would no longer have the feeling of suffering from gains and losses, and he would be able to keep his face unchanged and not be surprised... But, unfortunately, he could not do it.


    Looking at the big screen, the subtitles slowly disappeared, turning into darkness.


    The surging emotions in his mind drowned him in an instant.


    A kind of restlessness that puts one''s own thoughts and shooting concepts in the public''s field of vision for review and criticism; a kind of throbbing that expresses the resonance of one''s own thoughts through the language of the lens and through the story; a kind of exhaustion, Work together to complete the touch of a good story; this is also mixed with excitement, doubt, depression, hope, etc.In short, he is very restless now.


    This kind of feeling is like... as if I had finished the exam when I was a child, and I hadn''t got the results yet.


    The whole body''s blood kept scouring his whole body time and time again. Gradually, the lingering restlessness of Lyman fell down, his brain restarted, and the whole person resumed thinking.


    He finally took out his attention to observe the reaction of the surrounding audience.


    Lehman has always believed that for a movie, its quality, whether it is attractive, only the audience who have actually watched the movie have the right to speak, and it is also the most important reference standard that can be advertised.


    As for the good things the colleagues said, the nonsense that the media reporters received the red envelopes, and the stupid things that the film critics were born with, they were not regarded by him.


    Film is an art, but first it must be an art that can be accepted by the public.


    From ancient times to the present, many stories have been telling us-it is useless to be high and widowed.


    What''s more cruel is that many filmmakers don''t even have the qualifications to be high and low, but they only mock the people''s aesthetics.All the bad things are attributed to the failure of this audience.


    Hehe, I like to talk about others, so it''s better to look in the mirror first to see what you are.


    ......


    Lehman kept looking at the reactions of the surrounding audience, but gradually he began to worry about gains and losses.


    Because the surroundings are so quiet, let alone applause and thank you, even the audience¡¯s favorite whispering discussion about the plot after watching the movie is not there, only Ryan, Thomas, George and Lyman are left, four people staring at it. Small eyes, staring at each other, you look at me, I look at you, I don''t know if it''s time to stand up and leave, or go to the backstage and talk to the projection staff.


    What''s happening here?


    Lehman remembered that even in the upper movie, many viewers complained that it was a bad movie when they left, so it was a response, didn''t it?How to get to him, everyone played a wooden man game by appointment.One, two, three, don''t move, whoever moves the puppy.


    Hey!Guys, can you give me some reaction? It''s so frightening to hang like this.


    Next, more than a minute passed.The audience at the scene still did nothing¡ªneither screamed nor left.


    No, it''s all over.


    Is everyone so idle?


    This situation made Lyman a little flustered, and his thoughts of various brain supplements kept diverging.


    Could it be that the production of "Three Fools in Bollywood" was so bad that the audience was so angry?


    As soon as this thought appeared, it was caught by Lehman''s brain.


    He couldn''t help wondering if it was because of his own adaptation that he ruined this work.


    To be honest, this version of him really cannot be said to be better than the original, but at least it is not bad in his opinion.


    However, he is a director, he is the producer, and his comments do not count.


    He changed such a light comedy into a tragedy. He also cut the content of the original film from more than three hours to 115 minutes. Isn''t it messed up like this?


    Lehman''s brain was running fast, all kinds of cranky thoughts.


    "Papa! Papa..." A crisp and rhythmic applause sounded solitary, echoing gently in the exhibition hall.This sudden sound interrupted Lyman''s blind thoughts, making him involuntarily turn his head and look at the sound, and then Ryan, Thomas and others also saw the sound and shadow.


    "It''s a beautiful woman!" Ryan''s focus next to him is still the same as before.


    Although the light in the exhibition hall was still turned off, and in the dark, it was a little bit unclear, but it was no surprise that the applauding person did look pretty.


    Judging by Lehman''s eyes, it is just as Ryan said, she is a beauty.


    Bella was just thinking that the audience felt the same way as her, and they were all recalling the plot of the movie.


    It¡¯s exactly the same. The movie subtitles have been rolling for a long time, but the cinema is still silent, no one stands up, no one speaks, and no one discusses with their peers, as if they are all immersed in the happy ending song of the Indian song and dance film. .


    Everyone sat quietly in their place, motionless.


    This made Bella find it very interesting, and a little bit uncontrollable.


    So, she jokingly agitated her hands, "Pop! Pop! Pop!"


    She made the first voice.


    Her lonely applause echoed in the quiet space, and no one greeted her. On the contrary, it seemed that her actions were a bit embarrassing, but Bella took the shot more vigorously.


    At this moment, it seemed that the game of wooden men had ended.


    The audience in the exhibition hall recovered.


    The applause gradually overlapped.


    Someone stood up excitedly.


    "Papa!" The applause gathered together, and the momentum began to rise.


    Lyman, who was still looking at the beautiful woman one second before, was shocked by the jagged scene of standing and applauding like a hamster.


    Ryan on the side also stood up, vigorously agitating his hands.


    Thomas, George and others who were sitting nearby laughed.


    Lehman looked at all this with satisfaction, and felt that his decision to be a director was extremely wise.


    The audience stood up and applauded to express their affirmation. He couldn''t help but remind him of that afternoon. There was also a group of people who recognized his work "Buried Alive" through such a move. It was also after that day that he was able to embark on the path of director so smoothly.


    Everything is always so similar.That''s great, he thought.


    The crisp sound of the collision between the palms and the palms gathered together, as if to awaken the exhibition hall.


    The indoor temperature gradually warmed up, and the creamy yellow light also drove away the darkness like a tide.


    The lights in the cinema hall were on, and the radiance sprinkled in an instant made the scene of the entire exhibition hall very clear.


    The audience''s faces were excited and excited, filling Lehman''s sight.


    What a wonderful feeling this is.


    In a trance, as if in heaven.


    Lyman couldn''t help looking up again to look for the figure.


    The beauty who was the first to applaud stood quietly at this time, looking around from time to time, with a smile on her face.


    "Director, director, director..."


    Some people cheered, and another group responded.


    "Go ahead, you should stand in front." George on the side said, hinting to Lehman with his eyes, and then he reached out his hand to point to the open space in front of him, and nodded to Lehman encouragingly.


    Lehman hesitated, pulled George''s body, and motioned Thomas and Ryan on the side to follow, "We are a team, this honor belongs to all of us, we should stand in front together."


    The four people walked slowly in front, all the eyes of the audience, everyone''s eyes were focused on their group of people, the kind of cozy feeling that has attracted much attention is dancing in the depths of their hearts, as if all the pores on the body are relaxed. Unfolded in general, the fiercely hot heart slammed into the ventricle bravely, like a fearless brave, constantly charging.


    The turbulent blood, the light body, and the surface of the skin still have a sense of lubrication, just like being in a hot spring at the moment.


    All over the body is comfortable.


    In my mind, all kinds of emotions swarmed in at an instant, making people confused at all.


    Ever since, four people who can only giggle stood on the stage framed by the applause and cheers of the audience.


    According to Ryan''s words afterwards, "I was completely blank at the time. I only knew that I would follow everyone forward, and then when I stopped, I would stop there, without knowing what I did. However, that feeling was It''s really cool."


    Yeah, it''s really cool, and Lyman feels this way too.


    At some point, the audience accommodated in the exhibition hall stood up collectively. The sudden formation was like a dense and undulating forest. The figure was majestic and filled with every inch of Lyman''s eyeballs.


    In the bright environment shaped by lights, applause continued to sound.


    At this moment, Lehmann faced the audience, accepting their affirmation and encouragement, and his emotions were constantly fluctuating.


    The hardships of the past few months of shooting and the people troubled by the land, as well as that impressive afternoon, these scenes kept flashing in their minds, and then like the camera held by a cameraman, the memory gradually evolved into frames after frames. The frame of the shots finally freezes on the day I just woke up.


    The experience of the past life also slowly emerged, eventually turning into fragments and slowly disappearing.


    He knows that his future career as a director will be very solid, he is sure.


    And the applause that sounded now echoed very clearly in my ears, and they were also confirming Lehman''s thoughts: He took another successful step!


    Yes, he succeeded again.

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    The Sundance Film Festival has always been regarded as a mecca for film lovers. The audiences who appear here can also be said to be the purest "fans"¡ªmovie obsessors, and the film creators who appear here are also They all know what they are going to face. They open up their hearts to communicate with the audience face to face. There is no politeness, no words, not to mention the so-called respect for guests.


    In short, at Sundance, no audience will be polite.


    Like is like, hate is hate.


    That kind of movie is considered good-tempered if it leaves the theater halfway through the screening, and even the audience will stand up and yell at the director, not to mention that after the screening, they just leave, and they don¡¯t even bother to express their disgust. Audiences, this category accounts for the majority.


    Many movies in Sundance are hard to get the applause of the audience-if they can win the applause of the audience, it means that the film has truly been loved by these "fans".Then they never hesitate to express their support for excellent works.


    "Three Fools in Bollywood" is such an excellent movie. After Lehman and the others stood still, they received three minutes of applause.


    That kind of mighty and vigorous momentum rushed towards the face, and almost everyone''s inner satisfaction reached its peak, and the applause slowly stopped.


    The staff in the exhibition hall have been waiting by the side since the film screening, until then did they catch the gap, trot up quickly, and handed two microphones to Lehman and the others.


    The next part of the Sundance Film Festival is the most sought after by film lovers-direct dialogue with the film production team, face-to-face questions, exchanges, and communication.


    Of course, those movies that are not liked by the audience do not have this link. The evaluation standard is based on the retention rate of the audience, which is generally more than half.


    Lehman looked around and found that everything at the Sundance Film Festival seemed to be self-sufficient. He remembered that when he visited the opening ceremony in Venice, the film screening ended, but there was a live host to control the whole atmosphere. , Here, it seems that there is no, it needs the film creation team to play on its own.


    Another microphone was handed to George by Ryan. George saw that Lyman had never seen this kind of formation, and he was still hesitating how to start, so he immediately picked up the microphone and said with a smile: "Thank you for your support. , I believe that judging from the actions of everyone just now, this exchange meeting can have a very good start, and I also think that the film directed by our director is very good, and no one will criticize and abuse us next. I''m a little worried."


    George''s ridiculous jokes made the scene suddenly burst into laughter, and some audience members began to whistle, and the whole atmosphere suddenly became more active.


    "Then the next step is the questioning session. I hope you don''t put pressure on it, I think..." Before George''s words were finished, he raised a piece of his arm on the scene, like a whole lush. forest.


    "Please be merciful, everyone." George finished his last sentence, put down the microphone in his hand, and said softly to Lehman, "It''s your turn, it''s time to answer the questions raised by the audience."


    Lyman pursed his lips and looked around.


    In the laughter and laughter that George just adjusted the atmosphere of the scene, most of the audience raised their hands. Even in the crowd, he saw the pretty girl who applauded and supported at first also raised her hands, waiting for questions.


    This made Lehman a little startled, but in the end his gaze still bypassed her, giving the first opportunity to ask a question to a middle-aged man sitting at the front of the audience.


    "Director, everyone, good evening." The middle-aged man took the microphone from the staff on the side and said excitedly: "First of all, I must say, thank you all the creators for bringing us a very Wonderful work, believe me, after watching the movie, my emotions are still unable to calm down completely." The voice of the man caused a sympathy on the scene. Everyone clapped their hands and expressed their agreement in this way. .


    The man stood restlessly fiddling with the microphone, and when the applause stopped, he continued: "I have too much confusion in my mind now, and I also have a lot of thoughts about the story of the movie, but what I want to know most is what Raga is afraid of? I want to ask Laga why he was so desperate to commit suicide in the dean''s office."


    Lehman picked up the microphone and replied directly: "If you notice, you will find that Raja has never lived for himself."


    "Many times everyone will say that the world belongs to everyone, and it is true, but most people do not want or never think about owning the world. This is determined by human vision, and the distance of vision depends to a large extent. In the living environment. Among the three roles, Rancher has a firm mind, loves mechanical manufacturing and has the world in mind, Fahan is mediocre and hardworking, but he has his own photography dream, but have you seen Lajia¡¯s ideals or ambitions? The father who is ill in bed, the mother who blames Tianyouren, the sister who cannot get married."


    "Such a family that has not lived warmly allows Raja to experience the maturity of life early. People like him should have inherited mediocrity. Live a life similar to that of his parents, but he entered an excellent university. He saw a completely different world, which was full of old but infinitely yearning words like excellence, future, ideals, excellence. He gave birth to hope, and he wanted to go out and embrace that world."


    "He slowly climbed to the edge of the two worlds, wanting to go one step further, but the existing world is too entangled, and the next exams have suffered a blow to his confidence. He began to discover that his abilities may support He couldn''t get the future he wanted, so he temporarily gave up his best friend for his studies, and became more and more devout to the gods."


    "Finally, when he knew he would do nothing, when he knew the gloom of the world after returning home, this kind of oppression finally made him choose to jump off the building. Raja is a poor man, he has seen the prosperity of another world He hated his previous life more and more. From hope to disappointment, it was the most critical factor in his suicide."


    "...I never had it, how can I lose it? He can''t let it go. I think this is the answer this movie has already given."


    Lehman¡¯s words caused the audience at the scene to fall into contemplation. They suddenly realized that they still had many details that they hadn¡¯t noticed, such as the ideal or aspiration setting just mentioned. Among the three, only Raja had been holding money to support his family. I¡¯m thinking, I didn¡¯t even consider my job direction after graduation, I just want to make big money blindly.


    In other words, Raja has never had a life goal at all, is to live for others, never to live his own life.


    "Three Fools in Bollywood" may be more charming than what they saw, the audience thought, and suddenly thought.


    Just after a short silence, someone started to raise their hands one after another to indicate that the pretty girl was there. This time, Lehmann didn''t avoid it, and directly met her.


    Bella straightened her waist and raised her right hand high, which looked like a straight little white poplar.


    Lehman narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the girl carefully.


    Her chestnut-colored short hair with long ears, neatly tied together, on her pretty face, the pupils of her eyes released a look of firmness and expectation, which made people feel that even if the director did not ask her to ask questions, she I will continue to persist instead of giving up regretfully.


    This is so interesting!Lehman lifted his chin slightly, pointed his finger in the direction of the beautiful lady, and agreed to her request for questions.


    Then I saw the beautiful lady slowly taking the microphone handed over by the staff, and then looking at the director Lehman among the four intently, as if the focus was slightly shifted, it was disrespect for people.


    The two looked at each other like this, looking at each other in the air.


    After a while, it seemed that the beautiful lady sorted out her thoughts for asking questions, and then said in a deep voice, "Excuse me, is there any significance in the depiction of the education system in the movie? The dean''s different attitudes towards Chatu and Rancher explained again. What happened?"


    After hearing the question, Lehman didn¡¯t think too much. The idea of ??shooting this work was actually in his mind. He picked up the microphone and eloquently explained: ¡°If you want to know this question, you must first talk to India. There is some understanding of the current situation of education, or a clear understanding of the social composition of the country."


    "You must know that India pursues elite education. Many low-caste people are not eligible to receive higher education. According to their official statistics last year, in 2000, the illiteracy rate of women was 43%, which was for men. Doubled as much, and their judgment for illiteracy is that they must write their own names. In other words, those Indian students who can afford college in the movie will not be low-caste untouchables. Moreover, you should It was discovered that there was not a single female student on the entire Imperial University campus. This is also a unique hint."


    "It is also the disclosure of the above-mentioned social problems of the status quo of the inferiority of men and women in India, and the education problem. India has a large population and its national strength is not strong. In addition to the classification of class levels, the entire study pressure will be great. Students. The competition between them is everywhere, and most of them are determined by examinations. If you can get a high score, you will be able to graduate. If the score is not up to the standard, you will be out of school. Moreover, the school admits students every year. The index problem is also a big problem. There are only so many educational resources , Can only afford a certain number of students to enroll, so what should be done with the rest, it is naturally an invisible elimination."


    "So in fact, in the movie, Raja¡¯s crazy superstition of religion is also a hint of detail. He represents the status quo that the poor class in India is the most powerful support class for religion, and the middle and even wealthy people like Fahan and Chathu This is not the case for families. To tell a joke, the top class in India actually does not put their children in top industrial universities such as Imperial University, and they prefer to send their children abroad to study. For example, , The Ivy League universities in the United States are full of students from India."

 52 Chapter 52 Movie Experience

    "...This is my point of view, I hope it can satisfy the answer you want to know. Thank you!"


    Bella nodded and sat down politely.She already got the answer she wanted.


    After Lehman answered a few more questions, the on-site staff came to remind him that he was about to prepare for the next film screening.


    All good things come to an end.


    The questioning session has reached the final stage, Lehman picked up the microphone again, looked at the audience in front, and said heartily:


    "First of all, I am very grateful for so many audiences who came to the scene and watched this movie patiently. How can I say, thank you again for your support."


    The applause at the scene again, and everyone responded politely.


    "Secondly, I want to thank the members of my crew. It is our team as a whole. With the concerted efforts, the film today will be born..."


    After the presentation of the testimony, the screening is over.


    After the audience watched the movie, they also began to leave.


    "how about it?"


    George looked at Lyman in front of him, and the smile on his face couldn''t hide.


    "A good start, I hope this effect can be maintained in the future."


    Although at the very beginning, it was Europa Pictures who asked Lehman to cooperate with this time to show the film at the Sundance Film Festival and obtain publicity, and it also won the ticket to the official exhibition hall for "Three Fools in Bollywood" ; But now it seems to have made a very good feeling after the release-the audience is very satisfied and very enthusiastic about the film.


    This is a good thing for both Lehmann and Europa Pictures.


    "I think it''s very interesting this time." George said, nodding slowly: "Maybe we can win an award or something."


    Lehman shook his head and showed a modest smile, "This is the first screening, it''s still too early. And I''m already worried about the film reviews of the major newspapers tomorrow."


    After all, Lehman still had no idea.


    Although from the audience''s performance just now, the movie was loved and affirmed by everyone, but this did not make Lehman dazzled by joy, and felt that the dust settled.


    George patted Lehman on the shoulder and said with a smile: "About this, I don''t think you need to worry about it. Europa Pictures has arrangements."


    It means that the critics have already greeted them and will try their best to say good things for the film.


    After chatting with each other for a few moments, and greeted the staff showing the movie, the five people also left the venue and returned to the hotel where they were staying.


    Lying on the bed, Lyman was still a little worried.


    Because he knows that today''s premiere is just the beginning. The comments of film critics are one aspect, and the situation after the works officially landed in various theaters is the most important.


    To put it bluntly, there are few movies that have received rave reviews but do not perform well in the market.


    Even if you can get the grand prize of the Sundance Film Festival, it will only serve as a publicity for the film''s release.


    The most important thing is to see the market acceptance.


    Therefore, even if the audience reacted after watching it, the result was very gratifying. Everyone seemed to love it, Lehman was still not arrogant.


    Look at the future trend.Lehman thought so, closed his eyes quickly, and fell asleep.


    The audience questioning session in the front really exhausted him, and after the end, there was no energy.


    At the same time, after Bella returned to the hotel, she picked up the manuscript and started to write a film review.


    This is her job, contributing to the media and newspapers of the film festival.


    But she grabbed the pen in her hand, and for a long time, she didn''t know where to start.


    There are so many places to write about this movie.


    From a superficial level, "Three Fools in Bollywood" satirizes the Indian education system-students only know how to "learn" but don''t know how to use it, and they can''t get happiness from the knowledge they have learned.


    Isn¡¯t such a topic of profound significance yet? Seeing that Laga and seniors are under heavy pressure and desperate to commit suicide, it does not satisfy the benefits of planning and application of career education in the United States, which allows students to freely choose their life goals Compared with this, it is a secret wave of American education system, so that everyone can get a kind of psychological satisfaction from watching this movie.Look, garbage education in backward countries is really pitiful.


    It can also inspire sympathy from the audience.


    This is not a hypothesis. The emergence of a topic is always accompanied by two voices. The current situation of education in India, especially in the film, is so repressive, and it also shows the arrogant written examination system that determines whether a student can graduate. It can inspire the audience''s sense of coolness.


    Because people always have a contrasting gloat.


    Haha, I am miserable, but you are worse than me. Suddenly, my heart is more balanced.Is this not enough.


    But Bella didn''t want to write this.


    Just as the director said when answering the question, the formation of an education system in a region is greatly implicated in social factors, cultural customs and other aspects.


    Is it really good to just be purely critical.


    Perhaps when the educational resources of the United States are as tense as India, and there are too many class contradictions, and the social economy is depressed, it may not be better than India.


    This kind of unfair comparison is quite meaningless.


    The film is not so much about the story of the Imperial University of Technology as it is to use such a perspective to objectively tell the concept of Indian education and the structure of such a system.


    There will be such thinking all over the world, and education is always an issue that all mankind is concerned about.


    Bella repeatedly wanted to reveal some deep-seated things. She carefully recollected the feelings when watching the movie, but she couldn''t grasp the feeling.


    Suddenly, she thought of the amusement of the various comedic burdens in the first half of the movie, and at that time, she watched it very comfortably.


    Thinking of this, she suddenly had inspiration.


    Bella picked up the pen and began to write.


    "Today I went to watch "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" and got a lot."


    "The movie talks a lot..."


    1. The student committed suicide.


    2. The class gap.


    3. Money worship.


    4. Cramming education.


    Of course, I may not have a thorough understanding, but I know very clearly that these are some of the opinions I have produced after watching this movie.


    In India, a human life has been labelled since its birth.


    It will determine whether you are a "person" or a so-called "untouchable".


    Their national conditions are like this, and their limited material foundation and educational resources are prone to many problems in the face of an ever-increasing population.


    Of course, even if I know some of these issues, I can''t do much.


    I can only selectively ignore these, why should someone worry about things that are not related to them.


    But after watching a movie like this, there will always be something pressed on my chest, and I will not vomit.


    I totally think it is a respectable movie.


    At least it can bring me moved and many meaningful truths or phenomena.


    1. Many people want to do what they want, but the arrival of this process is not always so satisfying.


    2. Lancher in the play always likes to put a word "Alliswell (everything is good)" on his lips. Although this sentence does not seem to solve any problems, it can give people the courage to face them, so There will be "the problem itself is not a problem, but how to look at the problem is a problem." This sentence, I think it is right.


    3. Rot memorization does not harvest the joy of learning, and learning is not for the pursuit of results, but to enjoy the process, do something with a heart of inaction, and strive for self-excellence, success will be Overtake you inadvertently.


    4. There is a kind of life that is to live step by step according to the established requirements. Everyone thinks that your life is right, but you are not happy. There is another kind of life that you choose. Some people do not agree with it, and even hold against it. Opinion, but if you are in this planning process, follow this and you will be very happy. The movie tells us this multiple choice question, what kind of life do we want.


    Maybe the above is just some of the furthest between the squares I got, and everyone doesn''t agree, but what''s the matter?


    The two-hour viewing effect made me feel great. Some of the highlights in it are still deeply imprinted in my mind. This may be the magic of this film, like a seed, rooted in us In my heart, accumulate strength, waiting for one day to break ground.


    At this point, Bella paused, nodded affirmatively, and continued to write.


    She wants to say a lot.


    "I have said so much and I understand a lot, but I can''t make too many changes. India, this country that I understand a little bit, will something happen to me because of what I said? This is impossible. This is In such a world, many people of insight have been born, but we are still struggling to not distribute wealth fairly? Why is there a class problem that allows the minority to benefit while sacrificing the majority? Why is there more abundance in material In this age, are people still plagued by poverty?"


    People say that because it is poverty, more wealth creation is needed.


    But in fact, the problem is not that there are not enough resources in the world. The things in the world are enough to meet the needs of the world.


    It''s just maybe as the saying goes: no one can satisfy everyone''s greed.


    Injustice in distribution comes from this.


    So be it.


    My understanding of watching this movie is that I can harvest such a line, a scene, and a shot that can make my heart tremble and stimulate some thinking, even if it is only three minutes of heat, it is enough.


    because,


    Three minutes of heat,


    Have three minutes of thinking and three minutes of contribution.


    If you can''t change anything, just look at your own heart.


    In the end, she wrote the title of this film review, "We All Want to Pursue Excellence."

 53 Chapter 53: Thats it (for recommendation and collection)

    What will happen?Will the screening results be good?Will film critics love it like the audience...These thoughts have been circling in Lehman''s mind at the moment, lingering.He has been thinking about these since he woke up in the morning.


    The curtains next to the windows are pulled, so the outside light cannot penetrate, and the indoor lights are also turned off, so the bedroom is completely dark.


    On the soft big hotel bed, Lehman''s eyes are open, staring at the ceiling. He can''t see anything, but he doesn''t want to close his eyes and get back to sleep again-he slept very early last night, and his body energy has been fully recovered. Restored.


    The thoughts in his mind were still moving one after another: he thought for a while about the successful scene in the show yesterday, for a while he wondered if something would happen according to this situation, and for a while he thought about himself after the movie was over. Do you want to take a good rest? After all, I have been working hard for so long, and I haven''t done anything unrelated to the movie, but after thinking about it, I don''t know what to do.From the last life to this life, his wish has always been to direct a movie. It seems that there is no motivation to leave here.


    "MD."


    Lehman sat up suddenly, opened the quilt, turned on the light switch installed on the wall, and found shoes to put on.


    I really don''t know what to do.


    He first walked to the window, opened the curtains, and looked at the scenery outside.


    Okay, nothing good, it''s pretty much the same.


    Turned around and walked to the bathroom, took care of personal physical needs, and finished washing, and then returned to the bedroom.


    I picked up the mineral water on the bedside cupboard and drank some to relieve the thirst problem caused by long time no water.


    Then, groping out, walked to Ryan''s room.


    If he wakes up, maybe two people can chat and express their depression.


    "Boom!"


    Lyman knocked hard on the door and called out the name "Ryan".


    There was movement in the room, and when the door was opened, it was Thomas'' face.


    what!Am I going wrong.


    Looking up at the house number, that''s right.


    Hesitatingly walked in, and saw Ryan sitting on the sofa in the living room.


    Why is it chic, because there are a lot of newspapers next to this guy, while looking through it, drinking a can of coffee, and eating very nice and colorful snack cakes.


    Lehman took the opportunity to get to the sofa at the other end, and moved the tray containing the snacks a little bit so that he could reach it easily.


    Thomas sat on the sofa after opening the door, flipping through the newspaper.


    "What are you looking at?"


    Lehman asked.


    "Ha, the evaluation of our movie is really interesting." Ryan''s mouth has an unconcealable smile.


    Thomas also nodded affirmatively after hearing this. It seems that he also agrees with Ryan''s statement.


    "What did you say?"


    "They praised the shooting process well, the story is very smooth, and the details of the picture are in place." Thomas seems to be very excited about the praise he has achieved as a film cameraman.Speaking of it, he didn''t pay such attention to these things when he was buried alive.


    Yes, he used to make soy sauce, and the movie was brilliant. For him, there is no sense of accomplishment that arises from the bottom of his heart. It is more for the happiness of Lyman and Ryan. As for himself, it is true. There is nothing to be happy about.But now, it is this movie, which is different. He has participated deeply.There is a considerable sense of identification with the evaluation of others.


    Lehman watched the two people read the newspaper with gusto, and couldn''t help the curiosity burst from the depths of mankind, quickly took out a copy from it and watched it.


    Speaking of, he has been thinking about this since the end of the screening yesterday and waking up this morning.


    I can''t resist my curiosity!


    "Ryan, did you buy it?"


    Asked blindly while opening the newspaper.


    "No, I got it from the hotel. They have a wide range of newspapers."


    The act of looking for words without words, when finally turned to the page of his movie, he stopped his activities.


    highly recommended!


    Lyman rubbed his eyes, wondering if he had read it wrong.


    After another glance, the recommendation index of film critics in the newspaper is still outlined in the strongly recommended option.


    Bad film, bad review, general, recommended, highly recommended!


    "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" is in the last position.


    Lyman stared at the bright red tick blankly, and did not leave his sight for a long time.


    He knew to a great extent that the evaluation of "Three Fools in Bollywood" would never be too low. After all, after the audience watched the movie, the effect was displayed. In addition to his own aesthetics, how could it be? Not bad.


    But the unique rating of this newspaper is still unexpected-yes, for so many participating films, it is strongly recommended that only "Three Fools in Bollywood" occupy the spot, which is the only file.


    Slightly excited to take other newspapers to look through the evaluation.


    Although the scores are not the same, the selection methods are also different, but they all give a very positive statement.


    I didn''t expect it to be so.


    Lehman comforted himself in his heart: you can''t be proud, the arrogant soldier will lose, it''s not the time...


    He leaked to himself: This does not mean that "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" is really so much better than other movies-it''s only the first day, the audience base is not too much, and the film critics have seen it. Not many, and the evaluation is incomplete.


    Moreover, generally speaking, people who start evaluating a movie on the first day can be regarded as paying close attention to the work, or as fans of the movie director.


    But Lehman''s reputation is not enough. It''s not that he is arrogant. He is just a newcomer in this industry. How can he attract the attention of film critics.


    So, the money must have been collected, no wonder it is so biased.


    Europa Pictures is still strong, and can control the wind direction of the entire film festival.Well, yes, this must be the reason.


    Lyman ate a snack and forcibly calmed himself.


    To be honest, so many people are optimistic, how can people feel so comfortable in this heart.


    It must be cheating. I can''t be blindly arrogant. I have to stick around and don''t laugh.


    Lyman''s heart activity is extremely rich.


    He didn''t care about those comments anymore, and began to focus on the content of the following film reviews.


    ``A Brief Talk about the Three Stupies Raising Bollywood'''', ``We Are All Pursuing Excellence'''', ``Dawn in the Darkness'''', ``The Failure of Education in India'''', ``Program Learning and Result Learning'''', ``Everything is Good''''. .....


    Reading one article after another, I found that these film critics are quite interesting.


    It can be described as very personal.


    Analyzing the film from various angles in all aspects, and even some people¡¯s views are not the same: from the movie to the sorrow of the entire Indian society; from the Rancher''s theory of retiring to the dean¡¯s regret; from two suicide incidents, Analyzing why the Indian students are under too much pressure, and in turn blowing up the American education system; there is also talk about Chatu and Rancher, the screen image created in two different directions is reversed to the philosophy of life, saying that it is necessary How to choose your own life path...


    But without exception, basically every film critic gave the film a high rating after saying a lot of truth.


    It''s strange that Lehman watched it for a long time, but didn''t find anyone who said the movie was bad.


    He found a film critic with the worst evaluation and gave it to the average level. Then he said in the content of the film review: "I have watched the whole film with patience. In fact, I don''t like such a movie, and it reflects it. I¡¯m not interested in the phenomenon, but the director still has some level of shooting. Give me a qualified score."


    cut!It is estimated that I received a red envelope from Europa Pictures. Even after watching the movie, I was not interested and bored, and I didn''t give a low score. Then I would be a ghost film critic.


    Lehman looked at him and shook his head: I don''t like it myself, but I also ask others to like it. Is it so objective?


    Why is it so tiring to cringe? Wouldn''t it be as tired as Laga in the movie?


    Thinking like this, he decisively threw the newspaper aside and stopped reading it.


    In the end, after reading all the newspaper content, Lehman got up and stretched his body.


    "Huh! Ryan, Thomas, let''s go." Lyman said.


    "Where to go?" Thomas replied with a face immersed in a world of joy, his eyes reluctant to leave the newspaper.


    Ryan was much better. He folded the newspaper in his hand and held it in his hand. Then he asked, "What''s the matter?"


    "Don''t eat lunch anymore?"


    With so many newspapers, it was more than 12 noon as soon as I read it, and Lehman discovered it just after reading the time.


    Speaking of which, those dim sums were eaten by three people in the middle, and now the stomach is starting to feel a little hungry.


    "Well, let''s go." Ryan said, stood up, and walked out the door first.


    Lyman followed closely, and Thomas was behind him. He also followed Ryan''s way, holding the unfinished newspaper in his hand, and quickly followed.


    When they came to the first floor of the hotel, George and Kane had already started eating.


    "Hi, man, did you sleep well last night?"


    When George saw Lyman greet him, he also stopped eating, and waited until he finished chewing the food in his mouth and swallowed it. Then he said politely: "Not bad, how about you? I just got up now?"


    Lehman was also inside the hotel, ordered a lunch, went next to George, and said, "I got up very early and went to bed early last night."


    Thomas and Ryan also sat down at the dining table one after another. Their behavior of looking down at the newspaper quickly attracted George''s attention.


    "What are they two doing?"


    "Oh, look at the comments of those shit film critics." Lyman said in a chuckle and pretending to be casual.


    "I also read a few newspapers. They spoke highly of our movie, and they said it was a big hit." George said objectively: "I''m right, we really have a show this time, and it has a promotional effect. It must be good."


    "Hmm..." Lyman said vaguely.He didn''t want to make himself too proud.

 54 Chapter 54: What Are You Talking About? (Seeking recommended collection)

    The silver-clad Park City ushered in the first ray of sunlight in the morning, the cold air slowly receded in the golden light, and the chattering noise unveiled another lively day of the Christmas Film Festival.


    Lehman got up early as yesterday, and there is a party waiting for him tonight.


    For Hollywood, many opportunities to make contacts are established at various parties, and after each year''s Oscars, the Oscar night hosted by Vanity Fair is the top party in the film industry.


    Sundance is certainly not as important as Oscars, but as long as it is a film festival, similar events will always be held.


    It''s just that these parties are held very privately, and there is no way to get invitations. Even many filmmakers who come to the exhibition will not know that such parties exist.


    But George has already arranged everything. For him, or for Europa Pictures, it is obviously extremely beneficial to make some connections in the Hollywood film industry.


    Of course, this was also very beneficial to Lyman, so he agreed to George to attend such a party.


    Approaching the evening, Lyman returned to the hotel room to bathe again, then put on a light blue formal suit and followed George.


    There is a limit on the number of people at the party, so except for the two of them, Thomas and others are still staying in the hotel.


    This is an official Sundance party, so there are many people coming and going.


    Lehman took a glass of champagne from the waiter and took a sip. The feeling of alcohol eased the slightly nervous mood.


    To be honest, he has never come to this kind of party before, and he had to make contacts before, it was all done in the wine bureau, and it has never been like this, in such a place¡ª


    Surrounded by people in formal and evening gowns, and I saw few familiar faces, and most of them had never met each other, as if I was standing at the crossroads of the Avenue of Stars in Los Angeles, with pedestrians and busy cars. But no one will notice who is ordinary.However, this is not an outdoor crossroads, but a rather grand party scene.


    The clothes are fragrant and the shadows, the feasting, the paper drunk and gold fans...The breath of luxury and publicity roars towards the face, and it slowly lurks around, like a piece of quicksand, which makes people fall into it without realizing it.


    "Go, go over there."


    George is obviously much more relaxed, and he has participated in such a place on behalf of Europa Pictures, but he has become more skilled.


    Passing between the two groups of people talking, George gestured to the front left with his eyes: "The person across from Robert Rayford is Kevin Durant, the distribution manager of Warner Bros. Pictures. I have seen it before. On his side, he still has some impressions of him."


    Lehman nodded and accepted George''s popular science.


    They have been searching for the figure of Robert Rayford in the crowd before. After all, this is the founder of the Sundance Film Festival and has communicated with Europa Pictures. Obviously, it is suitable to have a good relationship in this kind of scene.


    Of course, the location is now known, but it is not the best choice to find the past directly, they need a suitable time to insert.


    In addition to the two in the center of Robert Rayford''s circle, there were four or five people outside talking eagerly.


    But George did not reveal their identities, and it is estimated that they will not be any real power figures or can help them.


    The center of the circle is undoubtedly Kevin Durant, Warner''s distribution manager, and everyone else seems to be talking around him.


    Lyman watched carefully from the side, and finally waited until the crowd showed signs of dispersing. George on the side saw this and began to walk quickly. He was also about to take the initiative to attack, holding a champagne glass and stepped forward, following Behind George, but less than two steps, the path in front of him was blocked by a figure.


    A thick, slightly obese figure walked out directly from the side and blocked Lehmann''s path. "I didn''t expect us to meet here."


    Standing in front of him was a face that Lehman disgusted-Harvey Weinstein.


    Although Lehman was a little surprised as to why this guy seemed to recognize him, he was only slightly surprised. Soon he controlled his emotions and recovered his calm, showing a polite smile, "Really? It¡¯s a great honor to meet you, Mr. Harvey Weinstein."


    In Lehman''s simple greeting, the irony meant it was really obvious, because he didn''t even stretch out his hand, and obviously didn''t want to know Harvey.


    Harvey didn¡¯t expect Lehman to stab himself as soon as he came up, but what kind of person he is. It¡¯s nothing more than pediatrics to deal with this kind of scene. -Mr. Rust."


    As he spoke, he proactively extended his right hand.


    Although Lyman didn''t want to, he didn''t want to fall behind and lose courtesy, so he also stretched out his hand to hold him in a friendly manner.


    Harvey looked at this rather young face in front of him, and he was also emotional.


    He has never paid attention to such a newcomer in the director industry, but he still needs to make friends by mistake.


    This is Sundance, the place where Miramax Films rises. They will not miss the film festival every year.


    They also knew the list of participating films for this year''s film festival early. At first, they didn''t know that Lyman was also here, but since the premiere of "Three Fools in Bollywood", it has received numerous praise.


    When Harvey sent someone to investigate the identity of the director of the film, he discovered that they had a relationship with Miramax.


    Even at last year''s Venice Film Festival, he put one of his own company''s hands, not to mention his first film debut, which was the North American channel released by Miramax.


    Harvey suddenly got an impression of this person.People are always like this, the memory needs to be activated to be clear.He still remembered that people came to the door that day and said that there was a problem with the signing of the distribution terms, and he ruthlessly refused the negotiation.


    As for the director with this talent, the first film brought more than 3 million US dollars in profits for Miramax. Although the second film did not win the distribution rights, it was also learned through various channels. After deducting the production cost of the film, Europa Pictures will earn more than 30 million U.S. dollars in this film.


    That was 30 million U.S. dollars. After Miramax worked hard for a year, the income was half higher than this. It was still in the case of various methods.


    So even though he knew that the relationship between the two parties was definitely not good, or even bad, Harvey took the initiative to find it.


    He needs to see if he can win over Lehman and make him the second "Quentin Tarantino" to be excavated by Miramax.


    "What''s the matter? Mr. Harvey-Weinstein, if it doesn''t matter, I have to leave first, my companion needs me." Lehman frowned slightly and said so deliberately.He really didn''t want to have any contact with Miramax, this company simply made him sick.This is true whether it is the means of doing things or the person''s style.


    Harvey chuckled and laughed, "Are young people always so anxious?"


    Lehman shrugged and said of course: "Time is a precious thing, I don''t want to waste it."


    When Harvey heard Lyman''s ridicule again, the smile on his face not only did not fade, but became even brighter, "Well, then, let''s talk about business. This is why I came to you."


    The straightforward words hit back from another angle.


    When Lehman heard that Harvey had something to find himself, he couldn''t help thinking in his heart: What would it be?


    Fortunately, Harvey''s next words gave Lehman the answer to his doubts.


    "Are the North American distribution rights of "Three Fools Raising Bollywood" still in the hands of Europa Pictures?"


    Every year, Miramax seeks project cooperation or deals in Park City, and Harvey is decisive and has a keen sense of smell. The decision is often made between the electric light and flint, and then it is reached before the other publishers find it. The result you want.


    This is also one of the important factors that Miramax can now dominate the independent film circle: the wide-spread network, selected, and slow layout.


    The Weinstein brothers can start from Sundance at the beginning of the year and continue to find films in major film festivals throughout the year, and wait until the end of the year to select seed players from them, concentrating resources on grand prize public relations, leading the international category A awards season, and even Is the biggest winner of the Oscar.


    Harvey has the most credit for this. His vision is always very vicious. Otherwise, he would not bet on investment films when "Falling Water Dog" was unknown. Later, Quentin was able to win so many awards. It is he who operates in one hand.


    An excellent director of postmodernism was born.


    Lyman raised his eyebrows and looked at Harvey with interest.


    He just heard it right, Miramax wants the North American distribution rights of his film.


    Wow, I have a sense of accomplishment, so excited, so happy.


    After being pitted once, while still joking in Lyman''s words, he still asked for cooperation.


    It can only be said that it is Harvey, regardless of barriers, everything is based on interests, even if he slaps himself, resists ridicule, but also acts decisively, all showing the aura of the hero.


    Miramax was able to come to this day, really did not rely on luck and simple vision.


    But what can this be?


    Lyman is no longer the same him.The right to speak is in his hands, and now he has the final say.


    "Sorry, I can''t speak at Europa Pictures. I''m just a small director and can''t worry about such big things."


    Is the reason for such rejection sufficient?Harvey Weinstein... Sir!


    In fact, so far, the North American distribution rights of "Three Fools in Bollywood" have really not been released. In this market, Europa Pictures is really not able to get involved because it is an outsider. However, Pella has been working with it. Meng Pictures already has some intentions.


    However, for future consideration, George''s trip also came with whether he could find more beneficial release terms.


    Cooperation?How can it be done without competitive pressure.This is what Europa Pictures thinks.

 55 Chapter 55 Catering to Contacts (Recommended Collection)

    Lehman looked at Harvey Weinstein''s instantly stiff face with a smile, his expression indifferent and calm, as if he didn''t know how much damage his words had caused Harvey, just as Harvey did not want to follow him. Lehman''s words in the discussion were so profound.


    No talk is no talk!


    Harvey''s brows wrinkled slightly, and he looked at the young man in front of him carefully. It seemed that it was only at this moment that he really saw Lyman''s character.


    The anger in his heart suddenly set off a stormy sea, with his previous thoughts when he came to talk-Miramax is the first person to extend an olive branch, and even if he really wants to cooperate, he will suffer a little loss and let a part of the profit be given. Europa Films is also worthwhile. The most important thing is to establish contact with director Lehmann to facilitate future cooperation.


    But now facing such a ruthless face, there is no room for negotiation, and Harvey''s emotions are indeed out of control.


    For many years, since he led Miramax to become famous in the entire independent film circle, even top directors such as Steven Spielberg and George Lucas would give him face, but he did not expect to be here. Suffered by a "no name" to make things difficult.


    But the suffocation in his chest was quickly suppressed, all the anger was temporarily hidden, and his face was always smiling.


    This is the party scene, and he wants to give the host some thin noodles.


    It is true that Harvey can now just turn around and leave, he can also vent his emotions face to face, and even use the contacts he has accumulated over the years to make Lehman suffer a bit.


    However, this approach is too short-sighted, and making enemies for nothing is not Harvey''s style.


    Who can bully and who can''t bully, he has his own book to judge in his heart.


    Lehmann is no longer the little director who had no way of doing anything. He has relied on Europa Pictures, and his base is still in France.


    In any case, the whip is beyond reach, and Miramax can''t reach that far.


    "Okay, I get it. I will talk to the person in charge of Europa Pictures for "Three Fools in Bollywood". Although you haven''t been able to help or say anything, I still hope that in the future There will be a chance to cooperate, Lehman, you are an excellent director. I think only Oscar is your ultimate home." Harvey said vaguely, then turned to leave.


    Lyman watched Harvey''s back disappear into the crowd, and continued to walk steadily toward George''s direction.


    Harvey is indeed an old fox who has been able to dominate the Hollywood independent film circle for nearly ten years. He has vision and consideration. In the face of the grievances between the two sides in the past, he can still maintain his own demeanor and face the irony of his own words. He was able to deal with courtesy, and when he was assassinated later, his answer went straight to the subject, simply and neatly. Seeing that there was no room for conversation, he left without any delay.


    After the whole conversation, Harvey''s majestic temperament and determination were all revealed.


    It is for this reason that Lehman has a higher view of Harvey.


    Unfortunately, there is no prerequisite for cooperation between the two parties.


    He still remembers all the things that happened in Hedong for thirty years and Hexi for thirty years.


    For him to talk about cooperation with a grin in the face of the gap like Harvey did, Lyman thought he couldn''t do it.


    Although in the last sentence Harvey said, the meaning revealed was very intriguing.


    After all, from the perspective of the competition for the awards season, Miramax led by the Weinstein brothers is indeed unique and very good. If Lyman really wants to make "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" at the Oscars To make a difference, choosing cooperation seems to be the wisest.


    But after all, I still can''t pass the Lehman bottom line.


    So, facing the last words he said, Lyman didn''t care.


    "Sorry, two, let me introduce you to you. This is the director of "Three Fools in Bollywood", Lyman." George watched Lyman come over and immediately stopped the topic and introduced.


    "Oh, really young and promising." Unexpectedly, the first to say hello was Warner Bros'' distribution manager Kevin.


    With an enthusiastic smile on his face, he proactively stretched out his hand to Lehman, "It''s a great work, but I don''t know how to praise you when I see you as a young man."


    Kevin''s generous but humorous words made Lyman and George and Robert Rayford chuckled.


    Lehman shook his hand politely, "I think it''s more satisfying to praise the work."


    "Okay, let''s get back to business." Seeing that the two still have the desire to chat, Robert took the initiative to bring the topic back.


    Robert Rayford is a slightly blessed old man. He is 65 years old this year. His gray hair makes him look aging, and his face is filled with a hearty smile, giving people a thick and intimate feeling. .


    At this moment, he was talking, and matched with his vivid expression, the atmosphere became active.


    "Oh, by the way, where were we just now." Kevin laughed.


    "Talk about the possibility of cooperation?"


    After Robert''s suggestion, Kevin said directly: "Yes, that''s the case. I just want to ask, have you found a suitable publishing company for "Three Fools in Bollywood"? If not, we at Warner Bros. interest."


    After the courtesy, I immediately entered the topic.


    After all, this is the Sundance Film Festival, and this is not the only film exhibited or the project seeking release.


    Kevin also came with an idea of ??what he wanted to gain, and the topics he talked about were relatively pure, except for movies, but movies.


    Lyman looked at George and motioned for him to answer.


    After all, in terms of negotiation, professionals like George are more suitable.


    "It''s really not clear which publisher has negotiated a cooperation with." George said honestly.


    Sure enough, the joy in Kevin''s eyes flashed past.


    He never thought that the distribution rights of this film are still in the hands of Europa Pictures. After all, as usual, they are all released in cooperation with Paramount Pictures, but he changed his mind this time.


    Unlike Harvey, Kevin did not investigate anything too deeply.


    Because the two sides have different points of consideration and importance, Warner Bros. does not lack good projects, and does not pay much attention to the development of independent films. Compared with these, they prefer capital operation, engage in large film projects, and make more money; The main business of Miramax is to explore the main battlefield of independent production, so it is also very careful to investigate the information of all parties to make more accurate investments.


    Of course, when there is a real chance, Warner Bros. behind Kevin will not let it go.


    "In my opinion, "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" is a good work, but it is not an easy task to make a difference in the box office. You two, or the producer Europa Pictures, What do you think, and what is the idea of ??cooperation?"


    Unlike Harvey¡¯s strength, Kevin¡¯s negotiation strategy is to give you the initiative first.


    "We already have a concrete plan. What''s more, we have greater expectations for the box office than awards that are vague and uncertain." George continued: "Compared to awards, the number of profits It will be more real."


    These words surprised Kevin quite a bit. He chuckled and asked Lehman: "Don''t you think so as a director?"


    "Of course, I have always felt that I am a businessman, and whether the film can be profitable is what I have always paid attention to."


    Lehman''s frankness made Kevin even more interested, he had never seen such a strange director.


    Because the bonus of awards can really reflect a director''s worth and honor, but it seems that he is not tempted in this regard.


    "Very good, so how about the 35 percent box office dividend? The announcement does not require Europa Pictures." Between talking and laughing, the wealth of Warner Bros. as a large company is fully revealed.Unlike the various design competitions at the Venice Film Festival, Warner Bros. doesn¡¯t care about a small profit. As long as this work can be obtained and it can be harvested during the awards season, it is strategically for Warner Bros worth it.


    Therefore, even the most critical issue of who is responsible for the cost of publicity, they directly took the initiative to take the initiative.


    Hearing the 35 percent figure, Lehman had a moment of excitement, but it didn''t show up at all on the surface. He just continued to watch George speak.He is the person responsible for this matter.


    "I wonder if I should agree to it right away. Maybe I have to call and ask the boss, because you are really sincere."


    Kevin was amused. "Then call and ask."


    The smile on his face looked very relaxed, and then he said again: "I think we can sit down and have a conversation tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."


    With the shirk in George''s words, Kevin can also understand his intentions. He just wants to find a few more publishers to compare the conditions first, and doesn''t want to be killed in one family so quickly.So I directly arranged an appointment for the next meeting.


    George did not nod or shook his head, obviously tacitly acquiescing in this matter.


    Because even if he has great autonomy in this matter, he will definitely need to look at the overall situation before making a decision.


    After all, do you want to shop around? Besides, even if you can¡¯t cooperate, it¡¯s good to get familiar with and make contacts.


    At this time, only three days have passed since the start of the entire film festival, and everything does not require much rush.


    Looking at the word-of-mouth trend of the next "Three Fools in Bollywood" can also add more bargaining chips, creating more favorable conditions for the subsequent negotiation and engagement war is also excellent.


    With a few polite words, George took Lehman to leave.


    This banquet is far from over.

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    "Boom! Boom!" A violent knock on the door sounded, making Ace Kaman had to wake up from sleep.


    He opened his eyes blankly, and pulled the entire quilt up again, covering his head, hoping that in this way he could isolate the noise from the outside, so that he could continue his dream.


    But the knock on the door gradually increased, and he shouted, "Ace, Ace! Open the door!"


    Ace was itchy with hate, and he opened the quilt hard, walked to the door angrily and opened the door of the room, "Rooney! I want to beat you up!"


    Rooney Arman is his roommate, and the two studied abroad together and also rented together.


    Rooney raised his head and looked at Ace''s unhappy face, not afraid at all, but jokingly said: "Trust me, you can''t beat me, hahaha!"


    Ace said angrily: "You bastard, is there anything wrong? Knock on the door so anxiously."


    Well, he really can''t beat Rooney, but the main four point guard of the school football team is very strong.


    "Let''s go to the movies. I heard a friend of mine say yesterday that there is a very good movie."


    "Then don''t have to be in such a hurry, how long is it now, just after 8 o''clock in the morning, and finally have a small vacation, can''t I let me rest for a while?"


    "You think I think, that movie hasn''t landed on the theaters yet. There are only so few shows in a day. If you miss it, it will be gone."


    "Where, go to the movies?"


    "Sundance Film Festival."


    Rooney''s answer made Ace stunned, but he then thought that it was not the theater that could be shown at this time, and only Sundance could do it.


    "Come on, let''s go to Park City!"


    Rooney''s excited voice sounded again.


    "I don''t want to go, so far."


    "It''s still far, and it''s almost an hour''s drive. I told you to go last year, and you said the same." Rooney murmured mercilessly.The place they rented is a small town under Salt Lake City, which is a neighboring city from Park City.It will take less than an hour to drive past them. Compared with those film lovers who go to the exhibition, there is no doubt about the geographical advantage.


    But Ace never likes to go, instead Rooney runs every year.


    Ace smirked twice, "Forget it, go with you."


    Always refuse, it feels a little uninteresting.


    Rooney took out the car key from his pocket and said readily, "Go, I''ll drive."


    They drove smoothly all the way, and soon they came to Park City.


    The two came to a list of screenings from the publicity office of the official exhibition hall, and followed the movie that Rooney''s friend said.


    "Found it, "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood", there will be a show at 9:30 in the morning, in Hall 3 of the venue."


    "Then let''s go over."


    As Ace spoke, he took the lead to step forward.


    The two followed the flow of people all the way to Hall 3, but when they arrived at the scene, they were dumbfounded.


    Because there are so many people!


    Ace stood on tiptoe and looked at the long line of dragons in front, and couldn''t help but sighed for a long time, "Is there always so many people in film festivals? Or is this exhibition hall very popular?"


    Turning around, seeing that there were more than 20 people behind him, Ace couldn''t help but vomit: "Xiete! We only came here for five minutes. What kind of a ghost situation is this? God, this is to be discharged. Die me?"


    Although Rooney didn''t know the situation, he knew that this movie must be very good, otherwise there would not be so many people in line.


    I was about to mock Ace, and then a voice inserted into their topic.


    "There are a lot of people in line these past two days, especially in Hall 3 of the Sundance Film Festival, but it doesn''t matter, it''s always our turn."


    A young man standing in front of Ace suddenly turned around and said.


    His indifferent emotion is very good, and Ace smiled and introduced: "Hey! Man, I am Ace, this is my buddy, Rooney."


    "Oh, it¡¯s nice to meet you. I¡¯ll introduce myself. My name is Carter Ronnie Fillmores. Just call me Carter." Si."


    Rooney quickly retorted: "No, the one next to me is the one next to me. If I hadn''t called him over, he might not have seen the charm of Sundance in his life."


    "Hehehe, did you say that to me? Didn''t I come here?" Ace said depressed.


    The funny behavior of the two made Carter laugh out loud, "I''m sorry, I usually don''t do this, unless I can''t help it!"


    "Don''t pay attention to him, he always likes to ridicule others." Ace said, still making an innocent look.


    The three chatted, and the topic gradually spread towards the movie itself.


    Carter still provoked, "This is not the first day I have come here. In fact, since yesterday, the number of viewers of this movie has been rising. I heard that even the midnight scene in the evening is full. So today In the morning, I also rushed over to line up, wanting to see it. But, as you have seen, this scene is enough to explain the problem.


    "Huh, indeed." Rooney was affirmed.


    "Is there anything special about this movie? Are there heavyweight actors joining?" Ace asked curiously.In his impression, the movie''s popularity cannot lack this factor.


    Rooney looked at Ace awkwardly, not knowing what to say.It was Carter who answered Xiao Bai Ace¡¯s doubts, "No, "Three Fools in Bollywood" is not well-known from the director to the actors, even it is a non-English film, and Sundance never shows mainstream Commercial movies, here is a paradise for independent production..."


    Before Carter was finished, a voice interrupted him, "Next one."


    It turned out that the team was already his turn, and the staff at the counter began to remind.


    Carter was too late to explain, and quickly turned around the first two steps.


    Ace and Rooney also temporarily ended the topic, and quickly followed.


    "A piece of "Three Fools Haunted Bollywood"!"


    "Sorry, the tickets for the morning and afternoon shows of this movie are all sold out. May I ask the midnight show, can you accept it?" the staff member said very mechanically, but still maintained a certain degree of politeness.


    "Wtf!" Ace, who was standing behind Carter, exclaimed first.


    The staff explained again: "In fact, two hours ago, when it started at 8 o''clock, a large number of people bought out the tickets for the morning and afternoon movies. Later, the evening movie was sold out. Now there are only tickets left for the afternoon and evening show. Otherwise, you will have to come in early tomorrow to line up."


    The excitement of the three people who were still immersed in the movie discussion just disappeared in an instant. They had never thought that ticket sales were so fast.


    The tickets for "Three Fools in Hollywood" are less than half an hour, and the evening show is gone, but it''s still less than 10 in the morning. When will the midnight show go, and there are many more The inconvenience.


    Even Carter was caught off guard. He had encountered such a long queue before, but there was almost no such tight supply demand for tickets.


    This is really unexpected.


    But the more this happened, the more he became interested, "A ticket for the midnight show."


    Carter took a deep breath, until he felt the texture of the movie ticket in his hands, and the unreal illusion gradually faded.


    "So the tickets for the film festival always sell so fast?" It was Ace''s turn, and his puzzled voice sounded.


    "You can say that, and you can''t say that." Carter hasn''t left yet, and voluntarily replied: "At the film festival, there are restrictions on screening venues. So many participating films need to be rotated. Therefore, each film is assigned and the number of screenings. Not much. In this way, if the audience is particularly interested in a movie, this problem often arises."


    At this point, Carter paused, and waited until the two of them had digested the information inside, and then continued to speak: "It''s actually rare to see situations like this, because the venue is very large, three or four games a day can accommodate one. Two to three thousand spectators are not a problem, and they can generally meet the demand, but the tickets are sold out in the morning, which is still...very rare."


    Carter''s words are self-evident, and the Park City audience rushed into Hall Three, all for "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood".At least from the situation at the scene, it can be seen that after the film''s premiere, word of mouth completely broke out, igniting the enthusiasm of today''s Sundance Film Festival.


    "Furthermore, I have read the official journals and the newspapers of several mainstream media. Many film critics have praised and admired the film very much. Obviously, there are also publicity factors in it."


    "Look, it''s here. The official rating is now 3.6, which is considered the best work at this year''s Sundance Film Festival so far."


    The official scoring system of the Sundance Film Festival is a full score of 4 points. Generally, if it can reach 3 points, it can be said to be unique, and it can also be loved by most judges.


    Ace and Rooney looked at the official newsletter that Carter had brought out, and saw the message of "Three Fools in Bollywood" without any effort.


    This is obviously the top recommendation of the magazine. Next to the big black title, the bright red handwriting "3.64" easily attracted attention.


    On the right, there is also the official statement of the Sundance Film Festival, "Thank you director Lyman Last for bringing us a beautiful rhapsody."


    "This is a very special movie. The seamless switching of the plot allows the first half of the comedy to set off the last tragedy. The real scene description seems to make people immersed in the scene, bringing this sad, sigh, ridiculous, and terrible India¡¯s education issue has been brought to us faithfully."


    "...It''s not preaching, it''s not pure criticism. The deep meaning needs to be taken care of by the audience. This is what director Lehman left for everyone to think about!"

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    Harvey Weinstein looked at the flickering cigar in his hand, the rich aroma made his irritated brain a little relaxed.Through the hazy smoke, he remembered the bad things of these days.


    Although Lehmann was not cold about the cooperation he proposed, he still went private to meet with the representative of Europa Films, George, but in the end he did not get a chance to enter.


    This time, he was completely coldly treated.


    By the way, since the premiere of "Three Fools in Bollywood" on January 21, the crowds of moviegoers have not been decreasing in the past week.


    At the same time, Sundance officials are very optimistic about this movie.


    They did a survey. During this year''s screening, the top three works that were most impressed by the audience were "Three Fools in Bollywood", "Personal Speed", and "The Last Kiss".


    In terms of film critics, "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" even overwhelmed the remaining two works with absolute praise.


    It can be seen that the more heated the discussion and the more people watching the movie, the higher the reputation of this movie.


    In other words, if Sundance is the Toronto Film Festival, then the audience''s choice of this award belongs to "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" is almost a certainty.


    And during this period, George successively interviewed the negotiation team of Universal Pictures and Warner Bros., and then under the recommendation of the host Robert Rayford, he had a conversation with the distribution departments of Columbia, MGM, and Fox Searchlight.


    Except for a Disney who is not good at running live-action movies and has no plans to do business in this area, Hollywood''s top distributors have joined the game.


    But Europa Pictures'' team still does not plan to contact Miramax.


    Yes, contact, not even an opportunity to listen to the conditions of both parties, this is the reason why his mood is so bad.


    Taking a sigh of cigar fiercely, the mellow taste began to spread in his body and mind, he turned and shouted: "Corris, come in!"


    He was already waiting outside the door for instructions-a middle-aged man named Corris walked in respectfully.


    "Mr. Harvey Weinstein!" He lowered his head slightly and said in a deep voice.


    Well, Corris is the film buyer who was played by Lehman at the Venice Film Festival, and a middle-level manager with a good status within Miramax.


    There was a rare hint of tension in the words.


    Kris knew that his boss''s temper was really not good, let alone his current mood is extremely bad.


    He needs to be more careful, even after speaking, he dared not lift his head.


    "What do you think of Lehman?"


    "It''s a lucky young man who doesn''t know the heights of the earth." Koris said as far as possible in accordance with the situation.In fact, he still thinks that he is a very good director, but this sentence is obviously not something that can be said in this kind of occasion.


    "Huh! What''s the situation in the movie now?" Harvey leaned back on the sofa and asked his men.


    "Paramount Pictures took over the distribution rights of "Three Fools in Bollywood". Although we have no way of knowing the specific negotiations, the news from Europa Pictures is that the transaction price of the two parties is $8 million plus a 40% box office dividend."


    Harvey took a deep sip of the cigar in his hand, predicting this situation.


    George looked for cooperation everywhere, and it was not the old man Paramount Pictures who had been cooperating with Paramount Pictures who gave the most pressure.


    For Paramount Pictures, it is obvious that they are not willing to give up this ally of France easily.


    Even if you know it''s a pit, you have to jump down willingly.


    Of course, the premise is that this pit cannot be too big, otherwise, it is normal to give up cooperation in minutes.


    Business dealings, how to choose, all depends on the judgment of the interests and prospects.


    "Corris, do you know why our Miramax Films always leads the whole award season?"


    It''s not because you are shameless, Koris thought it silently, but it came out of his mouth and turned into a flattering meaning, "It''s your good eyes, sir, you can always pick out the movie works that the judges love very much!"


    Creating rumors, discrediting opponents, elevating oneself, and getting closer, this is one of Comrade Harvey Weinstein''s usual combination punches when attacking Oscars.At the beginning, Miramax used this method to defeat the opponent "Saving Private Ryan", so that "Shakespeare in Love" succeeded in the position, and in one fell swoop won the most water of the 20th century Oscar queen-Gwyneth Silk Paltrow.


    Sure enough, the benefits of having subordinates are reflected, and he is still a very talkative subordinate.


    Harvey Weinstein showed a smile on his face, and said with a light smile: "How are our actions?"


    "Director Rebecca Miller has agreed to our terms and "Personal Speed" will be distributed by our company."


    "That''s good, Corris, you did a good job."


    Corris smiled and did not speak.


    Not everyone is a freak like Lehman, who dismisses Miramax, who is best at running the awards, and provocatively again and again.


    When Rebecca Miller heard that Miramax, represented by Korris, was willing to help her film hit the Oscars, he even made special concessions in terms of film revenue.


    Not only did it symbolically charge $800,000 as a buyout fee for the issuance of copyright, but also agreed to give up the benefits of offline channels, as long as 30% of the box office revenue.


    "Do we really operate this movie as this year''s Oscar candidate?" Koris asked curiously, because he felt that Harvey Weinstein did not seem to make decisions so easily.


    In the past, which time did not select a few seeded players from dozens of movies to operate, and how can it be confirmed at the beginning of the year without comparison.


    Coris guessed right.


    Harvey Weinstein pursed the corner of his mouth, and said as shamelessly as he always said, "Of course not, that film has no operational value, give it up."


    Miramax never abides by verbal agreements. What''s more, the film really has no operational value.


    However, the movie "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" is indeed a rare masterpiece because of its special subject matter and profound intentions.And as a non-English film, although it somewhat restricts the audience acceptance in the distribution market, this disadvantage is also a rare advantage. For example, it hits the best foreign language film in the Oscars¡ªjust like Harvey at the beginning Just like the thoughts he had when he got to his heart, he felt at first glance that "Three Fools Haunted Bollywood" had unique advantages in this.


    It was first appeared at the Sundance Film Festival and received unanimous praise from audiences, film critics and even official judges. It is invested and operated by French producers. The cast is all from India, but most of the production lineup is of French origin. A "neighbor" in a cultural circle.


    This makes the public relations promotion of "Three Fools in Bollywood" at the Oscars must be extremely popular. The old men of the college judges are very old-fashioned, and they are too pedantic. So many years of dealings have long allowed Harvey-Wei Enstein understood their routine and temper.


    Seeing such a black-skinned and white-hearted movie, can you still get tickets?


    Believe it or not, putting a film with a more tortuous storyline in front of the group of people is indeed more appetizing than "Three Fools in Bollywood", and they can also vote blindly for "Three Fools" without hesitation. stupid".


    This is not once or twice, every time, Harvey can use this aspect to achieve what he wants.


    He is the King of Oscars!


    It has to be said that after these years of operation, as Harvey said, Oscar always finds the best point between political balance, the game between parties, and relative justice.


    In this set of operating rules under the paper, there may be no possibility of a truly outstanding film not being nominated, but it is very normal that the final winner is often unexpected.


    The reason why Miramax has repeatedly won at the Oscars is not how much Harvey this person has turned his hands for the cloud and rain, but that in addition to the accumulated contacts, he has thoroughly understood the members of the jury. appetite.


    Think about it, you can always offer a delicacy that is politically correct, three views close to the judges, and good intentions. Who can stand it? To put it bluntly, this person is the best and strongest in the comparison of the data above the Oscars. Even after watching the movie once, he can roughly estimate how many supporters such a work can win among the more than 1,000 judges, and how many nominations and hopes of winning.


    Furthermore, we must make good choices.


    Can''t be greedy, can''t delusion to completely control Oscar.


    This is also the best place Harvey Weinstein has done, and he never oversteps.


    Even if he understands that he has a great influence on the Oscars, he never really judges the judges.


    Sometimes, if you make your own choices, and others help you make choices, some people can''t control the control between the two.


    But this does not exist in Harvey.


    He is always sensible, able to take care of those "lords" and please everyone, but not wanton.


    "Help me meet Robert Rayford, just tonight."


    "Okay, sir."


    Kris knew that his boss was going to make another move.


    Otherwise, at this time, he would not take the initiative to make an appointment with the speaker of the Sundance Film Festival.


    Just don''t know, can Miramax satisfy that appetite?After all, if Europa Pictures hadn''t made certain incentive measures for "Three Fools in Bollywood", he would not believe it.


    Seeing Coris resigning respectfully and disappearing completely, Harvey Weinstein silently put out the cigar and put it back in the box.


    His eyes were illusory, as if thinking of Lyman''s disgusting face.


    Hmph, let you, a kid who doesn''t know the heights of the sky, see the power that Miramax possesses.


    Harvey thought so, his eyes gradually fierce...

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    The Sundance Film Festival, which lasted for two weeks, finally came to an end, and all 28 exhibited works appeared on the stage, bringing the carnival of film lovers to an end again. Many people are a little nostalgic or reluctant to give up. Went to the main venue to attend the closing ceremony and the awards ceremony that will be held tonight.


    After today, Park City will return to the peace of the past, waiting for next year.


    Lehman and George brought Ryan and others to the venue early. After a while, Lehman saw Miramax''s people also arrived at the scene.


    Harvey Weinstein looked as usual, and there was nothing special about his calm expression. Originally, Lehman wanted to see if this person would behave excessively.After all, he and George left him out again.


    However, Koris, who was standing next to Harvey, raised his mouth slightly, and looked at Lyman wantonly, with a strange expression in his eyes.


    It seems to be watching a joke?Is it joking, picky, or mocking?


    It''s really inexplicable.


    Lehman thought, could it be that the last time he was put on one side, people became stupid.


    Immediately, he showed a very polite smile and waved his right hand to Harvey Weinstein and others as a sign of friendship.


    Harvey also raised his right hand in response, with a smile on his face, as if the two were close friends.


    This familiarity and closeness seems to outsiders to say hello to two close friends.


    "Why don''t you want to negotiate with Miramax, and want me to agree to Harvey Weinstein''s appointment?" George''s puzzled voice sounded: "They are not easy to mess with."


    Lehman hadn''t told anyone about it, and naturally everyone didn''t know why he was so hostile to Miramax or Harvey.


    Including Ryan, he also answered at this time: "Yes, it was the same in Venice last time."


    Lehman didn''t turn his head, but said to himself: "Yes, they are not easy to mess with."


    When George heard this, he knew that Lyman might be hiding something, and that incident was the key to Lyman''s hostility towards Miramax, but he didn''t want to go into it.


    Everyone has their own secrets, and as a friend, all he needs is to stand firm with his peers.


    "Well, it''s actually nothing. They dare not do anything to Europa Pictures? If you offend it, you offend it.


    "Thank you." Lyman said, looking at George seriously.


    George shrugged noncommittal. "It''s nothing?"


    Ryan looked at the two people talking in the mist. As a smart man, he quickly noticed it, so he shut up the topic of Miramax and talked about other things.


    It was Thomas who looked at the surrounding environment innocently, never paying attention to it.


    A piece of music sounded and the host appeared.The award ceremony has begun!


    In fact, hosting this kind of party is always the same, and the rhetoric is always the same.


    "What do you understand the charm of the movie?" "What thanks?"


    All in all, it''s almost the same, Lehman sat down, completely boring.


    "Lyman." Ryan, who was sitting next to him, obviously thought so too. He poked his head a little and said in a low voice, "This movie is about to be released. Do you have any plans for a new movie?"


    Lehman nodded slightly, "Yes, I have many ideas."


    Ryan is depressed, there are so many thoughts, what the hell is it?


    Lehman looked over and saw that his expression was a little unnatural, and smiled in his heart.


    Alas, to be honest, how come no one believes it?


    But, there are many ideas, but there is really no specific new film plan.


    He wanted to wait until the release of "Three Fools in Bollywood" and the feedback on the market situation before thinking about what to shoot next.


    You have good grades, you can make money, and your shooting budget can be set high. If you hit the street, you should go back and study low-cost movies.


    This is the reality that the director will encounter.Lehman understood.


    The two of them said below, and the awards finally began.


    The first award is the documentary director award.


    Seeing the winners excitedly speaking, Lehman and the crowd around him gave him encouraging applause.


    It can be seen from the official publications before the award ceremony that everyone¡¯s eyes are mainly focused on "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood", "The Last Kiss" and "Personal Speed", "Bloody Sunday" and other works. , They are also considered to be the hottest prize winners of the major awards tonight.


    Therefore, when the host announced that the audience award for the World Film Division belongs to "Bloody Sunday" and the photography award belongs to "Personal Speed", George suddenly smiled and said to Lehman: "You can prepare your acceptance speech and think about what you said. Right."


    Objectively speaking, George''s self-confidence is justified.


    With the quality of the work that the film itself is unanimously favored by the judges and film critics, coupled with the goodwill released by the reporter Robert Redford, as well as some of his own management, "Three Stupies in Hollywood" is very promising. Awards.


    And just a few competitors have already gained something, making the selection ratio of "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" soaring.


    Who said that foreign film festivals don¡¯t divide the cake, it¡¯s about interests, and people all over the world have the same virtues.


    It''s just that some people can take care of their face.


    It is true that it is all set off by peers.


    "What do you think about that stuff? Even if you win a prize, it doesn''t depend on the degree of market acceptance." Lehman said indifferently.


    "You don''t want to get such affirmation? Moreover, the award can bring a lot of promotion to your qualifications or to the film itself."


    With a gentle smile on his face, Lyman slapped his hands to applause for the next award-winning "Seduction of My Little Mom", "Besides, I actually like the audience''s recognition of me."


    The awards ceremony of the Sundance Film Festival proceeded at a fast pace, and the awards were announced one after another, with almost no pause.


    "The movie "The Last Kiss" was nominated for the audience award."


    The host said, along with his voice, the movie "The Last Kiss" appeared on the big screen.


    This is a shooting style that is completely different from Lehman''s realism. On the contrary, the lens has a psychedelic feel.


    "The movie "Three Fools Raise Bollywood"."


    When the picture turned on the big screen, Rancher satirized the dean''s educational methods.


    Amir-Khan''s eyes were sharp, making the dean furious.


    Even though it wasn''t the first time anyone present saw it, they still felt shocked.


    "the film......"


    After talking about the two nominated films, the host said with a smile: "Congratulations, "Three Stupies Make a Big Trouble in Bollywood."


    Well, he won the Sundance Audience Drama Award.


    "Go," George said with a smile on his side.


    Ryan and Thomas on the side looked very excited and kept applauding.


    Lyman stood up, hugged everyone one by one, and then came to the aisle without delay, and stepped onto the stage calmly.


    "Congratulations, congratulations, Director Lyman."


    As he approached, the host was still talking good things.


    After receiving the trophy symbolizing honor, the staff on the side also attached a microphone.


    Then it was time to post the award speech.


    In fact, Lehman hadn''t practiced this thing in advance, so he didn''t prepare.


    At this moment, standing on the stage, his gaze swept across the hundreds of sentient beings below.


    Some people are happy; some are lost; some are sneered; some are hypocritical...


    "Thanks to the Sundance judges for their recognition, and thank you everyone for your love of "Three Fools Haunted Bollywood"." After the usual polite beginning, Lehman''s brain tried to clarify his thoughts and continued speaking, but this Obviously it is not an easy task.


    It''s a bit of a test to play on the spot.


    "Well, my original intention of making this film was to tell a story of this kind objectively. Fortunately, I did a good job...Uh, finally, thank my crew members, they are great. Thank you everyone!" Lehman raised the trophy in his hand and returned the microphone to the staff.


    After speaking the acceptance speech, there was applause from the venue as usual.


    After getting off the stage and returning to his seat to sit down, the tension in Lyman''s heart has not yet dissipated.


    I am embarrassed to be watched by so many people.


    "Let me see the trophy." Ryan said eagerly.


    "You take it." Lyman gave the trophy directly to Ryan.


    Thomas on the side also leaned over and indulged in the excitement of winning together with Ryan.


    They petted the trophy, as if petting a supreme treasure.


    But George''s expression was a bit wrong. Sure enough, when the final grand prize was unveiled tonight, he broke out a foul language, "Shet!"


    At Sundance, there are a lot of awards every year, including two major sub-units of documentaries and feature films.


    However, there is only one award that truly represents the biggest winner and honor, and that is the jury award.


    Its importance is equivalent to the Palme d''Or in Cannes, the Golden Bear in Berlin, the Golden Lion in Venice, and the best film at Oscar.


    There has always been only one grand prize!


    Therefore, when Robert Rayford personally came on stage to present the awards, the atmosphere on the scene was mobilized.


    In the warm applause, Robert raised the envelope in his hand, "The answer is now in my hands. I am honored. I will take the first look at what this touching choice is?" He said, he lowered. The head opened the envelope, "Oh... so it was this."


    Robert raised his head and smiled, "First of all, I must declare that this award-winning work is my personal favorite. This year''s Sundance can have it. It is my honor."


    Robert''s brief but sincere words made everyone on the scene hold their breath involuntarily.Even if there is no deliberate creation of suspense, the suspense still rises uncontrollably.


    "At the 18th Sundance Film Festival, the winner of the Jury Prize is... "Personal Speed"! Let us congratulate this very outstanding work."


    The answer was revealed, and George looked upset.


    When "Three Stupid" won the audience award, he was suspicious, but when the results came out, his anger could not stop rising.


    Seeing Robert with a hypocritical smile on the stage, he knew he was being tricked.


    "What''s the matter?" Lyman asked with a caring expression when he saw that George was in a bad mood.


    "It''s nothing."


    ......


    The closing ceremony was over, and Lehmann got up to go backstage and engraved his name on the trophy.


    Many people on the scene sent their own blessings to them, everyone congratulated each other, the scene was really lively.


    "Lyman, how? How does it feel to win the grand prize." When passing by Miramax''s seat, Harvey Weinstein got up and asked enthusiastically.


    "not bad."


    "Oh, is it so?"


    "I''m going backstage first, and I''ll talk later."


    Seeing Lyman''s figure quickly disappearing before his eyes, Harvey smiled endlessly.


    He was like a wild dog fleeing hastily.


    Fight with me, scum!


    "We''re leaving." After speaking, Harvey took the lead to walk towards the exit.


    What Harvey doesn''t know is that Lehman really doesn''t know that Europa Pictures is the arrangements behind George.


    I thought it was a surprise, but I never thought that the result would change.


    But when it does happen, except for George''s occasional depression, who cares!


    Some people just like to think of others the same, they value it, and they will think that others also value it wishful thinking.


    Does Lehman need recognition for awards?He needed it, so he turned around and threw the trophy to Ryan.


    "You keep it."


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 59 Chapter 59 Click to open (seeking recommended collection)

    March¡¯s footsteps entered Lehman¡¯s life unstoppably. After more than half a month from the Sundance Film Festival, "Three Fools in Bollywood" still hasn¡¯t been screened in various theaters. However, according to Their plan is coming soon.


    On this side, the US channel distribution work and the final finalized release schedule given by Europa Pictures to Paramount Pictures have remained the same as before. It was scheduled at the beginning of the second cycle in March, which is March. Number 10.


    The film will be the first to be screened in 21 art theaters in Los Angeles and New York. The subsequent expansion has not yet been decided, and will be adjusted according to market acceptance and box office response.


    As time approached the movie''s release schedule, Lehman finally saw the news and advertisements of "Three Fools in Bollywood" from the media.


    He was still in the United States at this time. Although he went back to Cannes, France, he quickly returned.


    The members of the team remain the same. Next, they still need to cooperate with Paramount Pictures and deal with related matters.


    Propaganda work is in full swing: the entertainment page of the second and third-rate newspapers in the Los Angeles area shows the news that the film has won Sundance audience awards and will be released; some film critics¡¯ columns have also passed or praised or praised or questioned The way, in the effort to attract people''s attention; on the large screens of some theaters, the trailers of the film are played intermittently...


    On Monday, March 3rd, "Three Stupies Havoc in Bollywood" low-key released the film''s first promotional poster in North America.


    On the poster, the three main characters lined up in a row and looked forward with a smile. The background picture shows a beautiful campus. Although they are smiling, their eyes are very lonely, with helplessness and hesitation in their eyes.


    It''s just a poster, but it seems to tell the story of the movie.


    ......


    On March 10th, "Three Fools Haunted Bollywood" officially landed on the North American theaters. At the same time, the filming work began in France, Britain, Germany and other places.


    Just as Lehmann''s idea was faithfully implemented by Europa Pictures, this will be a simultaneous global screening.


    In the United States, this spot-screening accidentally attracted a lot of attention, firstly because of the influence of Sundance; secondly, because of the spontaneous appearance of many real voices from the audience participating in the film festival on the Internet, they have one after another. Said that only after seeing this movie can one feel the shock, as if walking into the Imperial University of Technology in person and truly feeling the depression, anxiety, sadness and despair brought about by that environment.


    Everyone expressed their views and opinions after watching the movie, combined with Paramount Pictures'' recent publicity work, quietly aroused more and more curiosity and expectations.


    In the second week of March, there were two films that were screened on a large scale in theaters, "We Used to be Warriors" and "On the Brink".


    The previous one was a war action film starring Mel Gibson, Greg Kinnear, Sam Elliott and other acting actors, and it was also unanimously regarded as the most powerful contender for this week''s weekend box office championship.


    The latter is an American crime film jointly performed by Denzel Washington, Kimberly Elis, and Ron Anabel, but because the theme is a story about a worker who works in a factory, some of the pattern is too small. , This is a flaw for a movie that focuses on crime. In addition, the director''s own ability is limited, so it is destined to be difficult to do in the box office market.


    Although the two new works have their own topics and focus of publicity, the cold March schedule did not appear to be hot because of their addition.


    Such an awkward time period, coupled with the absence of the main box office of the younger generation, really made the two films extremely difficult.


    With such a huge investment, the combined production cost of the two films has passed the 100 million U.S. dollar mark, but the daily market revenue is not high.


    The films that have not been released before have also inevitably shown various declines.


    It can be said that none of the films released on a large scale during the entire March schedule dominated the roost, all of them were in bad shape.


    After missing the grand opening of the awards season at the end of the year, most of the works selected for this schedule are truly independent works released by independent film companies. For example, "Personal Speed" was also lost to this time by Miramax. Segment released.


    Compared with Harvey didn''t pay much attention to the work that won the Sundance Award, "Three Silly" seemed much more planned.


    Neither is the publicity of the same grade.


    In such a comparison, many topics of "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" easily occupied the talks of those movie lovers in the art theaters.


    After the films were released in 21 theaters in general in the two regions, Paramount Pictures renewed its efforts, and for a while, there were a number of media support.


    As for the film works that have won awards in Sundance in the past month, film critics who have always been hailed as the representative embodiment of artistic thought will not want to miss this excellent film feast.


    As a result, in the second day after the release, a total of more than two dozen media commented on "Three Fools Haunted Bollywood". This is a work that was put on the art theater line for screening. Call a prominent.


    "New York Times", "Film Review", "Wall Street Journal", "Los Angeles Times" and other media are unanimously affirmed and praised.


    And in the film reviews published by them, the most recommended index also accounts for the majority.


    The rest, without exception, chose a more positive evaluation. This overwhelming advantage of public opinion opened up the movie''s screening frenzy, and further pushed the media frenzy at the Sundance Film Festival. peak.


    It seems that everyone is marveling at the emergence of "Three Fools in Hollywood". "Variety", one of the two major industry magazines in Hollywood, also said in the latest issue: "God, this Where did the director come from!"


    Different from other media focusing on the work itself, "Variety Show" focuses on the director of the work, and also attributes all the praise to him, "Sharp, sharp, agile... Lehman-Last in his life In the second work he directed, his talents were vented heartily. In this bold work from the perspective of an Indian university campus, he showed us unparalleled control ability. Fresh and bright images The combination of colors and the freely transformable expression methods make the whole storyline turbulent, and it is the joy of the first half, and the sadness of the second half. Such a huge mood swing is so natural that I have to admire him. Sophisticated director skills."


    "He is not like a newbie who just debuted, and he feels more like an old world, but in fact, this is indeed his second work, and his debut work is unknown to many people. The name is "Buried alive" is also very bold, and I also recommend it. Of course, I can''t see it on theatrical online, but the video tape of the movie is still on sale..."


    "...I look forward to such a young man who can bring us more and better works in the future."


    As the evaluation in "Variety Show" said, the whole Hollywood is wondering that this very experienced director, who is only 27 years old, has only one movie released before that, but it looks like there have been many shootings. The experience of the work is average.


    Although people always admire young and famous geniuses, in Hollywood, or to be precise, the film industry around the world, in the position of director, in addition to the inherent talents and talents, you also need to indulge. The control of the overall situation requires the blessing of some experience and social experience, so it is not surprising why most directors are at the peak of their creative and directing careers between the ages of 40 and 60.


    For directors under 30, they are really just starting out.


    And it is such a "child boy" who has taken over a work of the era group drama, and it is really good.


    As we all know, the drama that portrays the background of the times always increases the difficulty of shooting. What''s more, it is a film focusing on the educational perspective of the Indian region, which makes people wonder how he achieved the smoothness of the story and the conflict of the drama itself. Sex, the reason for the harmony of integration.


    Even the whole change of the movie atmosphere is so invisible, but it seems reasonable. Just like this story, it has existed in itself, and it should be done in this way.


    Truth is all consistent evaluations.


    However, people often have methods to explain such doubts.


    "Entertainment Weekly" titled "Sundance Witnesses the Rise of Genius Again" and once again praised the film''s director Lyman.


    They also made a comparison with the "Quentin Tarantino" who also bears the name of genius.


    Quentin made a name for himself in Sundance when he was filming "The Dog in the Falling Water" and was only 31 years old.


    Lehman made "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood", which also became famous here, at the age of 27.


    At the end of the article, in addition to giving unanimous recommendations, they also stated in the comments, ¡°Both have extremely dazzling to stunning director talents, and they also have unimaginable inspirations, and they are also famous in the same place. This makes it easy to compare the two of them. I don¡¯t know what kind of sparks the two will collide with each other in the future. It¡¯s really to be seen!"


    This comment filled with countless confidence and praise clearly shows the positive attitude of the film critics.


    Waves of affirmation all explain the quality of the film itself, but what about the audience''s selectivity and market acceptance?Is this work really good and popular, or is the same art as always more than the benefit?


    The click-through results of 21 art theaters attracted people''s attention in an instant. What would it be like?

 60 Chapter 60 Box Office Statistics (Recommended Collection)

    After entering the new millennium, the speed of development of the film industry is changing with each passing day.


    Even the sale of movie tickets has special channels for collection.


    So generally speaking, the box office statistics on the first day of the show will be available in the afternoon of the next day, or even earlier.


    After all, the current theater network data calculations are all using a networked system. If you sell a ticket, you can record one, which is extremely convenient and fast.


    ......


    In the living room of a hotel, Lehman hung up the phone and went around twice in the living room. This suppressed the confusion in his heart, and the joy on his face was gradually replaced by calm.


    Because the first-day screening results of 21 theaters have come out, George went to the headquarters of Paramount Pictures in the morning to inquire, and just returned a call to inform him.


    Paramount Pictures obtained data that it received more than 25,000 box offices on the first day.


    The 21 theaters are all open all night. "Three Stupies in Bollywood" only occupies one of the theaters. The average number of seats is 500. Yesterday, there were 3 shows, and the first round of the movie The ticket price is $6, and the box office is more than 25,000, which means that the average attendance of "Three Fools in Bollywood" in these theaters has reached about 20%.


    This result is not bad, no wonder George still congratulated him on the phone.


    Lehman quickly told Ryan and Thomas about the results of the box office statistics. Ryan smiled and said: "I want to wait until the expansion begins. We definitely make a profit this time."


    "Ha, yes." Thomas also laughed.


    Just as Paramount Pictures was considering whether to increase the pace of expansion next week, the box office results of the second day of "Three Fools in Bollywood" surprised everyone again. 21 hospitals The average attendance rate for online screenings is still rising, rising to 32%.At the box office the next day, it also received more than 76,000 US dollars.


    The cumulative box office in the first two days has exceeded 100,000 US dollars, and according to this trend, Paramount Pictures¡¯ expansion plan will be implemented without exception. This is also an inevitable law of the market, and no one wants to make a living with the low-hanging profit.


    As long as the reputation of the film is guaranteed, the next weekend will be the time period for screenings, and the box office is likely to continue to increase. In this way, the box office of the first week will never be less than $10,000.


    Then, it¡¯s time for "Three Fools to Raise Bollywood" to greatly increase the screening scale...


    However, it still depends on the reputation of the film. The investment in publicity and distribution like this is limited. It is still an artistic project. Word of mouth is very important.


    Since there are only 21 theaters showing screenings, Paramount Pictures also found a survey and consulting company to conduct statistics on the theater. The audience''s word of mouth cannot be truly reflected in the media and newspapers, and it is also in accordance with film critics. Evaluation is sometimes separated by a huge gap of one hundred and eight thousand miles.


    In North America, there are companies that specialize in market scoring and box office forecasting, but Paramount Pictures can¡¯t count on such large companies to focus on small-scale projects.


    Like similar movies, North America will be shown a lot every week, and most of them are three-day theater trips. Who cares about them?


    Moreover, it does not cost much to ask a survey and consulting company to do the field survey work. Paramount Pictures is completely willing to do so and can provide the most effective data analysis for the screening plan.


    Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.


    The entrance of a cinema.


    A movie fan recalled the plot of the movie he had just watched, and called his good friend Amway, "This movie is really great...Yes, it''s the "Three Fools in Bollywood". ..... It''s shocking... You''ll know after reading it yourself... That''s it, hang up."


    Putting down the phone, he gently rubbed his eyebrows, seemingly immersed, "It''s a shame to miss such a good movie. I want to tell more people."


    With some thoughts and praise, he left the theater.


    In an independent theater in Venice, Los Angeles, a white girl was stopped as soon as she walked out of the theater. Hearing this person ask her about "Three Fools in Bollywood", she said aggressively: "I think the director is too bad , Rancher, such an excellent person, didn''t get any good results, and the story behind him didn''t say! There is also the episode of the suicide of the senior, can''t he be saved! Just like Raja did."


    People passed by one after another, and they were all talking about the movie.


    "What are the directors and screenwriters called?"


    "Lyman Last and Ryan Garcia," the person on the side reminded.


    "Yes, these two guys."


    "The film is really good." Someone agreed.


    "I seem to have the impression of the director''s name. Did he make the previous "Buried Alive"? I will go back and look through the list of creative teams at the back of the video to find out."


    Another person replied: "It''s him, I said in the newspaper yesterday."


    "Wow, then he''s pretty good, I like both movies he made."


    "I don''t like "Buried Alive", but I think this one is very good."


    "Really talented..."


    A roaring sound faded away with the sound of footsteps, and then disappeared.


    After watching the movie and having dinner outside, Bella returned home, sat down with a glass of water and rested, and came to the computer.


    Since the Sundance Film Festival, she has paid attention to the director named "Lyman Rast".


    So, when the movie was shown on the theater line, she went to the theater and contributed a movie ticket, which is a kind of meager support of her own.


    The scene in the exhibition hall where everyone stood and applauded to pay their respects in the past is still fresh in my memory.


    It''s easy to get applause, but how many directors can really satisfy the audience?


    After booting up and connecting to the Internet, Bella skillfully opened IMDB, and after a simple search, she found the director Lehman''s section.


    As early as after the release of "Buried Alive", the other party had his own IMDB number, but at that time his exclusive section was deserted, except for a few sentences introducing the director''s personal information and the name of the film "Buried Alive" and IMDB Apart from the link, there is nothing else at all.


    However, this time Bella found a difference. Not only did the list of works under his name include "Three Fools in Bollywood", there were also several people who left messages in the discussion group.


    "Is there anyone? Wow, it''s so deserted. I didn''t expect that I was the first to leave a message. Who is the director of Lyman Last? Why is there not even a personal picture on IMDB? Is it so perfunctory? But this director''s I like the work very much. After watching the movie in the morning, I still have some inexplicable emotions I want to vent. Well, also, the IMDB official, or is there any kind person willing to add a photo of him?"


    This is a message left at around 1:00 pm yesterday. At 15:20, someone left footprints.


    "Fuck! xxxxxx"


    A series of swear words roared and spewed out, and words in many places were blocked by the website, but it is not a good thing to think about it.


    This one seemed to be very angry, and kept complaining, "Where is the rubbish director named Lyman Last? Why did he make a movie like this? Do you know that my girlfriend is here? After watching it, I cried for a long time, and I am still in a bad mood now. I am really angry. He messed up my carefully planned dating activities."


    Many people left messages behind them, as if they had committed public anger.


    "If it''s not today, will there be tomorrow? Do you have only one day to live? Huh? Your mouth is so stinky, sooner or later the scorer."


    The man replied, "You''re a bitch, how do you talk, what about me, what does it matter to you?"


    Another person left a message: "Listening to this, it seems that you haven''t watched this movie. Only your girlfriend watched it."


    The person replied, "What''s wrong? I have something to deal with in the morning, and she went to the theater alone. It was supposed to be a good afternoon to play together, but finally waited until a holiday, but was delayed like this. I blamed Lehman. -Luster¡¯s director, my girlfriend is not willing to go out for anything now, saying that she is not in the mood. My God, when she talked to me on the phone tomorrow morning, she was still happy and agreed to my request."


    The person who left the message before was directly speechless, "Uh, how can I say it, I suggest you also watch this movie, maybe you can find the reason for your girlfriend''s bad mood, maybe you can solve it."


    The man replied, "Man, thanks, I''m going to see what was made in that movie, and I will tell you the situation when I come back."


    "How''s it going?"


    "Where are the people, haven''t they come back?"


    Further down, someone left a message similar to that, everyone wants to know the follow-up situation of this person.


    After flipping through the news around 7 pm, this talent updated his message, "This movie is really good. I have never watched this type of movie before. The first time I saw it, I was touched. I am a little bit I understand my girlfriend''s feelings. She is sensitive in her heart. She wants to understand this story better than me. After reading it, I also wondered why there are so many constraints in this world. She is as good as Rancher, but she still breaks free. No more..."


    Seeing this, Bella stopped scrolling down.


    Although many people left comments, in general, they still lacked attention.


    She pulled up the webpage, and the head portrait next to Lyman Last''s name was still blank. What does this director look like?She knew it, a very ordinary person, his appearance was far from handsome, but it was not ugly, and the most important thing was his talent, so eye-catching.


    It''s a pity that she doesn''t have a picture of this guy, nor can she help the confusion of these fans who want to know what they look like.


    That''s how the reputation is too small, even the IMDB official will not notice.


    Then, she clicked on the link of "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" under Lyman Rast, the page flipped, and a scoring page appeared in front of her...

 61 Chapter 61 The Internet Age (seeking recommendation and collection)

    In the distant future, the network has become an indispensable part of people''s lives, and the mutual influence of virtual networks and real life has gradually merged into one.


    Especially with the emergence of various social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, the influence of the online world of independent individuals on reality is constantly increasing.


    ***Hechuan Jianguo has also become two presidents in the history of the American Republic who like to use social networks flexibly to express political opinions.


    And the latter is far more excessive than the former.


    "Twitter governs the country" has become synonymous with the latter.


    But at the moment of 2002, the rise of the Internet is still in the early stage of development and is far from mature. Even the base of North American families with computers is not too large, but it is also very impressive on the Internet related to movies. .


    IMDB is such an Internet film and television database related to the film and television industry.


    Founded in 1990, it has been acquired by Amazon since 1998 and became its subsidiary.


    Although the built-in message board is also a popular website feature, it is convenient for registered users to share and discuss news about actors, movies, and directors on their corresponding message boards. However, IMDB is now the most well-known movie website on the Internet in the United States. For one, the foundation of life lies in its scoring service for films.


    Regarding the score of the film, it will be finally obtained based on a set of extremely complicated system mechanisms.


    Among them, not only are professional staff to rate the film, but ordinary fans are also allowed to rate the film. When the number of voters is large, it can be considered that the score of the film can objectively reflect the quality of the film.


    However, this website is not for the future generations. Today''s scoring threshold is particularly low. Basically all registered users can score the intended movie.


    This is the case for Bella. She just registered an IMDB account and opened this webpage to give a score to "Three Fools in Bollywood".


    It has to be said that, backed by a powerful large company and large platform, IMDB''s immediacy has been improved by leaps and bounds.Amazon is really rich.


    "Three Fools in Bollywood" has just started a small-scale screening, also has a special scoring section.


    After opening the webpage, Bella did not rate immediately, but first took a look at the number of ratings available next to the movie poster.


    There are currently 53 user ratings with a score of 9.6!


    Needless to think about it, these 53 users are definitely movie lovers who like literary genres.


    Frankly speaking, Bella thinks this score is a bit high. "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" is indeed a good shot, but it does not mean that it has no flaws. Moreover, a score of 9.6 is too exaggerated. real.


    "It''s too high, everyone!"


    Bella scored 9.3 points, and then knocked out this sentence quite jokingly.


    Turning off the webpage and leaning on the back of the chair, an inexplicable sense of emptiness began to sweep through the body.


    When will there be such a masterpiece again?


    .......


    The night breeze blew across the streets of Los Angeles, bringing a coolness. On the sidewalk of a street, several young people, men and women, chatted and walked towards the front of the theater.


    "Is it as good-looking as you said?" The question was a blonde girl.


    "Really, I can swear!" a blond young man said swearingly: "You will definitely be satisfied after watching "Three Fools Haunted Bollywood".


    The young man just saw it in the morning and was as eager to share with others as if he had discovered the door to a new world. These few friends who had a better relationship with him at the same university also pulled over.


    "If it doesn''t look good," he said again, "if you find it very boring, I will screw my head off and put it in the toilet."


    Several other people laughed, "Ha, say so big." "Are you really willing to put your head in the toilet?"


    Finally, the group of them walked to the front of the theater. It was probably after the end of the show that many people walked out in front of them.


    These people are just like most of the audience who watched the film, discussing the plot while walking.


    "really not bad."


    "Raja is so pathetic."


    "Fart, the most unlucky is the senior, the people are gone."


    "..."


    All these words reached the ears of the Goldilocks group.


    The blond young man couldn''t help saying: "Look, I''m not wrong, so many people think it''s good."


    This phenomenon inevitably makes people have higher expectations for the film.


    In the absence of sufficient publicity and marketing, small-scale films like "Three Fools in Bollywood" have been passed on by word of mouth. Although they are not as well-known as mainstream commercials, they are not as well known as mainstream commercials. The movie-watching groups of the People''s Republic of China, that is, the film lovers who prefer the art type, can also achieve this kind of large-scale publicity effect.


    Many people know the information of this film from friends, colleagues, or relatives, and then walk into the theater, most of them will feel good, and then spread to their surroundings again... .


    This kind of word-of-mouth news is indeed not circulating fast enough, but it stimulates people''s actual ticket purchase, but it is far from the hype in the media and newspapers of the supermarket. It can be considered pros and cons.


    ......


    Chris Lander is a freelancer who discusses life around the film industry, and there are many people like them.


    The usual work is also very complicated. For example, when a star comes to Los Angeles to hold an event, they can accept employment as the most enthusiastic fan. Wherever the premiere of the movie is held, they can also go to the scene to maintain the atmosphere, and now, he Helping as an investigator, go to the theater to collect comments from the audience.


    According to the employment content, during the three days of the weekend, he will record the data of a movie in a nearby theater.


    For this daily salary of 200 US dollars, he did not absent from morning till night, still very dedicated.


    The location of the theater is near the downtown area of ??Los Angeles. Chris Rand often engages in similar jobs. He has long been familiar with the theater people, otherwise he would not be able to receive the temporary job.


    It was a little late at night, and the cinema gradually became deserted.


    Chris lit a cigarette to the person opposite, and said, "What happened to the movie I investigated?"


    This person is the director of the operation department of the theater. He took a deep breath and said without hesitation: "Similar to what you see, the number of viewers of "Three Fools in Bollywood" has always been on the rise. There were 73 people in the game that I just entered."


    "It seems that the potential of this film is pretty good." Chris Land said with a smile: "This is the last screening of today, right? Have your box office statistics come out?"


    "I know you kid will inquire about this." The head of the operations department flicked the soot, and said in a bad mood: "There were two screenings in the morning, and it should be about US$760. The situation was better in the afternoon, and the total of the four games was about US$1700. Tonight, you also saw that the attendance rate of the 200-person hall has exceeded 50%. After three screenings, at least US$1,800 was credited to the account. Then the total box office for this day should be around US$4,260."


    Chris Land struck while the iron was hot, and asked: "What about the result? What do you think?"


    The head of the operation department shrugged, "Surely the market potential of "Three Fools in Bollywood" hasn''t been released yet. Don''t think about it. Our cinema only has one theater for screenings. In terms of single-hall performance, it is better than the new line release. "I''m Coming" is even higher, second only to "We Were Warriors", which is also released under Paramount, and ranks second in theaters."


    Yes, that¡¯s right, Paramount Pictures¡¯ publicity focus in March has always been on their big production "We were Warriors". As for their requirements for "Three Stupid" is very simple, it can be profitable and cost back. And to see if we can reap the rewards in the awards so as to make Paramount Pictures famous.


    Comparing the box office results between literary and commercial films, don¡¯t lose too much, and it¡¯s normal to be in the back. Chris Rand ended the conversation with the director of theater operations with this thought.


    Back in the hall, I found a lounge chair to sit down and sorted out the first-hand video materials I got today.


    At the end of the day, he consulted a total of 123 moviegoers for their opinions and comments.


    Probably, those who can go to see this kind of film are often due to film lovers in the same field. These people are very positive about the film, and the praise rate has reached an astonishing 95%, especially for the director¡¯s structure. The plot itself is very good.


    The name Lyman Last has been heard from many audiences.


    Unfortunately, this director should be an unknown newcomer, otherwise films of this level should be screened in more theaters.


    Chris Land shook his head, stuffed the sorted data into a briefcase, and went to the front desk of the theater to get a processed box office data report for the final check.


    The audience survey of "Three Fools in Bollywood" is full of praise, and such films often get good box office results.


    Judging from what Chris Land knows about the theater, it can be roughly guessed that the movie''s click-through data and average attendance will certainly not be low.


    And after one day of interviews and investigations, he had subconsciously attributed the movie "Three Fools to Bollywood" into the ranks of expansion, otherwise he would not feel sorry for it.


    Turning his head, Chris Rand glanced at the movie poster posted in the theater again. The name of Lyman Last written in the director''s position on it was still unfamiliar as before.


    He patted his briefcase and checked the time on his watch. He planned to go back for business.


    The last screening of today has not ended, but he doesn''t want to wait any longer. This time, he has done enough work, and there is nothing left to stay.

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    The sun on the west coast always rises later than on the east coast. Early in the morning, when the sky was still dark, Lyman and George took a taxi out.


    Last night, Paramount Pictures came to a notice, saying that it was announcing the situation during the screening of some films.


    Its nature is equivalent to a regular meeting, which is convenient for communicating the opinions of both parties and making appropriate adjustments.


    The two went into the conference room of Paramount Pictures one after another, and Lyman saw that there were not too many people.


    In addition to two people who were slightly familiar when signing the issuance contract, there were also three people who did not know. Judging from the seats at the conference table, their positions in Paramount were not very high. It''s still empty.


    After saying hello to these people, Lyman sat next to George, and the old god was waiting for the start of the meeting.


    "Mr. Slok is a small matter." A person from Paramount Pictures said softly, "Wait a while before we can come."


    Lehman nodded slightly.


    "Three Fools in Bollywood" is just one of Paramount Pictures'' operational projects. It is not the kind that accounts for the bulk of the revenue. It is a "child of someone else''s family". And focus on it.


    Lehman and George both understood this, and sat in their seats and waited comfortably.


    Judging from the initiative to invite meetings to be held, today is likely to be a regular meeting caused by the good performance of the film after the release.


    Just as Lehmann was thinking about it, Tony Slok walked in. He saw that the representatives of Europa Pictures had arrived. He walked towards the top of the conference table and smiled and nodded at Lehman and George.


    "This is the director of the Paramount Pictures Distribution Department." George turned his head, guessing that Lyman didn''t know the identity of the other party, and explained softly.


    "Ok."


    At this time, another person hurriedly walked into the conference room. He apologized a little and said that something was delayed, and then sat down in the position of Tony Slock, director of the distribution department.


    The meeting began.


    The topic of discussion is naturally the movie "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood", which has just started to be screened. After talking about some irrelevant and talkative scenes of Rory, Tony Slock turned the topic to the film these days The obtained market data analysis comes from here.


    "After one day''s screening yesterday, "Three Fools in Bollywood" on 21 screens in 21 theaters, won the box office of about 101,300 dollars, and the single-day performance reached 4,820 dollars!"


    The high-level of Paramount Pictures is obviously in a good mood, and his voice is exceptionally clear. "More importantly, the data reported by the audience at the theater yesterday showed that the positive rate of the film was as high as 90%. The satisfaction rate is also 87%, and the number of viewers criticizing the film is very small."


    "Next, I will ask Charles from the marketing department to provide you with specific data analysis."


    As soon as Tony Slok''s voice fell, it turned out that the last person to enter the venue stood up.


    "This is a report document that the target audience that we entrusted the company to investigate yesterday learned from where the film came to buy tickets. The data included above shows that the people who came to watch the film in the morning learned about "Three Stupid Havoc in Bollywood" There are four main channels in the city. One is print media and newspaper news, which account for about one-third; the other is TV commercials and trailers in the square in downtown Los Angeles, which also account for one-third; Dans knows less than one-third of the information or the information on the Internet channels; fourthly, the people who came to the theater to see the posters were temporarily upset, and this group was the least."


    "In the afternoon and evening, a part of the audience quickly became a part of the largest proportion, almost from a small proportion that was almost negligible. After hearing other people talk about this movie, they were affected and came to the theater. People who bought tickets to watch!"


    "In other words, the audience not only has a high rate of praise for the film, but the revenue ratio of the target group in the converted channel market is also very high. My conclusion is complete."


    It was not until Charles sat down that Lyman, who was confused, came to his senses, what he was talking about.


    It means that audiences who have watched "Three Fools in Bollywood" are very willing to share this movie that he thinks is very good with others, which unknowingly becomes the most important publicity channel for this movie.


    Is this the power of Amway and tap water?


    Really!


    Everyone in the conference room looked at Lehman. Although the film is still far away from the way to generate revenue, it is undoubtedly a good start. His director''s strength is undoubtedly recognized by everyone.


    With these data as the support behind it, Paramount Pictures is more optimistic about the prospects of "Three Fools in Bollywood".


    Tony Slok continued: "Last night, I filed an application with the company, and the company approved it early in the morning. We will add another 500,000 US dollars to the promotion of the film."


    Having said that, he turned his head to look at the person where Charles started, "Bob, immediately notify the printing factory to start washing the copy, I request that tomorrow morning, increase to 200 theaters."


    The man nodded, "I''ll make arrangements right away."


    Lehman understood the meaning of this sentence, and knew that Paramount Pictures actually did not prepare many copies before the screening. They were thinking of a small-scale long-term screening plan, unlike Europa Pictures in other companies. The layout of the place was generous from the beginning.


    The French mainland is even more open with the number of 1,500 cinemas.


    But there is no way, Paramount Pictures has its own ideas, and they also bought the regional distribution rights, it is up to them to decide how to operate.


    Fortunately, profit is really confusing!


    Now, even the copy has to be prepared. It seems that the expansion of the screening is very safe.


    Think about it, in fact, Lyman can also understand Paramount Pictures'' cautiousness.


    Before going through the market test, rushing to invest large-scale publicity funds is really a big risk.


    Moreover, their idea is to redeem prizes, and they must learn to control the wind reviews. Once the blind expansion of the screenings results in a large number of audiences who do not buy it, and the word-of-mouth decline, then the plan to "win both fame and fortune" is naturally nonsense. Talk.


    This circle is so practical. Before you see real-time market feedback, no matter how famous you are, no matter how great your work is, you can''t put a lot of resources into operation. If you want this group of profitable businessmen, conscience finds it, is it possible?


    In a company meeting like this, Lehman, a non-Paramount Pictures member, has no say at all. Even George is basically listening and rarely speaks.


    Tony Slock seems to have a gentle work style, polite and polite, but in fact he has a great desire for power and a strong desire to control. He completely dominated the topic center of this conference. Most of the time, he was instructing others. Listening.


    "Charles..." Tony Slock looked over. "Contact the local media in Boston. We want to expand there, communicate in advance to create momentum for the film, don''t forget."


    "I see." Charles said as briefly as possible: "I''ll contact you later."


    "Adams, keep in touch with the theaters at all times. The location of the theaters in Boston should be arranged as far as possible to areas with high traffic."


    "I try my best."


    "It''s not to try, but to do it, understand?"


    Hearing this, Adams hesitated but nodded vigorously.


    Each item of work was arranged by Tony Slok, and it seemed only organized in the cumbersome.


    At the end of the meeting, he finally remembered the position of Europa Films, and asked routinely: "Two, do you have anything to add?"


    "No." George said, and Lyman nodded affirming the answer.


    "Then, that''s it for today." Tony Slok stood up first, "The meeting is over."


    Others walked outside one after another, and when Lyman was about to leave, Tony Slok came over.


    "Director Lyman."


    He stood opposite Lyman and offered to extend his hand.


    Lyman smiled and shook his hand. "Mr. Slok."


    "Call me Tony." He politely let go, seeming to convey his kindness by address.


    "Tony."


    The two looked at each other and laughed at the same time, but their thoughts were different.


    Tony Slock attaches great importance to him, undoubtedly because "Three Fools Haunted Bollywood" showed enough market potential, and his previous "Buried Alive" also made a lot of profits for Paramount Pictures , Of course, not as many as Europa Pictures.


    Lehman knew this, and it was estimated that the other party had an idea to win him over.


    But even so, he wouldn''t be dazzled by the good attitude that the other party suddenly released. Apart from anything else, Europa Pictures has always treated him well, and there is no need to rush to change jobs.What''s more, are you blind when you do this stuff in front of George?Or is it intentional?


    He didn''t understand, but he was still courteous of Xu and Snake Committee.


    "You don''t see many young directors like you," Tony Slock said, reaching out and patting Lyman on the shoulder. "Especially such talented person."


    Lehman said modestly: "I just had better luck."


    "When I finish this work, I invite you to have a drink." Tony Slock said quite sincerely.


    Naturally, Lehman would not agree to such words, "Okay, I hope it will be a celebration wine after the film is successful."


    The two laughed again.


    ......


    Leaving Paramount Pictures headquarters with George and returning to the hotel.


    Lehman became idle again. In addition to conceiving the plot and story design of the next new movie, most of the time, he used George¡¯s news channel to pay close attention to the latest market dynamics of "Three Fools in Bollywood" Soon, a week passed...

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    The box office results of "Three Stupies in Bollywood" in the first week were finally fixed at the number of 1,765,200. In the last three days of additional screenings, the average attendance rate of movie theaters participating in the screening still did not drop, and it could still be maintained at a percentage. Of about 40.


    The weekly box office score of $1.7652 million also made "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" logically boarded the US weekly box office chart (between March 10 and March 17); ranked 13th; The first one is the war masterpiece "We were Warriors" released by Paramount Pictures. This is also the first week of its release, with a weekly box office of 46.536 million U.S. dollars; and the 12th place is one The comedy movie "Golden Rush", which has been released for more than a month, has a weekly box office of US$2.3264 million.


    At a glance, this result is not eye-catching. The rankings did not make the top ten. The 35,000 box office data of the single library can only be ranked 56th on the current film history list. The distance caused a sensation or creation. The record still has a long, long way to go, and it seems that it is not worth mentioning at all.


    But this requires comparison. Without comparison, where does the harm come from?


    The position of No. 13 is indeed not surprising, but the "21 theaters" only increased to "200 theaters" a few days later, and the score of 1,765,200 was really shocked by the industry.


    The distribution department of Paramount Pictures couldn''t help laughing. This is the first week''s box office, so the cost of the announcement is wiped out. Can you worry about not getting back the cost of buying out the copyright?The most important thing is that even after the expansion of "Three Fools in Bollywood" still maintains the market potential, the prospects revealed by the audience''s praise and approval rate are: this is definitely a masterpiece with a superb reputation.


    Let¡¯s put it this way, the "Personal Speed" released by Miramax is the film that won the Jury Prize in one fell swoop at the Sundance Film Festival and won the Jury Prize. It can get a box office of 340,000 US dollars.


    Moreover, you have to know that "Three Fools in Bollywood" is still a non-English film, which is why Paramount Pictures was worried at the beginning.


    Why did Europa Pictures put pressure on the cooperative distribution? Isn''t it because Paramount didn''t give a fair price for the distribution fee?In the end, under the situation of multi-party competition, it was reluctant to win in order to grab this French ally.


    Let¡¯s do some calculations. As of 2002, in the North American film market, the top three non-English works were 128 million for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and 57 million for "A Beautiful Life". And 33 million in "Angels Love Beauty".


    Let''s take a look, can''t such a set of data explain the problem? A random masterpiece by Paramount can get more than 40 million box office in the first week, which can easily kill this crowd of foreign movies.


    It can also be seen that non-English works have encountered obstacles and neglect in the North American market.


    Everyone says that the RB market is amazing. Manga movies can easily kill live-action movies. They also love xenophobia and are not easily taken seriously.


    For Lehman, Hollywood is the most exclusive and closed film market in the world. The American people have an unfounded sense of pride. They look down on the culture of other regions, not to mention that the film itself has the ability to convey regional culture. The carrier too.


    As an Hindi-language film, "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" cannot compete with the box office record of English works. Doesn''t it seem normal?


    Under the premise of continuous success in decision-making and planning, Paramount Pictures no longer flinched in the second week of the movie''s release, and directly increased the number of 200 screening theaters to 800.This number is really not too small for a movie that is biased towards literary and artistic genres.


    Although everyone''s impression of "Three Fools in Bollywood" is a masterpiece, they also label it as a "dark horse" in their hearts.


    But the film''s market performance in the second week (between March 18 and March 25) still stunned everyone. This dark horse is a bit too dark!


    33,645,800 dollars!This is the data given by the theaters, and it also made "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" directly ascended the weekly box office champion this week!


    Generally speaking, the winter stalls formed in January and February of each year are the coldest times in the market. First, the cold weather allows everyone to hide in their homes to warm up, and secondly, the noise of the awards season also takes away everything The attention of sight, even if it is a little better in March, it is still an unpopular period.


    It seems that, in front of a deserted and inexperienced competitor, winning a weekly box office champion is nothing remarkable.


    Ah... fart!


    It¡¯s nothing, but you just look at the results of a weekly box office champion. I didn¡¯t see Harvey Weinstein venting his temper when he heard the news and ruining his favorite cigar¡ª ¡ªHe has been paying attention to the screening of this movie. In Sundance, even with Lyman in the end, he still feels uncomfortable. It has not happened for a long time because he was rejected by an unfamiliar director. On him, especially when he personally invited it.


    It''s a pity, he is upset, Lehman is particularly upset.


    When Lehman heard the news, he didn''t know how happy he was. Ryan was even more excited and slammed into the door of the hotel, saying "Champion, champion, we are going to post", Thomas Better, it''s just like having Alzheimer''s, playing stupidly and laughing like this all day long.


    As for "Three Fools in Bollywood" can achieve such excellent and outstanding results, from the media newspapers to the film critics to the audience, they also won a lot of praise.


    The discussion of movies on the Internet has always been rising, which makes the distribution department of Paramount Pictures even more beaming.


    The only bad thing is that compared to "We were Warriors", which plunged 40% of the box office this week, although this kind of result is destined to rely solely on box office revenue, it will not be able to recover the original. Send the cost, save a little loss.Of course, it¡¯s bad news for Paramount Pictures, but for those in the distribution department, it¡¯s still worth the joy.


    Where is there no competition, and they belong to the same company, so they can''t gloat for misfortune?


    Can the failure of the production department better reflect the strength of the publishing department?


    And the two movies are both my own children. Now that the "pro son" is dead, of course it is the "god son"''s turn to take the place.


    In this way, the mood of the issuing department is better.


    What is this called, this is called entrusting the task, which shows that their work ability has been exceptionally affirmed.


    You see, "Three Fools in Bollywood" was negotiated by me to take over the publishing rights. Now it has become a hit on the market. Doesn''t it mean that I have a good eye?Tony Slok really wanted to win over Lyman at this moment. It was not a good relationship in the previous sense, with a kind of polite hypocrisy, but really felt that this person could be worthy of a heavy responsibility and was a personal talent.


    Moreover, he also got a good news...


    Tony Slok has been really breezy recently. Not only was he praised by the board of directors for the release of "Three Fools in Bollywood", his position was stronger, and he had the opportunity to peek at higher positions.


    Now he has set up an appointment with Lyman in a coffee shop, and besides wooing him, he also tells him the good news.


    "Mr. Slok, what kind of news is it? It''s not convenient to talk on the phone. I have to meet."


    Lehman looked at Tony Slok with a mysterious face, took a sip of coffee, and said angrily: "I hope this news can make up for the loss of my getting up. If you know that I received your call during my nap, I immediately Came here."


    Tony Slock smiled and said: "Well, Lyman, I won''t sell it anymore. We received an invitation from "Oprah Talk Show". He wants you and your team to participate in the next interview." The win-win process failed. I have said so much before, but I am still talking politely.However, this news still needs to be notified, which will be a good thing for Paramount Pictures.


    "Oprah''s talk show? Why is this?" Lehman asked, although a little surprised.Because he felt that this incident would be contributed by Paramount Pictures alone.


    That is Oprah, the most famous and highest-rated talk show in the United States. Not everyone can go on it.


    Seeing Lehman¡¯s strange reaction, Tony Slok also reacted. He picked up the coffee cup, nodded with a smile, and said, ¡°No, no, not what you think. We didn¡¯t intervene in this matter. It¡¯s Oprah¡¯s talk show¡¯s program group. I called myself because you don¡¯t have an agent. They notified us of the news. I just relayed it. Of course, it¡¯s up to you to go or not.¡± He took a sip of coffee. , Finished the last sentence.


    Go to record the Oprah talk show?This is something that Lehman did not expect.


    He never thought that a non-English work like "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" could be on such a mainstream media platform.


    Lehman hesitated.


    This is like a double-edged sword, once it is useless, it will hurt yourself.


    But he didn''t think about it for too long, and he nodded and agreed.


    The advantage is that this kind of platform promotion will be very obvious in promoting the film.He needs this benefit.


    Because he knows better than anyone that Hollywood is a world that lives under the spotlight. If you want better success, you must deal with all kinds of media forces. They are the real uncrowned kings of this industry.


    What''s more, he is a director, he really wants to get better exposure channels for his work.


    The opportunity came, he had to seize it!


    "Then put it this way, the show will be recorded next week, so you can prepare yourself in advance."


    After speaking, Tony Slok left the cafe.


    Oprah?Hope it will be a good result, Lehman thought silently.

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    Chicago, a city located in Illinois, is one of the most famous international financial centers in the world and the third largest city in the United States after New York and Los Angeles.


    This city is the home of the Bulls, and it is also the headquarters of Harp, which produced the "Oprah Talk Show".


    After getting off the plane, Lyman and his party checked into a hotel in the city center under the arrangement of Paramount Pictures.


    Putting down the luggage and finding the door, the team declared disbanded.


    Now, go there where you want to play, because "Oprah Talk Show" will not be recorded until Wednesday afternoon, and it is only Tuesday, and there is still more than half a day to give everyone the opportunity to visit the city.


    It''s a pity that everyone in this room is unfamiliar with life, even if you want to go out to play, you don''t know where to play.


    In the end, it was George who came forward.


    He has been to Chicago before, but he also knows which attractions are acceptable.


    So the group followed George to the Navy Pier.


    Although the name of Navy Pier sounds a bit inferior, don''t be fooled by the appearance.


    In fact, this is not just a pier. There are also a series of sightseeing facilities on the pier, such as parks, shops, bars, and museums.


    After walking for most of the day and feeling a little tired, Lehman leaned on the railing on the shore of the Navy Pier, blowing the breeze from Lake Michigan, looking up at the blue sky and the clear lake in the distance. Everything is so beautiful. People feel unconsciously relaxed.


    "The scenery is so fascinating. A few months ago, I didn''t think I would be here now." Ryan also walked over and said with emotion.


    "Well, I never thought about it either."


    Ryan glanced at Lehman suddenly and asked a little strangely: "We succeeded like this. Are we successful?"


    "It depends on your definition of success."


    "Isn''t George saying yesterday that the box office in France has already passed 30 million, plus the box office performance of the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and other places, it should be very simple to break 100 million." Ryan looked at the blue sky with white clouds. Unbelievably shook his head, and said: "Also, even the Oprah talk show invited us to participate. Doesn''t this prove our success. The film broke 100 million, really, a bit crazy."


    "Are you worried about what?" This state is not like the usual Ryan.


    "It''s just a bit illusory, a bit unreal." Ryan tried to say, "I can''t even sleep well these days, I always feel like I''m floating high in the air, and I don''t feel at ease."


    Lehman turned his head, looked at Ryan, and joked with a smile: "Could it be that this sudden wealth has fascinated your eyes, ask me to say, Ryan, this is not like you."


    "I haven''t seen money, how could it be possible." Ryan flushed, and hurriedly retorted.It was a bit embarrassing for him to be poked at the bottom of his heart.


    Every midnight, thinking that their movie has broken 100 million, he feels very dreamy.


    "Have you ever seen a scene where you spend a lot of money in a gambling-gaming, a moment of heaven, a moment of hell, I think making a movie is like a gambling-gaming, the way forward is unknown, no one knows, the next moment, what you encounter is Heaven is still hell, so don¡¯t think about it, we just won it once by chance, it¡¯s nothing."


    "Remember the logo of our studio? The butterfly that emerged from its cocoon. It is so beautiful, so beautiful that everyone can''t help but be attracted by its flawless body. If such a butterfly really exists in the real world I think many people will admire it. If it has thoughts, it will feel unique and be the darling of the world."


    "But if it continues to indulge in this taste, it will not recognize its own situation, will get lost, and will eventually be swallowed by the light."


    "Occasionally, someone will remember that there used to be a butterfly that was very beautiful when it danced, but where is it now?"


    "This is the cruelty of reality. There are so many beautiful things in the world, coming and going in a hurry. We are like the butterfly now, held high by people, and the flying posture is extraordinarily powerful, but if there is no self-knowledge , We won¡¯t be any better than that butterfly¡¯s end."


    "Ryan, don''t indulge in the past, the past is over."


    Seeing Ryan on the side plunged into thinking, Lyman sighed silently in his heart. He didn''t expect that when he would have to enlighten others.


    Back then, when he was a set assistant, the TV series he shot was broadcast on the TV station. The ratings were very good, and he was ranked third at the same time. He was very excited and felt that with this qualification, he could almost make his mark.


    But the result is that he still polished on the set for three years before he was able to get the opportunity of an assistant director and the right to direct the camera crew.


    People, it¡¯s always easy to get lost in the praise of others, but everyone knows that there is a sky outside the world, and there are people outside the world.


    They are nothing.


    The group spent most of the afternoon at the Navy Pier. It was not until the evening that they gathered together for a delicious dinner and then returned to the hotel to rest.


    And because this issue of "Oprah Talk Show" does not require Lyman and the others to participate in shooting some of the location images, so on Wednesday afternoon, it is enough to go directly to the scene to record.


    "Lyman, let''s go in."


    George led the group to the reception desk in the middle of the lobby on the first floor, and said politely: "Lyman Last, the guest who came to participate in the "Oprah Talk Show."


    The front desk staff did not recognize Lehman. For him, these people were just ordinary members of the crowd in and out of the building, without any particularity.


    He looked down at the information, and then nodded, "The 3 pm show recording, this is your visitor pass, please bring it with you. The studio of "Oprah Talk Show" is on the 6th floor. Get out of the elevator. You can see it."


    The staff are very proficient in business ability. After confirming the appointment information, the process will be carried out quickly. He reminded: "There are studios everywhere, and there are many tasks that need to be performed at the same time, so please don''t walk around and break into others. If you have a mobile phone in the space, please remember to adjust the vibration or mute the camera. Thank you for your cooperation."


    George smiled and nodded, then took the pass and led everyone to the side entrance.


    Until he walked into the elevator, Lehmann joked, "Look, no one will live around us. If it weren''t, our movie did have some success, and the media news would never look at us. Isn¡¯t "Buried Alive" the best example."


    Objectively speaking, Lehman is still a poorly-known person, and it is normal for others not to catch a cold to him.


    He is neither a world-renowned commercial director like James Cameron, nor a veteran film director like Steven Spielberg. It is impossible to expect that many people care about him.He has the confidence to make good movies, but he doesn''t feel that the earth is an arrogant arrogant that revolves around him.


    Ryan opened his mouth, wanting to argue that he had realized this, but in the end he didn''t speak.


    "Three Fools in Bollywood" has attracted a lot of focus and created quite a lot of topics in the past period of time, and film critics have been vying for praise, but all this is just that. In real life-especially In the United States, where Hollywood culture is prevalent, you can easily find actors or stars or singers, directors and other characters whose popularity crushes them. They are really nothing special.


    Even the rare opportunity to record "Oprah Talk Show" is more like a reward.


    Perhaps it is precisely because they are anonymous, with a certain degree of topicality, that attracted the attention of the program group.


    this is the truth.


    The elevator stopped on the 6th floor, and a group of people walked out of the elevator.


    Lehman looked at the set-up studio scene in front of him, and couldn''t help being a little curious.


    To be honest, this show only hears its name, and I have never seen the recording site.


    What now appears in front of Lehman is an open space similar to an office cubicle. In the center is a dozen wooden cubicles. On the desks are all kinds of materials, cameras, props, etc. The dazzling visual experience will give people the illusion that this is a large warehouse.


    Behind the open space is a huge wooden wall, which blocks the view while extending further inward. There is a deep corridor going out along the right side of the wooden wall. Under the bright light, you can see multiple room doors on both sides of the corridor. It looks like an independent office, with two forks at the end of the corridor, and two more corridors extending down; on the left hand side is an empty space, and you can vaguely see the stepped auditorium and a large area behind the auditorium. The camera bracket and props are placed on the scene.


    This is the recording scene of the "Oprah Talk Show". If you really want to see it, it''s nothing unusual.


    At this time, many staff are busy, photographers and lighting engineers are intensively adjusting the work, the on-site executive director is telling a group of audiences who come to watch the recording process and the program response that needs their cooperation..... .


    Although it is impossible to see all the overall scenes of the studio, just a face-to-face, you can feel the compact taste of the TV industry.


    This is a completely different situation from shooting a movie, and it seems quite interesting.


    "Um...Are you recording guests?" A man with a folder in his hand found this side and hurried over.


    After looking up and down, confirming that it was correct, then he continued: "Oh, you are Lyman Rast, please follow me."


    There was no polite greeting, nor did he introduce himself first, so he took a group of people to the corridor on the right.

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    Under the leadership of the man, the group entered a room.


    The huge mirrors, the dazzling array of bottles and jars and the slightly messy other auxiliary appliances all indicate that this is a public dressing room.


    At this moment, the man shouted: "Carrot! Carrot!"


    Immediately afterwards, a tall and thin woman walked out of a cubicle next to her and said in a hurry, "What''s the matter?"


    "Carrot, this is the guest who will be recording the show. I will leave the makeup to you." The man quickly explained, then turned to Lehman and his party and said: "The recording of the show will start after 40 minutes. The prompt comes on stage, get ready." After speaking, the man quickly disappeared into the corridor like a gust of wind, giving no room for reaction at all.


    The woman named "Carrot" patted a chair in front of the mirror and said directly: "Which one of you will come first? Make-up is not a hassle, just a little effort."


    Sure enough, as the woman said, makeup is not complicated.


    Lehman only felt that something was applied to his face, and the skin seemed to be brighter, and then there was nothing.


    At this time, in the backstage of the recording, Ryan, Thomas, and George were sitting in resting chairs one by one, waiting for dispatch.


    The process of waiting is that Lyman will be the first to come on stage. When it comes to making a movie, Ryan and Thomas will be on stage, and then when the Sundance Film Festival will be the last time George will be on stage.


    "God, I seem to be a little nervous..." Thomas seemed to sit in a calm position, but his calves were trembling irregularly, and from time to time he used his hand to pull the black suit on his body.


    Lehman looked at him and said amused: "Hey, man, it¡¯s okay, relax. We are going to record the show, not on the battlefield. Besides, I¡¯m the first one to play. If you are nervous, I should come on."


    He is also wearing a black suit. After all, "Oprah Talk Show" is not the kind of funny show, it is better to be more serious.


    Ryan, who is also wearing a black suit, hugged her chest and crossed her legs, sitting in a chair, with a relaxed smile on her face and said, "You are a bully, what are you nervous about, learn from me."


    Thomas rolled his eyes and decided not to pay any attention to this madman.


    At the same time, at the outside recording scene, Oprah Winfrey, wearing a pale green sweater, was sitting on a special sofa; almost 50 audience members were also seated.


    At the signal of the photographer, the show began to be recorded.


    Oprah Winfrey looked in the direction of the camera, smiled and said: "This is Oprah''s talk show. I want to talk to you today. What does he think when a young man achieves great success? How to face this? How much influence will it have on his future life? How can young people succeed?"


    After talking about today''s theme, she waved her hand: "Let''s take a look at the guest we invited today, Lyman Rust!"


    There was an applause immediately on the scene, fully demonstrating the hospitality of the veteran program.


    At the door on the left side of the studio, Lehmann, who was notified, calmly stepped forward and began to prepare to enter.


    At the same time, on the big screen at the back that displayed the "Oprah Talk Show" logo, some videos were suddenly played, including a scene of a street in Cannes, France, and a scene of the Sundance Film Festival. The narration followed Sounded: "A French emerging director who was only 27 years old and whose second feature film exceeded 100 million yuan..."


    Oprah Winfrey stood up, gently held Lyman''s right hand extended, and said with a smile: "Welcome to you."


    "It''s my pleasure." After speaking, Lyman walked to a sofa next to him and sat down.


    Then Oprah Winfrey raised his hand to signal the audience to quiet down.


    "Then, say hello to everyone first."


    "Hello everyone, my name is Lyman Last and I am a director."


    Oprah Winfrey said: "Don''t look at what he introduced is so simple, but in fact, we all know that you just used 6 million euros to make a film with a box office of over 100 million, and the box office is still going on. Increase, so if so, tell us, who are you?"


    This is a rather "Oprah" style question, but also a difficult one. Obviously, Lyman¡¯s self-introduction just now did not make Oprah Winfrey intend to let it go. For a talk show, no Interestingness or topicality can be a very failure.


    "A director who hopes that more audiences can take this opportunity to walk into the cinema to watch his own work?" Lehman said in a rhetorical tone, but immediately retorted himself, "No, no, this introduction seems like I am very Utilitarian. So, how about a filmmaker who wants to make good works."


    Lehman said seriously, and then paused, as if thinking about whether such a sentence is appropriate, then nodded and looked at the audience, "Does this kind of self-introduction make me appear humble."


    Applause, the applause on the scene mixed with the whistle sounded directly, and the corner of Oprah Winfrey''s mouth was raised, seemingly satisfied with this answer.


    "So, is your success experience so smooth? I mean, you seem to have achieved success without any surprises." She asked this question, meaning to let Lehman talk about her career as a director. And the history of growth.


    "In fact, at the beginning, when I finished making the first film with my teeth, I needed to seek the release of the film. During that time, I encountered countless walls, and many people were not optimistic that my film could win In the face of market performance, I have been discouraged, frustrated, and even thought about giving up in the face of successive rejections. Just like those people said, just release the videotape."


    "So, what made you stick to it?"


    "I''m not afraid of your jokes. I didn''t really want to insist at the time, because I felt that all attempts were a waste of time. If you sell the copyright and distribute the video tape, you can also make a lot of money. Then, before I say this When I was thinking, I kept hitting a wall with me¡ªmy good friend Ryan, he woke me up. He said a lot, and he meant something like, what are you thinking about? We have worked hard for so long, how can we just give up so easily There are many other methods we haven¡¯t tried. This is not a desperate situation. We still have to choose, right?¡±


    Lehman recalled that dull afternoon, with a natural tone, "Then, there was a little throbbing in my heart. Really, holding on to the idea of ??trying to make everyone give up, I promised Ryan to take it. Works to participate in the Venice Film Festival."


    "At that time, we missed the registration time and did not arrange an exhibition hall to show our film. So, we learned the same as everyone else, rented a simple projection equipment, set it up in a clearing, and set it up for screening, you know? , It¡¯s the kind of open-air movie, much like the kind of free movie-watching activities that I used to do in the open space of the square before. Then, the quality of the screening, to be honest, not very good, and the sound effect of the movie is not good. , There is noise, after all, the equipment is very simple and there is no way to improve the quality."


    "...Even now, every time I think about it, I think it''s a dream."


    "Then what do you think your first success is? Luck?"


    "No, I don¡¯t deny that I was lucky enough to succeed, but if we gave up then and continued to persist, this so-called good luck would not come to us. This requires persistence, hard work, and one more thing, In fact, I think my movie is not bad."


    The audience laughed. Oprah Winfrey looked at Lehman, who was confident in front of him, and asked again: "So what do you think of yourself in the future? Although I don''t know much about the film industry, I I also know that you will be able to get a huge box office share immediately, and you will become rich. There are many temptations in this world, especially for the rich. Can you still maintain your professional attitude? As you ridiculed at the beginning, you would be a director who makes movies with heart."


    She thought of this question temporarily, and Oprah wanted to know what the young man sitting in front of her would say.


    Lehman nodded and replied quite sincerely: "I always feel that the movie is all I have. I will continue to move on this road, treat it with my heart and a good attitude. It is my pursuit. It is something that I have identified all my life, and I will not give up on it."


    The two lives are like this.


    The audience burst into applause, like an inexplicable encouragement.


    The executive director on the side began to remind Ms. Oprah Winfrey in the field that because the scheduled 15-minute interview time is approaching, it is time to move on to the next topic and invite new guests to appear.


    Oprah Winfrey was instructed and started to actively change the subject. In fact, she really wanted to continue the conversation because she felt that there was still a lot of conversation on the other side.


    But the long-term professional habits made her restrain this impulse.


    Afterwards, Ryan, Thomas, and George entered the venue step by step. They then talked about some interesting things that happened at the Sundance Film Festival, talked about the content of the filming, and talked about the critics¡¯ Bollywood¡¯s support... They talked a lot.


    At the end, the recording is about to end.


    Oprah Winfrey summed it up in a few words, then stood up again, gave them a big hug with the invited guests, and said: "I look forward to your attending my show again."


    Lyman smiled at Ms. Oprah Winfrey, "I hope so."

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    It was late at night, and Lyman sat at the table, opened the book, and then conceived a new movie setting.


    This time, he plans to make a war scene.


    Well, the reason is that he had nothing to do last week and went to the cinema to watch the "We were Warriors."


    After returning to the hotel, I always wanted to do something deep in my heart.


    In fact, war movies are always the kind of romance unique to men, and there is no shortage of markets and audiences. They are considered to be a better type of movie theme.


    However, he just sat at the table, frowned and thought about the blank manuscript, without any inspiration in his mind.


    War movies will never be outdated in the history of movies, and there are many options and events to shoot.


    Like "Blood Battle of Hacksaw Ridge", the acclaimed and popular, "American Sniper" has a huge return on profit ratio...


    But Lehmann is very self-aware, knowing that the macro-control of this kind of big scene is not his best shot processing, in other words, he lacks such experience.


    Forced to shoot, it is very likely that the effect will not be achieved, so we ruled it out decisively.


    What else is there?


    "Furious?" Lyman murmured softly.


    This film is undoubtedly a good one. It portrays the skirmish battles in which the Allied forces penetrated deep into the German hinterland at the end of World War II and competed against the German tanks of the Soviet Union. There is also an extremely real battlefield atmosphere. The soldiers'' humanity thinking in the face of war.


    If these aspects are done well, it will not be surprising to impress the audience and bring additional market response.


    Lehman carefully analyzed the difficulty of shooting "Furious," and then compared his ability and shooting experience, and found that it was really feasible.


    The depiction of scenes and characters is much less than that of other war dramas. It is the rhythm he is familiar with; the shooting process does not use complex cg technology, no special effects, and can be completed by setting up scenes on the spot; In terms of budget, it will not consume too much money and increase the risk of investment.


    The only problem is that he hasn''t learned any tactics, and he doesn''t know how to control the steps and coordinate the battle to complete the task.


    However, for these tasks, he can find a real tank officer or a professor who has studied the tank unit of World War II to help arrange specific operational instructions and on-site scheduling.


    After these have specific solutions, the rest is the character setting.Characters are the key to portraying war drama.


    Well, it''s still a combination of veterans and recruits, which is the safest, easy to portray the theme, and ensure drama.


    Lehman thought this way and began to write an outline of the characters.


    "Sergeant": Serious, pragmatic, adhere to orders, and have a certain moral bottom line; a common image of an officer.


    "Bible": Christian, deputy tank commander, is also responsible for controlling the main gun system; in the long war career, only the "Bible" can soothe his heart.


    "Machine": The recruit was originally trained as an intelligence system employee in the rear, and later went to the front line; he has a higher education, but what he has to learn now is how to survive on the battlefield.


    "Godot": Responsible for driving that battle tank; addicted to alcohol.


    "Kuhn": Loader; bold and indifferent to life.


    ......


    Corris stood at a desk, his head lowered slightly, his expression tense, and he said nothing.Since the success of "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood", he has had a hard time.Now he was standing in an office in Miramax.


    Opposite him, Harvey Weinstein leaned back in the large boss chair, his plump face without any joy, but a serious look.


    "Sorry, boss." Koris finally couldn''t stand the gaze, and proactively spoke up: "It''s all because of my misjudgment of Lehman''s project prospects. This has led to the company''s successive losses of two films with high market value."


    Obviously he was only a marginal figure in this incident, but he had to take all the gangsters on him.


    To say that the bad director Lehman should be the first company employee to cheat him, and Harvey Weinstein''s unrelenting face should also be the problem, but who makes one of these two people his own Boss, one has resigned and left long ago.


    In this way, it is really unlucky for him, Corris, who has dealt with Lehman many times, and the company''s status is not low, so it is suitable for the back.


    Who told him to share the issue of negotiating the issue? Not wrong.


    As the so-called subordinates make mistakes, they must be the subordinates'' mistakes, and the boss''s mistakes must also be the subordinates'' mistakes. Coris understood this workplace rule very early.


    When he said this, he never dared to lift his head, as if he wanted to impress Harvey Weinstein with this more sincere method.


    "He should have been a loyal partner of Miramax." Harvey Weinstein finally broke the silence with a cold and blunt tone, "but why did the filming department offend him like this."


    It''s not what you asked for, buy international film rights as low as possible, otherwise, why would we play some tricks on the distribution contract!This thought flashed through his mind, but Coris wasn''t stupid enough to say it.


    "Forget it, go out and pay more attention to your department in the future."


    Kris sighed, stepped lightly, and left the office slowly.


    Harvey Weinstein''s gaze fell on a report on the desk in front of him, and the fat on his face trembled twice.


    After all, he is Harvey Weinstein, how could he completely put this series of errors on his subordinates?


    Just seeing the latest statistics on the report¡¯s one-week North American box office rankings, he felt agitated. It was clear that they were the first to cooperate. Turning around, not only did the established partnership not take care of it, but on the contrary, Become an enemy.What makes sense!


    Harvey Weinstein''s eyes moved down and glanced at the latest list.


    The first place is still the name that makes people feel dazzling-"Three fools make Bollywood", 36,753,200 US dollars.


    The production cost of this film is about 6 million. In these three weeks, it has taken away $73,246,200 in the entire North American market, and has won the weekly box office champion for two consecutive weeks.


    This number is really astonishing. I thought that the North American box office assessment of this film in my heart was about 50 million, or I planned the only award operation system after winning the Oscar for best foreign language film.


    Facts have proved that Harvey Weinstein sometimes misses his eyes.Ah, no, I don''t have to look at it at all, after all, people are not even willing to give it a chance to negotiate.


    He suddenly felt tight in his chest. Believe that it was because of that action last year that caused such a large amount of profit, and it slipped from his own hands.


    Even if it''s 50 million estimated by myself, that''s an amazing return ratio.


    Moreover, this is not the final box office figure. "Three Fools in Bollywood" can only be expanded for two weeks. The overseas box office revenue, video tape revenue and the operation of the surrounding copyright will also be included. , What will the final profit be?


    Even though many excellent films have been operated over the years, the Oscars are even softer, but this rough estimate of the value still makes Harvey Weinstein feel extremely heartache!


    Especially because this was a good situation that his company had personally ruined. This fact is more like tearing his heart and lungs, laughing at his shortsightedness and lack of talent.


    But who knows that the shooting skills of that year were quite satisfactory and the new director without aura would evolve into what it is today.


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t be so unrelenting, because in his opinion at the time, this kind of director, once caught a lot of the film industry, was not worth the bet and investment.


    Lyman Last!


    Thinking of this name, Harvey Weinstein felt very uncomfortable. The little director made him and Corris played around. On the surface, it seemed that he had let go of the past and could cooperate, but in fact he was tough inside, and there was no chance. Willing to give.


    Do you really think someone is a fool?


    The suffocation in his chest made Harvey Weinstein very awkward. He stood up and walked twice.


    Turning to the floor-to-ceiling windows of the office, he let out a long breath before finally feeling better.


    Will he be the next Quentin Tarantino?


    Harvey Weinstein put his arms around his chest and looked into the distance. This thought came to mind unconsciously.


    The discovery of Quentin, the director''s geek, has allowed Miramax to usher in rapid development, which is one of his most proud things.But one thing he can''t deny is that although Quentin''s movies are a carnival feast for film critics and a small number of fans, they are not a delicacy for more popular fans.It seems that he lacks the popularity that Lehman gave the film?


    Yes, Lehmann''s works, in his opinion, cater to the tastes of the public more, but they did not abandon the humanistic thinking in the movie.


    This is true whether it is "Buried Alive" or "Three Fools Haunted Bollywood".


    It''s a pity that I missed him.


    However, all of this has not been finalized, but I have to see for myself where this young director can go.


    Harvey-Weinstein can lead Miramax to the level it is today. Maybe the company still has many problems, but he will never give up easily, otherwise he will not let Quentin serve honestly. After so long, his temper is even more weird, he can surrender, why can''t he surrender Lyman?


    As the helmsman of an enterprise, Harvey Weinstein may have various quirks and well-known problems, but learning from failure is the most basic quality.He is by no means a mediocre who only knows regrets, but understands better what a good director means to the film industry.


    Back at the desk, Harvey Weinstein put away the report, picked up his pen, and rewritten the next line of letters on a blank sheet of paper-Lyman Rust.


    He pressed the paper under the transparent glass layer of his desk, which was both a reminder and a lesson.


    It''s not over yet!

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    In the second week of April, after the "Oprah Talk Show" was recorded and aired, Paramount Pictures and Harp Television both released relevant news feeds. Under the baptism of this heat, it was originally at the box office. The slightly declining rise of "Three Fools in Bollywood" made a mid-range effort. It won US$8.8456 million in three days over the weekend and finally defended the weekly box office ranking champion this week with a result of US$12,234,200.


    At this time, the film has as many as 1,320 theaters in North America, and the market performance of "Three Fools in Bollywood" nearly a month later made the premiere of "Hart''s War" held this week. Can not help but ashamed.


    By the third week, as other new works entered the theater one after another, "Three Fools in Bollywood" only received $5.3212 million in a single week, and the number of weekly box office champions ended in 3 weeks, ranking 9th.


    According to the trend of this percentage decline in the box office, the potential of "Three Fools in Bollywood" in North America is almost exhausted, and Paramount Pictures has gradually begun to reduce the number of theaters showing it.


    The media''s attention to Lehman has also begun to fade, and his unwillingness to cooperate is also an important reason.


    For example, "Vanity Fair" magazine wanted to invite him to shoot a group of photos, used as a cover and also as a small interview, but Lehman refused.


    He would rather stay in the hotel to watch old movies, copy shooting techniques, or think about new movie ideas than to shoot photos.


    Firstly, he didn''t want to devote his energy to such indifferent things; secondly, taking photos and accepting interviews did not give much impetus to his career.


    The latter is one of the most important factors.


    He is a director, not an actor, and he does not need to rely on his face to eat, nor does he need a spotlight to enhance the potential value of his image.


    Any magazine interviews, celebrity parties...you can¡¯t indulge in these.


    What he needs is to maintain his professionalism and to maintain progress, not to get lost in the temptation of success, and to wake up until the end of his life.


    That''s silly.


    So Lehmann happily rejected the request of Vanity Fair and rejected many party invitations.He knows that the success of a movie is not determined by how many celebrity parties or magazine covers you have attended, but by the film itself.


    By the time the film was finally drawn, the box office of "Three Fools in Bollywood" in North America was $97.26 million.


    Only this place, Lehman can get dividends from it is likely to reach 2.95 million US dollars.


    As the film went down, and under the strong request of Europa Pictures, the production, investment, distribution, and theaters of "Three Fools in Bollywood" were all prepared to share their own cakes.


    According to relevant regulations in North America, if a film is shown for a long period of time, the theater will pay the distributor the first share in about a month, and the subsequent share will also vary with the agreement and the release time. , But most of them can achieve that the distributor can get all the box office share within the next week of the movie.


    However, when this money is in the hands of the distributor, it is unknown when he will pay the producer and other beneficiaries.


    Especially those independent filmmakers, distributors who have been dragging for a year and a half are not called procrastination at all. Even the six major Hollywood film studios with excellent reputation, debts and delays in payment are endless, and they have been brought to the Delaware Commercial Chancery Court. There are countless cases.


    In other words, never overestimate the moral standards of Hollywood studios.


    This is why Lehmann must first find Europa Pictures to find out. Just like Paramount Pictures, when facing such a film company with strong strength in France, they will never do it for these tens of millions. U.S. dollars lost big because of small losses.


    In the end of April, an accounting firm entrusted by Lehman also participated in the whole process of splitting the accounts, and started close economic business dealings with Paramount Pictures and Europa Pictures, and checked the dense accounts of large and small. File and box office data of various regions are divided into calculations.


    Lehman can''t get involved in this kind of thing at all. His presence will have no effect except to add to the chaos. Although the professional accountants of PricewaterhouseCoopers charge high fees, they are worthy of entrustment in terms of their business capabilities and the company''s reputation.


    Besides, he also invited a law firm to represent Lehmann''s Mann studio to supervise the whole process.


    Double insurance is not too much.


    After all, there are so many exchanges of interests involved, it is always right to be more careful.


    Paramount Pictures signed the most conventional split account with the theaters. After the theaters deduct fixed expenses, they are divided into different proportions with the issuer during different periods of the screening, and after deducting miscellaneous payments such as taxes and fees. , Paramount Pictures got a little more than 52 million US dollars.


    This part of the money, Europa Pictures does not have the right to use the first manual, as a real channel distributor, Paramount can first draw 31.2 million US dollars of it.


    Fortunately, the costs of publicity and public relations and film copying do not need to be recalculated. The remaining 20.8 million US dollars were successfully delivered to Europa Pictures.


    Looking at it this way, Paramount Pictures only spent about 12 million in costs, and achieved a return of 19.2 million US dollars.


    Issuing companies have broad publicity channels and powerful distribution capabilities. It is not without reason that they can stand at the top of the industry. Such easy money making is really eye-catching.


    After the money came to Europa Pictures, it began to divide the cake according to the director agreement signed with Lehmann.


    Remuneration plus dividends, plus an additional red envelope bonus, Lehman received 3.4 million US dollars.


    But this aspect of the North American market did not end in this way, because he had to pay federal personal income tax, California personal income tax to the tax bureau...


    There are so many taxes in the United States that ordinary people can¡¯t figure out how to deal with it according to regulations, let alone how to deal with it according to the regulations. Therefore, it was finally figured out under the arrangement of the accounting firm hired. The money will probably only be There were 2.95 million US dollars finally received.


    After the United States¡¯ accounts have been processed, there are more than 30 million box office revenues accumulated overseas that have not yet been calculated.


    Up to now, the French mainland has also been drawn. Because of the gap in the market''s own capacity, "Three Fools in Bollywood" only got more than 40 million euros at the box office.


    More than 170 million box offices worldwide have accumulated.


    Also, these are only part of the film¡¯s revenue creation, and the surrounding operations of "Three Fools in Bollywood" are equally valuable.


    The first is the copyright of television broadcasting and videotape, because the distributor is born with a 50% right.


    Europa Pictures completely dominated the entire negotiation process.


    After several seesaw-style biddings, the French video tape copyright of "Three Stupies in Bollywood" was sold for 7 million, and the TV copyright also received 5 million. Europa Pictures first took away 6 million from it.


    The income split has reached this point, and Lehman also commissioned an accounting firm to ask Europa Pictures to settle the remaining part of the account that belongs to the director as soon as possible.


    And the time limit is to see this payment within one month.


    It''s not that Lehmann is worried about his own part of the income, but that he doesn''t believe in Europa Pictures'' morality.


    Oh, no, he doesn''t believe in the ethical standards of any film company.


    His Mann studio is just an empty shell, unable to play a strong supervisory role for Europa Pictures, and he does not have any effective financial monitoring measures, and Europa Pictures, as a publisher, falsely reports profits and offsets. There are many methods such as tax offsetting, but they can''t think of it.


    In particular, the operation of video tapes and film peripheral copyrights, which are long-term revenue, can be manipulated more and more secretly.


    Yes, France has a variety of expressly stipulated laws to protect the benefits of all parties, but even in North America, where regulation is more stringent, Hollywood giants dare to pit the funds of the vampires on Wall Street, let alone Europa Pictures. It is the first step to gain exposure to film revenue in overseas markets all over the world.


    This is not an era when information will be more circulated in the future. Supervision is simply a idiot. Instead of placing hopes on Europa Pictures¡¯ corporate ethics, it is better to determine your own part of the income as soon as possible and then deliver it.As for the less, it doesn''t matter, as long as you get the part of the income you have already seen.


    In this way, Lehman¡¯s income as a director is clear. The box office balance of 8.84 million (plus North American and overseas parts and tax deductions) and 7.6 million under various copyright proceeds, totaling 16.44 million US dollars.


    The remaining long-term benefits depend on how Europa Pictures is willing to give it. Anyway, he got the money first.


    Among them, as a personal reward, he crossed out 2.44 million (plus bonus money).


    The remaining 14 million US dollars is deposited into the accounts of Mann Studio.


    Public is public and private is private. The boundaries cannot be confused. Even Ryan, as the producer of part-time film management on set management, also has related remuneration to him, which is not included in the studio¡¯s account. .


    Although they are friends, they still have a clear distinction between public and private.


    When doing business, public accounting involves individuals, which is the most undesirable.


    After getting this huge sum of money, his life hasn''t changed much, he still lives in the original apartment.


    Oh, yes, he is now back in North America. Last time he went back, just to make a good account with Europa Pictures.


    In addition, Ryan changed a car to facilitate everyone''s travel.


    Well, it was a Mercedes-Benz business car, which was much larger and more comfortable than his original car.


    When the time came to the beginning of May, Paramount Pictures sent invitations as scheduled, inviting Lehman and other creative teams to one of their receptions.


    They also came here for this.

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    In Los Angeles in May, the climate has begun to heat up.


    An extended Lincoln commercial vehicle was driving on the road, and soon it was parked in a parking lot next to a hotel.


    "Huh, finally here." Ryan adjusted his tie and opened the back seat door.


    Lyman, Thomas, and George got out of the car one after another, and the next step was to participate in a celebration reception for Paramount Pictures.


    Although the lights were already on and the night was over, it was already after seven o''clock in the evening.


    However, the interior of the hotel is still decorated with magnificence.


    This is the beginning of nightlife.


    After showing the invitation, the group, led by the waiter, stepped into the main hall of the reception.


    As soon as he walked in, someone greeted him.


    "Hi, everyone..."


    A middle-aged man in his thirties greeted them affectionately by shaking hands.


    For this person, Lehman still had the impression that he was an assistant to Tony Slock, the head of distribution at Paramount Pictures.


    After a few words of courtesy, the other party led the way and led Lehmann and his group to the second floor. It seemed that he was there waiting for them.


    "Mr. Lyman Last..."


    "Mr. George..."


    "Ryan..."


    Along the way, some and none of them were greeted by the group of them, but in Lehman¡¯s view, apart from a few familiar, they seemed to be employees of Paramount Pictures related departments. Knowing why they are so kind.


    It''s just that Lyman also knows how to be polite. Although he thought that way, he smiled and nodded in greeting.


    "Congratulations, Director Lehman..." When I arrived at the reception circle on the second floor, it seemed that the people in it were noble.


    In addition to Tony Slok, Lyman is a bit familiar, and there are a large number of seemingly powerful guys here.


    After all, things are gathered together, and people are divided into groups.


    Being able to stand with the real power executives of a top publishing company, with a smile, will certainly not be too bad.


    As soon as he met, Tony Slok was the first to greet him with enthusiasm. Lyman shook his hand extended and said politely: "Thank you, just call me Lyman."


    Although he understands that the other party¡¯s attitude is so good and kind, it is entirely because "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" has brought good value to Paramount Pictures, but Lyman still maintains a very polite etiquette, "Thank you very much. Paramount Pictures¡¯ support for me."


    "Come, let''s have a drink first, in order to honor what I said to you that day." Tony Slok took two glasses of champagne from the waiter next to him, and handed one of them to Lehman.


    "Bang!" In the crisp sound of clinking glasses, the two of them did it accordingly.


    Then, under the introduction of Tony Slock, Lyman shook hands with several other senior officials who were present at Paramount.


    These people all treated each other with smiles, and of course, Lehman did the same.


    There was a wave of entertainment, and the waiters in black kept moving through the crowd, constantly delivering champagne to the guests in need, and waiting to completely deal with the people of Paramount Pictures , Lyman also quickly found an opportunity to slip away.


    He walked to the balcony of the reception hall leaning to the outside, took this place to avoid, and breathed in secretly.


    This is actually a very formal cocktail party.


    Lyman knew that perhaps his successive successes made Paramount Pictures a little cautious.


    And just frequent conversations with all kinds of very simple, can also prove this-Paramount Pictures wants Lyman to join their camp.


    No one will let go of a valuable director. In Hollywood, it is even more common.


    It''s a pity that Lehman doesn''t have any meaning in this regard.


    He admits that the strength of Paramount Pictures is stronger than that of Europa Pictures, and because of this, if he takes over the olive branch of Paramount and joins it, it will not necessarily be better than Europa Pictures.


    Strength and channels are strong, but the degree of emphasis may not necessarily match.


    From this point of view, Europa Pictures has a little advantage.


    That is, they will pay more attention to Lyman''s director ability than Paramount Pictures, and even pay more directing conditions that benefit Lyman.


    Of course, this may also be a nonsense by him, Europa Pictures has no plans at all. After all, all this is the result of Lehman''s guess based on his own knowledge.


    Then just try it. If Europa Pictures doesn''t pay attention to him and refuses to pay more, it is not too late for him to change jobs.


    To be honest, Lehmann is still quite willing to cooperate with Europa Pictures. After all, the French director Luc Besson, perhaps based on a director''s own cognition, is willing to give creators a lot of freedom on the set.


    For example, George was originally a supervisor who was sent over, but he was very talkative and has been very helpful to Lyman.


    This is also a point that Lyman has deliberately thought about, otherwise he would not hesitate to refuse as early as the first time Tony Slock wooed.


    He cares more about his right to speak in the filming than the strength of his partners.


    "Congratulations, Director Lyman!"


    It hasn''t been long yet, and another person came over.


    Lehman pulled out a smiling face and said politely: "Thank you."


    The person on the other side introduced himself, "Please allow me to formally introduce myself, my name is Kevin Hoween, an agent."


    As he said this, he took out a business card from the inner pocket of his suit and handed it to Lyman.


    Lehman took it and looked down at the business card in his hand. It was a card with a little light blue all over the body, and the delicate dark patterns on it could be touched by the fingertips. The cool and dark black font revealed a sense of charm. .


    Lehman raised his head and glanced at each other with deep meaning.


    Don''t look at the simple introduction of this person, saying that he is a "broker" without any further explanation vocabulary.


    But in fact, he is one of the five senior executives of an innovative artist agency-this artist agency service company with the acronym CAA is not only the top one in the industry, it has dominated Hollywood¡¯s economic business for more than ten years and has been Unfailing, can be called the absolute overlord.


    But why did he find himself?


    "Mr. Kevin? Why?" Lyman raised his brows lightly, as if he didn''t know the meaning of the other party.


    This question made the opposite Kevin Horv¨ªn stunned, and then he burst into laughter, "I take the liberty to ask, Mr. Lyman does not have an agent yet."


    Of course not. CAA has long since found out. They have always attached great importance to such an emerging director.


    Besides, as long as you inquire more, you can''t dig out anything.


    Lehman even communicated with Paramount Pictures on his own. There is no agent.


    "Yes, I didn''t." Lehman said honestly.


    "Can you think about CAA then? We are very sincere." Kevin Howen laughed.


    "I will think about it."


    Seeing Lehman let go, and it was really difficult to discuss further down at this reception. Kevin Hoween left with a vision. Of course, he did not forget to discuss a time and place with Lehman.


    For this kind of thing, CAA has always been familiar with it, this is their business.


    After Kevin Hoween left, Lehman''s eyes were erratic, thinking about something.


    At this time, another person on the field has been watching this side.


    Seeing an opportunity, she immediately walked over, "Hello, Director Lyman."


    The voice of greeting pulled Lyman''s mind back.


    He turned his head and saw a beautiful girl standing in front of him.


    Lyman has seen her familiar face many times in "Dream of Paris".


    Sure enough, she spoke again and said a very familiar name, "My name is Eva Green, and I am honored to know you."


    Eva Green looked at each other, feeling a little nervous. She was able to enter this reception, but she still dragged her busy with her tutor at the New York University School of Art.


    She has been thinking about how to enter the show business circle. Although she was born in a family of show business, she did not get any chance.


    Now she is about to graduate, but she still doesn''t have the qualifications that can be obtained, and what she gets is either a dragon or a small role with no lines.


    By chance, she got to know Lehman, and she knew that he was also a Frenchman, and that he was also a director, the kind who had achieved success.


    This made her see a glimmer of opportunity, so she came.


    "Are you French?" Lehmann deliberately pretended not to know him in surprise.


    Well, Eva Green just said hello in French.


    "Yes, I was born in Paris, France, and I am currently studying at an art school in New York." Eva Green said with joy: "I have seen your movies and I like them very much."


    "Thank you."


    The two chatted all over the world, most of the time it was Eva Green who was talking about anecdotes about France, and Lehmann catered to and matched the topic.


    He didn''t know what the other party was doing in this way, but this did not prevent Lyman from pretending to be a member of the same country as her, and he was particularly kind to her.


    As the reception gradually approached the end, Ryan looked at Lyman who was chatting happily in the distance, and said, "Okay, let''s go first, don''t worry about that guy."


    George nodded and dragged Thomas along with him.


    This Tie Hanhan just thought about informing Lyman that they are leaving. Isn''t this ruining the customs?


    So George decisively stopped Thomas from being stupid.


    Lehman cooperated with Eva Green, and even the hotel dismissed, and accompanied her to the hotel parking lot.


    The girl called a taxi and said to the driver: "West Hollywood, Fairmont Community."


    "Go to my house for a cup of coffee." She said so, and Lehman agreed.


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    Drink an altar of fragrant beer and fold a vine flower.


    Dance, upside down in the grape bushes, indulged.


    Miharu''s color shifted to her fragrance!


    ......

 69 Chapter 69-Inner Temperament (Recommendation and Collection)

    The night changed to the day, and it was already the next day.


    The room is still that room.


    On the bed, Eva Green looked like an octopus, entwining Lehman tightly.


    "Hehe..." Eva Green opened her eyes in a daze, her gaze fell on Lehman''s face for a few seconds, and then her eyes became clear.


    She slowly got up, picked up her clothes, and slipped into the bathroom...


    In the past year or so, the hardships of work and the anxiety of life have made Lehman exhausted every day, and he has been concentrating on broadening his career without considering other things.


    But he was not the little chu guy Ryan mocked. He had experienced a lot in his previous life, so how could he fail to understand the series of Eva Green''s operations.


    In this way, he can see a lot.


    Perhaps the society as a whole in many regions tends to be conservative, but this does not include the entertainment industry.


    This industry is different from many circles, and there is no way to use normal social standards to demand and regulate the people and behaviors in this circle.


    Assuming that there is no sense of touch and oppression next to his body, Lyman also woke up.


    He first looked at the side and couldn''t see Eva Green, but he didn''t think too much.


    Stretched comfortably, and got ready to get up.


    It''s been a long time since I''ve slept so comfortably, and my mental and physical conditions are very good.


    He took the clothes dropped at the end of the bed, picked up his pants from the ground, and put them on neatly.


    Walking out of the bedroom, following the sound coming from the right direction, came to the door of a kitchen.


    "Are you making breakfast?" Lyman asked, leaning against the door frame, looking at Eva Green''s graceful figure.


    Eva Green turned her head and smiled, "I made a caviar sandwich. I wonder if you like it."


    "Of course, I will like it." Lehman nodded and asked, "Where is the bathroom?"


    "In the cubicle on the right hand side of the bedroom."


    "Then I''m going to wash, and get ready to enjoy a delicious breakfast sandwich." Lehman finished speaking, and turned to look for the bathroom.


    After breakfast, Eva Green sent Lehman out of the apartment building.


    "This is my contact information, if you have any questions, call me." On a walkway by the road, Lehmann took out his business card and handed it to Eva Green.


    She took it carefully, turned and returned to the apartment building.


    What happened last night is now a thing of the past, and both of them are very sensible.


    There is no bloody plot.


    For Lehmann, he didn''t have much affection for the girl he met for the first time.That night can happen, only to blame the moonlight is so beautiful, midnight charming.


    As for Eva Green, who knows what she thinks?


    That''s not important, anyway, Lehman didn''t think about involving any unnecessary feelings.


    He raised his head and looked at the sky, the sun was shining on his pupils, which looked extremely dazzling.


    ......


    In the Hollywood film industry, agents play a very special role. They will not personally participate in any of the production and shooting of film and television dramas, but they can still grasp the lifeline of the development of the film.


    A simple summary of their tedious and complicated work is the intermediary service.


    Find suitable film projects for actors, and at the same time recommend suitable actors for film companies, and strive for higher and better salaries and working conditions for their clients.


    It seems that they are active behind the scenes, but in terms of the overall industry status, they are by no means bad.


    A top agent, even higher than a senior producer''s status, is also the object of countless people infatuation.


    For example, Kevin Hoween, who invited Lehman, has a lot of first-line actors and celebrity resources; film companies need to negotiate the terms of acting through him if they need it. For actors, they also hope to find excellent movies through him. project.He is like a transit station, where countless news and information in the circle are digested in his hands, and then redistributed to lay the foundation for a film project.


    It can also be understood in this way that the more advanced a broker is, the more resources he has in his hands, and his status will rise accordingly.


    As one of CAA''s senior executives, Kevin Howen''s ability is naturally extraordinary.


    When Lyman received his invitation, he naturally wanted to hear his terms.Today is different, and he really needs an agent to help him manage his business.


    In a coffee shop, the melodious and soothing piano tunes set off the quiet here.


    Kevin Hoween sat near the window, watching Lyman approach step by step.


    "Sorry, I''m late, and I was delayed on the way."


    "It''s okay, I just arrived."


    To be courteous to each other, Lehman took the seat opposite Kevin Hoween.


    "I''ve seen two works by your director, and they were great!" Kevin Hoween spoke first.When facing a director, it is always okay to praise his ability first.


    "Ok."


    A glimmer of doubt flashed through Kevin Hoween''s eyes, and Lyman was wrong.Don¡¯t you feel happy about the compliment just now?The expression is so calm, as if I was talking nonsense.


    "As I said yesterday, our CAA is very sincere in inviting you to join."


    "Haha, isn''t it?" Lehmann''s answer was still not shocked.


    At this time, he thought in his heart like this, what''s the use of verbally speaking about sincerity, and come up with something practical.


    "We, CAA, are the largest brokerage company in Hollywood, occupying more than half of the high-end actor market. As long as you join us, our resources will definitely be preferred to you..."


    Kevin Hoween talked about his conditions, but his eyes were still on Lyman.


    He still smiled with the corners of his mouth raised, and made no comment during the period.


    The performance is so indifferent, is it because he doesn''t have a clear understanding of his identity, or is he already planning?Had another brokerage company met him privately?Or does he have no accurate understanding of the importance of an agent, thinking that he can handle his own director affairs without an agent?


    However, this does not seem to matter.


    The choice between the broker and the client is a two-way process. Both parties also hope to find a better partner to work together for greater benefits.So no matter what, you just need to give the conditions first. As for how to choose, that''s a matter for others.


    CAA doesn''t have to be him. Without him, CAA would still be CAA.


    This is the confidence of a top brokerage company.


    "How? Are you satisfied with our conditions?"


    Lehman did not immediately answer this question, but paused for a moment, and said seriously: "Can I talk about my own views?"


    "please."


    "I''m not satisfied with your packaging service." Lehman said calmly: "You just said so much, and many of them are in line with my wishes. I really don''t want the tedious negotiation work to delay my time, but , The most favorable one you mentioned is exactly what I dislike the most."


    "Oh, why? The service we provide allows you to focus more on your director career. Isn''t that what you need?"


    "However, I really like to form my own shooting team. This completely collides with this one."


    Indeed, any director with a strong desire for control will not be satisfied with this.


    If the service is packaged according to what CAA said, it is still unknown whether the crew is the director or CAA. No one wants to be just a shooting puppet. Lehman is even more reluctant, let alone. He has achieved a little bit now, and even if not, he would not agree to such a request.Can you imagine the composition of the entire crew, mostly from CAA?


    "We can discuss, you can also talk about your own conditions."


    With Lehman''s demonstrated ability and status, it is enough for CAA to pay more.Kevin Hoween considered it before coming.


    The addition of such a director to CAA can bring not only a little revenue commission, but also a large number of opportunities to appear in movies.


    With so many roles, CAA can handle it quickly, and the asking price is fair, so I won¡¯t be unhappy.This will not be a bad thing for those actor clients owned by CAA.


    And this is obvious and can be considered clearly for any director.


    Between the pros and cons, look at their respective choices.


    "First, I don''t want the agency behind me to interfere with my crew too much; second, the agency cannot interfere with my personal life."


    Kevin Hoween smiled, "You are the director. We will not interfere with your private life at all, nor will we make any demands on your partner or other individuals. Apart from the first point, there are some doubts. Point, I can completely agree on behalf of CAA. "Lyman is not a star, and CAA does not need to carefully maintain his image.


    "Also, what do you think it means to interfere with the crew?"


    "You can provide the actors'' information. It''s entirely up to me whether to use it or not. You can''t put people into the crew. How about it? Can you agree?


    Kevin Hoween hesitated and did not answer.


    From this perspective, the brokerage company can only be in the position of a very basic service provider.


    "I need to think about it."


    "Well, let''s stop here today."


    The two shook hands amicably, and then parted ways.


    For Lehman or Kevin Hoween, this kind of thing is not anxious, and no one just listens to a series of initial checks issued by the other party and rashly agrees, just like a film company will strictly review the requirements. The project-approved film is average, and this also requires a process of mutual investigation between the two parties.


    Whether it is CAA or other brokerage companies, Lehman will not make a decision lightly.


    The need for service is the need for service, but his own conditions cannot be given up, otherwise he would rather not have an agent to help him take care of the business.

 70 Chapter 70 Finalized Script (Recommended Collection)

    Leaving the cafe, Lehman returned to the rented hotel.


    As if to hear the movement, not long after Lyman entered the room, there was a knock on the door outside.


    Open the door, and Ryan is standing outside.


    "Hehe, where did you go last night? That girl?" He smiled lustfully.


    "It has nothing to do with you!" Lehman''s very tough answer also allowed Ryan to further confirm his guess.


    "Okay, when did you learn this? It hasn''t happened before." Ryan looked very curious.


    For his friend, when he was in college, he hadn''t found any girl for four years, let alone stayed out all night.


    "Do you like to inquire about my privacy so much?" Lyman said playfully while sitting on the sofa.


    "I''m just curious, you know? I want to know why you suddenly opened up, and you can understand what it''s like."


    "Then do you understand?"


    "Understood!" Then Ryan said again: "Okay, it''s not poor, I have almost perfected the outline of the script you mentioned, except for a few scenes depicting war, I can''t write it, consult my tutor, He doesn''t have very good opinions, so you can only think of a solution yourself."


    With that, he took out a manuscript and handed it to Lehman.


    This is the script he commissioned Ryan to perfect the day before yesterday.


    Lyman opened it and looked at it carefully.


    To be honest, the structure of the story in "Furious" is fairly simple. It is still a group play. It can be roughly regarded as the five main character scenes, that is, the five soldiers driving the same tank.


    In May 1945, World War II was drawing to a close, and Hitler''s suicide was only one month away.


    But the Allies did not know that the German army would surrender like that. In their eyes, they clamored to throw children and women into the battlefield even at the last minute. For the "all people as soldiers" demons, surrender this. The words seem to never appear.


    The Allies crossed the Rhine and began to penetrate deep into the German hinterland.


    ** The German army has a strong sense of resistance, and the fighting has become more frantic.


    The tank unit where the "Sergeant" was in had just experienced a head-on encounter. The watchman in his squad died unfortunately.


    War is always going to kill people, and everyone has achieved such awareness.


    It''s just that when a person is dead, another one is needed to replace the duty.


    The recruit "Norman" joined the battlefield in such a vague way, that is, on the order of the officer, and the five-man tank squad headed by the "sergeant" were "furious" with the five-man tank squadron-"fury" printed on the left side of the tank The English alphabet of, went to the front.


    Their task is to brave the enemy''s powerful firepower to tear open the eastern battlefield defense line for the army.


    Four seasoned soldiers went to battle and dared to kill the enemy without hesitation, but Norman, a recruit, could hardly resist the pressure of fear and made frequent mistakes.


    In the roar of blood and fire, Norman began to grow gradually, and the tank "furious" also moved forward smoothly.


    But because of the defeat in the Eastern battlefield, the crazy police is determined to give firepower.


    They transferred the tank ace troop-Tiger tank.


    This is the Panzer VI heavy tank developed by the German army. It has a long tube of 88 mm and a wide track shoe that can support a huge body with a total weight of 57 tons.And different from the balanced development of the three indicators of mobility, protection, and firepower emphasized by the early German tanks, the Tiger tank was born for a sense of strike since the day it was developed.


    Efforts to increase the thickness of the armor, the front vertical reached 102 mm, the firepower is outstanding, although the mobility is not strong, but the idea of ??becoming a powerful fortress is successful.


    Moreover, the Tiger type equipped with the 88mm KWK36L56 artillery, the powerful fire range and armor penetration can be completely 1000 meters away, and it can be used for burst headshots. It is also the land war ace of the German army, which often destroys a Tiger type. Tanks require the sacrifice of dozens of Allied tanks, which is also synonymous with fear in the eyes of the Allies.


    In the end, well, the Allied forces won.


    This is the content of the script that has been written now. As for the middle battles, because Ryan has not touched the relevant information, all are large blanks, but it is okay, at least the writing of the literary drama is very good. This is also what Ryan is best at.


    The lines and language expressions of the characters always appear vivid.


    And anyway, this script is written for actors or Europa Films, and the part of the battle only needs to be highlighted, and there is no need to write about how to fight. When the time comes, when shooting, I will ask relevant experts to help with the idea. .


    Lyman put down the script and took a sip of water.


    This is almost the final version of the script. Compared with the original, the general framework of the story hasn''t changed much. But how to express the story and what rhythm to tell it, the changes will be big.


    This is also to integrate his own shooting ideas.


    In the next few days, Lehman began to write a sub-scene script for "Furious", occasionally taking time to meet with CAA.


    They seem to be very interested in cooperating with him, and the tone and conditions of the conversation are much more relaxed than the first day.


    It''s just that it''s still not up to the standard, and it''s constantly spent in pulling and pulling.


    During this period, it was not that other brokerage companies came to him.


    Just like successful people never lack collaborators.


    In the eyes of many brokerage companies, Lehman still feels a little fragrant.


    However, most people hesitated about the two points that Lehman killed in response.


    ......


    Time: After dusk.Location: The ground is muddy, suitable for troop stationing.


    Close-up shot: "Sergeant" secretly blamed himself for the death of the watcher.


    Camera shift: "Machine" and "Bible" were found together.


    Scene description: A campfire rises on the ground, ready to cook and repair.


    Camera transition: Under the leadership of Shangguan, the recruit Norman walked to the team where the "sergeant" was.


    ......


    Lehman wrote this sub-shot script very slowly because he had to take into account his own style and the actual portrayal of the shot.


    If you want the movie to have that kind of real war atmosphere, the idea of ??each segment is equivalent to reorganizing the entire movie screen in your mind first. This is a very hard work and energy, but Lehman is not in a hurry. Anyway, the project review of the film will take a while, and the preparation work will also take a certain amount of time, as long as it can be completed before the official filming starts.


    Just yesterday, he had already sent relevant information and the first version of the script into Europa Pictures¡¯ review process.


    Note that the production cost of at least US$50 million will inevitably make Europa Pictures treat it with caution.


    Even though he has already had two successful film projects to make a base, a correct film company must conduct production and market risk assessments before setting up a new project. No one would rashly decide on such a huge amount. Investment.


    "Hi, Kevin Hoween, okay, I''ll be here right away."


    Lehmann took the call from the front desk of the hotel, and Kevin Hoween invited him to meet again.


    As early as many days ago, the two had met no less than three times, but they were still in the see-saw stage. The negotiation of various terms was really a matter of contention.


    But in general, the situation is on the bright side.


    ......


    Back in time to yesterday, there was also a conversation about Lehman at CAA''s headquarters.


    In one office, Kevin Hoween talked to Brian Lauder about Lyman.


    "He has great abilities and his potential has yet to be developed, but this person''s desire for control is too strong."


    Kevin said in a bit of a grumbling, he was also annoyed by Lyman''s unyielding attitude these days.


    Brian Lauder with a bright bald head, he is also one of the five senior leaders of CAA.


    "But his director business is exactly what we need." He looked at Kevin Hoween, "If there is a chance, we still have to hold it in our hands. As far as I know, there are several other agencies in the past few days. I found him."


    "This is exactly where I am troubled. He wants too much. If he is Steven Spielberg, I can give him such conditions, even more favorable. But he... "


    The words were not finished, but both of them knew that it was nothing more than that Lehman''s potential value was not so prominent, otherwise what conditions could not be negotiated.


    To put it bluntly, the exchange of interests between the two parties is still not in agreement.


    "He wants freedom on the set, and we just give it to him." Brian Lauder said.


    "But in this way, if we can''t get in on the actors, signing him will be of little value."


    "We have so many actors in CAA. He will always need them. Take your time, and he will recognize our strength."


    "You said it is light, but his roots are in France, is there no actor market there? Besides, there is a Europa Films that has worked with him for so long in the middle, which is even more difficult."


    "Sign him a moderate contract. The resources we invest can be reduced accordingly. This is not a difficult choice to think about. Anyway, he doesn''t seem to care about it, does it?" Brian Lauder lightly Smiled.


    Kevin Hoween thought for a while, and thought it would be fine. It is always better to draw a director talent to their camp first.


    As for the future, let''s talk about it later.


    Having figured this out, Kevin Hoween is not entangled in the shooting of the set, as he said, Lehmann is a French director, it seems that he does not need CAA very much.


    The industry resources they rely on to become famous are replaced in the eyes of others, and Europa Pictures is more trustworthy than them.


    When they met again, Lehmann found that Kevin Hoween was much easier to talk.


    Also promised not to interfere too much with Lyman''s rights as a director on the set.


    This point has been negotiated, and the rest will be easy to handle. The main point of difference is the freedom of shooting.


    "Happy cooperation."


    The two shook hands in a friendly manner and agreed to go to CAA''s headquarters next time to sign a formal broker contract.


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 71 Chapter 71 Officially Achieved (Seeking Recommended Collection)

    Unlike producers who can take care of their own work, directors, screenwriters, actors, etc., all need to deal with the film company, then a series of affairs such as contract, box office dividends, interest competition, studio power, etc., also include work contacts and chores. Handling, media public relations, etc., these things are all with the help of an agent.


    This may not be a necessary choice, but it is the most correct choice.


    After all, one''s energy is always limited, and one''s abilities are also limited. There are some things that can''t be easily solved by a single person.


    The emergence of brokers or brokerage companies is very necessary. They are very professional and know how to deal with the departments of major film companies. The abundant resources in their hands can also provide better needs for customers.


    Of course, Lehman doesn''t need those, he just wants an expert who can help him deal with trivial matters at work, or communicate and negotiate issues.


    So, yesterday, after the verbal agreement with Kevin Hoween was reached, Lehman commissioned a lawyer, and the two came to CAA''s headquarters-a commercial building in Century City.


    Walk into the elevator and go up to the eighth floor.


    After exiting the elevator and explaining their intentions to the front desk staff, the two followed into a large and luxuriously decorated reception room.


    Not long after, relevant CAA personnel also walked in.


    Lyman sat on the left side of a long conference table and turned to the last page of the contract.


    After confirming that it was correct, under the guidance of the lawyer Joey next to him, he slid his name in the blank space where he needed to sign.


    After the two-part contract was signed, Lehman exchanged contract documents with Kevin Hoween and Brian Lauder, who represented CAA.


    At this moment, the videographer waiting on the side seized the opportunity to press the shutter of the camera in his hand to record this scene.


    "It''s a great honor for us to reach an agreement with Director Lehman to sign this economic contract." One of the five senior leaders of CAA, the big bald Brian Lauder, smiled and looked very happy. "CAA welcomes you like you. Of young talents joined our big family!"


    Lehman shook hands with him amicably, then smiled and said, "I am also very honored to be able to join the embrace of CAA."


    What the scene said, who wouldn''t say it, don''t think you can look very kind if you shave a big bald head.


    The agreement can be reached because everyone thinks it is feasible after analyzing the pros and cons. Otherwise, can this happen?


    After the cameraman finished taking the photos, he voluntarily left the reception room, and the lawyer Joey on the side was also respectfully invited out by Kevin Howien.


    It seems that the next step is to arrange specific affairs personnel, and Lehman has also investigated these.


    CAA, also known as an innovative artist agency, was established in 1975. The legendary miracle is Michael Ovitz. He has personally led CAA for 20 years. With his extraordinary personal charm and business ability, CAA has been transformed from a start-up unknown. Become the industry leader.


    This ambitious wage earner was first a member of the William Morris agency. Later, he couldn''t stand that the company system was too conservative. Young people like him who were hardworking and motivated couldn''t get in the position at all. The senior brokers stood on top of each other. When the little brother worked hard every day to work overtime, it was not himself who made it, so the hard and hot days made him reluctant.


    Ovitz began to whine in private with the other three talented brokers of the company every day, until he met another "anti-boned boy" Ron Meyer, and Meyer urged everyone to go out and stand on their own.


    They hesitated at first, but decided to go to the bank to try if they could get the loan, but they didn¡¯t expect that the person in charge of the bank was a good friend of the company¡¯s CFO, so these five unlucky plans were discovered before they started. , And were fired by the company''s senior management.


    When the road broke, these few were also ruthless. The company didn''t even have a business license, so they dared to fool others into saying that they were a formal brokerage company.


    With hard work and a certain amount of luck, they gradually become bigger and stronger, and since their founders started by "rebellion" and digging walls, they have designed a set of special rules for the management methods of their employees and artists .And these systems have been used to this day.


    Including:


    First, everyone is equal. Every broker can be called a partner of CAA instead of an employee. There is no sign in the office, and the payroll is arranged in alphabetical order. Second, there is no single exclusive broker for each client. All have to arrange 4 to 5 brokers to be responsible for service work in order to prevent brokers from taking their customer resources to invest in other houses; third, income classification, as long as there is strength, there is no limit on annual income, how much can you earn , All rely on their own ability; fourth, it is the famous packaging service, using the resources in hand, packaging into a variety of resources needed for production.


    Not long after the clearing, four more CAA subordinates entered the reception room.In this way, it was his agent team. Just as Lyman was looking at it secretly, Kevin Hoween took the initiative to introduce it.


    "This is Johnson Brandon, responsible for media communication and your daily life service."


    "This is Brown Kaliman, responsible for literary creation, and can also choose the right script for you."


    "This is Garland Davis, in charge of the special opportunity part."


    "This is Catherine Johnson, who is also responsible for literature and documentation."


    "If they can''t handle the matter, you can also call me and I can also provide relevant help."


    In a small group of 4 people, two middle-aged people, one middle-aged woman, and the last slightly younger, Johnson Brandon, will be the person mainly responsible for his daily work. As for Kevin Hoween The last sentence added, Lehman didn''t take it seriously.


    One of the five top executives of CAA can logically control most of the brokerage business of the entire company, but who can often trouble him?


    Lehman shook hands with the four people very politely. In any case, they will be the small team that CAA arranged for him in the future. Maybe everyone still doesn''t know each other or knows whether they can work and get along in the future. Achieving rapport requires a little time and a test of business capabilities.


    Anyway, in CAA, customers can change brokers at any time.


    This is also clearly marked in the economic contract signed by both parties. When it is necessary to drive to this right, Lehman will not hesitate in the slightest.


    Brian Lauder and Kevin Hoween are both important partners of CAA. They also have a lot of work to be busy at ordinary times. They can appear at the signing ceremony, but also to show the importance of Lehman, the new director. Nowadays, the work and personnel ratios have been arranged clearly, and the attitude has been well expressed. After leaving a few more words, he immediately left the reception room.


    The other three agents also have their own jobs to be busy. Except for Johnson Brandon, who is in charge of media public relations and daily business processing, stayed, the other three also left here.


    "Mr. Lyman," Johnson Brandon is the youngest among these people, but his work attitude is still not mentioned. After a while, he entered a state of considering customers, "You have recently needed me Do things?"


    "Of course." Now that he has signed the contract and is willing to pay the 10% commission (extracted from the salary or work remuneration collected by Lehman personally), Lehman will certainly not be polite, "I have a new project recently. I need you to help me negotiate."


    Johnson Brandon immediately took out his pen and notebook, "Is there a specific need?"


    Lehman thought for a while, "Try to help me raise my salary, oh, one more thing, I want to inject capital into new projects in the name of the studio, and receive a proportional return on the box office."


    Yes, no one is indifferent to the benefits created by "Three Fools in Bollywood". CAA is willing to win him over, and it is precisely on this point. As for Lehman himself, he can only benefit from that huge income. Get millions of dollars, no one can restrain yourself from thinking.


    Moreover, he has confidence in his films, and his thoughts and plans of bringing capital into the game and sharing the proceeds of his work naturally came into his mind.


    "Specifically, the amount of capital invested?"


    Uh, the specific amount... Lehman thought about it again.


    At present, there are about 20 million US dollars in the studio''s account, all of which are accumulated by "Buried Alive" and "Three Fools Haunted Bollywood".


    The money? I definitely can''t spend all of it. Even if I am confident, I am afraid that I am not afraid of 10,000 yuan. If I lose it, I guess it will be cold again.


    Therefore, it is necessary to leave a start-up capital, which is tentatively set at 8 million. Then, there is 12 million US dollars left.


    However, it is estimated that Europa Pictures will not agree too much with such a large amount. After all, the total investment budget of the new project is only 50 million, and he alone manages nearly a quarter of it, so how can others play it?


    Estimating this way, Lehman opened his mouth and said: "Let''s talk as much as possible. The bottom line is 5 million US dollars. I must bring at least 5 million into the group and share the relevant revenue."


    "Well, I will follow up on this matter." Johnson Brandon put away his notebook, "I will notify you as soon as I have any news and discuss it with you."


    He took two steps closer, "If there is nothing else, then I will leave first. I still need to deal with the handover of the business."


    "Goodbye." Lyman shook his hand and politely watched him leave.


    ......


    When the time passed to the next day, Lehman took Ryan and his team together with CAA''s agent Johnson on the plane and went to Paris, France.


    Europa Pictures passed the project review and began preliminary negotiations with Lehman on the film "Furious".

 72 Chapter 72: Different Past (seeking recommended collection)

    With a briefcase in his hand, Johnson Brandon calmly followed the head of the front desk of Europa Pictures toward the meeting room.


    He restrained his steady and rhythmic exhalation and inhalation to calm his mood.


    The next is a tough battle. Whether he can pass the test and successfully take over Lehman''s personal brokerage business depends on the results of this negotiation.


    Johnson understands that there is no friendship between him and the client. If he does not have the corresponding ability, it is only a matter of time before he is replaced and eliminated.


    Therefore, this time he must go all out, not only for his commission, but also for his future.


    Regardless of what CAA is saying, it says that everyone is equal, but in fact, how is it possible to achieve equality among everyone in the company?That is something God cannot do.


    With resources and no resources, many and few earning money, partners and part-time workers, can this be considered fair?


    Johnson also wants to have the status and status of a senior broker and even a CAA partner.


    He kept lobbying, coupled with the previous work experience, finally caught a promising potential customer, he didn''t want to be denied so easily.


    Come on, work hard, it will definitely work.


    "Here, sir!" The lady at the front desk interrupted Johnson Brandon''s thoughts.


    He looked at the spacious meeting room in front of him and said politely, "Thank you."


    After that, he stepped in.


    Inside, a long oval table was filled with executives from Europa Pictures.


    Under the gaze of so many people, Johnson Brandon didn¡¯t seem to feel the slightest pressure. Even though he was still a little nervous in his heart, his words were still steady. "Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Johnson-Brandon. Langton, from CAA, currently assumes the agency business of Director Lehman."


    "What about Mr. Lyman? Isn''t he coming?" an executive said.


    "My client still has some trivial matters to deal with and can''t get away. Today, I will be responsible for the shooting of the corresponding cooperation project." Johnson-Blanton chuckled and skipped the issue that had nothing to do with the negotiation conditions.


    Of course Lehman will not be here. Negotiating terms or the like must be a war without gunpowder. Negotiating the distribution of benefits. How can it be "king versus king" from the beginning. Isn''t it good to leave a buffer room?So as not to hurt the relationship that both parties have worked together before, right?


    Unless it is really negotiated, Lehman will not show up at all. This is what he thinks is the use of an agent. Otherwise, he will not wait until a formal agreement with CAA is reached before returning to France to deal with matters on this side.


    There is a shield, which is pretty good.


    "What about your conditions?" another executive asked.


    Since Lehman is unwilling to appear, the corresponding cooperation issues still need to be discussed. Their company has reviewed the project prospects of the film "Furious" and feels that the possibility of profit is very high.


    "Our conditions are not complicated." Johnson Brandon had communicated with Lehman in advance, knowing what points should be achieved in this action, or that he still wanted to be on the basis of this bottom line. On top, strive for more benefits, not for others, but also for yourself.


    The commission of the broker is always linked to the value of the client.


    "First, Mr. Lehman¡¯s director¡¯s salary is 3 million US dollars, and the screenwriter¡¯s remuneration is 500,000 US dollars. At the same time, he must have the right to choose the producer of the film and the final editing right of the film. Moreover, the personnel of the shooting team must be established. Based on his opinion."


    After Johnson-Blanton finished speaking, he calmly looked at the faces of everyone on the opposite side, and found that the executives of Europa Pictures seemed to be quite sure of this condition, and had little resistance.


    Think about it, the filming of the last movie, the above-mentioned set of rights, was also delegated to Lehman by Europa Pictures. This is why Lehman has a good impression of Europa Pictures.


    Now? Except that the director''s worth has risen from 200,000 to 3 million at the beginning, nothing has changed. Moreover, after all, people have achieved results. There is nothing wrong with raising their worth. Europa Pictures also took this into consideration.


    They sat peacefully, there was no fluctuation in their hearts, and they even wanted to laugh, because when the director''s worth came out, they didn''t think it was high, and they didn''t touch the bottom line of Europa Pictures.


    Johnson Brandon continued to speak calmly: "The second point is that Mr. Lehman requires one-fifth of the investment share of the film, which is 10 million US dollars. He will bring the capital into the group and enjoy the same proportion of the revenue share. ."


    As soon as this condition was said, it was denied.


    Williams, head of marketing at Europa Pictures, immediately retorted: "This is impossible."


    "This gentleman, our requirements are not excessive. Director Lehmann''s performance in his last work has fully proved his ability. He should be eligible to enjoy the same proportion of profits."


    "But you want too much. With all due respect, if you insist on this condition, Europa Pictures will never approve it."


    Johnson Brandon took the conversation: "Then, it stands to reason that based on Lehman''s past achievements and conditions, he should also get a reward that meets his worth, what do you mean?"


    There was silence in the conference room for a while. After a while, the marketing director Williams who had just rebutted, said: "5 million U.S. dollars plus 5% box office share, what do you mean?"


    "It''s too low." Johnson Brandon said bluntly. "It''s not in our consideration at all."


    "Then there is nothing to talk about!" Williams just wanted to continue talking, but was interrupted by Luc Besson who was sitting at the top of the conference table: "Talk about the following conditions, and state all the requirements at once. ."


    "The actors must also respect Mr. Lehmann''s candidates; the real budget of the project must meet the amount..."


    As Johnson Brandon said one by one, everyone at Europa Pictures became more and more solemn, and the atmosphere in the conference room became more solemn.


    However, in negotiations, you must first try the bottom line that the other party can bear. Although the two sides broke up in the end, whether it is Lyman¡¯s agent Johnson or Europa Pictures, they are still The matter of this initial interview was weighed down in my heart.


    As soon as the negotiations were over, Johnson Brandon left the Europa Pictures building, and on the other side, in the conference room, the executives left one after another, but Luc Besson called Williams in the marketing department.


    "What do you think?"


    Williams, whose hair looks rather scarce, is only 42 years old this year, but he has been in the movie industry for more than 20 years. He is rich in industry experience. Using the project prospects he assessed, he said seriously: "This film The risk assessment of the film is low, the relevant mass base index collected by the market research department is high, and I am very optimistic about the project''s profit forecast."


    He continued: "The themes of war movies have many fans all over the world, and Lyman Last has proved to us that his directing ability, the story of the film project is simple, but the theme is profound and correct. It''s the type he is very good at. No matter how you look at it, there are few accidents. Another very important thing is..."


    Williams sat upright and said solemnly: "He has succeeded in two works in a row, this time it is still very likely to succeed again."


    A director has a period of ascendancy in his creation. Obviously, Lehman belongs to this stage. According to past experience, the probability of his success is far greater than the probability of failure, and he chose him The good type is more secure.


    Of course, this is just what he meant. Williams is only responsible for speaking out his own vision. The real decision depends on the decision of Luc Besson or the board of directors.


    "So, you are very optimistic about the profit prospects of this movie."


    Hearing what Luc Besson said, Williams nodded, "Yes, I can''t think of a well-made war movie, and the market will be cold."


    Luc Besson nodded slowly in agreement, "Then what do you think of the conditions he wants?"


    "The production cost is 50 million U.S. dollars, and the amount of investment is indeed not small, but for us, it is not a thing that can be obtained on the table. But..." Williams Intensified his tone: "They actually want to get a share of the game, and the Lions still open their mouths, and they want to take away one-fifth of the proceeds. This is something I would never recognize. I don''t think Europa Pictures needs Share the benefits with them."


    "What is the solution to the negotiation?"


    "If $5 million plus 5% of the box office revenue still cannot satisfy his appetite, we can increase his director''s salary appropriately, but there must be no room for negotiation in other aspects."


    Williams'' thinking is simple. He would rather increase his efforts in investment costs than open a hole in the income.Who knows if they will continue to make progress in the future? This is obviously also a problem.If you look at it with the idea of ??long-term cooperation, the later this part is discussed, the better.


    Luc Besson obviously understood the deep meaning of Williams'' words, and he had always been there with the idea of ??maintaining long-term cooperation with Lyman.


    However, the situation at this time is no longer what it used to be.


    He shook his head and said, "That agent who calls himself CAA, we are not the only choice."


    The second half of the sentence is quite lonely.


    Yes, Lehman¡¯s choice is no longer Europa Films. Whether it is other local film companies or major film companies in the United States, it is estimated that they are willing to cooperate with Lehman on projects.


    what can we do about it?

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    On the street near the Europa Studios building, Johnson-Blanton hid in the shade of a tree and rested for a while before he took out his cell phone and called Lehman.


    "Dudu..."


    It didn''t take long for the alert tone to sound, but a voice came from the other end of the phone.


    "How is the negotiation going?"


    Lehmann, who was still in his apartment in Cannes, put down his pen to draw the film scenes and continued: "Did Europa Pictures agree to our terms?"


    "Not yet. They seem to be quite dissatisfied with bringing capital into the group. They even want to increase your director''s salary in exchange for us to give up this part of the negotiation terms."


    "How much does it improve?"


    "Five million U.S. dollars plus a 5% box office share, and if we abandon the cooperation plan to bring capital into the group, I am confident that this part will be more advantageous again."


    "Oh, it''s impossible. I won''t give up on this point either."


    Hearing the resolute answer from the opposite, Johnson Brandon stroked his forehead, his tone suddenly serious, "Then we will do the difficult work in the interview process."


    "Relax, I am mentally prepared for this."


    "Then I can now let the wind say that the new project is in a deadlock with Europa Films, and use external pressure to further force them to make concessions, okay?"


    Facing the agent¡¯s proposal, Lehman thought about it for a while before he said: ¡°We can release the news, but our first choice is to cooperate with Europa Pictures first.¡±


    "okay, I get it."


    Hanging up the phone, Lehman sat quietly on the sofa in the apartment, and for a while, he lost the ability to draw the film''s shot script.


    At the time of his downfall, Europa Pictures offered a helping hand, and he always remembered it.


    However, even though there is such a friendship in it, it does not affect Lyman''s judgment too much.


    Europa Films can be placed on the highest level of priority cooperation, but it is not absolutely necessary.


    Cooperation, cooperation, it is always right to make both parties satisfied, just let oneself regress, that is what kind of cooperation.


    Both of his works have brought each other a return far exceeding the investment amount. He doesn''t owe anything, and he only wants relatively fair cooperation terms.


    There is nothing wrong with this.


    ......


    At the same time, in the conference room of Europa Pictures, Luc Besson was still discussing cooperation with Williams, the head of the marketing department.


    He said with emotion: "I also came here back then. I am a human being, who will think in the face of huge interests. He wants more ideas. In fact, I understand very well, who would like to see the creation. The value is less than a few tenths of the income."


    This sentence of the boss can be regarded as setting the tone of the topic.


    Williams followed along and said: "But he wants too much, one-fifth of the revenue share, it is really..." He thought for a while before he said, "It''s a little too taken for granted. "


    "Could it be that the channels, publicity, distribution, and media public relations we use to promote the film do not require energy and cost? We finally got the situation like today, during this period, the manpower, material resources, time and capital costs Isn¡¯t it a manifestation of resources or value?"


    "I don''t think that he can be on an equal footing with us with a directed work."


    Hearing the ubiquitous resentment in the old man¡¯s words, Luc Besson laughed openly, ¡°Negotiating? There is no such thing as a bite to death. Maybe they don¡¯t want so much.¡±


    "I don''t think he thinks that way. When he opens his mouth, it is divided into one-fifth, which is really majestic."


    "Okay, keep in touch. They want to bring money into the group. Basically, they don¡¯t have to run. Let¡¯s make the corresponding psychological preparations. As long as it does not exceed US$8 million, they can still be discussed. This is ours. Bottom line."


    Williams said helplessly: "Well, I know, I will try my best to fight for it."


    Two days later, Johnson Brandon once again reported the results of the second round of negotiations with Europa Pictures. Although they still failed to reach a conclusion, their tone was slightly relaxed.


    The news that the negotiations were deadlocked at the beginning has gradually spread to the ears of several other film companies.


    First-tier major companies such as Paramount and Warner, as well as second-tier film companies such as Artisan and Miramax, have come to consider their willingness to cooperate, which has added to the burden of Europa Pictures¡¯ negotiations.


    As Johnson Brandon expected, with Lehman''s past achievements, there is absolutely no shortage of collaborators.


    After another negotiation, the situation was even more favorable to Lehman. Europa Pictures agreed to the conditions for joining the group. What remains stalemate now is undoubtedly the question of the share of funds and the proportion of income.


    Just when Johnson Brandon secretly cheered up for the next negotiation, loosened a little amount of funds and successfully won the negotiation on the terms of cooperation, CAA headquarters called...


    Things went back a day ago, just as many film companies are optimistic about the prospects of Lehman''s new projects, CAA can''t ignore this aspect.


    And after the latest news that Detective Johnson Brandon kept coming back in front, they also knew far more inside stories than others.


    In the CAA headquarters in Century City, Los Angeles, the atmosphere in the conference room is still quiet.


    Brian Lauder is asking his assistant to distribute documents to many senior brokers, including Kevin Howen. This is the relevant information carefully compiled by their research department.


    After all, the achievements of "Three Fools in Bollywood" are still vivid, no one can remain unmoved, even if Johnson Brandon has already said that the negotiations with Europa Pictures are on the right track. Can''t stop everyone from having a different idea.


    The information was quickly posted, and it was full of detailed insights into Lehman''s career as a director, the comparison between the market revenue and the amount of investment generated by the works he directed, and some internal statements related to the new project.


    "Let''s take a look." Brian Lauder slowly said: "Our people are already helping Lehman negotiate with Europa Films. Although the final result has not yet been obtained, I want to come. There is no cooperation between the two sides. It will be too far."


    "Let me add," Kevin Hoween also said: "It is said that Paramount Pictures also has ideas for new projects. Think about it, can we take this opportunity to get in."


    "Didn''t it mean that their negotiation work went smoothly? Can we have a chance?" a CAA executive asked suspiciously.


    "In this world, as long as there are enough benefits, can we still find the opportunity to intervene? The key question now is what price we can pay to qualify for entry." Another senior retorted.


    "That''s right, but what can we give? Or what are we willing to give?" The words of the person who asked the question earlier made the conference room silent again.


    Yes, others have to meet the conditions. How can they enter the game? They can''t provide better salary to Lehman. At this point, they may not be as bold as Europa Pictures.


    The intricacies of CAA¡¯s internal powers and shares are far from what Europa Pictures can match. This also means that a major decision has to be made, which is often impossible to pull internally, which consumes time and energy in vain, not to mention. It also involves the issue of capital investment, which is even more difficult.


    Although the group of people on the board of directors does not participate in the company''s daily affairs management, they unexpectedly value the financial aspect.


    Only allowed in, not allowed out, maybe that''s what it meant.


    Hard!


    Everyone was thinking about how to enter the game. Kevin Hoween said, "Everyone, I heard about a situation. Paramount Pictures wants to directly discuss the release of this new work and try to get the release of the film. Copyright, no matter how bad it is, we have to fight for channel rights in North America. This may be an opportunity for us."


    "How to say?" someone asked.


    "Cooperate with Paramount Pictures to negotiate with Europa Pictures to gain entry."


    "But Paramount doesn''t seem to be of any use to our place, can this work?" Someone said doubts.


    "Didn¡¯t they have a project that we want us to provide convenience? They promised them, and in the joint operation, they only asked for short-term revenue from the box office, and did not participate in the peripheral revenue from offline and film copyright operations. I think that in this way, they are very I will probably agree."


    "Is it worth it?"


    After all, you have to pay so much and only strive for a short-term gain.


    "As long as this movie can be as good as his upper work, it is worth it. What''s more, Lehman''s agent contract is signed in our company''s hands. This is also a disguised investment." Kevin -Howen continued: "Furthermore, in my opinion, the project that Paramount Pictures wants to operate, although the market prospects are general, it is not without a good way. Provide a little convenience and strive for the opportunity to enter the game. In my opinion, it is very worthwhile."


    "What do you think?" Brian Lauder said.This is for everyone present to express their views.


    "I agree."


    "I agree."


    "Seconded......"


    "I think there is a problem."


    A series of attitudes have shown their respective meanings.


    Brian Lauder made a summary, "10 votes to two votes, Kevin''s proposal passed, now, immediately contact Paramount Pictures, let us know our intention, and strive to work together to submit a request to Europa Pictures."


    "If there is nothing wrong, let the meeting adjourn." After Brian Lauder finished speaking, he stood up first and left the meeting room.


    The fight for action has begun...

 74 Chapter 74 Negotiating Conditions (Seeking Recommended Collection)

    Lyman dragged his suitcase and walked into a hotel. After checking in, he came to the door of another room.


    "Ding Dong, Ding Dong..." He gently pressed the doorbell.


    After a while, the door opened, and the face of agent Johnson Brandon appeared in front of him. He smiled and said, "Hello, Mr. Lyman."


    A simple greeting to his client, Johnson quickly moved aside the door and let Lehman in.


    The two sat on the sofa, and Johnson Brandon made a cup of coffee with insight.


    "How is the situation?" Lehman asked.


    Just yesterday, Johnson-Blanton called and said that the negotiations had made significant progress, and he left Cannes and came to Paris.


    Johnson-Blanton heard the words, took out a contract-style document from the drawer on the table, handed it to Lehman, and said: "This is the condition after the renegotiation yesterday. You can check it out first."


    Lehmann took it and looked through it in detail.


    "The investment share of 6 million U.S. dollars, and you can enjoy the income from the film in the same proportion. This is the condition that Europa Pictures loosened yesterday to bring capital into the group. What do you think?" Johnson Brandon smiled Asked.


    He felt that the results of his two weeks of hard work were not in vain, and great results have been achieved. At least it can be regarded as the initial completion of the customer''s idea.


    "You did a good job, Johnson." Lyman praised from the bottom of his heart.


    "One more thing, you have to pay attention. Although Europa Pictures agreed to bring capital into the group, this part does not involve the profitability of the film after three years of painting."


    "I understand." Lehman nodded, expressing his understanding.He actually never thought about owning the copyright income of the film for a long time.


    Because according to the general film operation situation, if he shoots a film, the copyright of this part is in the hands of the production company, which is Europa Pictures, how can he share the long line after the film is drawn three years later? income.


    Later, the two discussed some cooperation requirements that need to be guarded when contacting Europa Pictures.


    Johnson Brandon was very enthusiastic and even passionate about this performance. After all, in front of Franklin, no one can be stable.


    Seeing that the cooperation is about to be achieved, he will immediately get a 10% share of the salary from Lehmann. In addition, he can get 1% of the investment income of Mann Studio, which is not tolerated by him. Not caring.


    After close discussions for most of the afternoon, Lyman returned to his room.


    On the second day, Lyman, Johnson-Blanton, and a commissioned lawyer rushed to the headquarters of Europa Pictures in advance according to the time and place agreed by the two parties.


    It is the high-level director of Europa Pictures, the director Luc Besson, who is in charge of receiving them.


    "Lyman, we meet again." He smiled and extended his right hand to show kindness.


    His move undoubtedly gave Lehman a lot of face.


    "Mr. Luc Besson, I am very happy to meet you." Lyman was equally polite and polite.


    The two exchanged a few words before walking into a conference room one after another.


    With everyone seated, Luc Besson stopped going around in circles, took the script and project plan report submitted by Lehmann, and said with a smile: "We Europa Pictures are very interested in this new project and want to talk to you. Keep working together."


    Lehman said modestly: "This is my honour, and I am also very happy to cooperate with Europa Pictures."


    "Then, let''s talk about the conditions."


    The two parties had met many times before, and the corresponding quotations and conditions were very clear, and they quickly cut into the theme of this meeting-that is, the real detailed agreement for cooperation is given.


    Time lapsed from noon to about 4 pm. Under the witness of the lawyers of both sides, Lehman officially signed the project cooperation agreement for "Furious".


    In duplicate, both signed his own name, and Lehmann exchanged the contract.


    "Happy cooperation."


    "Happy cooperation!"


    The two shook hands again to show friendship.


    In this way, Lehman finally got what he wanted.


    Since then, the producer and distributor of the "Furious" project will be Europa Pictures. They will provide funding for most of the production budget of the film through financing, and the $6 million will be funded by Mann Studios. Responsible, of course, the copyright of the film is 100% in the hands of Europa Pictures. There is nothing to say about this.


    Then, there is the issue of his personal salary.As the director of the film, he can get 2.7 million U.S. dollars, and 500,000 U.S. dollars for the screenwriter (most of it is Ryan''s), totaling 3.2 million U.S. dollars, which will be paid in two installments, one before the filming , That is, you can get 1 million by signing the contract, and the latter part can only be obtained after the post-production of the film is completed.


    This is also a normal value and payment method that conforms to market laws, and part of the reason is to avoid risks.


    If he didn''t take the investment share, he would be worth a little bit more, but Lehman would never do that.


    Being a boss is better than working all the time, and always has to take the first step.


    As Lehman asked, Europa Pictures will respect his opinions as long as the crew''s personnel issues are not out of the ordinary.


    Therefore, the employees behind the scenes are basically the people who have worked with Lehman and are relatively familiar with them.The director of photography, art direction, setting, lighting, makeup, etc. are all selected from the team of filming members of "Three Fools in Bollywood". In addition, he also pulled Thomas, George, and Ryan. Came in.


    Correspondingly, they are a cameraman and a producer. Ryan has three roles, including drama, coordinator, and named producer.


    He has always wanted Ryan to embark on the path of a producer, but he still doesn''t have much relevant experience, and he has been learning from George.


    There is no doubt about the personal abilities of these people. The team are all old acquaintances of Europa Pictures, and the producer George is no exception. They are all trusted.Europa Pictures agreed happily.


    In addition, although the signing process went smoothly, there is one more thing that I have to mention.


    That is, according to Luc Besson, this project will involve Paramount Pictures.


    They will be responsible for part of the filming funds and arrange the promotion of the film in North America.


    Luc Besson did not say what the specific amount was. Although Lehmann did not understand how Paramount Pictures got involved, he did not ask too much.


    Anyway, he can guarantee his own income, and he doesn''t care about other things.


    In addition, in order to ensure that the film can be successfully completed and released, the Allianz Fire Insurance Foundation hired a third-party guarantee.


    Frankly speaking, Lehman doesn''t like the introduction of third-party guarantee work, because when the filming is then, many things need to be reviewed by the other party before he can implement the filming.


    This is undoubtedly a great inconvenience.


    But there is no way, this is specifically requested by Paramount Pictures. As one of the film investors, he needs to satisfy his demands in this regard.


    This can be regarded as the most common film production system in Hollywood. He has encountered it in filming before, but they are all small, local insurance companies contracting the shooting business. They will not be too involved at all, which is like now .


    The Allianz Fire Insurance Foundation is the world''s largest insurance company and has deep contacts with Hollywood.


    They have also formulated a very complex and complete shooting review system for this purpose, specifically responsible for the smooth production of the film.The same is true. They are very familiar with the operation process of a movie, and they can also monitor the shooting process of each scene of the movie in order to monitor and control the financial status in time.


    It is conceivable that this kind of system is definitely not comfortable for directors, but it provides great protection for investors like Paramount Pictures.


    This is also the key to the emergence of the third-party insurance system.


    After all, those investors who have invested huge sums of money can believe that the film will be released. If the filming is abandoned halfway or the budget is insufficient, won''t their investment be fully compensated?


    With the responsibility of a third-party insurance company, it is different.


    Even if the project cannot be completed by that time, the third-party guarantee company that undertakes the business must find a way to complete the project or pay the corresponding losses.


    Hollywood''s film industry can be so big and strong, it is also the guardianship under this industry system to help various investors enter the market.


    Finally, it is the various related shooting procedures and the deployment of location.


    These matters are very troublesome to deal with, but fortunately, Europa Pictures is helping, Lehman only needs to give his own opinions.


    For example, the shooting of location, the battle involved in the film and the military equipment support of World War II, also need professional tank consultants, and the tanks that appeared in the film. All these need to be prepared in advance.


    The choice of location is simple, and because Australia has tax rebates for shooting, all the related shooting scenes are placed there for shooting.


    This part of the money saved is undoubtedly convenient for budget control during shooting.


    Knowing the knowledge of tanks and designing the battle, the selection of World War II experts in the formation is also very simple. A professor in the History Department of the University of Paris was hired by Europa Films and became a military consultant for the film "Furious."


    The trouble is the tank and the support of World War II military equipment in the film.


    If it were all modeled, it would undoubtedly be too dull and fake, which is naturally not the scope of Lyman''s consideration.


    Then we have to start from the government...


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 75 Chapter 75

    "Director Lyman''s another new work, the World War II movie "Furious" has been confirmed..."


    "According to our reporter''s interview..."


    These are the keynotes set by the on-site reporter Joe Deng from the entertainment section of the Los Angeles Daily for the interview propaganda that he will write back.


    The weather was a bit sweltering, and he stood in the crowd, struggling to do his duty.


    You have to ask what responsibilities are, well, he just accepted the red envelope and wanted to get the money with peace of mind.


    "Director Lehman, can the new film reveal any specific details? For example, the selection of actors, preparations for production, etc."


    Another news media worker asked, and the question asked was pretty good.


    Everyone stunned their ears and wanted to hear the answer from the interviewee.


    Surrounded by the crowd, Lyman still maintained a very calm expression in the face of everyone¡¯s gaze, and continued to use the most perfunctory sentence to answer: "Well, to be more specific, it is to describe the Allied tank troops during World War II. As for the story, as to what kind of effect it can present, or which actor to invite, you have to wait for the film to be released and go to the cinema to watch it yourself."


    This is Los Angeles, and the pre-publicity activities of the film are being held at the scene.


    According to Paramount Pictures, while Lehman still has some heat, it is the kingly way to find some media to pre-heat the new film.


    Of course, the second half sentence is the result that Lehman can think of.


    This press conference, in Lehman''s view, is exactly that.


    Is it all for publicity?Lehman did not support, but did not oppose.


    Since they joined this project, the publicity work of Paramount Pictures has stepped into the front, which is particularly urgent.


    A few days ago, there were many tabloids and magazines, and some topics related to the movie "Furious" began to appear one after another.


    For a while, it was said that so-and-so big-name actor was suspected of joining the crew, and then he vowed to say who and so and who intended to appear.


    In short, there are too many fake and fake things, who can tell?


    No, Paramount Pictures also specially opened a new film conference to clarify these gossips.


    And Lehman, who has been planning the entire promotion campaign, can say anything other than sighing "The city will play"?


    It is interesting to publish fake news by myself and clarify the facts by myself. It seems that this movie has a lot of media attention.


    However, people in all parts of North America still love this set.


    Once such a perfect combination of punches was made, it really made a little storm.


    In addition to the news that related netizens have begun to spontaneously spread the preparation of new films on the Internet, many people who are concerned about entertainment and movies can also learn some information about movies from channels such as newspapers and magazines.


    In this way, the pre-publicity purpose expected by Paramount Pictures has been achieved, and it has not failed them the time, energy, and cost of this.


    Anyway, I can leave a little basic impression, knowing that there is such a movie, it is always good.


    As for the role of the actor, Lehman himself is not sure, so how can I say anything about it?


    The reporters at the scene reluctantly accepted what they thought were perfunctory, and they were ready to go back to write a publicity draft.


    The information available is limited, and there is nothing controversial or topical content to write, it depends on how they edit it.


    After receiving the red envelopes, it is no good not to do things, they also have their own persistence.


    Although it is said that there is no insistence on doing entertainment, but as long as people don''t think like this, what can they do?


    After a long sigh of relief, after finally dealing with these troubles, Lyman returned to the back lounge.


    I heard Ryan jokingly saying: "Lyman, how does it feel to be so focused on multimedia? Anything you want to say?"


    He clutched his right hand, pretending to be an interview reporter.


    Ryman was also very cooperative, and replied very helplessly: "Tired, even more tired than when I was on the shooting schedule. I felt that I was going to be dying. The questions I asked were all sorts of noisy. It feels uncomfortable to be like a swarm of bees around you."


    "Haha..." Ryan Le broke.Gloating is talking about people like him.


    "Is there any water? I want ice."


    I just talked for more than an hour and my voice dries up.


    "No, here you are." Ryan took a bottle of mineral water, threw it up slightly, and threw it over.


    Lyman caught it easily, unscrewed the cap, took a sip, and felt a little better.


    "Are all the materials ready?" Sitting comfortably on the sofa, Lehman remembered what his main job was today.


    The first, of course, is the promotion of the film; the second is the initial screening of the characters.


    In fact, as early as after signing the co-production agreement, Lehman wrote a casting list for "Furious" and asked Europa Films and Paramount Pictures to help, and let them draw a suitable one first. The candidate information for the record.


    "Furious" is different from "Buried Alive" and "Three Fools Haunted Bollywood" in that the qualifications for the cast are more stringent.


    The difficulty of casting is also greater, and it is mainly a group show, with many photogenic roles.


    His casting list set out some basic standards for roles, including the tank quintet, the protagonist group in the group play.


    For example, the military officer "sergeant" needs appearance: tall and strong, familiar with firearms, priority is given to actors who have played military roles before...


    Although the criteria for some subsequent role selections are different, the phrase "experienced first" is also repeatedly mentioned.


    This is sent to the casting table, and then let those who are more qualified to organize career information.


    Then, Lyman looked at the list of personnel again, filtered out some people who did not meet his wishes, and finally submitted the remaining list of actors to Europa Pictures or Paramount Pictures, either.Let them organize and agree on a time and place before auditioning.


    This is the whole process, which is relatively simple.


    "The documents are ready," Ryan said, taking out a large stack of documents from the briefcase on the sofa next to him.


    "So much?" Lyman was a little surprised.It is estimated that there are hundreds of personnel options for that thickness.


    "A total of 327 actor-related information." Ryan smiled: "This is the information covering all suitable roles in France, North America and some European countries. What do you think?"


    "Want to be so exaggerated!"


    Although Lehman said so, he honestly took the document and looked through it.


    He can actually understand the meaning of these two companies. After all, the casting rights are in Lehman''s hands. Paramount Pictures deliberately wanted to get involved, but Europa Pictures rejected it.


    Just like Luc Besson''s thinking that he can put himself in his position, in his opinion, giving a director a certain amount of creative freedom is definitely beneficial to project shooting.


    Of course, this is what Lehman can''t go over, and he can handle the related matters of shooting well.


    The ability of a person can still be used as a reference condition.


    At least, during the filming of "Three Fools in Bollywood", there were no set accidents.


    Lehman flipped through the information slowly, marking it with a pen from time to time.


    In "Furious", there are more than ten main characters. In addition to the drivers of the Allied tank "Furious" team, there are also German generals, allied generals, and German citizens...


    These roles have their own roles, which is of course very important.


    As for the composition of the military personnel at war between the two sides in the film, there is no need to worry about the choice of actors.


    As the background board of the battlefield, you don¡¯t need any superb acting skills, and you don¡¯t have to worry about age. Young and middle-aged people are fine.


    You don¡¯t even need to think about being tall, short, fat and thin, right? It¡¯s hard to even take a face-up photo. Who cares.


    Therefore, in this casting, it is mainly for those who have lines and positive roles.


    Among them, the tank quintet is the most difficult to choose; there are many requirements in terms of the appearance of the character itself, let alone the kind of military temperament that Lehman pursues, and there are many aspects of literary and drama, and acting skills are also required. It''s good enough, plus, there are a series of problems such as salary budget, schedule and so on.


    In addition, it is to drive a tank. It is better to know a little bit; if you don''t understand, you won''t be eliminated immediately, but at least you must be familiar with firearms. Once you touch the gun and aim, you will feel like a veteran.Of course, leaving aside "Norman", one of the protagonists, his character is set as a recruit. These are not necessary, but slowly he requires all of them.In short, it is not easy to choose.


    Of course, these are all he voluntarily asked to bear.Tired and bitter, Lehman didn''t want any weird actors in his crew.


    The lines are unclear and the acting is awkward to death. Such people must not appear in his movies.


    He had done it, and God couldn''t control it!


    Thinking of this, Lehman suddenly got motivation, and even the hands and feet of looking through the actor''s information became neat.


    No, the body is not strong enough, it looks like a tall and thin bamboo pole, pass; the eyes are too small, the temperament is suitable for acting honest people, not suitable for tough soldiers on the battlefield; the shooting experience is sufficient, and the actor''s resume has the image of a soldier , I¡¯m a bit older and can¡¯t play the leading role, but it¡¯s the role of an Allied commander and general, quite suitable...


    Lehman kept annotating his own opinions, eliminated some people, and initially selected a group of people.


    Next, with regard to specific roles, you still have to wait until the two parties have met, auditioned, and talked about treatment before the final candidate can be determined.


    Everything before this was just to better arrange the audition work.


    Lehman successively determined dozens of actor''s information, eliminated one by one, and suddenly saw an interesting one.


    "Heath Ledger, 185cm, born in 1979."


    I haven''t seen you for half a year, what is the old man doing? Lehman thought to himself.

 76 Chapter 76

    The night fell on time, and the mirror-like moon hung in the sky, trying hard to pour the clear water to the vast earth.


    The evening breeze hits slightly, blowing leaves, and pedestrians on the road are stretched by moonlight.


    In this Luofu night, the delicate decoration of fireworks is naturally indispensable.


    The bright lights in the distance continued to extend and eventually constituted the prosperous city of Los Angeles.


    In a neatly decorated apartment, Heath Ledger is standing by the window sill of the bedroom, looking up-the night sky tonight is without stars, only a few lone stars, supported by effort, they are scattered, flickering and flickering. Like glass marbles abandoned by others.


    The entire night sky is like an ink plate, and there is a faint cloud in the sky, making the otherwise not bright night sky even more misty.


    Sometimes I can¡¯t tell why, for example, I prefer a deserted and slightly cool night.


    He stood quietly, his thoughts constantly diverging, until the sound of the neighbor opening and closing the door came downstairs, and he gradually recovered.


    Turning back to the sofa, Heath Ledger turned on the TV.


    Randomly click on which program, just play it.


    In the days when he lived alone, he was used to doing this.


    I don¡¯t watch it, but I like the sound from the TV.


    Make yourself a cup of coffee, take the books you haven''t finished reading last night, and continue reading.


    The night is long, and when he can''t sleep, only words can bring him a happy spirit.


    While enjoying, suddenly, the phone on the desk rang.


    Heath-Ledger put down the books, went to the desk and picked up the phone, and looked at it. The number indicated that it was his agent, Mr. Davis.


    He pressed the access button, and said, "Hi, Davis? Is there anything to do with me?"


    Immediately, I heard Davis¡¯ familiar voice, ¡°Dude, do you know, I received a news from the company, and another crew has sent you an audition invitation.¡± His tone can be heard even through the phone. Hear his joy.


    "Wow! Really? Haha." Heath Ledger was surprised at the content of the news and was also pleased.


    This kind of thing is not common, not to mention that he just auditioned for the "Kelly Gang" crew a few days ago, but was invited again.


    In his past career, more often he took the initiative to find auditions, which were often not available.


    This feeling of being sought after is surprisingly beautiful.


    With his heart beating faster, Heath Ledger walked to the sofa and sat down with his phone, and asked excitedly: "Very good news. But, Davis, can I know which crew invited it? What is the role? When is the audition time?"


    He has been staying at home every day, watching some old movies, thinking about the performances of some old dramas, or reading a book or taking a walk. Whether it is physically or mentally, he is eager to receive a role.But unexpectedly, after a period of idle time, he received two more invitations to audition.


    This is really an impatient choice.


    Yes, it can only be described as impatient. He likes acting and enjoys the inexplicable comfort that he brings to him when he plays different roles.


    Make people intoxicated and obsessed.


    Davis on the phone did not immediately answer his question. Instead, there was a very hearty laughter that could not be concealed, "Man, I have good news for you."


    "What good news? Isn''t it?" Although Heath Ledger was puzzled, he was more and more looking forward to it.


    "Of course, this is better news." Davis''s tone was very relaxed, he said: "Remember the "Kelly Gang" cast audition four days ago?"


    Heath Ledger gave an "um" to show that he remembered it.


    It was a feature film project created by a fellow from Australia and funded by Universal Pictures.


    Because of the geographical relationship, the director treated him kindly when he auditioned.


    "As far as I know, director Greg Jordan made a decision very quickly. He cares about you as the protagonist of his movie."


    Craig Jordan is the director from Australia, and Heath Ledger auditioned for Ned Kelly, the actor of the "Kelly Gang".


    Heath Ledger, who was sitting on the sofa, was taken aback, and immediately reacted and asked: "Really? Has Director Greg decided already? What do you think of Universal Pictures?"


    When he heard the result, he was naturally very happy, but it didn''t mean more.


    Because Universal Pictures is an investor, they still need to get their approval, otherwise...


    Relying on the director''s approval, although it is cruel, Heath Ledger still thought in his heart that there is no right to speak, it is always the same.


    He has also been subjected to a variety of reasons outside of reason to increase his impression points before, but it is not a role that can successfully audition every time.


    But Davis seemed confident, "Your chances are great. You have the qualifications of a one-man show like "Buried Alive", and have been recognized by the market. Coupled with the director''s own optimism, I can''t think of any rejection of them. reason."


    "In this way, it seems that this is indeed the case." Heath Ledger thought about the previous news and asked again: "Then, what about the announcement of the crew audition you mentioned earlier? When? Where? Hold?"


    "The new work directed by Lyman Raster, according to the news released by Paramount Pictures and Europa Pictures, the theme of the movie will be a feature-length feature film of the World War II genre. Three days later, it will be held at Paramount Pictures headquarters. Audition for the role." Davis organized the language and continued: "Do you have friendship with him? When filming "Buried Alive"."


    Are you dating?Heath Ledger recalled that time, but he didn''t know what kind of friendship he could have.


    The director''s approval?Did the shooting go well?Or is it the salary fund given before leaving?


    He shook his head, and didn''t think there was any friendship in it.


    He is an actor, and it is his own responsibility to play a good role. Isn''t the rest born on this basis?


    "Should...no, I haven''t contacted him since then."


    I really want to contact, but I don''t know how to contact.Heath Ledger ran to France alone. After the filming, he returned to the United States without leaving any contact information.


    Later, he went to Australia to rest for a while, until the box office of "Buried Alive" received a good response, and he signed a good agency for this.


    Isn¡¯t it enough to play a role, get paid, and make progress in your career?


    Heath Ledger is not a person who likes to engage in relationships. Even if Lyman made a lot of noise after the Christmas Film Festival, he did not bother him.


    He doesn''t like camping. He can live his life well, that''s pretty good.


    Davis is also aware of the personality of the artist he signed. Seeing him say this, although he felt a little disappointed, he still maintained a relaxed tone and said: "It doesn''t matter, maybe there will be a conflict between the shooting schedules of the two films." "The shooting will start soon, and we can''t be distracted."


    That''s what I said, but it was purely to comfort myself, and of course, it was also to comfort the other person.


    Regardless of the investment amount and market prospects of the two projects, the latter was obviously better. He received the audition news from "Furious" immediately, so he called to inform him, and also wondered if he could catch both projects. live.


    But obviously, I guessed that the two sides will have friendship after cooperation, and the idea of ??whether they can make a sideways effort to strive for a better chance of winning has failed.Heath-Ledger''s words take it for granted that the two sides are only cooperating step by step, which is really not the meaning of friendship, which makes people think too much.


    Davis even thinks that they might have a conflict when they were shooting, otherwise, how can there be no room for communication?


    It''s not that Davis thought too much. He signed the Heath Ledger actor contract six months ago, and he didn''t participate in what happened during the filming of "Buried Alive". He didn''t know anything about it.


    But apparently Heath Ledger''s slightly hesitant answer just now led people to subconsciously think about that.


    After all, the "friendship" understood by the two is fundamentally different.


    Heath-Ledger must be thinking about just ordinary cooperation, and everyone is not familiar with any special sayings.


    Davis felt that there was no friendship at all. It must have been caused by some conflicts in the shooting and the bad relationship.


    If you have different ideas, you will naturally understand differently.


    Heath Ledger pursed his lips, and he couldn''t agree with the agent''s words. This hasn''t really been determined yet, and he has already begun to consider whether there will be a conflict between the opening dates of the two film projects.


    Maybe there will be no characters in the two movies?


    Of course, I think so, but it''s another matter to say it, "Davis, help me confirm the audition notice, I will try it when the time comes."


    "Well, it doesn''t matter if you try it, but I will help you pay more attention to the "Kelly Gang". I see Director Greg''s meaning that you have a great chance of successfully appearing."


    "Okay, I see... That''s it, bye."


    After speaking politely, Heath Ledger pressed the hang-up button on the phone. After thinking about it, he took a sip of coffee and went on reading.


    As for the schedule issue?What to choose?What opportunity is great?Will the result appear unnatural at that time?Thinking so much is useless after all except to bring troubles.


    The aroma of coffee lingers in the nose, creating a relaxing atmosphere for both body and mind.


    Indoors, the orange headlights are bright, the TV is still on, and the TV series with unknown names are displayed on them.


    Outside the window, from time to time, the shouts of dogs rang out, which aroused waves of movement.


    The night is getting deeper...

 77 Chapter 77-Drinking a Cup of Coffee

    Early in the morning, Los Angeles.


    In the apartment where Heath Ledger lives.


    A melodious "jingle bell..." sounded, disturbing the master''s dream.


    Heath Ledger opened his eyes and pressed the alarm switch on the head of the bed.


    The noise disappeared instantly, and the surroundings returned to quiet.


    It''s 6 o''clock in the morning, and it''s really early to get up.


    But there is a very important thing today, he also needs to set aside more time to dress himself up.


    After washing, Heath Ledger looked very energetic, wearing a casual suit, no tie, and leather shoes.


    Out of the community, the time came to 7:30, the agent Davis also drove over here.


    Get in the co-pilot, fasten the seat belt, Heath Ledger takes the breakfast that Davis bought along the way.


    While eating, while chatting.


    The audition time for the movie "Furious" starts at nine in the morning, but it would be better to arrive at Paramount Pictures'' headquarters an hour or half an hour earlier.


    The car drove steadily on the road, the window was half open, and the breeze kept blowing Heath Ledger''s face, making him sigh involuntarily, "The weather is so good!"


    Davis, who was controlling the steering wheel, also smiled and said, "Yes, the weather today is very good."


    Immediately afterwards, he said: "How about? Are you confident about the audition?"


    "Who knows? Try to fight for it." Heath Ledger''s tone was very calm.


    Paramount Pictures¡¯ headquarters is located in West Hollywood, not far from the apartment where Heath Ledger lives, and it¡¯s easier to reach by car.


    But half an hour''s drive, when Davis parked the car, the two went to a building where Paramount Pictures needed an audition, only a dozen minutes past eight.


    Came to the front desk and said to a lady at the front desk: "Hello, we are here to participate in the audition for "Furious."


    The staff knew about this for a long time, and said with a smile: "Well, two, please come with me. After the audition time is nine o''clock, I will take you to the audition room and wait."


    The two followed her, walked into the elevator, and rose to the fifth floor.


    After getting out of the elevator, and then bypassing the busy office area, I came to the reception room as the audition location.


    Heath Ledger walked in and saw that there were already more than a dozen men with similarly dressed spirits sitting in chairs and waiting.


    It seems that many people are willing to come in advance.


    "Please wait a moment, the audition will begin soon." She reminded again, before turning back to the front desk.


    Heath Ledger silently found an empty seat to sit down. He didn''t have many friends in the circle. After just scanning around, he didn''t find any familiar faces.


    He sat quite calmly, and his heart was calm.


    After experiencing more, I will not be so worried about gains and losses.


    What''s more, just the day before yesterday, Director Greg officially called and said that it was the actor of the "Kelly Gang", and he was initially determined to be him.


    Although it hasn''t been finalized yet, it''s just because related salary issues and some salary issues for studio shooting have not been negotiated, and it''s not that there is any objection to his candidate.


    But even so, he shouldn''t have used it to audition, but for some reason, he felt that he should come this time.


    What is the reason?He doesn''t know, just keep thinking like this in his heart, think!


    "Hi, buddy." A greeting rang in his ears.


    When Heath Ledger turned his head, he saw a young man with a small head and a bright sunny smile on his face.


    "Are you here to audition too?"


    "Hmm." Isn''t this a nonsense, who is sitting in this reception room, who is not here to audition.


    "Then do you know any inside information?" He asked with a hint of eager curiosity in the eyes of the young man.


    The inch-headed youth has been paying attention to Heath Ledger for a long time.


    In this small compartment, most people seem nervous, some people rely on closing their eyes to relieve their emotions; some people keep playing with the buttons on their clothes; some people are breathing deeply...


    Only him, the young man swears that only the person in front of him seemed very calm when he walked in.


    So he couldn''t help asking this question. Although it was silly, he felt that as long as he could give it a try and improve that little possible opportunity, he should not let it go.


    The pressure of competition is too great, and the agent is ambiguous, and there is no useful information at all. Until now, young people with short-term positions do not know what type of role they want to audition, or what are the requirements?


    The uncertainty of the audition is too great, and it makes people feel unsure.


    Heath Ledger was stunned, not knowing how to answer this question.


    What inside story?Davis didn''t say anything.


    "I only know that it is director Lehmann''s new work, which is about war theme, and the others are not clear."


    He answered honestly.


    The inch young man was very disappointed. He felt that the person in front of him did not want to tell him inside information.


    Yes, if I knew it, I wouldn''t say it.


    Before everything has a result, how can it be to help competitors?


    The young man smiled politely, exposing the topic.


    It was he who asked himself to be boring.


    Heath Ledger''s hesitation for an instant, the content of the answer was not painful or itchy, and it also made the young man with an inch head think a lot at once.


    I''m not afraid of people thinking too much.This brain replenishing ability, stains!


    Heath Ledger was fine, and when he saw that the other party didn''t want to talk, he continued to wait.


    As more and more people came in the reception room, the time for the audition was getting closer.


    At this time, Lyman and Ryan, the accompanying younger brother Thomas, one of the producers, George, and the head of Paramount, Sandy, walked over with a staff member of the Actors Guild who came here.


    Lyman looked into the crowd and found Heath Ledger.


    He became happy and said to Ryan and George: "Wait, you will start the first round of auditions, record the performance material, and mark it. I still have something to go."


    Ryan knew what Lyman¡¯s idea was for, and also understood that after the movie he shot at the time, they thought about looking for Heath Ledger, but when asked, they didn¡¯t find it. When I went back to Australia, it happened to change the agent and the contact information was disordered. Of course, you have to say that the information registered in the actors'' union does not involve the exact address. Only the US residential address is recorded, not Australia.)


    After all, at that time, people traveled all the way from the United States to France, and they didn''t care about the salary of the show, which was a big help.


    They can have the current situation, and the love in it is not small.


    Although Thomas and George, who had just arrived from France, were at a loss and did not understand why the audition was about to begin, Lyman had something to leave.


    But seeing Ryan nodded and agreed, he didn''t say anything.


    It''s just the first round of auditions, and it doesn''t seem to be a big deal.


    Lyman waved in the direction of Heath Ledger and walked over immediately.


    "Hi, man, it''s been a long time since I saw you. Would you be honored to have a cup of coffee?"


    "of course."


    The two looked at each other and both laughed.


    The young man sitting behind saw this scene, how could he not know what happened.


    He sighed in his heart the shame of "a way out", but his face was envy that could not be concealed.


    Seeing the two people leave the reception room one after another, the Cinchou youth sighed secretly.


    It''s hard to be honest in this world.


    On this side, the agent Davis was waiting for the audition result in the aisle.


    Thinking that it will probably last until the afternoon, wondering where to go for lunch.


    In the blink of an eye, he found his artist walked out of the reception room leisurely.


    When did the audition from nine o''clock go so fast?


    Thoughts were in surprise, and another person walked out behind.


    Lyman Last!Davis was too familiar with this face.


    After all, he is still very concerned about matters concerning his artist.


    His mind was very messy, because Davis had been joking and laughing while watching the two people not far away, and walked towards him.


    Okay, I also said that I didn''t have friendship, even my agent was hiding it.


    Damn it, really disgusting!


    "That said, during that time you went back to Australia to accompany your family."


    "Yeah, I didn''t think about it. You would go to the Actors Guild to find me. I didn''t have a role to play at that time. It''s Christmas again, so I went home."


    "This is really unfortunate."


    "..."


    Davis watched the two getting closer, and Heath Ledger seemed to have not noticed him again.


    Can''t help but find a sense of presence for myself, "Hi, man, why did you come out?"


    "This is?" Lyman stopped and asked Davis''s will.


    "I''m his agent, sir."


    Heath Ledger nodded, confirming this fact.


    "Then let''s go together, just because this matter needs to be discussed with your agent."


    With that said, the three of them left the Paramount Pictures Building together.


    Then, I went to a coffee shop.


    This store is not far from Paramount headquarters. On the second floor by the window, Lehman put down the spoon in the coffee cup and looked at Heath Ledger on the opposite side.


    He seems to be more stable and more energetic than when we met last time.


    The two have talked a lot along the way, so Lehman said directly: "Man, how about it, I really hope to work with you again."


    Next to Heath Ledger, it was Davis sitting.


    The agent was very excited at this time, and he couldn''t wait for Heath Ledger to agree immediately.


    "Furious" is a big project with a production budget of over 50 million. How much progress can it bring to an actor''s career?


    If it succeeds, I can''t even think about it.


    Even if you fail, it doesn''t affect anything. You can still get a generous salary, and of course, you have your own commission.


    Hurry up and agree, Davis roared in his heart.


    But this kind of occasion is really not where he talks.

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    "I hope we can work together again."


    As Lehman said this, the surrounding atmosphere suddenly became complicated.


    Davis''s heartbeat, Lyman''s expectations, and Heath Ledger''s...choice.


    "Kelly Gang" or "Rage".


    When the two discussed before, Heath Ledger already knew that Lehman¡¯s scheduled shooting date for the new movie project would be around the 10th of next month, and the estimated shooting schedule was two months.


    There is no doubt that this coincides with the shooting schedule of "The Kelly Gang".


    In other words, he had to make a choice when faced with two films being invited at the same time.


    This is really a trouble of happiness!


    I think at the beginning, I often worked hard to be selected, but like now, I have so little initiative in my hands.


    Fellow, or...friend?


    Looking at Lyman''s sincere eyes, it seemed that he didn''t need to hesitate any more.


    "Of course, it is my honor."


    Davis on the side breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that his signed artist would choose to give up such an opportunity.


    Fortunately, my commission has been saved, oh no, my client¡¯s career has taken a step forward, um, yes, I am happy for this.


    Davis''s face was filled with joy that could not be concealed, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were folded, looking very stupid.


    With such a clear intention to play, the following things become much easier.


    Heath-Ledger''s agent, Davis, will go to discuss with George about salary issues and actors'' treatment.


    There is nothing to say, Heath Ledger is not expensive, and the negotiations went smoothly.


    Not long after, the two parties signed a formal actor contract and sentenced Heath Ledger to join the "Furious" crew.


    As for "Kelly Gang", I can only say sorry.


    After identifying the very important recruit "Norman" in the tank quintupper, auditions for other characters are also going on in the next few days.


    After repeated selection and comparison, the corresponding actors for several important roles have been released.


    "Ass Kuhn" was obtained by Joe Boenser. This actor has played a lot of soldier or army dramas and is rich in experience; he looks tough, has a strong body, and has a mature acting temperament, which is very in line with the characters in the script. The setting, coupled with the lack of reputation and low salary, is even more cost-effective for the crew.


    The corner of "Bible" is officially starred by Brad William Henk. He is also considered a professional soldier, no problem.


    It is not difficult to find other role candidates, such as commanders or senior officers of the Allied and German forces, who have appeared but have few roles.


    There are not many other things in Hollywood, and there are still enough actors in the reserve, let alone some European and French local actors organized by Europa Pictures.


    After some negotiations, they also signed performance contracts with the crew.


    So far, the expenditure in terms of film remuneration is:


    Heath Ledger successfully got the worth of 1.5 million U.S. dollars. The release of "Buried Alive" has given him a certain market appeal. Moreover, the scenes in the play are quite heavy, and the filming workload is heavy, and the natural treatment will be correspondingly increased. it is good.


    The remaining major roles are mostly worth between 500,000 and 1 million U.S. dollars. The gap between them depends mainly on their respective resumes and past achievements.


    Hollywood has its own set of calculation methods related to actors'' worth, so the salary generally given seems reasonable.


    Just when the actor''s preparations went smoothly, a bad news came.


    In an office in the headquarters building of Paramount Pictures, Lyman, George, and Sandy all frowned slightly, and the good mood of the past was gone.


    Sandy is the person in charge dispatched by Paramount Pictures. George has a certain position of Europa Pictures. Only Lyman is responsible to the crew.


    But as far as this matter is concerned, the three are standing in the same trench.


    The reason is simple. In any case, everyone hopes that the film can be successfully completed, and all the troubles that arise make people instinctively dislike it, let alone a lion like the other party.


    "What happened to CAA, don''t they want this movie to be completed smoothly?"


    Lyman was angry, yes, he was angry.


    He originally selected Brad Pitt as the actor candidate for the role of "sergeant" in the team leader of the Tank Five, and also submitted an audition invitation to Brad Pitt''s agent.


    To say that it is to arrange an audition is actually just a cutscene.


    For first-line coffeemakers like Brad Pitt, he has always chosen projects, not movie projects.


    After all, for his current status, the movie scripts he can receive every year can be said to be soft. What he worries about every day is how to arrange his schedule, rather than considering other major issues.


    Coincidentally, Brad Pitt¡¯s economic contract was signed with CAA, and the film¡¯s profit share also has a share of CAA. In addition, Lehman himself is also a contracted director of CAA. Not to mention Brad Pitt¡¯s schedule issue. I¡¯ve asked, it¡¯s definitely free from July to September this year.


    After receiving the invitation, the other party did not refuse at all. Yishang also basically agreed to play the "Sergeant", one of the heroes of "Furious". After all, this project is indeed excellent. There are also "Buried Alive" and "Three Stupid Raises in Baolai". The jewel of "Dock" is in front, and director Lyman is absolutely reassuring.It stands to reason that both parties are cooperating in such a sincere manner, and it is enough to sign a contract after the relevant negotiations are completed.


    But precisely the problem arises in the salary negotiation. The other party requires a salary of 12 million U.S. dollars as soon as he opens his mouth, and he also asks to bring capital into the group, with a share of no less than 5 million.


    Hehe, Lehman just wanted to sneer when he heard the extreme condition that George said after coming back.


    He worked so hard to prepare the script and filming plan, based on his qualifications, cooperation, and other reasons, but only negotiated with Europa Pictures, and got an investment share of 6 million US dollars.


    No matter how big your Brad Pitt is, your appetite is too big.


    Lehman has thought about his high status. Although the salary of 12 million US dollars is a little bit beyond his psychological expectations, it is not without continued negotiations or remedies.


    Whether it is to give a little more to the box office share, or to give a little more to the copyright operation, this part of the price can be offset.


    This is also a very common way of cooperation.


    But what Lehman never expected was that they were so greedy, not only demanding high salaries, but also an investment share.


    Are you confident?


    "I don''t think this is CAA''s meaning. It may be Brad Pitt''s own plan. I remember that he seems to have opened a personal studio called''B Project'' with a few partners, right? It is estimated that the profit prospects of this project are great, and I want to get involved.¡± Although Sandy frowned and felt uncomfortable with such conditions in his heart, he still gave out his own guess:


    "CAA has no reason to do this. They also want to see the project proceed smoothly, instead of procrastinating like it is now. After all, after the film is released, they will not lose their share. Is it necessary for them to do this."


    George stroked his forehead and expressed his own opinion, "I also think CAA will not be such a stumbling block. It is probably Brad Pitt''s request. In fact, they did not bite during the meeting and negotiation today. For the price of death, it is estimated that I want to put pressure on it in this way in order to gain a more favorable bargaining position."


    Lehman nodded. Such a negotiation method is effective and practical, and it is indeed possible.


    In fact, it is not difficult to analyze what Brad Pitt wants to make.


    As an actor, he is already in the front line. Although there is still a gap from the real superstar, there is no doubt that he is already a successful person.


    And a person, with the growth of strength and easy access to various resources, of course, has other ideas.


    According to Sandy, Brad Pitt opened a "Plan B" studio.


    I think I have so many channel resources and personal connections. It''s a pity not to make good use of it.


    So, I thought of bringing capital into the group.


    Studio investment, plus joining a project as an actor, can be described as a double complement.


    "It''s impossible to work part-time, of course you want to be the boss." This is probably the most true portrayal of what he wants in his heart.


    Although Lyman figured this out and recognized the truth of "people go up high", it didn''t mean that the thoughts flowed smoothly. On the contrary, he still felt that Brad Pitt was very greedy.


    What do you want to do if you move the benefits that should not be moved, and want to get something beyond an actor?


    Give orders on the crew to be the boss?


    "Two, what do you think?" Lehman asked in a serious tone.


    Although Lyman is the real decision maker on the issue of actors, he also pays attention to the size and communication methods in order to take care of the two major investment companies, including the major film studios responsible for film distribution.


    Dictatorship or something will always be defeated by the people.


    Sandy said hesitantly: "Let''s keep in touch. After all, his market appeal is very strong, his fan base is quite large, and many people overseas are buying him."


    This is the production of a project with an investment of more than 50 million U.S. dollars, plus publicity, distribution, copying, and media public relations. The final cost is definitely about 100 million or even higher. As an executive of Paramount Pictures, Sang Di naturally hopes that this project will proceed smoothly without tolerance.


    If you want to rely solely on box office profit, the global market data must be more than 300 million. Such a large amount must definitely require a big-name actor who can handle the pressure to take on the responsibility of pulling the box office.


    Brad Pitt is a really good candidate, in every way.


    Otherwise, Paramount Pictures won''t be so optimistic about Lehman, and will give him all the casting rights.(At the beginning of the project shooting plan, the starring position of Brad Pitt was determined.)

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    Lehman feels very bad now. He saw that the role played in the original Brad Pitt was OK, and his influence and market appeal were good, so he wanted to invite him, but he came out of such a stall. After the fact, it is difficult to make people feel better for his senses.


    But like Sandy and George said, if it''s just a means of negotiation, you should talk, you still have to talk.


    After all, after having been in contact for so long, it was not easy to find someone more suitable than Brad Pitt in a short period of time as soon as the candidate was changed.


    On the next day, the two parties agreed on a time and place to meet.


    But the negotiation fell apart once again.


    Brad Pitt¡¯s negotiating team meant to retreat in terms of salary, but it killed the investment share and clearly wanted to bring capital into the group.


    Knowing the result, Lehmann rushed to the CAA headquarters angrily.


    When Kevin Hoween appeared in the reception room, his smiling face did not dispel Lehman''s dissatisfaction.


    "Hi, Director Lyman, we meet again."


    The polite handshake and polite greetings are really hypocritical.


    "Is that Brad Pitt''s meaning, or what?"


    During the negotiation process, the other party never showed up, but the agent of CAA got involved.


    He came here this time just to ask for clarity.


    Although he agrees with what Sandy said, they belong to the same camp, but who knows what CAA really thinks?


    Kevin sighed in his heart, and he knew that Lyman was running over for this.


    But what can he do?


    CAA adopts multi-agent cross-management for big-name celebrities. For example, artists like Brad Pitt who own more resources, he has no authority to directly manage.


    Besides, the agent forces behind him also have their plans.


    CAA is a whole, but it is not always consistent with the outside world, and there are also various small circles.


    "I don''t know Mr. Lyman..."


    Before Kevin Hoween had finished speaking, Lehman interrupted him, "I wonder if there is room for negotiation on Brad Pitt''s terms. If not, there is actually nothing to talk about. ."


    Kevin Hoween was not angry. He said euphemistically: "Do you know who holds the most shares of Plan B Pictures?"


    "What?" Lehman didn''t understand.


    "Brad Alan Gray is the key person in this matter. Plan B was co-founded by him and Pete and Pete''s wife Jennifer Aniston (Rachel in "Friends"), relying on resources and contacts. We are very optimistic about the potential of their studio in terms of channels and channels, and Brad Gray is also closely related to several senior leaders of Paramount Pictures."


    The word "we" was pronounced heavily by Kevin, and for an instant, Lehmann had some guesses.


    But what Lehman didn''t know was that what Kevin said had something to do with the top Paramount executives, or it was light.


    Later, Brad Alan Gray took the post of CEO of Paramount Pictures. This is not just a good relationship, it can be said clearly.


    The connections in the circle are complicated!


    Taking this whole apart to say is: CAA executives representing Kevin and Brian very much want to make the "Furious" project go on smoothly, because this collaborative project allows them to take the lead and find ways to intervene; and on behalf of Bula The CAA behind De-Pitt wants to participate in the plan b film industry. It is best to get a certain share and have the right to speak, because the plan b film industry is very promising; Paramount, I don¡¯t know how to get it. When it comes to the North American distribution rights and part of the revenue share of "Furious", it is estimated that the equity will not be too much.


    Otherwise, they don''t need it, leaving Brad Pitt anxious to have a certain investment share.


    But there are two parts to look at, one is the Paramount executives behind Brad Alan Gray, and the other is the Paramount executives who value the project.


    After all, it is a film project involving a production cost of 50 million US dollars, and everyone does not want to fail.


    This also means that they will not go too far, and in their opinion, killing 5 million dollars is not too much.


    Perhaps the person involved, Brad Pitt, has the lowest sense of existence.


    Think about it, he is not a shrewd person, knowing that he took some things that shouldn''t be taken, even if it was done, it would lead to a bad relationship between the two parties, but he still did.


    why?He is an actor, can''t he think of these things clearly?


    As a newcomer in his debut, he can attract a lot of media popularity by virtue of his love with "Rachel", and thus obtain film and television resources.


    After getting married, Jennifer Aniston continued to help, so that many people said that he was eating soft food, he still firmly grasped this big tree.


    After succeeding in fame, he quickly divorced and found Angelina Jolie.


    To say that, his tolerance, his city, and his scheming are all first-class, can you tell?(As a man, he has always been said to rely on his wife, no one will let it go. The derailment of later generations can only be said to be the fuse of the outbreak; because before, he had a lot of scandals. In the Hollywood circle After the husband and wife got married, they lived their own lives. It¡¯s not that they didn¡¯t, but they also got involved in such a big lawsuit.)


    Lehman and Kevin Hoween looked at each other, and each understood what the other meant.


    It can be understood, but some things cannot be compromised.


    He is a director, and his attitude towards Brad Pitt''s appearance is a kind of okay and preconceived concept. If you say it is more optimistic, it is not.


    Now, it is required to bring capital to join the group. If there is a conflict on the set in the future, the situation between the two parties can be imagined not too good.


    The most feared is "the distinguished guest deceives the master", who can''t have any ideas?


    Seeing that Kevin Hoween seemed to be still considering what he wanted to say to ease, Lehman didn''t hesitate and said directly: "Since there is no way to unify, let''s change."


    "Substitution?"


    In an office at Paramount Pictures, Sandy was a little surprised.


    In many cases, the idea is always good, but the realization is not smooth sailing. This matter has deviated from the project progress track that Lehman envisioned. Naturally, we cannot let it go. "The other party''s negotiation conditions, do you really agree to go with them? Share the benefits together? If you Paramount Pictures are willing to take it all, I can accept it."


    Sandy smiled brilliantly, but did not answer the topic.


    What a joke, how could it be possible to sacrifice only my family.


    "Where is the candidate for the role?" Sandy continued, "Do you have a suitable goal?"


    "This is Hollywood." Lehman said slowly: "No one is irreplaceable."


    Brad Pitt, an actor of this type, has an intermediate level of acting skills at best.


    It''s not that there are enough resources and enough reputation.Audiences see more movies in theaters, and they will naturally feel familiar.


    Isn¡¯t the appeal of the market slowly adding up like this?


    Who can do it overnight?Of course, the little plum is not counted, the big ship is really rampant!


    Is there no one more handsome and sexy than him, or no one is more popular than him?Couldn''t the charismatic actor be without him?


    Fame depends on hype, and there are more than a dozen titles of English roses.


    The so-called sexiest man in Hollywood?


    Thinking of this, Lehman couldn''t help but curl his lips, and the idea of ??changing candidates in his heart was even better.


    "Sandy, send a letter tomorrow to reject the appointment of the Brad Pitt negotiating team."


    "Well, I got it."


    Not long after, George also rushed over.


    Lehmann called and informed him that he was changing the cast.


    "There are many targets to choose from, Tom Cruise, Jude Law, Daniel Craig...There are so many famous actors over 30."


    Obviously, George also very much agrees with Lyman''s decision.


    Lehman thought about it in his mind, selecting those actors who had acted in war scenes.


    "Even if we procrastinate for a while, we can''t let it go." George continued.


    "of course."


    Once the decision is made, they are still confident.


    After the conversation ended, Sandy was busy rejecting the negotiating team behind Brad Pitt.


    Lehman had just left the office and was about to go back to think about who would be more suitable for the role of "sergeant", and George hurried to catch up.


    "On the CAA side, we must be cautious about our relationship with them..."


    "I understand." Lehman said.


    Obviously, the meeting with Kevin Hoween was a bit rough.


    But Lehman is not the kind of person who likes to fight and wonder, and it doesn''t do any good to be too stiff with CAA.


    The previous one was just in anger, and I didn''t understand it.


    After all, CAA is also one of the partners of this project, and is responsible for his own brokerage contract.


    "See you have been thinking about it." George walked side by side to Lyman. "Have you thought of a suitable replacement for Brad Pitt?"


    "Not yet, but I have some clues."


    As I said at the beginning, no one is irreplaceable in Hollywood.


    Lehman was just wondering which actor was more suitable.


    "It''s okay. It''s always good to screen more. Don''t worry too much. The set and props of the crew are still in the preparation stage."


    "Ryan and they are all right."


    In other words, after the actor''s audition work, Thomas and Ryan went to help with these, and did not know how the progress was.


    "It''s not so good. I''m so tired every day. Yesterday, I heard Ryan complain about why you couldn''t make it." After George finished, he laughed first.


    A smile appeared on Lyman''s face, "He always does this, and a few complaints will pass."


    "Go hard, you won''t be stumped by this little thing."


    "How to put it, it''s..." Lehman sighed and didn''t say anything because the elevator arrived.


    Waved to George, entered the elevator first, and then left the Paramount Pictures Building.


    Because the scheduled plan was disrupted, the trouble caused was really daunting.Ugh!

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    "Furious" is about the friendship of comrades, and more about the cruel humanity under war.


    So how to shoot real and not appear artificial, in addition to the quality of the set and props, it also requires a group of actors to have a very bright performance.


    Especially the protagonist group, there are many scenes, and more need to shoot the lens.


    In the living room of the hotel room, Lehman sat on the sofa, pondering over who would play the "sergeant".


    The temperament should be appropriate, the audience should have a good eye, and the pay should be considered...


    Scratching his hair in distress, Lehman had been selected for a long time, but he still didn''t know who to invite.


    He stood up and walked to the balcony, taking a deep breath.In the distance, tall buildings in the center of the city tower.


    Once the field of vision opened up, the slightly bored mood was relieved a lot.


    With confusion in his mind now, Lehman decided to go downstairs and go for a walk.


    I thought about the role candidates for most of the afternoon, and I don''t know how many brain cells were killed. This is really torture.


    After going out the door of the hotel, I followed the sidewalk all the way forward.


    Both sides of the street are full of shops with various businesses, and cars are driving in an orderly manner on the road.


    Slowly, I don''t know how long it takes to relax, the sun is about to end.


    In the evening, he was standing in a square, and lights were already lit up around him for illumination.


    He looked up at the sky, and the sunset in Los Angeles was beautiful at this time.


    The faint sunset glow dyed the entire cloud layer next to it gold, and a red light extended from it, extending further.


    The chiseled sun also lost its usual prestige, and hung bright red on the horizon. Its light, as if it had been swept away by someone, was no longer glaring, but very soft.


    Not long after, the sunset glow in the distance slowly began to fade, seeming to melt into the dark twilight, the sky gradually dimmed, but the light of the surrounding street lights became clearer.


    Slowly, the sun finally fell to the horizon, the twilight became thicker, and the sky took on an indigo-colored appearance.


    "It''s beautiful!" At this time, Lehman''s heart was filled with a very peaceful and comfortable taste.


    The slight cool breeze, the interweaving of pedestrians, and the gradual bright lights constitute a very peaceful atmosphere.


    On the billboard in the corner of the square nearby, a movie poster was frozen.


    Lehman suddenly became interested, thinking about it, he hasn''t seen someone else''s work for a long time.


    When I came to the nearest cinema, there were not many people in line to buy tickets.


    He walked to the ticket window, and inside was a middle-aged white man.


    "A piece of "The Wind Whisperer."


    "Hall Three, seven o''clock field."


    Taking out the money, paying $10, and saying thank you, Lehman walked down the aisle to the third theater.


    The capacity of this theater is not large, and the number of seats is estimated to be only more than two hundred. At this time, it is already half past six, and the number of spectators is probably on the first floor, sitting sparsely.


    There are few people, the only advantage is that the movie hasn''t been shown yet, and the theater is quiet, but this is not a good thing for the market box office of the work.


    Of course, it''s not about Lehman''s business, he didn''t shoot "The Wind Whisperer" anyway.


    After sitting for a while, the movie is finally about to begin.


    Lehman had some expectations. In his previous life, he had only heard of how miserable this movie was, how much money was lost, and how it hurt. Director Wu Baige fled back to Hong Kong Island, but he has never seen it.


    I just saw the movie posters in the square, and I was thinking that it is also a work under the theme of war, and see if I can learn some experience.


    Half an hour later, Lehman felt bored; after another ten minutes, Lehman wanted to leave; after another five minutes, he finally left the theater.


    As he left, he also paid attention to the audience.


    I discovered that just halfway through the movie, I had already left a lot, and some were sleeping there, only a few were still fighting with their brains and bodies, insisting on watching the movie.


    It really deserves to be a work that caused the CEO of MGM Home Entertainment Pictures to step down. Lehman hadn''t finished watching it, and he just thought it was a bad film.


    It is a Hong Kong Island gunfight style film that is the favorite of director Wu Baige, dressed in a war film.


    What he is most impressed by now is that in the movie, Nicholas Cage shot a RB soldier tens of meters away with a pistol.


    Guns are deadly, no need to aim, it''s almost the same as opening up.


    Director Wu still discusses fate in the movie. People in the United States don''t believe in this. People believe in God, hello!


    Lehman ranted frantically.


    Now he finally knows how the production cost of "The Wind Whisperer" is 120 million yuan, and the North American box office is less than 40 million yuan, so he directly pitted MGM Pictures.


    Shooting a war scene neither creates a sense of reality nor does it make big scenes.


    Literary opera or playing opera is not good, who wants to buy it?


    Feeling that his soul was contaminated again, Lyman hurried back to the hotel, and didn''t even have the interest for a walk.


    This tm''s looking for someone to make sense, if he knew it, he would not have curiosity. He went to see a bad film that has been proved by later generations, and blinded his eyes for nothing.


    Sitting on the sofa and taking a sip of coffee, Lehman gradually recovered.


    Nicholas Cage?For some reason, Lyman''s appearance in "The Wind Whisperer" suddenly appeared in his mind.


    A naval officer with complex psychology who was ordered to protect code translators.


    Can he play the "sergeant"?After having the mind to replace Brad Pitt, Lyman has been considering a more suitable candidate.


    "Brave to Death Island", "The King of War", "The Wind Whisperer"...


    Well, although "The Wind Whisperer" is a bad film, it is not caused by the actor''s problem.


    One will be incompetent, exhausting the three armies."The Wind Whisperer" was messed up, and director Wu Baige had to carry a big pot. It was purely that he was not suitable for the portrayal of the big scene in this war background. The later "Taiping Wheel" can also prove this.


    An actor with natural acting skills, military temperament, charismatic personality, good market appeal, and experience in similar roles.


    Nicholas Cage can meet this series of harsh conditions.


    He looks very friendly, good-looking, and won''t overwhelm him. It seems that he is more suitable for this role than Brad Pitt.


    He is not a handsome guy in a simple sense, but he can impress the audience, fascinate the fans, and let them spend money to watch his movies willingly. Isn''t that enough?


    Of course it is enough. When this mind rises, it can''t get rid of it.


    However, Lehman also considered.


    It''s still 2002, not 2008. Nicholas Cage hasn''t encountered an economic crisis yet, and his salary seems to be a big problem.


    Unlike Brad Pitt, who has only emerged as a first-line star in recent years, Nicholas Cage has gained a reputation for more than a decade.


    Cannes actor, Oscar actor, and many other awards, with performance experience covering various film types, plus commercial action movies can also be played, early won the actor seat of Hollywood A Cafe Club.


    But if I don''t try it, I feel a little bit unwilling.


    Yes, he was not reconciled. He felt that the movie "Furious" needed to be matched with an actor like Nicholas Cage.


    Think about it, what kind of sparks the acting parties will collide with when they get together.


    It''s really exciting.


    The more Lehman thought about it, the more he couldn''t bear the restlessness in his heart. He couldn''t guarantee that Nicholas Cage would be willing to appear in this movie. After all, he did not lack a film contract, but Lehman was mentally prepared and he was going to try his best to impress that. Guy, the man who likes acting, can''t help abandoning the identity of the Coppola family, renamed Cage, and works alone.


    He is going to try, whether it succeeds or not.


    Thinking of this, Lehman called CAA''s Kevin Hoween.


    As a senior of CAA, his knowledge and intimacy of actors are definitely higher than him, and he will have a way to know the contact number of Nicholas Cage.


    "Hi, Mr. Kevin."


    "What''s the matter? Lyman." Kevin Hoween was a little confused, the director never took the initiative to call him in the usual way.


    "There is something for you. I want to ask you to find out the contact information of Nicholas Cage. I have something to talk to him."


    There was silence on the other end of the phone, and for a while, Kevin Hoween¡¯s voice came, "In principle, we are not allowed to disclose customer information, so I just found someone to contact Cage on my behalf. After he learns the news, he is willing to talk to you. You can write down his private phone number..."


    Lehman opened the drawer, took out a piece of paper, then held a pen again and began to listen carefully.


    While meditating in my heart, I copied it on paper.


    Repeatedly and correctly, after confirming that the number was correct, Kevin Hoween politely hung up the phone in Lehman''s thanks.


    Now everything is in place.


    Under the soft light, Lehman sat on the sofa and looked around first. The living room was quiet and quiet.


    He held the phone in his hand, pressing Nicholas Cage''s private number one by one, and then pressed dial to build.


    "Dududu..."


    The bell rang, destroying the quiet atmosphere around.


    After a while, the call was connected, and Lehman said: "Hi, Mr. Cage, this is Lehman. Please forgive me for calling you at night.


    "I just knew it, and I have been waiting for you to call. Director Lyman, I have seen your work, it is very good, so don¡¯t be so polite, just call me Cage. My friends like it. Call me." Nicholas Cage''s very magnetic voice came clearly from the phone.


    "Yes, thank you. Cage," Lehman laughed as he greeted him, and then he clarified his intentions: "I recently prepared a movie called "Furious". I very much hope to invite you to appear in it. Actor." The tone was full of sincerity.


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    Nicolas Cage was not surprised when he heard Lyman on the other end of the phone invite him to play a role.


    This is supposed to be reasonable, isn''t it?


    A director, looking for CAA''s partner agent to find out the contact information of an actor, it is easy to think of this result.


    At this time, he was standing by the bedroom window, looking at the night, and after a little thought, he said, "Lyman, I thank you very much for your invitation. I have also heard of the movie project "Furious". but......"


    Nicholas Cage''s voice became low, "Oh, you should have heard the news of "The Wind Whisperer" too, I''m... a bit bad now, I need to rest for a while, think about it, and adjust myself. Life, so... I''m sorry."


    The circle is large, but in the eyes of people like him, it is very small, and a lot of news will be actively concentrated in his ears.


    Cage knew about the replacement of the male lead in "Furious", and even knew that Brad Pitt was rejected and out. (Oh, but I don¡¯t know what the negotiated salary terms are. Before the official contract is signed, rarely will Some people proactively say that it is a big taboo in the industry) He also has free schedules, but as he said, his situation is a bit bad recently.


    Lyman on the other end of the phone fell silent. He only cared about the right actors, but forgot that Nicholas Cage was on the cusp now.


    The failure of "The Wind Whisperer" is not only the bad luck of the investors and directors, but Cage, as the starring role, cannot escape the relationship.


    The film was released on June 14th some time ago. The cost of shooting alone was more than 110 million U.S. dollars. The post-screening expenses of publicity, copying, distribution, and media public relations all need to spend money. Zhou only won 36.78 million box office, the North American weekly box office champion, who only sat once, fell rapidly after that.


    As of today, June 27, the daily box office has barely accounted for 1.64 million US dollars, and the total box office in North America has reached 43,235,600 US dollars. The reason for the hard work is not because of the big loss?


    Investors are not even willing to let go of these little money.


    According to this situation, it is a blessing that North America''s final box office can exceed 50 million US dollars.


    In the overseas market, let alone, everyone knows it is a bad movie and will hit the streets, and no one wants to make a big announcement.Without announcing it, how can there be any momentum?


    Film art, film art, after all, depends on market performance.


    The theater is not a fool. How could it be possible to show it at a loss of profit? It''s better to play old movies, at least that little box office income doesn''t need so many people to share.


    The major ticket warehouses everywhere are not optimistic, and the power of publicity is not enough. It is even impossible to talk about movie word-of-mouth. Although still insisting on screening, the total box office received is not as much as domestic, and the distribution in various regions The profit sharing between business and cinema will only be even less.


    The production cost is 110 million, and the global box office is now less than 70 million. The producer MGM Home Entertainment Pictures must have made a big mess this time.


    If it''s just that the market isn''t optimistic, the movie won''t sell well, but the quality and reputation of the movie are not much better.


    After the release, there was a wave of bad reviews, and so many film critics joined the carnival, and almost everyone was willing to step on it.


    The average score of imdb is only 5.7.In this way, the idea of ??relying on the offline market and peripheral copyright operations to recoup the cost will only fail.


    After the arrival of such blockbuster era, it is not uncommon for the box office to not recover the cost, but relying on the perfect operation of other multi-channels, it can always recover a little blood, and slowly rely on time to achieve profitability.Even "Shawshank''s Redemption" was so miserable that year. Later, the quality of the film began to gain momentum, and it became the king of the offline video tape market, and it successfully turned over.


    However, the premise of all this requires that the quality of the film is guaranteed, that is, the audience''s reputation is better.It''s okay to applaud or not to applaud, but not both.


    Unfortunately, "The Wind Whisperer" is not very good in these two aspects.


    Regardless of the group of film critics, most of the evaluations given by the viewers who have watched it are mostly negative. Like what, the film only knows that it is immersed in the world of gunpowder and fighting, but the portrayal of the characters and their relationship The description is extremely stingy; the literary drama is weak and empty and boring; the background soundtrack of the film lacks new ideas, repeated repeatedly, and quite mediocre...


    Anyway, it''s a bad movie, boring.


    Since 1981, the jury of the Golden Raspberry Awards, which has been held every year, even released a message to the media, saying that "The Wind Whisperer" will definitely be included in the 23rd best film and best director list next year ( This award is ironic. Because of its particularity, it has also become a highly regarded selection event. Well, the first worst actor award, they were awarded to the then President of the United States, but he was an actor. Nader Wilson Reagan.)


    Although Nicholas Cage''s performance in it is not too bad, but it is all bad movies, and he can''t escape the end of the penal punishment.


    Therefore, his recent situation is really bad.


    Not only encountered the biggest Waterloo in his acting career, but it was also a commercial film with huge investment.


    Otherwise, in general, as early as a month or two ago, Nicholas Cage would plan what movies he would pick up later in the film project plan gathered by his agent, so as not to encounter the problem of irregular schedules, but now, Not to mention continuing to play, even a role that has already been taken over, he rejected.


    His agent was right. A failure is nothing, but he needs to better choose film projects.


    Repeated failure is a precursor to the demise of an actor''s career.Many people can attest to this fact.


    He needs to calm down and avoid the limelight for a while.


    But Lehmann was the first director to invite him after this, and his politeness largely came from this.


    However, the risk is still too great, it is a war movie, Cage is really panicked.


    After all, I just failed a war film, and another similar one appeared in a blink of an eye. No one was afraid of anyone.


    For Nicholas Cage''s rejection, Lehman could think of it.


    I didn''t consider this aspect at first, I just thought about him as suitable.


    But forgot, those who are stuck in the quagmire are afraid of sinking deeper.


    He sighed silently in his heart. Although he was rejected, Lehman tried to encourage him: "Cage, although the Wind Whisperer is very regrettable, the problem is not with your role-playing. The movie itself has a big problem."


    "Thank you, but Lyman..." Nicholas Cage rubbed his forehead and said bitterly: "It is an indisputable fact that the film failed. I can''t escape, and I need to make the wrong choice. Come and pay."


    "I know, Cage, I understand your worries very well. You don''t want to experience the same failure a second time, do you?" Lehman said sincerely: "But please believe me, I''m pretty sure to shoot this A movie, it¡¯s now a good actor, and that¡¯s you."


    Lehman¡¯s praise did not impress Nicholas Cage. He had been in the circle for a long time, and he was immune to these things. "But... I''m still sorry, I''m sorry."


    Nicholas Cage''s tone was very euphemistic, respecting each other and also respecting himself.He doesn''t want to befriend a director.


    "Can you meet me?" Lehman''s words were dull for a while before he continued: "I think you can understand what kind of story it is, what it tells, and what the role is like? Or, listen face to face. As a director, I¡¯m thinking about creative ideas, and I¡¯m considering other things. If I still don¡¯t think it works, then I can reject this film project, okay? Give us a chance to deepen communication with each other."


    Lehmann on the other end of the phone showed his sincerity. Nicholas Cage couldn''t help but directly refused again. He nodded and said, "Yes, I''m fine. Where and when will we meet?"


    "The time is three o''clock tomorrow afternoon. You can decide the location."


    "That''time'' cafe on Sunset Boulevard near the central square, okay? We will gather there."


    "no problem."


    "..."


    The two exchanged polite greetings, and then hung up.


    On this side, after putting down the phone, Nicholas Cage stood by the window sill in a daze, not knowing what to think...


    On the other side, Lehmann breathed a sigh of relief after finishing the call.


    He originally thought about the salary issue, but now it is really silly to think about it.


    I haven''t even decided on the candidates, so what''s the point of talking about them?


    If Nigrass Cage doesn''t want to act, he just speaks up and refuses firmly.


    What''s not bad is that he agreed to meet his request, at least, he can still try hard.


    He believes that with his sincerity and a complete idea of ??creating a film, he still has a lot of chances to persuade Nicholas Cage to take the role of "sergeant" and join the crew of "Furious".


    He flipped through the drawers and began to prepare materials.


    The rough character script, the drawn sketch of the shots, the detailed shooting plan and the scheduled set-up...


    Anyway, the more detailed the relevant information prepared, the better, which can better show his sincerity as a director and an attitude of invitation.


    Lehman knew that Nicholas Cage''s biggest concern was that "The Fury" would end up with a failure like "The Wind Whisperer", so he had to prove his fullness and confidence, and the possibility of the movie''s success was very high.


    Only in this way can he be persuaded to act.


    Movies are like gambling-gambling, and what he is doing now is to increase his winning side.


    Nicholas Cage is such a good card, and Lyman hopes to get it.


    Good actors always make better films, don''t they.

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    "Cage, I think it was because of the failure of a war movie that I needed to take over this work with the same theme. Prove myself to those film critics and fans who love you..."


    "The reason I was able to make this film is not only because of my adequate preparation, but also my confidence. I don''t know war very much, but I understand people''s hearts, what is indifference, what is a comrade in arms..."


    At night, Nicholas Cage sat quietly on the large and comfortable sofa, flashing in his mind, the scene when he met Lyman this afternoon.


    On the mahogany table next to it, there are a lot of manuscript papers, which explain the concept of the movie "Furious" in more detail.


    Full of sincerity and sincerity, the well-organized schedule and market prospect analysis are also very convincing.


    Although he has read through these manuscripts no less than three times in this period of time, every time he reads it, he will feel a kind of throbbing in his heart, as if he is saying, "Quickly agree. Next, join this project."


    But his remaining reason and hesitation stopped him in time.


    Nicholas Cage was bored, and his mouthfuls were of no avail.


    In the smoke, he remembered the sentence Lehman said before saying goodbye, "Believe me, "Furious" will be a good movie."


    He said solemnly and walked freely, making people subconsciously feel that he was right.


    Moreover, after Nicholas Cage put on a cigarette, he lit it, took a sigh, and looked at the character script arranged next to him.


    In addition to sincerity, there is this role that makes him very entangled.


    An ordinary person who sympathizes with his subordinates, looks serious and pragmatic, and only has to complete the task in his eyes, but in reality he hates the war and just wants to end it early. A poor man who was forced to go to the battlefield and caught in the whirlpool; he has witnessed many comrades in arms. Death, but he wants to be strong.


    War is only a standpoint, without talking about right or wrong, but every battle means the loss of a lot of lives.


    Under the shell, all beings are equal.


    To be honest, this is a script that fascinates him very much. The story does not talk about the righteousness, but only talks about the fate of everyone in this tank team.


    Start with a small but profound meaning, it is the kind of excellent work that makes him feel the desire to perform after reading it once.


    Compared with "The Wind Whisperer", it is a rare war drama that focuses on the characters, and it can also highlight the characters.


    This is the type he likes. There will be a sense of accomplishment when performing, the joy of being immersed in the role, and it can also give him or an actor more room to play.


    The more Nicholas Cage thought about it, the more he couldn''t help it. He opened the script again and looked at the scene with sub-shot script annotations.


    After the war, the "sergeant" silently watched the main battlefield with corpses everywhere, the destroyed tanks, the land plowed by the fierce gunfire from both sides, the sky rumblingly flew past their own fighter-bomber fleets and all told The cruelty of this battle, he seemed like an outsider at this moment, watching all this...


    The design of this lens is great!Nicholas Cage sighed silently, and when he flipped through the script for the first time, he was moved.


    The feeling of powerlessness, the humble feeling of being as ethereal as an ant under the overall situation, speaks vividly.


    The excellent script, the interesting role and the sincerity of the director made him unable to refuse the invitation without hesitation.


    So when he met, what he said repeatedly was to think about it and think about it again.


    But the more he considered and thought, the more he wanted to take it.


    but......


    Alas, Nicholas Cage grabbed his hair irritably.


    He has only one concern now. Will "Furious" have a good market performance?


    With the same subject matter of war, he is really uncertain.


    Ask the broker?Nicholas Cage shook his head mockingly. The wrong choice of "The Wind Whisperer" is due to his cooperation and friendship with the director ("Changing Face"), but the manager''s misjudgment of the movie''s prospects is not a burden. A little responsibility.


    Moreover, if he is really allowed to judge, it is estimated that he will simply refuse.


    According to him, it is best not to accept commercial films in the second half of the year. Even if they do, they will not choose war subjects.


    Cage knew his agent very well and was really careful.


    In fact, he subconsciously wanted to take this movie, but he couldn''t pass the hurdle after the defeat.


    Reason and sensibility are constantly fighting against each other, and no one can completely crush anyone.


    "Boom boom boom..."


    A few knocks on the door interrupted Nicholas Cage¡¯s contemplation. He turned his head and looked at the door, only to see his wife Lisa Mary opening the door, and said with concern: "What are you doing? Don''t you sleep?"


    Nicholas Cage was a little tired, "I''m looking at the script, some can''t make up his mind."


    "The script sucks? You can''t shirk it?"


    In this circle, there will always be these involuntary things found.


    However, she seemed to have guessed wrong, and Cage shook her head and said, "It''s a good script, very good to me. Lisa..." He wrinkled after he said his embarrassment. Frowning and asked: "Do you say I should promise Lyman?"


    Lisa-Mary shrugged, "I don''t know, I''m not an actor, how can I judge?"


    "You don''t need to judge, just talk about your thoughts." Nicholas Cage''s tone had a hint of urgency.


    "But in the end, don¡¯t you want to make your own decision? Do you say that I refuse or agree, and you will do it? Cage, you are the client. We are all outsiders. You should ask your own heart, you want to act. Is it?" Lisa-Mary said indifferently: "This is an option that is easy to make judgments. If you want to act, just take it. If you don''t want to act, just decline it. There are so many entanglements. It''s so late, it''s time to rest. Up."


    After that, he turned back and left.


    Seeing his wife Lisa''s back disappear out of sight, Nicholas Cage''s gaze returned to the script of the movie.


    Yes, a very simple judgment option. What are you hesitating?


    The success or failure is all later. Now, what he wants most is to agree immediately and immediately.


    He knew Lyman''s urgency, and he couldn''t wait for this role.


    Nicholas Cage looked at the huge English word "fury" on the cover of the script, took his cell phone from the desk on the side, pressed the number without hesitation, and said with a relaxed tone: "Okay, Lehman, I have considered very clearly, I want to join your crew."


    "I think this is good news to celebrate!" In the suite of a hotel in Los Angeles, Lehman was thinking about whom else to invite.


    After all, Nicholas Cage''s hesitant appearance in the afternoon really made people feel drums.


    "Furious" can''t wait, neither can he.


    But now it is really confirmed, and it is enough to make people happy, "Cage, you made the best choice."


    "Really, I think so too." Once people really make up their minds, they will become calm again.Cage, who is no longer worried about gains and losses, responded humorously.


    "Happy cooperation."


    "happy......"


    When Lehmann put down the phone, the smile on his face did not fade.


    He now has an unprecedented sense of ease sweeping his body, Brad Pitt''s excessive demands and the difficulty of choosing a role candidate, until Nicholas Cage conveyed the idea of ??willingness to join, it seemed as if the clouds were cleared.


    The anxiety and depression disappeared without a trace, and turned into excitement and joy.


    This time, his efforts succeeded.


    The next day, the negotiation team composed of George and Sandy and a Paramount Pictures Legal Department staff quickly negotiated with Nicholas Cage''s agent on the studio treatment contract.


    Driven by Nicholas Cage, although his agent did not recommend him to take over the project, the parties themselves all agree, so what can he say?


    He only has the right to make suggestions, but not the right to decide. The only thing he can do is to strive for better terms in this negotiation and draw a commission of his own.


    After two days of discussions, Nicholas Cage finally signed a contract with a remuneration of 12 million U.S. dollars, plus a five percent bonus at the box office in North America, which also involved a reward mechanism. As long as the total box office exceeds 300 million, it can be Get a generous up-front cash red envelope reward.


    The terms of this contract can¡¯t say who is taking advantage. For first-line actors like Nicholas Cage, it¡¯s customary to split the box office, but in terms of remuneration, he took the initiative to step back.His agent killed 15 million at the beginning and didn''t let it go, but because of the shooting budget, Lehman could only get a salary of 12 million, otherwise it would be too tight for funds, and it would not be conducive to the subsequent filming work. .


    In the end, Lehman decided to set up a reward mechanism. As long as it can make a profit, it doesn''t matter if he puts out a sum as a bonus.


    The most important thing now is to shoot the movie. Everything is focused on this. If it is delayed, it is estimated that the plan made at the beginning will change, which will be very troublesome.


    After signing the contract with Nicholas Cage, Lyman couldn''t wait to gather all the main actors in the trick and sent them to the Marine Corps in Florida.


    Originally planned a special training for half a month to strengthen their understanding of tanks and cultivate tacit understanding.


    But now the shooting plan is tight, and it is estimated that there is only one week for training.


    But it doesn''t matter. I want to come to the devil''s method of staying in the tank and groping for driving lessons except for eating and drinking Lazard, the high-intensity physical training he ordered to the instructor will benefit this group of people a lot.


    After all, isn''t the old man a devil?


    As for the way the instructor proposed to quickly cultivate the feelings between men is a fight, it was also adopted by Lehman, and I also felt that one time was missing, how about doing a fight every morning after the warm-up activity was over.


    The two looked at each other and then smiled.


    In this way, under the leadership of the instructor hired by the crew, a group of actors went to the military camp for training.


    Come on hard work!

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    "Hey, Ryan, who are you here?"


    Thomas was busy dealing with the photographic effects. In a blink of an eye, he saw a familiar figure leisurely coming to the set.


    Ryan, who was writing and drawing on the side, stopped and followed Thomas''s sight, and found that Lyman was greeting the crew on the set.


    He didn''t perfect the scene shooting schedule, so he got up and walked over.


    "Are the shooting equipment in place?"


    "What about the location. Are those suitable locations for communication and shooting?"


    Lehman was asking about the progress of the preparations. Suddenly, there was a feeling of poking in his waist and abdomen. When he turned his head, he saw Ryan''s face full of jokes, "How about it, have you done it over there? It took so long. I''m almost exhausted."


    He is like this, just like a complaining little wife.


    "No way, things have been repeated, no, I will come to help as soon as I am done with the actors. Are you not sincere?" Lehman explained.


    Ryan has always been responsible for the preparation of the crew. The team is mainly based on the shooting team of "Three Fools in Bollywood", but the photography team has become Thomas in charge.After shooting two plays, his studio experience has risen rapidly, and he has a tacit understanding with Lyman, and it is logical to promote him.


    George, on the other hand, has been busy communicating props and preferential taxation in the location.


    In general, the preparations for the division of labor and cooperation are still only organized.


    "It''s fine if you are here. You have to make up your mind about many things."


    "Thank you," Lehman said sincerely.


    Ryan just likes to complain. After seeing Lyman coming, he didn''t say much, and went back to deal with his own affairs.


    Lehman was standing in the Warner Studios leased from Los Angeles and also began to handle the work.


    Review Sandy''s planning schedule; look through the character clothes drawn by the costume team and the image design of each character; communicate with the set team about the venue arrangement you want...


    These are all things that need him to make a decision, so as not to make mistakes or not in line with his vision.


    It is impossible for a director to completely break away from the preliminary preparations. With that kind of irresponsible attitude, there are absolutely no exceptions to the work that he produces, except for the street.


    Fortunately, Ryan did a good job before. It would be good if all the plans during the shooting process were summarized here for the final review, but even so, it was still busy.


    "The photographic effect should be simpler, with brighter colors."


    In the Warner Studios cubicle, Lyman sat in front of a monitor, looked at a sample of experimental footage taken by Thomas, pointed to the effect presented on it, and said: "The scenes of the war scene can be documented."


    "Okay, I see." Thomas nodded, and meticulously noted the lens effect that Lehman wanted.


    "Here...here...here..."


    The two people kept discussing to determine the final style of the film.


    The color style of the lens needs to be changed appropriately as the content of the story advances.


    These are all to be determined.


    This film is different from the dark side of "Buried Alive", the brightness and recording technique of "Three Silly", and the photographic style of "Furious" obviously has a simple taste.


    After all, the story happened in the far past, during World War II, this kind of slightly nostalgic feeling would be a trick.


    In the beginning of the war, the tank team had just killed a watchman. The color of the picture was dark, and when shooting the situation of the entire battlefield, the lens should have the historical weight of a slight yellowing, giving people a sense of reality. The atmosphere; when the recruit Norman joins the team, the color can rise a little brighter; when all of them are killed in the end, the color will dim again.


    It can be said that this kind of lens collocation is very knowledgeable and can better set off the characters in the story.


    Lehman and Thomas were planning the camera in detail, when suddenly, someone knocked on the office door and pushed in.


    Ryan stood at the door with a middle-aged white man.


    "Can''t some tank scenes be built with props? Real and fake are mixed together, who can find out?"


    "This is?" Lyman gave Ryan a wink quickly.Who is the person who is so aggressive?


    Ryan realized it and quickly introduced: "He is Jonathan Gavin, the representative of Allianz Fire Fund Insurance Company, to verify the shooting expenses and budget."


    Damn, that''s it.Once you know your identity, you can understand the other party''s tone like this.


    As a guarantor, there is only one purpose that can be found, and that is to reduce shooting expenses as much as possible to ensure that the budget of the film will not exceed, "There are also a few battle scenes, there are too many group performances, and the scale is so large. The risk cannot be controlled at all. If you make a few mistakes, the subsequent shooting funding arrangements will also be affected. Can''t the number of group acting roles be reduced?" Jonathan Gavin continued to talk about his concerns.


    "Mr. Jonathan, what we need is reality, so it''s impossible for a tank to be built with props. I''ll just ask, can it be moved with props?" Lehman looked at the opponent and retorted, "As for the positive scenes on the battlefield. , Are the key points to promote the plot, it is impossible to reduce."


    "Then how do you control the risk, the number of group performances, and the bomb points that the firework team has to plant in advance, what should you do if something goes wrong with the shooting?" Jonathan Gavin argued arguably.


    "The crew hired the most professional pyrotechnic team in Hollywood. They are experienced and have reasonable disposal methods for explosion points. If someone steps on it, it will not explode, and nothing will happen."


    "As for the number of group performances, you are looking for hundreds of them all at once. For such a large sum of money, as long as you make mistakes in the shooting and the number of re-starts, you can drag down the funding budget behind."


    Lehman really wanted to drive this guy out of this office at the moment, conservative and stingy, so he wanted to make a mistake, why did he make a movie, he took a deep breath, suppressed his temper, and then asked, "Then you What does it mean? Can dozens of people be able to achieve coordinated combat with tanks? Ha, give you the guide tube, can you take a picture of it for me?"


    Jonathan Gavin completely ignored the irony in Lehman¡¯s words. He did this, and he hadn¡¯t seen anything before. He had also staged a martial arts action with the director. This verbal blow was a fart, and it was not lethal at all. He calmly said: "With the army, we can get a large number of free group performances as long as we provide food. In this way, the risk of shooting these scenes will be very low."


    "Our crew has passed through the Pentagon, and people are willing to help. Even the slightly scrapped real tanks have provided five, not to mention all kinds of guns and battlefield transportation equipment, and there is a real tank squad. The driving consultant on the set provides help, can you get more?"


    This kind of military sponsorship is very popular in Hollywood. Under the communication between CAA and Paramount Pictures, the Department of Defense easily agreed to provide technical support for "Furious."


    "Break into Death Island", "Black Hawk Down", "Saving Private Ryan", "A Soldier Near the City"... a large number of war-themed movies can see the shadow of the American army.


    The reason why the government is willing to do this is also very simple. It promotes the image of the US military to the world through movies and increases the sense of honor of recruits.


    In recent years, the conscription work is getting harder and harder. As long as you provide a little support, you can promote the American military and patriotism. This idea is not too cost-effective, but it is only technical support. To be more, very difficult.


    Otherwise, Lehman is willing to find a group to perform. Wouldn''t it be better for real soldiers to participate, and more in line with the temperament?


    Jonathan Gavin naturally also knows the situation of his own Ministry of Defense, and also understands that it is very rare to dispatch a tank squad on service to help solve some technical problems, but obviously, the director still failed to learn more about the situation. .


    He shook his head and said, "Isn''t they in service? With so many veterans every year, income is a problem, not to mention the batch that is about to be eliminated at the end of the year. At most, you only need to pay a little labor. You can also invite it, no matter what, it is definitely better than spending money to find a group performer."


    Lehman''s eyes on Jonathan Gavin have changed. The capitalist is worthy of being a capitalist, black, or you black, even this way.


    In other words, wouldn''t it be more appropriate to really invite military soldiers to participate in the exercise, and more in line with the realism that Lehman wanted?


    Seeing what else Jonathan Gavin wanted to say, Lehman hurriedly said: "I see, Jonathan, I will go to solve this matter immediately. If you have any objections, please talk to my production manager Rui En said, no matter how bad it is, it¡¯s okay to find producer George. Now, I¡¯m going to start working, and you don¡¯t want to continue to delay it because the shooting plan is wrong."


    "Okay, then." Jonathan Gavin finally exhorted: "There can be no other ideas. Filming funding is absolutely not allowed."


    Ryan on the side was bitter and followed Jonathan Gavin to leave.


    During the days when Lyman did not come to the set, he had to endure the torture of this man every day. One said that it was too risky, another said that the setting was not good, and he would overspend.


    In short, his irritated head was so big, and finally Lehman came and led the disaster to him, but he didn''t expect that in the end, he would still be required to deal with it.


    Life is hard, this guy is really annoying.


    Compared with the previous shooting, the guarantor representative from Europa Pictures was much tougher.


    With such a responsible job, is it possible to raise the salary or why? Are you tired of doing so much mess?


    Just when Ryan was frantically complaining, Lyman also responded to Jonathan''s suggestion and began to call George and ask him to be responsible for the matter.


    Can you find it not only in the United States, but also in France? They are more familiar there, and Europa Pictures can help.


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    With the preparation of "Furious" on the right track, many things require his personal participation as the director. During the day, he was busy and exhausted. At night, after a heavy sleep, he will become a vigorous man the next day. Then it is squeezed dry...


    This is repeated, again and again.


    It was not until July that the weather in Los Angeles began to get a little hot. Lehman, Ryan, Thomas, the set crew and the Kanjing crew and Jonathan Gavin, a representative of the guarantor, drove together to California and Nevada. A wilderness area at the junction, to investigate the location needed for the first stage of shooting.


    Two commercial vehicles parked on a hillside and a half, Lehman got off the car, walked to the top of the slope, glanced at the very wide wilderness field not far away, and then looked around. The excess weeds and other things were also cleared long ago. pass.


    "Edward." Lehman greeted the group leader of the setting group and said, pointing to the slightly low-lying field in the west direction nearby, "Is it possible to arrange the location of the Allied troops there?"


    "It''s okay to set up the scenery. We have cleaned up the surrounding area. When the time comes, we will press out a few driving marks in advance, sprinkle some water, set up some tents, and make them manually." Edward said confidently.


    "That''s good."


    There are several main outdoor scenes in "Furious", the battlefield where the Allied and German forces encountered several head-on encounters, the logistics stations of both sides, the small towns hit by gunfire in Germany, and street and street fighting.


    Don¡¯t worry too much about the next few places. Because of the film arrangement, it is estimated that it will take another month before the crew will fly to the UK and Australia for location.


    Therefore, the most important thing now is to film the literary drama and part of the story that happened in the first half of the march.


    Next, the group began to discuss the specific layout of the Allied camp and the surrounding environment and terrain, such as the direction of the opening of the camp, the planning of the area, the arrangement of the troop rest tent...


    These are all very rigorous and specialized knowledge, and Lehman, a layman, doesn''t understand it. Of course, the people in the set and props team don''t understand it. This requires the use of military consultants to command on the spot.


    Although the content of the film depicting war themes is false, he does not want the film to have common sense setting and props errors that are laughable and generous. He should restore the entire battlefield factors as closely as possible.


    In short, the more realistic the better, and this is the effect Lehman wants.


    Until the sun began to go west, the field trip was almost complete, and the relevant requirements were also communicated in place. Lehman and his team drove back to the Warner Studios in Los Angeles in two more commercial vehicles.


    As he passed the gate of the studio, Lyman suddenly saw an acquaintance.


    "Hi, Eva, why are you here?"


    "I''ll try on the clothes to see if they fit." When Eva Green saw Lyman, her eyes were beaming with joy.


    She just finished the fitting and was thinking about finding him, but she didn''t expect to meet him when she left.


    "Thank you, Lehmann, for giving me such a chance to perform." Eva said sincerely.


    "Um...you''re welcome."


    A small character who can show his face is only a few points better than the dragon set. If it weren''t for Eva Green to come today, Lehman would have forgotten that he had arranged it during the audition.


    After all, "Furious" is a real male drama, not to mention the female lead, there is not even a high-grade female lead.


    What Eva Green got was the only character with a face shot among the people who fled after the war, and the other was a baby, expressing cruelty.


    War, whether you are a woman or a child, is treated the same.


    But Eva Green thought otherwise, she was very grateful.


    That night, I was thinking of showing closeness, and maybe it would be helpful when I returned home, but I didn''t expect the opportunity to come so quickly and so suddenly.


    Even if it''s just a small role, it''s an investment of 50 million U.S. dollars, which is unimaginable to her.


    "Go to my house for a cup of coffee? It''s almost evening." Eva Green offered to invite.


    Hey, what do you mean nonsense as a woman? It was obviously just after 4 o''clock, and the crew did not get off work. It was almost night.


    "Sorry," Lehman naturally knew what would be waiting for him after agreeing. He was not stupid. He couldn''t hear such obvious hints. Although it was a bit tempting, he still shook his head firmly, "I will have something to do later. , I have to perfect the shooting plan. I can¡¯t spare time. Next time.¡±


    A hint of disappointment flashed in Eva Green''s eyes, but she still smiled and said, "It''s okay, we''ll be in an appointment next time."


    After speaking, he turned around politely and left Warner Studios.


    Lyman looked at her back, shook his head, and continued to firm his mind.


    Tired to be exhausted, and to work at night, there are ten kidneys, which is not enough.


    People, when they are young, they don''t pay attention, but when they are old, they can only be sorrowful.


    Remember, remember!


    Lehman, who had experience, came back to life, and wanted to make a good movie, soon joined the crew without hesitation.


    He really didn''t care about things like small characters.


    In addition to beware of CAA''s desire to pack and intervene to reduce his power and prestige in the crew, the rest, basically similar situations, were arranged.


    What''s the matter with reasonable use of resources for people close to you? This is in Hollywood.Oh, no, it''s normal in the entertainment industry all over the world, and Lehman is quite unaware of this.


    The same goes for Lara Heath Ledger as the recruit Norman.


    Using acquaintances and acting well enough for the role, why not?Had it not been for Amir Khan''s appearance to be too different, Lehman would have thought of giving him an important role.


    As a director, who doesn''t have his own queen team, even the crew of the crew can cooperate for a long time.


    These roles are not too important and can show their faces, and they should not be too suitable to be given as a favor.


    In life, who doesn''t have personal relationships, just like Lyman did to Eva Green, some characters also have human relationships in it.


    For example, the candidate for the commander of the German army is an actor recommended by Sandy, and the commander of the Allied army is a French actor named by George. This is also a tacit understanding of everyone.


    Anyway, these characters who show their faces but are not prominent in the scene and do not affect the overall situation, the Serbian relationship is often the most important.


    Although this is the case, there is one item that everyone will actively follow. No matter which actor enters the crew through whose relationship, it is affirmative that it meets the basic requirements and image quality of the character.


    If a beautiful actress does not have acting skills and does not meet the role setting, no matter how hard she works, it will not help. Even if she barely squeezes in, she will be temporarily replaced by the director or producer.


    This is the fact, is there an unspoken rule, which industry does not?It''s just that the entertainment industry is the most popular.


    But this kind of favor transaction is also carried out under the default rules of the parties.


    Besides, it really doesn''t work, a hard fortress, you will definitely lose more than you get.


    A production project with an investment of 50 million US dollars has a huge flaw in its role or simply caused a failure. That kind of responsibility is not something everyone can bear.


    If you don''t weigh it up a few times, it is estimated that you will not stay in this circle for long.


    The audition results for those roles, Lehman and George, Sandy, and even the guarantor representative Jonathan Gavin, are all recognized.


    Don''t really try, who knows if you can do it.


    Even the specially approved Heath Ledger has changed into a special costume later, played against it, and tested his acting skills.


    Not to mention the actors who are involved in relationships, they have all been tested.


    In fact, Lehman tried hard to invite Nicholas Cage, not because he also valued his strength. He has more than ten years of experience in film shooting, especially war-themed dramas. There are several movies in total. For the "sergeant" The role can be described as easy.


    Newcomers are not unavailable, but it depends on the specific situation.


    Let¡¯s talk about Eva Green, her acting skills are young, but she also has some foundation. It is far from the amazingness of the later generations of "Paris of Opera". It is only a few years away, and the distance has been widened. It can be seen that tempering is indispensable.


    Entering the set, the heads of all departments of the crew are busy. When the actors who have been sent to the Marine Corps barracks for special training have finished their training, the preparatory work must be done.


    Otherwise, the shooting schedule will be too delayed, and maybe there will be delays in the plan.


    If you want the shooting to go smoothly, the preparation work cannot be too labor-saving.The more time it takes, the more perfect it will be, and the better it will be then.


    After Lehman finished the discussion with Ryan and Sandy, he went to look at the work in the clothing department and told him twice that after meeting the shooting needs as soon as possible, he went to see the progress of the props team.


    Blank bombs, tracer bombs, gunpowder and several fairly complete tank originals were neatly stacked, just waiting for the start of the shooting.


    "When will their tanks, weapons and various equipment arrive?"


    They are naturally referring to the army.


    "Some of them have already been transported to nearby military bases. When the shooting work is needed, communicate in advance and they will be transported."


    "Please keep in touch, don''t delay, the crew will have a demand right away, let them prepare as soon as possible."


    "Okay, I will supervise the related progress more."


    "That''s good."


    "..."


    As night fell, the crew of the crew began to leave the Warner Studios after finishing their day''s work.


    After Lehman finally instructed the person in charge of the relevant department, he also returned to the hotel.


    Soak in a hot bath and then lie down on a comfortable big bed.


    After a while, I fell asleep.


    He is really tired and really wants to rest.


    Oh good night...

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    On July 15, the weather was fine.


    As the center of the Hollywood film industry, California almost always welcomes various film and television drama crews to shoot here, and now it has ushered in a new crew.


    In the next half month, Lehman will be on the set up location, which has now become a camp for the army, and will start shooting "Furious".


    There were dozens of tents on the muddy dirt roads, full of traces of wheels and slightly weeds, surrounded by fences and wire.


    When it came to the scene inside, there were even more voices.


    Hundreds of people are busy around, some are setting up cameras; some are setting up lights to confirm the brightness and color of the light; some are helping to unload props...


    Five or six large trucks entered and exited, and there were more than 10 military vehicles and more than a dozen commercial vehicles parked on the open space next to the camp.


    Standing in the shadow of an awning, Lehmann listened to the information reported by various departments while arranging filming affairs.


    "Director, the tank is here, what do you think of the arrangement?" a crew member ran and said.


    "I gonna go see."


    When he said this, the actors standing or sitting beside him were also very excited, including Heath Ledger, who all followed Lehman.


    "Hi, Lieutenant Colonel, thank you very much."


    Against the sun, Lehman, who was standing at the entrance of the camp, pointed to the transportation vehicles, "Can you bring all the tanks in?"


    "Of course, just tell me where to put it."


    Lieutenant Colonel Logan, the liaison officer sent by the Pentagon to the crew responsible for all military technical support matters, nodded and said, "How to arrange?"


    "Four vehicles came in and put them on the open space at the southeast corner of the camp, and the remaining M4A3E8 model should be placed at the door."


    Because of funding issues, only 8 tanks could be driven. Five tanks belonged to the Allies and three Germans. The rest were either scraps that could not be opened and repaired, or they were props and models.


    Of course, only five vehicles are needed for the current scene shooting, and the transporter has already been delivered.


    Driven by the M4HST artillery tractor, it stops according to the position.


    Suddenly, many of the crew of the crew put aside their work and came to watch the excitement.


    This thing is majesty and a man''s romance.


    "Director." A member of the props team holding a bottle of spray paint stood beside the tank parked at the entrance of the camp, and shouted to Lehmann not far away: "I''m going to start spraying."


    "Oh." Lehman walked over, patted his shoulder, pointed to the flat position of the inclined abdomen on the right side of the tank, and said with a smile: "Fury these letters are sprayed on this one, remember to be more coherent and not to overlap. ."


    The staff smiled and pressed the spray paint. In one go, a dark black English word "Fury" appeared on the tank. He then said: "Okay, wait for the spray paint to dry a little bit, paint it, and make it old. , The effect can be achieved by handling it."


    This M4A3E8 Sherman tank is naturally the one driven by the protagonist group, and "fury" also corresponds to the title "Fury".


    Similarly, the remaining 4 tanks have models M4A4, M4105HVSS, M4A1E4, and the M4 variant (thickened armor and equipped with artillery suspension system) that the platoon commander took.


    In fact, these are the series of Sherman tanks, but at that time, new tanks were produced every year. Fortunately, the models of the five tanks were different.


    As for weapons and equipment, let alone, they were all mainstream at the time.


    M101 howitzer, submachine gun Thomson M1A1, M1 carbine, and M1 Garland, the most difficult rifle during World War II, M18 Hellcat armored vehicle, German MP44 assault rifle, M3 half-track trailer, M2 type 60 mortar, MG42 general machine gun , Colt M1917 revolver and various anti-tank rocket launchers.


    For the authenticity of the shooting, the most precious and valuable Tiger tank was also invited out of the mountain.


    From a historical perspective, there are only six tigers in the world, stored in six different museums in the United States, Britain, France, and Russia.


    Lehman directly took the Tiger tank trophies seized during World War II and used the daily rental cost of up to 450,000 U.S. dollars to sell the only German Tiger tank that can operate (this number 131 belongs to the Tiger). The Type I tank, which has been repaired and maintained by the Barvington Tank Museum in the UK for so many years), was loaned out for field shooting.


    Of course, this tank is not here yet. After all, the rental fee is so high that it will be released only when it is needed.


    For this reason, the filming of related locations was moved to the UK specifically for the convenience of transportation.


    This is really an old antique, compared to the amount of money, it is more expensive than Nicholas Cage''s starring.


    However, it''s all worth it.


    If you don''t take photos of real guys, how can you vividly and truly restore this story that happened in the European battlefield?


    "All departments are ready." Ryan walked over and said quickly.


    "Well, I know." Lyman returned to the shelter, greeted Lieutenant Colonel Logan who was sitting in the lounge chair, and then picked up a bottle of mineral water that had been opened next to it.After unscrewing the bottle cap and taking a big sip, he turned and walked to the director¡¯s monitor. He picked up the loudspeaker and shouted: "Five minutes, it¡¯s about to start. Check the studio facilities and Layout."


    The crew entered the final preparation before filming started.


    Heath Ledger and Nicholas Cage and other protagonists walked to the "Furious" tank parked at the door, and under the command of the dispatched tank team members, they became more familiar with the tank and then practiced their position.


    A group performance composed of dozens of veterans was also led by Sandy, and once again became familiar with the positioning that needs to be used when shooting, and strived not to steal the spotlight and be a suitable background for shooting.


    In this crew, except for the big-name Nicholas Cage and Heath Ledger, who is gradually gaining fame, there are no other well-known actors, plus the idea of ??Jonathan Gavin, to perform this group. , Also minus a large amount of capital, and even comes with good news.


    Because of the shooting plan, military representatives also invited Lieutenant Colonel Logan to lead the team, which shows that the military is very satisfied that the crew can think of those veterans.


    It can be said that it has reduced the funding pressure and gained additional gains.


    Even if the actor''s expenditure is compressed to only 30%, it is still a little nervous.


    No way. Although many real guys don¡¯t need money and are funded by the military for free, they still have to pay for maintenance.


    Those ordnances are big money lovers, as well as the cost of food for the actors. It can''t be too bad.


    Most of them are veterans, as well as a few starring actors in the crew, so this pay cannot be reduced.


    As for the loss of film and the deliberate use of clothing, money is also needed.


    In order to create reality, Lehman really made a big deal this time.


    After five minutes passed, the director Lehman nodded to the waiting scene. He watched the scene and placed the scene in front of the camera. Then, he said: "Furious, location scene No. 1, 23 Scene, act one, action¡ª"


    A total of two cameras were used to arrange the camera positions outside the scene.


    One is installed on the left side of the camp gate, and the other is in the center of the camp, supported by high rails.


    The camera lenses of the two cameras just crossed over, forming a 45-degree viewing angle of space.


    Thomas and another camera crew each operated one. Since the lighting conditions on site were very good, there was no additional lighting, and only reflectors and shading plates were used to adjust the brightness of natural light and the desired light and shadow effects.


    Nicholas Cage was wearing a tank suit, with goggles on his head, standing in the "Furious" tank, half of his body was exposed from the opening.


    His body was bloodstained, and his face was blackened by gunfire, setting off the white and tender skin around the eyes protected by the goggles.


    An image of a veteran who had just left the battlefield stood up very well.


    And such a war drama that pays attention to details must be true, naturally, it is even more difficult to dress up the characters.


    Stepping on cavalry soldiers¡¯ boots, wearing tanker jackets, M1938 leather gloves, M1 helmets and tank caps inside (this hat is not bulletproof, so a steel helmet is reinforced on the outside, which is used to mount communication equipment ).


    The earphones used for communication are HS-18 type, and the transmitter inside the tank is T-17 type (after the war, the artillery is rumbled, and they can¡¯t hear clearly when standing together, so the tanks are equipped with these). There is also an infantry radio station.


    As for the eye protection goggles, everyone wears the M1938 model. Only the "sergeant" played by Cage wears goggles produced by the German army, which means the seized spoils and symbolizes the image of his veteran.


    Maya Meschede, the crew member in charge of the film''s costume design, is even more rigorous. He also went to Berlin to find the old clothes from the 1940s. The distribution of every button to every pocket is extremely authentic.


    In the camera, several military vehicles driven by group performances drove into the camp from far and near, followed by tanks driven by Nicholas Cage and others.


    It moved forward steadily, but it seemed that there were some problems with the direction and speed, and it was almost out of the range that the outdoor lens could capture.


    Lehman also noticed this situation, frowned, and called out, "Cut!"


    The busy crew immediately stopped, and everyone looked at Lehman.


    Lehmann stood up from behind the monitor and walked all the way to the position of the tank "Furious" before he said, "What''s the matter? Didn''t you notice the wrong direction? The camera is almost out of sight."


    "My fault, I''m a little nervous, I haven''t tried this." A soldier in the driving position who was controlling the tank said apologetically, "I was a little confused just now."


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 86 Chapter 86 Military temperament (seeking recommended collection)

    Starting from signing the contract, he went to the Marine Corps barracks for special training.


    Nicholas Cage has been purposefully growing his hair and beard, and he also regularly gains weight and exercises.


    Compared with the first time, he has gained more than 10 pounds of muscle, his skin is a little darker, and he looks very strong.


    These changes and efforts in appearance are naturally aimed at better performing the image and temperament of the character "Sergeant".


    After some dressing up by the makeup artist, his face was black and the clothes he was wearing were old and sloppy.


    The hair is messy and greasy, and the face is dark but spirited. This is Nicholas Cage''s new appearance and looks quite good.


    But before taking a while, I was called to stop.


    The sun was shining, and it was at two or three o¡¯clock in the hottest afternoon of the day. Nicholas Cage was wearing a thick tank uniform and fully armed. After a while, he felt his whole body hot out, and the sweat on his forehead was even more intense. The tick tick is like a light rain.


    Of course, he is not alone in the heat, and the brothers in the tank are no better than him.


    Sitting in an iron melting pot, feel that for yourself.


    "Then go over it again, pay attention this time."


    Nicholas Cage watched Lehman''s command and returned to the monitor.


    The soldier in charge of driving the Furious tank sat back in the driving position and began to control and return to the original position where he first approached.


    "Re-arrange the set and start again in ten minutes." Lehman returned to the monitor, picked up the megaphone and shouted.


    The scenes and group performances that I have just experienced are under the leadership of the crew, and they start to stand again.


    Alas, no way. I made a mistake the first time I started shooting. Lehman drank the water and thought a little depressed.


    It¡¯s not that the actor has a problem, it¡¯s not the setting, or a series of problems such as props, group performances, and scheduling. Rather, it¡¯s that the service soldier driving the tank has a problem. Up.


    But there is no way, it has to come.


    After all, the only soldiers who can drive the tank are the soldiers supported by the tank unit. Otherwise, you can''t let Trini Garcia drive it.


    Trini Garcia is the actor responsible for driving the tank in the movie. However, he is only asked to sit in the driver¡¯s seat when he needs to show his face. The rest are all soldiers driving on behalf of him. Similarly, when the artillery is fired, There is also someone to act as a stand-in.


    After all, it¡¯s a war movie, but you can¡¯t really ask a few actors to be able to level a Sherman tank.


    After 10 minutes, the shooting started soon.


    The military vehicle roared into the camp. A tank followed. Nicholas Cage sat on the top of the tank outside with his butt half butt looking around, but his expression was calm, matched with blood-stained clothing. Inexplicably revealing a heavy atmosphere.


    Lehman stared at the picture coming back from the monitor. When the No. 2 camera hung on the high rail in the center of the camp captured the Furious tank parked in a clearing, Nicholas Cage jumped and landed smoothly. , There was still no expression on her face, but her eyes began to sharpen...


    "Cut¡ª" Lehman nodded in satisfaction, and continued to pick up the speaker and shouted: "This one has passed, the transition, ready to shoot the next one."


    The scenes that have just been carefully planned out with time and effort are often just for shooting these minutes or even a few seconds. After Lehmann ordered, the crew began to get busy again.


    While the sun was still in sufficient light, the crew on the set tidied up the shooting site at their maximum speed, and then rushed to the other side of the camp, ready to shoot the scene reported by the captive and recruit Norman.


    The setting team, the props team, and the photographers and field staff are leading people to do the final finishing. The actors who have just finished filming quickly got out of the tank and walked to the shelter to take a rest.


    Some of them were busy drinking water, some were busy blowing air and taking off their clothes, and a few undressed naked men sat on chairs, each cooling off.


    Heath Ledger, who was waiting on the side, hurried into the vanity car, began to figure out the image and change clothes.He just didn''t have a role, this scene requires him to play.


    The scene was quickly set up, and Lehmann greeted Nicholas Cage and others a few times, and then he was busy explaining to the crew a few things to pay attention to in the next scene.The photography, lighting and other departments also started to get busy in accordance with the pre-drawn sub-shot effect script.


    Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner. When the makeup assistant came to inform and said that it was done, Lehman hurryed to give a few words to Heath Ledger in the makeup car.


    "Norman is a communications soldier, and he has not been in the army for a long time, and he has not touched the frontal battlefield..." Lehman said concisely: "He is a young man, but he is not timid."


    "I understand." Heath Ledger had just put on his makeup at this time, wearing a "big dog hat" on his head and a camping bag on his back, looking quite silly.


    "Take out your good state during the audition and try to get it all at once."


    "I will."


    Just as he was about to say a few more words, Ryan ran over to remind him: "Lyman, we are almost ready to shoot."


    "Okay." Turned around and said to Ryan, and then turned to Heath Ledger: "Get ready, it''s going to start."


    The three of them walked towards the arranged venue, and Lehmann began to carefully examine the situation of the set planning.


    After confirming that there was no problem, he found Sandy who was communicating with the group of prisoners and several allied forces.


    "Hey, man, how is it?"


    "Don''t worry, it''s okay," Sandy said, patting his chest.


    In the following scene, several Allied soldiers were beating German prisoners, and they happened to be seen by the commander and Norman who needed to fill their positions.


    Just now Sandy also ordered several group performances of the assailants and the group performances of being beaten up, and they all close their hands.


    It feels like a real beating, but in fact the person who was beaten doesn''t hurt much.


    This can be regarded as a technique, and it requires the tacit cooperation of the two groups.


    Of course, no matter how fake it is, it will be strong, and if you use your strength, you will inevitably suffer a little skin injury.


    Therefore, the salary of the group performer when the captive was beaten will be doubled, which is a disguised compensation.


    In fact, many war dramas like to talk about how to treat prisoners preferentially, but Lehman is different, it is to make this scene more audience recognition.


    After all, the two sides had just fought a battle, and the Allied companions didn''t know the number of casualties, so how could it be possible to treat the captives fairly.


    If you are captured, you will be merciful if people don''t kill you.


    Also give preferential treatment, who will give preferential treatment to the enemy, saint?


    After telling this, Lyman watched Heath Ledger stand up.


    The temperament on his body also showed a sense of immaturity, his eyes looked right and left, his hands tightly grasped the strap of the camping bag on his shoulders, and there was no more calm demeanor.


    After giving a thumbs forward, indicating that he is doing well, Lehman turned back to the monitor and motioned to the side note with his eyes.


    "Action¡ª¡ª" As the clapperboards collided with each other, there was a clear sound, and the shooting began.


    A muddy truck steadily parked, the door was pushed open from the inside, and an officer dressed up took the lead to get out of the truck, followed by the recruit Norman played by Heath Ledger. , Jumped down.


    Thomas immediately switched the camera and gave Heath Ledger a full-face close-up.


    His clothes are very clean, the helmet on his head seems to be a bit untimely draped on top of his head, and a large bag of the same height is slung on his shoulders behind him. He wears gloves on his hands and looks around. This kind of temperament is incompatible with the surrounding environment.


    It was as if a husky had been mixed into the wolf pack.


    On the other side, the commander who got out of the car a long time ago patted Heath Ledger on the shoulder and said, "Come with me, I will take you to find your chief. You will follow him in the future."


    "Oh, I see." Heath Ledger, who was photographed with a somewhat unstable body and standing, responded quickly, but his eyes were still floating around.


    The two began to walk deep into the camp along the flat ground in front. From time to time, soldiers stopped to greet the commander.


    As we approached the southeast corner of the camp, we encountered three Allied soldiers escorting the German soldiers who had just captured them towards the prisoner-of-war camp.


    The three Allied soldiers scolded and beat the staggering German prisoner with their fists or butts from time to time.


    The German prisoner was hit hard by one of the soldiers and fell to the ground swayingly.


    The three Allied soldiers still didn''t give up, kicked a few more times, and vented their anger, which dragged the German prisoners forward like a dead dog.


    This scene was clearly seen by the commander and Norman standing by.


    But the commander just smiled and didn''t mean to come forward to persuade him at all.


    It wasn''t until the figures of these people disappeared that Comrade Commander seemed to have watched a good show and beckoned Norman to see his officer.


    Along the way, Norman was very silent and didn''t speak, so he followed casually.


    Perhaps the scene I just saw was the most real battlefield, and it also made this communicator, who had never been in contact with the frontline troops, heartily nervous.


    He didn''t know, he didn''t know what else was waiting for him.


    What will his fate be like?


    He was just a student who was about to go to university. The family conditions were not good, and he joined the army when he was dilapidated.


    Originally, with a bit of culture, I mixed up with a correspondent, and dealt with the code every day, but I didn''t need to go to the front line.


    But because of the German army''s pledge not to surrender, it became more and more frantic in the hinterland of the country, which can be called life-for-life, and soldiers on the front began to suffer heavy casualties.


    As a last resort, in order to complete the strategic goals and replenish the fresh blood of the troops, people like him were also incorporated into the front-line troops.


    What is the future?Norman didn''t know, he was always at a loss.

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    As Lehmann picked up the speaker again and shouted "action¡ª¡ª"


    The "sergeant" played by Nicholas Cage also began to come into view.


    Holding the removed helmet in his hand, he was walking in the camp, occasionally saying hello to a few familiar comrades...


    Above the shooting track set up in the camp, two dark film cameras are working at the same time, one for the middle shot and the other for the close-up shots of the characters. In the post-editing process, you can switch at will through such lens changes. To achieve the desired shooting effect.


    Lehman sat behind the director''s monitor, carefully observing the images transmitted at this time.


    "Hi, Don."


    The "sergeant" who had just returned to the station of his team was stopped.


    The commander came over and said, "I''ll introduce you a soldier, Norman, who will be a new member of your team."


    The "sergeant" immediately saw that the soldier next to the officer was a new egg.


    Suddenly he felt a little dissatisfied. He pulled the commander over and walked a little further away. Then he said, "Sir, would you let a recruit like this join our team?"


    The commander gave Nicholas Cage a brilliant glance, and reluctantly persuaded him: "There is no way, our manpower is running out, not to mention that, as you know, our mission is urgent and we must first get through the eastern battlefield. Defensive line, freeing up hands and feet for the large forces behind... Your team has reduced the number of people. He is always there."


    Nicholas Cage frowned and said seriously, "Fuck."


    A recording assistant used the pick lever to send down the recording microphone.


    Recording this swear word is also an expression of "sergeant"''s dissatisfaction, but as the commander said, his team has been laid off and needs to be supplemented. This is an established fact. A curse, except for venting. What to change.


    "Cut, well, over."


    For a while, the atmosphere inside the crew became active again.


    Indeed, nothing makes them more happy than the smooth shooting.


    "Next shot." Lehmann picked up the speaker and ordered loudly.


    Next, the crew filmed several groups of "sergeant" and recruit Norman talking in the camp of the Fury squad, and several other team members showed different performances on the recruit''s joining.


    In this way, the entire scene of the "Norman Enlistment" scene is almost complete, and then another transition, starting to shoot Nicholas Cage teaching Heath Ledger how to be a qualified tank watcher, etc. Lens picture.


    After the crew made a little arrangement, the filming began.


    Generally speaking, these lenses are not difficult. Several leading actors only occasionally make mistakes, but they can be adjusted quickly.


    Sometimes, Lehman also needs to dig out some scene details or adjust the use of firearms and other weapons and equipment under the guidance of Lieutenant Colonel Logan. Even when inspiration comes, he will add a little drama to improve the plot of the whole movie.


    But even so, the shooting went smoothly.


    Using Nicholas Cage, Heath Ledger, Trini Garcia and other actors with rich experience or good acting skills, for such a war scene, the benefits are completely reflected.


    Their performance is very smooth, and they have a very soldier-like temperament.


    In short, even when mixed in a group of veterans, it will not appear abrupt.


    This is much better than the average traditional big vase star.


    Especially Nicholas Cage, he himself does not lack the acting skills possessed by an acting school, and he has more experience in shooting war scenes than Heath Ledger and others. He has a strong body and is very suitable for him. Play a role like a soldier.


    Perhaps it is not unreasonable that he can become a benchmark among male actors in the 1990s.


    Of course, the actor is not omnipotent. So is he himself. The crew soon ran into trouble...


    "Pay attention to the control of the face. He is a veteran who has experienced life and death. He will not be moved by the death of his comrades." After two consecutive NGs, Lehman pulled over Nicholas Cage and explained carefully: "His eyes are dazzling. That''s it, you can think about the implications of this and experience it."


    "Give me five minutes." Cage said immediately, apparently knowing that something wrong with his emotions caused the filming to be interrupted.


    Lehman nodded and went back to the monitor, but just five minutes later, when the filming started, he immediately called to stop!


    Nicholas Cage was stared at by Lehman, frowning, thinking there.


    The scene being filmed now is that the sergeant played by Nicholas Cage rushes to a small town with his troops, blocks the entrance and exits there, and surrounds and annihilates a retreating enemy army.


    But on the road, they met a group of German people who were fleeing. One and a half of them took out an "Iron Fist" from the backpack behind them. (Iron Fist is a German-style anti-tank bazooka and the originator of RPG. It can be regarded as A large gunpowder warhead was mounted on an iron pipe), and attacked a soldier of the marching unit where the Allied army was located. The man died tragically. After being bombarded, half of his body was exploded, and blood splashed not far away. Shi" on...


    Following Lehman''s shout, the surrounding staff looked at each other, their eyes revealing helplessness.


    The three consecutive NGs are already the most in this week, and it seems that they are all due to performance errors.


    The scene is very simple, of course from the perspective of director Lyman.


    It was Nicholas Cage who saw his comrade-in-arms being bombarded to death with an "iron fist" at close range, and his face was close-up.


    Whether surprised or a little sad, always calm on the face, expressing all with eyes.


    But it''s that simple, can''t TM do well?


    When the staff or Nicholas Cage watched the scene just now, they already felt very calm and should have performed the effect, but I don''t know why the director Lyman is still not satisfied.


    Lehman looked at the crew members who had stopped around, thought about it, and said loudly, "Everyone, take a break."


    So everyone heaved a sigh of relief, went to drink water, chatted with someone, and took advantage of the time to go to the toilet.


    There was a little uproar in the field.


    Lyman on the side sat back behind the monitor and replayed the content of the previous shots over and over.


    In these few NGs, Nicholas Cage fully demonstrated the background of a powerful actor. From the first time his face was slightly moved, it seemed to be panic; to the second time he was indifferent and expressionless; Three times, the facial muscles were already cold, but the eyes moved slightly and brought some character''s temperature.


    His performances are improving every time, and he is also trying to interpret the same scene in different styles. In order to maintain the overall expressive effect required by the director, he improves the level of the relevant emergencies of his role.


    But Lehman just found it very abrupt. His performance alone seemed to be no problem, but in the whole scene, there was something wrong, and there was an inexplicable sense of separation, which is commonly known as a play.


    Nicholas Cage didn''t go to rest, but after cleaning up his makeup a little bit, he leaned in.


    After getting along for so long, he can be regarded as getting acquainted with the director Lyman, knowing that his character is the kind of person who is easier to get along with.


    So even if I just received the training, I still want to come over and communicate more.


    He has grown from a small actor to such a big fame today because he has always respected the director of every crew.


    Even if he became famous, he wouldn''t play any big name on someone with the identity of a director. This is the rule of survival on the set that he summed up as an actor.


    A head poked over, and after staring at the monitor for a while, he still asked rather confusedly: "Then how should I act?"


    Lehman was thinking too, he felt that his order was right.An veteran on the battlefield, accustomed to seeing life and death, his sense of indifference to life is certain.


    Otherwise, such a person, after a long period of killing, would have long since collapsed, and he is not mentally paralyzed. He is either a born murderer or a lunatic. It is absolutely impossible for ordinary people.


    But what is wrong?


    Lehman shook his head honestly, "I don''t know too much, I just think your performance just now is wrong..."


    As an actor, this is probably the answer that Nicholas Cage is most afraid of hearing.


    Even the director has lost his judgment. What kind of emotional adjustment or body movement can he achieve the effect?


    The director is the only brain in the crew, and he controls the final style of a movie.


    All the staff behind the scenes, including the actors, serve to implement his ideas and concepts, so if even the director himself does not have a clear shooting requirement, it is really finished.


    This is the current NG situation.


    Lehman''s instinct told him that the shooting just now was absolutely flawed, but he didn''t know how to correct it.


    "why?"


    Lyman murmured silently.


    Nicholas Cage was sitting next to him, and his nose could smell the smell of salted fish from sweat through his clothes, which made Lyman''s mood even more irritable.


    If it wasn''t for Cage that your performance could not always give the kind of effect you wanted, he wouldn''t be so upset.


    But why?


    He couldn''t think of the source of the problem.


    Grabbing a handful of hair in pain, Nicholas Cage suddenly suggested: "Or, I''m adding some movement, how about a slight frown?"


    Lyman ignored him, just looked at the monitor and played it back over and over.


    If it¡¯s easy to add some facial micro-movements, isn¡¯t it the same for your first performance, but it¡¯s not like "Cut".


    Cage felt like he had made a bad idea, and the director obviously didn''t speak any more.


    It can also be seen that he is not in a good mood, so Nicholas Kage silently returned to his car.

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    After a long break, Lehman still has no clue, but the crew''s time is precious and can''t be delayed.


    If Jonathan Gavin, the representative of the guarantor, hadn''t been obstructed by Ryan, he would have come to ask.


    In these days of shooting, he did such a thing frequently.


    Ask about food, filming, and even the damage of costumes and props.


    Simply speaking, this kind of person is really a natural fit for eating this bowl of rice, that''s a responsible and careful person.


    "Prepare, prepare, and do it again."


    Lehman picked up the loudspeaker and yelled, and urged the rest of the staff to return to their posts, ready to continue shooting.


    But such aimless shooting has always made him uneasy, and he hastily shouted "Passed".


    In the joy of everyone in the crew, he said "Come on."


    ......


    As night fell, the town fell into silence.


    A hotel under the package of the crew.


    Lehmann opened the door and threw the key along with the sun hat on the locker at the door of the room.


    Bending over, taking off his shoes, and putting on a pair of more comfortable slippers, Lehman walked into the living room, took a trip to the sofa, and looked up at the ceiling.


    White and a bit dirty.


    After watching for a long time, he sighed, "Oh..."


    Because his idea of ??filming was hindered, it also caused the crew to end work early.


    He finally returned to the hotel room before the sky was completely dark.


    The window to the west is half open, and you can clearly hear the wind roaring outside.


    Yes, yesterday¡¯s weather forecast said that the temperature will drop in these few days.


    He thought randomly, letting his mind flutter.


    Is he too bad?Can''t direct anymore?


    Even if something goes wrong with TM, I don''t know how to solve it.


    Damn, MD, I''m like a fool.


    There was no light in the room, and in the gloomy environment, Lyman''s brows kept frowning.


    When did it start?That self-righteous sense of control.


    Was it the success of "Buried Alive", or did "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" also achieved results?


    The success of the two films in a row seems to have made him a little overwhelmed. He feels that he is really a director genius, and he can be successful if he changes the scene and shoots.


    But when he really encountered this unexpected shooting situation that was out of the original script, he was once again beaten back to his original shape.


    He has always been just a lucky person. There are so many excellent works for him to appreciate, as long as they are copied, it seems that they can easily succeed.


    "Buried alive" is like this, and the acting school of Heath Ledger has taken the lead;


    The same goes for "Three Fools in Bollywood". He only deleted some places that were not in line with the main line, and Amir Khan contributed a wonderful performance. As a result...


    After all, the shooting went too smoothly, as if there was a reference object in my mind for comparison, how could it be bad?


    After all, his experience is still too superficial. Until now, he has blended too many things with the plot of "Furious", and it is basically two works with the original version. Only then has he exposed his essence at once-only in his previous life, he also directed TV series. , It''s still an assistant director, and there are still many assistant directors.


    Haha, I don''t know why, Lehman suddenly wanted to laugh.


    He remembered what the media and film critics had said about him, comparing him to "Quentin Tarantino."


    What''s more ridiculous is that he felt that he was successful in his heart.


    Funny, so funny...hahaha.


    From the start of "Furious" to this past week, the crew stayed at the established Allied station to film every day.


    The shooting progress of the film is not slow, but it does not get up quickly. The reason is that he has made changes in many places, which requires repeated thinking.


    Because of his pursuit of truth, he often consulted Lieutenant Colonel Logan and listened to him telling stories from the army.


    After listening, he is always revising.


    Because the original version of "Furious" had too many loopholes, I didn''t think it before. Only after listening to people who have actually been in the army, I understood a lot.


    Ever since, the difficulty of shooting this movie has been increasing, no matter what.


    The propulsion tactics of tanks, how the tanks work together, the command of the distribution of forces on the battlefield...


    There are too many things I don''t know, and they are all that Lehman has never touched.


    This kind of shooting without reference did not finally detonate until today.


    His instinct told him that there was a problem, but he didn''t know where the problem was.


    Just blindly embarrassing Nicholas Cage and forcing him to perform, but still can''t get the crux.


    I still think too much of myself, he thought.


    The praise of the media and the response of the market have lost him.


    What should I do?


    Once people fall into doubt, they will deny everything about themselves.


    Lehman was like this at the moment, he was thinking wildly, judging himself for nothing.


    He forgot how much he cared about those two works.


    From the preparation to the shooting to the final editing, he has never left one step, only to make the film more excellent.


    Maybe God is not willing to let him fall into the philosophy of thinking about life too much. A cell phone ringing bell broke the silence in the room.


    Lehman took the phone out of his pocket and pressed the connect button.


    "Hey, is it Lehman? I heard that you had a problem." On the phone, Luc Besson''s familiar voice came.


    After Lehman listened, he took a look out of the window. The moon was covered by clouds, only an outline was revealed.


    "How do you know what happened on the set today?"


    "George said it, I think you will need some help."


    Then, everything can be explained, and it can be regarded as knowing the purpose of Luc Besson''s call.


    "I do have some doubts, that''s the case. I want to know, how can we make the actors'' emotional investment more suitable for the scene of the plot?" Lehman asked himself the problem of the entanglement that caused the crew to stop work, and then spoke again. Explained: "Do you also know that "Furious" is being filmed, there is a shot today..."


    "This is the situation. I always feel that something is wrong, but I can''t tell you one, two or three."


    There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone before a voice came: "I think this may not be a problem with the actors'' performance, but the role or something else caused the overall effect to lack the feeling you want. Yours I still have little shooting experience. It sounds like this is the first time I have encountered this situation. You must know that not only the actors are there in a shot, but the props, scenes, environment, and even the recorded sound will all complement each other."


    Luc Besson smiled and said something of his own, "When I first directed a movie, this kind of problem was even more exaggerated than you. Sometimes the effect of a certain lens is not up to the standard, and it is also repeated desperately. , I still can¡¯t figure it out... The feeling of this shooting is illusory, and only you can grasp it. But for a movie, performance is only one part of it, the use of lens focal length, scenery, and clothing , Props and even after the end of the shooting, the editing of the film material, the soundtrack, these can make a certain shot more valuable, we are not in the silent film era now, you have to think about it and feel it...


    "Thank you, Mr. Luc Besson." Lehman''s chaotic thoughts suddenly became clear.


    He seems to have forced an actor''s personal performance too much. He has forgotten that the feeling of performing this situation must be set off.


    The movie is never the end of the performance after the actors have performed it. The design of the screen, the language of the lens, and the on-site scheduling are all the performance time of the director.


    "No thanks, every director will encounter similar hurdles, but to my surprise, you started to encounter this hurdle after shooting three works... I believe you can cross it, because You are an aspiring director."


    "I also hope that I can solve this problem as soon as possible, but anyway, thank you, Mr. Luc Besson."


    The two talked for a while before ending the call.


    I don''t know when outside, the moon broke free from the obstacles of the clouds, and began to sprinkle clear water to the earth.


    Lehmann put the phone back in his pocket, stood up and stretched out.


    Just a chat with Luc Besson gave him some gains and insights.


    In terms of filming experience, he is really far behind.


    Turn on the lights in the room, and the orange light instantly filled the entire living room.


    Lyman reopened the script of "Furious" from the drawer of a table placed in front of the sofa.


    Thinking carefully about the overall plot and the setting of the characters.


    For a veteran like the "sergeant", what would he think about seeing his comrades attacked?What will it do?


    "What do you think a veteran with a long career in the military would be like."


    Under the studio awning the next day, Lehman arrived early. Because Lieutenant Colonel Logan had to take care of the ordnance, he was sleeping in the studio camp-some of the tents that were set up belonged to their soldiers. Resting place.


    "Are you asking me?" Lieutenant Colonel Logan, who had just had breakfast, was a little confused, because in the usual time, except for some military shooting issues, the director rarely talked to him, and more often. An attitude that respects his status as a lieutenant colonel.


    "Well, I want to know how a veteran on the battlefield will have his psychological activity..." Lehman slowly described the image of the "sergeant" in his script, and then watched it. Lieutenant Colonel Xiang Logan wanted to know some of his thoughts on this role.


    The so-called one person counts the shortcomings and the two counts the chiefs. Maybe you can talk to a service officer, maybe you can know the problem of the sense of contradiction in the shooting yesterday.


    "Um, I have never been to the battlefield, but my grandfather was an Allied pilot. When he participated in World War II, he was also on the Pacific battlefield and flew bombers." Lieutenant Colonel Logan said of his views on the role, "I think The character of this character and his performance are a bit unreal."


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    "The character''s personality does not match the behavior, does it?"


    "Yes, that''s what it means." Lieutenant Colonel Logan nodded affirmatively.


    Lyman was stunned. This was a direction he had never thought about.


    "I watched your shooting yesterday. After the actor was attacked, he should pull out his gun to defend or fight back. His reaction was a bit too calm, unlike a battlefield veteran... "


    Under the words of Lieutenant Colonel Logan, a complete character gradually became clear.


    During the shooting yesterday, he only paid attention to asking Nicholas Cage how to control his expression, but forgot some of the actions that such a veteran made when he was in danger and faced a possible threat spontaneously.


    "I understand......"


    It wasn''t until the crew and the actors arrived on the campsite that Lehman told everyone to remake the last scene yesterday.


    Although everyone was a little surprised, they still did.


    The erection stand of the erection stand, and the deployment site of the deployment site.


    Lyman pulled over Nicholas Cage and gave him a few words.


    "You are still calm on the face, but at the moment after the attack, you add a conditioned reflex to touch the gun and prepare to fight back, understand?" Under the shelter, Lehmann said to Nicholas Cage beside him : "A person like him must be very tense in spirit, come out with this feeling."


    Nicholas Cage stood by and listened quietly.


    After he arrived on the set, he was called over, only to realize that the scene from yesterday would be repeated today.


    However, the newly added gun drawing action is not difficult.Nicholas Cage nodded very surely.


    "That''s OK, you go and prepare first." Lehman was also satisfied. He looked around and made sure that there were no people. Then he said softly, "I was a little embarrassed yesterday. It was obviously my problem, but it made you feel it. Sinned."


    Nicholas Cage smiled stunned, and didn''t care at all, "You are the director, and the filming is not going well. You must be the most annoying. This is the case when the pressure is high. Who hasn''t been bothered yet." Looking at Lyman, he suddenly whispered quietly, "I have a good way to reduce stress and recommend it to you."


    "what?"


    "I have a contact number for a party company that provides private services. Do you want it? I think this reconciliation can relieve a lot of pressure. People, always want to vent the emotions accumulated in my heart."


    "Cage," Lehman obviously understood what he meant, but he still said with a smile: "You go to the vanity car and change clothes, you will start shooting soon, don''t waste time."


    Nicholas Cage made a deep look, but didn''t turn around and leave.


    He just stood like this, his deep eyes seemed to penetrate Lehman''s heart.


    pressure?


    maybe.


    He is only 27 years old this year, but he took advantage of the situation and made a huge fortune of more than 10 million with ease. This is in his previous life, and his desire is to direct the crew independently for the purpose of filming. For him, it is already. A thing that I never thought about.


    But with so much smoothness, a heavy pressure followed.


    It''s not terrible to have never obtained it. What''s terrible is that after having this kind of life, there is still a feeling of sudden loss.


    He is in such a state now, not suffering from gain but suffering from loss.


    He is afraid that his work will not be good and his level will decline; he is afraid that the market will no longer recognize his work and the audience will no longer like it; he is afraid that one day he will lose the power to direct and shoot...Yes, he is afraid.


    The easier it is, the more afraid it will slip away.


    So he pondered, carefully selected suitable actors, and even spared no effort to persuade Nicholas Cage to join the crew.


    He stubbornly likes to make movies, and he can''t imagine how embarrassed and disappointed he would be when he returned to his previous life and yearned for opportunities all day long.


    These pressures are all there, and they are increasing every day.


    From Buried Alive to the present, these pressures have accumulated in the depths of his heart, suppressed by admiration and the joy of success.


    But with his neglect, the pressure became a big mountain, so real and visible.


    Lehman''s expression probably made Nicholas Cage see something. He took out a pack of cigarettes from his trouser pocket and handed one of them to him.


    Lehman took it, and he took out the lighter from his trouser pocket, and switched on both himself and Lehman.


    The mellow taste flowed through the lungs, turned around again, and was slowly exhaled.


    To be honest, he hasn''t touched this thing in a while.


    He always wants to control himself.


    Nicholas Cage took another big breath slowly, immersed in the sea of ??comfortable nicotine taste.


    "Did you know that I am from the Coppola family, and I have never been short of acting since I was a kid. Everyone is willing to flatter me in the crew. Many people..."


    "But I know they are looking at the face of my uncle Francis Coppola (the director of the classic "The Godfather"), behind the scenes, I don¡¯t know how to arrange me, and, later, I discovered that the reason why I I can get a lot of opportunities to perform, not because of how good my acting skills are or how natural I perform, but because of those people who want to please my family or use my identity to make hype..."


    "It''s ridiculous, I always thought it was my role audition that moved them, but it turned out to be a catwalk..."


    "The result of my hard work seems to them, but I was born so good. Even my uncle thinks that way. He also thinks that after I lose the glory of the Coppola family, no one will ask me to act... ..."


    "I had a big fight with them, and then I changed my name and last name..."


    "After being together for a while, I finally got everyone''s approval by swallowing a cockroach while filming "Vampire Night"..."


    "Starting to say that I am dedicated and an actor..."


    "Haha, it turns out that I have been acting for so long before, and I have never been an actor. I still rely on this method..."


    "That cockroach is disgusting. Really, after I swallowed it, I went to the hospital to have my stomach cleaned, but even so, I still couldn''t eat for a few days. In the end I was too hungry and I barely managed to overcome the past..."


    "Later I took the Cannes actor, and my life was bright. Many people praised me. After hearing the words of my agent, I switched to commercial films and it was still a success."


    "My remuneration began to double, from the first free performance to 20,000, 100,000, 500,000, 5 million, 10 million..."


    "Everyone says that I am beautiful and lively, buying a house, buying a car, buying all kinds of weird things, very rich, but I don¡¯t know how stressful I was at that time. I have been mixed for so many years, and the more I have enjoyed it. , The more frightened, the more feared that once the box office results were not carried, his status would plummet..."


    "There are too many examples like this in this circle. They can hold you up, and naturally they can press you down. And I don''t want to be pressed down..."


    "I''m always inexplicably upset, and I can''t control my temper unconsciously. You are much better than me in this respect."


    Nicholas Cage looked at him and said earnestly, "So, do you want the contact information of that service company? I sincerely recommend it."


    Lyman looked at him and laughed.


    The pressure on this person is not small, perhaps as he said, who hasn''t bothered yet.


    He was also afraid of losing.


    "Thank you, Cage." Lehman suddenly relaxed a lot and said sincerely.


    "No need to be like this, but I was so upset yesterday, and chatting with you makes my heart feel more comfortable."


    "Haha, you just pretended not to care."


    "How can I not care at all? I am not God." Nicholas Cage also smiled on his face, "Okay, I''m going to change clothes, I hope the next shooting will go smoothly."


    "You bastard, you are hinting at me again."


    "Haha..."


    Nicholas Cage turned around and left, perhaps because of sympathy, his words almost blurted out.


    Or maybe he didn''t say to Lehman, but to himself. After all, the failure of "The Wind Whisperer" brought him a lot of pressure.


    It was those people who praised him, but is it not the people who scold him now?


    On the flat ground that had been sorted out at the periphery of the camp, a mighty army marched along the trail.


    At the forefront is a transport truck clearing the way, with 5 tanks arranged in the middle, and a munitions truck equipped with logistics supplies to break the rear. Of course, the convoy and the infantry guarding everywhere are careful to guard against the situation.


    Suddenly, a large group of Germans who saw a war broke out were also evacuating, and the two parties met.


    On the road, the marching troops continued to advance in an orderly manner. Although the soldiers were guarded, they did not particularly care.


    They had already advanced into the hinterland of Germany, and along the way, they did not know how many people who had fled.


    The "sergeant" is also looking at the group of refugees, almost all of them are women, children and children.


    After all, men who are a little bit older have joined the army, aren''t the fugitives just the remaining old and weak children?


    The two sides were walking at a distance, guarding each other.


    Until the front troops passed completely, no accident happened.


    But at this moment, when the five tanks were moving forward steadily, a half-and-a-half guy who was young and looked only 11 or 2 years old slowly pulled out an "iron fist" from the long and narrow backpack.


    His figure is hidden among the many refugees, it is difficult for people to notice.


    Three cameras were used in the shooting of this scene. At this time, a camera was assigned to capture the "sneak attacker".


    I saw him, neatly loaded the warhead, and then pressed the button, five moving tanks, one of the soldiers admiring the scenery was suddenly killed.


    As soon as the "sergeant" heard the sound of the "Iron Fist", he subconsciously took out a pistol and pointed it in the direction of the sound.


    After seeing the suspicious person, "Bang, bang, bang!" Three bullets whizzed and knocked the suspicious person to the ground...


    "Cut, pass!"

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    The shooting is always like this. The scenes that have been tangled yesterday are easy to pass after the thoughts are straightened out today.


    When Lehmann yelled the words "Next, get ready", the set cried softly.


    After a play for so long, it''s finally over, no wonder everyone reacted so much.


    The following morning, the filming was unimpeded.


    There are no more big problems, and if you have a small problem, just repeat it.


    I was busy until noon, and I was reminded by George to let the filming team take a break and have lunch.


    "Thank you."


    George brought two lunch boxes and two cans of coffee, and put them on the simple folding table.


    Box lunch? Naturally, it is not so rich, but it is also very good.


    After all, it saves such a large amount of expenditure on group performances, so the food treatment is also higher.


    The two were eating while discussing some future shooting plans.


    "In two days, it''s almost over here. When will the location in the UK be completed?"


    Eating vegetables and meat, Lehman reminded.


    "Don''t worry, there is plenty of time so you won''t delay shooting."


    "Has the remaining filming expenses been paid?"


    "I made another call yesterday morning, and I will continue to urge this." Ryan said, and suddenly noticed a look over it.


    He smiled, and said to Lehman: "Look over there, your little lover seems to have something to do. Do you want to come and accompany you?"


    Eva Green has also entered the crew, and came today, because there may be her filming in the afternoon.


    Lehman followed, and happened to meet her gaze.A sweet smile appeared on her face immediately.


    "No, what did Jonathan Gavin say to me?"


    "He agreed, but in the next few close-range explosion scenes, he asked for the stunt double to complete it."


    "That''s good. It''s good to get actors to play in person. The danger is too great. It''s normal for their guarantor to have opinions. Just follow them."


    "Ok."


    The two continued to chat and shoot, and Eva Green, who was not far away, looked stupidly at this side.


    But until the entire lunch break passed, Lehman did not wait for other actions.


    She suddenly felt that she didn''t seem to be very present.


    The set is always tightly centered around the related business required for shooting, and no one takes a second look at her.


    So does Lehman.


    He is extremely focused on shooting without distracting at all.


    Since she came to the set early this morning, she has only said hello.


    Still very polite.


    She said, "Lyman."


    He said: "Okay."


    In his eyes only this movie, everything else can be thrown aside.


    Eva Green, a little lonely, finished a small lunch and turned and left Lehman''s field of vision.


    "How much is the film reserve?"


    "Enough. I will buy another batch when I get to the UK. Don''t worry."


    In addition to coping with the questioning, Ryan also divided a part of his mind to pay attention to Eva Green. Seeing her leaving, he suddenly said a little jokingly: "You just broke the heart of a girl, you should go to accompany it. "


    "How do you like to care about this? Are everything on set done? Can the shooting plan be guaranteed to go smoothly?"


    Facing the three questions of Lyman¡¯s soul, Ryan was still calm, trying to quibble, ¡°I¡¯m looking at you on the right path with difficulty, and I don¡¯t want you to go back to the past. Seriously, you will If you don¡¯t have a girlfriend, I don¡¯t think you care at all."


    "I never thought about having a girlfriend, understand Ryan? Also, don''t worry about it, take care of yourself, say as if you are already married, pretend to be someone who is talking about a lot of big things, But you are actually bachelor."


    "Nonsense." Ryan was poked to the pain and immediately retorted: "I didn''t want to find a destination so early, different from you."


    "Which is different?"


    "It''s different anyway."


    Ryan had a hard-mouthed duck, and had to leave a relationship.


    "cut."


    Only a ruthless sarcasm from Lyman would respond to him.


    In fact, he felt like a mirror in his heart.


    How can I not know the careful thought of Eva Green.


    From the very beginning, he determined the nature of the relationship: it was nothing more than a transaction.


    As for the feelings, that is ridiculous.


    The filming in the afternoon quickly kicked off the scene, here is the scene of the Furious tank and the army fighting with the enemy.


    Although the time set in the script is at dusk, and then play until night.


    But because of the constraints of on-site scheduling and other factors, Lehman put the shooting in the daytime.


    Anyway, when the film is post-production, you can change the background color and intersperse the lens to achieve a similar sky effect.


    In fact, the night shots in many film and television works are also taken during the day. After all, the light during the day is good, which is conducive to the development of work.


    The solemn army dispersed from both sides, the infantry cleared the way, and the tanks followed.


    They cautiously encircled this retreating soldier...


    "Cut, the stuntman is ready to enter." Lyman picked up the speaker and shouted.


    Several of the leading actors on the court stepped down immediately, and several of them with similar stature changed into corresponding costumes to fight for their positions.


    Next is the scene of the two sides fighting at close range, mortars, incendiary bombs, white phosphorous bombs...


    Naturally, these ubiquitous equipment is not really to be used. Although it is a real guy, the gunpowder is specially made by the crew.


    Only effect, not great power.


    On the contrary, in order to simulate the visual effect of the flying ammunition and the explosion of the shells, the explosives specially prepared by the pyrotechnic group must be buried everywhere.


    "Thomas, don''t face the actor in front of the camera, shoot the back, and mobilize a camera to capture the scene where the house starts to collapse after being bombarded by shells."


    Then, Lyman took the dummy prepared by the props team to check whether it was suitable.


    "Yes, I''ll use it when I will shoot the second scene."


    Naturally, this dummy was meant to simulate the violent fire on the body of a soldier who was hit by a white phosphorous bomb.


    Although he values ??the reality of the shooting effect, Lehman doesn''t want any accidents to the stuntman.


    Should use props, or use them.


    After explaining this, he walked into the house built next to him. The shooting of the scene was in the town where they rested and lived. He also talked to the administrative staff in charge of the town and agreed to their filming today. .


    This room was an explosion site where bombs were placed. It was temporarily built by the crew with materials, so it looked like it could be inhabited, but in fact there was nothing inside, not even decent furniture.


    After checking it again, walking out of the house, all four cameras have been set up as required.


    The stuntmen are also fully armed and ready.


    Although the pyrotechnics group is the most professional group in Hollywood, with rich industry experience, there are many protections that should be provided.


    After another half an hour, with the confirmation of the heads of various departments, the on-site layout work ended.


    Lehman stood behind the monitor and raised the loudspeaker.


    "Clearance?"


    "The clearance is complete."


    "Group performance?"


    "That''s it."


    After inquiring clearly, Lehmann spoke to the pyrotechnic group on the side and said: "Wait to listen to my instructions before starting to detonate bombs everywhere?"


    "no problem."


    The clapper came on stage, raised the clapper, and shouted: "Game 36, Act 1, action¡ª¡ª"


    After discovering the movements of the soldiers, the commander raised his hand and immediately conveyed the relevant tactical orders.


    The Furious tank was fine-tuned to turn the barrel, and the sound of the shell filling was perfectly recorded by the recording equipment inside the tank...


    "3, 2, 1."


    "Detonate."


    At the same time as Lyman ordered, an empty bomb was bombarded by the tank, and the white smoke rising from the muzzle seemed to witness all this.


    The invisible current activated the bomb installed inside the house along the line. A violent explosion sounded suddenly. Against the background of the orange-red fire, the house was bombed at the southeast corner of the bomb. It disintegrated instantly, and countless fragments were scattered and scattered. .


    A lot of debris from the brick and tile structure fell, and the rest of the house structure still stood upright.


    "The second time, get ready..." The muzzle was aimed again, "detonate."


    Finally, the whole house was knocked down.


    The two forces started fighting head-on...


    In fact, shooting such scenes is very tiring. Not only will the on-site scheduling be chaotic, but the shooting will also be intermittent.


    Because although stunt doubles can replace the protagonists to deal with the sudden dangers that may be encountered, (after all, using real gunpowder, there is still a safety hazard.) The body shape can be similar, but the face can never be imitated.


    So this means that once the camera needs to be cut, the stunt doubles must go off the field, and then the protagonists will come back on the field to capture close-up facial shots.


    At this time, the protagonist is on the stage, and all the dangerous scenes of the battle cannot be shot.


    After taking a quick facial expression, the protagonist quickly withdrew, replaced by stuntmen and continued to shoot without chaos...


    In short, just two words, trouble.


    But this is not the case. The representative of the third-party insurance company, the great Comrade Jonathan Gavin, is staring on the side. There is a trace of possible shooting danger, and he can run over and say no, let the substitute come on.


    In fact, Lehmann can also understand that, after all, the Allianz Fire Insurance Foundation not only has to guarantee the completion of the film, but they are also responsible for the personal insurance of several of the leading actors.


    If they are injured, there is an accident on the set, then embarrassed, they will definitely face huge compensation.


    That''s it. Although this kind of guarantee is annoying and annoying for the director''s shooting, it is an indispensable supervisory force.


    So there is no way, just wear the film like this. The first premise is to ensure the safety of the protagonists. If it is really injured, it will delay the subsequent shooting plan, it will be very bad.


    Time flies like a white horse, two months have passed, and "Furious" has gradually come to the end of filming.


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    When "Furious" was about to come to an end, the pace of summer had quietly finished.


    I think when they were just preparing the crew, they had just entered the summer, and the whole season was over in the blink of an eye.


    The smell of golden yellow and harvest is already driving away the slightly hot climate.


    Somewhere in the wilderness in Australia, the filming site built by the crew is being re-set.


    Lehman sat behind the monitor, flipping through the split-shot script to see what needed adjustments.


    The lighting and photography techniques of each lens should be determined in advance so that you can communicate with Thomas and others.


    There are also props and actor positions...


    In short, the details of these shots must be counted.


    I have been busy until half past nine in the morning, and the setting of the venue is almost ready.


    The on-site atmosphere on the set was very relaxed, and even the head of the department reported to Lehman with a smile on his face.


    Yes, as long as you finish the last few shots of today, you can rest for a while, and everyone''s always tight nerves can finally relax.


    "Go ahead," he said to the side note.


    "Act 132, first mirror, once."


    "Action¡ª¡ª"


    With the crisp sound of boarding, the crew immediately began to run.


    ******


    "Sergeant" and Norman were sitting together with blood stains. The faces of the two people were surprisingly unanimous and very calm. Only the violently beating heart was still proclaiming their existence.


    The impetuous and chaotic atmosphere was flowing, and the shouts and commands of the soldiers were heard from time to time.


    They are searching, searching both of them.


    The sergeant turned his head and glanced at Norman. The young man who used to be young had transformed into a qualified soldier.


    He tried to squeeze out a smile, but his hateful face was too stiff, and he had already lost the power to laugh.


    The sergeant''s violent posture and sight attracted Norman.


    He also turned his head.


    A pair of eyes revealed a fierce force, matched with the indelible blood stains on his face, like a wolf eating, but also beware of the surroundings.


    It was just a breathing gap that was facing each other, and the sound of footsteps outside became tighter.


    "They are coming."


    Norman said quietly.


    He is not good at words, and his mature behavior makes people feel distressed.


    Hidden under the green age is indifference to life and death, including the enemy, but also to oneself.


    The sense of sharpness is like a tight string. If you are not careful, you want to cut the enemy''s throat.


    The sergeant looked at all this in a daze. When did he become like this?


    Kill the enemy for the first time?First time on the battlefield?Seeing the sacrifice of a companion for the first time?Or both?


    The footsteps outside got closer, and the soldiers seemed to enjoy the feeling of cats and mice.


    Obviously you can spread out to find, but still focus on searching.


    Well, because they have brought heavy casualties to each other.


    They are scared.


    The smell of blood wafting like a child''s play in the air, it is almost impossible to imagine that this is the scene of the battle between the two teams.


    The tank Furious was blown up, and the Bible was the first to fall. Their team was ordered to garrison here, but they didn''t expect that the army would really come from behind.


    Oh, it''s not a reinforcement, it''s just a group of half-and-half children.Germany is really crazy. They call on everyone, old or weak, women and children to go to the battlefield, and it seems that they are really implementing this slogan.


    Silence and chaos formed a kind of repressive tension, it was roaring, stretching out to tell everyone the absurdity of fighting.


    The blood splattered and made people chill.


    **The team finally found them.


    But the soldier who found out did not kill them with a gun, but shouted with joy.


    Norman was idle and picked up the Colt pistol.


    "Bang." The sound of gunshots was more pleasing than the shouts of people.


    The leader of the ** squad captain looked at the two men condescendingly, extremely proud.


    He tried hard to show his authority, but such a young figure looked like a joke.


    The sergeant''s eyes were kind, and he didn''t take these soldiers seriously.


    His hands and feet were penetrated by the "iron fist" fragments that suddenly exploded, and he couldn''t use it.


    They were going to die with the Bible a long time ago, but Norman''s sudden supernatural performance made this team a little jealous, allowing him to survive till now.


    But that''s it.


    Unfortunately for Norman, he is still young.


    Life, who said it is not impermanence.


    The sergeant thought with emotion, and rang the hidden grenade at his waist with his slightly movable left hand.


    If you want to catch a captive, go dream.


    The leader of the ** squad stood silly on the spot, seeing the explosion sound.


    Nothing, nothing...


    Lehman called up the scene just taken and watched it several times. After he was satisfied to confirm that it was correct, he stood up, met the expectations of the crew, took up the speaker and shouted: "I announce. "Furious". Kill."


    Shouted word by word, full of momentum.


    Everyone cheered for the temporarily arranged set.


    Yeah, it''s over, and his third work is finished, Lehman only felt that even his body became lighter.


    Everything in the past has finally come to an end.


    "Thank you, Thomas." Lyman walked to the center of the set and said to Thomas, who was holding the camera.


    "I don''t work hard. I love this feeling. On the contrary, it is you. It seems that you are very tired and the dark circles are coming out." Thomas hugged Lehman heavily, "I want to keep working with you, man."


    Lehman was stunned, and immediately patted Thomas on the back with his hand, "Of course, you will always be a member of my team."


    "It''s just," Lehman let go, jokingly: "The work is not over yet. There is more editing work in the later period. You don''t want to run, do you say that?"


    Thomas smiled, "Yes, I know, I am a real soldier and will not run away on the battlefield."


    "Like Norman?"


    "Yes."


    Lehman smiled and patted Thomas'' ass, leather.


    After warmly greeting each crew member, Lyman ran to the booth where the actors removed their makeup.


    "How is it? Everyone, are you still working hard?"


    Heath Ledger and Nicholas Cage were chatting, watching Lyman coming over, smiling at each other, and holding his hand.


    "What do you mean?"


    "I''m all dirty."


    As the two said, they began to laugh again.


    "The acting is great," Lehman said.


    Nicholas Cage recalled the performance just now and was once immersed in the plot.


    The friendship is really good.


    The filming was over, and the crew cleaned up the set quickly in an excited mood.


    Sort out the shooting equipment, sort out the scattered props, sort out...


    The crew did not clean up until the sun moved to the west, where the wireless was near the highest point.


    All the equipment and film used for shooting were sealed up, and everyone boarded their commercial vehicles and returned to a packaged hostel in a small town in Australia.


    "George," Lehman said: "The film material is temporarily stored in the warehouse of the photography studio... Oh, yes, if you have time, you can find someone to make a copy first. If you make a copy, prevent accident."


    "Okay, I will pay attention."


    "Oh, is there still money left for shooting?"


    "Yes, not a lot."


    "Let''s do this, let the members of the shooting team see the situation and seal a red envelope. Also, I want to organize a final banquet. Do you think it will be held here, or go back and talk about it?"


    "Go back and do it again, everyone is tired. Resting for a few days and celebrating it will make you more energetic."


    "It''s still thoughtful of you." Lehman looked at him and said sincerely, "Thank you."


    "You are welcome between us."


    During dinner, Lehmann deliberately told the news.


    The crew became more excited, and they all smiled and supported.


    In this way, with a lot of sweat, a lot of hard work, and a huge cost of shooting, "Furious" was successfully completed.


    Two days later, the crew of "Furious" took the filmed material and boarded the flight back to Paris, France.


    As soon as they left the airport, the crew immediately announced their disbandment, just waiting for the finale to be held tomorrow night.


    In addition to Thomas, some staff members of the set and photography team greeted them and left first. Many of them had their homes in Paris, so naturally they didn''t need to keep them.


    If you want to, you don''t even have to come to the finale.


    And people like Ryan and Thomas who are acquainted with Lehman naturally agreed to go to the hotel to take a rest, and after the finale banquet was held, they would have another two days off before they regrouped and put together the post-production work of "Furious To finish.


    In terms of actors, Nicholas Cage has returned to Hollywood first. He said that he would come to the finale.


    As for Heath Ledger, Sia LaBeouf, and Joe Boenser, because they don''t want to be too rushed, they will wait until the banquet is over before leaving.


    The rest of the group went to the hotel where they were staying in a special car provided by Europa Pictures.


    This is the site of Europa Films, so naturally it is what they mean.


    After arriving at the hotel, everyone took their luggage and got out of the car, but George and Lehman went to the headquarters of Europa Pictures.


    After meeting with Luc Besson, Lyman was very polite.


    The other party helped him in filming, and the two are in a cooperative relationship.


    With these two friendships in it, the relationship is much closer.


    "How is it? Was the shooting hard?"


    "It''s okay, I was very tired at the time, but after I was finished, I was a little uncomfortable." Lyman smiled, as if enjoying the hard work of filming.


    "Haha." Luc Besson also smiled happily, and then he said again: "I really envy you, so young, I can''t bear it now. Often when a movie is shot, I feel exhausted physically and mentally."


    "is it......"


    After greetings and greetings, Lehmann took the opportunity to say goodbye.


    The post-production work of the film hasn''t started yet, it''s useless to say more.


    Luc Besson had no choice but to order the staff of Europa Pictures to send Lehman back to the hotel.

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    Lyman was lying on the soft big bed with a flimsy quilt, and stared out the window.


    The weather outside doesn''t seem to be very good. It''s always gloomy in the morning, giving people a feeling of warmth.


    The light is also a bit dim, and it feels cold just by looking at it.


    The weather in Paris in September changes a lot, and the temperature also fluctuates.


    I forgot to read the weather forecast last night, took a shower, and fell asleep without paying attention.


    But looking like this outside, it is estimated that the temperature drop is quite large.


    But what does it matter to him.


    The hotel is equipped with a heating system, lying in the room, not feeling cold at all.


    And finally took a vacation, it was a rare opportunity to sleep late, and I felt a little sorry for this rare vacation when I got up so early.


    Continue to sleep for a while.


    "Oh, why can''t you sleep anymore?"


    He closed his eyes and lay down for a while, but his sleepiness didn''t covet his body at all.


    I really can''t sleep anymore. Just lying down like this makes my body uncomfortable.Suffer alive.


    While complaining in his heart, Lyman lifted the quilt and got up, put on his clothes, stepped on his leather shoes, and went to the bathroom on the right side of the door.


    After getting the needs of the individual''s physical and physical needs, he opened the door and went downstairs.


    As soon as I reached the stairs on the first floor, a voice came from the main entrance hall.


    "...... When did Nicholas Cage say he came?" This was the familiar voice of Heath Ledger.


    "I should be there in the afternoon. Didn''t he say that he won''t be absent from the crew''s finale."


    This is Thomas answering.


    "Hey, Meimei feels comfortable when she sleeps, but I was exhausted a while ago."


    Well, Ryan''s voice.


    When Lehman walked to the lobby of the hotel, he saw several people from the crew sitting on the sofa for rest, chatting and searching for topics.


    Several people are a bit familiar, but not too familiar, it''s awkward.


    Fortunately, Lehmann came over at the scene where the awkward chatting atmosphere was flowing.


    Ryan glanced at him, "Are you up? Have you breakfast?"


    "No, eat together at noon and morning, don''t delay." Lehman smiled: "What are you talking about?"


    Taking advantage of the situation, he sat next to Ryan, with Heath Ledger and Thomas on his left, and Joe Boenser on his right, a little past Ryan.


    "How to arrange the banquet?"


    Ryan asked.


    "With George and Sandy, Europa Pictures pays for it, so we can just go play."


    Well, after he came, the chat atmosphere was still very awkward.


    The main reason is that everyone doesn''t know what to talk about. Let''s talk about the film. The post-production is not started, and it is said that it will be released earlier.


    Let''s talk about family affairs, big men get together, who will talk about this.


    Ryan wanted to talk about yellow-color and talk about women, but he didn''t know the qualities of the few remaining present, but fortunately he didn''t speak.


    Otherwise, Lyman was definitely the first to bring him down.


    Only bb, you act.


    It was finally lunch time, everyone was sitting together and eating delicious food, so that they would not continue to sit and chat.


    "You put the party in the bar?"


    A black Mercedes-Benz business car calmly parked in the parking lot on the basement level. Lehman recalled seeing many bars just now and asked George in the driving seat.


    "Yes, we directly wrapped the whole package, which is more suitable for the crew to hold a carnival."


    "Yes, that''s it." Ryan, who was sitting behind, also expressed his very positive opinion.


    Lehman waved his hand and said helplessly: "This seems to be unfair to the ladies of the crew."


    "I consulted a lot of people''s opinions. It was the unanimous suggestion that everyone made. Trust me, they will like it."


    "maybe."


    Several people walked through the wide parking lot and walked into the bar under the crew.


    "Look, I''ve arranged everything."


    Lyman looked around and it was indeed not bad.


    The area of ??this bar is not large, but because of the wide dance floor, it has a different feeling.


    Part of the crew did not come. Everyone knew that it was because they were partying in the bar, and they didn''t call friends, so it didn''t seem crowded.


    Lehman and others arrived late, and there were already quite a few people in it.


    Everyone drank all kinds of wine, chatted, or jumped on the dance floor, the atmosphere was very good.


    Ryan and Thomas on the side are lively, well, Thomas doesn''t count, he was dragged by Ryan to join the army.


    "Hi..." A member of the crew found Lyman and walked over with two wine glasses.


    Lyman was so kind, and had a drink with him.


    "What are your plans next?" George asked casually after the man left.


    "Let''s talk about it when the post-production of "Furious" is finished."


    "Hmm..." George was interrupted by a voice from the side before he could finish.


    I saw Nicholas Cage also came to the bar, surrounded by a large group of young women with different hair colors and even skin tones.


    Cage said, "Well, you guys go and play by yourself."


    After the conversation, he found Lyman here and walked over quickly.


    "How? I''m afraid that many people on the crew can''t find a female companion, so they got off the plane and found a few more people."


    There was a sweet laugh around him.


    "Are you familiar with Paris? How can you find women anywhere?" Lehmann felt helpless.


    "Of course, this is the strength of the service company I''m talking about, but it''s not only useful in the United States. How about? The conditions are good, right." Nicholas Cage''s tone was full of pride.


    These women have long legs and slender waists and tall bodies. They are probably not models, but some small actors, Lehman guessed.


    Well, in fact, there is no need to guess, how can a good family do this.


    "How can the party lack a woman?" Nicholas Cage said in a pointed direction: "This is like an indispensable condiment, you understand, it is indispensable."


    "It seems you are very experienced."


    "Of course it is much more experienced than yours." Nicholas Cage put on his own big name, "For so many years, the best way for me to relieve stress is this. Hollywood female stars don''t know how many I have seen. Now, what you see may not be a fraction of me."


    "You are good at blowing, you have been taught." Lyman quipped.


    "Did you not find out? Lehman, the general environment of this circle is like this. Don''t look at those media reports that are cheating, they all have to be big and special, it seems to be incredible, but in fact, who is really moved by everyone "Cage said indifferently, "If there is pressure, release it, or it will hurt yourself sooner or later."


    "Come on, to the false love, toast."


    Lehmann poured two glasses of dark beer and handed them to Nicholas Cage.


    "Respect this damn love."


    The two touched each other and drank all their beer.


    Lyman looked at Cage, poured another cup, and then handed it to him, "Is there something on my mind? Or is there pressure? Or both."


    Nicholas Cage immediately wanted to deny it, but when it came to his lips, he didn''t know what to say.


    "relationship issue?"


    Seeing him still calm, Lehman continued, "Are you tired?"


    Lehman felt it from the moment he started speaking.


    Cage wasn''t very pleased, the smile on his face looked a bit like.


    As for the shit discussing women''s words, it is more like an vent.


    "Oh, the relationship between Lisa-Marie and I may be over. I went back yesterday and had a big fight with her." Cage said nonchalantly, and poured another big glass of dark beer.


    Lehman continued to fall and patted him on the shoulder, "I think you have something right. If you have any pressure, let it go. Don''t hold it back."


    The two toasted, drank, and filled.


    Immerse yourself in the pleasure of alcohol.


    Cage''s mood gradually improved, and he jokingly said: "Many people say that I am an acting genius, a talented actor, and others say that I rely on Coppola''s surname, and I am totally lucky. What do you think, Lehman, what am I? Comment."


    Sometimes jokes are not easy to answer, Lehman feels like this now.


    The tone is joking, and it is not a bother.


    He thought for a while, faced Cage, looked into his eyes, and said seriously: "That''s because you are not successful enough. When the time comes, people all over the world will only recognize you when they talk about you. There is only one meaning, you are an acting genius."


    "For better success, cheers." Nicholas Cage gestured, raising his glass.


    "Well, for success."


    Lyman touched his glass.


    "I can''t wait to see "Furious" in theaters." Nicholas Cage put down his empty glass and said to himself: "If it succeeds, it can hit those film critics severely."


    "maybe."


    "It''s not maybe," Nicholas Cage looked at Lehman and said word by word, "Yes, it will succeed, I believe you."


    "I can''t fail anymore," he said.


    It seems that "The Wind Whisperer" has really had a great impact on him, and his pressure has suddenly increased a lot.


    Also, the loss amount was close to 50 or 60 million US dollars, and I lost a piece of "Furious" directly. No wonder this happened.


    Don¡¯t you see, Comrade Wu Baige¡¯s foundation accumulated in Hollywood in the past was lost all of a sudden, and he has no place to stand. After returning to Xiangjiang griefly, he never set foot in Hollywood again in this life.


    "Cheers."


    "Cheers......"


    After all the drinks were gone, Lehman looked at his watch. It was very late, and the number of people in the bar had been decreasing. "Go back, I''m going back to the hotel."


    We greeted Nicholas Cage, and saw that he nodded casually, also bypassing the crowd still caring, and the two walked outside the bar.


    George had already ordered a part of the Europa Films crew to drive, and the Chevrolet engine rang, throwing away the noisy night.


    The sun rises in the east and disappears in the west, and it will always hang high in the sky.


    No matter what, tomorrow will always be a brand new day, isn''t it.

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    Work is important, and a certain amount of rest should be guaranteed.


    So after the finale banquet was over, Lehman also gave himself two days off.


    After receiving the remaining compensation, most of the film crews broke away from the cooperative relationship. Except for Thomas, Ryan and a few actors who need post-dubbing, not many people need to participate in the post-production work.


    In the past two days, after Lehman and Ryan returned to Cannes, they also stayed at home, occasionally coming out to have a meal together, relaxing the heavy pressure accumulated during the hectic filming work.


    The days when I no longer want to think about things every day are still very leisurely, especially since I have just experienced more than three months of noisiness.


    Sometimes, people really need to stop and give themselves some time to fix.


    After a good two days of cleaning up, the two returned to Paris to meet Thomas and are preparing to start the post-editing work of "Furious".


    Europa Pictures had a notice.


    ******


    In the neatly decorated conference room, Luc Besson sat in the position of chief, looking at a financial statement on the conference table.


    Naturally, what is recorded in the file is the cost list of "Furious". As the producer, it is easy to know the details.


    Nicholas Cage paid 12 million, Joe Boenser 500,000, Eva Green 10,000...


    Luc Besson scanned the salary expenditure of the cast and crew. In addition to the salary of the actors, there were also the salaries of the filming team such as Thomas...


    There are also 7 million expenditures for the three positions of producer, director, and screenwriter.


    Film expenses, board and lodging expenses, rental venue expenses... Luc Besson quickly saw the end. After the shooting stage, the total cost of expenditure totaled more than 48.7 million.


    Well, the situation is better than expected, and there is still more.


    Thinking like this, he closed the document in his hand and put it aside, and said to Lehman with a smile: "I didn''t expect the final shooting cost to be lower than the initial project evaluation budget."


    Lehman shrugged and complained: "Of course, there is Jonathan Gavin staring at the side. I want to waste a little while shooting, and I have no chance to implement this idea. This guarantor has found the treasure. "


    Even after so many days, thinking of Jonathan''s language torture during filming still left Lehman''s heart lingering.


    "Haha, he was not invited by us, but requested by Paramount Pictures. After all...you know, this project has their share." Luc Besson smiled and dumped the pot. Going out means not to recite.


    "I won''t talk about it, what can you do if you come to me today? I have to do the post-production of "Furious" as soon as possible." Who knows the idea of ??Paramount Pictures, it is nothing more than to ensure the safety of the flow of filming funds .Presumably, at this time, they also got a detailed statement of shooting expenses.


    "Well, we need to confirm when "Furious" will be finished."


    Today, he called Lehman over for a small meeting, just to tentatively set the film''s release schedule.


    After all, the shooting work has been successfully completed, and the corresponding publicity work can be carried out simultaneously with the post-production.


    In this way, when the theaters are actually released, the publicity work can be almost done.


    It can not only leave enough time for the audience to know the exact release date of the film, but also expand the film''s influence to attract interested audiences from all walks of life to contribute to the box office in time.


    After thinking about it for a while, Lehman gave the answer, "It should be completed before November, and it will be almost the same in mid-October soon."


    Lehman, who has cut two films, has a wealth of relevant experience. What''s more, "Furious" is actually not much different from "Three Fools in Bollywood". It is also based on the plot and does not involve a lot of post-production. Embedding of special effects.


    Apart from editing the original film, the main work is just the recording of some regular soundtracks, sound and pictures and narration.


    It doesn''t take time to make it, only meticulous.


    After getting Lehmann¡¯s answer, Luc Besson nodded and said, ¡°Then our schedule is fairly generous. We can not only catch up with the Thanksgiving holiday, but also try to step back and wait until Christmas.¡±


    Lehman couldn''t help but said, "You can arrange it."


    "That''s good," Luc Besson said seriously: "Ross, can you tell us about the release plans of other film companies."


    A middle-aged man at the conference table heard this and stood up with the document he had prepared.


    "This year''s schedule will be very lively." A middle-aged white man named Rose opened the document and introduced: "On November 15th, Warner Bros. "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" will be released, and the production cost is claimed to be 100 million US dollars; On the 22nd, there was MGM United Pictures¡¯ "007: Die Another Day" with a production cost of 142 million; on the 27th, Columbia Pictures¡¯ "Eight Nights Madness", an animated comedy, with a production cost of 34 million. ....."


    Then there are the crime biographical film "Cat and Mouse Game" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, the traditional epic masterpiece "Lord of the Rings 2", the science fiction film "Star Trek X" and so on...


    Around Thanksgiving Day, as the most popular box office time that the market has always recognized, there will never be a lack of blockbusters, and there will never be a shortage of first-line superstars. This time is a hard-to-fight strong player.Of course, the law of the market will always be that a good movie will stand out, a weaker drink of the leftover cold soup, and an irreversible bad work, no matter what time period it is released.


    "Something that makes people happy," Roston paused, analyzing and expressing his own views, "Our work is a war theme, which will be the only one for the entire Thanksgiving schedule later, so we are not without Competitive advantage."


    Lehman nodded silently. This is indeed an advantage with clear characteristics. The audience will have their own needs. Therefore, if no one is competing in the war theme market, as long as the promotion is proper, grasp this part of the advantage. , And not too afraid that the film will lose.


    Luc Besson was also thinking about it, and then asked: "So when do you think the specific schedule will be released, will it be better?"


    ""Eight Nights Madness" is a cartoon, the main mass base is different, you can skip it first."


    "The fan base of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" is too broad, and it is easy to attract the attention of most of the audience, so you have to avoid it."


    "The Lord of the Rings 2 can''t be head-on. The market response of the previous work is too strong."


    "Although "Cat and Mouse Game" is starring Leonardo DiCaprio, it focuses on the redemption route and is not very threatening..."


    In the conference room, the executives of Europa Pictures analyzed for most of the day, and Lehman only heard it out: If "Frenzy" is going to be scheduled for Thanksgiving (around November 25), there are too many opponents and it is inappropriate. After moving, it is best to play against "Cat and Mouse Game".


    But what is the point of this arrangement?


    As we all know, the fourth Thursday of November every year is Thanksgiving. It is the most important traditional folk festival in the United States every year, and it is also the beginning of the so-called Christmas schedule in the traditional sense of the American film market.


    The reason why this entire month-long schedule is valued by everyone is nothing more than two important meanings: one is that the audience has a large market base and it is easy to create a good box office; the other is to attract the attention of the Oscar judges.


    Early next year will be the much-anticipated Oscar selection, and the competition list of films needs to be released in the United States from January 1 to December 31 of the previous year, so many popular Olympic movies will be selected at the end of the year. It was only launched so that it can compete for the Oscar with the most enthusiastic attitude.


    After all, the biggest advantage of choosing to be released at the end of the new year is to impress the Oscar judges. It is also easier to get attention than movies released at the beginning of the year in order to get Oscar nominations.


    Therefore, if you move back and compete with other themes such as "Cat and Mouse Game", it will really have an advantage.


    However, at the end of the year, it is not a good prime time for commercial film screenings.


    At that time, everyone needs to buy gifts for family and friends, but also to decorate the house to welcome Christmas, which will lose most of the mass base of potential box office consumption.


    This is why at the end of the new year, the theaters will be a world that emphasizes adult themes and intends to compete for Oscars and other films.


    Because they don''t care about box office data, as long as they can win prizes, all their efforts will be rewarded, which is the most effective way to realize fame and fortune.


    "Furious" naturally cannot be like this, it needs the approval of the box office.


    "I suggest that it be released on November 22, avoiding "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" in the front, avoiding "Lord of the Rings 2" in the back, and the two-week screening time left in the middle is just right for the release of "Furious". We need A quiet period of time to prove the quality of the film." Lehman slowly expressed his views.


    For a while, the conference room fell into silence, and everyone was thinking about the feasibility of this proposal.


    ""007: Die Another Day" is the 20th part of this series, and it is the 40th anniversary of the birth of this special agent movie. I heard that 20th Century Fox and MGM United Pictures have already started cooperation, and will Grasping this point for publicity and attracting the popularity of the audience accumulated during the broadcast of the past series of works, I don¡¯t think it would be a wise choice to play against this movie." An executive from Europa Films took the lead. Objected.


    "Why not? Compete with "Lord of the Rings 2", or really run to the end of December to be released. By that time, you think the market can still accommodate a production cost plus an announcement fee. 100 million commercial works?"


    The executive was silent, and he was also not optimistic about the results of "Furious" when it was released at the end of the year.


    This is the limit of market capacity, regardless of whether the film is excellent or not.


    How to do it?

 95 Chapter 95 Editing Movies (seeking subscription recommendation)

    What kind of film is "007: Die Another Day"?


    Director Lee Tamahori doesn''t need to pay attention, because the production of the 007 series of works has always been controlled by specialized producers and editors, and the director''s personal style occupies little space.


    The starring Pierce Brosnan can only be regarded as a qualified "Bond" actor, not amazing, more like a substitute for the previous generations of "Bond", there is nothing to say.


    Not to mention the rest of the supporting roles, but Halle Berry is still quite topical.


    One of the "50 Most Beautiful Women of the Year"; sexy; Oscar queen...


    This beautiful and healthy black movie star, with attractive beauty and exquisite and elegant temperament, can gain a foothold in Hollywood where many beauties gather, and is the first black female in history to win an Oscar for Best Actress, which is enough to show her strength And popularity.


    With acting skills, broad reputation and fan base in the eyes of the black people, these advantages have also allowed Halle Berry to successfully gain the attention of 007 and become a new generation of Bond girls.Well, she is also the only black Bond girl in all of 007''s works.


    But these are not worth the weight of the name "007".


    At the time of the 40th anniversary gift of the "007" series and the 20th film, the huge investment also hit a new high.


    The cost of the filming exceeded 142 million, which was as much as 20 million US dollars higher than the previous "007: Cross the World".


    With sufficient investment, the production team also let go of their hands and feet, and various big scenes continue, and the shooting information sent out is enough to make people look forward to.


    But, so what?


    After all, the movie is the final decision of the audience.


    In the conference room of the Europa Pictures headquarters building, everyone listened to the opponent selected by Lehman with a thoughtful expression.


    "This is the 40th anniversary gift blockbuster of the 007 series. Their publicity slogans are shouted very loudly, which will inevitably affect the subconscious support of those potential audiences. After all, feelings and fan base are not good."


    007, but too many people have their childhoods. Just by showing their names, some viewers can buy tickets into the theater without watching the contents of the movie promotion. How can this influence be worse?


    If it''s bad, you won''t be able to shoot 20 in a series, and you can still make money.


    When a group of executives heard this, they couldn''t think of any reason why "Furious" could compete with "007: Die Another Day".


    "Everyone, don¡¯t forget that our work also needs a good schedule, otherwise how can we make so much investment? If we don¡¯t fight with it, should we compete with "Lord of the Rings 2"? Compared to that one, I am more I am optimistic that I can differentiate itself from "007: Die Another Day", and no matter how bad it is, I have to win back the cost."


    Lehman looked at the crowd with a calm face, and said: "007 has a lot of audience base, but don''t forget, the audience is also aesthetically tired. Every two years is a similar dog between Bond and Bond girls. There will always be people who are bored with blood stories."


    Facing Lehman¡¯s remarks, a high-ranking official laughed hard and said: "Yes, yes, but it¡¯s not good to say, Director Lehman, the market appeal of your name is still one less than that of 007. Just a little bit, let alone the charisma of the actor, except for a Nicholas Cage, there is nothing that can be shot, and he has recently been caught in a bad review, so, in the face of "007: Another Day" "Death", we are not very sure."


    This is already a polite statement. In his opinion, the gap in market appeal between each other is more than "a little bit worse". It is simply a trench. As for the possible help from the actors, the only Nicholas Kay The Wizards lost a copy of "The Wind Whisperer" to enter, the commercial reputation is also a lot worse, the gap is even wider.


    "If you only rely on the lineup and the market for the movie thing, there won''t be so many huge loss-making masterpieces. How about "Cleopatra"? The investment is definitely more than 400 million U.S. dollars. The actors It was the group with the most outstanding acting and most acclaimed at the time, but everyone saw that Twenty Fox almost went bankrupt because of this behavior, and had to sell 263 acres of location filming sites and several studios to return blood. So,"


    Lehman paused, tapped his finger on the tabletop, and said in a very positive tone: "Everything depends on the movie itself. The story it tells and what it conveys are the most important."


    "That''s good," Luc Besson thought for a long time and expressed his own point of view. "After all, the content of the movie is king, otherwise there will not be so many low-cost works that have become a phenomenon in the market. Appeared, so, the quality of the film itself is excellent, then everything can be done, you can get a high box office, although the name and cast will greatly help publicity, but we are not considering these other external It''s time for factors."


    He decided: "Just set it on November 22. We are not afraid of competition."


    "In terms of publicity, please contact Paramount Pictures, so that''s it. The meeting ends."


    After the issue of the movie schedule was determined, Lehman didn''t have much to stay here. He greeted everyone and began to prepare for the post-production of "Furious."


    In short, busy and fulfilling days are here again.


    With the support of Europa Pictures, all kinds of equipment needed for post-production are naturally complete.


    In a small building not far from the headquarters building, a related editing studio has welcomed Lehman''s luck.


    "Thomas, try slow motion in the opening scene."


    Standing behind the editing station, Lehman stared at the picture on the monitor carefully. "The seventh shot was cut using the material shot in the second pass. After that, the explosion shot shot at No. 32 was inserted... "


    After Thomas finished editing, Lehman watched the entire 50-second shot and said, "Well, this effect is very good."


    The slow motion will highlight the real characteristics of the picture and create a heavy atmosphere, and this scene is the scene where the two armies have just started the conflict and sweeping the battlefield. The sergeant''s watchman and comrades also died here, his sight As the camera moves, the cruelty of the battlefield is truly presented to the audience, and through the gloomy sky, the grief in the sergeant''s heart and the fickleness of war are more set off.


    "Next..." Lehman thought about the overall outline of the movie, and said, "The scene in the latter scene is flashed back quickly using a fast camera to render some bits and pieces of the story of the watcher..... ."


    "Ok."


    Thomas nodded, and when editing, he felt like he really wanted to do it.


    As the photographer of this film, he has always been aware of Lehman''s overall shooting ideas for the film.


    After the running-in of the first two works, they also cooperate with each other with a tacit understanding and editing rhythm. This efficiency is naturally much higher than that of "Three Fools in Bollywood". It only took less than ten days. The initial cut is completed.


    Although the total length of the samples exceeds more than 200 hours, after the first selection, stitching, and editing, the total length is only about 5 hours.


    Of course, the next time is more time-consuming, more tedious and detailed editing process, otherwise it will not achieve the kind of film effect that Lehman wants.


    The final film will definitely be shorter than the duration of "Three Fools in Bollywood". It is best to try to control the film between 100 minutes and 110 minutes. These are all considered in advance.


    And according to this editing idea, in addition to some minor details that do not affect the main line of shooting content, the processing is simplified as much as possible, and the scenes of extra characters are also deleted.


    Anyway, it mainly revolves around the sergeant and Norman, telling the story of the war and telling the story of the film''s growth in it.


    For works that are based on the true restoration of the battlefield and complex human nature, it is the most basic principle for the plot logic to be coherent. The difficult thing is how to portray the friendship and character of this small team.


    Otherwise, Norman¡¯s subsequent transformation will appear abrupt. This is how the original work is. From a recruit to a veteran, the same disregard for life and death has not performed well, and it is mixed with a period of dog blood emotion to show the process. , Can only be said to be superfluous.


    "According to the timeline, the two-line parallel structure tells this story." Lehman then ordered.


    The movie puts part of the perspective on the role of Norman, which is definitely better.


    If you take the entire clip segment, it will be the death of the tank watcher of the Fury as the beginning, then the recruit Nuo Kan was ordered to replenish the team, wear some sergeant''s teachings and several small-scale battles, and then It was to break through the eastern defense line of the army, then divide the troops, and then the Fury Squad was ordered to hold on to the southeast defense line, to welcome the arrival of the large forces, to exchange fire with a squadron of enemy forces, to stand firm, and finally to the entire Fury Squad Sacrifice, the battlefield was broken...


    According to the edited material, under the condition that the entire framework remains unchanged, it is undoubtedly even complete if it is reasonable to supplement the details and increase the universal tragedy and the dazed era effect represented by the character of Norman. The kind of ideal effect a film wants to achieve.


    Norman was also panicked and at a loss from the beginning, and once wanted to be a deserter; to bravely assume the role of a soldier, this kind of natural sense of mission; then he kept on cheering, gritted his teeth, and survived the battlefield where gunfire was flying; Until the final death, that calm face is the greatest "growth", isn''t it?


    How can characters be portrayed with flesh and blood and give people a sense of reality requires effort, and in movies, it is only possible to portray a lot of shots and scenes.


    Fortunately, Lehman felt that he did a good job.


    There is no need for too much preaching. Human growth is nothing more than the tempering of time and spontaneous cognitive changes. He did it well.

 96 Chapter 96 Directors Style (seeking subscription recommendation)

    The identity of a director has always been a profession with a strong personal sense. For the same movie, perhaps because the core theme and focus of the film are different from what I think and want, which leads to: the material is obviously the same. , But in the end it was cut out and it became two completely different movies.


    The strength of the different styles is evident.


    Of course, the kind of director that exists only as a filming machine in film production is no longer within this concept. For details, please refer to the "007" series, "Harry Potter" series...


    This kind of screenplay story is larger than the director''s thought of the series of movies, has always not allowed the director to display his personal style.


    This is also the reason why there is no change in the directing style of the movie series.


    They are the same and take care of fans.


    Going back to the movie "Furious", what does Lehman want?


    Or what is his style?


    "The plot follows the characters and portrays the characters as much as possible."


    In the editing room of Europa Pictures, after more than a month of editing, it was finally time to finalize the film material.


    Under Lehman''s influence, this "Furious" is completely unrecognizable compared to the original. If it weren''t for the tank-based war theme, it was really not linked at all.


    From the time of shooting, he intentionally changed the construction of the shooting scene, and only now has he slowly assembled a story about human nature that he wants to express.


    After listening to Lyman''s request, Thomas nodded and started the work at hand.


    In Thomas''s opinion, this movie is about portraying the characters and promoting the plot. It should be based on the growth of the characters.


    In this case, it is more appropriate to put the editing perspective on the character, not on the big scene, and work hard on the depth of the film and weaken those meaningless things.


    From Paul in "Buried Alive" to Rancher, Raja, and Farhan in "Three Fools in Bollywood" to Sergeant and Norman in "Furious", Lyman''s style has never changed. , That is to portray the character and enhance the flesh and blood of the character.


    As a photographer who wants to be an exclusive photographer next to Lehman, Thomas sees it thoroughly and understands this.


    "Is it necessary to switch the scene of the frontal confrontation into a dialogue between Norman and the sergeant?"


    "No, no, no, the dialogue is made into a narration, and it can be used as a background in the scene on the battlefield." Lyman said quickly.


    "Why?" Thomas was puzzled, and he asked directly: "Isn''t it better to highlight the character by cutting back to the shot of the character from here?"


    After Lehman heard it, he replied very seriously: "Have you ever thought that if it''s all roles, wouldn''t the rhythm of the film look a bit dull? Then how many audiences will be willing to buy tickets to enter the cinema? What about supporting this movie? You need sufficient visual effects beyond depth, do you understand?"


    Some viewers like to feel the baptism of their thoughts after watching the film; some viewers like the sensory enjoyment in the process of watching the movie.


    Everyone¡¯s pursuit is different, and even the same person¡¯s sense of viewing at different ages is also different. No director can make all audiences like a movie, and what I just said is Lehman¡¯s personal Direct the idea.


    "I understand a little bit, but if you cut like this, the character of the sergeant is obviously weaker."


    Originally worried about this, Lyman smiled and explained to Thomas: "The sergeant''s initial setting is a veteran. He has little room for growth and performance, understand? This is a problem of the character itself. "


    Having talked about this, Lehman also expressed his thoughts with emotion. Thomas, he really wants to be his own photographer, so the two should be unified in terms of style.


    "In this aspect of character creation, we need to work hard. But if a lot of space shots focus on this aspect, it will appear that the story is not enough. For example, "Shawshank''s Redemption", the director undoubtedly created a very classic movie The role image of the scene, but have you ever thought about what you got from this film?"


    "It has gained a reputation, but it is not valued in the market, otherwise it will not lose its misery."


    "If the depth of its character can be scored 9 points, the fun of the story and the entertainment effect that the public wants can only be scored 1 point. In contrast, the world-famous "007" is very acceptable. , It doesn¡¯t talk about the depth of the role, even the previous Bang girls, apart from a face, is there anything worthy of praise? Acting or character? It doesn¡¯t have any. The depth is zero, but it¡¯s entertaining, I guess I can score 7 points, but that''s it, the number of viewers, the market recognition, and the box office earned are all in the sky and the other in the ground."


    "Why is this? Both parties have hardcore movie fans, right? Both have supporting audiences."


    Thomas nodded, admitting it very much.


    "Then the problem is here. There is a huge gap between the reputation and market performance of both parties, and even a complementary relationship has been achieved. But how should we determine which of these two films is good?"


    Thomas hesitated, and subconsciously told him that it should be "Shawshank''s Redemption", but he also saw this movie, and still felt a little dull. On the contrary, he used to watch "007" as a child and got great satisfaction. This It''s the feeling I didn''t have when watching "Shawshank''s Redemption".


    Lehman raised this question and didn¡¯t think about waiting for Thomas to answer. Seeing that he was entangled, he said to himself, ¡°From the point of view of film critics or the quality of the film, it must be "Shawshank¡¯s Salvation". I have been nominated for many awards and honors, but "007" has not been. It has only received more support from the audience. This is what I want, do you understand? Just like what I recognized at the beginning, not recognized by the audience Filming will only be a pressure and burden on myself."


    "Nowadays, many countries attach great importance to education. From the moment a person is born, his family and teachers will also teach. After listening to the truth for more than ten years, how can you like others to continue to preach?"


    "I like a class my tutor once said very much. He said that compared to a lecture that is more professional, but there are only a few who can understand and are willing to listen to it, I prefer to talk about a less professional, even Trivial, but it is a lesson most people are interested in."


    "My point of view is similar to that of him. If I really want to choose a movie, I would rather tell a story with 5 points of interest and 5 points of depth. So, now, we have enough character depth. It¡¯s too late. The pace of the film has to be accelerated to catch the audience¡¯s attention and make them willing to spend time and money to go to the theater. This is what I want."


    Thomas faintly understood, but he didn''t seem to understand very much. His eyes were rather complicated and he looked at Lyman.


    In addition to his directing style, he likes to shape characters and promote the plot with characters, but also wants to achieve compatibility in the attributes of literature and business.


    This is really...Thomas couldn''t find the adjective for a while, maybe this is crazy.


    After all, I still don''t understand him very much. If it weren''t for today''s words, he would still think that Lehman wanted to develop in the direction of literary movies.


    But he wanted more than he thought.


    Since movies are divided into two attributes, literary and commercial, naturally there is such a division.


    Since there are rules, it is reasonable and unreasonable, and there will be no so-called awards to distinguish.


    However, Lehman himself has such an idea, so what can he question?


    From the afternoon of the preparation of "Buried Alive", he accepted himself as a member of the crew, and then to the repeated teachings of him during the shooting of the two films, Thomas has long recognized Lyman.


    In any case, he has to accompany him to make a movie together. As for what the movie is like and what the story tells, it doesn''t matter.


    The important thing is that what Lehman wants to shoot is what he cares about.


    Others are all useless annoying thoughts, thinking too much is useless.


    Thomas, who once again strengthened his heart, easily reached a consensus with Lehman on this, and continued to work happily.


    Although only the last fine cut is left, it takes a lot of energy.


    At the end, the more I think about how to cut it.


    Where the scene needs to be deleted and where it needs to be added, these are all areas that need to be carefully considered.


    Moreover, editing is very boring-facing a bunch of shooting materials that have been seen countless times, ten or twenty times, the best lens is used. No matter what, it will consume a lot of editing staff. Brain cells.


    Therefore, the three of them are taking turns, according to the editing points marked at the beginning of the shooting, and pondering over the fluency of the plot and the appropriateness of the turning effect.


    The three of them worked in unison, and they cooperated in a tacit understanding. Although they were tired, worried, and had a lot of hair loss, they went smoothly, and the version of the final film content was confirmed soon.


    After watching the film again and confirming that it really didn''t matter what to delete or the camera, the three of them sighed with relief.


    It can be said that the most painstaking editing work in post-production has been completed. Touching the hair that is a little bit less on the head is worth the price.


    After all, people are still young and can grow back, not afraid.


    In a blink of an eye, the days have come to the end of September. With the finalization of the film, after editing a part of the material as a trailer for the film, the work of soundtracking can also be carried out.

 97 Chapter 97 Joint Promotion (seeking subscription recommendation)

    After initially determining the release schedule of "Furious", Europa Pictures contacted Paramount Pictures, which owns the North American channel distribution rights and a part of the investment share of the film, to jointly start the pre-screening publicity work of the film.


    That is, the day after the two sides communicated well, on September 27, Paramount Pictures first announced this news to the media.


    On November 22, "Furious" will officially land on theaters in various states and regions in North America.


    At the same time, media and newspapers in France and the United States have also released a series of stills from the shooting process or boasting soft articles.


    There are Nicholas Cage standing on the Furious in a tank suit, he and Heath Ledger smoking a cigarette and talking about the war, the Allied commander and the German commander shook hands friendly, etc.; there are more behind the scenes The shooting highlights were also released. The crew has invited the only Tiger tank in the world that can be operated, all firearms have been restored, and the costumes are the characteristics of that era...


    In short, as long as there is a topical degree that has a positive effect on the promotion of the film, it will be reprinted by major media or magazines and then told to the audience.


    Of course, all of this requires money, not only money, but sometimes also favors.


    Nicholas Cage¡¯s fans or Lyman¡¯s personally accumulated fans were in high spirits after receiving the news.


    This shows that this year''s Thanksgiving will be able to see this new work, there are still some small expectations.


    Looking at the tough image of Cage in the stills, this part of the audience is undoubtedly interested.


    But there are also people who have questions, especially those Nicholas Cage¡¯s diehard fans or the fans that Lyman has attracted with "Three Fools in Bollywood".


    Judging from the official information, "Furious" is undoubtedly a movie about World War II. Will it really be a good movie?


    They all know that Lyman was born in a literary and artistic film. Nicholas Cage, who just failed a movie with a similar theme some time ago, was mocked by film critics.


    Can it really work?A genre suitable for literary and artistic photography to engage in business, this span is too big.


    This doubt is really open for discussion.


    But there are doubts. Isn''t it also a performance of topicality? It means that someone really pays attention to this movie. This is a good thing.


    It''s better than the crew''s constant shouting without anyone taking care of it.Ignoring is the most terrible question.


    What Paramount now thinks is how to turn the audience''s attention into a motivation to make them walk into the movie theater to support the movie.


    This undoubtedly needs more intensive follow-up propaganda work to move.


    Europa Pictures and Paramount Pictures have long reached a consensus on the promotion plan of "Furious".


    When Lehman finished editing, the trailer was also announced.


    The hard propaganda methods of movies can also start to unfold: movie posters are spread on the advertising spaces of city facilities such as the bulletin boards of bus stations and the bulletin boards of cinemas. One month before the release, the TV stations and the media should be contacted. Stopped to accept a special interview.


    Nicholas Cage also teamed up with Heath Ledger and other creative teams to keep running around, or attending charity events, or participating in magazine promotion, or running between radio stations in major regions... even online Paramount Pictures also referred to Lehman''s opinions and opened up an official website for "Furious" to regularly update the crew or film news.


    But for Paramount Pictures, this is obviously just the beginning.


    As the Christmas schedule approaches, the publicity effect will increase, and we will work harder to build momentum for the film.


    "Hi, Creman, are you free? Let''s have a cup of coffee, how about? Okay, then we will meet at three in the afternoon." In the office of Paramount Pictures, Shirley Lansing put down After switching on the phone, he winked at the assistant next to him, and the other party immediately went to prepare an appointment for the afternoon.


    As the chief executive officer of Paramount Pictures, Shirley Lansing made a call just to speak with Kliman, the most senior columnist in the entertainment department of the Los Angeles Times, and the purpose was nothing more than the promotion of "Furious."


    Together with the participation in the recording of "The Tonight Show" scheduled for next week, the interviews of its major newspapers and the entertainment headlines of the "Los Angeles Times", it should bring more topics and attention to the film.


    Thinking of this, she called Christie, the marketing executive.


    "For the premiere, what did Europa Pictures plan for?"


    Christie, who was called, replied in a deep voice: "They plan to hold the premiere of the film in Paris, France and Los Angeles, USA, and the two places will be launched simultaneously."


    Shirley Lansing thought for a while, and said to Christie: "That''s it." Then, she asked the next topic, "What about the company''s publicity budget? Judging from the work of these publicity, it can be maintained to the film Is it the day of the show?"


    After listening to Christie, there was also a hint of worry between the eyebrows at the right time, "If you look at the situation of the continuous newspaper propaganda articles, it is estimated to be overspend."


    I just arranged to be on a talk show again. This is definitely another huge expenditure. With the effect of the reporter''s enthusiasm for the show, it would not be too difficult to burn more than one million US dollars after the entire event.


    Although Paramount Pictures is a large company, its financial profitability is not very attractive.


    Shirley Lansing heard Christie''s words and immediately ordered: "Apply for another quota with the Ministry of Finance for publicity. Our work cannot be stopped."


    Is it viral?What else can be done is nothing more than spending money.


    The more invested in the propaganda stage, the more likely it is to reap the harvest.I hope that all this will be worthwhile, Christy thought silently.


    His slightly worried look naturally drew Shirley Lansing''s consolation. Like Der Spiegel, she knew what her subordinate was worried about.


    "Publicity is originally a costly thing. The more you want to be more powerful, the more money you have to spend. And this time we need a victory that excites shareholders. It will only cost more money. You should Need to understand?"


    Of course, Christie understands that her boss is not in a good situation now. Since she took over Paramount Pictures, her annual performance has not shown any upward trend, but this year, it has declined slightly.The shareholders of the board of directors have long been dissatisfied with her, and they also know that she wants to regain a city by relying on "Furious" to bring back a little management confidence in her.


    But will this really work?He wanted to ask if it was worth the bet, but he didn''t say it.


    For her, besides desperately devoting resources to "Furious", is there any other choice?


    Not anymore, this year''s Paramount Pictures almost missed the most exciting Christmas schedule of the American Film Festival, except for the release of "Furious", which is an option.


    Christie politely left, turned around to apply for a new publicity fund, leaving Shirley Lansing, the strong woman in the eyes of outsiders, sitting exhausted in the boss chair, thinking about the next publicity work... ....


    On the other hand, Lehman is still doing boring and hard-working post-production work. The only good news is that as the post-production work of the film is steadily completed, the distance to the real film is getting closer and closer.


    The film editing was done long ago, followed by the narration recording and the soundtrack.


    And because several people don''t know anything about music, the editing room also ushered in Hans Zimmer, the industry''s well-known sound engineer for film music and the team members behind him.


    In the editing room at this time, Lyman was sitting on a chair, and from the moment the majestic orchestral sounded, his attention was all on the tune of the piece being played.


    It¡¯s okay to let him do a simple soundtrack insertion by himself, but it¡¯s okay to create a few original soundtracks for the movie. However, he still has a clearer and clearer judgment on whether the original music is suitable or not. Forceful.


    This piece is generally good, but it doesn''t fit the theme of the movie a bit, it''s too tragic.


    War will kill people, isn''t the opponent dead?There is no absolute justice party, tragic and vigorous, a little deliberate, Lehman doesn''t like it.


    Once again, his gaze crossed the face of Hans Zimmer, who had a serious face next to him, and he thought: He is not as shining as later generations at this time, and the accumulation of life experience is not enough.


    "Not satisfied?" Hans Zimmer asked tentatively after noticing Lehmann''s gaze looking at him.


    "Almost meaning." Lehman shook his head and thought for a while before saying: "I hope that kind of calmer tune is like the kind of spectator, an indifferent spectator. Who. It doesn¡¯t matter who wins or loses. It¡¯s better to feel the sorrow of the sound effects because of the impermanence and easy disappearance of life.


    It''s a pity that Lehmann doesn''t know how to compose. Otherwise, he can try to write a classic soundtrack by himself, but his melody is really not enough.


    Hans-Ji meditated for a long time before playing another tune.


    This song is much better than the previous one, but it is not particularly relevant, and I always feel that it is so bad.


    But no way, Hans Zimmer said there was nothing else.


    Lehman had no choice but to make up for the soundtrack. As for later, he said that he could make adjustments to new creations, but obviously if there is no more outstanding composition, the first version of the soundtrack is undoubtedly already It is confirmed.


    After excluding this paragraph, the rest of the work went smoothly.


    The main reason is that the requirements for the next soundtrack are not too high. Hans Zimmer has specially prepared the inventory, which is also very easy to complete.


    When the soundtrack came to an end, Lehman, who had just had dinner, received a call from CAA that night...


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 98 Chapter 98 I, CAA, want money (for subscription and collection)

    "Good evening, Lyman," Kevin Hoween on the other end of the phone looked very interested and asked in a relaxed tone: "Is it convenient for you? I have something I want to talk to you."


    "It''s okay," Lehman was sitting in the living room watching TV. He was alone at home. Although he was a little confused about receiving a call from Kevin Hoween, he thought about it and said, "Wait a minute. , I am looking for a quiet place."


    Maybe something really matters?Although Lehman didn''t think anything was going to be urgent in the near future, everyone clearly wanted to have a good chat. He also hurried back to the bedroom and closed the door to block the possible noise of the TV.


    "Is the post-production of "Furious" going well?" After confirming the convenience, Kevin Howen asked first.


    "It''s terrible," Lehman couldn''t help complaining about this. "It''s a nightmare. Recently I have heard my tinnitus when listening to the soundtrack. When I go to the editing room every day, I will put a few pieces of music on I don¡¯t think it¡¯s appropriate...Also, don¡¯t tell me, this is your focus today, and it¡¯s more than a month before the scheduled release schedule. How about it, there¡¯s no problem.¡±


    Hans Zimmer is also an individual talent. He changes the tune every day, and he wants to "appreciate" him. Who can stand it.


    I said a big deal in a mess, and even Lehman didn''t know what to say. After vomiting the depression in my heart, I remembered that Howien Cage seemed to have something to do with him, should that be the case?


    As early as after the filming was completed, I paid the agent Johnson¡¯s remaining service commission, and it was a long time since I contacted CAA. After all, they couldn¡¯t help with post-production. Fortunately, Lehman gave the agent a holiday. Up.


    "I''m not here to ask you about the production progress of the new movie," Hovien Cage said helplessly: "I have something to tell you."


    "Let''s say it, isn''t it just to talk when you call? I''m listening carefully."


    There was a moment of silence on the other end, and the tone stabilized, "I''m here to congratulate you, Lyman, you made a good movie. We at CAA want to help you run this year''s Oscar nomination, what do you mean?"


    Lehman frowned strangely, running the Oscar nomination?My new work hasn''t been completely finished yet. How did you know that it is a good movie? It is really more confident than me, the client.


    "What? I didn''t understand too much? Do you need to worry about running "Furious"?"


    "Oh, sorry, blame me for not saying clearly." Kevin Hoveen said apologetically: "I mean to run "Three Stupies in Bollywood" and compete for this year''s Oscar for best foreign language film. "


    "Is there such a demand?" Lehman asked strangely.The movie has long been off the stage, and I have gained enough. What kind of title does it need?


    "Of course," Kevin Hoween''s voice was transmitted to his ears through the airwaves, "This is not very meaningful for the film itself, but it is a great help for your own director career. You know, as long as the film can be nominated, it is itself a gold-plated identity level, not to mention, we CAA deliberately hope that "Three Stupid Rare in Bollywood" will come to the end and get this little golden man. "


    His voice sounds seductive, "Don''t you want to get the first figurine in your director''s life?"


    Lehman admitted that at this moment, he was a little moved.


    "So, how does it work?"


    "We contacted Paramount Pictures, and they are also willing to nominate you for Guan Gong." Cage-Hovien had already planned on the whole plan, and said with a smile at this time: "At that time, Paramount will be in At the end of this year, around December 28th, we will make a few copies of the movie again, arrange more than a dozen theaters, and do long-term theater screenings until the arrival of the Oscars."


    "Is it necessary? I don¡¯t know how many video tapes have been sold in offline channels for a movie that has been shown once. Will anyone go to the cinema to watch it? It seems a bit wasteful." Lehman asked, "These resources Meng Pictures is really willing to do it, not what conditions?"


    The question in the last sentence is more straightforward, just to say whether you two have any conspiracy.


    After all, there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world. What''s more, CAA and Paramount Pictures are not like good people.


    Cage-Hovien smiled, naturally did not answer this question.Would he say his idea of ??cooperating with Paramount Pictures to win over you, the director, how can he dig into the corner of Europa Pictures without accumulating some favors in advance?


    It''s just a dozen theaters, even if they are all empty, Paramount Pictures can bear the loss.


    "You are a partner of our company. We see opportunities that will help you in your director''s career. Naturally, we have to consider it for you. Besides, you can listen to our ideas and decide whether to try or not."


    "Well, you continue to say..."


    In order to redeem the prize, as mentioned in the previous article, at the end of the Christmas period, a bunch of literary and artistic movies or feature films are released.


    Because people are animals that love the new and hate the old, imagine that when the judges want to vote on the list of nominated films for this year¡¯s Oscars, are they impressed by a film that was released several months ago, or are they just entering theaters recently? The movie is impressive.


    This is obviously a very good answer to the question of choice, and most of the judges can''t escape the cage of "loving the new and disgusting the old".


    Therefore, it is worthwhile to re-enter the theater, even if the number is lower and no audience is willing to watch it.It was originally not for the audience to watch, but to serve the judges.


    And in order to keep a low profile, the theaters used for spot-screening are also of the kind in the suburbs.


    The purpose of this is naturally to limit the popularity of the film. Everyone knows that Chong''ao films are too popular and too popular, which is not good for the Oscar selection.


    At this point, Oscars are conservative like an old antique that existed in the last century. They always make some anti-trend choices to show their maverick, "fair and righteous."


    Cage-Hovien explained the entire operation plan in depth and conciseness, which also gave Lehman a preliminary understanding of the marketing routines of Chong''ao films, and therefore more confidence in them-such a complete plan, It''s not like it can be done simply by thinking, it must be based on overall thinking.


    "I understand, then do what you think. Then how much do I need to pay for the public relations expenses?"


    Oscar? Don¡¯t play this game if you don¡¯t have money. This is reality.


    "If you are willing to give up half of the revenue from the offline channels of "Furious" to us, we will be responsible for everything, and it is not a problem."


    After a long time, Lyman on the other end of the phone was still silent, and Cage-Hovien continued with a little regret: "It seems that your own wishes are not that strong, so let''s calculate it separately. The cost of operating the Oscar foreign language film. Paramount is willing to provide channel resources for free, but you will be responsible for most of the expenses needed by the public relations judges. CAA will assist you in completing this public relations action. If it is true in the end If the competition is successful, we will also charge a service fee, which is about one-third of the revenue from offline channels of "Three Fools in Bollywood", what do you mean?"


    "Thank you, so be it."


    He hung up the phone quickly, and Lehman sighed in melancholy.


    His personal influence is too low, so low that he has succeeded twice in a row. The partner Europa Pictures will still have a group of executives who will question his market appeal.


    Is there any difference in yourself?Compare your own efforts with the production-line movie of "007"?It''s really ironic.


    Although finally relying on Luc Besson to persuade everyone to fight against it, but that is not what Lehman wanted.


    Since then, he has been thinking, what should be used to prove himself?


    Thinking about it, he didn''t realize until this moment that his resume wasn''t enough to have gold content.


    And where is the highest level of recognition? In the United States, and even in the English cultural circle, it is the highest since the Oscar.


    So knowing that he promised to owe a heavy favor, and even cost a lot of public relations expenses, he still agreed.


    If "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" is successful, it will surely break out another wave of market enthusiasm after getting the golden man.


    This is obvious and easy to see. Chong''ao movies all use similar operating routines to make profits.Miramax is even the leader inside, and relying on Oscar, it can be mixed.


    But he still agreed to the conditions that CAA wanted to divide up. There is nothing to say about it. They do things for you, and they should always have something to gain.


    In this calculation, he not only owes a personal debt, but also bears most of the public relations expenses.


    Of course, Cage-Hovien didn''t do anything for him. For things like this, as the distributor of the movie-Europa Pictures, doesn''t it need to be interesting?


    If the movie can get Xiaojinren, the biggest market feedback is undoubtedly concentrated on the income of the video tape.


    Since this is the profit point, the publisher is embarrassed not to pay the cost of public relations, but this is for the good of the film, for the sake of better selling and good results.


    Of course, Lehmann understood the idea that Cage Horwyn had made for him, and he also called Luc Besson.


    As soon as he heard it, it was naturally necessary. This was originally a good thing. For Europa Pictures, how much can it lose even if it fails the prize draw?Some people want this "loss" without a chance.


    Ever since, the cost of this public relations, both sides are also very fair-half of the burden.


    Originally, Luc Besson wanted to buy it all, which could be regarded as a sign of closeness, but Lehmann refused.


    He didn''t want to involve any human relationships in relationships other than cooperation.


    Because... I owe a lot.

 99 Chapter 99 Propaganda War (seeking subscription recommendation)

    At the beginning of the lights, Robinson-Oli, who had been busy all day carrying a briefcase, left the Wall Street Stock Exchange and walked towards the crossroads of Broadway Avenue.


    He is a newly hired securities trader. Of course, the business is not going well.


    In this line, qualifications and achievements are particularly important.


    Waiting for the taxi to go home, Robinson-Oli, who was upset, saw the owner of a newsstand not far away packing his things and preparing to leave.


    Thinking that he was in a hurry this morning and forgot to buy a copy of the Los Angeles Times as usual, Robinson-Oli moved quickly to the newsstand.


    "Hi, boss," he greeted with a smile, and waited for the other party to stop his tidying up before continuing, "Can you give me a copy of the Los Angeles Times?"


    "of course."


    There is a business coming to the door, so naturally it needs to be received.


    The newsstand owner stopped busy, turned back and took out the latest "Los Angeles Times" from the arranged newspapers, "Here, 2 dollars."


    "It''s another Monday. Seeing you clean up so late, business is very good today." Robinson Ollie asked while taking out his change.


    The newsstand owner took it, and the joy appeared, even the wrinkles on the corners of his mouth became deeper and deeper, "Yes, the Christmas stall is coming, and my work is also busy. Of course this is a great thing, you know? Today, I sold a total of 634 newspapers, almost three times more than usual."


    The Christmas stalls every year are good news for newspapers, news magazines, and even newsstand owners who sell these.


    There are endless film promotion, noisy scandals and hype, hot box office battles...the media has no shortage of topics to write about, and the audience''s reading enthusiasm is gradually rising under the impetus of this momentum.


    Robinson Ollie took the "Los Angeles Times" and pretended to look down at his watch, "It''s getting late, I''m going home, and I''ll talk later."


    After saying goodbye to the owner of the newsstand, Robinson Ollie walked quickly towards an intersection on Broadway Avenue."I wish you a good dream." A polite politeness came from behind.


    After getting in a taxi, he raised his voice and said: "The Liwen community near Rockefeller Plaza." Robinson-Oli then folded the newspaper into his briefcase and fell to rest.


    After a while, he felt that the speed of the taxi began to slow down. Robinson-Oli, who had been keeping his eyes closed, couldn''t help but open his eyes and looked out the window.


    Then, he found a long line of cars ahead.


    Although the rather bad traffic situation in Manhattan has become the norm, it is now more than eight o''clock in the evening. It is reasonable to avoid the rush hour after get off work, but there is still a traffic jam. This helpless situation.


    Robinson-Oli couldn''t help complaining a few times, and his heart became more irritable.


    The taxi driver seemed to feel that Robinson Ollie was in a bad mood, and said with relief: "Don''t worry, I have experience. I bet we will be able to pass this crowded intersection in less than 10 minutes. It will be much better."


    "Yeah." In a simple response, Robinson Oli looked at the LED advertising column that stood on the side of the road.


    "Boom..."


    On the screen of the advertising pillar, a cannonball roared and hit the ground, exploding a large hole to kick off the curtain.


    Robinson Ollie became interested. This seemed to be a trailer for a movie, and he continued to focus his attention.


    The picture on the screen continued. There were countless bombers across the blue sky, all of a sudden, very spectacular.


    A lieutenant colonel in military uniform looked at this scene with a binoculars, with joy.


    Then, the screen turned, and suddenly the words "November 22" appeared on the darkened screen. Then, a high-altitude aerial shot of the battlefield flashed quickly, smog filled with gunfire... .. eventually converged into the words "Furious".


    Robinson Ollie, who was sitting in the taxi, was stunned, and it took a long time to come back to his senses. Only one thought was repeated in his heart: I am going to watch this movie.


    ......


    Hans Zimmer finally matched the appropriate tune for the movie, and when it was actually recorded, Lehmann finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    For more than half a month, he kept adjusting the genre, auditioning, and giving suggestions for improvement. For a time, Lyman''s ability to distinguish music disappeared, and everything he listened to felt the same.


    Fortunately, after this final manual adjustment, it was also on October 28 that all the post-production work was completed.


    The 117-minute theater release of "Furious" was officially announced, and the entire production cost was fixed at $52.34 million.


    This 117-minute video is devoted to the efforts and efforts of many people. Compared with the original version, they are two completely different stories, and the focus of the overall structure is also different.


    After everything was completed, Europa Pictures backed up a copy as usual, and then immediately sent the final version of the film to mpaa in the United States for another classification review report.


    Since the beginning of the film editing has been completed, it has been reviewed once, so the procedures for this review were handled quickly.


    The whole film of "Furious" contains both swear words, violence, blood and other content. It is impossible to get any g-level ideas, and because the depiction of the battlefield camera is too naked, the frontal description of the broken arm is all There are several paragraphs, so mpaa directly gave an R-level rating.


    R level: It means the limit level.


    It means that young people under the age of 17 are recommended to watch with an adult.


    This classification does not have any impact on the film "Furious", because the market positioning it shoots is not focused on teenagers, but on adults who know what war is and want to see similar scenes.


    As early as a week ago, the first 50-second trailer was posted on the advertising time of major TV stations for promotion.


    Immediately after that, a week later, another 30-second or so edited trailer appeared on the rest period during a game of the NCAA Tournament, and will continue to be played three times repeatedly, but at the cost of Paramount Pictures To pay 1.5 million US dollars for this.


    Although a little expensive, the publicity effect of this kind of sports event has always been very good.


    With a national audience rating of close to 9 o''clock, if the advertisements for the intermission of the game can be seen by half of the audience on the TV and leave an impression, it is also an extremely large group.


    And this is not the only rigid advertisement for "Furious". Important "ticket warehouse" cities such as Los Angeles, New York and Chicago all have similar publicity activities.


    The publicity posters of the movie are all posted on buses, subway stations and other places. Although they are not fully covered, they are close to always being able to find a publicity of "Furious" in a public place with a lot of people. The point of the poster.


    As a result, the high-density distribution costs are naturally not low. The promotion of the entire hard-broadcasting plan has already cost Paramount Pictures a budget of no less than 30 million U.S. dollars, and this number is still rising daily.


    Around November 17, the last wave of offensive before the release was also rapidly unfolding.


    The starring teams such as Nicholas Cage, Heath Ledger, and Joe Boenser began to frequently contact the media.


    Paramount Pictures may have just accepted a column interview from the "New York Daily" under the arrangement of Paramount Pictures, and in the next moment, I will receive a news interview from the "Chicago Daily".


    The distribution department of Paramount Pictures is in touch every day. They have only one goal: more interviews, more news headlines.


    Under this madness, talk shows with huge ratings will naturally not forget to contact.


    Several of the main creators who participated in "Saturday Night Live" only last week came to the scene of "Late Night Talk Show".


    In the well-equipped recording room, Heath Ledger and Nicholas Cage in casual suits were sitting on the red sofa. Conan O''Brien, the host behind the wooden table next to them, looked at them and suddenly smiled and asked: " Cage, how did it feel to be judged some time ago, do you have anything to say?"


    The audience below exclaimed in response to the host''s question.


    Sitting Nicholas Cage, he didn''t seem to feel any temper because of this rather embarrassing question. He smiled slightly, knowing in his heart that these talk shows were asking like this to create topicality.


    "I think it''s not bad. It''s also another serious loss in my acting career. I think back to the beginning, it seems that I encountered this situation when I first debuted. Their criticism made me regain the past. Memories, I am very grateful to them." Nicholas Cage said in a serious tone, as if the failure of "The Wind Whisperer" seemed to him to be a good way to remember the past.


    His rather inverted answer also made the audience laugh.


    The exaggeration of the audience shouting also made Heath Ledger on the side amused.


    Conan O''Brien pressed his hand and looked at Heath Ledger with a smile on his face, "You also participated in this movie. If you are asked to comment on Nicholas Cage''s performance during the filming, What would you say about acting?"


    "I think he is great, he doesn''t tend to dedicate a wonderful performance in "Leaving Las Vegas"."


    Conan O''Brien said with a serious face: "Oh, really, his performance inside can really bring him back a golden man again?"


    "Leaving Las Vegas" is the film in which Nicholas Cage won the Oscar for Best Actor.


    Heath Ledger nodded confidently, "Of course, I think his performance is very good. Then the movie will be released. After you watch it, you may have the same idea as me."


    "..."


    After finishing recording the show exhaustedly, then I am ready to leave for Nevada to promote...


    For the movie, they are running around...

 100 Chapter 100-To show closeness (seeking subscription recommendation)

    On November 20, the weather was okay, there was no rain, and it was a bit gloomy.


    At Los Angeles International Airport, Lehman, Thomas, Ryan, and George pulled their luggage and got on an extended black Lincoln.


    After the driver sent by Paramount Pictures to take charge of the pick-up and drop off their group to the Hilton Hotel in the city center, they politely left, and then returned.


    Lehman found his corresponding suite, put his luggage, and slept beautifully to relieve the fatigue of traveling.


    Until about 1 pm, after having lunch and greeted Ryan, Thomas and George, he took a taxi and left the hotel alone.


    Drive smoothly all the way to the destination.


    Lehman paid the fare, got out of the car, walked to the door of a manor, took out his mobile phone and started dialing the phone number.


    "Are you here now?" Cage Hoween''s voice turned into a radio wave, which rang in Lehman''s ear along the phone, "Or just got off the plane?"


    When Lehman heard this, he walked to the bottom of the surveillance camera installed at the entrance of the manor, waved his hand, and walked in after the iron doors on both sides slid open, "I''m sure, I have arrived."


    "Okay, I''ll hang up first." The sound of the car''s engine rang through the phone.


    After Lehman entered the manor, he walked to the side of the shade of the tree, put the phone back in his pocket, and looked around in a strange way-this was his first visit to Kevin Hoween''s house as a guest.


    Well, in fact, as a broker, inviting clients to meet in your own home is a very common way to bring mutual favorability closer.


    What''s more, in a country with a strong religious atmosphere like North America, some things are a good time for relations.


    However, Lehman was already busy with his schedule-he can die when he is busy, and he is doing nothing in his free time. Perhaps this is the director.


    In addition, he spends much more time in France than when he was in the United States. Therefore, although he has signed with CAA for more than half a year, he has never been to such a private place, not to mention that Cage Hoveen decided to be at home today. Held a birthday party-he has an 8-year-old son who has his birthday today.


    He didn''t want to come, and felt embarrassed, but Cage-Hovien made several phone calls to invite him. The kindness was difficult, and the good relationship with CAA''s senior management was really beneficial. So... .. That''s it.


    Lehman stood by the roadside, and because he was not sure whether there was anyone in the house, well, Cage-Hovien didn''t show up, and he was afraid of embarrassment, so he waited.


    After a while, the person who had just called came back-Cage-Hovien drove a black Mercedes-Benz business car and parked firmly in the parking lot of the manor, and greeted Lehman politely.


    "Happy birthday." Lehman said enthusiastically after the door opened, and then presented a gift. "There are red wine and French caviar. I wanted to bring some local characteristics, but I want to go, I am afraid that it will not suit you. Appetite, so, just to be on the safe side, I didn¡¯t bring it. Do you leave a good impression?"


    Cage Hoveen responded with a face-sucking smile, and the pretty girl who came with him laughed.


    She said kindly, "Director Lehmann, I''ve been looking forward to seeing you a long time ago, and I really like your works."


    "My wife, Michelle O''Brien." Cage Hoween introduced.


    Lyman''s slightly sluggish expression immediately returned to normal, enthusiastically holding Michelle''s outstretched right hand, "Very nice to meet you, Michel..."


    He said politely, but what I thought was: Damn it, I thought you had an eldest daughter. I didn''t expect your Cage-Hovien to have big eyebrows and marry a wife so young.Sure enough, men like women two rounds younger than their own.


    Since it was the first time to visit Cage-Hovien¡¯s house, he also took Lehman to visit. ¡°The big open-air swimming pool, there is also a small indoor; there is a well-organized tennis court in the backyard, with the same facilities. Fully equipped; garden, front yard-bedroom on the second floor; dining room and kitchen on the first floor, guest room on the third floor; reading room, wine cellar, cigar house..."


    Lehman had the illusion that he was being taken to visit a mansion by a real estate agent. Cage-Hovien''s house was decorated in his style, with minimalism.


    The manor is so big and it is almost spotlessly cleaned.


    "Very charming and comfortable house." After the tour, Lehmann complimented Cage-Hovien sincerely.


    "I think you can also buy a property in the United States. After all, you often have to come and go to the two places now. It is always not so convenient to stay in a hotel. How about it. If you think my suggestion is good, I can introduce a reliable The real estate agent of the spectrum will give you this." Cage-Hovien said with a smile.


    Lyman responded with a perfect smirk. On the contrary, he felt that staying in the hotel was much better, "Yes, I will consider - let''s go down first. I can''t drag your host here to accompany me, and Leave the hostess aside, maybe she is complaining about me."


    "Haha." His own little playfulness obviously played a role, and Cage Hoween finally skipped the topic just now.


    "Hey," Michelle hurriedly walked over and kissed Cage Hoveen without any hesitation, and then said: "Where is Lilian, did you call her?"


    "She is still working at the lawyer''s office, and it is estimated that she will be able to come later later." Cage-Howein replied.


    Michelle asked again, "What about Hall."


    "I don''t know, he should be coming soon."


    The time came to around 5 pm, and with the arrival of several guests, the birthday party naturally began.


    "Lyman, this is Ruisheng''s patent attorney, Lillian," Cage-Hovien introduced. He glanced at Lilian and continued to add: "Rising is the largest law firm in the United States."


    "This is the advertising director of ABC TV..."


    "This is the distribution director of Paramount Pictures, Mr. Davis."


    ......


    Although both parties are unfamiliar, this kind of introduction is really embarrassing.


    But there is an intermediary here who is here to convene everyone in the form of a birthday banquet-Cage Howen is obviously a master at adjusting the atmosphere. After the whole process, the atmosphere of the banquet is actually quite good.


    Lehman was busy being introduced to the network of Cage-Hovien-they actually also had a good intention and were very willing to talk with him.


    This birthday banquet can be described as a large collection of Hollywood film and television resources, and the owner can talk, and has always been able to stay cool.


    In the end, most people left after dinner and went to live their own satisfactory nightlife, while Lehman stayed at the signal of Cage-Hovien.


    "Paramount Pictures brought some of the market analysis documents of "Furious"," Cage Hoveen''s face was a little red. It was drinking, but his sanity was clearly sober. He was better than the one on the second floor. Direction, "Let the cleaners clean up here, Michelle, you''ll stay on the first floor first." Then, he looked at Lyman again, "Let''s go to the second floor and chat for a while."


    "Of course." Lehman nodded to Michelle, "is there any news? You know, I just came here recently..."


    He walked up the stairs with Cage Hoween and vaguely heard Michel''s complaint, "But my dear...why do you treat me as an outsider?"


    The two walked into a study room, Cage-Hovien closed the door nonchalantly, turned and went to a desk drawer, and took out some documents.


    "This is based on the entire investment, the analysis of the "fury" market survey, you can take a look first."


    After receiving the documents handed over by Cage-Hovien, Lehman looked at the above data and profit prospect analysis, and said: "They think our work "Furious" should be able to win about 36 million US dollars in the first week. But in the end, the North American box office can barely match the investment cost-Paramount Pictures is not optimistic?"


    The more I thought about it, the more I felt puzzled, Lehman asked fortunately.


    "It''s not that Paramount Pictures is not optimistic. This is the opinion given by an organization that specializes in market analysis, which Paramount Pictures passed on."


    "Why are you looking at this? It''s already like this, can you still give up?" Lyman wanted to laugh a little angrily.


    "Paramount... after all, is not a peaceful group. I heard that Shirley Lansing''s situation is getting worse recently, and the board members openly questioned her leadership ability and called on her to step down."


    "Oh, what does it matter to us?"


    "It''s not a big deal," Cage Hoveen opened the other drawer of the bookcase and motioned, "Cigar?"


    "No, it''s too late, I have to go back." Lyman shook his head and refused.


    "Without her strong support, our follow-up plans may have a great impact, including the operation of Oscar foreign language films, which is what I am worried about. After all, no matter who comes to the stage at Paramount Pictures, the "fury" The operation is also unstoppable. They put in so much, how can they let go."


    Even if it is a bitter fruit, it will have to taste the last bitter taste, which is the case.


    "The result hasn''t come out yet, and the film hasn''t officially been released. It''s useless to say more. I''ll see you the day after tomorrow." Lehman said calmly: "As long as it can prove that all the investment is worthwhile, Para For Mongolia, will Shirley Lansing still have this kind of risk?"


    "Of course, this is not something that can be changed by a movie." Cage Howian paused and said with a smile, "But no one would question her leadership ability like this, and she can deal with troubles more calmly. "


    "Then I wish her a foresight in advance, I have always been very confident in my own work-bye bye, it is too late, I will go back first."


    Cage Hoween drove him away, but Lyman did not go to the hotel. Instead, he came to an apartment building...


    Although the night is dark, there is no taste...


    "Fire".

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    Eva Green was lying on the bed limply, and her gradually sober brain was filled with a tender aftertaste of last night.


    There was a rustling sound of clothing rubbing in my ears, and a ray of sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains, reflecting the calmness of the time.


    She turned around and watched Lyman get dressed and sat on the edge of the bed.


    "Lyman." Eva Green said, only to find that her voice was a little hoarse and her voice was extremely dry.


    Lyman just raised his head slightly and glanced back at her, his eyes seemed to be asking "Something?"


    "I can," Eva Green continued, plucking up the courage, "Can I accompany you to the premiere of "Furious" tonight?"


    Paramount Pictures and Europa Pictures have negotiated to hold a film premiere in both locations.


    Eva Green, as an insignificant role in "Furious" that can be replaced by anyone, was naturally not invited and had this opportunity to participate.


    With Lehman, it¡¯s different. He is the director of this work, and he is born with no shortage of media attention... If she can set foot on the red carpet tonight as a female companion, that kind of The attraction is too great...


    Eva Green bit her scalp, confided her deepest and most true thoughts, and then looked at Lehman nervously.


    "No." Without even thinking about it, Lehman rejected this a bit excessive proposal.


    Everyone knows that what media news likes most is hype, and Lehman doesn''t want his private life to become a chat for others.


    As this sentence was uttered, the atmosphere in the room immediately became weird.


    Eva Green¡¯s gaze became more complicated, with grievances mixed in it, and she was sitting on the bed with a quilt half-over, her slender and fragile collarbone was exposed, and her long soft hair was helplessly scattered on her shoulders, making her look lonely and chaste. Be pitiful.


    He thought she was smart enough and knew enough about the general situation. How could there be emotions between them?Why have to go further?


    Keeping your distance should be the wise choice.But obviously, this woman wanted more than he thought.


    "You can participate by yourself, and I will send you an invitation letter." Lyman''s voice quietly smeared a layer of alienation. The tone was cold, as if it was unpredictable and suddenly cooled. The weather made Eva Green wrapped in a warm bed, still sturdy and shivered.


    "I thought I could be with you." She said calmly.


    "I never thought about marrying you."


    "It doesn''t matter, I just want to be with you."


    Looking at the thinner figure, Lyman was thinking in his heart: Sure enough, the more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to lie.


    This look, this posture, it seems that I can really make up my mind to endure not getting married or having status for a lifetime.


    Lehman shook his head and said nothing, but his behavior had already been sentenced.He turned around and wanted to leave right away.


    "Lyman." Eva Green shouted, her hoarse voice permeating a sorrow.


    Lyman''s pace stopped at the door, he turned his head and looked at her calmly, "I really...I really want to..."


    Eva Green opened her mouth and tried to say something, but when the thought came to her lips, she was reluctant to say it completely. At this time, she only felt an inexplicable emptiness in her heart, "I thought... I thought we were...different now."


    She raised her hands, vacant in the air, as if expressing her opinion, and as if she was increasing her...persuasiveness?


    Maybe she doesn''t even believe it.


    "That is your illusion, there is no difference between us."


    An extremely simple and clear statement cut off all the unnecessary emotions. After speaking, Lehman opened the door of the room and left the apartment building without any pause.


    "Bang." A muffled sound blocked all movement, all the noise and emotions in the room slowly settled down, and calm was quickly restored.


    Eva Green hugged her legs and sat on the head of the bed blankly.


    "Asshole." She muttered to herself, her voice soft as if she was not venting, but a verbal tease to her lover.It''s just that the room is empty, so who do you tell it to?


    Yes, there is no real fool in this world.


    Lehman was right, she shouldn''t have any wrong thoughts.


    Don''t have it at all.


    Because from the very beginning, she knew there would be such a result, right?


    Repeated and repeated fantasies can go further, in exchange for more resolute avoidance.


    No expectations, no extravagant expectations, no touch... I should have known, understood, and understood the truth long ago, but why would I still lose my sense in front of him, thinking he would be different, thinking she would be different Yes, there is still room for the two sides to get along more calmly.


    This kind of illusion that didn''t know when, just like a moth fighting a fire, finally turned into ashes under a raging flame.


    ......


    For this premiere, Paramount Pictures did a lot of work, and the premiere location was also placed at the Chinese Theater next to Hollywood Boulevard.


    Approaching the evening, an early agreement was reached with the service company of the relevant event. With the joint efforts of the other party and Paramount, at this time, at least more than 500 people gathered on both sides of the street at the entrance of the theater. They were waving large and small. All of them look like loyal movie fans.


    When Bella rushed to the scene, she saw this scene.


    Thanks to her previous film review columns about "Three Fools in Bollywood", which was affirmed by the editor-in-chief and the audience, she is now well-known in the newspaper, and now she has come over from Salt Lake City. It''s to get a glimpse of Lehman''s new work.


    Although a little surprised by the crowds, Bella walked quickly towards the main entrance of the Chinese Theater.


    At this time, there was still more than an hour before the premiere officially began, but most of the news media reporters had already arrived at the scene, and it was so bustling.


    Bella looked around at random, and found that most of the space on both sides of the red carpet was allocated to media reporters, and the crowd of fans holding all kinds of support cards was arranged behind these reporters. The location is also scattered along the sides.


    So many people gathered together, making the entrance of the theater very lively.


    The noisy sounds formed by talking loudly and chatting with each other can spread far away.


    Standing in the turbulent crowd, Bella can clearly feel that the emotions of fellow reporters are surging and depressed. Everyone is looking forward to the box office trend of this year¡¯s Christmas stall. This is the biggest carnival in the movie market every year. How can there be a lack of traffic and topical news?


    Because no matter whether a movie is a wild victory or a fiasco, the result is destined for the media to be a feast of reports, and the hot audience attention will also increase the sales of newspapers and magazines.


    Just like the mission entrusted to Bella: Before leaving, the editor-in-chief also specifically told her: We must write the film review column of this film, no matter good or bad, we must find the topic.


    "Hi, you are here too."


    A colleague who came to the scene greeted her with a smile.


    Bella waved to the opponent, smiled and said, "Lucy, long time no see."


    Lucy is a film critic under the Chicago Times.


    Hearing this, Lucy shrugged, approached with a smile, and then asked casually: "How? What do you think of the box office of this movie? Will there be profit prospects?"


    Before the release of each movie, industry insiders will analyze the market prospects of the movie. If the movie has a large investment and a high degree of topicality, perhaps the major newspapers will give their own predictions, such as "The Lord of the Rings 2 "The Two Towers", there are already more than six authoritative data analysis institutions, predicting that the global box office of this movie will exceed the previous film''s $870.9 million, which will reach at least $900 million.


    "It should be able to recover the cost, but I can''t guess what the final box office will be."


    Lucy chuckled and joked: "It seems that you are quite optimistic. You have to know that there is an official announcement given by a market analysis agency today. They predict that the North American box office of this movie will be around 50 million. Compared with their huge expenditure, it is obviously not very promising."


    In recent years, the knock-on effect of market response has been valued by more and more people.


    The failure of "Cutting Throat Island" cut the always-hot pirate theme directly and became the most unpopular choice; the fiasco of "Future Water World" also made many film production companies be cautious about science fiction works... .


    The "Wind Whisperer" has just been pre-cooling, and this has to make various market analysis institutions sincerely not optimistic about the market performance of the same theme "Furious".


    They believe that when it is released at this time, the audience will not be able to get out of the reputation of the bad film "The Wind Whisperer", and it is easy to deny "Furious" in their hearts for the first time. This is really not good for viewing. The choice of the audience.


    Sometimes people are blind and will subconsciously listen to outside voices.


    This is the reason why everyone is not optimistic, but Bella is inexplicably confident. She thinks that the market performance of the film should not be as bad as predicted.


    Lucy looked at Bella with a smile, "Why, you are very optimistic about this movie?"


    Bella naturally nodded, "I think it shouldn''t be a problem to recover the investment cost by relying only on the North American market. Looking at the intensive publicity in the past few days, there will be audiences to join in."


    Lucy shook her head, "It''s useless to rely on publicity alone. At most, it will fool the audience into the theater at first, but the quality or reputation of the movie will ultimately be compared.


    "Yes, what I believe is that the quality of this movie will be very good."


    "..."

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    Night fell slowly, but the door of the Chinese Grand Theater was still brightly lit and crowded.


    The men and women in Chinese clothes crowded and squeezed the defense line opened up by the media reporters in front, trying hard to get closer and closer to the red carpet.


    The premiere of "Furious" has all kinds of preparations, and it is naturally brilliant.


    Under the coordination of the host, the atmosphere of the scene was also skillfully controlled. From the beginning, the screams of the onlookers never stopped...


    Mel Gibson, the Cohen brothers, Kevin Costner...


    Until Penelope Cruz appeared on the red carpet holding Tom Cruise''s arm, the scene sensation ushered in the first small climax.


    While pressing the shutter, the photographer asked a colleague next to him: "When did the director of this film get in touch with these people? Didn''t it mean that he was from France? Such a connection?"


    I thought that the cast of "Furious" had a bleak star, and the entire cast was topical except for Nicholas Cage, and the rest were lacking in gimmicks that made people eye-catching. I also thought that the red carpet is just like that. It''s not embarrassing, but I didn''t expect it to be a constant surprise. Now even Tom Cruise has come to join him.This immediately made everyone''s enthusiasm rise.


    There will be enough drafts and topics to be written tomorrow.


    "Don''t you know that this is the work of Paramount Pictures or CAA? Even if he is a director alone, even if he has a wide network, he can still invite so many people who are bigger than him? You don''t want to think about it. Are all CAA contracted artists?"


    As an old man who has been in the business for many years and a very experienced reporter in the entertainment section of The New York Daily, he continued to his colleague in charge of taking pictures: "And, you didn''t know that Paramount Pictures stuffed us with money. Director? Even if the red carpet is really boring, you still have to write a report and publish it."


    "But there will be content to write in this way, and there will be enough gimmicks, otherwise, the sales of the newspaper will drop and the editor will blame us."


    "Okay, take a few more good photos."


    As he was talking, the audience behind him suddenly burst into shouts, but it was Golden Globes actress Nicole Kidman who walked on the red carpet. This actress who has been affirmed for her acting skills and beauty obviously has Many supporters can still vaguely hear some fanatical fans expressing their love there, shouting to marry her.


    It''s daydreaming, oh no, it''s night now, it''s time to dream.


    After Nicole Kidman passed by, the red carpet was quiet a lot. The fans and audiences who came behind were obviously not very familiar, but under the mobilization of the host, they gave more comfort than flattery.


    "Boss, the director of "Furious" is here." The cameraman warned carefully.


    Wearing a neat suit, Lyman walked onto the red carpet quite casually.


    Immediately afterwards, the voices of the audience at the scene reached his ears.


    The flashes on both sides lit up, making people feel particularly dazzling.


    Enduring this light, Lyman couldn''t help speeding up his pace.


    Even when someone greeted in the reporter area on both sides, he just pretended not to have heard him, and he wouldn''t stop to take photos with him.


    Hurrying into the interview area, the agent Johnson, who had been waiting for a long time, walked to Lehman''s side at a faster speed than the reporters, so as to remind himself at any time that the most valuable client in the future should not say anything wrong.


    "Director Lyman, do you have confidence in your work? Can you play "007: Die Another Day" which was released in the same period?"


    Lehman only felt that there was still a trace of tingling in his eyeballs. The visual stimulus that countless flashes lit at the same time not only made the light shine like daylight, but also caused him to be tortured in the center.


    But even so, Lehman still smiled on the surface when he met reporters'' questions, and replied very politely and positively: "Of course I would be more optimistic about my work."


    Hearing such a confident answer, the reporter was satisfied. He now even thinks about the title of tomorrow''s draft: Shocked, the works of the "007" series are all rubbish.


    Yesterday, when our reporter interviewed Director Lehman, he learned that...


    "Director Lyman, after you made a work like "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood", you immediately made a work with a completely different theme or directing style from the previous work. What is special about you? Do you think of it?¡± Because it was the premiere, the media that collected money, oh no, there are many news media invited to join in. The reporters at the scene certainly don¡¯t plan to end their questioning in this way, so, Another reporter hurriedly asked again.


    Such a question was obviously expected. Lehman was also prepared. He smiled and replied decently: "I don''t think the style of these two works will be different. In fact, in my opinion, they It can be regarded as a commercial movie."


    However, this time, the evasive and ingenious words were obviously not enough to satisfy the reporters on the spot. No, one person immediately asked a question. "Not long ago, Brad Pitt mentioned in an interview that it was you At first I wanted to invite him to play one of the roles, but for some reason, he was replaced by Nicholas Cage. Is that true? Or do you think Brad Pitt is not as good as Nicholas Kay? Odd? Why else would you want to change candidates temporarily."


    Lehman followed the voice and looked over, and found that he didn''t even know the person who asked the previous question.


    Well, in fact, all the reporters present, he was very eye-catching and had never been in contact with him.


    The other party¡¯s question is obviously an attempt to widen the gap, provoke the controversy inherent in this issue, and create more topical gimmicks.


    Johnson next to him was a little nervous, for fear that Lehman would say something that would cause criticism.


    "The sergeant is a veteran who has gone through the battlefield. First of all, the actor''s overall image and temperament must conform to the setting of the character. In fact, in my original idea..."


    Lehman is not stupid. He would directly say which actor is good and which actor is not good. Isn''t it offending people for nothing?Even if Brad Pitt''s conditions were excessive, leading to the failure of cooperation between the two sides, this is not a reason for Lyman to discredit him.He didn''t bother to do this.


    "After Brad Pitt received the audition notice, it was quite consistent, but his schedule was not well coordinated, so...I can''t wait, so I had to find other suitable actors for the film role."


    "That said, although your goal at the beginning was Brad Pitt, you didn''t regard him as the most absolute choice. You actually have a lot of goals." The reporter immediately grasped the main points. Asked again.


    "Yes." Lehman nodded immediately, lied without a trace, "I have a lot of people in my heart. Later, when I watched "The Wind Whisperer" again, I finally affirmed that Nicholas Cage will play."


    "That''s it, it''s getting late, I''m going in first."


    Lehman left this sentence and walked out of the interview area.


    As he walked into the theater, the agent Johnson behind him quickly chased him up and immediately explained: "Brad Pitt did not take the initiative to explode this news. We have been notified by CAA. It should be MGM. Home Entertainment Pictures revealed to the outside world that it caused Brad Pitt to be taken the opportunity to ask questions when he was attending an event. It was difficult for him to avoid such occasions."


    "I see." Lehman replied calmly, showing no signs of being affected.


    After arriving at the projection hall, a false smile appeared on his face.


    Accompanied by Johnson, he greeted many people in the circle enthusiastically.


    In any case, their presence today is to give Lehman face.


    These tedious interpersonal interactions and possible relationships also need to be carefully managed.


    Turning around, it took nearly half an hour before Lyman finally left the accommodating crowd and found Ryan, Thomas and others sitting in a secluded place.


    "Busy working?"


    Ryan and Thomas were chatting. Seeing Lyman sitting on the seat with a tired expression, he couldn''t help but joked.


    "Huh, dealing with them is more tiring than editing a movie."


    "Haha, can those who can do more work?" Ryan continued to smile unkindly, and Thomas was also on the side¡ªalthough he was silent, the playfulness on his face was particularly obvious.


    "It''s okay if you two don''t go and help me, just sit comfortably, your mouth is still so sharp." Lyman said silently, suddenly remembering something, and then asked: "What about George, is he not here yet? ?"


    "Oh, he went to take care of the relationship and get into relationships. Didn''t you just see him?"


    "Perhaps, there are so many people, after all kinds of greetings, my face smiles stiff, how can I pay attention to so many."


    At this time, the red carpet outside, after experiencing the hustle and bustle of the fans in the opening, the gathering of stars in the first half, and the joking with the leading actors in the mid-term, inevitably began to lack stamina.


    The appearance of Eva Green and other cast members or filming teams did not cause any disturbance at all, but instead allowed the atmosphere of the scene to slowly settle.


    Under the leadership of the host, everyone passed into the theater in an orderly manner, completely ignoring the existence of this group of people.


    The filming team behind the scenes are also used to this, as usual, they pass through the passage calmly and get inside.


    And Eva Green was wearing a lavender, very gorgeous evening dress, enduring the coldness brought by the weather, but did not expect that the first red carpet show in her life would be so bad.


    She had a lonely expression, but she still cheered up, stepping on her high heels proudly, with a smile on her face.


    She does not admit defeat. One day, she will attract everyone''s attention, including the cruel man. Thinking like this, her figure becomes more elegant...

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    At the request of the organizer, they cooperated to check whether there were any photographic and video equipment hidden.


    Bella didn''t have these at first, holding the invitation letter, naturally passed the inspection quickly.


    Entering the quaint projection hall of the Chinese Theater, the entire space is slowly filled up at this time, and the audience and fans enter in an orderly manner. It seems that the seats will be filled with seats.


    More than 800 spectators were talking in whispers, and the hot atmosphere began to diffuse slowly in the air...


    Perhaps because of his profession as a columnist film critic, Bella was placed in a very good position, close to the third row of the big screen.


    Not far away, Lucy simply nodded and greeted, Bella took out the pen and notebook from her handbag, and quietly waited for the beginning of the movie...


    As the director, Lyman is naturally sitting in the first row.


    He sits in the center, with Ryan, Thomas, and George on his right, and Nicholas Cage, Heath Ledger, Joe Boenser, etc. on his left. As for the filming team or other invited guests. The little actors-only Eva Green, they sat in the third row, sitting with the media reporters.


    At this moment, watching the dark screen and listening to the comments coming from his ears, Lyman couldn''t help but feel his thoughts.


    The last time he had a serious premiere was at the Sundance Film Festival, this time, he brought a new work.


    The difference is the screening occasion, but the same is still to accept the taste of the audience and film critics.


    In the work "Furious", he added a lot of his own ideas, instead of making improvements while keeping the original theme frame unchanged like in "Buried Alive" or "Three Fools in Bollywood".


    Of course, he himself was very satisfied with his attempt. From the moment the editing was finished, he was very confident.


    However, whether it can succeed and whether the audience can accept it will still be clear in the next few weeks.


    His mood at this time was full of anticipation, and his anticipation was mixed with a trace of tension. The changes were so complicated that he was a little nervous.


    Everyone next to them also had their own moods, no one spoke, only the voice of the audience behind.


    About half an hour later, the lights in the projection hall slowly dimmed, and the curtain of "Frenzy" also opened.


    In the darkness, a white light lit up, and the Europa Pictures logo appeared first.


    The whole projection hall slowly quieted down. Everyone was engrossed. Suddenly the screen flashed, and the opening animation of Mann Studio appeared on the big screen, a blue butterfly, from cocoon to pupa. Out, finally fluttering to a light spot, then the sound and shadow of the butterfly disappeared, and the light spots scattered to form the English abbreviation of the studio.


    Just like "Three Fools in Bollywood", after the iconic production title, the film goes straight to the theme, and the beginning is a panoramic sketch.


    Bella couldn''t help but adjust her sitting posture, and let out a long sigh of relief. Under the guidance of the melodious and tragic orchestral music, she entered the world of "Furious".


    The vast and magnificent plain is slowly unfolded in front of all the audience under the accompaniment of the majestic symphony. The documentary lens depicts the magnificence of nature in real life, so that when the lens slowly looks down from the sky to the side In a small town, the unparalleled visual contrast makes people intoxicated.


    Then the picture turned around. An elderly woman was sitting on an indoor chair. She raised her head and looked at the photo on the wall, then tearfully took out a military identification card from the drawer. It is also commonly known as the "dog tag". It is a must-fit configuration for every US military active duty, and is used for soldier identification.


    On some of the rusty necklaces, the identification tag hanging on it clearly showed a trace of being penetrated.


    This brand belongs to her son, and one of the many victims on the battlefield in Eastern Europe during World War II.


    At this time, the photo of the son on the wall made the old woman more and more collapsed. She could no longer control her emotions, and began to cry hysterically.


    It turned out that today was her son''s birthday. She was sobbing and crying for a long time before she gradually recovered her mood.


    The old woman put the identification card in her palm, and she gently stroked the mark carved on it, seeming to be lost in memory...


    The screen went dark and lit up again, and at the same time the production information of the film began to appear. After a series of cast and crew, several important creators appeared: Nicholas Cage, Heath Ledger; Producer: George , Ryan; Director: Lyman.


    Then another line emerged: Peace breeds war, and war breeds peace.


    "Changed a style."


    Bella whispered softly in her heart, with a slight smile on her face.


    This director seems to be very talented, and the shots and scenes portrayed clearly are different from those in "Three Fools in Bollywood".


    The soft warmth of the past is gone, and it has become the simplicity and desolation in this "Furious".


    The only thing that hasn''t changed is probably the same long shot at the beginning of "Three Fools in Bollywood". The minute or so just passed in front of me is almost inherited.


    "This movie is so boring," Bella whispered when she heard the voice of a man obliquely behind her.


    She turned her head and glanced.The auditorium was so dark that only a head could be seen.


    The man continued: "I said I would watch "007: Die Another Day" a long time ago. Halle Berry is in it, not as good as this fragment. Jennifer, I bet with you, it is definitely not good... ...."


    "For nearly 2 hours, I feel that I will go to bed later. After waiting in line for so long, I paid 60 dollars for two tickets, just to see the plains and see an old woman. , What is this, really worthless..."


    Bella was about to speak to make him quiet. The girl next to him had already spoken softly, "If you want to watch it, you can watch "007" by yourself. I want to watch this, understand?"


    The man whispered a few more words, then reluctantly closed his mouth, sat there obediently and kept silent.


    Bella can finally watch a movie with peace of mind.


    "What will you bring me this time?"


    She muttered to herself.


    The music faded, and there was a trace of sorrow in the melodious melodiousness. On the left side of the screen, when the picture turned, it was clear that a group of soldiers were stationed in the barracks, with people coming in and out constantly at the door.


    Immediately after the camera switched to the inside of a tent in the military camp, several soldiers dressed as commanders were sitting together fiercely discussing where the troops would go next.


    The story officially begins.


    "Will they like this movie?"


    Nicholas Cage looked at the screen and suddenly asked Lyman aside.


    Lyman looked over and found a trace of anxiety hidden in his eyes.


    "Yes, your performance inside is very good."


    Lyman affirmed his role in words, and pressed his hand with his hand, "When did you have such a lack of confidence in yourself. Cage, this is a bit unlike you."


    He knows where Nicholas Cage¡¯s anxiety lies: this is the first film he has taken after the failure of "The Wind Whisperer". If it is not successful, he has worked so hard for so many years of career, very It may be cut in half at one call, and all war-themed characters will be lost directly.


    This is not a joke, the reality is so cruel, even he himself knows it well.


    But Lyman''s comfort obviously didn''t work, and Nicholas Cage was still a little nervous, clutching the handrail forcefully.


    Lehman didn''t know how to console him anymore. Without facts to support his words, it sounded so pale and weak, so he had to pat the back of his hand again, closed his gaze, and looked at the screen again.


    Camera switching.From the barracks at the beginning, to a wasteland.


    Soldiers in German uniforms are digging trenches and arranging fortifications in twos and threes, waiting for a possible battle.


    The lens rotates.The German commanders began to take the scene, and they were also talking loudly about something.


    It was World War II that was linked to the subject matter, and coupled with the depiction of these scenes, it was obvious that the Allied forces were about to attack the German mainland.


    Next, everything in the picture came to the appearance of the sergeant played by Nicholas Cage.


    He was sitting halfway in a tank that was advancing steadily, with the big word "fury" printed on the side of the tank, which perfectly matched the title of the film.


    The sergeant looked at the scenery along the way, his face full of wind and frost was extremely calm, he took out a military pot from the marching bag behind him, and slowly took a sip of water.


    Then, I explained to the soldiers in my squad what they needed to pay attention to and action instructions when waiting for the war to start, and asked them to concentrate.


    However, before the Allied forces had formally arranged their firepower, the Germans had already launched a fierce attack on them.


    The howling of shells and machine guns merged into a symphony of death, continuously harvesting the lives of allied soldiers.


    The war broke out, and the Allied forces responded quickly.


    In accordance with the order issued by the commander from the beginning, the various units have formed a firepower network.


    Soon, the advantages of the number and equipment of the Allied forces ahead of the Germans were deeply reflected.


    Even if the German army had already laid out the line of defense, it had already dug trenches.


    But under the double blow of Allied bombers and artillery shells, it was easily torn apart.


    The sergeant''s squad is a tank unit with the largest firepower suppression equipment on the land, so naturally it does not need to be on the front line from the beginning.


    After the German line of defense was torn apart, this force was thrown into the front battlefield by the commander.


    A dozen tanks lined up in a horizontal line, followed by the infantry in the gap on both sides, and drove toward the enemy''s position in a crushing force.


    Under the suppression of strong artillery fire, the journey soon passed halfway.


    But the German army is very bloody, even if all the previously arranged fortifications were blown up, they still did not retreat.


    The two sides started a close-up death fight with a distance of ten meters.


    People were constantly knocked down by bullets and dragged down by their respective medical soldiers...


    In war, there are always dead and alive, casualties, and sometimes it is really just a string of numbers.

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    At the end of March, 1945, the weather was very good and visibility was high.


    Approaching the evening, the battle of offensive and defensive positions continued.


    Whenever the Allied forces just rushed up the hillside behind the trenches, they would immediately be pushed back by the Germans with more fierce firepower.


    When the two sides were in a stalemate, it was getting late, and the mutual offensive and defense came to an end. Except for occasional surprise attacks or artillery bombardments, the Allied forces no longer had a large-scale push by soldiers.


    The Germans are no exception, and they are struggling to support them, and hope that reinforcements will come.


    The Furious tank drove back to its position steadily, and the squad''s tense nerves began to relax.


    Several people climbed out of the tank, and the Bible could not wait to take out a pack of crumpled cigarettes from their pockets and distribute them to the brothers.


    He used the German spoils collected in a certain battle, a kerosene lighter with a silver-white metal shell, to light a cigarette butt for the sergeant.


    A faint white smoke rose up, making people breathe a sigh of relief.


    In the makeshift barracks, occasionally twos and threes of soldiers from different countries pass by, and they chat with each other, even if there are many screams of soldiers being treated not far away, maybe the next moment, they will suffer from wound infections. He died, but no one showed pity, his face was calm, or with a smile, glad that he had survived the battlefield again unharmed.


    After a brief rest night, the genius was slightly bright, and the Allies could not wait to launch an offensive.


    It was the same way of washing the ground with artillery fire and the same step-tank coordinated operation. The speed of the advance was as fast as ever, and it was only blocked by the same high slope yesterday.


    But today is slightly different from yesterday, the German army has already prepared some means to deal with tanks.


    The track of the Fury was also broken and was besieged by dozens of iron fists.


    While keeping the Bible and Kuhn in the tank, the sergeant led the watchman and Godot to the back of the slope that blocked the fire fortress.


    Nearby, allied comrades were constantly being shot and injured by condescending bullets. There was no need for the sergeant to order, and the accompanying medical team was already working hard to rescue the wounded.


    But in the face of such a simple environment and all kinds of serious injuries, all they can do is to give the wounded a shot of morphine. As for whether they can survive, it all depends on personal luck.


    The sergeant hid behind the soil slope and wanted to request support, but after taking the communicator, he realized that it had lost its voice with his master.


    The sergeant had no choice but to continue to lead his team in battle.


    They extended the blasting tube into the enemy''s position.


    Then with a "careful bomb", the first line of defense was finally captured.


    But the battle is far from over. The second line of defense of the German structure is still pouring countless bullets at them.


    The captains of several Allied squads each discussed countermeasures. At this time, the sergeant leaned forward quickly and took a look, and found that the line of defense, five MG42 general-purpose machine guns hidden behind sandbags were the biggest threat, composed of them. If the firepower network is not solved first, it will always be difficult to pass.


    However, the accuracy of the artillery shells was too poor, which is why the German position did not fall after bombarding so many times.


    As a result, under the discussion of several people, dozens of soldiers leaned out quickly, attracted the attention of the enemy, and took the opportunity to let several snipers in the team run toward the enemy''s firepower blind spot.


    The Bible is gone, he is the best marksman in the Fury Team.


    This group of people fulfilled their mission and successfully won the opportunity for the snipers to reach the combat site.


    The Bible was praying, and the sniper rifle was aimed at the enemy behind the sandbag.


    As the Bible pulled the trigger, gradually, several machine guns were silent.


    The large forces hiding behind the soil slope took the opportunity to launch a large-scale charge.


    Afterwards, they cleaned up the German positions behind the slope, just like the Germans, facing their enemies, the Allied soldiers had no mercy.


    But after the battle, the right hand of the sergeant holding the gun trembled slightly. When charging, the watchman of his team fell under the stray bullet.


    The commanders¡¯ strategic intent was achieved, and another piece of the battle map was occupied by the Allies.


    And the remaining resistance of the German army will only be weaker. Although they have paid a very heavy price, everything is worth it, isn''t it?


    maybe.


    The question of whether it is worthwhile is not important to the sergeant. Even if thousands of soldiers were killed in this operation, even if they all have their own families, there are people in the family who are looking forward to their return.But what he felt sad now was the sacrifice of his team''s watchman.


    When cleaning the battlefield, he held the watcher''s identification card, together with the suicide note written by the watcher long ago, wondering how to send it back.


    The sergeant standing in the center of the battlefield was smoking a cigarette silently, and then the camera began to turn around, silently pulling up.


    His figure began to become small, and the audience was able to see the fierce attack and defense of the entire battle.


    Under the smoke of gunpowder, the pits and the torn up fortifications seemed to have witnessed the battle.


    After returning to the camp, the sergeant took an envelope containing the suicide note and identification tag of the watcher. After writing down the correct address, the consignor sent it out.


    On the way back, the sergeant saw a group of soldiers escorting the prisoners. A few of them seemed to be in a bad mood and cursed. From time to time, they beat the German prisoners who were unequipped and unarmed.


    He didn''t care, and continued to return to the squad camp.


    After a while, someone called his name, and the sergeant looked back and found that it was one of his own commanders.


    The purpose of his coming is naturally for the casualty list reported by the sergeant. His team is a very guaranteed tank team in the army. In any case, the integrity of the number should be maintained at the first time, so he came to bring Norman Fill it in.


    When the sergeant looked around, he knew that Norman was a particularly new recruit, and he probably had never held a gun on the battlefield.


    He felt a little dissatisfied, because newcomers have always been an unstable factor on the battlefield, and he didn''t want his team to bear this burden.


    The sergeant''s wish was to end the war quickly and return to his hometown, but the premise is that he can get out of the battlefield alive.


    He took the commander to a quiet place, and he refused.


    But what can the commander do with this kind of thing? He also wants his tank team to maintain the best combat effectiveness, but isn''t this nobody?


    They went deep into the hinterland of the German army, and it seemed beautiful, but there were still many guerrilla enemies inside, and even the supply of supplies was often blocked, let alone mobilizing some people from the rear.


    Although the Allied forces are not loose, but they also feel that they are doing their own things and pushing each other away. Who cares about these issues?


    The sergeant was persuaded. Since there was no alternative, he could only accept the fact that Norman had joined his team.


    Norman was ignorant, he was a clerk, but suddenly he went to the front line.


    At night, everyone sat around each other and chatted.


    But Norman didn''t know what to say, he was not familiar with other people, and greeted him embarrassingly.


    The other 4 people are all battle-tested veterans, and this noisy recruit is completely ignorant and talks to himself.


    On the second day, the troops were divided and continued to expand the strategic section from the southeast and northeast.


    Nothing went wrong along the way, and Norman gradually began to integrate into the Fury Team.


    The sergeant taught him how to be a good watchman and how to observe the direction. These are all responsibilities that he must bear in the future.


    The vision inside the tank is very poor, and an outside "eye" is needed to tell them where to fight and where to advance.


    In this way, after marching steadily for three days, they came to a housing area where they were fighting.


    The commander of the team ran to inquire and found out that this was the vanguard of an Allied army. When they were pursuing the trail of the German army, they found this place and immediately launched an offensive.


    Since there are enemies and they have blocked their way forward, they also have to help the forefront of the friendly forces to capture here.


    Just before preparing to fight, Norman was a little nervous.


    The sergeant comforted, saying that it was a small scene, so there was no need to worry.


    In this kind of housing area, tanks have little effect, and there are too many bunkers. After bombarding the target indiscriminately for a few times, it is found that the lethality is simply insufficient.


    The sergeant decisively ordered, leaving the two to continue the bombardment, and climbed out of the tank with Norman and the Bible.


    Norman hid behind the bunker, listening to the popping sound, watching the surrounding comrades get injured from time to time, and was at a loss.


    The teachings and beliefs of the past are all reduced to ashes at this moment.


    In this most real battlefield, he seemed to fall into auditory hallucinations.


    I just feel that everything around is so strange.


    Not far away, a comrade-in-arms fell in pain, and blood flowed from his wound, "Help...Save me...".


    He looked at Norman who was hiding under a bunker, but he was still unconscious, just looking at him blankly and closing his eyes.


    Norman looked around and the two sides were at war.He supported the helmet he was wearing on his head, it seemed that only this could bring him a sense of security.


    Why is he here?He thought so.


    "Provide down." The sergeant yelled and pulled Norman away.


    The shell landed beside them, making a violent boom.


    Norman was pulled out of the trance by the sergeant. He looked at each other and clenched the weapon in his hand.


    Seeing his appearance, the sergeant pushed him under another bunker. He has no time to control him now, and he will continue to fight.


    It is common for recruits to be stupid, which is why the sergeant is reluctant to bring recruits.


    When it comes to the battlefield, it may be just a moment of distraction, and it may lose his life.


    He didn''t want to send a suicide note to his teammates again.


    Soon, all the German soldiers on the opposite side were wiped out, and the entire battle was inevitable from the moment they joined.


    It is indeed a small scene...

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    After the battle, he was extremely depressed.


    The sky did not know when it started to rain, and the Bible complained that the weather in Germany is always so erratic.


    The troops couldn''t. After simply cleaning the battlefield, they gathered the remains of the fallen soldiers and prepared to rest here for one night, and then set off for the scheduled assembly location the next day.


    At night, Norman watched his trembling right hand silently, while the sergeant was smoking a cigarette.


    His combat achievements have improved again, but he is not happy at all.


    He really had enough of this kind of life, he just wanted to return to his hometown and live the quiet and peaceful life in that fantasy.


    The crowd couldn''t sleep and started chatting.


    Everyone was watching the performance of recruit Norman. At this time, Kuhn began to speak.


    He said that he used to not have enough food at home and the family was very poor. He felt that the army''s welfare was good, so he joined the army.


    When I first started on the battlefield, although I was nervous, I felt that war was good for me.


    Because he can eat enough, he has also trained his judgment and tempered his will.


    He used to be at a loss for the future, but now, even if there is no war, he is confident that he will live well.


    So, he told Norman, don''t be afraid, only if you overcome the inexplicable fear at the beginning, everything will be fine.


    But the sergeant couldn¡¯t think that way. He had been in the army for a long time longer than Kuhn. He had seen the team members who get along day and night sacrificed in front of him more than once. That kind of feeling is quite a heavy guilt. He will always be there. I comforted myself, "Such sacrifice is worthwhile, and it can save five times, ten times, or even more people."


    If he didn''t think so, he would have a nervous breakdown a long time ago. Only by convincing himself that war is meaningful, and he will not be oppressed.


    The Bible silently read the prayers beside him. He kept doing this, and only after he finished reading it did he join the topic.


    "Discuss the meaning of joining the army."


    He is the most faithful person in the team, and some nonsense such as "Lord" and "Priest" has also opened up the topic of Norman.


    He looked at the rising candlelight and seemed to be lost in memory.


    He talked about his family.


    My father died early because of a serious illness, and my mother took two jobs to support the family.


    Because of the pressure of life, she always comes back late.


    Every time, Norman wanted to wait for his mother to chat and talk with her.


    But after I really waited for my mother to come back, looking at her tired body, for some reason, I didn''t dare to disturb her, always pretending to be asleep.


    Such days are really hard to endure, not to mention that he has a younger brother who is only 5 years younger than him.


    He wanted to help his mother share the pressure, but there was no good way.


    Until he saw the newly released enlistment notice, the above treatment was very good, so he just came in.


    He said lightly, but the teammates on the side felt the same.


    Everyone is different for everyone, but fate brings them together here.


    The sergeant looked at Norman''s immature face, as if he could think of those countless nights, he insisted on seeing his mother returning late at night.


    Perhaps only in this way can he sleep peacefully.


    Everyone talked about their concerns, and didn''t go to sleep until midnight.


    The next day, the marching troops came to the assembly location, and under the command of the commander, they divided their troops into two again.


    In order to expand the results and end the war at an early date, no one is not urgent.


    After all, they have laid down the German frontal defense battlefield many times, and now the main Allied forces are biting the opponent''s main force. All they have to do is to clean up the remaining enemy forces along the way.


    No one knows how the words last night felt for Norman.


    But what the Fury Squad can know is that as the number of battles increases.


    Norman''s hand pulling the trigger became more and more stable, and his demeanor became more and more calm, and he didn''t even talk. When he was not fighting, everyone liked chatting. He always liked listening, but he didn''t like talking.


    Perhaps this is growth, the war brought more than that, and the humanity that is gradually dying out.


    He is no different from everyone else. The Bible is so faithful that he was scared to pee his pants when he was hit by an anti-tank shell for the first time, but now?


    Norman also had close contact with death from the very beginning, to the first trembling murder, and then to... calmly killing, it seemed that there was no difference.


    There is no gradual progress in war. Every time it is stormy, swallowing the cowardly, abandoning the pain, can survive.


    Isn¡¯t everyone¡¯s turning point in life always enlightened? When facing a random hunt of death, or when a cannonball falls to the ground, what will come to his mind?


    No one knows helplessness, fear, loss, pain or grievance, but Norman has become a qualified soldier.


    "Do you know why he is here? He is here to kill you."


    "Do you know why you are here? You came here to kill him."


    Perhaps as the Bible says, every person who walks on the battlefield has his own emotions, his own feelings, or excitement, or numbness, but they will eventually turn into a torrent on the charge.


    Unknowingly, more and more lives disappeared in the gunfire of the Fury tank. By the end of April, the dawn of the war was already visible.


    The main force of the German army was once again defeated. They clamored to push children and women onto the battlefield, but no one knew that they would not be able to resist for long.


    The Allied forces became stronger and stronger, and Germany¡¯s own people began to flee. Perhaps they knew that the government they had always trusted was crazy.


    In such a well-formed situation, the commanders asked the troops to block all strategic points to prevent the gangsters from jumping over the wall, and then fight any guerrillas, to wipe out the remaining active forces in one fell swoop.


    This instruction was communicated layer by layer, and finally the Fury Squad took another group of infantrymen and was ordered to guard the entry passage of a housing area behind.


    Here is the only important way for several surrounding towns to break out of the encirclement, and the other is also held by troops.


    The two teams were merged and commanded by a sergeant. Everyone sorted out some ammunition and supplies and went.


    After arriving at the position, began to deploy combat lines of defense.


    After the infantry squad was arranged in the simple fortifications on both sides of the nearby road, the Fury tank was hidden in the housing complex.


    They were in the rubble of the town, talking and laughing, not worried at all.


    For two days in a row, it was very peaceful, except for the refugees, there was no trace of the German army.


    This is also normal. After all, the front force is still suppressing, and the rear is attacked. I don''t know how many lines of defense we have to break through.


    They had already swept once along the way, which also made them feel safe.


    Everyone is even thinking about whether or not they will come out to gather together when the war is over and they will return to their hometowns.


    It was another usual day. They stood on guard, and Kuhn returned the record player he found yesterday and opened it.


    It was very pleasant to listen to the unintelligible German girl singing on the record.


    Kuhn listened to the music and talked about silly jokes. He said that his former neighbor was a widow with big breasts. Many times, in the dead of night, he always thought of this and said he wanted to go back. Try to talk to her. A paragraph.


    Although the content of the chat is very vulgar, this is what this group of soldiers like, well, single men like.


    The sergeant smiled, did not speak, Norman was also very calm, wiping the guns in his hands, as if thinking of going back to his hometown and seeing his mother soon.


    The military merits he has accumulated will definitely make the family live a little better.


    But at this moment, the sergeant heard the sound of the vehicle moving forward.


    Years of military career made him very guarded, and immediately took the binoculars and looked out.


    I saw a troop under the banner of the Communist Party advancing here.


    A truck full of people drove steadily, and through the binoculars, you could clearly see the young guys inside.


    Although a little surprised why an enemy army had appeared behind him, the sergeant immediately ordered everyone to return to their combat positions.


    The Bible went up to an attic window and observed the situation from above.


    And gestured, saying that the enemy was still 500 meters away.


    At the same time, the German truck arrived first, and the people on it were talking and laughing, as if they were not going to fight at all.


    The soldiers lying in ambush, how could they miss the opportunity, seeing the other side so unprepared, they were ready to raise their weapons.


    Then, as the mine exploded, the sergeant and others launched a fierce attack on the panicked German army on the truck.


    Norman the machine gunner kept firing bullets at the fleeing German soldiers.


    The German army was stunned by the sudden attack, but the follow-up troops quickly rushed over.


    The opponent has a lot of people and the equipment is not bad.


    After the bullets rained, the casualties soon began to occur on our side.


    Several members of the infantry squad were directly blown up by an M2 60 mortar shell, and fragmented body tissue was scattered everywhere.


    The Bible in the attic was also in crisis at this time. He aimed his sniper rifle at the enemies hiding behind various bunkers, and prayed every time he fired a shot. Soon, his gunshots attracted the enemy. With his attention, the head of the howitzer gradually aimed at the attic where he was.


    The Bible opened its squinted eyes and shouted: "Kuhn, get down."


    With the sound of a cannon, thick smoke rose from the attic.


    Kuhn, who was lucky enough to hide, looked at the place where the Bible was once with tears in his eyes, and then roared and rushed towards the tank Fury hidden behind the house.


    The loader Godot on the side understood Kuhn''s thoughts and climbed into the tank together.


    Soon the tank woke up with a roar, and slowly drove towards the German position.


    The ground was shaking and trembling, and it seemed that it would witness the most tight fortress-style killing weapon on land.


    The German army on the opposite side quickly discovered this scene. They shot with machine guns and bombarded with mortars.


    But all was to no avail, and the tank moved forward steadily and steadily.


    The head of the gun lifted slightly and "boom". The German soldiers next to him watched. The shells roared and buried the comrades who had gathered behind the bunker together with the gravel.

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    The fierce war scenes can indeed make people''s adrenaline soar. This is the subconscious feedback of the human brain after the visual nerve receives the picture.


    Kuhn and Godot''s counterattack came so fiercely that the German position was immediately suppressed.


    Norman and the sergeant were also full of anger, and they kept taking up their weapons and shooting at the enemy. Under the exchange of fire between the two sides, this place seemed to become a purgatory on earth...


    The shaky realistic shots, the turbulent atmosphere, and even the melodious symphony tunes became unfamiliar, as if the entire battlefield was shrouded in a layer of unbreakable gunpowder.


    The warm tones that had diffused under the setting sun quickly turned into blue-colored cold tones. It was obviously daytime, but it didn''t give people a glimmer of hope.


    Everything became cold and fierce, and the frozen close-up shots of each character revealed a kind of determination.


    Bella''s body shook with the battle on the screen, so that she had to adjust her sitting posture again, holding the armrests of the seat with both hands to calm herself down.


    The brain began to pause thinking, all energy, all attention, and all thoughts were focused on the big screen. The fatalistic tragedy premonition grabbed her heart, but the emotions in her heart could not be released. , Can only passively follow the director¡¯s lens and the role¡¯s perspective to witness the occurrence of this tragedy step by step.


    As more and more soldiers of the German army died under the muzzle of the tank, at this time, they gradually slowed down.


    There are more of them and their equipment is not bad. Although they don''t have a big killer like a tank, they don''t have to curl up here as a target.


    As the Germans dispersed in the housing area and attacked here, the defensive pressure of the sergeant suddenly became great.


    But the first thing to bear was the tank controlled by the two comrades. Several German soldiers bypassed the front muzzle and raised their iron fists.


    With a "roar", the tracks of the Fury tank broke and lost its ability to move.


    Kuhn''s mouth was cursing, but he still didn''t stop his movements, and continued to adjust the tank''s cannon head to strike with firepower.


    Naturally, the German army will not let go of this good opportunity. After the tank cannot move, there is a very useful tactic to deal with this kind of iron bump.


    As a result, several German soldiers climbed onto the tank along the back and threw their grenade into the cockpit of the tank.


    Norman watched as the tank was blown up, and his mind was a little dazed.


    He seemed to be back when he first went on the battlefield, with his comrades in constant fire next to him, and the enemy who was attacking and killing his comrades in front.


    The sergeant was also lost. He was holding a machine gun, resting on a simple sandbag, and pouring his anger with fierce bullets.


    The biggest "enemy" tank blocking the advance of the German army has also been blown up, so they have no more scruples.


    A large number of German soldiers rushed up, and the sergeant was hit by several aimed iron fists at close range after only a while.


    Fortunately, a defensive sandbag blocked him. Although the exploded fragments penetrated him in many places, the sergeant did not die immediately.


    The weak sergeant took out a pistol from his waist again. Although blood was constantly flowing out of his body, he persisted in getting the bullet.


    He seemed to unconsciously raise his pistol to fight back, shooting at the enemy who was emerging.


    His behavior finally awoke Norman, braving the enemy''s bullets, ran to the sergeant, pulled him up, and hid behind the bunker.


    The sergeant looked at him and said weakly to let him run and go back to find reinforcements.


    But Norman did not do this. He didn''t want to leave his comrades behind, even if...


    Even if he died, he would never see his mother again.


    He seemed to figure it out, no matter what the sergeant said, he didn''t want to leave.


    Instead, he also brought a medical kit from the team''s supplies.


    The morphine was taken out and a needle pierced the sergeant''s arm.


    It was getting late and the sun was about to go down without knowing it.


    The fighting outside continued, and after simply treating the wound for the sergeant, Norman returned to his defensive position.


    At this time, they only had the last fortification left, and Norman looked at the two remaining comrades in arms.


    He kept silent and continued to fight back stubbornly.


    The ending was naturally not good, and the Germans broke through the last line of defense in an understatement.


    When the three of them continued to retreat, the buried second line of mine defense suddenly exploded.


    The German offensive was temporarily stopped. They hesitated, thinking about whether there would be landmines in the future.


    Unfortunately, this hesitation did not last long, and they slowly moved forward.


    Later, the two sides exchanged fire again, and the sky was completely dark at this time.


    But the German army did not intend to give up, and continued to suppress and advance.


    Soon, the two comrades hiding in the corner were also hit by stray bullets one after another. They didn''t want to be painful. Knowing that they were going to die, one of them gave himself the bullet from the weapon in his hand.


    Norman was also injured. In the dark, the visibility was too low. I do not know where the stray bullet hit his right arm.


    At the moment he was shot, a heart-wrenching pain rose, making his forehead sweat unconsciously.


    He took a few breaths and calmed down the pain a bit.


    Then, he ran to the sergeant and saw that although he was weak, he was still alive.


    The sergeant felt the movement and opened his eyes to see that it was Norman. He did not struggle, let him hold him, and ran to the corner of another house.


    The two leaned together like this, calmly greeted...death.


    "The tempo of the film''s mirror movement started to slow down." Bella whispered.


    At the end, the sense of the lens is obviously soothing, and the color of the picture has become more bleak, which can show the scene of the two people going to death calmly. Together with the German soldiers who are constantly looking outside, this movement is more prominent. Behavioral comparison.


    The director has really made great progress. With just this design, people can feel an inexplicable and complicated emotion being mobilized.


    Bella himself did not know how this inexplicable feeling came from, but these few sets of shots taken by Lehman, with a heavy and soothing soundtrack, can be said to complement each other.


    Especially when the sergeant fired the grenade at the end, the rising explosive flame also represented the end of everything.


    For the characters created in this film, Bella feels a little regretful. The entire fury team has paid the price of their lives. What is sad is that in half a month, Germany will announce their surrender. They insist on their behavior. Is it worth it?


    Perhaps it would be a better choice for them to retreat directly at that time, but none of this is if.


    Just thinking about it, Bella let go of this melancholy.


    Although the film points out this point vaguely, it has a funny dramatic effect.


    But it is undeniable that they did not compromise and fulfilled their mission as a soldier until they died.


    Although this behavior is silly, it is surprisingly moving.


    At the end of the film, Bella had no interest in attending the premiere press conference.


    She pays most attention to the film¡¯s director Lehman, but she can somewhat tell that the other party does not like to deal with the media and rarely accepts interviews.


    It is estimated that at the press conference waiting for the conference, there will only be some clich¨¦s.


    Director is a profession behind the scenes, and so is he.


    Putting the pen and notebook back into her handbag, Bella sat in her seat and prepared to wait for the audience to leave, while reminiscing about the "Furious" she had just watched, thinking about how to write a film review.


    There is no doubt about the excellent level of this work. Lehman''s director skills have become more sophisticated and familiar. Not to mention several actors, they have contributed a very wonderful performance.


    Bella remembers clearly that Nicholas Cage hasn''t taken over the role of such a test of expression and demeanor control for a long time.


    When he first made his debut and mainly engaged in literary and artistic works, it was okay. The play was very wide and the characters were also very deep, or alternative, or neurotic, or wild... but there was always a big one. The performance space, but since the beginning of the commercial film, although the foundation of acting has not been lost, it can be seen from the sergeant of "Furious" that the image of such a veteran is perfectly controlled, and several eye scenes are sufficient. It embodies his acting "the sword is in its sheath, but it is still sharp".


    I haven¡¯t dedicated such a wonderful performance for so long. It¡¯s still because the characters in commercial movies are too limited. No matter how you have the ability, it¡¯s difficult to develop. As for the performance in "The Wind Whisperer" that was criticized some time ago The failure of the film is entirely nonsense by the media.


    The failure of a movie is definitely multifaceted, but who makes you topical, does not hype you, and who does it.


    Then there is another surprise-the role of Norman.


    From recruits to veterans, this huge difference in complete transition can be explained very well.


    Especially the eye scenes, it is almost a fight with Nicholas Cage, and it also has an inexplicable screen temperament. It is a treasure to be able to separate the world from the aura of a mature actor like Nicholas Cage. The actor, just don''t know where the director Lehman unearthed him.


    I have never seen this person before.


    Oh, by the way, what''s the name?


    Bella recalled the starring list at the beginning of the movie, and the seemingly haphazard memories began to emerge.


    Yes, Heath Ledger.


    Alas, is it Paul in "Buried Alive"?


    As a film critic who admires Lehman''s director, Bella has also dug into Lehman''s previous directing works after he hurriedly met at the Sundance Film Festival.


    Although "Buried Alive" has been drawn for a long time, offline video tapes are still being released. Although there are few sources in the United States, Bella, who is so concerned about it, bought a copy.


    She gradually compared the images of the two characters together.


    Really, why didn''t I notice it when I just watched it.


    Bella felt more and more moved by the variability of such an actor''s temperament, able to control two completely different character images.


    As for the actors in several other plays, although their performances are okay, it depends on who they compare.


    It''s only normal, it''s not worth paying attention to...

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    As the picture on the screen finally turned to darkness, the overhead lights came on, and the audience''s conversations and exchanges hummed suddenly in the always quiet projection hall.


    "This movie is really good, unbelievable. A war movie made me want to cry. This director is so good at shaping the atmosphere, but the death of Sergeant and Norman made me a little unhappy, that can change the ending. Just fine..." A couple walked down the aisle and heard him say so, the girl among them also nodded in agreement: "Yes, the director is too cruel. The entire fury team sacrificed, look. People feel cold."


    The boyfriend also answered: "I think it''s good, the portrayal is quite real, when the time comes, it will be released tomorrow, I will watch it again..."


    "Is your heart made of stone?" the girl complained.


    "Oh, I was wrong just now, the ending is to be changed." The boy admitted decisively.


    Hearing these compliments, Bella smiled, and no matter what the organizer asked the crew to speak, she turned around and left.


    Lehman stood up, and the other film creators who were sitting also stood up.


    He turned his head and looked at the audience, watching their applause and warm cheers. For a while, he didn''t know what to say.


    The host who greeted him silently handed over a microphone, and the audience saw this scene and whistled loudly.


    Whistles and applause continued one after another.


    Lehman didn''t know what to say anymore. He watched the boiling scene quietly, suddenly left his seat, took two steps back, bent down, and bowed deeply.


    The applause became more enthusiastic, and his ears kept receiving these signals, and all other voices were inaudible.


    What should he do next? He has never been a person who is good at words, and he has to rely on means to negotiate and fight for benefits, and rely on the other party''s initiative to make concessions instead of verbal disputes.


    "Thank you," he said.


    After bowing, Lehman began to hug his crew members.


    He hugged Nicholas Cage-the previously nervous actor finally settled down at the moment, with a sad expression on his face.


    "Did you see it? Everyone liked your performance."


    Lyman gave him a big hug and praised.


    The existence of the sergeant runs through the turning points and climax points of the whole play, and even the transformation of Norman''s identity requires his guidance.


    Nicholas Cage really did not live up to Lyman''s value. This big man who loves freedom by nature and talks about false love deduce a completely different him.


    A sergeant who is hard as iron but soft, obsessed with speech, but always speaks with action.


    His performance is crucial to the film, and he did it.


    "Really, Lehman, I didn''t see it." He hugged Lehman back hard, with a smile on his face.


    Then, Heath Ledger.


    "You will be a great actor, I said."


    "Thank you."


    After letting go of Heath Ledger, he hugged them one by one, Ryan, Thomas, George, and even the filming team from the crew.


    Until, Eva Green was standing in front of him.


    She smiled, opened her arms and greeted her.


    Lyman didn''t refuse, his feelings for her were really complicated, but at this moment, he didn''t want to disappoint.


    Even her own, and hers.


    After the hug, all the main creators faced the audience.


    Then, Lehmann picked up the microphone and said, "Thank you very much for the audience who came to the scene, and for being able to watch this movie patiently, thank you."


    Applause broke out again.


    After talking about this kind of scenes, he didn¡¯t know what to say, what was the hard work of shooting, what was not easy to make, he didn¡¯t think it, nor could he say this kind of unconscionable words to deceive emotions, so he had to lead the topic to the crowd. Actors, let them publish.


    The creators also each gave a touch of what seemed to be touching, but in reality they were constantly polite, and they went to the news interview session of the media.


    After all, it''s going to be released tomorrow. It is very necessary to rely on these uncrowned kings to publicize and attract some attention.


    Of course, money is indispensable in this link.Say something good, the pen fee is always required, and Paramount Pictures is always prepared. After answering a few general questions, the red envelope is sent out.


    Both parties were overjoyed, and the screening was finally over.


    But the movie was over, the reporters and audiences also left, but some participants remained.


    This group of people was naturally a network of people who came to join in. Under the leadership of Paramount Pictures staff, they left the Chinese Grand Theater and went to the banquet hall of a nearby hotel.


    CAA and Paramount have already prepared a reception party, which is also an important part of the premiere.


    The theater screening is just the beginning, and the follow-up friendships cannot be absent.


    "Hi, Lyman."


    Soon after the party started, many people turned to Lehman, the director, especially the actors, who were quite enthusiastic.


    "It''s a wonderful movie, it''s really fascinating. I hope I can have the luck to work with you once in the future." Tom Cruise said with a smile.


    Lehman naturally skipped this topic. Who knows if he is really polite or sincere. No matter what, rejection or agreement is not a good answer. He just raised his glass and motioned to him, "Thank you."


    Tom Cruise is a personal spirit. Seeing Lehman¡¯s euphemistic tone, he naturally knew that the other party didn¡¯t mean it at all. Maybe he did, but it¡¯s definitely not now. After a drink, he saw someone leaning over again and wanted to talk to him. Saying hello, I also found a way to leave first, "Sorry, Penelope Cruz is still waiting for me over there, we will talk next time."


    "Yeah." Lehman nodded.


    "Hi, Lehman, this movie is great." As he said, he picked up the wine glass and gestured to him.


    The two sides clinked glasses, Lehman smiled and said, "Thank you."


    Jennifer Lopez suddenly leaned over and whispered: "Would you like to go to my house for a cup of coffee tonight?"


    "Next time." Lehman declined.


    Jennifer Lopez is also not entangled, only what is going on with the unfinished look before leaving?


    Lehman knew exactly what these people''s enthusiasm was for. He was the director and they were actors.


    This is destined, these people are willing to release a friendly attitude to take care of the relationship between the two sides, and those who are the real power figures in the film industry are obviously not like this.


    For example, Shirley Lansing has a smile on her face, but the hypocrisy and politeness are undisguised. For her, what she really needs is the profit generated by the film. As for who created this profit ,not important.


    His directorship is here, and his achievements are obvious to all. This is doomed to the people who woo him. He doesn''t care, and the people he needs to woo him are destined to be unreliable.


    Whether it is personal connections or relationships, it is often so cruel and realistic.


    "Hey, Tom, where did you go just now."


    In a corner of the banquet hall, Penelope Cruz put the wine glass on the table in front of him, and looked at his boyfriend Tom Cruise rather complaining, "Leave me here without a word. , Don¡¯t say anything in advance."


    "Sorry, Peneloz, I just went to have a drink with director Lyman, so I was delayed."


    "Is he special? I need you to take the initiative to make friends." Penelloz Cruz was just a Spanish actress and debuted in a mixed TV drama circle. Naturally, some people didn''t understand the difference in American film circles, and asked with a frown.


    "No, he is not special at all." Tom Cruise increased his tone, "It''s just that his success came so quickly, it''s very surprising his progress."


    He looked back at the young director who was still surrounded by a group of people, and said with some emotion: "Has anyone heard of him a year ago? But a year later, "Three Fools Make a Break in Bollywood", And this "Furious"...well, how do you put it."


    "He can always succeed. In the future, who will know, maybe he will soon grow up to the point where I need to make friends seriously. Now it seems that it''s not too far away."


    Penelloz Cruz looked over there, and she recognized it at a glance. The director Coen brothers and the famous Nicole Kidman were surrounded by that person. They were talking and laughing, not at all. Faced with a little person who was unknown a year ago.


    That''s right, a movie directed by a small person will make Paramount Pictures and CAA hold such a large scale premiere.


    It''s not surprising to think about it this way.


    Peneloz Cruz sighed slightly. The success of others is always particularly enviable. It only took more than a year for the other party to climb from the bottom of the film circle to the current position.


    Let¡¯s compare myself. I have been practicing dance hard since I was a child, but the result is.


    Just because of his Spanish identity, even if he is already well-known in his own country, he is still worthless when he comes to Hollywood. You have to start from scratch.If it weren''t for some tricks and approaching Tom Cruise, I don''t think there is any chance to play.


    I also heard that he is a French director. Such a stark comparison makes people even more sad.


    Americans like him, but they don''t like her.Even if there is Tom Cruise, he still can only fool around in the TV circle, not to mention the movie heroine, even a supporting role will not find her.


    In the world''s largest film market, there are so many opportunities that have nothing to do with her.


    Inexplicably, she glanced at Tom Cruise again. Although they were boy and girl friends, she could not feel the other care. Perhaps in his opinion, she was nothing but insignificant.


    Oh, man, it''s always like this.


    But fortunately, I also have ulterior motives, and I will never hurt myself.


    Everyone got what they needed, she was very open.

 108 Chapter 108 Miss Eva (for subscription and collection)

    "Boom boom... boom boom boom."


    "Lyman?"


    The continuous sound of knocking on the door made people irritable.


    Oh, disturbing dreams.


    Lyman slowly opened his eyes on the hotel bed.


    I just feel dizzy and a little nauseous.


    I was tired from all over, and half of his body was numb.


    Eye-catching, pale yellow ceiling, retro chandeliers, exquisite decoration.


    The familiar environment made Lehman''s mind slow down a bit. Last night, he really didn''t drink less.


    Clinking glasses one by one, and didn''t want to lose any face, so I had to go down the cup.


    This is the case with the relationship between people, similar wine bureaus, Lehman did not participate less in his previous life, but after coming here, he rarely drank like this.


    After all, he is in his early days, and more people are willing to take care of him.


    It''s a good thing, haha.


    With a terrible headache and dizziness, and there was another knock on the door outside, Lyman struggled to get up.


    but.


    "call......"


    "Hi...huh?"


    With a soft cry, and then a pair of jade hands took advantage of the situation, Lehmann''s brain, which had just been half-sitting, crashed in an instant. What happened last night?


    Soft hair scattered, soft fragrance in my arms.


    Isn''t this look and feel the same as Eva Green?


    How could she appear here?


    No, this is the hotel room I often live in.


    What''s the matter, you need to stroke it.


    Lehman thought about it, his brain was about to explode, and he couldn''t remember how Eva Green appeared on his hotel bed.


    The forearm that looked like a white lotus root tightly embraced Lehman''s waist.


    There is only a white bra on the upper body, printed with the lines of the hard support ring.


    Walking sideways like this, it seems that the career line is deep.


    The strawberry mark on the neck seems to give Lehman a feeling of missing a lot of exciting plots.


    He slowly let go of the hands Eva Green was holding, and was about to get dressed, go outside, and scold the person who was still knocking on the door.


    But I didn''t think, his pants weren''t ready yet, Eva Green seemed to have noticed something, and her beautiful eyelashes flicked twice.


    She woke up.


    Eva Green looked at Lyman beside her and smiled.


    "What?" Lehman was confused, "Why are you here?"


    The girl smiled and looked a little happy.


    Last night, Eva Green was standing in the corner of the crowd, watching one by one around Lyman.


    They talk and laugh, there are men and women.The women are constantly making small movements.


    Eva Green was very lonely, but who knows, after he was a little drunk, she was the first thing that came to mind.


    "Last night, you brought me here. You asked the driver to take us back to the hotel. The room number was told by the front desk."


    Lyman rubbed his head, but still couldn''t remember.


    Maybe I got too much teasing last night, plus I drank a lot.


    "All right, thank you, send me back."


    If you can''t think of it, you don''t want it. Lehman has always been free and easy, and it''s good to go with the flow, although at first he wanted to draw a line, because he couldn''t control this smart and ambitious woman.


    She wanted too much, and Lehman was destined to not give it.


    Eva Green''s smile froze a little, but after thinking about what happened last night, she became happy again.


    She didn''t know how attractive she was now.


    Lyman looked at her beautiful face, beautiful eyes, and unforgettable figure.


    An anger rose in my heart, and I didn''t want to know who was knocking outside.


    Let you knock, I have more important things to do now.


    As the saying goes:


    Baozhuo Coral Mountain is skinny


    Slowly close the temples, a cloud grows sleeves


    The beauty of the past met again


    On the Transformation of Love


    A few stacks of Yuanshang red waves


    Dark feeling blue silk, breathless


    Bao Tancao in front of snow chest


    Desolate evening rain stained sleeves


    Since I didn''t know it last night, revisit it again.


    Then, he went to the bathroom to solve the hygiene problem, and Lehman immediately became refreshed.


    Looking at Eva Green, she was still lying on the bed.


    After greeting, he opened the door and walked out.


    At this time, the knock on the door outside has long since disappeared.


    He didn''t want to. He took the breakfast that Thomas brought, ordered another cup of hot coffee, and started to eat.


    "Sit down." In the hall downstairs, seeing Eva Green also go downstairs, Lyman greeted casually.


    Enjoying French buns and bacon omelette, Ryan also walked in from outside.


    "Hey, Lehman, I just knocked on the door and called you, didn''t you hear it? It was past two o''clock in the afternoon, and I thought you were not hungry."


    "Oh, I slept too hard, I really didn''t hear it, sorry, Ryan. Come, come and sit down, have you eaten?" Lyman continued.As for why I didn''t hear it, naturally there is no need to explain it in detail.


    Eva Greene was eating sitos, and she blushed when she heard Lyman lying.


    Ryan sat down and didn''t say anything to Eva Green''s existence. Last night, he also saw Lyman asking Eva Green to accompany him.


    As for the relationship between them, Lehman didn''t say clearly, and he didn''t need to be clear.


    "Lyman--" Thomas was reading the newspaper and handed a copy to Lyman.


    He took a sip of coffee and took it.


    Obviously the content of the newspaper is related to their work "Furious".


    ""Furious" not only satisfies the audience''s needs for big scenes. The several battle scenes in it are absolutely hearty and adrenaline soaring. It does not pursue the portrayal of the scene too much and ignore the characters. In Nicholas Kay With the wonderful performances of Qi, Heath Ledger, Joe Boenser and other actors, a precious comradeship is also very emotional..."


    "The director has an excellent grasp of the atmosphere and role of the film, as well as the operation of the lens. The plot of the story is not procrastinated. The straightforward war era background seems to tell everyone that this film will not disappoint; It has indeed done it. This is definitely a wonderful and excellent World War II movie. Even in the description of the tank scene, it has its own uniqueness. I heard that a real tank was invited to shoot on the spot. I want to come. It would be wrong... I highly recommend everyone to check it out."


    Seeing this, Lehman nodded.Is the US news media still very high-minded? When it comes to collecting money and saying good things, they use the money to flatter them.


    He opened a copy of the "New York Daily" and easily found content related to "Furious".


    "The director used the magnificent war scenes at the beginning of the scene, which really attracted the attention. First, the opening was neat. Through the memory of the old woman missing her son who died in battle, he introduced that the background of the times was at the end of World War II, and then there was no time for people to react , Then turned to the scene of the Allied and German fighting. A dozen tanks lined up is also a domineering debut: parallel to the infantry, the enemy forces suppressed by fierce artillery fire were once helpless, and the roar of the tanks With the shells exploded on the ground..."


    "The breath of war rushes to the face, igniting the audience¡¯s hormones every minute, and the reflection on the obliteration of humanity in the film reflected in the film is its true moving point. Watching the immature Norman grow step by step, the kind The price paid is really unexpectedly uncomfortable..."


    "Iron and blood, love and righteousness, and there is no excessive hypocrisy. "Furious" is a rare film with an extremely tough and principled touch, allowing the audience to see the most real and cruel side of the war, the ordinary Soldiers, the scene of calmly going to death, even in retrospect, will still make your nose sore...recommended."


    "Congratulations, dear...Lyman." Eva Green was also looking at the newspaper. Although there was no sign of her on it, she was still happy for Lehman, she said with a smile.


    Although it feels good to be praised by others, Lehman didn''t think there was anything. He said indifferently: "Paramount''s PR is doing a good job." Lehman praised Paramount Pictures, and continued: "Just Gang In the beginning, the media praise or something was too false and not worth learning from."


    I read a few more newspapers, all of which praised "Furious" from various angles.


    The meaning of flattery is too obvious, and he is not perfect, even he himself thinks that he has blown it. It is just a commercial film that is about to get an Oscar. It is not low-key.


    What he didn''t know was that the reports in these newspapers were nothing but water chestnuts, and the film critics hadn''t worked hard yet.


    It is also strange to talk about film critics.


    With the rise of the Internet, later generations almost lost their position, influence and traffic attention, but at this time, it was still the first impressionistic choice for those North American audiences.


    And the reason why those film critics are willing to tout, not only has the effect of red envelope moisturizing money in it, but also because this film of Lehman really scratched some people''s itches.


    Characters that are larger than the background scenes are really rare in the framework of World War II themes.


    With the recommendation of the media and the support of some film critics, the rising popularity of the premiere of "Furious" is already unstoppable.


    The previous efforts of Paramount, CAA, and Europa were not in vain. "Los Angeles Times", "Chicago Daily", "Parisian", etc., these high-selling newspapers also immediately made efforts, resulting in film attention. And influence is naturally good.


    However, these are all false in terms of what kind of market feedback "Furious" can obtain. Only the box office, and only the box office, is the most true data that can be convincing.


    After eating breakfast and lunch, Lehman checked the time and it was already past three in the afternoon.


    Putting down the last newspaper, Lehman stood up and said, "Let¡¯s go, go to Paramount Pictures to see. We also need to know how the previous publicity will be. Hopefully, these comments will attract more Of the audience walked into the cinema."


    "Definitely." Ryan affirmed.


    "Where is George?"


    "He went to Paramount Pictures'' headquarters early in the morning, and he cares more than we do."


    "Haha." Lehman didn''t care about Ryan''s teasing.


    George is like that, always responsible.

 109 Chapter 109 Fan Foundation (seeking subscription recommendation)

    Friday, November 22.


    Early in the morning, Kurt drove out to pick up his girlfriend Lisa.


    After receiving it, he asked curiously: "Lisa, you are so anxious to ask me out without saying what to do. Is there anything wrong?"


    "You drive to the nearest cinema first." The girl looked very impatient.


    Kurt drove the car through the intersection of the streets of Los Angeles and drove towards the Emirates Theater near Hollywood Boulevard. "Don''t tell me to call me in such a hurry, just to go to the movies?"


    "Can''t it?" The girl replied looking out the window.


    "It''s okay, but there is no need to go so early. Isn''t it right in the afternoon or evening." Kurt complained a little.Early in the morning, his girlfriend called him. He thought something was wrong, but this was the result.


    "It''s not that you had something last night, otherwise I can go to the Chinese Theater to watch the premiere of that movie. I missed it now. Of course, I have to hurry up and see it earlier."


    Kurt turned around and the car turned into Hollywood Boulevard. "Don''t tell me it''s the movie called "Furious." I remember you didn''t like watching war movies? Why are you interested again now." He was a little strange.


    "I don''t like war movies, but I like the director Lyman Last very much. I must watch his works."


    Kurt, who was driving the car, said in surprise: "You turned out to be because of this. Is he really so good?"


    "You don''t understand? You don''t like "Buried Alive" and "Three Fools in Bollywood", how can you appreciate the talent of Director Lyman?" Lisa continued, "It''s a pity that I haven''t seen him in person, obviously Last night, I had the best chance, but you missed it."


    Kurt shook his head and didn''t speak any more. This topic could not be continued.


    His agile brain told him that something wrong might happen if he was singing the opposite.


    The car was parked in the parking lot near the Emirates Rock Theater. Kurt and his girlfriend Lisa got out of the car and walked into the theater¡¯s ticket lobby side by side.


    Probably because they arrived too early, it was another working day, and there were not many people waiting to buy tickets.


    ""007: Die Another Day", two."


    ""Furious", two tickets," Lisa said.


    The ticket seller took the money, found change, and drew a few strokes on the notebook next to it.


    He was hired for an extra job today, which was commissioned by a box office market data survey company to faithfully record "Furious" and its biggest competitor-"007:" released in the United States on the same day through real-time and accurate sales. Ticket sales for Die Another Day.


    It¡¯s still early, and the theater has only been open for less than half an hour, but there is almost no suspense in the observed situation, just like the ticket purchase choices of the few audiences just now, the ticket sales of the two movies are not much different, which is accurate For one thing, the fan-based "007: Die Another Day" sold more movie tickets.


    Time is getting closer to the movie screening point. Lisa took her boyfriend Kurt and sat a little lower in the middle. After sitting down, she looked around and found that even so early, there were about 20 seats in the theater. Audience.


    It seems that Lyman Rast has gradually gained fame, and coupled with the enthusiastic publicity of the film, the market appeal is much better than when "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" was released.


    She still remembers that when she went to the cinema to watch it, it was around 5:30 in the afternoon, and there were not so many people in the cinema.


    In fact, Lisa had learned about the film "Furious" through the newspapers before she came here. Compared with "Three Fools in Bollywood", it relies on clicks and word of mouth to spread the word. This time, the North American Academy opened on the first day. The line has reached 2,600. I heard that the number of screens in France will only be higher.


    It''s amazing.


    The recognition of the film like this certainly makes Lisa happy. On the one hand, the director she likes is becoming more and more successful; on the other hand, it¡¯s as if a popular song she dug suddenly became popular, with an inexplicable pride. Feeling and a feeling of being recognized.


    In short, it is pleasant.


    The lights went out, and the already quiet theater became quieter, and the curtain of the movie had already begun...


    Under the vivid roles of Sergeant and Norman, walk into the story that Lyman has woven.


    "That''s great." Kurt couldn''t help saying when the movie was over.


    Lisa glanced at her boyfriend. It was obvious that this movie was to his appetite. After all, the war scenes in it were very real. Which man could refuse the visual stimulation of both sides fighting for their lives under the rain of bullets.


    Although she doesn''t like this subject matter herself, she also feels that this work is not as exciting as "Three Fools in Bollywood", but after reading it, it is acceptable.


    As always, director Lyman is very good at creating characters. She can forget what the story tells, but she will remember Norman.


    The act of waiting in the middle of the night just to see his mother when he was a teenager sounded silly, but there was an emotional throbbing.


    As for the final sacrifice, Lisa felt nothing.


    "Let''s go."


    "Ok."


    The length of "Furious" is obviously shorter. When Kurt and Lisa walked out of the theater, the other side of "007: Die Another Day" has not yet ended.


    "Hello, I am an investigator in the film market."


    The two of them were stopped by a white middle-aged man as soon as they walked out of the Emirates Rock Theater.


    This situation is very common, and Lisa has not encountered it rarely.


    "Can I delay you and ask a few questions about viewing the movie?" The middle-aged man nodded when they saw the two of them, and said quickly, "Do you think the movie "Furious" is good?"


    "Very good, it''s a very good war movie." Kurt is still immersed in the aftertaste of the plot just now, "I must buy a videotape for my film and cherish it."


    "I also think it''s very good. The comradeship in the film is very touching, and the portrayal of humanity is also in place." Lisa thought for a while and said.


    "Then which character or actor are you more impressed with?" the middle-aged white man continued to ask.


    "Sergeant. Nicola Cage."


    "Norman."


    After the two said, they looked at each other.


    Men? Naturally, I like to be tougher in character and behavior. Moreover, the cowardly performance of Norman on the battlefield at the beginning, hiding behind a bunker, panic and at a loss, really makes the impression a bit bad, even if he finally grows up For a true "veteran", this transformation may not have created a sergeant who has an outstanding image of a soldier from the beginning.


    "Could you please elaborate on the reason for your preference?"


    "Nicholas Cage." Kurt said: "I''ve seen him in many movies, and I really like his appearance and character performance in it. He has a strong aura and has a mature military temperament in every gesture. It couldn''t be more appropriate."


    But his girlfriend Lisa had a different opinion, "I still prefer Norman."


    "Perhaps because of the role setting. From the beginning to the end, the temperament of the sergeant was there, and there were few changes. Instead, it was the recruit Norman, who was timid and immature from the beginning to mature and firm in the back. , And under the actor''s interpretation, this change is not abrupt, as if the growth history of such a recruit is extremely real, from the trembling when the first shot was shot to the smoothness in the back. He really experienced too much. Many and too many changes. I like such a character very much."


    "Thank you for accepting my interview."


    After the middle-aged white man remembered his answers, he handed each of them a questionnaire and a signature pen printed in the style of the tank of the same name in "Furious".


    Kurt and Lisa did not hesitate to choose the A+ scoring option on the volume.


    Then, the middle-aged white man took back the questionnaire, and the two signature pens were given to them as small gifts to answer the questions.


    The two accepted unceremoniously, then turned and left the theater door.


    The middle-aged white people are still continuing their survey and statistics work.


    Later, someone accepted his award-winning consultations. After all, this is a very common thing. Many viewers who were asked would be happy to share their experience of watching movies.Especially after watching a movie just now, I have the kind of good mood I want to tell. Of course, if I watched a bad movie, it may not be.


    Some people will still be willing to complain, but most of them are not in a good mood to share.


    Who would be willing to share with others that he just watched a peerless movie, and what mood and scoring would be even worse.


    Fortunately, the two newly released films that the middle-aged white man was ordered to investigate today have a good reputation.


    "Furious" even if it was released, the twentieth sequel "007: Die Another Day" was mostly well received. Looking at the audience''s attitude, there is no aesthetic fatigue at all, but much praise.


    It¡¯s not surprising to think about it. The audience who can buy tickets on the first day of the show will definitely be fans of the two films or specific people interested in the subject matter.


    If you want to really see the word of mouth, you have to investigate the next week, the middle-aged man thought to himself.


    However, if you really want to compare it, "Furious" has the upper hand in the audience''s reputation.


    Although "007: Die Another Day" has a lot of fans, it also mixed in with passers-by, at least their evaluation is very pertinent.


    "Above the pass line, but if you really want to say where the excitement is, it''s still almost, but the big scenes are constant, very eye-catching. Of course, 007''s as always handsome and beautiful Bond girls are also worth seeing. Other than that , The plot is a bit mentally retarded, and the villain is also a bit stupid, and it¡¯s not well shaped."


    "The pace is too fast, I can''t remember what was said."


    The middle-aged white people gathered up the market data statistics and survey scoring questionnaires collected today, and then they are ready to go back for business.


    He even wondered in his heart, whether to watch "Furious" on the day off tomorrow. After listening to the audience''s comments, they were all quite high and aroused his curiosity.


    Men? I''m always interested in war movies.

 110 Chapter 110 Increase in weight (seeking subscription recommendation)

    CAA¡¯s office floor is brightly lit, although it is already 7 o¡¯clock in the evening, it¡¯s already early to get off work.


    But Johnson was still busy in the office and did not leave.


    "Hi, man, I''m getting off work, do I want to go home together?" The speaker was named Sith, who is also a CAA agent. They rented the place not far apart, so the return journey was smooth.


    There are not a few people working hard in this world, and Sith is the kind of person who is willing to work hard on his career.The two have similar personalities, and their usual friendship is not bad.


    "No, I haven''t finished with a few things, you go back first." Even so, Johnson still chose to decline.


    "See you are really busy lately, drink this every day." He pointed to another cup of brewed coffee and said, "Not good for sleep."


    "There is no way, even if you go to bed late, but you can''t slack off work." Johnson said with a wry smile.


    An agent at the back also noticed the two, turned around, and interrupted: "Johnson is different from us now. He is a busy man."


    Why does this sound so sour?


    Johnson smiled and ignored it.


    Although it is stated in the entry code of employees that everyone in the company is equal, but in real terms, their brokers are not in a superior position.


    Really flat management methods can only be thought of, how can they be realized?In CAA, newcomers and those with certain qualifications, although they are all public offices separated by four people, their status will be different. For example, he and Sith are better than this bb, and they are a little better. Both of them have talent resources that are making achievements. Naturally, both in terms of salary and the confidence to speak, they are better than those who do not have good talent resources.


    Speeches and opportunities can also get feedback from the management. After all, he is already a middle-level force.


    One step further is the senior broker, and even CAA''s partner status.


    "Well, you''re busy, I''m leaving now."


    "Bye." Johnson greeted politely.


    As soon as the voice fell, a colleague pushed open the door of the office from the outside, "Johnson, Mr. Bryan is looking for you."


    In the envious eyes of his colleagues, Johnson got up and left the office.


    "He is really beautiful now." The colleague who just said sourly made no secret of his jealousy. "It would be great if I signed the director Lyman, it''s a pity..."


    After speaking, he shook his head and turned around.


    Sith, who has not left on the side, is actually a little envious. He used to be the loudest in this office, but now, it seems that the situation has changed.


    However, he didn''t sink into this bad mood all the time, flashed it briefly, and immediately strengthened his belief: opportunities are all won by himself, and the blame is that he didn''t go all out.


    At the beginning, Lehman had a preliminary discussion with Kevin Hoween, but it was said who should be brought, and the people in their office had a chance to compete, but in the end, Johnson''s determination was even greater.


    After all, with such demanding service conditions and no right to claim without authorization, they are really not seen by middle-level brokers like CAA.


    The compensation of each of them is not low. In a capital society like the United States, they can be considered to have a foothold. Of course, they will think of standing and making money while keeping their waists straighter.


    But now, maybe I still regret it a bit.


    Not only Hollywood actors and directors need opportunities, but their agents also need opportunities.


    Who doesn''t want to climb up, climb to the top of the industry.


    Seeing Johnson, who had recently become exhausted but becoming more energetic, Sith shook his head and left the CAA headquarters.


    I chose the road myself, there is nothing to say.


    On the other side, Johnson quickly walked to the front of Brian Lord''s office, knocked on the door twice, then opened the door and walked in.


    "Mr. Bryan..." He stood at the desk and said, "Is there anything wrong with me?"


    "Just now, the box office statistics and surveys until 6 o''clock came out." Brian Lord''s big bald head seemed to be brighter than before. He smiled and said: "Let''s take a look."


    With that, he handed Johnson a sorted document.


    Johnson took it and scanned it quickly, his face growing with joy.


    2700 theaters opened paintings, and "Furious" won $6.75 million. If you add the statistics of the night show, it should be 7 million.


    As for the audience''s word of mouth, the survey company hired randomly consulted 4223 audiences. Among them, the A+ rating rate was 82%, the rating rate above A was 90%, and the rating rate below C was less than 1%.


    These data are enough to show that the reputation of "Furious" premiere is very good, and the box office is also right on this reputation.


    "Lyman really didn''t disappoint us."


    Brian Lord asked, "What is he doing lately?"


    "I didn''t do anything, and didn''t see him have a new film plan."


    Brian Lord shook his bald head, pondered for a while, and then said: "In the business of director Lyman..."


    He looked at Johnson, "You did a good job."


    Johnson''s face was a little joyful, but he said with restraint: "His own potential is too prominent."


    Brian Lord did not answer him. Instead, he said, "There is an office on the fifth floor of the company building. You can pack your stuff and move in. Also, most of the company''s existing resources and networks can also be used. Appropriate use."


    Indeed, in CAA, there is no such thing as a promotion for a broker, but upon hearing this, Johnson understands that his company''s status is a substantial improvement.


    The huge investment he invested in Lehman has begun to pay off.


    With his hands resting on the table, Brian Lord saw that he had finished his order, and he casually mentioned that Johnson could handle Lyman''s artist service, and waved him out of the office.


    At the same time, in the headquarters building of Hollywood Paramount Pictures, Shirley Lansing also got similar statistics for the "Furious" movie.


    These survey data are not confidential, and major film manufacturers can easily get them for a fee.


    Looking at the entire market feedback, Shirley Lansing slowly breathed a sigh of relief. She is now under increasing pressure within the company.


    Those competitors are coveting her position, and spending such a large amount of resources into Lehman''s new work is unavoidable to bear certain joint and several responsibility.


    If she fails, her situation will definitely get worse.


    However, in life, there is no if.


    "Furious" brought far-than-expected premiere word-of-mouth and market box office, even if it does not fully represent the performance trend of a film, but the overall situation is based on it.


    Shirley Lansing''s mood suddenly improved, and she once again proved her vision and blocked the mouths of those people.


    "Call the head of marketing, Charlie." Shirley Lansing picked up the landline in the office and called.


    After a while, Charlie rushed over.


    "Film statistics, have you watched it?"


    "Look." Charlie is a slightly bald middle-aged white man, sitting on an office chair at this time, and earnestly suggested: "I think the 2,700 cinema chains we won in the first week are somewhat conservative. "The market potential of "has not been fully released yet, are we going to persuade theaters to add more screens?"


    "I also understand that some are missing, but Charlie, there is no way." Shirley Lansing shook his head, "The entire North American market is so big, so many competitors have to participate in the Christmas period. It¡¯s also difficult to arrange. Just like we are in the same issue with MGM Home Entertainment, they and we have invested huge resources in the operation of the movie, and there are so many screens, with them lying in it, we can no longer Get more than 3000 theaters as usual."


    "Yes, but they don''t want to get the scale of more than 3,000 theaters."


    Shirley Lansing smiled, did not speak, this is a very natural fact.


    Competition in Hollywood is everywhere, from scripts to actors to directors to the theaters and filming teams behind them. These are the battlefields that each film company needs to fight for and snatch for it. After so many years, it has long been familiar.


    "What about "007: Die Another Day"? What about the results?" Shirley Lansing thought of the only competitor in the past two weeks.


    "2732 theaters received 8.26 million US dollars." Charlie leaned back in his chair and continued: "It fits the first day of the 007 series."


    Shirley Lansing nodded, expressing her understanding. After all, the fan base is there. If you can''t do "Furious" in the first week, you will only get more and more hopeless in the future. This is also the common problem of the main fan series, that is, the first week. A comparison between the box office and the box office of the next week, mostly inverse growth.


    "However, their reputation is not good." Charlie continued: "According to the feedback from the survey company, their score is 7.5, while "Furious" has 8.6."


    "Don''t talk about it." Shirley Lansing shook her head. "These data are too false. The internal evaluation of market analysis makes jokes every year. What I want to hear is the evaluation of the audience."


    ""007: Die Another Day" collected 4632 questionnaires from the audience. The A+ rating rate was 78%, the rating rate above A was 82%, and the rating rate below C was 2%." Charlie published In my opinion, "The fan phenomenon on the first day was too serious. After a few days, their ratings are expected to dive."


    "Well, continue to pay attention, we must keep abreast of this information." Shirley Lansing said in a deep voice.


    Next, the two discussed some other company matters.


    But when the results of "Furious" are not bad, it is always here that attracts everyone''s attention.


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    In winter, the coldest months of the year, the most suitable place is to stay at home.


    Every winter is also a good time for a large number of people to increase their fat content.


    For the North American film market, the importance of Christmas stalls is really extraordinary.


    Since the birth of this concept, the entire time period has been a huge part of the blueprint in Hollywood''s business strategy, and it is also the time period of the year, second only to the summer time.


    Together, the two schedules can account for 70 to 80% of the North American box office market share.


    This situation naturally makes the Christmas stall a battleground for military strategists.


    The interests of many people and the careers of many people will be witnessed by the market...


    Beverly Hills, North America''s famous rich and celebrity colony.


    At this moment, in a manor that occupies a small hill, Halle Berry is active in the fitness room just as the morning sun has just climbed into the sky.


    Female celebrities always have to work harder than others if they want to stay in shape. Not only do they need to pay attention to their diet, but also daily body shaping exercises are indispensable.


    After jogging for half an hour and doing a few more yoga moves, Halle Berry took a towel and wiped the sweat off her forehead, ready to take a break.


    When she came downstairs, she saw the housekeeper sorted the newspapers she had sent, and took the entertainment version at will, and walked slowly to a deck chair.


    "Now, do you have breakfast?"


    Just sitting down, the housekeeper asked.


    "A whole wheat bread and a cup of hot milk."


    "Okay, right now."


    After a while, the housekeeper brought milk and a porcelain plate with bread, and put them on the small table in front of her.


    Taking a sip of the milk and another bite of the bread, Halle Berry opened the newspaper.


    After only a few glances, his brows wrinkled slightly.


    What, film critics started?


    The entertainment headline on the newspaper is exactly a column evaluation of "Furious" written by a film critic, signed by...Bella.


    The title is: Ideals are always peace, and history is always cruel.


    "In the enduring theme of war, there have been many excellent works, and naturally, there will be bad films. Looking at these films, whether for good or bad, there is always a contradiction. That is how to arrange the story and The big scene of the war. "Saving Private Ryan" focused on the story, and it succeeded; "Black Hawk Down" focused on the battlefield, it also succeeded, the most feared is that there are two directions, but they can¡¯t talk about it. Outstanding performance. In my opinion, "Furious" is biased towards the story, describing the war they have experienced from the perspective of a tank team."


    "After I watched it, in addition to feeling that the role was portrayed by the director as flesh and blood, the biggest feeling is truth.


    "There are corpses all over, bloody, just driving the tank over."


    "Some people say that this movie is very real in costumes and props, but I don''t think so."


    "That can only be said that the crew was careful when filming, but the real is not this, the real is war."


    "It is not the sacrifice of several characters that makes people feel sad, but it tells a very clear reality."


    "War always kills people, so why can''t it be you?"


    "This sentence is not wrong at all."


    "I typed and expressed my feelings. At this moment, I can''t experience the vigor and vigor on the battlefield. I just feel cruel and scared."


    "Just like the recruit Norman in the movie, when he fired at the enemy for the first time, his hands trembled terribly. He might not be able to figure out why he wanted to kill that person. He is a soldier, and the opposite is also a soldier. Became an enemy."


    "Is it ridiculous? I think not."


    "Always consider your position first. It is a matter of the state and the world, not a personal matter."


    "From the moment you walk into the battlefield, you must have only two kinds of people, your comrades and enemies."


    "I am very fortunate to be born in this era. With them, our ancestors have endured all this for us. I want to thank them for fighting for us the right to make choices..."


    "Finally, I still want to say, "Furious" was shot very well. There is no right or wrong in it. It just tells the story of a few soldiers. I hope it will appeal to you."


    Halle Berry looked a little unhappy, so talkative, why not comment on "007: Die Another Day"?


    With a bad mood, I watched several film reviews that touted "Furious" one after another until I turned it over, and gradually, the corners of my mouth began to rise.


    "The story is old-fashioned, and the plot design is nothing new. They are all leftovers from the previous war movies. Is it worthy of praise just because of a tank-type skin?"


    Obviously, MGM Home Entertainment''s public relations campaign for "Furious" has already begun. Don''t think about it. Everyone is a competitor. Discrimination should not be too common.


    "Tank is handsome, and the scene is shocking, but the plot is clich¨¦d. It is a typical dumb commercial entertainment film. After watching it, I don''t remember what it said."


    Even knowing that most of these bad reviews are arranged by oneself, but Halle Berry is still eager to browse. It seems that seeing these, you can imagine that the box office of "007: Die Another Day" has crushed "Furious". .


    No one in the entertainment industry will be stupid, stupid can''t survive at all.


    Halle Berry naturally knew that the competition had risen, and it was more to find a psychological comfort.


    She has seen the news reports of her own work a long time ago, and even with the premise of public relations, she was still overwhelmed by "Furious" in terms of word of mouth.


    In fact, this is what she expected. After all, "007" has made so many films, how can it maintain its original prestige?


    Besides, Paramount Pictures is not a fool, could it just sit there.Their propaganda department is not idle. While admiring themselves, like them, they did not hesitate to attack their competitors.


    After eating breakfast a little depressed, the phone in the living room rang suddenly.


    Halle Berry got up, the housekeeper had already spoken, "A call from the agent."


    She took it, "Jones, what''s the matter?"


    "..."


    Halle Berry''s face gradually darkened as he listened to the news from the agent.


    "You are at home, aren''t you? Wait a while, I''ll be there soon."


    In a short while, Halle Berry''s agent Jones rushed over.


    She also had a bad complexion, and frowned slightly and said: "We have to think of something, otherwise we are very likely to lose."


    Halle Berry naturally knows that she can now have her current status. Not only did she get the bonus of the Oscar queen, but she was able to eat in the field of commercial films and proved her market appeal to get so many actresses. For the opportunity of the vase, if the feedback on the performance of "007: Die Another Day" is not good, she must be the first one to take the lead.


    Could anyone still blame "Bond"?He has acted in so many films, how can he change a heroine, this result is not enough?


    The media will not think that there are too many factors for the bad response of the film. They will only grab a topic to hype it.


    "Harry Berry is the worst Bond girl ever..."


    "Her acting was a mistake..."


    Don''t think about it. When Halle Berry received the call, she knew that if she was suppressed like this, the media would definitely ridicule.


    In recent years, she has gone too smoothly and blocked the way of many people. After all, there are so many vase roles. Everyone is a competitor. How could those people let go of this opportunity.Look at the jokes, isn''t it the essence of the entertainment industry to step on a few feet?


    "What should we do?" Halle Berry asked worriedly.


    The box office statistics for the second day have come out. In addition to word-of-mouth being crushed by "Furious", the box office is also infinitely close.


    One is 12.36 million US dollars and the other is 13.16 million US dollars.


    In this comparison, although there is still a small advantage, don''t forget that the box office growth rate of "Furious" is higher than that of "007: Die Another Day", which is not a good sign.


    "I just consulted with MGM. What they think is, let you and Bond hype about the relationship, they will post articles on this to attract topic traffic." Agent Jones hesitated, and still made this proposal. Said it.She came here today mainly for this.


    "Why?" Halle Berry was very strange.Although it is normal in the film industry to promote the love affair of the actors of the movie crew, she rarely does it for the purpose of maintaining the personality and having a certain reputation.After all, once this kind of thing is not well controlled, it is easy to lose the goodwill of one''s own compatriots.


    There are a lot of chaotic private lives in the movie circle, but no one wants to leave a bad impression on their fans or the people because of this kind of thing.What a bitch, what a ugly word.


    This is very bad, very bad, so it is very strange.In the past, my own brokers rarely agreed to use this method. What happened today?


    "MGM means to hype the relationship between the two of you during the film''s release, and when the screening is over, we can just find a chance to end. And my idea is that the title of Bond can also be used. As for the loss, If you handle it well, the attention you get is definitely more direct than a little impression. Halle, your name is not loud enough, you need this."


    Halle thought for a while before she said, "It''s up to you."


    After all, I went back to the gym to exercise.


    What she cares about is not whether her love affair is hyped or not, but whether her own gains and losses are worth the whole thing.


    Obviously, what the agent Jones said is a little bit reasonable. Bond''s scandal with the Bond girl is obviously beneficial to the Bond girl. Since people don''t mind, she has nothing to say.


    Anyway, isn''t the love of a female celebrity just a carnival feast that raises the value?

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    Halle Berry''s career as an actor is very fortunate, which may be inseparable from personal efforts.


    But to conclude, her complexion really helped her a lot.


    However, from another angle and standpoint, her skin color is also her misfortune.


    Halle Berry has no choice in this kind of thing.


    Let¡¯s talk about misfortune first. She was born in the United States and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. However, because of the ubiquitous discrimination of whites against people of color at that time, Halle Berry also suffered from skin color problems. A lot of suffering, a lot of anger.


    Later, as a seeded contestant of "Miss Ohio", she participated in the National Miss Under-20 contest and successfully won the title of "Miss National Youth".


    She thought she was successful and had a certain reputation, but she was still hitting a wall everywhere.


    She worked hard and persisted, but in return she still lives as a small model.


    Her beauty doesn''t play a role at all in the face of her skin color. The companions who participated in the event together did a good job one by one. Only her was still squandering the bottom.


    By chance, she participated in the movie "Doll". Although she was just a small role in the play, she opened her eyes and let her know that she might be able to work hard in another direction.


    However, because of her skin color, three years have passed, and she is still acting out.


    Until then, Halle Berry''s luck came, and God filled the black people in Hollywood with a big gift.


    The name of this package is "Political Correctness".


    Time has come to work with heaven and earth, saying that the direction of the wind has changed.


    In the old days, people of color always played villains in Hollywood movies, and the white man was the protagonist and the savior.


    However, among the colored people, the group of blacks can''t stand it up.


    They will make trouble and are willing to make trouble, always using racial discrimination as an excuse to tell the injustice of the world.


    Gradually, there was a lot of trouble, and after talking about it for a long time, maybe those white people had some mental retardation. They actually felt that what they said was right. They seemed a little overbearing. People of other colors should be given a little opportunity and respect.Hehe, the Indians have something to say.


    Okay, the black people got what they wanted, especially Hollywood is the home of the leftists. After knowing the direction of this wind, they immediately started to act.


    As for why people of color, Latinos and Asians are selectively ignored by everyone.


    Oh, this is not important, who will let you do your duty and not let it go?


    In other words, Halle Berry is the beneficiary of this momentum.


    The skin color problem that had plagued her for so many years suddenly became a sweet potato, which became her biggest advantage.


    Haha, I have to say, life is so magical.


    Fortunately, she was gifted to her by the times. In the first year after that, she became the heroine. The movie was called "Jungle Fever", written, directed, and acted by American black director Spike-Li. The most ironic thing about TM¡¯s drama is that the content tells a love story between black and white.It is no ordinary help for Halle Berry to meet such a big director of the same skin color.


    Her actor career soon got more opportunities to star in, and in the second film she was the heroine again, or the type of biography.This kind of subject matter, this kind of story plot, is completely prepared for the award.


    Sure enough, Halle Berry won the 57th American TV Film Golden Globe Award for Best Actress with "Blood and Tears".


    Such award recognition was definitely the best career catalyst for her at the time.


    In the same year, she received the role of "Storm Girl" in the series of commercial production "X-Men".


    Later, she won the 74th Academy Awards for Best Actress in "Dance of Death Row".


    Halle Berry also became the first black woman in history to win this award.


    Many authoritative magazines and media have named her the top of the "100 Sexiest Women in the World". It can be said that Halle Berry is truly on the road to success.


    But if others can succeed, she has received so many praises, she still has no swelling, and there is no arrogance.


    Halle Berry is a really smart person, knowing that she is nothing now. Even at this time, many film manufacturers have submitted film invitations to her. After her careful selection, she also chose to star in "007 "Series of works.


    In addition to the title bonus of "Bond Girl", she also values ??the public foundation of this work.In other words, it is difficult to fail at the market box office.


    Halle Berry''s idea is very simple. Be steady. She knows that as long as this work is shot, someone will definitely pay for it.


    What''s more, word-of-mouth evaluation is not too bad, so many childhood works of so many people have been shot, so emotional?You are ashamed to say that the movie sucks.


    People have always been tolerant of feelings and things. Of course Halle Berry knows this, and the shooting Fang MGM also knows that, so many of the core elements of 007 will not change, such as Bond¡¯s all-round handsome , Bond girls must play ambiguously with Bond, there must be more big scenes...


    It is a pity that they ran into "Furious". Such a strong competitor is obviously not a good thing for "007: Die Another Day".


    MGM immediately teamed up with the major news media to prepare backhand propaganda, grab topic traffic, to attract the attention of the audience.


    First, a few tabloids of lace news released a few photos, saying that it was suspected that Bond and a Bond girl were walking in the same street, and the two behaved ambiguously; then several newspapers shot the two in the same room, Halle Berry all night. No return; again...


    A blue supercar drove fast on the road, and when it was about to enter Beverly Hills, the speed of the car inevitably dropped.


    Suddenly, a large number of reporters sprang up on both sides of the road. They flocked to the sides of the sports car with cameras, video cameras and tape recorders. Naturally, inside the sports car are the two most talked about these days-"Bond" and "Bond Girl". Up.


    The windows of the car slowly rolled down a bit, and the reporters became even more excited, and they continued to speak loudly.


    "Mr. Pierce, what is your relationship with Miss Halle Berry?"


    "Some people say that you have come together because of the drama. Is this statement true?"


    "Mr. Pierce, are you already living together..."


    Upon hearing this question, Halle Berry, who was sitting on the side of the co-pilot, inevitably flashed a trace of disgust, and Pierce Brosnan, one of the protagonists of the incident, slowly showed a loving smile on his calm face. .


    He looked at Halle Berry affectionately, with a very firm tone, "Yes, during the filming of "007: Die Another Day", I met Miss Halle and I was impressed by her unique sassy temperament. Attracted...Until now, the two of us have finally come together."


    "I love her."


    The reporters became more excited as soon as the words of the oath of sovereignty were spoken.


    What a good selling point, the sales of newspapers tomorrow will not increase by 10 or 20%?


    "Mr. Pierce, can you tell me your specific pursuit?"


    "Miss Halle Berry, can you tell me what you think of Mr. Pierce? And, are you thinking about getting married for a long time?"


    "Have you thought about these things?"


    More questions were thrown out, but Pierce Brosnan had no need to continue to answer.


    Hype scandals, of course, are to be disclosed bit by bit. Where can I explain everything from the beginning? Doesn''t this conform to everyone''s ideas and operating methods to maximize benefits and topics?


    So, he rolled the window again and blew his whistle to give way.


    The car started slowly, and finally drove into Beverly Hills under the unwilling eyes of the reporters.


    After getting away from those annoying flies, Halle Berry no longer concealed her bad mood, frowned slightly, and the bad mood was completely written on her face.


    Although it is a fake relationship, it is always not so friendly to actresses.


    Especially if Halle Berry promised to work, she still had a grudge in her heart.


    Women? I always want to do both. Pierce Brosnan has no awareness in this regard.


    While driving the car, he asked, "Where do I go?"


    "No, just send me home, thank you."


    Pierce Brosnan turned to look at Halle Berry, and said nothing, let alone dissatisfied.


    This is a false transaction, he doesn''t care about it himself.


    It doesn''t matter if the woman doesn''t cooperate in private, and doesn''t like to have fun.


    Does he lack women?


    ......


    "It''s almost 12 o''clock, why are you still up?"


    Ryan watched the TV boredly, and found that Lyman had been lying beside the computer desk for a long time, and he was full of absent-mindedness.


    "You go back to sleep first, I''ll wait for today''s box office statistics."


    Lehman didn''t look up.


    "Can''t you watch it tomorrow? Pay attention to your body."


    "Isn''t that just not falling asleep? After listening to the report, I must feel more at ease."


    Don''t look at the box office results of the two days of the market is pretty good, but I always want to see "Furious" go further, such as defeating "007" and taking the position of box office champion last week.


    After all, the better the grades, the more confident he will be and the more helpful he will be?The next film he will be shooting is also a big production. The data obtained in this film is a little more gorgeous. When the time comes, when negotiating the respective share of their worth, they can also negotiate better terms.


    "What, well, I get it."


    "Did the results come out?" Ryan asked curiously when he saw Lyman answer the phone, "have the statistics been done so early today?"


    "No, just now Luc Besson called and asked us to go back to France, take the creative, and go there to promote it."


    "So complicated."


    Lehman was deeply concerned, but in order to achieve better results in the film, he also agreed.After all, France is his base camp, and some supporters and fans also want to see him. If he goes back, he will definitely promote the growth of the box office market there.

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    The release of the movie does not mean that the promotion can be stopped.


    No, in addition to Europa Pictures and Paramount Pictures continuing to plant "Furious" screening information on various platforms or news magazines, Luc Besson also personally called Lehman and other creators to go to various cities in France to perform roadshows. , Pull the momentum.


    So, early the next morning after receiving the call, Nicholas Cage, Heath Ledger and Eva Green were ready to leave.


    After the group of people gathered and got on the plane, they didn''t get so rushed.


    "Do you know how much the box office was yesterday?"


    Facing the curious gazes of Heath Ledger and Eva Green, Ryan smiled contentedly, and smiled very cheerfully, "15.63 million dollars."


    Lyman, George, Thomas, and Nicholas Cage on the side were a bit speechless. They had known these news a long time ago, so Eva Green and Heath Ledger had no channels to understand.


    In other words, Eva Green could follow, or Lehman thought that she was studying abroad alone, and asked her if she wanted to go back to France.


    She agreed, it can be regarded as a ride on the wind.


    "15.63 million dollars?"


    Eva Green''s eyes widened and looked a little surprised.


    She is not a little white who knows nothing. She knows that this kind of performance is already very good for a commercial film, and it can even be said to be above the normal market feedback level.


    After all, the production cost of "Furious" was only 50 million US dollars, and one-fifth of it was recovered in one day, which is amazing.


    The key is yesterday is Saturday, today is Sunday, it is also a rest day, the box office results will certainly not dive severely, perhaps there may be an improvement.


    Moreover, if you really follow this trend, "Furious" does not have to worry about whether it will lose money. What should be considered is to make more money.


    "Hey...I''m going to bed first, what''s the matter, you call me." After speaking, Lyman put on his blindfold and woke up peacefully.


    Is there anything more comfortable than the good results of your own movies, no.


    "Did he sleep late yesterday?" Eva Green asked softly.


    "I don''t know, I was a little sleepy, but when I was asleep, he was still waiting for a call from Paramount Pictures." Ryan also replied in a soft voice.


    Now, Eva Green felt a little distressed about Lyman.


    Her feelings for him are really complicated. At the beginning, she was somewhat biased against him. After all, he is a director and can be helpful to her career as an actress.


    To put it simply, Eva Green approached with impure purpose, but Lehmann just accepted it all.


    Perhaps that night, she was holding an attitude of bargaining and sacrifice, not really any sensory attraction to Lyman.


    But when "Furious" was filming, she was filming together, and she saw Lyman''s serious and responsible work attitude, and she was really keen on filming.


    The direct evidence is that he turned a blind eye to his presence on the set.


    Later, at the reception, he was a little drunk but chose her to accompany him. She was really happy at the time.


    As for why, she didn''t know, that kind of emotion rose from the bottom of her heart for no reason.


    Since then, her attitude has changed a little. She no longer regards this relationship as a deal, but thinks that Lyman has a good impression of her.


    Didn''t Lehman also think of her in this propaganda for returning to China?


    The longer I get along, the more Eva Green feels that Lyman is a very attractive man.


    Of course, it would be better if he was willing to accept himself...


    Dragging the suitcase, Lehmann and his party walked out of the airport, and then they boarded a special car sent by Europa Films.


    Along the way, from time to time you can see the advertisements for the movie "Furious", with his name clearly printed on it, which is very conspicuous.


    To put it aside, the focus of publicity in North America is around actors such as Nicolas Cage, but unlike in France, the focus of publicity is on his director.


    Thanks to the media, the number of audiences who know him in France is increasing rapidly, which is why Luc Besson wants him to come to the road show.


    He probably didn''t even expect that he just subconsciously wanted to praise his domestic directors and make Lehman famous, but what he didn''t expect was that the publicity effect was surprisingly good. Although, the real reason made him Some unhappy.


    According to the survey feedback from the marketing staff, it is said that the French people generally have a good impression of a local director who can make achievements in Hollywood.


    Isn''t this TM in disguise that Hollywood has great influence?Even some achievements are worthy of praise.


    Wasn''t his original intention of establishing Europa Pictures to unite the resources of his country''s film and television industry to resist Hollywood''s invasion? No matter how he did it, Hollywood''s momentum grew stronger.This is really confusing.


    However, it doesn''t matter if you want it or not. Facts have proved that their propaganda department has managed to get it off. The market box office feedback of "Furious" is not too good, directly overwhelming a lot of movies, and boarded the weekly box office list.


    Yes, the big difference from North America is that "007: Die Another Day" was crushed by "Furious" in France, both in terms of word of mouth and market results.


    Obviously, French audiences are willing to support outstanding local works, provided that the film is really worth seeing.


    Is "Furious" interesting?Of course, so, it succeeded.


    This fact makes Luc Besson more determined to win over Lehmann and continue to support emerging directors.


    For French films to really make a difference internationally, it is not a matter of one or two people.


    "Lyman, long time no see, you have become the proud representative of Cannes."


    As soon as the group left the Paris airport, they were taken to the headquarters building of Europa Pictures.


    As soon as they met, Luc Besson came to greet him in person. Looking at many of the familiar faces at the meeting, it was obvious that the high-level power of Europa Pictures had almost come.


    "Long time no see, Mr. Luc Besson." Lyman shook hands politely.


    "The pride of Cannes."


    This is the most recent promotional headline of the Cannes media. Lehmann has also seen relevant reports on the car and knows the ridicule of Luc Besson.


    In fact, this was something he didn''t expect. Originally, the propaganda director had some selfishness in it, but he didn''t expect Cannes to be a surprise again.


    If you think about it, you can understand that although Cannes is the town with the strongest French film atmosphere, most of the time, it is supported by the golden sign of "Cannes International Film Festival". It''s more about the identity as a location, not how many actors or well-known directors they have.


    As for Lehman, he is a rising newcomer force and the focus of the country at this stage. The 27-year-old is full of expectations for him. The most important factor is that he was born and raised in Cannes. Up.


    The issue of identity is especially important, and it''s not to blame for the Cannes media for the hype.


    Every year, except for the few weeks when the film festival is held, they are a bit more powerful, and at the rest of the year, they are basically calm and disturbing.


    And news magazines or something, how can it work if there is no hot spot?There is no need to hype up, and now it''s finally hard to have a direct action that can participate in, and I can''t wait to praise him to the sky.


    Some newspapers even chanted the slogan of "the first man to enter Hollywood", and the honoree was Lehman.


    However, these are a little frightening for Lehmann, who is now intensifying the fire, and he is even more famous in Cannes, but he feels a heavy pressure inexplicably.


    This is to...to kill.


    "Thank you." Lehman said depressedly.


    Luc Besson was stunned. It was a little strange that Lyman didn''t seem very interested.


    But I didn''t think too much, I thought it was physical and mental exhaustion from the long journey.


    The group chatted and after determining some of the itineraries for running publicity, Luc Besson also asked Lehmann and others to go back to the hotel to rest.


    However, Lehmann refused, saying that he would go to Paris for a run of publicity first and rest at night.


    They all said so, and Europa Pictures has no reason to oppose it.


    As a result, Lehmann and others went to the nearest cinema first under the leadership of a staff member of Europa Pictures.


    Lehmann finally realized how much the French audience liked him.


    When they showed up in the theater after the movie was shown, a large number of people actually paid attention to him instead of starring in films such as Nicholas Cage or Heath Ledger.


    When are directors more popular than actors?


    Lehman didn''t know that he had never enjoyed such a treatment in North America.


    Their eager eyes contained encouragement, but Lehman was even more frightened.


    Nicholas Cage also teased him about this, saying that he is a behind-the-scenes person, more beautiful than theirs.


    Lehman smiled without speaking.


    After running through several theaters, the army did not disperse until 9 pm.


    Each returned to the hotel room to rest, but waiting for them tomorrow is still a similar situation on-site publicity activities.


    After all, film creators appearing in theaters are really a great attraction for some fans, and Europa Pictures has long passed relevant news to the media.


    As soon as they cooperated, the momentum became louder and louder.


    On the other side, when Lehmann returned to the room, he felt exhausted physically and mentally. Lying on the bed, he didn''t want to move at all, but these were not enough to stop the next road show''s determination.


    Now that it has been agreed, then do it and do it well.


    In any case, he is also part of this, and it is the brainchild of his few months. No one hopes that the film can achieve better market results than him.


    If the method works, just run.


    On the second day, the group immediately set off again. After rushing a few scenes, they began to promote to other cities...

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    When Lehman and others started the road show publicity, apart from the joy of fans everywhere, the French media reporters were most pleased with this matter.


    They were really happy. They wrote the "Furious" draft for two or three days in a row. Seeing that everything was written, what should be predicted and what should be blown was also blown. When there is almost no topic to talk about, hehe , Lehman returned home.


    So, when a group of them started to promote in various cities in France, they could always see almost the same group of reporters on different occasions and in different places.


    They also like to ask all kinds of weird questions. Some Lehman is willing to take care of it, some are not willing.


    Another busy day passed, and only in the dead of night, Lehman could watch some of the audience''s most true comments on the film.


    Turn on the computer, click on the IMDB website, and slide the interface with the mouse.


    At the same time that the movie box office was released, the online word-of-mouth ban was also lifted.


    "It was shocking to see, thank you the director for bringing us a masterpiece of World War II theme."


    "Several frontal shots of the battlefield were taken very real, and there is an immersive feeling, praise."


    "From "Buried Alive" to "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" to this "Furious", Director Lyman can always bring me a different feeling..."


    Of course, some people like it, and there are certainly others who don''t.


    Lyman is not Franklin, and everyone can''t be satisfied with him. What''s more, war movies are not the kind that female audiences like.


    And some shots are too real, which will make some viewers visually disgusted.


    "Some places are too bloody, and the director is too tactful. It''s okay to use a virtual lens to describe it from the side. It''s too naked, I can''t stand it."


    "It''s not as good as what you said. I went to see it and it was noisy."


    These comments are acceptable to Lehman. The carrots and vegetables, each has their own love, there is nothing to say...


    At the headquarters of Paramount Pictures, Benjamin Casey Winter, chairman of the board of directors, sat in his office chair, with a little emotion, "The box office of the film reached 34.76 million US dollars in three days. Shirley, you are the founder of Europa Pictures. The decision to cooperate and invest resources to promote "Furious" is very correct."


    Although there is only a smile on her face, anyone can tell that Shirley Lansing is in a good mood. Sunday''s box office results came out, although she was listed in the North American weekly box office rankings this week by competitors "007: "Death Another Day" gave a slight pressure, but the topical gimmick brought by the hype of the "Bond" and "Bond Girl" romance cannot be ignored. I have to say that MGM is indeed a good move.


    But as the enthusiasm of their respective hard-core supporters was consumed in the first week, the next thing to compete is definitely the reputation of the audience. As for publicity and lace news, the effect will only become smaller and smaller.


    Compared with word-of-mouth, Shirley Lansing has reason to believe that the next week''s "Furious" will overtake "007: Die Another Day".


    After all, the gap between the two is really not that big. In North America alone, the difference is only 3.12 million US dollars, which means that the first week of "007: Die Another Day" box office was 37.88 million US dollars.


    The most important thing is that although the word-of-mouth of the two films has declined with the time of the show, the magnitude of "Furious" is smaller.


    "The next thing I want to talk about is the issue of theaters, Shirley, tell CAA to put pressure on the major theaters together and strive for the scale of the film.


    Benjamin Casey Winter said with a smile.


    "I will personally contact their executives to come out and meet."


    With these words of Shirley Lansing, the chairman of the board of directors naturally no longer worried. The box office numbers of "Furious" are here. The theaters can''t give up the profits, and he doesn''t want to be crushed on the screen. Opponent "007: Die Another Day", as long as they can be consistent with the opponent next week...


    Running propaganda was really tiring, the schedule was rushed, and even a big man like Lehman couldn''t stand it, let alone a delicate woman like Eva Green.


    So, after only one day, she was sent home by Lehman, and the rest continued to insist.


    After all, tired is a little tired, but the results are also very good.


    They know very well that their movie "Furious" is harvesting the box office of the film market every day. If they can increase a little bit of market share on the basis of the day before, then their action is worthwhile.


    As a result, their propaganda proved useful.


    There is nothing more direct than data feedback, and the market is responding to them.


    Therefore, the group is painful and happy.


    Sitting in the car, preparing to head to the next event location, Lehman suddenly felt that his previous worries were unnecessary. Once the audience''s enthusiasm for watching movies was turned on, the box office was the same as a number, only seeing it increasing.


    In France, the first week''s box office champion''s throne is naturally "Fury", which won the competition with 30.42 million US dollars to beat the 27.89 million US dollars in "007: Die Another Day".


    What¡¯s more frightening is that on the next day, the new week of movie screenings also began. "Fury" still received 13.24 million US dollars, while "007: Die Another Day" dropped to 10.32 million US dollars. The gap was further widened. .


    Some gossip media will naturally not let this topic go. "Lyon Entertainment" made a big headline title: "French movies and Hollywood blockbusters directly collide. Lehmann defeated 007 and defended the glory of France."


    With a sensational title, the content states the performance of the two parties in the box office market, which can easily attract the attention of the audience.


    There are not a few such media, but more serious news magazines such as "The Parisian" and "Ta Kung Pao" appear to be relatively fair.


    It is a more objective evaluation of the contest between the two sides. The performance of "Fury" in North America and the difference in performance in the French market also gave reasons. "We have reason to believe that the French people are more supportive of the works directed by their own directors."


    Lehman can only get a general idea about all the noise and noise. He doesn''t have the habit of paying attention to news magazines all the time. On this day, he woke up early in the morning as always, and was ready to set off for the next target city roadshow.


    The name of the next city is Toulouse. It is a large city in southwestern France and is also known as the "City of Roses".


    It has beautiful scenery and pleasant climate...


    Forget it, let''s not talk about it, Lehman and his party are not interested in urban humanities or anything at all.


    Moreover, I''m exhausted, so what''s the mood to visit the scenery?


    As the car was driving on the road, Lehman forced himself to close his eyes, preparing to sleep for a while and recharge his energy.


    Just about to fall asleep, the sound of the discussion between Ryan and Thomas reached his ears, "Would you like to wake up, isn''t he most concerned about this?"


    "Let''s wait for him to wake up. The schedule has been so hurried recently and everyone hasn''t slept well. If you can take a break, you can take a break."


    "It''s okay, it''s good news anyway, there is nothing to rush."


    "What good news?"


    Lyman opened his eyes and looked back at Ryan.


    "You woke up...actually nothing. George just sent a message saying that the box office score of "Furious" in North America in a single day is higher than that of "007: Die Another Day"."


    "How much more than?"


    "Not much, probably more than two million dollars."


    Sure enough, the market''s feedback was just as Shirley Lansing predicted. After the next Monday, after the core audience fans'' enthusiasm was exhausted, the ones who really decided the market became passerby audiences.


    And this group always pays attention to the reputation of movies. After only one day, the gap between the two parties was close to nothing. On the second day, that is, December 1, the box office, "Furious" was worth 11.46 million US dollars. Defeated the $9.13 million in "007: Die Another Day".


    Lehman was also a little happy when he heard it.


    It is obviously good news to be better than the competition, and it also makes him feel that the hard work these days has not been in vain.


    Although their propaganda here has little impact on North America.


    But who cares?It''s over if you are in a good mood.


    "Recently, the relationship between Halle Berry and Pierce Brosnan has been hyped. It seems that MGM is determined to take this side of the propaganda method." Everyone is in a good mood, and Nicholas Cage is also actively teasing It became the hottest news spot in North America.


    "People in the circle know they are pretending, but fans from both sides and some viewers are immersed in it. I heard that there are still many die-hard Halle Berry fans threatening that Pierce Brosnan is not worthy. Haha." En also echoed.


    Heath Ledger also laughed, but didn''t say anything. He had never paid much attention to it. At this time, it seemed to him that he was listening to a story.


    "It''s a pity that we can''t hype a scandal. I have to say that this trick works well." Ryan analyzed, "As long as we provoked a wave of attention, the news media will automatically follow it. It''s an easy task, it''s not like it. Our exhausted live running propaganda."


    "I don''t mind, but there is no decent female character in the movie, not to mention the heroine, there is not even a female partner. Alas." Nicholas Cage sighed pretendingly as he agreed.


    After getting along with him for a long time, he feels more bored.


    People who are unfamiliar with him seem to be very dull and don''t like to talk about it, but once the relationship is familiar, he dare to try any kind of show operation.


    "Come on, it''s impossible to make a movie to make a pair of on-screen lovers. I don''t have that skill. And, are they particularly useful? I don''t think it is necessary. The eyeballs are enough, but how many people are there? Going to care about the movie? It''s nothing more than watching the excitement, it doesn''t help much in terms of direction." Lyman waved his hand, not at all feeling how clever MGM''s propaganda methods are.


    It only simply attracts the audience''s attention, but the movie itself is not good, and it can''t really make them willing to enter the cinema to support it.


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    It''s another new week. Lehmann led the crew to continue to promote in major French cities, and "Furious" continued to be shown in major theaters. Moreover, due to the relatively good box office results in the first weekend, the market dominance of the next week even increased slightly.


    At this time, other overseas regions also started film distribution.


    Germany, well, leave Germany aside.


    The distributors over there are very unwilling to help release "Furious", the reason is naturally clear, the position of the film is too embarrassing, so embarrassing to the filmmakers over there are all concerned, and, it can be expected that, Even in the theater, the results are absolutely terrible.


    No one wants to do such a thankless thing.


    However, in addition to Germany, other regions do not have these problems.


    Overall, it''s okay.


    However, the Christmas stalls never leave too many opportunities for any film to gather high box office. So many blockbuster films are released in groups, and they are usually dead in two or three weeks.


    As for whether a movie will be a big hit, it is basically clear at a glance just by looking at the box office of the first weekend and the decline in the following working days.


    On Monday, the film¡¯s single-day box office dropped from about 14 million last weekend to about 10 million today; Tuesday was a traditional theater discount day in North America, so the revenue there rebounded slightly, with 11.32 million US dollars on the day; It fell again on Wednesday, gaining 9.62 million US dollars; the box office on Thursday was only 8.43 million US dollars...Friday, 7.26 million US dollars.


    In the five working days of the week following the release of "Furious" in North America, a total of 46.63 million U.S. dollars was made and directly booked this week''s box office champion.


    After all, any movie in such a cruelly competitive Christmas schedule cannot escape the inevitable law that the box office market begins to decline the next week. "Fury" has fallen, and "007: Die Another Day" is no exception.


    However, in comparison, it fell even harder.


    But even so, trapped by the type of film and the rapidly declining reputation of passers-by, the market appeal of "007: Die Another Day" is not too bad.


    The two parties to the scandal come out from time to time to show off their affection and reveal a little about the status quo of their relationship. The attention they have brought is enough to support them to continue to compete with "Furious", but they only got 36.43 million US dollars in five days, which is already gone. A pretty big body.


    As for how many of these audiences were fooled into the movie theater by the media, perhaps you can get a glimpse of the declining IMDB score and Rotten Tomatoes index of "007: Die Another Day"...


    A new weekend rest day is approaching. At the weekly meeting of MGM Entertainment Pictures, many senior executives looked heavy and depressed, and they were obviously in a bad mood.


    "AMC, Royal Entertainment Group and CEL have all contacted, and they rejected our proposal to maintain the scale of the cinema chain of "007: Die Another Day"."


    "Where is "Furious" over there?"


    "Almost, but the situation will be better than ours, and it will maintain 2,400 theaters."


    "..."


    Sitting in the position of director of MGM¡¯s film distribution department, Blake Josiah frowned slightly, and it took a long time before he said something to break the silence in the conference room, ¡°We don¡¯t have beautiful market data to support it. How could that group of vampires still agree to the screening? Conditions? We no longer have the capital to compete."


    Although this sentence is true, it obviously cannot be accepted by everyone.


    The number of theaters that have been reduced from more than 2,700 to 2,000 screenings is not a small loss, let alone competing with "Furious."


    "No way, let''s start more overseas projections. In the North American market, if you don''t want to give up, you have to give up." Another high-level executive continued to talk.


    "In fact, our results are not bad, but the market performance of "Furious" is better, otherwise it is not the case."


    Yes, they were still sitting on the throne of the weekly box office champion in the first week.


    "The North American box office of "Furious" has accumulated 88.65 million U.S. dollars. The marketing department predicted that the final landing point will be around 140 million. The global box office is likely to be close to 400 million U.S. dollars." Blake Josiah shakes Shaking his head, he said calmly.


    Everyone stopped talking, and the meeting room fell into silence again.


    After all, they are not laymen. With the support of such a strong audience, it also proves that the market expression of "Furious" is not as serious as that of "007: Die Another Day". It is conceivable that even if the follow-up With the addition of other blockbusters, "Furious" can also maintain a relatively healthy box office decline, and how much is the final box office?Maybe it can really break 400 million.


    The investment cost is only 50 million yuan, and the box office alone makes a profit...


    Black Josiah, who was sitting in the first place, jumped out of this idea unconsciously.


    If it weren''t for the support of the sponsors, maybe "007: Die Another Day" would still have the worry of loss. This is not a good market prospect for an old special agent series.


    And Nicholas Cage, who just lost the "Wind Whisperer" he had so much hope for, made himself criticized by the board of directors and the CEO.


    If it weren''t for the excellent performance of his work in the past, it is estimated that just like the head of the marketing department, that is, his colleague, the unlucky ghost, he would have resigned and stepped down.But I didn''t expect that the same theme of World War II, the same as a soldier, how could "Furious" have such a good reputation and market performance so promising?


    At this moment, the feeling in Blake-Josiah¡¯s heart is very uncomfortable. Although he also knows the success or failure of a movie, it is extremely irresponsible to watch the actors alone, but in such a situation, it is difficult for people not to go in that direction. miss you.


    "The meeting is over." Everyone is not very interested, and there is no good way to save the film''s decline, and there is nothing to discuss.


    "Pierce''s gossip and hype don''t stop." Apart from this, they don''t have any topics to promote, and naturally they have to hold on to it.Blake-Josiah reminded him that he got up and left the meeting room first...


    Regardless of how disappointed the people at MGM Entertainment Pictures are and what their actual thoughts are, "Fury", like all successful Christmas films, stands out from the fierce competition and continues to sprint to new box office heights. With the increase of the show time and the increase in box office numbers, the rebound from the market will increase, but the excellent reputation of the film is still enough to ensure that "Frenzy" continues to harvest a block of dollars from the theater.


    On Saturday, it was reported to receive 8.63 million U.S. dollars, a slight increase from the previous working day; on Sunday, it was reported to receive 7.92 million U.S. dollars.


    Also on this day, when Lehmann and his party were still on their way from Strasbourg to Montpellier, and were finally preparing to end the entire French roadshow journey, "Furious" also went smoothly in the North American theater. Spent the third weekend.


    Although it was unsurprisingly defending the top of the North American weekly box office chart, the better news is that, with the box office results of the previous week, the total North American box office of the film successfully reached $12.48 million.


    The North American market of "Furious" successfully broke 100 million. Once this barrier was passed, the stakeholders, whether it was Paramount Pictures, Europa Pictures, CAA, or investor and director Lyman, were very happy.


    However, he is also very clear that this should be the final market glory of the film, and only time can be used to accumulate a little increase in box office numbers.


    Because on the new weekend, that is, on December 18th, a film with a box office performance even more than ten years later will be released.


    That¡¯s right, Peter Jackson¡¯s "Lord of the Rings 2" also translated as "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" epic magical masterpiece is coming.


    But most of the films that want to make a difference during the Christmas period have mostly avoided the weekend schedule that enters the middle of December.


    Lehman is certainly not afraid of competition, but not being afraid does not mean he has to hit the iron with his head.


    At the beginning, he persuaded Europa Films to compete with "007: Die Another Day" on the same stage. Isn''t it because the latter''s market dominance is too strong?


    Now what I want to get has been obtained, and what I want to fight for is over. No matter how the market changes, it is not a big deal for the screening of "Furious". Anyway, even the number of theaters has been further reduced, leaving only 880. Around home.


    Relying on time to accumulate box office, it is a little bit more to get a little bit more, anyway, the cost of publicity and filming has been almost the same, and now all the profits are made.


    And "Furious" was also released on the third weekend in North America, and the box office data for the first week of landing in various overseas regions was also released.


    Britain¡¯s 7.65 million dollars, Australia¡¯s 4.65 million dollars, and Italy 3.12 million...respectively successfully occupied the local box office champions, winning without any suspense, the only competitor "007: Die Another Day" market fans Dominance in overseas regions is far less terrible than North America.


    But, although overseas regions make money, some films even rely on overseas box office blood or profit, but in general, this part of the box office settlement is very troublesome for Lehman.


    How long has it been since "Three Fools Raise Bollywood", that part of the division into Europa Pictures has not yet been fully settled.


    It''s not that they are unwilling to give, but the various financial settlement and tax details are very cumbersome, and it takes a lot of time to slowly go through it.


    But, Lehman is not in a hurry. The accountant team from PricewaterhouseCoopers he hired is all involved, and he is not worried about Europa Pictures'' tricks.


    After entering mid-December, Lehmann finished the promotion and stayed in Cannes for a few days to rest. Also on the 17th, he flew to Los Angeles in North America with Ryan, Thomas George and others.


    In the City of Angels, there are many human relations waiting for him. In this highly commercialized society, this is something that a director of him cannot refuse.


    Favor, communication, communication, these two words have already indicated the most important way of making connections in interpersonal communication.


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    As night fell, the black Lincoln car drove into Hollywood Boulevard and headed westward towards the Emirates Rock Theater.


    "How is it? Tired?"


    On the back seat, George was in a good mood. After all, the potential reputation brought by the success of "Furious" was partly blessed on him. His position within the company is also getting higher and higher, as if he is a shareholder partner. The direction goes on.


    "After running so many days of publicity, I still have to rush over to participate in the premiere of "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings". It''s very hard." George looked concerned, but where was he himself? , No, I have been busy.I heard that the day before yesterday, I found out about the movie''s release situation in Australia, and then I have time to return to China.


    "It''s okay. After this period of work, I can rest for a while." Lehman shook his head and said.


    In the spacious interior, only Lehman and George were seated.


    One is to represent the position of Europa Pictures, and the other is to be invited by CAA to come and support.


    As for Thomas and Ryan staying in the hotel, they did not want to come.In fact, Lehman didn''t want to, but this thing about contacts always needs to be maintained.


    CAA has also contributed to this project, and he is a customer of CAA, with a very simple interpersonal relationship. Kevin Hoween personally called to invite him, and he had to agree to his request to be present.


    Lincoln quickly arrived at the parking lot of the Emirates Rock Theater. Lyman and George got out of the car and walked toward the passage.


    People from CAA and New Line Films were waiting here for a long time, leading them directly through the red carpet to the inside of the theater.


    Inside, it was brightly lit and full of voices, as if a grand premiere was about to be held. In fact, just looking at the reporters, media and movie fans on both sides of the road outside can tell.


    "Hi, Mr. Peter Jackson," Lehman just walked into the theater hall when he spotted Peter Jackson, the director of The Lord of the Rings, and greeted him on the initiative, saying, "I wish you a big box office."


    "Thank you, I recognize you, Director Lyman, I have watched your work "Furious", it is very exciting."


    Peter Jackson is a New Zealander, and he looks a little fat, not as big as his later generations.At this moment, he took the initiative to hold Lehman''s right hand, smiled and said, "Thank you for coming to join me. I''m very happy."


    "Me too. I have always liked this grand story written by Tolkien. You can adapt it so well and put it on the big screen. It''s really admirable."


    Does everyone carry the sedan chair? Saying nice things is always the best way to draw the relationship between two strangers who have never met.


    Sure enough, when he heard this, Peter Jackson laughed happily, and the hearty laughter made many people in the theater look here.


    He is really happy. As a loyal fan of the "Lord of the Rings" series, he is always proud to present the Middle-earth world under Tolkien''s idol through images.Lehman''s words scratched his itch.


    As for Lyman, although most of the polite elements are, the Lord of the Rings series are indeed his favorite movie works in his previous life.


    In the original novel, the magnificent war scenes and the exotic charm of various magical arts made "The Lord of the Rings" once considered the most unlikely novel to be transformed into a movie.


    But Peter Jackson, Tolkien''s book fan, did it, and it was even better than many people thought.


    The hobbit village like a paradise, Rivendell like a fairyland on earth, the formidable ring spirit and the burning Sauron like a volcano, as for the scene depicting the battle of the two towers today and the battle of Mordor in the latter part , Is also turned into reality.


    This is really admirable, and even the filming location has become the world''s most popular tourist destination. I have to say how charming "Lord of the Rings" is.


    The only pity is that after director Peter Jackson stepped into the ranks of Hollywood''s top directors with this series in one fell swoop, there is not much glories to be seen.


    It can be said that Tolkien succeeded and Tolkien failed.


    The threshold is too high, and getting stuck is the most embarrassing place.


    However, it can be regarded as leaving a strong mark in the history of film.


    After another polite sentence with Peter Jackson, seeing someone walk in from the theater gate on the red carpet, Lyman also took the initiative to say goodbye.


    At this time, most of the movie theaters were high-level producers, actors, directors, and several investors.


    Each has its own small group, they chatted, Lehman greeted at will, and did not go up to join in the fun.


    "Congratulations, Lyman."


    Hearing the greeting, looking back, I saw that CAA partner Kevin Howen was walking by. He looked very enthusiastic and his tone was quite sincere. "There is another film with a box office of over 100 million, which is amazing."


    "Thank you." Lehman said humbly, "It''s just luck."


    "Luck? It doesn''t make sense. One success can be said to be accidental, but it is a skill to be able to reap something one after another, Lehmann." Stopped, Kevin Howian stood next to Lehmann, again Take the initiative to say: "Come, I will take you to meet a few people."


    Kevin Hoween led the way forward, Lehman looked at George sideways and found that he was chatting happily and didn''t say anything, just keeping up with the pace.


    In the first row of the projection hall, there was a round table, and many people were sitting around it.


    "This is Digg Jeremiah..."


    "This is Liam Jesse..."


    "This is Eric Bryan..."


    Among a group of people in formal dresses, Kevin Hoween introduced Lehman enthusiastically.


    These are either the executives of New Line Films, or well-known film producers in the circle.


    Lehman showed his brightest smile and greeted each other one by one.


    "This one doesn''t need me to introduce more."


    "Of course. Mr. Bryan, long time no see."


    The image of a big bald head is naturally easy to recognize. The agent Brian Lord, who also belongs to CAA, has a friendly smile on his face, and grasps Lyman''s proactive right hand, "Long time no see, Lyman."


    The two sides greeted briefly, and soon Lehmann''s attention returned to the executives of New Line Films headed by Digg Jeremiah.


    He is not an idiot. Kevin Hoween took the initiative to recommend him. Either the other party has trouble with him, or CAA itself has trouble.


    However, if you want to talk about the latter, you don¡¯t have to discuss it on this occasion. You can take the initiative to make an appointment in private. Therefore, there is only the former.


    Sure enough, Digg Jeremiah spoke with a cordial tone, "Director Lyman, are there any new movie projects recently? Our New Line Films is very hopeful that we can work with you once."


    "There will be a chance, but I''m busy with the movie "Furious" recently, and I don''t have time to film the subject matter of the movie." Lehman said politely.


    It turned out to be a test for the possibility of cooperation, but for this kind of thing, although Lehman felt that cooperation with Europa Pictures was the best, he did not say that it was dead.


    After all, maybe there is a real opportunity for cooperation?


    Digg Jeremiah didn''t say anything because of this uncertainty. Just try it anyway. It''s also great to leave a cooperative friendship foundation. Maybe it can come in handy?


    Right, people, always give yourself more opportunities.


    After a few more polite words, Lehman left.


    Sit down in your place and the lively premiere will begin immediately.


    Still the same as in memory, this movie mainly tells the story of Frodo the Hobbit played by Elijah Wood and Sam played by Sean Austin, continuing to Mount Mordor to complete the mission of destroying the Lord of the Rings. On the one hand, Aragorn and the other Hobbits Pippin and Meri joined up with a group of new Allied forces, preparing to launch a wave of offensive on Isengard...


    The whole film is 179 minutes long, but it does not appear boring or boring. On the contrary, there is a feeling that the story is not unfolding and the meaning is still unfinished. I have to say that Peter Jackson is indeed in place for the rhythm of the film.


    However, when Gandalf in white appeared again, it inevitably reminded Lyman of a lot.


    In other words, in the setting of the Lord of the Rings, Gandalf was actually a Maya. In layman''s terms, when he was dressed in white, he was already a demigod, and he was known to be very proficient in melee combat and spells.


    But after arriving in the hands of Peter Jackson, probably the exaggerated magic effects are too difficult to do, so I simply designed Gandalf as a complete melee unit, or the type of melee combat with a staff as a swordsman.


    After spreading to the Internet of later generations, many interesting things have appeared. For example, the problem of adding points to wizards in the game. As long as you learn spells, you only need to learn the light, and the rest of the skill points are all added to the strength and system. With the flares, you can go up and pick up the weapon and cut it.


    Wearing a white robe on the body, my heart is still the heart of a soldier.


    Melee mage to understand?


    Apart from this, the rest is nothing, basically in line with the scene in the book, Peter Jackson also spared no effort to restore the entire Twin Towers battlefield.


    In short, the shot was very good.


    The story is smooth, and the two-line progress is not complicated; the special effects scenes are also very good, without major flaws; coupled with the temptation of the Lord of the Rings to the human heart is also fully demonstrated, success is inevitable.


    The 179-minute movie talked a lot, and left more suspense for the follow-up. The story of the devil and the ring is not over yet. There is no doubt that when the third sequel strikes again, it will definitely be another one. This is also a big bomb in the box office market.


    Is it a series of movies? It always increases the audience''s interest. If one day, even the fans who have accumulated from the original are not willing to buy it, it will be the end of this kind of movie.


    "Congratulations..."


    When the movie was over, Lyman gave another compliment, and also left here with George.

 117 Chapter 117 Love the new and dislike the old (seeking subscription recommendation)

    "In the past, when I watched the moon with me, I was called Xiao Tiantian. Now the newcomer is better than the old, I am called Mrs. Niu.


    With this sentence, the words of Princess Iron Fan to Monkey King in "A Chinese Journey to the West" can be described as vividly depicting the current movie market.


    With the release of the last commercial giant "Lord of the Rings: Squad of the Rings" in the Christmas file, it also means that the 2002 Christmas box office battle has come to an end.


    This sequel, coupled with Tolkien''s accumulated book friends, replaced "Fury" and "007: Die Another Day" as soon as it was released, becoming the target of the most popular media and audience markets.


    People always like the new and dislike the old, and so are news hotspots. Keeping up with the trend is the key.


    Lehman understood it too, and believed it.


    Just like "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", which was the first to be drawn some time ago, its popularity at that time was no less than that of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings" that was released now.


    However, after two weeks of waiting, "Fury" and "007: Die Another Day" entered the market and took away its box office crown, and the attention immediately fell a lot.


    Wait till this time, no one cares about it.


    The market has indeed lived up to this magical wave of preaching. "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship Squad" opened in 3,622 theaters, with zero files and the first day''s release, and won a box office of 61.02 million US dollars.


    Yes, the market results are more than the combined results of "Furious" and "007: Die Another Day" combined.


    However, it did not break any film history record.


    The current record holder for the highest single-day box office in the North American market is Spider-Man 1 launched by Columbia Pictures.


    Well, it broke 100 million in two days.


    The good results of "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship Squad" naturally ushered in a new round of media carnival, anyway, no matter who can win the market, they will always be happy.


    Then, no surprise, film critics also began to tout the movie, chasing director Peter Jackson, and hailed him as the "first man in the magical epic".


    In the eyes of the media, this movie is this year''s blockbuster of the year.


    On the second day of the show, he continued to win US$57.34 million. At this time, "Furious" can only maintain a single-day box office of US$3.24 million, and it is decreasing a little every day.


    However, fortunately, the decline in the film market is relatively stable, and it can still linger for a while, but "007: Die Another Day" was beaten by this combination. The box office fell to more than 2 million, and the downward trend is still very high. Soon, presumably, it will be abandoned by the theaters in just one or two weeks.


    ......


    Lehman has been very busy recently.


    Because he has become the sweet pastry in the eyes of others, everyone wants to come close.


    Of course, this kind of performance reflects neither the media nor the outside world. They have long left him behind with his work "Furious". The most popular thing is in the industry, the North American film production and distribution circle.


    He himself can feel that his status has changed, because more and more people have called to invite him recently, and they are all of the kind that are difficult to refuse.


    Don''t know which one, leaked out his private phone number.


    Lead to all kinds of inexplicable invitations to find him.


    Paramount Pictures built a new studio and invited him to visit and hold a celebratory reception. He must agree to it; CAA¡¯s Brian Lord¡¯s little daughter¡¯s birthday, personally called him and invited him to a private party. Come here... There are also a bunch of investment companies waving checks to invest in his new movies. Many unknown artists and actors have somehow obtained his contact information, all kinds of flattery, flattery, and flattery. Sexual hints really annoy him...


    In the past, when "Three Fools Haunted Bollywood" was released with good results, he was also more popular, but not as it is now.


    I wanted to take a good rest after the release of "Furious" stabilized, but then, how can there be time?


    So, who has leaked my phone number?who is it?


    In fact, he vaguely knows the reason for this change. The bottom line is that he had just started shooting two very small themes. People thought that he was the kind of director with a personality and a literary and artistic direction. The ability is more recognized, but not too serious.


    After all, in the field of literature and art, no matter how noisy it is, the market acceptance will not be too high. Maybe a certain part of the movie fans will love it, but when you look at the entire mass base, that''s the case.


    But now, with a furious victory, "Furious" has shown everyone a different Lehman. Unexpectedly, it is still a two-flowered, filming subject with a wide range of subjects. Commercial and artistic can be played.


    That attitude is naturally different.


    Many producers and producers have found him with scripts and checks, saying that you can do it, and investment is not a problem.


    "...As long as you come to be the director and you are not satisfied with the script, just say it and we will change it immediately."


    Haha, I''m so excited.


    Without a stable distributor, making movies by small companies or individuals is a dead end in North America.


    Take a look at Steven Spielberg. He was ambitious to create DreamWorks, and he was also ambitious to make it a new Hollywood highlight. However, it is not also played by a group of publishers on the distribution channel. .


    Did you say that they did not perform well? Okay, "Gladiator", "Cat and Mouse Game", "Midnight Bell", "Tuxedo"... Almost every film is profitable and rewarding The market performance is good; do you say that they have no connections? Yes, Paramount, Warner, Universal...Almost all are involved with them, not to mention that Steven Spielberg itself represents a relationship Net, but they still failed.


    Human feelings are human feelings, and interests are interests. The adult world does not play with you.Cooperation, yes, hello everyone and I can make money together; if you want to distribute channels, do it yourself, sorry, you are gone.


    In 2005, DreamWorks, one of the top ten film manufacturers in the United States, was acquired by Viacom. As a result, the label of DreamWorks was also assigned to Paramount Pictures, a subsidiary of Viacom.


    Steven Spielberg is also discouraged and never touches the issue of this one.


    How did the six Hollywood names come from, stepping on the corpses of a group of movie manufacturers in exchange for them.


    They are not industry overlords, who are?


    Even Europa Pictures wants to enter the U.S. market, it is all about cooperation, looking for a local partner.


    In terms of core interests and resources, they will never leak a gap, don''t even think about it.(However, afterwards, Disney was still great. It just broke the pattern of the six giants that had become a convention and became a single man.)


    Therefore, no matter what promises the small manufacturers or producers make, they are all false, and Lehman will not care about them at all.


    He is a director, and he cares about his work most. He also wants his work to receive the market treatment he deserves. This is not a contradiction.


    Lehman was a little tired in social communication at first, but he still took it, he should go, he should be euphemistic.But until December 28, when the news came out that the global box office of the movie "Furious" officially broke through 400 million US dollars, more people were looking for him, and the reasons for the invitation have also changed. It is not so easy to refuse. Fortunately , He went directly back to France.


    Can''t afford to provoke, can I still not hide?Who do you look down on?


    However, there are also benefits. Luc Besson and the senior executives of Europa Pictures have become more friendly towards him.


    Maybe, the next time he cooperates, his investment share will be more and his position will be better.


    There is also CAA, they even voluntarily asked for a new economic contract, which not only lowered his service rate, but also upgraded the service team again, reaching the scale of 10 people, specifically dealing with various trivial matters for him.


    Of course, the daily agent has not changed, and Johnson is still in charge.


    ......


    "Is there a problem?"


    On January 5, 2003, just a few days after Lehman returned to France, he wrote and wrote the outline of the new movie every day, and he was fine to go out and play and enjoy the holiday, but Kevin Hoveen called.


    Once he calls, there must be something busy.


    as expected.


    "... MGM Pictures wants to invite you to direct the next 007 film series. What are your thoughts?"


    What is the idea?Join this set if you can''t play.Some time ago, it was still a life-and-death competitor. The two sides discredited each other, and the film was pulled down by "Furious" in the second week, and has never been ahead since then.Now it''s a sorrow to ask him to be the director of the latest one.


    Of course, competitors may not be unable to cooperate with each other, all depends on the consideration of interests.


    Presumably, MGM has also carefully analyzed and recognized Lehman''s ability to direct, and CAA will be euphemistic.


    But why should I direct the "007" series?


    For a director like him, even if the market is successful, it can only be regarded as an addition to the resume, which is nothing at all.


    After all, for a series of movies of this mature style, few people will take credit for the director and only recognize the power of the fans of the series.


    If you accidentally rush to the street... Such a film with a broad mass base can fail, it is almost self-destructing a good director''s future.


    What''s more, he is not without a movie, he has a plan in mind.


    "Help me refuse, just say I have the intention, and there is no shooting schedule."


    The outline of the new movie is almost complete during this time, just wait for Ryan to polish it, there is no need at all.


    When Kevin Hoween heard it, he was naturally very happy. The customer is a high-yield type. Can he be upset?


    Almost one movie a year.


    "Okay, is it convenient to reveal the theme and content of the new movie?"


    "Wait until the script is completed, the filming contract has not been signed?"


    "Oh, yes, one more thing, the awards season is coming, you have to make time to come over to North America."


    Swinging, January is here, and the action that I said earlier to hit the best foreign language film for the Oscar for "Three Fools in Bollywood" is about to begin...

 118 Chapter 118 The awards season is coming

    The so-called awards season is actually an evaluation of the film industry''s works during the year.


    At the end of the year and the beginning of the year, major awards and judging activities in North America were held one after another to give you a panoramic view of the best films of the year. The number of awards and the intensive intermittent time formed this name and form of the awards season.


    In a narrow sense, it refers to the various film awards held from December to February of the following year, such as the Golden Satellite Award, the Annie Award and other awards, the production labor union, the directors¡¯ union, the actors¡¯ union and other film professionals The three types of awards from the Trade Union Association Awards, as well as the awards of major film critics associations in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, finally ended with the awarding of Golden Globes and Oscars. This is the Oscars season in the general concept.


    Anyway, the nomination list will be intensively announced in December, followed by the Oscar nomination luncheon. In mid-January, there will be the golden ball finale climax, and mid-February will be the preheating for the Oscar ceremony.


    After all, even if it is a summary of last year.


    Because of this, almost every year¡¯s Oscar PR will be extremely busy during this time, and January to February are their consecutive days, and it is also the peak time for the most frequent banquets such as parties and receptions throughout the year.


    At this time, Hollywood has a feeling of an industrial social season, and stars of all walks of life are frequently out.Celebrities such as film critics, senior directors, and producers have become the objects of flattery by the Olympic staff this season...This is often the two months when the unspoken rules are most prevalent and concentrated in the year. It is only beauty and temptation and sexual entertainment, but the exchange of benefits involved in it is frequently staged, so that it is difficult to arouse everyone''s surprise.


    Later, Harvey Weinstein could be exposed to so many harassment incidents, how many of them actually took the initiative?


    Anyway, the reputation is bad, and I don''t mind others'' black feet and whitewashing oneself.


    Of course, it doesn''t mean that he is innocent. There is nothing black and white in it, and naturally he can''t escape this conclusion.


    However, this alone does not mean that these so-called award selections are full of shady.


    There are rules, but first of all, you are the players who can enter the game.


    So if you want to enter the nomination list, you still have to rely on the quality of the work-at least there must be something to praise and some advantages, and the foundation should not be too bad.


    Only after getting a different look from the film critics did I have a ticket to enter the game. At this time, what means can there be room for display.


    Then, if you have money, you will spend money to legally purchase the services of a public relations company and let them help lobby the selection judges.


    If you are reluctant to throw money or your wealth is not rich enough, but you want to get awards, develop your career, or even try to get to the Oscars, at this time, the Eight Immortals will show their magical powers.


    Agents, personal connections in the circle, and your own body... All roads lead to Rome. As long as you can get the slightest chance, you can contact the judges and change their attitudes. What you should do is all yourself. Things that should be implemented.


    If you want it, how can you not pay?Whether it is worth it or not is something you should think about.


    However, generally speaking, the times have changed. At this level, there are very few pure ****, and more common is the distribution of resources in the circle, such as getting acquainted with big people, helping to raise investment, or even Money implies.


    As for the provision of body, it can only be said that you are willing to give it to me at the time of wooing, and it does not have much impact on the overall situation.


    On the contrary, in the kind of small awards with low attention and high operability, there will be actors who are willing to offer services in exchange for an opportunity, even if this does not guarantee that you will be awarded, it just means that the odds are higher. Minute.Again, the question is worth it.What to do is to think well.


    Of course, for Oscar, the rules of the game will be more obscure and strict.


    Their attention is too high, the number of judges is too large, and they have been closely watched over the years. In addition to spending money to invite related public relations companies, they have fewer tricks and relatively fairness.


    After all, with so many members of the jury, if they don''t have the right way to provide them, they don''t even know who to call for help. How about public relations?


    And these are also resources, and even developed into a business, is it suitable for admission? Of course, you have to use money to open the way.


    So going back to the group of people who hit the Oscars, everything finally became one point: Franklin didn''t work.


    As long as you have money, the public relations company will screen out suitable lobbyists for you and use various exchange methods to impress them; as long as you have money, they will try their best to promote your work and win you votes.


    This approach is on the bright side, and Oscar doesn''t even evade it.


    What is reasonable and legal?In the presidential election, what about political contributions?Nor has it been seen that the US law disagrees.


    What are you afraid of? Even the list of receipts is clear and available, and the charges are fair and reasonable.


    Therefore, theoretically speaking, as long as you publicize all the members of the judge team with close to a thousand people, you can get a 100% nomination, and as long as your work meets the minimum level of the Oscar selection, it will come out. An Oscar statuette is nothing.


    Later generations of "Bomb Disposal Expert" relied on the money offensive to win the best film among competitors.


    Of course, there is also a question of whether it is worthwhile. After all, making movies is to make money, and if you want to use awards to expand your popularity and sell a good price, then the public relations expenses must not be too exaggerated.


    Otherwise, who would do a loss-making business?


    The entire award season is completely packaged operation, which in turn promoted intensified competition between films.


    All contestants who want to win can only passively or actively invest money in it to ensure that they are at least not discriminated against. Steven Spielberg of "Saving Private Ryan" eats this. The loss was too proud and unwilling to cater to it. As a result, Miramax''s "Shakespeare in Love" finally came back and missed the best film of the year.


    At first, all film critics were optimistic about this World War II masterpiece, but what about it?It''s not capsized yet.


    This also makes everyone more and more respect the rules set by the judges-under such a vicious circle, coupled with the increasingly serious factors of political correctness, Oscar''s reputation is also deteriorating.


    However, the lean camel is bigger than the horse. At least in the past few years, the gold content of the award is still being recognized.


    As a result, the entire gray economy industry that has developed may be more caring than the award season itself. The professional lobbying companies in Hollywood earn the money of these months in a year, but they are also alive and well.


    So, if things go on like this, will bad money drive out good money?


    Anyway, no one cares, right?Let time determine all this.


    It is not the so-called shady scene, nor is it dreamy, beautiful, fair and sunny, just as Hollywood is never a place where hard work and acting skills can succeed...


    Of course Lehmann knew this, and he didn''t have the fascinating and confident thoughts of Steven Spielberg.


    On the contrary, he is very cautious and willing to abide by this form of industry rules.


    After all, if you can really win the prize, you will definitely be more direct and better than investing in your own income.


    He has thought about it, plus the income from the two films, a large part of it has been in his hands, oh no, most of it is the joint income of the studio.


    He discussed with Ryan, and Ryan agreed with the idea he tried.


    As a result, this public relations fee will be called to CAA using Mann Studio''s account.


    The separation of public and private will last long.Lehman has always paid attention to this aspect and his relationship with Ryan.


    They are partners, and this relationship foundation should not deteriorate.


    The cost of public relations is expensive, a full 5 million US dollars, if it weren''t for Europa Films to bear half, Lehman would never want to pay.


    Sure enough, Franklin opened the way for lobbying and everything. If you use this thing once, you will lose one more time.


    As the money arrived, CAA also immediately started related actions.


    Paramount Pictures is still insisting on "Three Fools in Bollywood", which was shown in a few theaters. Recently, the box office of single-libraries has suddenly risen.


    Moreover, the Los Angeles Film Critics Awards on January 3, the name of the film began to be mentioned.


    Undoubtedly, it''s time to start reviewing qualifications and prepare to get a pass for Oscar selection.


    From that day on, the name of the film began to appear frequently.


    The Directors¡¯ Guild and the Film Critics Association all received relevant nominations and won.


    In the Golden Satellite Awards, (also known as the Little Golden Globe), because it is selected by American journalists and media like the Golden Globe Awards, in fact, even the relevant organization is a division of the American Journalists Association. It can also be regarded as one of the Oscar weather vanes and a more important selection award in Hollywood.


    Well, with the efforts of CAA, "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" was nominated again.


    Then came the Houston Film Critics Association Award, the Chicago Film Critics Association Award and a large number of niche awards, which have also been nominated one after another or simply award reservations.


    Games? It¡¯s boring to always play, even during the awards season.


    However, Lehman hasn''t come to North America yet, because Kevin Hoween said that he can come by on the eve of February. The previous ones can be done without showing up and will not let the judges of the relevant selection feel disrespectful Steven Spielberg is this that made the judges taboo).


    After getting so many nominations, the style has also begun to be shaped. In the entire foreign language film, "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" can be said to be the top one, with that kind of thunderous feeling.


    He also became the one with the highest expectations on the selection list...

 119 Chapter 119 Supporting Power (seeking subscription recommendation)

    "The Gangs of New York" won three awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. Could this be the time when Leonardo DiCaprio picked up the statuette?"


    "Will Leonardo DiCaprio become the first Oscar actor of his age?"


    "Nicole Kidman met with the Oscar judges and the two had a close meal."


    "The Pianist has caused controversy again. The director Roman Polans has been officially wanted for genetically assaulting a young girl. The police said they would pay close attention."


    "Meryl Streep made an appointment with Harvey Weinstein, and the two behaved closely."


    "Chicago" was publicly praised by the Oscar judges: the portrayal of the background of the times was unprecedentedly profound."


    "The Three Fools Raise Bollywood" received good reviews. Will director Lyman get a golden figure?"


    ""Frida" heroine Salma Hayek attended the "vogue" party, can she win the best actress?"


    ......


    As time has entered January, the media and newspapers have officially started madness. There are new hot spots to be published almost every day, such as related press releases sent by public relations companies; in order to satisfy the curiosity of the public, the pursuit of popular nominees Shooting and interviews; and constantly digging into the private actions of big-name celebrities who are expected to impact the Oscars this year: Now the most popular public attention is the Oscar selection. If scandals of big-name celebrities can be photographed during this period, it will undoubtedly mean newspapers. Increase in sales.


    After all, people are definitely more interested in watching scandals, scandals, and scandals than regular reports.


    Of course, at this time of the year, for films that are expected to run Oscars, it is indispensable to discredit each other and lower the competitiveness of their opponents. This is why the audience is so concerned: there are endless melons.


    And this year''s most unlucky thing is undoubtedly Roman Polanski. At such a juncture, there were rumors of him sexually assaulting an actress, and he was immediately identified and fled to France in a hurry to apply for protection from crime.


    He is now officially wanted by the US police, asking him to return to the United States to cooperate in the investigation, but since Roman Polanski can be exposed, it is naturally not without a target. The person involved-a 13-year-old girl stood up and personally testified against him It also further confirmed how shameful the behavior of other people''s bad character and violating the law is.


    However, upholding that "Oscars have always been unavoidable except for other factors other than the movie", Roman Polanski''s "The Pianist" has achieved excellent results in major awards, and a pair is going to send this movie to the Oscar. The rhythm really makes the audience dissatisfied.


    They probably can''t figure out how can a director with tainted character and morality win the award?


    Well, free America, the selection should also be "free" and should not be mixed with too much.


    As the public''s attention to this matter increased, more stories about the director Roman Polanski were unearthed.


    He lost his mother as a child and died in a concentration camp; middle-aged his wife was lost, and his first wife, Sharon Tate, was murdered at home by fanatics. The reason was that the believers wanted to punish the degenerate and lost wealthy class. It also meant random Killing, she and her friends are unlucky...


    He has a strong interest in young women, even underage women. As early as 1977, he was reported about related matters and was forced to accept more than one month''s imprisonment and review. However, due to insufficient evidence, he was He was soon released, but the United States has always kept him wanted, and he has not dared to return to the United States ever since. Until "The Pianist" turned out, it was praised by too many people, and his scandal was once again. Competitors repeatedly mentioned that the police are also quite cooperative, and there have been cases of sexual assault, so...


    It can be said that his artistic achievements are inversely proportional to his character and morality. What''s more, his refusal to be judged by American laws and laws and his fleeing abroad have made him extremely controversial, like a bereaved dog.


    Anyway, on this point, the media repeatedly mentioned it, which caused a lot of criticism.


    To be honest, the link from registration to Oscar nomination every year is actually the most terrifying elimination link. Many judges have to consider the impact of various factors, and they also need to make more difficult choices among a group of films. Therefore, if Roman Polanski''s reputation continues to be suppressed, under such a set of operations, it is very likely to disappear from the judges'' nomination list: this also achieves the goals of competitors.


    But, maybe they didn''t expect it, the Oscar judges were far more stubborn than they thought. Not only did they not disqualify the "Pianist" from running, they also publicly stated that it was art regardless of character.Ha ha.


    "What should I do?" In mid-January, even in France, it was a bit cool. However, all the parties in the whirlpool, Roman Polanski, was smoking a cigarette, wearing only a single shirt, sitting with a dejected face. On the terrace, a cold wind was blowing.


    However, the agent on the side was wearing a thick leather jacket, but he disagreed, "After the limelight, those news magazines will soon lose interest in reporting, so don''t worry too much."


    "But..." He raised his voice, but he didn''t know what to say, he only held his forehead, took a big puff of cigarette, and then slowly spit it out, "Sorry, it''s me who lost my mind. Let you come to me in the morning."


    "It''s my business to solve your doubts, so don''t say so." The agent said without any haste, looking at the distant scenery, "I will contact a professional company controlled by public opinion later to help you suppress it. One point, but it is estimated that this matter will not stop before the end of the Oscars. You must be prepared to avoid the limelight in recent days."


    "Of course, of course, of course." Roman Polanski collapsed a bit, "Of course I know what to do."


    The old past was turned up again, and the scars in his heart were once again uncovered.However, it was he who took the blame, he deserved it, didn''t he?


    There is always a price to make mistakes, and he is far from paying enough.


    From the perspective of the United States, his identity at this time is still a fugitive. Of course, the France that took him in doesn''t think so.


    In less than two days, the incident once again fermented. Roman Polanski and his work "The Pianist" have been linked to Oscar''s election bribery and shady, otherwise, how to explain how this work can win awards and campaigns qualifications.Shady, it must be shady.


    Naturally, the media newspapers would not let this trend go, and they also fell into trouble against the Oscar selection rules. Suddenly, Roman Polanski was put on the name of bribery and ridiculed his behavior.


    But in fact, he really doesn¡¯t have public relations, or he doesn¡¯t care much about the Oscars, because he doesn¡¯t dare to go to the United States at all. That''s important, not to mention that he wholeheartedly wants to develop in the European literary and art world, and there is no need to go to the muddy waters.


    Maybe it''s a rebellious psychology. Everyone has become more and more criticized for Oscars, but people have more and more affirmed their opinions on the "Pianist" campaign-that is, let it participate.


    When the atmosphere was so tense and encountered so many things, it felt bad to be talked about. Roman Polanski, who was recuperating in France, was irritable all day and lost his temper.


    "Why the public opinion company you are looking for has no effect at all. There are more and more reports on me, fxxk, I don''t want to see this."


    "But... we can''t cover it."


    Yes, I can''t cover it, so many competitors want to see you out, how can they be suppressed.


    Moreover, this year¡¯s Oscar¡¯s biggest scandal, the media do not want to miss it-it represents countless hot spots and traffic concerns: Oscar¡¯s most popular film candidates, Oscar shady stories, unspoken rules of the film, and the victims are underage women... .... The whole thing is full of controversy and drama, which belongs to the carnival of the newspaper industry.


    Since such a scandal can''t be covered, the only way is to reduce the sense of existence, that is, don''t cover it, let it go, and wait until the media has enough coverage to naturally divert attention.


    Of course the agent still meant that, but Roman Polanski was in a bad mood.


    But he has no way.


    He can''t control all the media.


    What''s more, things have progressed to the present, and it has become more and more unfavorable for his situation. If forcibly intervening, it will even have a counterproductive effect.


    Regarding this unprecedented vicious incident, how will Oscar continue to speak out?This is also a mystery, even Miramax could not guess the initiator of this incident.


    Harvey Weinstein is great, and his public relations skills are unparalleled, but he can''t guess people''s hearts, so he can''t make any predictions.


    He felt that this would be beneficial to him and the work "Chicago" launched by their company. He did so. As for how to develop in the future, that is not something he should worry about, right?


    As for the so-called shady scenes and unspoken rules of the judges, no one in the industry cares. What the media reports are more about eating melons for the public. Such things are played out at the Oscars every year. Has it changed?


    It''s not the first time that they have been exposed to injustice and accepting bribes. Can a jury of more than one thousand people count on everyone to stand by themselves?Even the photos of directly squeezing money have been photographed, but there are claims in this regard, and they will not be taken seriously by them without substantive evidence.


    A little meaning, far from being a big deal.


    Of course, this is the industry''s view of the judges. It is not very clear what the audience thinks.


    Maybe they will be angry, maybe they will be disappointed at Oscar, but what about it?


    The rules of the game are not dictated by the people, and they don¡¯t have the mind to decide all of this¡ªthey don¡¯t handle their lives well, and whoever pays attention to other people¡¯s bad things will pass away with a smile.

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    This year''s Golden Globe Awards were held in the Chandler Hall of Los Angeles Music Center. When Lyman walked on the red carpet, he saw the craziness of the reporters.


    They either hold the microphone or hold the camera, in order to compete for a better position, they do not hesitate to hold their shoulders against their hands, and forcibly create a passage from the crowd.


    The suit was wrinkled and the tie was crooked, but no one cared.


    As long as the right photos can be taken, in the eyes of these reporters who specialize in entertainment news, it is quite worth it.


    Mann¡¯s eyes were very sharp. When everyone¡¯s attention was still in the visiting area, he found Peter Jackson, the New Zealand fat man, from the car on the red carpet, which meant that the next big hit would come. The crew of "The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers" debut, they are the most popular figures in Hollywood right now. If you can interview them to ask for exclusive news, maybe they can make the headlines of tomorrow''s entertainment page, then they will be posted.


    The onlookers began to scream, and the Golden Globe red carpet host, Kurt Mannuos, apparently also got a hint from the headset. After a few words, he ended his visit to the red carpet guest and hurried to the "Lord of the Rings" crew. Welcome.


    It was probably arranged by the organizer, and Lyman was just behind Peter Jackson.


    He went all the way to the end of the red carpet, and few reporters ignored him.


    Lehman was also happy and clean. He rushed over from France to participate in the Golden Globe awards. It was not for any awards. Perhaps it should be said that "Three Fools Raising Bollywood" can be awarded at the Golden Globes. It is not very important to make a difference, but such an award ceremony is held, you can get to know countless important people in the circle-and they are all the top figures in power in Hollywood.


    Such a grand event contains countless opportunities and hidden connections. It is also indispensable for a director like him, not to mention that he needs to leave some impressions on the judges of the awards-for the Oscar selection later.


    He needs to show up in front of these judges more to increase his awareness.Obviously the Ballon d''Or is such a perfect stage. When Kevin Howen called to inform him, he also immediately left for Los Angeles.


    He didn''t even go to the interview area, and walked directly into the Chandler Hall. Under the leadership of a staff member, he quickly found the position of the crew of "Three Fools in Bollywood".


    In the past, George, Ryan, and Thomas were already sitting together. They hated publicity under the spotlight more than Lehman. They came in through the employee channel.


    "Here, Lyman." Ryan beckoned and motioned.


    Lyman walked closer, sat on the empty seat on Ryan''s right, loosened his tie, and exhaled in relief, "It''s really lively."


    "Yes, this year''s momentum is stronger than usual." George nodded in agreement.


    "Who do you think this year''s Golden Globe Queen will belong to?" Ryan was not interested in this atmosphere and so on. Instead, when he looked around at the guests, he saw Nicole Kidman and Meryl Sturt Rip talked and laughed together, and didn''t pay attention to what the two were competing against, so he asked aloud: "These nominated actresses, who are you more optimistic about?"


    "There is no doubt that it is Nicole Kidman. She missed the movie last year, and it is a bit unreasonable that she can''t get it this year. Neither she nor the public relations team behind her will miss this opportunity again." Said in a certain tone.


    George nodded in agreement, "If I were the public relations team behind her, I would try to make a big fuss at the Golden Globes. This year''s Oscars are a bit blurred. They need this momentum to help them reach the final selection process."


    Facts have proved that their predictions are completely correct.


    After a short break, accompanied by wonderful singing and dancing, the Golden Globe Awards ceremony officially began.


    The host¡¯s witty remarks, and the real-time live broadcast shots that were scattered all around were constantly swept through the seats where celebrities gathered. Everyone was calm and handled everything easily.


    In such public places, no one wants to make any jokes.


    "The winner of the 60th Golden Globe Awards for the best film soundtrack is..."The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings"."


    "...The award for the best screenwriter is...Jim Taylor and Alexander Payne from "About Schmidt", please two."


    "...Best original song won by "New York Gangs"..."


    The Golden Globe awards ceremony process is very fast, and there is a tendency to first in the television field and then in the film industry. As the awarding guests and the host tease each other, one by one outstanding public relations actors and actresses or the filming and production team behind them come to the stage to lead the corresponding Awards...Finally, in the expectation of the audience watching live on TV, the first heavyweight award of the film award: the best actress in the drama category, began the selection.


    "It is precisely because of these wonderful ladies that our screens are so colorful." Award-presenting guest Reagan Stein said humorously: "Julian Moore, "Far from Heaven"¡ª¡ª"


    Julianne appeared on the big screen behind it. She was dressed in a bright red dress and smiled at the camera and waved her hands. There was a polite applause in the theater.


    "Salma Hayek, "Frida"¡ª"


    Salma also appeared in the camera, and there was another round of applause.


    "Nicole Kidman, "The Moment"..."


    "Meryl Streep, "The Moment"..."


    "Diane Lien, "Infidelity"-ladies, thank you for your wonderful performance." Reagan paused and opened the envelope in his hand. "And the best actress at the Golden Globe Award belongs to -" He made a very happy expression and read aloud: "Nicole Kidman, congratulations."


    "Did you see it?" Lehman applauded courteously and whispered to Ryan, "She is definitely a smart woman."


    Ryan kept looking over there in a daze, until Nicole Kidman said with tears in his eyes and an overwhelmingly surprised expression, and then silently sighed, "Is this Hollywood." He said. Na muttered to himself.You can pretend to be indifferent, you can publicize the awards in private, or you can pretend to be ignorant, very sudden.Sure enough, she is a born actor with perfect acting skills.


    The highlight tonight is undoubtedly the duel between Nicole Kidman and other candidates. Other controversies are not big.


    Moreover, the Golden Globes has always been suspected of being criticized for the distribution of the cakes. Everyone originally came to participate in a happy networking event, and no one would pay too much attention to these. Of course, except for the actors, how about it. , If you can win an award, it will definitely help your own interpretation career.


    "...Best Actor...Jack Nicholson, "About Schmidt"¡ª¡ª"


    "...Best Supporting Actor...Chris Cooper, "Adapted Screenplay"¡ª"


    "...Best Director...Martin Scorsese, "New York Gangs"-congratulations."


    "You said, Lyman, when can you stand on such a stage? I really want to see that day." Ryan looked at Martin Scorsese who was laughing and laughing on the stage suddenly with emotion." I think you are no worse than them."


    Lehman squinted at him, "What made you say these nonsense? Didn''t you sleep last night? Can I still beat many competitors by relying on foreign language films and the main public relations role is not the best director? Think about it and know, where are the rules."


    He looked at another award-giving guest who walked onto the stage, "This is the award we might get."


    On the stage, Catherine Zeta Jones, who was dressed up in a red dress and evening dress, was reading the nomination list for the best foreign language film of this year¡¯s Golden Globe Awards, "..."Tell Her" Spain, "Love in Africa" ??Germany, "Three Fools in Bollywood" India, France, "Hero" China..."


    She smiled at the stage and took out the envelope curiously.


    "It must be us, it should be us." Ryan wasn''t so sentimental anymore, and Thomas became nervous at the moment.


    Lehman is still very calm. He knows that the CAA people are fighting for this award for him, to pave the way for the Oscar campaign later.


    And with this award, it will have an impact on the persuasiveness and senses of the judges, and it will also move towards a good impression.


    His biggest competitor is undoubtedly the Spanish work "Speak to Her", but this film has received far more nominations than him, unlike their team focusing on the best foreign language film. So, on the whole, He is more successful.


    "The winner is¡ª" Catherine Zeta Jones had a smile on her face, and she didn''t want to confuse everyone, and quickly said the answer, "Three fools make a big noise in Bollywood, congratulations."


    "Yes!" Thomas'' excitement sounded beside him.


    George has always been calm, and just like Ryan, he clapped his palms, "Congratulations."


    Applause sounded from all directions, Lyman hugged Ryan and others one by one, and then calmly walked towards the stage.


    Lehman walked through the Sundance podium, and he was reluctant to claim even some small awards. He once thought that he would be affirmed by awards such as the Golden Globe because of his own strength. He would appear excited. Maybe the Oscar would not It''s the same, but now he finds himself wrong.


    Although he didn''t have any "recognition" joy or complicated mood, it did not mean that there was no fluctuation in his heart at this time-just like doing a business to promote a project, he spent that much money and paid some Energy and planning, when he succeeds, is equivalent to achieving the desired effect he wants.


    He never felt that he was mature enough to be knowledgeable about movies to the point where he didn¡¯t need to grow up. However, he had spent the most of his life since "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" or at the Sundance and Venice Film Festivals. After the period of surprise, he was no longer green and ignorant.


    He knew the rules, followed the rules, and got the benefits of the rules. However, at this moment, when he walked towards the Golden Globes, he recalled the past of his gritted teeth and struggled, but he couldn''t help feeling full of emotions: this can prove what?

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    What can this award prove?Excellent connections?Public relations fees are in place?Or is it luck?¡ª¡ªAnyway, among the countless facts that this Best Foreign Language Award can represent, there must be no complete unified statement.


    But this does not mean that he is unhappy, at least, he is moving towards the ultimate goal, and occasionally a little deviation, it does not matter.


    Lehmann quickly suppressed the out-of-date cranky, and calmly stepped onto the podium, first and politely hugged Catherine Zeta Jones.


    "Congratulations, Director Lyman."


    "Should I say thank you?"


    The two chuckled lightly.


    After the brief greeting, Lehmann took the golden ball trophy from her hand, and turned to face the silent attention from the audience. Lehmann took a deep breath and settled all the complicated things. Mood, once again devoted to the role of the winner with suitable surprises and emotions.


    "Thanks... and... finally..."


    After finishing the more conventional acceptance speech, Lehman made a bowing gesture, and then was led to the backstage by a staff member for an interview holding the trophy-the agent Johnson had been waiting in the backstage interview area for a long time.


    "Director Lyman, how are you feeling now?"


    "Do you think you will get the favor of the Oscar judges? Although you have already won the Golden Globe."


    "Do you have a chance of winning for your work?"


    "Director Lyman..."


    In the visual stimulus composed of multiple flashes, Lehman could only reluctantly parry, restrained his urge to blink quickly, and at the same time picked out a few questions to answer.


    Fortunately, Johnson is very experienced in this kind of scene. He constantly picks and rolls for him, and can quietly remind him how to answer certain deliberate questions.


    Lehman successfully responded with a few painless answers, and holding the trophy for the reporters to take a few photos, it was over.


    In the end, the Golden Globe awards ceremony finally came to a close with the sound of singing and dancing.


    In fact, compared to the Oscars, the Golden Globes is like a carnival for practitioners. Everyone has nominations and everyone has fun, and whether it is the final winner or the unsuccessful, they are more relaxed.


    Moreover, unlike the unity party held by Vanity Fair after the Oscars, the Golden Globes do not do this, but each company will hold its own award-winning party, which is what Europa thinks.


    George also specially came to inform Lehman and his party, and this is a good opportunity for the two allies of CAA and Paramount Pictures to not be absent and promote mutual affection. Even though Lehman is very tired, he still did not refuse George''s invitation. .


    "Seriously, you should often come out to participate in similar activities." For a social freak like George, most of the time, in addition to dealing with various necessary tasks, the rest is to develop a network. He took the lead in clinking glasses to Lehman. Said: "Unless it¡¯s about yourself, you don¡¯t almost go to any parties. Even in your free time, you would rather hide at home and get moldy than go out. This is not good. Of course, I don¡¯t have to socialize. But there is only one life in human life, and you must enjoy it when it is time to enjoy it."


    Lehman laughed, "Yes, George, I must and will seriously consider your suggestions."


    Tonight, he is the absolute protagonist. At such a festive party, even if Lyman deliberately controls the measurement, he has already drunk slightly, but the circle of people who came to socialize with him is still in an endless stream: He won the Golden Globe Award, and the size is considered an achievement. In addition, the box office trend of "Furious" is very good, and the success of the three films with different themes is also very convincing.


    In the entertainment industry, getting results is always the best social weapon, which still works in the identity of actors, producers, photographers, etc.


    Maybe before this, some people will not take you seriously, but when you show more and more successful side, quite a lot of people will change their minds, they will invite you to make a film, and you are almost- -The attitude of conversation will also bring more respect.


    Lehman clearly felt it. Even Shirley Lansing, the CEO of Paramount Pictures, gave him an unprecedented smile to greet him. Before this, let alone come to meet, the two had a good time for business. less.This is really true.


    ......


    "Cheers."


    "Boom..." Another bottle of champagne was opened, the bubbles burst out, and the glasses were filled one by one. Ryan and Thomas'' faces were full of joy.


    After dealing with the interpersonal relationship, Lyman also got together with his small group.


    "We got the Golden Globe Award." Thomas showed his excitement from the beginning.


    However, this is indeed a pretty good result, isn''t it?


    Ryan sat in a chair and held up a glass of champagne. After the three of them clinked the glasses, they said, "Congratulations."


    "Congratulations to us." Lehman picked up the wine glass and drank it.


    The night is getting deeper and deeper, and the Golden Globe Awards celebration banquet has become more and more deserted. The awards season in 2002 has so far passed two-thirds and officially entered the final sprint stage.


    Two days later, at 9:30 p.m. on January 27, the Oscar nomination party officially kicked off and the annual Oscar nomination list was announced.


    In the eyes of the public, Eli Dominic, accompanied by the chairman of the Academy Jury, Frank Pearson, began announcing his Oscars for the film.


    What people pay attention to is undoubtedly the fight for the best film. "Chicago", "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings", "Pianist", "New York Gangs" and "The Moment", these five films successfully squeezed into the final The campaign stage was also the last offensive against Xiaojin.


    After the nomination list came out, many people were surprised. Not only the public, but even the industry insiders did not expect it.


    Two big hits, "Adapted Screenplay" and "Cat and Mouse Game" were both upset. Some people even joked that Leonardo DiCaprio was really not loved by those old stubborn academics and accompanies Oscars all the time. What a miserable man.


    Facts have also proved that he is really miserable, and in the end he can barely be treated differently by demonizing his appearance.


    Instead, it is the "Pianist" that has caused the biggest disturbance recently and "Chicago", which has always been low-key.


    This is not only what can be said by surprise, but also disrupted the planning and preparation of many people, and the competing chess players have changed.


    If you say that "Chicago" is the main movie of Miramax this year. Although it is low-key and does not appear frequently in various awards, it is a small-format movie, but the style of the film is very retro and nostalgic, and it is stamping the judges. In my heart, and at the last minute, there is still a precedent for copying the feat of "Shakespeare in Love" bargaining counterattack that year, and considering that this is Harvey Weinstein''s plan, it will not surprise everyone, then "The Pianist" is really very unexpected.


    Everyone can''t believe that the college judges will brave such a huge public opinion pressure and insist on putting such a tainted film in the final stage of the competition.


    In the history of Oscars, there has never been such a thing. This is the most surprising point.


    They may not be able to figure out the significance of the college judges'' doing this. The most troublesome is undoubtedly the behind-the-scenes public relations team of "Adapted Screenplay".


    Leading the season for a whole season, the major awards were softened, but at the last moment they died in an incredible way. The ending came too suddenly and there were no signs. They just fell short.


    I think carefully about the benefits of mentioning "The Pianist", but I don''t know how it would benefit the judges of that group of colleges.


    Could it be that Roman Polanski can still be exonerated by going to the United States to receive the award, and he may not dare to come to the United States for life, so what value does this Oscar nomination have to him and to the judges?


    Obviously it is meaningless, but the college judges did just that.


    However, they don''t care too much about what they think in their minds. Anyway, upset this kind of thing, every few years, they can always do something.


    Perhaps it is to emphasize their sense of existence. After all, every year, only during the Oscars award season, people will think of them and demand them.


    As for the nomination of "Three Fools in Bollywood" for the best foreign language film, it seems a bit calm.


    After all, there are already relevant signs in the circle, and the competition in this area has never been in the thinking of these film makers, and only those outsiders will care about this award. For the local people, it is really meaningless.


    However, Lehman does need it, and CAA has made enough efforts to ensure that the nomination is foolproof.


    At the end of the year, I not only contacted Paramount Pictures to sell a thin noodle, but also contacted several theaters to re-launch the market for screening. In mid-January of the following year, I continued to spend money on the box office to increase The market data of "Bollywood" made the judges feel that the popularity of small-scale movies is still unabated.


    And those mainstream film critics¡¯ associations and award declarations have also spent a large sum of public relations fees, which has made the impression and reputation of "Three Fools in Bollywood" in the circle have been expanding in an orderly manner. And in the eyes of the members of the academy, they quietly left enough popular qualifications to become a strong competitor in the final contest.


    Such a step-by-step process, and there are no unexpected factors to make him upset, it is a normal result to get the nomination.


    In addition, "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" is nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Photography. However, these two nominations are mostly technical and not the main campaign of the PR team behind Lehman. aims.


    However, to win three nominations, it is clear that the film is not bad in the eyes of the judges.


    And this year¡¯s Oscar¡¯s biggest hot spot is undoubtedly "Chicago", which is nominated for a total of 12 items, and in addition to the best actor, it contains all the hot awards.Harvey-Weinstein''s execution at the Oscars can be described as strong.


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    "Roman Polanski won the nomination for best director. His character has nothing to do with art, let alone affect the Oscar selection."


    "The Pianist was nominated for seven awards, and the Oscar judges expressed a clear attitude of favor. What will the final result be?"


    "Nicole Kidman vs. Renee Zellweger, who can get the best actress?"


    ""Chicago" is huge and has unlimited scenery."


    "Hollywood starts the Harvey-Weinstein era? Is it a vision or what to be nominated for Oscar for Best Picture?"


    "The All the Time" has caused controversy? In order to ensure Nicole Kidman''s competitive advantage, he helped Meryl Streep to declare the best supporting actress?"


    ......


    Over the years, the Oscar nomination list has always grabbed a wave of entertainment headlines, and this year is no exception. On the second day of the nomination dinner, all relevant newspaper press releases have been published.


    However, what is slightly different from previous years is that compared with awards such as Best Picture, Best Male Lead or Female Lead, people''s attention this year is undoubtedly on a controversial movie like "The Pianist".


    The director''s evil behavior obviously made them feel uncomfortable. What''s more uncomfortable is that the nomination advantage of "The Pianist" is still very good?


    "Can it really get a big prize?" All the gossip sections are concerned about this issue, because this kind of thing is really too topical to discuss.


    When various newspapers made predictions about the attribution of this year¡¯s Oscars, the gambling company also opened a corresponding handicap: Roman Polanski¡¯s winning odds rose slightly after the scandal broke out, reaching as high as 1. : 2.5. This shows that they are also very optimistic about the award for the tainted director. After all, the Academy judges of the Oscars don''t know what they are going crazy, they are very supportive.


    In the battle for the best director, another popular candidate to win the award is Martin Scorsese of "New York Gangs" with an odds of 1:3, which is 0.5 points more than Roman Polanski. .... In addition, the odds of the escorts in the eyes of the other three gambling companies are all 1:5 or 1:10 or more. This also shows how the professionals in the circle think about this award. Assessed.


    And Harvey-Weinstein¡¯s Miramax¡¯s top picks have always been the best film, which is also in line with their company¡¯s profit maximization considerations. Of course, this is also something that the industry knows.The gambling company''s daring to make this odds evaluation also shows their self-confidence. They have always had great abilities.


    And the odds of "Three Fools in Bollywood" in the best foreign language film handicap are even more amazing, at 1:1.5, the odds...Zhi, I don¡¯t know, I thought they were just The public relations team behind it is more confident than the CAA.


    However, it also means that they are really optimistic that the film can go to the end, because "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" is a typical work with strong regional atmosphere, which has a certain degree in the selection of the best foreign language film. Advantages, and more importantly, CAA and Paramount Pictures are supporting such a film.


    Is it for "outsiders" or half of "owners", do I still choose this option?Especially those old stubborn academics who like to engage in local characteristics and treat differently.


    Take the famous "Jewish" theorem.


    Actors of Jewish ancestry can always get a lot in Oscars and get more performance opportunities than others.


    Many people are rumoring that half of Hollywood is controlled by Jewish forces. This is not a lie.


    They are also more willing to help their own people. This seems unfair to many people, but it is a means by which Jews live in Hollywood, in the United States, or elsewhere.


    Although it is inevitable that there will be discrepancies, but the Jewish group is well-known, especially in the showbiz, where personal connections can better determine the allocation of resources.


    It has become an instinct for them to help each other. For example, Harvey Weinstein, he can have such an influence on the Oscars, not only is good ability, but also the role played by blood and the same ethnicity during this period. But it is extremely important.


    Similarly, there are Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson. Their smooth and open actor careers also illustrate this point.


    As for why the two of them are not like Jewish people, it is because the ethnic view that the Jews agree with depends on the matrilineal line. By coincidence, their mother is Jewish, but their father is not.


    Counting on this phenomenon, Marilyn Monroe, Gotti Han, Kate Hudson, and many other actresses are outstanding.


    It is undeniable that their strength and beauty, but the most important thing is still the continuous support of the nobles.


    This sense of cultural identity and intimacy is self-evident, and it can''t even be said of cheating or anything. People simply put it on the surface.


    If it weren''t for the Jewish descent this year, and no candidate for the Oscar, it is estimated that Nicole Kidman would have to accompany him as he did in previous years, witnessing the award falling to those who are not as good as her.


    Wasn''t the title of the most beautiful Oscar queen won by Gwyneth Paltrow? Well, she is Jewish.


    Just as China has a serious sympathy for the hometown, in the ancient officialdom, the township party was a powerful political force, and people in large groups have always been willing to survive in groups.


    "There is no party in the party, imperial thought, no faction in the party, all kinds of weird..." These words of the great man are really the most logical saying.


    In immigrant countries like the United States, no township culture was born, but racial identity was replaced.


    All races will naturally come together to form a community of closely related interests, holding as many resources as possible in society for the foothold and development of such a community, and among all races, or in the United States, Jews and blacks are The most grouped, this is mainly because they are in a relatively weak state in the overall environment.


    Black people don''t say much, because their racial awakening is relatively late, and they have only slowly begun to show their strength in the recent period, but their nationality also determines that it will be difficult for them to achieve success in the general environment, so they have to fight together.As for the Jews, such things have happened in modern times, and being excluded, discriminated against, and disgusted once became commonplace, so they have to be grouped, and their ethnic culture also emphasizes this point, that is, in such a grouping culture, They gradually gained influence and also occupied a certain dominant position in Hollywood.


    Of course, this is not to say that after entering Hollywood, any Jew can achieve both fame and fortune without worrying about eating and drinking, but that this group of people may be able to obtain extra benefits that are generally difficult to obtain by relying on his blood. Kind of opportunity.


    For example, Oscar. After you get nominated with a certain amount of strength and luck, you can play the emotional card. Those Jewish judges subconsciously maintain the interests of their race, and Harvey Weinstein also relies on it. This kind of trick has achieved his future influence.


    This is unbelievable at first, and it is hard for outsiders to believe that Oscar is so golden, why is it so?


    But the fact is that this is true in the eyes of the academic judges. Just like those big stars, outsiders feel "unclear" no matter how they look at them. For example, in the entertainment industry, outsiders don¡¯t know much about it. When you step in, you will discover how dirty the circle is and how many transactions are clearly marked.


    This is not surprising, because the actor industry is not tied to academic qualifications and knowledge, nor does it blend in with literacy and moral standards.


    In fact, those who have too much bottom line and morality are not easy to get ahead.


    Getting out of the silt but not staining it is something that Lotus can do. The average person has no background or anything, and doesn''t want to "combine with each other". Who will take you to play?


    These Oscar judges are not professional judging machines supported by the association. They are people and individuals. They will have their own social relations and personality tendencies. This means removing their subjective thoughts and objectively following their profession. It is very difficult to vote according to the standard of


    Let alone racial prejudice, gender prejudice, appearance prejudice, subject prejudice, value prejudice... all the prejudices that contain subjective forms are flooded with more than 1,000 people of all kinds.


    Although according to the voting rules announced by the academy, it is forbidden to pass the ticket, and to discuss things in private, but almost no one asks for votes or votes.


    The tricks of Oscars are too numerous to list, and a large part of the judges are veteran qualifications from the 70s and 80s, or beyond.


    Do you think that when they get old, they will become incompetent, and suddenly they begin to become obsessed with film art?It''s impossible at all, and even if there are, how many people can have such an awareness.


    The ballots are in their hands, they are just tickets used to seek benefits. As for who to vote, it doesn''t matter.


    Since the judges themselves do not respect the so-called Oscars, those insiders who also want to achieve some interest demands are even more unwilling to respect and maintain the principle of fair competition.


    However, they did not dare to do too much. Since entering the 1980s and entering the star age, Oscar''s whitewashing work has also improved a lot, and it looks like that.


    "Three Fools in Bollywood" is in such a big environment, without departing from the development of CAA for its Olympic plan.


    Lehman also got busy. Under the guidance of Kevin Hoween, he called the judges who might be wooed to help the film awards, and promised them benefits.


    This is the simplest means of fighting, but the most effective.


    Maybe other competitors are doing the same thing. In the end, it''s just who is better.


    As for the work itself, it might have been forgotten long ago...


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    "Hi, Mr. Robert, this is Lyman Rast. Can I have the honor to invite you to a private party? Just tonight."


    When Robert Jerry received a call from Lehman, he didn''t seem surprised. He was the judge of Oscars with the right to select the best film. He had votes in his hand. It was that simple.


    "Meeting with the judges in private is a taboo. I don''t think you should call me at this time. If it is normal, I think I will be happy."


    When Lehman got the relevant information from Kevin Hoween, he was fully prepared, ¡°Please don¡¯t get me wrong, I¡¯m calling this call, just hoping to get to know Mr. Robert. Strangers and strangers build friendship, always It takes someone to take a step first, doesn''t it?"


    Robert laughed softly: "Of course, I agree with you."


    "So, see you tonight?"


    "see you tonight......"


    Although it is expressly stipulated in the Oscar selection rules, participating films and crew members are not allowed to contact the judges in any form privately, and it is not allowed to recommend their own works in any way, even by phone or email.Once verified, they will be disqualified from running for Oscar.


    However, there are policies at the top and countermeasures at the bottom.


    The judges are also ordinary people, they will also have social activities, this, you can''t ban it.


    Is there anyone who stipulates that Oscar judges cannot have a private life?


    My friend held a party on his birthday, and then happened to meet a member of the crew of a popular movie at the party. We chatted with each other.Does this violate the regulations?


    Obviously not, such loopholes in the rules are a must-have for every public relations team, and they are also proficient in playing.


    Inviting judges like Robert to appear at private parties is also as friends.


    ......


    "Kevin, I''m very happy to see you again. Didn''t Brian come?"


    "Robert Jerry. Oh, the last time we met was last year. I''ve been in good health recently, and I can still walk around twice."


    "Hi, Director Lyman, how are you."


    "Friend, long time no see."


    "Just call me Lyman."


    "Hello, Lyman."


    "I like your work very much and have a very good idea."


    "Thank you......"


    Borrowing Kevin Hoween¡¯s luxurious manor in Beverly Hills, they started their first canvassing activity one evening in early February.


    Before the real communication, he also prepared exquisite food and some delicious wine.


    Lehman, George, Kevin Howen, Johnson, Ryan, Thomas...The team members are like flowers and butterflies, and they circulate among the judges, and give gentle smiles and sincerity to every guest present. Greetings.


    Leave a good impression, or even let each other have a "true friendship" to lay the foundation for the subsequent selection work.


    And invitations to parties like this will not end for the next week.


    "A little gift for everyone, Sony''s new home DVD player and a set of hardcover videotapes of "Three Fools in Bollywood"..."


    At the end of the party, a group of judges received the items that CAA had prepared long ago, and they were picked off with joy.


    "Huh, I''m exhausted." Lyman sat in the chair, "I don''t know if it is my illusion, or if I have been too busy recently. I only drank a little wine tonight and felt very uncomfortable."


    He took two deep breaths, suppressing the surge in his stomach.


    "If it doesn''t work, let us help. You take a few days off." Ryan saw that Lehman was uncomfortable, and he seriously suggested.


    ......


    Just as Lyman was lying in the back seat of the car and Thomas drove back to the hotel, several judges also started their own discussions.


    "To be honest, you are not the first old friend to call me, Bowen." Robert, who had just received a gift and returned home, was about to take a bath, went to bed and rested, and another PR call was made. Come in.


    He turned on the TV with a wry smile, but turned his voice down intimately, "This year''s Oscars are really wonderful. I would like to know who you are soliciting votes for. By the way, are you not all relatives in the United States? Do you have acquaintances in other places? ."


    "Oh, buddy." Bowen said humorously on the other end of the phone, "Maybe I just called you to greet you?"


    "Impossible, I won''t believe it." Robert immediately shook his head, "Frankly admit it, for which movie?"


    Bowen was silent for a moment, and then gave the answer with a chuckle, "Well, I can¡¯t hide anything from you. One of Williams¡¯ agents is an acquaintance of my wife, and she wants me to help that Spanish one. The movie "Speak to Her" asks about the situation."


    "But I have promised Kevin Hoween, and the director of "Three Fools in Bollywood" is very good."


    This is a more euphemistic way of saying that he has already accepted the gift, so how can he easily turn it back? If he does this without a proper explanation, it will be difficult for him to become a judge in the future.


    "Is that so, I''m sorry..."


    Bowen also understood, and didn''t want to embarrass his old buddy. He quickly ended the topic just now, politely greeted him, and chatted for a few more words before hanging up.


    It is getting more and more intense.


    Thinking of this, Robert opened the envelope at hand and reconfirmed his vote.


    He changed the channel at will with great thoughts, but he did not devote himself to the program on TV at all.


    ......


    Compared with Robert, who has never seen a candidate movie and is only thinking about the gains and losses, the older generation of Denis Cerorida has a much calmer mentality.


    As a columnist film critic who worked for major film festivals in his early years, although he has retired, he has recently received many lobbying calls from various public relations companies, many years of friends, directors and even agencies.


    However, he just casually dealt with a few words about this, and even indifferent words to all lobbyists who would easily vote for the other party: Anyway, it is secret voting, and whoever voted at that time does not depend on his own mood.It is so easy to vote for whoever is pleasing to the eye, without involving the exchange of interests.


    Of course, this is also because he has no desires. After all, although he is in the show business circle, he does not want his family to enter the show business circle.


    In other words, he doesn''t need to maintain the so-called contacts in the circle, nor does he have to look good to anyone, plus he is old, and he sees a lot of things very openly, and he is not willing to mix into the messy friendship.


    Even if he knows the dirty tricks behind the Oscars and understands that his vote can''t change much, he still values ??the power of this choice.


    If people have lived to such an old age, if they don''t even have the freedom to vote as they wish, it seems too sad, doesn''t it?


    ""Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood", "Tell Her", "Where is My Home"..." In his own screening room, Denis Cerrorida said to himself: "Let me take a closer look again before I can make an assessment."


    Picking up the videotape, Denis didn''t hesitate and put it into the DVD player.


    "Although there are some flaws in the film conversion in several shots, the intention is good, and it is not too preaching. There is a faithful recording of the angle of view, and the director has a good control of the color. Several scenes are rendered brightly or coldly. Interesting... Lyman, isn''t it?"


    After another video tape, the picture began to show slowly...


    "The format of the film is a bit small, but the director''s rhythm is well controlled, but does this supporting actress not know how to act? Compared with the other major actors, it is simply ridiculous. Such a big failure, what a pity ."


    Denis shook his head, pressed the exit button of the DVD player, looked at the translated name "Father Amaro", and threw it aside.


    ......


    "Lyman Rast''s "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" or Karoline Link''s "Where is My Home"?" Denis Cerrolida was a little worried. These two movies are After carefully reviewing the five participating works, he could not make the hesitating choice of decisive elimination.


    "Forget it, although the subject matter of "Where is My Home" is good, the director is a bit too showy and never reveals his ideas all the time. This is very bad." Denis shook his head, "Then put Put "Three Fools in Bollywood" at number one, and "Where is My Home" second."


    As for the other three selected works, he obviously didn''t move him.


    ......


    In fact, compared with other mainstream awards, the number of judges who have votes in the Oscars for the best foreign language film selection is much smaller.


    After all, the Oscar is an award established based on the United States. Although with the vigorous development of the Hollywood industry, it has become more and more international status and reputation, and the recognition of the film after the award also has a weight, but no matter what Said that their mainstream selection is still on English works.


    Therefore, the public relations of Lehman and others are not very difficult. It only took a week to invite most of the judges one by one. Most of them were willing to accept the favor of CAA or to show their favor. For the campaign of "Three Fools Raising Bollywood", it is undoubtedly good news.


    However, the best foreign language film is about a lot of things after all. Naturally, those competitors will not be idle, and no one can be sure of the ownership of this award until the last minute.


    Moreover, because naturally facing the highly competitive Oscar for best foreign language film, the gold content of the award is rarely questioned.


    Let''s put it this way, maybe the best film will have such a huge controversy as "Shakespeare in Love", but the best foreign language film ever has never been.


    Hundreds of works from various regions have been re-selected, and five of them have been selected, and the final winners have also been selected. This is truly one of a hundred.


    In the eyes of those senior movie fans, the works that can win this award are definitely real materials. This is why CAA is willing to compete: first, it can get the benefits; second, the career of its rival client Lehman is very beneficial , Can start the international reputation.


    Now, everything is ready and only owes east wind...

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    "interesting."


    "It''s so lively."


    Thomas and Ryan sat on their seats, like childlike children, looking at the scenery outside the window through the car window, "This is not the first time we have come to the Kodak Theater, but today, it feels unexpected. Very novel."


    "Yes." Thomas echoed, "it is the most grand gathering I have ever seen."


    The Lincoln car they were sitting on was parked on the side of the road half a street length from Hollywood Boulevard at this time, waiting for relevant planners to arrange entry.


    Even though it is a bit far away, the crowds onlookers can already be seen overflowing because of the large number of people, extending from the large open space in front of the Kodak Theater to the streets outside.The surging crowd is indeed very impactful.


    Hundreds of spectators danced their hands frantically, hoping to attract the attention of the stars in the cars that have begun to slowly enter.


    This is only the periphery, and the Oscar''s grand occasion can be called a spot.


    "You two are really stupid." Lehman on the side couldn''t stand it anymore, and patted the shoulders of the two of them. "Guys, there are more people, and what''s so interesting. You are like you, go to the World Cup live. , Wouldn¡¯t the atmosphere be more enthusiastic."


    The two did a good job, and Ryan murmured: "It''s like I''ve never been to the World Cup. Do the two feel different? Here, I''m a participant."


    Unlike awards such as the Golden Globes and Saturn Awards, Oscars do not sell tickets to the outside world. All tickets are only for the nominees and their relatives and friends.


    Lehman has no relatives or friends in the United States. Heath Ledger has returned to Australia. He is not here for the time being. Nicholas Cage, because he himself was invited and can¡¯t use it, but Eva Green is interested and faint. She had hinted that she could be his red carpet companion, but Lyman refused again.Still the same sentence, he didn''t want to live under the spotlight, be monitored by everyone in every move, or become other people''s gossip because of something.


    Therefore, there are only four of them in this group. Compared with the group of relatives and friends brought by other nominees, it is simply pitiful.


    After all, if you can enter the scene, the biggest benefit is not only to witness the awards ceremony up close, but also to participate in the Oscar night held by Vanity Fair. That is a good opportunity to take pictures with the big stars-many relatives and friends are here. .


    It is a pity that Lehman and others are not available, which seems a bit wasteful.


    The car started to start slowly. Obviously, the headset that the driver was wearing in his ears received instructions and it was time for them to enter.


    Thomas sat in his seat, breathing slowly and deeply.


    Seeing this, Ryan chuckled lightly: "Man, don''t tell me you are a little nervous."


    "No...no." Thomas tried to retort.But in fact, his palms are a little sweaty. Think about it, he has never walked the red carpet under such a person''s attention, and he doesn''t know if there is any problem with his costume or outfit.He didn''t want to make a fool of himself in front of reporters.


    Ryan smiled and didn''t tease him with words.


    Thomas continued to breathe deeply. Now, this was his only way to relieve his tension.


    The car was still moving forward, slowing down.


    "Ahhhhh..." The screams were like ocean waves, bursting through the barriers of the car windows and reaching everyone''s ears.


    The car slowly reached the entrance of the red carpet and stopped steadily.


    "Which one of you will follow me?"


    Lehman adjusted his tie and sleeves, put his hands on the door, and was about to get out of the car.


    "Me." Ryan replied and followed Lyman.


    Pushing the door of the car, Lehman took the lead to stand firmly on the ground and look around: I saw the Kodak Theater shrouded in the sunset, with bright lights inside, and a bright red carpet flowing down like a waterfall, which also attracted the attention in front of him. Thousands of sights.


    The two sides of the red carpet were crowded with people. Indispensable were the reporters carrying cameras and microphones.


    The various shouts and screams coming from the ears made people wonder if the vocal cords of those screaming vigorously would be damaged.


    "It''s time for us, Ryan." Lehman reminded as the team in front of them entered the interview area.


    "Ok."


    One after another, the two quickly stepped onto the red carpet.


    Facing the flashing blind spotlight, I talked to the host for two more words-the questions asked were normal, and Lehman answered normally.


    Then, the two entered the interview area.


    "Lyman, Ryan." After the interview, the CAA team, including the agent Johnson and Kevin Hoween, waved to him at the entrance to the ceremony hall of the Kodak Theater.


    The two of them walked over and waited until George and Thomas also came over, and moved forward together.


    A group of people followed Kevin Hoveen, and chatted with him in various circles: this is CAA showing him well, after all, the cooperation between the two parties is quite happy, and they intend to draw closer relations. Lehman also Not disgusted.After all, every year CAA has customers who are rushing to Austria, but it is rare to be able to be pulled by a partner like Kevin Hoween to introduce various circles of contacts.


    "Hi, Lehman." The director of the distribution department of New Line Pictures that I met that day greeted him enthusiastically, "How about it? "Furious" has been off the shelf, are there any new plans... .."


    "Lyman, it''s nice to meet you." Nicole Kidman, who is the hottest best actress, also greeted her. She is also a CAA customer and has a close relationship with Brian Lord.


    "Lyman." Nicholas Cage smiled enthusiastically as he approached.


    "Are you okay recently?" Lyman also greeted cordially.


    "not bad."


    "Furious" has basically been drawn in various markets, and the global gross box office accumulated today is 532 million U.S. dollars. The reason why Nicholas Cage is in a good mood is also derived from this. He played the "sergeant" role in it. Not only was it unanimously praised by film critics, even fans and audiences also bought it, and the performance of the film was so good, the interpretation career dragged down by "The Wind Whisperer" is again on the rise.


    The two have a very good friendship, and they look at each other very pleasingly. They are more chatty, but at this moment, when this kind of occasion is not a deep chat, the two exchanged a few more words and then separated .


    Lehman, who has been in the circle for two years, is not what he used to be. At this Oscar, he was accompanied by CAA''s Kevin. He felt that he was particularly busy.


    It seemed that all the people who knew him or who knew him intentionally gathered to greet him, their faces were stiff, and their legs were a little sore. It was finally time for admission.


    Sitting comfortably on the big red sofa seat, Lehmann felt better.


    The seats for the awards ceremony are arranged according to the department, with one for the actor nominees, one for the director nominees, and so on.


    Naturally, Lyman is sitting in the forefront of the director''s area. To put it in more detail, he is sitting with several directors nominated for best foreign language films, as well as mutual competitors.


    Among these director nominees, Lehman may not be ranked higher than his professional qualifications, but he is undoubtedly a clear winner.


    No way, after the release of "Furious", his fame rose in terror.


    Moreover, it is a joke that commercial directors are more popular than art directors.


    Soon, with the sound of music, the big screen on the stage went dark-the award ceremony was about to begin.


    The Oscars are not as simple as the Golden Globes. The process is obviously relatively small, but they like to play puzzles and set the atmosphere, so the awards are very slow.


    Lehman also sat downright from the beginning and became more casual.


    To be honest, he is a little hungry now.


    The waiting time of a few hours, plus the time left for awards and acceptance speeches, that is to say, after eating at noon, until now at 9 pm, a full eight hours have passed. His stomach It was empty long ago, and he worked hard--he understood that the Oscar award ceremony might be a carnival of the media and movie fans, but it was indeed the torture of these award-winning guests.


    In this respect, the female stars are a bit worse than their big men. After all, what do you think is that it is undoubtedly extremely troublesome for them to put on and take off those gorgeous dresses. Then go to the bathroom halfway. , I guess I dare not do it, so I can only endure it with my body.


    Zizi...If you continue at this speed, it is estimated that you will have to hold back for a long time.Pathetic.


    Lehman, who had just been to the bathroom, sat bored on his seat, his eyes blank but kept his gaze projected onto the stage.


    The host still teases the stars present from time to time, and maintains the atmosphere of awards with eloquence.


    Technology awards, lifetime achievement awards, performances, speeches, introductions to the best films...


    Lyman looked back at Ryan and the others, and found that he had closed his eyes and rested long ago, and Thomas also looked quite devoid of energy, but George still gave Oscar respect and was very focused.


    Take a look at the producer area, every producer is a drag on his family, it''s so lively.


    It''s a pity that the live-streaming camera footage is rarely placed in the last few rows of seats, and with them staring, Lehman doesn''t dare to do too much-a little basic respect is still to be given.


    The next awards still seemed calm, there were no upsets, and they were all within the expectations of everyone in the know.


    Nicole Kidman successfully won this year¡¯s Oscar for her excellent performance in "The Moment"; the best picture went to Miramax¡¯s "Chicago"; "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" Won several technical awards, the mainstream awards were not collected; the best actor was won by Adrian Brody of "The Pianist", well, he is also Jewish; the best actor Chris Cooper; Best Actress Catherine Zeta Jones; Best Adapted Screenplay "The Pianist"; Best Animated Feature Film "Spirited Away"; Best Documentary Film "Columbine Campus Events"...

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    Lyman felt that his left leg was a little sore, so he put down his right leg and slightly adjusted his sitting posture. It also changed from a posture with Erlang''s legs tilted up to sitting on the seat with the center of gravity pressed back.


    The Oscar is really difficult, as if the judges are deliberately setting up these tedious details of the award to create the kind of very rare and over-paying mood.


    The detailed introduction, the long-winded host, the appetizing opening of the envelope... and every guest who went up to announce the winner had to make an unbelievable or surprised look.


    Lehman really wants to ask, is it interesting?


    Who can win and who can''t win, don''t everyone have a b-number in mind?


    Unless the judges collectively are evil, there are few mistakes in the selection of the award.


    But they were really wicked. In the best director evaluation, they resolutely gave it to Roman Polanski.


    The faces of several campaign directors were a bit ugly. They worked so hard to sit with them for so long. As a result, the award was given to a person who did not come. They still rely on the staff of their crew to accept the award, and even the acceptance speech was very Perfunctory-at first glance, they are very dumb and unprepared.


    Lehman watched this embarrassing happening with great interest, and the atmosphere in the entire venue fell down-such being played with by others, no one would be in a good mood.


    It is estimated that tomorrow¡¯s news will be lively again, such a big topic, presumably those reporters and media do not want to miss it.


    After more than half an hour of farce, the ceremony finally came to the award Lehman participated in-Best Foreign Language Film.


    The guest who came forward to present this award, Michael Kane, smiled, and he politely praised the five nominated films, "Speak to Her from Spain..."


    With his voice, scenes of various films appeared on the big screen behind him.


    "Mexico, "The Sins of Father Amaro""


    "Germany, "Where is My Home""


    "China, "Hero""


    "France, India, "Three Fools Make a Break in Bollywood""


    As soon as the screen turned, there was a scene of Laga committing suicide in despair in the dean''s office, accompanied by low-pitched music, which shocked some people who hadn''t seen it.


    As part of the film was played on the big screen, the boom camera in the venue was also pointed at Lehmann in a timely manner. His face appeared in the lens and was transmitted in real time following the live TV broadcast.


    Bella, the film critic who has been following Lehman, was sitting in front of the TV at home, watching the 75th Oscars ceremony. When she watched Michael Kane slowly take out the envelope, she couldn''t help feeling nervous. stand up.


    While Lyman was at the scene, he didn''t feel nervous.


    Seeing Michael Kane deliberately tearing open the envelope awkwardly, and taking another look with a surprised expression, Lehman thought that this man''s acting skills were really good.


    Even he himself knows that he can win this award with a 70% chance of winning, and the remaining 20% ??is "Say to Her", and the remaining three are just to accompany him.


    Of course, it does not rule out that the judges have been slandered again.


    However, this probability is estimated to be very small.


    "The best foreign language film of the 75th Oscar, the winner is..." Michael Kane''s voice echoed through the sound in the Kodak Theater, suffocating people''s appetites. "Bollywood", France, India. Director Lehman will come to the stage to accept the award."


    It really was him.


    He succeeded.


    He successfully completed his goal and shortened the important "preparation" in his director''s journey.


    Although I had expected it in my mind, I was facing the camera lens around the venue at this time.


    Lehman promoted his acting foundation. At this moment, he seemed to be possessed by Nicholas Cage or Heath Ledger, with a smile on his face, but a slightly calm expression, but he was able to zoom under the camera lens. It made people feel his repressive excitement from his trembling eyelids and twitching corners of his mouth, which created an image that conceals his joy and pretends to be calm.


    Well, everyone is an acting school.


    Hugging Ryan, Thomas, and George, Lyman walked to the stage and greeted other familiar people.


    "Congratulations, Lyman."


    On stage, Michael Kane politely congratulated him.


    "Thank you."


    He took the little golden man who was a symbol of honor from his hand. In addition to feeling a little more weighty than expected, he also felt very good in touch-in his hand, it was smooth and cold.


    The next step is to express the acceptance speech.


    He had already prepared for this.


    Standing in front of the stage at the moment, he took out a small note from his pocket and read it as written, "Thank you the judges of the college, thank you Europa Pictures, thank you CAA, thank you my agent... thank you audience , It is your love that makes this movie get this honor, thank you..."


    Talking about the modest testimony, Lehman was feeling something else in his heart: CAA''s public relations team is really good, but I don¡¯t know who is better than the team led by Harvey Weinstein, but think about this year¡¯s Chicago "The harvest is not comparable.


    After speaking very smoothly, Lehman learned how others raised the trophy and asked the reporters to take photos of his own prize. He suddenly felt a little trance amidst flashing lights and polite applause.


    It''s not because of the so-called Oscar for the best foreign language film, the little golden man felt dazed, but because of the unpredictability of fate.


    Just two years ago now, he is still worrying about how to save enough qualifications to obtain the power to independently direct film and television projects;


    A year ago now, thinking about what I should do if the performance of "Buried Alive" is not good;


    Six months ago, I was thinking about how to increase my value and obtain better cooperation conditions...


    People are always not satisfied with the present. They didn''t have a choice before, but now they want them all. Perhaps this is the truest portrayal of Lehman.


    Who would have thought that he could go to the present-he himself is a little emotional-standing in the hall of the highest honor in the American film industry, holding up the golden figure symbolizing honor-or the most competitive best foreign language film.


    This is the unpredictable and erratic destiny.


    Lehman''s eyesight is very good, so he can clearly read the facial expressions of the people under the stage while standing on the stage.


    Ryan, Thomas, and George are naturally smiling and very happy; several directors who are also competitors, although they are also smiling, but the loneliness and unwillingness in their eyes are beyond words-also, if they did not get it If you get this award, you will be very unwilling...


    He also saw Halle Berry sitting in the audience.


    When "Furious" was released, the scandal hype between her and Pierce Brosnan really attracted a lot of attention. He still remembered that the first week of the week box office champion was won by the movie they starred in.


    Although, after so long, they broke up peacefully in front of the media, saying that they will be friends in the future...


    True and false, false and true, who can tell.


    After finishing the acceptance speech, holding the golden man, Lehman walked towards the backstage-as usual, he had to go backstage to accept interviews and take photos.


    As soon as he followed the staff into the backstage, the agent Johnson and Kevin Howen greeted them.


    "How? How''s your mood?" Kevin Hoween looked in a good mood and asked in a relaxed tone.


    "It''s okay, I finally did not live up to everyone''s efforts and reaped rewards."


    "Haha." Kevin Hoween smiled and led Lyman to the media area.


    "Yes, I am very happy, yes, this is indeed beyond my expectation. Winning this award was a rather unexpected result..."


    It wasn''t until the next award was presented and the winners entered the backstage that Lehmann found a space to get rid of the enthusiastic media that asked everything.


    He talked a few more words with Kevin Hoween, and then he hurriedly returned to his seat-the award ceremony has not really ended, and he needs to show his respect for Oscar.


    The competitors around him congratulated him on the fact that he won the prize graciously, and Lehmann also smiled and said politely to them.


    Bella saw this scene from the TV and saw the director she admired successfully holding the cup, and she was also extremely happy-her favorite work at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival won the Oscar selection , This really made her feel proud.


    She didn''t want to watch anymore, Bella got up and turned off the TV.


    Suddenly she thought of something, ran to the bedroom, turned on the computer, clicked on the IMDB website, and found the interface of "Three Fools in Bollywood"¡ªit turned out that she was not the only one who followed this movie. In the message box below, The latest messages are all congratulations to the film for winning the best foreign language film.


    Even in Lehman''s personal homepage, there are many similar congratulatory words.


    The award of the best foreign language film came to an end. Throughout the awards season, "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" won the battle with the absolute strength of public relations.It also won the 7th statuette in history for France.


    In the Oscar selection for the best foreign language film, Europe has always been a hot candidate.Italy, France, Germany, Sweden, Denmark...These countries are all frequent visitors of this award. Of course, the honor Lehman won is nothing, but in the eyes of the French media, it was also shown at the Oscars. The style of the French people, so at the moment the news was confirmed, the relevant drafts were prepared.


    I want to come the next day, it will cause heated discussion in the French film industry.This is also what Lehmann wants to achieve. He needs to improve his reputation to bring about an increase in his status and directorship.


    Fortunately, the plan was completed smoothly.


    Finally, with the warm applause of everyone, the 75th Oscar Awards ceremony finally came to an end.


    The biggest winner is undoubtedly the "Chicago" promoted by Miramax. Best film, best actress, best editing, best audio... This series of awards can be described as soft.


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    The 75th Oscars came to an end, and the Oscar night hosted by Vanity Fair also ended in the courtesy of everyone.


    The media did rush to report on the grand occasion of the awards, and for a while, Oscars became a hot topic among the people.


    But I really want to say that the little golden man who won the Oscar for best foreign language film has a big impact on Lyman''s life, not at all.


    He can say responsibly that the impact is really small.


    After all, life will continue, and life will not stand still because of a so-called award.


    Lehman celebrated for two days in the United States, and also thanked the people of CAA and Paramount, and furthered the relationship.


    Then, they returned to France with Ryan, Thomas and George, ready to take a break or start a new movie project.


    Shooting new works has always been something he is very happy with, and this is hidden in his bones.


    In a blink of an eye, the time came to March, and "Furious" was drawn in all markets around the world, and the work of this film has entered the final stage, waiting for the movie theaters to transfer the film¡¯s box office revenue to the publisher Europa Pictures When the account is on, the money-sharing conference can also begin.


    On March 3, Lehmann took Ryan from Cannes to Paris, intending to settle a portion of their studio''s income.


    The box office share in North America was clearly calculated by Paramount Pictures under the supervision of all parties, and the division was completed, but it is not easy to get the income from overseas.


    It is also because of this that it has been delayed until now.


    At nine o''clock in the morning, the two came directly to Luc Besson''s office, exchanged a few words with each other, and got into the topic.


    "This is your income statement. You can check it first. If it is correct, wait until the Finance Department signs a letter, and the money will be credited to your studio''s account."


    "Thank you Mr. Luc Besson."


    The two took it, and with the help of a professional accounting team hired by the side, they checked the various benefits.


    Speaking of it, the details of the overseas box office this year are really difficult to track. Even if the team hired by Lehman is involved in the whole process, I dare not say that this part of the income is completely real. I can only say that they have tried their best, which is considered control. In an atmosphere where the access is not too big.


    The accounts in hand are very detailed, and even people like Lehman who don''t know much about finances can roughly understand it.


    The global box office of "Furious" was US$542.3 million. In accordance with the distribution agreements signed by various regions and the deduction of tax and other fixed expenses by local theaters, Europa Pictures received a total of US$285.2 million in box office shares.


    Although Europa Pictures used the tax rebate quota on "Furious" and cashed out a total of 3.5 million US dollars in tax rebate in Australia, one of the main filming locations, according to the agreement, this part of the money is not included in the film''s income that can be divided.


    In this way, Europa Pictures will take out the corresponding distribution commission and deduct a total of 33 million U.S. dollars for the revenue of the film¡¯s box office market. This part of the fund still has 165.3 million U.S. dollars.


    Among them, the remaining salaries of part of the cast and crew and other industry association expenses have to be paid, with a balance of 152 million US dollars.


    Because the production funds include the 6 million U.S. dollars from the Mann Studio to which Lehmann belongs, the 20 million U.S. dollars from CAA and Paramount Pictures, and the rest is from Europa Pictures, all three parties can follow their respective The proportion of capital investment shall enjoy its due share.


    According to the agreement, Mann Studio can get nearly 18.24 million U.S. dollars from this box office revenue.


    Although I still have to pay income tax and other messy taxes, I think there will be a profit of more than 15 million US dollars.


    In addition, after the film "Furious" was released from France and the United States, Europa Pictures joined with Paramount Pictures to discuss the basic transfer fees of video tape copyrights and the rental and sales share with Blockbuster, the largest video tape chain in the entire Americas. .


    The former is cash money, the latter is long-term income, so the latter part of the channel sales basically has little to do with Mann Studios, and there are not many that can be obtained. After their negotiations, the former is in the 8 million US dollars. The figures are agreed.


    Then there are peripheral applications such as TV broadcast copyright and secondary development of film copyright. This is where Mann Studios as an investor can enjoy the share. The total basic license fee of 9 million US dollars is also in line with the value of the film.


    These two aspects combined, Mann Studio received 2 million US dollars.


    Adding up all the proceeds, the book value that Mann Studios can get in this half year is more than 16 million US dollars, which has been deducted from the employment fees of those professional accountants that need to be paid to PricewaterhouseCoopers and the broker Johnson The service in it is commissioned.


    As for the remaining long-term benefits, some will wait. If I think about it, I will never see them in a year or two.


    After checking the film''s income, Lehman relaxed, Ryan didn''t wait too much, and simply left and went to the finance department of Europa Pictures to go through the formalities.


    Watching Ryan leave, Lyman smiled, and then thought about the business again, "Mr. Luc Besson, I have a general idea about the new movie, the script is also being improved, and the shooting plan report is also starting to work. Done."


    Hearing this, Luc Besson''s eyes lit up.


    Winners are always successful. This is what he has always believed in. Besides, he saw Lyman step by step, so he was naturally very interested in his new film.


    "What theme?"


    "It should be a crime-oriented movie."


    This......


    Crime theme.


    Lehman really has a variety of styles, and each one has a relatively large span.


    However, Luc Besson didn''t care. He was used to the way that Lehmann was not limited to one or two subjects. He became more interested when he heard that, "How much investment?"


    "I like live shooting very much. Presumably, Mr. Luc Besson should know this."


    Luc Besson nodded. Three consecutive movies are in similar situations. Even the tank scenes are tried to be real, instead of just building models. This kind of directing method must be his own style.


    "So, this drama will involve many scenes, and there will be a lot of extras, which will be a lot of expense."


    "Can you roughly tell me a figure for the production cost?" Luc Besson was not deterred, and his continuous success made him very optimistic about Lehmann.


    "At least one hundred million dollars." Lehman said slowly.


    It seemed that the number he was talking about was really just a number, very calm, but there was tremendous confidence in that calm.


    "To achieve the effect I want, basically this number is the same." Lehman added.


    Luc Besson on the opposite side fell silent. Don¡¯t look at Europa Films¡¯ investment in similar large-scale productions, but most of the funds are not burdened by them, but looking for financing. Even if there is a risk of losing money, it¡¯s not them. Take most of the pressure.


    To put it bluntly, even if the project fails, the money will be pitted from investors and overseas issuers. For them, it will have little impact and may still be profitable.


    But now, when Lehmann said this number, even if Luc Besson predicted that the investment in the new film would not be too small, the large sum of 100 million US dollars still made him doubtful.


    Investment or financing of this scale requires careful measurement by Europa Pictures.


    "You can make the relevant plan reports first, and I will let the company''s market analysis department approve the project for review." Luc Besson thought for a while and said this.


    In any case, let Lehman''s new film come in first, and then think about the rest.


    After a few more chats, the two officially confirmed the "Bad Guy" project, which currently only has a code name.


    Then Ryan returned to the office and signaled to Lehman that the payment procedures were completed.


    Thinking that his studio is just an empty shell, Lehman said again: "Mr. Luc Besson, I want to buy some filming equipment. Is it convenient?"


    It¡¯s not like renting equipment to make movies all the time. Even if the two of them don¡¯t care about the studio, they should try to be better.


    What''s more, the two had already planned in this regard, and it happened that they had the money to buy while the proceeds of "Furious" arrived.


    "Does Lehmann plan to buy the equipment by himself?" Luc Besson asked.


    "Well, I didn''t have a lot of money before, and I have been borrowing equipment from your company. Now the funding situation is better, and I want to make the studio''s business more formal.


    "This is a good thing." Luc Besson doesn''t care. Their company has contacts with major European equipment manufacturers all the year round. It is also common to purchase similar shooting supplies.


    Getting goods from him is not only convenient but also saves money.


    They are all regular customers. They make a discount or give a discount, but it''s very simple, and naturally they can understand Lehman''s thoughts.


    Luc Besson said nothing, because if you have money, buying equipment is not one or two more cost-effective than renting equipment.


    "Do you have a list? Or what needs?"


    Lehman was prepared for this and took out a small book from his pocket, which contained a dense collection of shooting equipment.


    Luc Besson made a phone call, and then a staff member of the logistics department took it to account.


    Before long, the corresponding quotation has been released.


    Lehman took the order and looked at it carefully. If you use Europa Pictures'' channels, the cost will be close to 2.3 million US dollars.


    It''s really expensive, but there are reasons why it is expensive. These are all made by first-tier manufacturers, and maintenance is guaranteed.


    "That''s fine, just click here to help me purchase, thank you, Mr. Luc Besson."


    "Don''t be so polite." It''s just a small matter, and it''s not worth mentioning compared to the new film project.


    "I hope to come up with the project plan as soon as possible. Our company needs to promote the review." Luc Besson continued.


    "I will......"

 127 Chapter 127 Black Crime (seeking subscription recommendation)

    After tentatively agreeing on a new project with Europa Pictures, Lehmann stayed in the hotel where he lived in Paris for the next few days.


    In addition to writing a filming schedule every day, I was thinking about which actors would be suitable for movies of this theme.


    Sometimes it¡¯s annoying to write reports, and occasionally I would go to Europa Films to sit and chat with Luc Besson, or visit their newly built studio.


    It took almost 4 days, and also with the help of Ryan, to refine the entire script again, and then submit it to Europa Films Marketing Department for review and management together with the detailed shooting plan.


    And for projects with this kind of investment quota, I want to review the work and investigate the market prospects of the project not too quickly. Even with the support of Luc Besson, such a large company always has to satisfy all the management. It is estimated that he still has some free time.


    In this way, Lyman and Ryan went back to Cannes, waiting for the news, while improving the studio.


    Come to think of it, Mann¡¯s studio has been established for two years, and the financial aspect is still linked to a local accounting firm, letting them help pay taxes or clear up financial payments.


    Now that I want to make the studio more formal, in addition to buying the shooting equipment, the corresponding management system must also keep up...


    Two days later, the agent Johnson also rushed to Cannes to discuss new projects with him.


    "Investment of 100 million US dollars." In Lehman''s home, Johnson couldn''t help exclaiming while sitting on the sofa listening to the investment quota for the new project.


    This is really the biggest project he has served since joining the work, and he immediately felt a pressure.


    But after thinking about it again, is it not his opportunity?If this project can be successfully completed, not to mention the monetary return on the rake, it will have an unparalleled role in promoting his career in CAA.


    This involves a big production of 100 million U.S. dollars, and Hollywood produces only four or five of the same level a year, and they are all production projects of those first-tier manufacturers.


    He must hold onto it.Johnson thought to himself.


    "Europa Pictures is now reviewing this project. I think there will be a result after this period of time. You have to pay attention."


    "Still working with them?"


    "Of course, they are the first choice. If it doesn''t work, they will send out news to contact other publishers."


    "okay, I get it."


    "If possible, try to urge them to set up the project as soon as possible. I don''t want to wait too long." Lyman sat opposite Johnson and ordered.


    "Well, then," Johnson asked tentatively, "Are you still planning to invest? In this project."


    Hearing this question, Lehman spread his hands and said with certainty: "My current studio has a very good book income. If I invest, I must fight for it, but I don''t know how much Europa Pictures is willing to give up."


    Having said that, Lehman thought for a while, and asked curiously: "Johnson, you said I should have the capital to offer better terms to the producer now? How much do you think we need?"


    "Of course there is capital." Johnson nodded very surely.


    In Hollywood, as a director, three consecutive movies have been profitable, and the results have been quite effective, and even a small golden man, in any case, will be qualified to negotiate terms.


    "I think you can now propose a base salary of 10 million U.S. dollars plus a 10% box office revenue share. Of course, it is not easy to say in terms of investment quota. It depends on the determination or courage of Europa Pictures. They don¡¯t want to give up, so it¡¯s useless if we say more."


    Lehman also understands this principle, and he will not reluctantly, "Try to talk about this. My bottom line is to account for 10% of the total revenue share. It can be calculated by factoring in the director''s salary."


    "Okay, I understand."


    After talking with the agent Johnson, Lehman re-entered the working condition. The studio hired two financial managers to be responsible for the daily operation. Thomas also rushed over from Lyon and joined the studio to manage the shooting equipment. In this way, I can barely set up the frame, so I don¡¯t have to worry about the rest.


    On the other side, Johnson is in high spirits. After receiving the service entrustment from Lehman, he actively and frequently contacts with many managements of Europa Films to promote the review of new film projects.


    The success of "Furious" and the rake that he got, as well as the greater benefits of this project in the future, gave him infinite motivation.


    In just three days, there were two rounds of interviews, and the urging tone became stronger and stronger.


    "This project has a large amount of investment, so we must find a good time for it. Everyone, I think the summer vacation will be our best choice." Facing the management of Europa Pictures, Johnson is far more confident than before. He stood in his position and spoke in a very plain tone of scenes that everyone did not want to see. ¡°Time is already a little bit tight. If everyone can¡¯t push for the completion of the project review as soon as possible, Director Lehman is likely to choose other The company acts as a partner."


    He looked up at the crowd, and continued: "For example, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures... You know it''s not the first time that they have invited Lehman to work with them. They seem very good. Sincerity."


    The executives of Europa Pictures certainly know that this is true, just like the madness of those investors after the performance of "Furious" was good. In this regard, they will not underestimate the means of attracting peers.


    "Do you have any concerns?" Johnson asked suspiciously in the conference room.


    After contacting them in the past few days, he still found that Europa Pictures has a strong desire to shoot, but he doesn''t know why the pre-review work has been delayed.


    "Mr. Johnson, this is an investment of 100 million U.S. dollars. It is not a number that can quickly make up your mind." Waiting for the broker''s voice to fall a little, an executive from Europa Pictures'' Distribution Department said: "If it is still calculated In terms of the cost of publicity, the total investment is likely to exceed 150 million yuan. These are enough time for us to consider, whether it is the transfer of funds or other things, in short, it is not so easy to easily promote the project."


    "But don¡¯t forget, this is director Lyman¡¯s new work." Johnson¡¯s words seem very reasonable, "Judging from past results, a single "Furious" can be exchanged for a total of more than 500 million US dollars in the box office. You also need to count the peripherals and offline, so you can make more than 100 million dollars in this movie."


    "And let''s take a look at this new project," his words are tempting, "Although the investment is high, it also means that the box office returns will be higher, and there are commercial elements and human characterization in the script. This aspect is He is the best at character shaping, and he has also proved this. I think the risk is not as big as imagined."


    Although Europa Pictures also agrees with these, it will not completely agree with Johnson''s statement.


    What makes 100 million in "Furious", offline revenue does not take time?I think it would be more convincing to say this sentence after 5 years.


    At best, they only got more than 50 million on this.


    Johnson continued to bewildered, listening to his words, this new project is simply a profit if you shoot, and you will regret it if you miss it.


    But the top executives of Europa Pictures are not stupid. Although they also intend to promote the establishment of the project, they are still not very sure about this: how to raise funds for this project with a production cost of close to 100 million US dollars?


    It is definitely not possible to invest in full by themselves. In case of serious losses, they may have to file for bankruptcy protection just like those manufacturers in the past.


    If the investment is not full, whether it is to cooperate with each other to take risks, or to raise funds publicly, they need to be carefully examined.


    They are still hesitant, which is also the reason for this.


    Johnson naturally knows that the people of Europa Pictures are dull, because the high production costs will inevitably bring high risks.


    "I have an idea here." Suddenly, he changed the topic and thought for Europa Pictures: "Since you all think that the risk of investment is too high, why don''t you seek out cooperation? Whether it is Paramount Pictures or CAA They are all very interested, how? Also, Director Lehmann himself is willing to reinvest in his own projects. Do you think it is feasible in this regard?"


    Feasible is feasible, but an executive also said: "We have ideas in this regard, and we are also negotiating with Paramount Pictures, and you said Director Lehman wants to invest in shares."


    He glanced at Luc Besson, who was sitting in the first place, and seeing his calm face, he also remembered the topics they had talked about before: Anyway, Lehmann has succeeded again, next time we work together , The corresponding treatment must be improved.


    There is no way, this is the reality. The old days of freely giving some filming salaries have long passed. If you want to maintain the relationship of continuing cooperation, you must give in appropriately. Of course, you can''t give too much, it will not be conducive to the future. Cooperation.


    "Let''s talk about your conditions first." He asked.


    This is also a common means of negotiation, first test the other party''s tone.


    "The basic salary of 13 million U.S. dollars plus 15% of the box office revenue share, and 15 million investment quota, you can enjoy the investor''s income proportionally." Johnson is not welcome, and directly speaks loudly. Raised Lyman''s bottom line by several notches.


    This is naturally for the sake of better negotiation and concession, and it would be better if Europa Pictures could agree.


    People are naturally unhappy with such outrageous conditions.


    But today''s meeting also ends here.


    It was not until two days later that the two parties reopened the negotiation meeting. In the end, after several seesaws, Paramount Pictures and Europa Pictures reached a negotiation first, passed the project review as quickly as possible, and notified Lehman to participate in the talk: Pella The Mongolian people want to meet and communicate about the tripartite cooperation.

 128 Chapter 128 A Little Question (seeking subscription recommendation)

    The meeting room of Europa Pictures is still so spacious, but the atmosphere inside seems a bit wrong.


    Lehman opened the door of the conference room and walked in, and found that there seemed to be more people inside than expected, and more...big names?


    He thought it was a normal meeting, but now it seems that it is not easy.


    "Sorry, I''m late."


    Luc Besson greeted him with a smile, "No, we just arrived."


    He expertly gave Lyman a hug, then turned to look at a few people at the other end of the conference table, "I''ll introduce to you, these are VIP guests from Paramount Pictures, and they will join our discussion today. ."


    Following the words of Luc Besson, the four people sitting on the right side of the conference table all stood up one after another, with polite smiles on their faces, and met Lehmann.


    "Ms. Shirley Lansing, it''s a great honor for you to come here."


    Those who come are not good, those who are good don''t come, Lehman took the initiative to greet Ms. Shirley, the CEO of Paramount Pictures.


    "This one is Anthony Joseph. He is the head of Paramount Pictures'' marketing department."


    "Hello there..."


    "This one is Alan Braden, the publishing department..."


    "Hello there..."


    "This one is Charles Louis, the propaganda department..."


    ......


    Isn''t today''s meeting to determine the preliminary preparations for the project?If there are no accidents, then you can start the preparation of the crew, the selection of actors, and the arrangement of shooting locations.


    But such a battle seems a bit too grand?After Lyman shook hands one by one, he thought to himself, especially Shirley Lansing, what happened to her arrival?


    Last time we collaborated on "Furious", we never saw such a meeting.


    Lehmann raised his head and glanced at Luc Besson. The expression on his face was complacent, as if all this was normal.


    After a few greetings, everyone took their seats.


    "Lyman, we have all read your project plan, and we all agree to run this project, but..." Shirley Lansing said first, "I have a few more questions, I want to know more ."


    "Please say."


    Project preparation is always the theme of today and everyone is most concerned about, and Lehman is no exception.


    "You want a base salary of 10 million U.S. dollars plus a 15% box office share, and an investment quota of 12 million U.S. dollars. This condition..." She raised her head and glanced at Lehman. "Is it too much? We have come to cooperate with sincerity, but we have not seen any sincerity from your side."


    "In this regard, please discuss with my agent Johnson." Lyman smiled and did not answer Shirley Lansing''s topic.


    The day before, Johnson also called Lehman to inform Lehman that the negotiations were deadlocked, but he did not expect that the people at Paramount would still use this to talk about it today.


    Shirley Lansing smiled and took the initiative to set aside this question. Anyway, it hasn''t been decided yet, and everything is still discussed. "I want to ask, your choice of actors? Do you have a target?"


    This sentence made Lehman instantly alert.What does this mean?


    "What do you want to say?" Lehmann pretended to question.


    Shirley raised her gaze and glanced at Luc Besson, passing lightly, and then looking at Lyman, her back straightened up inadvertently, and the polite smile on her face grew brighter, "I have a choice, Tom- Cruise."


    what?Tom Cruise?


    Let us turn the time back to three days ago. When Europa Pictures intends to cooperate with Paramount Pictures again, relevant news has already spread to the ears of relevant people in the industry.


    After all, Lehman''s past directing results are there. Someone wants to pay attention to his actions. Once the new project is confirmed, CAA also has some actions inside.


    ......


    In Tom Cruise¡¯s mansion, Pat Kinsley slowly sipped coffee and looked at the person who was thinking on the opposite side, "Tom, what do you think?"


    "This is a new work by Lehman Last, and the investment is more than 100 million dollars. Of course I am very interested."


    As early as the premiere of "Furious", he purposefully released his kindness to Lehman. Now that I think about it, it may not be enough. He should be more proactive.


    But who would have thought that such a director would be so efficient and productive that he would start another movie project less than two months after "Furious" was released.


    "But do I have a chance? And there are only three characters in it, which are a little bit more, but the images of those three characters don''t seem to match me."


    "Don''t worry, CAA will also support you, besides, Paramount Pictures..." Agent Pat Kingsley has been with him for several years, and is very clear about Tom¡¯s interpersonal relationship, she said immediately "Shirley Lansing can also try to get in touch. Doesn¡¯t she appreciate you very much? Now the two parties are negotiating, we can take this opportunity to intervene. As for the character image, just change the settings. This is not A difficult task."


    "You have also seen the market expression of "Furious", and as far as I know, Lehman''s films are always character-oriented. Tom, this is what you need most at the moment. , Pay a price, and participate in this project as much as possible." Pat Jinsli continued to suggest.


    Tom naturally understands the idea of ??the agent.In fact, in the past few years, he hasn¡¯t played any roles, and the market revenue of his works is as good as ever, but an actor, or a first-line actor like him, is terrible without a familiar screen image. one thing.


    Always blindly play handsome and cool roles, how many years can you play?


    He is also ambitious.


    Just as Liang Tang was thinking about the road to transformation, Lyman in the conference room fell into silence.


    Is this the purpose of today''s battle?Increase the leading power of Paramount Pictures in the project?


    Otherwise, it''s meddling in this and that?And Luc Besson or Europa Pictures¡¯ reaction was also very interesting. He was obviously in his own meeting room, but he kept silent, allowing guests to lead the meeting.


    "Oh, is this really a good choice? Recommend Tom Cruise for the role in this project. As far as I know, he doesn''t seem to have played a similar villain."


    There is no good person in "Bad Guy". This is really inconsistent with the temperament of Liangtang. Besides, will he be willing to destroy his image?


    This is really a question, it depends on Shirley Lansing''s answer.


    "Just change the settings. I have read the script. As long as the undercover ending is changed to return to the police force, everything is logical."


    "No." Lehman refused without even thinking about it.


    "Why? In my opinion, this ending will be more in line with market choices than the ending you set."


    "Then why must I use Tom Cruise? What can he bring? Expensive pay?" Lehman''s head turned, throwing these questions.


    why?Shirley Lansing smiled.


    Just relying on Tom Cruise to find her, saying that he was willing to lower the pay for starring, just relying on his disclosure that he could cooperate with Paramount Pictures "Mission Impossible 3" and actively reduce the share.


    These are enough for her to try her best to get Tom Cruise into the group.


    Otherwise, she wouldn''t make a special trip to Paris for such a project cooperation, so she can send a supervisor over to stare at it.


    Anyway, the distribution work in North America is what they need most attention to. As for the filming work, is Europa Pictures a fool?


    Now it is the eventful season, she can borrow a bit of strength, naturally she has to find a way to catch it.


    In the comparison of the six major Hollywood performances this year, Paramount Pictures has become the bottom, and they have not had a work in the top ten in the North American year-end box office for three consecutive years. This is a terrible omen, the decadence of the production project The trend becomes more obvious.


    Although the issuance business is pretty good to silence those board members, but if things go on like this, it will be sooner or later that she will step down.


    Shirley Lansing shook her head, throwing away these distracting thoughts.


    Tom Cruise is a chess piece she needs very much. He not only has the leading voice in the series of films "Mission Impossible" that Paramount Pictures very much needs, and his market appeal does not need to be repeated. Overseas The reputation is also amazing.


    She needs to pull in.


    "If Tom Cruise only asks for a basic salary of 10 million dollars, his market performance is absolutely worth this price."


    This......


    Of course, Lehman knew that Tom Cruise''s worth reporting to 15 million was not considered outrageous. Now that he actively asked for 10 million was already considered a face, and he could also see his determination to the project.


    However, the problem is that he doesn''t want to change the setting. The reason for objection just mentioned is just a prevarication. Kecheng thought, Paramount Pictures had already discussed with Tom Cruise in advance.


    It''s a bit difficult.


    Chaotic thoughts kept circling in his mind, and Lehmann glanced at Luc Besson subconsciously.


    Luc Besson noticed Lehmann''s sight, and he also looked over, with a polite smile on his face.


    This is an uncommon response, but when I think about the situation of today''s meeting, I feel a little weird.


    The silence of Europa Pictures was something Lehman hadn''t thought about, and the strength of Paramount Pictures hadn''t been thought of by him.


    Obviously something happened that Lehman didn''t know, such as Tom Cruise''s idea, and whether Europa Pictures also reached any conditions privately with Paramount Pictures.


    With this start, Lehman immediately felt a pressure.


    The posture shown by everyone on the scene likes to play mystery, which really makes him confused.


    It even made him feel that he was the one who was isolated.


    "Tom is so active after seeing the project. He is really sincere and wants to cooperate with Mr. Lyman very much." Shirley Lansing was wearing a black professional suit, looking very sassy and aura. Becoming stronger, "And Tom and I have a consensus, your composition of the characters in the script is really impressive. But..."

 129 Chapter 129

    What kind of story does "Bad Guy" tell?


    In fact, the content is quite simple. The plot revolves around conspiracy, calculation and betrayal between the police, undercover gangsters and gangs.


    But the role setting inside is particularly interesting.


    The police undercover became the boss of the gang, killed all the insiders, destroyed the police''s internal information about his undercover, and wiped out the black in one fell swoop.


    It can be regarded as a fusion of the four films "Infernal Affairs", the US version of "Infernal Affairs", "War with Criminals: The Heyday of the Bad Guys" and "New World".


    The biggest golden finger brought about by rebirth, he really understood after groping in the previous three movies.


    It''s not an IQ bonus, a charm bonus, or anything else, but a vision.


    He has a broader vision, and he sees more accurately.


    He never dared to be arrogant, what about the reborn, without resources, without background, is still being played by society.


    The original desire to issue and the frustration and bumping into the wall made him understand this truth in time.


    Fortunately, it is not too late for him to understand.


    Moreover, the success of "Three Fools in Bollywood" and "Furious" also proved that his vision can really be turned into a good advantage.


    Therefore, the script for this new project is written by the character that he thinks first, and then the story that the characters are connected to each other, and then he injects his own understanding of this and his own understanding of the movie, and then carefully discusses with Ryan to ensure the conflict The finalized draft will not be abruptly completed.


    Already approaching perfection.


    But obviously, Shirley Lansing doesn''t think so.


    She continued: "But about the ending of the plot, I don''t quite understand. If according to the traditional undercover gangster movie, several gang leaders died or were arrested by the police, why leave a reversal? Informant This is Congliang, why do you want to wash it out? If you change the settings, wouldn''t it be good to turn this character into a positive image?"


    After Shirley Lansing finished speaking, she looked around and seemed to be asking for opinions.


    Sure enough, Anthony Joseph, head of marketing at Paramount Pictures, echoed: "If it''s a positive role, Tom Cruise won''t have any opinions. He can join the project with a salary of 10 million US dollars. Everyone, it¡¯s a bargain."


    Is it cost-effective? Of course it is cost-effective. Isn''t it common to change the script?Sometimes in order to be more appropriate to the actor''s image, does it often need to be changed?


    With just a stroke of the pen, you can get a low-paying joining of a first-line movie star that is still popular. No matter how you look at it, it is a win-win thing.


    The eyes of the people from Paramount Pictures gathered on Lyman, very oppressive.


    On the other hand, the people of Europa Pictures were all indifferent. Luc Besson adjusted his sitting position and leaned back, folded his hands between his waist and abdomen, making a gesture of watching the excitement.


    For him, it doesn''t matter how the script is changed, it''s a matter for the director and the investor to convince each other or agree.Anyway, he supports Lehman, which is enough, but he wants to see how Lehman responds.


    Does Paramount Pictures have any idea?Did he know that Lyman''s conditions were excessive?Not too much, but too much for Europa Pictures.


    These are two kinds of thinking from different positions, and they are not contradictory.He is a director, he can understand; he is in charge of Europa Pictures, he needs to weigh the pros and cons in more detail and adjust the differences.


    Very simple reason.


    "I hope this story can give the audience a different feeling, and I also want to dig out the indifference, cruelty, and self-interest of human nature one by one. The final reversal setting is the product of all this, in other words. "Lyman''s voice is not hurried, slow, humble or overbearing, and the calm and steady voice makes people unconsciously concentrate. "This setting is the biggest highlight of this story which is different from other gangster movies. If you change it, it will The disappearance of the entire climax of the plot will also reduce the conflicting power of the drama by more than half, which means that there is no new idea. Is this what you want to see?"


    "Also, I don''t know if everyone here knows about a movie. It is produced by Xiangjiang, China. It is called "Infernal Affairs". It is also an undercover story. Do you understand it?"


    "It''s a police movie released last year. I heard that the results are good, and the North American adaptation rights were bought by Warner Bros." Paramount Pictures'' Distribution Director Allen Braden said: "But, in more detail. I don''t know."


    "I borrowed the setting of changing the identity of the undercover," Lehman said. He doesn''t care if anyone knows the story, but his proposition and shooting philosophy are to make them understand, "If someone yearns for the light, there will be someone Yearning for darkness, everyone will interpret others from their own standpoint, their own point of view, and their own interests. Unfortunately, the undercover man in the story is such a tragic character. He is being pushed step by step. Dark, if so, why should he yearn for the light?"


    Whether they understand it or not, but at this moment, they are listening carefully to Lyman''s interpretation of the script, "Like the police executive who made him an undercover agent, he was attracted by his lack of qualifications and simple interpersonal relationship. There were no relatives or friends in the family, so he tore up his police file and sent him to the gang as the eyeliner. He was driven all the way, but the police still guarded him and did not completely trust him. Do you know why?"


    "Because he is a chess piece, does the chess piece need to know the thinking of the chess player? It is also because he is a chess piece, an unimportant little pawn, so that after crossing the Chu River Han realm, he will go forward and be black to the end. Because he can''t look back anymore."


    "He killed people, many, many people. The police didn''t ask him to kill, but he did, because if he doesn''t kill, he will die. It''s not easy to be a gangster. He climbed up step by step to cultivate his cruelty. It will change. From that moment on, he is no longer a good person. Do you understand this causal relationship?"


    Shirley Lansing watched Lehman hurriedly talk. For some reason, his expression was calm, but he seemed to be laughing, which made her feel a bit responsive¡ªas if Lehman¡¯s words meant something, ironic. Her behavior today is actually no different from those who play chess. She is only standing on her own stand, considering her own gains and losses, and doing what she wants.


    Shirley Lansing is a little unsure whether she understood it wrong, maybe it is really the setting when he wrote the characters?


    Luc Besson put down his hand, restraining himself from laughing directly.


    It''s getting more and more interesting, Lehman, he turned his head to look at Lehman, and saw the doubtful expression on his face that matched the question, and his heart became more and more happy.


    "This is the theme of the movie I want to express, and it is also the core idea of ??the script. Do you think it''s as simple as modifying an ending? If you really want to do that, it will probably be overthrown and restarted. I don''t know when this project will be available. Established."


    A simple sentence has almost destroyed the psychological defense of everyone in Paramount Pictures. Even the top executives of Europa who are watching have something to say, but looking at the first Luc Besson who is still silent, think After thinking about it, I endured it again.


    Maybe they don''t understand that the consequence of exchanging Tom Bruce for a small script change is that the director does not want to direct and wants to overturn the project.


    This result is not what they want to see, and Shirley Lansing certainly doesn''t want it.


    To put it bluntly, the reason why she has been restraining herself from discussing well today is because she is optimistic about the director of this project that Lehman is determined to cooperate, not anything else.


    Does Hollywood lack creative ideas?Are you missing a good script?Never before, their own document library is full of content items from all over the world that are interested in entering the film and television industry, and I can''t finish it, but is that too useful?


    What they lack is the person who turns the story into the lens, the director, not the content creator.


    The effect that a good director can bring is huge. Take a look at "Titanic". Abandoning the outer shell is just an extraordinarily bloody love movie. You can add that ship and the people on that ship. Things are different from James Cameron.


    The director''s role in supporting the film is obvious.


    "OK, do you have any target candidates for this role?" Shirley Lansing asked.She doesn''t want to talk about the setting problem anymore, the withdrawal is something she never wants to see.


    Besides, in the face of very likely profit prospects and one''s own career, is there any conflict that cannot be reconciled?


    The directors are all stubborn creatures, let alone young people like Lehman, so it doesn''t matter if you make a point.


    "Uh...not yet." Lyman said embarrassedly.He really doesn¡¯t know many actors, and he also likes to use acquaintances, so Heath Ledger and Nicholas Cage have designed characters according to their image characteristics, but the undercover corner of the three main roles, he was momentarily There is no clear goal in between.


    But think about it, according to Tom Cruise''s way of changing the setting is completely unworkable for him, this matter, there is no possibility of negotiation.


    The title of the film is called "Bad Guy". You have a good guy with a bright and upright appearance. No matter how you think, it doesn''t fit. Besides, that''s not his shooting idea.


    "Are there any general requirements?" Shirley Lansing asked again.


    "Age over 30 years old, well-proportioned body, a little softer facial lines, it looks like a gentle temperament."


    It¡¯s almost the same as I didn¡¯t say. Under such conditions, Hollywood actors have no one ten thousand but eight thousand.


    However, the conditions are not harsh, just choose slowly, and there is more room for choice.


    "We will select the general actor candidates according to the script setting, and, for this project, I hope to enter the preparatory stage as soon as possible." Shirley Lansing turned around and looked at Lehmann and Luc Besson. At a glance, he said: "I have something to do, so I''ll leave."

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    Paramount''s people are gone, not in a good mood.


    Subsequently, the people from Europa Pictures also left one after another, leaving only Lehmann and Luc Besson in the huge conference room.


    He knew that Lehman must have doubts in his heart at this time, so he took the initiative to stay.


    "In this new project, Paramount Pictures will invest 60 million yuan, and their right to speak will be great." Luc Besson said self-consciously.


    But these words made Lyman even more confused, and he posted a suspicious look in the past.


    It''s no wonder that Paramount''s people are so strong, so they have confidence.


    "They gave up the copyright of the film, only demanded revenue sharing, and gave us all the rights to distribute overseas except North America. They declared that they would not interfere." Luc Besson stood up and said slowly: "This is a The proposal that people cannot refuse, so we also agreed to their excess investment ratio."


    In order to ensure the protection of the rights and interests of all investors in the offline division, theoretically, each investor should hold a part of the film copyright according to the investment ratio, such as the "Mission: Impossible" series, which is clearly led by Paramount¡¯s people. Yes, but because Tom Cruise was very courageous at the time, he invested heavily in taking the risk of shooting, which led to him holding more film rights than Paramount¡¯s people, which means that this series of If you want to make a movie, you can''t avoid Tom Cruise.


    This is why Shirley Lansing advocated for Tom Cruise to join.


    Everything is inseparable from an exchange of interests.


    Paramount wants to broaden performance, which is Shirley Lansing''s self-protection method;


    Tom Cruise wants to transform, not to be a screen vase;


    Europa Pictures does not want to take too much risk, but also wants to grasp long-term benefits...


    As for Lehman, isn''t it? Now that there is a stalemate on the revenue share and investment quota, doesn''t he also have his own considerations.


    "oh, I understand now."


    After speaking, Lehmann shook hands with Luc Besson and left politely.


    After leaving the headquarters building, he called his agent Johnson and told him to reach an agreement with Europa Pictures as soon as possible, even if he lowered the conditions slightly.


    After giving the order, Lehman put down his phone, looked at the blue sky above his head, and couldn''t help but smile.


    I thought it was just a simple meeting, but I didn''t expect so much toss.


    Toss is good, people, just to toss more while alive.


    ......


    In Tom Cruise¡¯s mansion, just after having lunch and taking a nap, the agent Pat Kingsley called.


    Tom Cruise was not surprised either, because he knew that the people from Paramount flew to Paris to discuss things with Lehman. He thought it was done, and he felt a little relaxed, "Hey, Pat, this is Tom. ."


    "Are you at home now?"


    "Well, my property in Beverly Hills."


    There was some silence on the other side, which made Tom Cruise aware of something, "About the role of the new project, there may be something wrong." The agent tried to say it as tactfully.


    "Because of what?" he asked calmly.


    To be honest, he really did not expect that he would be rejected, and he was willing to lower his salary to join this kind of thing.


    But the sincerity he released did not seem to be effective.


    "Lyman doesn''t want to change the story setting of the script, so..."


    Although the agent''s words were vague, Tom Cruise still roughly understood what happened.


    To put it bluntly, people don''t care about his value, and they don''t want to change anything for him.


    "I''ll come over right away, let''s meet and talk, I can''t tell on the phone." Pat Kingsley continued.


    Hearing the busy tone on the phone, Tom Cruise instantly lost his mood.


    He didn''t expect him to take the initiative, but he was disappointed in the end.


    The idea of ??his wanting to transform is not a day or two.


    The loss of word-of-mouth in "Mission Impossible 2" made him realize that his market appeal is slowly declining. For an actor, he is still an actor who has been ridiculed by film critics for "no acting" and "vase man". That is a terrible thing.(Remind, the director of "Mission Impossible 2" is Wu Baige, so everyone understands.)


    Later, he participated in the romantic drama "Vanilla Sky", Steven Spielberg''s "Minority Report", and participated in many movies that focused on the rhythm of the story instead of the one he had received the most. Play handsome as a cool commercial film.


    He is not considering the amount of pay, but the depth of the role, but it is no surprise that the harsh film critics still did not let him go.


    After so many years in the movie circle, money or something, of course, there will be no day to make enough money, but who does not want to be said to be good at the same time making money, always being scolded, and the mood will always Is it Shu Chang?


    He wants to prove that he is not a vase actor, but there is no suitable role.


    From July last year to this year, he hasn''t taken a play yet.


    Why, it''s not that he found out that someone would look for him except for those who are playing handsome and cool characters. Others, nothing at all.


    To put it bluntly, even the insiders think that he is the most suitable role without much acting skills.


    The life of an actor is really amazing. Tom Cruise has enjoyed the feeling of being popular overnight, but when he felt that he shouldn¡¯t develop like this, he wanted to break through his genre restrictions, but found that he had already been trapped. Too many shackles.


    People''s impression of him has long been fixed.


    To be honest, he envied Nicholas Cage. There are people willing to look for him in any role. He has also won the Oscar statuette, and commercial films have also shined, as if there is no rare place to live with him.


    Oh, that "Wind Whisperer" doesn''t count.


    He also didn''t want to waste half of his life, the characters remembered by everyone were still the screen image in "Rising Clouds" or "Mission Impossible".


    If you can become a "strength faction", who is willing to become a "vase faction".


    You know, no matter how beautiful the "vase" is, he will get old one day. He is 41 years old and he is no longer young.


    By his age, many roles are naturally somewhat limited.


    The competition for middle-aged actors over the age of 30 is also very fierce. Although they are as exaggerated as actresses, the threshold of 30 years old cuts off the outlet of "Vase" actors. There is no transformation but death.But he also really felt this kind of market change.


    If he didn''t advance, he would retreat. It wasn''t until he discovered Heath Ledger that he had a new idea.


    He is not handsome, but his acting skills have been affirmed by a crowd of film critics.


    And he has never been tepid to his current status in the circle, using only two movies: a one-man drama "Buried Alive" and a group drama "Furious".


    Moreover, these two films were directed by Lehman, and they also created two screen roles with different images, both of which were well received.


    Since then, Tom Cruise has been very concerned about it since he was invited to participate in the premiere of "Furious" and paid attention to the market expression of "Furious".


    Knowing that Lehman had a new project, he even took the initiative to fight for it.


    Unfortunately, he seemed to have failed.


    ......


    At about two o''clock in the afternoon, agent Pat Kingsley came to Tom Cruise''s house.


    When the two met, they were not in a good mood, sitting on the sofa opposite each other, speechless for a while.


    The atmosphere was a little silent, but Pat Kingsley took the lead and said: "Not long ago, Paramount¡¯s people came back to Los Angeles, and Ms. Shirley Lansing also called me, saying that she was powerless. After I asked the people attending the meeting in detail, I realized that Director Lehmann was very determined and could not tolerate the request to modify the ending of the story or the role setting." She glanced at Tom Cruise and continued: " Tom, what do you think?"


    "Can you still fight for it?" Tom Cruise did not conceal his urgent attitude, and said anxiously: "I will continue to lower the pay? Do you think he will agree?"


    "I think he probably doesn''t care about the pay." Pat Kingsley said euphemistically.


    A joke, a big production with an investment of 100 million US dollars, leaving an actor salary space of 30 million less, there is no pressure to hire a first-line movie star.


    "Then what shall we do?" Tom Cruise had no idea for a while.


    Things don''t develop according to what he expected, which is really bewildering.


    But the agent Pat Kingsley is an idea person. She has been able to take over Tom Cruise¡¯s brokerage business for so many years, and she has her own unique features. On the way here, she has it. Some thoughts. At this time, I saw that Tom Cruise had a strong attitude towards Lehman¡¯s new work, and he did not hesitate to say: ¡°Look for Mr. Kevin Hoween, let him match up and let Lehman meet us. On the one hand, we fight for the role face to face."


    "But will he be willing?"


    "He is a smart man, he will be willing." Pat Kingsley continued: "After meeting, there is no way for Paramount to set the role. If we want to come, even if we continue to mention it, it will be fine. use."


    She took a deep look at Tom Cruise and suddenly asked: "This will damage the screen impression you have accumulated in the eyes of the audience. Playing as a bad guy, are you sure you still want to take it? I mean , Lehman agrees."


    Tom Cruise thought about it for a long time, and said: "If the role is really wonderful, I think I will definitely be willing."


    "Well, you have an idea, remember to take control when discussing, and if necessary, you can reveal that you are willing to accept further salary reduction plans."


    Pat Kingsley obviously also knows that her client has encountered a bottleneck in the career of an actor, and if he does not make a breakthrough, the road behind will only get narrower.


    Lehman is also a hot new star director in Hollywood recently. He is obviously in the rapid rise of his career. It is necessary to deal well.


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    Los Angeles in March can already smell the taste of summer. The cloudless blue sky allows the sun to fall without any obstruction, mixed with comfortable breeze, which makes people particularly enjoy.


    Lehman, Thomas, Ryan, George and others pushed their suitcases out of the passage of the international airport and got on the special car from Paramount and CAA to pick them up.


    The group was divided into two groups, each sitting in the car, and separated at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard.


    Lehman was in a CAA car. He was the only one in the car except the driver. Originally, Kevin Hoween would come, but because of temporary incidents, it didn''t happen.


    The vehicle turned into Wilson Avenue, all the way north, after passing the bustling shopping district, gradually entered the luxury house area on the hillside of Beverly Hills.


    The hustle and bustle of the city was left behind, replaced by the tranquility that gradually settled down.


    The environment here is really good, and it is no wonder that it will become a cluster of rich people in Los Angeles.


    Now, the establishment of the new project has been completely completed, and the very different issues regarding his treatment and investment have also been determined.


    Relying on the efforts of the agent Johnson, after several rounds of see-saw talks, everything fell to the ground.


    The basic remuneration of 10 million U.S. dollars plus 12% of the film''s full income, provided that he has to invest 12 million U.S. dollars, but in contrast, in terms of box office revenue, he also needs to sign a stepwise sharing agreement.


    Compromise with each other and make concessions with each other.


    Because Lehmann focused the negotiation on the film investment income, he had to sign a box office share rule.


    In other words, leaving aside the identity of the investor and looking at it only from the standpoint of the director''s identity, it is not easy to get the portion of the box office that should be taken.


    Hollywood distribution companies are all vampires. If they do not have enough profit guarantees, they will not easily let go.


    And this stepped box office division is their common method to avoid director risk.


    If the global box office of "Bad Guy" is only over 300 million in the future, Lehman can only get the basic salary and return on investment money, and the basic salary will be settled three times, namely before the shooting, before post-production, and downgrade After that, there will be no box office rewards; if the global box office exceeds 400 million, you will enjoy 3% of the box office revenue; if you exceed 500 million, the proportion will increase to 5%; if you exceed 600 million, 7%... .. The maximum is 10%, which is also the upper limit of the re-sign agreement, provided that the global box office exceeds 800 million, and no matter how much money is made thereafter, this ratio is also the same.


    To put it bluntly, the purpose of signing such an agreement is to avoid the huge investment risks brought about by too high initial investment.


    This is also the practice of Hollywood blockbusters, they like to tie the director and the movie tightly together.


    Anyway, the more the movie sells, the more they earn, and they don¡¯t hesitate to share a little profit, but the premise is that they have to earn some money.


    If you make a loss, you should reduce the loss. If you don''t sign such a share regulation, in case, the box office of the movie is not very good, the director still takes a lot of shares. Isn''t it because they lose more.


    Think about it and know that Paramount Pictures also hired the Allianz Fire Insurance Fund as the third party for the film. How could it sit back and watch such risks be exposed.


    The operation of each blockbuster can be said to be well-thought-out. Paramount is experienced and even more so.


    ......


    Beverly Hills has always been called the "most noble residential area" by the American people. Of course, this name is not because the land price or real estate here is really "the most expensive" in the United States, but because it is the most famous.


    This city within the city of Los Angeles is home to countless Hollywood movie stars, and it can be said that it is a place where countless movie fans are flocking.


    The CAA driver drove the vehicle steadily into the Beverly mansion area, observing the road conditions expertly, and finally stopped at the door of a mansion.


    I opened the car window, leaned out, faced the surveillance camera on the front door, and pressed the voice call button below. After a while, a voice came, "Okay, wait a minute, I will open the door."


    The driver retracted his body and waited for the iron door to slowly open to the inside before putting down the handbrake and starting the car.


    Slowly driving into the mansion, the first thing you see is a green lawn with symmetrical two sides.


    Lehmann watched with great interest, small fountains, pillars, tall trees planted around the walls, etc., can give him a different visual experience.


    Around the front yard, the driver parked the car at the door of a house.


    Lehmann pushed the door and got out of the car. A man in casual clothes heard the sound and walked out of the house quickly.


    "Hi, buddy, welcome your arrival." It was the owner of this mansion who greeted Tom Cruise, who is now a-list in Hollywood, "You go back first." He told the driver. With a cry, he turned his head and said with a smile: "Lyman, sorry for letting you come here. This is definitely my rudeness."


    Facing his enthusiasm, Lyman also smiled politely and politely, "It doesn''t matter, it''s my honor."


    The two exchanged greetings and walked into the well-decorated house.


    Lehman has always maintained the estrangement he deserves-he is not familiar with Tom Cruise, and has no friendship. He can come here today because of Kevin Hoween¡¯s invitation, but he did not expect him to be temporarily Something.


    "Then let me do my best as a landlord today. Since we met at the premiere of "Furious", I have always had this idea." Tom Cruise said sincerely.


    "Of course, you are the master." Lyman calmly coped.


    After the tour, the relationship between the two got closer. At this time, sitting under the awning by the pool in the backyard, Tom Cruise also brewed two cups of coffee himself.


    "how about it?"


    Seeing Lyman taking a sip in time, he asked with a smile.


    "not bad."


    Lyman likes to drink coffee, but it''s hard for him to tell him something good or bad or taste something.


    He put down the coffee, "I heard that you are very interested in that role undercover."


    Wasn''t it just for this thing to get Kevin Hoween''s favor? Lehman didn''t want to be a dumb puzzle, so he pointed out.


    Tom Cruise paused for a moment when he held up the coffee cup, and looked up at Lehman, "Yes, when my agent told me about this project, I was interested in this aspect."


    "But it seems that when you communicated that day, weren''t you confident about my role?" After speaking, he took a sip of coffee.


    "I don''t have any target candidates for this role, but I won''t change the settings for the actors." The initiative of the conversation has always been in Lehman''s hands. He doesn''t mind who joins the crew, but first of all, this candidate must make him feel feasible. "So, Tom, your conditions are too harsh, and I can''t do it."


    Is it true?As the agent Pat Kingsley said, Tom Cruise''s positive screen image that has always been scrupulously conflicts with this project, and director Lyman will not reconcile it.


    Therefore, he can only give in, and he is psychologically prepared for this, "If I can accept the role setting."


    After a moment of silence, such a sentence really surprised Lehmann.


    He originally thought that Tom Cruise personally invited him, but he wanted to persuade him to change a little setting for him through face-to-face communication, but he thought that he himself was willing to accept it.


    So, what are the benefits of joining Tom Cruise?


    Unparalleled market appeal, even a literary love movie with a slightly plain plot like "Vanilla Sky" can sell 100 million US dollars in North America. It is conceivable what his face means for the promotion of the box office. .The only worry is whether he can play this role well.


    Although objectively speaking, Tom Cruise¡¯s talent is really not in acting skills, so is Brad Pitt, and Leonardo Di Caprio is the same now, but after several years of tempering in literary and artistic movies, acting It began to become vivid and natural.


    But can people be tuned?Which actor is born to act.


    Lehman thought about the pros and cons, then took out a document from his briefcase and placed it on the small table in front of him, "This is a biographer I wrote for the undercover role, you can read it."


    This is a simple character and background analysis that does not involve specific plots. In fact, this should be controlled by the actors themselves, but because when Lehman wrote the script, he wrote the characters first, and then these characters A series of things happened based on my personality, so it''s nothing.


    But Tom Cruise was a little surprised. He thought Lehman''s style was like this: comprehensive and rigorous, even the character analysis was written by himself.


    This made him even more sure that Lehman was serious about cooperation, and the chances of success were infinite.


    As a member of Hollywood''s first-line movie stars, he can say that he has a lot, but he has never gotten rid of the shadow of the "vase". This has almost become his heart disease. This time, it must be an opportunity for him.


    Thinking of this, Tom Cruise took over the biographies written by the director himself.


    The beginning of the story is a police officer named Kaden Ian who has just graduated and joined the police force.


    After a regular patrol, his boss found him.


    After reading his information file, he tore up his written file registered with the police force in front of him.


    "I have one thing you need to do..."


    Name: Kayden Ian, his father was a policeman, died in a gang fight three years ago, and his mother was an elementary school teacher. She died of illness last year. His family relationship is simple. Relatives basically broke off with him.....


    Is there a better choice than a police disciple who has a strong roots and becomes an undercover agent?Outstanding grades in school, excellent close combat.


    This is a very good dark scheme.

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    Tom Cruise is an actor, he also has the ability to distinguish the depth of the role.


    And there is no doubt that Kayden Ian has a considerable performance space.


    After reading the character biography, he only felt a little itchy in his heart.


    Whether it''s from a policeman to an undercover agent, or a complete rebellion from an undercover agent, the whole psychological struggle is deep enough and can be seen as an invisible see-saw collision between the concepts of good and evil and the cruel social reality.


    Killing for the sake of murder, brotherhood, love, police precautions and the guilt of killing brothers, extremely cold and a little bit of annihilated Kaden Ian¡¯s humanity, strangling the last point of his persistence, and then completely Throw into the darkness.


    This kind of performance with great contrast between front and back characters, with tolerance and explosiveness, can be imagined for the actors'' challenges.


    His heart moved.


    "Lyman, why did his boss choose him as an undercover agent in the first place, and he should be guarded everywhere." Tom Cruise raised his head and asked the doubts he had when he read the biographies.


    "Because the mask has been worn for a long time, I can''t take it off. Do you remember what his boss said before thinking of this method? It is common for people to be undercover and have a mental breakdown. He is I don¡¯t want to implement this plan."


    "Okay," Tom Cruise expressed his understanding holding the biographical biography, "So..."


    For a while, he didn''t know what to say.


    "So, you don''t want it, because the character is the biggest villain?" Lyman''s ridicule made Tom Cruise stunned, and then chuckled, "Of course not, I just don''t know how to express what I want. The determination to play."


    "Haha." Lehman said with a smile: "Actually, you haven''t read the real script. If you read the entire story, I think you will be more interested."


    Tom Cruise admired Lyman''s confidence, and he said, "So, can I get this role?"


    As soon as this question came up, Lehman did not answer immediately. Instead, he put his smile away and looked at Tom Cruise¡¯s eyes seriously, and said: ¡°Tom, I must first emphasize that once you enter my crew, you You have to listen to the crew¡¯s arrangements, especially in the daily shooting. This, can you do it?" Lehman spread his hands and expressed helplessness, "Know that if you don¡¯t obey the requirements, then the shooting will probably It¡¯s a mess, and I don¡¯t want the actors¡¯ rules to be bigger than the entire crew. Can you guarantee it?¡±


    Lehman''s unexpected words also made Tom Cruise seriously think about it, and finally he said: "Is there any request you can say all at once, otherwise we will have to bargain again."


    Sure enough, Tom Cruise''s attitude towards the role is obviously easy to see, and he is very determined.


    "I still don''t know your salary... if it''s too expensive, I think the crew will find it difficult to afford it." Lehman said softly.After all, the condition for people to downgrade salary is to change the setting of the story, and now it doesn¡¯t change, and I don¡¯t know if the joining conditions will change.


    This is also a question that Lehman is very worried about. Although he left a salary space for "Bad Guy", when he thinks of the salary of Heath Ledger and Nicholas Cage, it is bound to be due to the good market performance of "Furious". This aspect also needs to be considered.


    But Tom Cruise is far more bold than Lehman imagined. At this time, he said directly: "In this regard, I can promise you that the remuneration of 8 million US dollars plus a 5% North American box office share. how about it?"


    Tom Cruise has been in Hollywood for nearly two decades, and he is very clear about the market in the industry. Although he rarely does things like lowering his value, he also does it very well.


    Lehman didn¡¯t say anything. This condition was a big concession, and he stretched out his right hand simply and neatly, ¡°After you sign with Paramount, I will send you a complete script. You can join hands more. Consider the changes in your role in reality and the scene."


    Tom Cruise could not be more satisfied with Lyman¡¯s recognition, with a hearty smile on his face again, as soon as he grasped Lyman¡¯s right hand, "Then, wait for my news, and I will wait and see. , What a wonderful story you tell."


    "of course."


    "..."


    After leaving Tom Cruise''s mansion, Lehman took a ride to Warner Studios.


    Entering the leased main studio No. 3, Ryan, Thomas and others are already busy.


    As the saying goes, if the army hasn''t moved, will the food and grass go first?


    Although all the actors are missing, it does not prevent Lehman from starting some preliminary work when preparing for the filming.


    It takes time to choose a location and start preparing costumes, props, and sets in advance.


    There are also equipment needed during the shooting period of each department.


    Ryan was leading the set team to discuss setting issues during shooting, and he saw Lyman approaching.


    "Lyman..."


    "director......"


    "Director Lyman..."


    The people in the set group greeted them actively. Lehman nodded to them, then walked to Ryan''s side and asked, "How''s it going? Did the camera we want come over?"


    "Europa Pictures is still very reliable. The ten latest models of Sony cameras have already been bought for us. They can come to us at the latest next week. It will definitely not affect our shooting work."


    "Well, although it''s not in a hurry, but still keep an eye on it." Lehman still exhorted.


    "Yeah." Ryan nodded.


    "Also," Lehman asked again, "how is the setting with Paramount Pictures?"


    Now filming is becoming more and more popular. It¡¯s the tax rebate subsidies there. Naturally, "Bad Guy" will not stay in Los Angeles for filming. Although the United States always shouts slogans to support movies, but The reality is far from much.


    "Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, France..." A series of place names were reported by Ryan. He went on to say: "The conditions for tax refunds are roughly different, but the differences are not very big. Ramon¡¯s people don¡¯t have any ideas, but Europa Pictures hopes that we can go to France to shoot."


    "Will this year''s subsidy option be added to us?" Lehman was a little surprised.


    In other words, although countries such as France, the United Kingdom, and Germany also subsidize the taxation of filming, most of them are digested internally, and even the quota of each year will be divided by local film companies at the beginning of the year. This is also the reason why countries such as Australia and New Zealand that are developing in the future can quickly become hot spots: they treat everyone equally, as long as they meet the standards, they will give tax refunds.


    "Well, Europa Pictures has won a place for us."


    "Then choose France." Lehmann doesn''t care about this, anyway, whoever has the big discount will go for the shoot.


    "What about the actors? Tell me about the audition registration."


    The main role of the film has long been decided by default.


    If the undercover is not accidental, it will be played by Tom Cruise; the undercover brotherhood fighting side by side with the gang will be played by Nicholas Cage; the second figure of the gang will be played by Heath Lay, the second leader of the gang. Played by Jie.


    This is something that Lehman has considered, and they have been designed according to their respective images.


    The character like Nicholas Cage has been killed all the way from a young gangster. He is not stingy in character, and the most important thing is loyalty; while the character of Heath Ledger is a bit moody, and he likes to kill the whole family when he is moving. He is very neurotic. There are quite a few shadows of later generations of "clowns", but "clowns" are more crazy and have a more weird personality.


    As for other roles such as policeman, gangster, undercover wife, informant, etc., they have no goals.


    In other words, he has a general character image, but he needs specific reference to the actor candidates.


    "The situation is not bad. As soon as the information about our role to be recruited spreads, there are quite a few people who signed up, and brokerage companies such as CAA and Williams have also sent a batch of lists. Would you like to see it?"


    Ryan handed Lehman several application forms.


    Lehman looked at the first one, which was provided by CAA. There are 6 candidates. The undercover boss who has the most important role in the rest of the scene. They recommended Morgan Freeman. As for the other roles, they are Allen Eckhart. , Gray Ash, Harvey Potterfield.


    The undercover wife recommended Gwyneth Paltrow.


    I have to say that CAA is still quite powerful. Although Lehman has been committed to keeping his studio from allowing CAA people to intervene too much, Lehman''s list of recommendations for the time being felt pretty good.


    CAA also gives full play to their advantages. It not only tailors the selection list of actors from the setting of the script characters, but also has enough actor resources for them to do so, and they can choose one out of ten, appropriate and high-quality¡ª¡ª This shows the confidence of CAA by only recommending one actor candidate for each role.


    It can only be said that CAA is indeed a CAA.


    "Let''s notify these lists and ask them to prepare for the audition. Let''s choose a time to screen."


    After reading the recommended candidates given by the major brokerage companies, Lehman also saw many familiar names, such as Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Alba, Vanessa Pa Ladis...


    But anyway, before the formal audition, it is impossible to rashly decide on the role. Lehman is not familiar with them again, so what''s the use of just knowing the name.


    Unlike Heath Ledger, Nicholas Cage and other actors who have worked with him, everyone has a basic understanding, and it is easy to cooperate like that.


    Just like Heath Ledger had only heard Lehman say, he immediately agreed to vacate the April to June schedule.


    It can''t be compared.


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    "Hey."


    "Kate, this is Burren."


    The familiar voice from the phone shocked Kate Beckinsale. This is her agent. Recently, because of the loss of "Pearl Harbor", he has not contacted her for more than half a month, as if she was Forgotten.


    Before she asked, Burren went on to say: "You are in Los Angeles now."


    "Correct."


    "Then you get to Hollywood as soon as possible, and there will be an audition opportunity at the headquarters of Paramount Pictures at 2pm."


    "What movie is it? What is the role?" Kate Beckinsale asked quickly.


    "I don''t know exactly, but this is a new work directed by Lyman Last. Tom Cruise has already decided to join. Do you have any questions?"


    "What do I need to prepare?"


    "Wear formal clothes and be on time. You can take care of the rest. I don''t hear much about it. They do a good job of confidentiality."


    After speaking, the phone was hung up over there.


    Burren is a senior agent of the ICM agency. She was able to beat a lot of competitors and become the heroine of "Pearl Harbor". He contributed a lot. Unfortunately, after the film''s market effect did not meet expectations, he was Her attention is getting less and less.


    Cruel? Not at all. I can only say that her luck is too bad. Hollywood''s harshness for actresses is obvious. It is not only the salary of actors of the same position, but men are always more than women. Intercept, even the role played by women is rarely played.


    Kate Beckinsale sat on the sofa at home, shook her head, and cast aside the thoughts in her heart.


    In any case, the agent is now fighting for another audition opportunity for her, and it can be seen from the words that he pays more attention to this audition. All she can do is to win as much as possible.


    Go in the bathroom, take a shower, change clothes, go out, take a taxi, and arrive at the headquarters of Paramount Pictures.


    It wasn''t until Kate Beckinsale stood in the elevator of the building that she felt a little nervous.


    In fact, she didn¡¯t know anything about the next audition. She didn¡¯t know what type of movie she was participating in, who would audition, and she didn¡¯t know what role she would audition for... In short, the extreme lack of information made her lack confidence, and the feeling of being left out recently made her feel unsure.


    The elevator went up to the 5th floor and the door opened. Kate Beckinsale took a few deep breaths and secretly encouraged herself.


    When I got out of the elevator, I saw the nameplate "Audition Room" hung in the office not far in front on my right.


    Pushing open the door and looking inside, I found that many people were already sitting in the seating seats, and many of them had met each other.


    "Hi, Kate, you are here too." It was her British fellow Jason Statham who greeted her.


    Kate Beckinsale walked over quickly, sat next to him, and greeted, "Jason."


    Immediately, he couldn''t help but curiously asked: "Do you know what kind of movie this is?"


    Jason touched his bald head, his words were also depressed, "I don''t know anything, but the agent asked me to come over and said there was an audition for me to fight for. What can I fight for? I don''t know what to play. ."


    He looked around, feeling increasingly helpless, "Moreover, there are so many people, I don''t know if he can be selected."


    Kate Beckinsale heard the words, but did not say anything, she began to change the subject and chatted about her hometown.


    The two chatted, waiting for the audition to begin.


    ......


    All the actors who participated in the audition may have some additional advantages besides the CAA banner-after all, they know what kind of movie it is and what the role is like, but the others are really at a loss.


    Anyway, several important actors have been confirmed, and the signing has been completed in the first two days. Heath Ledger¡¯s salary has risen to 7 million US dollars, and Nicholas Cage has 1.2 million US dollars plus 10% of the box office in North America. Participation conditions are added.


    Coupled with the determined Morgan Freeman and Eva Green, the salary space for actors has reached about 30 million US dollars.


    So this audition only needs to choose supporting roles, of course, there are also suitable heroines-there are only two female characters in "Bad Guy", and there are not many scenes. According to the theory, they should be double heroines, but in reality On, much less than the male role.


    Men''s drama, there will always be no place for women to shine.


    As for who to play in this aspect, Lehman''s requirements are actually quite simple, the image is consistent, the salary is not high, and these two points can be passed.


    The choice of female characters is simpler, and that¡¯s it for being pretty.


    Their role is to be eye-catching, and there is not much room to play-but the role of Kaden Ian¡¯s wife selected by Eva Green is a bit challenging. After all, the role played by Tom Cruise is the most helpless. In the gap between the strength of the two parties, he is cautious, and his wife is the sunshine that shines in his dark world, so her death will cause his belief in life to collapse.


    It is a very crucial turning point in the movie.


    "Let''s go, Ryan, are you free? Come audition for an actor with me."


    "No time, you can ask Thomas to go."


    "Thomas..."


    "I have to classify the camera equipment, as well as the Sony camera that just arrived yesterday. I haven''t finished the inspection yet, so..."


    "Well, you are all so busy, I will go alone."


    After speaking, Lehman drove to the headquarters of Paramount Pictures in Hollywood.


    ......


    Almost every director has his own queen actor, such as Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, such as Martin Sycosis and Robert De Niro, and Leonardo DiCapri Oh, like Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, like David Fincher and Brad Pitt.


    Because the director¡¯s career values ??the close relationship between each other and likes to form his own direct line team.


    Even the filming team that often cooperates will not change easily.


    The main reason for this phenomenon is that when shooting, everyone will form a tacit understanding. The team who knows the roots will always strengthen the director''s control over the whole, and the shooting can be smooth.


    In other words, humans are emotional animals, and they subconsciously choose to stay with people they are more familiar with.


    When Lyman Luster took Heath Ledger into the audition room, Jason Statham thought of this subconsciously.


    For some reason, there was a deep envy in his heart.


    As Heath Ledger gradually became popular, his acting career was more published by media gossip.


    Jason Statham knew that this lucky guy had the same status as him two years ago, playing supporting roles, supporting roles, or supporting roles.


    Either audition for supporting roles, or on the way to audition supporting roles.


    Often the answers are disappointing, even supporting roles are not necessarily selected.


    Until he seized the opportunity-he was talked about by the media tabloids and went to Cannes, France, to participate in a new director''s new work "Buried Alive".


    Then Heath Ledger''s actor career suddenly became smooth, participating in "Furious", with the role of "Norman" as a finalist in the "Top 20 Most Popular Actors for Teenagers", and this new work, which can compete with Lehman- Luster continued to cooperate, and even Tom Cruise and Nicholas Cage were his collaborators.


    When will he be appreciated by a director?


    Jason Statham scratched his big bald head without any confidence in his heart.


    He couldn''t even deal with his age and seniority.


    He is no longer young, just like the type of actor to be abandoned.


    Maybe even older, you can''t even play a general supporting role.


    It''s really irritable, when will he be popular again, like Heath Ledger.


    The works of this director Lehman are so compelling, I don''t know if he can be selected.


    A lot of distracting thoughts arose as Lehmann took Heath Ledger to the audition room. Jason Statham knew very well that countless actors like him wanted to ride his ride, and his rivals might not. Will be less.


    It''s not just Jason Statham who thinks this way, but Kate Beckinsale who is sitting next to him is the same.


    She is also thinking about how to win the role, so that she can truly have the qualifications of a big-selling film.


    Just like the solemnity in the words of the agent, the failure of "Pearl Harbor" has brought her to a precipice. If she is not careful, she will fall to the bottom and it will be difficult to turn over.


    Will the character get it?Kate Beckinsale looked around, she saw Naomi Watts, Jessica Alba, Liv Mendes, Gwyneth Paltrow...


    They are all very beautiful actresses who depend on their beauty.


    Oh, yes, she is also an actor of this type herself.


    There is no advantage.


    She was secretly surprised.


    "How about, Heath Ledger, I don''t think the complexion on your face is very good." Lyman and Heath Ledger walked into the audition room, and the Paramount staff on the side was setting up a camera. Prepare to record the next audition performance.


    "Nothing, I didn''t sleep well last night." Heath Ledger said, sitting on Lehman''s right hand.


    "Are you studying the role again? I knew I would not give you the script." Lyman also sat down and continued: "You have to change this problem. It''s bad for your health to stay up late."


    "I know, it''s just that I couldn''t sleep last night." I wanted to take a nap in the afternoon, but I received a call from Lehman saying that he was going to audition for the role. He didn''t even think about it, so he took the agent''s car. Rushed over.


    Now, I feel a little confused in my mind.


    "Ready." A staff member came over and said.


    "Mr. Kalman, what do you think?" Lyman asked, turning his head.This person is a representative of the Hollywood Screen Actors Guild, who routinely supervises the audition work.


    However, it is generally a decoration, nothing more than job requirements, he can''t speak, and has no right to decide.


    "I''m fine, Mr. Lyman." He was very polite.


    "Okay, let''s get started."


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    "Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow, Naomi Watts."


    A staff member from Paramount Pictures walked to the audition lounge with the list and said, "You 4 can come in."


    Under the guidance of the staff, Kate Beckinsale and others followed into the inside, preparing for their audition work.


    "Boom boom boom." A knock on the door sounded.


    Immediately, Lehman saw 4 pairs of long legs and beautiful women with their own characteristics lined up.


    Lehman looked at the information in his hand. In fact, he was quite familiar with these few.


    Naomi Watts is so charismatic that even the orangutans can''t resist it, and even has a "white house flying plane."


    Jessica Alba, the spokesperson of the Sky Vase in Hollywood, has played many roles with her sweet looks and has won the market appeal of many young people.


    Gwyneth Paltrow, well, the Oscar queen, yes, it''s the Shakespeare in Love.In recent years, the career has also been declining, and there is no shadow of success.


    Kate Beckinsale has the reputation of "British Rose".


    Although with the advancing of time, British actors have achieved more and more success in Hollywood, and the British media like to speak big words, the title of "British Rose" is simply worthless, such as Kate Winslet, Keira -Knightley, Helena Bonham Carter and a series of British actresses have been advertised.


    But in fact, for people in the Hollywood industry, Kate Beckinsale is always the best spokesperson for the "British Rose".


    A talented woman with a high IQ who graduated from the French and Russian literature majors at Oxford University. Her first film shined at the Cannes Film Festival after she dropped out. She has a perfect blend of classic and glamorous temperament...


    It is a pity that these proud capitals did not help her in the showbiz, and her later career trajectory was also very embarrassing to prove the uselessness of reading in Hollywood.


    "Introduce yourself," Lehman said.


    After the brief introduction, Lehman looked at Heath Ledger who was sitting next to him, "You can ask a random performance question."


    "Ah, what?" Heath Ledger didn''t react for a moment.Didn''t he provide a reference today?How come you become an examiner.


    "The appearance conditions are not bad, try acting and line skills, you play against them."


    Lehman said so, and Heath Ledger also assumed the responsibility of the audition, "Uh, what would you do if someone pointed a gun at you? What would you say?"


    After speaking, Heath Ledger looked around, and pointed directly: "Let¡¯s start from left to right, Miss Jessica, you come first."


    Jessica Alba heard that he took two steps forward, and said indifferently: "I can''t imagine it."


    As he frowned, he asked with anger, "So, what this movie is actually looking for is acting? I think it''s enough for an actress to be a good vase."


    Such an upright speech directly made Lehman amused.


    Although he thought so in his heart, and the audition conditions were also focused on this aspect, he still felt very happy to see Jessica Alba''s take for granted.


    "So, do you think you have no acting skills? You have no confidence?" Lyman asked after her words.


    Jessica Alba thought about it seriously, "No, I won''t say that. I would say, I still lack the exercise to perform, so can you give me such an opportunity?"


    Lehman was happier, "Of course, I am a person who likes to give opportunities, but I still have a question that I want to ask."


    "Director Lyman, please ask." Jessica Alba showed a smile on her face.


    Sure enough, men are all visual animals, and it is difficult to resist her charm.


    "There will be some nudity in the movie, can you accept it?"


    Hearing that, Jessica Alba feels sorry, "Sorry, I can''t play any role with extensive nudity."


    Her own positioning, the agent had arranged for her a long time ago, which is quite in conflict with her screen image.


    Is there any young fan who would like to show his favorite star in the movie?That was crazy, it would ruin all her previous accumulation.


    Jessica Alba shook her head, not very disappointed, "I can''t do it, so I won''t interrupt your audition work. I hope there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future."


    The rather straightforward actress turned and left the audition room.


    "So, everyone? Can you accept it?"


    "Is it naked?" Gwyneth Paltrow asked.


    "Of course not, it''s not a porn movie, it''s just that the back is going to be on the camera."


    At this time, the remaining three actors have no objection. This nudity is still acceptable to people like them who are not based on teenage fans.


    "Well, go ahead, it''s your next turn, Onami Watts."


    The next few finally performed well.


    However, to be honest, they are not mistaken because they are vases. Although their acting skills are good, they are unnatural and look a bit awkward.


    Fortunately, the role of informant does not require much depth of acting skills, but it can also pass.


    Kate Beckinsale stood there, looking at the two competitors next to him.


    Every opportunity in Hollywood is very important, but I don¡¯t know how the director will choose?


    "Heath Ledger, what''s your opinion?" At the end of the performance, Lehman squeezed his eyebrows and asked, "Who are you more optimistic about? Or, who are you willing to play with."


    The informant''s role has been opposed to the second master of the gangster he played.


    "I think Kate Beckinsale is a little better." Heath Ledger was quite simple.


    He watched everyone''s performances, and it was better than "British Roses".


    "Well, that''s all right, I will ask again."


    Lehman turned his head, looked at the three people waiting for news, and said very politely: "Kate Beckinsale stay, and the remaining two will go back and wait for the notice. If they are selected, we will give you the first time. ''S agent called."


    Naomi Watts looked at Kate Beckinsale unwillingly, turned and left the audition room, waiting for news, this kind of tactful refusal, she had heard it too many times, when she was in "Pearl Harbor". She also lost to Kate in the selection of the heroine.


    But this time, it was still the case.


    As the two left, the surroundings became quiet.


    "Miss Kate, you don''t have many roles, how do you think about it?"


    To put it bluntly, although this is a vase role, it depends on whether people are willing to play it.


    "I can accept it." Kate Beckinsale recalled the days after "Pearl Harbor", her eyes became firmer, "As an actor, I can play, speak, and perform with the scene. I With such a professional quality, only one opportunity to show is needed."


    "But what about your salary? Because of the role, I can''t give it too high, are you mentally prepared?"


    "of course."


    Actresses are already low-paid, and she has long realized this. At this moment, she just wants to seize this hard-won opportunity.


    "That''s good, you have no problem, just go back first, we will notify your agent."


    "I can..." After getting an accurate answer, Kate Beckinsale did not leave. Instead, he asked a little hesitantly: "Can I know what the role I am acting like?"


    She didn''t mention the script.


    Because before the official signing of the contract, very few crews will publish the script, even if the contract is signed, it is difficult for her to see the complete story. It is estimated that only the roles of her role will be listed separately.


    "Well, first of all, you have to know that this is a crime-type gangster movie, and what you are playing will be the man who is inserted into the undercover gang by the police." Lehman thought about the role setting, and suddenly asked: "Oh. , By the way, do you smoke?"


    This involves her personal privacy, but Kate Beckinsale didn''t hesitate to say, "Yes, I have been in contact with cigarettes." During this period of depression, she picked up this again. bad habit.


    "That''s good, your identity in the play is the owner of a cigar house, and you are also a chess piece placed by the police, responsible for completing the transfer of information with Tom Cruise. In order to conceal your identity, your second priority The identity is the undercover underground lover played by Tom Cruise..."


    "Do you have any other questions?"


    "Thank you."


    ......


    "Let''s stop here today." As soon as the voice fell, the staff on the side came to organize the audition tapes, while Lyman and Heath Ledger turned and left.


    The preparatory work is very cumbersome. It is impossible for Lehman to invest too much time on the actors. The audition for several supporting roles took him only one afternoon to get it done. As for the rest of the game, there is no need to hold anything. During the audition, he asked for someone to cooperate with him.Whether it is CAA and other agencies, it is easy to meet the needs of actors.


    So when it was all over, it was already a little late, and Lyman took Heath Ledger to dinner and watched him get in the agent''s car and leave.


    Only then did he return to the hotel. After taking a shower, Lyman went to Ryan''s room to discuss something with him.


    "Hey, Ryan, how are the preparations?"


    Ryan was looking at the filming schedule, and when he saw Lehman''s inquiry, he also replied: "It''s not bad, the preparations are going well, and the filming will start in a few days."


    "Then you are helping me keep an eye on the assistant director, I''m looking for one."


    When "Furious" was filming, Lehman felt how important it is to have an assistant director. Some corner scenes can be done by such an assistant, and it can be a lot easier.


    It''s a pity that Thomas doesn''t want to learn the guide, he just wants to be an executor.


    No way, I had to find one.


    "Well, I will help you pay attention."


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    "Bad Guy" is by far the largest crew that Lehman has controlled.


    If you look at the shooting schedule and the tentative schedule, when the entire crew is at its peak and busiest, the main creator and group performers can have more than 1,000 people.


    In addition, the film has two main lines, and the scene shots of each of the important characters are still inconsistent, and they must be shot separately.


    According to his envisioned grouping principle, Lehman wanted to divide the play into two groups at the same time. He filmed the gangster line and the deputy director filmed the police line.


    In Hollywood, there are many actors who are unhappy, and there are still many directors who lack the opportunity to prove their own.


    After Ryan went to the director¡¯s union to release the recruitment information the next day, it didn¡¯t take long for the staff there to tell him that many people were willing to join the crew as assistant directors, and they all left contact information, asking him how to arrange or screen What are the conditions.


    How to arrange?Ryan didn''t know, and it wasn''t that he was looking for an assistant director. Naturally, Lehman had to decide.


    After all, the deputy director also means that the next two months or so will be getting along day and night. If you don''t find someone close to your eyes, isn''t it looking for sin and suffering?


    And the personality shouldn¡¯t be too strong. To make a movie, he still has to follow a voice. Lehman doesn¡¯t want someone to express different opinions when he is shooting. Instead, he can listen to the opinions of the actors. The director can¡¯t, he No need for others to teach him how to film.


    "How do you arrange?"


    In the Warner Studios, Ryan, who came back from the directors¡¯ union, found Lehman who was communicating the effects of the shots and spoke.


    "Just this meeting, there were dozens of applications." Ryan added.


    The Hollywood movie market is really hot, and there are too many personnel reserves in various industries.


    "If you have a shooting experience, send your work over. If you don''t, don''t consider it."


    Of course, to find an associate director is to find someone with experience.


    "Well."


    Ryan called again to contact the staff over there.


    In the afternoon, Lehmann, who temporarily stopped preparations for filming, ran to his temporary office alone and started to work on the film.


    Not to mention, there are quite a few experienced ones. One of them has already served as an assistant director in the three crews. It''s a pity that the style doesn''t match Lehman.


    After watching all afternoon, Lyman was devastated, but he still couldn''t decide who he would choose.


    Most of the works in it are simply the works of some directors when they graduated from the director department of the college, and their personal style is too strong.


    "It''s really not that I''m picky, I just want to find an obedient, directing ability, a class background, and a style that can match me." Lyman complained to Ryan.


    "You pick it slowly, there are still some people who signed up." Ryan didn''t say anything, and turned to work on his own affairs.


    Two days later, the directors'' union sent many more works, but after watching them, they all failed without exception.


    But there is no way. The director still has to continue to look for it, so he has to let the directors'' union pay more attention to see if he can find something that suits his own mind.


    This afternoon, Lehmann was discussing with Thomas about the shooting, when the phone in his pocket suddenly rang.


    This is his personal phone number. Not many people know the number.


    "Lyman, I heard that you want to find an assistant director, don''t you?" Heath Ledger called.


    "Correct."


    "I might have a suitable candidate here."


    Lyman was silent for a moment, "Then you can bring him here, let''s talk in person."


    Although it is not clear why the director did not go through the directors¡¯ union, but instead found Heath Ledger, he decided to meet.


    Back in the office, Lehman sat for a while before the door rang.


    "Please come in."


    Then Heath Ledger walked in with a familiar face.


    A man in his twenties with a high hairline, Asian.


    Just because of this appearance, Lehman gave birth to a lot of good feelings.


    "Let me introduce, this is James Win." Heath Ledger took the initiative to introduce.


    "Director Lyman, hello." The young man looked a little restrained, and the hard smile on his face could tell that he was nervous.


    ......


    Wen Ziren stood awkwardly beside Heath Ledger and looked at Lyman with a pleasing smile.


    He is 26 years old this year. It has been 3 years since he graduated from the University of Melbourne in Australia to study film, but his career has not improved.


    When he first graduated, he still wanted to develop in Australia, but the opportunities there were too few, and it was especially cruel to newcomers.


    So a year ago, he came to Hollywood, which has the most prosperous film industry in the world, so there won¡¯t be too few opportunities.


    Wen Ziren was right. There are many opportunities here, but they are not available to people like him.


    Many times, when people see his face, they will show disgust.


    He knows why, because many whites hate yellow-skinned people, whether they are South Korea, Japan, China...As long as they are Asian faces, they will undisguised racial discrimination. What is ridiculous is that they have always resisted race. Discriminatory blacks sometimes hate yellow skin more than those whites, and often swear.


    Later, at a party organized by a small group in Australia, he met Heath Ledger.


    Heath-Ledger has always been committed to helping fellow Australians find a living in Hollywood, and is willing to give them some convenience.


    At that banquet, he met Wen Ziren.


    Thanks to the directorship he graduated from major classes and the experience of growing up in Australia since he was a child, Heath Ledger took care of him and exchanged contact information with him.


    Until two days ago, he heard that Lyman was looking for an assistant director, and he instantly remembered his fellow villager.


    After calling to inquire, he found that he had not joined the crew.


    Therefore, this is where we are today.


    "Have you brought the work?"


    Wen Ziren nodded quickly, "Yes." Then he took out the video tape from his bag.


    The curtains were closed, and Lehmann proficiently began the screening work.


    The movie began, and the three of them all sat and watched quietly.


    This is a short video, which does not exceed twenty minutes in total.


    It is about a woman who always has weird dreams at night, and this dream will continue to progress from the previous night''s dream every night.


    This kind of thing made the woman very scared. She started trying to get herself drunk and numb herself with sleeping pills, but to no avail, the dream would still appear.


    At the end of the film, the woman collapsed in despair.


    After reading it, Lehman closed his eyes and thought for a while: Some parts of this work are still a little immature, but it can be seen that Wen Ziren''s basic skills are still good and quite aura.


    Judging from the current situation, it can still meet his recruitment requirements.


    "What are you doing lately?"


    "Get some work in the screenwriters'' union."


    The answer to the answer is confusing, and Lehman does not hide his doubts, "Looking at your work, you should be from the director department. I can understand that no one wants you to make a movie, but why not join the crew for training? What does it mean to be a screenwriter?"


    "I need to live." Wen Ziren didn''t feel embarrassed, and said straightforwardly about his embarrassment. "When I go to the crew as a small worker, no one wants to, unless I give up my salary to become an intern, and then I run out of money. , I can¡¯t do it as an intern, so I have to go to the screenwriter¡¯s union to help people write scripts and make some money.¡±


    It didn''t matter what he said, but he was really sad.


    He is a director who can write and direct, but he is completely reduced to a marginal figure in the film industry. If the job as a screenwriter gives him room for improvement, but what he does is to collect money anonymously, that is, he writes After finishing the script, except for a fee for the completion of the script, that script has nothing to do with him, and he won''t even have the right to sign it.


    The reality is indeed disappointing, but Wen Ziren clenched his teeth and persisted.


    He originally wanted to save some money to make a movie with his friends, and then think of a way to see if it could be released, and if it didn''t help, he had to release a video tape.


    However, after receiving a call from the fellow Heath Ledger, he knew that a director was hiring a deputy, and he felt that he would try and not make a loss, so he ran over.


    Lehman''s doubts were all answered.


    Also understand Wen Ziren''s strength.


    So I stopped asking, and simply said neatly: "Well, you can sign a contract later. Oh, right, where is your agent?"


    "I don''t have an agent." Wen Ziren said with a dry smile.


    Also, for such a marginal figure in Hollywood, when he has not yet made his mark, there will be no agency looking for him.


    "Then you can find a lawyer, the signing of the contract needs to be solemn."


    Western countries still like to talk about the spirit of contract, and Lehman also likes it.


    He has always felt that human sentiment is human sentiment, and interest is interest, which should be clearly divided.


    Doesn''t he know that if he talks to the actors when talking about his worth, he will largely get more favorable conditions for the crew.


    But he never did it because it was unnecessary.


    What is it doing to save money for Europa Pictures and Paramount Pictures? Although he is also an investor, why should he save money for the capital side?


    Take what you should take, isn¡¯t the career of a broker born from this.


    "Thank you Mr. Lyman."


    "After you sign the contract in a few days, you can join the team. It''s very troublesome. I''m short of manpower."


    "Thank you..."


    Okay, this kid is stupid, he kept thanking him.


    "Lei, I succeeded." After returning home with great joy, Wen Ziren couldn''t help picking up the phone and sharing it with his good friends.


    "what?"


    "I''m on the crew, and I''m still an assistant director."


    "Congratulations, James, I''ll just say you can."


    "Which crew?"


    "The new work directed by Lyman, "Bad Guy"."


    "Oh, God, you are lucky."


    "Mr. Heath Ledger recommended me to him."


    "is it......"


    This night, the two talked for a long time, Wen Ziren was lying in bed excited and couldn''t sleep at all. He thought, he finally got a chance...


    It must be caught.


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 136 Chapter 136 Startup Promotion (seeking subscription recommendation)

    On April 3, the weather was fine.


    Tom Cruise drove towards West Hollywood in the agent''s car.


    The media reporters who had started to pile up around the entrance of the reception hall of the Paramount Headquarters Building entered through the side door and then took the elevator to the third floor.


    The elevator door opened and Tom Cruise and his agent Pat Kingsley went to the fitting room.


    In other words, the styling and costume collocation of the movie "Bad Guy" is quite simple. After all, it is a modern drama, and it is only necessary to design it according to the normal dress.


    And Tom Cruise came here, naturally to take makeup photos and do some promotional activities before shooting.


    The two pushed open the door of the fitting room, and the dazzling array of costumes immediately came into view. There were also a few wooden shelves next to them with various tattoo stickers.


    "What about Director Lyman?" Agent Pat Kingsley asked a busy staff member.


    "In the first room on the right inside."


    Hearing this, the two walked down the passage, and then stopped in the first room on the right.


    The spacious and bright floor-to-ceiling glass windows can clearly see that there are also all kinds of clothing inside, and the staff are busy coming and going.


    "Lyman." Tom Cruise said hello.


    Lyman sitting on the office chair, hearing the voice, also got up and said: "Tom, you are here, let''s try on the clothes first, and go down to attend the opening ceremony later."


    "Ok."


    Because Tom Cruise¡¯s coffee is here, his fitting room is arranged separately.


    At this moment, after he entered the room, a tall and thin man followed Pat Kinsley.


    The man gave a polite smile, "Hello, Mr. Tom Cruise, I am the stylist of the crew, and I will be responsible for your styling design today."


    A gang undercover who is capable of running as an agent is naturally not low. When Tom Cruise, who has his hair repaired and is wearing a custom black suit, stands in front of Lehman, he is also quite the leader. A sense of momentum.


    "Not bad, let''s go down." Lehman said.


    Nicholas Cage, Heath Ledger and others who had already confirmed the appearance of the play also followed down to the reception hall on the first floor.


    ......


    "Can you tell us what kind of subject this is?"


    "Crime genre film."


    There were a lot of media reporters in the lobby. Under the coordination of the press officer dispatched by Paramount to host the interview, Lehman answered a few questions and immediately hid behind and pushed the leading actors out.


    "Mr. Tom Cruise, what kind of role will you play?"


    "I assure you that this will be the most challenging role in my career as an actor."


    "Cage, what about you, what are you playing in the play?"


    "It''s a very interesting character."


    "..."


    They are very proficient in dealing with the media. Anyway, all kinds of tricks are avoided and the gimmick is increased.


    An hour later, Lehmann winked at the press officer.The press conference before the start-up also ended.


    "Clearance."


    He checked his watch and found that it was already 4 pm. Lehman said to Ryan on the side: "Notice everyone to speed up. We must hurry up and finish the makeup photo. We will use it tomorrow for media promotion."


    "Ok."


    The reception hall, which was still being interviewed by reporters just now, was immediately arranged by the crew as a conference room.


    The scene chosen for the makeup photo is very simple, it is the scene of a high-level gang meeting.


    Nicholas Cage, Heath Ledger, and Tom Cruise, all in black suits, followed by a few younger brothers, walked in from the corner of the meeting room door, showing their respective character designs such as cool, cold, and cruel. The aura of a certain character will do.


    There are two forces, the Heath Ledger gang representing the veteran power, the second master of the gang; the emerging third master, Nicholas Cage and his right-hand man, together fought Tom Cruise.


    "Thomas, have you got the seats?"


    "OK, the track is also laid out."


    "James Wen, leave it to you." For this filming, Lyman didn''t intend to play by himself. He stood on the side and let Wen Ziren, a newcomer joining the crew, sit behind the monitor and stare.


    The actors who reappeared the makeup are also in their positions.


    Everything was ready, and the first test shooting began.


    In the huge conference room, there were a few older middle-aged people. In the camera, Heath Ledger took the lead, and the younger brothers behind followed into the conference room. One of the younger brothers opened the conference table. The first seat on the right...


    "Crack."


    Well, although I wanted to leave it to Wen Ziren to film this, so that he could absorb a little more filming experience, but seeing some mistakes, Lehman couldn''t help but "intervene".


    Just like when watching a movie, the bad guys always like bb to show their superiority, but they are always seized by the protagonist to complete the comeback. At this time, many viewers are eager to kick the bad guys away. Come on.Lyman was like this now, itchy in his heart, and shouted out all of a sudden.


    "Jason Statham." Lehman waved at him.


    "Director Lyman."


    Jason Statham walked over immediately. He had a tiger head tattooed with a tattoo sticker on his right arm, matched with his big bald head, and his stature was relatively burly, which revealed a villainous temperament. .


    "Are you nervous just now?"


    Jason Statham''s face was full of apologies.


    Since the audition was over, the agent told him that he was selected, and he has always felt unreal.


    As an actor, he has almost missed the theoretical golden age of actors.


    He has filmed a lot of film and television dramas, and there are not no male protagonists, but since he came to Hollywood to develop, he has never gotten any chance, and occasionally he has to return to the UK to seek life.


    It is pitiful, but because the British film market is not big enough, he went to Hollywood, but on the contrary, he was not as good as when he was in the UK.


    As for qualifications, Hollywood does not recognize his achievements in the UK.


    The starting point for him to come here is higher than that of ordinary actors.


    But the gangster he played this time was the top combat power in the second master camp. It was set to firearms and was excellent in close combat. He also killed the third master played by Nicholas Cage and his right-hand man Tom- Cruise''s wife.


    There are a lot of roles, although I still get a lunch box, the role is generally a supporting role.


    But there is a difference between a supporting role and a supporting role. Can a supporting role with an investment of several million be compared with a supporting role with an investment of close to 100 million US dollars?


    He is also a director with a very good box office record like Lehman.


    The opportunity came inexplicably, and even the agent asked him if he knew someone, and he trusted the relationship.


    Jason Statham was naturally confused, although he also wanted to know if Kate Beckinsale had some relationship, or how could he win the role of the heroine from a large number of popular Hollywood actresses.


    After all, the same British actor, he knows the current plight of his fellow villager. "Pearl Harbor" did not meet the expectations. There are still many film critics criticizing her acting skills.


    It is precisely because of this that he has become more and more rare this opportunity, and he has repeatedly pondered the role, but he did not expect that he could make a mistake in taking a fixed makeup photo.


    "Your walking movement just now was a bit awkward, and your expression didn''t reach the effect." Lyman looked at him and asked seriously: "What is your role?"


    "Member of the gang."


    "Well, then you have to be more confident. This is your gang company. You are still one of the most trusted confidantes of those in power. Now you are just attending company meetings routinely. But because the boss died, you need to take Show some momentum to overwhelm other members of the gang and pave the way for your boss to take power, so you have to be a little arrogant on purpose and test the reactions of the various people, do you understand?"


    "Don''t change your facial expression when you first enter, with a fierce look in your eyes. When you pull the seat away, make a little more vigorous force to make a little noise."


    "Director Lyman, I understand." Jason Statham nodded repeatedly.


    "Go get ready and do it again."


    The actors were back in place, and filming began soon.


    This is a group drama, and several senior gang members who are on the verge of retirement have also found a lot of old drama bones.


    JK Simmons, Hugo Weaving, Samuel Jackson.


    The first two may be unfamiliar to many people, but the latter will play the role of the Jedi master in "Star Wars" and the director of SHIELD in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.


    The scene in this scene is to show signs of unrest in the gang, because the undercover Tom Cruise arranged by the police planned a car accident in the gang''s agent last night. At this time, the gang leaders were panicked and there were many speculations.


    With the arrival of several heads, the atmosphere in the conference room became more subtle.


    The second head is in charge of the gang¡¯s shipping terminal, which has the most oil and water; the third head is in charge of the "entertainment industry", not only in the skin and meat business, but also in nightclubs and other places, and he has the most staff.


    When the gang opened up the territory, the third master also contributed a lot, and the prestige in the gang was great.


    Nicholas Cage and Heath Ledger smiled at each other and greeted enthusiastically, seemingly related, but the hostility in their eyes was undisguised.


    The boss is dead, who did it?Who will do this position?


    Both of them were jealous, and both thought it was the opponent''s hand.


    Car accident?Oh, it''s such a coincidence that the boss just got out of jail, and when the manpower was the most relaxed, there was a car accident.


    Who believes it?


    The remaining senior executives in the conference room also exchanged glances.


    It''s time to choose a team.


    Jason Statham looked from everyone''s face with interest. Tom Cruise was extremely upset by the coldness in his eyes. He couldn''t help but make a noise, but was stopped by his buddy Nicholas Cage.


    "Sit down."


    "Director of SHIELD" calmed the scene.


    "Pass." Wen Ziren exclaimed excitedly when he saw Lyman hadn''t said anything.


    Is this the director?That''s cool.


    Lehman nodded slightly, the old drama bones were different, and he easily controlled the confrontation.


    It''s pretty awesome, I have nothing to say about that look.

 137 Chapter 137 Daily Shooting (1) (seeking subscription recommendation)

    "The fourth film directed by Lyman, a crime genre."


    After shooting the makeup photos, the latest issue of the "Los Angeles Times" Entertainment Edition started a campaign with Paramount Pictures.


    Of course, there are also many media magazines with large circulation in other regions that have also received "benefits" and helped to announce the news. Soon, most people who pay more attention to movie dynamics or fans and fans of actors and directors also know about it. this matter.


    Among them, the Los Angeles Times wrote in the report: "I am very much looking forward to the sparks of the collision between Tom Cruise and Heath Ledger, Nicholas Cage and other actors."


    There was also a photo next to it, which was the scene where a few people confronted each other in the conference room.


    The expressions in the eyes of several people are fierce, matching the various expressions of other characters, which makes people think.


    Unfortunately, this film did not reveal more information, Lehman still pays attention to confidentiality work.


    He also doesn''t want to get too many people''s attention when shooting, especially those pervasive reporters or paparazzi. The confidentiality work is not good, and the crew will not have a peaceful life.


    ......


    "The scene was quiet, the scene was cleared, everyone returned to their jobs and checked the shooting equipment again."


    "All units pay attention, the actors are ready to enter the stage, makeup and set are on standby."


    Wen Ziren took the megaphone and ordered it carefully.


    Lyman on the side sat comfortably behind the director''s monitor, quite comfortable.


    There are so many benefits of having an assistant director, and he can leave some complicated and trivial tasks to him.


    As for Wen Ziren, he didn''t complain, he was a hard-working and practical person, and Lehman could be considered a little less hard.


    "Lyman, they are all ready, do you start?"


    After a while, Wen Ziren, who had finished his inspection, came to Lehman''s side and asked.


    Since signing the contract with the deputy director, he has been happy every day-he has a salary, and he can use what he has learned. It really makes people happy.


    "Well, let''s start."


    "Unit 1 is OK."


    "No. 2 is OK."


    "The lighting is fine."


    "The radio is OK."


    "Action¡ª¡ª¡ª"


    This is the first scene filmed today. Because of the need to deal with publicity, the previously built meeting room scene was not demolished. After all, yesterday¡¯s time was too short to complete all the scenes in the scene, so the filming started the next day. It also continues the way of yesterday.


    "Our big family can''t be left alone. Mr. Robert went by accident." Heath Ledger took the lead and spoke.


    He pronounced the word unexpected very hard, and he looked at the third master with a playful look.


    In Los Angeles, the United States in the early 20th century, Robert Johnson established the "Golden Gate Party", a gang organization. By constantly eroding other gang forces or drawing divisions, he soon became the true underground emperor in Los Angeles.


    It''s the police during the day and theirs at night.


    But the day when everyone gets old, the old heroes are becoming less and less able to take on too many important tasks. The entire "Golden Gate Party" has gradually evolved into an era of several heads of different businesses.


    Now, this balance has been broken.


    "So we need to re-elect a person to talk to." Heath Ledger retracted his gaze and put his hands on the table in a calm tone, "Everyone, what do you think?"


    The "Golden Gate Party" is not so much a gang, as it is a business group with gang power as its core. They are in charge of many resources on the bright side of Los Angeles. Several senior executives are used to such a comfortable life. How can they refute anything? .


    Everyone spoke in accordance with the meaning of the second master.


    "I agree to the election."


    "Yes, we need a new speaker."


    "..."


    Wen Ziren stood behind the monitor and looked at the footage framed by several cameras, and couldn''t help looking at the focused face of Lyman next to him.


    The camera position represents the point of view and the scene that the lens wants to present. It can also express a certain intention through the transformation of several bits.


    At this moment, under the coverage of the three cameras, the panoramic, close-up and close-up shots are constantly switched and used by Lehmann.


    The outside sunlight spilled in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, and everyone in the meeting room laughed.


    A sulky smile, a hypocritical smile, an embarrassing smile, a skinny smile...


    A picture of life''s various states slowly unfolded.


    Heath Ledger slowly got up from his seat, turned his side to the glass window, and the halo on his face spread quickly.


    The left half of the face is distinct, but the other half seems to be hidden in the shadows.


    "Heh." His brows were lightly frowned, his eyes were fixed on the feet, but his mouth was smiling.The cunning and fierce characters appear on paper.


    Just as the police judged him, a hungry wolf was extremely aggressive.


    "Let''s go." The younger brothers immediately followed, and when they passed the seat of the third master, they paused deeply, and then left quickly.


    Several high-level officials also said goodbye, Nicholas Cage sat in his seat, rubbing his hair irritably.


    Because he knew that the days to come will not be so peaceful.


    He didn''t pay attention to Tom Cruise, who was sitting next to him, but in the camera, Tom''s mouth was lightly raised, but his eyes were fixed on the table.There are a lot of things in the light.


    "Over."


    Lehman yelled, and the scene was finished.


    "Everyone did a good job," he praised.


    Jason Statham was still in panic, for fear that he would have to make another mistake, but fortunately the director was satisfied, and there were extra compliments.


    This scene can be considered difficult to shoot. Fortunately, although there were some stumblings, it was successfully completed in the end.


    Especially Tom Cruise also played very well.


    The acting is in place.


    Although in this scene, the main focus of the camera is the confrontation between the two masters.


    The shots about him are just a few glances and a few steps, not even a line.


    But as simple as that, it can become difficult.


    Tom Cruise has no lack of basics. After all, he has acted for so many years, and even the worst has a lot of acting experience.


    However, he is a little unreliable. When he always likes to laugh, the corners of his eyes soften, giving people a kind and radiant feeling.


    It is estimated that there are too many cool and cool roles, which is a subconscious little action.


    Just like the later generations of Master Huang, that evil smile appeared on Yang Guo''s so spicy eyes.


    It''s not that this kind of detail is bad, but it''s useless.


    Tom Cruise is also a person who has nothing to say about professionalism. His success is not only handsome, but also has a lot to do with his dedication.


    The most important thing is that he doesn''t play big cards, which is a good point.


    I can hear what I say.


    What actors are most afraid of is not acting awkwardly, but people who know the awkwardness and refuse to change it.


    After hearing Lehman''s reminder, he consciously restrained these small habits that he had cultivated for a long time.


    That''s great.


    "Hurry up and rearrange the venue."


    As Lehman''s hurried voice sounded, everyone began to get busy again.


    Thomas instructed the assistant to move the camera down, while he went to the side to hold the No. 2 camera and set it up in accordance with the shooting plan. Only two cameras would be needed at the meeting.


    Actors took advantage of this time to rush to the dressing room to make up, remove makeup, and change clothes.


    After Nicholas Cage figured it out, he took a folding chair and sat next to Lyman.


    "Lyman, the assistant director you found is really hard." He said with a little emotion.


    I saw Wen Ziren not far away sometimes helping to disassemble the scene, sometimes helping to carry props, and sometimes communicating with the lighting and camera team...


    In short, except when shooting, he can''t take any time off.


    "Young man, full of energy." Of course he was very satisfied with the deputy director.


    Being so conscious is still very good.


    Most of the entire crew is a team that Lehman is very familiar with. After shooting these two days, they have become close to Wen Ziren.


    Willing to do things, able to do things, will shine everywhere.


    Thinking of this, Lehman glanced at Wen Ziren who was adjusting the scene, and smiled slightly.


    In order to "train" some bad habit in his heart, when he first saw Wen Ziren, he deliberately wanted to test him.


    Even if the work is not up to standard, it is estimated that he will be given the title of assistant director, allowing him to learn and temper with the crew.


    But Wen Ziren, who can succeed in his first directorial debut, really has two brushes. Not to mention the solid foundation, the shooting concept already has that kind of warm horror movie lens atmosphere.


    In the director''s line, he is very particular about aura and aesthetics.


    Obviously, Wen Ziren is talented.


    And if someone is talented and willing to endure hardships, that''s terrible. It''s simply unreasonable for such a person to fail.


    Mann Studio has not been on the right track, isn''t it because there are no hands and no talents.


    He used to think that making movies by himself would be convenient, but he didn''t want to make the studio bigger.


    Now... let the flow go.


    For the sake of the studio in the future, or to satisfy his sense of accomplishment in digging talents in his heart, Lehman is still willing to support Wen Ziren.


    "Lyman, it''s all set."


    "Well, you take a break first."


    Lehman got up and looked at the original conference room scene that had completely changed its appearance, becoming an office¡ªthe second master''s office.


    In the next scene, Heath Ledger threatened, wooed, and intimidated other leaders of the gang, wanting them to support his superiority.


    After all, he is the legitimacy of the gang-when the "Golden Gate Party" first established, he was in the gang, and his qualifications were a lot higher than that of the third party.


    "People die like a lamp, but life still has to go on. It''s the truth." Heath Ledger sat on the sofa and smiled kindly. "A few of them are gang officers. Who will do it?"


    Looking around for a week, no one spoke, all smiling.


    At this juncture, dare to stand in line easily.Several of them are old fried dough sticks, so naturally they refused.


    Heath Ledger suddenly furious, still smiling, but sneer, slapped to the nearest officer-"S.H.I.E.L.D. Director" and was knocked to the ground.


    This is a real fight, because we must strive to be realistic and use close-up shooting, which can only suffer from Samuel Jackson.


    "Over."


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 138 Chapter 138 Shooting Everyday (seeking subscription recommendation)

    Today was another busy day for the crew, and Kate Beckinsale looked around curiously.


    Although she has made a lot of movies, such as "Pearl Harbor" such as "A-level big production" is not uncommon, but for some reason, the atmosphere of the "Bad Guy" crew gave her a strange feeling.


    There is not too much seriousness and pressure, as if even the tension in the air that she wants to reveal-it makes her feel very lively.


    People come and go, perform their duties, sometimes they can talk and laugh.


    She leaned on her dressing room and watched like this¡ªthis was her first day in the group. She had been filming for a week, and she hadn¡¯t had any part of her role. Until yesterday, she was called by the screenwriter to inform She arrived.


    Then she saw her fellow Jason Statham approaching, waving his right hand, and still not far away, she shouted: "Kate."


    "Jason, how are you doing?"


    Jason Statham approached and touched his big bald head, still a little embarrassed, "It''s good, I just hope it can be less."


    "Director Lyman is very demanding?" Kate Beckinsale asked immediately after thinking of something.


    "It''s not harsh, but I will make some mistakes in my performance. He is very strict." At the end, Jason Statham added, "However, people have a good temper. In the crew I have been in, his temper may be It''s the best. I don''t like to get angry. If you make any mistakes, you just want to do it again, and you won''t swear or do things directly."


    Jason Statham seemed to think of himself in "Two Big Smokers", being caught by director Guy Rich was a curse. The director was so hot-tempered that he couldn''t help being cold. trembling.


    No, I can''t think about it anymore.


    Upon hearing this, Kate Beckinsale became more curious about director Lehman. She still doesn¡¯t know why she was selected. The agent did not help, and she had no relationship with Paramount or Europa. , So I got the role in "Bad Guy" in a daze.


    Could it be... she had some guesses in her heart.


    The two were chatting, a hustle and bustle interrupted their conversation. Kate Beckinsale looked over and saw director Lyman walking slowly.


    "Good director."


    "Has the scene been set up?"


    "It''s done right away."


    "Where''s the camera?"


    "OK, all three cameras are fixed according to their positions." Thomas replied casually.


    "Lyman." Ryan walked over, holding the shooting watch in his hand, "This is the schedule for today, do you think it is feasible?"


    Today, the crew is divided into two parts. Wen Ziren has taken some crew and actors from the police line to a police station in Los Angeles for on-site shooting, and they are preparing for the shooting in the studio of Warner Studios No. 3 play.


    "Well, just arrange it like this."


    Lehman walked all the way to the back of his director''s monitor, and checked the script.


    Kate Beckinsale watched the whole process, a little surprised by the crew''s respectful attitude towards director Lyman.


    She could tell at a glance whether it was pretend or hypocritical.


    Don''t think that all directors can be strong, especially in Hollywood. Often, the ecological status of the crew is that the producer is the first priority, or sometimes even the production manager and the production manager can speak better than the director.


    She has also seen the director scolded by the guarantor like a grandson.


    This is not an exaggeration. In the future Marvel movies, the position of the new directors can''t even keep up with the screenwriters, let alone other, it is a filming machine that completely solves the shooting problem.


    Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of an actor in the corner, and couldn''t help but curiously asked: "Jason, has he always been like this?"


    Jason Statham followed Kate Beckinsale¡¯s sight and couldn¡¯t help but sighed. He was originally dissatisfied and felt that he was just a lucky man, but now that he has been together for some time, he has to sigh: Fortunately, that is also the lucky one with the ability.


    "Yes, he always does."


    Heath Ledger had no chance to hear the discussion between the two.


    He sat quietly on the chair, holding the script in his hands, studying the scenes to be shot word by word.


    He has read this script many times, and the character biographies are full of a large book, but when it comes to shooting, he is always used to reading it a few times again, so as to facilitate the substitution of the character''s emotions.


    He has always felt that he is a person with no talent, but he is more than willing to work hard, and he can only work hard.


    So far, the role of the second master is the most challenging, moody, fierce and cunning, no one can guess what he is thinking.


    I was still chatting with people enthusiastically one second, and the next second I might turn my face and kill people.


    The most common design in this area is that he was forcibly arrested by the police. After a senior official had communicated with him, he asked the lawyer to take him out on the grounds that there was insufficient evidence to constitute imprisonment.


    However, the police had already obtained part of his criminal record, but they released him.


    The second master was a little confused, but he also knew that the police wanted to use him as a sharp knife and stabbed the "Golden Gate Party" and let them kill each other.


    He did, because the third master was in control, he was hesitating, and he would lose his current position.


    Not only did he do it, he also did a good job. Not only was the "Golden Gate Party" about to fall apart, even the police action team suffered frequent setbacks and suffered heavy casualties...


    At this time, the police realized that their plan was a joke to a lunatic like the second master.


    Grasping criminal evidence and supporting the upper ranks, so as to achieve the goal of controlling the "Golden Gate Party" in one fell swoop and directly declared failure.


    Gangs like gangs are inexhaustible, and one group will soon grow up.


    The police in Los Angeles have a headache, and just as the "Golden Gate Party" turned out, they discovered that the order in Los Angeles is much better than usual.


    This made them understand a truth: to be eradicated, it is better to seek stability.


    It is also under their indulgence that the "Golden Gate Party" can so smoothly become the No. 1 gang in Los Angeles.


    After that, without the friction, fighting, and fighting between gangs, the stability of the community in Los Angeles has really improved a lot.


    But such a tumor growing in the city of Los Angeles is always not a solution, so the police officers came up with a brilliant idea: choose a "owner" to be the "Golden Gate Party" person.


    In this context, there is such a whole story development.


    The noise around him did not disturb Heath Ledger''s continued exploration of the script.


    How can such an actor who is diligent and willing to work hard and has good acting talent not succeed?


    Lehman likes this kind of actor very much, or, if he is a little bit pursuing his identity as a director, he often can''t refuse this kind of actor.


    Therefore, he never concealed his appreciation for Heath Ledger.


    Such an actor can be more worry-free. If everyone learns from him, Lehman feels that he will wake up happy when he goes back to bed at night.


    Therefore, even though Heath Ledger just sat on the sofa in the living room of the built cigar house, he came out with an aura.It''s casual, but it feels like Lehman wanted.


    The creamy halo spread over the head, Kate Beckinsale sat opposite Heath Ledger with a smile, and was about to say a line when he heard the director shouting "K".


    "Kate, come here."


    Kate Beckinsale stood beside Lyman in a daze, what just happened?


    I''ve only been in the mirror for less than a second, did something go wrong?Where is wrong.


    "Kate, next is your role, you first collect your emotions and sink." Lehman could feel the emotions between the girl''s eyebrows a little impetuous, I guess he just called to stop, let her mentality Some small fried.


    But there is no way. If you have not performed well, you have to point it out so that there is room for improvement.


    "You are the owner of the cigar house, a businessman, and the second master is the person in power of the biggest gang. He comes to see you. You have to show three emotions, one is to please you with a little fear, and the other is a little flustered in suspicion; Third, be calm. So the expression should not be messy, and the smile should be softer. You should know how to smile after you have taken etiquette class, and your eyes must not be in focus with the second master, because your heart is chaotic and the more heart is In chaos, the more you will subconsciously hide your eyes, you have to grasp it, understand?"


    Kate Beckinsale''s thinking followed Lehman''s words and quickly moved into the whole scene.


    She had read the script in advance and knew that although her role was apparently a cigar house owner, in fact, she was caught by the police and became the spy informant for the undercover role of Tom Cruise, responsible for transmitting information.


    Earlier, undercover information transmission only needed to find a place where people were mixed, such as bars, nightclubs, and so on. As long as it was agreed in advance, there would be almost no surprises, but with Tom Cruise''s role in the help As he climbed higher and higher, many people were paying attention to his whereabouts, so he had to find a fixed place as the meeting point.


    The cigar house was chosen because the shop has been open for a long time and its origins are easy to find out. The boss¡¯s wife, the role she played, was deliberately caught by the police for criminal evidence for illegal operations. Under threat, she was forced to succeed.connector.


    There are surveillance teams set up by the police in the store and at home to prevent her from leaking any news.


    It can be said that she is an ordinary person who is inexplicably involved in right and wrong. She does not hide her emotions, so why should she hide any emotions?


    Who knows that she is an informant, and who knows that Tom Cruise, a gang member who often visits her shop, will be an undercover agent installed by the police.


    Except for a few high-level police officers, even ordinary policemen do not know these secrets.


    Surveilling her is also known as to prevent her from escaping and to collect evidence of her crime.


    Everything has to be considered. The police chief played by Morgan Freeman is smart and scheming.


    He has been operating this bureau for 8 years.

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    Kate Beckinsale felt that it was so difficult to play a vase role for the first time.


    Obviously, the director has explained the play very clearly, and she herself has portrayed the general image of the character in her heart.


    But once you get started, come on, "Crack."


    This is the fifth time she has heard this morning.


    "Kate, take a break and adjust your state."


    Lehman didn''t say much, Kate didn''t understand, he could see it clearly on the monitor.


    This is the opposing scene being crushed.


    What can this say is that it is not that she is not performing well, but that it is not in harmony with the second-hand aura played by Heath Ledger.


    "Heath Ledger, come here."


    When someone came, Lehman said, "You will change the method later, try to close the show."


    "Yeah." Heath Ledger nodded affirmatively.For him, he can perform this scene in more than a dozen different styles, with a little emotion, it''s very simple.


    ......


    The gap between people is really big, and Kate Beckinsale has been hit.


    Just like when she had excellent grades when she was a child, she went all the way to Oxford University smoothly. She always felt that it was not difficult to study, and even made her unable to generate any sense of accomplishment and passion, so she ran to Hollywood and became an actor.


    But her performance just now was really bad, even she felt it herself, not even as good as she started.


    As long as her gaze meets Heath Ledger for a second, her reaction is astonishing. For a moment, she feels that the other person''s gaze seems to see her through, and nothing can be hidden from the other person.


    So either I forgot to answer the line, or the expression was not in place, then the eyes were erratic, and they almost drifted out of the camera lens.


    After making any mistake five times in a row, she wondered if she had acted.


    Not as good as a novice.


    "Ready, director."


    Ten minutes later, everything is ready, Kate Beckinsale enters again...


    Lehman looked at the picture on the monitor and nodded slightly. It seemed that his method was not bad. Let Heath Ledger stop and act. Don¡¯t be too oppressive. Kate is much better than before, but it¡¯s still Not enough, "Do it again."


    "Heath Ledger, adjust your sitting posture, press back, don''t lean forward."


    "OK." Heath Ledger made a gesture.


    Because the actor''s delay in filming is an uncontrollable factor, Lehman is also very calm. He generally has a temper. It is because the work of the crew is not in place, not the performance.


    People are in no state, and forcing is not a solution, only the best is the best.


    Actors are all like this, perhaps talent accounts for a large part, but performance experience under the camera is also essential.


    Does Heath Ledger act as soon as he is born?Did Nicholas Cage take the Oscar actor when he debuted?


    Fart, the former does not know how many years he has been running, while the latter, relying on family resources, does not have to worry about filming, and often has more important roles.But how was he ridiculed in the early days, he slowly survived, and also changed his name, so the actor''s performance award was softened.How many years has it taken for Cage to get to this point? There should be 12 years.(The position is close to the front line, starting to count, that is, in 1996, relying on "Far from Casino" to get the Oscar winner).


    Before anyone had a hard time, Kate had just made her debut for less than 5 years, and she had only acted in many plays.For her, acting as a newcomer is not an exaggeration.


    And acting is never a subjective thing. It requires life experience, performance foundation, and some aura. Sometimes it feels like it comes, and I feel amazing.


    For example, Heath Ledger, from "Buried alive" to the present, his progress is Lehman''s eyes.From the time I started shooting claustrophobic scenes, I had to spend a lot of time looking for feelings, and now I''m comfortable.


    The role played can also be more three-dimensional and fuller.


    It''s like just using several different emotions to deduce the same lens effect.


    Introverted and extroverted; reserved and tense, he is becoming more precise and precise.


    The slight greenness in "Buried Alive" has been slowly worn away by time.


    For another example, Tom Cruise, his early works are equally bad, and he can often see his sense of violation in the play.


    But at least people are also improving. If it weren''t for more handsome and cool roles, and many habits become natural, it is estimated that the progress will be faster.


    It can be said that success is also worthy, and failure is worthy.If he is not pretty enough, he won''t get so many chances to perform.


    It is also because of this aspect that the road to transformation is so difficult.


    But working hard is not unsaved.


    "Over."


    Let¡¯s do it again, and it¡¯s much better. Although Kate Beckinsale¡¯s performance is still not delicate or perfect, but fortunately, she also has good looks to make up for this aspect, so that she will not let the audience play, and she will complete her task. Up.


    Shooting is getting better.


    ......


    A week later, the set scene at Warner Studios.


    Today I¡¯m going to film Tom Cruise¡¯s family scenes, as well as some of the foreshadowing and blackening behind him.


    Here, after Lehman communicated with Thomas, he decided to shoot the whole body in warm colors.


    Give people beautiful, and then destroy it, appear more convincing, and can deepen the audience''s senses.


    Many people have said that film is an art of deception that is intertwined with light and shadow. Lehman agrees with this.


    The story is false, but the emotions may not be true.


    Needless to say, the role of light is, if a film does not use light, the effect presented is not really ugly.


    Actors need lights, and they need more to create an atmosphere.


    When filming, the techniques of fill light, tone, and dimming can clearly highlight the actor''s facial features, and a little bit of bright light can also play a role in modifying skin imperfections.Lights say that the live version of the beauty artifact is definitely not an exaggeration.


    Those shiny, snow-like skin effects are actually the credit of the light.


    The warm color, the most attention to the atmosphere is soft, can make people feel comfortable.


    Several orange headlights were placed around the room, and the staff adjusted the position of the shading board.


    "OK, no problem." Soon, the person in charge of the lighting team came over to report the situation.


    "Camera?"


    "OK."


    "actor?"


    "Ready."


    "Action¡ª¡ª"


    In the camera, Tom Cruise frowned slightly, took out the key and opened the door.


    He just met his boss and asked to return to the police force, but was denied.


    Three years, three years, and three years, unknowingly, he has been undercover for 9 years. When is this kind of life?


    "I''m back." He shouted.


    As Tom Cruise said his lines, the camera shifted slowly, and what appeared in the screen was a kitchen with a woman busy.


    Hearing the movement and knowing that her husband was back, the woman slowly turned around and smiled at Tom Cruise.She smiled very happily and contagiously, and Tom Cruise''s frowning brows that had been frowning since opening the door eased for some reason.


    A feeling of warmth flows around, which is perfectly recorded by the camera lens.


    "Ian, you go to the living room and sit down. Dinner will be ready soon."


    Speaking softly, looking clear but loving...


    "Crack, pass."


    Lehman sitting behind the monitor was very satisfied.


    Eva Green breathed a sigh of relief when she heard her performance OK.


    God knows how long she prepared for this shot.


    When Lehman confirmed that the new project called and told her to let her choose a role, she didn¡¯t want a slightly more ¡°informant¡±, but when she chose this role, she was preparing and waiting for the official The day she filmed the scene.


    Generally speaking, an actress of her age would not choose a screen image like a wife, but Eva Green is a pursuit.


    She was unwilling to play the role of the vase again, or in her heart she wanted to prove it to Lyman.


    She hoped that Lyman would put more of his attention on her.


    Eva Green didn''t know why she had such an idea, but she did it.


    ......


    At night, Lyman sat alone in the living room of the hotel room, revising the shooting plan.


    Because he found that Tom Cruise is not an actor who can substitute emotions, it should be better to put it this way: slow in the play, fast in the play.


    Sometimes the shooting is very sensible, but on the second day, there are frequent mistakes.


    This is simply a counterexample to Heath Ledger. He enters the scene quickly and comes out slowly. Many times his scenes are finished, and he has to sit on a chair alone to figure it out.


    And Nicholas Cage is just an old fritters. He enters the movie quickly and plays faster, and he is really good at acting.


    Perhaps this is the only pride of middle-aged men who have been in Hollywood for fifteen or sixteen years.


    Because he found that he was playing with Heath Ledger now, and he felt more and more oppressive, which aroused his eagerness. As long as the two collided, sparks would surely fire, but it would drive Tom Cruise. The performance is more natural.


    It''s a good thing.


    However, Lehman still thinks it would be better to focus on Tom Cruise''s filming, but he was okay yesterday, but after a day, he became "beautiful soup."


    "Boom boom boom." Someone knocked on the door.


    Lyman put down the schedule and opened the door. Standing at the door was Eva Green.


    She seemed to have just taken a shower, and she smelled nice.Which shower gel is you using? It''s tempting.


    Oh no, it''s so beautiful.


    Both of them are "old husbands and old wives," and Lehman was even more embarrassed. He picked up Eva Green and closed the door.


    To be honest, he hadn''t seen him in two months, he was going to be suffocated.


    He was only 27 years old, and it was when the man was at its peak.


    ......


    Liu Waiqing Lei Chi on the rain


    The sound of rain


    Deep in the winding path


    Who knows the love.


    Another example is "soft voice and low tremor", "pretend to sit", "breath like breath", and "feel ashamed when it rains.(Three thousand words are omitted here.)

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    Tom Cruise is not an acting genius, but he is very dedicated. This is the virtue of "beautiful soup", and it is also the reason why Lyman has confidence in him joining the crew to play a good role.


    Of course, there are also some reasons for the market consideration, because "beautiful soup" is really very useful in fan base and box office selection.


    The overseas market reputation is not bad, and fans all over the world buy it for him.


    In the "Mission Impossible" series of movies, except for the first one, almost all subsequent sequels are supported by Tom Cruise alone.


    This is not a series like "007" or "Harry Potter". The former has little to do with the actors, while the latter has little to do with the shaping of the story style.


    How is "Bond" changing actors? Has its market performance been poor?The core of the story is consistent, and fans are willing to buy it.


    As for "Mission Impossible", the shooting style of each sequel has changed again and again, but there is "Tang Brother" in it, and the results have not been bad. The bad is just word of mouth. Tom Cruise is a first-line movie star. The market appeal is undoubtedly evident in the entire series of works.


    After another scene was filmed, Lyman sat behind the director''s monitor and nodded.


    After shooting Tom¡¯s scenes together, his performance has improved a lot, the number of ng times has also been reduced, and the shooting speed has risen to a notch.


    Although his performance is still not perfect, nor comparable to Heath Ledger, Nicholas Cage, Morgan Freeman, etc., but his role is introverted, and his mood swings rely on his eyes and facial expressions. Come to release.Muscle control can still be achieved for the empirical school he has played for more than 20 years.


    Of course, occasionally some old problems still need to remind Lehman from time to time.


    For example, when you smile at the corners of your mouth, don¡¯t have the arc as if you have measured it with a measuring tape, so clear¡ªnot when you are interviewing with reporters or posing for photos; for example, when you bow your head, don¡¯t be too stiff¡ªand I''m not shooting a hard photo on the cover of a magazine, it feels like I''m acting cold...These are still small actions that Tom Cruise subconsciously brings during his performance.


    Fortunately, after the reminder, he can quickly correct it.


    After another scene was filmed, Tom Cruise returned to the dressing room, and the mood swings still did not calm down.


    The only consequence of the centralized shooting of the scenes is that Tom Cruise''s performance is much more stressful.


    He will play against Nicholas Cage for a while; he will play against Heath Ledger for a while; and he will play against Hugo Weaving and other old dramas...


    In order to ensure that his performance is not overwhelmed by other people, leading to breaking the shell, Tom Cruise is really pondering how he can cope with the pressure from other actors.


    Emotional fluctuations, that kind of turmoil made him really uncomfortable.


    In other words, when was the last time he felt so stressed and performing? He forgot.


    Maybe when I first debuted, I was nervous, excited, excited... and so on.


    At this moment, he was left with his personal assistant, and Ms. Vina re-applied his makeup, gradually closing his eyes as he watched him in the mirror.


    The next scene is the scene where his "informant"-Kate Beckinsale was discovered by his buddy-Nicholas Cage played by the third master.


    It was his head-to-head confrontation with Cage again, and Tom Cruise was wondering how he should act.


    When the "informant" is caught, he must be in a panic, because it means that his undercover identity will be exposed, but he has to be calm in the panic because it is not necessarily a dead end. What does he need to do?


    How to control the rhythm of the performance, how to control the facial expressions, and how to watch the eye show?


    "Oh." Tom Cruise couldn''t help but wailed. His head has grown bigger in recent days.


    But there is no way, who made him the role of the handover point between the entire story and the various characters, the turning and pushing of the plot is almost all on him.


    "Are you ready?"


    "OK."


    ......


    The lights are very dim and cool, symbolizing that something big is happening.


    Wen Ziren stood behind Lehman, craned his neck to look at the position of the dressing room.


    Lehman raised his arm and touched him, "Go, let all irrelevant personnel go out, I want to clear the venue, yes, including you."


    "amount..."


    Wen Ziren expressed regret, but did so.


    Then Ryan walked over and looked at Lyman knowingly, "Lyman, I am a producer, I have to watch the shooting on the set."


    Lyman was stern, serious, "I just watched it, and you follow it out."


    Next is Kate Beckinsale''s sex scene, what are these grandchildren thinking, don''t Lehman understand.


    "Clearance."


    He is very righteous.


    Although there are no special requirements for other girls, Lehman, as a director who cares about actors, is still considerate and voluntarily arranges clearance. Except for Thomas, and several actors in the opposite scene, the number of people on the set is reduced.


    After everything was arranged, the last few staff in charge of props also went out with a reluctant expression.


    "Action¡ª¡ª"


    Lehman was inexplicably excited. He picked up the megaphone and his voice was much louder than usual.


    The camera is standing diagonally above the studio, with the lens facing down, at a 45-degree top-view angle, and the other one is placed aside properly and controlled by Thomas.


    This lens needs a lot of close-ups.Do you sell welfare? Besides, the plot also needs it.


    In the monitor, Tom Cruise entered from the outside of the warehouse. As the camera zoomed in, Nicholas Cage was sitting in the middle of the warehouse. Three younger brothers stood quietly behind him, with a large iron on his right. barrel.


    Tom Cruise slowed down, approached, and said calmly, "What do you want me to do here?"


    Nicholas Cage didn''t answer him, instead he said to himself: "We sent someone to monitor the police and found an interesting woman. Ian, do you know who it is?"


    Cold sweat came out of his forehead inadvertently. The thing Tom Cruise was most afraid of happened, but he still chuckled, "How do I know who it is? Is it someone I know?"


    Nicholas Cage got up and patted his friend on the shoulder with very light force, but it was like patting on Tom Cruise''s heart. He felt unsteady, and the sweat on his forehead spread out. .


    "Of course, you are quite familiar. I brought people here." Nicholas Cage turned around and pointed to the big iron bucket. "Hey, it''s in there. Would you like to see you." After that, he rubbed a bit. His face looked a little tired.


    This detail is great. Lehman sat behind the monitor, satisfied with Nicholas Cage''s impending move.


    Just rubbing his face, the whole tension becomes stronger, giving people a feeling that something is bad, and it also means restraint.


    Tom Cruise naturally can''t panic. Although he is already in a mess, he still walks towards the big iron barrel.


    He looked in and turned his head, his whole body stiffened.


    "This woman is from the police, did you know?" Nicholas Cage smoked a cigarette, and the smoke rose upwards. No one thought he would choose to provoke an attack at this time.


    He moved quickly, picked up an iron tree next to him, and knocked one of his three younger brothers to the ground.


    Click, click, click again.


    A lot of blood permeated the head of that little brother.


    Dark red and dark red, flowing on the ground.


    "Asshole, dare to put an undercover in my team, is it too long to live?" He cursed, and swear words kept pouring out.


    Soon, seeing that the man could not survive, Nicholas Cage reignited a cigarette, regardless of the blood on his body, touched a pistol from his pocket, and handed it to Tom Cruise, "Go and fix her. If you dare to be a police informant, you will die."


    Tom Cruise resisted the shaking, took the pistol...


    "Bad Guy" is just this naked scene.


    After being caught back, the "informant" was tortured for interrogation. His body was covered with scars and his clothes became tattered.


    Plus the tied rope?Huh, the rope.


    There is only a little cloth left to barely cover a few key parts-don''t ask me why there are only so little clothes left, for the sake of art, understand.


    The addition of this lens is entirely to add a little visual welfare and publicity stunts, don''t care about the clothes, the important thing is the figure.


    "Bundled" play?The staff really can play, no wonder they don''t want to go out.


    Lyman thought to himself.In the lens, Kate Beckinsale is tied up with a rope. Not only does it not destroy the beauty, but because of the rope''s binding effect, it becomes convex and curled, which makes people wonder whether the person who tied the rope is going I have studied and studied in an island country.


    Otherwise, this tortoiseshell binding technique looks too proficient, right? It''s an individual talent.


    Coupled with the effect of deliberate makeup on the skin, it gives a strange feeling.


    The director felt shameful in his body.No way, the lights and filters are too attractive.


    Besides, Kate Beckinsale itself is the kind of good-looking, outstanding temperament, there is a kind of British style.


    Kate Beckinsale didn''t have much feelings. She had filmed nude scenes. Although she was a little bit ashamed, she still managed to live in such a scene.


    At this moment, her mouth was sealed with tape, watching Tom Cruise hesitatingly raise the gun, shaking his head and pleading.


    She didn''t want to die, but watched Tom Cruise struggle, her eyes slowly firm.


    Her begging for mercy slowed down, her eyes full of despair.


    "Bang bang bang." The gunshot sounded.


    Tom Cruise seemed to be possessed. He pulled the trigger and poured out all the bullets. It took a long time before he threw the gun to the ground.


    Nicholas Cage didn''t speak, but gave him a complicated look. That look conveyed many things.


    Everyone was gone, and Tom Cruise finally couldn''t hold it up and fell to the ground.


    Why does he want to die?He can only do so if he doesn''t die.

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    "Crack. Over."


    Lehman waved his hand and ended the shooting of this shot.


    In the big iron bucket, Kate Beckinsale was finally free.


    To tell you the truth, it''s uncomfortable to be tied up, and most importantly...it''s hot.


    Lehman looked back, oops, the staff were all out.


    No way, he had to walk quickly to Kate Beckinsale''s side and help her loosen the tie.


    Unraveling...not unraveling.


    Embarrassing, he really never learned how to untie the tortoise shell.


    Thinking about whether to go out and call someone over first, Tom Cruise discovered Lyman''s dilemma.


    Immediately came over to help.


    Don''t tell me, Tom Cruise is quite experienced, and he knows how to solve it right away.


    Soon, the rope on Kate Beckinsale was loosened.


    They are not embarrassed either. Although there are not a few pieces of cloth covering the whole body, and there are some traces of strangulation on the body, they still politely thanked.


    Lyman quickly took off his coat and put it on for her.


    Kate Beckinsale gave Lehman a strange look.


    Without saying anything, he returned to the dressing room alone.


    After a while, the crew members who were waiting outside returned to the set to continue their work.


    Lehman beckoned to Wen Ziren and Ryan to discuss the next filming with them.


    Movie shooting, naturally, cannot be shot next to the scenes as in the sequence of movie screenings.


    Jumping or concentrating on a certain scene is a normal operation.


    The later shooting plan was very messy, all the scenes were not in the same place, and many big scenes had to be shot in France. Naturally, it was necessary to arrange how to finish the parts that can be processed here in Los Angeles.


    "I mean it will be divided into two groups. Tomorrow...James." Lyman looked at Wen Ziren, who was listening quietly, and ordered: "You will take the rest of Kate Beckinsale''s scenes around her house. With a few surveillance shots, it is estimated that it will be done in one day, and she will be able to leave the group a little earlier."


    Wen Ziren nodded, "Yes."


    "Ryan." Lehman looked at Ryan again, took the shooting watch to him, and said: "I''ll trouble you first, you will go to France tomorrow, and talk to Europa Pictures about the rest of the shooting, let They are ready."


    "Ok."


    "so be it."


    Lehmann waved his hand, and the two went on their own.


    Kate Beckinsale on the side saw that there was no one around Lyman, and immediately walked over.


    Lehman was sitting behind the monitor and was framing the picture on the thinking camera with the split-shot script. Suddenly, the light on the right was blocked.


    He turned his head and saw two big beautiful legs standing straight in front of him.


    High heels, silk stockings... the lethality is amazing.


    Kate Beckinsale clutched her skirt lightly and smiled at Lyman.


    "How was my performance just now?"


    "Very good." Lehman gave a thumbs up.It''s really good, a girl from a family, can tolerate this kind of crime, professionalism has nothing to say.


    She listened and became more happy.


    ......


    I don''t know who said that women have a sixth sense and are extremely accurate.


    Where should it be?You can tell whether it is interesting to you by looking at the man''s eyes.


    Kate also has this feeling. From the very beginning, when she auditioned, she vaguely felt that the director had other intentions for choosing her.A man has intentions for a beautiful woman, and he knows what it is.


    But she doesn''t care, she is also prepared for this.


    After joining the group for so many days, I have some good feelings for Lehman.


    From the beginning, it was a little complicated to calm and then to acceptance... and then, she wanted to take the initiative.


    She likes such a director very much.Not only is talent, but also likes and willing to communicate with actors and be patient.


    Of course, she has this kind of speculation, and she does not rely solely on feelings, there is still some analysis.


    As one of the many actresses in Hollywood, she just messed up the starring role in a major production of "Pearl Harbor". Know that your situation is not optimistic.


    However, the opportunity to turn over was given to her.


    Excited, she doubted Lyman''s purpose.


    After all, in that audition, there were some who were younger and more beautiful than her, and some who could act better than her. It seemed that she was not the best one in any aspect. Even from a comprehensive evaluation, she was still the bottom of the audition candidates.


    So, there is only one possibility, otherwise what else?


    Status determines resources.


    Even the agent was surprised that she could get such an important role as the heroine of this new play.


    He just told the news to his artists on a routine basis, and did not intend to fight, otherwise he would personally send Kate Beckinsale to audition.


    Nor will it be perfunctory to just make a call to notify.


    It was indeed his client who got the role, and he also tested whether Kate Beckinsale knew Lehman, or if there were other channels to exchange favors.


    Even others think so, it¡¯s not to blame for the illusion


    But, Kate knew, she didn''t.


    So... there is only one truth (brain for Conan''s reasoning), he is interesting to me.


    It was pity that Lehman was misunderstood.


    At the audition that day, he just chose the one he thought was the most suitable. He really had no other ideas.


    When a group of women with good looks stand together, temperament is a plus point, hello.


    He was attracted by the temperament of the "British Rose", so he chose it.


    Kate naturally didn''t know what Lyman was thinking, anyway, her goodwill was slowly accumulating.


    It was Kate who truly entered the crew of "Bad Guy" and personally felt the charm of Lehmann.


    Controlling such a large crew, but it seems that the shooting is not chaotic and well organized; several works have been successful, and the film¡¯s reputation is very good, which is an impression score; able to convince the crowd, did not see Tom Cruise and Do big names like Nicholas Cage listen to him?


    The filming of the crew is a very mental, energy and physical work, especially for the director. He is definitely the busiest one.


    In this case, the actor has gone wrong, made a mistake, and can bear the temper to help analyze the role and explain the plot structure. It is really not a good temper.


    ......


    When you have a good impression of a person, you can find out the points of praise by seeing what he does.¡ª¡ªNicholas Zhou Shuren.This girl thinks a lot, Lehman just enjoys the process of shooting, not only is not too tired, but also has a sense of happiness-to be able to do what he likes to do, to make money, to be supported and affirmed by others, isn''t it? Isn''t it a pleasure?


    ......


    Late at night, Eva Green ran to Lyman''s room after taking a shower as usual.


    The two of them were preparing to "Qing Qing, I, I", but the door of the room was knocked.


    "Boom boom boom."


    "Who is it." Eva under her was puzzled.


    "I don''t know, I''ll go out and have a look."


    Lyman got out of bed, put on his shoes, and walked towards the door.


    Eva seemed to have thought of something, and quickly covered herself with a quilt.


    As soon as the door opened, heh, Kate Beckinsale wore a shirt and hot pants underneath. It looked very cool and the figure was also very good.


    "What''s the matter?" Lyman closed the door easily.


    Hey, why the development of the plot is not as I thought, Kate Beckinsale is a little confused, but still euphemistically said: "I want to discuss the script with you, okay?"


    "Of course, is there anything you don''t understand?" Lyman asked knowingly.


    Damn, discussing the script, you just have a script in your hand. You didn''t prepare anything. What do you mean?


    It''s not that Lyman is stupid. He has never seen "the world". Even if he has never seen such a thing, he hasn''t met someone in the circle to say it.


    But the problem is, he dare not, Eva is still inside.


    Kate Beckinsale took a deep look at Lehman, and said, "Can I go in the room and talk? It''s a bit cold outside."


    You also know that it is cold, you wear so little cold.


    Lyman naturally didn''t dare, and Yaguchi rejected the proposal, "No, you will finish filming tomorrow if you have a little part. I will take a moment to talk to you about keeping it as it was today. I think there will be no problems."


    Then, Lehman really spent more than ten minutes talking about the scene that he was going to film tomorrow.


    Kate Beckinsale is going crazy.


    Can he really see what he means?


    I still say that I misunderstood him. Director such creatures are really fishy.


    Either... gay?


    But it doesn''t look like it.


    Kate Beckinsale went back to her room in a daze, feeling dreamy.


    Have you become ugly and unattractive?Otherwise, why take the initiative to send it to the door, someone can resist the temptation.


    My God, what a terrible fact.


    Regardless of what Kate Beckinsale was on the other side, after finally dismissing her, Lyman opened the door.


    Go to bed lightly and hug Eva.


    Eva still had doubts in her heart, and she did not hide it, and asked in a soft voice: "It''s so late, who came to you just now."


    "Oh." Lehman replied nonchalantly: "It''s Ryan, this bastard is going to fly to France tomorrow. He just ran to me and said that he didn''t want to go. I persuaded him to do ideological work."


    I''m sorry, brother, you have to be the brother.


    Ryan, who was sleeping in Zhengxiang, obviously didn''t know that he was inexplicably put in a pot, and the plane that departed tomorrow morning must get some sleep.


    Eva Green still had some doubts. She felt that Lyman didn''t tell the truth, but she couldn''t refute this, so she didn''t ask anything.


    Women''s intuition is terrible.


    Lyman lay on his side, and after a while, he moved his feet again.


    The interest just now was interrupted by the knock on the door, it was really not the right time to come.


    "Woohoo." The train started.


    Eva Green also turned into a female knight tonight, showing a flexible waist.


    Seriously, it''s so soft.


    The battle continued for a long time, until...


    Sure enough, this matter is more difficult for men.


    What''s more, the woman''s resilience is too fast, it is buff...


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    The shooting time passed quickly, and I was in a daze. When I came back to my mind, a month passed.


    Kate Beckinsale''s scenes are all over and have left the group, while the remaining crew members are taking a flight to Paris, France.


    On the plane, Eva Green sat next to Lehman, leaning her head tilted on top of him.


    Her scent can be carried in the breath.


    Inexplicable two people will give birth to unexplainable dependence.


    I vaguely remembered that I had said a lot of refusal and couldn''t promise anything, but she did.


    Lyman put down the newspaper in his hand and looked down at her.


    It doesn''t look very smart at first glance, no wonder it''s so stupid.


    Hope time will let her see clearly the nature of a man, or a man like him.


    Silently some thoughts, looking at the clouds cascading, and quickly pressed down.


    He was never a sentimental person, and he didn''t want to be sentimental even after a new life.


    When we are together, we will be together, and we will separate when we are no longer together; love is love, and not love is not love; if you can''t give, you can''t give; where are so many good thoughts?


    Everything in the world will become more complicated by thinking more.


    "Are you tired?"


    "Yeah." Eva Green said, getting closer.


    After finding a more comfortable posture, this behavior was stopped.


    Lehman continued to let her lean while he read the newspaper seriously.


    There is an article analyzing the report of the American film industry, which makes him very interesting.


    ......


    With the pace of May slowly approaching, there is another year of competition in the box office during the summer vacation period.


    For major production companies, 2002 was a mixed blessing.


    The good news is that the box office of the movie market last year increased by 760 million U.S. dollars from the previous year. As of this year, as of today, April 12, the total box office results totaled 3.762 billion U.S. dollars, setting a new record in the box office market during the same period. , Which means that the film market will have growth potential;


    The worry is that this year¡¯s average movie ticket price has risen to US$6.03 per movie, which is nearly 18 cents higher than last year. This means that the number of viewers has dropped by about 3%. This is the first time the number of moviegoers in the past four years. There has been a decline, and with the rise of home entertainment such as TVs and DVDs, this trend is likely to continue.


    Lehman nodded when he saw this.


    This media person really has a vision, and the market forecast is not bad.In later generations, with the rise of various electronic games, mobile phones, online media and other entertainment, it has indeed shared a large number of people in the film market. The U.S. film market has indeed shown a decline, and more young people no longer love it. Movie theaters are watching movies. The direct consequence of this phenomenon is that Hollywood pays more and more attention to overseas markets: Japan, South Korea, China, etc., actively seeking cooperation, eager to open the situation.


    This is driven by the general trend, and there is nothing to say.


    Continue reading, the article also analyzes the development prospects of film genres.


    One: Comedy is the top spot.


    The past two years have been a time when comedy movies have exploded, and three of the top six in the box office list are comedy genres.


    And these films can achieve good box office results, in addition to excellent quality, it can also show the fact that the audience needs to relax too much.


    The main reason is the current social atmosphere, because the ongoing struggle with Iraq has always been the top concern in the United States, and it is also the most reported content of all TV stations. It is obviously comedy to receive the signals of this kind of war every day. The film became the first choice for people to walk into the cinema.


    The numbers on the box office list conform to this psychology, and also show that comedies that make everyone laugh will always be welcomed by the market.


    Two: The sequel movie is still the most secure production.


    At the end of last year, "Entertainment Weekly" had selected the 10 most anticipated movies of 2003, and the two sequels of "The Matrix" ranked first, which once again demonstrated the audience''s reaction to the market''s choices and also verified The favorite production law of Hollywood studios is to maintain the development of sequels to popular films.


    With this kind of thinking, this year''s sequel movies are almost flooded, and preliminary statistics have at least 20.Among them, "X-Men 2", "Terminator 3", "Jedi Men 2", "Fast and Furious 2", "Charlie Man 2" and other films have a momentum, and there is rarely a loss.


    It can be seen that, for film companies, sequel production can be described as a way to make money with minimal risk and a clear return.


    Three: Female subjects prevail.


    It seems that after entering the new century, an obvious trend in the American film industry is slowly emerging, that is, more and more female-themed films.


    Works that only target the female audience market are often pretty good. For example, "Hot Mom and Hot Girl" won a local box office of 110 million US dollars. This was unimaginable before. You must know that there is no male in this film. The main role is a purely female theme.


    The emergence of so many female films may be due to the increasing recognition of feminist thoughts in American society in recent years. On the other hand, it may also show that the proportion of women in the total audience is increasing.


    Four: The rise of movie themes adapted from comics.


    Last year''s "Spider-Man" broke 100 million in three days, and the local box office miracle of over 400 million US dollars directly led to this year''s craze to bring comic superheroes to the screen. This is a brand new market, and the prospects are yet to be considered... ..


    The film "Bad Guy" in France was mainly filmed in the suburbs of Paris.


    The reason why I chose to shoot in Paris is of course because Europa Pictures¡¯ headquarters and networks are mostly concentrated here. For shooting convenience and cost considerations, this is also the best choice.


    There is also the preferential tax rebate conditions that Europa Films won for the crew this time.


    Just a few days ago, Ryan carried a large amount of information and contract documents, and went to the government to apply for the approval of the tax refund amount together with the person in charge of Europa Pictures.


    The project description, the list of the main creative team, the script, and the leading actors need to be introduced and reviewed in detail before they are finally issued.


    The French film industry is not small in support, with a total of 100 million US dollars in filming costs, and the filming tax rebate alone received nearly 7 million US dollars in support.


    However, what¡¯s worse is that it¡¯s more exclusive. If it weren¡¯t for "Bad Guys", most of the team behind the scenes are French, plus important positions such as director and producer, plus Europa Film¡¯s ambidextrous background. Human relations, the relevant government agencies estimate that they will not grant quotas.


    This is also the reason why Australia, New Zealand and other countries have become popular locations for overseas film shooting. Although their review is almost cumbersome, they are not exclusive.


    This money is not easy to be paid in full. According to the message passed by Ryan, in terms of supporting policies, it will continue to wait until all the filming work of the film is completed before the delivery is clear.


    ......


    As the plane landed smoothly at Paris International Airport, the main creative team of "Bad Guys" also set foot on this land in Paris.


    Most of the crew are French. I don''t know how many times I have been to Paris. Looking at the surrounding scenery, I don''t think there is anything new.


    Get in the shuttle bus that Europa Pictures is responsible for, and the group of people walked towards the shooting location.


    The surrounding high-rise buildings gradually disappeared, the bustling urban area was left behind, and they came to the suburbs of Paris-the selected shooting location is here, and the related outdoor scene setting work is also done by Europa The film industry helped start first.


    At this time, the economic development of Paris has long lost its former glory, and some infrastructures have not been perfected.


    For example, the flat road has become a gravel and dirt road with potholes.


    Fortunately, this situation did not last long. As the vehicle drove towards the studio invested and constructed by Europa Films, the road surface was restored to the concrete road.


    According to the driver, this road was built by their company for the purpose of traveling. It is conceivable that the Paris city government does not regard the development of the suburbs.


    Think about it, too, the railway station in the city center has been talking about refurbishment for several years, but the related work is still stagnant, and I don''t know what went wrong.


    "What are you looking at?"


    Eva Green asked curiously.


    The voice broke Lehman''s thoughts.


    "Nothing. Eva, your home is in Paris."


    "Well, it''s over there in the city, which is quite far away." Eva Green replied, and then asked: "What are you asking for?"


    "It''s nothing."


    Without a word, the convoy arrived at Europa Pictures'' studio.


    In addition to Ryan, several senior executives from Europa Pictures and Luc Besson came out to meet.


    "Long time no see, Lehman." Luc Besson greeted first.


    "Thank you for this trip."


    "You are welcome." Luc Besson waved his hand and led a group of people into the studio.


    In other words, the studio was completed in February this year. There is still a part of the decoration that has not been completed. However, the space is quite large. According to Luc Besson, the entire area has reached 2 acres.


    In the past few years, Europa Pictures has developed very well. Not only does it make money for its own films, but it also makes a lot of money in co-distribution with Paramount. The two have almost a deep cooperation relationship, and Paramount is released in the United States. The French distribution rights of the films are basically given to Europa Pictures.


    The business field is like this. You can bring me benefits, and you want me to spit out a piece of benefit for sharing. What if there is no return?


    Everything is dictated by interests.


    The same is true. They also invested in the company''s second studio this year.If you have money, you have to spend it where it should be spent. It is the most stupid to have a bank and wait for a depreciation.


    When they came to the built scene, everyone helped to remove all the equipment and props from the car and put them away.


    "There is a party in the evening, do you have time?"


    Luc Besson invited.


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    "My dear, is it necessary to be so grand?" Irene Allen handed the child to the nanny a little depressed, turned around and walked to her husband, "I don''t understand, it''s just a birthday, and I also asked the children not to be with us After dinner, can''t our family live by ourselves? Like in previous years."


    "This year is different, and you don''t want those guests to have dinner with the kids. It would seem that we are rude, Irene." Jacques Behan kissed his wife on the cheek. "Anyway, today''s dinner It is not suitable for children to join. After all, this is a human relationship. Of course, you can also regard it as a prelude to interest negotiation."


    "Okay." Today is Irene Allen''s birthday, but she is obviously not in a very good mood, but she also understands her husband''s considerations, "I hope you can achieve what you want, dear."


    "Thank you for your blessing. Let''s go, go to the door to greet the guests." Jacques Behan looked at his watch. "The guy Luc Besson should be coming soon."


    It didn''t take long for the three to come together.


    "Hey, Lyman Last. Luc Besson. Who is this?" Jacques Behan smiled and hugged the three of them, and then took the gifts from the three of them. "I''m so glad you finally I still took time out¡ªespecially you, Lehman, I know you must be very busy now, thank you for your reward."


    "Needless to say, the crew does still have a lot of things." Lehman said with a smile: "But your invitation is obviously more important to me than the shooting. I have always admired you, director Jacques Behan, your "Focus News" "I''ve seen it no less than 20 times. This is Eva Green, an actor." Lehman introduced.


    Jacques Behan couldn''t help grinning: Obviously, a well-known director appreciates the works he has shot in the past, which is very happy.


    Even if it''s flattery, it''s flattery among directors, which is not annoying.


    "Let¡¯s come to the pre-dinner bar first, and a few more guests should be coming soon, let¡¯s wait." He led the three of them inside, and Irene Allen immediately came over with a wine glass.


    "I want to introduce you, this is my wife, Irene Allen." Jacques Behan took the glass and started pouring.


    "Happy birthday, Ms. Irene."


    Looking at Irene Allen, who is not much older than herself, Lehman can''t help but sigh once again that the director just knows how to play.


    The 30-year-old marries the 20-year-old, and the 40-year-old is still married to the 20-year-old...When it is 60, the 20-year-old is still married.


    Thinking of Luc Besson''s invitation to come over, he did not refuse.It was because he was curious about Jacques Behan.


    Well, Jacques Behan is the best director for the 43rd Oscar, and he is more familiar with the later "The Spring of the Cow Herding Class".


    Moreover, what he just said is not entirely flattery. Lehman does appreciate the director''s work.


    Furthermore, "respecting the old and loving the young" is also human nature. Such a 60-year-old man who has been working hard for the director''s career for half his life really needs respect.


    "Thank you." Lehman drank it all in one gulp.


    What''s more, Luc Besson also made a lot of sense to him: if the French film can be played out, it will be very helpful to their international distribution.


    Luc Besson still failed to forget his idea of ??wanting film power within the United Nations to resist the invasion of Hollywood.


    They came here today to invite such a director to maintain a cooperative relationship with Europa Pictures.Of course, there are projects to talk about.


    "Ah, Preston is here. Please feel free, everyone, and I will greet the guests." Jacques Behan said, and took his wife.


    Soon, the dinner began.


    Although the food is delicious, it is clear that most of the guests are not thinking about it.


    After a short and pleasant dinner, it is time for a cocktail party and a time for renown.


    After the host of the banquet, Jacques Behan, said something to make everyone happy, he invited Lehmann and Luc Besson into the study.


    Eva Green did not follow-she came here tonight more to be a qualified banquet female partner, but it is obviously not related to her when it comes to business negotiations or exchange of interests.


    She found a corner and sat down, drinking champagne in silence.


    In the study, the three people found a place to sit down.


    "Brandy? Or wine?" Jacques Behan asked.


    He poured wine for both guests, determined to get straight to the point and negotiate the project as soon as possible.


    It is not only Europa Pictures who wants to cooperate with Jacques Behan, he also has ideas in this regard.


    Because the Europa Films market is getting bigger and bigger, it also has a deep cooperation business partnership with Paramount Pictures, which is also in great demand for a director of art films like him.


    Perhaps it is precisely because he is a director of literary and artistic films that he hopes that his films can be seen and recognized by more audiences.


    "So, Luc Besson, you already know that I am going to make a new movie, right? Can you tell me what you think?"


    Luc Besson smiled, put down the wine glass in his hand, his tone was quite relaxed, "Oh, Jacques Behan, don''t be so restrained, so commercial, we are friends, and I am happy to help friends release movies."


    Jacques Behan laughed, and he was noncommittal about Luc Besson''s words. In his eyes, his fellow abandoned the field of literature and art to study how to make a lot of money in movies. He was biased and did not agree with his ideas.


    But disagreement is one thing, cooperation is another matter.


    He pointed out that he laughed at himself, "I am getting older and may not have much energy to make a movie, so I hope this time I will not interfere with my shooting plan."


    "Of course, Europa Pictures has rarely intervened in the director''s creation. This, Lehman sitting next to you can testify."


    "Yes." Lehman nodded helplessly, helping to testify.


    The two have the intention to cooperate, but they talked very enthusiastically.


    "Regarding "The Spring of Cow Herding Class", I will notify the company as soon as possible to establish the project."


    "Thank you." Jacques Behan is in a good mood.


    The three of them had another drink and chatted.


    While talking, the topic was on Lehman.


    "I''ve seen your "Three Fools Raise Bollywood", but why did you film "Furious" later?" Jacques Behan said, his tone full of regrets of hating iron and steel.


    Lehman pouted, noncommittal.For this old man, he didn''t argue.


    Most French directors have a romantic style, and when projected on their works, it is often the mess of ethics.


    More realistically, most of their directors are losing money. If the French government hadn''t really paid enough money to pay a large amount of film subsidies every year, these directors would have starved to death.


    Originally, the market is the most realistic. If you lose money, it must be difficult to find investment in filming. But who knows that the French government is so weird. It has supported half of the French literary and art world. They do not have a kind of film I lost. The guilt of money, in this way, French films are famous all over the world on a large scale.


    As for what he said about supporting style, Lehman also understood.


    In the eyes of literary directors like Jacques Behan, shooting works to actively cater to the audience market is a regression of the film.


    Maybe he saw Lyman regressing and he meant to pull the younger generation in his heart.


    It''s a pity that Lehman''s heart is like steel, and he can''t convince him with a word or two.


    Art art?If you can''t even support yourself as an artist, and only know that it takes advantage of the country, then it is not an artist, it is a moth, a gangster.


    Jacques Behan is better, not the most pedantic, and he can still win prizes for his films.


    In terms of international influence, he can throw Lehman a few blocks away, but compared to investment returns or investment shooting, Lehman''s performance is also a few blocks away.


    The capital market is inherently profit-seeking. Whoever can make money will naturally attract investors to invest.


    For Lehmann, if Luc Besson wants to complete the idea of ??resisting Hollywood, instead of looking for major film companies or filmmakers to cooperate, it is better to discuss with the government to cancel the film support fund.


    Let them lose their own money, and if they are afraid of losing it, they will naturally not think about what literature and art or what gives people their enlightenment.By that time, those who are not making money will be eliminated, and the market will spontaneously select a new batch of directors.


    Now, everyone is still on a "road of no return", and French films have a long way to go.


    Although the three of them had different ideas, they talked enthusiastically, and they all had their own opinions about the film.


    Jacques Behan did not come from a major, but after so many years, he has very rich theoretical knowledge and shooting experience. At this time, listening to Lehmann talk about the structure of his film, he was also particularly interested.


    "When your movie is released, I will inform a few friends in the circle to support you together." Jacques Behan is getting older and he can read everything. Seeing that Lehmann has his own ideas, he didn''t persuade him more. The words are very real.


    Regardless of his shooting philosophy, this person is very interesting, and he can''t look down on others just because they lose money.


    "Okay, thank you sir in advance." Lehman smiled: "When my film is released in France, I will definitely invite you to watch it."


    The two big men smiled at each other, a bit of acquaintance and friendship.


    After talking about the matter, the three people walked out of the study.


    Jacques Behan took Luc Besson to find his friends to reminisce about the past, and Lehmann looked left and looked again, only to find Eva Green among a group of guests.


    She sat alone on the periphery of the crowd.


    Lyman hurriedly approached in the direction of Eva Green, but at this moment, he did not expect anyone to get on the ground first.


    An old man with gray hair in a brown suit.


    He seems to be greeting Eva Green.


    Who could it be?

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    "Miss, there is a role in a movie. I think you are very suitable. Do you have time for an audition?"


    "Huh?" Eva Green, who was disturbed by the night view, was a little at a loss. "What did you just say?"


    The man didn''t mean to be left out at all, and continued: "I am a director and want to invite you to audition for a role. Do you want to be an actor?"


    The man didn''t recognize her. Of course, Eva Green was a newcomer, and she didn''t talk about fame or anything.


    "I am an actor."


    "That''s right." The man was a little happy, "If you have a sense of the lens, it will be very helpful for the audition."


    It''s a banquet now, and the man didn''t make a special trip to find actors, but it just happened to meet the character portrayed in his heart, the kind of realistic feeling.


    He chooses actors, he always looks at his eyes and temperament, and doesn''t care much.


    "This is my business card and...," the man said, took out a tissue from his pocket, wrote a few lines on it, and handed it to Eva Green."If you think you have an idea, remember to contact me at the number above these two days, or come to me directly. Goodbye, beautiful lady." The man said, he turned and left.


    Eva Green, who received the business card, was still a little confused.


    This invitation is like deceiving a little girl.


    But Lyman, who was openly eavesdropping on the whole side, knew about the striker.


    He just introduced his name, Bernardo Bertolucci.


    Well, this is also a wonderful work in the director world.


    As an Italian director, he became famous at the Cannes Film Festival in France and has lived in France for a long time since then.


    He has not many works, but there is one that everyone has heard of.


    The name is "The Last Emperor".It was a work directed and shot by him in 1987.


    This movie is also the first in Chinese history to be allowed to enter the Forbidden City for live shooting, starring Zun Long and Chen Chong.


    In 1988, with this film, he won the 60th Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Photography, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Artist, Best Costume Design and other nine awards. He was nominated for 9 out of 12. It can be described as unlimited style.


    But this guy, like many literary directors, is not very famous, even if he was very popular at the time, many film companies invited him to make films, but he was declined.


    He only likes to shoot what he likes and find actors that he likes.


    Only these two things cut off the thoughts of those who invite them.


    Oh, yes, this guy is still the chairman of the Cannes International Film Festival Jury, and he has been for a long time. At that time, he also advocated inviting Chinese filmmakers to participate in the Cannes Film Festival.


    Brother Chen Kai, Guo Shi...Those fifth-generation filmmakers have received a lot of favor from him.


    The others left, but left two men with a dumb face.


    Lehman certainly wouldn''t say that he had just overheard their conversation, and he didn''t even say anything, only holding Eva Green to continue the communication.


    People need a little private space, where they can hide their little emotions.


    There are some things she doesn''t say, and there is no need to ask.


    ......


    At night, the two who returned to the hotel took a shower together, and then completed the unfinished battle in the bathroom.


    The battle was fierce and there was no winner in the end.


    Eva was lying on the bed, the sticky sweat and hot body temperature gradually cooled down, and a lingering feeling of loneliness rose from the bottom of my heart.It is often called sage time.


    "Lyman." She whispered softly.


    "What?" Lehman was a little weak, but because filming took up most of his time, he developed a little muscle.


    He recovered for a while, put his arms around Eva Green, and looked into her eyes like that.


    Deep and mysterious, with a little thought.The most beautiful thing about her is her eyes, which are fascinating to stare at the stars.


    "At the reception just now, a director came to me."


    "Yeah." Lyman listened quietly, and she chose to say it.


    "I want to say, do you think it would be okay for me to participate in other people''s works?"


    "of course."


    No actor can support his acting career with a director. This is unrealistic.


    Eva got up and found the small note from the clothes scattered nearby. She handed it to Lehman and said, "The director gave me some information about the work. You can help me see it."


    "Huh?" Lehman was a little... uh, at a loss.


    "You always have a set of opinions about the character. I want you to help me analyze the character...I need your opinion." Eva Green bird lay on Lyman''s chest like a human, fingers Unconsciously drawing circles on Lehman, the words were a bit vague.When she speaks, her voice is always low.


    Lehmann took the note. The information on it was limited, but he still recognized which work and which character it was.


    He is too familiar with this movie, and it was the first time he saw the beauty of Eva on the big screen in his previous life.


    It is also the film that made Eva Green famous in France-"Dream of Paris"-the film is based on the French student movement in 1986, and explores this story of ups and downs in history from the perspective of several young people.


    The plot is not very important. What is important is that the director Bernardo Bertolucci took a peculiar perspective of telling history through Isabella¡¯s erotic life-and this role was played by Eva Green, female protagonist.


    The scale is large and the dirt is full.


    Oh, yes, there is a male protagonist in the film who is full of admiration for Taejo-sama. In fact, this is the private goods of director Bernardo Bertolucci. This guy has become a member since the filming of "The Last Emperor". China blows.


    "Do you want to appear in this kind of literary film?"


    "I... I don''t know, but I think I should polish my acting skills."


    "So, do you have any plans for your career? Acting is a very fictitious thing. If you act more and have experience, you will naturally get better."


    Eva Green obviously didn''t think about it, "What do you think?"


    "amount......"


    There is no exact statement about the career of an actor, but it seems that there is a popular phenomenon in the entertainment circles all over the world. Those who have won the recognition of acting and like to seek breakthroughs in the commercial box office, similar to Nicholas Cage; In terms of box office appeal, they always hope to be recognized for acting awards, similar to Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio.


    "I don''t know too much, but..." Lyman raised an eyebrow and was about to speak. Eva Green said urgently: "Then should I play this movie?"


    "From the perspective of others, I think you should accept that Bernardo Bertolucci is a very well-known director, and his connections and network will help an actor." Man hesitated for a while before continuing: "But I don''t want you to act. Have you seen "Open Eyes"? This movie is of the same type as that movie.


    Eva Green smiled, smiling happily.


    Although Lehmann said it euphemistically, Eva understood it clearly, meaning that it was actually a traditional "French" film, and it was very common to show it off.


    He is selfish, and his position is different, so his views are naturally different.


    "Then I reject him." Eva Green obviously didn''t think as much as Lyman thought. He cares about himself, that''s enough.Women''s minds are really hard to understand, just like now.


    Her directness made Lehman a little helpless.He felt as if he owed something.


    In her previous life, Eva Green relied on this movie to open up her career as an actress, and it was this movie that made her famous.Her performance in it has won the hearts of countless audiences around the world, and the scene imitating the broken arm Venus has always been talked about.


    If she doesn''t act, will there be achievements in the previous life?


    Lyman didn''t know, so he felt owed.


    This bothers him very much. Even if it is a transaction, others pay more than him. Is this appropriate?


    "Eva..." Lyman wanted to say something, but didn''t know what to say.


    Asking himself, he couldn''t make the decision to let Eva pick up the play "Dream of Paris", even if it was just a statement.


    He only knew that the relationship between the two of them was getting deeper and deeper, when she refused.


    What will it be like in the future?


    Eva Green was not so sad. She looked at Lyman''s well-proportioned back muscles and leaned in to kiss Lyman.


    For a long time, the lips are divided.


    "you are pretty."


    Lyman''s fascination made Eva Green couldn''t hide the joy in her heart.


    Suddenly, she just felt the quilt slip off her body.


    Lyman has picked her up.


    Lust rises in the room.


    it is more than words......


    Early the next morning, sunlight poured in from the gaps in the curtains.


    On the big bed, the two woke up almost at the same time.


    Dressed, washed, and ate breakfast together.


    Then, Lyman rushed to the set to preside over the rest of the filming work.


    Eva returned to the room, looked at the mess last night, cleaned up a bit, and called the hotel staff to do the cleaning.


    After finishing, she took out her mobile phone and dialed the business card against the business card.


    "Hey, I''m Eva Green, the actor from last night."


    "Sorry, I can''t act."


    "Never mind the audition, I have no time recently."


    "Yes, I have a schedule and I am making a movie."


    "No, no, I mean I can''t pick up that movie. Waiting for me is unnecessary."


    "Yes, thank you, sorry."


    "Huh." Eva Green rejected the director.


    He was so stubborn. At first, he knew that Eva could not act, but he thought it was a problem of schedule and was willing to spend time waiting.


    This kind of enthusiasm is really overwhelming.


    On the other side, Bernardo Bertolucci was a little depressed. He did not expect to be rejected by an actress.


    But he has never been a person who likes to force. Others don''t want to act, and there is nothing wrong with him. He quickly put the matter behind.


    Tomorrow is always a new day, isn''t it?

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    The next day, the No. 2 studio of Europa Pictures.


    Thomas took a stilt stool and sat behind the camera, manipulating his rocker arms with both hands, staring at the scene in the lens.


    Large panorama, wide-angle lens, most suitable for shooting large scenes.


    Below, a group of people in black suits stood quietly, their heads slightly lowered.


    They are commemorating the death of the leader of the "Golden Gate Party".


    When the camera turned to the other side, several other actors were also ready to take the shot.


    "Morgan-Freeman, wait for this conversation, you must look kind, the more you back down and then counterattack, the more you can reflect the arrogance and domineering of the gang members. The conflict in the whole drama can also be more tense, understand?"


    "I see, Director Lyman." The black-faced man smiled slightly, showing his white teeth.I don''t know why, but I always feel that the black teeth seem to be a little bit white. Is this the effect of contrast?Good deed, no wonder, toothpaste is always looking for black people to advertise. This is really amazing.It''s very eye-catching.


    The shooting continues.


    Wen Ziren stood beside Lyman.


    Under the camera, an unpretentious Ford slowly stopped on the side of the road.Suddenly the camera position turned, and it became a scene inside the car.


    A camera was slowly raised by both hands.Close-up shot, heralding something to happen.


    Everything in the lens, first appeared in black suits, trousers, and a big bald head.Then a man dressed appropriately, followed by his two men, appeared in the camera.


    He walked quickly to the Ford car on the side of the road, grabbed the camera that was secretly taken, and slammed it to the ground.


    At this time, the front faces of the people entering the lens appeared on the camera.


    It is also the police surveillance team led by Morgan Freeman and the gang members of Jason Statham and others.


    The "Golden Gate Party" boss held a funeral, and the police would certainly not remain indifferent, but they did not expect to be sabotaged by the violent Jason Statham.


    "Fuck..." Jason Statham said the lines he had already memorized, "Candid shooting? I like surveillance, right? Now that the camera is gone, what are you going to do."


    Well, this time Jason Statham performed well. It seems that the state is coming, speaking, with expressions and gestures, and full of mockery and provocation to the police in Los Angeles.


    "You hinder our work for no reason, do you know that it''s illegal, or, to damage other people''s finances, remember to lose money, bastard." Morgan Freeman said with a smile.


    There was a lot of noise outside, which aroused the people attending the funeral inside.


    Not long after, gang powerful figures such as Nicholas Cage, Heath Ledger, Tom Cruise, etc. all stepped out.


    At this time, the camera came up with a close-up of faces, which scanned the faces of several main actors one by one.


    Tom Cruise was silent and looked down. He didn''t dare to look at Morgan Freeman and wanted to avoid it. Nicholas Cage was in a bad mood and pinched his eyebrows. Obviously, the accidental death of the boss recently The extra attention of the Los Angeles police suddenly made him very upset; Heath Ledger was amused and seemed to want to see this happening.


    Morgan Freeman''s words made Jason Statham very uncomfortable. He was a brave master. At this time, he wanted to open the car door and beat the other group of people fat.


    His move was unsuccessful, and a small police officer inside also pulled the car door and prevented him from opening it.


    The two sides were in a stalemate, Morgan Freeman sat in the rear parking space and actively pushed open the rear door.


    After getting out of the car, he straightened the folds of the collar, and then calmly confronted Jason Statham.


    "Crack. Over."


    Lehman gave an order with a loudspeaker, and several actors on the field ran back to the dressing room to reapply makeup.This is not good in summer, and it won¡¯t be long before the sweat soaks through the clothes or makeup.


    Wipe off your sweat and change into dry clothes.The shooting continues.


    "Why, you want to assault the police officer, are you sure that the boss behind you can keep you? Or you have enough time outside and want to go to jail? Okay, I''ll stand here and I will satisfy you. Come on, punch me in front of so many people." Morgan Freeman smiled happily, "Don''t you dare?"


    Well, the counterattack is fierce.


    In this section, he borrowed from Sonny''s FBI scene in "The Godfather."It''s just that there is a wedding, and here is a funeral.


    Jason Statham certainly didn''t dare to hit the police, to be precise, he didn''t dare to be upright.


    In everything, the most feared thing is to be upright.


    He bitterly stepped on the camera on the ground to vent his anger.


    When he was about to leave, Morgan Freeman stopped him again, "Hey, uneducated kid, where''s the money? Lost money."


    Jason Statham turned back a few steps, took out a handful of Franklin from the inner pocket of his suit, and threw it on the ground, "Enough?"


    "of course."


    Morgan Freeman was not affected by his actions at all. He still smiled. After picking it up, he counted and found out that he had given it more. "It doesn''t need so much."


    As he said, he also threw part of the money on the ground.


    Jason Statham ignored him and took the person away.


    "Oh, don''t even have money, what a fool."


    After all, Morgan Freeman didn''t pick up the money thrown on the ground again, returned to the car, and left the scene.


    The filming of this scene is quite cumbersome, because there are too many people, every shot is almost paused, and the interference of props, actor makeup, and position also takes time to adjust.


    After spending all morning, Morgan Freeman''s filming on the crew was finally finished.


    After the police line is taken, the rest will be much easier.


    Because the shooting went smoothly, everyone was in a good mood. At the suggestion of George, the crew contracted a bar on the Champs Elys¨¦es in Paris to hold a small farewell party for the departing Morgan Freeman. , But also to release the pressure accumulated for a long time since shooting.


    Lehman was not disappointed, and specifically ordered that the filming will continue tomorrow afternoon to give everyone more time.


    Man? He also knows what the crew think.


    As soon as I entered the bar, it was straightforward to ask what service they had.


    This group of people is not bad for money. After all, the salary for shooting is higher than that of ordinary middle-class families.


    The manager of the bar is also a good person. At first glance, he quickly contacted a large group of bright and beautiful girls.


    They also prepared a show to dance cancan dance on the round table.


    It''s like a table that can sit around, everyone is drinking, and there are girls dancing the most famous cancan dance in France.


    For students who don¡¯t know what Cancan dance is, you can go to see "Moulin Rouge" starred by Nicole Kidman. The dance that makes the hormones rise instantly is the Cancan dance.


    The gorgeous lighting and seductive dance are a perfect match.


    Many members of the crew are very happy, too, a large group of big men who have not communicated with the girl for several months have been holding back long enough, not to mention that there are still many bachelors in Lehman''s crew.


    They drank wine and watched the dance. They got excited, and they would throw a wad of money on the table, or just give it to the dancing girl.


    This group of invited girls are also very happy. They are in this line of business. They can make more money when they meet someone with a lot of money. What else is not satisfied?


    After a while, the two groups each found a temporary partner.


    "Morgan Freeman, you performed very well."


    At the bar of the bar, Lehmann raised his glass, the two touched, and then drank the beer inside.


    "I hope we still have opportunities to cooperate in the future." Morgan Freeman said.The posture is very low.


    It can be said to be a very common social survival skill.


    "Of course, I hope so."


    After a little greeting, Lyman wandered around with a glass of wine, went to see the Cancan dance for a while, then walked to the quiet rest area, sat on his seat, and drank slowly.


    He wasn''t as anxious as those people, even Tom Cruise was a little ridiculous.


    Of course, he has always been like this, and Nicholas Cage, these two are simply the little princes of nightclubs, and thieves can play.


    On the contrary, Heath Ledger and Nicholas Cage have collaborated in two dramas, and they are still unscrupulous. At this time, following a group of people, they watch dancing and drink wine, but they didn¡¯t move. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.


    "Hi, alone."


    A "cool" girl came over, with champagne in her hand, as if to clink glasses with Lehmann.


    Lehman had nothing to do with it, a crisp crash sounded, and he finished drinking the remaining wine in the glass.


    "Want to play together?"


    The girl is very straightforward, not twitchy at all.She just finished dancing, still sweating on her forehead.


    "No." Lehman refused decisively.


    The girl didn''t conceal the loss in her heart, a little apologized, and turned to look for other prey.


    Very well, not far away, Eva Green retracted her gaze and asked the bartender for another glass of champagne.


    It''s not that he doesn''t waver, but that he is strong and lacks strength.


    Come to squeeze when nothing is wrong, but still human?


    In this regard, lesbians should have a say.


    Anyway, going to the back, I always feel that it is not that I am cool, but she is cool.


    Asking for another glass of wine silently, watching other people have fun.


    Lyman sighed.


    It''s no wonder Tom Cruise, Nicholas Cage and other first-line movie stars have such a bumpy emotional road.


    People in the circle, regardless of men and women, rarely don''t like to play. Only when such feelings can be maintained can there be ghosts.


    Even if he can bear it, the man can''t bear it either.


    Well, who said that the woman doesn''t like playing, Angelina Jolie has something to say.


    However, this is also a mess of others, and there is nothing to worry about.


    As long as the private lives of these people do not involve marriage, they are rarely caught by the media.


    The general environment of Hollywood is like this, and even the people are very open to this aspect.


    But the premise is not to step into the palace of marriage.


    That''s what Lehman planned. Anyway, he was carefree by himself and didn''t need to be forced to marry him.How cool.

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    Simply relaxing is obviously a good way to adjust.


    When filming continued in the afternoon of the next day, the crew''s vitality was a lot more than before.


    As everyone is energetic, the shooting progress is naturally much faster.


    Over time, the filming of "Bad Guy" came to an end.


    The actors have also finished.


    Jason Statham is the crew who left on April 23.


    Eva Green is the scene that ended on April 25. Of course, she didn''t leave. Except for occasionally returning home to visit her parents, she stayed in the crew most of the time and helped as much as she could.In this way, Lehman is not good to say anything.


    What can someone say to help you work for free?


    As one of the producers, Ryan has always been unpredictable about their relationship, but at this moment he dare not arrange Eva Green to do anything, just choose some easy jobs to give the girl a step-to get back Can stay on the stage of the crew.


    In fact, it also gave Lehman a step.


    He has always liked to keep things apart.Even close friends like Thomas and Ryan try their best not to violate the rules. Sometimes, many things are just separated by a line and cross over, and often they get bad endings.


    When it comes to feelings, money, interests, etc., you must be more cautious.


    In the entertainment industry, he is accustomed to the scene of turning his face and not acknowledging him, and naturally does not want this to happen to him.


    When people are alive, everything is fake, do you think it is sad?


    ......


    On April 29th, the crew ushered in the last scene, and when the filming was over, it was finished.


    Lehman got up earlier than usual today, and he got up before 6 o''clock.


    Get dressed and wash briefly.


    I went downstairs and had breakfast at the early stall, and walked all the way to the studio.


    On the way, crew members kept greeting him.


    He also nodded in response.


    Generally speaking, filming can really promote the local economic development because of its vitality.


    In less than a month of shooting time, many people selling various things spontaneously appeared around the set.


    Fruits, breakfast, drinks...


    There are also nearby bars and hotels, which can make a fortune.


    If this kind of business is stabilized, it is not impossible to develop a movie city.


    Of course, Europa Pictures has a similar purpose besides making it convenient for shooting.


    Support from the French government or the Paris city government is also indispensable. For such a large piece of land, discounts are enough to save a lot of money.


    Doesn''t economic development start gradually in this circulation?The nature is different, but the reason is similar.


    When the time came to nine o''clock, the actors were also in place.


    Everyone is in a good mood, and Lehman doesn''t linger.


    Everything is ready, sitting behind the director''s monitor, his eyes beckoned, Wen Ziren on the side picked up the megaphone and shouted: "Once in the first scene of Act 76, action¡ª¡ª"


    ......


    The shooting went smoothly, but not long after, the sky outside became gloomy, and soon it rained again.


    Looking outside, the rain is quite heavy.


    "Come on, take a green screen to cover the surroundings, and we will light up and shoot without the intervention of natural light."


    If it rained two days ago, it might still delay the filming of the crew, but the last scene is a very simple indoor scene. No matter how God weep, it will not interrupt their work.


    Hehe, God is so angry.


    As the surrounding light was blocked tightly, the several headlights placed around were turned on, and it suddenly became like a bright sunny day.


    "Action¡ª¡ª"


    This scene is a personal scene of Tom Cruise.


    The second master''s revenge came so suddenly and so violently.


    He stood in front of the balcony of his room and put on a call.


    The third master was attacked and seriously injured and sought medical treatment; his wife was tragically killed.


    He looked a little silent, lowered his head slightly, and took out a cigarette case.


    His hands trembled, but he was still calm, and he took a cigarette in his mouth, lit it, and took a few breaths.


    In the later editing, I will use flashback to introduce the lives of him and his wife.


    He actually married the gentle woman with purpose. Her grandfather was kind to the leader of the "Golden Gate Party". Although he didn''t participate in the club, he was considered a half club member.


    And marrying her, can get the appreciation of the high-level society and the rise of status.


    This is beyond doubt, so he did.


    Do you want to say true feelings?It''s ridiculous, don''t be sincere with a purpose.


    Halfway through the smoke, Tom Cruise pinched it out with his fingertips.


    The instant scorching heat was a bit stinging.


    Some chaotic brains recovered, and he knew what he had lost forever.


    There is no choice for him to love or not; as for whether he cares or not, he must care very much.


    The woman who always loves to laugh and smiles as if there are stars in her eyes is no longer there.


    Why are these years of fear and perseverance?


    He didn''t know, even he was ignorant as an undercover agent. It was a casual sentence from his boss that made him embark on this path.


    The lens lifted with the rising smoke, and Tom Cruise''s figure seemed extremely small.


    The curtain opened.


    ......


    "Crack--" As Lehman yelled out these words, all the eyes of the crew focused on him.


    "Finish." Lehman continued to shout with ease.


    "Huh, it''s finally over."


    The main creative team of the crew also breathed a sigh of relief.


    Tom Cruise got up and got out of the play quickly.


    "Everyone will be drunk tonight, I will treat you."


    Tom Cruise announced quite proudly.


    From undercover to "beautiful soup" really seems to be able to change in just one second.


    so fast.


    For his ostentation, Lehman has nothing to do with it. It doesn''t matter who pays for the finale.


    The crew was very motivated to quickly clean up the set, and then sealed up the film material that had been hard-shot over the past two months.


    The group headed toward the Four Seasons Hotel in the center of Paris.


    Eat and drink, and then head to the nightclub street.


    Tom Cruise is not short of money, and the service is a complete set of services.


    It''s a pity that Lehman didn''t participate in the subsequent itinerary. Instead, he kindly asked people to drive Eva Green back to her house.


    Eva Green was very satisfied with his behavior, and as soon as she got in the car, she couldn''t wait to offer a sweet kiss.


    How can Lyman be taken advantage of by a woman.


    Instantly turned away from the guest, and his hands were not honest.


    Eva Green sat down on Lyman and responded enthusiastically.


    For a long time, the lips are divided.


    Eva Green blushed, as if she only understood that there was an outsider in the car.


    Of course, if the driver who is driving knows what she is thinking, he may be very disdainful.


    As an old driver, he has never seen anything.Sprinkled water.


    "Am I your girlfriend?"


    "No."


    "Then what am I yours?"


    "do not know."


    Eva Green looped around Lehman''s neck and kissed again.


    This kind of dialogue is not the first time.


    Lehman said he handled it casually.


    She wiped her lips lightly, and kissed too hard just now, as if she had been bitten.


    Eva Green naturally knows that there will be no response to inquiries, but she always likes to ask.


    She didn''t know why, maybe as Lyman said, she looked a little bit unwise.


    Eva Green looked at the bite mark with wintry eyes and rubbed the tip of her tongue twice.


    Who could bear this, immediately opened his mouth and hugged him again.


    Inside the car, the temperature keeps rising.


    Fortunately, the destination has arrived.


    "Eva, you should go back."


    She still hugged Lyman, and didn''t mean to let go.


    Suddenly he blushed, and he took the initiative to whisper, "Or, I won''t go back tonight, there is a hotel nearby, let''s go there."


    Lehman''s tone became serious, "No, it''s all downstairs at your house, let''s go back."


    Want to "pass the house without entering", Lehman disagreed.


    The war ended last night, come again tonight?


    Any more kidneys.


    He didn''t even accept Tom Cruise''s invitation, and he said there was something fun, and he refused such temptations. How could he break his work here.


    No, absolutely not.


    Eva Green suddenly "chuckled" and glanced at Lehman.


    What does it mean?What kind of look is this?


    Regarding the dignity of men, Lehman quit, "I think your proposal is very good. Tonight, why don''t you perform a yoga session?"


    It was Eva Green who responded to Lyman and got out of the car.


    "I''m going up, good night." She chuckled, waving and beckoning.


    "Well, good night." Lehman breathed a sigh of relief subconsciously.


    Fortunately, this didn''t happen.


    Otherwise, what should I do if the kidney is really used up?


    There are a lot of days, a lot of beauties, a teenager, you have to be temperate.


    The car slowly turned around and drove in the direction it came.


    Eva Green watched the car disappear out of sight and went upstairs in a good mood.


    What she didn''t know was that this scene was seen through by a caring person.


    ......


    Eva Green was born in an acting family. Mother Marnie Joe Porter is a French actor. Of course, the acting path is not very smooth. After she got married and died, she wrote a children''s publication novel; her father Walter Green is a dentist in Sweden. Not well connected with the show business, but also starred in the movie "The Encounter of Balthazar"; aunt Malika Green is a professional actor, now in a semi-retired state, focusing on family life.


    She also has a twin sister, Eve Green, who is still in college.


    ......


    "I''m back." Eva Green walked in and put on slippers.


    Just walked into the room.


    Mom was watching TV on the sofa. At this time, seeing her daughter come back, she greeted her warmly, "Are you hungry?"


    "I have already eaten."


    It was late at night, and when Eva Green finished washing from the bathroom, the mother had already returned to the room to sleep.


    Presumably she called today and said she was coming back, which made her a little concerned.


    Eva Green put on her pajamas and lay on the bed, with a pillow in her hand, rolling over there.


    "Boom boom boom..."


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    "Boom boom boom..."


    Eva Green, who was disturbed by the knock on the door, turned over and got out of bed, put on slippers, and walked to the door.


    As soon as the door was opened, it was found that it was his sister Eve Green.


    She was wearing off-white pajamas with a sly look in her eyes.


    "What? Anything?" Eva Green asked puzzledly.It''s so late, still awake?


    "I just saw it." Eve Green stepped forward and hugged her sister''s waist, and said with a smile, "Who do you say hello when you get out of the car?"


    "Come in." Eva dragged her sister into the room and closed the door.


    "It''s so late, I was sent back by someone. Who is it?" After asking, Eve hurriedly said: "Don''t tell me that someone from the crew sent you. I don''t look like it. You should be familiar with each other. , And wave goodbye."


    Eve looked at her sister''s speechless appearance and laughed out loud.


    She felt that her curiosity was about to explode.


    "Why are you laughing so loudly? I''ll wake my parents up later." Eva Green rolled her eyes and whispered criticism.I was still wondering how I was seen.


    "Is it a friend who sent me back, making a fuss."


    Eva Green said and sat on the bed.


    "Hey..." Eve Green''s instinct told her that this is not easy.


    She sat leaning against each other, looking at her sister''s face from time to time, and smirking, looking straight at Eva.


    "What are you laughing at?"


    "I''m laughing at someone who lied." Eve said with an ankle tilted.


    "Who... who lied is just a friend of the crew. You think too much."


    "I don''t believe it, you''ve never let me go to your crew to visit, there must be a ghost." Eve leaned over and said with an ear.After speaking, I am happy first.She must have felt that she was possessed by the detective Holmes.


    "The crew is not my final say, can I allow you to visit the class, can you get in?" Eva said the truth.


    The crew detective class is really not something ordinary people can get in. Even the agents of the leading actors have to notify them in advance.


    Lehman has been very strict in this regard.


    "Humph." Eve hummed deliberately, pretending to be angry.


    She didn''t want to go to the crew to see Eva, after all, Eva could be seen at home.Her real purpose is to find Tom Cruise.


    Last time, she asked Eva to help make an autographed photo of Tom Cruise. It took a lot of effort. Now, she has to look back at Shu and wonder if she can meet up close.


    And the reason why I noticed these just now is just a coincidence.She didn''t want to pursue anything. In the end, she still wanted to threaten the crew to see the big star.


    I have to say that even though they have the same birthday, Eva only came out before her.The age is not bad, but IQ seems to be quite bad.


    Is this the mystery of twin sisters?


    Eve Green tried for a long time, but still couldn''t answer, and he didn''t seem to be able to achieve his goal, and went back to the room to go to bed with some loss.


    Seeing her sister leave, Eva finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    Her sister is really annoying, and her curiosity is still great. Perhaps this is why she was admitted to the University of Pierre and Marie Curie, but she went to the Academy of Performing Arts to study.


    Eva turned over and lay on the bed, looking up at the ceiling, and suddenly thinking of the fact that she bit Lehman''s lips while asking for a kiss, she couldn''t help smiling, revealing a shallow vortex.


    Bad guy, just want to bite you...


    ......


    Since the end of the shooting of "Bad Guy", Europa Pictures and Paramount Pictures have jointly launched a small-scale promotion.


    About to wait until the post-production is completed, that is, in May, there will be a large-scale sprint, and then enter the theater and accept the market''s response.


    The two companies gave a joint publicity fee of 50 million U.S. dollars, Paramount Pictures 30 million, and Europa Pictures 20 million. After all, the former is the most profitable, and the latter wants the bottom line. The long-term income of the film.


    With sufficient funds to back it up, small-scale publicity is not stubborn.


    What to contact with major theaters, communities, colleges and universities...Anyway, places with a lot of people must find ways to post movie posters.


    There is also the media, but before the final effort is made, a few tabloids have taken the lead in publicizing it.


    The two companies did not miss out on online publicity. Under the general trend of Internet thinking, this one has gradually become the frontier of publicity that major film companies attach great importance to.


    The focus of this publicity is still on actors, especially Tom Cruise.


    His advantage in this regard is unique.


    If you divide the fan groups of several starring actors.


    Nicholas Cage''s audience is more of the middle-aged women, ranging from 30 to 45 years old; Needless to say, Heath Ledger, there are not too many fans, and there is no choice; and Tom Cruise''s audience can be too wide, from teenagers to middle-aged, across multiple age groups, but the name of "beautiful soup" is too illusory?


    So this time the two companies¡¯ publicity goals are very clear, which is to play the fan card as early as possible.


    Several posters announced are also featuring Tom Cruise.


    His name is ranked first in the cast, and it is also specially bolded.


    Of course, Nicholas Cage, who is also a first-line movie star, can''t favor one another. His name is ranked second, which is also bolder.


    To be honest, the name arrangement of this poster is very famous.


    It''s about an actor''s celebrity and publicity status, and it cannot be sloppy.


    The remaining few people do not have this treatment, the font and size are quite satisfactory.


    Below the actor, there is a small print: New work by director Lyman Lester.


    Well, the advantages of the director should also be used. After all, some people choose to enter the theater according to the director''s name.


    In addition to these, there are personal poster portraits of actors.


    Nicholas Cage, Eva Green, Heath Ledger, Tom Cruise, Kate Beckinsale have them all.


    It is the costume of the character during the filming of the interception.


    Once on sale, it was widely acclaimed.


    In just a few days, most of the stock was sold, and Paramount Pictures quickly contacted the manufacturer to print.


    The best seller is the undercover corner played by Tom Cruise in the film. The photo posters of him standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of a high-rise office caused a panic buying boom.


    Many fans want to collect these spontaneously, and I really have to lament the prevalence of rice circle culture.


    It''s no wonder that this kind of face-selling star is becoming more and more popular in the future, it is simply the general trend.


    ......


    The central area of ??Santa Monica is located in a newsstand on the third pedestrian street.


    A group of gorgeous boys and girls gathered here in an instant.


    The boss of the newsstand was shocked, but he had also seen strong winds and waves.


    Also greet this group of customers enthusiastically.


    A group of people chatted eagerly and searched around from time to time.


    The owner of the newsstand was listening, and he understood the purpose of this group of people.


    It turned out that they were all here to buy a poster for a movie. They found many stores and sold them out, but they didn''t expect to have them here.


    The newspaper owner listened and was silent.He finished the purchase last night and didn''t come the next morning if he had something to do. He still wanted to come over and set up a stall after having dinner early in the evening.


    "Hey, I was the first to find out that there is more here, why don''t you guys thank me?" a little white fat man felt that he was ignored by his peers and shouted.


    "Okay, German, thank you for notifying this news, can you?" A blond girl holding a photo poster of Tom Cruise, said rather perfunctorily.


    "Thank you, German, you are a good person."


    "German is really good."


    "..."


    The little fat man named Geman was hit by the words of his companions, his little face was full of loss.


    "Boss, how much do you have in stock of this poster?" a girl said.


    The owner of the newsstand looked intently and found that it was a picture of Tom Cruise smoking silently.


    He thought for a while and replied, "There are 10 more copies, including the 10 copies you have."


    When he bought the goods, there were a total of 7 various promotional portraits of the "Bad Guy" movie and drama. According to the distribution rules or the promotional expenses thrown by Paramount Pictures, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and other big cities like him Newspaper booths are unified with about 10 copies of each poster.


    He didn''t make much progress either. After all, it was a propaganda task. Can it be sold or not?


    Now it seems that he has made some mistakes?


    "I have it all, give it to me." The blonde girl was quite proud and took out a few Franklins.


    "Lily, you want it all by yourself, what shall we do, I also want a style like this." A girl who was with her was quite dissatisfied.


    "Yeah, I have left many stores and haven''t bought it. I want it too. I want to stick it on the side of my bed."


    "I...I, forget it." A boy just wanted to make a comment, but was glared by a few girls and was defeated.


    "Okay, I''ll give you a few." The blonde girl is not unreasonable.


    "Great, Lily, thank you."


    In the laughter of everyone, the owner of the newsstand took the money, took out the remaining 9 posters and gave the change to the blonde girl.


    The boys didn''t want to go home empty-handed, so they chose a few posters.


    For boys, I chose Kate Beckinsale or Eva Green¡¯s still photos.


    As for the rest, such as Nicholas Cage, Heath Ledger, etc., if they weren''t really keen on fans, they probably didn''t have a choice, and they barely sold them.


    "Boss, can I put in a little more of Tom''s promotional photo tomorrow? There are still many students in my class who want it."


    Before leaving, a girl reminded.


    "It must be." The boss who regrets not buying a little more can not know this.


    There is no need for the girl to remind him, he is going to find the supplier to get more tonight.


    "Everything was taken away?" The night was getting late, and the newsstand owner who had been busy for a while and finally calmed down was about to talk about it, but the news was not good.


    "How long will it take to produce a batch?"


    "ok, I get it."


    "Ugh."


    The dream of getting rich has been shattered before it is done.


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    The headquarters building of Europa Pictures, an editing room.


    Ryan is combing and inserting the voice-overs of the movie with his headset, that is, the narration.


    Thomas was sitting in front of the editing stage, looking at the rough cut footage of "Bad Guy", looking for suitable editing points.


    On the ground, two big men hit the floor.


    There is no focus in the eyes.


    Last night, they edited it all night, which was crazy.


    Of course, the two of them were also interested, and the inspiration was surging, and they couldn''t stop it.


    In this editing, Wen Ziren was also fortunate to be pulled into the group by Lehman.


    As a director, it is good to have more relevant experience.


    And last night, it was the two of them who worked together in the editing.


    After resting for an unknown period of time, Lyman, who was not drowsy, simply sat down and watched the progress of work after Ryan and Thomas took over.


    "How much did you do?"


    "264 minutes." Thomas turned his head, his energy looked good, "There are still more than ten minutes of material left to cut."


    In other words, after they finished filming, they each had a three-day holiday, and then assembled again to complete the post-production work of the film.


    Counting the days, as of today, they have been in the editing room for almost a week.


    Of course, the progress of the work is correct for their efforts, and now they have started to re-cut.


    After all, the post work of "Bad Guy" is not cumbersome. There is neither excessive use of computer cg special effects, nor the need to render the lens background.


    At this rate, Lehman is confident that the entire post-production of the film will be completed in early May.


    It is now that he insists that most of the real-life benefits of the lens are truly reflected.


    In the following time, the group continued to devote themselves to the movie editing.


    After another three days, the recut was completed, and Hans Zimmer¡¯s soundtrack team was invited to Paris to join the production.


    Since the last time they completed the "Furious" project, they have also met each other.


    Lehman recognized the abilities of his team, and this time he also looked for them for the soundtrack of "Bad Guy".


    I cut it again, and the duration of the film was controlled at about 153 minutes.


    The time came to May 3, when Luc Besson of Europa Pictures called and said that the movie trailer could be used to promote the promotion.


    Lehman had nothing to do, and spent a day dedicated to cut out a 90-second movie trailer.


    However, after editing, a special soundtrack is needed.


    In this regard, Hans-Zimmer proposed a plan.


    "There is a company that specializes in soundtracks for trailers. If you want to launch it quickly, just find them."


    Because the movie requires several original soundtracks for the scene, his team has been busy recently, and there is not much time to score the trailer.


    Afterwards, Hans Zimmer briefly introduced the trailer soundtrack company called "Intuition Music".


    "Currently in the market, their company has a very large music copyright library. Most of these music are very universal music clips. We call it material music in the industry, which is very suitable for the editing of movie trailers."


    The so-called material music is developed with media such as movies, television, radio, and games. "Intuitive Music" companies are consciously creating some universally usable tunes to license to some film studios or TV stations, radio stations, and games. Production company, to collect copyright fees.


    So if everyone hears a piece of music that is familiar, not only can you see it when you play games, but you can also hear it when you watch videos.


    It is common for the same material music to appear in various media, and those companies also rely on this multi-faceted authorization to make money.


    "Intuition Inc." is particularly good at movie trailers. Trailers for movies such as "Independence Day", "Mission Impossible", and "Harry Potter" all have traces of it.


    This kind of professional assembly line mass-produced musical note combination is not only very selective, but also has a high quality guarantee. It can fit the theme of a movie as much as possible, and it also greatly improves the production efficiency of trailers.


    With the development of commercial films becoming more and more prosperous and the need for propaganda methods, this kind of trailers with simple soundtracks has gradually become the mainstream of Hollywood.


    It can be said to be a product that conforms to the times and market development.


    "Okay, I''ll get in touch now."


    A day later, the relevant person in charge of "Intuitive Music" came to Paris and brought a dozen more suitable simple tunes.


    After Hans Zimmer''s selection, he chose one of them.


    To this end, Europa Pictures paid a licensing fee of $100,000.


    Don''t underestimate the money. After the authorized soundtrack is released in the movie, the right to use it is still in "Intuitive Music", and they can also authorize it twice.


    This kind of copyright recycling is a fairly stable and long-term source of income. Therefore, these soundtrack companies are earning super high return feedback with very small investment.


    After the issue of the trailer was quickly resolved, before the summer vacation schedule, Europa Pictures and Paramount Pictures used their resources to quickly push it to the market.


    Carriers such as TV station advertisements and large-screen movie inserts have also completed the task very well.


    Suddenly, the discussion about "Bad Guy" suddenly increased.


    Especially the protagonists in the trailer, especially the confrontation between Tom Cruise and Nicholas Cage in the warehouse, aroused a lot of curiosity among movie fans.


    "Well, you will solve her." Cage, with a calm face, took out a gun, carefully loaded the bullet and gave it to Tom.


    The composure Tom took the gun and pulled the trigger at the female owner of the cigar house in the iron barrel...


    In this conversation, the eyes and movements of the two are in place.


    According to movie fans, even if Nicholas Cage is fine, when is Tom Tom full of drama?I really want to watch the whole movie.


    After the trailer was fermented for a period of time, the PR team of Paramount Pictures quickly made efforts again to buy the front page headlines of major media and newspapers to praise Tom Cruise for his hard work in filming "Bad Guy". I don¡¯t need a stand-in for any fights, I almost fainted in the end when I insisted on shooting under the high temperature, and the script was ripped apart for trying to figure out how to perform well...


    Anyway, how to attract the attention, as to whether it is true, who cares?


    Exaggeration is a little exaggeration, but the effect is really amazing.


    Over the years, it has not been a day or two to boast about Tom Cruise, and he does have this qualification.


    At least, people really worked hard when shooting, not all fakes.


    And these reports in the media, in addition to winning the sympathy of fans and audiences, have also aroused some people''s desire to watch movies.


    Random survey data conducted by a street survey company hired by Paramount Pictures is quite strong proof.


    In the Paramount Pictures headquarters building in Hollywood, the senior marketing department who was in a meeting reported the information collected in this regard.


    "In this random survey, a total of 4,620 people were asked. The majority of the population was 16 to 45 years old. Among them, more than 83% had heard or read related news about "Bad Guy", and more than 62% Of people expressed interest, and more than 20% said they would definitely enter the theater to support."


    Terry stood in front of the projector, switching information, and introduced in detail: ¡°Most of the remaining people said that they would decide whether to watch the movie according to the quality of the movie. About 12% Not interested, there are some investigators who expressed disgust for Tom Cruise''s joining."


    disgust?I don''t care about which movie star is not a fan.


    After listening to everyone, Shirley Lansing¡¯s face showed a satisfied smile, ¡°It seems that we are doing a good job. The focus of the next propaganda can be moved to Nicholas Cage and director Lyman. He is like every director who is becoming famous, and he is establishing his own reputation as a director. Let''s not let go of our advantages in this regard."


    "Yeah." The director of the Publicity Department of Paramount Pictures responded by saying that he knew.


    "How do Europa Pictures arrange it? Did they say it?" Shirley Lansing continued.


    "They will help "Bad Guy" enter the list of the organizers of the Cannes International Film Festival this year. They will first use the Cannes Film Festival to build momentum and prepare for the premiere in the two places to maximize the effect of publicity."


    "Well, that''s it. We will continue to maintain our existing publicity efforts, and we will only wait for the Cannes Film Festival to increase resources and concentrate on publicity."


    Everyone nodded in agreement.


    "The meeting is over."


    ......


    In the editing room of Europa Pictures, Wen Ziren was in a great mood.


    When filming "Bad Guy", he felt constantly surprised. In order to achieve the imaging effect Lehman wanted, he was humbly taught.


    Now, when I see the film, I feel an inexplicable sense of accomplishment.


    "It''s wonderful." His face was ruddy and he looked at "Bad Guy" that was playing.


    This film has benefited a lot from Wen Ziren.


    Lyman on the side is also very relaxed, and the hard work during this period of time can be regarded as fruitful.


    Indoors, Ryan, Thomas and others were also excited and excited.


    "Huh, you must take a good bath tonight and get a good night''s sleep." Ryan said with some emotion after the movie was over, and there was nothing wrong with the inspection.


    Throughout the three weeks of food and housing without leaving post-production, Ryan felt that he had lost a lot of weight.


    Finally, he didn''t have to look at the shooting material, he felt that he was reborn.


    "Let''s go, let''s have a good meal first." Lehman greeted the film first after sealing the film.


    A group of people walked comfortably in the Europa Films park, and soon came to a restaurant.


    After ordering the food, Lyman called George again and asked him to make a few more copies of the film.


    Then, he called Luc Besson and said it was about finishing the post-production.


    Put down the phone, and the food has arrived.


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    On the third day of post-production, Lyman came to Europa Pictures.


    He needs to discuss what Luc Besson said about participating in the Cannes Film Festival.


    When he came to the office, Luc Besson was already waiting.


    "Coffee?" he greeted.


    "No." Lyman waved his hand.


    "Do you have any plans? What about Cannes?" The two cooperated many times, but they avoided the boring polite time.


    Sitting on the sofa, Lyman asked straightaway.


    "It''s not what I thought, but the Cannes jury took the initiative to invite." Luc Besson explained.


    After all, Lehmann is a French director, but he has made two or three works, and he has not participated in the Cannes International Film Festival. This seems to be something wrong.


    So, after the jury over there inquired about the completion of Lehman''s new film editing, they immediately came to urge Europa Pictures.


    Luc Besson naturally had a very good relationship with there, and he agreed casually.


    In his opinion, a wave of publicity is also a good thing, and it will definitely win prizes.


    As for why, take a look at the local talent support policy.


    This is not a secret. Venice, Berlin, and Cannes, none of the so-called three major international film festivals are selfish.


    First of all, we must understand that their premise is a regional film festival in order to rise to the international market.


    Without the support of the French government, there would be no such name.


    Besides, the jury is mostly French, how do you let them choose?


    The crows in the world are generally black, regardless of Oscar''s unspoken rules, which are not inferior here.


    "Okay." Lehman thought for a while. He didn''t think anything was wrong. He just found it troublesome. Since he really saw the Oscar selection, he has never felt that the movie awards selected by a group of selfish people will How fair.


    However, it is also true that he has not participated in Cannes.


    People are so supportive of you, it seems impossible to not give face.


    "At that time, I will go with you, and get to know more people circles, it will be very helpful for you." Luc Besson said quite honestly.


    "Well, you arrange."


    ......


    On May 10th, Lyman, Thomas, Wen Ziren, Ryan, and George Eva Green, who had not seen each other for a while, met again at the Paris airport.


    The chairman of the jury of the 56th Cannes International Film Festival is Patrice Xiahou.


    Well, this person was born in Leszigny, France. In 1994, he won the 47th Cannes International Film Jury Award for the feature film "Queen Margot", and he is regarded as the directing line of the Cannes Film Festival.


    The group waited for a while in the waiting room before boarding the plane.


    Next to Lyman''s seat was Eva Green.


    "how are things?"


    "It''s nothing. I stayed at home for a while." Eva Green''s words were somewhat resentful.


    Think about it when they were shooting, they had nothing to do with each other, but when the work was busy, Lehman could really avoid contacting her.


    For 20 days, I never made a call.


    Eva doesn''t know how to describe this anymore, anyway, in her impression, Lyman has always been a workaholic, and she treats the work of film very carefully.


    "Um..." Lehman was stunned, suddenly he didn''t know what to talk about, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.


    Random topics were directly killed by Eva Green''s grievances.


    No way, can''t say, can''t it be expressed by action.


    Seeing this, Lyman leaned directly next to her and put his arms around her waist.


    Eva Green turned her head, glanced, and said nothing.


    The body is very honest and actively leaned over a little bit.


    "Tonight, go to my house." Lyman said softly.


    "No, I''ll just stay in the hotel." Eva Green blushed and refused decisively.


    "Don''t you want to..." (30 words are omitted here.)


    ......


    After all, Eva Green failed to reject Lyman''s proposal.


    About two hours later, the plane landed at the airport.


    A group of people walked out of the passage with their luggage, and Lehman looked at the familiar scenery around him with some emotion.


    This beautiful seaside town, which is usually too quiet, will show its noisy side only then.


    Every year, May is the season of movies, and the brilliance of the screen covers everyone.


    When they arrived, the opening ceremony was almost approaching, and many tourists and film professionals could already be seen on the small land.


    Since the 1990s, it has advocated the introduction of Hollywood films to the exhibition.


    Nowadays, Cannes also has a commercial atmosphere everywhere, and it has become the world''s largest film trading market.


    Sitting in the car, huge propaganda posters can be seen everywhere.


    "X-Men 2", "The Matrix 2", "Fake God"... Well, there is no lack of "Bad Guys" promotional posters, because it is due to local combat, the momentum is even more enthusiastic.


    Although they were not shortlisted in the competition unit of the Cannes Film Festival at all, they did not prevent Hollywood filmmakers from using this platform to promote them.


    ......


    The group, led by the relevant person in charge of Europa Pictures who came first, went to the Majestic Barrier Hotel.


    This hotel is directly opposite the Palais des Cinemas, less than 200 meters away. It is the official partner of the Cannes Film Festival all year round.


    However, they didn''t come here to stay. They all returned to "home". How can they stay in a hotel?


    Get out of the car and walk in, before entering the hotel lobby, Lehman heard a familiar greeting.


    Turning his head, he found that Luc Besson, who had arrived in Cannes a few days earlier, was walking towards him with a smile, and there was a man who was also dressed very formally beside him.


    "Lyman, this is Mr. Patrice Xiahou." Luc Besson first introduced.


    "Hello." The two shook hands enthusiastically.


    "Director Lyman is really young and promising." Patrice Xiahou, as the chairman of the Cannes jury, did not have any airs at all, and said very politely: "It''s nice to meet you." Opened his arms and embraced Lyman extremely enthusiastically...


    The status of the two is not equal. In these years, directors with market achievements are more popular than so-called literary directors.


    Regardless of whether it is in the industry or outside the industry, it seems that there will always be people who think that the position of art directors is inherently superior to commercial directors.


    This idea is wrong. On the contrary, people in the industry are more optimistic about directors who can achieve results.


    Can you say that James Cameron¡¯s international status is no better than Gisebye Tonadore?


    Oh, you don¡¯t know the latter (the Italian director¡¯s main works include "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily", "Paradise Cinema", "Sea Pianist"), that''s all right.


    Not to mention that Patrice Xiahou''s achievements are not outstanding among a vote of European literary directors, but he has the qualifications, and it is his turn to be the chairman.


    After all, the Cannes Film Festival changes the jury every year, and he should be on the line even if he is in line.


    In a digression, Jiang Wen is also the judge of this jury.As mentioned earlier, the Cannes Film Festival is the most important film festival in China.


    The so-called ¡°carpet stars¡± (yes, Bingbing.) of later generations also spread from Cannes.


    No way, the organizing committee has to generate income.


    The importance of funds for the smooth running of such a costly film is self-evident.


    Although the French government and the City of Cannes will cover part of the film festival¡¯s expenses from fiscal revenues, and big-name sponsors such as L¡¯Or¨¦al and Dior will also give a lot of support, the film festival needs to be able to maintain it every year. Hematopoietic function.


    Spending money on the red carpet is just one of all hematopoiesis methods.


    "We have decided to set tomorrow''s opening ceremony film as "Bad Guy"." Patrice Xiahou said with a smile.


    "Really. Hahaha." Lyman didn''t know how to deal with the goodwill released by the other party, and said haha.


    Oh, here is an explanation. The opening ceremony he said was the premiere of a non-competitive unit.


    After all, do the judges of the Cannes Film Festival still want to save face? You can''t do too much, otherwise, the wind review will be bad, and it will not be good to fool everyone in the future.


    However, being able to give "Bad Guy" an opening ceremony premiere can be regarded as Luc Besson''s active lobbying and selfishness of the organizing committee.


    Besides, Patrice Xiahou also has his own abacus.


    Regardless of his Berlin Director Award, the French Caesar Director Award has been won continuously, but it is not easy to make films and invest.


    After all, literary films belong to the niche category, which is a natural disadvantage. The industry is applauded, and the market''s reaction is not a day or two.


    If you can get along with Europa Pictures this time, it will be a very good thing for the release and investment of his film.


    Everyone made their own small calculations and walked in hypocritically and politely.


    Tonight, Luc Besson held a cocktail party for the film "Bad Guys" and will invite most film practitioners including the jury.


    Communicate with each other, talk friendly...


    In fact, it can be regarded as a disguised promotion and selling meeting.


    There are so many film festivals around the world, but is the purpose of participating in a film festival really just for awards?


    There are only so many awards, one by one cannot meet the needs of so many movies.


    Why do those award-winning hopeless movies people come?Why do those filmmakers from all over the world come?Why should those investors come?


    In fact, the most reasonable reason to participate in the Cannes Film Festival is to establish contacts and make film investments and transactions.


    According to statistics, the Cannes International Film Festival can reach at least 100 million euros in film transactions during the screening period, with an indirect economic value of up to 700 million euros.


    Here, except for ordinary people who really come to watch movies, the rest are not looking for investment or trading opportunities.


    With so many filmmakers gathered together, it also represents countless opportunities.


    Similar receptions can be seen everywhere during the Cannes show, and Europa Pictures is just one of them.


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    Luc Besson is very proud.


    The "Bad Guy" cocktail party was held, directly at a cost of 700,000 euros, to cover the backyard banquet hall of the majestic Barrier Hotel.


    The number of invitations is also quite large, and the list is close to more than 300 people.


    The banquet mode is the simplest buffet, with exquisite pastries and food on the long tables on the left, and salons on the right, separated by bead curtains.


    Soothing light music was played on the scene, and the people who came and went were communicating with each other; in the orderly scene, the waiter walked around the crowd with a plate of wine and provided service.


    "Hi, Director Lehmann, Mr. Luc Besson."


    Not long after the banquet began, Luc Besson took him to greet a group of jury members, and then more people came to them.


    Especially film producers from all over the world are more enthusiastic.


    A group of people circled them in the salon area.


    "Lyman, this is Park Soo Hyun, from South Korea, this is Griman Terry, from Chile, this is Said Ali Mohamed, from Kuwait..." Song first introduced.


    Lehman smiled and shook hands with these people one by one.


    Earlier, Luc Besson told him that in addition to taking him to get to know some contacts, tonight, their task is to sell movies.


    Uh, how do you feel something is wrong.Selling films?


    Regardless of this, perhaps you have also discovered that none of the people just introduced has a regularized and prosperous film market in a country, so naturally, Europa Pictures'' distribution channels cannot be established.


    In fact, even if it can be established, it is thankless.


    After all, the film market in these countries and regions is limited, and it is not very effective to waste manpower and material resources to establish offices.


    Therefore, most film makers use similar exchange cocktail parties to sell all the distribution rights at once.


    This is why so many film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin and later generations flourish.


    They need a place for them to trade.


    "Director Lehman, your last film was impressive, and the response was particularly good with us. I hope I can still work with you this time." Said Ali Muhammad from Kuwait said Speaking in English in characteristic areas.


    "Thank you." Lyman said politely.


    But this matter is not in his control, he just came over and stood there.


    The marketing staff of Europa Films on the side heard this and took them to discuss the details of selling the film in more detail.


    "Everyone, let''s get out of business. There are also guests over there who need us to entertain." Luc Besson saw that everyone was willing and related matters needed to be wrangling. He also brought Lehman back outside. Here, someone naturally arranged it.


    ......


    Halfway through the reception, Lehmann followed Luc Besson closely with his glass, leading him to make friends with industry practitioners one after another.


    After finally coping with another round, Lehman also hurriedly left.


    Luc Besson didn''t say anything, he only cared about him, and then went on friendship.


    Looking at the court, Ryan and Thomas stood together and didn¡¯t know what they were talking about; Wen Ziren followed a group of Australian filmmakers talking eagerly; Eva Green sat in a lounge chair, Enjoying the sea view.There is a sandy beach not far from the back of the banquet hall. The lights are shining at night and it is really beautiful.


    Lyman walked towards Ryan and suddenly saw Lou Ye, with Zhang Ziyi next to him.


    Oh, yes, he was also shortlisted for the main unit of the competition this year. The movie is called "Purple Butterfly" and the international chapter starring next to him.


    Lehman is quite interested in them.


    Seeing this, he brought a glass of champagne from the passing waiter, walked over and greeted them with a smile.


    "Director Lou, hello."


    Lou Ye was walking in, suddenly a ghost with chestnut hair and blue eyes smiled at him, and he stopped subconsciously.


    The international stamp next to him reminded him that the person on the opposite side was greeting him.


    "Hello, hello..."


    Director Lou still knows simple daily oral English.


    "Congratulations on your film being shortlisted for the competition."


    "Thinkyou..."


    The two chatted casually, and Lyman took the initiative to resign.


    He is not particularly interested in Lou Ye, but in the international chapter next to him.


    After all, this kind of sixth-generation director who always shoots sensitive subjects and claims to expose the true outlook of China is really not in his eyes.


    However, the young Zhang Niangniang is rarely seen.Not to mention anything else, looking from a distance, the temperament is fairly gentle.


    I don''t know if it is an illusion.


    ......


    "Hey, what are you two talking about?"


    After parting with the International Chapter, seeing Ryan and Thomas chatting eagerly, they also asked.


    "Did you see that person?" Ryan said with his arms around Lyman, pointing to a corner of the banquet hall.


    Lyman looked down and noticed a woman leaning on the railing alone.


    The slightly curly dark brown hair was scattered, and a light blue dress could not hide the exquisite figure.


    "Who is that?" Lehman asked suspiciously.


    "Sophie Marceau." Thomas answered this time.


    Oh, it turned out to be her, no wonder these two people have been discussing.


    Regarding who is the goddess in the hearts of the French people, Sophie Marceau is a candidate who will never escape.


    "Is it really her?"


    "Of course, I saw the front face. I can''t read it wrong." Ryan said with a positive face.


    "You want to strike up a conversation?" Lehman raised his eyebrows and asked.


    "I just tried it." Ryan said happily.


    Well, this looks like a failure.


    Lehman was about to say something, Ryan asked, "Are you interested in her?"


    "Well, I have always been very fond of her."


    ......


    Lehman said this is true. It is different from the French people¡¯s impression of her that was created by her on screen characters. Lehman¡¯s original intention was just hormonal impulse when he was young. A distinctive film.


    For this reason, he also went to find a DVD to buy and collect.


    People are always superficial, not to mention that in previous lives, there were no channels for attention and understanding of foreign actors.


    The only way is to secretly hide the video discs in those beautiful youth years.


    Eva Green, Monica Bellucci, Sophie Marceau... such names, he can say a lot.


    It is also the object of fantasy when the hormones of adolescence are nowhere to be released.


    Male compatriots, it is easy to be manipulated by the lower body.


    They relied on the classic roles played during adolescence to fill us with that period of hormonal flying.


    Adolescence will pass soon, but the memory of youth will become more and more profound along with growth.


    In those years of ignorance and high desire, the impression of the goddess stayed in the heart, and it naturally brought good feelings.


    What''s more, she is really beautiful.


    It also proves to us that things like aesthetic differences can be defeated in the face of true beauty.


    At this point, French men and Chinese men reached a united front for the first time.


    Cheers to Yan control.


    ......


    The three of them chatted, which is a topic for men.


    But someone interrupted their conversation.


    "Hey, Lyman, I have something to look for you."


    George is talking.


    He was just one of the candidates responsible for selling the film.


    "what''s up?"


    "follow me."


    George took Lyman to the salon area, and while walking, he also reported the record of selling movies just now.


    "You can''t imagine what happened to me just now?"


    "What?" Lyman asked in cooperation.


    "Kuwait sold 250,000 euros, Lizhi sold 270,000 euros, South Korea..." George looked very pleased. "A total of more than 4.3 million euros of copyright distribution fees have been sold. ."


    "so much?"


    "Of course." George took a look at Lehman and explained: "South Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East have many small countries, and their local film industry is very weak. They are not willing to spend money to make movies. For them, It¡¯s also a very cost-effective business to buy the regional distribution rights for movies with a small amount of money."


    This is indeed the case. The domestic film is in a recession. Compared with the effort to reclaim the wasteland, it is better to go shopping for movies around the world. Anyway, it is not very expensive to buy out the screening rights in a certain area, and it is easy to get good profits income.


    Of course, those popular movie markets probably have nothing to talk about, just like the United States has always been exclusive, and different distribution strategies require the right medicine.


    "Awesome," Lehman said with emotion.


    It seems that the saying that Shuye specializes in it is right. Compared with those who sell films professionally, he is really suitable to be a director.


    However, if you think about it in this way, Europa Pictures will be able to get back some of it by relying on export copyright.


    It can only be said that he needs to know a lot about the issue of film distribution.


    "Then why are you looking for me."


    "Some film dealers want to see you, and Luc Besson helped you promote the film''s reputation. Those people also need to meet."


    No way, after all, I have participated in Cannes, so I have to make some achievements.


    Europa Pictures is quite concerned about this, not only came over a few days in advance, but also kept meeting with many judges to establish relations.


    It is estimated that only waiting for the premiere of tomorrow''s film, it will directly start large-scale operations and build momentum.


    After all, after the screening, can we achieve good results?It''s always good to do it this way.


    "Hello there......"


    "Thank you......"


    "Okay, cheers..."


    For a round of entertainment that could not be avoided, Lyman had to pretend to be enthusiastic and hypocritical.


    After pushing the cup and changing the cup, the group of people drank happily after three rounds of wine.


    It was getting late, and the reception was coming to an end.


    Lehman went to the toilet on the excuse and left the circle of "businessmen".


    Looking around, the number of people in the banquet hall in the backyard is sparse.


    But the familiar figure still did not leave.


    She was still leaning on the railing quietly, not knowing what kind of scenery she was enjoying.


    Maybe it''s wine and courage. He has never seen each other before, but Lyman walked over there...


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    The world needs a goddess, so Sophie Marceau descends.


    When it comes to her, all we can think of are words like beautiful and sexy.


    She is known as the "forever love" of French men and the "French Kiss" in "First Kiss".


    Interestingly, in France, not only men like her very much, many women also collect Sophie Marceau''s movies for their husbands.


    They said that if they like her, at least it is proof of good taste.


    When she was young, Sophie Marceau grew up in the suburbs of Paris.


    Parents favored sons, Sophie was raised as a boy since childhood.


    And her debut was completely accidental.


    In 1980, French director Pinotto, in order to find the heroine in "The First Kiss," spread a recruitment notice.


    Sophie saw it and begged her mother to take her to the interview.


    Her original intention is simple, just want to make more pocket money.


    In the end, her performance inside won praise.


    I believe that if you have seen this movie, you will remember that scene.


    On the stage, the boy puts on headphones for Vicar,


    In the carnival crowd around,


    The two were immersed in their own world and embraced and danced.


    The beauty, misunderstanding, and quarrel of first love,


    The precociousness, innocence and sensitivity of adolescence are all reflected in "First Kiss" by Sophie Marceau''s green but touching performance.


    She smiles like a flower, reveals romance, and has an oriental temperament.


    She is pure and lovely, warm and generous.


    She is sexy and elegant, not kitsch, not coquettish.


    ......


    The sea in the early hours of the morning has a special kind of beauty.


    The stars are bright in the sky, the left and right lights are bright, the ears are noisy and lively, and the distance is silent.


    Yi Ren leaned on his side, her hair flicked lightly, and was pulled behind her head again.


    Strapless long skirts cannot conceal a plump body.


    "Hello there."


    He said so.


    When Sophie Marceau turned around, there was a boring man in front of him.


    She put her arms around her chest, condensed her eyebrows lightly, with questions in her eyes.


    Clear and bright, there is a melancholy that cannot be removed deep in the eyes.


    This is the first time Lyman has seen Sophie Marceau.Oh, what I saw in the movie doesn''t count.


    "I like the "Three Stupies Raising Bollywood" that you made very much." Sophie Marceau flatly complimented who was the one who came.


    This is the politeness of being a person, not to mention that she does feel that the film is well made.


    "Thank you, meet me officially, my name is Lyman."


    "Sophie." She offered to extend her right hand.


    Lyman also reached out and shook her.


    You can get away with it when you touch it.But the touch still stayed.Soft and comfortable.


    Looking at her, she looks like a mature woman, but she just smiled slightly, and she has a girlish feeling.


    "Your new work, I will go to join me tomorrow." Sophie Marceau tucked her hair lightly, and Yu Jie Fan came out again.


    "Lyman--" Suddenly, a voice of surprise sounded, but when I noticed it carefully, it was more like an oath of sovereignty.


    Immediately, a familiar figure quickly approached.


    ......


    Eva Green''s eyes have been on Lyman, seeing him meeting guests, seeing him talking and laughing, seeing him... he...


    He went to strike up a girl.


    Hmph, Eva''s eyes sharpened.Men are all big trotters.


    After tidying up his appearance, he walked over quickly.


    "Da, da---" The slender high heel stepped on the road, with a unique style.


    He straightened his chest and closed his hips, his face began to brew a sweet and lifeless smile.


    ......


    Lehman felt that the atmosphere suddenly became wrong. Since Eva Green came over, Sophie Marceau''s posture has suddenly risen a lot.


    Is it his illusion?How do you feel that there is no wind, automatic, violent force.


    All this stems from the greeting Eva Green said, "Hello, Ms. Sophie, it is nice to meet you."


    Sophie?Ms?


    Although she is 36 years old this year, there seems to be nothing wrong with being called a lady by a young girl in her twenties.


    Humph, there is nothing wrong.


    Sophie Marceau smiled slightly.


    Xiao Nizi, her mouth is very mature.


    The two women actually pulled and stood facing each other.


    "This is Sophie Marceau, and this is Eva Green." Lyman faintly felt something was wrong, but he still acted as a middleman to introduce the two.


    "Sophie Marceau is a big star, of course I know it." Eva smiled sweetly and nodded at the other side.


    Ha ha.Sophie''s smile remained undiminished, and there was a hint of superstar aura in the light and wind.


    She looked at Lyman, then at Eva Green, she seemed to realize something, and then let go of the tit-for-tat.


    Is the jealousy pretty interesting?


    It''s just that the method is really naive.


    Sad and ridiculous.


    Only through experience will you understand.


    The 18-year long-distance marriage with a man 26 years older than her is over. Even a silly woman will learn the meaning of the two words feeling.


    Looking at Eva Green, she faintly remembered her past.


    Sophie Marceau shook her head slightly, throwing away the untimely thought.


    It doesn''t seem to matter what the lady''s name is.


    "Sophie,"


    What, Sophie, is called so sweet?Eva Green glared at the back of Lehman''s head, and took the matter to heart.


    "I actually wanted to ask if you have a schedule recently?"


    Ah, do you want to invite this woman to make a movie?Write down.


    "Is there a script?" Sophie Marceau looked unsurprisingly on this matter.For an actor with a reputation like her, in any place, at any time, there will be similar director invitations.For her, it is nothing more than choosing two words.She loves her profession, but because of her love, she doesn''t want to let it go or let it down.


    To sum it up, it is one sentence, she is very picky.


    Lehman had no plans to prepare a new play, but for some reason, seeing her, he had some ideas in his mind without realizing it.


    When he was young in the previous life, he sighed with Sophie''s figure and kept his eyes on.


    When it gets older, the more it is now, he appreciates the innocence, such as "First Kiss", such as "Fangfang".


    People are always so strange.


    Young people long for maturity, and when they are mature, they long for youth.


    For example, now, Lehman has a strong feeling of wanting to make a love movie.


    Maybe the moon is too round tonight, maybe I want to experience the sour smell of love in dog food.


    Think about the previous life, he was also a slumber, at the age of twenty-seven and eighty, but never talked with friends.


    The authenticity of the entertainment industry smoothed his outlook on love early.


    But she laughed in a daze, and could feel the amazing Vicar coming back.


    He has always believed that Sophie Marceau¡¯s screen image is changeable, but the character of innocence is truly unforgettable.


    She seems to be born with a girly temperament that people most dream of.


    "Lyman, are you going to shoot a new scene?" Eva Green was curious on the surface, but in fact reminded.


    New play?of course.


    However, his script has not yet been finalized.


    But this does not prevent Lehman from speaking out the idea first.


    He looked serious and said sincerely, "The script has not been completely perfected. After a while, things are sorted out. I will send you a sample draft. I hope you can think about it. Wait for a while and set aside the schedule. ."


    Sophie Marceau tangled for a moment, then hesitated and said: "I can''t guarantee it, but I have no plans to take a movie recently."


    "Don''t force yourself, I just have this idea." Lehman said, "I just want to have a chance to cooperate."


    Seeing Sophie Marceau hesitating and stopping, Lehman added, "Don''t worry, the pay is not a problem. Of course, if you don''t have time, just let me know, it doesn''t matter."


    ......


    The night was completely deep, and the reception was over.


    After greeting Ryan, Thomas and others, Lyman took Eva Green into the car and drove to the side of the house.


    Not staying in the hotel this time, Thomas and Wen Ziren are staying at Ryan''s house.


    His house is big enough and there are enough rooms.


    In the car, Eva Green wanted to ask several times.


    But I don''t know how to find the topic.


    Being entangled, the car stopped.


    The small blocks are still the same as before, and they have not changed because of the film festival.The noise from the outside world seemed to be isolated.


    Lehman, who had been drinking a little too much, really relaxed at this time, removing his disguised smile with a tired face.


    Eva Green supported him slightly, and he took out the key familiarly, and walked to the door of the room. Although there was no light, he still accurately inserted it into the keyhole.


    Turn right three times, open the door, and enter.


    The home is still what he looked like when he left some time ago.


    On a small coffee table, there are also several jars of ground coffee beans.


    Lyman sat down on the sofa, rubbed his face vigorously, and exhaled.


    This is also the first time Eva has come to Lehman''s house.With joy, I forgot to ask about the movie.


    If you look closely, there is simplicity everywhere.Like him.


    Boil water and make a cup of coffee for him.


    When it was slightly warm, Lyman took a sip.


    "Sit here."


    Lehman''s head was a little dizzy, and the stamina of the wine came up.


    Eva Green sat up, he put his arms in his arms, turned his head over, and buried her in her chest.It''s warm, and this posture makes him feel comfortable.


    A pair of cool little hands helped him gently press the sides of his forehead.


    He counted and hummed in affirmation.


    "Do you blame me for not letting you take the play "Dream of Paris"?"


    Eva Green was shocked when he heard the words, and wondered why Lyman suddenly asked this."No."


    The answer is very positive.


    "There is a new play. Will you be under pressure if you want to work with Sophie Marceau?"


    "Why do you ask?"


    "You are the heroine, I am a little worried that your limelight will be crushed by her."


    Thinking about it, he always owes it.


    He really wants to love many people, and he will fantasize about being loved by one person.


    Contradictory?Maybe.


    The corners of Eva''s mouth rose, and the feeling of being cared by someone made her intoxicated.

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    On May 18, the weather was fine.


    Because last night, we had an in-depth discussion on how to stop the fierce fighting between men and women, and it was not until late at night that they reached a consensus with Eva Green.


    So, in the morning, Lehman couldn''t help but sleep in bed.


    His eyes were slightly open, still a little confused.


    Looking at the side, Eva Green had combed her hair like a okay person, and couldn''t help but sigh that the female snail really has some truth to the difference in body structure between men and women.


    She might be too excited, and hurriedly urged Lyman to get up after combing her hair.


    Is today the first day of the movie "Bad Guy"? He hasn''t forgotten it.


    But it only started in the afternoon, so what should I worry about?


    He slowly got up from the bed and changed into a rather formal black suit.


    After washing his face, the slightly cool tap water patted his face, and Lehman had a little energy.


    After brushing his teeth carefully, when he walked out of the bathroom, Eva Green took another light blue tie and tied it on for him.


    "How am I wearing today?"


    "no problem."


    After the two reached a consensus on the costumes for the premiere, they went out.


    Eva Green is really excited, walking on the road, can feel her inner joy.


    This is her first time attending the red carpet in Cannes. As a French actress, there is nothing happier than this.


    Walking along the way, it didn''t take long to arrive at the Cannes Film Palace.


    When I came to the main venue, there were a lot of movie posters, all of which were exhibited in the official competition.


    By the way, there are a total of 20 films participating in the competition.From 13 countries all over the world.


    I looked at the poster of "Bad Guy" and it was done very well. The picture is very exquisite, but why is the word "Director Lyman Raster" written on it so prominent?


    Does this seem like the director is very vain?


    Although Lehmann also knows that Europa Pictures means more to promote his director at home, he feels ashamed of everything. A few words account for one-fifth of the full poster, and it is still the lowest in the middle. Hanging prominently.


    Really particular.


    The two went into the exhibition hall again and found that Luc Besson was chatting with an old man with gray hair.


    Seeing them, he waved his hand and called Lehman over.


    "This is Mr. Great. He has been working at the festival for many years and is a member of the organizing committee."


    Oh, it turned out to be a member of the film festival''s planning team, so it''s no wonder you have to introduce it specially.


    "Hello, this is Lyman." He stretched out his hand with a warm smile on his face.


    "Hi, it''s nice to meet you. I like your work very much." Grete was hearty, and patted Lyman on the shoulder cordially to release his kindness.


    He is responsible for many tasks. In addition to referencing selected films, he often serves as a judge in major film festivals, which is considered a senior qualification.


    He also planned the opening ceremony this afternoon.


    A few people chatted, and Lehman felt that time was almost up, so he left early.


    After all, this kind of thing is not only valued by China, and France is no exception.He just came in first to have a look now, and he was asked to take the creator to walk through the red carpet waiting for the meeting.


    Although he only thinks this kind of process is troublesome, but looking at Eva Green''s joyful face, it doesn''t matter.


    ......


    Approaching 4 pm, the red carpet ceremony of this Cannes Film Festival officially kicked off.


    As the chairman of the jury, Patrice Xiahou and eight other jury members took the lead to stand on the red carpet.


    Among the nine people, three are from France and two are from the United States. This division of membership is enough to see some clues in the film festival selection.


    In fact, the red carpet in Cannes is not long, not even as long as the Oscars, Golden Globes and other awards.


    But it is also a great platform for celebrities to show off their style. After all, at this moment, media professionals from all over the world are gathered in the press booth.


    The members of the jury spoke a few words each, combined a film routinely, and then walked up the steps of the Festival Palace.


    According to the instructions of the relevant person in charge of the organizer, Lehman and the others were assigned to the second wave of walking on the red carpet.


    After the main creator of "Elephant" is finished, it will be their turn.


    Nicholas Cage, Heath Ledger and others did not come to participate. The former was unwilling to be exhausted from the long journey, and the latter took a play appointment, which was directed by Li Zheng.


    He felt that the characters in it were very challenging, and he took the initiative to lower his net worth to join the crew.


    He had called Lehman about this matter.


    In fact, after cooperating with Heath Ledger, it has also changed a lot of people''s life experience, and even their ex-girlfriend missed it perfectly.


    Yes, it was the "Kelly Party". If he didn''t take the filming of "Furious", he would start a relationship with Naomi Watts because of the drama.


    And in "Brokeback Mountain", unsurprisingly, it was the same because of the drama, and fell in love with Michelle Williams, who played his wife in the play.


    I have already missed one of my girlfriends, so naturally I can''t let people lose love again. Although Lyman always feels that the love caused by being too deep in the drama is very unreliable, the facts have also proved that this method cannot last long To the end.


    But life is his own, isn''t it.


    Tom Cruise did come, with a female companion named Sophia Vergara, who was in the American modeling scene.


    A group of people went up one after another.


    Eva Green was slightly behind Lyman by half his body, and the walking speed was still very slow. As a last resort, Lyman also slowed down in order to take care of her.


    The French reporters valued their group very seriously, holding the camera, the spotlight flashed continuously.


    After finally walking through the red carpet, I entered the interview and group photo area in front of the Festival Palace, surrounded by a large number of reporters who had been waiting for a long time.


    Of course, they are standing in a delineated area outside.


    Most of them are from France, and occasionally from the United States, Italy, Britain and other places.


    With a smile, Lehman listened to their inquiry and simply picked a few questions to answer.


    "...Is there any confidence."


    "Have."


    It''s over.


    Walking to the judges'' side, Lehmann greeted three French judges including Patrice Xiahou. After a few polite words, he slipped into the innermost exhibition hall.


    After the red carpet, it was naturally the opening ceremony.


    Lyman sat in the front row, chatting with Eva Green and Ryan, watching the surrounding movements from time to time.


    Maybe it was over outside, and audiences began to enter the venue one after another.


    As the premiere time gets closer, so does the number of people.


    The conference hall with nearly two thousand people was full.


    Of course, the first few rows of seats are still sitting film critics, media guests, and directors from other countries.


    It is estimated that the time is almost up. A staff member came over with a microphone in his hand.


    When Lehmann saw him rushing towards him, he immediately understood.


    Come on, Cannes also likes to play the pre-screening talk.


    At this time, the headlights in front of the screen suddenly lit up, hitting their area.


    Not to mention, the temperature has risen several degrees.


    Lehman took the microphone, and after a brief opening, he pulled several actors to introduce it.


    Eva Green stood under the light, not knowing where to put her hand.


    Looking at the Thousands of People in front of him, his body became more and more unnatural as they swept across.


    If Lyman had noticed this scene, he would definitely say, "Don''t be afraid, you will get used to it if you are seen too much."


    When he was at the Sundance Film Festival, wasn''t he also nervous and didn''t know what to do.


    Tom Cruise again showed his signature "Tang Brother" smile, which also aroused the voice of the audience.


    Seeing this scene, the Italian directors in the front row looked a little unnatural. Their works were not even qualified to be shortlisted. They were embarrassed to get a chance to be screened. They were still in a small theater that could only accommodate a few hundred people.And watching Tom Cruise''s performances by stars can be nominated in Cannes, and was selected as the opening film, it is not a good feeling.


    "I don''t understand that the work of an idol actor can join us at the Cannes Film Festival?"


    "Yes, it''s no wonder that Cannes''s commercial atmosphere is getting stronger and stronger. It''s because there are more people of this kind, and what is the name of the director. Can you find an idol to play a role, and the audience can''t play? Really disrespect the movie. Art."


    Several directors who belonged to the literary and artistic type nodded in agreement.


    However, their acidity cannot prevent this from happening.


    Amidst the applause, Lehman led a group of creators to sit back.


    After a while, the ceiling lights began to go out one after another, and the buzzing and noisy hall gradually became quiet.


    In the dark, Eva Green blushed and glanced at Ryan, who was sitting on the left side of Lyman, and then looked at Sophia on his right.


    While other people''s attention was focused on the big screen that gradually lit up in front, the little hand took the initiative to hold Lyman.


    "Uh."


    Lyman was watching the opening animation of the butterfly in his studio, and turned to look at Eva Green.


    He didn''t say anything, but took the initiative to hold her hand over.


    Eva''s fingers are a bit slender and soft. They feel slender and smooth, and feel good to the touch.


    The familiar blue butterfly emerged from its pupa, flapping its wings.


    The familiar flies to the light spot and turns into nothingness.


    The screen went dark again, but did not light up.


    The audience was calm and watched quietly.


    The most indispensable thing at the Cannes Film Festival is to play with shooting techniques.


    Sure enough, not long after, a faint sound sounded.


    Listen carefully, still mixed with spray waves.


    "Brother, how do we deal with this person?"


    Jason Statham''s deliberately lowered voice slowly revealed the story.


    Picture with sound.A very simple technique, but it can immediately attract the attention of the audience.


    "Old rules, Shen Hai."


    The screen lights up, and the second master played by Heath Ledger, smoking a cigarette, stands in a place similar to a pier.


    There was a big iron bucket next to it, the lid was not closed, and a figure curled up inside could be vaguely seen.


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    I just clicked the question in a few sentences to let the audience know that they are bad guys.


    As the big iron barrel rolled and fell into the sea, a human life disappeared without a trace.


    The few shots are very good and very eye-catching.


    At least this simple opening murder aroused the curiosity of the audience.


    The picture gradually darkened, and the title of "Bad Guy" emerged.


    The bold characters have an inexplicable sense of killing.


    After the title disappeared, the screen fluctuated again.


    Like a drop of water hitting the sea surface, as the folds wobbled, the fluctuations slowly changed.


    The picture became clearer and clearer, and it could be seen that a gloomy sky was raining, and the last police station appeared in the rain.


    The camera slowly moved down from the sky above the police station, and then advanced inside.


    From the outside to the inside, with the sound of rustling rain, sweeping the scene inside the police station-a few people wearing police uniforms sitting around the conference table.


    The sheriff played by Morgan Freeman was the last to arrive.The angle of view taken by the camera just now was taken by Thomas following him.


    "Tell me your plan in detail." Morgan Freeman sat down and said a nonsense.


    At this time, the projector lights up, and a map of the "Golden Gate Party" power distribution is projected on the screen.


    One of the police officers gave a detailed introduction.


    The audience finally sorted out their thoughts.


    It turns out that the "Golden Gate Party" is a society and the largest gang of gangs in Los Angeles.


    It turned out that the leader of this gang has just been acquitted by the court after a year of investigation.This is also the purpose of the police organizing this meeting-how to destroy this group of forces.


    At this time, the camera turned around and came to a crossroad.


    In the rain curtain, two black Lincoln cars parked on the side of the road waiting for traffic lights.


    Through the window, one could vaguely see the co-pilot of one of the cars sitting on the "Golden Gate Party" leader just introduced on the screen.The car next to him couldn''t see anything.


    The light turns to green.


    The vehicle where the head of the house was standing at the left turn signal was ready to turn left. It had just started when a heavy truck that was coming from screaming slammed into the Lincoln.


    The other vehicle, which was still waiting at the place after the green light, seemed to have foreseen this situation a long time ago. Seeing that there was a car accident, it did not panic at all, started leisurely, and drove away in the other direction.


    Then, the picture came to the hospital.


    A large group of people in suits and leather shoes stood outside the operating room.


    The lights in the operating room dimmed, and several doctors walked out and shook their heads slowly.


    Announcing the news of his death-the master''s rescue was invalid and has passed away.


    At this time, the lens gave these people a close-up of their faces.


    Heath Ledger, who played the role of the second master, raised the corners of his mouth first, but then quickly pressed it down with agitated expression. He ran over and grabbed the chief physician by the collar. If he hadn''t stopped him, he would stage a medical incident.


    Nicholas Cage, who plays the third master, pinched his eyebrows and looked worried.


    Next to him, the deputy played by Tom Cruise had a calm expression, and seemed to be relieved and relaxed.


    The camera began to shake randomly, pushing the plot with the main first-person perspective.This way made the audience feel some freshness.


    The funeral of the master was solemn and solemn, and everyone''s face was written with thoughts.


    A car parked on the side of the road, and the younger brother played by Jason Statham saw it, "Asshole, you won''t stop even if you park."


    He cursed, and was about to go over and say to let the car leave, only to find that a camera equipment was exposed from the window of the cab.


    He felt something wrong, walked quickly over, grabbed the camera, glanced at the people in the car, and then fell to the ground.


    Also, the heavyweight gangster passed away, of course, the Los Angeles police stalked at the door.


    After a farce, the sheriff played by Morgan Freeman came to the police station for a small meeting.


    The leader of the "Golden Gate Party" hangs up inexplicably, and there is a vacuum in power. Of course, they are not willing to wait for the other party to re-elect a speaker.


    After some discussions, they decided to intervene in this election and put a police "owner" on top.


    The current situation is like this. There are two people who are qualified to be bosses, namely the second boss and the third boss. The second boss has a lot of black material and is deadly enough, so they are in the hands of the police. They decided to activate the internal chess pieces to help him. Power, let it be in the upper position, and then achieve the purpose of back manipulation.


    At this time, a new identity character appeared. Kate Beckinsale played the cigar house owner. Their conversation also revealed that Tom Cruise¡¯s other identity tag was the "Golden Gate" that the police had worked so hard to cultivate for 7 years. The party''s undercover.


    "How long can I leave?" Tom Cruise was in a good mood.He is not a person who likes to be a young man. He thought that he had killed the boss of the "Golden Gate Party" in a car accident. Even if the task was completed, he couldn''t wait to return to the team. According to the previously stated, he would retreat in honor and live overseas.


    "Actually, today, another new order came down."


    The words made Tom Cruise very daunting.He felt that there was a mistake in the script, and the original smile slowly turned gloomy.


    "Fuck..."


    With anger in his heart, Tom Cruise ran to a disused factory building where he regularly met with his boss.


    As soon as he walked in, Tom Cruise yelled Morgan Freeman for turning back.


    "Say yes, I can stop after doing this once? Why?"


    Faced with Tom Cruise''s complaint, Morgan Freeman seemed very calm. In short, you can''t do it or not.


    "The situation is compelling."


    "What''s the situation? I provided the evidence to get him into jail. You didn''t succeed in the prosecution. Do you blame me? Now that he is dead, can''t he stop? Isn''t this what you said? I did everything, why did he Can''t you let me go?"


    "But he hasn''t been sanctioned by the law, so is everyone still there?"


    "But is this my fault? Is it my fault? Huh?" Tom Cruise was very broken. After so many years, he wanted to return to a normal life.


    The boss is dead, and the "Golden Gate Party" decided to re-elect a new speaker.


    Heath Ledger found a group of old gangs and promised them riches and honors. With both hard and soft, he attracted many people.


    On the other hand, Nicholas Cage did the same thing. This group of clutters didn''t want to be threatened with their lives, so they naturally agreed.


    These old greasy residues have neither ambition nor ability, and neither side wants to offend them. They are all first-rate.


    The prescribed election time is gradually approaching, and Heath Ledger has tactics against Nicholas Cage and has repeatedly provoked.


    In such friction, Morgan Freeman''s plan was approved by higher-level superiors.


    At this time, the camera was turned and it was given to Tom Cruise, who came to the cigar house again.


    After meeting that day, he said that there was a new plan, but he did not tell him the details.


    The distrust of the police made him feel aggrieved. He dedicated his great youth to the police''s anti-crime cause, but never received complete trust from beginning to end.


    "There should be a plan."


    Kate Beckinsale is a small person, naturally knows nothing.Her calm stimulated Tom Cruise even more.


    "You can''t even tell me this? Just let you do it, no need to say more, right." Tom Cruise mocked himself following the boss''s words, "After all, I am a thing to you. So. For many years, those rascals have begun to believe in me. Can''t you trust me if you follow me?"


    "I have always been, you order and I will do it. Isn''t that enough?"


    "I said..." Kate Beckinsale tried to perfunctory as usual. Tom Cruise never knew her identity. He thought she was a member of the police, but who knew her situation. How awkward it is.If the undercover agent is not trusted, will the temporary informant be trusted?


    "Fuck it." Tom Cruise kicked over the small wooden table in front of him and watched the cigar fall to the ground. After a long time, he covered his head in pain and said: "Fuck their rules. I''m doing it now. The mission is taking my own life. I am also a policeman, and you are in the same group, am I not?"


    After some venting, when he left, he still told the third head''s tomorrow''s itinerary, which was also what his boss wanted him to do that day, but he never knew what the next action was.


    After obtaining detailed information, the police successfully waited for Nicholas Cage in the departure lounge of Los Angeles Airport.


    As soon as they met, Morgan Freeman showed him a piece of crime material and warned him not to make trouble, or he would kill you in minutes.


    The police''s idea is naturally to get through this election storm smoothly. The noise is too big, and the blame is on them. They are definitely not good.


    The deterrent effect of this trick is very outstanding, Nicholas Cage panicked, but still forcefully calm.


    "You go first, it would be bad if you missed the flight. If you want to cooperate with us, you can think about it before answering me." Morgan Freeman''s plan has been implemented smoothly, and there is no concern that Nicholas Cage has already entered the network. Little role.


    After the police left, Nicholas Cage thought for a long time and began to realize that there was a high-ranking undercover near him, otherwise such detailed evidence would not be an insider and would not be able to be investigated.


    When he got on the plane, he found his lawyer and ordered two things. One was to collect information about the Los Angeles police personnel, and the other was to investigate the recent movements of people around him and find the lurking mole.


    Morgan Freeman frightened the third boss, and then moved on to the second boss.


    In a restaurant, the opponent was invited into the police station "politely".


    This step is to completely control him, divide the internal forces of the "Golden Gate Party", and finally seize the voice of the entire society.


    The detailed black materials were laid out one by one, and the second master subconsciously thought that it was the third master''s hand, and it was used by the police to eradicate it.


    The prisoner''s dilemma, unfolding instantly...

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    Ordinary community members have to froze when encountering this situation.


    Heath Ledger was the same, reluctantly accepted the police''s proposal and became their pawn.


    Morgan Freeman was very satisfied with his knowledge, and the next day, he asked his lawyer to fish him out. It was also said to the outside that it was because of insufficient evidence to eliminate the guard against other groups of the "Golden Gate Party".


    Heath Ledger returned to the club office and sat silently on the sofa, smoking a cigarette.


    The smoke drifted slowly...


    That''s it, the audience thought.


    In the face of the police''s meticulous plan, they are completely following the script.


    But even if you think so, everyone''s curiosity has not let go.


    On the screen, Heath Ledger suddenly smiled, "Want me to be a dog, hahaha."


    He seemed to have thought of the funniest thing, curled up with his stomach, and looked amused.


    In this world, only people are the most unpredictable.


    It just so happens that this plan met a neurotic person like Heath Ledger.


    After pretending to surrender, he called Jason Statham and asked him to arrange manpower to get rid of the third master.


    "What about being a knife, who knows where the knife will go."


    While whispering, the picture turned, Nicholas Cage, who had returned from New York to Los Angeles, met with Morgan Freeman.


    His men brought a large box of souvenir cakes from New York and handed it to each other.


    After opening it, there was a pile of Franklin inside.


    Nicholas Cage''s meaning is obvious, but he hopes that the other party can hold his hands high and not interfere in the internal affairs of the organization.


    Morgan Freeman didn''t even look at the banknotes inside and threw it on the ground.


    The banknotes scattered around, making Nicolas Cage more and more confused about the police''s motive.


    "Take it, I don''t take money from the ruffian."


    "Then why are you doing this? It''s not a big offensive to eradicate us. You must have tried to come to me." Nicholas Cage was puzzled.


    "Why do you want to get rid of it?" Morgan Freeman was more puzzled than the other party, and naturally said: "Anyway, there will be other gangsters who will take over again, then we have to manage you from the beginning. So tired. ."


    "We don''t have any requirements for you, as long as you can judge the situation well, and be obedient, don''t mess around."


    "In other words, let us accept the police''s control, shall we? Have you treated us as hired workers in the shit police station?" Nicholas Cage was amused.


    Morgan Freeman smiled without explaining anything.


    The two parties broke up and Nicholas Cage returned to the car with a headache.


    The lawyer who had been waiting for a long time took out a piece of information, which was the result of a previous request for investigation.


    Nicholas Cage looked at it carefully, his expression increasingly solemn.


    After reading it, there was a long silence, and he called Tom Cruise and asked him to meet in the warehouse.


    Then, he handed a page of information to his subordinates, in a cold tone, "Bring her here, remember, to live."


    In the dim warehouse, even the light is much rougher.


    Tom Cruise walked in with two of his men and saw Nicholas Cage sitting on a chair with several people standing on each side.


    He stood in the doorway, outside was a gloomy rainy day, and inside was the gaze of a dignified friend.


    Light flicked between the two, and the picture was still in a cold, realistic oil painting.


    Large panorama contrast composition.


    Outside the warehouse and inside the warehouse are simply two worlds.


    "It''s interesting." The Italian director, who had previously thought it an insult, said softly: "The color and light are well arranged."


    "Yeah, it lifted the atmosphere and feeling in one go."


    The person next to him echoed.


    The audience naturally doesn''t understand what shooting techniques, what kind of montage mirroring, what kind of parallel composition, not an insider will not worry about this.


    It was this scene that made their hearts nervous, and all traces indicated that the undercover identity had been exposed.


    So what will happen next?


    Under the shaking light, Tom Cruise walked in slowly.


    From this moment on, he never said a word.Only trembling and fear are left.


    "Here is an acquaintance of yours, do you want to meet?" Nicholas Cage was still a rascal, and said with a smile: "I brought her here, here, where is there."


    Muffled background music sounded, Tom Cruise pretended to be calm.


    Under the sight of the third master, he slowly approached the big iron barrel in the warehouse.


    Tom Cruise was taken aback. Although he had expected it, he was still frozen when he watched the miserable Kate Beckinsale in the iron barrel.


    He turned his head trembling, cold sweat on his face.


    Nicholas Cage smiled and stood up, and while walking over, he said, "It''s the owner of the cigar house you often go to. Are you scared? Brother, do you know?" He pointed to the barrel. The expression was suddenly serious, "That girl, it''s a note, a note, the police."


    The calm words came into Tom Cruise''s heart like a sharp knife.


    He had always been afraid of this happening, but in the end he couldn''t hide it.


    At this moment, he only felt cold in his hands and feet, panicking at a loss.


    There was a hint of despair and relief in his eyes, which made all the audience worried.


    According to the character''s mood at this time, even if he was killed in the next second, it was not an accident. On the contrary, he felt that it was in line with the brutality of the "Golden Gate Party".


    Tom Cruise played the extremely depressed feeling very well. The emotions flowed from his eyes and shattered to the whole body. The whole person showed a state of division.


    In the trembling, he gradually calmed down, his eyes slowly firm.


    He was afraid of death, and he felt that death was not terrible.


    This kind of contrast surprised many people at the scene.Everyone suddenly discovered that this "Tang Brother", who has always been relying on his face for food, has such a burst of acting.


    The role of undercover is not easy to shine.In the previous scenes, they have always set off the strength and intrigue of the second master and the third master.


    Until here, the fragmented shots in front seemed to be pieced together bit by bit, forming a complete flesh-and-blood character with a sense of reality.


    Heath Ledger''s setting in it is crazy, and he knows it is a good acting skill at the first act. Nicholas Cage is the same.Tom Cruise is different. He is like a chess piece manipulated on a chessboard. He executes orders step by step. He glances at it accidentally and does not care. It is not until the moment that the chess piece crosses the river that there is a bleak taste.


    He is like a pawn, he has no way of retreating.


    Moreover, it is precisely because of the dazzling and dazzling performance of the two leading actors that his plain frustration seems to complement each other.


    Just like a beautiful vase, it needs a shelf underneath to hold it firmly.


    On the front seat, Lehman even had a leisure time playing funny games with Eva Green.


    But sitting Tom Cruise did not.


    This was the first time he saw a complete film, and his psychological feelings became more and more different.Especially when listening to some people carefully discussing his performance and roles, those admirations made him quite proud.


    He remembered that when he was filming this scene, he had been doing this many times and almost collapsed.


    Repeating, dissatisfied, and repeating again and again is very damaging to people''s self-confidence.


    But fortunately, the director was very patient with him, and he clenched his teeth and persevered.


    It only took more than 5 minutes to exchange for a confrontational scene where there was no line. It was interpreted entirely by facial expressions and eyes, and it did not fall into a disadvantage, completely supporting Nicholas Cage''s performance.


    In other words, my original determination to insist on acting was really right. Lehman is indeed a director who can smooth his transition.


    He has an idea that he might use this role to change everyone''s inherent impression of him, and the actor career will be given new vitality.


    Of course the undercover undercover played by Tom Cruise is not dead, except for the informant, as well as his younger brother.


    When the group returned to the club, when the lawyer asked the third master why he didn''t deal with him, Nicolas Cage dignifiedly put the collected police internal information into the safe without a word.


    Here, there is a suspense, why the third master will be soft-hearted and let Tom Cruise go.


    The next day, by luck, Tom Cruise, who was very puzzled, found his boss again and asked to quit.


    But Morgan Freeman still wanted the other side to lurch.


    At the last moment of the chessboard, he didn''t want to stop.


    "Now for you, doing your own job well and letting him take the lead is the safest way."


    "Asshole, don''t shit anymore." Tom Cruise furiously grabbed the opponent by the collar.


    He really felt that he had been exposed. Although he couldn''t figure out why he would keep his hands at the last minute, he didn''t want to take risks.


    Next, Morgan Freeman''s words also made him more confused.


    He said that the police''s internal database has been altered, and your police number and special secret originals have almost been deleted.


    In Tom Cruise¡¯s thoughts, the picture turned, Nicholas Cage came to the underground parking lot of the club to go out to do something, but found that a large number of young and Dangerous boys came armed and surrounded him.Obviously someone wanted his life.


    They were outnumbered, and Nicholas Cage was covered by his men and ran to the elevator.


    He hurriedly pressed the elevator and the door opened, but there were already six big men inside.


    At this time, he couldn''t take care of that much, so he rushed in forcibly, and randomly pressed a floor.


    Seven people struggled in a small space.


    Hand-held shooting is used here, and the camera is slightly swayed, depicting in detail the realism of blood and fist.


    "God of Elevator"-Nicholas Cage is online.


    As the leader of the club, he showed his bravery in the streets for the first time.

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    Since the second master has already taken action, he definitely will not only besieged and killed the third master.


    He understands his situation, but no one understands his madness.


    Inside the police station, Morgan Freeman is reporting to the chief.


    Suddenly, the phone rang.


    As soon as the camera turned, several police officers responsible for monitoring Heath Ledger were all killed. At the same time, the third-time lawyer, the wife of his deputy Tom Cruise, and another police action team were all killed.


    The news came from the police officer monitoring Tom Cruise''s wife.


    Morgan Freeman found that the chess pieces were out of control, understood that the situation was serious, and immediately led the team to the club building of the "Golden Gate Party".


    When they arrived, the scene was almost finished.


    Both parties suffered heavy casualties.


    Immediately, the elevator door opened, and Nicholas Cage staggered out of the wall, leaning weakly against the wall.


    The six people in the elevator had no breath. This scene made the police look foolish.


    After seeing his boss, Tom Cruise was driving to the club when he suddenly received a call saying that his wife was dead.


    At this moment, the sadness in his eyes seemed to explain whether he liked it.


    Tom Cruise performed very well here, of course, it is not easy to do all this-this scene has been ng 11 times.


    Next, Nicholas Cage was taken to the hospital by the police.


    He went and took a look, his whole body was filled with pipes.The older brother looked very haggard.


    He couldn''t figure out how everything developed like this today.


    Confused, Morgan Freeman asked him to meet again in the abandoned factory.


    He was asked to help another member of the community become the top leader and assist the police in getting rid of the second leader.


    He listened, only feeling tired.Not nodding or shaking his head, this has already expressed his attitude.


    After coming out, he received a call: Brother is critically ill.


    He hurried to the hospital. When he saw him, the eldest brother stood back and wanted to chat with him alone.


    "Hey, relax your expression, shit, who is going to eat you?" Nicholas Cage teased when Tom Cruise was looking like a dead man, "I thought I would never see you again. I''m so happy."


    "Big brother...Big brother." Tom Cruise collapsed more and more.


    "Hey, brother, you look tired, don''t be like this..."


    "You make a choice..."


    "You bastard... just in case, one in ten million, if I''m still alive, what will you do?"


    Big brother''s weak voice sounded so heavy to Tom Cruise.


    He suddenly understood that Big Brother knew everything.


    He looked at his eyes, the eldest brother did not shy away.


    "Can you deal with me? Idiot, remember, be cruel, so that you can live. Let''s go, I''m so sleepy, I need to sleep first."


    ......


    The sun shines through the window on Tom Cruise''s face.


    He turned his head slowly, and the halo immediately shifted.


    On this day, he sat in front of the hospital bed for a long time, until the heavy night was surrounded...


    This long, horizontally-moving, scroll-like lens seems to indicate something.


    The light and darkness transform each other, and the whole picture is full of visual sense.Ink and color, with clear boundaries.


    The rendering power of the lens makes the whole plot suppressed and impactful.


    In the projection hall, there was no sound.


    The audience stared at the screen in disbelief and longed for the tough guy to wake up, while some spectators who were careful and experienced in watching movies were thoughtful: they knew everything, but they took the initiative to hide it, plus the original sheriff The said police station data file was destroyed.There is only one conclusion that can be drawn: if this is not love...


    The three masters really treat the deputy as a brother.


    The instrument suddenly buzzed, Nicholas Cage was struggling with the ups and downs due to the natural reaction of the body, while Tom Cruise remained motionless, so the scene of movement and stillness looked extremely cruel.


    In the end, the dust returns to the dust.The third master closed his eyes tightly and his expression was soft.


    he died.


    The picture turns, it is a memory.


    It belongs to the memory of the third master and his deputy working hard together in the club.


    At that time, when Tom Cruise, who had just come as an undercover agent, was vying for territory, the eldest brother would still be nervous to go to the toilet twice.


    They walked through the streets together, supporting each other to have today.


    The music gradually started, and the tune was solemn.


    No one knew what Tom Cruise was thinking this night.


    He stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of the tall building, overlooking the bustling city, smoking a cigarette silently...


    "Hands." He called, not knowing who it was for.


    The plot below came to the climax of the whole film.


    The screen is divided into four scenes, but they are doing the same purpose-clearing obstacles and removing threats.


    This parallel narrative technique greatly increases the tension of the drama and makes the audience enjoy it.


    Just like the three masters hinted before his death: Since he is destined to be a young and Dangerous boy, why not be the biggest one and control his destiny in his own hands.


    In the movie.All actions are carried out simultaneously.


    The first one to get rid of is the second master. He also knows that he will not live long, but he has a good attitude, drinking small wine, and calmly going to death; the second is Sheriff Morgan Freeman, he knows the identity of the undercover agent , And can¡¯t stay. After making a phone call in the abandoned factory, they died. The third and the fourth were both the supervisors of the sheriff. They all knew their identities, but they couldn¡¯t be too fair to kill them. So they planned car accidents, fires, etc. It was killed by "accidental" means.


    At the same time, the election meeting agreed by the "Golden Gate Party" began.


    Now, in the entire community, there is no better candidate for that position than Tom Cruise. Who is the person to talk about?


    Amid the excitement of the music, a large group of men in black suits opened the door and drove straight in. They were divided into two columns, faintly enclosing all the veterans of the associations present to vote.


    Then, Tom Cruise came to the top in the sight of expectation and fear.


    As he approached, an insightful clerical man hurriedly said: "Mr. Kayden-Ian has applied for the candidate for the new president. Does anyone have objections?"


    While talking, a younger brother opened the top seat, and Tom Cruise sat down calmly.


    As he glanced, everyone bowed their heads to show respect.


    The result of the election was no surprise. Tom Cruise came to the pinnacle of power in a compliment.


    But he didn''t actually have much joy. In his bones, he didn''t desire any power or status, but he would never be able to get rid of the shackles if he didn''t sit in this position.


    At this time, he thoughtfully remembered the scene when Sheriff Morgan Freeman recruited himself as an undercover agent many years ago.


    "Kayden Ian was born in Los Angeles. Your father is a policeman, right."


    At that time, he was very young, and when faced with the question of his boss, he would still be at a loss, and he stumbled upon answering, "Yes...yes."


    Morgan Freeman read the file and tore it up. In Tom Cruise''s puzzled eyes, he said lightly: "Do something with me. There is something that suits you."


    "what?"


    ......


    Kaden Ian remembered when his eldest brother was protecting him and hacking people on the street. Although he was a policeman, he was good enough in close combat, but the gangsters were fighting.


    For some reason, he thought about it, and suddenly smiled.


    This smile is also the only smile he shows in the whole film.


    On the screen, suddenly began to scroll a long list of cast and crew members, and the lights in the theater slowly turned on, and the audience seemed to suddenly return to reality, solidified with various expressions, and seemed to instantly transform a world.


    "Unfortunately, the commercial factors are too strong." A member of the small Italian group shook his head with some regret.


    In his opinion, if you remove those that are not, this movie is really good from the control of the light and the lens narrative.


    "The taste of the Cannes Film Festival has changed. It is such a courtesy to a commercial film."


    Is this still the palace of art in everyone''s mind?


    Depravity.


    Well, the films they brought to the exhibition this time were all focused on family ethics. What stories the sister-in-law fell in love with me and the stepmother had to tell...


    In short, it is right that the plot revolves around the yellow pollution. Of course, the Italian director also loves to play. It is not much worse than the rich literary atmosphere of France. It is only natural to take real shots of various large-scale lenses.


    It''s a pity that the organizing committee looks down on them.


    "Papa......"


    After the film ended, after a few seconds, someone started to stand up and applaud. Then, the audience all stood together and clapped their hands vigorously.


    No one left. They thanked such a movie and the dream for the director.


    Sometimes, the audience at the film festival is so cute, they are not stingy with their encouragement, even if the film does not suit their appetite, they rarely swear.


    Lehman has seen more of this situation.But I still felt comfortable in my heart, and my spine trembled.


    He loves to make movies, that''s all. He also likes people to support him and give compliments to his work.


    He suddenly felt that he should do something, so he stood up, turned around and waved to the auditorium.


    Those faces, close and far away, are so cute, full of affirmation and appreciation.


    Seeing the director wave his hands, the applause became more enthusiastic, and it washed through the large hall of the venue like ocean waves.


    Later, a staff member brought the microphone, and Lyman stood by, ready to answer some reporters'' questions.


    They didn''t deliberately wait until the audience left, they started very casually.


    Most of the surrounding media are local French media, and some are from neighboring countries, such as Britain, the United States, and Germany.


    I have more experience in accepting interviews, and I am not overwhelmed at first.


    Everyone talked casually, just as chattering.


    Seeing how several foreign journalists praised the film, those French journalists were very proud and felt a sense of pride.


    For a director like Lehmann who can break through in Hollywood, the French media has never stopped touting.


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    After the premiere, everyone went back to their homes.


    Eva Green is in a very happy mood. The reason is that, besides the new work directed by Lyman is very likely to be successful, I am happy for him, and because of the interview just now.


    It was the first media meeting that she had experienced as an actor that was not overlooked.


    In the past, she always sat at the back, watching several starring companions stumblingly or fluently answering questions, but no one noticed her.


    But this time, many reporters tried to ask her how she felt when she performed in the play.


    This means that her role has been recognized by others, and for an actor, how can she be unhappy.


    During the interview, the most impressive was a girl with dark brown hair who came over from Paris to attend the premiere.She said that the part of her wife is very real and touching.


    ......


    "It''s my fate. "Bad Guy" uses a unique narrative to show a rather cruel club-themed movie."


    "After watching it, the aftertaste is endless. I think the most brilliant movie at this year''s Cannes Film Festival is "Bad Guy"."


    "Fate-like characters are moving towards, everyone is on the chessboard, who can be a chess player? Please watch the movie "Bad Guy" for everything."


    "The French film industry has another excellent director. "Bad Guy" premiered in Cannes."-"Paris Daily".


    "Cannes Film Festival adds another rookie. The scene is hot."-"Cannes Evening News"


    ""Bad Guy", an excellent movie that can''t predict the direction of the plot without seeing the end."-"xxx"


    ......


    The next day, the major newspapers praised the "Bad Guy" that premiered yesterday. Of course, there was Europa Pictures¡¯ management, but the quality of the movie itself could definitely stand the test.


    The publicity effect of this kind of enthusiasm for the film is obviously extraordinary.


    It stands to reason that the schedule for the screening of "Bad Guy" during the Cannes Film Festival is stipulated. After all, there are so many participating films and there are so many exhibition halls. It must be a turn.


    This is also a reflection of the fairness and justice that the organizing committee should try its best.


    Therefore, apart from the first day of the premiere, there will only be two shows a day in the next week.


    But the rule is dead, and people are alive.


    If the audience loves a certain movie so much and asks for additional screening, the organizer will not ignore it.


    ......


    In the exhibition hall.


    When Jin Jae-shik saw the long line, he regretted it very much.


    Knowing that I would not sleep well, I came over early and queued up.


    But no way. Last night, a friend called Amway about his movie and said it was a wonderful one, and it also aroused his curiosity.


    So even if the team is very long, the desire to watch movies has not declined.


    He lined up, and standing in front of him was a white buddy.


    At this time, the man was on the phone, looking excited.


    Although Kim Jae-seok is a Korean, he is studying in France, and he understands that the person communicates in French.


    The general idea is: man, there is a good movie, you should come and watch it.I''m queuing up, come here.


    Putting down the phone, the man also noticed Jin Jae-shik standing behind him, and asked curiously: "Hey, friend, have you seen this movie?"


    "not yet."


    "Then do you know the director of "Bad Guy"?"


    "I don''t know." Jin Zai Shi''s heart felt strange, why, these years, I still have to know so much to watch a movie?


    "I know him. He is a French director on our side. He is very powerful. I suggest you go to see several other movies he made. They are also excellent." The white man gushed, looking very good. Hospitality.


    Most people are like this. People who come out of their hometown always like to introduce them to others.


    While chatting, more than ten minutes passed, but the front line still showed no tendency to decrease.


    "You said, can we watch this movie today?" Jin Jae-shik asked depressedly.


    "It''s okay, so many people are queuing, and the screening is good, and the screening will be added at that time." The white man was determined.He is a frequent visitor to the Cannes Film Festival, and he has some understanding of the rules of screening.


    Sure enough, after a while, several staff members were holding loudspeakers and shouting: "Exhibition Hall 4 next to it is also vacant. You can also watch "Bad Guy" over there. Go and line up there."


    I reminded it alternately in English and French.


    In an instant, the crowd who had lined up in Wuyang Wuyang just now dispersed instantly-they all ran next door.


    If there are additional films, there will naturally be films with fewer screenings.


    After all, they are all arranged, and when one increases and one decreases, there will always be some sacrifices.


    Unfortunately, it was an Italian director who was sacrificed this time, named Pupi Avati.


    Somewhat depressed, he asked a few fellow villagers to talk about his sadness.


    When several fellow villagers learned that it was the "Bad Guy" that squeezed out the lineup of the movie, their expressions were a bit bright.


    Damn, I just said that Cannes''s business atmosphere is getting stronger, isn''t this situation just fulfilled.


    These people have seen the premiere of "Bad Guys" and understand what kind of film it is.


    But it''s useless to know, what can they say except comfort.


    Finally, in the evening, Pupi-Awati¡¯s movie "My Heart Is Not Home" was finally arranged by the organizing committee in a medium-sized theater on the left side of the Cinema Palace.


    When it was about to be screened, several Italian directors wanted to slap the organizing committee to prove the value of their film from the beginning, and became disappointed and even felt that they had received a great humiliation.


    It doesn¡¯t matter if someone robs the show, or if the capacity of the auditorium is not the highest level, why is there so little audience?


    What is this, this is a blasphemy of art.


    You see how good my subject matter is, the story of a tutor falling in love with a prominent, beautiful and sexy girl who was born blind.


    Madden?Madden.


    The sex scene is extremely exciting.


    Isn''t this the favorite way of the Cannes Film Festival?I catered so much, and you got me this.


    A group of Italian directors feel very frustrated.


    What was even more frustrating was that when the film was over, Pupi-Awati looked back and found that Nima, who had only sat in half of the theater, had not many audiences left.


    The only few sporadic discussions are not about movies.


    Is it so miserable?


    Really, even the routine interviews of the media reporters are rash, and the perfunctory meaning is a bit obvious.


    It''s a little bit better, but at least the audience is encouraged by applause.


    When a group of people left the exhibition hall, they suddenly noticed that there were still people queuing in a theater next to it.


    "Wow, a real man in the third head, when I finally died, I think I cried, how about you?"


    "I like Kayden Dunn, undercover, I was forced to be the boss of the club, so miserable."


    "I really want to watch it again."


    "This movie is really good."


    The sound of discussions came over, making these Italian directors more uncomfortable.


    Pupi-Awati looked a little ugly, and left with a cold snort.


    On the other hand, Lyman didn''t know this.


    In other words, he knew that some media magazines praised his film, and the organizing committee called to inform him that his film would be added.


    He stayed at home all day and didn''t go out.


    However, Luc Besson and George kept attending banquets to "sell" the movie "Bad Guy".


    After all, are you competing for awards? How can you not deal with the jury.


    Compared with the pure public relations operation of Oscars, the Cannes Film Festival has a good way, because of the local advantages, and even Europa Pictures can talk about it, but it should also have management, momentum and social activities. Must do.


    Although the screenings of "Bad Guys" are very good, if the awards are only based on the reputation of the audience, there will not be so many doorways and selection rules.


    However, as the major newspapers praised, the momentum of "Bad Guy" has risen anyway.


    In recent years, the Cannes Film Festival has increasingly not rejected the so-called commercial factors to join, but also because of Hollywood''s participation, the awards are not as high as before.


    Even many literary directors say that the Berlin Film Festival can replace Cannes¡¯ credibility in awards for literary films.


    But Lehman thinks this change is pretty good.


    Isn''t the reason why the French film industry can''t get up is precisely because the so-called force has blocked itself.


    Isn¡¯t it a good thing to learn to break the shackles and change the atmosphere?


    For the public, movies are a way of pastime in their leisure time.


    Why bother to be superior.


    You want to talk about some great truths, no one is stopping, but if you don''t look at it, there is always a choice.


    The reason why "Bad Guy" is so popular is that the film is fast-paced, not dull, and the atmosphere and scenes are well regulated.


    The audience is not stupid, which is good or bad, don''t they have the ability to appreciate it?


    In his opinion, neither elegance nor vulgarity is desirable, and it is best to try to appreciate both elegance and vulgarity.


    Of course, it''s difficult to do this, but Lehman is willing to try.


    From "Three Fools in Bollywood" to the current "Bad Guy", he is moving in this direction.


    The movie "Bad Guy" was very popular at the Cannes Film Festival, and another consequence was that it had very good promotional materials.


    After all, the film is still going to be released, and the pre-propaganda in France and North America has also been done.


    Such news that can be well received by the audience will undoubtedly have a very positive effect on the promotion of the film.


    The public relations departments of Europa Pictures and Paramount Pictures are not fools. Upon learning of this situation, they immediately prepared relevant press releases for a large-scale release to increase the impression of "Bad Guy" in the hearts of the people in both places. Attract fans to enter the theater to support.


    The same is true on the Internet. When cards with a good reputation are played, it arouses many people''s discussions.


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    "Chairman Patrice Xiahou praised the film "Bad Guy" and said it was amazing in Cannes."


    "Tom Cruise''s performance was affirmed and attracted public praise from many international film critics. The emotional outburst and the careful attention to details in "Bad Guy" interpret the role extremely well."


    "Bad Guy is proud of its reputation and excellent screenings. According to Luc Besson, president of the publisher Europa Pictures, their film has been sold in advance for distribution rights in more than 20 countries and regions."


    "Tom Cruise and Nicolas Cage, two first-line movie stars, have joined forces to conquer Cannes? The scene is extremely hot, and a ticket is hard to find."


    "The judges of the jury have expressed their opinions and supported "Bad Guy."


    "..."


    These reports spread back to the United States, which naturally caused quite a stir.


    Although Hollywood has always rested on its laurels and does not buy the so-called three major international film festivals, it is mainly because the three major film festivals do not focus on American films. There are few participations, and the domestic attention is certainly not high.


    But if a certain film can achieve some results in Cannes, the Hollywood industry also recognizes the style of the three major film festivals. With the active promotion and strong network of Paramount Pictures, these are indeed happening during the Cannes screening. News dialogues were also reprinted one by one in the United States.


    Thanks to the two first-line movie stars, they are not lacking in news value. Once they are operated, they have become the headlines of the entertainment pages of major news media, allowing "Bad Guy" to complete a wave of eye-catching publicity very well. Continue Aroused the curiosity of many senior movie fans about this film and the motivation to watch the movie¡ª¡ª


    "Lyman Rutters, Tom Cruise, Nicolas Cage, any of these three names appearing in a certain movie can make me willingly contribute a movie ticket."


    In the movie discussion section of IMDB, a netizen named Atlanta Birds wrote excitedly, "Not to mention that the three of them are now together. Oh, my goodness, I really want to watch it. , It''s a pity that I didn''t have the money for the plane ticket to Cannes."


    "Upstairs, I have been looking forward to it just by watching the trailer. The type of film is a crime thriller. I don¡¯t want to be too interested in watching movies. Now after watching some news reports at the Cannes Film Festival, Expectations are higher, is there any. But I have to admit that at the beginning I rejected the appearance of Tom Cruise. I have never understood a movie that is not so handsome. Is he still him? Now, It seems that this movie is going to hit me in the face."


    "I don¡¯t know if I slap my face or not, but I¡¯m surprised that Tom Cruise will play such a tragic role. The performance has also been affirmed by film critics. In the past, didn¡¯t those people always like to mock soup? It''s the man''s vase, or the biggest and most expensive one. Haha, how come it feels so funny."


    "Funny plus one, film critics are like a group of fools and Muggles who have never had sex, but want to guide others."


    "Weird metaphor, perfect perspective, you are the beautiful hair of God''s old man?"


    In the discussion thread titled "Bad Guys" at the Cannes screening, are you looking forward to it more? Several senior fans who have been on the IMDB forum enthusiastically responded to the post. These people have no fan mentality at all. It looks at the upcoming release of "Bad Guy" from the perspective of film performance and performance.


    For them, the first choice for watching movies is word-of-mouth, and some of the original film reviews posted by fans from the Cannes scene are reposted in the forum, which is enough for them to think freely.


    "I think Tom Cruise''s performance has been improving. In the trailer, he smokes a cigarette and overlooks the building. It''s really eye-catching. Compared with the previous green acting in "Interview with the Vampire", He has undoubtedly changed a lot now. And I always think that the soup is actually quite talented. However, he has been playing the role of a fool, selling a face or showing his body. The limitations are too great. Now he has finally opened up his mind and has a potential to be stimulated. It¡¯s really happy.¡± A netizen named the Lakers champion posted.


    "I don''t care about this, I just want to ask, does anyone know that "Bad Guy" will have a premiere? I''m going to grab tickets."


    "I also want to ask, then I can go to the scene to see the main creators."


    "No, I have a friend who works at Paramount. According to him, the company''s CEO, Shirley Lansing, decided to release it directly. The latest version of the trailer says it will be released nationwide on May 27."


    "Upstairs, it won''t be a friend out of nothing."


    "I don''t have one. Wait a week and you will know that what I said is true or false. It has already premiered in Cannes, and the reputation of the film has already started. There is no need to do this again, you know."


    Just as the netizens of the IMDB film forum were discussing the release of "Bad Guy", Tom Cruise''s fan forum caused even greater momentum.


    Liangtang¡¯s new work, do you still think about it? Most fans are supportive voices.


    There are even fan heads who start to organize whether to directly package a few theaters.The power of true love fans is powerful. After that, they really consider watching the crowdsourcing hall on the day of the show. It doesn''t matter if the crowd is not full, it''s just an extra contribution to the box office.With such courage and action, a certain deer fan group can learn.


    As for those fans who don''t use the Internet very much, many have learned about such a movie coming soon through TV stations or press release columns, and of course the ones they love are also preparing to watch it in their hearts.


    However, no matter how fierce and curious the reaction of fans or film fans is, the film is now being screened in Cannes, and the voice of the critics and judges is obviously more important.


    For insiders, professionals know what good works are produced globally every year.


    What''s more, according to the planned plan, "Bad Guy" was originally going to win awards for the purpose of getting better publicity.


    It is even more important to say hello to these people.


    Some film critics who have never watched a movie listened to the praise from their peers, and their hearts were a little itchy.


    The so-called circle is like this.


    "Mr. Luc Besson, do you still have the ticket? Give me one."


    "George, how about you hold an internal screening?"


    The calls from all kinds of people kept the public relations team of "Bad Guy" busy, and fully demonstrated the spread of the movie''s reputation and the level of attention it aroused.


    Under such circumstances, on May 21, the third day of "Bad Guy" in Cannes, the organizing committee announced the final award nominations for all films in the main competition unit this year.


    "Bad Guy" has become the number one seed player because of its geographical location and people-a total of five Cannes Film Festival nominations.


    They are: Palme d''Or, Jury Prize, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Screenplay Award.


    Suddenly, the limelight was immense.


    ......


    "Just received the news." On the phone, George''s voice was a little pleased. "A "Bad Guy" screening in the afternoon directly attracted more than 4,000 spectators. The last two theaters were screened together, and there were hundreds of people left. The audience did not enter the venue. The organizing committee recommended that we continue to increase the screening. Also, after preliminary communication with the jury, we have a high probability of getting a few votes. At least we should be able to grab the jury award."


    "Are there still so many people?" Lyman was a little surprised.


    "Well, there are a lot of fans from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Word of mouth has been released. Many people want to see it."


    Rich people, no one can watch movies on flights.


    "What do you mean?" Lyman asked next.


    "My idea is to continue to increase the scale of the screening. In this regard, we will not suffer, and we do not have to worry about the release of the film''s publicity potential. Compared with those, the better the screening, the better our publicity. "


    Lehman also understands this. It is estimated that if the number of screenings is increased, a bunch of soft articles will appear in the newspapers of both places.


    For the "Bad Guy" release hot spot, nothing more than conventional means.


    After all, in a few days, as soon as the Cannes Film Festival is over, it will be released simultaneously in two places, and there will not be so much effort in digging and publicizing. If you can do more in the early stage, do more.


    "You figure it out," Lehman replied.


    "Then there is a cocktail party tonight, do you want to attend?"


    "No, I want to rest."


    Hanging up, Lehman stretched out leisurely.


    Staying in Cannes gave him a sense of indulgence like a dragon returning to the sea.


    In just over two years, he found that he had already liked the town a little.


    This is probably the so-called local sentiment.


    People or things can make people feel comfortable from the spirit to the body.


    The houses are not high, mainly two or three floors. Pastry houses and cafes are the mainstream here. The large trees on both sides of the street extend high and sprinkle a piece of green shade, so there is no dense high-rise buildings like in ordinary big cities. The sense of support and pressure.


    And with the momentum of "Bad Guy" at the film festival, Lehmann is becoming more and more well-known in this area of ??Cannes.


    Especially the locals, even if he doesn''t show up often, everyone knows what he looks like.


    Sometimes when walking on the street, I can still meet French girls asking for his signature or something, going out for a meal, and sometimes people will greet him, and the boss is willing to give him some discounts.


    These all made him very at ease, with a sense of pleasure of being satisfied with his vanity.


    People are group animals, so I honestly don''t deceive me.


    Therefore, the sense of identity in the group is also what people like to pursue.


    And when the movie was released, Lehman also felt a lot easier.As long as you put off some unnecessary entertainment, in addition to writing the outline of the new script every day, that is, staying with Eva Green, and the days are quite leisurely.


    The so-called life is probably the best.

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    Did not see her on the first day, miss her.


    Did not see her the next day, miss her very much.


    The days when the clouds are light and windy are always exceptionally fast. In the blink of an eye, three days have passed, and the Cannes Film Festival is about to end.


    On this slightly melancholy night, Lyman couldn''t help but called Eva Green.


    She returned home the day before yesterday and has not yet returned.


    "Hey, where is it?" As soon as he opened his mouth, he asked a silly question.


    "at home?"


    "What''s the matter with you?"


    "Nothing."


    "Then you... why didn''t you come."


    "Do you miss me?" Eva Green was very excited and let out a silver bell-like laugh.


    "No, you are not here, I am not good at writing a new script role, after all, should I try to fit your temperament as much as possible. How long will you come?


    Oh, man.


    This is Lyman''s only remaining pride.


    "Don''t worry, my sister is pestering me, I can''t get rid of her." In Eva Green''s bedroom, she said, lying sideways on the bed.Thinking about this, the two big long legs are entangled unconsciously, which is obviously quite annoying.


    Alas, since she heard that Tom Cruise came here to attend the event, she has always wanted to meet.


    Although there may be a chance to see it, Eva obviously doesn''t want to do it.She is afraid of trouble.


    "Why is she pestering you?"


    "Nothing. Hey, yes, the film festival ends the day after tomorrow, do you think we can get any heavyweight awards?"


    The topic shifted bluntly, but Lyman didn''t realize it.


    "I''m sure to win the award, but I don''t know if I can win the Palme d''Or (this award is equivalent to the Best Picture Award, and it is also the highest honor in Cannes every year. Ps: This year, South Korea''s "Parasite" won this award.) "


    "But I don''t have your share of the prize, and I didn''t declare the successful best actress." Lyman murmured.


    "Oh, that doesn''t matter." Eva Green was still a little depressed after saying so.As an actor, it would be nice to get an award that affirms her performance. Why doesn''t she want it.


    "Then when can you come?" Lehman said again on business.


    "Let me think about it..." Eva Green pretended to be "hum" for a while before smiling, "I can get up early tomorrow."


    ......


    The next day, it was really early.


    Lyman opened the door, looked at the blue sky outside, then glanced at Eva, who was standing in the doorway and wearing a light gray gown, quickly greeted her in the door.


    "What time is it."


    "It''s five o''clock. I got up at 3 o''clock and asked my friend to send me over." Eva said solemnly.


    Both of them looked tired, one did not wake up, and none of them slept.


    They took off their jackets and lay on the big bed, cuddling each other, and fell asleep again.


    When I woke up again, it was already afternoon.


    In fact, Lyman woke up midway, but seeing her so tired, he didn''t want to disturb her.


    After a simple wash, the two went out to get something to eat.


    This place in Cannes is good everywhere, it is the food that needs more effort.


    If the food is good, it is really suitable for living.


    It''s a pity that Lehman is still very young and has a heart to work hard for his career.


    Walk along Binhai Road.


    Looking at the sandy bay on the right hand side, enjoying the comfort of the slight sea breeze blowing across their cheeks with a hint of tide, the two chatted and arrived at Menardier Street.


    It is not too far from the Cinema Palace, and it is also a main road connecting left and right.


    The popularity is strong, the atmosphere is good, and it is lively.Of course, it is also because of the film festival held during this period that it has this look.


    Lyman wears sunglasses.


    There is no way, when walking on the road, there are always people who recognize him and greet him. He finds it troublesome and has also learned this little way of covering up.


    Came to an afternoon tea restaurant.


    Following the menu, I ordered several desserts and two seafood platters that are said to be the shop¡¯s signature. As for drinking, Lehmann ordered coffee and Eva Green chose milk tea.


    After a while, the seafood platter came up first.


    "How does it taste?"


    "Have you never been here?"


    "Well, Ryan said that this shop tastes good and recommended me."


    Eva cut a small piece of lobster meat, put it into her mouth with a fork, chewed it a few times, and commented: "It tastes really good."


    "That''s good, I''ll start too."


    Lehman said, picking up the knife and fork and enjoying...


    Before long, several desserts were delivered by the waiter one by one.


    Lehman is not particularly interested in these.


    Because the French generally like to eat sweets and have a high acceptance of sweetness, each dessert has a sweet voice.


    At this time, Lehmann frowned at a small plate of Napoleon cake, which looked rather delicate and named.


    Especially after a bite, the sweetness was a few higher than the usual desserts, and I didn''t want to eat it at all.


    This is much sweeter than macarons and opela, and it makes Lehman even more senseless.


    And although the name sounds horrifying, Napoleon or something, it''s a ghost, isn''t it just a plain butter cake with a thin layer of meringue and a light cream inside.


    The meringue shatters with one touch...


    Lehman completely gave up the plan to eat it in his belly, and looked up at Eva. This girl is similar to an average French girl, she is graciously smearing all kinds of jam or some small cheese on the dessert, eating Very happy... it''s so sweet.


    It''s no wonder that French girls are also prone to gain weight from middle age. Can you not get fat if you eat these every day?


    After eating, the two continued to do nothing.


    I went around along Menardier Street, but it also felt boring.


    To be honest, there is nothing interesting about Cannes. If it weren''t for a Cannes movie to attract some popularity every year, it wouldn''t be very lively.


    In addition to staying at home, locals also like to go to the beach along the bay line.


    Actually, the area of ??this place is small, only more than 20 square kilometers...


    After wandering around a few times, it was night.


    The two returned home and took a good bath.


    It''s late, maybe 9 o''clock or 10 o''clock, anyway, it''s pretty quiet outside.


    In the bedroom, the headlight was not turned on, and the small table lamp above the bed had an orange halo, reflecting a faint shadow on the white wall.


    Eva sat cross-legged on the bed, and so did Lyman, sitting leaning on the head of the bed.


    Uh, the atmosphere is just right, and there is a kind of rushing foot in the mountains and rain.


    "Sleep?" Eva asked suddenly.


    This is like the opening of some kind of signal.


    She lifted the quilt, and got into the quilt.


    Perhaps it hadn''t been seen for a few days, and Lyman also became unnatural.


    Looking back at her, the little head turned to one side.


    What is she thinking now?Unexplained doubts occupied Lehman''s brain.


    "I''m asleep too."


    He said deliberately, carefully lifted the quilt, and approached the past.

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    The Cannes International Film Festival is also worthy of the word international.


    In addition to the real-time broadcast of a French TV station at the award ceremony, there are also many other media professionals who will adopt the method of recording and broadcasting.


    For a time, German, French, English, and Danish came and went one after another.


    Lehman doesn''t know who the winning films of the previous life are.But isn''t "Bad Guy" just an alternative spoiler.


    With his good performance and reputation during the screening, he was nominated for five awards and became the most eye-catching film at the 56th Cannes Film Festival.


    After Lehman and his party entered the stadium, they were placed in a very superior seat, and they looked at each other tacitly and then found a good place to sit down again.


    It seems that the organizers really value them.


    The space in the lobby is not too big, and of course it is not small. Although the seats can be seen at a glance, they meet the needs and there is still room.


    Everyone in the chair is happy, looking forward to whether he can be a winner.


    The atmosphere is not bad, not as serious as Oscar, and it makes Lehman quite relaxed.


    There are two units in the festival, a formal competition unit and a non-competition unit. The latter is usually not recognized by people as having a gold content. In recent years, it has gradually become a place for Hollywood filmmakers to advertise. The shortlisted "The Matrix 2", Du Nima was released in the United States, and also came to the exhibition.


    The highest award is naturally Palme d''Or, this needless to say.


    In fact, the awards process of the Cannes Film Festival is very simple, and it takes less than an hour to sum up.


    At the beginning, the jury took the stage to thank you.


    "It is an honor for me to participate in this Cannes Film Festival as the chairman of the jury. Here, we can see the works of the best filmmakers from many countries...Finally, thank you for your support. "Patrice Xiahou finished with a friendly smile.


    The official meaning of these paragraphs was too strong, but there was still applause under the stage.


    Next is the organizer''s thanks.


    An old man stood on it. He has been running the Cannes Film Festival for more than 30 years, and he has a long history.


    When people are old, they look very open and speak more pertinent.


    "Cannes is a small place, but we hope to help those who love movies, and allow them to have good communication and progress. This is how this film festival was founded, although the direction is a little off. , But it cannot be denied that it has contributed to the art of film. In the end, I want to say..."


    The old man paused, and then said: "What we are looking for should not deteriorate, and we should stick to the original spirit of its establishment."


    "Papa......"


    The people under the stage were crazy, clapping their hands desperately, wave after wave.


    Lehman shrank his shoulders, a little speechless, shouldn''t art, not follow the market trend?Audiences don''t like to watch, no matter how art you are, what can you do.


    Besides, what became of the Cannes Film Festival later, don¡¯t you have any compelling ideas?


    The incitement that a few words can play is something that Lehman didn''t expect. Maybe these people have been suffocated for too long and need to vent, and someone happened to say their aspirations.Feelings, the words are used like this.


    This group of independent movies and niche movies are almost the same as those underground rock youths. Once the energy comes up, they can be very hysterical and hysterical.


    It''s a pity that the charm of the movie started off by many people, focusing on the messy things between love and ethics. It feels like the industry of Nima''s island country. It''s not vulgar and elegant.


    After a long time, the scene calmed down.


    The host gave his opening remarks and the award ceremony began.


    The process is very simple, the links are neat, and there are no dumb puzzles.Casually, no nonsense.


    Whoever wins the prize will go up and take it. Let¡¯s briefly introduce the prize-recipients who don¡¯t cry about how difficult the filming is, or what it¡¯s hard to do. They are all happy and grateful.


    Lehman sat down, and after a while, all the small prizes were awarded.


    However, the Cannes Film Festival also made him feel that there is a sort of queuing to split the results, it seems that the organizing committee also likes to "balance".


    Best short film: Australia.


    Golden Camera Award: Danish film "Reconstruction".


    Special attention award: Afghan director "Osama".


    Premiere Attention Award: France.


    And the Golden Carriage Award was won by director Clint Eastwood of the United States.


    So don''t say that Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers like to balance, the rules of the game in the world are probably the same.


    After the appetizer, it''s dinner.


    Actually speaking, after these days of warm-up, everyone has guessed who these awards will go to, and they are definitely inseparable.


    For example, Tom Cruise, this guy is very calm now.


    Because after applying for the best actor, this man put out a large amount of public relations fees to operate, and just told him that he was very sure.


    As for Lehman, he is clear in his heart that at least there will be a jury award.


    All three of the judges are French. Why do you say that?


    But when the results were announced, I was still very excited-not Lyman, but Tom Cruise.


    This guy was thankful for all kinds of thanks on the stage, let alone, the literary talent is not bad, and the toasts are all the same, it is probably someone who helped him write the award.


    When he came down, Lehman''s attention was also focused, because the jury prize was about to be unveiled.


    The host still didn''t seem procrastinated, and started directly: "The winner is "Bad Guy". Let''s ask Lehman to direct it."


    As soon as the voice fell, the audience was a little restless.


    The reason is that, again, the awards for movies close to the commercial atmosphere are that some people will gossip, especially those literary filmmakers who want to win awards far more than Lehman.


    In their opinion, literary and artistic movies do not have any audience box office. You still don''t give some awards to comfort them, otherwise, who would want to make them?


    Lehman didn''t care about it, so he went up calmly.


    To be honest, the award is heavier than the Golden Man, and I don''t know what material it is made of.


    "Thanks to the judges for their recognition...Thank you everyone." After a few simple words, he stepped down without any sloppyness.


    Next, the best script was also given to "Bad Guy", but the most important Palme d''Or was finally given to the literary and artistic movie, "The Elephant."


    When the biggest award is over, it also means the end of the festival.


    If you get it, you won''t always be complacent.


    The so-called awards, those who care naturally care, and those who don''t care are even more indifferent.


    Life is always going on.


    In any case, it is best not to be imprisoned by any platform awards when making movies.


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    After the awards, the organizer held a party as usual.


    Just like the Oscars to the Vanity Fair dinner, Cannes, the sponsor is not so big, the name is also very simple, called Cannes Night.


    All the filmmakers who were still participating in the competition for the grand prize came to a beach and sand again, and this was the venue they provided.


    Not to mention, although the open air, the atmosphere is more relaxed and leisurely.


    Lehman didn''t want to attend, after all, hasn''t enough of this kind of party?


    I just find it troublesome to make contact with people, and this party is not qualified at all.


    But when George heard that a Chinese film dealer wanted to find him and discuss something with him, Lehman agreed to come.


    ......


    The Cannes Film Festival has always had a close relationship with the Chinese film circle, whether it is private or official.


    The folks have mentioned it before, so I won¡¯t repeat them here, just talk about official cooperation.


    As we all know, China has always had the task of buying out or sharing foreign movies.


    Since the end of the 1970s, China Film has been mainly responsible for import matters. Of course, Shanghai Huaxia also has the qualifications to import, but he is usually a little brother, so I won¡¯t talk about it here.


    In the beginning, China relied on buying out copyrights for distribution. For example, in 1939, the former Soviet film "Lenin in 1918" was the first to buy out copyright. It was not until 1994 that the first Hollywood blockbuster film "Destiny" was introduced in a box office split "End of the World" changed this pattern. It could be regarded as opening up the rather closed film market in mainland China at that time, and also marking the formal entry of the Chinese film market into the quota system for imported "blockbuster movies".


    This so-called quota system refers to the movie import quota system implemented by China-theoretically, the number of imported films that can be shown in theaters nationwide each year is about 64, including sub-ledger films, buy-out films, and some co-production films. The total number.(Ps: The self-produced films in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan are also called imported films in the strict sense, but they do not occupy the quota.)


    In China, only China Film is able to introduce "sub-account films". China Film Distribution Co., Ltd. is not eligible, but can participate in the distribution with the cinema.


    So, what does this "segment of accounts" mean?


    In fact, it''s quite simple, that is, the film copyright owner does not sell the distribution copyright, and entrusts the local organization to distribute it on its behalf, and negotiates the share ratio in advance, and settles the share based on the film''s local box office profits.The quota is set at 20 per year.(Ps: This number was still ten per year from 1994 to 2000. After joining the WTO in 2001, it increased to 20 per year. In 2012, China and the United States re-reached the memorandum of understanding on related issues and added 3D and IMAX. There are 14 movies per year.)


    And these 20 accounts include 14 US-produced films and 6 other international or regional films.


    Generally speaking, it is for some kind of balance.


    As for looking for Lehman, it is also the buying team from China Film Group who came to Cannes this time.


    Their task is very simple. They are to find some films suitable for importing from China at the Cannes Film Festival, and then return to China to arrange screenings. This is also the form of work they do every year.


    In addition to the purpose of profit, more emphasis is placed on cultural strategy considerations.


    The three major film festivals have naturally become the most ideal places for China Film to buy films because of their market advantages. Every year, they basically arrange people to participate, and this time, they also selected a film.


    ""Bad Guy", by Tom Cruise," the group leader Han Cheng read the information on the form, "starring Nicholas Cage-oh, they are all old acquaintances."


    Needless to say, Tom Cruise, the "Mission Impossible" series is well-known in the Chinese market, and Nicholas Cage does not need to be introduced. Most of the movies he starred in have been introduced and screened. Among the foreign movie stars known by the masses, Cage''s name is absolutely unsurpassed.


    "Who is this Heath Ledger?" Han Cheng asked.


    "Oh, it''s an Australian actor. He recently starred in "Furious" and the box office statistics are very good." Several crew members also gave back relevant information. China Film has always selected films carefully because they represent the official position.


    "Is there any bad behavior?"


    "There are no films with sensitive themes, and there are no public social activities. In private, it is not clear." The team member answered truthfully: "But even if there is, no one knows, it should have little impact."


    "How about other actors or creators?" Han Cheng continued to ask.


    "The director Lehmann and the main creative team are French, and I have never heard of any bad influence."


    Han Cheng breathed a sigh of relief and made a mark on the film, "Then we are going to negotiate the qualifications for the introduction of this film."


    After all, China Film is also a company. If nothing is wrong, it will focus on profit.


    "However, there are a few scenes that are too bloody and violent, won''t they?" one of the team members worried.


    "It''s okay, I''ll go and see in person, are these starring actors very famous? They are all acquaintances. Just delete some."


    Han Cheng didn''t care about this. The introduction of movies rarely does not cut the shots, and it is easier to handle it without involving others.(Ps: For example, Brad Pitt was officially banned from coming to China. The reason is that this product starred in a humiliating China-themed work "Tibet 7 Years" in 1997. Similarly, Angelina Jolie. It is the reference standard of ideology and cultural strategy.)


    Now that he has decided to introduce "Bad Guy", Han Cheng also contacted the relevant publisher Europa Pictures. Later, George was also in charge of the matter, but because of the deletion of the footage, it was dragged to the night of Cannes. Everyone talked.


    At night, a slight sea breeze mixed with water vapor brushed his cheeks.


    At a party that had long been turned into a bonfire party plus a beach buffet dinner, Lehman and George met someone from China Film.


    "Congratulations to the film directed by Lehman for winning the Jury Prize. My name is Han Cheng." Saying good things to each other is the best way to get closer to each other, and it will also be very helpful for the next negotiation.


    "Thank you." Lehman shook his hand and smiled friendly, "I wonder if you have anything to find me."


    Get straight to the point and express your conscience.perfect.


    When dealing with foreigners a lot, Han Cheng is no longer polite, and then said: "I want to come, Mr. George has already told you something, this time we are here to talk about the introduction and distribution, I went to the cinema to see This movie, to be honest, was very good, but inside..." He hesitated and said: "Some places are too bloody, we want to ask about deletions. What do you think? "

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    If "Bad Guy" wants to enter the Chinese market, it will naturally abide by other people''s rules.


    According to Han Cheng, in the movie, Nicholas Cage''s fight scenes in the elevator should be cut off some frontal close-ups, and Tom Cruise should also avoid frontal shots where he shot Kate Beckinsale. Later, Heath Ledger''s actions and Tom Cruise''s actions for the upper position also had to cut some scenes, but other than that, it was nothing.


    After listening to the specific requirements, Lehman said, "Yes." The way he readily agreed also made the China Film Group''s buying team very happy.


    After all, if people are unwilling to cut, they can do nothing, at best they can only give up the idea of ??introducing screening.


    "Then let''s be more specific, let''s talk about agency distribution..." Then, Han Cheng talked about China Film''s regulations on split accounts.


    This time, he never thought about releasing "Bad Guy" in the form of buying out the copyright, although the former would make them more profitable.


    The reason is also very simple, there are not enough places.This method only allows China Film and China Film to introduce about 15 copies each, and they can be issued separately by one party.Such a convenient way is naturally finished at the beginning.


    And buying out the rights is usually to buy movies that have been released for a long time, so the cost will be lower, but "Bad Guy" is only the premiere in Cannes, of course it is not the first choice.


    Next, the two parties started negotiations on cooperation issues. Both parties were more sincere, and the negotiations went smoothly.


    After a while, the related problems were solved.


    The terms of the accounting provided by China Film is that Europa Pictures can get a 13% share of the box office revenue of the movie "Bad Guy" in China.(Ps: This ratio is dead. As long as foreign filmmakers want to enter the Chinese market, they have no choice.)


    The 13% ratio is naturally very harsh, especially compared to the general international distribution standards (35% for producers, 17% for distributors, 48% for theaters and theaters.) George and Lehman were quite satisfied with the idea of ??how much they could show.


    There is no way to be dissatisfied. The rules are there. They are still rules made by a country and cannot be resisted.


    But Hollywood has always been dissatisfied with this ratio. By 2012, through a ruling, the share ratio was added to 25% of the total box office revenue.


    It''s all about selling, don''t be too miserable.


    And in response to this phenomenon, the concept of "co-production" was also developed.


    For example, the Sino-US co-produced "The Great Wall" and the Sino-French co-produced "Wolf Totem", these co-produced films can enjoy the treatment of domestic films if they are released in China, there is no quota restriction, the accounting ratio is reasonable, and even the support of related policies can be enjoyed.


    The only point is that the copyright must be assigned to the Chinese side, and the shooting conditions are also very harsh.


    If you need to hire foreign creative personnel for joint shooting like this, it must be approved by ****, and the proportion of foreign major actors must not exceed two-thirds of the total number of major actors. After the shooting, the producer needs to send the film. After going to the radio and television department for review and passing the qualification, the Dragon Standard can be obtained for the corresponding screening work.


    However, as long as it succeeds, the producer and the distributor will be able to get a share of 43% of the revenue. (I talk about it specifically, but at least the ratio of the introduction of the account is higher. This is also the state encourages this Implement it to reduce the pressure of foreign blockbusters on its own market.)


    Every country with a slight right to speak has the means to resist the invasion of the market by Hollywood films.Oh, you said Japan, South Korea, Canada, and Australia. That''s okay. The international status is pretty good, but you don''t have any idea of ??being a kid.Yes, just a red card warning, who dares to be presumptuous.


    Stains, a bit miserable...


    ......


    "Happy cooperation." Han Cheng offered his hand and said.


    After the negotiation, the group was in a very good mood.


    "Happy cooperation." Lyman smiled and shook hands.


    "If there is no problem, we will be able to arrange screenings in early June before submitting for screening to obtain screening qualifications."


    "Yeah, I understand." George also said.


    "Let''s do it, I wish you all a good time, we still have something to go," Han Cheng said goodbye.


    Seeing the people from China Film Group leave, Lehman also sighed, "For the first time, they took the initiative to find."


    In other words, Lehman has already made four movies, except for "Three Fools in Bollywood", which was regarded as a batch film, and bought out the distribution rights to China Film, but it has not yet been scheduled to be released. Don¡¯t even think about the "Buried Alive" and "Furious", because the number of places is limited and people look down on them.


    "It''s a good start." George continued: "Lyman, I''m leaving now. I have to deal with the simultaneous release of "Bad Guy" in France."


    "go Go."


    George is really enterprising. He rarely sees him running here or there every day when he is free. I don''t know if he will be tired.


    After thinking about it for a while, Lyman walked along the periphery of the beach.


    He didn''t call Eva Green over. After all, to deal with official affairs, she would definitely be left out in the cold. Instead of letting her go around the banquet alone, there was no need for that.


    The sand is very fine, take off your shoes and step on it is very comfortable.Looking at the pitch-black sea in the distance, and at the carnival people nearby, I did not want to participate inexplicably.


    Sometimes it''s nice to be alone.


    I am enjoying this comfort, but there are always untimely interruptions.


    "Director Lyman."


    Hearing the greeting, Lyman turned his head and saw Sophie Marceau approaching.


    Close, there is a faint fragrance on the body.I don''t know what brand of perfume I am using. I can buy a bottle for Eva Green. It smells good.


    "Congratulations on your movie for winning the Jury Prize." She is also so polite.


    "Thank you." Of course, Lehman did the same.


    How can two people who have only met each other get together?You can''t chat without being polite.


    "I''ve been to a movie, and it was very good." She continued to find the topic.Since Lyman invited her to make a movie that day, she has been a little concerned.After going to the theater to see the feature film of "Bad Guy", this thought became more and more obvious.


    As an actor, I always hope to perform good works, especially for people like her.


    "Your schedule hasn''t been handed in yet," Lehman asked again.


    "No."


    "That''s right, my script is about to be completed, wait a few days, you can take time to read it."


    "OK, all right."


    "Oh, yes, what brand of perfume do you use."


    "Dior." Sophie Marceau replied with a surprise.


    "Thank you." After that, he turned and left again.


    Very strange alone.She thought so.


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    May 22, a very ordinary day.


    But for some movie fans or fan audiences, it is a long-awaited day.


    Because today is the national release of the movie "Bad Guy".


    After the excellent market performance endorsements of "Three Fools in Bollywood" and "Furious", director Lehman''s trust has been shown, not to mention the joining of first-line movie stars such as Tom Cruise and Nicholas Cage , So this movie also received the attention of theaters at the beginning of its release.


    The number of screens in 2,886 theaters on the first day of the release was the answer they gave, and both the ratio of film placement and prime time releases were very good, and it felt like a lot of attention.


    From the publicity to the momentum created by the Cannes screening, this movie has left many people with an impression thanks to the popularity of several leading actors and excellent film critics.


    Of course, the media also attaches great importance to it, and they are also prepared with both hands. After the results of "Bad Guy" are released, they will decide whether to play or black. Anyway, whether it is really a good word of mouth or a bad piece of false hype, they will all It is invincible and there are materials to report.


    If it is a bad film, it may attract more attention, and they can fully criticize and laugh at it.


    This is probably the case in reality, and media professionals are among the best.


    When night fell, Daun, who had been busy for most of the day, took his girlfriend Mai Rui to a movie theater near the university, and took a place at the end of the long queue of ticketing halls, ready to buy two Movie tickets for "Bad Guy".


    The movie schedule for this movie in the theater is from 7:30 to 9:30, and from 10 to 12:00.


    Looking at the long line, Dawn sighed-today is only Thursday, it is a working day, ordinary students or people who are too busy with work the next day rarely go to the movies, but that''s it. It''s really long.


    "I hope this movie is as good as it is said on the Internet." My girlfriend Mai Rui murmured, "Up to now, neither Rotten Tomatoes nor IMDB have related film reviews and ratings, and I don''t know what the situation is."


    "The release has just begun." Dawn explained: "And many film forums have said that the film has a good reputation at Cannes, not to mention Nicolas Cage in it."


    Well, he is a fan of Cage.


    Those who can enter the theater on the first day to support are usually fan audiences, but it is normal.


    On the other side, somewhere in a theater in Chicago, Bella was wearing a thin gown, looking at the promotional poster in the bulletin board, staring at the line "Director: Lyman-Rates" for a long time, and then moved. He opened his eyes and walked towards the ticket window.


    She has always paid great attention to his films.


    Naturally, I hope to see it as the first step in this release.


    "A movie ticket for "Bad Guy", thank you." After a dozen people lined up, it was Bella''s turn.


    The white conductor took the ticket. After Bella paid the $6.50, he took the ticket and turned to the theater.


    After entering, Bella looked for her position while looking around to pay attention to the situation.


    The area of ??the theater is not large, it can accommodate about 600 people, except for the back row of seats, which is almost full.


    It seems that this movie is indeed very popular, Bella secretly happy, find her seat and sit down.


    Before the movie started, there was a hum of conversation in the theater.


    "Do you think Tom Cruise''s performance is really that good?"


    "Nicholas Cage was acting, and it immediately made me look forward to the film."


    "Is this actor named Heath Ledger playing Norman? It seems like looking at the poster."


    "Why haven''t the movie started yet."


    "You help me get popcorn and drinks, and I will go to the toilet."


    There was a lot of noise all around, and it quieted down slowly.


    The lights went out and the screen slowly lit up.


    "What will it bring me again this time?" Bella adjusted her sitting posture and muttered to herself.


    Even though she admires director Lehman''s ability to direct, as a film critic, she must be fair.


    Well, try to be fair and objective.


    After watching "Three Fools Raise Bollywood", she felt that she could not say anything bad about his movie.


    Her principle has been shaken a long time ago, witnessing his step-by-step growth, and there is an inexplicable sense of expectation.


    But a movie is a movie. If the story of the movie itself is boring or unpleasant, Bella will not deliberately flatter it. It will just turn over it plainly. Perhaps in the future, he will not pay much attention to Lyman''s development path. .


    After the opening animation of the movie and the logo show, the screen went black at first and then quickly lit up.


    A gloomy face appeared on the screen, and Heath Ledger''s second master had good eyebrows and vigor. The next scene also told the audience how cruel and cruel the community is to those who hinder their path.


    There was a soft surprise in the cinema, and it was clear that the way a living person was put into a big iron bucket and sank to the bottom of the sea was chilling.


    But Bella¡¯s focus is not this. She looks at Heath Ledger-because she has seen several films directed by Lehman. For this actor, the impression is quite deep, and now she has changed. The image and temperament playing the club boss, there is no sense of disobedience.


    "That resolute and taciturn recruit Norman can''t see any shadow at all. It''s really amazing." Bella thought with emotion.


    Before the audience recovered from their surprise, the scene had been switched from Heath Ledger.


    Along with the sound of the majestic rain, a talk by the police department introduced the background of the film. The underground forces in Los Angeles have been unified by the "Golden Gate Party" and become the biggest hidden danger in the city.


    Subsequently, the scene of a car accident on a rainy night, the director planted a foreshadowing, that is, who will be in the other car.


    Such bright and suggestive scenes naturally caught the audience''s attention.


    It wasn''t until the undercover corner played by Tom Cruise appeared that a little clues came together.


    Bella has been completely mobilized, watching the plot slowly unfold, and writing down some movie-watching feelings on the notebook that she carries with her from time to time.


    Under the battle between the two forces, the change of positions, character analysis and conflicts of various characters are all her concerns.


    And here, the undercover role played by Tom Cruise is definitely the most different, and even his final rebellion has an extenuating meaning, which is undoubtedly a confirmation of the director''s exceptional skill in characterizing.

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    Accompanied by the melodious background music, the big screen began to scroll the cast and crew list. At this time, many viewers would get up and leave, not to mention that it is now after 10 pm, and the viewing time is close to two hours. For some people, it is a time period when they should go home and rest as soon as possible.


    However, most of the audience in the theater tonight did not move, but enthusiastically discussed the plot with the people around.


    Of course these people are out of their love for this movie, and so does Dawn.


    Originally, he was looking at Nicholas Cage and the type of movie.


    Thriller crime is the subject of gangsters, which is very tempting to him.


    "New York Gangs", "The Godfather" series, "Good Guys", "Pulp Fiction", "Scarface", "Lady from Casino"... such masterpieces of movie history gangster theme, he can do as many treasures .


    He even wondered what kind of spark the collision between Lyman and Nicholas Cage would spark after directors like Martin Scorsese.


    He is quite excited and hopes that movies of this type of theme will become mainstream.


    "Bad Guy" movie, he has seen many articles from Cannes on the Internet.


    Yishui''s compliments further stimulated his idea of ??watching this movie.


    So instead of playing with his girlfriend, he took her to the theater instead.


    I have been in line for a long time, and the feeling of waiting is quite tormented.


    Finally entered the theater, the position is not very good, the seat in the middle of the third row from the bottom.


    He was still full of expectations, but when he arrived at the scene, he listened to the audience around him discussing "What the hell is Tom Cruise."


    This made him a little unhappy.


    He watches movies and likes to pay attention to the main creator list. This is how Lyman''s name was known, although this is the second time he has watched his movie.


    The first time was also the "Rage" played by Nicholas Cage.


    But who is Tom Cruise?He is famous for eating with his face, no matter what other people say, his impression is always not good.


    He has always liked acting schools like Nicholas Cage, and he came to understand this movie.


    Fortunately, he did not leave the field, and Dawn felt a very pleasant surprise in his heart.


    Including his girlfriend Mai Rui.


    She was pulled over. She is neither a fan nor a fan of this kind of subject matter, but after reading it, she wanted to read it again, because there were many details of the plot that I didn''t understand.


    As for the content discussed by the surrounding audience, there are even more divergent opinions.


    Some people say that Tom Cruise is good; some think that undercover wives are not worthy of death; some are laundered by the Los Angeles police, saying that they don¡¯t trust Tom Cruise because he has never really come into sight. There is no way to trust this thing; there are those who recognize Heath Ledger¡¯s crazy methods, and it is a pity that he did not get rid of the high-level police and the third party, otherwise he would be able to take charge of the "Golden Gate Party"..... .


    It wasn''t until the cast and crew subtitles were all finished, and the film was officially over, that the audience got up and left with undying interest. Among the crowd, the words "excellent" and "excellent" became their frequent vocabulary, which is also Dawn A feeling after watching the complete film¡ª¡ª


    To be honest, the tumbling between the two forces did not touch him too much. Because it was the enemy, he did not think it was too much with any means. Instead, he was most touched when Nicholas Cage was in the hospital. What he said to Tom Cruise and his actions when Tom Cruise took the initiative to seek relief after being bound by life and identity.


    One is brotherhood, and the other is free from fate.


    It doesn''t talk about great truths, nor deliberately sensationalized. The core of the story is not a correct thing, but Dawn feels very real.


    That kind of undercover career, contrary to his beliefs, is cruelly portrayed by the director.


    His transformation is based on the police''s distrust, brotherhood, a little loyalty and a little love.


    This is not a warm story, from beginning to end, it is a trial of human nature and a tragedy.


    Very cruel, cruel to real.


    "He is so pitiful." This is the focus of many people''s discussions. He became the boss of the club, but he was not happy because he lived in the dark forever.


    "I have to watch it again, Dawn, will you accompany me?" Mai Rui said.


    "Of course." Dawn shrugged, "Actually, I had this plan originally, originally to support Cage, I didn''t expect Tom Cruise to play well in it."


    "The final transition was so handsome."


    "The director is great..."


    As the voices in the theater slowly dissipated, the two figures wandered out of the tunnel.


    Crete took a careful look at Brad Pitt. He wears sunglasses and a hood, making it difficult to see his expression. But as an agent, Crete knows that his client may not be in a good mood. .


    As a film practitioner, he can see the excellence of "Bad Guy" and know that this movie is likely to be a big hit.


    And if it sells...


    He shook his head slightly, and at first, he didn''t care about it since he missed the chance because of the high asking price.


    Because Pete''s coffee is there, there is no shortage of movie performance resources.


    But later, the market performance of "Furious" was very good, and he also defeated the veteran series "007" in the competition, and he regretted it a bit.


    Come to think of it, Pete also regrets it, otherwise he would not pay so much attention to director Lehman''s new work. After participating in the event, he went to the theater to check the situation.


    result......


    "This is the first day. Fans and audiences don''t mean anything." In the end, Crete said this without conscience while driving.


    He knew that Pete wanted to see director Lyman make a fool of himself, and the best film performance was a mess.


    Unfortunately, he never got his wish.


    As for why?Do you want a reason for being upset with someone?


    If you want to, refuse his terms and invite Nicholas Cage instead, so that he is ridiculed by some media and ignored.


    When "Furious" was released, it was not counted that he faintly pointed the propaganda spear at him to increase the topic.(This is the ghost of MGM when it was black, but Pete thought it was Lyman''s idea.)


    "Tell me when the box office results of "Bad Guy" come out on the first day." The car drove into Brad Pitt''s mansion. He dropped this sentence, got out of the car, and walked in.


    "Oh..." Crete sighed.


    So where is Lyman now.


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    The day before "Bad Guy" was released, Lehman came to Los Angeles.


    Compared with the film markets of the two countries, the United States always has more weight and needs more attention.


    Hollywood, the headquarters of CAA.


    In the well-decorated office, two people sat opposite each other on the sofa.


    There is a solid wood coffee table with two cups of coffee on it.


    Kevin Hoween took a sip, pointed at a document on it, looked at Lyman on the opposite side, and slowly said, "So, do you know the charm of Oscars?"


    He stood up, drew the curtains a little to block the sunlight coming in, "Since you won the award, you have opened a new project, and it is going to be released now. We have never sat down and talked, anyway, always Something is distracting, and I haven¡¯t officially congratulated you yet. I wish you a great new movie, Lehman."


    Lehman smiled and picked up the coffee, "This is our business, and the profit is everyone''s."


    "That''s right." Kevin Hoween also said happily: "Let you join CAA is an extremely right thing we did. I am now a little worried that you will be poached by other people or brokerage companies."


    "Then you need to fight for me more." Lehman joked.


    "We have provided you with the best service conditions, isn''t that enough?" Kevin also laughed.


    He came here today naturally for the offline operation of "Three Fools in Bollywood" after the Oscar was over.


    So desperately working hard, spending countless words, connections, energy and money to win awards, for Lehman, it must be for the blessing of personal influence, and even for the effect of the potential value of this reputation, it is not a pity to pay a lot of Franklin for this. , But for companies such as Paramount, Europa, and CAA, fighting for Oscars is always for profit, or the kind of profit that can be seen for a while.


    After all, compared to Lehman, using this award to decorate their appearance is completely dispensable for them, and only benefits and only benefits can make them tempted to operate.


    The document on the table is their effectiveness during this period.


    The data listed above is very detailed and clear at a glance.


    In the US market alone, more than 730,000 video tapes and DVDs were sold. This is not even the income from rental sales. According to the unified point of view, the entire home entertainment market should have received 14.32 million US dollars in income.


    Moreover, the first genius won the award. As soon as the related news was released, Paramount Pictures seized the opportunity to add a few more theaters to show "Three Fools in Bollywood", and the slogan was the best foreign language film Oscar.


    The wind direction of this Olympics award is also immediate. The box office numbers of the repackaged "Three Fools in Bollywood" are actually quite good. Compared with the pitiful hundreds of thousands that I bought at the box office before, it instantly turned ten. Several times, the output per day can be more than one million US dollars.


    Even many foreign film companies have come to ask for the distribution rights.


    Germany, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan...These film markets are also visible, not to mention that offline channels such as video tapes and DVDs have always been a long-term business.


    Even if you deduct publicity costs and public relations costs, the United States alone can wipe it out.Calculate the overseas market again. After deducting the money from the buyout and the distribution share, the income that falls in the hands of the producer is about 10 million or 20 million-these are almost pure profits, and the sales of DVDs and video tapes Because it looks impressive, the harvest can be more than 40 million US dollars.


    Oscars are really very profitable. No wonder Miramax can have a good position among many manufacturers even at a small cost.


    Awesome.


    "Knowing this a long time ago, we can operate successfully, and the effect is very good. It should not be scheduled to be released in March. It should be screened first. After receiving the award, it will be rolled out on a large scale. It will definitely perform better. Believe me Lehman, when the time comes, that amazing box office number will make people feel excited..."


    "I''m very excited now." Lehman glanced at Kevin Hoween and continued: "So, how is the income divided and settled, or is it the old rule?"


    "Of course, the relevant accounts have been sent to your studio, and the channel payment for DVDs and video tapes is still the old rule, which ends in three months. We decided not to charge for this service." Kevin- Huoweien promised generously.Now he or CAA wants to maintain a good relationship with Lehman. For this reason, it is nothing to charge a little bit less service commission. After all, Lehman transferred most of his revenue share to CAA shared with Paramount.


    So if you compare such a situation to a piece of cake, Lehman now only accounts for 8%, which should have been 25%.


    Lyman smiled and said nothing.His biggest feeling in this regard is the rise in status and potential reputation. As for real money and profits, he does not value it so much.Of course, you should take it yourself, and you won''t say you are polite.Just do business by office.


    "Oh, yes, there''s one more thing." Lehman looked at Kevin Hoween, "Help me find someone to talk to Sophie Marceau. I want to find her in the new play. I have to ask about her schedule and negotiation. Joining the group."


    "Don''t worry, leave this to me." Kevin fully agreed.


    Although Lehman¡¯s nominally highest business acceptance broker has always been Kevin Howen, but with his position in CAA, he will no longer follow up on a certain client¡¯s work, and he usually focuses on major aspects. The specific is done by Johnson, the agent in charge of daily life, but because "Bad Guy" is about to be released, there must be a lot of things in the United States, and it is inevitable that you will be unavailable, so you need to find someone to go to France to deal with it. .


    "Then if there is nothing wrong, I will go back first." After the related work had a solution, Lehman also took the initiative to say goodbye.


    "That said, Lehman, I wish you success, the new film is selling well." Kevin Hoween said, extending his hand.


    "Thank you." Lehman shook hands and said, "Then, see you next time."


    After that, he turned and left the meeting room.


    After leaving the headquarters building, the agent Johnson was already waiting in the parking lot.


    "Let''s go, back to the hotel."


    The vehicle started slowly, and when it arrived at the hotel, they greeted Ryan and Lehman returned to his room.


    Take a shower and clear away the exhaustion.


    Until lying in bed, before going to bed, Lehman suddenly thought: It will be released tomorrow, and I don¡¯t know what will happen...


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    On the 23rd, Friday, the sun was shining brightly.


    Just after noon, that is, around one in the afternoon, the box office data for the first day of "Bad Guy" was released, earning 26.32 million US dollars.


    Calculated on the basis of nearly 2850 screening theaters with an average ticket price of US$6.5 per ticket, the attendance rate is as high as 50%, and the average attendance rate of theaters in some prosperous areas can be as high as 80%.


    There is no doubt that this result is very good. It is not only the champion of first-day ticket sales in North America, but also directly makes the film on the North American weekly box office rankings from May 19 to May 24. No. 6.Relying on the first day''s results to reach the top ten of the week, it also proves the audience''s support for this film.


    In the first place is the sequel "The Matrix 2: The Matrix", which cost 150 million filming costs. The cumulative score is 52.13 million US dollars, but it has been released to the second week. The daily output is not as good as "Bad Guy", except that it takes three more days to calculate the box office.


    As soon as the results came out, Brad Pitt''s agent called and told Pete according to the previous instructions.


    Originally, Pete was still taking a nap at home. After receiving the news, he didn''t sleep anymore. He went to the balcony seat and looked depressed at the distant scenery to adjust his rather complicated mood.


    He has reasons to be complicated. After all, he knew that "Bad Guy" would not be too bad after watching the movie, but such popularity was beyond his expectations.


    Perhaps at this time, many Hollywood actors of the same type (relying on face, charm, body to feed, anyway, not relying on acting skills) feel as complicated as him, oh, no, he should be the most emotional.


    Actors? The perspective of viewing movies is different from that of ordinary audiences. They always think more and less purely.


    Seeing a wonderful clip or work, besides admiration, they might think about another thing, that is, if they play this movie and this role, what will be the effect.


    So here is the concept of genre actors, those who are good at comedy, villains, and harlequins... and others like Brad Pitt who are good at acting face-offs and acting handsome.


    Movie role resources in each direction are very limited, and there must be more than one actor who can eat that bowl of rice. Here is another issue of distribution and competition.What makes Brad Pitt the most depressing is that he was Lyman''s first choice. The opportunity was given to him, but he gave up.


    If you can establish a good partnership during "Furious", according to Lyman''s philosophy of using acquaintances to find actors, it is very likely that the undercover role in "Bad Guy" will also belong to him.This is really...feeling big.


    Pete thought, and sighed.


    Last night, when he entered the theater to watch "Bad Guy", he also subconsciously brought himself into the role of Tom Cruise, still thinking about how he would express his emotions if he played the undercover. Will the effect be better than Tom Cruise.


    Only through this comparison can you understand what you have missed.


    He even came to the conclusion after watching that he was a little doubtful whether he could perform Tom Cruise''s weak and gloomy temperament, that kind of powerlessness being carried forward by the torrent.


    God, Pete has always felt that he is better than Tom Cruise''s acting skills, the industry''s evaluation can also prove this.


    Comparing the "Mission Impossible" series with "Fight Club" or "The Seven Deadly Sins", it seems that there is no room for comparison.


    Whose face is more stylish than?Isn''t this a joke?


    Pete thought he was born a few years late, and he didn''t have a good chance. Otherwise, he felt that he could completely replace the famous roles of Tom Cruise.


    From now on, the industry will lose the name of "beautiful soup".


    In this matter, he is sure. Although he is selling hormones and selling faces, he thinks he sells better than Tom Cruise.


    Every year, the entertainment industry produces many works, of which only a small part can be recognized and even become classics in film history. Pete has also tasted the benefits of such word-of-mouth hits, otherwise he will not be about to move forward. Before entering the threshold of a first-line movie star, he took the initiative to cut his salary to join the "Seven Sins", which doubled his worth.


    Those successful and classic roles give an actor too much bonus, but the more he is like this, the more he regrets it: watching the "sergeant" and the "undercover" slip away in his hands, the kind of fucking taste, who Who knows if you meet.


    Especially this fact seems to be happening.


    The premiere of "Bad Guy" was outstanding, and word of mouth was still bursting, and the undercover character is a tragic character.


    As everyone knows, tragedies are often more shocking than Dzogchen, and they are more impressive.


    The right time and the right place, Tom Cruise took it all this time.


    The role itself is very miserable-after graduating from the police school, he had to give up his formal status and sneak into the underground to work as an undercover agent. Not to mention that his lover died, his best brother died, and the police were all guarded by all these. Very negative factors, and Tom Cruise is uncharacteristically uncharacteristic, and his emotions are in place, which makes this character even more eye-catching.The evaluation center after the audience read it seems to be able to explain this.


    That part of the heart-to-heart meeting in the hospital bed will inevitably become a classic bridge that everyone talks about.


    Brad Pitt knows that since the rejection that day, it has been wrong, so he asked his agent to tell him the first day of the film as soon as possible.


    Because at this time he still has a hint of illusion-in case, the film has a good reputation, but the market does not buy it, then all this can also reduce the depression and discomfort in his heart.


    Although, judging from the current situation, his idea is indeed an illusion.


    And apart from other factors, the relationship between him and Tom Cruise was originally a competitive relationship, and the match between the scenes was very high, almost like the feeling of whoever plays the role when the film is selected.


    Now Tom Cruise is going one step further, which means he will take a step back.


    Goods and spreads, can''t be better.


    ......


    The more I think about it, the more irritable, Brad Pitt feels that he should do something. After all, he and Lyman are not a life-and-death competition, and there seems to be room for change in whether everyone can cooperate.


    He walked to the bedroom, picked up the phone, and took the initiative to call the agent.


    "Crete? Where are you?"


    "Help me make an appointment with Mayne Royer."


    "Make an appointment and call me."


    Well, he is also a customer of CAA, but the broker in charge is different.


    As the saying goes, there are rivers and lakes where there are people.Whenever there is no one faction in the arena...


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 166 Chapter 166 Hot Film Critics (seeking subscription recommendation)

    In an era where traffic is king, the media always need to be one step ahead.


    On the second day of the movie''s release, the entertainment sections of major newspapers all put "Bad Guys" reports.


    There are both news and magazines who like to chase the essence of hot spots, and the indispensable public relations of Paramount Pictures, but in any case, it is always good to cause heated discussions.


    In the early morning, in the newsstand on the corner of Los Angeles Avenue, among the newspapers sorted early, the headline of the entertainment section of the Chicago Times was so conspicuous: "Is gray black or white? Which is more important, good or bad? ?"


    The report of this film review occupies a whole page. The author''s name is Bella, a new female film critic.


    "There are many undercover movies, but in my opinion, "Bad Guy" is different from this kind."


    "In the past, I saw this kind of undercover police who sacrificed their lives for justice and committed dangers with their own lives. Although they were so impressed by justice and faith, they couldn''t help but feel aggrieved when watching movies."


    "Regardless of whether the party representing justice wins in the end, the price paid in the undercover process is too great."


    "The struggle within myself, the alienation of relatives and friends around me, the friendship with the enemy that seems true or false."


    "Humans are not grass and trees, who can be ruthless. It is the nervous tension and anxiety caused by this kind of inner torture, which seems to be too cruel for an ordinary person with normal emotions."


    "And the first half of "Bad Guy" is actually very aggrieved."


    "Undercover for eight years and forbearing for eight years, and finally get through to the end of such a dark life, there are new orders to continue lurking, and there is no room for negotiation; the wife died because of the underworld conflict; the best The brother of the club, the third boss he regarded as the eldest brother died because of the police design, but he could not do anything; he sneaked into the club with his life, and only a few police officers knew his identity, and he wondered who he was doing. ?"


    "So I quit, why did I sacrifice so much, my pain, loneliness, and fear of who can share it? How can my brother save my life? How can my family reunite? How long will this bleak life be? , Fuck righteous faith, I want to control my own life, so I have to choose a path that I can choose, even if there is darkness at the end of the road."


    "From the perspective of universal values, this kind of thinking is not desirable. After all, fighting against evil forces is contributing to society and the people. It is great and noble. But from a personal standpoint, the so-called justice is If you want to put your life in, undercover is really synonymous with a lonely hero. Canglang will drink his sorrows and joys for a lifetime."


    "Is it worth it? Who knows."


    "Also, the various roles in this movie are really good. Apart from undercover, I also want to talk about the three masters."


    "He is a gang leader, he looks like a gangster, and his rascal temperament is prominent."


    "In this age of commendable interests, it is very common to be a brother today and stabbing a knife tomorrow."


    "Otherwise, he takes the letter of promise and loyalty very seriously. Before he died, he said to his deputy who had already discovered his undercover identity, if you live, you must be cruel, or you can''t live."


    "I''m not ruthless enough, and I have to warn my brothers to be cruel. From this moment on, people feel good about him inexplicably. He is a man of flesh, blood, love and responsibility, and he also shows that kind of desire. And joy."


    "At the end, make a summary."


    "The Bad Guy is unexpectedly bad, not following rules."


    "Who says justice will prevail, and good people must stick to their faith."


    "Who would say that bad guys must be heinous and have no feelings."


    "Each character is a living person, a person has his own position, can think and change."


    "Black and white are never so distinct."


    "Finally, I recommend everyone to watch it in the theater."


    ......


    In the study, Bella put the latest issue of "Chicago Times" in the cupboard and placed it carefully.


    Her column articles are generally placed here, as a memorial, and will give her a sense of accomplishment.


    After dinner in the evening, I returned to the computer in the bedroom and sat down. Bella clicked the mouse to open several box office websites, and of course, film review website pages such as IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes were indispensable.


    As a film critic, she habitually likes to study the above data for film-related information websites.


    The first thing I look at is the popular IMDB.


    Find the name of "Bad Guy" from the homepage and click into the work page.


    Suddenly, his eyes lit up.


    A total of 9.0 points, 1323 people commented, which means that most of them scored high.


    Bella''s face was filled with joy, and after thinking about it for a while, she scored 8.8.


    Of course, the score of 9.0 is definitely too high, and this is the first day, and there are not many people who have evaluated it. According to the general rule, the total score will definitely decline, but with the movie "Bad Guy" The quality is estimated to be around 8.6 to 8.8 points in the end... This is definitely the number of ratings for genre classics, and "Bad Guy" is also worthy of such a score.


    After reading the IMDB''s audience comments, it is definitely positive.


    "I spent an unforgettable two and a half hours in the theater."


    "Although I think the director is too cruel, there is no denying that this is a good movie."


    "The darkening of the undercover at the end is so cool. If it weren''t for publicity, I would be excited to shout out."


    It seems that Director Lehmann''s work this time will be successful again. Bella thoughtfully continued to click on the page of Rotten Tomatoes: Rotten Tomatoes pays more attention to the opinions and evaluations of industry insiders than IMDB.


    After watching it for a while, the corners of her mouth rose slightly: the film critics gave it 87%, the audience liked it 95%, and the double green of Rotten Tomatoes also meant that she had obtained the fresh certification.


    Of course, this is only the initial data, and does not represent the final result. Many film critics may not have been to the movie yet, let alone the audience.


    However, this data can at least let Bella know a little bit, and most people in the industry also hold very pertinent opinions in the evaluation.


    "Bad Guy" is so unconventional, it seems to be justified.


    After browsing several professional movie websites again, Bella turned off the computer and stretched her waist comfortably.


    It''s very pleasant to see the work of the director I like and I am affirmed by everyone.


    After taking a shower, Bella lay on the soft big bed, still happily thinking: I don''t know what kind of surprises it will bring to me in the future, I really look forward to it, Director Lyman-Rates.


    Good night, sweet dreams.


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 167 Chapter 167 I am very surprised (seeking subscription recommendation)

    On Saturday, May 24, the weather was still sunny.


    With the old man rising up early as usual, he climbed up to his job, and the city of angels, which was silent for a short time, returned to its former noisy.


    On the streets, there is a flow of people and traffic.


    The cinema also ushered in a new batch of little sheep.


    Although "Bad Guy" was released two days ago, for another part of the audience, only the rest day is the beginning of their viewing.


    And as the sun rises above the sky, the box office statistics of the previous day have also come to an end. The market achievements of all the films being released have also passed to the corresponding film companies, which has also made more people think about it.


    Hollywood, in the Paramount Pictures Building.


    Shirley Lansing had just entered her independent office. Before she could sit down, Cliff Thompson, the head of the marketing department, knocked on the door and walked in.


    This middle-aged, somewhat blessed white man with a big belly holds a document in his hand, smiles on his face, walks with wind, and has a good mood that can''t be concealed.


    "What''s the matter?" Shirley Lansing asked.


    "President, good news." He smiled, his eyes narrowed into a small slit, which made people suspect that he was closing his eyes to talk to people.


    "Go ahead, Cliff."


    She turned and sat on the office chair and motioned for the other person to sit down too.


    The fat white man didn''t refuse. After sitting on the sofa, he opened the papers in his hand and reported on his work. "The box office results of "Bad Guy" have come out yesterday."


    "Has it met expectations?" Shirley Lansing asked.


    Paramount Pictures made the expected results in the preliminary market prospect survey and the 26.32 million U.S. dollars obtained on the day of the premiere-breaking 100 million in the first week. This is also an ideal goal that can be achieved by the top-selling movies in North America.


    In order to achieve this result, the next daily box office market must maintain the level of the first day. As for the decline, all talks will cease.


    "It''s not just about meeting expectations." Cliff Thompnoson raised the file in Yang''s hand, feeling a little excited. "Just yesterday, we got another $31.25 million at the box office. President, our goal may be even greater. It¡¯s almost finished, and the next day¡¯s increase will be more than 25%. This means that if the crowd¡¯s enthusiasm for watching movies can be maintained, we will be able to break 100 million in four days at most."


    "What?" Shirley Lansing was a little surprised, even faintly unable to believe it.


    If it can be said that on the first day of the screening, it can be said that it is based on the fan base of the actors to get a higher score, then it can rise on the second day, which definitely means that ordinary passerby fans are also strongly supporting.(Star movies such as "Mission Impossible" are a typical fan market economy, and their results in the first three days are often better than their market results in the next week or two combined, and they often have the highest box office on the first day.)


    "Bring me the documents," she said, standing up.


    Cliff Thompnorson respectfully handed over the document, and Shirley Lansing took it and looked at it carefully for a long time, only to confirm that the yesterday''s market performance of "Bad Guy" was indeed true.


    "With this momentum, we may have to increase our propaganda efforts and try our best to get more potential audiences into the cinema." Cliff Thompnoson did not forget his own job because of joy, and softly suggested.


    This is also the unanimous view of the senior management of their marketing department.


    Shirley Lansing calmed down upon hearing Cliff Thompson''s proposal.After all, she took the position of CEO of Paramount after all the hard work. Even if the annual earnings report data was bleak in the past two years, and she was at the bottom of the top six consecutively, many major shareholders behind it were dissatisfied, but she Personal vision and ability are beyond doubt.


    "Brave Heart", "Forrest Gump", "Titanic", "Trumen''s World", "Saving Private Ryan"...These films are all filmed and released under her management. , And got good results.


    It can be said that she will not be the most mainstream operating method on the market now-to develop a series of movies, because under her direction, the only "Mission Impossible" that can be handed out is still Tom Cruise leading it, but by looking People, she has always been very accurate.


    She has always believed that Lyman-Rates would be Paramount¡¯s best partner, and even more so, letting go of the domestic market and allowing Europa Pictures to get a share of the market will only maintain the close cooperative relationship between the two parties. But this kind of rapid success still gave her a sense of surprise, as if she had discovered a piece of gold, and beside her, there was a gold mine hidden.


    Moreover, the current situation is that the box office of "Bad Guy" is still up the next day. According to this calculation, if you are more optimistic, it will exceed 100 million in four days. Then, how much can the box office reach in the first week?1.5 billion?Or 200 million?


    The corners of Shirley Lansing''s mouth rose slowly, and an imperceptible smile appeared.Can choose to cooperate with Lyman-Rates before he became famous (when "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood").This move is really right, and he can always give people a very profitable market return.


    "Cliff, you immediately contact Noriman Kuwait, President of Viacom Group Media Department, and ask him to help his 39 local TV stations to push the trailer for "Bad Guy" all day long, and, Contact those variety shows and arrange a schedule for a concentrated promotion in the next week." (Viacom Group is the third largest media company in the United States. Paramount Pictures can be regarded as its subsidiary, but independent Too big, anyway, the relationship between the two parties is still very close, and the channel resources will basically be used by Paramount.)


    "I''ll do it right away."


    After Cliff Thompson left the office, Shirley Lansing thought for a while, then asked for a call from the secretary desk and dialed Lehman''s contact number.


    "Hi Lyman, are you still in Los Angeles?"


    "Well, at the hotel." In the high-end suites of the Waldorf Astoria in Los Angeles near Beverly Hills, Lehman answered the phone with some doubts. It is rare for the president of Paramount to call him in person. Any questions?"


    "Congratulations to the big movie sales, recently..."


    Shirley Lansing talked about Paramount''s decision to increase propaganda on the phone, and hoped that Lehman and other creative staff would cooperate with the propaganda, and then said that he would hold a celebration reception, which was equivalent to a celebration party for him.


    The former Lehman naturally agreed, as for the latter, he still expressed the meaning of not worrying and delaying it.


    After hanging up the phone, Lehman began to write a sub-shot script for the new script project.


    Love movies? It''s a brand-new genre subject. Naturally, we must be fully prepared.


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 168 Chapter 168 Propaganda (seeking subscription recommendation)

    The market performance of "Bad Guy" is really hot. In the praise of many film critics and the recommendation of media and newspapers, the box office performance continued to rise steadily on the third day, and it received 33.54 million US dollars.The total box office in North America has reached more than 91 million US dollars.


    Although this achievement still failed to break the single-day box office record set by "Spider-Man", it was the absolute overlord for the summer vacation schedule throughout May.


    Several movies released at the same time, such as "Pool Love Murder", "Fatal Turn", "Sinking with Love", "Spy Family", including "The Matrix 2: Reloaded" and 23 The comedy movie "Fake God" starring Kim Kerry, Jennifer Aniston and other dramas that have just begun to be released are not the opponents of "Bad Guy", but they are barely a minor obstacle.


    For example, a newcomer to the arena of "Counterfeit Gods" won 17.76 million US dollars on the day of its release.


    And the one person I have to mention here is Kim Kerry.


    If a medium-produced movie like "Fake Tenjin" can have such good market results, if the audience is not watching it in his name, I believe few people will agree.


    After all, in the ranks of comedy, Kim Carey has always been a king of heaven.


    It is a pity that the Hollywood comedy king is not satisfied on the path of seeking transformation, and his career has fallen sharply in the past two years.


    To change people''s inherent impression of him, compared to Tom Cruise, Kim Carrey can be described as hell-level difficulty.


    And his method is also Chongao, wanting to broaden the play path with pure acting skills.


    The closest to the Oscar was the 1999 biographical film "The Man on the Moon", which won the Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Movie, but who would have expected that the subsequent Oscars would not give any face, even the nomination. Never passed.


    The following year, Kim Carey did not change his ambitions and took over the filming of a drama called "Film Life" which was said to be tailored specifically for him to re-occupy the Austrian. This movie was even worse. Not only did he fail to get the Golden Man Favored, but also ended up in the embarrassing situation of box office fiasco and poor reputation.


    The audience and the market love the new and forget the old, and I am afraid that even Kim Carey himself does not want to wear the hat of "box office poison".


    As a result, he soon chose to return to his comedy line, and "Fake God" was born under this helpless situation.


    The results of the screening once again proved his absolute dominance in comedy, but for him, it was both a success and a failure.


    After all, if he is willing to stick to the genre of comedy, he won''t have to try to transform.


    Moreover, he is not the only celebrity who is good at comedy performances and popular audiences, and the pressure of competition is also great-Robin Williams is both solemn and humorous; Adam Sandler is good at capturing the mentality of ordinary little people; Eddie Murphy Because of the talent of the black race, it can create a sense of joy in language, as well as the relaxation and naturalness of Ubi-Goldberg''s performance.


    As for Kim Carey, it is because of the rich facial expressions and exaggerated body movements that have created a very unique performance style, the interpretation is very funny and nonsensical...


    Having said this, let''s talk about the cinema.


    Because of the expressiveness of "Bad Guy", on the third day of the release, another 7 percent of the film was scheduled, and a part of the screen originally belonging to "The Matrix 2: Reloaded" was added.


    In other words, "Bad Guy" is currently being drawn by 3,025 theaters, and nearly 50% of the film is in battle.


    Ranked second is "Counterfeit Tenshin" with 28%, and several other movies share the remaining 20%.


    There is no doubt that the theaters have great expectations for "Bad Guy".


    Of course, the cinema chain is optimistic, and there is nothing to be proud of. If the quality of the work is not good, it should be rushed.


    There are countless precedents for this thing, such as "Cut Throat Island", "Cleopatra" and other works in the market.


    However, "Bad Guy" is a word of mouth after all, and there is no reason why it will be worse after adding more films.


    But even so, Paramount still did not take it lightly-in case the audience''s enthusiasm for watching movies fades.


    No matter how good the movie is, it doesn¡¯t mean that no one will lose money.


    Therefore, in order to be foolproof, it is necessary to strike while the iron is hot and step up publicity.


    The advertisements on the Internet, TV stations and offline are actually almost the same. Almost all traditional publicity channels have already been put in place.


    At this time, the most effective is of course the film''s creative team to run the promotion.


    Lehman is no exception. Since receiving a call from Shirley Lansing the day before yesterday, he immediately started a road show and variety show publicity model.


    The first stop is naturally Los Angeles.


    ......


    As the second largest city in the United States, Los Angeles has a developed regional economy and has always been the main ticket warehouse city in the American film market.


    For every Lehman film, Los Angeles fans can contribute at least one sixth of the box office.


    At this time, the box office market for Hollywood movies was basically concentrated in first- and second-tier cities.


    No way, who has more theaters, and the people have more spare money to enjoy the fun of watching movies.


    Therefore, the main concentration of running propaganda is actually around the major first-tier regions of the United States.


    ......


    The event scene at Santa Monica Plaza.


    Tom Cruise, Nicholas Cage and others responded to various questions in response to the host¡¯s questions.


    This commercial plaza is connected to Santa Monica Beach and is the most fashionable shopping destination in Hollywood. Many media or film promotional activities will be placed here. When the main creative members of "Bad Guy" appear on the temporary stage of the plaza, It also attracted the attention of many people.


    Especially Tom Cruise, is the center point of the media reporters.


    "Yes, when I saw this project, I decided to play. Lehman, who was the director, had some objections to this. Later, we met in person and I was successfully persuaded by him to cut my salary and join the crew."


    In the interview area, Tom Cruise stood among the reporters and talked, while Lyman on the side also cooperated and said: "At that time, the crew set aside the actor''s salary space was not enough, so that''s it."


    "Then are you satisfied with the choice at the time?" A reporter extended the microphone.


    "Of course, I''m very satisfied. Tom Cruise is a good actor."


    "Cage, can you tell me something interesting about the crew during the filming?"


    "Once, I didn''t take a shot five or six times, I was a little anxious..."


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 169 Chapter 169 Tonight Show (seeking subscription recommendation)

    At the end of the event, Lehmann and his team successfully broke through the circle of fans and got on the Lincoln commercial vehicle.


    The door closed and the car moved slowly.


    Broker Johnson began to report on the itinerary in recent days.


    He took out the shorthand book he carried with him, and after confirming it from beginning to end, he whispered to Lehman on the side: "The recording of "The Tonight Show" is scheduled at around 7pm. Tomorrow will leave for Chicago, and then there will be There will be an exclusive phone interview with "Entertainment Weekly". The specific time is subject to us..."


    "Okay, I get it." His tone was a little tired as he spoke.


    Running publicity is indeed a lot of energy.


    "How much do we have at the box office now?" Lehman leaned on the seat and asked vigorously.


    "According to the data collected by Paramount, so far, the box office has surpassed 100 million, reaching a total of 112.43 million US dollars."


    "111.43 million, has it exceeded 100 million."


    Lehman murmured.


    Hearing that "Bad Guy" had a score of over 100 million, Tom Cruise and Nicholas Cage, who were dormant by the side, also came to mind.


    For them, participating works are selling at the box office, which can be described as the most useful driving force for their careers.


    Oh, as an extra note, Heath Ledger was unable to squeeze the time for the filming of "Brokeback Mountain", so he did not promote with the group. He will go to Australia when it is released in various overseas places next week, which is his Hometown helps to promote and boost popularity.


    In fact, Hollywood is the most realistic circle. Compared with the imaginary and intangible things such as acting skills and ability, the producer considers his market value, which is the so-called box office appeal, when choosing actors.


    And the easiest way to prove the charm of this thing is to look at the average box office of an actor''s recent works...


    Salaries or the remuneration for acting is also roughly calculated based on these, and the same is true for directors. The changes in the right to speak and value are inseparable from the market performance of the past films directed.


    Cage widened his eyes and looked at Tom Cruise with a smile on his face, then looked at Lyman, and said, "It''s over 100 million in four days, so amazing."


    This is also the best film he has ever performed in the market.


    "Is the market changing? In the early ten years, breaking 100 million in the first week was a great thing. At that time, there were only a few screens in North America, but now, not breaking 100 million in the first week is not a normal box office trend for a blockbuster movie. The number of theaters increases, the ticket prices are also increasing, and the box office score line naturally rises. It is simple, believe it or not, in a few years, movies with a single day of over 100 million will appear."


    Lehman made a rational analysis. Of course, he was telling the truth. When the super-English era begins, any single-day break of 100 million will become a standard and then continue to be refreshed.


    "Unbelievable." Tom Cruise still exclaimed.Although the analysis sounds quite reasonable, but it really happened to me, I still feel very shocked.


    This market performance is much stronger than the "Mission Impossible" series starring him.


    Lehman waved his hand, "It''s only the first week, and the next screening time is still very long, everything is still uncertain."


    In the words, he was not overwhelmed by the four-day break of 100 million yuan. Just like what he said to Paramount Pictures that the celebration party was postponed, now is not the time to celebrate. After all, with so much investment, the funds for the announcement are also Quite a lot, the cost has not been recovered yet.


    I am happy too early, and I may be happy and sad, and then I will really lose, but there will be a lot of trouble.


    If this movie hits the street, not to mention whether the 10 million funds invested by my studio can be recovered, my own director ability will undoubtedly be questioned. In other words, my personal future will be directly cut off. To start again.


    "So, we are running a publicity." Tom Cruise smiled and said.


    During small talk, the car arrived at the destination.


    The violent cheers and screams were mixed with howling, and Lehman accepted this phenomenon quite well.


    With Tom Cruise there, there are no fans, let alone their whereabouts is not a secret.


    Sure enough, when I got out of the car, I saw more than a hundred young men and women of all kinds waving the support cards in their hands, screaming at them, and launching sonic attacks.


    The entire recording building of "The Tonight Show" was blocked by fans, and under the maintenance of a group of security guards, they were like a ship on the sea going through strong winds and waves.


    Looking at these crazy fans, Lehman felt the difference between the attention paid to those behind the scenes and those in front of them.It¡¯s no wonder that many screenwriters or photographers always complain that the work and effort they put into a movie is so important that it doesn¡¯t get the public¡¯s approval, and even the pay is far less than other positions.


    It is a pity that Lehman cannot change this kind of discrimination regarding industry work. He is only a director and only wants to be a director.


    Under the strong escort of the security guards, the group finally arrived at a safe place-the reception hall on the first floor of the recording building.


    The turbulent crowd was blocked out. This is not a public place and they cannot enter.


    Stopping, Lehman turned his head and looked around, and found that the fans still hadn¡¯t left. The sign held high was written such as "Forever male god, Tom Cruise", "You fascinated me and there is no cure , Tom" and so on.You can also see Nicholas Cage''s fan card faintly, but compared with Tom Cruise''s, it looks much colder.


    Of course, the development path of the two people is different."Idol male god" does not have audience popularity and traffic attention like Cage, it is a complete failure.


    Walking into the lobby on the first floor, a small group of three people greeted him immediately.


    The neat formal dress, the polite and decent smile, and the attitude of neither humble nor overbearing, really make people feel good.


    One of the women took the initiative and said: "Everyone, welcome to NBC TV. Our entire program group is looking forward to your coming."


    As a gesture of courtesy, she shook hands with Lehmann and the group, and said again: "I am An Lin Jessica, the assistant of the Tonight Show Recording Team. Everyone calls me An Lin. Several, please come with me."


    As she spoke, seeing Lyman and his party nodded, she turned and led the way.


    The front desk staff knew them and did not register, so they let them go.


    The elevator went up to the fifth floor. Following An Lin''s guidance, everyone entered the waiting room again. Before they sat down, the director and screenwriter of "The Tonight Show" and other creative teams ran over to say hello.


    Tom Cruise is considered an acquaintance of the show team, and he made a few jokes with several show team members.


    The atmosphere is great...


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 170 Chapter 170 Recording Scene (seeking subscription recommendation)

    "The Tonight Show" has a long history of founding. From 1954 to the present, the ratings in the United States are still high, and the interview shows broadcast throughout the night are also absolute trump cards.


    At around 6pm, Lehman and others used makeup staff to apply some concealer for them in order to be better photogenic during the next recording.


    The whole process takes less than 10 minutes, man, it''s relatively simple in this respect.


    But Tom Cruise is different.


    Lyman stood on one side, watching his assistant and the makeup artist repeatedly inquiring about the makeup and styling, and at the same time he held a mirror to check whether there was anything missing in the mouth or the gap between the teeth.


    At this moment, Lehman deeply felt that as the idol star of CAA, Tom Cruise has cultivated in the past two decades to maintain his image as much as possible when facing any lens. The perfection, you can also imagine how much pressure he has endured under the spotlight.


    Just like an exquisite handicraft for people to watch, "idol" is his label, and careful attention to the image from the inside out is his daily life.


    After watching it for a long time, Lehman couldn''t help asking, "Aren''t you tired like this?"


    Tom Cruise shrugged, his face was calm, "This is life, isn''t it, my life."


    It¡¯s just a need for work, which may seem incomprehensible to outsiders, but Tom Cruise is used to it.


    Just like later generations who like to set up people, what are foodies, what are cute, what are learners, and those who have been trained since childhood, some of the labels they gave have become inescapable. Once the shackles are questioned or broken, what awaits them is the fault of their career.


    "You are right to choose the idea of ??transformation. If I were you, I would do the same." Lehman couldn''t help but sigh.


    It is impossible for a person to eat only one bowl of rice in his entire life, presumably he also understands this.


    Tom Cruise chuckled twice and adjusted his tie, "Of course, and it seems that I have had a good start." After speaking, he glanced at Lehman, and then continued: "" "Bad guy", isn''t it."


    Every work on the road of transformation means a new chapter-it may be successful, it may be a failure, or even ineffective at all; it may be a new peak in the career, or it may return in a dingy manner. Old business.All this is unknown, so every work is like a gamble. Until the moment when the cards are revealed, no one knows what the final result will be.


    "Tom, Cage, Lehman, thirty seconds countdown." The scene of the scene hurried over and gestured to the three people.


    "There are still ten seconds." The crew continued to remind with the headset.


    Tom Cruise lifted his head up, looked straight ahead, and assumed a relaxed posture. The corners of his mouth were no more or less curved, which was the iconic "beautiful soup" smile.


    "Ladies and gentlemen, let us welcome some of the main creators of "Bad Guy" to our show. Tom Cruise, Nicolas Cage, Lyman Ratters, please three." Host As soon as Renjie-Renault¡¯s voice fell, the live band played lively jazz in a timely manner. With a burst of drum beats, the recording door slowly opened, and the three of them walked out calmly.


    In the audience, everyone stood up and cheered, shaking their hands vigorously, and some people put their fingers on their mouths and whistled.


    The opening atmosphere was created by the program group very well, but I don''t know how much they trust in the audience.


    Very dedicated, isn''t it.


    The three of them stepped forward one by one, hugged the supporter Jay Leno, and then took a seat-Lyman sat in the middle, with Tom Cruise on the right and Nicholas Cage on the left.


    Jay Leno also sat behind a dark red table, facing the sofa of Lehman and others, and they were fairly close to each other.


    "Can you tell me how you feel in the crew?"


    After making some proper opening remarks, Jay Leno quickly moved the topic to the movie.


    "This is the hardest shooting in my career as an actor." Tom Cruise took the lead to answer this question.


    "So, what is it?" Jay Leno answered.


    Tom Cruise turned his head to look at Lehman, and then he said, "Because I am always on the scene during the filming process, you know, especially on the set, there are actors who are playing against you. , It¡¯s really..." He thought about the wording and continued: "It''s a shame."


    Jay Leno laughed out loud, then nodded, leading the rhythm of the chat, "So, Lyman, what is the reason for you as the director, you keep reshooting?"


    "Of course it is to dig out better character performances."


    Although this answer was honest, it didn''t have any variety effect. The host quickly skipped it, "Cage, how do you feel on the set."


    "Fortunately, as long as I don''t play against Tom, I will get by quickly. I might be a little troublesome if I meet him."


    Obviously it was a sharp accusation of Tom''s acting skills, but with the previous atmosphere and the serious expression on Cage''s face, there was a strange black humor.


    Sure enough, Jay Leno was not afraid of the big deal, clapped his hands directly, and let Tom Cruise helplessly spread his hands.


    "By the way, Tom, I have to admit that when I enter the theater, your role is hard to reminiscent of your usual image. There is no abruptness." Jay Leno changed the subject again and began to cut in. The main purpose of the group today is propaganda.


    He turned his gaze to the audience, "I''m serious about evaluating, don''t think I''m joking, if you have been to see this movie, you might be able to understand what I mean."


    The audience cheered and cheered very cooperatively.


    "For a long time, I almost forgot that this role was played by Tom Cruise again. It wasn''t until the end of the film that I remembered that our soup was played and it was a bad guy."


    "The title is very straightforward. Is it possible that he can still play a good person?" Cage joked.


    He also has a sense of variety. After all, he has participated in a lot of talk shows before, and he is fairly experienced. As for Lyman, he has long been wandering.


    It was not until the end of the recording that Jay Leno greeted him politely, and he came back to his senses.


    The group returned to the hotel to rest, replenishing their energy and waiting for the journey of tomorrow.


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    California, located at 100 Universal City Plaza Avenue between Burbank and Hollywood.


    This address is the headquarters office building of Universal Pictures, Hollywood''s second oldest film company.


    As an established film manufacturer, with the resources and industry channels of the parent company Comcast, they once held the top spot among the six.


    At the beginning of the new century, it worked closely with famous directors such as Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, and released global hits such as "Jaws", "ET Alien", and "Jurassic Park". Blockbuster.


    In the 21st century, Universal Pictures has become Hollywood''s best at developing sequel movies and comedy films.


    But at this time, in a simply decorated office, the atmosphere is not quite right.


    Ron Meyer, the CEO of Universal Pictures Film Distribution at the time, was smoking a cigarette, looking at the marketing assistant Adam Sunderland opposite, but Adam Sunderland lowered his head and aimed his eyes on the floor. Dare to look up.


    The two didn''t say a word, Ron Royale was like a cigarette tube and burned again, the cigarettes in his hand kept on, and the room quickly filled with the smell of nicotine and tar.


    There was a "bang".


    Ron Meyer¡¯s hand slammed onto the desk, his five slightly thick fingers spread out, and he pressed a report tightly, and said in a low voice, "Such results, you let me How to report to the board."


    Adam Sunderland was startled by the sudden burst of momentum, sweat dripped on his forehead, his head slightly lifted, and his mouth opened, but in the end he said nothing.


    What does this make him say?


    As mentioned earlier, due to the popularity of "Bad Guy" on the market, their work "Fake God" has always been in an embarrassing position. It has only been shown for three days, even if it is a working day, the box office A decline is a normal market reflection, but compared with the results of the first day, the decline is too fast, and it is even more misleading.


    "We commissioned the company to do a street survey. Those with the most potential moviegoers (16 to 35 years old) prefer to watch "Bad Guy" together, which also diverts a lot of our movie audiences. If... .."


    "I don''t want to listen to this, I just want to ask if there is any way to make our box office go as expected."


    Before Adam Sunderland could finish speaking, Ron Mayer quickly interrupted him.


    He also has reason to be angry. The report showed a cliff-like performance ups and downs-it received 13.23 million U.S. dollars. If it continues to develop according to this momentum, "Fake Celestial" may not be able to recover its investment.


    You must know that just asking Kim Carey to join this work, they paid a basic remuneration of 15 million US dollars plus 15% of the box office revenue in North America. It is really a failure. It may be how much Universal will lose. This has not been calculated. Use your own media resources to promote the cost of the movie (the money you receive is discounted, and there are some things that you can''t buy with money.)


    How to calculate this?


    Just think about it, but Ron Meyer felt that his seat under his ass was a bit shaken-a big company like Universal would always benefit more than favors, even if he has been working here for 12 years, not to mention how hard it is. Impression points are not very useful for this.


    Besides, it is still a movie starring Kim Carey, or a comedy, which can be lost. What do others think, what does the management think, can the board be happy?


    Adam Sunderland was interrupted forcibly by a questioning, and he could also feel the bad mood of his boss.


    As the saying goes, the boss is uncomfortable, and the people under his hands are even more uncomfortable. At this moment, the cold sweat drips down his back. He bit his head and said again: "The market performance of "Bad Guy" is still very good, and film critics continue to Touted the film in the newspapers, which has a great guiding effect on the audience, and on the Internet..."


    "Didn''t we spend money to ask film critics to praise it? Didn''t the news newspaper report the news of "Fake God"? What good is it to say?" Ron Meyer''s tone became worse.


    "Then we need to write more articles on publicity, since word-of-mouth can''t be better than..." Adam Sunderland''s brain is running fast, thinking about solutions, facing his job at any time. He was also pressed for the risk of substitution, and suddenly he thought of something.


    "We can discredit the lead actor, drive the rhythm, make the audience disgusted by someone''s subconscious impression and don''t want to enter the theater, and also stop those film critics from praising hard and reducing popularity."


    "That''s it, anyway, no matter what method you use, you can kill "Bad Guy" for me." Ron Meyer reignited a cigarette and continued: "I will report to the board of directors later and approve additional activity funds. You immediately inform Kim Carey, and Jennifer Aniston will follow along with the road show promotion. I don''t believe that with Rachel''s feelings of "Friends" and Kim Carey''s fame in the comedy movie will lose to each other. "


    "Okay, President, I''ll do it right away." Adam Sunderland let out a sigh of relief.Fortunately, the job is temporarily saved.


    On the other side, Lyman and others were in a very good mood.


    As the box office continues to accumulate, most of the risk pressure brought about by huge investments has also dissipated.


    Although the daily roadshow promotion schedule is still so tight, watching the results climb step by step, it can be regarded as painful and happy.


    And because the follow-up box office trend of "Bad Guy" is still healthy, after discussing with the executives of Europa Pictures, Paramount Pictures also decided to increase the film''s announcement fee again-from the original set of 20 million US dollars to 30 million US dollars, and now close to 40 million US dollars.


    Such a big hand is obviously the prospects presented by the market has given them great confidence.


    Indeed, the audience rating of over 85% of the audience''s A-level praise rate is also worthy of them.


    After all, the stronger the announcement, if the created momentum and word-of-mouth box office conversion rate are normal, the final box office of this movie will definitely be a terrifying number.


    And if "Bad Guy" continues to sell at the box office, it is obviously not a scenario that some people in Universal Pictures would like to comment on.


    After Ron Mayer successfully applied for funding, Adam Sunderland immediately took action.


    On a sunny afternoon, he dialed a top public relations company in the Hollywood industry. On the phone, the spearhead pointed at Tom Cruise.


    As for why the focus is on him, who makes him the most black material.


    Although there is a suspicion of fried cold rice, the audience does not care about it.


    As long as the cold meal is delicious enough, they still don¡¯t mind being fed...


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    Newsstand near Times Square, New York.


    "Tang En, come to a newspaper."


    Anthony Logan, who works on a stock exchange nearby, took out a Franklin and picked up a copy of the latest "Wall Street Journal". For people like him, this newspaper is not going to end.


    With the money in his hand, he found that Tang En, the owner of the newsstand, who would greet him enthusiastically in the past, was spreading out a newspaper enthusiastically, reading it with gusto, and didn''t even charge the money.


    "Tang En, don''t you do business anymore?"


    Anthony Logan stretched his neck suspiciously, and suddenly saw the big characters of the "Los Angeles Morning News", "You are all this age, are you still chasing stars?"


    "Los Angeles Morning News" is a newspaper that mainly focuses on the stories and whereabouts of Hollywood movie stars or celebrities. It is deeply needed by young men and women to follow stars.


    "Sorry." Dunn finally noticed the arrival of the old customer, Anthony, and put aside the newspaper that he had not finished reading, and then asked him for the change. Then he picked up the newspaper again, "Today''s issue" "Los Angeles Morning News" is a bit different. I am usually not interested in the celebrities¡¯ incidents, but the report above is really interesting. I just don¡¯t know if it¡¯s true or not. If it¡¯s true, I will tell my little daughter. Listen, tell her not to chase stars. What about Tom Cruise, who is already forty years old, and doing this..."


    Anthony heard Tom Cruise''s name, and thought about the recent entertainment pages of the newspapers all touting his new movie "Bad Guy" reports, suddenly a little curious, "Give me another morning paper." Then, he passed the change over.


    ......


    "Is Tom Cruise a double plug? The truth about divorcing his wives is another secret..."


    Well, just looking at the headline is very interesting to continue reading. The uc news department of later generations would like to read the exaggerated reports of Hollywood tabloids.


    In order to attract attention, what kind of things they dare not say?


    What, the content report has no evidence.Why do I want evidence? I will report it. Go and sue me.


    These small media, as long as the money is enough, making up is just their most basic method.


    As for whose privacy or reputation rights have been violated, going to the court to go to court will be very difficult to win. Even if you win, the reports are published and the loss has been caused. What can you do?


    Besides, they are not stupid. After the title, the first sentence of the opening is: According to insiders...


    You have to ask who the insider is, sorry, privacy, and confidentiality.


    What can you do, eat a dull loss.


    In the afternoon, Ron Meyer, CEO of Universal Pictures Distribution, sat under the awning on the lawn in his home''s backyard, opened the Los Angeles Morning News, and saw this rather eye-catching headline on the front page, which made him feel. Inexplicably comfortable.


    Open the entertainment section of other tabloids, and all are discrediting Tom Cruise.


    What joins Scientology, and the idea that Scientology promotes is completely anti-social and disrespectful to women; What divorced several wives and did not have children? It is because Tom Cruise had problems and sold his ass (these black I didn¡¯t expect it to be fabricated. It was all from 2004 to 2005. I searched a lot on the Internet, but to be honest, the credibility is really low. It¡¯s nothing more than spreading rumors and not breaking the law.); As for domestic violence and temper Not good, beat the paparazzi...


    Then open some famous big newspapers, such as the "Los Angeles Times" and "New York Daily". There is no such thing as unclear evidence. The target is still the issue of faith. This can be regarded as Tom Cruise. The biggest weakness.


    As for film critics, their attitudes have also changed drastically.


    It''s not that "Bad Guy" is not good, but that the voice is suddenly deep and no praise.


    After all, a few days ago, it was hyped up, and it makes no sense to be black now.Silence is the best weapon, and one of their goals-to reduce the popularity of the film.


    Even some film critics who didn''t have the public relations in place directly started to ridicule-so many film critics in the United States can''t all spend money to manage it, even if they want to, Paramount can''t do it.


    For example, "The New Yorker" in the latest issue of the evaluation film column, impressively only gave "Bad Guy" a recommendation index of one star. The reason is that the values ??revealed in the film are disgusting, will teach bad young people, and praise. Such a film, its heart is punishable-oh, forget it, let me do it first.


    Watching a movie has become a preaching.


    In other words, is it the rhythm of the world like this, such as "Wandering Planet" and "Wolf Warrior 2", blowing it is little pink, is disgusting.


    I don''t know if those people''s brains are thinking synchronously, it''s terrible.


    Seeing the rapid progress of the action, Ron Meyer''s mood finally improved a lot.


    In the sun was shining, he called Adam Sunderland.


    "Adam, continue to contact those vampires and let them intensify their targeting."


    "As long as the money is enough, their credibility in doing things is guaranteed."


    "Money is not a problem, I will apply for another grant." After thinking about it, Ron Meyer specifically urged, "Adam, although we are competitors with them, we may not have the opportunity to cooperate in the future. On Ramon''s side, you must be careful not to overdo it."


    "I know."


    Adam Sunderland certainly understands what to do and what not to do.


    He just wants to accomplish his goal, but he doesn''t really want to nail Tom Cruise. Didn''t he read that his reports are all tabloids? He is always ambiguous.


    After this period of time, "Fake God" can achieve the expected income, the job is saved, and the boss is happy, these things will naturally disappear.


    Isn¡¯t it all artificial?


    Paramount Pictures cannot fail to notice such a large-scale black material disclosure.


    To this end, Shirley Lansing immediately convened a high-level meeting.


    "The film¡¯s audience reputation, attendance so far, and estimated box office progress have all exceeded our expectations." Andrew David, the head of the propaganda department, didn¡¯t have any long-winded rhetoric from Rory, and said straight to the subject: "But we The lead actor Tom Cruise was in a big trouble. So many slander reports in newspapers can easily bring about a negative impact on the film."


    After Andrew''s words, there was a brief silence in the conference room.


    If no one is messing with this matter, they won''t believe it.


    How many years has Tom Cruise joined Scientology? It has been 18 years. As for the divorce, it was all the year before. It is only now a concentrated report. If there is no instruction behind it, a fool believes it.


    But sometimes the audience doesn''t care how long ago this happened, and no one can deny that this is a wonderful way.


    One that is not handled well can affect the subsequent audience''s sense of expectation for "Bad Guy".


    It¡¯s not uncommon to see marketing cases where someone doesn¡¯t watch a movie because of someone.


    The people here are all human beings. How can I not know what this means?


    But what should I do?


    After all, those black materials are true with false, and false with true. Is it possible to pick out one by one to explain?


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    Tom Cruise''s interests are closely tied to Paramount. Even if the "Bad Guy" is not released, the "Mission Impossible" series is still a hurdle.


    Regardless of their future generations quarreling, they once threatened that they would never cooperate again, but "Mission Impossible 6" still came out.


    It''s just the result of the unfairness, but it''s still far from the time to turn his face. Tom Cruise is moving the cake of Paramount Pictures.


    Of course they wouldn''t, and who doesn''t have any details and methods.


    In the conference room, Shirley Lansing didn''t want to find out who was behind the scenes. Anyway, it was nothing more than a few competitors-either Universal, Warner (The Matrix), or both.


    After all, the movie market is so big, you are cool, and others are naturally jealous. It''s a simple truth.


    "Andrew, your propaganda department must act immediately, warn the tabloids, and let the court intervene if necessary."


    Although the prosecution may not be successful, the lawyers'' litigation and court summons can also disgust them.


    "Also, film critics continue to find people to write articles for promotion, cooperate with TV stations, let them interview fans on the spot, and spread the true voice of the audience to the public''s view."


    Paramount is not simply a film company. They backed by Viacom, like the Comcast Media Group behind Universal, have a wide enough media channel to easily make a loud voice across the United States.


    "Tell Tom Cruise about the news and make their roadshow publicity be more careful." Shirley Lansing finished the order and took the lead out of the conference room.


    ......


    On the other side, Tom Cruise, one of the parties involved, had just finished a publicity campaign and was resting in the RV, when he received a call from his agent, Pat Kingsley.


    Hanging up, he asked his assistant to go to the nearest newsstand and buy some newspapers.


    After reading the contents of the above report one after another, he was in physical and mental pain with the text.


    I can imagine how those outsiders are now watching his jokes.This made him unable to maintain the good cultivation he had always had. The hostility in his heart continued to surge, and the whole person seemed to be burned with anger.


    "Fuck..."


    He hammered the seat in front of him fiercely, and immediately said: "Talk to Lehman at the afternoon event, I have something to do, so I won¡¯t go, and I¡¯ll go to a public relations company and spend money on that group of people. Help us find the topic and divert our attention."


    After giving instructions to the assistant, his face was still gloomy, as if dripping water.


    ......


    At night, around one in the morning.


    Lyman woke up from the big hotel bed.


    can not fall asleep.


    The incident that happened today made Tom Cruise absent from the propaganda event, and the sudden negative news made him extremely irritable.


    You said, competition means competition, but if you can''t beat it, what does it mean to throw a knife behind your back?


    This is not the first time that he disgusted him. When the last time "Furious" was released, some people talked about Brad Pitt''s rejection. Fortunately, there is really no contradiction between Pitt himself and him. The stalemate makes people look at jokes, and fans may have a dialogue in the air.


    Real tm''s wickedness


    Walked barefoot to the hall, sat on the sofa, took a can of beer in hand, and took a drink.


    The alcohol stretched all the way down the throat, but it cooled the hot heart.


    On this matter, if you talk about those unfounded Jill reports, it is easy to publish an explanation and then hype it for clarification, but the issue of Scientology is not so easy to deal with.


    You know how many times this news has been published in future generations. Didn''t Tom Cruise not withdraw, instead he became the "global spokesperson" of others.


    If you say that he is stupid and brainwashed, it is impossible.


    Is Tom Cruise really stupid, can he maintain his status as a big star in Hollywood for so many years?


    Can you turn your head to work with Warner after the stalemate with Paramount, and still the movies are selling?


    As for why "Scientology" is so unrecognized, don''t everyone say that the United States is a "free country" and encourage freedom of belief.


    In fact, apart from the doctrine itself, there is a problem, because at the beginning of its establishment, that is, in 1967, when Scientology was developing its followers, it would throw disobedient followers directly into the sea on ships.


    The consequences of this have also directly prohibited most European countries from entering the country.


    Later, I couldn''t help it, and I didn''t know how they operated. They went to the United States to take root and have close ties with the Hollywood film industry at that time.


    The entertainment industry is full of all kinds of temptations and illusions. Scientology is also very good at MLM deception. Taking advantage of the inner trauma of stars, it also bought a building in Hollywood and named it the "Celebrity Center" to help them solve their worries and ease their psychology. .


    It sounds mysterious, but it''s actually taking advantage of the pressure of the stars, and there is no place to talk, and find a secret place for them to relieve the pressure.


    At that time, Elvis'' wife Priscilla Presley and the actor John Travolta who played "Pulp Fiction" became their followers.


    As for Tom Cruise¡¯s first contact with Scientology, it was even more surprising, because his first wife, Mimi Rogers, believed in this religion, so he also came into contact.


    Later, he joined because Tom Cruise suffered from dyslexia since he was a child, but I don¡¯t know why Hobart, the leader of Scientology, helped him heal him. In order to repay his gratitude, he also became a believer.


    The tabloids about marriage can be ruled out with double plugs, but the divorce of Tom Cruise and several wives is also a shadow of Scientology.


    For example, Nicole Kidman, she not only ridiculed the teachings of Scientology in public, but also his girlfriend Penelope Cruz, who was also in a strong relationship with Tom Cruise, and firmly stated that she would not join Scientology. , Which led to a breakup.


    Trouble, Lehman thought, taking another sip of beer.


    What can be resolved if the parties themselves are unable to be willing.


    Diverting attention is just the lowest counterattack method, but at this moment, it seems that it is so appropriate.


    Somehow, Lehmann suddenly remembered Eva.


    "I don''t know what she is doing."


    Thinking together, ran to the bed and picked up the phone, found her number, edited a text message, "What are you doing now?"


    After sending, waiting to be put down, the phone responded.


    "Running in France, when will you come here."


    "It should be a while, the matter has not been processed yet."


    "Oh, do you want to say something when you text me?"


    "No, I just miss you. Good night."


    Eva Green, who was in a hotel in Marseille, France, smiled sweetly and put down her phone.


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    The next stop was Chicago, and the atmosphere in the car was a bit silent along the way.


    Although Tom Cruise rejoined the promotion, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that he was in a bad mood.


    As the old saying goes, "family ugliness should not be publicized", he is not publicizing this, but was put into the public''s field of vision.


    The feeling of being judged in private life is not getting better.


    Finally, when we arrived at the venue, fans, movie fans, and passersby who passed by and watched the excitement filled the large square in the middle of Millennium Park-next to it was an international movie theater, which happened to be on the spot.


    Originally, the local media was still thinking about interviewing several of the main creators individually, but the crew rejected it because of lack of time.


    The itinerary is indeed very fast, basically staying in one place for half a day, and then rushing to the next city overnight.


    Lyman, Nicholas, Cage and Tom Cruise greeted the surrounding audience while accepting the host''s interview.


    "First of all, congratulations on the big box office sales of the movie "Bad Guy". Can you talk about the mood of knowing that the box office broke 200 million?"


    mood?


    Needless to say this stuff.


    Didn''t you see Tom Cruise''s strong smile?


    Perhaps among these few people, he is not so happy.


    Earlier, it broke 100 million in 4 days, and then on the working day of the next week, the growth rate slowed down, and the single-day output dropped slightly.


    Up to now, on June 3, Sunday, "Bad Guy", which has been screened for 12 days, has successfully exceeded 200 million. The real-time data has reached 223 million US dollars. The next goal is to exceed 300 million.


    "Well, of course I am very happy, but I am also a little stressed when I am happy, afraid that my future works will not meet the expectations of the audience."


    After reluctantly answering the questions, the product began to ask random questions again, and did not know where the organizer invited it, but actually asked him if he had plans for a new work.


    Please, I''m promoting the movie "Bad Guy", not a new one. Ask what this is.


    Perhaps it was because he noticed Lehman''s confusion, the host asked, "Have you been following the Yahoo community lately?"


    "No, we have been busy running propaganda these days, how can we pay attention to this."


    "There is a topic that is quite hot right now, that is, netizens feel that the story of "Bad Guy" is not finished. Isn''t there a small easter egg at the end of the movie? Analyzing, this movie should have a predecessor, and it should be about the story of these two people mixing up on the streets."


    At the end, he began to ask again: "Is this what you thought about long ago? A clue left for the previous work."


    Lehman found it absurd after listening.


    The easter egg he left was to explain why the third master did not reveal the identity of Tom Cruise after he was undercover-he really regarded him as a brother, even if the two people have different paths, otherwise they would not persuade him in the end. Be cruel.


    But here, how did it become a hint from the previous work.Lehman couldn''t understand, he was not Marvel, he liked to do this.


    The questions have been asked, and it is hard not to answer them.


    Lehman coped with compliments like "really careful observation" and "really great netizens".


    Seeing that this guy still wanted to ask, for fear that he might come up with something famous again, Lehman quickly winked with the organizer and ended the interview.


    ......


    Propaganda, it is naturally inseparable from the media, even because of Tom Cruise''s black material, he has avoided it, but when interviewed in the afternoon, Lehman was already mentally prepared.


    But I didn''t expect to be disgusted.


    "Director Lyman, I heard that you often talk to Tom Cruise in the crew. Is it because you have a hobby in that respect?"


    Damn it, because of the groundless thing like double plugs, even taking him with him would be insulted.


    Lehman was stunned for an instant, he really spread rumors and didn''t break the law.


    "What did you say?" Lehman decided to give the reporters another opportunity to ask questions and ask them to reorganize the language.


    "Are you Ggy?"


    Very good, sure enough, Jill is disgusting enough.


    "Who told you that I met Tom Cruise because of my sexual orientation? I''m a director, he''s an actor, and I don''t talk to him about filming. Can I talk to you? Are you worthy? Key 10 Three dollars, how many do you deserve? Also, I''m just clarifying that these things were all told without evidence. Do you bear the legal responsibility?"


    Lehman was stimulated.


    But the American media is in the same line as the shamelessness of the British. With just such a threat, they are really in their eyes. On the contrary, they think that today''s interview will definitely dig out more news value.


    This is traffic, this is money.


    No way, who makes the hottest hot spot now is Tom Cruise''s private life.


    And he hides his face, who else can he interview?


    His ex-wife Nicole Kidman has been interviewed several times, and there is no value at all.


    "So, you think Gay is an abnormal sexual orientation. You are very discriminatory, right?"


    "No, I don''t discriminate, I... I respect everyone''s choice."


    Damn, I almost fell into a pit, but fortunately, Lyman reacted quickly.


    Even if there are 10,000 contempt in my heart, there is no telling a word about it.


    "Coming out" in later generations has become a trend. Even now, there is a shadow of the wind direction. Li Zheng won the Oscar in the filming of "Brokeback Mountain". Isn''t it the best example?


    This so-called "cultural" identity, he dare not provoke him.


    The reporters at the scene sighed in their hearts.


    This is not fooled, this is.


    "So, Director Lyman, Tom Cruise has been on your crew for so many days, can you comment on him?"


    "Dedicated, hardworking, self-motivated, and a good actor."


    "But in private, everyone said he was a hypocritical person, he was violent and had a bad temper."


    "You said it was in private, so how did you learn about this, and who told you?"


    "amount......"


    The topic is over and left alone.


    "What do you think of Scientology?"


    Okay, come back.


    "Have you studied politics when you were in school? What does the Bill of Rights say? Do you still use me to speak about freedom of belief? You know I''m French."


    The reporters were embarrassed, and were stunned again and again.


    ......


    Back in the car, Tom Cruise leaned on the seat exhaustedly. Seeing Lehman back, he said sincerely "Thank you."


    The assistant had already told him what happened before.


    What he wants to thank is Lyman for his maintenance.


    "What do you think?"


    "I can''t get out anymore."


    Those who are stuck in the quagmire cannot extricate themselves.


    Scientology has so many negative influences on him, does he really care?


    He cares, but he can''t retreat.


    It is said that it is a cult, how can it be without any means?


    "Let it pass." Lyman saw his helplessness, but couldn''t do much.


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    Whether Tom Cruise will stay away from Scientology because of this matter today, Lehman doesn''t know.


    In fact, whether it is far away or close, as long as you don''t withdraw, it is nothing but an excuse for others to attack and discredit.


    In the past dozens of years, in addition to being divorced with Nicole Kidman, people have been talking about faith, and now, in the black material, this aspect has been brought up again.


    Although Lyman didn''t have much contact with Tom Cruise, but if you want to come to him as a person, you can have a deep entanglement with Scientology. There must be other hidden feelings.


    Since he didn''t say anything, Lehman was not good to ask.


    This is someone''s business, what an outsider he is.


    Even if it''s a friend, it doesn''t matter if you say a few words vaguely, as to whether he listens or not, anyway, he has achieved that friendship and has a clear conscience, okay.


    But looking at his own state, there is quite a smell of broken jars...


    Lehman has no capital and no time to continue paying attention to these incidents. He is busy visiting the Yahoo community.


    Due to the need for running publicity, it was 11 o''clock in the evening after returning to the hotel.


    I didn''t rush to take a bath, but opened the website first.


    What the host said today made him quite curious.


    Searching for the keywords of "Bad Guy", I also found a fan forum.


    It is similar to the mode of communication of later generations.


    Good guy, it''s really hot, there are thousands of exchanges posted.


    "Are there any other good-looking gangster movies? Please recommend."


    "TMD, I usually hate the tragedy drama the most. In my opinion, it is a gang of people who are forced to groan without illness. But in this movie, the brotherhood of the three masters to the undercover, that kind of maintenance, is too feeling, especially That is an understatement-if I am still alive, what should you do, will you start? I am a big man, seeing that scene, his eyes are a little wet."


    "The final reversal is too handsome. Although the process is extremely cruel, the flattering of those people bowing their heads and bowing when watching Tom Cruise sit down on the seat of the president is really cool. "


    At the beginning, the posts were quite normal, they were all discussing the plot, but when they arrived later, why did they start to crook the floor.


    Lehman continued to scroll down and quickly found the problem with the sequel that the host said.


    One called: Kobe¡¯s back jumper and posted: "Did you see the little easter egg at the end? I feel that there is a second part of this "Bad Guy". Do you think about it? Little, and the internal description of the community is not too detailed. It is very likely that it is to prepare for the sequel movie. It is necessary to tell the story of these two people working hard from the streets to become the brains of the community."


    1st floor: On the top floor, I feel this way too.


    2nd floor: This made me a little bit of a sudden realization. I originally thought that after becoming the president, I recalled something in the past. It turned out to be foreshadowing the sequel.


    3rd floor: I really want to have a sequel, I love this movie so much.God, I can''t wait.


    4th floor: I have already used Cinema 3 and I look forward to the next work.


    ......


    Your sister¡¯s brain is really big.


    He didn''t even think about what else in "Bad Guy" could say, so he pointed the direction directly.


    Does the little egg he added at the end really has such a deep meaning?Isn''t this a joke?


    Lehman crossed the website silently.


    Turned around to take a bath and went to rest.


    However, such a night is destined to not be quiet.


    In the evening, the home channels of more than a dozen regional TV stations under Viacom broadcasted a live interactive program.


    This is to use the way of cinema connection to interview fans and audiences who have watched "Bad Guy" from the theater.


    Under the camera, fans who just finished watching a film of excellent quality made no secret of their praise for "Bad Guy".


    "The shot is great, I will take my girlfriend to watch it again."


    "Tom Cruise is too miserable, he has been involuntarily, fortunately, at the end of the story, he rushed out of the cage."


    "Cage, you are the best."


    Probably because they had just watched the movie, most of the interviewees were very emotional and were very willing to share their feelings of watching the movie. They surrounded the camera and did not want to leave.


    "I''m on TV, Oye."


    Okay, weird guys have mixed in among the fans.


    "Is that wife Eva Green? She is so beautiful, I will be her fan in the future."


    "The movie is very good, and the actors gave a wonderful performance."


    ......


    This situation is constantly being staged in more than ten regions in the United States, and more audiences have learned about such a good movie being shown.


    In a residential community on the outskirts of Houston, a family of three was sitting together for dinner and heard the sound of appreciation from the TV.


    The young man''s parents couldn''t help raising their heads.


    "What are they doing?" the mother asked.


    "It seems to be supporting a movie." Father replied.


    And they know a little bit better than them-their son who is in high school explained in detail: "It''s "Bad Guy", a movie that is currently being shown. I heard from my classmates that it is very exciting."


    "Do you want to see it? It just so happens that our family hasn''t watched a movie together for a long time." The father heard some thoughts from his son and followed the proposal.


    "of course."


    "Then go see it together tomorrow afternoon," the mother said at last.


    As for the black material that discredited Tom Cruise?who cares?


    Only those young people who are prone to be agitated by other people''s words will be convinced that most people are watching the excitement.


    Besides, if it is really Tom Cruise''s fan, it will not do anything because of this kind of thing. The divorce situation was even bigger.


    So many people are unfair to Nicole Kidman, but is Tom Cruise''s career showing a downward trend?


    Moreover, the audience''s reputation of the movie and the recommendations of people around it are far more accessible than news reports.


    On the contrary, it can also be seen that Paramount''s cleverness in dealing with this incident is wise.


    No matter what to clarify, after all, no matter how much you support, you just fall into the trap of others, adding another fire to the black material and making it more popular.


    Just avoid light and make a fuss about the movie itself, so the media will naturally not keep tracking and reporting Tom Cruise''s private life.


    After all, there is a lack of traffic and public attention, and no one will hold on to it all the time.


    Everyone is smart, no fool, except Tom Cruise was a little unlucky, no one has suffered a big loss.


    "Bad Guy" is still selling hot, and the box office is soaring. Through such a wave of show operations, the world has won many Tom¡¯s black fans into the theater to choose their film. Although it is still not good, at least the film will not lose profits. In the end, the job was saved, and the initial goal was achieved.That''s enough, and I didn''t expect too much.


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 176 Chapter 176 Cages Vision (seeking subscription recommendation)

    In the third week of the screening of "Bad Guy", with a single-day output of 14.23 million US dollars, it continued to win the North American weekly box office championship. This is also the third consecutive time that it has been at the top of the list.


    It can only be said that there is really no strong competitor at this time, and it is very suitable for the play of the film.


    After entering June, such as "There''s No Hole in the Sky", "The World Is Infinite", these newly released movies are just a standard bad movie just by their names.


    But next week will not be so lucky, because a new movie released by Walt Disney-the computer animation film "Finding Nemo" will be released.


    This is a big money-making IP for later generations, and each one makes Disney earn a lot of money.


    In other words, the production party Pixar Animation Studio is really amazing.


    It can be said that it has promoted the production of computer three-dimensional animation with its own efforts, not only designed professional software, but also programmed a very complete special effects system.


    And now their biggest shareholder behind the scenes, I believe everyone is not unfamiliar, is the current CEO of Apple Steve Jobs.


    As early as 1986, he was sensitive to the acquisition of Pixar''s predecessor, the computer animation department of Industrial Light and Magic, for $10 million.


    Also in 1995, Disney released the world''s first fully computer-produced animated feature film "Toy Story". The final film set a record in the American animation film industry with a box office of 192 million US dollars.Global harvest of 360 million US dollars.


    As for "Toy Story 2", "Insect Crisis", "Monster Electric Company"... none of the animated films released one after another have been compensated, and they always refresh their box office history.


    However, since the release of "Bad Guy", it has already received a box office of 276 million U.S. dollars, and the number of screenings in North America will slowly decline over time. This is quite a normal release cycle. After all, not every movie They are all "Titanic", the more they are shown, the more popular they are.


    In accordance with this development momentum, and with the gradual decrease in the number of theaters, Paramount estimates that when the film is drawn in North America, it should exceed 300 million.


    Overseas issuance is purely profitable. The popularity of the box office may not be as high as that in North America, but when so many ticket positions add up, it will not be much worse.


    ......


    Los Angeles, Nicholas Cage''s mansion.


    Lyman is discussing something with him.


    In other words, isn''t "Bad Guy" earning a good box office. Although it hasn''t been painted yet, it''s natural to talk about splitting the accounts, but with predictable figures, Lehman is also thinking about buying a house-buy one in the United States The suite is used as a base for development.


    No, he found Cage.


    The real estate industry in the United States is also quite deep. Instead of looking for an intermediary company to choose a house if you are unfamiliar with the place, it is better to find someone close and experienced in this area.


    It just so happened that Cage was on the way back to Los Angeles after the promotion ended. After hearing that he had this thought, he also took the initiative to ask Ying for reference.


    "How did you think you were buying a house at this time?" Cage asked the butler to help pour two cups of coffee in the living room.


    "Are you rich? You can feel at ease when you buy a suite here."


    This is not Lehman''s joke. He is actually quite insecure. To say that he has saved a lot of money for making movies in the past two years, but he has been reluctant to use it.


    After all, when he wanted to come and buy a house, he would either not do it. If he wanted to do it, he would do a better job. It would be more comfortable to live by himself.


    But foreign countries are no better than domestic ones. It does not mean that you can buy it once and for all. The subsequent annual maintenance fees and value-added tax are not a small burden.


    Let''s put it this way, maybe the money spent at the beginning will be less, but paying money to the tax bureau every year this year is not equivalent to raising a father for no reason, or the kind of non-production.


    Moreover, American real estate has harsh inheritance laws and regulations, which means that real estate speculation is more difficult.


    What if he loses money in making a movie? Shouldn''t he save some money to prevent such things from happening?


    Therefore, it was only now that he dared to move this thought.


    "You¡¯re right to find me. I now have 13 high-end properties in my hand. I can¡¯t live in that many. I will take you to see the house tomorrow. I will give you a discount. ." Nicholas-Thieves Real Estate-Cage said.


    "So many, why are you buying so many houses?"


    "Investment." Nicholas Cage looked proud, "I have lost most of the money for filmmaking in the past ten years." After that, he also wanted to mention Lehman, "You Say that you have a lot of money. Let me tell you that in the past few years, high-end real estate in the United States has increased a lot. Taking advantage of the good market conditions, you should also quickly stock up a few sets. At that time, it will be rented or sold. Earned."


    "Whose idea was this?" Lyman looked weird.


    "Isn¡¯t it a stupid thing not to put money in the bank for interest? I have money, and I have also asked the relevant financial manager to help me take care of it. According to his idea, it is to buy high-quality stocks, but I I don¡¯t think it¡¯s reliable. I think it¡¯s better to buy a house and be practical.¡±


    "Don''t you think it''s not worthwhile? You have to pay taxes every year."


    "It¡¯s a bit troublesome, but I¡¯ll tell you that I only sold a Marbury house the year before last. I made more than 20 million yuan in three years than when I bought it. Compared with the money, that little tax The money is nothing. How about it, do you want to invest too."


    Nicholas Cage is still selling his business.


    In his opinion, Lehman can befriended.


    "Forget it, one set is enough for me."


    Now I finally know why Cage has become the "king of bad movies" for later generations. They all say that he has failed in investment and owed a lot of money. In order to make more money, it is called a meat and vegetables, and he dares to take any film.


    Can this not fail the investment?Hoarding houses in the United States, damn it, when the financial crisis arrived, I guess I didn¡¯t die fast enough.


    At that time, the real estate industry will be called the Great Depression. If you want to sell it in your hand, you will not be able to sell it. You will have to pay various taxes every year.


    And he has not raised one dad, but a dozen dads, can he be unbeaten.


    "I advise you, don''t buy a house, you are an actor, why not try to invest in movies." Lehman said kindly.


    "Movies?" Cage shook his head, "This is even more unreliable. Who knows which movie is made to make a profit or lose money? The real estate is different. Now the price is one year, but it is a business that makes money without losing money. "


    Okay, so to speak, he is not a posterity, how can he know that a financial crisis will break out?If there hadn''t been that disaster, Cage would still be alive and well.


    Thinking of this, Lehman stopped trying to persuade him.


    Originally thinking about not taking advantage of him to buy his real estate, now it seems that I am helping him.


    Poor Cage.

 177 Chapter 177 Chapter 178

    Although the box office of "Bad Guy" was really good, Lehman''s idea of ??buying a house immediately surged and couldn''t help it.


    Although this kind of logical relationship seems absurd, in Lehman''s heart it is surprisingly smooth.


    June 7, the day after meeting Cage.


    The group also set out to inspect the house, besides the two of them, there were Thomas and Ryan.


    Although this purchase is not in the name of the studio, it is the ownership of Lehman''s personal real estate.


    After all, it is the same sentence, public is public, private is private, try not to be greedy together is the best.


    On the road, Cage drove his car, and his destination was Beverly Hills. From the perspective of Los Angeles, high-end real estate was basically there.


    And buying a house here is also conducive to the development of Lehman''s social circle-CAA''s Kevin Howen, Tom Cruise, and even several high-level Paramount Pictures have their own properties there.


    It can be said that most of Hollywood''s dignitaries have formed a concentrated settlement here.


    "How about it, the location is good enough."


    After arriving, Cage also led everyone to visit the few properties he had bought.


    Here, in addition to one property he often lives in, there are three remaining properties, and he is willing to sell them.


    "Very good, the front yard is quite big." Ryan said with some emotion after walking a few steps back and forth.


    "Let''s take a look again." But it was Lyman who said.


    This property is good, but the decoration style is too fancy, magnificent and magnificent, I thought it was a palace without knowing it.


    After spending some time and seeing all three properties one after another, Lehman finally had a choice.


    In fact, the most expensive and best locations in Beverly Hills are all in the hilly land. It is a very common operation for a mansion to occupy the top of a small hill, and Lehman now chooses a similar situation-this is full of modern, bright and simple style. The house is located at the top of a large gentle slope, with a single floor area of ??200 square meters, a total of double floors.


    There is also a large tennis court in the large back garden.


    In addition to this one, which also has a swimming pool and barbecue area, there are five bedrooms indoors. The master and guest bedrooms also have cloakrooms, but the master bedroom has a separate gym.


    As for the jacuzzi, separate bathroom, and home theater, it goes without saying. The basement is also very spacious, and Cage also renovated a wine cellar.


    In addition, there is a large garage on the right side of the front yard of the house, and a small attic next to the garage. According to Cage, it is for the servants to sleep.


    The total area of ??such a property is about 800 square meters. Even in Beverly Hills, Hollywood, it is considered a high-end mansion.


    Compared with it, the last time I visited Kevin¡¯s house is nothing. Not only is it less than half of the area, the location is far from good, but it is still not affordable by many people. That''s it.


    Of course, compared to Lengtou Qing Cage and the more extravagant people, it was nothing here.


    Hollywood will never lack people to enjoy, such as Michael Jackson. He once built a dream luxury manor called "Never Country". It is a property converted from a ranch, covering more than 1,000 hectares, with a private amusement park, In zoos, man-made lakes, and professional sports fields, more than 10 million were thrown in just to buy land. That was more than 10 million in eight years.


    What is rich and powerful? That''s it.


    Although in his later years, Michael Jackson was down to the point of selling "Never Country" and renting a house outside, but at least he was originally beautiful.


    The same goes for Cage. According to this guy himself, he bought an island in Marbury five years ago and it is still being built.More than 50 million has been invested one after another, not including the follow-up decoration costs.


    Bi Hao, there is always heaven outside the sky, and there are people outside the world.


    Anyway, Lehman felt that the property was in line with his wishes.


    Within the range that he can accept, he chooses the most expensive and best set, this is his house buying philosophy.


    "What''s the price of this set?" Lehman asked the stunned master Qing Kaiqi next to him.


    "Twenty million will do." His face was bold.


    For him, it''s good to take a handling fee, and there is no need to earn Lehman''s little value-added money.Was he nearly the money? On the contrary, he was willing to let him give it away.Just looking at Lehman''s posture, he was unwilling, so he didn''t mention it.


    "As for the house purchase contract, I''ll make it according to the market. You don''t need to spend money." Of course Lehman refused.


    People give a friendly price, which is morality.


    Moreover, he doesn''t completely understand the price of high-end real estate in the United States. He has also found channels to understand it.


    Although the relationship between the two of them is pretty good, they can also get in touch with each other outside of cooperation, but to count this way, they owe favor.


    Just such a set of real estate, it is estimated that it will not be less than 30 million, now it is so much cheaper, how can it work.


    Even if you owe favors, you have to owe less, brothers, you still have to settle the accounts.


    "Well, after a few days I will find someone to transfer the formalities." Seeing Lyman''s serious posture, Cage lost his mind.


    Business matters, just business matters.


    "By the way, do you want to change the decoration of this house? If there is a need, I will introduce a company to you. They bought my house and can give some discount."


    Lehman could accept this.


    Although this property is very satisfied with the environment, lighting, ventilation, and the overall style of the house.


    But the words inside, to be precise, the bedroom, he still has a little request.


    The bed must be big enough, no matter how big, and soft, so that it is safe to fall asleep.Rolling the sheets with Eva can also have room for stretching, no.


    In this regard, Cage was a little ill-conceived. The bed was obviously not big enough, and there was still a lot of space left unused.


    It must be changed.


    Once this is done, he doesn''t care about anything else.


    Anyway, doesn''t it feel good for him to stay here every day.


    Lehman is actually not too picky.


    He has not adapted to the standard of living that a rich man should have. Although he has no idea what the standard of living of a rich man should be, his property in France has very little space (compared to here.) but lives. Very at ease, he does not plan to change.


    After the visit was over, I met with the relevant person in charge of the decoration company. After making the request, the time passed quickly.


    Come in at 9 o''clock in the morning, and when it''s almost done, it''s already more than 2 o''clock in the afternoon.


    After tossing for a long time, and having lunch together, Cage wanted to invite Lehman and his party to go to his place, but Lehman refused.


    "Someone asked me to meet, next time, you guys have fun."


    Ryan and Thomas are idle as well. Naturally, they want to have fun. All three are single sweats. (Cage divorced during "Furious"). Cage hinted that the two of them also understood in seconds.


    But Lyman can''t, he is really upset.

 178 Chapter 178 Wen Zirens Film Project (seeking subscription recommendation)

    It is Wen Ziren who is about Lehman.


    Suddenly called him the day before yesterday afternoon and asked him if he was free, where he was, and asked him for something.


    After confirming the itinerary, it is also about today.


    It was good to meet at a coffee shop, but Lehman was in trouble and changed to a hotel.


    Not long after he got back in Cage''s car, the door rang.


    Looking through the cat''s eyes, it was Wen Ziren who hadn''t seen each other for a while.


    Standing restrained outside the door, he actually brought gifts, some local specialties from Australia, which he said could not be bought here.


    It''s really ridiculous, I also cooperated for a while, no.


    No matter how I feel, I treat him as an outsider.


    Of course, this is what Lehman thinks, but Wen Ziren is not.


    He felt that he had to have this attitude when he asked for help.


    As he went forward, he always felt that his luck was good enough.


    When he was 7 years old, he moved to Australia with his family, which greatly broadened his horizons. Later, he went to a good university.


    During this period, I met my friend Ray Warner, and the two hit it off, and they had a common shooting concept.


    As soon as I graduated from university, I joined an unofficial film group "Splake Parker". They are all like-minded people who love horror. They can make short films and exchange experiences.


    The days passed slowly, but after all, did he major in film? How could he not have the idea of ??directing a work of his own? He also tried it.


    But here, it may be that life''s luck has been consumed too much, and it is hitting a wall everywhere.


    He thought that the movie environment in Australia was not good, there were not many opportunities, and he was quite hardworking, so he ran to the United States with his friends.


    But still nothing works. Although there are many opportunities, they are all for others. Not to mention being a director, as an assistant is not his turn.


    And all this, going around, seems to be back to the past.


    His luck came again, and he met Lyman.


    Then "Bad Guy" succeeded at the box office, and some film companies who had previously dismissed him were willing to give him a chance.


    But after all, isn''t he a real director? The man hesitated, and the conditions for him were not high, even harsh.


    Of course, he doesn''t think about the treatment, but the power of shooting on the set, which is given too little, or that the freedom of creation is not high.


    Not only does it have no post-production power, even editing rights are not contaminated.


    This makes him a little bit distressed. Logically speaking, as a newcomer, he should seize this opportunity, regardless of the conditions.


    but......


    Maybe he wanted to struggle a bit. After all, that was his idea, a script he and his friends co-wrote, so he thought of Lehman, the man who took good care of him on set, no, he was a teacher.


    "What have you been up to lately? If you have time, my next movie will enter the preparatory stage. When that time comes, you can come and help early, okay?" Lyman was rather casual, greeted him to sit down and said.


    But when he said that, Wen Ziren felt a little restless.


    "Is time inconvenient?" Lehman saw his embarrassment and said again.


    "Yeah." Wen Ziren didn''t think about how to open this mouth anymore, took it in his bag, and took out a script, "This, I have a book on my side, I was taken by Lionsgate, I want to hear from you. opinion."


    "Script? Okay, let me see." Lyman was speechless.


    After second thought, yes, even unprofessional people want to be directors, let alone his idea of ??being a professional and not wanting to be a deputy, Lehman understands it well.


    Reached out and took it, then browsed.


    Unlike his style, which he likes to sort out each scene carefully, word by word, this book is very rough, and the dialogue between the characters is pitiful, but there are a lot of sub-camera annotations next to it.


    The story is roughly the same as the film of later generations, and all kinds of torture props are also written.


    I don''t know, I thought Wen Ziren was a pervert.


    Well, it''s kind of perverted, psychological perverted.


    Lyman put down the script and looked at Wen Ziren who was sitting opposite.


    He put his hands on his knees, noticed Lyman''s eyes, and responded with a smile.


    "What about your own ideas? The script actually doesn''t represent much, but the creativity is good."


    These days, directors with strength and status are still using this thing. It is all about the situation. If you think James Cameron has the idea of ??making a film, then those who are willing to invest money must line up. It''s not too outrageous, and the chance of passing the project is too great.


    As soon as Wen Ziren heard this, he peeked at Lehman, but he couldn''t see any clues from his face, he was cruel and didn''t intend to hide it, "Yes, I want to be The director of this work, but I am not very satisfied with the investment conditions at Lionsgate, so I want to ask if you would like to take over."


    "What''s the situation? What did the Lionsgate say?"


    "Some time ago, didn¡¯t I come to your place to apply for an assistant director? In fact, before that, I had submitted scripts to many film companies. Later, did Lionsgate have some ideas, but now it¡¯s been deadlocked and we haven¡¯t agreed ......"


    After listening to Wen Ziren''s words, Lehman also had a general understanding.


    Again, he wants a little more creative freedom, and doesn''t want to be too restricted.


    This made Lehman interested. He also knew Wen Ziren''s ability. Lionsgate hesitated and doubted, but he was different.


    Maybe it belongs to the director, he is also very happy to give people space to show off.Just like Luc Besson did to him.


    After calculating his own conditions in mind, Lehman also had a decision.


    After pushing the script back to Wen Ziren, he said: "Okay, if you have this interesting, I will help you find a way."


    "Really? Thank you, Lyman."


    Wen Ziren''s joy is beyond words, and even some can''t believe it: it''s as simple as that.


    Lyman looked at him, somewhat thinking about when he was filming "Buried Alive."


    After getting the opportunity, it''s probably the same mood.


    Suffering from gains and losses, and full of energy.


    "Well, but your handling of the ending is a bit rough. You should leave an open ending to give the audience more suspense."


    This is pure nonsense, it''s just that Lyman looks different from the end of the original, it is probably the foreshadowing that Lionsgate deliberately left when editing.


    After all, the most popular filming trend in Hollywood right now is to make sequels. No matter whether it is good or bad, there is nothing wrong with leaving one.


    In case, the box office results of the movie''s release market response are not bad, then it won''t be able to earn fans'' money in a fair and open manner.


    This kind of good idea must of course be used.


    After a little discussion between the two, the name of the project was confirmed, and it was still called "Saw Fright".

 179 Chapter 179: Everyone is Smart

    Who can win the favor of a family-friendly movie suitable for all ages and a movie with a strong author style that focuses on the adult market?


    The answer to this question seems obvious.


    From this Friday, "Finding Nemo" has shown unparalleled dominance.


    On the first day of screening alone, he easily won 35.53 million US dollars.


    As always, Pixar Animation Studio''s strong ability to attract gold is presented.


    On the other hand, Lehman and Europa Pictures¡¯ "Bad Guys" have no resistance to the impact of another rival in the summer vacation.


    The output per day has shrunk further to less than 10 million U.S. dollars.


    After consuming a large number of potential fans and viewers, such situations are quite normal.


    Although the audience''s reputation is still very good, "Bad Guy" has a very obvious birth defect compared with "Finding Nemo".


    That is the movie audience.


    After the end of the first weekend, "Finding Nemo" directly topped the weekly box office list with a score of $82.58 million in 3 days, which also ended the status of "Bad Guy" on the list.


    Under its strong impact, the box office performance of "Bad Guy" next weekend was still tepid-neither fell too sharply nor showed any momentum of contrarian growth.


    However, what is still more gratifying to everyone is that, at least, it has stabilized.


    On Saturday, "Finding Nemo" also began to consume a large number of early audiences. Compared with the previous weekend, the box office dropped slightly, and it received 23.5 million US dollars that day.


    Of course, "Bad Guy" is not much better. The box office continues to decline in a single day, earning $7.85 million from 2,200 theaters.


    If there is no miracle, with this box office situation, the difficulty for "Bad Guy" to break through the 400 million mark in North America has increased countless times.


    However, the current achievement of 366.75 million US dollars can be regarded as exceeding the expected goal of Europa Pictures and Paramount Pictures-North America breaking 300 million.


    The new week is here, and last weekend''s box office results have been smoothly released.


    "Finding Nemo" firmly sits at the top of the box office list with 78.45 million U.S. dollars, while "Bad Guy" has been released for a month and ranked second for the second time, with a box office of 26.87 million U.S. dollars.


    This result continued to fall steadily by 35 percent from last week.


    Under such circumstances, the number of movie theaters will inevitably be cut down, plummeting to 1,800.


    Just like a chain reaction, the less effective the box office is, the theaters will not pay attention to it, and then continue to fail, continue to shrink... until the final draw.


    And now it¡¯s a summer vacation after all, and the box office is quite enthusiastic, and more films will join the competition in the future. The theater and schedule will only be further compressed, making room for others.


    No matter how much work Paramount Pictures does, this inevitable law cannot be changed. Apart from other things, only benefits are the eternal truth.


    As for Europa Films, which is responsible for overseas distribution, it has also been introduced into the market a long time ago, and has begun box office harvesting in major ticket warehouses.


    The UK''s box office in the first week was 3.87 million US dollars. France, after all, is Lehman¡¯s base camp, and the fans¡¯ response was also very strong, and they directly received 12.58 million US dollars.


    In terms of market capacity, it may be even stronger than the one from the United States.


    But overall, the screening performance in so many overseas markets is not bad.


    ...


    Europa Pictures headquarters in Paris, France.


    "I received invitations from several film companies again today, and you can be said to be constantly filming appointments..."


    Luc Besson threw a cigar to Lehman, then placed a stack of papers in front of him, jokingly: "You are now attracting the attention of the industry. Even France is uneasy. This invited The posture is not worse than that of Hollywood."


    Lehmann didn''t pay any attention. Europa Pictures had long known his idea of ??opening a new show, and knew that he had no time to take it.


    What''s more, as early as the box office of "Three Fools in Bollywood" was good, many people kept coming and going like sharks smelling blood.How can I escape this time?


    It¡¯s the same for everyone.


    Directors like him who have already made achievements are naturally concerned.


    You will worship when you see high, and you will step on the dip.


    Realistic? Hollywood has always been the most realistic.


    "I came today for another thing."


    Lehman said.


    For what, naturally it is Wen Ziren''s movie project "Chain Saw".


    Some people may wonder why Lehmann wants money and money, contacts, and knows many senior executives of the issuing company. How can he come to discuss with Luc Besson.


    In Sao Nian, who doesn''t want to make independent productions, and who don''t want to do business that makes a profit without losing money.


    But is it possible.


    How many ambitious people drowned in the depth of the movie.


    Is there no risk in doing business?The same goes for investment.


    He wouldn''t be so stupid as a sole proprietorship to shoot, financing and borrowing chicken to lay eggs are the norm in this circle.


    People who eat alone never end up.


    why.


    Lehman made such a few movies, which sold well at the box office, and there are many people who eat meat and soup.


    He has never had a big head.The real beneficiaries will always be the publishing companies-Europa Pictures and Paramount Pictures.


    If these films were to go out regardless of the proceeds, they would be so vigorously publicized and would be so easy to sell at the box office.


    You don''t have to think about it, you have everything in your dreams, okay.


    In this circle, compromise is often more needed than tough.


    As for the resources of various film industries, Lehman only monopolizes the word work. Where is the channel, who is he looking for?


    Those Hollywood manufacturers that are equally ambitious?


    It might as well continue to cooperate with Europa Pictures, at least Luc Besson is a smart man.


    Also know how to pay attention to proportion.


    "Do you want to sign the distribution rights for this movie to Europa Pictures? That James Wynn, I remember being the assistant director of your upper movie."


    "Well, he came to me a few days ago. I talked to him and wanted to help him on this project." Lehman thought for a while and continued: "The specific situation, wait for his shooting plan to be made. , Let¡¯s talk more."


    "Don''t worry, since you have this idea, I definitely support it." Luc Besson also agreed.


    For him, it is very good to maintain a good relationship with Lehman and increase the friendship between the two parties.


    "Let''s do it, I''m also tired, and I will go home and rest first." Lehmann also took the initiative to say goodbye after he said his plan to return to France specifically after this trip.


    "Go slow, I''ll find someone to see you off." Luc Besson smiled.


    "Well, just send me home."


    Naturally, Lehmann would not refuse the goodwill that Europa Pictures released to him.

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    Three o''clock in the afternoon, Provence International Airport.


    It only takes about two hours to fly directly from Paris to here.


    When Lyman left the airport, the sun was shining outside.


    I''ve been here for more than a month, do you feel like it is fulfilling and a little tired.


    It''s still a bit strange.


    He really didn''t expect that after a lap, it would happen by fate, and "Saw Fright" would give him a chance to intervene.


    After this movie is released, Paramount Pictures and Europa Pictures will have another big surprise.


    This is a project that can be serialized. Take five, six, or seven, or something. The profit margin should not be too large, and offline operations are more likely to form a virtuous circle.


    This is why the series of movies can become a hot trend in Hollywood.


    For them, the mature and stable development trend is far better than the acceptance of the market.


    Lehman can only sigh about this: time is also fate.


    "Sir, I am the head of Europa Pictures'' Cannes office. My name is Sweet Wyhrman."


    The staff member Luc Besson had greeted in advance drove to pick him up as usual.


    Seeing Lehman exiting the airport passage, he immediately leaned in.


    "Thank you for your hard work."


    After politely speaking, he got into a black Lincoln, turned two turns, and drove in the direction of home.


    Today is June 24th, and in a few days, it will be July again.


    Think about it for a moment, I feel like I''ve been busy talking about it for two years, and I really haven''t done anything famous.


    But considering the actual situation, it seems pretty good.


    I made several movies, the box office was pretty good, I made money, and I bought a big house, immediately renovated a few times, and I could live in.


    Toss around and toss out things too, which is great.


    After all, he has no plans for any development of his career.What else is required to be able to make a movie freely?


    No matter where you go, anyway, I was owed by God in my previous life, so I will be compensated in this life.


    Not bad, but more importantly...


    "Lyman."


    Just a few steps away from the door of my house when I got off the car, I heard someone shouting nearby.


    He looked up and saw Eva Green standing in a fork in the road next to the house.Was waving vigorously.


    He has her.


    "Aren''t you hot?"


    Lyman pulled the box over and couldn''t help but blame it.


    This silly girl was wearing a beige dress with a jacket outside, and even if she was hiding in the shade, her forehead was full of sweat.


    "It''s a hot day, you don''t pay attention either."


    "Did I just come back from the flight? I have forgotten the situation here." She stuck her tongue out and said: "Why did you come back suddenly? Didn''t you call the day before yesterday and said that you didn''t figure it out?"


    "It was decided temporarily, but I will go there again in a few days."


    "Ah? Tossing back and forth, aren''t you tired?" Eva Green said a little lonely.


    After learning that he was coming back, she did not even continue to run the promotion, just to stay together for a while, but she did not expect to be so busy.


    "Why don''t you accompany me? It just so happens that I am also very tired by running around alone, you can come, and you can share it. I''m afraid you will feel the hard work too." Lehman said half-jokingly and half-seriously.


    He is really busy during this time.


    The new project may be able to delay, after all, there is nothing about the actors and filming arrangements, but "Saw Fright" can''t wait.


    It is estimated that Wen Ziren has the opportunity to direct independently. That is a very energetic one.


    Knowing that Lyman would go to Europa Films to discuss with Luc Besson, he immediately finished a new script, added the suspenseful reversal ending at the end, and slightly improved the relationship between the characters Dialogue of the lines.


    And when Lehmann indicated that he needed a specific shooting plan, apart from anything else, patting his chest on the phone indicated that he would not be allowed to wait too long.


    It can be done in three days at most, which is what he said.


    Once you put down the phone, you can separate the clones, and one person can be used as two people.


    After throwing away other trivial matters at hand, I hurriedly started to devote myself to this work.


    He said that three days is three days, he is serious.


    Even with the review and preliminary preparations, within two weeks, following this momentum, it will definitely enter the filming session.


    And "Chain Saw" is a plasma thriller movie, so, for it, the most suitable schedule this year is about Halloween.


    Lehman actually had the same idea. It is also good to get the crew of "Chain Saw" on the right track. After all, the time is very tight now.


    The time for shooting, post-production, and publicity is more than four months in general, and it cannot be delayed.


    What''s more, Lehman is not only responsible for the investment, he is also the producer of this project.


    Originally, I wanted to find someone else, such as George or other professionals from Europa Films.


    However, Wen Ziren does know how to be flexible and strive for opportunities.


    I hinted at this as early as on the phone.


    In fact, Lehman could also guess the purpose of his doing this.


    It''s nothing more than using his banner to shoot for the set and post-production, he, the director, has more participation rights and an added guarantee.


    As for why he is flexible, Wen Ziren certainly knows the role of the producer to a crew, and Lehman certainly does not have time to worry about this, so he is under the name, in fact, he will find a special person to take charge of this. , But it¡¯s not called a producer in name, but a production manager.


    This difference between the two characters is reflected in the power and confidence in the crew, but it is completely different.


    How can someone have an idea? Lehman thought about it, and agreed.


    He can really give support in this regard, and he doesn''t think Wen Ziren is too much or asking too much.


    The rights and interests are all for themselves, so why not be better.


    Besides, he didn''t suffer a lot. By helping to set up the crew, he could get a larger return in return. Moreover, he really felt that he could have more actions.


    For example, the studio has so many idle funds, but it has not used any investment. It depends on Lehman to produce it alone, and it can''t grow quickly.


    So he also had the idea of ??cultivating Wen Ziren.


    This person, once there are more resources that can be mobilized in society, naturally, some plans for utilization will be born.


    Some people attribute this kind of planning to a conceptual statement called ambition, but Lehman wants to talk about confidence.


    That kind of try, even if it fails, there is no big deal of confidence.


    "Of course." Eva Green smiled and asked: "Then how many days can you stay here?"


    "Two or three days. When the project plan is completed, it will be handed over to Europa Pictures for review. After a process, we will go directly to Los Angeles, where the shooting will be completed."

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    "Haha, let''s say that James Wen is going to be a director? Or are you investing?"


    That night, the two had dinner and sat on the bed, and Lehmann told about the recent incident.


    Eva Green is still very happy. Although it feels a bit sudden to his inexplicable new status, think about it, after all, it is a good thing. The unbearable joy on her face can also tell her attitude.


    "How can there be so many, I''m a name, really let me be a producer, that''s catching the blind, it''s okay internally, but externally dealing with third-party regulatory agencies like Allianz Insurance, I definitely can''t, said There may be quarrels."


    "Hahahaha..." Eva Green seemed very excited and overjoyed at the thought of such an interesting incident.


    Actually, the directors hate that some people point fingers at their work, but the industry rules are placed there. If the third-party regulatory agency is not satisfied, it is really difficult to do this.


    James Cameron is irritable and bad-tempered. Don''t you have to bear it.


    "Don''t talk about it, let''s do something serious." Seeing Eva Green laughed, her slender figure was exposed even if she was wearing clothes, Lehmann suddenly thought of an old saying:


    A moment of spring night is worth a thousand dollars, the flowers are fragrant and the moon is cloudy.Don''t live up to it.


    Condemned by God.


    "What''s serious?" Seeing Lyman suddenly getting serious, Eva thought something was wrong.


    "I haven''t seen you for so long, you don''t want to..."


    Lehman said the next two words softly.


    Just after speaking, Eva Green''s face flushed at a speed visible to the naked eye.


    Of course, this was not because of her sudden shyness, but when Lehman said, gently bit her earlobe.


    She is very sensitive there.


    Don''t be crooked.


    ...


    Europa Pictures headquarters.


    Luc Besson was smoking a cigar. After carefully reading the documents in his hand, he smiled and said: "I think the shooting plan written above mentioned that "Chain Saw" will be a series of movie projects. Director Lyman, can you elaborate a little bit more?"


    "of course."


    Lehman nodded, put down the coffee in his hand, and explained: "The main audience of this movie is the audience who loves bloody cult movies, and the settings of these movies are just enough to scratch their itches, plus There are a lot of large-scale lenses, which can also give them visual stimulation and increase their enthusiasm for watching movies. As long as the performance of the first film is good, subsequent development, and then continue to change the soup without changing the medicine, the audience acceptance will be also Not bad."


    "Oh?" Luc Besson spit out a smoke ring and took a closer look, which was quite fresh.


    "Mission: Impossible and "007", aren''t they all like this? The audience will join whatever they like to watch. The soup will fly to the sky and be cool and handsome, and will always invite beautiful female stars. Joined Bond girls, this kind of continuity of the film is the essence of the film serialization. Can you imagine that "Mission Impossible" will have a different protagonist. Little plum will not work. Preconceived and stable factors are the king, right? "


    "It seems that you have studied this very well." Luc Besson smiled.


    "If you don''t study it, don''t you do the same in your life-death courier? You don''t understand." Lehman said in a bad mood.


    "Well, no kidding, Europa Pictures is very interested in this project, so..."


    Just be interested, Lehman thought.


    "The initial budget for this movie is about 8 million to 10 million. It leaves a lot of salary space for actors. As for other expenses, it is normal and reasonable. You see?"


    "Well, of course I believe you, are you the producer of this movie?"


    Therefore, Wen Ziren really has a sense of industry. Even if he is still a new director, he can''t get any information and achievements, but Luc Besson is willing to invest because of his face.Perhaps he thought in his heart that Lehmann was responsible for this project.


    Lehmann and Luc Besson looked at each other and smiled slightly: Could you just wait for your words?


    How can it be done without the support of an issuing company?


    And Europa Pictures is the most critical part of this.


    Under the picture of the big pie, why bother that they don¡¯t contribute their resources and channels?


    Such a series of films will be a good development opportunity for Lehman himself and Mann Studio.


    As long as it can keep the core aspects of "Chain Saw" as in the previous life, the studio will also have a facade pillar, and the serialization is quite stable.


    Yes, that''s right, Lehman intends to pull Wen Ziren into Mann''s studio.Of course it is not France, but he intends to set up a film company in the United States. It is not a grass-roots team affiliated with Europa Pictures, but a real film studio with production capabilities.


    As usual, the three companies will jointly fund the cooperation this time.


    After all, it is impossible to discard the American market. In any case, for the distribution, there is no such thing as Paramount Pictures, nor can it enter the market, and there will be no filming or screening theaters.


    As for why not find other people to cooperate, or simply go to Paramount Pictures and put aside Europa?There may be such doubts, but this idea is not desirable at all.


    But if both parties had a demand for him, he would not have negotiated terms so easily. What''s more, Europa Pictures is really well-measured and he is a French director.


    Look at the revenue division of this movie.


    Europa Pictures invested 2 million, accounting for 30% of the box office profit; Paramount Pictures invested 3 million, accounting for 35%; Mann Studios invested 4 million, accounting for the remaining 35%.


    And Europa Pictures owns 50% of the film rights, Mann Studios are the same, Paramount Pictures does not account for a bit, but they own 40% of the offline income of movies within three years, Mann Studios In the same way, all the proceeds after three years have nothing to do with him.


    That is to say, the long-term big head is in the hands of Europa, and the short-term income Paramount is more dominant, and the Mann studio has made the most investment, but it is not outstanding in these two items.


    But, why did he not have any industry resources for realizing?


    I can''t make a movie, it''s not going to be shown.


    He should pay the money, and he should eat the losses.


    In fact, it is fair to think about it, and compared with the previous, the conditions are more favorable, which is a good thing.


    Besides, if "Chain Saw" doesn''t have the strong support of two companies, maybe the box office will hit the street. Then all the plans look like a joke?


    the above.

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    Simply decorated office.


    Smoke-filled, just like a fairyland on earth.


    "President¡ª¡ª"


    Matt Cohen, then the marketing director of Europa Pictures, put down the cigar in his hand, squatted lightly, and shook off the soot. He said with a deep meaning and as if carelessly, "Mr. Luc Besson, I heard The company has a new project again? Has the director Lehman done a lot recently? Not only does he have a filming plan, but he can also make some investment. He is really capable."


    Luc Besson, who was sitting across from him, heard the words and naturally understood that there was something in it.


    Let''s talk about his identity first. Aside from the position of marketing director, there are still several shareholders standing behind Matt Cohen.


    After all, do you run such a big film company? Of course you have to convince the public.How can one person have the final say.


    "People can be so good, naturally they have the ability, I have a sense of measure in my heart."


    Luc Besson paused, as if to give the person on the other side a little room to think, with a cigar in his mouth, and then taking a sip of it slowly and quite enjoyable.


    "I said before that since the company chooses to establish the project, it naturally has the company''s plan. Why, do you think Lehman can''t do it? Or is there something wrong with the company''s decision?"


    "No, no," Matt Cohen immediately shook his head and denied: "In the past two years, everyone has seen director Lehmann''s performance. How could I not believe him? Besides, the whole company agrees with this. Of course I have no objection."


    No comment?


    Oh, liar.


    Luc Besson didn''t tell the truth, and continued to perfuse: "Then you came to me today, is there anything else?"


    Matt Cohen smiled, dangling his cigar and said: "It''s something. I think we are giving too good terms, which seems to harm the company''s interests."


    "The global box office of "Bad Guy" surpassed 600 million, don''t you know." The smoke cleared up, but he muttered to himself.


    The words were boring, and I won''t continue with the above. Matt Cohen heard this, but frowned.


    The two looked at each other, each with deep meaning.


    "Oh? Really, it''s because I don''t pay much attention to this aspect, or I just know it today."


    The investment share of Europa Films in the "Chain Saw" project is not high. Naturally, some people have objections to it, but what Luc Besson did not expect is that the board behind it seems to have some opinions.


    Just look at the person who came to ask.


    Do you really think he understands nothing?


    Today''s larger film companies have very complicated internal personnel relations and equity distribution.


    Even if Luc Besson is clearly the most powerful wave and can be the master, even if he has a good vision, he can find good projects for the company, discover new talents, and even continuously create revenue.


    But there will still be people who have other ideas.


    Wealth is touching, and it is not always easy to satisfy.


    "The company only accounts for 30% of the box office revenue, it should be a bit small."


    "How could it happen? Some people don''t need to take risks to make money. What else do you want for such a good thing?" Luc Besson looked at the opposite side and smiled indifferently.


    "Is it quite satisfactory? I thought about it too much." Matt Cohen continued, "Then I won''t disturb your work..."


    He put out his cigar, and after a few polite words, he left.


    Seeing the office door closed again, Luc Besson''s smile gradually faded until it disappeared.


    He looked at the company''s financial statements for the first half of the year on the table.


    The figures above are actually very good-looking. Some people think it is not enough. Maybe they think it can go further.


    The idea is very good, but the brain is not well-developed.


    Can''t turn around.


    Although they are issuing companies and are at the top of the industry chain, they are not in vain if they do not have downstream supply.


    It would be okay if their company''s manufacturing department was strong. Like Disney now, even if the live-action movie business has not been able to go up, relying on its own heritage, the market share of the Big Six is ??still strong.


    But does Europa Pictures have these?Isn''t it not there? That big face, until I think too much.


    Lack of good works, and not careful to attract capable directors, really develop well, full of self-confidence?


    Don¡¯t you know that in the entertainment industry, talents are not worse than channels.


    He tried hard to maintain the cooperative relationship between the two parties in the front, but there were people behind him. For this, Luc Besson really wanted to swear.


    Isn''t a good director an alternative industry resource?


    Can make money, can make a lot of money, but also change the law to squeeze harshly.


    What do you think, is it because the non-Europa film industry is not cooperating, or how to drop it.


    In this world, will anyone have trouble with profits?


    Or, with Lehman¡¯s current qualifications and status, will there be a lack of investment in film companies?


    He knows how to measure, how come his company is a fool.


    Do you think Lehman has mentioned particularly excessive conditions?Which time is not above the previous results, try for it appropriately, and accept it when you see it, and you are willing to release goodwill.


    Which time is not his last compromise, only for the continued cooperation between the two sides.


    In fact, Lehman is afraid of trouble. He doesn''t want to delay the progress of the filming because of a little disagreement. So he always makes concessions calmly above his own bottom line at the juncture of the final negotiation.


    But in Luc Besson''s view, this is the release of goodwill and the performance of knowing advancement and retreat.


    Moreover, as a director himself, he knows exactly how remarkable Lehman is with his high productivity and market achievements.


    Like himself, he often produces a work in two or three years, which is also the norm for most directors in the industry.


    After all, ideas are rare, and it¡¯s even more rare to turn ideas into reality and get the audience¡¯s love.


    Is there any reason not to cherish cooperation with such talents?


    In his opinion, it is because some people have crooked buttocks and are nonsense.


    In order to fight for power, even the obvious facts can be thrown away for a while and pretending to be invisible, which is powerful enough.


    Luc Besson put out his cigar, put it away carefully, stood up, and walked back and forth in the office thinking about his thoughts.


    After another while, he picked up the phone and called his assistant.


    "Notify the senior management of the company to have a meeting at one o''clock in the afternoon." He checked his watch, and it was about 10 o''clock in the morning, so he ordered.


    "Okay." The assistant nodded, and quickly informed the meeting that he had gone.


    He sat back on the office chair, frowning slightly.


    It seems that it is necessary to clean up the board of directors. There are too many shareholders.Many people have many ideas, how can this work?


    It just so happens that the company has performed well in the past two years, and many people are more willing to support him. Whether it is repurchase or other means, they can always sort it out.


    For the company''s future development, he can no longer tolerate too much noise.


    Luc Besson thought to himself.

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    The crew of "Chain Saw".


    "Director Lyman, you are finally here." Wen Ziren looked extremely happy.


    It''s just like¡­¡­


    The person who suddenly fell into the water grabbed a strong arm and regarded it as a support.


    But Lehmann didn''t have such a good mood. Anyone who rushed to Los Angeles from France in a hurry would be like this.


    This guy suddenly called last night and said something went wrong.


    Alas, my heart is tired.I clearly said that I don¡¯t have to worry about the crew, but it turns out...


    This is how things are. During this time, as soon as the project was approved, Wen Ziren was busy raising the crew.


    The crew and the filming team can say that, after all, Paramount Pictures and Europa Pictures have a large number of candidates with such mature production experience.


    The reconnaissance and rental of shooting equipment are also easy to handle, and it takes a little time to get up to speed quickly.


    But for the actor alone, Wen Ziren had no choice.


    Although the major agencies can provide a large number of excellent actors and actresses, the problem is that Wen Ziren is not very familiar with it. He auditioned several times on the spot, but he couldn''t find all the characters.


    Seeing that the preparatory work of the crew is about to be completed, it can''t be because of this delay that the shooting plan is not, so he thought of Lyman.


    He has made many movies and has many familiar actors, so he must be able to give some advice.


    With this thought in mind, Wen Ziren carefully determined the time difference between the two places, and waited until around eight o''clock in the evening before making a call.


    "Lyman, the crew is short of actors, come and help me."


    Stop it.Lyman had only this idea, but he rushed over.


    Without him, those who I want to support, with tears in their tears and a little trouble, have to do it.


    ...


    "Are you saying that you are still a major actor unsure?"


    Wen Ziren nodded eagerly, "As you know, the actors have to match each other. I haven''t even decided on the starring role now, and there is no eyebrow for the other actors with heavier roles."


    Lyman is also a director. Of course he knows this, but the problem is that he has always had a clearer casting direction in his mind.What a fuck.


    In a play, basically all the plots, other characters and even conflicts are centered around the protagonists.


    So whether the style and aura of these main actors fit together is very important, and it also determines the sense of hierarchy between other roles that serve them.


    The supporting role can play with it, but it can''t overpower it.


    If the movie is over, the audience¡¯s impression of a supporting role is deeper than that of the starring role, and there is still a sense of presence, which can only mean that the director was blind when choosing someone, or that the movie itself is a bad movie.


    Of course, another reason is not ruled out. It doesn''t matter what the acting is like.


    "This is the first time I have directed and filmed independently. I don''t have much experience. I haven''t had the opportunity to touch these before. My vision is too narrow. You have filmed so many films, and you know many actors. I''m sorry."


    Wen Ziren''s posture is extremely low, after all, he himself is very embarrassed.


    There is a kind of bragging and slap in the face.


    It''s just a name, but things are really overwhelming.


    No way, it''s the first time for a newcomer, Lehman can understand.


    Besides, it is impossible for him to ignore it. The money has been invested, so he must hear the sound.


    Lehman lowered his head to ponder, and asked, "Then what are your thoughts?"


    Wen Ziren hurriedly said: "The two main characters, Adam and Lawrence, trapped in a room, the former is good-looking but cunning, the latter is calm and smart, and there is a policeman and a perverted murderer jigsaw. Other dragon characters All have been found." At the end, he added.


    Fortunately, there are only four people, and Wen Ziren also has a spectrum of characters, and it does not seem to be very troublesome.


    Lehman took a sip of water, eased his emotions, took the shooting schedule, and said, "I can do it for you."


    After a pause, he looked at Wen Ziren again, "However, if I join, you have to change some places."


    "You said?"


    "Is it possible to blur those bloody shots?"


    There are a lot of large-scale scenes in "Chain Saw", but the key is that Wen Ziren''s shooting ideas are very naked.It''s disgusting enough.


    There are many ways to describe the degree of bloody, and Wen Ziren is the most direct one.


    Said that this guy is also an extremely sturdy director, and people who have worked with him on the face of him say that he is very shy.


    But in his bones and deep in his heart, he looked like a devil with his head.


    He always has a strong visual sense of blood, cruelty, torture and fear.


    When this kind of shooting concept is presented in a movie without being bound, it can often be more sharp.


    Such as "Dead Silence", such as "Latent", such as "Calling the Soul"...


    Specifically, it is the weirdness reflected from the depths of my heart.


    "No way."


    Wen Ziren got angry when he heard it, and repeatedly emphasized: "What I want is the sharpness and authenticity of the lens. This is... this is a way of expression. It can reflect the idea of ??the film. Thoughts to be conveyed..."


    Lehman waved his hand, interrupted him, and said, "Since I want to get involved, I will definitely restrict it. You don''t want this movie to be classified as nc-17 as soon as it is made."


    "I..." Wen Ziren opened his mouth, trying to explain, but said nothing.


    He is a clever man, and he has mastered the compulsory subject of being a director appropriately.


    What''s more, what Lehman said is reasonable. If this movie is designated as nc-17 by the approval agency because it is too bloody, the original niche movie "Chain Saw" will reduce the audience even more.


    In this way, if the investment was lost, wouldn''t his film career be sentenced to death at the beginning?


    No, I can''t think about it anymore.


    Wen Ziren gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "Okay, I promise you, I will try my best to control the use of close-up shots."


    Lyman didn''t say anything, just nodded slightly.


    Appropriate large-scale lenses can indeed increase the movie-watching interest of these specific groups, but in everything, it is too much to overdo it.


    In his opinion, Wen Ziren''s early works were a bit stunned and would not be controlled. He only slowly changed after "Dead Silence".


    But now, since it has been decided to join the group, it is better to correct it from the beginning.


    If you don¡¯t need him, Lehman doesn¡¯t say anything. He likes to shoot and shoot. When editing, you can still check it out. Isn¡¯t it a big deal to make up some scenes? Anyway, there are no characters and scenes in "Chain Saw". It''s quite simple to unfold and shoot.


    But things have developed to this point, so what''s the point?Lehman has always been a relatively strong master, especially when it comes to filming.


    ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª

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    Choosing actors depends on personal connections, which is the basis of all premises.


    The second is the price, the most realistic and the most real issue. After all, if you have to find celebrities and big names in a low-cost movie, that''s a brain watt.


    Unless they are willing to cut their salary or act in friendship, there will be no play.Finally, the image and performance skills are considered.


    And conversely, in the category where the first two are satisfied, the last one is the key to choice.


    Hotel, living room.


    Because the decoration of the house and the custom-made furniture have not been finished yet, Lehman still lives in the hotel.


    Just after dinner, a notebook was spread out on the small wooden table in front of the sofa, and beside it was the information of various actors initially selected by major agencies.


    Lyman sank half of his body into the soft sofa, thinking.


    Thinking from the left to the right, his mind was beating for a long time, but he didn''t know why he came out.


    I didn''t have a clue, I didn''t know where to find it, and in the end I simply rolled out the paper and listed the actors I had worked with.


    Heath Ledger is impossible. He is actually quite suitable, but he is filming Brokeback Mountain. There is no schedule, and the rest is either too expensive or the image style does not match. In the end, it seems that only a few are possible. One.


    Jason Statham, Hugo Weaving and JK Simmons.


    Looking at these names, he suddenly had some thoughts.


    Does it seem appropriate?


    And the budget of "Chain Saw" is much more than the 1.2 million US dollars in the previous life, and the choice can be more sufficient.


    At least I won¡¯t let some people who don¡¯t have any acting skills on the show anymore. The film played Adam in the previous life and it was Wen Ziren¡¯s friend and screenwriter Ray Warner. This is also helpless. After all, the shooting budget is really good. Too low, there is no way.


    Now that I have money, I must polish it up and make a good start for the series.


    Under the light, Lehman began to analyze the character.He is very good at this.


    A few main characters, let''s talk about Lawrence first: middle-aged, with a gentle face, there is no requirement for body shape, but whether it is fat or thin, it is very appropriate to create that kind of temperament.


    The script for his family relationship is a one-off touch.


    After getting along with his wife for a long time, the relationship has become cold and formatted. It belongs to the separate lives together. Divorce is a form.Many disagreeable couples are also like this, but they have some concerns and did not take the last step, but they are actually the same.


    Lawrence is a professional doctor, obsessed with work, and has an affair with his trainees.


    One day, a patient was diagnosed with cancer. Later, the story unfolded.


    ......


    To hold on to this kind of role, the actor himself must have a certain sense of a doctor, and he can''t talk too much, but he is absolutely firm, assertive and confident.


    The person setting is not complicated and easy to analyze, but who should play it?


    Lehmann closed his eyes and sketched.


    Like a doctor, there is a light cloud in his bones, which makes people subconsciously convinced.


    Well, it seems that Hugo-Weiwen is suitable.


    This is a good actor who can drive the mood of the audience with his voice alone.


    In "V for Vendetta", always wearing a face mask, Mr. V still becomes the soul character of the whole film.Even if there is no expression, it is undoubtedly necessary to rely on the accent to experience the changes in the character''s mood.


    He opened his eyes and drew a circle on the name of Hugo Weaving.


    Then there is Adam.


    The protagonist of the play with Lawrence.


    Indifferent and disrespectful to life, this is why he was caught by the jigsaw.


    He is kind on the surface, but cunning on the inside, and likes to deceive.


    It was a lie that was told as the truth, and I didn''t feel anything wrong at all.


    In short, the image and temperament must be separated.


    This is also a difficult place to deal with. It has to look very ordinary, but it is really too ordinary, and it is easy to have no sense of existence.


    Who is it? Lehman blinked his eyes, his thoughts were not as smooth as before.


    Honest and not honest, can he do it?The face is quite in line with the honest people''s setting, but the performance...


    Regardless, this is something Wen Ziren should consider. How to train actors is also a compulsory course for a director. Isn''t it what you have to worry about? Just choose an image that matches.


    ......


    In an apartment in the United Kingdom.


    A middle-aged man with a bald head who thanked him was sitting on the sofa and was talking on the phone.


    With thick eyebrows and big eyes, he looks like an honest person.


    It''s the muscles, the body is strong, and it doesn''t feel so easy.


    As the saying goes, the fertile water does not flow into the field of outsiders, Lehman has always been undisguised that he likes to use the tradition of acquaintances.


    The movie circle is originally a very realistic place. Human feelings and relationships have created a cobweb and inextricably linked "circle."


    Besides, isn''t it human nature to give priority to choosing one''s own person?


    It¡¯s a human being, and there are feelings of closeness, so there is nothing worth talking about when selecting actors on this condition.


    As long as they meet certain criteria for casting, of course, acquaintances are preferred.


    And this time, for the role of Adam, Lehman wanted Jason Statham to try it.


    Although he has always starred in action movies, after all, he is full of tendons. No matter how you look at it, it feels like a thug, a social mess.


    And it''s not good at acting. It may be more difficult to perform Adam''s identity and temperament, but who made him work with Lehman before.


    Give a chance and make a breakthrough.Broaden the play road.


    "Good, good, I''ll be here soon."


    The bald man with thick eyebrows and big eyes hung up with joy. It was Jason Statham who had just notified the invitation.


    In other words, since the word-of-mouth box office of "Bad Guy" has a double harvest, not only has the film creators gained a lot of their own, but also made his life in Hollywood better.


    When this level of attention is high, film companies are also quite enthusiastic.


    It also made Jason Statham ushered in a very busy career in the recent period.


    In just two months, three films were shot in succession. Although the role plays are still not high, there is some acting.


    He is not picky, earns money, can perform, increases industry qualifications, can be more famous, and what can be disliked.


    It''s better than when he started to run into walls everywhere, and there is not necessarily a play in a year.


    People, always know enough.


    He was quite content, and this change made Jason Statham more grateful to Lehman. After the movie was released, he made more than one phone call to express his gratitude.


    But I didn''t expect that I was invited by him again.


    Did everything he fantasized about in the Paramount actor reception room that day come true?


    Is it a dream? If so, please don''t wake me up.


    Jason Statham was so happy that he made a call to ask his agent.


    Of course the agent didn''t know that the shooting of "Chain Saw" was still quite private.


    No way, since we have an appointment, let''s go first.


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    Time came the next day, in a coffee shop in Los Angeles.


    Jason Statham, wearing a gray short shirt, put his legs together, his eyes kept looking out, and his right hand kept stirring the coffee in front of him, looking a little impatient.


    But without a hat, he is still so conspicuous in the huge coffee shop.


    As soon as Lyman entered, he saw him.


    Jason Statham, who has been paying attention to the situation at the door, without exception, knew that Lehman had arrived, and quickly got up to say hello.


    "Hi, Director Lyman."


    "Wait for a long time." Lehman said apologetically: "I''m really sorry, there was a traffic jam on the road just now, and it was delayed for a while."


    "No, no. I just arrived." Jason Statham smiled politely, and led Lehman to his seat.


    The two sat facing each other in the corner of the window on the southwest side.The waiter brought another cup of coffee and put it in front of Lyman.


    Jason Statham smiled kindly again, not to mention, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, it really looked like that.


    In terms of acting skills, there may still be no small challenges, but the character temperament, Jason Statham''s surface image is at least suitable.


    Lehman calmly finished talking about the play appointment. For a while, although Jason Statham felt a little lost in his heart, he still had the desire to participate.Emotions are also considered excited.


    The reason for the slight loss was naturally that after listening to Lehman''s new play, he realized that he was not the director, but the newcomer Wen Ziren.


    However, director Wen Ziren, he has been in contact, and this film is produced by Lehman, his interest is still relatively large.


    "If you can, let your agent come to Paramount tomorrow, okay."


    "Then say so."


    "I have something else."


    "Bye."


    In other words, Mann Studio also needs an actor in action and martial arts to take on the front.


    Before that, Heath Ledger was undoubtedly the number one co-op ace. Nicholas Cage was also good at acting. Tom Cruise? The relationship with each other is not bad, but it seems that there is no such thing as an action movie. If you take the shot, you can''t expect Cage to play handsome and cool. If you really give him such a role, I guess he will not be willing.


    If Jason Statham can be popular, from image to temperament to figure, it is fully in line with the development direction of the screen fierce guy.Very suitable, isn''t it.


    After meeting with Lehman, Jason Statham made a direct call to confirm the news of the invitation with his agent. On the other side, Wen Ziren, Ray Navor and others were not idle. At the same time, It is also intensively preparing for the next filming work.


    Oh, one thing I forgot to mention. In addition to being the screenwriter of the film, Ray Navor is also one of the assistant and part-time production managers of "Chain Saw". After getting the opportunity, Wen Ziren did not forget himself. Friends of, intend to help him get closer to the producer or director and learn about the actual crew experience.


    It is also pretty good, at least it can be seen that it is loyal, not forgetting the original, and the character is undoubtedly guaranteed.


    When it comes to projects like "Chain Saw", although the investment is not high, there are a lot of things and work. After Lehman initially settled Jason Statham, he began to busy looking for other major actors.


    The invitation to Hugo Weiwen, it went well.


    This person is the kind of typical play celebrities who are not popular.


    The acting skills are good, but the pay is not high. After all, capitalists value the audience market more. No matter how good your performance is, most of the audience does not have this clearer concept in their minds.I can¡¯t remember people, I don¡¯t have fan appeal, that¡¯s all.


    But this kind of old drama is popular in the circle, and there is no worry about filming.


    It''s like a very sophisticated instrument that needs such a stable existence. It may seem inconspicuous, but it can provide a certain guarantee for performance.


    After Hugo Weiwen received the call, it was very happy.


    Lehman is more happy, anyway, the budget is quite sufficient, although the doctor Lawrence he will play is not the one with the most, the reward is quite sincere.


    He didn''t get any ink marks and signed the contract immediately.


    Then, the jigsaw is left.


    ......


    "Hi."


    The phone was connected, and Lyman, who was lying on the sofa, immediately sat upright and greeted: "Simmons, how are you doing?"


    "It''s okay, what do you want me to do." In the words, you can hear his ease.After all, he has no shortage of filming.


    "Yes, I have a role in this drama. Do you have a schedule?"


    "I''m going to be in Warner''s movie next month, look..."


    "There are not many roles in the film. It is estimated that you will be able to film your part in one or two weeks. How about it?"


    "Really, that''s fine, I''ll come over tomorrow."


    If you can invite this kind of old drama bones to participate in a role like this kind of not much drama, it is completely selling Lehman''s face.


    Maybe it''s the good results of "Bad Guy", or maybe Simmons has a good impression of him.


    Anyway, when discussing the remuneration the next day, this person directly asked for a friendly price.300,000 US dollars.


    After all, after reading the specific script, it is obvious that the jigsaw is not a character with a lot of frontal shots.


    It''s not an exaggeration to say that it was soy sauce in the audience, and the final reversal was more shots.


    Because of the nature of a cameo, JK Simmons also thought very well, so let''s just sell it personally.


    Lehman doesn''t lack the pay, but he does have sincerity, and he can''t do it.


    It''s a personal debt.


    In Paramount''s reception room.


    Lehman shook hands with him very sincerely, as an expression of his gratitude.


    The contract was also signed, and Simmons chuckled softly: "Well, when will this movie start?"


    "It''s just a few days now, don''t worry, it will definitely give priority to filming your side of the scene, it will not delay your itinerary." Lehman assured.


    "Well, let me know when it''s time." Simmons sat in his seat after thinking for a while, and then smiled: "Don''t take too much care of me. If it is too rush to shoot, it will not be beautiful. If there is a conflict with Warner, I Just discuss it over there."


    Lyman pursed his lips, not knowing what to say.


    He is afraid of others'' sudden release of kindness.


    The first is Heath Ledger. He traveled a long way to Cannes, France, and took the "Buried Alive" with a very low pay.


    To be honest, the crew was really poor at that time, everything had to be calculated carefully, people never complained, the food was not good, and they had to endure the high temperature, lying in a small wooden coffin and filming closed scenes.


    As for Lyman, it was all in the eyes.


    And Cage, when "The Wind Whisperer" failed, he was still able to take over the same type of "Furious". He also remembered this favor.


    He doesn''t know how to say anything, he always likes to use actions.


    Therefore, when filming, always think of these people first.


    Of course, these people are not bad either.


    It can be seen that the cooperative relationship between the two parties can be maintained so well.


    After all, the thing about human favors, sometimes passed, it passed, right?


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    Overall, casting is quite successful.


    Jason Statham, JK Simmons, Hugo Weaving, plus a few supporting roles, all of them add up to only about 5 million US dollars.


    And the actor Cast made with this combination is going to make a small-cost thriller cult film.Good guy, I don''t know how much higher the lineup is than in the previous life.


    Wen Ziren was able to do this for the first time making a movie. It was a real profit.


    As the preparatory work of the crew is gradually completed, the filming work can also be carried out in an orderly manner.


    Next, the actor and the director met again to arrange specific shooting matters.


    These Lehman will not be mixed up. When people talk about others, he is a producer and does not intend to interfere with the shooting.


    He himself hates other people''s criticism of his movies, and naturally he doesn''t want to be that annoying person.


    After all these awful things, it was the end of June, and Lehman could finally feel relieved.


    Plan his own work.


    In the living room of the hotel, I continued to do the shot creation.


    On the smooth white paper, a country house gradually took shape.


    The sun was shining outside, and a woman inside the room forced a smile and looked at the man on the bed madly.


    Beside this camera painting, a pencil outlines a large blank space, and another woman seems to be walking out of another world, and looking at the two people in the room, her eyes seem to be envy and regret.


    A straight line separates the two scenes, indicating that the space does not blend.


    Under the sunset, Lehman gradually completed his idea.


    ......


    The film industry is extremely busy all year round.


    There will always be a large wave of drama projects, or a large wave of dramas are being prepared.


    In France, although local movies are always hung up and beaten by Hollywood blockbusters, there are few places in the world that can withstand the offensive of Hollywood movies.


    The national government also wants to support this aspect, so it has created countless literary and artistic films and filmmakers.


    Anyway, it is to compensate the country''s money, and that is not to waste it hard.


    With this mentality, France will never lack new film projects.


    However, although there are many actors in this place, there are not many international influences, that is, the real big names.


    The status and status are there, and the resources are definitely not bad.


    Anyway, there are only a few people who can hold up the big show, and for actresses, they are even more prominent.


    I don''t know how many invitations I will receive every year, and small companies and small crews can''t agree to it.


    Sophie Marceau is the case.


    Scheduling is always annoying.


    But this summer, she has not planned and prepared.


    She has been waiting since meeting Lyman that time.


    Fortunately, she did not wait long.


    In late June, a script was sent to her home.


    As for Lehman, he was sincere, and his words counted. He agreed to make a decision after reading the script and execute it decisively.


    The name of the cover is very cute, called "Wei Ai".


    The general content of the film can be referred to as "Before Meeting You", "Love Letter", "If Love Has Providence".


    There are sub-shot notes for each scene in the script. Sophie Marceau has read it several times, and the more I look at it, the more I like it.


    In other words, whether it is in France or Hollywood, the mainstream of love movies is the kind of ups and downs, desperate, and earth-moving love. It doesn''t seem to be love otherwise.For example, Jack and Pork in the Titanic, and Wallace and the princess in "Brave Heart".


    But what Lehman wants to shoot is full of oriental love. The plot that does not deliberately pursues drama is not bloody and fierce, and only plainly tells a "little thing" about favorite.


    There is no kissing and rolling sheets in the whole script, which seems quite surprising to Sophie Marceau.


    The love in it has no results, or even an ending, but I don¡¯t know why every time I read it, I can relax my soul and immerse myself in the story that is shaped.


    In Western culture, everyone promotes straightforward pursuit of love. If you like it, you have to say it and be together.


    Perhaps, the early Sophie Marceau had the same idea.


    During the filming of "Wild Love", she fell in love with the director Zulaski.


    He is 26 years older than her, and almost everyone is opposed to this year-end love, including her parents.


    But Sophie Marceau made no secret of her love.


    In 2001, they broke up peacefully.


    Sophie Marceau also looked down on love.


    This script made her see her own shadow.


    For a moment, she really wanted to fly to Los Angeles immediately to meet Lehman and talk to him about the creative ideas.


    His ideas, his ideas.


    But in the end reason still overwhelmed sensibility.


    Sophie Marceau still asked her agent to help contact and communicate.


    She wants to star in this movie.


    ......


    Lyman embraced Eva Green and was also telling her about the new play.


    "The script, you have to think about it, the role is also, playing with Sophie Marceau, if you are completely overwhelmed, it will be very bad."


    Eva Green looked at him and smiled faintly, "I will work hard."


    "Have you read the background information of the character? You can think about it and improve it yourself."


    Even the character biography is specially prepared for her, this kind of care makes Eva Green particularly useful.


    I was so happy, I suddenly remembered something, and then asked, "How long will the movie start?"


    "It''s estimated that it will be another month..." Lehman added: "The actor contract has not been fully finalized. The shooting location, the crew, and the scenes and props will all take time."


    Eva Green listened and nodded with a big smile.


    She is actually quite proud of herself.


    For the next scene with a long-established actress like Sophie Marceau, she didn''t feel pressure at all, but sighed and wanted to prove herself.


    Just like in "Bad Guy", she picked a role with fewer scenes and more challenging. As an actor, she actually has pursuits.


    The audience''s approval, the film critic''s approval, or whatever.Everyone needs to be recognized, and she is no exception.


    As for the film project, Europa Pictures has already prepared it.


    The cooperation model is similar.


    The only thing worth mentioning is that the filming budget for this movie is not that much. It is far worse than "Bad Guy" and not as good as "Furious".


    The total cost will be about 15 million U.S. dollars. After all, it is a love movie, and there are no big scenes. The setting is relatively easy, and the demand for props is not high. The salary of actors is higher, except for Sophie Marceau. It is also the average level in the industry.


    Don''t watch Eva act in a few plays, but they are all supporting roles. This is her first movie in which she is actually the protagonist. Based on her previous results, she is certainly not worthy.


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    On July 1, the weather was still good and sunny.


    According to the auspicious days of the day, it is still indicated that it is suitable to go out, get married, sacrifice, decorate, break ground, and avoid burial and opening of the market.


    Of course foreigners don''t believe this, and Lehman doesn''t believe it either. For Eva Green, it doesn''t matter.


    She ran outside for nearly half a month for publicity. In mid-June, Lyman went to France to meet her. Later, the two flew to Los Angeles at the same time.


    I haven''t seen it for a long time, I really miss it.


    The two were tired and crooked in the hotel all day.


    When the girl is not working, it is rare to get up early. Last night, there was a truce and a good rest night.


    Well, if the war doesn''t stop, sleep is good.


    After all, that matter is a burden to the man.


    Haven''t heard of "the more you sleep, the more moisturized", Lehman thinks it makes sense.


    Anyway, if such a battle day by day, his body will not be as good as day by day, but Eva is getting more and more energetic.


    Weird, weird.


    On this day, Lyman was still lying on the bed, and Eva got up carefully, trying not to disturb him.


    After some dressing up, he was ready to sneak into the gym in the suite cubicle to exercise.


    Female celebrities, you have to shape your body and pay attention to your figure.


    After the exercise, sweating profusely went to take a shower and changed into clothes.


    Look at Lyman again, he''s still lying in the bedroom.


    Eva was a little bored, and suddenly remembered her parents, so she called.


    It was the phone from my mother.


    When she opened her mouth, she said something. Why did she remember that she took the initiative to call? Is there anything wrong?


    Eva was a little embarrassed.


    It seems to think about it, if I am fine, I really don''t like to call them, because my mother calls.


    Moreover, she really remembered calling her when something happened.


    "I want to rent a new house myself. Tell auntie about the previous one."


    She went to study abroad, and the reason why her parents could rest assured was that the suite belonged to her mother''s friend. In the past two years, she took care of her a lot.


    However, Lehman would live in the house he bought if she wanted her to be in Los Angeles.


    In this way, the two are living together, not in a hotel.


    Eva Green was naturally very excited, and she also told her mother that she didn''t need to trouble her friend.


    "You have money? What do you do when you change your apartment?" The mother vaguely felt that something was wrong.


    After all, Eva never said about the relationship between her daughter and Lehman, but her sister guessed a bit, but she didn''t know who it was.


    "Just want to be closer to Hollywood, so that it is convenient to pick up the show."


    To put it hard or to say it, I finally talked about this topic.


    "Then you should pay more attention over there and take care of yourself."


    "Okay, Mom, then I''ll hang up."


    "You kid, don''t have anything to say to me."


    Muttering, the phone still hung up.


    Outside, the big sun was shining.


    Eva walked out of the hotel lobby and looked at the pedestrians nearby.


    Keep looking around.


    Since I was young, I have never left my family''s sight.


    This is the case in France, and my mother¡¯s friends take care of me in school.


    He didn''t even think about it and wanted to live with Lyman, and didn''t know what to think.A little melancholy.


    She retracted her eyes and looked back at the hotel stairs.


    The steps were very clean. Look again, Lehman took the umbrella and walked down from the top.


    "What are you looking at?" When approaching closer, Eva couldn''t help asking as she stood at the door of the hotel looking at herself.


    "It''s nothing."


    "Let''s go, take you to see the house and see the decoration. If you are not satisfied with it, you can bring up any changes. It just happens that the decoration company hasn''t finished it yet."


    He opened the umbrella and put his arms around Eva''s shoulders.


    I have been resting in the hotel these few days, and when I was tired, I said I would go to see the house Lehman bought.


    The two went to a restaurant for lunch first, and the food provided by the hotel was not as good as here.


    Get in the car, dangling.


    It was not until 1:30 in the afternoon that I came to Beverly Hills.


    From the time I bought it to the present, so many weeks have passed.


    The house has not changed much.


    Originally, the requirements were very simple, there was no repair or construction, and the design style did not change.


    Just follow the original decoration layout and add something.


    This makes the decoration company who took over the job quite depressed, and there is no place to play it. How can this charge be increased?Can''t make much money.


    "Wow, it''s beautiful."


    As soon as Eva Green stepped into the front yard, her eyes widened.


    The spacious lawn and the modern and simple style are very eye-catching.


    She looked at Lehman and pretended to comment, "The location is good, with light and ventilation. The view is also good."


    "Ah, yes."


    Nonsense, the house is on the top of the hill. Can you not have a view? From here, you can see the bustling pedestrian street in the distance.


    "Let''s go inside and see."


    Eva took Lehman and went to the main building again.


    When I came to the bedroom, I saw the big bed and asked, "This is the master bedroom?"


    "Well, how about it. Except for this bed, I also changed the closet, but I didn''t change the rest. Do you have any ideas?"


    "pretty good."


    It''s really good.


    Dressing table, bedside table, even computer, TV on the wall, floor-to-ceiling windows and cloakroom... everything.


    The key space is large enough to look bright.


    The two ran from one room to another, and went to the backyard to look at the tennis court, swimming pool, and garage.


    After seeing them all, I returned to the large balcony of the master bedroom.


    The view here is the best, overlooking the foot of the mountain.


    Although the woods on the left and right are sparse, it makes people feel good.


    The sun was shining and the gentle wind was blowing.Comfortable body and mind.


    In this situation, Lyman looked at Eva, she seemed to have noticed his gaze, and looked back at him as well.


    "What do you look at me?"


    "No, I''m thinking, according to the movie''s favorite design, you should rush to kiss me at this time. I''m waiting."


    Eva laughed out loud.


    He smiled happily, and suddenly he took a deep breath and jumped on him cleverly.


    The kiss was so long that Lehman almost couldn''t breathe.


    He finally knew why he took a deep breath.


    He supported her, and she put her arms around Lehman''s neck, hanging on him like a sloth.


    Not to mention, the girl looked thin, but her figure was quite predictable. The place that should be convex is convex, and the place that should be warped is warped.


    Just a bit heavy.


    It takes more effort than lifting a camera.


    For a long time, the lips are divided.


    She looked at him and smiled happily again.


    This summer has not passed, and the busy days will always come again.


    For Lehmann, the new journey has not yet started, but the old journey needs to be completed.


    With the support of Europa Pictures, the "Micro Love" project is under preparation step by step, but "Bad Guy" has something to deal with.


    After so many days of screening, I couldn''t hold on.


    The market has been saturated and there is no profit to follow, so what is the ink? North America will draw on it.


    If you don''t paint, you can''t do it. People''s theaters won''t be released.

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    Some people may wonder why many Hollywood film manufacturers, after entering the new millennium, love high-investment works so much.


    Almost every year, a large number of projects with an investment cost of more than 100 million or even 200 million are filmed. How many superstars are invited to join?


    Don''t they know that high investment is high risk?Are you afraid of failure?


    They certainly know that even the top executives of the companies who have stepped down because of poor projects do not know how many, but why continue to implement this type of investment policy.


    Isn¡¯t it safer to use a small to expand?For example, "Smart: Ghost Record" and "Blair the Witch".


    But if you think about it carefully, you will find that there are many such works, or are there many works that make big profits by investing in blockbuster films?


    Probability and risk-reward ratio may give you the answer.


    Isn¡¯t it because the above-mentioned works are so famous that they are even used as case studies by major film companies?


    This is not true for blockbuster films, which will be successful every year.


    Besides, you certainly can¡¯t imagine that, in fact, films with an investment cost of between 100 million and 150 million are the most insurable projects. They are more likely to generate more than twice the profit than movies with other levels of cost. Those who exceed this range, whether it is higher or lower, will bear some risk of loss or unsatisfactory returns.


    In other words, those low-cost and small-produced movies are not necessarily risky. Even if they have been profitable, the income of a normal blockbuster movie can match the income of your five or six small productions, so the market may not be there. How to calculate the risk of accepting failure?


    Anyway, as long as it is filming, there will be investment risks.


    Converting to big data can be regarded as a probability question, so why not choose a way that reduces the ratio of risk to return on investment to the minimum.


    This is why the era of blockbuster movies will come.


    Take "Bad Guy" as an example. A huge investment of US$100 million, plus a publicity fee of US$60 million, has also achieved very good market results.


    The final box office in North America was 335.2 million US dollars. In the global market, some places have not yet been drawn. The total so far is 688.23 million US dollars, and it is still struggling to advance towards the 700 million mark.


    But this box office data is enough to make any film company moved-even more so for Europa Pictures, this project is already the best result since the company was founded.


    And such a blockbuster will be staged every year.


    "007: Die Another Day", "The Matrix 2: Reloading" and even "Finding Nemo", which is still in theaters, have achieved market returns that meet their worth.


    The first two may not be as stunning as "Bad Guy".After all, it''s a series of movies, which is supported by fans.


    But the latter is even more prominent. It has only been released for more than half a month, and it has already received 600 million in the global market. I believe that 700 million is not a problem at all, and even 800 million may not be able to stop it.


    Let''s talk about rewards.


    Lehmann personally participated in the production of "Bad Guy" with a split infrared and fixed salary. As for Mann Studio, it purely took part of the investment share.


    The three parties jointly assumed the huge risks of production and correspondingly won huge market benefits.


    Just such a work will bring an estimated income of 60 million U.S. dollars to Mann Studio-of course, this data must also be deducted from taxes and various taxes.


    Although it has not been calculated in detail, it will not be less than 50 million.This is just a studio, and Lehman can earn about 10 million yuan.


    After all theaters around the world are released, the major theaters will pay dividends to Europa Pictures, and then the final three accounts can be calculated. Then after deducting the original 15 million invested, the net profit income will be 3,000 More than 5 million US dollars.


    Very profitable, isn''t it?And he still took the least part, think about Paramount and Europa, these two are the real big players.


    The latter is still a long-term meal ticket. Even if the accounts are divided, the offline market will continue to bring benefits. Of course, it is not comparable to the current one, but at least the victory is not stable. Disney''s annual company report is so good-looking. , Is inseparable from the huge film library.The "Snow White" filmed in 198 years ago is still making money up to now.


    And the return of this movie is higher than that of "Buried Alive". After all, the cost of "Buried Alive" is only a few hundred thousand, but it made tens of millions. But looking at the actual situation, the two are incomparable.


    As long as a blockbuster film is successful, it is true that several small-produced films may not be comparable.


    Since they are all taking risks, why not take more and earn more?


    High investment, high risk and high return.


    Low investment, high risk, not necessarily high return.


    It''s you, how do you choose?


    This is also the reason why Paramount Pictures was very upset that Tom Cruise took such a high share in the "Mission Impossible" series, but had to pinch his nose to cooperate. It was also the reason why Europa Pictures released part of the revenue to Lehman. , Only to continue to maintain the premise of cooperation.


    Interest is the similarity between the two.


    As long as it can make money, everything can be negotiated.


    If you think about it, a "Bad Guy", although Paramount Pictures and Europa Pictures did not fully disclose the internal profit figures, if you just calculate it a little, at least they have harvested a net profit of more than 100 million-this is still The result of deducting costs and taxes will actually only be higher.


    After all, tax avoidance is reasonable, you know, there are too many sorrows in big companies, which is not what an honest person like Lehman can imagine.


    More importantly, the added value of such a successful blockbuster is also very impressive.


    Even if you put aside the operation of related copyrights, how should the company count the gains from stock price increases because of the good news?


    The market value is high, so there can be no harm.There are not too many examples of film companies that have caused stocks to rise or fall due to fluctuations in the movie market.


    At least, for this time, the shareholders of Paramount Pictures are happy, and Shirley Lansing is also happy.


    Such good results finally blocked those people''s mouth.


    Perhaps these potential factors are also the reason why film manufacturers insist on investing in large-scale productions. The success of such a project is enough to raise the performance level by a large amount, and the huge returns will also become the company''s next powerful production Back.


    It is a relatively virtuous cycle.


    After painting in North America, Paramount Pictures was happy, but also remembered to organize a celebration party.


    Originally, they planned to hold it when it broke 100 million, but Lehman rejected it.


    By now, everything has almost settled.Lehman had no excuses to continue to disappoint Paramount.


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    The big box office success is just like the inspiring style of winning battles in ancient times. It always needs some form.The so-called celebration banquet is probably this.


    In particular, the box office data of "Bad Guy" is really good, and it has basically locked in the top ten box office charts in North America this year.Currently second, behind "Finding Nemo".


    This is what makes Paramount Pictures terrible. They have not had a work in the top three of the annual box office list for several years.


    Even the investment in several movies at the beginning of this year did not achieve the desired expected return. Although there was no loss, this person is afraid of comparison, right?


    The performance of several other competitors has dragged down Paramount by a large margin. Will the annual report be released?


    If it doesn''t look good, capitalists who want to collect money from stockholders for listed companies like Paramount are not the favor of leeks.


    The leeks don¡¯t invest anymore, and they don¡¯t grow anymore. How can they be harvested?


    So, this is why Shirley Lansing was questioned and asked to step down.


    On the surface, it seems that the top six in Hollywood dominate the market, but in fact, it is not as good as each year.


    Everyone is anxious, and sighs in my heart.


    At this time, the movie "Bad Guy" slapped all the works released in the same time period. By the way, it continued this hot momentum and developed all the way to overseas markets.


    This is making face.Not only that, the stock price has also risen, which is even more important for a listed entertainment company.


    Are you happy? Of course, you must also invite people from all walks of life to join the celebration banquet.


    So in fact this is not an internal carnival, it''s more like some kind of...show off?


    ......


    At seven o''clock in the evening, the night life begins.


    The Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills is still brightly lit.


    Lehman led Eva Green and Thomas to the cocktail party.As for Ryan, he didn''t come. He went to Wen Ziren''s "Chain Saw" set.


    After all, Mann''s studio also has his part, so it should be busy for his own business.


    The wealthy Paramount directly rounded the lobby on the first floor, and there were many guests coming and going.


    In the exquisitely decorated banquet hall, Lehmann was dressed in formal attire, carrying champagne, and constantly greeted and clinked glasses with various people.


    Agent Johnson also stood beside him, reminding him of the intensity of communication based on the identity of the visitor.


    If you need to pay attention, just shake hands and greet you, if you don''t pay much attention, just nod your head.


    In the adult world, even politeness is full of reality and distinction.


    And since he walked into this huge banquet hall, there have been no people around him, like prey being stared at by hungry wolves.


    They looked around, thinking about how to make their mouths.


    This is also the reason why Lyman is reluctant to attend the banquet, but Paramount''s kindness is really not easy to refuse.


    In fact, it''s helpless to think about it.Even if you succeed, you have troubles after success.


    First-tier companies such as Warner Bros., Sony Columbia Pictures, and Twentieth Century Fox, as well as second-tier companies such as Searchlight, New Line, Lionsgate, etc., their senior executives or representatives came over to express their congratulations, and at the same time, they were also exploring whether they could cooperate in the future. may.


    Pursuit of profit, human nature.


    This is also the aura of directorship brought by Lehman''s successive successes.


    Perhaps this circle is the world''s favorite place to chase winners.


    All in all, it is too utilitarian.


    "Should we go over and say hello?"


    Standing not far away, looking at Lyman who was busy socializing, Adam Sunderland said to his boss Ron Meyer.


    "Of course, he deserves our attention." Ron said as expected.


    Although, in the previous days, they frantically discredited "Bad Guy" and spread rumors about Tom Cruise.


    But at that time, they were competitors, what happened with some means.


    Now it''s different. With no conflict of interest, Lehman continues to prove his ability to direct, which is also a target for Universal Pictures.


    I believe that most of the people present are also aiming at this point.


    As for the shamelessness and cheekiness of his boss, Adam was no stranger to him, seeing that the crowd around Lyman was much less.


    Following Ron, he strode over.


    "This is Ron Meyer, the senior executive of Universal Pictures'' Distribution Department, and the one next to him should be his assistant."


    Broker Johnson continued to introduce conscientiously.


    "Hi, Director Lyman, congratulations on the box office sales of "Bad Guy"."


    "Thank you."


    The two sides exchanged an intimate handshake, like knowing many and close friends.


    The three clinked their glasses and drank them all.


    Ron Meyer smiled and waited for another person who walked over to say hello to leave, then continued: "Our company has several projects. I don''t know if I will be lucky enough to work with you."


    As a businessman, these people speak very directly, "Or, do you have any ideas that need to be turned into reality? If there is a lack of investment, we can provide them at any time. How about? Can you think about it."


    "I also hope to cooperate with your company, but I don''t have any shooting plans in the near future." Lehman waved his hand and continued: "We can talk in detail when we have the opportunity."


    "Johnson."


    Lehman reminded him that the agent gave a business card to the other''s assistant very intimately.


    Anyway, tonight, he unified everything that he said about cooperation.


    The other party is also very acquainted, and after exchanging business cards, it is also a polite farewell, "Goodbye, I look forward to our cooperation."


    No one would really take this kind of polite communication.


    But it is always good to leave a foundation for cooperation, whether it is for Lehman or the senior film company executives who come to talk.


    "Congratulations."


    The next toast was Tom Cruise.


    "Is it resolved?" Lyman took another glass of champagne from the waiter, clinked the glasses, and drank again.


    "After hiding for so many days, it finally calmed down." Tom Cruise smiled self-deprecatingly.


    The black material this time was a big blow to him.


    "More... pay more attention." Lehman really didn''t know how to be relieved.


    After all, there are some things that catch the wind and catch the shadows, but they also have the source.


    It is too easy to want to engage him.


    Of course, if you want to get it down, it depends on your ability.CAA is not a good thing, including his own contacts in the circle for so many years.


    "Oh, by the way, will you be free tomorrow? I want to invite you for a meal."


    "Don''t be so polite, so formal?"


    "You''ll know when you go." Tom Cruise sold it off.


    He was not just a simple invitation, but came with a mission.

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    Things went back to the day before the banquet.


    The weather is still good today.


    In the morning, in a big mansion in Beverly Hills.


    The courtyard is very large, and the marble columns are carved with exquisite patterns to create a shady boundary.


    There are flowers and grasses planted next to them, and they are all well taken care of. It can be seen that the owner is very rich.


    Nonsense, can you live in such a good house without money?


    A few rocks of different shapes form a rockery with a fountain on it and a variety of ornamental fishes swimming underneath.


    Several clusters of bamboo surround it.Not to mention, the mood is pretty good.


    In the pavilion, there is a conference table in the middle, which occupies more than half of the space. Five or six chairs are leaning in a circle. They are already full of people. Only the top one is still empty.


    This group of people wear formal clothes.


    Succinctly, with a calm look.Or look at the report in hand, or chat with each other.


    It appears to be waiting for someone.


    It continued to walk without any difference for a second, about nine o''clock in the morning.


    There was another movement in the shade pavilion.


    There was a sound of footsteps from far and near, and the soles of leather shoes rubbed against the pavement of cobblestones, making a unique "dada" sound.


    A few seconds later, a man in a white shirt and black trousers walked over.


    "President."


    "President."


    The people who were sitting before got up to say hello.


    "Sit all." The man waved his hand and sat on the top of himself.


    "How about? Are the company''s recent project plans well-defined?"


    The speaker, who is called the "President", is Barry Meyer, the CEO of Warner Bros.


    Others are the backbone of the company''s production department.


    "The "Harry Potter" series is being promoted, but a good director has not yet been found. As for the Batman project." The person in charge of the preliminary planning hesitated and said: "There are still many misgivings within the company, and the project was rejected. ."


    "Huh, a group of short-sighted people." Barry Meyer was a little unhappy.


    He looked at the direct descendants under his hand, but no one dared to take up this topic, their heads lowered.


    No one spoke, he had to leave it alone, "As for the director, isn''t the recent performance called Lehman very hot? Is it possible to invite him?"


    As soon as this topic came out, the atmosphere finally became active again.


    Just as the heat wave of the summer vacation has attracted the eyes of countless people in the industry, the entire Hollywood has invested in the box office market.


    With the outstanding performance of "Bad Guys" and "Finding Nemo", following the Oscar winner for best foreign language film, the name "Lyman-Rates" really left its mark on the senior executives of the big movie manufacturers.


    Different from the artistic achievements of "Three Fools in Bollywood", the continued success of "Furious" and this time "Bad Guy" is the reason for people''s attention.


    After all, compared with excellent art directors, whether the business ability is excellent or not is the real Hollywood executives are more concerned about.


    Because here has always been regarded as the industry standard for the supremacy of interests.


    Just like the filming of "Blair the Witch" Daniel Merrick, at that time, he also became the darling of the circle.


    But it is a pity that this man seemed to have consumed all his talents in his first movie. After that, he failed to make a single film, and even the sequel to "Blair the Witch" was a complete loss.


    However, there are still film companies who continue to give trust that do not believe in evil-in exchange for the market response is still cold.Finally, he retired.


    From this we can see how much Hollywood values ??people who "can get benefits". Even if it is Wu Baige, he has lost two or three consecutive sets before he can''t stay in Hollywood.


    And Lyman is another emerging director.


    Before he failed, naturally some people believed him.


    ""Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"? We have been in contact with the British director now, it seems something is wrong." One of them said.This series of projects has always been the company''s top priority, and the selection of the director is also deliberate. Now this candidate is still at the board meeting. You personally agreed, why did you change your mind?


    "No way." Barry Meyer touched his lower lip for a moment, then nodded and said, "Then if Batman is handed over to him to direct, what do you think?"


    The scene became awkward again.


    Since the "Spider-Man" box office is invincible hot, Warner Bros. has not thought about restarting their superhero project.


    But the problem is that many people in the company still feel that it is wrong. After all, Superman and Batman were closed because of serious losses. What if they start rashly and still lose money?


    Losing some money is trivial. In case, these two golden signboards are stinky, who will bear the responsibility?


    Of course, Barry Meyer has always taken the initiative to restart, and he no longer cares about this.


    "Then... the new project that was shelved, he should be very suitable." Barry Meyer suggested again.


    "A screenplay adapted from the novel "ropebuens"? Will he agree?"


    Said this project is also ill-fated.


    The original novel was published in 2000, but the author Jerry Boyd is already 70 years old, so the work has been rejected by the publishing company and considered it worthless to promote.


    He didn''t give up, and went to the major film companies to deliver it, and finally he was taken by the director Angelica Houston.


    But later, the female director lost the thought of filming, and project producer Albert Ludy approached Warner and recommended it to them.


    No, Barry Meyer remembered it too.


    "We have delivered invitations before, but Lehman never agreed." said one of them.


    Barry Meyer leaned back in his chair, thought for a while, and shook his head, "He is always hot now, and there is no shortage of movie projects. And he can succeed in succession, there must be merits, just such a simple invitation , Will it appear that we are not sincere?"


    But we are Warner Bros. When did we not invite the director like this?


    However, no one said this, but everyone here is obviously holding this mindset.


    But Barry Meyer is different. He is a rare high-level film company who likes to personally win over the director. He can also work closely with Christopher Nolan in the future.


    "Well, don''t Paramount have a reception tomorrow? Find someone to express our Warner Bros. willingness to cooperate with him."


    "Okay, I''ll arrange it right away." One person responded.


    "Okay, guys, is there anything else?" Barry Meyer also said, seeing that it was late.


    "Uh, one more thing." One of them picked up the file in his hand and handed it over, "David Bird wants to see you."


    David Bird is the executive director of the Warner Bros. DC comics department. He is responsible for the film and television adaptation business of DC comics. He is also the allies who have always supported Barry Meyer to restart Batman. However, his wishes are not as good as Barry Meyer¡¯s strong.


    He took it, glanced a few times, and rubbed his eyebrows again, "It''s really unnerving. What do those people think? They don''t want to watch Sony Columbia eating meat and soup, and they don''t want to take risks. Is it filmmaking? Is it a very simple thing? I''m afraid of this and that, what else is going on, occupying a position and doing nothing, a bunch of rubbish. Recently, I have become more and more making noises. Why, express dissatisfaction?"


    After a few curses, the meeting ended.

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    Since you want to invite, you naturally need someone you know to go.


    Warner''s management still had a good idea about this matter, and made arrangements in a very short period of time and selected candidates.


    Relationships, favors, both are suitable.


    Moreover, the identity of the person who invited was somewhat unexpected, at least Lehman did not expect it.


    Anyway, when he was at the reception, he felt that there was nothing wrong with Tom Cruise asking him to eat.


    ......


    The evening breeze is cool, inside a luxury car.


    Tom Cruise was sitting in the driver''s seat, driving the car while chatting, "I will trouble you during those days."


    "What''s wrong with this, if I want to say it, it''s just that some people are jealous, and you happen to be unlucky." In the back seat, Lehman softly explained.


    "I would like to say thank you for being able to participate in "Bad Guy". The results are still so good now, which is very helpful to me."


    "Oh, why do you say this? If you want to do this, don''t I have to thank you. I have worked together once, are you still alive?"


    "Yes." Tom Cruise laughed: "Then we thank each other."


    The atmosphere suddenly fell silent.


    Lehman felt weird. He looked at him in the rearview mirror and asked with a smile, "I said, why did you invite me to dinner on a whim last night? You came all the way to pick me up?"


    Tom Cruise continued to drive the car steadily, without speaking.


    Seeing him like this, Lehman was a little sure, and asked: "Did you want to find me for something? Just say it, hesitating like an old lady."


    "The day before yesterday, a friend of mine came over and said that there was something to trouble me for help."


    Lehman became more certain that Tom Cruise might have asked him, "What then?"


    "He is the management of Warner Bros...."


    "Wait. What?" Lehman asked in surprise: "Why did the people at Warner ask you for?"


    "I have worked with them before, and it''s a good relationship. This matter, I don''t think it hurts you, so I didn''t refuse."


    "Why do you involve me again."


    "It''s because of you, they want to cooperate with you."


    "For them, isn''t it better?"


    "Last time they looked for it, didn''t you shirk it. They wanted to try again and talk in person, so they came to me." Tom Cruise was a little embarrassed, "To put it bluntly, I invite you today. Yes, it''s not me, it''s from Warner. I''m just helping."


    The words are open and easy.


    After all, Warner''s people asked him to help, and he was not good at rejecting it.


    The face of such a big company is still to be given. Brother Tom is not stupid, and his emotional intelligence is not bad at all.


    If it''s bad, it won''t reach the status it is today.


    "It seems that there is a movie project and I want you to direct it." Tom Cruise said again.


    Lehman paused and asked, "What project?"


    "I don''t know this anymore. They will naturally talk to you when they arrive."


    The car continued to drive and came to a restaurant called "Melissa".


    This is a French restaurant that also serves the world¡¯s top wines.


    It was voted "Top 40 Best Restaurants in America" ??by Gayot, and is located high up in a building close to Santa Monica Beach.


    Most of the tables and suites are set up on the side close to the sea, so that guests can enjoy the sea view.


    And the reason for saying so much is because this restaurant can be said to be a kind of vanity fair that considers social status and status in another way.


    I don''t have any strength, I can''t even pass the appointment.


    As for the other party''s place for dinner here, you can also look at the other party''s sincerity and attention-this is a restaurant led by a French chef.


    As the night in Los Angeles was getting dark near eight o''clock, Tom Cruise parked the pure black Cadillac slowly and handed the key to the parking waiter who was walking quickly.


    Lyman also got out of the car and followed Tom into the restaurant.


    The space inside is large, but there are not many guests dining, and there is a large area in the middle for private communication.


    The service foreman on the porch saw a new guest coming in and immediately greeted him.


    "Good evening, sir." Julie Mia raised her head and looked at the two men in front of her.


    The face of Tom Cruise was familiar to her, but the one next to him was a little strange.


    She quickly searched the information database in her mind, combined with the identity of Tom Cruise, and immediately found the corresponding name.


    "Lyman Rattles, a Frenchman, a rising director in Hollywood, all of the successive films have been a big success." Thinking of this, Julie leaned politely and stretched out her right hand. "Two, Please come with me, Mr. Meyer has arrived."


    Walking along the carpet, you can hear the sound of piano vaguely.


    After a while, Julie stayed in front of a box, stopped, turned around, smiled and said: "Mr. Rats, Mr. Cruise."-indicating that they have reached their destination.


    She knocked on the door again, pulled it away, and Lyman and Tom walked in.


    There was already a person sitting inside, and he looked familiar.It seems to be the CEO of Warner Bros. What is it called?


    forgotten.Indeed, Lyman doesn''t often greet these people, how can I remember it so clearly.


    At this moment, Tom Cruise did not choose to stay, and greeted the man slightly. It seemed that the relationship between them was very good. He patted Lehman on the shoulder again, and left without saying anything. .


    The huge box suddenly quieted down.


    "Director Lyman, please sit down."


    The man stood up, revealing a fat beer belly.


    "It''s really flattering to invite me so much." Lyman was not polite, and sat opposite him.


    "We don¡¯t want to be like this either, but the phone calls and those appointments have never worked, which is a bit helpless. Sorry to let you down. You seem to want to have dinner with Tom Cruise. Instead of me..." the other party spread his hands, with a joking smile on his face.


    Lehman''s face turned red when he said this.This is really his problem.


    As early as the "Three Fools Haunted Bollywood" was released with good results, he always received invitations from many film companies, which made him so annoying, and then simply handed it to the agent to deal with it-he finally I understand why CAA has to arrange a special agent who is responsible for answering calls. Sometimes, dozens of calls come in a day without a dedicated person to handle it.


    And his instructions are also very simple, unification is perfunctory and polite, don''t bother him anyway.


    After all, if he really had a project to collaborate with other people, he would not use this form.


    However, after repeated attempts to invite no results, Warner would choose to let acquaintances serve as contacts.It also took great pains.

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    Looking at Lyman on the opposite side, Barry Meyer squeezed his fingers, as if thinking about the idea of ??the next chat.


    Although Warner Bros. is one of the top six in Hollywood, it does not seem to be a bonus for directors who want no desires.


    Looking at the works and attitude he has directed in the past, you can also tell that this person has quite a point.


    But thinking about it this way, being able to invite him to join will also be a guarantee.


    As mentioned before, a competent director is also a resource in the circle that cannot be ignored.


    Warner Bros. naturally has no shortage of directors, but there is no shortage of achievements.


    So how to win, really requires further deliberation.Because of Lyman, he has proven to be a good pawn.


    Yes, chess pieces.


    For major film companies, especially high-level figures like Barry Meyer, a powerful director is a chess piece on the board.


    A pawn capable of conquering cities and territories and surprisingly winning.


    But it is undeniable that this chess piece has an ownership, Paramount and Europa Pictures must be impossible to let go, and there must be many film companies that have a strong interest in this chess piece.


    The pre-dinner appetizer was delivered with a bottle of red wine that had been awake for a while.


    Barry Meyer clinked glasses and complimented: "Director Lyman, I''ve seen "Bad Guy" too. The shot is great."


    "Thank you, it''s just the audience''s support plus a little luck."


    Barry Meyer laughed heartily, took a sip of red wine, looked at Lyman, and then said: "You are too humble. If I had such an achievement at the age of 27, I saw an old man like me. Guy, it will definitely be dismissive."


    "Ha, don''t say that."


    "Okay, let''s talk about something interesting. I still remember when you were planning to shoot "Furious" last year, the first candidate was Brad Pitt, but for some reason he gave up and found Nicholas Kay. Odd, but I have one doubt. Why did "Bad Guy" find Tom Cruise again? The two of them have similar paths."


    Barry Meyer has actually dealt with a lot of first-line movie stars. After all, Warner produces a lot of movies every year, and the range of choices for those roles is so large.


    And after "Bad Guy" won a big victory, a lot of lace news became the talk of movie fans.But just as some Lyman fans disagreed with Tom Cruise at the beginning, they felt that such a vase actor would be a flaw.Including Barry Meyer thinks so, and in the past Lyman was picky when choosing actors, such as Brad Pitt.This is not a secret in the circle, so he is actually quite curious, not that he has any prejudice against these two people.


    Anyway, for all actors who can benefit Warner, Barry Meyer doesn''t care how good the acting is.


    The other party was still polite, and Lehman didn''t feel anxious, and said along the topic: "Pitt is because of salary. We didn''t talk about it. As for choosing Tom Cruise, I think he is good."


    Having an attitude, being dedicated enough, and not playing big names, such an actor is better than those who have no acting skills and poor professionalism.


    Besides, after a good training, Brother Atang is not without acting skills. It''s just that he has been an idol for a long time, and his burden is too heavy.


    So it seems that the acting is unnatural, and the box office appeal is really high. It can break 100 million in four days, and the fans'' support for him cannot be ignored.


    Barry Meyer was a little surprised when he heard this.He thought he chose Tom Cruise because of Lehman''s market compromise with Paramount or Europa Pictures. He didn''t expect that his senses were not bad.


    Very good, Barry Meyer has a better impression of Lyman.


    In fact, he paid attention to "Bad Guy" when it premiered in Cannes. Later, when the film was released in the United States, it once again proved Lyman''s ability.


    From then on, he wanted to talk to Lehman personally about cooperation.


    As for the final overall market results, it was just icing on the cake and strengthened his ideas.


    "Tom Cruise created a successful screen image this time, and it''s all your credit."


    For the good things Barry said, Lehman was happy on the surface and couldn''t hide a smile on his face, but he didn''t move in his heart, because he knew one thing very well. A company executive like Warner was definitely not that simple. It''s just a meeting, just like Shirley Lansing''s good attitude towards him, it is also based on his ability to bring benefits to the other party.


    Otherwise, ha ha.


    Everything is driven by interests, just like him, isn''t it the same?


    He likes making movies, and he likes Franklin.This is not a conflict, which is why he can listen to Barry Meyer now.


    "The movie has been released." He seemed to remember and reminded him: "I don''t know when I can see your new work?"


    "There is a plan, but it''s hard to say when it will be completed." Lehman jokingly said, "I can tell you in advance when the production is finished."


    So soon, is there a new filming plan?


    Barry Meyer thought to himself.


    This is really an unexpected news.


    But the more this happens, the more you can see the value of Lehman-a highly productive director with outstanding market performance means too much.


    It must be done first.


    "You are really a busy person." Barry Meyer paused, and then seemed to be joking. "I wonder if we at Warner might book your next filming schedule?"


    Lyman''s eyes flickered slightly, and finally came.


    "Let''s talk about it then, I am very willing to cooperate with a large platform like Warner."


    For him, it doesn''t matter who he is working with, but Warner can''t give him an outrageous value.


    In this case, it is better to continue to cooperate with Europa Pictures and Paramount.


    It''s the same question. He doesn''t have any special friendship with Warner, and it''s not worth it.


    For Lyman''s perfunctory, Barry Meyer has already experienced it.


    "Perhaps you should listen to our project." When he spoke, he kept looking at Lehman, but he didn''t reveal too much emotion. On the contrary, he appeared a little confident¡ªconfidence in his project, his own Conditions can move the other''s confidence.


    "Here is the script, and there is also an original novel. You can take it back and have a look. If you are interested, you can call me." During the conversation, he handed out a business card, "This is my personal phone, sometimes at work. If you¡¯re too busy, you won¡¯t be able to pick it up, so try to call at noon or later."


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    Early in the morning, the sunlight that sneaked in through the French window curtains shone on the bulging quilt.


    The bed is really big and the quilt is really soft.


    This is the blessing and effect that Franklin brought, lying on it, let alone, can clearly feel the charm of banknotes.


    The surroundings are neat and tidy, and the bedside lamp is still on.


    Well, last night, he and Eva moved into their new home and did not live in the hotel.


    Maybe it''s enough sleep, or maybe it''s a reminder inside the body.


    Lyman woke up and looked at the delicately patterned ceiling, feeling a little strange.


    Sitting halfway, stretched lazily, then rubbed his eyes.


    Eva Green was still sleeping while watching.


    This was his first night in his new home, and the quality of his sleep was not bad.


    I picked up the phone on the bedside table and looked at it. Oh, it''s just over eight o''clock.


    But thinking about it, I didn''t seem to be doing anything today, and couldn''t help but yawn slightly.


    Forget it, get up.It''s not good to sit around and leaning against the head of the bed like this, Lehman gently opened the quilt and put on slippers.


    Next to the bed, which is the front row of the cloakroom by the corner, there is a small cabinet standing there-this is the "award exhibition hall" requested by Eva Green, which is a testimony of their career honor.


    Although Lehmann is not cold about awards or the like, the awards judged by the selfish judges, to put it bluntly, are the same thing, it is better to give him a real market box office.


    At least, it shows that audience fans recognize him very much, right?


    Daniel is such a reason, Eva''s idea, he did not refuse.


    In the small counter at this time, there are two trophies from "Three Fools Haunting Bollywood" and one of "Bad Guys", which are the audience plot award of the Sundance Film Festival, the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, and Grand Jury Prize in Cannes.


    As for Eva Green, she doesn''t even have a nomination, let alone an authoritative award in the industry.despise.


    It''s just that the spacious five-story cabinet is not even full at this time, let alone the unplaceable boundary that Eva imagined.


    After a little stroll around the bedroom, Lyman went to the bathroom to brush his teeth and wash his face.


    This bathroom is also very large, and the mirror is bright and shiny, and the pores of the person in the picture seem to be doubled. It is clear that you can see it.


    He took a closer look, then chose to wash his face again.


    Hey, this is finally not the kind of mental state.


    Although there is a kitchen at home, no one cooks breakfast.


    Lehman is lazy and doesn''t want to do it. Eva Green is not very good at it. However, it is fine to simply heat a toast or make a cup of coffee.


    Maybe wait a few more days until he finds a suitable cook, maybe he can start the fire at home.


    Slowly went to the backyard downstairs again, after a short walk, Eva also woke up just now, but she had to change clothes and wash. He also waited here for a while, purely for morning exercises.


    Then, Eva Green took care of herself.


    The two ran to a restaurant to solve their stomach problems.


    July in Los Angeles was good after all, not as hot as last month.


    Pedestrians and vehicles passing by on the street are as impatient as the style of this metropolis.


    Lyman and Eva walked for some time with great interest, only to wait until the agent Johnson drove over to pick him up.


    The two exchanged a few words at random, most of the time he was reporting on work, and Lehman listened carefully.


    After all, he is in a wonderful mood now.


    It feels very easy, no worries-"Chain Saw" is being filmed methodically, Ryan is helping over there; his own new work "Micro Love" is still in preparation, Thomas and George are watching, but Nothing happened to him.


    And two days ago, Warner CEO Barry Meyer brought him, as Tom Cruise said, it¡¯s a good thing.


    He read the script and read it more than once.


    To be honest, it actually aroused his desire to shoot.


    The story is a good one, and maybe Barry Meyer knows it too, so I feel so confident that Lyman will accept it.


    Of course, this is indeed the case.


    Good works can easily arouse the soul of a director.


    Just as he wanted to make a story like "Three Silly" after he made money in his first movie.


    Now that he is successful in his career, he will not reject such in-depth subjects.


    The content is actually very simple. It is about a famous boxer coach who ignored his family because he devoted too much to his boxing career, which led to a mess of life and his relationship with his daughter.Many years have passed, these have become lingering shadows in the old man''s heart, and he has become more and more self-closed and repressed.Then, an apprentice named Maggie appeared.She is eager to fame and prove herself to the world.


    Between the two of them, they had feelings that were better than relatives...


    Later generations, as an inspirational classic movie, "Million Dollar Baby" is a must-see.Lehman has always liked this story.


    He didn''t know that this movie was filmed by Warner, but it was as unexpected as the "Chain Saw" project. Before opening the script, Lehman never thought it would be such a way of witnessing. The birth of this movie.


    Yes, it was born. This 2007 movie came to him four years in advance.


    Moreover, he also decided to direct.


    When the filming of "Micro Love" is completed, he will formally sign a contract with Warner to take over the guide of the movie.


    To be able to shoot works that he liked very much in his previous life is a very happy thing for him.


    And Barry Meyer was also in a good mood when he waited for Lyman''s affirmative reply.


    He has more plans behind, and now we have to see if Lehman can match it.


    ......


    Warner Studios.


    A lively place all year round.


    When filming in Los Angeles, countless crews will choose where to go.


    A studio is cheap; a filming process is complete, so you can find everything you need.


    And Lyman''s destination today is naturally here.


    Without him, the filming of "Chain Saw", he was idle and fine, as the nominal producer of the film, he wanted to come and have a look-well, I am also a little worried that Wen Ziren''s studio experience is not rich enough, afraid What''s wrong.As for the technique of directing the lens, he has nothing to question.


    The agent Johnson parked the car securely, and the three of them went to Studio No. 3 in tandem.The entire studio was rented by the crew.


    As soon as I entered and saw that the film crew inside was busy, Lehman took a closer look and did not disturb Wen Ziren''s work, so he went to Ryan without interruption.


    Some things can be clear by asking him.

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    I, Ryan, is the actual producer of "Chain Saw".


    Lehman, he is a fake.


    Well, the above are all angry words.


    Because Ryan''s heart is really angry, it''s not that he is angry at Lehman''s irresponsibility, but that the director Wen Ziren is too Nyima Lang.


    You must know that the production cost of "Chain Saw" is 15 million, and after deducting the cost of the actors, there are more than 8 million.


    It has only been less than four days since the shooting started, and the actual shooting progress is not much at all. In the blink of an eye, more than one million yuan was thrown in and disappeared.


    This is still because he is there to help reduce expenditure, otherwise he may not decide how much to spend.


    It stands to reason that this early filming mainly revolved around a basement as a location. The average director would definitely restore the internal structure through setting and props, and then dim the lights to simulate it.


    He didn''t want it, saying he didn''t feel solid, he really rented a real basement.


    Is this...no money?


    Therefore, when he saw Lehmann enter the group, the first sentence was not to say hello, but: "You finally came."


    In the words, there was a faint complaint.


    Lehman was also a little embarrassed. The brothers were helping. He also played for two days and moved into a new home by the way.


    "Isn''t I too busy."


    "Then you can go to the set and have a look."


    "Why, what''s the matter?" Lehman felt something wrong and asked quickly.


    "Just go and see."


    Ryan emphasized that, Lehman didn''t want to continue chatting, so he could only go to the shooting site to see.


    ......


    "Saw Fright" is the machine that opened at the end of June.


    It was also the first time Wen Ziren officially became a director. It was a spirited and tireless.


    I can''t wait to use it for filming every day except for the necessary toilet and meal.


    Of course, the actors would certainly not allow it, and the union would not agree. Although he thought so, he had no conditions to do so.


    However, he is still very hardworking, and he himself has to study tomorrow''s shooting shots when he goes back at night, often only sleeping for 4 or 5 hours.


    It stands to reason that in this way, the progress of the filming should be fast.


    It''s a pity, but they are all...


    When Lehmann entered the set, he felt that the atmosphere was a bit wrong.


    The actors, including the filming team, were in a bad mood, and the whole show was depressed.


    This is true even for people who know him.


    Hugo Weiwen is looking at the script with his head down; JK Simmons is putting on makeup; Jason Statham is holding his chin and closing his eyes...


    There is something wrong, something very wrong.


    Of course, Wen Ziren could feel what was wrong with his crew. He was not blind, and the emotions of those people were all written on his face.


    But he doesn''t know what''s wrong with him. He feels that he is working hard, perhaps because the number of shots in the past few days has far exceeded expectations?


    Well, if you think so, it means that this guy didn''t realize the problem.


    In fact, Ryan knew it, but he hadn''t dealt with Wen Ziren too much before, and before he joined the group, Lehman asked him to take care of Wen Ziren a little bit, so he didn''t remind him.


    After all, I really want to say it, it''s kind of shocking.


    It''s quite simple.


    Lehman talked to a few actors during the filming and understood.


    By the way, isn''t the book of "Chain Saw" very simple, and there is no depth at all.


    There are also few characters, just one main line and one dark line. Except for the identity reversal of the final jigsaw, it is a bit new, but it is actually that way when you think about it.


    It''s pale.


    The reason for the great success depends on peers, and the rhythm of the film is well grasped, allowing people to see the end with interest.


    And Lao Mei really has a large number of market-based bloody cult films, the story is basically qualified, and the results are not much worse.


    Several main characters, Lawrence, Adam, Tap...The development of the plot is all based on these characters, so naturally the appearance time is not short.


    However, Wen Ziren didn''t follow the routine, and he was completely scammed.In the past few days, I have taken a lot of shots and given supporting roles to passersby, and I have to dig out Lawrence''s family roles.


    Please, who cares about the situation of his family, I have to unfold the things that I have already mentioned.


    This is very painful.


    Who wants to do useless work, such a hard work, in the end, it has to be cut out when editing.


    Is it just playing with people?


    Moreover, the shooting team was originally provided by Paramount and Europa. They were all experienced in the industry. Naturally, they were a little dissatisfied with a director who has many ideas like Wen Ziren.But it''s not very good. Is it the director after all?


    As for the actors, they will certainly be unhappy.


    They gave qualified role performances, but were not rewarded.


    I stayed in the crew every day, and the filming was completely out of line.


    Some even wonder if Wen Ziren was deliberately engaging them in such a filming.


    The conscience of heaven and earth, Wen Ziren never thought about it like this.


    Of course, Lehman understood him somewhat after knowing the ins and outs of the matter.


    Think about it and know that when someone is a director for the first time, isn''t it easy to shoot and shoot hi? As for the priority, that is also a common problem for newcomers.


    To put it bluntly, I still lack experience.


    ......


    In the evening, after filming was over, Wen Ziren returned to the hotel rented by the crew.


    Just about to take a shower, the door rang.


    When the door opened, it was Lyman.


    He greeted people in the door very enthusiastically and took the initiative to pour coffee.


    Lehman took a sip and said, "What are your thoughts on the last shot of today?"


    Naturally, he came here so late to "promote the teacher''s inquiries." With so many people present during the day, he must protect Wen Ziren.


    I was very polite and didn''t say anything when shooting.


    "Does it increase the character''s struggle? Give it a motive to kill."


    Well, he took another family scene of Doctor Lawrence today, just when he was about to kill Adam.


    "His wife and daughter were threatened by perverted murderers, and he had to do this." Wen Ziren added.


    How to put it, the idea is very good, but Nima is just for such a dragon role, the whole movie is estimated to be able to explain clearly the identity of two or three shots, but it took an afternoon of shooting time and wasted film.Why bother?


    Of course, that cannot be said.


    He is still very optimistic about Wen Ziren, at least, the filming idea is still very clear, not random shooting.


    "Have you ever thought about the length of time, and the rhythm of the film?" Lyman looked at him and continued: "You said why such bloody and horrifying movies usually last less than one and a half hours. That''s because of the characters. In fact, there is no depth to dig. The audience also loves to watch bloody and violent scenes, which can give them a visual excitement. That''s enough. Do you understand?"


    "I..." Wen Ziren opened his mouth and said nothing.


    Of course he understands this. After all, he was born in a major, and in the director''s professional class, there are also instructors who have specifically talked about how to control the rhythm of the film, including setting the big and small climax points, so as to arouse the audience''s interest in continuing to watch the movie.


    He knows everything.But often when actually shooting, as soon as a new idea pops up in his mind, he can''t control himself.


    Seeing him like this, Lyman continued to chat with him carefully.


    Newcomer, passionate, always want to do everything perfectly.


    But the movie must have a prominent main line, there must be primary and secondary, otherwise there must be a major role and a secondary role.


    The result of making a mess of a pot of stew and trying to explain everything clearly will often make the film unclear, and the audience will have trouble watching it.


    After talking about a big channel, Lehman also gave his opinion-the role can be tapped, but it can''t be passed. It is necessary to pay attention to the scale and consider the members of the studio who have worked hard to shoot, right.


    Wen Ziren was also a sensible person. After he knew his mistake, he quickly corrected it.


    The crew is finally on the right track.


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    In Hollywood film crews, the core is always the producer, which is commonly known in the industry as the "producer-centric system."


    But France is not Hollywood. In this regard, it is not so trustworthy.


    In certain crews, it is common to see that the director also serves as the producer.Luc Besson also likes to do this.


    And Lehmann, as a director, naturally speaks from the director''s standpoint. Because of empathy, he is not willing to intervene in the director''s work.


    Basically, Wen Ziren controlled the shooting of "Chain Saw".


    But Hollywood can have such a system, naturally there are people''s reasons.


    For example, when the director is shooting, he is very happy and doesn''t follow the plan. If no one can restrict it, it will be a disaster for the crew and the movie.


    In the history of film, there have been countless cases and lessons, telling those film companies that if they were filmed by the director''s ideas, it would not be enough to pay.


    Frankly speaking, such supervision is certainly not harmful, but blindly limiting the director''s creative space is certainly not beneficial.


    You know that directors are all reduced to filming machines. Is that kind of work really the so-called "seventh art"?


    There is no spirituality, as it is the product of batch production and streamlining on the industrial production line.


    Speaking of producer-centered system, I have to mention its ancestor, Alvin Salberg, who once ran Universal and MGM, and was the first big-time producer in Hollywood history.


    In 1917, Europe was fighting for the "World War I", and the Republic of China was only five years old. The last symbolic figure of the dynasty, Ai Xinjue, Luo Puyi abdicated again.


    When the whole world is like a boiling porridge, the United States is still singing and dancing, and is not disturbed by the international turmoil.


    But at that time, the center of gravity of the American film industry was still New York on the East Coast.


    At that time, Alvin Salberg had just got a job with a monthly salary of $15¡ªthe secretary of Universal Pictures'' New York office.


    Slowly, while the company''s qualifications rose steadily, he entered a film crew "Carousel" as a producer.


    This is a project invested by Warner itself.


    At that time, the great director Strohheim also liked to mess around during filming-this was not a problem at the time, just didn''t follow the script to shoot? Many directors did it when they had new ideas.The "Sunglasses King" in the Mainland can even write scripts on the spot and then shoot them.Although in Hollywood, he doesn''t even have a prerequisite for getting a chance.


    The consequence of this is the budget overrun.


    Unfortunately, Strohheim is not James Cameron. He didn''t learn the skills of others. With such an overspending, Alvin Salberg quit and went straight to the top Warner executives and said that he would fire the director. Let this irresponsible director go away.


    Warner executives are naturally very worried. You said that more than half of the film was made, and suddenly the director was kicked off. Then the project will not be finished yet, or else, it will be over if you forbearance more investment. The idea of ??most film companies at the time.


    But Alvin Salberg is obviously capable, and he can handle the rest, but such a director cannot stay.


    Later, Strohheim was dismissed directly.


    After the "Carousel" incident, Alvin Salberg became more and more reused by Warner, and he was unambiguous, directly leading and establishing the position of the producer-centric system in Hollywood and defining this system. The core concept of ¡ª¡ª control the budget and complete the movie.


    This kind of thinking was a good word for those film companies, that is, investors, and it was based on their perspective.


    What can''t you agree to?


    As a result, such a distribution of crew power was quickly accepted by the film industry, and it was adopted as a rule in a sense.


    After all, is business return the first consideration for those investors?


    What kind of artistic pursuit, what theme creation, what role depth...all stand aside.


    Producers are influenced by this concept, and they also pay more attention to the type of film, the market response of the actors and the commercial nature of the content, and even more emphasis on the visual and auditory senses of the audience, and more attention to the rhythm and fluency of the story the elements of.


    Everything they pay attention to is not based on personal aesthetic preferences, or even for the movie itself, but on market requirements, market trends, and viewing trends of specific groups of people.It is a purposeful filming.


    I can''t say whether this system is good or bad, but it must have an inevitable contradiction with the director.


    As for Lehmann, he certainly doesn''t like this kind of gesticulating filming system.


    But producers do need to have.


    After all, a qualified producer can save a lot of things for the crew.


    A brief summary is: can understand the market better than the director, the fashion better than the audience, and the capital better than the investors.


    ......


    Los Angeles, Warner Studios Studio Three.


    Wen Ziren looked at the shot that had just been taken, then used the director''s monitor to adjust it to watch it several times, and then nodded in satisfaction.


    Naturally, Lyman doesn''t care about his shooting work, as long as he can control his scale, he can do whatever he wants.


    And he didn''t live up to Lyman''s advice to him that night.


    After the filming returned to the right track, the filming atmosphere of the crew became visible to the naked eye.


    The progress went well, and he himself was happy.


    "Okay, pass, prepare for the next one."


    Even the shouting voice was filled with joy and confidence.


    I put the megaphone aside and picked up the shooting plan to continue to figure out.


    To be honest, Wen Ziren treats the shooting very carefully.


    A group of people are also watching.


    He may be in the same mood as when Lyman first filmed "Buried Alive", always full of energy.


    Had it not been for Lehman''s previous life to have several years of studio experience, he might have been like him.


    Is it the first time? You can''t demand too much.


    What''s more, the budget of the crew is sufficient. If it is really the poor 1.2 million US dollars in the previous life, I believe that he is pressed, and he will not have any new ideas.


    When Lyman was filming "Buried Alive," didn''t he always worry about money?


    I only thought about how to complete it smoothly, so naturally I didn''t have the mind to think about the character''s motivation and behavioral logic.


    Looking back and looking at that work, Lehman can also find a lot of improvement.


    People, there must be a process of improvement.


    Lehman believes that after Wen Ziren makes a few more movies, he will become more mature with experience.


    After all, the talents of others are there, and the shooting skills and aesthetic concepts are also unique.


    At the very least, Lehman wondered if he would do a better job than him if he were to shoot "Saw Cry."


    Those exquisite killing agencies and clue arrangements are still quite impressive.


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    Last night, it rained heavily.


    Lehman slept very shallowly, the glass windows hit by the rain were pounding, and there was also thunder from time to time. Once he was awakened, it would be difficult for him to sleep.


    He turned his head to look at Eva.


    She still slept like that, with her arms resting on his waist, her hair draped, and she didn''t feel any beauty.


    Maybe he was too tired, and he didn''t know when the momentum outside had stopped before he fell asleep again.


    In recent days, he has been learning to be a producer.


    At least, it can help Ryan share the burden and ensure the normal operation of the crew.


    In addition to things on the set, Eva Green has to be served.


    Uh, it seems like this is a mutual delight.


    She was also on the crew, and cameo as the little lover of Doctor Lawrence.


    The scene is super simple, it is probably just one or two shots in the movie.


    After the shooting, he didn''t leave, helping him with some trivial matters.


    At night, if the two of them still have energy and interest, they will roll the sheets again.


    This is a great exhaustion of the body and mind from the inside out.


    As for the girl, perhaps it has been developed to activate the combat attributes in the body. She is not ashamed or irritable about that, and she is very active. It feels like she has finally eaten meat and tasted meat.Can''t let go of that wonderful taste?


    This phenomenon is also common among couples who are new to these couples.But every time Eva wanted to turn over and become a dragon knight, Lehman couldn''t bear this.


    The unbearable consequence is either not fighting or doing a lot of work, and must be suppressed... (Hey, I don¡¯t know if I crossed the line.)


    "Hurry up, all down, hurry up."


    In the ordinary hotel rented by the crew, Ryan hurried in the aisle with his throat as always.


    Standing next to Ray Warner was also learning how to be a qualified producer.


    "early."


    "early."


    The film crew came out from each door in twos and threes and nodded in greeting.


    Not long after, Lyman also got up and took Eva into the car together.


    Ryan stood by the car and scanned his eyes back and forth twice-several cars slid in a row, and confirmed that they were all there, he waved his arm, opened the door and sat in the co-pilot of Lehman''s car.


    "You can go."


    It is 6 o''clock in the morning in Los Angeles, and the sky is still cloudy and gloomy, and it feels like it will rain.


    But fortunately, "Chain Saw" is an indoor scene, and it doesn''t affect much.


    Today I¡¯m going to film the opening scenes of Jason Statham and Hugo Weaving. Without JK Simmons, I could have a rest, but they followed.


    After a while, the car entered the Warner Studios.


    After parking the car, Lehman and Ryan organized personnel to unload equipment.


    Later, some crew members who lived at home all arrived.Studio No. 3 quickly became lively again.


    I have been busy for about an hour, and the preliminary preparations are almost complete.


    The prop art designer began to re-plan the set, and the lighting photography was also under Wen Ziren''s instructions to complete the shooting effect he wanted.


    After some arrangement in the basement, a toilet scene was restored.


    The screenwriter Lemmons squatted on the ground and carefully checked the props and fetters that were needed for the next shooting. His big hands were constantly brushing over the metal-like rubber products, confirming that they were smooth and flat enough not to hurt the actors.


    If the actor is injured because of these, the representative of Allianz Insurance Company will definitely come over again.


    It was really troublesome at that time, and the person who checked him didn''t have good juice.


    Wearing a simple gown, denim trousers and a hat, Wen Ziren is sitting behind the director''s monitor and discussing the arrangement of the camera angle with the cameraman.


    After a while, the actor will be there.


    Jason Statham can clearly see that he has painted a light makeup on the eye sockets, and looks very haggard.The feeling of not sleeping well.Of course, in order to achieve better results, he did stay up for half the night last night.There are still bloodshot eyes in his pupils.At this time, he was put on fetters, because the filming had not yet started, and he was holding a bottle of water and drinking it to moisturize his throat.


    Hugo Weiwen did not like this, but his face was white and he was wearing professional formal attire.I feel a cold temperament, which is very different from the expected image of the doctor.The contrast in style is quite strange.


    "Action¡ª¡ª" At about nine o''clock in the morning, everything was ready, Wen Ziren immediately picked up the megaphone and shouted loudly.Can vaguely hear that he is excited?


    The set was quickly quiet, Wen Ziren''s eyes fixed on the monitor.


    The director of photography stood by the bathtub on the other side of the wall with a camera, and locked Jason Statham firmly through the slightly muddy water of the bathtub.Uh, that big bald head is more photogenic in the water.


    The water ripples, splashing everywhere, Jason Statham sat up suddenly, coughing violently...


    This scene is naturally the scene from the beginning of the movie, that is, the concept that Jigsaw will implement after he has cancer and his brain is abnormal-to advise the world and cherish life.


    So after Adam woke up, he was dumbfounded and terrified when he saw the strange scene in front of him, especially his ankle was still handcuffed.


    Perhaps his movement was too loud, and Lawrence also woke up from a coma.


    Looking at everything around me, I can still maintain a little calmness.In terms of role setting, he is also a delicate person.


    "Crack."


    After the shot was completed, Wen Ziren called up the screen and looked at it, frowning.


    "The lights are dimming a bit. Block the board over there."


    I fine-tuned it, and after a few minutes, I started shooting again.


    But I still feel something is wrong.


    The actor''s performance is still in place, and the scene and lighting are fine, but once the two are merged, there will be a sense of abruptness, and it seems that the picture is somewhat inconsistent with the characters.


    What''s the matter?


    Adhering to the principle of asking if you don''t understand, he looked at Lyman who was aside.


    That meaning couldn''t be more obvious.


    Lehman sighed inwardly, he was really inexperienced.


    By the way, what did you come here for? Isn''t it a name? How can you help manage the crew logistics, and now you have to solve the shooting?


    "Look, is there something wrong?"


    Wen Ziren said.Lehman also looked at the shot just now through the monitor.


    Under dim lighting, the lens imaging is still clear, but because the surroundings are "quiet", Jason Statham wakes up "moving", creating a subtle contrast.


    At this moment, it is obvious that the "movement" is not enough, and the picture seems to be flat and lifeless.Not enough to live.


    He pondered it a bit and suggested: "Add an action. When the camera is shot, shake it with Adam. It is the kind of sitting up and falling down action to increase the tension of the picture. This can also better attract the audience''s attention Put effort on this role."


    Wen Ziren heard this, his eyes lit up, and he immediately greeted the camera crew to do it again.


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    From a purely director''s point of view, Wen Ziren''s current situation is like a new role in a game, and he has not developed his own routines and genres.That''s why it sometimes seems at a loss. After all, although the knowledge is taught in the school, how to use it has to be personally used.Does practice lead to true knowledge, right? That''s the reason.


    To put it bluntly, what he lacks is the word experience.


    Counting the works he has directed in his previous life, there are more than a dozen of them.


    There are even more brilliant and box office sales.


    But whether it is his best horror film or a pure popcorn commercial film, the industry does not give him a high evaluation.


    Of course, the audience and the market like him very much, but this is another matter.


    You have to say that, those film companies must be very satisfied with him.After all, he can make money making movies.


    However, Wen Ziren didn''t pay much attention to those film critics or award judges.


    He didn''t pay attention to those so-called industry authorities from the beginning-as can be seen from the films he made, they always went to the audience market and didn''t care about reputation in the industry.


    Moreover, this person''s progress is obvious to all.


    The previous "Chain Saw Cry" series had many flaws. The individual shots were analyzed and the points that could be improved were not old or young, but in the "Dead Silence", the fear of the camera was created and the grasp of the rhythm of the film was obvious. A step up, but we can still do better.


    Later, "Latent" or "Calling the Soul"...Slowly, I can feel the maturity more and more, and I am calm in all aspects.


    Moreover, they are not a single genre film director.


    After moving to a more popular commercial popcorn movie, it can also be very good, and the rhythm is as good as ever.Has been practiced.


    Look at that "Fast and Furious 7", compared to the previous ones, it is more smooth and enjoyable, and the audience can watch it better.


    Therefore, the film won a global market of 1.1 billion U.S. dollars, and thus broke the highest box office record for this series.


    When you watch his movies, you will feel that the plot is very eye-catching and will attract you to continue watching.


    This is a director''s ability to control the camera and the rhythm of the movie. Even if the story is weak, even if the character depth is not high, he can make the audience comfortable.


    This is called ability.


    But now, Wen Ziren obviously hasn''t achieved magical power yet and is in a period of exploration.


    ......


    In the crew, the most tiring is always the director.


    Working 15 or 6 hours a day is even more commonplace.Not only do you have to stand behind the monitor during the day and stare at the shots in full, but at night, you have to think about the next shooting and redesign the lens angle.This body and mind are all high-intensity stress, can you not be tired?


    Oh, except for the kind that only shouts "K".That''s right, it''s like Guo Xiaosi.Nima, to make a movie, there are more than a dozen assistant directors who work together. Can the shooting progress be slow?


    Of course, Wen Ziren himself enjoys it.So no matter how tired, it''s worth it.


    After all, "Chain Saw" is his first work as a director. It is both a challenge and an opportunity.


    He devoted himself wholeheartedly to the filming of the crew.


    ......


    It was only after Lehman became a producer that he realized that the crew had so many things.


    I have to worry about trivial matters every day.


    Moreover, the scope of work is also very wide, ranging from the purchase of the crew''s lunch to the budgetary expenditure and so on.


    The division of title and power is also very clear. In the system rules of Hollywood studios, in descending order, what is the chief producer, executive producer, production director, life producer...


    Although Lehman was named chief producer, he was doing the lowest level of life production.It''s also because he doesn''t want to deal with the representatives who supervise the shooting. To do this is simple, and he can get started.


    Of course, simple is simple, but not easy.


    Since he proposed to share a little bit of crew management, Ryan was also not welcome, and directly handed over all the trivial matters to him.


    Therefore, every night, he must first determine the number of cast and crew for the second day, and then determine the amount of lunch and mineral water based on the number of people.


    When you get to the set, you have to stare at the shooting to eliminate safety hazards.


    In short, after a few days of work, Lehman had a feeling: busy, busy.


    And he''s still a bit uncomfortable. When did he start spending tens or hundreds of dollars again, and need to plan carefully?It seems that since "Buried Alive", he has never worried about funding.It was George or Ryan who helped him take care of it. He just took care of how to shoot, and it was done.


    The key thing is really trivial, and you can''t wait too long, because the crew really needs these.You can¡¯t just go hungry and drink water just like that.


    This is not realistic.


    During the busy schedule, the only thing that can comfort him is probably that the crew''s shooting progress has been raised.


    "Production, the camera lens is broken, you can report it."


    "Huh? Okay, I''ll remember it later."


    After the visitor left, Lehman sat on the chair, feeling only a slight soreness in his neck, and squeezed hard.


    From the temporary office desk on the side, he took the notebook and remembered all the expenses he was responsible for.


    All matters must be written down, and finally they must be checked by the producer and the guarantor, and the accounts must be checked.


    Shooting is never an easy task.


    "Lens of performance...how much is it?"


    He frowned and wanted to find Ryan with the notebook.


    "Boom boom boom."


    There was a knock on the door of the studio office compartment.


    "Come in."


    The door was actually concealed, after all, there were a lot of things that needed Ryan to deal with every day.But this is polite.


    Lyman opened the door and closed it again.


    "What door are you knocking? I thought it was someone else." Ryan turned his head and smiled.


    "Cut, we are in the crew now, we have to have rules, understand?"


    He walked to the table, and the figures listed on the spread book were more complicated.


    My brain hurts just by looking at it.The two generations are human, and the math is not good.Just laughed.


    "What''s the matter?" Ryan also put down the pen, stretched her waist, and stretched her body.


    "As long as the camera lens is broken, you can contact us and buy another one."


    "Have the accounts been booked?"


    "I didn''t remember it, I don''t understand, just remember it."


    "Recent expenses are a bit big." Ryan murmured again subconsciously.


    "Just enough, there is no need to save."


    "If you say so, if you overspend, you will be in trouble."


    "Don''t tell me, I don''t care about this."


    "Then what do you do?" Ryan squinted at him.


    "..."


    Alas, the life of a producer is often just so careless and boring.

 198 Chapter 198 Please call me the lunch manager (seeking subscription recommendation)

    After Lehmann entered the group.


    The order visible to the naked eye on the set became normal.


    Everyone understands and sees it.


    Wen Ziren was like a pin in his heart, which changed a lot.


    It''s not as weak as before, or in other words, it''s not as frizzy as before.Shoot as you like.


    In many places, if he doesn''t handle it well, he will ask Lehman for his opinion, and then he will shoot again.


    The result of this is that the staff don''t have to do a lot of useless work, and the actors don''t need to work hard because of "unnecessary" clips.


    Quite a few people in the crew have already started to discuss issues related to the two directors'' abilities in private.


    Obviously, the Liushen outfit, well-developed Lyman is better than Wen Ziren, the 18th-level hero, or the Dolan Shield hero who goes out. In terms of output, it is not comparable.


    Moreover, with him, the atmosphere among crew members is also much more harmonious.


    And the subsequent shooting work went smoothly and it can also boost everyone''s morale.


    A virtuous circle, take a look.


    What''s more important is that there are technical problems occasionally encountered. For example, the lens is not beautiful enough, and the light cannot create the layering it should have.


    Lehman can also provide good insights...


    "What is the relationship between Lehman and James Win?"


    During the filming gap, Jason Statham sat on the lounge chair, and then watched the two opposite people get together to discuss something. He couldn''t help but ask.


    "What''s the relationship?" Hugo Weiwen, who was resting beside him, was a little confused.What do you want to express?


    It seems that I did not express clearly enough, Jason Statham added: "Even if I heard that Lehman has investment in this project, he should be concerned, but this is too much. I mean... .... You see, in normal shooting, the director does not take the initiative to find him, he does not speak at all, and when there is a problem, he can immediately show up and give a solution... How do I feel like a master tape The apprentice¡¯s kind of craftsmanship is training him so that he can be independent?"


    It seems to make sense.


    Hugo Weiwen nodded subconsciously, but looked over there.


    Behind the director''s monitor, Lehmann pulled Wen Ziren and talked non-stop.Talking about some of my own filming experience.


    For example, how to use the extension of the camera position to create a sense of space in the lens; for example, how to shoot the character''s position more harmoniously; such as the emotional rendering of the climax...


    After talking, before leaving, Lehman patted Wen Ziren on the shoulder as a sign of encouragement.


    The relationship is a bit unusual.


    When can investors and directors talk like this?


    Even for their own practical interests, it seems too much.


    Sure enough, it''s not ordinary.


    Hugo Weiwen retracted his gaze and took a look at Jason Statham, "But, these have nothing to do with us. Do you want the right lines now, I will rest."


    Lehman didn''t know all this, it was almost noon.He rushed to choose a box lunch.


    Yesterday, a staff member complained that the box lunch was much worse than before, and he had to solve it.


    "Have you changed another house?"


    "Changed."


    "What about the price?"


    "It''s up by one dollar."


    "Okay."


    This is when he is communicating with the crew who is responsible for delivering the lunch.


    The merchant in charge of the box lunch in front of the crew has no idea, the food provided in the past two days is far worse than at the beginning.


    He didn''t ask the reason, so he sent it to another one.


    I can''t get used to it anyway, no.We are customers, we are God, we are sloppy with God, and Lehman has proved that it is impossible to drop by action.


    In the afternoon, after dinner, the crew that had rested for a while became busy again.


    In the cubicle, Lyman sat down again to write notes.


    It''s still the book that records the money in and out, and I bought a calculator on the left.


    But just like that, his brain hurts.


    Lehman really started to regret, why he wanted to do something the producer should do.


    As for the girl Eva Green, math is worse than him.Can''t even count on it.


    "Today there are 47 people in the crew. Box lunch and fast food packaged meals cost 5.5 US dollars for delivery, a total of 148.5 US dollars, and another kind of meals cost 9 US dollars, which adds up to 180 US dollars..."


    Yes, it''s not that Lehman miscalculated.Strictly speaking, the food of the crew is also divided into grades. After all, the main creative and the drama, logistics, and miscellaneous tasks should not be mixed together.


    This is also a small society, and there is inherent class disparity.


    Even the small box lunches no longer reflect this unequal relationship all the time.


    In addition, the crew¡¯s breakfast and evening meals are mostly settled in the hotel. During the day, the box lunch just now is good, with plenty of portion, and the price is not too expensive.Lehman has already told the screenwriter that it will be a long-term supply-if the scene is not unexpected, it will be over in almost a month.This is also the scheduled shooting plan.


    Counting it all up like this... the total is about seven thousand dollars.


    According to this kind of expenditure, the funds of the crew can still bear.


    After all, Lehman has a budget of about 200,000 yuan. As long as he doesn''t delay filming all the time-one more day''s delay will cost one more day.You must know that those filming teams are calculated on the basis of weekly salary, and it will cost about $8,000 a day.This is the big head.


    The food standard has been slightly improved, which is completely incomparable to the fact that the scheduled shooting has not been completed.


    After remembering, he clamped the pen in the notebook and carried it with him.


    Wandering slowly to the shooting scene.


    There were three scenes in the afternoon, and the art and set team were already busy.


    Suddenly, the person in charge of the props group took the results to Wen Ziren to report to the work, and Lehman also leaned over with great interest.


    It is a small section of a person''s calf, ankles and toes, all made clearly and realistically.


    If you see this scene in normal times, it must be very strange.


    But here is the crew of "Chain Saw", for the plot needs, it is not very scary.


    Lehman touched it.


    Well, he touched his calf again.


    Yeah, except for the temperature, it feels almost the same to the touch.It''s amazing.


    "Why is there not that kind of flesh and blood? Just looks like?"


    Lyman pointed out blindly.


    The props staff heard the words and smiled bitterly: ¡°It¡¯s good to make a film like this, how can it be really like a human calf. If you add some special effects later, the effect is not bad, at least if the audience does not watch it carefully. , I can¡¯t recognize it as a fake. Besides, the camera swayed right away. Who can see clearly that the cut cross-section has no flesh and blood?"


    "Yes, just a semi-close-up." Lehman nodded, expressing understanding.

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    Shooting bloody and exciting shots in a thriller is a test of skill.


    After all, it has been brewing for so long, this is a climax point immediately.


    At least it has to make the audience cool up. People watching it upset must mean that the film is going to hit the street.


    Wen Ziren also seemed to take it seriously, and kept discussing with the shooting team with a serious expression.


    After all, the script was written by him and his friend Ray Warnard. Can you not know where the colorful passages of this movie are?Therefore, he devised 200% of his brain and technical reserves for this scene.Strive for perfection in everything.


    Let¡¯s just talk about the rubber calf model of the shooting props. I started preparing it a week in advance. During the period, because of the bad effect, I didn¡¯t know how many times I played it back and did it again. That¡¯s why I have a sense of realism that has no difference in appearance.


    On lighting, it is also adjusted many times.


    White light, low brightness.The picture looks bleak.


    Lyman watched by the side and had to admit that he was really talented.


    Just talking about the scheduling of this scene, he probably is not as good as Wen Ziren, who can mobilize the audience''s hormones to soar, giving them the visual temptation and satisfaction in their hearts.


    Seriously, I learned it.


    Of course, leaving aside the bloody scenes, Wen Ziren still has a lot of experience to accumulate in other aspects, but it can still be seen that there is a shadow of "Wen-style horror films" in later generations.


    This is a scene where Adam and Lawrence want to cut their legs to escape from the shackles. At this moment, the basement scenery is all deliberately worn.


    Wen Ziren stood behind the director''s monitor with excitement, and his eyes were full of expectation-this person may really have a tendency to mentally pervert, and showed great interest in such intuitive blood.Although several close-ups he wanted were persuaded by Lehman to delete them, he did not give up completely, adding a little hint, profile shots, blood stains on the ground later, and the calf model.


    Originally, this guy wanted to directly take a long close-up shot, and the scene of slowly cutting his calf with a saw was recorded sincerely.That kind of skin and flesh torn together will definitely have a sense of beauty and more impact-whether it is beautiful or not, Lehman does not know, he only knows that if it is shot like this, the film will definitely not be rated R. .


    (Know that the record holder of the highest box office of NC-17 movies today is still Uma Thurman''s "Love in June Flower", which is only 20 million US dollars. And R-rated movies, as long as the quality is good, it is easy Over 20 million, this is the problem caused by the audience. For example, G-rated movies can be watched by children and the elderly. The highest record is "Finding Nemo," which is close to 1 billion US dollars in the world. The gap.)


    Too SQ, too violent, too bloody, and there is not such a multi-taste audience deliberately to support the movie theater, okay, even if you like to watch, can''t buy a disc and go home?Don''t you want face?Therefore, this market is also destined to have no hope for NC-17.Offline, you can also hope that DVDs and video tapes will sell well.


    Although Lyman couldn''t understand his bad taste, he chose to respect it.As long as it can be properly controlled.


    Don''t be too intuitive to make people look nauseous and disgusting.


    Before filming started, the crew was still doing the final check.


    Hugo Weaving and Jason Statham, who are going to perform, are sitting in chairs at this moment, brewing emotions.


    Hugo Weiwen''s sitting posture is very strange. He is close to the back of the chair, his whole body sinks as if powerless, and his eyes are closed-this allows the muscles and spirit to be fully relaxed, which is his unique on-site adjustment method.


    Jason Statham was much simpler, leaning back on the chair, holding the script in his hand, lowering his head, thinking about something.


    Both of them understand the importance of this scene and the difficulty of the performance.


    There was an inexplicable serious atmosphere that suddenly came on the set. Perhaps everyone was waiting.


    Lyman stood aside, looking forward to it.


    Because of the previous shooting, it has always been smooth-since he joined the group.


    The actors, especially the old drama bones such as Hugo-Weiwen, seem to be able to do well in filming.This is the first time that he has prepared foreplay carefully.


    "Are everything all right?" Wen Ziren asked.


    "Ok." The actor made an affirmative gesture.


    "Action¡ª¡ª"


    The camera of No. 1 camera first gave the saw a close-up close-up, and the cutting chain on it looked so sharp.


    Then slowly panning, pulling up and back, reflecting the whole body of Hugo Weiwen.


    He didn''t know what he was thinking in his eyes, looked at the saw several times, and lowered his head again, as if he was doing the last ideological struggle.


    Shaking his whole body slightly, he still stood firm-otherwise, he would only die.The devil wanted to see such a scene happen.He meets him.


    After taking a few deep breaths, Hugo Weaving lowered his eyes, picked up the handsaw in his right hand, and stared at the ground diagonally in front of him without blinking.Jason Statham stared at him, seeming to be surprised at his behavior.


    The cameraman was so irritable that he was turning around between the two of them, constantly taking pictures.


    There was a dead body lying on the ground.The wound no longer bleeds.It is the actor of the jigsaw, JK Simmons.If the final reversal is the finishing touch, the front is all paving the way for the final.His shots are all swept away, so that people know that this is a "dead man".Now the focus is not on him, he must deliberately reduce his sense of presence.


    Hugo-Weiwen pursed his mouth suddenly, with obvious forceful movements on his hands.


    The veins violently burst, and cold sweat ran down.


    Panting with big mouths, the body was staggered and swayed slightly, but it continued.


    Finally he couldn''t help it, and roared fiercely, like a wounded beast trapped in a cage.The expression in his eyes changed completely, becoming bloodthirsty and murderous.


    His expression was extremely painful, but he was still firmer than ever.The madness was fully expressed at this moment.


    Gradually, he collapsed to the ground like a collapsed spine.


    His face was pale and he kept twitching.


    The camera moved backwards, and saw a section of shackles still hung on the calf, on the sawtooth and on the ground, all blood stains from the props team.It was bloody and seemed to be throbbing inexplicably.


    Hugo-Weiwen seemed relieved and let out a sigh of relief.His hands hit the ground, still enduring the pain.


    He did it, he escaped...

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    Before, when shooting, Lehman once asked Wen Ziren to talk about this work.


    After all, he is also a director and has written a lot of script outlines, knowing some script structures that need to be paid attention to when creating.


    For this reason, he has put forward a lot of suggestions for improvement, mainly in two areas.


    One is the style; the other is the standing role.


    The former is naturally very simple. It is to remind him not to overdo it when shooting, which will affect the classification.


    The latter is a bit more complicated.


    To be more precise, when Wen Ziren and Lei Warner began to create this story, they were trapped by funds and doubts about their immature experience. They planned to save money and make a small cost. The shooting difficulty is low and easy to use. Kind of.Therefore, its scene is single, so its role modeling is a bit taken for granted, and there are even too many logical noises.


    For example, after the police inside discovered clues to the perverted murderer, they didn''t even notify other colleagues. They took the subordinates, and the two went to conduct an on-site investigation;


    For example, when the police arrived in the basement, the jigsaw turned on the mechanism to kill the two of them, and the two of them hesitated to shoot; (please, when did the American police be so persuaded? Didn¡¯t they all make the first shot? .)


    Another example is the jigsaw wearing only a body armor, so he is sure he will not die if he is shot, and wants to fake the scene of his death...


    There are too many plot bugs of this kind, which Wen Ziren has not considered.


    In his opinion, all supporting actors serve the main line, and he doesn''t want to expand the scene description too much, so that''s why.


    If this work was not invested by Lehman, that''s all, and I don''t think about it.But now, at the end of the movie, the subtitle producer must write his name in the column, and there will be news about his production in the poster.In other words, he has to be responsible for this work and for the quality of the film.


    That''s weird, especially since his most dismissive role is illogical and chaotic.


    Not to mention the purpose of adding humanity, at least, it will not make people want to complain or feel weird after reading it.


    This is not too much.


    Therefore, he deeply mentioned this aspect to Wen Ziren.


    And Wen Ziren didn''t know that his shooting budget would be 10 million from the beginning. Without saying anything, he said that he would change it.


    He has long wanted to play high-end.


    The seemingly gentle young man on the surface, the cruelty of his heart is beyond words.In the previous life, it was also unconditional. Didn''t you see the screenwriter all come on stage and become an actor?


    This will require food and grass, ammunition and ammunition, and what I am worried about, giving me the power to break through the sky.


    Yes, this work is quite different from the previous one.


    All the scenes in the branch line of the police have been deleted, focusing on the abnormal torture methods in the basement.


    Can it be regarded as an alternative "moving maze"?


    Oh no, maybe it should be called "Death Labyrinth" better.


    Here, a group of people who were caught by the jigsaw and disrespectful to life will accept a test of life or death, and no one can go out completely.


    They roamed around in the basement, seeking a chance to escape.


    It is also under the ultimate torture institution, to understand the true meaning of life, to understand that living is more important than anything-this is the truth that the Jigsaw Devil wants to tell the world by action.


    In the future, the sequel will follow this pattern.


    Its selling point lies in the novel and cruel killing agencies and the performance of the victims.


    Well, Lehman has already thought about how to shoot the movie sequel, but the reality is that the first one has not been successfully completed.


    ......


    On the set, when Hugo Weiwen contributed quite a wonderful performance, this one was naturally easy to pass.


    Wen Ziren even made a gesture with satisfaction.


    "He''s really good."


    On the edge of the set, Eva Green, as an actor, sighed sincerely.


    "You work hard and think more about your role. You have the foundation in this respect." Lyman encouraged with a smile.


    The onlookers were all standing and talking, but Jason Statham was dumbfounded.Usually, the two opponents did not play less, and they didn''t feel anything at the time, so they kept up.But at this moment when the acting skills really broke out, he knew that the gap between the two was really not small.


    He also pondered this scene many times, but after seeing the other party''s performance, he began to wonder if he could accept it?


    It''s stressful.


    Don''t forget, he also starred.


    They have to support each other, so that the picture is coordinated.


    If one is too good, and the other is relatively mediocre, that kind of fragmentation, put on the big screen, will only make the audience play.


    This is why later generations of traffic stars insist on joining the show business circle, which will give people a weird taste-or the strength does not match the role.


    Of course Jason Statham is not so bad, after all, he has been acting for so many years, and his acting experience is still very rich.


    But objectively speaking, he never wins by acting.


    His suitable path has always been a martial arts star.The kind of smooth movement to make up for the lack of acting skills.


    At this moment, he felt his heart pounding and his mind began to be confused.


    But as soon as the camera lens was aligned, he immediately performed again.


    He saw his eyes widened and howling in pain.


    While his lips twitched, he inhaled loudly...


    Ah, spicy eyes.


    It''s like a crazy baboon.


    Lyman on the side thought so, and Wen Ziren could see clearly behind the monitor.


    However, he did not immediately call to stop, but insisted until he finished the scene.


    Satisfied is definitely not satisfied, but obviously, this guy is a bit too nervous to let go, let alone break through, even worse than before.


    Fortunately, let him release his emotions and accumulate some experience.


    "Crack!"


    The shot finally passed, and Wen Ziren ended the shooting immediately.


    Frowning, rubbed his temples.


    It''s okay if there is no comparison. Once there is a comparison, it is too strong, that kind of abrupt feeling...It is simply impossible to see.


    "do it again."


    He gave the order.


    Everyone in the crew began to work again.


    Jason Statham returned to his seat blankly and took a couple of sips of water.


    He also knew he couldn''t do it just now.


    After ten minutes, everything was ready again.


    Everyone takes care of their own affairs.Jason Statham also regained his position.


    "Action."


    "Ah..." The painful howling sounded again.


    Wen Ziren rubbed his temples again.


    What the hell is this.


    Really worse than every time?


    "Take a break first."


    He had no choice but to think of a way.

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    In the crew of "Chain Saw", if Wen Ziren is the judge.


    He is most satisfied with Hugo Weaving, followed by Jk Simmons, and finally Jason Statham.


    The criterion for judging is simple: the rapport of the acting and the scene.


    If you don''t decide between relatives, the only thing that actors can see is this most intuitive.


    Who is good and who is bad, at a glance.


    Hugo Weiwen is his favorite, good image, thin body, and has a professional temperament as a doctor.Wherever you stop, you can be convinced and give a thumbs up from the bottom of my heart.


    The actor industry needs a breath of life.The spirit from the inside out that is closely related to the person himself.


    There are more stories, more insights, and more understanding, and that feeling will naturally come out.It smells like a floral fragrance.


    There is no doubt that Hugo-Weiwen has acted in dramas for nearly two decades, and he is in the most mature period of his life.It''s so transparent that people can''t help but look away with his performance.


    As for JK Simmons, that is the problem with the script itself.Acting as a corpse, lying there motionless, watching a ghost appear in acting is good.


    However, people are also dedicated, saying that you pretend to be a corpse, and you often lie down for half an hour.No one can fault it.


    As for Jason Statham, how do you say it.


    He was originally a monk halfway through, without systematic study, so his foundation is weak.


    And they don''t have the innate talent for acting like Heath Ledger and Cage-we often call this type of people: God eats food.


    He relies entirely on speculation, hard work, and persistence in filming.


    If this paragraph doesn''t work, just do it again, if it doesn''t work, come again... Repeat, repeat, use "practice and familiarity" to make up for the feelings and emotions needed in the performance.


    Every night, he spends a lot of time thinking about the scenes he needs to shoot tomorrow and how he should decide.


    In this case, the general scene is okay, and it can handle it.This is also the reason why the shooting started smoothly.


    But when it comes to that kind of particularly delicate or particularly strong passage, it will inevitably appear to be insufficiently expressive, and it will be bad.This is the bottom line.


    ......


    "This section, you need to close the show. Look, Adam is a scumbag, he likes to take pictures, and his personality is more selfish. After he was caught in, he heard the sentence on the tape. There is only one of the two. If he can go out, he will have a murderous intention. Unlike Lawrence, he has a simple idea. He feels that the murderer is deliberately provoking him, watching a joke, or he can kill them directly when they are unconscious."


    In the actor''s lounge on the set, Wen Ziren was talking to Jason Statham.The staff also rested there after doing their part.Or chat, or sit quietly.Everyone is waiting.


    "But when he saw Lawrence really dared to saw his calf, he must be shocked first, and then upset. Because he escaped, but he didn''t. Do you understand? The same trapped, the craziness of his companions, It must have an impact on him, so he also made his heart cruel, just like that..."


    Wen Ziren made continuous gestures, talking about thoughts that he didn''t quite understand, "Just when you are performing, you should suppress your emotions, but not too much, because you don''t have the same determination as Lawrence."


    Jason Statham listened silently, rubbing the mineral water bottle in his hand.My heart was tangled.


    He understands what the director wants to say, and he also understands this paragraph. He can''t be too overwhelmed by Lawrence, otherwise the rivalry of the two protagonists will abruptly become a one-man show.How does that work?


    But what he needs is not these, but hope the director can tell him how to do it.


    But for the profession of director, what I don¡¯t know and dislike the most is how to teach people to act.


    They are not teachers of acting class, can they analyze the use of micro-expressions and body language?


    But let''s pull it down, it would be great if they knew the effect they wanted.To a large extent, every performance should be the actor''s immediate performance.It''s the sudden expression of that emotion.Everything is well designed, and then you do it step by step. That''s not called acting, it''s called rehearsal.


    In many cases, the performance teacher can only teach some muscle control skills.


    As for performance, it is a process of actors learning, accumulating, and slowly stacking up... Obviously, Jason Statham has not reached this height yet.


    Therefore, even if he understands, he cannot act.


    At this time, another corner of the studio.Taking advantage of the break, Lyman was sitting there and talking with Eva Green.


    The filming was blocked, and it was not him that had the most headache.


    On the contrary, he is in a good mood now.


    I even want to see Wen Ziren''s training skills.


    "How do you think you should act as natural as Hugo Weiwen?"


    Eva Green has also read the script. It was after reading it that she realized that she might not be able to act like that, or imagine how it would feel when someone was sawed, just like Jason Statham.It cannot infect the audience and bring them a more realistic viewing effect.


    "If you play too much, you will do it naturally. There is no need to worry." Lehman leaned back in his chair and said indifferently.


    In his view, actors need life experience.It''s useless to think too much for a young person like Eva.


    "What if I can''t perform it?"


    "There are many ways." Lehman continued: "Give a profile shot and let the audience focus on the wound or blood on the ground. You can''t take a close-up shot of the character''s face. It''s just that. , The climax point is not so good. You know, seeing people suffering will also make people feel more immersive and empathetic."


    Eva nodded silently when she heard the words.


    This method is also the most common borrowing metaphor in movies.It is usually for those who are not good at acting, or if the performance fails to achieve the desired effect, it is quite helpless.Can try to be better, who doesn''t want?


    But this person has limits.It''s really not good, and it''s definitely not good to insist.(When watching some small traffic performances, there are often such scenes, or narration lines, which cover up facelessly.)


    Everyone took a break for about half an hour before shooting again.


    But looking at Jason Statham still looking sad, it doesn''t seem to work?


    "Did you talk about the drama?"


    "I have said it." Standing behind the monitor, Wen Ziren stretched out his hands rather rascal and sighed: "But I don''t know what the effect is. Try it first."


    "Camera OK."


    "Ready for radio."


    "Okay, action."


    The camera focused on Jason Statham again.


    This time he remembered to close the show.


    The brows are frowning, seemingly suffering from great pain...


    "Crack." Wen Ziren stopped filming less than a minute after the official start.


    "No, too deliberate."


    He turned his head and looked at Lyman who was watching the excitement?!.

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    "do it again."


    "Crack."


    "Not enough eyes."


    "Come again."


    "Crack..."


    ......


    I filmed it 5 times in a row, but this scene has never happened.


    Wen Ziren stood behind the monitor and walked around.Very anxious.But he is not a person who likes to vent his temper, because he knows that it is a meaningless thing.


    But don''t vent, my heart is blocked again.Pick up the megaphone, put it down, and pick it up again.A very forbearing look.


    Jason Statham was in a bad mood, covering his head with his hands and pulling his shoulders.Although he could not see his expression clearly, anyone with a discerning eye knew that he was also under great pressure.


    For an actor, having no chance is terrible, and having a chance but not finishing is equally uncomfortable.


    Hugo Weiwen on the side looked at it and quickly stepped forward to comfort.


    But he doesn''t know what to say, what he needs most at this time is to complete the performance.But he couldn''t teach it.


    An actor has a performance that suits him.If you switch to Heath Ledger and Nicholas Cage, I believe you will see different emotional renderings, but the perception is the same.


    Wen Ziren picked up the bottle of water and took a few guts to moisten his dry throat.


    If the actors cannot enter the state, they will delay the shooting plan, which is not what he wants to see.


    I felt anxious in my heart, fearing to live up to too many people''s expectations of him: his own, his friend Ray Navor''s, Lehmann''s... and every crew member of the crew.


    So... his eyes started to catch a figure.


    Lehman swears that when Wen Ziren''s sight was delivered within 0.0001 seconds, he would notice something.


    But he still didn''t move, trying to pretend not to see it.


    As mentioned earlier, directors are not teachers in acting classes, and they rarely know acting.


    Lyman didn''t understand either. He didn''t think he could teach anything.


    However, when Wen Ziren spoke, he still understood that some things could not be avoided.


    He, the famous producer, finally got into trouble again.Hey, why do you want to say it again?


    "What to do, can you go over and help?"


    "What can I do for you? Didn''t you talk about the drama?" Inexplicably high hopes, but this Lehman just wanted to say: The concubine can''t do it.


    "When filming "Bad Guy," didn''t you often see you talking to Tom Cruise? He played very well."


    Damn, co-author, did you compare him two together?Tom Cruise said that the critics always mocked him for his lack of acting skills, but who should he compare to?


    Besides, Jason Statham has no one with a rich resume.


    But looking at his expectant eyes, Lyman couldn''t say this.Intense blows.


    Besides, Jason Statham''s professional attitude still has nothing to say.Do you want to think better?Don''t just look at the shortcomings of others.


    Moreover, the pay is just right.It''s only 1.8 million US dollars. What can you pick?


    "Why don''t you interpret this lens in another way?" Lehman made a fairly pertinent suggestion.In any case, it will definitely not do any good to drag it on like this.


    "Can''t you really teach it?"


    "I''m just talking about drama."


    He said the word drama very seriously.


    Wen Ziren heard this, but for some reason, he let out a sigh of relief.


    "Well, I''ll go talk to him."


    Hugo Weiwen was still trying to persuade him, and saw the director approaching here.Retreat quickly with insight.


    ......


    The atmosphere between the two was very embarrassing, and Wen Ziren was about to say something.


    Jason Statham spoke first: "I''m sorry, director, I..."


    "It''s useless to say this." Wen Ziren sighed.


    "Sorry, I really can''t perform it, I don''t know what the effect will be. I don''t have a clue in my mind."


    In his situation, a typical rookie is going to brush a regional boss, with full firepower, and the blood bars of other bosses are all gone.


    It was straight to him.What''s more, Hugo-Weiwen''s jade is in front.


    This naked comparison, stains.


    "Thinking that those are useless, I have to take pictures anyway." Wen Ziren''s tone was not very good, but no way, he would not get better, "Wait, you will stop showing your face, and take pictures of your calf and the ground. Just do it well. Do you understand?"


    Jason Statham said nothing.


    I felt sentimental.For an actor, this kind of thing will definitely be more difficult to accept.Maybe some people don''t care and still think of relief, but he doesn''t.He wants to be an actor.He likes acting.


    With his mouth slightly open, "Could... let me try again?"


    "What did you say?" His voice was quiet.


    "Director, can you let me try again?" he repeated.


    This time, Wen Ziren heard clearly.


    But looking at him looking like he was about to collapse, he couldn''t help but refuse.


    What the hell is this?


    It''s like the kind of show you participate in and the finale, the audience''s eyes should have been around you, and it should be the glorious moment in your life, your showtime.


    But when it comes to the end, someone tells you: Oh, your skills are not good, so forget it, just do some movements.


    This kind of questioning is really terrifying, so terrible that Jason Statham can''t accept it.


    Yes, he doesn''t have superb acting skills. Yes, he doesn''t have the kind of acting talent in his bones. Since his debut, he has always acted in action movies or played soy sauce in other works to set off the protagonist group.


    But did he not pursue it? Is he content with the status quo?No, he never did.


    He wants to improve.


    Also, after spending so many days with Hugo Weiwen, the scene was stimulated by others, and this guy''s personality was a bit stubborn, and he definitely couldn''t let it go.


    I wanted to fight hard, forcing myself to climb to that level, but the strength and foundation were a bit short, so I had to struggle halfway through.


    As for Wen Ziren, he was still soft-hearted and left without saying a word.He was very anxious, but he showed his support with actions.


    After all, he can''t say to Jason Statham: Your level is that way, it''s useless to persist, just let it go, don''t be serious.


    He couldn''t say this.


    Slowly returned to the monitor.Sit down helplessly.


    Lehman saw it and knew that it might not happen.


    Nonsense, the emotions are all written on the face, no matter how you look at it, it doesn''t look like the matter has been resolved.


    "He wanted to try again, I agreed."


    "Well, try it out."


    Anyway, no matter what decision he makes, he can understand.


    People, aren¡¯t they all tossing about alive?


    Even if the filming plan is delayed, he, as a producer, will certainly bear this responsibility.


    Whatever you are afraid of, it''s time to gain experience.


    Besides, directors who have made up their minds to support, whatsoever, have to straighten this shot.


    dry!

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    There were originally 4 scenes to be filmed in the afternoon.


    But just after filming the second scene, I couldn''t go on.


    Looking at the watch, the hour hand has reached the number gap after 5.


    It''s midsummer, and the sunset time in Los Angeles is still late.


    Looking at the sky, although the sun has deflected, it is still clear.


    But the filming couldn''t go on anyway, Lehman simply discussed with Wen Ziren, let''s stop work and talk about it tomorrow.


    At about 5:30, the set was cleaned up.


    Seeing that everyone''s mood is not high, and the daytime is still early, I simply said, go to the restaurant.


    Several cars were full of people, and they rushed to a more famous hotel in Los Angeles.


    I had enough food and ordered a few more bottles of wine.


    Drink a little, but not too much, for fear of delaying things tomorrow.


    After eating and drinking, everyone was finally relieved and the atmosphere improved.


    When the show was over, and then returned to the hotel, it was already eight o''clock in the evening.


    Ryman didn''t go back to the room directly, but first went to the nearby retail store, took two packs of cigarettes, and then went upstairs to find Jason Statham.


    He found the actor, and Wen Ziren agreed. Now that the filming is blocked, no one''s heart is smooth.


    "Boom boom boom."


    It was the sound of a knock on the door.


    As soon as the door opened, Jason Statham was a little surprised, "Director Lyman, why are you here."


    Then I thought of something again, with a bright dry smile on his face.


    Presumably he also knows the purpose of others.


    Lehman was not verbose, sitting on the sofa in the living room, looking at him, and taking out two packs of cigarettes from his arms.


    Tear it open and pass one.


    The light ignited by the lighter was subtle, and it was lit homeopathically.


    Jason Statham began to relax.


    "What about you, what do you think?"


    After waiting for a while, it feels like the time is almost here.Lehman asked.


    "Just want to play this paragraph well. But I can''t figure out how to express that emotion." Jason Statham frowned with his cigarette in his mouth.Still very bored.


    It can be seen that this almost urges him.


    "If you are like this, don''t think about it. Relax first."


    "You know how to act, right," Lehman continued.


    "Yes, Director James also told me, I also understand that to close the show, it is best to be on the same line as Hugo-Weiwen."


    "You don''t know the intensity of the closing, do you?"


    "Almost, anyway, when it came time to act, I got stuck and didn''t know how to continue."


    "Have you suffered any injuries for so many years? I mean, more serious." Lyman asked again.


    "Yes, a lot. Like before in the crew of "Stealing the Sky", the little finger of my right hand and this piece of bone broke again." He lifted his shirt and pointed to the position of the left rib near the lower abdomen.


    If you want to make an action movie smoothly, if you don''t pay attention to it, injury is more inevitable.


    Don¡¯t you see, eldest brother Cheng, Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger...Almost all the old action superstars are on the battlefield with injuries.


    "Then what was your reaction? Think about it."


    "Reaction? What''s the reaction? I raised my hand, told the director, and then went to the hospital." Jason Statham looked puzzled.He didn''t even understand the reason Lehman asked this.


    "Doesn''t it hurt?"


    "It hurts, but it''s useless. Just bear with it and go to the hospital to find a doctor."


    Nima, Lehman rubbed his head, his face speechless.


    Originally, I wanted to let him simulate the real experience, so as to substitute emotions.


    But people don''t have much emotion at all.


    Also, looking at his muscles, it is estimated that stumbling and stumbling are not rare.I''ve long been used to it.


    "You should have watched Hugo Weiwen''s performance, what do you think?"


    "The acting is very good, and I feel worried when I watch it." This guy is very sincere.


    "Can you imitate it?"


    "No, I don''t know how to act? I can''t substitute it."


    "How do you behave when your body is in pain?"


    "Grit your teeth?"


    "It hurts more."


    "Gum crumbled?"


    Well, it was a tough guy''s answer.


    "In this way, you have analyzed the character. You should know that Adam is a fearless lord, and he wants to kill Lawrence and escape the basement. So what should he think when he sees Lawrence out of trouble?"


    "Afraid?"


    "anything else."


    "I also want to get out of trouble, very urgent?"


    "Yes, this is his motivation."


    "Then when he first saw it, it must have been cruel, right. But he didn''t have the determination of Lawrence for his family, so...you understand, you have to stop the act first. Then burst out a little bit, forming a sense of hierarchy, which can also be distinguished from Lawrence''s performance."


    "Let me think about it." Jason Statham stopped smoking and sat there, his eyes drifting.


    I can only do this.Lehman sighed first, and then said: "Improve more simulations, especially the eye scenes. You can act in the mirror and watch your own performance to consider the emotional changes. Also pay attention to the sense of hierarchy and coherence. , Take proper measures, I believe you can."


    With a word of encouragement, Lehman didn''t think he could teach anything, anyway, it still depends on Jason Statham''s thinking well.


    When I feel it, it''s natural.


    It feels wrong, and he can''t help it.In the end, the director Wen Ziren still had a headache.


    Just let him hurt, director, filming, it can''t always be smooth sailing, you have to have a degree of everything.


    Go to the corridor and go back to your room.


    Knocked gently.After a while, Eva came to open the door.


    The whole crew knew about the two of them living together.There is nothing to hide.


    The male unmarried, the female unmarried, what happened to sleeping together.You love what I want.


    "Where have you been? You came back so late."


    "Go and talk to Jason Statham." Lehman lamented, obviously not wanting to say more.


    Eva knew it, and didn''t ask any more.


    Entering the room, the lights are bright, a double bed, the bedding has been spread out.


    "You were sleeping just now?"


    "Didn''t you come back? I thought you had something to do. I took a bath and just decided to go to bed."


    Lyman closed the door and put his arms around Eva.Sniffing the fragrance on the hair, in her ear, she whispered, "Then rest."


    Eva gave him a romantic look.Smile.


    She was sitting on the bedside when she finished the shower.


    Loose pajamas can''t hide the good figure, which makes people very nostalgic.


    Eva groaned: "Wait, turn off the headlights first."


    "Why, you are still shy."


    Saying that, Lehman turned off the light obediently, leaving only a small lamp on the head of the bed.


    The night is getting deeper...


    Two lonely people are cuddling each other, talking, trying...


    good night.

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    The crew of "Chain Saw".


    "Are you leaving today? Don''t wait a few more days until I finish filming this section?"


    Wen Ziren still had a sad face, and while handing over a can of coffee, he winked desperately with his friend Ray Navor next to him.


    Ray Navor sat in a chair, pretending to be deaf and dumb, just as he hadn''t seen it.


    Jason Statham''s scenes are still stumbling, but at least they have improved.


    But Lyman didn''t plan to stay here anymore, he had a lot of his own business, he had to deal with it.


    "I also want to watch you finish filming, but the time cannot be staggered."


    Lehman said.


    "Ahem, or else, leave Ryan here to help me?" Finally, Wen Ziren said his thoughts.


    There is a professional producer to help manage the crew, so don''t make it too comfortable.He has tasted it.


    Okay, it turned out to be the idea.


    Lehman shook his head, "You are almost finished filming this, there are not many scenes, I also need him there. Besides, isn''t Ray Navor also a producer. Trust him, he can do it. "


    Ray Navor, who had been silent sitting aside, reluctantly responded with a smile.He himself is a little optimistic about himself.


    "What about the shooting plan?" Wen Ziren said hesitantly again.


    "Don''t worry, I will say hello to Europa Pictures."


    By the way, since that night, no one knows what Jason Statham has pondered.


    But his state is a breakthrough that a discerning person can see, although he still has to take a few shots before he can barely get the Hugo-Weiwen performance.


    Because of this, the shooting plan must be delayed.


    "That''s good." Wen Ziren breathed a sigh of relief.


    The first time he made a movie, he didn''t go according to the scheduled shooting schedule. To be honest, he was still a little worried.


    Lehman doesn''t matter. This movie is a masterpiece. In any case, he can be mentally prepared for what happens.


    Moreover, until now, the cost of the crew of "Chain Saw" is not large. There are more than 1 million left with 5 million filming funds. The film has reached the final stage and should be enough for the next filming.


    "Anyway, if you have anything, call me."


    Finally, Lehman exhorted.


    "Don''t worry, I will definitely not overspend." Wen Ziren thought it was a shooting budget, and decisively packed up the ticket.


    He has always respected Lehman.


    Sometimes I feel that this person is really kind to him.


    You see, they themselves are new and cutting-edge directors who are well-known in France. They belong to the class that is very popular in the industry. If you make a movie, you can make a lot of money.


    He even felt that as a director, Lehman had already reached the ceiling of the industry to some extent.There are works, there are honors (Little Golden Man, Cannes Jury Prize), well-known, the audience still likes them, and they always support.Even after more than ten years, I believe that in the French film industry and even Hollywood, there will be his name hanging.


    French box office champion in 2003?("Bad Guy" is almost locked, 50 million euros higher than the second place.)


    In terms of value or director''s worth, compared to the current year, it is definitely the top group in the industry.


    Moreover, he takes good care of himself.This is the premise of all the above.


    He wanted to shoot his own work. Without a second word, he invited Europa Pictures and Paramount to escort him, and he also took the initiative to invest.


    What kind of kindness is this?Wen Ziren doesn''t know, he only knows that he wants to take this work well in return for him.


    In the end, Lehman was still smoking his cigarette, watching them go back to the set.


    The next day, I took an international flight to Paris with Eva Green and Ryan.


    On the plane.


    The beautiful stewardess pushed the trolley and kept asking questions in the aisle.


    "Excuse me, what would you like to drink?" When I saw my acquaintances, I was smiling even more.


    "Give me a glass of water. Thank you." Lehman said.


    "A cup of coffee." This is Ryan.


    "Then I want juice. Blueberry juice." There was another voice beside Lyman.Well, this is Eva.


    "What kind of juice to drink? You told me yesterday that you want to lose weight and shape. You forgot?" Lehman reminded, and said to the stewardess: "Give her a glass of water."


    "Humph." Eva turned her head to express her dissatisfaction.


    But it''s useless, Lehman doesn''t eat this set.He took the water and passed it directly, "As an actor, don''t you have the consciousness to sacrifice for the role? You still said that you want to be a good actor. A good actor will not be willful for the sake of his body.


    As soon as this remark came out, it was immediately killed.


    Eva had to take the water.


    The stewardess on the side also truly experienced the approachability of Director Lehman.


    As a frequent visitor to France and the United States, she has seen many big stars.But this one seems to her to have no air or pretense.


    Not only was he polite, he also promised to sign her.Well, the latter is the most important.


    "For the beautiful Miss Senna." Lyman wrote.Finally, he left his name.


    The stewardess got what she wanted, and then moved forward with a smile.


    This trip is also quite tossing.


    They have to fly to Paris airport, then take the car to Lyon, and finally transfer to the train to reach their destination Annecy-this is the name of a small town located in the border region of southeastern France, next to the Alps.It was also the location chosen by their crew during this trip.


    As for why you chose it?


    It''s also very simple. There is a very beautiful castle in it. It was the family territory of a certain French nobleman in the past. It happens that most of the scenes in "Micro Love" need such a beautiful castle.


    After discussing with the government officials in the small town of Annecy, it was easy to rent.


    It would be a waste to put it there anyway, and a lot of manpower and material resources are spent on repairs every year. Their town has long planned to develop some other values ??of this castle, such as filming locations, and tourist attractions.


    In this way, the two sides coincided.


    The other party also took a fancy to the influence of Lehmann''s film, and specially gave a low price-30,000 euros a week.


    Of course, when shooting, you should also pay attention not to damage the internal scene too much, otherwise, you have to compensate for the cost of refurbishment, and the price depends on the degree of damage.


    very fair.


    By the way, "Micro Love" is going to be launched at the end of July.However, Lehman has been busy recently, and this delay has been delayed until mid-July, but the preparations have not been completed yet.


    Thomas was going to be anxious, and he kept making calls and urging.


    No, Lehman was also embarrassed. At the beginning, he asked the family to help prepare the crew. Isn''t it what the master has not appeared?

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    The original filming cycle of "Micro Love" was to start filming at the end of July, and then strive to complete the filming work at the end of August.


    One month¡¯s shooting time is logically enough. After all, there is no big scene in this movie. The scenes are mostly around two or three places, without frequent transitions.


    It''s probably a bit more difficult than "Buried Alive"-"Buried Alive" was filmed in three weeks.


    But the idea is beautiful, and I can''t bear the gap between reality.


    Neither Lyman nor Ryan participated in the preliminary preparations of the crew. Thomas was mad alone and failed to prepare quickly.


    It was mid-August, and Lehmann finally remembered his job.


    In the afternoon, the three successfully arrived at Paris International Airport.But it was about half an hour late.It''s pretty normal.


    As soon as he exited the ticket gate, Lehman hurriedly called to contact the people at Europa Pictures.


    "How is it?" Eva asked seeing Lyman put down the phone.


    "Waiting at the door, I told them, I won''t go there to say hello, and will send us directly to the studio."


    ......


    To be honest, the weather in Paris is not as good as Los Angeles. It is already August and the heat is still obvious.


    The three of them wore big long sleeves and soon felt hot.


    Each person took his suitcase and walked out of the crowd.


    Just out of the hall, I immediately found the person who was coming to pick them up.


    No way, it''s a bit obvious.


    The "Micro Love" written on the big sign is very eye-catching.


    And the person holding the sign was even more exaggerated, for fear that Lehman would not be able to see it, so he held it high.


    Lyman hurried over to talk.


    The man listened, smiled happily, and took them out to find a car.


    The car was parked across the road from the airport exit-two Peugeots.Well, Peugeot is a subsidiary of the French Citroen Group. In France, it is considered a relatively popular model.


    There were still people sitting in one of the cars. Xu Ye saw them and opened the door to greet them.


    "Come on, get in the car."


    This man is George who has not been seen for a while.He is still the middleman for Europa Pictures to be responsible for Lehman''s project.


    "Trouble you." Lyman smiled and patted him on the shoulder.


    "It''s okay. I was just idle today. Besides, the transfer is more troublesome. In that place, it is not easy to drive through, and a section of the road in the middle is broken and is under repair. If you take the train, I am afraid you will not find the way."


    Several people got in the car, drove slowly away from the airport, and went straight to the southeast without passing through downtown Paris.


    George took the notice and the schedule with him, and gave Ryan and Lehman a copy. At the same time, he briefly reported on the preparations. "Now we are setting the castle manor in the small town of Annecy. The project is quite large. , Thomas is still in charge over there."


    "As for the actor, Sophie Marceau came here once, saw you not there, and left again, saying that it was before the filming, to call her. As for the actor, what do you think?" George asked.


    "Micro Love" has about three main characters plus a supporting role with a fairly large part.


    The heroines Sophie Marceau and Eva Green have long been confirmed, but the two actors are still uncertain.


    "Heath Ledger is one. I''ll be looking for the male partner left. I''m not in a hurry anyway, there is still time."


    "Yeah." George didn''t refute anything either.


    In terms of current position of Lyman, he has the right to be willful.


    "But hurry up. The shooting will start at the end of August at the latest, otherwise the shooting budget is uncertain." George reminded.


    "Don''t worry, it''s more than half a month. It''s okay."


    .....


    For small investment movies like "Micro Love", the cost is initially set at US$10 million.


    Even if Lehman has enough strength and capital, it is impossible to unilaterally take the job.This is a very bad signal. Regardless of the fact that he has been happily working with Europa Pictures and Paramount Pictures, it is also based on his ability to bring benefits to each other.If once he reveals the idea of ??eating alone, believe it or not, the relationship that is still very friendly will be broken immediately-Luc Besson admires Lehmann, he is also the president of a production company, and he needs to be responsible for his company.


    Moreover, in the entertainment industry, what everyone hates most is eating alone.


    Disney, Warner, Universal...If they have channels and control, they have to introduce the capital of Wall Street or allow other forces to share profits. Why?


    Without him, a circle that is intertwined by layers of interests and human relationships must also be scrupulous about this and that.


    What''s more, a person''s resources are limited. If you rely solely on yourself, the risk is too high, and there is not much benefit.


    The most common method is to find a few more partners to share the cost.


    This time, it still followed the previous cooperation-the three companies contributed funds and jointly undertook the project production.


    The only difference is that Lehmann''s Mann studio''s investment ratio has increased slightly, accounting for 35%, and he has not calculated his personal worth-the basic salary of two million US dollars, plus North America and France combined. 15% of the box office profit.


    For this reason, Europa Pictures¡¯ board and management also criticized Luc Besson¡¯s agreement.


    Unfortunately, Luc Besson sees farther than anyone else, and understands that to maintain the relationship between the two parties, one can¡¯t always be superior and treat cooperation as charity-a large number of management think it is Europa¡¯s shadow Karma made Lehman such a position.He deserves to know each other.


    Haha, it''s funny to hear.


    Isn''t it all about getting up with the results step by step?


    From the two million buyout of "Buried Alive" without any dividends, to the box office revenue of "Three Fools in Bollywood", to the investment share in "Furious"...


    Who doesn''t rely on strength to speak.


    If he didn''t have this qualification, Paramount would not agree to this condition.


    However, some people will always ignore these deliberately.


    For distribution, Europa is in charge of the international market, and Paramount is in charge of the U.S. and Canada. (The Canadian film market is generally counted with the U.S. As for why, check it yourself.)


    In this way, in addition to guaranteeing distribution channels, there are also many benefits.For example, the castle is a small development area. Without Europa''s help, it wouldn''t be possible to get the right to shoot so quickly.


    From the airport to the train station in Lyon.It took about two hours to drive.


    Then he changed trains twice, and finally reached Annecy at around 5 pm.


    Is it a long way? It''s not too far, it''s trouble.


    Not to mention that there are no airports in several nearby towns, and even taking the train is very bad.Because there are not a few trains at all, and the railways in France are not well developed, let alone such remote places.


    In short, toss all the way.

 206 Chapter 206 Old Castle (seeking subscription recommendation)

    This old castle in Annecy sits on a hillside.


    The name is Fischerka Castle.


    The origin of the name is also simple, it is the surname of the first builder.


    Don''t see too many castles of this kind.


    According to incomplete estimates, there are more than 10,000 castles of all kinds, large and small, in France. The more famous ones are those that can be ranked among the well-preserved castles in the world. There are dozens of seats.


    And the castle, divided by the time and reason of formation, can be roughly divided into military fortresses, wineries, residences of nobles, and royal palaces.


    This Fischka Castle was built by Sir Fischka who was entrusted by the Principality in the mid-18th century.


    At that time, the whole of Europe was in chaos, and France was no exception, politically torn apart.


    Large and small powerful feudal lords and members of the royal family are all over the French territory. No one can tell the boundaries between them, and no one can completely sort out the relationship between them.


    It can be said that the construction history of medieval castles is the history of long-term disputes and separatism in France.


    These buildings are the witnesses of time.


    Those aristocrats who have different degrees of superiority and inferiority, in order to fight for power and gain, dynasty hegemony, covet each other and guard against each other, and while wars are frequent, at the same time, if you want to protect life safety or consolidate the territory, the best way It is "fortification".


    As a result, the nobles raced to quarry the mountains, rushing day and night, and the castles rose up against the mountains.


    During this period, countless manpower, money, materials, energy and time will be consumed, and the number of farmers who lost their lives is even harder to count.


    But now, the overlords of the Megatron side have long been entrusted with the mud and smoke together with his broken sword and stirrups. Only the castle that has experienced the erosion of wind, frost, rain and snow is telling the visitors its past glory.


    "So, what kind of person is this Duke Fischka?" Lehmann asked curiously.


    "A loser in the struggle."


    George had already done his homework before he came.


    He continued: "He was originally a direct member of the Amboise family, but he came out first in the struggle for family power, so he came here."


    As mentioned earlier, Annecy is located on the border of southeastern France, on the edge of the Alps.


    At that time, it was a real remote place.It can be said that the distribution is very miserable.


    What kind of kingship hegemony has basically been declared missed.


    Okay, so much has been introduced in the previous section, and when you get to your side, it will be straightforward.


    "Because of this, this old castle is very beautifully built and well preserved. There are springs in the mountains. You can try it. By the way, there are no hotels nearby, the castle, and no one can live in it, so we The rent is a private house, and the conditions may be poor."


    "It''s okay, I don''t care about this."


    Lyman waved his hand and skipped the topic.He didn''t come here for enjoyment.


    At the foot of the mountain, it has been classified as a scenic spot.


    The staff sent by the town government took a look at the familiar George, immediately removed the long pole, and let him go.


    Now, their "Wei Ai" crew is the people who want to please the whole town.


    Without him, the economic benefits brought are really high.


    Regardless of the cost of renting the castle, so many members of the crew are here for food, drink, housing and transportation. It is not the residents of the town who benefited.


    Taking a walk in, the trees grew more and more dense and lush.


    The open path in the forest is covered with leaves, and there are bluestone steps on both sides, one by one, leading to a high place.


    Looking up, Bai Yun seemed to be stationed on the top of the mountain.And halfway up the mountain, there is an ancient castle manor.


    "Actually, filming here is an advantage. The scenery is good." George thumped his waist tiredly.


    Damn, this car won''t get up at all.


    I didn''t know how much effort it took to get the shooting equipment.


    Moreover, the power was cut off, and the mosquitoes in the mountains were still poisonous...


    Stop talking, it''s all tears.


    ......


    No matter where the scenery is beautiful, after a long time, you will feel tired.Not to mention that the conditions in this mountain are really not so good, only three or four days later, Lehman has no time to pay attention to these.


    The crew is still busy with the preliminary preparations. Ryan ran to George from time to time to discuss funding control and wrangling with third-party guarantee agencies, or pull Lehman to buy shooting props.


    Sometimes, he had to communicate with Heath Ledger about the schedule-his role in "Brokeback Mountain" has not yet been settled.To make a complaint, Li''s filming is really slow, not that he is slow, but that this guy is always coming up with novel ideas, and then he wants to test it.In this way, the whole crew has to play with him.However, the producer, Focus Films, knows him a little bit, and hasn''t imposed any restrictions on this aspect at all. Even the shooting budget is fully allocated, and its purpose is next year''s Oscar.


    Of course, if he could catch up, Lyman would naturally hope to give him the actor inside, but now it seems a bit frustrated.


    But this is not the most important thing, wait until the preparation work of the crew is completed.


    Lehman has entered a busy state again. The director''s job is like this. When he is busy, he can''t wait to split himself in half to deal with it. When he is free, he is always busy.


    While working for the crew, he did not forget to contact and urge people from Europa Pictures.


    Just the day before yesterday, "Bad Guy", which had been screened for nearly two months, was finally released-most of the overseas regions have already withdrawn from the market.


    The final box office remained at more than 723 million US dollars.


    To be honest, this result is somewhat unexpected, because generally speaking, the box office in overseas regions is usually slightly higher than that in North America, and the profit earned may not be higher than that in North America¡ª¡ª Distribution in overseas regions is usually more complicated than in North America, and a lot of money is taken away by local agents and theater chains.


    But who caused France to explode? Relying on Lehmann¡¯s popularity and reputation, the French people¡¯s support for his film is not small, and they directly won more than 90 million US dollars-don¡¯t underestimate this achievement, you have to know "Bad Guys" "The box office in the UK is only more than 30 million US dollars.By comparison, you can find that the French people really like him.There is no way to support my own director, but it is a slogan often used by Europa Pictures.


    There is also to negotiate with Thomas to determine the filming style and imaging screen of this film.


    After all, this is a love movie¡ªa pure love movie is also a love movie.


    Unlike the previous movies, this time, he hopes that the picture can present a warm tone, beautiful, and the light can also make the character''s facial features more full and three-dimensional...

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    When making a movie and letting Lehman evaluate it, the hardest part is the preliminary preparation.


    To do that, everything must be prepared, which is difficult and troublesome.


    But if you don''t get it right, the subsequent shooting will not go smoothly.


    It is equivalent to fixing the foundation before building a house, so that the subsequent work can provide a guarantee.


    After spending about a week in Fisheka Castle, I finally decided on the lens imaging style of the movie.


    Ryan and Thomas stared at the rest of the scenes, making props, and choosing appropriate crew costumes.


    Now Lyman can be considered freed, ready to choose the actors.


    Isn''t it about to start filming? It''s not a problem if the actors are not complete.


    By the way, after a few phone calls with Heath Ledger, he was hesitant and unclear about it. He didn¡¯t know when the schedule would be available. Ask him. He said that the shot was almost done, and there was only a finishing touch. He couldn''t tell when it would end.Lehman planned to go directly to him.


    ......


    Back at the homestay, I simply packed my luggage, took the car, transferred to the train, and rushed all the way to the airport.


    The ticket has already been booked by Europa Films staff. This time, he set off alone. Eva had wanted to come, but he refused.


    Running around, the schedule is so busy and troublesome, it''s better to stay on the set.


    ......


    It was rainy in the summer, and it rained suddenly in Wyoming in the United States at noon. There were no signs of dark clouds in the sky, it was "sunny rain".


    On a straight road, in a Mercedes-Benz driving smoothly, Lehmann witnessed the rain.


    He arrived at Los Angeles International Airport yesterday afternoon, and then found a hotel there to stay for one night. Early the next morning, he took a vehicle arranged by Paramount Pictures to come here.


    "Brokeback Mountain" was filmed on a ranch in Wyoming.


    By the way, this movie is also a very common novel adaptation.


    The original book is a collection of short stories written by Pulitzer Prize-winning Anne Plucks.


    There are altogether 11 articles, all of which are set in Wyoming. The main themes are about the hard life of the farm people in the wild, harsh, violent natural environment.


    Before the article was intentionally put on the big screen, it won the 98-year Euro-Henry Short Story Award and the National Magazine Award, so it does not lack fame.


    Later, it was naturally adapted by writers Larry McMurtry and Diana Osana into a script suitable for filming.


    The story is a good story, but Hollywood does not lack good stories.


    The natural attributes of this script indicate that there will not be too many film companies interested. After several rounds, many directors such as Gus Van Sant and Joel Smeche have refused to take over this low-cost film. In the end, the producer James Shams paid US$3 million to take over the script of the film, and it was caught by director Li Zheng.


    It would be embarrassing to want to come to Li Zheng, the current situation of the director.


    The 2003 "Hulk" almost killed his previous achievements.


    The shooting cost is 137 million US dollars, not counting the announcement.


    The release result was only US$245.3 million (total box office worldwide), which directly caused the producer Global to lose approximately US$70 million, and indirectly failed the Global Superhero launch plan.


    To know that the Marvel movie copyright in Universal''s hands, only "Hulk" is still well-known and has relatively good commercial adaptation value.


    "Spider-Man" turned out, such a market performance, such a fan appeal, who is not eye-catching?


    Not to mention Universal, 20th Century Fox''s "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four", and New Line Film''s "Blade Warrior" all took advantage of this craze to speed up their creative plans and successively launched them into the market.


    Needless to say the former, the results of each film are quite impressive. Although "Blade Warrior" has a poor response, it can also make a little bit. Only popular comic characters such as Warner and the Hulk have messed up.


    Do you think Li Zheng can be irresponsible?


    The reason for taking over such a low-cost work is probably also helpless in this regard.After all, Hollywood has always been reality.


    ......


    The filming location was on the ranch, and after the car drove to the foot of the mountain, the road behind was not easy to drive, so I did not force it to go up.Lehman found a hotel, put away his luggage and clothes, and prepared to hike up the mountain.


    In fact, it''s not far away. This mountain is not high. It is a big slope rather than a mountain.


    About 15 minutes away, when I reached the top, I could already see the crew of Brokeback Mountain.


    There are a lot of green grass around, and there are many cows and sheep grazing. It looks like a place suitable for grazing.


    A few built tents were placed there, and the surrounding staff seemed to be fine and laid back.


    As he approached, he saw Heath Ledger sitting on a chair, wearing a cowboy hat, dressed like a ranch man.


    The one next to it is...


    Oh, right, Michelle Williams, one of the leading female actors in this work.


    Seeing that they are chatting together, they are probably getting better.


    "Hi, Heath Ledger."


    He greeted.


    "Lyman." Heath Ledger turned his head and saw that Lehman, who said he was about to come and ask his address, had arrived.


    "It''s been a long time, how are you doing? What did you just talk about? I have been here for so long and you haven''t noticed." Lyman quipped.


    The two are very familiar, even if they haven''t seen each other during this time, they are not strange.


    "Nothing, oh, let me introduce, this is Michelle Williams."


    Michelle raised her head slightly and looked at it.She is still quite curious about Lyman, but now the most curious thing is that she feels good about it when she is filming, how does Heath Ledger, who is interested in that aspect, seem familiar with him.


    That is the famous French director in Hollywood.


    This kind of friendship doesn''t look like a simple partnership.


    "Director Lyman, hello. Everyone likes to call me Michelle, and you can call me like that."


    "Well, hello, Michelle." Lyman waved his hand and said politely.


    "Where''s the director? Where did Li Zheng go?" he asked curiously.Of course, the crew who came to the house had to say hello to the host.Besides, he still admires this literary director. He has seen many of his works several times in his previous life.


    "The director has something to go out."


    Sure enough, when he first came, he felt that there was no more shooting here.


    "How is it? Is it okay?"


    "It''s not so good. The final shot could have been completed yesterday, but the director was not satisfied with the way the scene was handled, so it has been delayed until now."


    Heath Ledger spread his hand.

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    Li Zheng came back the next day.


    He was exhausted and looked down.


    This time he went to fight with the guarantor of Allianz Insurance Company.


    What are you talking about?


    The framing matter.


    By the way, isn¡¯t there a scene in the movie where a herd of sheep drinking water? After thinking about it, Li Zheng wanted to take a bit of beauty. That kind of lens looked down from the top of the mountain, the mountain breeze was blowing slightly, and then Heath-Lai The cowboy played by Jie drives a flock of sheep to drink water by the stream.


    The idea of ??shooting, of course, is good. His delicate shots are especially numerous in his movies, almost forming a personal style.


    But when it comes to reality, it is a lot of trouble.


    How could he have imagined that the sheep in these pastures would never drink unfamiliar water sources at all, and would not drink it even if they were pressed.


    For this, the crew was delayed for several days and thought of various solutions.All failed.


    Only then did he know that sometimes sheep become stubborn and do not lose.


    But no way, he just wanted this, and he didn''t want to take a quick shot.


    The feeling of boredom that the idea can''t be realized is inherently uncomfortable.


    What is even more uncomfortable is that the representative of the guarantor can''t stand it anymore and asks him to end the filming as soon as possible, not to keep dragging, otherwise he will call Focus Pictures and the distributor Paramount to intervene.


    Well, yes, the guarantor has such power, and they can even kick the director out of the crew directly.


    Of course, the latter is a very extreme way.No one will do it as a last resort.


    As soon as Li Zheng was busy handling the matter, he saw Lyman who had come to visit the class from afar.


    "Director Li, hello." He greeted warmly.


    In the temporary rest area set up by the crew on the set, there is a small awning next to several tents that store shooting equipment.


    Several chairs were set, and Lyman was just sitting there.


    "Hello there."


    Heath Ledger also told him about this incident, and it was also with the consent of director Li Jiao, which is not surprising.


    "I asked someone to bring a watermelon, do you want to try it?"


    How can you come to the class without bringing something? This is also a kind of worldly affection.


    Lehman was very thoughtful, and specially asked people to help pull a cart of watermelons and invite the whole crew to eat.


    Fruit, right?


    He pulled one from the ground next to it and cut it open with a knife.


    Hey, red yelling, it looks gratifying.


    "Come on, eat a piece."


    Li Zheng was still a little confused about his enthusiasm.Even thinking that the two of us are not so familiar, or that this guy naturally likes to deal with people.Outgoing?


    However, people did not refuse, and these two days really made him very upset.


    There was a fire in my heart.


    Li Zheng sat opposite him, took the watermelon, and glanced outside the awning. The sky was blue and blue, and when he looked up, a big fireball was hanging there.


    Can''t help but say: "It''s getting hotter and hotter today."


    "Yeah, it''s August, and it can still be so hot."


    Yes, I can''t answer this.


    Randomly sighed, and said all the way down, how about chatting?


    However, Lyman came with tasks and didn''t care about these.


    "How long will your play be over?" The question was gentle and direct.


    The clear meaning is to pull the actors away and adjust the schedule quickly.


    Li Zheng didn''t speak, and took a few mouthfuls of watermelon. Of course he knew what this person''s intention was.


    A few days ago, Heath Ledger also talked to him about similar things, but wasn''t this going well?


    If everything goes well, the fucking finished.


    "Maybe it can be done in a day or two, or a week or two." He also gave an answer.


    Lehman understood but did not understand, but one thing fully understood: Du Te is a director, this guy did not even have a specific shooting plan, so he made it quite casual.


    "Jingjingjingjing..."


    As I was talking, I heard a vibration of the phone.


    Lehman''s phone doesn''t have this setting, he looks at Li Zheng.


    "Excuse me, I''ll answer the phone." He said, shifting his position.


    "Hey... right, how is it?"


    "What? Cut my funds?"


    "okay, I get it."


    About seven or eight minutes later, Li Zheng returned to his original position.


    Frowning, obviously in a bad mood.


    The two were far apart, and Lyman didn''t know what he just said, so he could only vaguely guess that it was not good news.


    "Why is it so difficult to create now?"


    Perhaps for the sake of looking at the other party as a director, Li Jiao didn''t hide his emotions too much.


    Making this movie is a matter of desperation.


    Wanting to achieve such good results in the original "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", he doesn''t know how many film companies are sought after.


    It''s the old saying: When the scenery is beautiful, everyone wants the icing on the cake.


    In the end, it was Warner who moved him with sincerity and asked him to take over "The Hulk."


    It was also the first time he was shooting a first-line project with a budget of over 100 million, but he didn''t expect it. Even if someone intervened during the shooting on the set, he didn''t follow his wishes in the final editing.


    The result was lost, but he carried the biggest pot.Damn it.(When Li Zheng was interviewed, he complained about Warner¡¯s management''s many interventions in the film. Think of Zach Schneider¡¯s dissatisfaction during the filming of "Watchmen" and "Batman v Superman". The authenticity of the words. After all, established companies like Warner especially follow the producer-centric system. It''s hard to say how much freedom it can give the director.)


    But it is impossible to say that there is no responsibility at all.At least Lehmann knows how Li Zheng''s filming style and personal aesthetics are not related to commercial popcorn movies.


    It is estimated that Warner would choose him as the director of "The Hulk", but it is just that he has achieved excellent results in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and wants to replicate this market performance again.


    Unfortunately, their concept of chasing winners temporarily failed.


    "These Hollywood studios are too partial to the market." Lehman nodded and said along.


    This is what he said in his heart, so he can cooperate with Europa Pictures so happily, and he rarely wants to change his collaborator.


    At least, Luc Besson is still half a filmmaker, after all, he still has some stance.


    Li Zheng complained, and suddenly stopped talking, and continued to eat the watermelon.


    Lehman''s mind has always been on how to end the filming schedule of Heath Ledger. At this time, his mind is alive, but he is embarrassed to speak directly.


    Too simple, not his style.


    After hesitating for a long time, he thought of a reasonable way to expand, "Director Li, are you free tonight?"


    "Yes, we have no scenes to film today. Is there anything you want?"


    "Um, I want to treat you to a meal."


    "Eating?" Li Zheng became more surprised, but still agreed to come down.

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    "In our upbringing and impression, the film industry is a very unbearable, unruly, and messy circle, so many parents do not want their children to take this path. After ten years in the industry, my personal senses are different from those of childhood It''s very different, I think there are more messy things in life."


    ¡ª¡ªLi Zheng, "A Dream of a Movie in Ten Years".


    Li Zheng is a Chaozhou native from Pingtung, Taipei.


    Many people understand that he may have heard it from the legendary inspirational story of "Six years of leisure, the Golden Horse upon debut".


    Because it is not easy, it is worth talking about.


    Just like "Cracking the Wall and Stealing Light", it has the meaning of being rumored.


    Think about it, a great director who won an Oscar and shocked the world of film, when he just graduated, for a full 6 years, was doing laundry and cooking at home with his children.


    Such an experience is better than chicken soup. Who wouldn''t want to drink it?


    But in Li Zheng''s opinion, this is just a very ordinary 6 years, no different from ordinary people, the only possibility is that he seized an opportunity, so he has what he is today.The story itself is not legendary.


    Even for him, this period is still a time he does not want to recall, but it has been repeatedly emphasized and hyped by the media.


    No matter how many times he answered, those interviewers always asked questions tirelessly.


    Don¡¯t they know?No, those people just want the answers they want.


    This kind of answer is stimulating, inspiring, flow and attention to those who hear it.But for the person involved, it was their real life, and he never wanted that kind of life.Sometimes, I really admire him for being patient to answer similar questions over and over again.It is true that the spirit of unchanging his mind at the beginning of those six years is worthy of admiration, but have you ever thought that people¡¯s film career was never established in those six years, and his progress and breakthroughs every year in the days to come? It''s not something you can give in those six years.


    But people only want to see those six years.They only want to see what they want to see...


    He has the traditional literati thinking in his bones.


    The pure love for images is also the reason why he went on this path and persevered.


    The later "Father''s Trilogy": "Pushing Hands", "Wedding Banquet", "Diet for Men and Women", belonged to his exploration of his past life.Someone has commented on him this way: he is eating and drinking in his eyes, and he is crouching in his heart.


    He is 50 years old, and he is the man who came out of two eras.As he himself said, "New China was only established when I was young; when Kennedy was assassinated, I was still studying, and the students around the club hated him; but after so many years, people have begun to think of his goodness. Come......"


    Therefore, watching his films can realize a sense of the background of the times.


    Just like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Ride with the Devil"...


    As for films like "The Hulk", they are purely trying to make money.


    There''s nothing hard to say about this. According to Li, he has said that the people at Warner are really generous and sincere...


    With these, it is difficult to make people feel unfavorable towards him.


    Lehman admired him, especially as a director himself, and he was more aware of his greatness.


    ......


    There is a small town at the foot of the ranch.


    Most people in the town are also engaged in ranch business.


    With a small population and few facilities, there is no need to mention restaurants, there are only a few, and there is not much room for choice.


    In the crew, often some actors don¡¯t want to eat fast food, so they ran down to fight the teeth.


    Therefore, in general, Li Zheng also knows which tastes good.


    After his recommendation, the group of people walked through the community, slewed along the path, and finally came to what looked like a restaurant.


    Said it was like, because there was not even a plaque or sign at the door.


    I went in and took a look, maybe it was only around five o''clock, deserted, and few people.


    Lehman wanted a private room, but once asked, he gave up instantly.


    The second floor is where I live, and the first floor is a remodeled hall and kitchen. There is no private room at all.


    I randomly found a place by the window, and Li ordered the dishes.


    Here, he is fairly familiar.


    "Half roast lamb, two plates of beef, put more sauce." He told the shop owner very seriously, and then smiled to the two of them: "The sheep in their house is the flock on the mountain. They chose lamb. ."


    "Well, the meat of lamb is more tender, not as firm as a larger lamb."


    Lehman agreed.


    "You still know this." Li Zheng was a little strange.


    Why is this French director different from what he has seen?


    "Oh, by the way, are you planning to compete for the awards season?"


    "Yeah." Li nodded.


    Is it a literary movie? What is it like not to attend the Oscars?


    Besides, he himself has ambitions in that regard.


    The filming of "Brokeback Mountain" was not only novel in the subject matter and interested him, but also part of the purpose was to win the prize.


    "It''s August now, is it time?"


    "No way, the shooting didn''t go well." Thinking of this, Li Zheng felt a little melancholy.


    "That is, when a director, this is what I fear most." He felt the same.


    "What''s the matter, you have also encountered a problem?" Li Zheng asked with a smile.


    "It''s not a problem, it just happens to be preparing a film, and there are two main actors."


    Li Jiao looked at him and smiled.The smile is very meaningful.


    This guy has something to say.


    Li Zheng, as an insider, naturally knows this honor of directing.


    But to be honest, it didn''t take it too seriously.


    If you can''t take care of your own life, who cares about the lives of other people?


    The director circle is much more powerful.


    Qualified and accomplished directors, big and small directors, have to live by their works.


    You can eat your old book for a while, but no one can eat it for a lifetime.


    Especially after the failure of "The Hulk", the neglect of all walks of life, I have this experience.


    Occasionally, when chatting with friends, I also talked about the newly promoted director.


    I feel that his work is good, with his own thinking.


    But this filming speed is also a bit quicker.


    Is "Bad Guy" released?I have been busy filming "Brokeback Mountain", and I have forgotten a bit.


    Thinking that I can only produce one in three or four years, and comparing it to others, I have to sigh: The age has belonged to young people.


    Originally, I was thinking about determining the schedule for Heath Ledger, but I thought it was imminent.


    He was a little surprised, and asked, "What kind of work is it?"


    "It''s also a movie about love, the crew is about to start." Lehman did not hide it.be honest.


    Stains, really fast.


    Li Jia felt a little envious in his heart.


    This production speed...

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    Li Press seems to have received very strict tutoring.


    The so-called "food without words" is probably his.


    A large plate of roast lamb and beef came quickly.


    With some sauce, the thick, white and tender lamb can be easily torn off.


    From then on, he stopped speaking.


    Concentrating on the food in front of me, it seems that I can''t live up to it.


    Lehman was alone, and he couldn''t speak easily.


    Otherwise, it would be so embarrassing if people don''t pick it up.


    Therefore, I also plan to fill my stomach first.


    Reach out and tear off a piece along the texture, and put it in your mouth.


    Not to mention, it''s funny.


    I don''t know what the sauce is, anyway, it tastes moderately salty and has a slight spice flavor.


    Meat? It¡¯s good to control the heat. It¡¯s not as solid as ordinary barbecue.


    Both of them ate quickly.


    After about half an hour, as Li Jiao stretched out his hand to carry the kettle, poured a glass of water, and drank it slowly, then wiped his mouth with a tissue.


    "I came to eat several times, and I still think it tastes good."


    "Yeah." Lehman nodded.


    Waiting and waiting, he didn''t speak again, so he decided to speak first.


    He coughed and coughed his throat lightly, and began to talk about business: "Well, Director Li Press, isn''t your movie only the last part left? I''m here this time to find a suitable actor, so you can see if you can End the Heath Ledger scene first?"


    Lyman blinked, looking at him like this.


    "Is it urgent?"


    "Very urgent." This guy started to increase his persuasive power.The fact is, it''s not so urgent.Anyway, as long as the filming is not officially started, it is not an emergency.


    But Li didn''t know.He picked up the kettle and poured another glass of water.Did not answer for a long while.


    Before he finished filming this play, the actors in the crew were thinking about the next play. This approach seemed to be impeccable.


    But he is not very disgusted.Because in the film and television industry, it couldn''t be more common.


    Some first-line movie stars can even be scheduled to next year.


    Although I don''t know much about the actor Heath Ledger, I don''t have any bad impressions. On the contrary, I feel quite satisfied.


    If it is really urgent, he is still willing to end the scene as soon as possible.


    This is why he promised to come out for dinner.


    "There are still two scenes left in his movie, but something went wrong with the shooting. Do you know about it?"


    "Ok."


    Does the sheep refuse to drink water? The reason for this delay is strong enough.


    "I originally planned to finish the filming the day before yesterday, but because of this, it has been delayed until now, and there is no good solution." Li Zheng said slowly, suddenly thinking of something, and then asked: "What do you do Insights?"


    Right, they are all directors, maybe they have any good ideas.Even if it doesn''t, it''s good to follow analogy and provide some ideas for shooting.


    Then he talked about the rough background of the lens and his own shooting concept of the scene.


    What he said was grotesque, and Lehman understood it roughly.


    If you just look at the content, would anyone think it is a gay movie? What can I say?


    But Li Zheng''s thinking was not. When he received this movie, it was another downturn in his life.


    What he wants to tell is not just a story about gay men.He has great ambitions.


    Just like many people in later generations have made comments, the most commented sentence is "Everyone has a Brokeback Mountain in their heart."


    Is it everyone''s love?


    No, what Li Zheng wanted to express was just to use Jack and Ennis¡¯ taboo love to tell a very simple truth: everyone has a person or place they can¡¯t forget, only in the middle of the night. In the dream, when there is no one, I will remember that nobody knows except myself, and it is deeply buried in people''s hearts.


    His thoughts are very delicate, Brokeback Mountain has followed his style.


    Jack and Ennis have indeed found their truest self in Brokeback Mountain.


    What the lens needs to do is to show the attitudes of people with two completely different personalities toward love through the substitution of this perspective.


    Ennis'' love is always implicit, and Jack''s love is always direct.


    As for the depiction of the scene here, I want to express the same point of view.


    But the problem is that the lens effect Li Zheng wanted was ruined because of the lack of cooperation from the flock.


    Under that repressive, wide-angle lens, Ennis was numb because of Jack''s separation again.


    "Sometimes I miss you so much that I can''t bear it."


    "Time is never enough, never enough, what are you avoiding?"


    Meeting again four months later was supposed to be beautiful, but it was noisy.


    Because of his inaction, his... not ready to meet the facts, or he was afraid.Ennis''s fear.


    Of course, Lehmann doesn''t quite understand such a deep level.


    He has always followed the role of story service, so in his movies, the audience always remembers the role, and Li Zheng usually serves the story of the role or uses the role to tell his own story and opinions.


    But vaguely, he can also understand some.


    The concept is different, but the expression skills and feelings are the same.


    "This mountain binds him, isn''t it? Whether it''s the sheep or the work on the ranch, it''s actually a rhetoric. The real thing is that Ennis is reluctant to take the last step. He dare not leave the familiar Brokeback Mountain and go Live in another strange place."


    Li Zheng looked at him with admiration in his eyes.


    Appearing to be affirmed, Lehman''s expression became clearer and clearer.


    "So, you want to use this lens to portray this sense of hierarchy."


    When it comes to this, Li Press is very talkative.


    For a time, the room was full of topics about movies.


    He goes to two extremes when he treats literary and commercial films.


    The former uses heart, the latter uses money.


    In other words, in the tune of his shooting, going to a popcorn movie is simply a disaster.


    Sometimes, he doesn''t know what he wants to express through the film without his intricate taste.


    Can you expect those who want to see Connor the Hulk slaughter the mighty violence into a debate about the secular, the power, and especially the uncontrollable power?


    So, Warner really missed it.


    It''s useless to force such a director to force him, and there is no spirituality in the rush to produce works.


    You have to let him take pictures slowly and take pictures of stories that interest him.


    Maybe, he will be able to put together an artistically excellent work.


    Lehman could see it too, and Li pressed this person, pure and innocent.


    I like to keep all thoughts in my heart, and my face is always calm.


    Let¡¯s just talk about the filming delay. He didn¡¯t explain clearly to the crew. Many people thought he had OCD.


    Have to shoot the sheep and drink the stream.


    But do sheep actually drink stream water?He just wanted to express Ennis''s melancholy.

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    In the end, the two still did not discuss a good solution.


    It''s not that Lyman didn''t put forward any ideas, but that they were all rejected.


    Like capturing people in close-up shots, narrowing the angle of view, or zooming in the wide-angle lens to enhance the sense of space, they have not been recognized by Li Press.


    This guy''s treatment of movies is completely inconsistent with his usual personality, and he is very serious.As the saying goes, the life of a person may not be very clear, but film (for which he strives for a lifelong career), no, that is what he values ??most, and any sloppy is impossible in his opinion.


    I also said that since the expected results were not achieved, I simply deleted this scene.


    It is impossible for the sheep to drink raw water anyway.


    Just do it, he also took Lyman to design a character close-up, directly using Ennis''s expression to interpret the dilemma and hesitating thoughts.


    On the one hand, the person he likes let him go down the mountain and go to a place where he has no acquaintances to live again; on the other hand, family, work, friends, lover...


    There are always unsatisfactory things in life, and the same is true for making movies. How can everything go well.


    Li Zheng also figured it out, and continuing to procrastinate like this is simply not a solution.


    I guess I just press this shot. Although it doesn''t have the beauty of the scene I had previously imagined, it can make the story go smoothly.


    ......


    Lehman woke up early the next morning when the sky was still dark.


    I went to bed early last night, but my sleep quality was not much better.


    He now lives in the only hostel in the town. The decoration of the room is completely unremarkable, and the bed is not big and spacious, and it is hard.


    Anyway, nothing happened. After getting up, Lehman went downstairs and took some bread for breakfast, and then walked up the mountain.


    It took about 30 minutes to reach the set-up studio.


    Maybe it''s because it''s still early. Most of the people who are busy are the staff. The actors are not alone, but the director Li Zheng has already arrived and is discussing something with someone.


    "The light for the shooting will be dimmed later. Here, slowly start to increase the brightness. Do you understand?" Holding a piece of sub-lens manuscript paper in his hand, he said to the lighting engineer carefully.


    "Come, so early?" Noting Lyman''s approach, he greeted casually.


    "You''re too early." Lyman waved his hand in response.Take advantage of the opportunity to sit on the chair aside.


    "Where is Rodrigo? Where are you going?" Li Jiao was still busy with today''s filming, and he asked from left to right without seeing the cameraman.


    "He went down to move equipment." said a staff member passing by.


    Well, Rodrigo Prieto''s name may sound very unfamiliar, but this guy is especially good at shooting such delicate works.


    For example, the year before last, he had acted as a camera for "Love is a bitch".


    The lens style of that work is also tactful.The director is also very interesting, his name is Alessandro Gonzalez-Inarrido, who is the man who made the little plum chase Ou''s dream by virtue of "Wild Hunter" in one fell swoop.


    Thinking about the beauty of the prosperous world after debut, and eating on the face, became the greasy uncle in the future, and even the photos of playing water guns on the set became hot spots on the Internet, and became the emoji collections of many netizens, which inevitably makes people feel embarrassed. : Years are really a pig-killing knife.


    "Director, are you looking for me?" After a while, Rodrigo arrived.


    He is a Mexican, and his spoken English is not even as good as Li.


    However, this is not a problem for their communication.


    Sometimes, just by relying on the sub-camera, he can know how to shoot well.


    Lehman couldn''t say anything, looking around boredly.


    Not far on the right, between the tent and the shelter, a small room has been enclosed with a green screen and some simple wooden boards and fences.


    The roof is covered with cloth and some iron sheets, a proper mix and match style.


    He even went in and knocked. There were some sundries inside, and pots and pans and other daily necessities were placed on the wooden shelves.This should be the place where Ennis, played by Heath Ledger, will temporarily live on the ranch later.


    Passing through the house, behind is where the sheep live.


    There are a dozen of them, surrounded by fences.Don''t panic, occasionally bleat twice, or graze leisurely.


    "Lyman."


    He had just returned to the shelter when he saw Heath Ledger greet him with a smile.


    Lehman nodded, and Li Zheng also handed him the temporarily revised script scene.


    "This is today''s play?"


    "Yes, take a good hold and try to do it all at once." Li patted him on the shoulder as a sign of encouragement.


    "Okay, I''ll take a look first." Heath Ledger twisted the page and sat down in the corner again, pondering his emotions.He always does this.


    In a short while, the actors came one after another.


    Jack Gyllenhaal, Jack''s wife Anne Hathaway, and Heath Ledger''s wife Michelle Williams in the play.


    At this time, Anne Hathaway even cut her short hair in order to cooperate with the shooting, but it was still very beautiful.


    She is not familiar with Lehman, but she greeted him politely.


    After all, there is always nothing wrong with making an impression in the circle based on his qualifications.


    "Hello. Director Lyman."


    Hearing the greeting, Lehman looked up, then smiled again: "Miss Anne, hello."


    She is also regarded as the "actor''s vase" that Hollywood is gradually paying attention to, and her debut work "The Princess Diaries" has made her into the ranks of second-tier actresses in one fell swoop.


    However, just like many actors who have been criticized for poor acting skills, after gaining enough fame, Anne Hathaway also began to try to transform and break through the pure image that she has maintained since her on-screen role.


    After all, the most indispensable thing in Hollywood is an actress who feeds on her face. If she doesn''t broaden her drama, she will disappear in the circle like some actresses who have become famous for a while.


    The filming of "Brokeback Mountain" was a crucial step for her to clean up her idol image.She herself takes it very seriously.


    The actors, before the filming started, sit together and chat or chat together.


    Unlike the intimacy in the play, Heath Ledger does not call Jack Gyllenhaal at all in reality.


    In other words, he played the role entirely based on his acting skills, and did not have any emotions. If he really wanted to talk about emotions, it was his wife Michelle Williams in the play that made him very fond of him, and quickly ignited the little love. Flames.


    At this moment, the two were enthusiastic about the script together.


    The atmosphere between the remaining two protagonists is slightly awkward.


    Anne Hathaway sat silently, and Jack Gyllenhaal also deliberately kept a little distance from her very interestingly. From time to time, he would face off with Heath Ledger, but rarely communicate with her.

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    Anyone with a discerning eye can see that there is something wrong with the relationship between these leading actors.


    Although they were gathered in a pile, they were very distinct.


    Faintly, it seemed to "isolate" Anne Hathaway.


    She was sitting beside everyone, but she couldn''t participate in this small circle.There was a thread of worry under her delicate face.


    As the director and the controller of the entire crew, Li Jia knows this.


    But it is impossible and unnecessary for him.


    As long as they can complete their tasks, who cares what other people''s interpersonal relationships look like?


    Anne Hathaway looked at the actors who united in front of her and deliberately kept a distance from her. Her heart was a little irritated and irritable, and even more at a loss.


    Before entering the "Brokeback Mountain" crew, she was already a popular actress.


    Disney''s enthusiasm for her makes her career as an actor go smoothly.


    Is it because everyone is jealous to exclude her?


    Naturally not.


    Who hasn''t been popular yet?


    Jack Gyllenhaal was born as a child star and became popular when he was young. His father was also a director, and his mother was a well-qualified screenwriter in the industry.It can be said to be a "second generation of circle."


    Heath Ledger has just won the MTV Youth Choice Award for the Most Favorite Actor for his wonderful performance in "Bad Guy", and this guy doesn''t care about being famous.


    As for Michelle Williams, perhaps because of his relationship with the actress, he may have some criticisms.Is it a competitor after all?


    But she can''t influence other people''s thoughts either.


    So the real reason was Anne Hathaway herself.


    In order to transform, she took the initiative to find Focus Films and asked to join the group, and also specially cut her salary to join.Such a good thing is completely profitable for capitalists like Focus Pictures, who like to watch the market.There is no reason to disagree.


    That''s right, she was able to join the group because she skipped director Li Zheng and found a way for the management.


    Moreover, she has not been polished by independent films for several years, her acting skills are really not good, and she is the one who plays the most frequently in the crew.


    You said that adding up so many factors, how can other actors think of her?


    Besides, Heath Ledger is actually a very proud man in his bones.


    ......


    Some are far away, back to the topic.


    At about nine o''clock in the morning, everything was ready.


    Li Jiao sat back behind the director''s monitor, and the shooting began.


    After the makeshift hut.


    Heath Ledger sat at the door, looking at the sheep in the sheepfold with illusory eyes, but not thinking about it.


    Holding a wild grass in his hand, it dangled unconsciously.


    After a long time, he sighed again, and slowly looked towards the path up the mountain.


    Today, he didn''t come again.He always waits like this.


    Don''t doubt, this is what is written in the script: another week after the quarrel, Ennis lived alone again as usual, but occasionally, he would also think of those happy days.But do these psychological activities that need to be presented? Heath Ledger doesn''t have this feeling. He completely relies on his imagination and his acting skills to complement this exceptionally simple lens.


    "Pass, prepare for the next one." Li Jiao shouted in a timely manner.


    Nothing makes the director more emotionally happy than the smooth shooting.


    He is in a good mood now.The worries accumulated from delays and delays a few days ago were swept away.


    The design of this lens is very clean and neat, but the actor''s own posture, eyes, and small movements that he performs on his own are all natural and just right.


    "Keep this momentum and try to take a few more shots today." Li turned his head and said to Heath Ledger, and then went to discuss the layout of the next camera position with the cameraman.


    Heath Ledger got up, his expression indifferent.


    He still carried the temperament of Ennis.


    It is always difficult for him to play, especially when he is still filming.


    In other words, he will always bring the character''s preferences into himself, just look at his love history.


    Several girlfriends have a good impression of acting as a couple in the play.


    After a long time, it is extremely easy to break up.


    After all, the love fruit formed by a momentary emotional impulse, once the passion ceases, it is difficult to maintain.


    ......


    The plans for these scenes of Heath Ledger were gathered together and finished in one day.


    As a result, it was only one morning, and it went smoothly.


    Once it was over, Li Zheng was happy, but he couldn''t relax. He kept urging the set and props team to be busy with other people''s scenes.


    Heath Ledger is still chatting with his little girlfriend.


    Lehman had been watching them filming, seeing that it was almost noon, and the meal was about to be served.


    Some people have already planned to go down the mountain first to treat their stomachs.


    Suddenly seeing Jack Gyllenhaal come out after changing his clothes, he walked up.


    "Jack, wait a minute."


    Jack Gyllenhaal looked back.Isn''t this Lyman?


    Why do you stop him?


    There were some doubts in my heart, but the pace still stopped.


    "What''s the matter? Mr. Lyman."


    "I''m looking for something to do with you." He smiled.


    "Look for me?" Jack Gyllenhaal gave him a puzzled look.


    The two didn''t have much communication. In other words, this was the first time he had seen the newly emerging director in real life.


    Lehman explained: "It''s like this. I''m going to shoot a new movie. There is a character missing and I want you to play it. Do you have any deadlines lately?"


    This was actually his temporary intention.Because he suddenly thought that letting the two leading actors of "Brokeback Mountain" go together in a less mainstream love movie, there will definitely be a good chemical reaction.


    However, in "Micro Love", the main scenes still revolve around the two heroines. Heath Ledger and Jack Gyllenhaal are logically used as foils and their sexual orientation has become normal.A little bit different is that the former has a relatively heavy role in the drama, while the latter has a worse role.


    But please give me a thumbs up for your ideas.It is also a love movie with the same frame on the screen, and it will be screened together with Brokeback Mountain. The effect will be great.Besides, with his image and temperament, it also fits well with several leading actors.


    If you think about it carefully, it''s really appropriate.The only problem is the schedule...


    "What kind of drama is it? Which actors will appear in what type?" Jack asked too.


    As mentioned earlier, the identity of this "second generation of circle" is actually not bad for his works.


    It is also a director with a reputation like Lehman who came to invite him. If it is an ordinary person, it is estimated that he will directly ask his agent to review it.


    Lehman didn''t hide it, and said: "Purely loves movies, the current actors are Sophie Marceau, Eva Green, and Heath Ledger..."

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    Sophie Marceau, the famous French Rose; but who is Eva Green?If you don''t know him, put it aside; as for the guy Heath Ledger, who has been right with him for so long, Jack Gyllenhaal naturally knows his strength and has his own considerations in his heart.


    But what the hell is a love movie?


    He was able to pick "Brokeback Mountain" because of its special theme, and his character charm and personality are the kind he wants to challenge.


    But it doesn''t mean that he likes making love movies.Although he was popular in the early years by the role of this kind of love movie, but if he plays again now, isn''t he going back again?For so many years, he has been getting rid of the so-called teen idol title.


    Besides, he has never been interested in this kind of dog blood stories.


    He is not bad money, nor bad reputation in the industry. Now his only pursuit is a good book and role.


    Speaking of, he has been doing this in recent years.


    However, looking at the achievements and reputation of director Lehman''s past directing works, I dare not veto it lightly. In case, this love movie is not the love movie he imagined.


    As for what he imagined.Aren¡¯t love stories all the same. Whether in Hollywood, Japan, South Korea, or China, the favorite thing to play is always that the rich man falls in love with the poor girl, or the status of the two is changed.The toad eats swan meat or something.


    At present, the most popular romance film "Titanic" can not escape this yy-like setting.


    It¡¯s just that James Cameron¡¯s performance perspective is somewhat different. Although the process is similar, the ending and the binding of the two''s love affair to a large ship in distress have sublimated some styles.Looking at the essence through the phenomenon, it is still "the wrong door is not right", and it has come together.


    "Can you tell the story? If it is offensive, then forget it." Jack Gyllenhaal said.


    Lehman has nothing to do with it, and this is not something that cannot be said.Anyway, the script has been taken by Europa Pictures for the record, and I am not afraid of leaking it.


    Regarding copyright, those big film companies have 10,000 ways to maintain it.


    This is the world of capital, isn''t it.


    Afterwards, Lehman briefly talked about the creative ideas and the settings between the characters.


    At this time, Jack''s thoughts made waves again.


    He was still thinking about how to refuse to appear less hurt, but now he doesn''t have to.


    This love movie is really not the love movie he imagined.


    Interesting, he likes it.


    He fiddled with the corner of his sleeve and asked, "When will the shooting start?"


    "It''s just this time. Can you spare the September schedule?"


    Jack Gyllenhaal thought for a while, and didn''t know if his schedule had been arranged, "Excuse me, I need to ask my agent and get back to you in the afternoon, okay?"


    Actors? Sometimes, because of some human relations or the consideration of the agency, some performances will be taken over.


    In terms of time, it is really difficult to control.Lehman could understand.He nodded.


    ......


    In the afternoon, after simply eating something, Jack Gyllenhaal got into his RV, called the agent, and told him about Lyman''s invitation.


    "The slightest deficiency is that my role is not too much. It is a supporting role."


    Lehman actually mentioned this to him.


    The agent listened, but nothing was dissatisfied.This is an invitation from Lyman Rattles for a new work. I don''t know how many actors in Hollywood are willing to receive the film.


    "I suggest that you immediately agree verbally. I will adjust the schedule." The agent said on the other side of the phone: "Jack, don''t miss it."


    "I know, I know, and I am interested in acting." Jack Gyllenhaal said.


    "That''s good, you should know how many actors he has become popular. Just like the "Brokeback Mountain" that you are filming now, isn''t Heath Ledger''s reputation in the industry that he holds. ", a "fury", a "bad guy", you see, this director seems to be able to control any genre, maybe this movie will be a big success again."


    Success? Who doesn''t like it.


    Not to mention that Jack Gyllenhaal is still thinking about improving his reputation in the industry and hitting the Oscars.


    "Jack, you have entered this circle very early, you should understand," the agent is still saying, "you want to get the approval of those mainstream authority figures, in addition to exercising acting skills, you still need to rely on excellent works. A film that is good enough is more helpful than you do in various independent productions. What you need most now is a movie with a huge impact and a good box office to refresh your qualifications."


    Jack Gyllenhaal didn''t speak. He was originally a child star, and under the influence of his parents, he understood what a "circle" was and still understood the mode of operation of Oscar.His sister is also an actor and has also won a Golden Globe actress.


    In fact, he himself knows that if there are acting skills in a good work, it is a qualification and a reputation. If it is a bad movie, who will care about the acting skills of the actors.


    "I understand."


    Hearing this, the agent laughed, "You promise him first, and I will leave immediately. I will try my best to get some good studio conditions. Of course, the premise is that you can enter the group smoothly."


    The phone was hung up.


    Jack Gyllenhaal rubbed his cheeks and exhaled hard.


    In the afternoon, the crew started again.


    Lehman still stayed in the shade, occasionally chatting with Li Zheng about filming, but more often, he didn''t disturb other people''s work, silently watching around.


    Jack Gyllenhaal hurriedly walked over when there was no one around him before shooting.


    "Director Lyman, I asked." He smiled, and continued: "After the filming of "Brokeback Mountain" is finished, I will have free schedule for the next few months."


    Lehman forgot about the next day, "That''s coming soon, and director Li said just now that he will be able to finish the work in about two days. Then you can save the schedule from the end of August to the end of September."


    "Well, I''m fine." Jack Gyllenhaal finished saying goodbye again.


    What is scheduled to be filmed in the afternoon is his part, and he has to prepare immediately.


    Seeing the success of another major actor, Lyman was in a good mood.


    Compared to choosing actors in "Furious", he is now in a better position.


    In the past two years, the continuous addition of his work achievements and industry qualifications has made his persuasiveness and status promotion visible.


    No matter how bad it is, this is the reality of the entertainment industry.


    But in fact, there is nothing bad about being realistic.

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    As the dusk approached, a Mercedes-Benz stopped at the foot of the ranch.


    A middle-aged white man in formal clothes got off the car. It was Mason Robert, Jack Gyllenhaal''s agent, who had come from afar.


    He set off from Los Angeles early in the morning. Although it was a hard drive all the way, he looked pretty good.


    After all, his client has taken the path of Lyman-Rates. If the movie really becomes popular, it is also very good news for him.


    But all of these prerequisites require successful negotiation first, and he came for this.


    Standing outside the car, he immediately dialed Jack Gyllenhaal.


    "Yes, I''m here."


    After a while, Jack came down from the mountain.


    The two chatted, then followed the address to a homestay, knocking at the door non-stop.


    Lehman opened the door and immediately understood what was going on. He smiled and said, "You two, come in first."


    After Mason-Robert walked in, he took the initiative to introduce him: "Mr. Lyman, hello, I am Jack''s agent. Just call me Mason."


    Well, Mason belongs to the old brokerage company William Morris, but it has some connections with the CAA where Lehman works.


    To be precise, the founder of CAA defected from William Morris and came from the door.


    "Jack''s image and temperament are in line with my role in the movie. You are his agent, what do you mean?" Lyman didn''t have so much time to be polite and straightforward.


    Good words, everyone loves to listen.Although Jack Gyllenhaal has heard of it since he was a child, he still has to tell who said it.At this moment, I can hear Lehman saying that he fits the role very well, and his mood is also unconcealed. He looked at the agent next to him, as if expecting him to agree quickly.


    Mason ignored the look in Jack''s eyes and said: "It is natural for us to be able to act in the works of Director Lehman. We are also very sincere to promote cooperation."


    Everyone carried the sedan chair and fought back.


    Seeing that this person was so professional, Lehman stopped talking nonsense.Directly took out a printed contract, as well as the budget plan sent by Ryan, the tentative shooting schedule, and the lease contract with the location, and put it in front of him, saying: "Since Everyone wants to cooperate, so let''s talk first."


    "This?"


    As if seeing the other party¡¯s doubts, Lehman explained: ¡°I am the director and producer of this project, and I have the right to determine the performance contract of the actors.¡±


    It is said that as early as the filming of "Bad Guy", he began to have two positions as director, but only now he began to exercise a little power as a producer.


    In the past, if Ryan helped him or George came to negotiate and negotiate, he didn''t need to worry about it.


    But now, one is busy on the set, and one is flying around the world to check the overseas box office share of "Bad Guy" with theaters all over the world, including some offline copyright operations.


    He couldn''t get out of it, he couldn''t do it, he had to do it himself.


    Mason understood it in his heart and didn''t say much.


    Look at these things one by one.


    Based on everything, and then based on your own judgment, to determine the next fight intensity and favorable conditions.


    Every qualified broker should strive for the best contract for his clients.


    He still has this professional ethics.


    After reading it slowly, organize the documents carefully.When he raised his head again, he smiled again.


    "This project seems to be almost ready, we are also very willing to play," Mason sorted out the words: "And Jack''s schedule is fully coordinated, there will be no trouble, but... "He frowned, did not go on immediately, but first said to Jack Gyllenhaal on the side: "Jack, you go out first."


    Jack also understood that the next step was the specific salary negotiation, and his client would only get in the way.Nodded, and politely greeted Lehmann, "Director Lehmann, I''m leaving first, you guys talk."


    Lehman waved his hand and motioned: "Yeah."


    After the people left, Mason was no longer polite, pointing to the contract with a smile, and said: "I also thought about related issues on the way when I came here. I think a one-time payment of 2 million US dollars is very appropriate.


    The other party opened up and raised Jack''s worth a lot. Lehman was not bothered by such nonsense, and slowly retorted: "He is just a supporting role. The price is inflated."


    "The crew''s plan is to shoot for one month, right? We, it''s 30 days, less than 70,000 US dollars per day. Compared with Jack''s current results, I think it is very reasonable."


    Lehman was amused. Although he didn''t hate actors fighting for reasonable salaries, he had never thought of being harsh. According to reason, Lehman was involved in project investment, but he was not the biggest burden. It doesn''t matter whether the pay is more or less, it doesn''t matter to him, perhaps Europa Pictures and Paramount care more than him.


    However, the film¡¯s production budget is only 10 million U.S. dollars, and I have almost set aside 6 million U.S. dollars in salary space. If Jack is going to take 2 million, how do you calculate the costs and expenses of other cast members?What if the shooting cost exceeds the upper limit?


    It is very, very troublesome to know that the production cost is not enough to add additional investment, which means that the distribution terms previously signed with the two distribution companies need to be negotiated again.If that is the point, and the crew is running out of money for filming, should he, the director, investor and producer, pay for it out of his own pocket?


    Think about it, is it impossible.He is not a saint, he is obviously taking advantage of others.


    "Mason, as far as I know, Jack Gyllenhaal didn''t get such a high salary for his role in "Brokeback Mountain", and his role in this drama is more important."


    "It''s not the same, Director Lyman, isn''t it a qualification for him to appear in this work? As long as the response is good, his salary increase should be a matter of course, do you think?"


    "Of course, this is a common industry rule that Hollywood complies with. But now I don''t know when this movie will be released? Maybe my movie will be faster, maybe, what do you think?" Lyman laughed.


    According to Li, filming is slower and editing is slower. It is normal to delay for a year or two.


    Mason still did not give up and continued to fight for reasons. "He started acting in movies when he was 11 years old. He has made many works and achieved good results. He is very popular with audience fans. Director Lyman, Jack is a very good actor, and Is it more suitable for this role than him?"


    Lehman didn''t want to give a good face anymore.


    Sometimes, some people just need a little deterrence.


    In other words, their "acceptance" is directly cut off.

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    Mason Robert heard Lehman say he wanted to join the group early, so he didn''t have the heart to stay.


    He chatted with Jack Gyllenhaal and prepared to leave for Los Angeles. Before leaving, he said goodbye to Lyman. "Director Lyman, if something happens to you, maybe William Morris will be a good one. Choice. This is my personal phone."


    Well, William Morris, as a brokerage company, certainly looks at such valuable directors as Gerleyman.


    Lyman took it with a smile, but said nothing.


    CAA is still good to him right now, and he never thought about changing his home.


    But, it''s not too much to leave an alternative, right, if CAA has other ideas, he is not happy.


    Afterwards, Mason Robert waved his hand and left with his purse.


    Lehman and Jack Gyllenhaal were left in the room. He beckoned: "This is the script, please read more."


    Jack took the script and said quickly: "I will."


    A few days later, after saying goodbye to Li, Lehmann took Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams-she played a supporting role, and the role was better than that of the Long Taoist, but they also Happy, as the so-called men and women in love, understand.Then there was Jack Gyllenhaal, and the group flew to Paris again on a flight.


    In other words, Lehmann had never been abroad in his previous life, but in this life he has been abroad and diligent, traveling around France and the United States.


    When he arrived at Annecy''s set, Lyman arranged for the cast members to meet again.


    After all, many of these main creators are unfamiliar, and it is quite appropriate for them to promote their feelings before shooting. Will they feel good when shooting?


    The meeting place was arranged at a hotel in the town.


    Obviously, it is easier for strangers to get familiar with each other by eating, drinking, and chatting.


    When Lehman arrived, they were all there.


    Sophie Marceau also rushed over from Paris.


    "director."


    "Lyman."


    Everyone greeted, and Lehman responded one by one.


    For him, of course they are relatively familiar.


    Heath Ledger and Eva Green have worked together more than once, and the relationship is closer.


    As for the remaining few people, they were also found by him himself.


    Soon, the food and wine came up.


    After three rounds of wine, the atmosphere became a bit lively.


    Everyone was chatting, and Lehman tried to explain his shooting ideas and the effect he wanted to achieve.


    Several people have read the script, and Sophie and Eva have been thinking about it for a long time.


    On the second day, "Micro Love" officially started filming.


    ......


    In Fisheka Castle, the artificial warm color filter and the soft white light and the light yellow light source illuminate the room together, creating a very warm picture.


    Unlike some film directors who love natural light, or the natural and true tone that many art directors like to play, it is the kind of documentary light effect.Lehman prefers artificial lighting.


    He likes to use the warm and cold light, the change of light and shade to contrast the mood of the characters or the advancement of the plot.


    "Thomas, the lens here needs to use the middle shot to shoot the general room configuration. This is a close shot. You will control the camera position to capture the character." Lehman said about the lens requirements he needed, and immediately faced him. The actor waiting on the side said: "Well, you can rehearse twice first, maybe it will take a while."


    After the confession, he shouted without looking back: "Ryan?"


    Thomas had to put down his work and said, "He just went down the mountain, and the generator we wanted hasn''t arrived yet."


    Lyman stopped the voice, raised his right hand and stroked his forehead, "Thomas, have you communicated with the people in the set group? Wait for your camera to move, let them cooperate with you."


    "Well, I know, I''ll do it right away."


    Just as Lehman wanted to order something more, a worker next to him came over and said, "Director, can you see this plate?"


    "Crush it a little bit more, and sprinkle some porridge on the ground, making it a bit messier..."


    After the scene was set up, Lehman directed the recording equipment to position it so that it would not be spotted by the camera.


    Then Jack Gyllenhaal, wearing a set of casual home pajamas, also walked in, with some makeup on his face, looking very weak.


    He lay on the bed as written in the script, frowning.


    The curtains and curtains around were quickly put down, and the room suddenly became dark.


    "get ready."


    Lehman yelled and immediately returned to the rear of the director''s monitor.


    Even if this is already his fifth work, he still seems full of interest.


    The scene was changed to France in 2003. A rich man was permanently paralyzed in his lower limbs due to a car accident.


    To take care of her son''s life, his mother is planning to hire a nanny.


    It was daytime, but it was raining heavily.


    Of course, it wasn''t raining outside at the time of shooting, but as long as it was in post-production, it would be nice to use a computer to edit the sound effects on the audio track.This is not troublesome.


    It can be said that with the continuous development of these technologies, the visual effects of Hollywood blockbusters will only get better and better, which is why they are a powerful magic weapon to sell well all over the world.


    The rich boy is naturally played by Jack Gyllenhaal, and Eva Green is the one who plays with him.


    As for several other roles, for example, the parents of the rich son also hired two French actors to play, which was recommended by Europa Pictures.They often deal with local actors, knowing which actors are suitable and which roles are very clear, which also saves Lehman a lot of effort in choosing actors.


    Although it is a group play of four people, it is actually more of the lines and shots of the two main actors. The others are only responsible for simply entering the mirror, making movements and expressions, and introducing the identity of the characters.


    Perhaps this is the first time Eva has played a leading role in the true sense. She was a little nervous, and the effect of the private rehearsal was not shown at all, and she even forgot the words.


    On the contrary, Jack Gyllenhaal is used to acting in drama, and his acting skills have been thoroughly polished out. Both his expression and his lines are well handled.


    Lehman didn''t feel anything. Is it the first day after all? It''s normal to have an adaptation period.


    After all, Eva is just a newcomer, and the previous roles are not as heavy and difficult.


    Calling Eva aside, Lehman encouraged: "You don''t have to be so nervous, relax first. You think about your rehearsal state, this scene is actually nothing. You said you want to be a good actor, then You have to let go. Understand, let go a little, you are actually great and have acting potential..."


    After Lyman comforted him for a while, Eva gradually relaxed her tense mood, and the filming was on track.

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    Looking closely, Eva Green has always been a very talented actor.


    In her previous life, her debut in "Paris of Opera Dreams" directly astounded Cannes. She was originally from a class and she has no shortage of skills and methods in acting.


    And to be honest, the characters in "Micro Love" are not very challenging. It is meant to tell a very ordinary story. It sells for plot, tears and heartwarming.


    There weren''t too many outbursts in acting.


    Therefore, when the actor enters the state a little bit, he is not nervous and the filming is very smooth.


    With the addition of the setting, makeup, and scheduling time for this scene, the entire scene in the castle bedroom took a total of 4 hours, which was faster than the scheduled shooting plan.


    If it continues at this speed, it may not take a month for the whole show to be completed.


    Don''t think that a movie will always be shot for several months or something. That''s because there are many scenes, many characters, or many shots that require special effects.


    Generally speaking, a normal drama movie is only one or two months or less.For example, Wen Ziren''s previous life filmed "The Fright of the Chainsaw", it only took 18 days from the project to the start of the shooting to the completion of the shooting...


    After filming the castle, the crew immediately set off to a homestay in the small town below the mountain to continue filming the Eva-Green family scene.


    Before it gets dark, I quickly shoot a few more sets. After dark, there will be two night scenes.


    It was the end of August, and the temperature in Annecy during the day was around 25 degrees, and it was only more than 10 degrees after nightfall.


    But including Heath Ledger, all the actors who participated in the play were wearing singles or short sleeves.Because they are shooting midsummer scenes.


    Especially the two girls, Eva Green and Sophie Marceau, they still wear off-shoulder skirts.


    Although the dress is very beautiful and eye-catching enough, but at the current temperature and the breeze blowing around from time to time, people like Lehman wearing two clothes feel that their necks are chilly.


    But they have to pretend to be indifferent, even if the cold goose bumps are up, they are indeed extremely calm on the surface, and they can chat happily and drink cold drinks.


    Finally, he ran outside, walking and blowing.


    Is it an actor? Dedication is the right thing to do, and there is no such thing as suffering.


    As for Lyman, he was not deliberately cruel.Almost every ten minutes of shooting, he would take the initiative to call a stop, and then let the field workers put on the coat and warm the stomach with hot water.


    It wasn''t until the evening when everyone finished shooting again and went back to the set for dinner. Only a few of the scenes were still guarding the shooting equipment.


    After a simple deal, he immediately returned to work.


    The night scene is a test of the lighting engineer, and several experienced lighting team members finally have the opportunity to play.


    When the lens is swept over, the image still looks very clear.


    Heath Ledger wore a pair of glasses, combed his hair back a little, wore a tie awkwardly, and picked up a briefcase to work as a clerk who had just graduated from work.


    "Photography is in place."


    "Recording ok."


    "Action!"


    Chang Ji''s voice just fell.


    Heath Ledger walked into the lens.


    "Good morning."


    "Hello there......"


    He kept saying hello, his head lowered slightly.


    The people around you are all employees of the company.


    As a newcomer, he is a bit cautious.


    He took a sigh of relief until he reached his seat, sorted out the messy files on the desk, and made a cup of coffee in his cup.


    "Crack. Over."


    Lehman nodded, very satisfied.


    The guy Heath Ledger still played steadily as always, vividly showing the young people''s new temperament in the unfamiliar workplace.


    Many small details have also been added, which is very lifelike.


    Whether it''s keeping your head down to say hello, or the comfort after sitting in a position, there is the kind of shadow that promotes the character''s personality.


    The shooting continues.


    "Hart, the manager called you."


    A dragon is talking lines.Hart is also the name of Richis Ledger in the play.


    "Oh, okay... okay... okay, I see." Heath Ledger stood up in a panic, and accidentally knocked over the cup.Coffee dripped down the tabletop on the pants and shoes, and Heath Ledger was busy wiping it with a tissue.


    A few seconds later, another face was speechless.It''s over, these are his newly bought pants and shoes.


    The sliding track moved slowly along, and the lighting engineers, recording assistants, set, cameramen and other staff kept walking around outside the lens composition, following the actors.


    At this moment, within the scope of the crew''s lens is a real workplace, and Heath Ledger is the central point here.


    The line of sight followed his footsteps and the camera panned.


    Thomas held a camera alone, acting as a close-up camera, shooting close-ups.


    He walked to the office where the manager''s sign was hung and tapped twice.


    "Come in." It was a female voice.


    Heath Ledger didn''t think much, and immediately pushed the door open.


    A woman in formal clothes with only light makeup sitting behind her desk, heard the sound and smiled towards the camera.


    The smile is very shallow, knowing it is a polite and polite smile, but it is so charming.


    This role is naturally played by Sophie Marceau.


    Even though she is 37 years old, years have not taken away her beauty, but over time, she has become more charming and full of temperament.


    Especially this outfit for the workplace is really beautiful.


    Hart was surprised, his eyes moved slightly, and he immediately lowered his head.


    "Excuse me...Manager, what do you want me to do?"


    ......


    "Okay, pass."


    Lyman''s face was very happy.


    He has not been worried about Sophie Marceau''s acting skills, but he has some minor concerns about the character''s temperament.


    This shot, or the whole movie, should be the two heroines who are the most brilliant. To release their charm successfully, they cannot be overshadowed by others.


    Eva, someone who gets along day and night.Lehman knows best how to shoot her. He focuses on the eyes and the half-length shots. The angle of view is bigger. There are few or no close-up shots of the face.


    But even so, he still felt that Sophie would be even more amazing, and that smile seemed to have returned to the feeling of watching "Fang Fang" when he was younger.


    Naturally, frankly, it is difficult to leave her figure.


    In this scene, the former is dominated by Heath Ledger, but the latter is completely controlled by Sophie. The subtle sense of the lens jumps out.


    "You two performed very well. Keep this energy." Lehman stood behind the director''s monitor and gave a thumbs up to the two.


    Heath Ledger smiled and said nothing.


    Sophie came only looking at the work, and she did not know Lyman very well. At best, she thought he was very talented.


    Also smile without embarrassment...

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    As a remote town, Annecy has always been difficult to have a presence.


    From economics to culture, from entertainment to sports, it is difficult to find out any obvious characteristics or celebrities and the like.


    Except for the locals, perhaps many French people have hardly heard of this place.


    Therefore, when a film crew came here to shoot the scene, the residents of the town were all surprised.


    After the surprise, there are surprises and expectations.


    There is no chance to see a star in this poor country.


    At the beginning of the preparations, it was okay. The actors were not in the group again, and everyone had a look at it. But when it was filming, it was different.


    "Hey, Ellen, come and help."


    Thomas carried the camera, and said to the person who was standing on the sidelines, looking at nothing.


    Allen is a set designer. Although his work has been completed, he still feels depressed and ran over to help carry it.


    After placing the camera at the designated location, he turned his head to look at the nearby residents who probed their heads.


    Each of them has a curious look on their faces, moving around the crew, and their eyes are full of inquiry.


    Fortunately, the mayor said not to hinder the filming of the crew, and these residents also followed it very well.


    After a while, the actors arrived.


    The most noticeable is of course Sophie Marceau.


    This is the most well-known celebrity of the French.


    People''s eyes fell on her, and they learned about Suosuo''s poems. Those eyes were not malicious in themselves. After all, it was a novelty for them to be able to see stars offline in another way.


    For the person involved, it is not an unbearable problem.


    She has long been accustomed to looking like this, and she also actively waved to people and greeted enthusiastically.


    It was in this atmosphere that "Micro Love" continued to start shooting.


    Residents of the small town are also happy to act as a background board for passersby to cooperate with the shooting.


    In addition, there are more residents who did not participate in it and did not miss any opportunity to approach the crew. They took the initiative to help, carrying the costumes and props. For this reason, they could observe how the film was shot up close. , You can also talk to real stars, ask for an autograph or something.


    As for the crew, as long as they pay a little labor cost, they can get a large amount of labor, so that the speed of filming is much faster than expected.


    I originally planned to stay here for half a month to complete the main filming scenes, but it took only 10 days to finish the filming.


    When the crew was about to leave, the residents of the town still wanted to let them stay for two more days. After all, they have never been as lively as they are now. Let alone making movies, many people want to watch the scene seriously. In ball games, you have to go to the neighboring province.


    After the "Micro Love" crew left completely, everyone''s life was restored to the usual peace.


    But Lord Mayor is not idle, he plans to develop it into a tourist area.


    That old castle is their development trump card. It happens to have a movie set, and when it is released in the future, it may be able to brag about it and get some fame.


    Alas, there is no way. In recent years, the French economy is not very prosperous, and the welfare benefits of citizens are too high. Comparing the two parties, expenditure and income are not proportional.


    If you don''t want to do anything, do some income generation, what hope is there today, waiting for state relief?


    Next, the crew went back to Paris.


    Shooting indoor scenes in a studio owned by Europa Pictures.


    After the large troops were stationed, they immediately began to set the scene.


    On this day, Lehmann was directing the field workers to place props.


    Ryan walked over quickly, "Lyman, Luc Besson is here to visit."


    "okay, I get it."


    After speaking, Lehman ordered a few more words with the team and followed Ryan to the outside of the studio.


    From a long distance, I saw Luc Besson walking towards this side with a small belly and a cigarette in his hand.


    "Why do you think of coming to see me?" The two shook hands in a friendly manner, and Lyman said with a smile.


    "It just happens that I''m okay today. Come around."


    This is not a place to talk, Lehman led the way and returned to the set with Luc Besson and Ryan.


    It happened that the venue had already been set up, and Lehmann apologized, saying that he was going to shoot, and Luc Besson also expressed his understanding.


    While the scene was filmed, the actors went back to remake up, and the staff were busy re-setting.


    Luc Besson sat on a chair beside him, while flipping through the script, he turned his mouth in the direction of several actors, and asked Lehman: "Where did you find the actors? It looks fine."


    "Just ran into it." Lyman smiled.Of course the other party was talking about Jack Gyllenhaal, except for him, the other Luc Besson had known each other a long time ago.


    And now that shooting can be so fast, it is also inseparable from his outstanding performance.Of course, this is true for every cast member.


    The reason for mentioning him alone is that Jack Gyllenhaal is a newly added actor, and Luc Besson does not know him either.


    For his performance, I feel more impressed.


    Although the core of the movie is to tell a good story, it is undeniable that the actors are also the most important part of it, and even under certain circumstances, it is more important than the plot itself.


    Take Luc Besson''s "This Killer Isn''t Too Cold". The story is a good one, but the actor''s superb performance also adds a lot.


    Of course, Jean-Renault has always been Luc Besson''s ace partner. The two didn''t know how many works they had taken together. It can be said that he was asked to play as soon as a suitable role became available.The relationship is just like the present Lehman and Heath Ledger. They met from the last days and established a deep friendship.


    Luc Besson, as a director, was enthusiastic about watching such a scene, and thinking about the purpose of coming today, he asked quite interestingly: "Lyman, if you have time, can you come over and see for me? ? I recently prepared a project."


    "Why, have you made up your mind to seal the guide tube?" Lehmann laughed.


    Haha, it''s funny to think of this. This guy used to make a big talk in front of the media, saying that he would only make 10 movies in his life.


    As a result, when "Interstellar Agents: City of A Thousand Stars" was released, Dunima was the 17th feature film.


    I slapped myself in the face.


    This is also like our proof: making movies is really addictive and you can''t quit.


    "Why, this is still my ninth movie."


    "Does "Taxi Express" count?"


    "I''m just a screenwriter and producer, but not a director, so how can I count on me." Luc Besson was speechless.I only blamed myself for being stupid and insisted on talking nonsense. Now I am undoubtedly very regretful.


    Well, still you can play.

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    It seems that many directors like to set up the flag.


    Once, the great director Michael Bay, who was considered by netizens to be born on the day that "comet hits the earth", put down his rhetoric again and again, "I will never direct "Transformers" again."


    I said this when I finished filming "Transformers 2", and then I also said it in 3. As a result, the fifth part was shot.


    There is also Cameron, who said more than once that "Avatar 2" will be released soon. As a result, it is 2020, and there is still no accurate news. It is always the next year and the next year.


    As for what Hayao Miyazaki said: I will retire after filming this film; my elder brother Cheng said: This is the last time I act in an action movie; and the director Quentin also said something similar to Luc Besson: filming After 10 movies, I stopped working.


    It''s just that the filming speed of others is far from 10, this product has already reached the end, it is time for Jinpan to wash and seal the guide tube.


    If you count the movies he wrote or produced, that''s terrible and even worse.


    And speaking of it, he has been doing similar work as a producer and screenwriter in recent years, and he hasn''t officially filmed in four or five years.


    If you think about it seriously, part of what he did was to cultivate suitable director talents for Europa Pictures. After all, unlike ordinary French film companies, this guy likes to support the production of English dialogue movies whenever he has the opportunity. Fully resist the invasion of Hollywood and even break into their headquarters.


    This rather commercial approach has undoubtedly brought a lot of convenience to Europa Pictures and made its production team very international.


    Although he finally broke his promise, in essence, Luc Besson has always been an old naughty boy who is passionate about filmmaking.


    ......


    "Okay, I will help you refer to it when I have time."


    Luc Besson was also very happy to hear the promise.


    The two chatted, Luc Besson thought of the "Chain Saw" that Lehman invested in, thinking that the main audience of the film was American fans, and if he wanted to show it there and divide the interests, he would If you need to register a leather bag company similar to Mann¡¯s studio, I suggested: ¡°Lehman, is your company registered in the United States going to be affiliated with our branch? If necessary, I can help you contact the relevant department personnel , Do it for you."


    Originally, Mann¡¯s studio took this path in France. They are responsible for the financial affairs, and here only reconciliation.


    Faced with Luc Besson¡¯s kindness, Lehmann smiled and declined: "Forget it, my broken company can just find an office to complete the handover, don¡¯t bother."


    But who is Luc Besson? He is an insider and the president of a film distribution company. Hearing this, he understands his own plan.


    Hearing that Lehman refused to hand over the affairs of the United States to Europa Pictures, he asked softly: "Do you want to cooperate with Paramount Pictures?"


    Lyman smiled noncommittal, neither saying yes nor no.


    Luc Besson frowned secretly, thinking that someone really had such an idea, and at the same time he understood it, he would still be a little unhappy.


    I wondered if Paramount Pictures had contacted him secretly and what conditions had been offered.


    To know that this kind of thing is to show the relationship between the two companies in a disguised form.


    Not close, who is willing to leave the company''s internal operations and financial relationships to others.


    "Paramount Pictures, I heard that there has been a big move recently. It seems that the executives of their company have been in contact with the people in DreamWorks. Maybe..." He said, he took a look at Lehman, "This If DreamWorks joins Paramount, it will definitely make big moves. Compared with Spielberg, how much resource tilt can your studio get?" Finally, he said with emotion, "I would rather be a chicken head," Don''t make phoenix tails."


    Lehman naturally understood this reason, otherwise he would not refuse Europa Pictures'' "goodwill".As for his ideas, how could Luc Besson think of it.Besides, it is better to continue to be affiliated with Europa Pictures to be affiliated with Paramount.At least, the strength of Europa Pictures¡¯ satellite companies has always been the Mann Studio.As for Paramount, the small film company he supports does not know where it is. Besides, he knows that DreamWorks really joined Paramount.


    It''s a pity that with the vigorous development of his career, an idea called "ambition" but actually aspiration entangled Lehman''s mind.


    This time, he has other plans and plans-to create a real film company with production capabilities, instead of being a leather bag like Mann Studio.


    Looking into the longer term, if we can obtain distribution channels, the next American version of "Europa" is not necessarily impossible.


    After all, cinema companies are a group of "vested interests", don''t they need excellent film sources?


    Once his company can always produce relatively good works, who is not to cooperate with?


    Most of the so-called distribution channels have been established step by step in this way, and I have never heard of any company that completely monopolizes this aspect.


    Of course, just as the United States is the six ¡°Hollywood¡± spheres of influence, sometimes film companies that cannot withstand repression, hard power, and even propaganda battles, the bleak ending of the film companies are even more of a warning.


    Such as DreamWorks.


    Spielberg founded a film company just like the step that every big director wanted to take.


    It''s a pity that he is about to declare failure and is still struggling.


    Throughout history, the quality of the movies they produced is actually very high, such as "Shrek", "Gladiator", "Transformers", "Freedom"... not a good word of mouth, Oscar hits, but movies The box office sold very well, but even so, it still failed to escape the six major sanctions.


    Also strangled the neck of fate-their overseas channels could not be established life and death, and only Lionsgate in Hollywood succeeded in taking this step, and Lionsgate is really not bad money. The investment shareholders behind it are all European A very powerful presence.Think about it, too, if there is no overseas channel, how are you jumping around, just working for others.Comparing the investment cost of each movie is so large, so risky, it is really to be compensated, and there is no overseas channel to return the blood, and one step wrong is an abyss.


    Later, Spielberg also figured it out. They were all part-time workers. Why couldn''t they feel more comfortable? I was exhausted and I didn''t earn as much as when he was only a director.


    As a result, you will know later that this acquisition was not settled by Viacom until 2005, and the label of DreamWorks was automatically acquired by Paramount Pictures.

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    Luc Besson thought he was right, but left without comprehending anything.


    When he left, he asked Lehman, when the film will be finished, so he can arrange the schedule.


    Of course, Lehmann said it would be done by the end of September, but in fact, shooting at this speed would not take that much time.


    The studio of Europa Films outside Paris.


    Eva Green is wearing a gorgeous evening gown, standing at the door of the reception.


    Inside are men and women swaying and dancing to their heart''s content. Under the background of lights and music, it is so lively.


    This scene is already the last few shots of "Micro Love", which is faster than expected. It was only shot on September 20th.


    Of course, there are reasons for being able to shoot so fast. One is that the pre-production of the crew is very sufficient, there are plans to follow during the shooting, and there are no accidents, and there is no impact on the progress of the shooting; the second is that the actors enter After the state, the number of ngs during shooting is significantly reduced, basically just one or two times; the third is that Lehmann has a complete shot script, and he also knows what kind of film he wants, and there is almost no extra shooting. Lens.


    Jack Gyllenhaal is also in formal wear, sitting in a wheelchair and being pushed by a servant.


    He looked at Eva Green at the door with a smile on his face...


    To be honest, his character basically has no body language. He uses facial expressions to portray emotions and the character''s emotions, which is really quite challenging.This is why Jack Gyllenhaal followed.


    Unfortunately, this story is never the most happy ending in the eyes of the audience.


    The back shot is also Jack Gyllenhaal''s heartfelt wishes to Eva Green.


    "I don''t want you to miss the possibility, I just want you to have a new start."


    "Your life is still full of infinite possibilities. This is a luxury. I feel somewhat relieved to think that I can bring you some possibilities."


    "There is only one life, you should live a wonderful life."


    Yes, he is a paralyzed person, and he can''t give many things.


    The theme that the film wants to explore is also the respect and humanity of love.


    Love doesn''t necessarily mean getting married, having children, and living together happily. Love may also be a past, a trace.


    Love is always a tricky proposition.


    In the end, Eva Green smiled and cried.


    Under the camera, that sadness is enough to tell too much...


    "Crack." Lehman smiled relaxedly: "I announce that "Micro Love" is finished."


    The staff were naturally very happy and happily began to clean up the studio.


    And Eva Green seems to be still immersed in the character''s emotions, standing still in place.


    Lehman walked over, patted her on the shoulder affectionately, and asked, "Why, are you still sad? It''s finished."


    "I don''t know, just because I suddenly wanted to start something, I couldn''t control myself." She said so hard.


    Perhaps, this shot is the deepest emotion in the whole movie.


    For a moment, she really felt abandoned.


    That kind of sadness resisted swallowing, pretending that it didn''t matter.


    Fortunately, this is a movie.


    "You said, when will the filming be released?" Eva asked again.


    "It won''t take long. I plan to pick a date to be released in November. At that time, there will be a Thanksgiving Day, and the audience base will be a little bit more, and the audience will be wider." Lehman finally explained and added.


    In other words, at the beginning, Lehman made a rough budget of 10 million U.S. dollars for the "Micro Love" project. However, the shooting went so smoothly and it was completed ahead of schedule, which saved a lot of money. More than 8 million.


    Even if you add in the later narration insertion, soundtrack, editing, copying, etc., it may not be finished.


    Think about it, with such a trouble-saving director, Europa Pictures has really picked up a treasure.


    Jack Gyllenhaal has also become acquainted with Lehman in these days. Although he is the second generation in the circle and has a rich acting experience, he mostly relies on the relationship between his parents and the agency William Morris. Help pick up live.Coupled with his low-key nature, he doesn''t like to hype, sometimes, the market appeal cannot be improved.


    After this time into the group shooting, in addition to the due pay, what he wants more is to maintain a good relationship with the director Lehman.After all, as the agent Mason Robert said, this person is in the upswing of his career and he is also good at advocating people. It''s just a matter of having no chance to make friends. It is a pity to miss the opportunity.


    So, while everyone was packing up and preparing to close the library, seeing that there was no one around Lyman, he quietly greeted him: "Director Lyman, I hope I can have a chance to cooperate with you next time."


    Lehman looked at him with respect, and said amused: "As long as you don''t dislike the lack of drama."


    "How come, in the future, as long as there is a demand, just call me." Jack Gyllenhaal said quickly.Of course, it is not known how many true meanings are in this statement.


    However, Lehman also intends to establish a formal production company in North America, and "Chain Saw" is the company''s first project.


    Although Jack Gyllenhaal has not attracted much attention from the audience, he is the one that is more recognized in the circle.The acting skills are good, and the pay is very affordable compared to those streamers. In addition to the people, there is no need to say about the professional attitude. After so many days of shooting, neither late nor leaving early, basically follow. The crew is going, Lehman still has a good impression of him.


    Lehman thought for a while and gave a promise: "Well, I may not have a role suitable for you in future movies, but as long as it is a movie project I have a relationship with, what is suitable for me if I can talk about it? Yours, I will also pay attention to you, if you act or not, of course you still have to look at your own wishes, don¡¯t think about me, don¡¯t worry too much.


    "Thank you for the director." Jack Gyllenhaal was overjoyed.He really didn''t expect Lyman to be so talkative.


    Also, if he can look at Heath Ledger, he should know that Lyman has always been a more agreeable kind of person, who is good to him, he is good to him.


    Whoever is kind to him, he will not be wronged.


    Just like Thomas, he has never forgotten his original kindness. He wanted to train him to be a director, but he didn''t want to, so he didn''t let it go. He is still his full-time videographer.


    And Ryan, old friends.It was also the one who came here in a daze at that time and cared for him the most. Even if he was developed, he always wanted to take him and support him to the producer. In other words, it is also that this product has no talent for director. Otherwise, depending on his ability to write scripts and give a good idea, it is not impossible to be alone...

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    After spending more than two hours loading all the shooting equipment on the truck and sealing up the set, Lehman told everyone about a dinner in a hotel.


    Is it the finale? Besides, Lehman still has some ideas to win.


    Two-thirds of these behind-the-scenes people are owned by Europa Pictures. However, after cooperating with so many works, both parties are very familiar with each other. What Lehman wondered was whether he could establish a cooperative relationship with these people. Even if you don''t cooperate with Europa Pictures, you can still make a move.


    After all, a production team with a tacit understanding of shooting is sometimes more valuable than someone with strong individual ability.


    The actors, after the filming, went back to the hotel.


    And Lehman also went to Europa Pictures to talk to the relevant person in charge about the copy, and went there to register the right to use the studio.


    In the evening, after dinner, they went their separate ways.


    Next, it took about a week to cut the first edition of the movie. Ryan and Thomas were concerned about the rest, but Lyman bought a plane ticket and flew to Los Angeles.


    Without him, "Saw Fright" also needs him to stare.


    ......


    In the post-editing room of Warner Studios, Wen Ziren showed great enthusiasm for Lehman''s arrival.


    The movie was shot as early as early September, and he has been busy editing for these days.


    People with experience can also help refer to it.


    Soon, Wen Ziren and Ray Warner put the samples into the player.


    On the discerning screen, Jason Statham looked at Hugo Weaving helplessly, begging not to kill him.


    In the end, he still failed to be cruel and saw off his leg. Instead, Hugo Weiwen picked up the pistol on the ground and shot it in the shoulder.


    After falling down in response, Hugo Weiwen said loudly that he had done it as required, and the door to the basement opened smoothly.


    He dragged his body and crawled hard.


    After a while, Jason Statham woke up, and at the juncture of the shot, Hugo Weiwen stayed in his hands, and did not kill him.


    But seeing that they were about to escape, he collapsed again.


    Shouting not to abandon him.


    Hugo Weiwen made a promise, and after agreeing to go out, he immediately went to the police to rescue him.


    Not long after, only Jason Statham was left in the cramped basement bathroom with a corpse on the ground.


    Suddenly, he seemed to have seen the scariest thing in the world, the corpse actually got up from the pool of blood.


    Shaking his head and shaking his head, in his most desperate eyes, he closed the door again...This paragraph was cut very well, with a bright rhythm and delicate sub-shots, which seemed quite tight between the back and forth perspectives.


    Logically speaking, it should be a proper movie climax point.


    As a result, the jigsaw played by JK Simmons just came out. Without saying a word, it was too agile when closing the door. The picture suddenly changed, and the lens was inexplicably drawn to the middle shot, and then it disappeared?


    "Is this the complete film?" Lehman looked at the screen that was no longer lit, quite painful.


    "Well, how?" Wen Ziren asked expectantly.


    "What do you think about this last paragraph?"


    "Leave it blank, give the audience a little room for imagination."


    "But, you have laid so much in front, isn''t it just for this final character reversal? The plot has reached this point. The tune is still a little bit higher, won''t it appear uncoordinated, the audience will also look upset. "


    "Not good?" Wen Ziren asked weakly.


    "of course."


    Later, Lyman watched the film again.


    When I re-watched it, I kept pointing out some small problems, "At the beginning of 9 minutes and 3 seconds, the dialogue is being refined. Don''t analyze everything, leave some suspense to the audience... 30 minutes Here at 58 seconds, this shot is too much, it seems that the scene is too boring, not tight enough...and at the end, you use the tones well, but you need to add a little jigsaw front lens, and finally When closing the door, also give a close-up, try to put the perspective on the jigsaw..."


    After that, several people watched the sample video several times, from early in the morning until five o''clock in the afternoon, and lunch was eaten in the editing room.


    Finally, the original film will be shown again.


    Even Ray Navor, a pseudo-producer, can feel that the rhythm of the film is much smoother.


    As for the director Wen Ziren, I definitely don''t want to change it. After half a month of post-production, he really wants to incorporate all of his shooting concepts.


    But in fact, he doesn''t know how to watch movies. He also keenly feels that these subtle changes really make the movie more colorful and the visual experience is more shocking.


    "Thank you." Wen Ziren said sincerely after watching the cut film.He now understands why people''s films always have good results, and the sharpness of this editing is different.


    "No, no, this movie is better directed by you, and I am nothing."


    Although everyone loves to say good things, they can''t easily obliterate Wen Ziren''s efforts.


    This "Saw Fright" was originally an idea, and many shots are also very imaginative, especially for the shaping of the horror atmosphere. There are too many advantages.His role is nothing more than icing on the cake.


    "Did someone do the soundtrack?" Lehman pressed his head with his finger, and asked suddenly.In later generations, this film can be well received, and the wonderful background music is also a lot of bonus points.


    "Well, I''m asking someone to do it, but I haven''t found a match yet." Wen Ziren sighed softly and said.


    "In this regard, keep your eyes on it."


    With this, Lehman can''t help much.After all, each director has different aesthetic preferences.Besides, he doesn''t understand music. In this regard, he has always asked Hans Zimmer''s team to outsource production. He chose it entirely based on his feelings.If the tunes given by others are considered appropriate, it is usually fine.


    After cutting the film, Lyman called Shirley Lansing, the CEO of Paramount Pictures, to inform her so that she could prepare the pre-publicity of the film.


    As for Shirley Lansing, the level of emphasis on this project is the same. She is more concerned about Lehman herself. After hearing this, she also said that she would find someone to arrange corresponding matters.


    Initially, it is scheduled to be released in October, and they will meet to discuss the specific day.


    After hanging up, there is nothing to need him here.


    Thinking about the agreement with Warner, Lehman couldn''t wait to finalize it.


    He came here this time, and there are a lot of things.


    In addition to "Chain Saw", "Million Dollar Baby" project after he finished filming "Micro Love", he can also initially agree on the general shooting process.


    So, after leaving Warner Studios, the next day, he quickly invited Warner to invite...

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    After discussing with Warner, the meeting time was set at two o''clock in the afternoon, the location? Naturally, it was their headquarters.


    After lunch, when it was a little bit sooner, Lehman called his agent Johnson from his mansion in Beverly Hills and asked him to pick him up.


    Getting in the car, Johnson asked: "Where to go?"


    "Warner headquarters."


    "Oh." Johnson has always agreed with Lehman, and he is very good at doing things. He never asks blindly. After knowing the destination of the trip, he does not ask what he is going to do. He starts the car directly, the clutch is loosened, and he heads towards Boban. G departs.


    About half an hour away, Warner''s headquarters building arrived.


    After the two got out of the car and greeted the girl at the front desk, they knew that the other party had an appointment, and immediately took them to the sixth floor by elevator.


    Only when I took it all the way to the sign with the president''s office did I say goodbye.


    Johnson knocked on the door with insight, and an assistant secretary came out inside.


    After a few people entered, the outermost floor was the place where the assistant secretary just stayed, and then passed through a hall, and turned a corner inside is Barry Meyer''s office.


    The assistant secretary went in and talked, then opened the door to welcome Lehman in.Johnson didn''t enter, he had to wait outside.


    After getting inside, Lehman discovered that besides Barry Meyer, there was another person sitting there in the office.


    It seems that Lehman is puzzled, Barry Meyer introduced: "This is the production director of our company, Michael Clough."


    "Hello." Lyman stretched out his hand and greeted baba.


    "Director Lyman, I''ve been admired for a long time." The other party stood up and said warmly while holding his hand.


    I don''t know, I thought how similar they were.


    But Lehmann knew very well that this was the first time he saw him.


    Barry Meyer is almost sixty years old, but the skin on his face does not have many wrinkles. He looked at Lyman with a pair of eyes and said, "Have your new film been filmed?"


    "Ok."


    After a few people were seated, Lehman didn''t like to play virtual.


    Then he said: "I am here this time to talk about the project you mentioned."


    "A novel adaptation? Well, we should talk in detail."


    ......


    Barry Meyer is sitting in the boss chair, with a realistic oil painting of a wheat field hung on the wall behind him. I don''t know who it is.


    Although Lehman didn''t know much about it, he still had some appreciation.He doesn''t know the value of this painting, but he knows that Barry Meyer will create a pattern of overwhelming people when facing guests with his back on this painting.


    Coupled with the fact that the sofa he was sitting on was slightly shorter, Lyman instantly felt that the other person''s figure was taller.


    Lehman was a little funny in his heart. Why do many people like to play this tune? Originally, when he met with Paramount President Shirley Lansing, he also had such inferior senses.


    Not long after, Barry Meyer said: "Do you have any thoughts on this project?"


    "The story is a good story, but there are not many commercial elements, nor is it possible to describe the boxer¡¯s life as drastically as in "Rocky". Even if you do this, it will not surpass "Rocky". My idea is to single out One aspect of this will be further processed, starting from the award season, first to win word of mouth, and then to consider the market."


    This was also the path taken by "Million Dollar Baby" in the previous life, but it was used by Lehman.


    "Which way?"


    "Selected materials. Most of the stories in the novel are about those who are unsatisfactory in boxing. We start from this aspect, focusing on the life of the boxer after retiring from injury. Although this may not be so pleasing, it can be better. Live characters."


    Barry Meyer nodded subconsciously. He doesn''t know much about movies, but he knows how to direct.The words of directors like Lehmann who already have achievements are more convincing.


    After all, even the issuance plan has been considered, and it is obvious that the project has been fully planned.


    He looked at Michael Clough, and the other party understood in seconds, and then asked the topic: "So, Director Lyman, what are your directing conditions?"


    "I don''t need the basic salary, but I want a part of the investment share."


    As soon as this remark came out, the two on the other side were not surprised. Obviously, they had inquired about some news before inviting Lehman to direct the film.


    "How much?" Michael Clough asked again.


    "40 percent." Lehman was not welcome.Of course, he thought it was quite reasonable.From his point of view, the investment in this movie is not much higher, and the profit is not too high. It is purely to take the redemption route, to check the qualifications, and to really like this story. Down.


    With his current worth, it is completely in line with the market to call a basic remuneration of 9 million to 10 million US dollars plus a part of the North American box office share. Such a conversion, he is posting part of it, which is about 40%.


    After Lyman finished speaking, Barry Meyer was not doing well, but Michael Clough couldn''t sit still.


    If the project is operated in this way, for Warner, the cake that can be shared is not ideal.Moreover, this was originally the script collected by their production department and was under his jurisdiction.


    "Director Lyman, is this condition a little higher," he said euphemistically.


    "Then, what do you mean?" Lehman didn''t answer, and threw the question to the other party, wanting to hear what conditions Warner plans to invite him.


    After all, Barry Meyer found him at the beginning of the project.


    Lehman was not the active party, nor was he who rushed to seek cooperation.


    "Okay, I agreed." For a long time, it was Barry Meyer who spoke.


    When he opened his mouth, Michael Clough was shocked again.


    Of course, Barry Meyer''s mind is something that others can guess.


    From the beginning, he didn''t pay attention to such small projects.


    A mere ten to twenty million, even if it is fully compensated, Warner can fully afford it.


    What he values ??is that through this collaboration, he can win over Lehman or see if the other party''s directing methods can control the more important film plans he thinks.


    For a long time, DC Comics is the blueprint he most wants to complete.


    He has planned the restart plan for Batman and Superman for a long time, but the only difference is the talent who can grasp the general direction of the shooting.And this kind of rash can involve hundreds of millions of dollars in big productions, especially Batman and Superman have failed once, and can''t stand another failure, even if he is the CEO of Warner, he dare not make a decision lightly.


    As for Lehmann, the successive successes in recent years have also made him cast his eyes.


    Now it depends on whether he can bear it.

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    Barry Meyer looked up at the young man sitting on the sofa for a moment.


    Lehman still sits in such a casual posture, leaning back comfortably, looking at the layout of the office, seemingly thoughtful.


    These are all impolite actions, but they also show off that this person does not have a strong desire to cooperate with Warner.


    Think about it, whether it is Paramount Pictures or Europa, for a director who can make profits like him, he will definitely not give up. Isn''t it true that I want to win him?


    As for what he said, the conditions seemed to be tough, as if he didn''t take Warner too much.


    But Barry Meyer has been here for most of his life, and has seen more wind and waves. What kind of weird director has not dealt with?


    James Cameron¡¯s strong and grumpy temper, Peter Jackson¡¯s calculation of gains and losses, he refused to give up...Of course, there are also the two psychopaths of the Wachowski brothers. The taste of the empress.


    Just think about it, but Lehmann is quite normal among these talented directors.


    Maybe someone is right to say that a genius and a lunatic are only a difference.


    Moreover, cooperation? It is the cooperation that Warner actively invited. How can it be done without showing some sincerity.Even during the negotiation, it doesn''t matter if you suffer a little loss. Anyway, if Lehman has such a level of friendship with Warner, he might be able to get more benefits from him in the future.


    After making up their minds, several people started chatting about the movie project again.


    After a while, Michael Clough had something to do, so he left.


    Barry Meyer looked at his watch, it was almost five in the afternoon, and said: "It''s too early. If Director Lehmann is looking for his face, I will take you to a place, let''s have a light meal, and then continue talking. "


    "Okay." Lyman smiled.


    Barry Meyer took Lehman out. After learning that the boss was going to invite Lehman to dinner, his assistant secretary was still a little curious. I don¡¯t know why the director from France is taken so seriously-you know, as Warner The COO, Barry Meyer rarely invites people to dinner.


    Seeing this situation, the agent Johnson on the side was still a little at a loss-he didn''t know if he should go with him or what happened.


    Lyman saw it and waved him back.


    After all, it is a personal relationship, and the real negotiation is not this time.


    Arriving in the underground garage, the secretary assistant drove out of the Warner headquarters in the Bentley luxury car, and then drove in the direction of Beverly Hills.


    "Go to the club." Barry Meyer said, and explained to Lehman: "The scenery there is good. If you have time, Director Lehman can also go there often."


    After about 20 minutes, the car slowed down.


    On both sides of the road are manicured oak trees, standing like two rows of guards, giving a sense of solemnity.


    After the guards let go, one could see an oversized lawn at a glance-this is Beverly Hills. There is such a large piece of land for club building, racetrack and golf course, it is a luxury.


    Of course, what Lehman doesn''t know is that the membership fee of this club is also terribly high, and not everyone can become a member, only the so-called upper class.


    As for what is the upper class.


    Of course there is money and status.


    For Lehman, as long as there is enough money, he can set up a club more luxurious than this one.Anyway, in such a capital-prosperous country, if you have enough money, you have enough status.Don''t you see, those powerful capitalists can even control the policies of the White House.


    Speaking of this, I have to mention the Koch brothers.The two of them have always pursued the radical right-wing concept, advocating a small government model (preferably small enough to be invisible); advocating tax reduction (preferably reducing to no tax); advocating reduced market supervision (better not having supervision).


    And behind the two of them is the result of their two generations of hard work-one of the most powerful companies in the world, Koch Industries.


    So because it is not listed, there is no need to publish an annual report, and no one knows how much money Koch Industries makes.


    However, the only thing that is clear is that these two individuals have both entered the top 20 of the Forbes rich list by virtue of their net worth.


    And what did they do? Go to the White House?


    1. Establish a large number of charitable foundations (in the U.S., charity itself is a tax haven for the rich, and a capitalist will operate it. The reason is that the money spent on charity does not need to be taxed, and there is no need to publicly run the content. They can do whatever they want), invest in intellectuals in school, and do research.-Triggering a change in people''s perceptions.


    2. Establish a large number of think tanks and research institutes.-Turn their right-wing ideas into actual policy research reports.


    3. Form social organizations, package ideas into the voice of the masses, and put pressure on elected bureaucrats.-Turn personal thoughts into public thoughts.


    4. Participate in elections.¡ª¡ªStart from the core.For example, their foundation once supported Reagan to be elected president. That year, the White House did what they wanted: tax cuts for the rich, tax increases for the middle class, tax cuts for their oil industry, and so on.


    The most famous saying that the Koch brothers said is, "The government is not the solution to the problem, the government is the problem itself."


    Oh, by the way, the Tea Party movement also has the shadow of their efforts.The Tea Party movement refers to demonstrations involving a large number of low-level people in the United States. Their philosophy is, "Government intervention is the cause of economic deterioration. In order for everyone to live a good life again, government supervision should be weakened. "


    Someone once said ironically on this matter, "This is a grassroots movement to make the richest one percent pay less tax."


    Even the later Secretary of State Pompeo was able to successfully enter the core management of the government, and it was the Koch brothers.


    You know, after graduating from university, this product became a customer of others. Even the initial accumulation of social experience was done in a company invested by Koch Industries, and later in the House of Representatives election, it was also a political contribution from the Koch brothers. , Relying on the National Rifle Association (this is the largest social group in the United States, the political trend is self-evident) all the way up.


    As for the political concept of this product, of course, it is also the old one. He opposes the Democratic Party, opposes minorities, opposes Clinton, opposes Hillary, opposes democracy, opposes climate warming...Anyway, anyone who is unfavorable to the rich may He objected to everything.


    Okay, it''s a bit off topic. All of the above is actually sent out because I was disgusted when I was visiting Zhihu today. It''s so special since 9102. Some people believe that the United States is "free and democratic"?*** Can''t see the wall?It''s really nonsense.

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    After the car bypassed a rockery fountain and stopped in an open parking lot, Lehmann got off the car and looked at the surrounding environment. He exclaimed, "It''s really good here."


    Barry Meyer listened and smiled: "If you think it''s good, you can come here often. Our old guys often meet here to play golf. If multiple young people can join, it can also add some vitality."


    The secretary''s assistant secretly cares about it, as Barry Meyer, since he said this, he really valued the young director.


    Who is Barry Meyer?


    Let alone how strong Warner Bros. Pictures is in Hollywood and how good its performance is, it is because of his personal network that he has accumulated and the share dividends that he earns every year, his worth is not low.


    "Forget it, I don''t know much about golf, I like to think about movies better than that."


    "It is good for young people to be ambitious," Barry Meyer said with a smile.


    Lehman didn''t answer any more, and went to a restaurant with him.


    The decoration inside is still quiet and luxurious, and they are all separated in the same setting as the private rooms.


    However, this meal, to be honest, was quite tasteless.


    With so much difference in age, I was bored and scrupulous.


    After the meal, Barry Meyer took Lehman to an elegant room of the club to continue discussing the project.


    After a while, I got into the topic.


    "Except for the investment conditions of cooperation, talk about your personal needs." Barry Meyer said.


    Although Warner today says that the data in the annual performance report is pretty good, in fact, various problems are also a bit of a headache.


    Sony Columbia rises with Spider-Man, and the worst part is Warner.


    In the past, the field of Super British movies has always been respected by DC. Now that the three kingdoms are fighting for hegemony (20th Century Fox''s "Fantastic Four" and "X-Men"), Warner is naturally not willing to share the fruits with competitors.


    But unfortunately, the adaptation plans of Superman and Batman have not been smooth. Not only do they have a lot of complaints about the project, and the outside market prospects are not very optimistic.


    Just as he was in trouble, someone suddenly took the olive branch he threw away.


    This promising young director has already made Barry Meyer look forward to.


    When Barry Meyer asked, Lehman also spoke out his own demands. "I am actually very simple. Give me more free shooting space on the set. Actor selection, film shooting, post-editing and even set up shooting. The team is all up to me, how about? As for the subsequent distribution copyright and offline channel revenue, I can completely give up."


    Barry Meyer smiled and said: "I agree to this request. But we have to discuss a plan first. If the film is not well-released, how about your company''s investment and revenue to make up for Warner''s losses?"


    "Okay." Lehman continued: "In that case, the producer should be someone I recommend, and Warner must not easily interfere with the project''s shooting operations. Does this mean that everyone is sincere to cooperate."


    "it is good."


    Barry Meyer now looks more pleasing to Lehman. This young man really has an appetite for him. Not only does he have a talent for directing, but he also knows how to advance and retreat (abandoning the copyright of the film and not participating in offline operations is equivalent to voluntarily giving up a piece. The flesh comes out), is not arrogant, and the temperament is not so boring.


    "Director Lyman, have you ever thought about joining Warner? We will definitely be treated more preferentially than Europa Pictures." Barry Meyer couldn''t help but say this.


    Faced with such a proposal, Lehman refused without even thinking about it, "Sorry, I am a director. As long as there is a good project, I will cooperate naturally. There is no one to join."


    This is a nonsense. The final reason is that Lehman doesn''t believe that Warner will really treat his project as a key operation. Compared with Europa, Warner''s competitiveness is too strong, and they do not lack profitable projects. , Such as "Harry Potter", such as "Lord of the Rings", such as "The Matrix"...


    Barry Meyer wasn''t too surprised to hear Lyman refused.Since Lehmann has dealt with him, he has not expressed too much thought of joining. Not to mention, when it comes to related cooperation, he is able to move forward and retreat freely while striving for cooperation. Obviously, he is very measured. A very assertive person.


    It''s a pity that such talents cannot be fully used by me.Barry Meyer sighed.


    In the previous life, Barry Meyer was optimistic about the potential of Christopher Nolan. Without a word, he supported him in directing and restarting the Batman series, and successively cooperated with "Fatal Magic", "Inception" and "Interstellar" "...As for now, he thinks Lehman has great potential, and naturally he has the idea of ??whether he can join Warner.


    But Lyman was not Christopher Nolan. Nolan had just emerged at the time and had a low reputation. He was so drawn to Barry Meyer and was still a big platform like Warner, and he would definitely want to join.If it was two years ago and it was today, maybe Lehman would be particularly happy.But now he has worked so hard for so long, with the qualifications, and several successful films, and then stupidly tied to a company like Warner, he is bound to be less free than he is now.Lehman is not stupid.


    Of course, it is also risky to have both sides. For example, Europa Pictures and Paramount Pictures will think about cooperation, it is still unknown.


    However, he is not afraid.


    Anyway, his own project is still prioritized to cooperate with Europa.In addition to the kindness of so many years (mainly in the love of Luc Besson), there is also the idea of ??stabilizing the base camp there.


    After the two initially unified the general conditions of cooperation, Lehmann got up and left in a happy mood.Barry Meyer wanted to give him off, but Lyman called his agent Johnson to pick him up, so he gave up.


    After returning home, Johnson couldn''t help but raise his mouth, "Is the new project going to cooperate with Warner?"


    Lehman smiled and said, "Yes, you will have to pay more attention to the specific terms of cooperation at that time, but it''s almost done."


    Johnson suddenly didn''t know what the specific cooperation was, but the news made him very happy. After all, his career is closely linked to Lehman.


    "Don''t worry, I will pay more attention."


    "Well, then you go back first, I''ll go upstairs first."


    The roar of the engine sounded again, and Lehman returned to his big house, went to the spacious balcony, looked around, and couldn''t help but relax.


    After working hard for so long, he should have succeeded, right?

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    On September 27th, in a screening room of Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, when the gloomy drumming music was matched with the jigsaw reversal, everyone watching the film gave enthusiastic applause.


    In the screening room, in addition to the main creators of Lehman, Wen Ziren, and Ray Navor, there are also the distribution manager of Paramount Pictures and his subordinates.


    After the film was shown, several people exchanged views on the film.


    "There is certain commercial value, the story is very compact, and the look and feel is smooth."


    The first person who spoke was a middle-aged white man who was also the person who led the release of the film. His name was David Andrew.


    Another person also took the topic and said: "I think so too. This film should be very expensive for certain cult film fans. After all, these delicate killing agencies and jigsaws want to punish people who ignore life. Ideas will be attractive."


    "But the audience of the film is still not too wide, and our publicity costs cannot be too high." Another person suggested.


    After discussing it for a while, generally speaking, these Paramount distributors agreed that the film had a certain value, but they did not hold much hope.


    As for why?


    The new director without successful experience, coupled with the less charismatic actors, is shooting a film with the main horror theme. Apart from Lyman, it is really impossible to let others have much confidence in it.


    Even Wen Ziren is still nervous at this time.


    He himself was a little afraid of failure.The movie is like this. Before it is actually shown, everyone just predicts whether it will succeed. Who knows what the market will be like?


    In the previous life, the filming cost of "Chain Saw" was so low, and because Lionsgate didn''t pay much attention to the film, and did not even do much publicity, it was put into the cinema. The number of theaters was even poorer, only 200. Multiple.


    At the same time as "Chain Saw Fright", Bowei Pictures'' "Fire and Sea Pride" and Universal''s "Weekend Midnight Bright" (which tells the story of the football team) have advantages.


    But the result was shocking. The three movies were in the same ring, and the ticket sales and market response were not favored by "Chainsaw".


    In the end, he received more than 50 million U.S. dollars and a global box office of 100 million, which allowed Lionsgate to make a fortune. At the same time, it decided to continue to explore the production of the sequel of this movie.


    In this case, can you say that the Lionsgate is looking away.


    But at the beginning of the show, few people were optimistic.


    Lehman certainly has the confidence. Now that the film has a sufficient shooting budget, it is not only better produced, the lens is more colorful, and the picture is more prominent in the visual experience. Besides, there is publicity and no publicity. Nor can it be compared, at least, it is more brilliant than the original.


    However, he can''t completely pack the ticket.There are many factors that affect the box office of a movie. The quality of the movie, the schedule, the schedule of the movie theater, and the rivals in the same period, any change in any one of these points are likely to cause fluctuations.I can only say, do everything, look at God''s will.


    "Thank you so much to develop a complete publicity plan," Lehman said.


    "Well, don''t worry, Director Lyman, we will be prepared for this." Compared to Wen Ziren, David Andrew must respect Lyman''s opinion more.


    The fact is true. He continued to politely said: "For the movie, we plan to release it on October 10th. I have seen the schedule. There are not a few films that have a strong momentum, and the audiences of the various works do not overlap. , More suitable for us."


    "Look at the arrangement." In this regard, David Andrew is obviously the expert.


    He nodded and said goodbye: "Then let''s go back and contact the manufacturer to customize the movie poster, and find someone to post it near the theater for publicity."


    "Thanks for your hard work."


    "This is our business."


    Another polite sentence, after watching the other party take the copy out, Lehman smiled at the two new movie stars on the side: "Okay, now it¡¯s up to Paramount¡¯s arrangement. Then, what will the film do? I can only hope that the audience can accept it."


    Wen Ziren seemed to be a little bit worried about gains and losses at this time, just like when Lehmann shot the first film "Buried Alive", for fear that failure will ruin his future directorship. Hearing this, he smiled unnaturally. a bit.


    ......


    Two days later, the publicity of "Chain Saw" started quite smoothly.


    Offline promotion, advertising push, poster posting, online momentum...


    Since there is only a publicity fee of 4 million U.S. dollars, after doing this, it will be gone.


    At the same time, Paramount Pictures used its own channel contacts to let Wen Ziren take a few creators to participate in the recording of several TV stations, accept interviews from several media reporters, and speculate in some tabloids that it was produced by Lehman. The work is a new work directed by the associate director of "Bad Guy".As well as "this October''s most thrilling movie", "I don''t see it scared you count me lose" and other soft articles are constantly output.


    Unfortunately, these tabloids are of little weight.


    The gimmicks given can not be hyped. I can only say that it is barely better than the previous life. At least, there will always be a group of viewers who can notice that such a film will be released, which is not particularly unknown.


    Of course, even so, it was better than Lyman at the beginning.


    His second work, "Three Fools Haunted Bollywood" is almost the same, didn''t he also get a good result with the audience''s reputation.


    After all, the final competition is the hard power of the film.No matter how well you blow it, you can understand what it is after recognizing the essence.


    It''s like a fortress, madly touching porcelain balls, talking about science fiction masterpieces, and respecting the original work.


    Bah, it''s just a silly love story, what science fiction is blowing, and honestly, there won''t be so many people spraying it.The key is to fool the audience like a fool, and it is worthy to end up in a sad exit.


    As for a certain deer... forget it, let alone him.


    I want to complain about the hairstyle, let alone the performance.


    ......


    On October 9, Wen Ziren finally led the team to end the week-long tour.


    Perhaps the advertisment has an effect, or the title of the deputy director of "Bad Guy" is enough to bluff, or the title of the producer of Lehman (this point is also specially marked on the poster) is still a bit appealing, anyway. That evening, at the premiere held by Paramount Pictures, some of the movie tickets that were released in advance were sold clean.


    The Chinese Grand Theater, the venue of the event, was well arranged early.


    Wen Ziren waited for the release of his directorial debut with a nervous and expectant mood.

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    Today is the premiere day of the movie.


    Wen Ziren took care of his hair in the mirror, then fixed it with mousse. He was satisfied when he looked at his suit and leather shoes, looking very formal.


    When the first movie in life is released, it seems to have a sense of ritual.


    After a while, Ray Navor arrived.


    The same black suit and tie.


    After going out, the two got in the car and went to the Chinese Grand Theater in advance.


    There was still some time before the release, and there were not many people in the huge outside ticketing hall.


    The poster bulletin board was replaced with a movie poster of "Chain Saw" early-in a small space, a broken leg was placed naked on the tiled floor.


    "Look, our name." Ray Navor suddenly pointed to the poster and said.


    The distribution and proportion of the names of the directors and producers of this poster is quite elegant. At a glance, the first thing you can notice is the name of the main creative team except for the picture. It is also rare that the actors are not considered Propaganda focus, the main director, producer and producer.


    Wen Ziren was also very excited, but not too gloomy. Looking at the huge poster in front of him, he said with some emotion: "Lei, I still feel like dreaming that our movie has actually been released."


    Ray Navor nodded approvingly, "In the beginning, who would have thought it would go so smoothly and be so generous."


    Not to mention that the production budget is as high as 10 million. The two have never thought about it. Since this week alone, not only many media and newspapers are helping with publicity, but also the theaters are also very powerful in allowing posters, which have not yet been released. , With a little fame, it is already very satisfying.


    "Let''s go in first."


    "Ok."


    Wen Ziren and Ray Navor had already received movie tickets and walked directly into the theater''s second projection hall.


    The China Grand Theater is considered to be one of the most famous theaters around Hollywood. It is often used to hold film premieres. It is convenient to have more than 1,400 seats in any theater inside.


    ......


    It stands to reason that at the premiere, you must not just watch the movie, but also have a live interview before the screening.


    The host is the manager of the theater personally. In other words, when "Furious" premiered last time, it seemed to be the same.However, Lehman couldn''t remember.


    "Everyone, be quiet, let us invite the main creative team of the movie to chat with you."


    A group of people stood up from the seats in the front row and came to the open space in front.


    The microphone was handed to the director.


    "I''m Wen Ziren, thank you very much for supporting our movie..." Well, it''s over, he is still a little nervous and can''t let go.


    Then Lehman.


    He didn''t have much to say, only a slight mention of Wen Ziren''s shooting ability.


    In other words, the premiere scene of "Chain Saw" was quite lively.


    Lehman only mentioned this to CAA''s Kevin Hoween, but he didn''t expect others to join him.


    Tom Hanks, David Letterman, Julia Roberts...and Brad Pitt.


    "I''m sorry about what happened last time, I hope we still have a chance to cooperate. Director Lyman." After seeing Lyman, Pete rushed over to say hello enthusiastically.


    Lyman was still a little dazed, he almost forgot that Pete refused to participate in "Furious" with an extremely tough attitude.When he said this, Lehman remembered it again.


    Well, a hypocritical polite sentence with him was over.He would definitely not cooperate with such a person again.Don''t ask, ask is petty.


    Later, Tom Cruise, Nicholas Cage and Heath Ledger also came to greet them. They were specially notified by Lehman, and they were regarded as a group of friends and relatives.


    ......


    Nicholas Cage''s year can be described as proud. First of all, "Bad Guy" suddenly emerged, and his reputation and achievements have blossomed, earning him a full reputation.


    Not to mention the generous pay and box office red envelope rewards (if the movie far exceeds expectations, the producer will often pack a big red envelope for the creator, it is a matter of favor), the worth of his own actors is also "cengcengceng" rising.


    It''s exactly like what the agent said: just because you are starring in these movies, and they are all good at the box office, then you should mention it up.


    Besides, Cage was originally transformed from a niche literary circle to a mass business circle. He has already won awards and gotten soft, so he has no shortage of qualifications.


    This is good, and the market performed well.


    The new film project "National Treasure" developed by Bowei Film and Television Company (a Disney film label, including Touchstone, ABC TV, Hollywood films, wholly-owned but independently operated) wants to invite him to be the leading actor.


    Producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Hollywood''s gold medal producer, "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, "Black Hawk Down", "Cross to Death Island" and other masterpieces are all led by him, including collaboration with Michael Bay , To promote him as a commercial director) personally negotiate with him, although the contract has not been officially signed.


    But it''s not far from ten.


    And his basic salary has risen to 15 million, and a 10% dividend of the North American box office is also accepted.


    Although there are a lot of actors who can get this price in Hollywood, it''s a surprise to get to this point, isn''t it.


    Therefore, he is very grateful to Lyman.


    Although he doesn''t say it, a real man should prove it with his actions.


    For example, this premiere, even if it is not a film directed by Lehman, as long as he says hello, it will arrive immediately.


    "Yes, I know Director Wen Ziren. I''m here to cheer."


    "Of course, his director ability is very good..."


    Randomly dealt with a few questions from reporters. After Cage found Lehman, he chatted a few words and sat down.


    Tom Cruise happened to be by his side, and when the two of them worked together in "Bad Guy", they had a relationship.


    I know that this guy has recently broke out a scandal, and he has a good relationship with the actor.


    Cage had a few gossips, but Tom Cruise wouldn''t admit it.


    Because in his opinion, playmates or something, isn''t that normal.No need to advertise.


    The two followed the voice and saw that the main creators on the stage had already accepted the interview with the host, and each returned to their seats and sat down.


    According to the fixed process, the host summarized two sentences.


    Probably talk about the shooting of the film project and how the director Wen Ziren is doing.


    After the long-winding, the lights went out one by one in the expectation of the audience fans.


    The auditorium gradually darkened, and the surroundings also began to become quiet.


    In any case, the movie is finally going to be tested by the market.


    Whether it was a success or a failure, in Wen Ziren''s rather urgent expression, the curtain opened...


    The screen lights up and the movie officially begins...

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    The blue butterfly in Mann''s studio was still so coquettish, fluttering its wings and dancing lightly to quiet down the originally messy theater.


    As soon as this iconic opening animation appeared, Lehman couldn''t help but smile.Just happy.


    The screen flashed and the movie began.


    "Chun." The sudden flash pierced the darkness, illuminating the slightly dim space.


    In the small study room, covered curtains, shelves full of books, scattered things on the desk...


    Listen carefully, and you will find an inexplicable sound, followed by another sound of heavy objects falling on the floor.


    "Huh."


    The screen became dark again.The only one on the floor of the mobile phone screen that is still shining reflects the title of the movie-"Chain Saw".


    The black, slightly blood-stained fonts are reflected on the screen, and even the flashing subtitles have a cold breath, so that the fans watching underneath are instantly attracted.


    This scene.


    It''s a bit messy.


    The feature film hasn''t started yet, just rely on the prologue to create an unusual and mysterious atmosphere.


    Several film critics who received the red envelopes were also curious about being invited to come here to "champ the stage" and add publicity. This movie... seems a bit interesting.


    Movies that are also focused on horror and horror, do not seem to have alternative settings like "Night Ghost Street" and "Dawn of the Living Dead", but focus on the shaping of the atmosphere-the dark shots of blockbuster movies, inexplicable appearance The reflected background music can also be seen.


    In other words, in the previous life, "Chain Saw" could become a classic horror movie that countless people regard as a classic horror movie because of this weird film style.Even if there are many flaws in it, the actor''s performance is not very clever, still can not conceal the charm of this film-it belongs to Wen Ziren''s personal directing style.It is hard to imagine that this is just the debut of a movie rookie.


    But this happens to be the movie.


    Always full of miracles.From the filmmakers¡¯ brains, aesthetics, and a dream world perfused.


    Now, sufficient production funding and production time have allowed Wen Ziren to sway his horror talent wantonly.


    The logic of the script being filled will also become a major advantage of this movie.


    "Unexpectedly, he is such a person."


    Nicholas Cage poked at Tom Cruise next to him curiously, "I didn''t notice it at all when I was in the crew, so shy and serious."


    "Is he the assistant director at that time? That was not his creation. But..." Tom Cruise also replied solemnly: "I really didn''t see that he would be a person who likes horror themes."


    Obviously he looks quite gentle.


    It was the first time that these two people knew what type of photos Wen Ziren was shooting.


    It is inevitable to be a little surprised.


    What''s more, the performance is so different from "Bad Guy".


    ......


    The movie continues.


    "despair."


    "Tick."


    It''s the sound of water drops.


    As the picture turned, a pale face closed his eyes in the water on the slightly dark screen.


    Suddenly, the sound of water intensified.


    Accompanied by coughing and retching, a man struggled to get up, groping with both hands indiscriminately, shouting in panic, "Help, where am I...is anyone?"


    There was no answer in the emptiness, which made Jason Statham panicked and his eyes were full of fear.


    He crouched, breathing heavily, and just as he tried hard on his right leg, there was a sound of chains rubbing against the ground.


    "Where is this? Is there anyone? Help me."


    The man''s spirit is nearly broken.


    "Hey, are you trapped here too?" Suddenly, a clear voice came from the other side.


    The man seemed to have grabbed the straw, in the darkness, constantly seeking help.


    But helpless, the man also said that his ankle was handcuffed.


    This is still so desperate.


    "Who are you and how did you come here?" the man continued to ask.


    "My name is Adam, I don''t know why I appeared in this ghost place."


    "Hello, Adam, my name is Lawrence and I am a doctor. I remember that when I was at home, there was a sudden power outage. I went out to the door to repair the switch, and then... it was inexplicable. You are right about what happened before. Are there any memories?"


    Adam just wanted to say something.


    The incandescent lamp above the head flickered continuously, and the surrounding area was dark and bright.


    Finally, it freezes the light again.


    At this time, the lens also slowly advanced with the light, and the final indoor panorama came out¡ª¡ª


    In the slightly worn white tiled bathroom, the ceiling ceiling is still a little off.At the rusty water pipe with green moss, a man''s ankle was hung with a shackle, firmly fixed to the water pipe.It was Lawrence who spoke earlier.


    The spider web in the corner also seems to be affirming the desolation and ruin of this scene.


    Under the panoramic lens, the audience can clearly see the surrounding environment.


    Hugo Weiwen looked diagonally.


    Jason Statham was locked on the side of the toilet in embarrassment. The water stains on his shirt and the sweat beads on his forehead were the result of his struggle.


    The light was everywhere, but there was vigilance in his eyes.


    In the middle of the two, as the camera advances and blurs again.


    In a pool of dark red blood, a bald man in a leather jacket can be seen lying there, holding a revolver in one hand and a tape recorder in the other.


    It seemed that after a long time, the blood became black and solidified.


    The strong smell of blood can be felt through the screen.


    A part of the audience has secretly begun to get nervous.


    But more, it was curiosity on the face, and more concentration.


    Also, for those who like to watch cult movies, they are not used to it without a large-scale lens.


    Maybe they are still thinking, why don''t they have a close-up shot of the wounds of the corpse.


    It''s a pity that this movie is not meant to be a boring and bloody show of scale.


    In the movie, the two protagonists show completely different attitudes and actions towards the dead body.


    Jason Statham hurriedly turned his head and retched again; Hugo Weiwen dragged his shackles, his face heavy, he wanted to see clearly.


    After a little analysis of the cause of death, the two began to discuss how they got here and how to get out.


    In the interrogation, the suspenseful atmosphere is mixed with the strong lens style, a doctor and a concealer who speak frequently, constantly speaking lines to introduce the audience into the plot.


    "really interesting."


    "It''s so enjoyable."


    Especially those viewers who are very fond of such themes are thinking about how the story should unfold.Who is the driving force behind all this?Who killed the dead?How should the two escape?


    Such an appetizing movie makes people can''t bear to miss any shots.

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    Below, actors such as Jason Statham and Hugo Weaving also watched the movie with great interest.


    Although they have a script, after editing, it is still hard to imagine the film.


    On the screen.


    The two trapped people gradually calmed down after experiencing the initial panic.


    Lawrence analyzed: Since the people who captured them did not kill them, there must be another purpose.


    Suddenly, his sight was attracted by a clock on the wall.


    That clock is so new that it doesn''t fit in with everything around it.


    He doubted, but Adam ignored it.


    Lawrence murmured: "Obviously, someone wants us to know the exact time. This must have some meaning, otherwise it would be impossible to install a new clock here."


    He had some ideas, looking for new clues everywhere.


    The camera locks the clock once again, relentlessly spinning in seconds, and the logic of time adds a bit of tension to the film.The processing of the rhythm is linked to each other.


    At this time, Adam found a mysterious envelope in the pocket of his clothes, inside it was wrapped a tape, with the words "play it out" on the back.


    After he talked to Lawrence, Lawrence also found the same thing in his pocket, except that in addition to the tape, there was an extra bullet and a key.


    Lawrence was ecstatic and thought he was saved.


    After trying it, I found that this key could not open the shackles, whether it was his or Adam''s.


    The two were disappointed, but in order to get more clues, they still tried to get the tape recorder from the body.


    Adam put the tape in, and there was a hoarse voice inside.


    Adam can be sure that he has never heard this voice.


    "It''s time to get up, Adam."


    "You may be thinking where is this?"


    "I''ll tell you, this may be your burial place."


    "In the past you have been hiding in the dark, peeping into other people''s lives. Do you like this sense of voyeurism? So today you have to watch yourself die, or try to stop it."


    At this point, Adam''s identity was finally revealed, the "paparazzi" and "private detective" he had concealed from Lawrence.


    Lawrence was a little moved. For some reason it reminded him of the news that has been pushed on TV in recent months, saying that there is a perverted murderer who likes to torture people to death. He has committed several crimes, but the police have not caught it yet. Caught.


    Following the memories of Lawrence, the montage cuts in.The situation of several dead was exposed on the big screen.


    In the hole enclosed by the barbed wire, a fat white man hung limply on it, like a grilled fish pierced with iron sticks, bloody and bloody.As for the hanging, the broken jaw, the electrocution chair... all kinds of torture methods of death suddenly made many people watching the movie horrified.


    Although it is abnormal, it is too abnormal.


    There are already some timid audiences who can''t help covering their eyes, looking forward to this passage.


    Film critics couldn''t help but sit upright in their chairs, wondering how these killing agencies were designed.


    Lawrence became more and more panicked the more he thought about it, but his emotional intelligence was very high, and he didn''t mention anything.


    Then, out of Adam''s suspicion in his bones, Lawrence''s video tape was also handed over to him to play.


    But the tape tells the fact that neither of them can bear: To live, Lawrence must kill Adam before six o''clock tonight, otherwise, it is Lawrence and his wife and daughter to see God together.


    This hoarse voice is simply the devil. He knew that Lawrence was a doctor who healed and saved people, so he gave this choice.


    Lawrence forced himself to calm down. He looked at the suspicion in Adam''s eyes, and kept explaining that this was the man''s trick and the separation.


    No one knows what Adam thought, but they were indeed united again.


    The two looked for clues and opened the heart-shaped symbol drawn on the toilet lid as Adam took the voice prompt from the recording.From a black plastic bag, took out two hand saws with metallic luster.


    But the shackles were too strong, or the pervert didn''t intend to let them get out so easily, and the hand saw seemed to be useless.


    Time passed slowly.


    Although the scene for about half an hour before has created an atmosphere full of suspense and mystery, over time, a single bathroom scene will inevitably make people feel very boring.But just when the audience''s patience was about to run out, the personal life of the branch line Lawrence, and in the hospital, the assistant watched Lawrence chatting with his favorite nurse, and immediately activated the atmosphere in the theater.


    You don''t need too much lens explanation, the assistant''s resentful eyes seem to make people know too much.


    Then Adam was instructed by the mysterious man to investigate the infidelity of the doctor Lawrence and asked for evidence to be collected.This is also the reason Adam kept concealing it at the beginning. He had met Lawrence.


    When these clues are connected, the audience''s interest in watching movies is mobilized at the same time.


    Several film critics started to get bored.


    "You can guess it in the following plot. It''s nothing more than an assistant imitating a crime or simply that he is the pervert who wants to kill Lawrence. As for Adam, it is likely that he was caught and caught together."


    The next plot also seems to confirm this conclusion.


    On the night he was caught, Lawrence''s daughter was lying on the bed with a teddy bear.


    In the dark room, there was a sound of walking on the floor.


    The daughter was awakened, and some curious voices came from.


    But the sound stopped suddenly.


    She yelled loudly, and Lawrence and his wife were alarmed.


    When she came to her daughter''s room, she said that her room was just occupied.


    Lawrence turned on the light in the room and saw no trace. He suspected that his daughter had a nightmare, so he kindly comforted her.


    At this time, the mobile phone rang, and there was a patient in the hospital who was in urgent need of surgery, and the hospital asked Lawrence to come over.


    Just about to leave, the daughter said: "You won''t leave us, right."


    Lawrence said funny: "Of course, I will be back soon."


    What no one knows is that after he left, his assistant came out of the cubicle outside the corridor, which is the toilet next to his daughter''s bedroom, and kidnapped the two.


    Later, Lawrence returned home after finishing the operation, but found that the light at the door could not be turned on.


    In the darkness, some strange sounds sounded, and he turned on the flash of the phone.


    I didn''t find anything on the left and right, and thought that the power was out because the main power switch tripped.


    Then he took the phone and went out to check it, and then...


    These dark shots are very sensational, and this is also Wen Ziren''s best at mirror portrayal.


    Throughout his films, except for mainstream commercial films, most of the similar dark scenes are presented.


    Darkness is the fear hidden in people''s hearts.


    What Wen Ziren likes to do most is to amplify this kind of inner fear. He also does a good job and is very eye-catching.


    Many professional film critics have said that the core of horror movies must come from unknown.And darkness is inherently unknown.This ubiquitous mystery is even more fatal to the audience.


    What''s more, audiences who like to watch cult movies can also accept this style.


    At least, at this time, the countless audiences and critics in the theater have their eyes widened and cannot bear to miss a shot.


    This movie is full of various metaphors, and the picture is naturally accompanied by an inexplicable magic.


    If you can immerse yourself in it, you can naturally feel the charm of that kind of film.

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    The light and shadow changes in this movie are very ingenious, both to set off and contrast the atmosphere.


    From time to time, the low and secret drumbeat sounded more like a poisonous snake secretly vomiting a letter, looking around wantonly.


    As the plot progresses, clues are presented to the audience little by little.


    Various montage techniques are interspersed like dots, maintaining the rhythm of the whole movie.


    One by one, the shots and images continue to impact the audience''s hearts.


    On the screen.


    When Hugo-Weivin heard his wife''s and daughter''s calls for help from his mobile phone, he finally collapsed after being nervous.


    Eyeballs stared straight at the handsaw on the ground, and a touch of cruelty slowly emerged in the hollow.


    "No, no, no... there''s a chance, don''t do this." Jason Statham seemed to understand something, howling to stop Hugo Wewen''s movements.


    All the audiences were shocked.


    "Huh...ah...um..."


    Hugo-Weivin made a depressive shout, but the movements of his hands kept moving. The hand saw pulled back and forth towards the ankle, and the sound of crunching bones was so crisp, but inadvertently made people shudder.


    Switch back and forth between close-up of the face and middle shot.


    The meticulous display of the madness of Hugo-Weiwen also made the audience feel cold from the bottom of their hearts.


    "Huh...huh..."


    In the end, he did it.


    Hugo Weiwen lay on the ground, convulsing his whole body.But he looked back at his fetters and the bloody ankle that fell on the ground, his teeth trembled, as if he was suffering from the pain, but a smile appeared on his face.


    The camera turns into a close-up close-up.


    The sole of his foot was lying on the ground, and the traces of the wound were so conspicuous. In the blood and blood, white marrow could still be seen from the ankle bone.


    When the camera was pulled back, Hugo Weiwen dragged his body forward with difficulty, the blood in the wound was stained with blood-like a hell ghost.


    He looked at the pistol in the hand of the corpse not far in front of him, took out the bullet from his pocket, and slowly put it on.


    In Jason Statham''s constant begging for mercy, he pulled the trigger.


    The gunshot, is it over?


    At this time, the background music sounded deep again.


    Hugo Weiwen lay weakly on the ground, and the door to the bathroom was suddenly pushed open.


    In the movie, the assistant of another branch line, the man who kidnapped the doctor''s wife and daughter, walked in slowly.


    Seeing the embarrassment of the two people, they couldn''t help laughing.


    Just when all the audience thought that the black hands were in control of everything behind the scenes, Jason Statham, who was originally shot, suddenly got up, raised the toilet lid ferociously, and slammed the assistant in the face one by one. It turned out that Lawrence just hit him. The shoulders did not kill him.


    The assistant''s bloody face made the lens stained with blood again.


    saved.Everyone thinks so.


    Hugo Weaving tried to crawl out, and after promising that Jason Statham would find the police to rescue him, his figure slowly disappeared behind the gate.


    Jason Statham, who was still trapped in the same place, panted violently, calming his mind.


    But before he could relax, fear and despair gradually appeared in his eyes.


    The incomparably secret music interlude "hellozepp" sounded timely.


    The music is getting louder and louder.


    The corpse that had been lying in a pool of blood slowly stood up and twisted his head, as if he felt that the sleeping position was too torturous to his neck.


    In the theater, all the audience showed incredible gazes.


    The weird atmosphere permeated, after they experienced more than 90 minutes of plot, they did not expect that the ending could be so shocking.


    At this moment, everyone was breached by the mystery of the black hand behind the scenes.


    The narration sounded, and with the memories of the jigsaw, the complete chain of clues finally emerged.


    "This person''s name is John, and he has an anterior lobe tumor that cannot be operated." The assistant said to Dr. Lawrence.


    "I''m being attacked by illness and slowly waiting to die." Jigsaw''s statement said, "I hate those who are in the blessing and do not know the blessing."


    "Most people live without being grateful, you won''t be anymore, Adam."


    "Ah..." In Adam''s desperate cry, the door was closed again.


    "Gameover."


    With a loud bang, the jigsaw slammed the door shut, also taking away the last glimmer of light on the screen.The screen was dark, but Adam was still screaming in despair.


    The shouts gradually faded, and the cast and crew began to emerge.


    ......


    The movie is over, the theater is still very quiet.


    The final climax reversal, especially the jigsaw played by JK-Simmons, not only destroyed Adam''s heart, but also made the audience ups and downs.


    Not to mention that this perverted killer has been lying there, and every time he thinks about it, he thinks it is an incredible design.


    On-site movie watching is different from watching a movie while sitting at home alone. There are some horrible and shocking plots, and perhaps the perception is not as intense as one person.But in the movie theater, you will be unconsciously affected by the emotions of the people around you.


    So everyone is silent.


    This is also the charm of live viewing.


    Slowly, the audience reacted somewhat.


    The wonderful movie deserves the encouragement and support from their applause.


    "Papa......"


    Followed by everyone applauded spontaneously.


    Some frightened female audiences with pale faces also did not hesitate to applaud their own applause, and they laughed and heartily gave the movie the praise they deserved.


    Lehman watched all this with interest, clapping his hands, and looked at Wen Ziren who was aside¡ªhe seemed to have water mist around his eyes.


    Isn''t it crying?Haha.Lyman laughed mercilessly in his heart.As everyone knows, this product did not perform much better when "Buried Alive" was affirmed.


    Lyman patted him on the shoulder and took out a tissue.


    "Maybe you need this?"


    Lyman raised his brows, his eyes jokingly.


    Wen Ziren couldn''t bear it, so he lowered his head awkwardly to take it.


    He didn''t know how, seeing the applause of everyone after the movie ended, his nose was a little sour.He is not a person who is easily emotional.


    But for this moment, he has waited too long for too long.


    After three or four years of running into a wall, preparing, and studying hard in college, he finally directed a movie of his own.From the preparation to the official shooting on the set, to the final editing, "Chain Saw" contains too much energy and effort.


    Even so, he still felt it was very worthwhile.It''s worth it to be able to make a movie.This is also his always dream.


    But Wen Ziren is not a particularly sensitive person.


    After feeling a little, he took back the tears.


    With thunderous applause, life has to continue to move forward.


    Perhaps this movie will not be a subject that the public will love, but it is definitely a horror movie above the standard and worth the price.

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    "God, this movie is really...cool. I was so nervous after watching a few passages."


    After the show, the fans exchanged ideas with their peers in twos and threes.


    "The last reversal is the finishing touch. I never thought that the mastermind of everything turned out to be the old man lying on the ground. By the way, who is the actor of that jigsaw? Really charming."


    "Adam is the worst. Although Lawrence lost his calf, he still escaped. Look at Adam, and he might starve to death inside."


    "No, I want to vomit when I watched this movie, I really can''t appreciate it."


    "This director is also a talent, really, this movie is so cool."


    "A few actors performed well, especially the section where Lawrence saw his legs, which made me think he was really sawing his legs. The expression and posture were too good."


    "vomit......"


    ......


    The discussion reached Lehman''s ears, and he was not surprised by these very polarized comments.


    "Chain Saw" was originally a somewhat depressing cult film, and the viewing experience is definitely not comparable to mainstream commercial films.


    For those fans who can accept it, it must be that the movie is good and the plot design is great.


    For those fans who can''t accept it, they can''t watch it, and they certainly won''t like it.


    Polarization is justified.


    But it is undeniable that the final reversal climax of the jigsaw is indeed the kind of setting that makes people''s eyes shine.


    In today''s more and more popular movie rhythm, that is definitely outstanding.


    Just like "The Seven Deadly Sins" and "Bad Guys", in the future history of horror movies, the image of the jigsaw in "Chain Saw" is definitely a classic screen character that cannot be avoided.


    What''s more, after making up for the design flaws in the plot, the clue reasoning in "Chain Saw" is also a rare viewing gimmick.


    Feeling the satisfaction of the leaving audience around, Wen Ziren''s pressure on his heart has been relieved a lot. He said to Lehman: "I hope this movie will have a good box office. If it can pass 5 Ten million is fine."


    "I hope it can exceed 100 million." Ray Navor also expressed his own thoughts.


    "Are you two so unconfident? I think more than 200 million is good." Lehman boldly predicted.


    Lehman said casually, but he was shocked by Wen Ziren, a little surprised: "Can it really exceed 200 million?"


    "If you have 200 million, how much money will you make? At least thirty or forty million. We don''t think we can make that much money as a screenwriter in our entire life." Ray Navor settled the account for a while. , Can''t help but slap his tongue.


    "Two hundred million is not too much, you will definitely have more than this goal in the future, let''s do more." Lehman stood up and encouraged.


    Wen Ziren felt a little outrageous, shook his head and said nothing.


    A group of creators walked out of the theater chatting.


    Just about to leave, the audience recognized it at the door and shouted happily: "It''s a jigsaw, I saw the real person."


    As soon as these words came out, many viewers who had just watched the movie turned their heads immediately, and a dozen people gathered around, looking for signatures.


    Poor JK-Simmons has been acting in movies for almost two decades, and he is often not popular, but he did not expect that the small supporting role played temporarily became inexplicably popular.


    Lyman on the side was also a little dumbfounded. Jason Statham and Hugo Weaving were also there, but everyone''s interest was focused on the jigsaw, and they didn''t know what they thought.


    Well, someone remembered them and asked them to sign, but compared to the popularity of jigsaws, it was after all that much worse.


    After the farce, the onlookers saw more and more situations.


    The group also had to get in the car and left quickly.


    Watching the creators flee in embarrassment, some people who have not seen the film premiere witnessed this scene, and asked curiously: "Is the "Saw Horror" hanging on this look good?"


    "It''s not bad, you''ll know when you look at it."


    "If you are in poor health, it is not recommended to watch."


    "Don''t try hard, or you will vomit. Just now there was a vomit next to me."


    "so smart?"


    With some doubts, some people who eat melon decisively bought tickets for the midnight show, intending to give it a try.


    ......


    In the car, Wen Ziren was also a little weird.


    "Do so many people really like this movie?"


    "Of course, didn''t you see them all just now."


    Wen Ziren, who seemed to be dreaming, smiled with joy and was extremely satisfied.


    At this time, Lyman looked at JK-Simmons, who was still wearing a big bald head-in order to play the role of a person suffering from cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, it is normal to shave his hair.


    "Mr. Simmons, if the box office of this movie is not bad, we will launch a sequel to the movie shortly afterwards. Will there be any problems with your schedule?"


    JK-Simmons, who had only been relieved, smiled and nodded: "Don''t worry, I will set aside the corresponding schedule, as long as you inform."


    People are not stupid, the mainstream of Hollywood now is sequel production.


    With great difficulty, the jigsaw that I played has become a special existence in the series of movies, how can I disagree.


    Besides, the remuneration is also very good.


    Although it is a supporting role and not too many roles, it seems that the audience''s impression is the deepest.


    "Well then, after a week, you can see the general box office trend of the movie. If the results are good, I will discuss with Europa Pictures to sign a three-part film contract with Mr. Simmons, except for one movie. Sex plus 50% of the basic remuneration, and 15% for each subsequent film, plus 1% of the North American box office, and the next one will take effect."


    Think about the later generations of "Chain Saw", 8 films were made, each of which can benefit Lionsgate.


    How can they make 5 or 6 dramas more detailed.


    Such a cash cow, of course, must be bound to the core actors first to avoid friction between the two parties and the cooperation can not continue.


    The three-part film contract is already a relatively common operation in the industry.


    Going up, maybe Simmons is unwilling to agree.


    Simmons on the side listened, quietly calculating an account in his heart.


    His current salary is 400,000 U.S. dollars, and if he can participate in the next film, he will be 600,000, not to mention the box office share.


    No matter how you look at it, it''s very cost-effective-after all, he is a supporting role, and for an old drama like Simmons, it is already considered very high.If it weren''t for "Chain Saw" is a series of movies, and the core role of Jigsaw is really attractive, otherwise there is no need to make such a price.


    However, compared to "Iron Man", Robert Downey Jr.''s soaring salary, his condition is nothing.


    As the so-called series of movies, the issue of value cannot always be calculated according to the normal Hollywood algorithm, or "one is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer"?

 231 Chapter 231 The Tendency of Taking Off (seeking subscription recommendation)

    October 10 is a very good time.


    After all, it is not a battleground for military strategists like Christmas files and summer files. There will be no major productions by big companies if they choose to be released in October.


    At the same time, the ones that could compete head-on with "Chain Saw" were all similar small production films.


    For example, Miramax¡¯s "Kill Bill", another masterpiece by the geek director Quentin; for example, Bowei Pictures¡¯ "The Legend of the Bear", okay, let¡¯s skip it, it¡¯s a cartoon , The audience does not stand up at all.


    There is also "Mystic River" by Warner Pictures, directed by Clint Eastwood, which is also his 24th work, starring Sean Penn and Tim Robbins, but , Is the line of literary and artistic awards, theoretically it does not pose any threat.


    With this calculation, it seems that only "Kill Bill" needs attention.


    that''s the truth.


    On the evening of October 11, in an office in the AMC headquarters office building, Braden-Wyatt was listening to the director''s report.


    As the largest chain theater chain in the United States, AMC''s film schedule and the arrangement of screening theaters are almost all arranged based on detailed real-time market data.


    "Boss, Miramax¡¯s "Kill Bill" has started the first round of screenings. According to the aggregated data, the theater has the highest attendance rate of 80%, and the average attendance rate of the entire theater is in 100%. Of 56."


    "Is it not bad?" Braden Wyatt laughed: "The average attendance rate is more than half, which has reached the screening expectations."


    "Their publicity is done well, and Quentin''s sign is still loud, so there was such a good attendance on the first day of the show. If the word of mouth can be achieved, it is estimated to increase in the future. Boss, I suggest tomorrow Add a few more theaters and replay their films to further expand the market capacity." The supervisor suggested.


    "Don''t worry, wait a minute," Braden-Wyatt asked. "Where is Paramount? The "Chain Saw" that they pushed also premiered yesterday, right? How is this film going?"


    Main channel: "The data hasn''t been aggregated yet. The people below are still calculating. I will ask them to get the call here later."


    In the office, both of them waited silently for news.At the same time, not only AMC cinemas are doing this, but other large and small chain cinemas are also doing a new round of market research.


    You must know that screening is also a business, and timely adjustments, arranging theaters based on real-time feedback, and squeezing the most profitable profit are the most basic operations of each theater.


    They are not philanthropists. Of course, whoever makes money will show more movies.


    "Jingle Bell......"


    The phone rang, and the supervisor abruptly stood up from the sofa, answered the phone, and asked, "How''s it going? How is the theater line?"


    "Director Charles, the several theaters in New York are almost full."


    "Full?"


    "Yes, the attendance rate is above 90%. The directors of the theaters hope that we can add a few more shows to give "Chain Saw" more film volume."


    Two minutes later, another phone called: "Director Charles, the Los Angeles theaters requested additional screenings. Fans are still waiting in line for the show, hoping to add a theater."


    "Director Charles, there is news from the Chicago theater asking for additional screenings."


    "..."


    Calling one by one, Charles''s hands were soft.After sorting it out a bit, Hui reported: "Of our 56 theaters, 30% are full, 40% have an attendance rate of 70% or more, and most of the rest are close to the average... Fire."


    Although the US film market is the largest in the world, the base of certain audience groups is there. Your works are more attractive to the audience, so the number of viewers of other film works is definitely not much higher.This is competition.Attendance is a data that the theaters pay more attention to, and the effect is more intuitive when one goes up and down.


    At least Braden Wyatt, after hearing such data performance, couldn''t wait to ask: "What about the box office? Has it been aggregated?"


    "I''m going to remind you." Charles also said very much, and immediately called the marketing department.


    After a while, the office door was pushed open.


    The marketing department, that is, the assistant to the head of Charles, walked in and said with joy: "Supervisor, President, good news, the market has responded very enthusiastically."


    "Oh," Charles felt happy in his heart and immediately took over the report.


    After a few glances, he put the form on Braden¡¯s desk and said: ¡°Yesterday¡¯s midnight show and the first day of the first day¡¯s box office have been counted. 56 theaters have shown a total of 5 shows. A total of 1.123 million US dollars."


    On the first day, the box office can exceed one million, or the number of theaters is not too many movies, this market performance is very impressive.


    Braden Wyatt thought, and asked, "What is the box office of "Kill Bill"?"


    Charles replied again: "According to our screening situation, the box office has accumulated 867,400 US dollars."


    Originally, the October schedule has always been a relatively deserted movie market.


    But I didn''t expect two sharks to come at once-"Kill Bill"''s data performance is also very good, although not as good as "Chain Saw", but it is definitely worthy of praise.


    You must know that this is only the box office statistics of the AMC theaters. There are five or six large theater chains in the United States, and the rest of the small agents are countless.


    According to a little estimation of the results, the first day''s box office plus midnight show for these two films will not be less than 3 million US dollars.


    It''s just that those are not about AMC.


    They just want to occupy their own market share and maximize their interests.


    Braden Wyatt asked again: "How did the audience and the media react?"


    Charles replied: "Most film critics don''t like "Saw Cry". After all, it is not a subject that film critics would like. However, it is estimated that Paramount Pictures has made a secret effort, and most of the reviews are positive. Audience? It¡¯s even more extreme. There are those who want to watch it again after watching them, and there are those who can¡¯t stand leaving the scene after seeing the first half. As for "Kill Bill", it¡¯s the same Quentin style as before, film critic¡¯s. The evaluation is slightly higher, and most of the audience is also very positive, but the real performance, the data can''t be wrong."


    Braden Wyatt laughed: "Nowadays, film critics are becoming less and less popular. We don¡¯t have to pay too much attention to them. A group of guys who take money and do things. Who expects them to be really pertinent. The audience¡¯s influence is getting smaller and smaller. So that¡¯s it. Mingsky has 30 theaters, 20 for "Chain Saw", and 10 for "Kill Bill". As for what will happen next, we will Re-arrange."


    "Okay, I will do it right away."


    ......

 232 Chapter 232 Quentin (seeking subscription recommendation)

    "Director Quentin, I heard that this movie is your 30th birthday gift to Uma Thurman. What do you think of your relationship?"


    I just drove from home to go to Miramax headquarters, but as soon as I left the door, I was surrounded by a few paparazzi or media reporters waiting nearby.


    These people always like to chase hot spots. Whenever a new film is released, the same situation will appear. Quentin Tarantino seems a little strange.


    "Are you close to her?" someone asked again.


    "What do you think about the bloody shots in the movie? Some people have said that you always have some very abnormal shots in your mind. Is it true?"


    "Who? Who said that?" Quentin Tarantino, who is not particularly kind, opened his eyes, looked at the reporter who asked the question, and continued: "That''s the beauty of movies, understand? It''s not bloody. In other words, is there anyone who stipulates that the content of the fight cannot be expressed directly? Also, I and Uma Thurman are good friends, and the friendship has been good on weekdays, but I never said that this movie was her birthday gift. "


    "But those were revealed by the staff of your crew. He also said that during the preparations, because Uma Thurman was pregnant, the filming time was postponed specially. Is there such a thing?"


    "Fxxk, which bitch whistleblower?"


    As soon as the swear word came out, the reporters next to him became even more excited. One of the reporters asked loudly: "Director Quentin, that''s the case. Are you really related to Uma Thurman? From Pulp Fiction "To "Kill Bill", she has always been the heroine in your movie because you are more than friends, right? I have heard that you had a relationship with her..."


    "If there is no such thing, if you dare to write random, I will sue you." Quentin was a little frustrated.


    It''s not that any privacy has been exposed, but the paparazzi''s ability to compose stories is superb, and he is afraid that something will happen again.


    "But the problem is, someone has seen you two stay in the same hotel intimately. Also, when she was pregnant, was it just a coincidence when your new work was just being prepared?"


    The reporter seized the opportunity to chase hard, and all kinds of speculations without specific sources were desperately rushing towards Quentin without money. It was almost impossible to say that he and Uma Thurman had an improper relationship.


    Quentin was very annoyed and didn''t tolerate it. He pushed the car door directly, and "theoretical" with the reporters in the street.


    Swearing, his agent arrived and pulled him into the car.These words should not appear in the mouth of a public figure.


    Back in the car, Quentin also reacted with anger, knowing that he would only fall into the arms of others when he did so, but fortunately, shut up and just pretend not to hear.


    The agent honked the horn forcibly, started the car, and finally escaped from the surrounding group of people.


    "Quentin, those people are not afraid of making things big, or they just want to make them deliberately." The agent held the steering wheel and reminded: "You shouldn''t respond to this kind of unlimited news flow problem. "


    Having spent so many years in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino, who has calmed down, understands these principles.Knowing that the reporters were not at ease, they obviously wanted to lead him into the ditch.This kind of language trap, if you are not careful, you really know how.


    Quentin thought so, but still couldn''t help yelling: What a fuck, a bunch of damn bastards.


    He looked through the window glass of the car in the direction of home behind him.


    Seeing it, getting farther and farther, even the shadow can''t be seen, and then I slowly relieved my mood.


    After a long time, he remembered something again, and asked: "Ian, has the box office feedback on "Kill Bill" been received? What is the response?"


    "It''s not bad. The first day''s box office income was 31.22 million US dollars. After the film ended, many audiences also recognized the quality of the film." The agent Ian said, through the rearview mirror, you can clearly see Quentin There was joy on his face.


    "It''s okay, but it doesn''t mean anything, we need to continue to observe."


    As an industry insider, Quentin Tarantino is very clear that a large number of his films are directed at his own directing signs, so if most of the fans are fans in the early stage, whether it is box office statistics or viewing Movie reputation is not so real.


    If you really want to compare, you have to wait until a week later, what are the views of the passersby.


    However, even though he said that, he was actually quite satisfied with such results.


    "Any more news?" he asked again.


    "Miramax decided to invest 2 million US dollars again for publicity, and those film critics have also said hello. I believe that with the early momentum of this film, the public praise can be even more hyped. However, in the next few days, you It is necessary to bring the film crew to participate in more publicity activities to cooperate with Miramax to create momentum."


    "I know that. Anything else?"


    "There is also..." Ian said objectively: "There is a new work "Chain Saw" that is also in theaters, and the quality is also good. According to the news I have heard, their market performance is better than We have to be a bit higher. The box office was 3,677,000 US dollars."


    Quentin did not speak, but there are movies that are better than his works, which is not an unacceptable fact.


    Is the competition like this? If you lose, you will win.


    The reason why he was silent was thinking about what kind of evildoer this was, and the name of director Wen Ziren had never even heard of it, as if it suddenly appeared.


    The car continued to drive, and Quentin¡¯s destination Miramax was to meet Harvey Weinstein and attend the evening reception held by the company.


    But when I passed a cinema, I saw a line in the ticket hall far away.


    Quentin couldn''t hold back his curiosity anymore, and was going to see what the movie called "The Chainsaw" was so famous.


    It''s still early anyway, after he told his agent Ian, the two decided to buy tickets together.


    Quentin was a little curious as soon as he entered the theater hall and the line hadn''t left. "These are all for watching "Saw Cry"?"


    "I don''t know, but this movie will be shown next time."


    The two of them lined up for a while and successfully bought tickets and entered the theater to sit down. While the screening had not started, they looked around and looked around, and found that the attendance rate was quite high, and some audience discussions could still be heard in their ears. sound.


    "Man, this movie is so good? I was planning to watch "Kill Bill"."


    "Don''t worry, when I lied to you, I watched the premiere last night, and it''s the second time now, trust me, don''t be afraid to scream at that time."


    "Ho, what would I call?"


    ......


    "Fuck, what is this...ah...!"

 233 Chapter 233 Unhappy Harvey (Happy National Day)

    Beverly Hills, Hilton Hotel.


    As a high-end luxury venue for the entire Hollywood, today, the banquet hall in the backyard is directly covered by Harvey Weinstein, which is dedicated to the movie "Kill Bill" and director Quentin Tarantino. Celebrate the reception.


    The drawing results are good, and the audience has a good reputation. As a publisher, the management of Miramax is very happy.


    According to the market forecasts given by the market department after research, the box office on the first day was 31.22 million US dollars, and the North American box office of "Kill Bill" definitely exceeded 100 million dollars, based on the minimum screening time of one month.


    Looking at the global market, it will not be less than 200 million.


    As for the production costs and the expenditures incurred in the promotion, a total of 65 million yuan, after removing it, the profit is estimated to be no less than 40 million yuan.


    Moreover, in addition to the benefits of the box office itself and the longer-term benefits of offline, more importantly, the reputation and influence of the industry have been further improved. The film label Miramax will also firmly rank among the top second-tier. Within the channel business.


    All kinds of good news add up, can you still be dissatisfied?


    So this time Harvey Weinstein was not stingy. In addition to the senior management of Miramax and the crew members of "Kill Bill", many of those invited to the celebration reception have a good relationship with Miramax. Partners and the bosses of some overseas agents.


    Harvey Weinstein took Bob Weinstein (the two are brothers and they founded the film company together, but Harvey¡¯s style of acting is obviously stronger) hug Quentin Tarantino and tell him Clink the glasses and said: "Quentin, your performance this time is as good as ever. On behalf of Miramax, I toast you."


    Quentin Tarantino was a little flattered, and quickly picked up the wine glass and bent over and responded: "Don''t dare, I should be the one to toast. Thank you Mr. Harvey for taking care of me, if not for your support. , I will not have such a result now."


    "Yes, thank you Mr. Harvey for your support." Quentin''s agent on the side also quickly agreed.


    Then, the surrounding crew members and the filming team also stood up and toasted to the Harvey Weinstein brothers.


    "Hahaha, okay, then I will do this cup, everyone is free." Harvey Weinstein''s smiling eyes disappeared, and for a while, there was quite a sense of indulgence that the Hollywood market would ask for.


    After everyone toasted, they sat down again.


    The bosses of some small film companies or several overseas agencies that rely on Miramax for their living also began to come to toast frequently and say good things from time to time.


    In short, from the beginning of the reception, Harvey Weinstein and Quentin Tarantino were the central figures of the entire banquet, and they were all touted.


    Those who please Harvey Weinstein naturally took a fancy to Miramax¡¯s channels and contacts in the circle, hoping to be slightly promoted; and those who please Quentin Tarantino, try to see if they can Whether to cooperate with them to make movies together.


    Successive successes, still a well-received director, this halo is added, who can''t see it?


    The box office appeal behind this is the piles of Franklin.


    A group of people chatted with each other politely. When the atmosphere was good, suddenly a white man hurriedly walked to Harvey Weinstein''s side with several newspapers and magazines in his hand, and said something in his ear.


    Harvey Weinstein continued to smile without changing his face. When it was about time, he followed the white man out of the banquet hall and went to the hotel lounge outside.


    Sitting on a chair, taking over the newspaper, opened the first entertainment page of the Los Angeles Times, and the headline on the front page was very eye-catching-"Saw Fright" set off a storm of horror and struck forcefully.


    Turning to the "New York Daily", the entertainment headline is still "Chain Saw". In the special film critic column, the evaluation is not very high, but it is quite pertinent. If this movie is like watching thrillers, Recommend to see it, and said that the settings inside are full of imagination.


    The next one will not be any more movies, but an interesting story.


    Looking at the extremely clear published photos above, Harvey Weinstein suddenly became angry and quickly asked people to find Quentin.


    Quentin was drinking happily. Hearing this, he was a little puzzled and just wanted to say something.


    But he didn''t think that Harvey Weinstein threw the newspaper in his hand to the ground, and said angrily: "What are you doing? It''s this juncture, and you still do such stupid things?"


    In the newspaper, the news headline and the content of the report were at noon when Quentin Tarantino secretly bought a ticket to watch "Chain Saw".


    Quentin was a little speechless, and explained with a gloomy look: "I''m just a little curious about what "Saw Cry" was filmed. The box office is so good, so I went to the cinema to see it. Who knew it would be such a coincidence, and I can still encounter it. Paparazzi reporter."


    Harvey Weinstein also has a headache, "Quentin, remember, you are now the focus of everyone¡¯s attention. Your movie has just been released, and some of it is topical hype, and it¡¯s not a person who doesn¡¯t have much news value on weekdays. So what you do must be considered in advance what kind of impact it will bring. You are not wrong when you go to see a movie, but the problem is that the other party is a competitor, and the two of you are still in the ring. If you do this, those audiences What do you think? Admit that you are worse than the other person?"


    "It''s my fault, I owe it." Quentin Tarantino bowed his head to be taught.He was supported by Harvey to this day, and the two are not only a simple cooperative relationship, so he dare not talk back in front of Harvey.


    Harvey waved helplessly, and the latter exited silently.


    Originally, "Kill Bill" had a good first day at the box office, and it was a good start. "Chain Saw" sold better than it. Although it was a little bit responsive, at least I was not bad.


    As for why it was angry, it was because of the operation of the media channel that Paramount Pictures simply slammed Miramax.


    The two are not at the same level at all. As far as the 4 or 5 newspapers and magazines with higher sales volume are concerned, Miramax did not pay the "penning fee", but the headlines of the front page were still caught by "Chain Saw". Take it all.


    On the box office, is the gap between the two really big?It''s not big, nor is it the kind of rolling gap.In terms of fame, director Quentin is no match for an unknown new director.


    Just put it on the media resources, but the result is completely reversed.


    "Kill Bill", let alone the front page, is not necessarily mixed on the secondary pages.


    The same is true. The Big Six in Hollywood fully demonstrated their dominance in the industry when facing opponents of different levels.


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 234 Chapter 234 Increased publicity (seeking subscription recommendation)

    Just when Harvey Weinstein was depressed, as the smoother party, Paramount Pictures was very relaxed.


    In the early morning, the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles has not yet awakened. In the spacious mansion, Shirley Lansing, who woke up early, sat on a chair on the balcony, enjoying a delicious and nutritious breakfast, while thinking about the next "Chain Saw The release and operation of Fright.


    As a North American distributor of films, Paramount Pictures needs to make appropriate adjustments based on the daily trends of the film.


    Moreover, the final result is likely to directly affect Paramount''s performance this quarter-there are projects with substantial profit potential, each of which is extremely important to Paramount.


    After all, sometimes, the amount of profit is not a percentage of the return, which is more beneficial to the stock.


    I casually checked the time. The next day''s screenings of "Chain Saw" in various parts of the United States should be counted. I called the assistant and asked her to print it out in the company and send it over.


    About half an hour later, the assistant drove downstairs.


    After the housekeeper opened the door, he went all the way to the balcony on the second floor, hurriedly, but there was a bit of joy in his eyebrows.


    "Did the statistics come out?"


    "Yeah." The assistant nodded, took out the document report from the briefcase and handed it over.


    "A total of 4.93,000 US dollars, an increase of 30% year-on-year." The assistant said happily.


    Shirley Lansing nodded, smiling at the corner of her mouth, but did not respond. She put down the report, got up and went into the room to take out a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses from the storage on the counter, and poured a glass for herself and the assistant.


    The assistant quickly took it, feeling that her boss should be in a good mood-Shirley Lansing usually doesn''t like drinking except socializing.


    Shirley Lansing took a sip, put down the glass again, and said with emotion, "A young director has appeared again."


    "Yes."


    Relying on this increase, as long as it does not collapse, the market will explode properly.


    "Notify the company''s management, and hold a meeting at two o''clock in the afternoon to discuss the announcement." Shirley Lansing was ordering, and suddenly the phone rang, and it was Andrew David, one of the management of the propaganda department.


    After answering the phone, Shirley Lansing smiled and said, "Good morning, David. Is there anything wrong?"


    "Last night, in Chicago, a 17-year-old girl had a cardiac arrest and fainted while watching "Saw Cry."


    Obviously a very serious matter, but Andrew David said it, but it seemed a little...happy?


    Of course, Shirley Lansing also knows why she is delighted. After all, if such a news hype is good, it is the best promotional material and the most suitable hot news for scary movies.


    "How is the person?"


    "It''s okay, after rushing to the hospital, I was rescued."


    "Why fainting?"


    "The girl herself had some problems with her left ventricle. She had undergone surgery and couldn''t stand too much stimulation. Then when she was watching a movie, her heart beats too fast, causing breathing disorders and rapid breathing, and she lost her breath. ."


    "That''s it." Shirley Lansing thought carefully, wondering what could work.


    As for Andrew David¡¯s call, he naturally saw the propaganda value inside. Seeing that the president was still silent, he first stated his plan: "I have sent someone to contact the client, and then I will talk to the hospital. After discussing it well, we will find the media and TV stations to broadcast the news, and both parties will conceal the precondition of the heart problem. After all, a normal person who is scared when watching a movie is far more necessary to hype than someone who is not in good health."


    "Well, just do as you say. I will seek approval from the board of directors to mobilize a batch of funds specifically for the fermentation and hype of this event. Oh, yes, and on the Internet, I also find a public relations company to drive the topic, just say "Chain Saw" is an excellent horror work comparable to "The Shining". It is not recommended for the general audience to watch it. If you must watch it, you must be psychologically prepared to be intimidated."


    ......


    With a precise plan, large companies like Paramount are also very quick to act.


    At around 3 pm that day, many tabloids first began to report that "Cry of the Chainsaw" almost murdered a legitimately youthful female audience. The content was also mixed, but most of them revolved around the main line of the matter. There are more and more standard lenses, without considering the audience''s affordability.


    Then, another TV station "actively" rushed to a community hospital in Chicago to interview the client.


    The girl talked about the process in detail, and sang and played with the host. It was basically a movie, which was too sudden and scary, and how she felt when she fainted.


    The attending physician also showed up to say that from a medical point of view, it proved that if the movie is too scary, it will indeed bring unnecessary physical load to the audience.


    As for why these people cooperated so well, of course, Paramount¡¯s "hush fee" was enough-1.5 million U.S. dollars, and also signed a related confidentiality contract. As long as you dare to leak it, you can sue your family every minute.


    For the sake of money, it was just a simple unified rhetoric, which couldn''t be more smooth.


    After everything was prepared, it was the viral promotion of Hollywood''s six major players.


    After only two days, the newspapers and TV stations were all overwhelming news about "The Movie "The Fright of the Chainsaw" was almost terrifying.


    The gossip souls of some melon-eating people were directly ignited. In an instant, in conjunction with the news media, this incident became a boast of gossip talk among many people.


    Countless fans and audiences turned their attention, and what they couldn''t avoid was the movie that happened in the incident of "Chain Saw".


    For a time, there was a boom on the Internet.


    The Yahoo community even set up a special discussion column on the homepage, which can be accessed with one click.


    Many people ate melons and watched the numerous navy hidden in the middle arbitrarily taking the rhythm of the film discussion to expand their momentum.


    The post was full of comments on "Chain Saw", saying that the sound of movie horror accounted for the vast majority.


    For example: "It''s really scary, I strongly recommend that if you are brave, you should go and see."


    "I can understand that the girl was frightened. I took my girlfriend to see it. She fell over from the seat and was frightened."


    "If you have a bad heart, never look at it. Serious warning."


    ......


    Originally, there are still many passers-by audiences who did not pay attention to such films. Such publicity actually found it to be a challenge. They wanted to try their courage, but they were aroused to watch the movie.


    Many people also bet with their friends or classmates, saying that whoever has the worst performance in watching movies will be the most timid.


    As a result, more and more melon-eaters are going to the cinema to find out.

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    Two days later, the incident further fermented at the same time.


    The overlord of the industry, Paramount Pictures took the initiative to announce that it would hold an apology conference for the film.


    Of course, this is by no means a scene of bowing one''s head and admitting defeat, but a catalyst to further promote propaganda.


    When it comes to marketing, there is no better way to play than film companies that have mastered media resources.


    Think about it in the past seven or eight years, the lesser-known "Harry Potter" series was first published and then Warner''s dominance was not the only way to have today''s influence.


    October 15th, in the morning.


    A black Cadillac drove smoothly, and the scenery on both sides of the road swayed hurriedly.


    In the car, Shirley Lansing put down the newspaper and was still discussing the headlines, very satisfied with the company''s execution.


    "Are you all ready? When the press conference is held, you must make a big scene."


    "Well, please rest assured, President, we have invited more than 30 media outlets, and they will all send reporters to participate." The assistant sorted out the speech and nodded in response.


    On the other side, Lyman is located in the mansion in Beverly Hills, but Wen Ziren is extremely nervous.


    After the movie was released, he was taking the film''s creator to publicity road shows everywhere.


    Suddenly, I received a call from Lehman, saying that he wanted them to come back.


    Then on the road, I heard that a lot of media were criticizing "Chain Saw", and thought that after this incident, my work was likely to be painted.


    Regarding Wen Ziren''s guess, Lyman naturally found it funny.


    Will Paramount let the profits it get?How is it possible? This is as funny as the words of a capitalist who have a very social conscience.


    Although he had been notified of these hype promotions, he really didn''t expect Paramount to be able to play so many famous things through such a small matter.


    In his opinion, going to horror movies with a bad heart is not a sensible performance. Besides, it is clearly stated on the movie poster that it is not recommended for pregnant women and those who are unwell. Let''s put an end to minors, and that''s it. Who can blame this thing?


    In any case, it is impossible to blame the movie.


    What''s amazing is that Paramount caught such a trivial matter and came to a very clever "negative propaganda".They deliberately said that the movie was scary. It was their fault. They had to apologize, but they also aroused the enthusiasm and interest of potential audiences. After all, a horror movie that can scare normal people into the hospital, how can a man want to prove himself .


    Besides, this is the best work for honesty and inviting female friends who have a good impression to watch and promote feelings together (don¡¯t ask why, ask is that both parties have such psychological preparations, otherwise, who would watch horror movies with you? Find a theater at random at night, and you will find that single dogs really rarely go to horror movies alone.)


    What''s more, Paramount''s brilliance lies in the fact that first things were hyped up and attracted the attention of many people, and then they couldn''t stand the "pressure of public opinion" and wanted to hold an apology press conference.


    If at this time, the main creators of the movie show up together and bow very sincerely, it is estimated that many people will be so triumphant that they think that they are relying on the keyboard or the media to make this happen.


    As everyone knows, Paramount Pictures has planned with the media a long time ago and fooled around together.


    You must know that in the world of capital, many ¡°truths¡± who think they are the truth are just little girls who have been slightly dressed up.


    What kind of news is valuable, anyway, is not plain.


    "Trumen''s World", is it bad?


    ......


    At three in the afternoon, the apology press conference was held on time.


    A group of reporters who set up their spotlights and are ready to watch the excitement stand in accordance with their positions.


    You know, all the reporters and free media people present-most of them are "paparazzi", all have red envelopes, how can they not show a good posture.


    At the same time, Lyman was dressed in formal attire, sitting backstage in the lounge of the press conference, watching Wen Ziren recite the manuscript-an apology.


    Hey, are you well prepared?


    Suddenly, there was a riot outside the door.


    At the press conference, the host had begun to briefly introduce the movie fans'' viewing situation after the movie was released, and then invited Shirley Lansing to speak on stage.


    The flash blinks continuously.


    Shirley Lansing had a calm face, saying that she was willing to bear all the medical expenses of the scared girl and the maintenance and nutrition expenses in the later period.


    Damn it.


    Countless reporters and free media people are stunned. Are they still so hypocritical?


    If you don''t communicate well in advance, who will believe it?Oh, audience letter, it''s going to be all right.


    Shirley Lansing continued her hypocrisy. After making a lot of official rhetoric, she finally let the film master create it.


    The flash started to explode again, making people unable to open their eyes.


    Wen Ziren, Jason Statham, Hugo Weiwen, JK Simmons and other creators are lined up-well, without Lehman, he is a producer. It''s not a matter of him, and there is no need for fake cooperation show.


    After roughly expressing their apologies, everyone again bowed to the reporter as if they were discussing.


    It is conceivable that this main creator''s bow, which is all close to 90 degrees, will definitely become the focus of subsequent media reports. Maybe this photo will be published countless times.


    Next, there is another link for journalists to ask questions freely.


    "Excuse me, Director Wen Ziren, when you were creating, did you ever think that the camera was too scary, which caused such a thing to happen?" The No. 1 Hongbao reporter asked.


    "No, but if something like this happens, no matter what, we will take the corresponding responsibility." Wen Ziren said baffledly, cooperating with the opposite question.


    "So, have you ever considered that it is a movie reclassification? Assigned to NC-17?"


    "This movie has been vetted, there is no redefinition of classification, and this movie does not show too much bloody, violent plot."


    "So, how are those killing agencies designed?" No.3 Too stepped forward.


    "To combine the characters and the actual point of view, all the actions of the jigsaw are punitive, so he will design those institutions to let the victims choose..."


    "So, is a jigsaw a good person?"


    "No, he is a bad guy, a complete revenge."


    ......


    In the audience, Lehman was dumbfounded.


    The propaganda rhetoric that Paramount conceived inadvertently was full of sincerity on the surface and apologized.But in fact, there was no force at all.


    Instead, I took this opportunity to promote the movie.


    It can only be said that in a society promoted by capital, what you see and hear are designed by others and are willing to let you know.


    And the "active" cooperation of the parties blocked the possibility that this hype might fail.


    As you can imagine, Paramount really made a good move.

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    Spread a large sum of money, the effect of publicity can be described as immediate.


    The box office of "Chain Saw" has been steadily rising for several days, and it has completely moved theater giants such as AMC.


    It is a foregone conclusion to add museums for screenings, and the number of screening theaters soared to 1,300-for black cult films, this number is definitely considered important.


    The consequence of the coordination of the publicity and the theater chain is to continuously squeeze the commercial value of the film.


    "Chain Saw" actually set off a wave of movie watching in a rather "desolate" October.


    The most affected by this is of course the competitors that were released in the same period, especially "Kill Bill", which had a very overlapping audience.


    In one of Miramax''s office, Harvey Weinstein was smoking a cigar while looking at the newly calculated market report.


    "Kill Bill" had a good start, but it didn''t happen. The situation has gradually become a little bad these days.


    The box office on the first day was 3.12 million, and the attendance rate was close to 60%; the second day was better, with a daily box office of 3.5 million, and the average attendance rate reached 64%; on the third day, it continued to climb steadily, and the average attendance rate reached nearly 70%. , The three-day box office totaled 10.2 million; the fourth day¡¯s attendance rate continued to rise, as high as 73%, and the four-day box office totaled 14.76 million US dollars; the fifth day was a rest day, and it ushered in an outbreak, with 7.32 million in daily box office , The total box office totaled 22.08 million in the five days.


    But what about "Chain Saw"?The box office on the first day overwhelmed "Kill Bill". After the five-day screening, even if everyone increased the number of theaters, the attendance rate was still high, and there were even full shows. The total box office has been It came to 33.56 million US dollars.Not only is the total box office higher than "Kill Bill" by 10 million, the momentum is also different from "Kill Bill", which is gradually declining. Whether it is online or media terminals, the voice of discussion is still so hot.


    And despite the fact that the attendance rate of "Kill Bill" has been rising, the trend of slowing down is clearly visible.This is only the first week. If the movie-watching base of movie fans declines, it is estimated that the rate of decline will be very fast-this is the reason why Harvey Weinstein''s mood is not so good.As a veteran in the industry, some data is enough to make people not want to see the information through the surface feedback.


    Now, many newspapers have begun to call "Chainsaw Fright" as a box office miracle.Although those reports have more or less traces of public relations behind Paramount Pictures¡¯ money and effort, the terrifying box office growth of "Chain Saw" is an indisputable fact.


    Two days later, it was another week. Harvey Weinstein''s face grew gloomy. On the box office table, that annoying name still hangs high.


    Also, because after a week of screenings, the total box office score of "Chain Saw" was finally fixed at 46.52 million.


    The weekly box office performance of 46.52 million US dollars undoubtedly made "Chain Saw" the top of the North American weekly box office rankings (October 11-17); the second place is naturally one of the few. "Kill Bill", which can still be harvested at the box office, has a weekly box office of 33.22 million U.S. dollars; ranked third is the two-week youth campus film "Rock Campus", which has a weekly box office of 18.76 million U.S.


    This kind of performance really makes many film companies envy, they can pay back in a week, and the rest is pure profit.It is a big dark horse no matter how you think.


    As for Paramount Pictures, one of the parties involved, of course it is easier.


    If it wasn''t for the bad results of other films released by the company, they would all want to celebrate with an internal party.


    After all, the market potential shown by "Chain Saw" is basically scheduled to sell.The only thing I don¡¯t know is how much Paramount Pictures can gain from this movie?


    Another week later, another veteran second-tier film company was depressed.


    The movie "Texas Chainsaw Massacre", which was premiered by New Line Pictures on October 17th, was announced on the street.


    Originally, their company was a good idea to fight snipes and clams, retreat for progress, and make a fortune from the heat.


    The movie that was originally planned to be released in November was quickly uploaded to October 17, when "Chain Saw" became popular and "Kill Bill" was shown for a week, and the momentum slowly declined.


    If you proceed as expected, the benefits are: First, "Chainsaw Cry" is hot, and because of the same cult film theme and similar name, it will drain a wave; the second is "Kill Bill" and the movies of the same period. Not very good. I was hung up and beaten by "Chain Saw" and went up by myself. It is very likely that I will take my place and become the second child to compete for market traffic.


    However, New Line Pictures never expected that not only was "Chain Saw" as strong as ever, it was firmly seated as the box office champion of the week, and "Kill Bill" was also a freak. It didn''t seem to work anymore. Received more than 30 million US dollars.


    The market is so big, the two companies have won more than 80 million box office, and the result is that "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" was besieged.The day of the premiere was okay, the audience had a fresh meal, and the attendance rate was nearly 70%, but on the second day, if it didn''t increase but decreased, New Line Pictures knew it was going to be bad.


    Sure enough, the audience still voted with their feet, choosing to watch "Saw Cry" and "Kill Bill" even more.


    After doing this, the market structure remained unchanged after the second week.


    In the second week''s weekly box office rankings (October 18-24), the champion and the top three still inherited their original positions. Instead, the new film "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" ranked fifth. It''s worth 10 million dollars.


    As soon as the data came out, it was like a thunder on the ground, and the entire Hollywood cult circle became a sensation.


    why?


    Because of the $55.37 million in the second week, Paramount Pictures officially announced that the box office of "Chain Saw" has exceeded 100 million.


    Is breaking 100 million great?


    Of course it''s great, this kind of thing needs comparison.


    On the film market, the box office performance is definitely dominated by mainstream commercial films, and the annual box office list is basically dominated by the so-called blockbusters. With the performance of "Chain Saw", it is hard to say whether it can enter the top 20 of the list.


    But in terms of production cost and percentage return, "Chain Saw" is different.


    With a production cost of 10 million U.S. dollars, which blockbuster film dare to compare with?


    Also, Wen Ziren is a newcomer.Quentin Tarantino also spent many years in his career before he came out slowly. Before that, there were also good reputations like "Falling Water Dog" and "Pulp Fiction".


    But now it''s such a new director who is pressing Quentin''s work, and the first box office is over 100 million.


    Have you heard of this person in Hollywood before?


    No, but now it is a hot new star in the circle.


    Hollywood never hides the pursuit of success.


    Even many film companies and directors have begun to study the success of the movie "Chain Saw".


    Does it follow the trend? It''s prevalent all over the world. In other words, this is called absorbing the successful experience of successful people?


    Perhaps in their opinion, as long as the routines and tricks are correct, it is feasible to replicate this box office performance. The big deal, it is not bad to make a little less.


    To be more precise, they believe that the film market has some changes in wind direction, and horror and thriller movies are about to come out.


    Just like the "Spider-Man" fire, let everyone see the market value contained in the Super British movie again, maybe this time "Chain Saw" can become popular because the audience has fallen in love with this kind of theme again.


    However, it is a pity that most of these people who are ready to follow suit are not thorough enough in their analysis.


    "Smart" people like Xinxian Pictures have already suffered first.


    If it is so easy to replicate successfully, it won''t be Wen Ziren''s turn to realize it, right?


    What''s more, the previous "Chain Saw Fright" actually did not have such a huge momentum, there was no big publicity, and no media resources in place for public relations. Relying on the audience''s own choice, it was already the limit to win 50 million US dollars.


    But now, backed by a giant like Paramount, the channel is not a problem, and the box office potential has been further developed. Although such results are somewhat beyond Lehman''s expectations, it is not surprising.


    Because, there is really no one who can play in the schedule. Apart from watching "Chain Saw", does the audience have other better choices?


    The movie market is a winner takes all.


    It''s not worth talking about blindly watching movies. After all, if you don''t look at the high-box office, should you still look at the "bad" ones?

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    October 25, nine o''clock in the morning.


    In the CAA headquarters building, people come and go in a hurry.


    In the internal review of pending projects, every possible film and television production deeply stimulates every aspiring and dreaming agent.


    If they can reach a conclusion, or push their customers to the top, they are working hard every day.


    Already standing on a tall building and enjoying the coolness of overlooking the world, who doesn''t want to climb a step higher, stand taller, and have a broader view.


    Under the appearance of suits and shoes, no one concealed their desires.


    Profit, fame, flowers and applause are the most fascinating poison in the world.


    Fortunately, he is on the right path.


    Johnson was sitting in his own independent office, drinking coffee, looking out the clean, translucent French window, thinking inexplicably.


    The success of several films such as "Three Fools in Bollywood", "Rage", "Bad Guy", etc., not only made Lyman''s career as a director flourish, but Johnson, as the agent in charge of business processing, is also increasingly seen in CAA''s position. rise.


    An independent office, more complete internal information resources, as well as a wealth and high-end network relationship, Johnson is undoubtedly the top broker at this time compared to before.


    After drinking coffee, looking at his watch, and seeing that the time was almost up, Johnson quickly took his briefcase, went to the underground parking lot, and drove in the car to Lehman''s mansion.


    Even if his status rose, he attached great importance to Lehman.


    He is a sensible person, knowing whom he needs to rely on for his career development.


    About 20 minutes later, I entered Beverly Hills smoothly. After parking the car, I informed the housekeeper and went to the living room on the second floor.


    As you can see, Lyman and Wen Ziren are sitting on the sofa chatting.


    As for Lehmann''s purpose of approaching him, it was naturally to start a formal film company.


    In Hollywood, it is not difficult to register a film company. Many directors or producers have their own film companies, but the problem is that everyone has a look at Lehman before, and they choose to be affiliated. Just pay a little attention to finances. , Do not need too much management.


    But now Lehman is thinking about establishing a company with independent production capabilities. To be formal, it needs a little professional guidance.


    Anyway, Lyman didn''t know what to do best, or his eyes were blackened.


    "Johnson, come, sit here."


    Seeing people coming, Lyman greeted enthusiastically.


    "How''s it going?"


    "If you want to invest in filming, you need a company to be right." Johnson sat down and analyzed to Lehman: "First of all, to make a film, you definitely need to build a crew, these co-ordination work, and subsequent salary expenditures. , Shooting costs, if there is no company responsible, it is easy to mess up financially. Before choosing to affiliate with Paramount Pictures, you are not responsible for these, but now, you want more autonomy. It must be done well."


    Lehman nodded silently. It was with this in mind that he desperately wanted a more complete production company.


    After all, "working" and "being the boss" are completely different things.


    "So what should I do?"


    Johnson continued to respond: ¡°I¡¯m not very professional on financial matters, so I can¡¯t give too much advice, but I think that establishing a cooperative relationship with those established accounting companies can also be solved initially, and then on the production side. I propose to directly acquire an existing production company."


    "Don''t register yourself?"


    "That''s too much trouble. If you register yourself, even if you set up, it will be just a shell company. You have to find an office location, hire people, and hire the corresponding film-making personnel... Instead of that, you It''s better to buy one directly, all of which are directly ready."


    Johnson opened the briefcase, took out a report from it, handed it to Lehman, and said: "Hollywood has a large number of film companies established every year, and a large number of production companies every year because of poor management or other problems. Facing bankruptcy. But in any case, they can exist, which means that the initial internal operation is no problem. As long as they take over and arrange again, it will definitely be much more convenient and easy than establishing a new company."


    Indeed, such an acquisition is indeed very easy.


    Lehman thought, looked at the report, and asked, "What is the data on this?"


    "Some good production companies, you can refer to the information I have collected."


    As an in-depth partner in the industry, CAA has a clear idea of ??the establishment and closure of film companies, and even which companies have plans to shoot new films and release new films.


    What''s more, these are not industry secrets, and it can be clear after a little bit of thought.Some basic information in the industry is nothing.


    Lehman flipped through the documents and looked at the information carefully.


    The above roughly lists the past operation information of some production companies.


    For example, what kind of movie productions have been involved in, what works have been released; and the market value of these companies and the analysis of the probability of acquisition.


    After watching it for a while, a production company named "Rodrian Entertainment" caught Lehman''s attention.


    This company was founded in 1998 and has no external debts. It has produced several low-cost offline movies (that is, movies that only sell discs or video tapes and don¡¯t go to theaters). It has some production experience, but maybe because Because the profit method was too single, the boss of this company wanted to sell the company.


    This phenomenon is also normal. Companies that issue offline are actually trading time in exchange for meagre profits to maintain expenses.


    For example, if a film with a price of 100,000 US dollars is distributed through video tape and DVD, if the results are average, it will take more than half a year to pay back, and the rest will be pure profit.


    Basically, in the end, you will earn hundreds of thousands a year. If you don''t pay attention to it, or if the market is not good, you can only earn less or lose money.


    I''m afraid the same is true. This investment talent who wants to make a lot of money in a film company will be discouraged and want to sell the company.


    Lehman didn''t pay much attention to it, he just saw that the company has experience in production, and the company''s finances are also very healthy...


    Originally these points were enough to make his heart move, not to mention that people originally had the intention to sell, and it would not be so troublesome to take over.


    "I think this one is better, Johnson, you can contact me first these days and negotiate the price."


    "Is this one, yes, I will follow up immediately."


    ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª

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    The founder of Rodrian Films is called David Rodrian White. He is of Mexican descent, but he has never been to Mexico, even if it is next door.


    He had only read high school, because the family situation was not so good, and his brothers and sisters were mostly supported by social welfare.Among the six siblings, he ranked third.


    After entering society, people are willing to work hard.


    Maybe it''s because I''m used to living a poor life, and I''m working hard.


    First, I started working hard, and then I went to auto repair. After slowly accumulating some experience, I started my own small auto repair factory in partnership with others.


    It is said that the United States is a country of automobiles, which is true, but it is not true to say how much money can be made by opening a car repair shop.


    He didn''t make much money anyway, but he was still a middle class.


    The career has never improved, and I am hanging up and down.


    Occasionally, he saw the "Titanic" news in the newspaper. That year was the end of 1997, and the movie industry staged a "big ship" miracle.


    In 1998, he ran from Chicago to Los Angeles, and then inexplicably crossed the border, preparing a film and television production company called Rodrian.


    He doesn''t have much culture and doesn''t understand the film industry at all, but it does not prevent him from thinking that making movies can make a lot of money.


    So at the beginning, he touched many walls. He didn''t know that after the movie was made, there would be cases where the theater would not show it, and he didn''t know what distribution channels were.


    But he is very resilient, so try to know if he doesn''t know.


    He led people to contact various theaters, but failed, and turned to contact the video tape market next, slowly, as if he succeeded.


    His movies have a chance to make money.


    In the first year, he made 130,000, but because of the company''s internal personnel operations, he lost 50,000.


    In the second year, there was finally a profit, not much, only 200,000.But let him see the light.


    In the third, fourth, and fifth years that followed, his film career gradually improved.


    He also felt that he had accumulated enough experience, so he was eager to make a theater movie.


    This time, he took out most of his belongings, a full 1.5 million for filming.


    It''s a pity, like raindrops sinking into the sea, there was no sound after the screening.


    A week later, the theater representative notified them to release the movie.


    In the end, this highly anticipated movie only received a box office of 500,000 yuan, which was a heavy loss compared to the cost.


    This defeat seems to have taken away David Rodrian White''s movie dream, or that his movie dream should have been awakened long ago.


    Frustrated, selling the company was his only plan.


    He doesn''t want to stick to it anymore, he is 45 years old and he is no longer young.


    So, as long as the price is right, it doesn''t matter if the film company gives it to anyone, he just wants to leave the scene quickly.


    Johnson came into contact with him under such circumstances, and the two parties hit it off.


    Later, Lehman found an accounting firm to start calculating the company''s financial situation and assessing the value of the acquisition.


    There are many things to be valued, ranging from the tables, chairs and sofas inside the film company to the film copyrights that Rodrian thinks still have some value, and business relationships related to operations.


    It took three days for the accounting firm to consolidate its assets and gave the company a value of about 3 million.


    After 6 years of operation, he got back 3 million US dollars. It''s better for him to open a car repair shop.


    Of course, for this result, Rodrian also accepted his fate.


    Determine the acquisition conditions, that is, Lehman will spend 3 million US dollars in a one-time wholly-owned acquisition of the company.


    The subsequent negotiations went smoother. Rodrian was eager to let go and didn''t want to fight for anything. Under the witness of the relevant lawyer, he quickly signed the transfer contract.


    So far, he got 3 million US dollars, and Lehman got 100% equity of "Rodrian Entertainment Company".(The shell studio in France continues to be affiliated to Europa Pictures, and the two parties are financially independent of each other)


    On this day of October 29th, Los Angeles was close to the 6th floor of a commercial building near Warner Studios, where the original "Rodrian Entertainment Company" headquarters was located.


    Inside the floor, the employees are sitting in their seats, and everyone''s eyes are worrisome.


    They also all know that their boss is going to sell the company, maybe when they will lose their jobs.


    Under this circumstance, everyone has no intention of working, and discussing with each other is all about employment.


    "Do you know who is buying?"


    "I don''t know, the boss didn''t say, how would I know."


    "God bless, I don''t want to lose this job."


    "Me too, even if the salary is reduced, I will admit it."


    ......


    It is a pity that the expectations of the employees are of no use. The world of capital has always been cruel, and Lehman never thought of inheriting the company intact.


    According to his idea, this company must lay off a group of employees, such as the financial department, such as the personnel department.


    In terms of finances, he doesn''t have much time to take care of it, and he is not at all that stuff, cumbersome expenditure calculation problems, and more complicated taxes.


    This is the United States, from birth to death, all kinds of taxes are inseparable.


    Therefore, he directly intends to hire the mainstream accounting companies to help in this area. All kinds of reasonable tax avoidance, people must be clear, and then the audit will be handed over to another accounting firm to reconcile and supervise each other. .


    Then, the company''s financial department does not need too much manpower.


    There is also the personnel department. As an outsider, he does not know the personnel relationship inside, so he simply handles it all together.


    As for the remaining production staff, they will not move for the time being, but those who are incapable will definitely be laid off slowly.


    Anyway, in a word, those who have the ability, go up, those who are not, go down.


    After signing the contract, Johnson also brought some CAA people to temporarily manage the company''s daily operations and laid off employees.


    Some people have left, and some people still stay.


    Lehman didn''t interfere too much either, except for those who were laid off, the job changes were not big.


    And directly increase the salary by 15% on the original basis to stabilize people''s hearts.


    Seeing the slow transition, the original "Rodrian Film Company" also officially changed its name to "Firefly Film Company", and the company''s logo was specially designed by someone. It was a firefly emitting a faint light, with a line below it. The name of the company.


    The color of the whole logo is very soft, partial to comic style, it looks vivid and full of vitality.


    After two years of preparation, Lehman finally had the confidence to take this step.


    It is ambition, ambition, or the sense of steadiness and foundation that success brings. No matter what, on October 30, 2003, the "Firefly" film company began its journey.

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    "Is this your company?"


    Wen Ziren stood at the door, looking at the metal nameplate on it, and said with interest.


    "Yes, let me show you around."


    Lyman patted him on the shoulder, leading him around inside.


    After a turn, the two sat on the sofa to rest.


    Seeing Wen Ziren still looking at the layout of his surroundings, Lehman was thinking in his heart how the Firefly Film Company should develop and grow.


    Just the day before yesterday, after the company changed hands, Lehman entrusted Johnson with a copy of his ID card and other materials to go through the formalities at the Bureau of Commerce.


    The whole process was nothing more than 700 dollars¡ª200 dollars of which was still paid to California state government taxes.


    After the company license is obtained, how about this film company should be a little substantive progress-with office locations, employees, and shooting qualifications, it can be said that everything is ready, only a suitable project is needed to practice Practice hands.


    After Wen Ziren''s interest was over, he suddenly said with excitement: "By the way, Lehman. Today, people from Universal came to me and asked me to make a movie. They also said that they would give me 5 million in remuneration."


    Lehman is certainly not surprised by this. It is estimated that Universal will not be the last film company to invite. After he was happy for a while, Lehman asked: "Wen, I want you to join my film company. ?"


    "Then I will make a movie..." Wen Ziren hesitated: "What will happen?"


    Lehman smiled and said: "Not very good. If you join, you will definitely give priority to the company''s projects. If there is no suitable schedule for Universal''s movie appointments, they will be rejected. Of course, if you don''t want it, then forget it, don''t force it. I just have this meaning."


    Wen Ziren was silent for a while before asking: "Will you be free then?"


    Lehman didn''t hide it, and told the truth completely, "Comparing working alone with joining the company, the former definitely has more freedom."


    Wen Ziren was silent again, and nodded after a long while, obviously after a great heart struggle, "Well, I will join, I will tell my agent tomorrow to help me withdraw those invitations."


    Lehman thought it was very interesting, and deliberately teased him: "That''s a 5 million salary, I may not be so generous."


    After Wen Ziren figured it out, he was not so twitchy, and said readily: "Did you give me a chance at that time, and let me be the deputy director of "Bad Guy", and later helped me tell Europa Pictures, Promote the establishment of my film project. Now that you have something, can I not help. Besides, I am already very happy to be a director. You help me, I always remember it in my heart."


    "Haha," Lehman listened, somewhat happy, "Wen, how long have you been a director, just trust me like that."


    Wen Ziren also smiled and said, "Of course, who treats me well and who treats me badly, can I still know myself."


    "It''s right to speak of loyalty and gratitude, but there are some things you can''t wrong yourself too much, or you will be sold one day, and you will help count the money stupidly." Lehman patted his shoulder and said quite solemnly .


    Wen Ziren rubbed his hands, laughed, but said nothing.


    Lehman said: "I plan to shoot the sequel of "Chain Saw". It''s still your director. I''ll find someone to help you open a personal studio, and then I will be affiliated with me. The two companies jointly funded the shooting, and the pay is directly calculated into the box office Divide it."


    "I also invest?" Wen Ziren shook his head repeatedly, and said: "Lehman, I know you are good to me, but I am still a newcomer. I can get points and achieve very good results, and I can also intervene in the investors to share offline income. Wouldn¡¯t it be too good? Also, you believe me so, it makes me a little worried, if the movie loses, you have to give me money, the risks involved... do you Considered?"


    "Will it fail? Based on the basis of the first film, will you still be afraid of the market''s disapproval? Also, do you think that you have been a small director all your life? Look at me, I was not confident at the beginning, I was afraid of this and that Yes, it didn¡¯t come here. As for investment, do you want to work for others for the rest of your life? Let¡¯s not talk about me. Look at that Luc Besson from Europa Films, who is also a director. How good the company is."


    Lehman continued: "This is the United States. You and I are both outsiders. If you don¡¯t have any social status or reputation and wealth, you still remember how people discriminated against you. You are still young, so why don¡¯t you have any fighting spirit than me? What''s wrong, I don¡¯t think it¡¯s unusual for you to start a film company like me in the future. If you want to develop, you don¡¯t have to work hard..."


    In short, a lot of things are said, and the central idea is one: everyone works hard, gets rich together, and embarks on the pinnacle of directorship.


    Such a brainwashing eloquence could not be stopped by a young man like Wen Ziren. He was flushed with his hands and clenched fists. Obviously, he was said to be in his heart.


    In fact, from the very beginning, Lehmann planned to cooperate in this way.


    The two are equal in status, and the investment is divided separately, just like a joint development project.


    The most unbearable thing about human relations is temptation.


    If Lyman is really blindly asking for it, which director is really willing to sign a contract.Wen Ziren may be willing, but it is not what Lehman wants.


    What he wants is for the fireflies to grow steadily, not like DreamWorks, when there is a problem, the heart is not aligned. He always cares about gains and losses, and the inside becomes a mess of sand, and finally ends up being dismembered and divided.


    So his idea is to be a cooperation platform similar to CAA. I can provide excellent directors and excellent projects. The distribution channel can still be handed over to Europa Pictures, Paramount Pictures or other powerful companies.


    The production rights are all eaten, or the rights and interests are issued in cooperation. Due to various external reasons, money may not be able to do well, so let it out and focus on project development.


    Not to mention becoming an industry overlord and being able to film independently is also good.


    Someone may ask, what is the difference between this and opening a studio?


    Of course there is a difference. As a producer, you can at least own the copyright of a part of the movie, follow-up offline operations, peripheral development, and role authorization. These fats have the opportunity to eat, unlike before, you can¡¯t participate at all. Even if it''s your own project, you have to give in.


    There is also the box office benefit. If it is pure investment, in fact, no matter what, the share can not be too high. Independent production is not the same. You only need to sign an issuance clause with the issuing company, and the remaining proceeds will be eliminated. The line side, almost all take.


    For example, a movie has a box office of 1 million and a copyright operation of 1 million. The producer can get 350,000 in the box office and 650,000 in copyright. If it is a pure investment, it is very conscience to get 500,000 in general.This is the gap.

 240 Chapter 240 The First Project (seeking subscription recommendation)

    November 1st is another new week.


    After Wen Ziren''s studio was officially attached to the Firefly Film Company, Lehman also held the new company''s first management meeting.


    All department heads were slightly absent-scary to say, in fact there were only four, the propaganda department, production department, marketing department, distribution department, and then, no more.The Finance Department is basically useless, and the Personnel Department has no suitable people to top it.


    Since it is a management meeting, Lehman will naturally also attend, and Wen Ziren and his agent Johnson will also be with him.


    At nine o''clock in the morning, the meeting officially began.


    Lyman sat at the top of the conference table, wearing a black suit.His right-hand position is Johnson, and he is also dressed up in a formal suit. He appears to be full of spirits-he is still temporarily acting as an administrative manager and enjoys another salary.


    Don''t doubt, this is very common in Hollywood, Brad Pitt''s planB film company, one of its partners is his agent in CAA.


    For those with qualifications like Johnson, there are many resources that can be mobilized behind him, and their status is not bad.


    Then there is Wen Ziren, sitting in Lehman''s left hand position. After all, the main topic discussed in today''s meeting is the development of "Chain Saw".


    "Hello everyone, I¡¯m Lehman Last. Now I¡¯m the new owner of this company. Next, the company will shoot a movie right away, with an investment of 15 million, which is the hottest film on the market. The sequel to Chainsaw."


    In the conference room, upon hearing these words, the employees who were a little frightened because of the layoffs breathed a sigh of relief.


    What a production company fears most is that there is no production plan and nothing to do. It will always think about something that has nothing to do. Now that it has specific goals and tasks, the risk of layoffs is undoubtedly reduced.


    Then there is the movie project. They have also heard about the box office results of "Chain Saw", knowing that this film is very popular, and the sequel is at least more stable than the original project, and the risk is less.


    Next, Johnson began to announce the focus of the project development, anyway, everything is to pave the road around "Chain Saw 2".


    Kevin Gasco, the director of the manufacturing department, listened carefully. Writing a project plan and preparing a shooting team will be what he will do in the future¡ªit''s also a test.


    "I understand." After hearing Johnson''s words, the middle-aged white man Kevin Gasco nodded and said, "Wait, I will make a plan."


    "OK, waiting for your news."


    ......


    After the meeting, Lehman took Johnson and Wen Ziren to the office.


    Johnson first asked: "In addition to the role of the jigsaw, what do you do with other castings for the sequel?"


    Lehman looked at Wen Ziren.


    Wen Ziren said immediately: "I have been writing scripts with Ray Navor for the past two days. The main line is still the penalty test. The scenes are not too big, but I will choose more scenes. This time I want to add more. The open outdoor space, if the actors are suitable, they can choose those who are not well-known as much as possible to reduce the salary expenses."


    After becoming an investor, I have a different perspective on issues, and I also know that I can take the initiative to save money.


    "Well, it works. CAA has many such actors. I will make a list for you when I go back. Then the cost of the whole show can be controlled at about 12 million, leaving a budget of 3 million, which is also very reasonable. ."


    Johnson has good experience in cost, including casting.


    After all, this is what he did. After following Lehman for two years, he participated in more projects and his sense of smell became more sensitive.


    "Then first sign a contract with JK Simmons, and the following actors will talk about it. Oh, yes, let me first tell Luc Besson that overseas distribution channels depend on them."


    Lehman spoke and immediately took out his cell phone.


    "Hey, Mr. Luc Besson..."


    "Yes, for the sequel, I hope that the overseas distribution will be handed over to your company."


    "Well, I opened a movie company myself. This is our company''s first project."


    "Yes, no problem, I will send someone to give you the detailed project planning."


    "That''s it, bye."


    When he hung up, Lehman was still a little surprised.


    Originally, he was thinking of independent production, maybe Europa Pictures would have a lot of opinions.


    After all, is he "self-reliant"? After all, he is still different from before.


    But I didn''t expect that Luc Besson was not surprised at all. It seemed that he had a hunch that it would happen¡ªit can only be said that this step would happen sooner or later.From the moment Lehmann refused to join Europa Pictures, Luc Besson had a sense of consciousness.


    Lehman is like an open-sheathed sharp blade, with a sharp edge and a sense of measure.


    After working together so many times, Luc Besson can see it.


    This person will never be willing to subdue to others-very much like him.


    Well, Luc Besson is still very good at giving himself gold.


    Johnson on the side also sighed in his heart.


    As an agent, he is actually quite afraid that his clients are too assertive. In that case, wouldn''t he appear to be useless?


    Moreover, if the goal is too strong, there is another point that is very painful. In many cases, he has no room for intervention.


    However, it''s okay, at least I am out of it.Now that Lehman has established a film company, he actually has his own little abacus. Who would want to be an agent for the rest of his life? If he is a partner of CAA and shares shares like Kevin Howen, that''s pretty much the same.But, then think about it.The company¡¯s high-level game is really terrifying...


    ......


    For Johnson, Lehman was very satisfied, and even planned to pull him into his camp-temporary administration is his first test.


    With these two years of contact, Lehman found that this guy is definitely a very good communicative person, able to speak well and be careful in handling matters.


    It is also extremely responsible for negotiating a judgment, planning his itinerary, and even driving a pick-up.


    Never said that he was late, or the negotiation was not going well.


    Moreover, his crew experience is very rich. In many cases, apart from Ryan, he is the one who confuses most with third-party guarantee agencies.


    Those provocative representatives of the guarantor can be persuaded. Will their eloquence and communication skills be poor?


    In addition, he is backed by CAA and has been in circles for so many years. Whatever happens, he has some internal connections.


    And CAA has the most Hollywood film industry practitioners, and sometimes they often have to deal with these people.


    According to this logic, perhaps his relationship with some directors and even excellent producers will not be too bad.


    In this case, with Johnson as an internal response, many of the resources of CAA can also be used by Firefly Films.


    It may even be possible to find a good project.


    Moreover, with this level of CAA identity, some things will be much easier, such as preparing for the establishment of a crew.

 241 Chapter 241: Strikes Iron Needs Oneself Hard (seeking subscription recommendation)

    Paramount Pictures headquarters, Hollywood.


    Shirley Lansing looked at the project planning document sent by the Firefly Film Company on the table, thinking slightly.


    Sitting across from her confidant, Andrew David, who is in charge of the marketing department, looked through the documents with interest.


    "This project is very feasible, and the story is well carried on the part that the audience is more interested in. Now some people have called the jigsaw the second Hannibal, two perverts of anti-social personality, really interesting." Just after reading the accompanying script summary, Andrew David introduced it very easily.


    "It''s still a sophisticated killing mechanism, which has almost become a kind of logo of jigsaw. President, this Wen Ziren is really good. Such an excellent idea is really suitable for sequel adaptation. According to this template, it should not be possible to shoot several films. problem."


    Shirley Lansing then said: "Well, I heard Lehman mentioned before. He said that if the effect is good, the audience can accept it, you can continue to shoot, and the investment will not be like "Harry Potter", "007" is the same as the water turns the boat high. After all, the jigsaw is just a symbol, and it can be played in a big deal. This is not a problem."


    "What about the release mentioned above?"


    "Of course I am willing, but..." Shirley Lansing said calmly: "Never mind anything else. The investment in this project will cost at least 10 million yuan, but this does not allow us to Do you know what it means to participate in investment?"


    "I know." Andrew David said of a seemingly unrelated matter, "I heard that the film company established by Lyman will fully contract the production of this film, and CAA, they are also very willing stand by."


    "Hmph, then let them support. They don''t have the ability to issue theaters, and even if they are shot, they are still in bad hands."


    "It''s not that simple. You have to know that Warner is also very close to Lehman recently, and Europa Pictures has promised to be responsible for the overseas distribution of the film. Kevin Hoween even took Lehman to meet Barry Meyer in person. "


    Shirley Lansing''s face changed slightly, and she looked at Andrew David, "What is CAA doing?"


    "What else can they think about? Isn''t their purpose all clear. Over the years, they have launched packaged services and frequently wooed directors. Aren''t they all expanding their influence in the circle? , If it were not forbidden by the law (anti-monopoly law), they would have been dissatisfied with the service commission and set foot in the film and television production business. But even so, under the covers, they are involved in less film production. What. Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and even the American dramas of the past few years...Lyman is just the next point of effort."


    Who doesn''t know CAA''s wolf ambition?


    Will a company with so many artist resources be satisfied with the role of an intermediary service?


    Of course, as long as they don''t really take that step, it doesn''t matter.


    Without the ability to issue, everything is wasted.


    There is no fool in the Big Six of Hollywood. The cake has already been divided. Who will allow anyone to come in.


    It''s all small means of struggling.


    With that, Shirley Lansing sighed.


    "I really want to air them. Look at his conditions. The 25% issuance fee, including the publicity fee, is simply harsh. Such an attitude makes it clear that there is no fear."


    Of course there is no fear, as David mentioned, if Paramount didn''t agree, he turned around and threw himself into Warner''s arms.If it weren''t for the fact that the cooperation in the past was a pleasant one, he would like to bid directly with the major film companies in order to maximize profits.


    Besides, 25% of the proceeds are directly given away, in exchange for the distribution channels and media resources that Paramount has already managed. It is already a good deal, okay?It''s not too much to make money lying down.


    "Even if we get stuck with him, it won''t help. Back then, Spielberg and Universal fell out because of the "Jaws" interest division, and then they turned to us and cooperated with the "Indiana Jones" series. Later, Universal did not. Have you taken the initiative to lower your stance?" Andrew David was very open about this.


    He persuaded: "Anyway, he is backed by CAA, he must have the capital to make a movie, can the meat delivered to the door be pushed out. If he doesn''t accept it, it will only chill his heart, why bother?"


    Shirley Lansing was silent.


    Of course she knew the truth, but she didn''t want to think about it.


    You know, in order to push him to the top, he also took the initiative to join CAA to public relations with Oscars and let him show the limelight.


    But now, if you turn your face, you turn your face.


    How could this fact make her refreshed.


    However, if Andrew David knew what she was thinking at this time, she would definitely feel that Shirley Lansing was hypocritical.


    I don''t want to think about how much benefit Paramount has gained from Lehman in the past two years of cooperation.


    Moreover, people owe nothing.


    This is normal business cooperation, and you have to think about it, and feel unbalanced.Just like Universal at the time, I always felt that I was kind to Steven Spielberg and wanted to let people continue to work at low wages.


    But obviously, Lehman, like Spielberg, is not a fool, and both want to get what they deserve.


    Blame the starting point is too low, the gap is too big.


    "The Chainsaw Fright has been screened for 23 days. The cumulative box office in North America is 140 million. I believe that it is almost the end after 150 million. In overseas markets, according to the news released by Europa Pictures, 7 Ten million at the box office, this adds up to more than 200 million. With an investment of 10 million, more than 200 million at the box office was gained, and the audience foundation laid is certainly not bad. If the quality of the project is not too bad, we will be responsible. The possibility of profit from the work of the issuance is very high." Andrew David said again.


    "Okay, I see. You go out first, and I will let the marketing department approve the project as soon as possible."


    Shirley Lansing probably also wants to understand.


    She is not an idiot, the success of "Chain Saw" is the best, and it is almost a profitable business to make a sequel.


    Moreover, depending on the attitude of others, it is estimated that this sequel must be produced independently by Lyman. It is good that Paramount is willing to cooperate. Then continue to maintain a good understanding of the past. Perhaps a little bit different is the result of the profit sharing. After some changes, Lehman ate the bulk.If you are not willing, then another company will take over.


    Anyway, he doesn''t plan to be small anymore.


    Thinking of this, Shirley Lansing secretly planned to say: It seems that we still have to cultivate her own team and increase the company''s production level. This is the eternal truth, relying on mountains and mountains, relying on water and currents, and being tough. .

 242 Chapter 242 Georges sincerity (seeking subscription recommendation)

    "I''m very sorry for not being able to pick you up at the airport."


    In the office of Firefly Pictures, Lehman took the initiative to embrace George, who had come from afar, with his arms wide open, and said: "The company was first built and there were too many things to deal with."


    George and Lehman separated, looked at the assistant secretary who had put the coffee and turned away, jokingly said: "It looks like a company boss."


    Lehman smiled, "What kind of boss, the one who always does things?"


    "But it seems you are enjoying it."


    Lehman took a sip of his coffee and asked in a relaxed tone, "How about coming to my company? You can pick whatever position you want."


    George looked bitter, "Lyman, don''t make fun of me. You know, if I go to your company and go back to France, Luc Besson won''t have to scold me."


    Lehman chuckled and skipped the topic, "I heard that Europa Pictures has taken another big move and accepted financing from Wall Street. Presumably your company''s strength has risen sharply."


    Hearing this, George was a little dissatisfied, "This is just a small part of the shareholders who have cashed out, not Luc Besson''s decision. Right now, Europa Pictures'' film business is going well, attracting a group of hungry wolves. Besides, those people on Wall Street are not easy to deal with. Who knows what the future will be like."


    After speaking, George couldn''t help but glanced at Lyman, with infinite emotion in his heart.


    Two years ago, Lehmann was still a fledgling grassroots director. It seemed that in a blink of an eye, he quickly rose to fame and became famous in France and America, and now he has become the owner of an independent film company.


    To be honest, when he heard the news from Luc Besson, he was quite surprised.


    Thinking about how he watched Lyman develop all the way, he still didn''t expect him to get this far.In other words, this step came much earlier than imagined.


    As for moving to his company, George never thought about it.


    You must know that he himself has become the vice president of Europa Films Distribution Department. Not to mention Europa Films is a mature film company. The production and distribution capabilities are definitely far behind the six major Hollywood ratios, but in France, even the entire In the European film industry, their company''s influence is absolutely strong, and it is not comparable to a third-rate film company like Firefly.


    Moreover, he himself felt a little grudge.From the previous equal and cooperative relationship, it has become a subordinate relationship, especially when the two have a lot of contact, and the friendship is not bad.


    I feel a little uncomfortable just thinking about it, let alone becoming a reality.


    George finished his coffee in silence, stopped thinking about it, and began to explain his intentions today, "Lyman, I have brought over the overseas release terms for the sequel of "Chain Saw". You can take a look first."


    In fact, there is nothing good about it, it''s roughly the same as discussed.


    Europa Pictures is responsible for promoting the film to overseas markets. In return, they will take 20% of the box office profit of the movie (not the total box office, but the income after deducting the theater), and the publicity fee will be divided by half.


    There is also the income from offline operations and copyright, Europa Pictures will get 30% (this is also the ratio of general distributors).


    "Well, I''ll let someone from the Legal Department stamp and sign it later."


    After confirming that it was correct, Lehman said.


    "Then you look at this again." George said, taking out another document from his briefcase.


    "This is?" Lehman took it with some confusion.


    "We Europa Films would like to sign a letter of intent with your company for three years. During these three years, Europa Films will be responsible for all film projects and overseas distributions produced by your company. Of course, for Therefore, we have given very favorable terms and our sincerity, you can take a look."


    After reading it carefully, Lehman finally knew what Europa Pictures had made.


    Actually, Europa Pictures thinks that Lehman''s personal ability is good, and the films he participates in the production are always profitable, so he wants to sign a three-year cooperation letter of intent to bind their distribution business.Anyway, Firefly Pictures does not have the ability to issue independently.


    Then, the conditions they gave were roughly the same as today¡¯s issuance terms, and they also charged 20% of the profit, and the publicity costs were borne by each.


    Of course, in order to achieve a smooth cooperation, they did not just ask, they also showed their sincerity.


    That is, in the past three years, Firefly Pictures has the right to participate in the investment in Europa Pictures'' film projects, which is roughly 15% of the total investment share. It only enjoys the same box office revenue and does not participate in copyright operations.


    Maybe someone wants to ask, the prices given by the two parties are inconsistent.


    In fact, there is nothing to say, the strength is not equal, isn''t it such a condition?


    Firefly Pictures has no distribution rights, Europa Pictures has mature distribution channels, it''s that simple.


    To give another example, if Lehman''s letter of intent were to negotiate with Warner or even Paramount Pictures, it would be impossible to reach it.There is no need to give you any visible long-term investment shares.


    Perhaps this is also because in the eyes of Europa Pictures, the value contained in Lehman is more worthy of their bet.


    The two have cooperated so many times, it is worthy of trust, and it is worthy of more attention.


    For Lehman, he must be willing too.


    Don¡¯t talk about the investment shares, just issue this piece. Europa Pictures never meant to say anything about it. It was a relatively conscientious release commission in the industry.


    You know, some international publishers like the Big Six in Hollywood can claim 40% of the film industry''s revenue at the highest asking price, but this is generally their own project, with left-handed and right-handed, diluting revenue.


    But no matter what, Europa Pictures did come to cooperate with sincerity.


    Afterwards, Lehman took the letter of intent and signed the contract successfully under the witness of relevant lawyers.


    George stayed shortly after signing the contract, and soon left.


    After the two became strategic partners, Europa Pictures did not hide it and quickly spread the news.


    Doing so will not only stabilize the hearts of the company''s major shareholders, but also have a positive effect on the stock, and it will kill two birds with one stone.


    Suddenly, Lyman''s Firefly Pictures also entered the eyes of many people in the circle.


    In their view, film companies with production capabilities are already excellent, let alone Europa Pictures¡¯ overseas channels to escort them.


    Such a company has great potential.


    "Lyman, someone wants to see you."


    One day, Lyman was dealing with business in the company, and the agent Johnson called suddenly.


    "Who?"


    "The chairman of Legendary Pictures-Thomas Tour."


    "What is he doing with me?"

 243 Chapter 243 Legendary Pictures (seeking subscription recommendation)

    Legendary Pictures is no stranger to everyone.


    It is the creator of the so-called "monster universe"-"Godzilla", "King Kong: Skull Island", "Godzilla 2".


    Before that, it was just a newly established production company.


    The founder of the company Thomas Tour did not know how to make movies.


    This guy was originally a financier in the field of private equity finance. Before he opened a film company, he was the CEO of Convex, a venture capital company focused on media and entertainment.


    Occasionally, at a dinner party, an executive of MGM complained to him about the difficulties of film financing. The sensitive trust-tour has thus developed the idea of ??using private equity to intervene in film investment.


    After several years of preparation, Thomas Tour persuaded the vampires on Wall Street with his excellent eloquence. After raising 500 million US dollars from the private equity company behind them, he established Legend Entertainment Pictures-which is also among similar companies. The first film production company to be directly backed by Wall Street private shareholders and hedge fund investors.


    Therefore, he is not short of money, and he has a large amount of circulating funds.


    But what''s wrong with him, a project that makes money make money.


    As I said earlier, he doesn''t know how to make movies, and he hasn''t thought about independent production.


    He is playing capital, and whether he has the ability to produce is actually not bad.


    According to his idea, he only needs to cooperate with some excellent production companies, he invests, and the other party produces films, and the two parties divide their interests.Can''t everyone make money?Mutually beneficial and win-win.


    And he really did it.


    If Firefly Pictures does not appear in this time and space, Thomas Tour will catch up with Warner Pictures, and the two parties will sign a 7-year cooperation agreement. The agreement stipulates that in the next 7 years, the two parties will jointly fund and Produce 40 film and television works.


    After the two sides joined forces, the first masterpiece that they chose to cooperate was "Batman: Hour of War".


    Speaking of it, Barry Meyer is also an old fox. He understands that the board of directors is always worried and unwilling to set up projects, so he simply finds a bully to come over and let people invest money in it and bear the biggest production risk, and they just have to lie down and make money. That''s it.In this way, the board did not stop the development of the Batman project.


    After the two parties agreed, Legend Films was responsible for most of the filming funds, but the distribution rights and film copyrights were completely in the hands of Warner. Except for a part of the box office and offline proceeds go to Legend Pictures, they had nothing. Got it.


    According to incomplete statistics, the profit income of "Batman: Hour of War" is almost more than 400 million (all the peripheral income is added up), Warner directly ate more than 300 million, and the profit is full, and the legend, It also made nearly 100 million, but if you really want to compare it, you pay the most, take the most risk, and take the least.


    But Thomas Tour didn''t say anything, he chose to continue to cooperate-after all, the contract was signed.


    After that, in cooperation with Warner for so many years, a series of products such as "Spartan 300 Warriors", "The Hangover", "Watchmen" and "Inception" have made more than 100 million US dollars in box office in North America. Movies, but they have not lost money. Production such as "Water Spirit" and "Don''t mess with the ants" also suffered a lot.


    What''s more, what makes Thomas Turr always dissatisfied is that Warner''s attitude towards Legendary Pictures has always been very harsh-not only the list of cooperating films is only given after the other party''s screening, the absolutely high-quality and risk-free projects are being held by Warner. No chance at all, such as "Harry Potter".And Warner is still unwilling to help Legendary Pictures establish its own production department.


    From then on, Thomas Tour knew that, as the veteran Six Warner, they didn''t want Legendary Pictures to become their competitor. They hoped that Legendary Pictures would remain silent forever and just throw out the money.


    As a result, the conflict between the two parties was accumulated from the beginning, and then gradually deteriorated.


    After the contract expired, Legendary Pictures immediately invested in Universal Pictures.


    But the crows in the world are generally black, and Universal is not a serious bird.


    After Thomas Turr gave up his heart, he turned around and was acquired by Wanda Group (yes, it is Lao Wang.) for 3.5 billion US dollars (cooperating with Global, losing money every year, Wall Street investors are very dissatisfied), and can only cash out.


    but.


    "He wants to see me? Why?"


    Lyman frowned slightly after receiving the call.Of course he knew Legendary Pictures, but he didn''t know who Thomas Tour was.


    Also, who would care about the president of a certain film company?


    "I''m not sure, I''m just in charge of spreading the word. He has made no less than three phone calls to invite appointments." Johnson replied on the phone.


    Lehman thought for a long time, but couldn''t figure out what he had to chat with the boss of Legendary Pictures, but still did not refuse.


    In the afternoon, after the two parties agreed, Lyman drove to a private club by the beach in Santa Monica.


    This meeting was still very grand.


    "Mr. Lyman, please here, Mr. Tour is already waiting for you inside."


    Only after entering the clubhouse, a beautiful blonde girl in a foreman''s professional suit greeted her.


    Lyman followed her, turned left and right, and came to a brown door.


    The girl knocked on the door, and the two went in.


    "Mr. Tour, the guest is here."


    A small wooden table is placed in the room, surrounded by sofas.


    Thomas Turr smiled at Lyman and nodded again.The foreman''s sister retired.


    "Mr. Lyman, hello."


    Thomas Tour stood up and reached out his hand.


    Lyman shook his hand and responded.


    The two sides sat down again facing each other.


    "This is one of the most authentic French restaurants in Los Angeles. Even the ingredients are delivered by air from France. You can taste it later."


    "Mr. Tour is interested."


    Lehman said something bluntly.


    Thomas Tour probably knew what he wanted, and the other party didn''t appreciate it.


    But he didn''t mind, and let the waiter outside take a box of cigars.


    Holding the scissors, cut it down along the jacket, and handed it to Lehman, "Do you want one?"


    This time, Lehman did not refuse. For him, food is good, but his pursuit of food has always been low. It can fill his stomach and the taste is not bad.


    In fact, most of the directors are like this. After all, what can be delicious during the filming of the crew, he will also feel good if he eats fast food.


    The smoke gradually rises, and the mellow aroma of the cigar is further released.


    To be honest, Lehman is now a little curious about why the other party is looking for him.


    If you say that the other party is just here for friendship, this is not necessary.


    It''s strange that the posture is so low that there is nothing to look for.

 244 Chapter 244 Eyesight

    Legendary Pictures is a strategic partnership reached with Warner Pictures in 2005, and it is also Warner''s first non-subsidiary in-depth partner.


    However, that''s all afterwards.


    Now, Thomas Tour has just received funding from Wall Street, and he is ready to do something about his career.


    And Cha Cha, some time ago, Europa Pictures revealed the wind that made him notice the Firefly Film Company.


    Under normal circumstances, he would not pay attention to such a newly established small company. However, he has repeatedly frustrated when he comes into contact with a number of first-tier manufacturers such as Universal, Paramount, Disney, and Warner.


    At this time, he realized that with his little capital, people simply look down on it.(Don¡¯t ask why Warner doesn¡¯t look down on it, because it¡¯s really unnecessary. Why do you want to distribute profits to outsiders? Is it because the shareholders behind Warner are not doing their best, or are the people on Wall Street very powerful? Barry Meyer also went through After a long time of consideration, I finally accepted the legend, and it was a bit pitted.)


    After understanding, Thomas Tour did not give up. While continuing to contact these manufacturers, he lowered his eyes and looked for film production companies in the middle and lower reaches.


    For example, Lionsgate, Miramax, New Line Pictures, etc.


    But most of the problems are the same. Foreign capital forces such as Lionsgate will definitely not talk about cooperation; while Miramax is a film company that focuses on low-cost production and focuses on its own advantages-Oscar-run profitable film companies. There is no need for any capital injection, they themselves are running well; as for the new line, the same is true for the company''s prospects in the past two years, and there is no need to inhale capital to share the risk.


    Choosing to go, Thomas Tour was worried.


    What he likes, people look down on him, and what he looks down on is definitely not a show.


    After all, he hadn''t even considered a movie project with a budget of hundreds of thousands or millions.


    Seeing those big guys who were unwilling to take him to play, his gaze fixed on another family-that was Firefly Pictures.


    After some investigation, he became more and more determined.


    First of all, the distribution channels are very secure-Europa Pictures has overseas channels, and it has also signed a three-year long-term cooperation plan. It is relatively easy to handle domestically, and it is not difficult to distribute on behalf of others. Secondly, the company is very good. Potential, the first project announced is a sharp weapon to harvest the box office market during this period, the sequel to "Chain Saw", and Lehman''s past achievements are also very bluffing. He has never been rushed, and the profit is still very impressive. , The return ratio is rare in the industry.


    Then there is a clear shareholding, or a newly established one. If you invest, you don¡¯t need to worry too much. (Originally, when he was in contact with Global, he ran for more than a month, from the marketing department to the distribution department to the production department. I haven''t seen a person who really has the right to decide, and the division of power within the company is really staggered.)


    In summary, Thomas Tour thought this might be an opportunity.


    After all, he hasn''t been exposed to too many film productions, and he has no experience. Subconsciously, he likes to find those with achievements and market guarantees. Let alone how much money he makes, at least he can''t let the investment go down, right.


    I think that the preparation is almost complete, Thomas Tour said with a smile: "I am here today to seek cooperation with you sincerely. A cooperation that can make us win-win."


    Lehman gave him a surprised look, but after another thought, it seemed that the same should be the case. In the circle, the bosses of two film companies who didn''t know each other would talk about other than cooperation.


    "Really, can you briefly talk about how a win-win cooperation is." Lehmann listened in a respectful manner.


    "I have idle funds on my hands, and you have projects on my hands, don''t you want to develop first-line large-scale production?"


    "..."


    Lehman didn''t speak, he glanced at Thomas Tour, then looked at the cigar box in his hand with interest, as if he was admiring the lines and packaging on it.


    Of course Thomas Tourer knew that this was asking him to say the bargaining chip. He was also unambiguous and said: "I can invest in your company''s projects, either 500 million or 1 billion."


    "We Legendary Pictures have sufficient capital. Many private equity funds on Wall Street are our allies. We will have a large amount of liquidity to control. I can guarantee that as long as we cooperate, the world''s film market will help us. Open it, even if you want to make a huge production like "Titanic", we can do it."


    "In addition, we can explain in advance, or even write it into the contract, that Legend Pictures will not unnecessarily interfere with your company''s project shooting. We are willing to give you the greatest production autonomy."


    "In terms of distribution, you have the final say on who you will cooperate with."


    "We don''t need to participate in film copyright, as long as the revenue is shared."


    "..."


    After all, it''s all nonsense.


    Lehman didn''t know the details of Legendary Pictures.


    They have nothing except some capital.


    What market, what cooperation, what not to interfere with the shooting, almost all nonsense.


    I also took out things that I couldn''t do.


    You have channels, you have media resources, do you have the ability to produce.nothing.


    Then talk about a hammer.


    As for the giant auction system, are there no conditions for capital investment? After the investment, can it be mobilized at will?


    This didn''t talk about the key point, and wanted to fool him.


    Ha ha.


    "Mr. Thomas, our company has just been established, and the internal management is still a mess. Even with this heart, I can''t take action."


    Lehmann pretended to be worried and said, "Also, I also understand the situation of your company. Do you think it is necessary for us to cooperate?"


    A rhetorical question, a direct crit.


    Now Legendary Pictures looks hanging on paper. What Wall Street, what financial tycoon, has a lot of chips behind it.


    Unfortunately, the eggs are not used.


    The film industry is not a financial industry. You can''t come up with specific projects, and you can''t be sure that the projects can be produced well, or that they have profitable prospects, let alone the ability to push movies all the way to theaters.


    That''s it, I don''t have a hematopoietic function in my family, and if I only require cooperation, why did I choose you?Choose Warner, Paramount, and Universal. Doesn''t it fragrant?


    This is why this product has repeatedly hit the wall, and the conditions are so bad.


    If people are only short of money, isn''t it a measure to mortgage loans from banks, and there is no need to share so many benefits.


    "Of course, we have ample capital reserves. I believe that if we both cooperate, we can produce more and better film projects at the same time."


    "Do you think making a movie will definitely make money?"


    "This is a big data problem. Generally speaking, if you invest in 20 movies with a cost of about 30 million yuan, there is a high probability that you will be profitable."


    Well, it seems that he still has some experience, not completely ignorant of the film market.


    "Moreover, I think the total volume of the movie market has been increasing in recent years. In the next five years, this situation may not change. The expansion of the market means that it can accept more movies."


    Well, still very visionary.


    From this moment, it can be predicted that the Hollywood market will continue to increase in the next few years, and be prepared for losses, invest in a large number of film projects, replace the perspective with quantity, and maintain a total profit on the revenue and expenditure. It''s really feasible.


    "Then how do you think the movie works best?"


    "Making a blockbuster. To be precise, it is a series of movies."


    Thomas Tour also understood that Lyman was testing him.


    Of course, this is also normal. If you want to find someone to cooperate, of course the other person depends on your strength.


    "Filmmaking is risky, whether it is a small investment or a large investment, as long as the project fails, it is nothing more than a question of whether the compensation is more or less, but as long as a series of movies are successfully operated, the market foundation is laid. , These shooting risks can be avoided with a high probability, thus forming a continuous gold-absorbing weapon. I have analyzed Warner''s "Harry Potter" series, so far, they have shot a total of two, and the third is still Production, but it has already brought them more than 1 billion U.S. dollars in profit income, and even more. The value of those surrounding copyrights will only increase over time..."


    Lehman nodded subconsciously after listening.


    To two simple questions, Thomas Tour''s answers thoroughly demonstrated his keen market sense.


    It is estimated that this is also the reason why Legendary Pictures has been able to rise from 2005, from a small third-rate company that followed Warner''s back to the development of a "monster universe", and the company''s value has soared.


    For a film company in the media field, the vision of the man at the helm has a huge impact.


    "Why don''t you come to us, you can pick whatever position you want."


    Lyman couldn''t help but win over.Just like George, it would be a shame if you don''t try to win for such talents in the industry.


    "Um, I''m here to talk about cooperation." Thomas Tour said somewhat euphemistically, but he also refused Lyman''s solicitation in disguise.


    "If you work together, let''s talk in the future." Lehman looked at his watch aggressively, got up and said, "It''s not too early, my company has business, so let''s leave."


    Again, Firefly Pictures does not need much funding, and it is impossible for Legendary Pictures to take advantage of it.


    Of course Thomas Tour could also understand the meaning of Lyman''s words, but he is a person who has experienced major events after all, and he is not rejected once or twice.


    He didn''t get angry, and greeted Lehmann politely to leave.


    "Is it a long time to come to Japan? It is not a matter of cooperation that can be negotiated in a short while. If we have time, we can talk about it. Legendary Pictures has always been sincere. This is definitely true."


    "Well, I have no doubt that you have the idea of ??sincere cooperation. Then, let''s talk next time?"


    There is no righteousness in business, and Lehman is also polite.

 245 Chapter 245: Im rich

    "The Chainsaw Fright" broke 160 million, which is a typical example of a small and big one."-"Los Angeles Daily"


    "Just yesterday, "Chain Saw" announced the next painting, withdrawing from the market as a winner."-"Chicago Daily"


    "Wen Ziren: Another shining star. The first work can exceed 100 million."-"New York Morning Post"


    ......


    While Lehman was busy operating the company and preparing for the shooting of the sequel to "Chain Saw", the screening of "Chain Saw" in the North American market finally came to an end.


    In fact, by the fourth week of the screening, the decline was already obvious, and the box office per week was less than 10 million.


    However, this is also normal.


    Generally speaking, the screening period of cult films is relatively short.


    As the audience¡¯s viewing potential is almost fully tapped, and as the number of theaters is gradually decreasing, painting is a normal market choice.


    But there is no doubt that this movie is already a miracle.


    The production cost of 10 million US dollars, plus the director is still a pure newcomer, and the main actors are not particularly well-known, but they can still receive 162.3 million US dollars in the box office in North America.


    Moreover, the overseas markets that Europa Pictures is responsible for are also extremely smooth.


    What is certain is that the overseas distribution of this piece is absolutely profitable. The popularity and profit may not necessarily be as popular as North America, but it has received more than 100 million box office, making "Chain Saw" global box office more than 300 million, it seems It¡¯s not particularly difficult.(Because there are delays in various places, and except France, other places are still behind for two weeks, that is, they will not be released until October 25, so the box office statistics are not completely accurate.)


    The market¡¯s stunning performance of this movie has made many media happy to report on it.


    This time, Paramount Pictures did not put money behind the scenes. After all, the movies have been released.This is completely reported by the media, because it is very topical in itself.


    The film breaks billions, and the director is a newcomer.


    Isn''t this kind of news report enough to attract attention?


    ......


    The butler brought the last dish to the table, Wen Ziren moved his chopsticks and said, "Lyman, I am going to buy a suite in a few days. Do you have any good suggestions?"


    Well, at present, Wen Ziren is still renting with Ray Navor, and the house is still in a mid-range community. Although the environment is not bad, it is definitely not good.(The living environment in the U.S. depends entirely on how much money you can live in. Just like Beverly Hills, why so many wealthy people gather here is entirely because the community has complete police stations, fire management, and large-scale Hospitals, security and guard forces, a strong one.)


    As for those less high-end residential communities, the crime rate is scary, such as robbery and blackmail.


    Of course, Lehman hadn''t never invited Wen Ziren and Ray Navor to live with him. Anyway, his side was very big and there were many rooms, but he couldn''t force it anyway.


    "Where do you want to move?" Lyman asked.


    "I want to move to the Santa Monica community. A few days ago, I went to see with Ray Navor. The surrounding facilities and community environment are very good."


    "Why not move here? Isn''t Beverly Hills better?"


    Wen Ziren was a little bit hard to say, "We don''t have that much money. If we rent it, it''s okay, but we still want to buy a house, so we can feel at ease."


    No, with the market performance of "Chain Saw", Wen Ziren should have money.


    Although his director¡¯s basic remuneration is not high, only 500,000, but with such a good box office performance, Paramount Pictures will definitely divide the reward. After calculating it, there are three or four million, and Ray Navo Er, the screenwriter plus the identity of the producer can also get no less than 500,000 salary.


    With this sum total, it should not be difficult to buy a small apartment.


    However, immediately, Lehman wanted to understand again, and asked with a smile: "Are you having any concerns, so you want to save some money."


    Wen Ziren nodded embarrassedly, "Do I have to put out a sum of money to invest."


    Well, for the production of the sequel to "Chain Saw", Lyman arranged this way. Director and producer Wen Ziren, with a base salary of 1.5 million US dollars plus an investment share of 1.5 million US dollars, accounted for 20% of the total production budget. , The same proportion will participate in the box office share, and the rest will be funded by Mann Studio and half by Firefly Pictures.


    In the future, as Wen Ziren''s qualifications continue to rise, this investment ratio will definitely be more and more inclined to Wen Ziren''s side (refer to the rising salary and investment share when Lehman cooperated with Europa Pictures.)


    But now, if it is only 20%, Wen Ziren also needs to take out most of his savings.


    Thinking of this, Lehman suggested: ¡°I still think it¡¯s better for you to live here. It just so happens that a friend of mine has an apartment in his hand, right next to my suite. The apartment type is very good, and the price is also high. It''s not expensive, it''s about 20 million yuan. You can pay a down payment first. I''m helping to advance a little bit. First, complete the house purchase procedures. After the sequel is released, you should be able to pay it off."


    That so-called friend, of course, is Nicholas Cage. This product still manages money as always. What is wrong with hoarding? In the United States, hoarding houses and the extravagant housing tax, as long as the market is slightly bad, you can pay him to death.(The high-end housing prices in the United States are not very expensive, but the subsequent maintenance fees, housing tax, and inheritance tax are the pitfalls. In recent years, real estate has been rising in general, and Cage has made a lot of money, but once house prices fall, All bad in his hands, Cage changed from a multimillionaire to a owed millionaire)


    As for Wen Ziren, who obviously didn''t want to trouble him too much, he didn''t say anything to help prepay the full amount.


    Although 20 million US dollars is nothing to Lehman now, there are still more than 80 million on the books of Firefly Pictures, not to mention that Mann Studio''s deposit has long exceeded 200 million.The former is his personal assets, and the latter is the common assets of Ryan, and they can''t be confused.However, Lehman is right to have spare money. Anyway, the company''s project is gone except for the sequel to Chainsaw Horror, and it doesn''t use much money. Instead of bank depreciation, it is better to spend it in a reasonable place.


    On the one hand, he can sell his personal affection to Wen Ziren, and on the other hand, it can be regarded as a handful of Cage, so that he will not pay too much.


    Now this product has just joined "National Treasure" in a high-profile, worthy of a basic salary of 17 million, plus 15% of the total box office share in North America. It is when he is gradually reaching the peak of his career as an actor. , But at least don¡¯t end up with a reputation as the ¡°king of bad movies¡± in the past life.


    Friends, you can pull it as soon as you can.


    Finally, under Lyman''s painstaking persuasion, Wen Ziren finally made up his mind to buy a house in Beverly Hills.


    After Lyman called Cage, he also said that he would get things done in a few days.


    When the purchase of a house was settled, Lehman said with a smile: "In this way, we are also neighbors."


    "Yeah, haha." Wen Ziren nodded. He respects Lehman now and is full of hope for their future. At this time, he also asked quite expectantly: "Lyman, that sequel movie project When can work start?"


    Lehman replied: "No hurry. These days, we are still screening the list of suitable actors and crew members. When the crew is ready, it will probably take a week or two."


    The two of them were eating while discussing future filming.


    Although Wen Ziren has made a movie, he still lacks confidence in some areas. At least he needs some experience in training actors.


    As for Ray Navor, he is also a talent and has good screenwriting ability. Many of the killing mechanisms and clue placement in the chainsaw are all ideas he came up with. Moreover, he is practical and hardworking, and is Wen Ziren''s right-hand man. The relationship between people has also passed the test of time, from university to the present, but if he is allowed to assume the responsibility of the producer alone, the method is still a bit short, and he can only be a deputy and continue to learn.


    It is Ryan and Thomas. After these two years of shooting, the experience of the crew has risen rapidly, and they have the ability to be alone.


    For Ryan, you can try to hand over the company¡¯s marketing department to him, and Thomas, this guy is not very self-motivated. He just wants to do his photography well and see if he can go to the company¡¯s production department. Director development of photography and lighting team.Of course, all these wishes depend on whether the two of them are willing or not, if they are not willing, Lehman will definitely not force it.


    Several of them, including George, have a good friendship.


    Lehman also hopes that they can have better development.


    After eating, Wen Ziren left.


    This man is also a workaholic, saying he is going to CAA to help Johnson refer to the actors and prepare the crew.


    After taking a nap, Lehmann also rushed to the company.


    The power of "Chain Saw" is far from a box office number to confirm its value.


    For example, some operations of peripheral copyright.


    Like what is authorized to some toy manufacturers, wall calendars, notebooks and other peripheral products.


    After the movie was released, Paramount Pictures also found suitable manufacturers to make a profit from secondary copyright development.


    For example, if you sell a copy of some texts or calendars, Lehman can get a profit of 2 cents at the price of 1 dollar.


    There are also movie broadcasting rights for TV stations and premium channels, and each negotiation can roughly earn hundreds of thousands of dollars in income.(The reason why Hollywood is keen to make blockbuster movies is because they are not too afraid of box office losses. Unlike the mainland movie market, where movies are supported by the box office, Hollywood¡¯s movie profits are still the offline market. For example, "Star Wars: The DVD sales of "The Force Awakens" (2015) in North America exceeded 130 million U.S. dollars in revenue. This disc will continue to be sold. You can figure out how much money Disney made, so they distributed all the box office. It¡¯s not distressing either. The main creators accounted for more than 50% of North American box office revenue. Also, in terms of toy licensing, Disney¡¯s financial report that year pointed out that the Star Wars series of peripheral toys generated local revenue of as much as 700 million US dollars. Next, you can understand why Hollywood manufacturers like big shots and special shots so much. They are indifferent to small-cost movies, and even lose money to develop blockbuster movies)


    Unfortunately, because Paramount participated in the investment and was still the issuer, most of the peripheral development profits were taken away by them.


    In the afternoon, Lehman was dealing with business in the company, and Shirley Lansing called to inform him about the celebration party.

 247 Chapter 247 Dress up (seeking subscription recommendation)

    On November 13, the air was slightly cold.


    As soon as Eva Green left the airport, she saw the familiar figure at the exit.


    Of course, it should be like this from Lehman''s perspective.


    In the crowd, in a white shirt, draped in straight nine-point jeans, with long chestnut hair tied behind his head, a beautiful woman with a sense of style is walking towards him.


    The ankles that are just right exposed, the high heels, and the two straight long legs are also very eye-catching.


    "Lyman--"


    She yelled in surprise, put down the suitcase, and took the initiative to rush into the arms of the man in front of her.


    OMYGOD!


    In the slightly envious eyes of others, a fragrant kiss was offered.


    Well, maybe the resentment value of the male compatriots is too full.


    Lyman, who had been locked in tightly by several eyes, did not dare to take a step beyond the thunder pond.


    "Thank you for coming to pick me up. Have you waited a long time?"


    Eva hadn''t seen Lyman for a while, and when they met him, she was in a very beautiful mood.


    "No, it''s you, who wears so little, isn''t it cold?"


    "Isn''t it cold on the plane, so I took off a coat."


    "Let''s go, Johnson is still waiting for us outside." Lyman took the suitcase, took Eva, and walked to the airport parking lot.


    If you don''t leave, the single dog''s eyes are really going to kill him.terrible.


    Kissing in public, is it true that my big fff group has no branch in the United States?


    Get in the car, Lehman said to Johnson: "Go to Dior''s flagship store."


    Johnson quickly started the car.


    Tonight is the celebration banquet of "Chain Saw". Taking advantage of the way, first choose Eva''s dress.


    "Are you going to choose with me?" Eva said happily.


    "Of course." Lehman stretched out his arms around her small waist and said seriously.


    "...How about this dress?"


    "This color is also good, I''ll try it first."


    "..."


    Perhaps women are all born shopaholics. Two hours later, they are still in Dior''s shop.


    Johnson sat beside him in silence, watching Eva still communicate with the foreman in the shop.


    He asked, "Have you confirmed the relationship?"


    "Yeah, didn''t you know it a long time ago?"


    Lehman wondered.


    "No, I''m just explaining the relationship. Are you ready to let the media or everyone know?"


    Lyman looked up at Johnson, but said nothing.


    "I have seen too many couples who broke up after being paid too much attention to their private lives. You are a director. Maybe you don¡¯t have the value of constant attention like a star, but don¡¯t underestimate those paparazzi. If you continue to hide it, neither It affects the relationship between you. I mean, there is no need to be upright, she is not the main creator of "Chain Saw", and we don''t have any good reasons to explain her admission."


    "Johnson, do you know women?"


    "Uh, I don''t know much."


    "She needs to be admitted, and she needs a sense of security. It''s suitable to be kept mysterious all the time, but have you ever wondered what Eva thinks. The day before yesterday, she called me and said that her mother wanted to take her. Blind date, at her age, she also needs to think about the future, do you understand?"


    Lyman looked at Johnson very seriously.


    "Well, I get it. From now on I will personally take charge of her personal business, and I will say hello to Kevin Hoween.


    Eva''s economic contract was also signed in CAA, but it was a more common one.


    And Johnson is already a senior agent, if he comes in charge, it will undoubtedly help Eva a lot.


    "Thank you."


    "We don''t need to talk about it."


    Johnson glanced at Eva, who was choosing a dress, still worried.


    As he said, it is quite common for lovers in the circle to split and reunite, and he has also seen examples of the kind of depression being beaten by the woman after breaking up.


    Lehman is very talented, and his market acumen is terrifying. His films never worry about the results, but this is also the case. As his agent, Johnson is particularly afraid of Eva''s influence on him.


    His future, their career.


    Lehman''s future is tightly tied to his future, and Johnson does not want to see the emergence of some disadvantages.


    But first, he respects Lehman''s choice.


    Hopefully, they can go long-term.


    "Lyman, what do you think of this dress?"


    "Let me see......"


    ......


    The celebration banquet of "Chain Saw" can be described as luxurious, and it was directly hosted by a private club in Beverly Hills.


    As for the participants, in addition to the film creators and some of the top executives of Paramount, there are also a bunch of stars-CAA, and even major agencies.


    Shirley Lansing is the top group of real power leaders in the circle. Naturally, many people are willing to come and get contacts.


    And Lehman, on behalf of Firefly Pictures and Paramount, co-developed the sequel of "Chain Saw Fright". CAA has done a lot to support Lehman. Most of its customers have had friendship with Lehman, so naturally. Will not be stingy with the staff.


    To make a digression, the sequel of "Chain Saw" has been determined to be a packaged service project within CAA. They set up a shooting team. For this reason, they can get an additional 10% of the movie''s share of income-want to let people Don''t give me some benefits.What''s more, CAA''s willingness to support so strongly is also the reason why Lehman is willing to divide part of the interests.


    In this circle, as long as you don¡¯t eat alone, everyone is friends.


    Lehman also knows that his roots are not deep, so apart from pulling CAA aboard, he will not offend Paramount. If there is no irreconcilable contradiction, basically the future distribution rights will be given to them.


    The same applies to Europa Pictures.


    In the evening, Lyman took Johnson and Eva to the venue, just in time to see Wen Ziren with Ray Navor inside.


    He saw that the venue was still being set up and the time hadn¡¯t arrived yet, but some crew members were already there. He looked around and asked curiously: ¡°Where¡¯s Jason Statham? Why didn¡¯t he come with you? ?"


    Wen Ziren explained: "He went to France to make a movie, it seems to be called "Very Human Trafficker". The filming party is Europa Pictures, don''t you know?


    Okay, Lehman was so busy.


    Luc Besson also made a special trip to tell him about this, and Ryan even invested 4.8 million US dollars on his company''s behalf.


    And this is still a series of movies. The first was filmed by Jason Statham and Hsu Chi around 2002. It was a film produced by the Xiangjiang shooting team and Europa Pictures.


    To say that after the loneliness of Hong Kong movies, many talents came to Hollywood to develop.


    For example, Wu Baige came here together at that time.


    It can be said that Hollywood action movies can be so smooth and gorgeous, which is inseparable from these experienced film talents.


    ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª

 248 Chapter 248 Reception (seeking subscription recommendation)

    "Director Lyman, congratulations."


    At eight o''clock in the evening, the clubhouse began to lively.


    At the door, everyone greeted each other politely.


    Lyman was dealing with it, and not far away, Shirley Lansing and the assistant had already personally greeted him.


    He said with a smile on his face: "Lyman, congratulations on the box office explosion. I hope we can continue to maintain our cooperative relationship in the future."


    "Where, we should rely on Paramount, this time it is also Paramount''s powerful propaganda." Lyman laughed.


    Shirley Lansing shook hands with Wen Ziren again and said: "Director Wen Ziren is also young and promising. If you keep working hard, you will be the world of young people in the future."


    Wen Ziren shook it lightly, then let go, and said politely: "It''s the result of everyone''s hard work."


    After shaking hands with Eva Green, Hugo Weaving and others, Shirley Lansing took Lyman and the others into the table.


    Today¡¯s celebration banquet was full of big names, like Xiao Li, who came with a female companion, and was chatting with Kate Winslet.Speaking of the two of them, because of the popularity of "Titanic", many viewers regard them as the best couple on the screen, but in private, they actually don''t have a good feeling in that respect, and get along more like friends.


    Just like now, Kate Winslet is not jealous of Leonardo DiCaprio for bringing a female companion, but because he doesn''t see each other frequently, chatting arose.It does seem to have a good personal relationship.


    Lehman''s eyes swept away again, and he found that in a corner of the banquet hall was sitting the legendary film president Thomas Tour who he met that day, and he seemed to be talking with someone.


    Lehman pulled Johnson in a little surprised, and asked, "Who is that person chatting with?"


    Johnson looked in the direction of Lyman''s eyes and smiled: "It''s Robert Borman, the director of Universal Pictures'' Distribution Department."


    Lehman was suddenly a little curious. He clearly remembered that Legendary Pictures would slowly grow under Warner''s support in the past two years. How could it seem that Legendary Pictures had a tendency to invest globally.


    However, this is not what he should worry about, and after paying attention for a while, he gave up.


    When the guests were almost there, Shirley Lansing raised his glass and said first: "The "Chainsaw Cry" market has exploded, and the box office has officially exceeded 300 million. Among them, the director Wen Ziren''s ability to direct is indispensable. Here, I want to toast you first, and I also wish that the sequel to the film is still outstanding."


    For a time, all the guests stood up and toasted to celebrate.


    Next, as the protagonist of this banquet, Wen Ziren would be asked to clink glasses from time to time. He had to give face and only drink one cup after another.


    Lyman was by the side.Not long after, I saw another figure that I didn''t want to see appeared.


    The person is impressively Bob Weinstein, who represented Miramax Pictures at the reception.


    He also carries Quentin Tarantino by his side.You know that Quentin''s "Kill Bill" has just been overtaken by "Chain Saw". The two can be described as direct competitors. How come?


    Lehman was a little confused, but still had a polite smile on his face.


    "Director Wen Ziren, congratulations. Congratulations to Mr. Lehmann''s firefly film industry becoming more prosperous." Bob Weinstein took the champagne and said with a smile.


    "Thank you." Wen Ziren was almost drunk.No matter who comes, it is always a thank you.


    "Congratulations to Miramax Pictures for a bright future." Lyman clinked his glasses.


    Bob Weinstein saw that Lehman had no emotions, and he took the initiative to get rid of the wine and did not save face. After drinking, he smiled and said, "I hope everyone will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future."


    After saying hello, he took the initiative to leave.


    Quentin Tarantino couldn''t help but ask, "Is it all right?"


    Bob Weinstein shook his head, "Otherwise, what''s the matter? Xingshi asks you. This is Paramount''s home court, Miramax can''t afford to offend."


    Quentin didn''t say much when he heard it.He actually didn''t have much thoughts about the movie where "Chain Saw" overwhelmed him.


    It''s just that the skills are not as good as the people, and the subject matter is not enough for the audience.


    But what Harvey said made him feel that the invitation letter was also hitting him in the face.


    This is the reason why he appeared in this way.


    You know, since losing to "Chain Saw", Quentin has rarely appeared on such occasions in order to avoid the limelight of the media.


    The two were about to leave against the crowd, but didn''t want to, and met Barry Meyer at the door again.


    Bob is a little curious about why the Warner executives are here?


    "Hello, please come in."


    As the host, Shirley Lansing smiled sincerely when she spoke. People who didn''t know really thought she was welcoming guests.


    In recent years, Paramount has been beaten up in the market by Warner.


    "Congratulations, congratulations." Barry Meyer also smiled and shook hands with Shirley Lansing, and then said to Wen Ziren: "The first movie can exceed 100 million, young and promising."


    Wen Ziren smiled cheerfully and responded politely.


    After Barry Meyer said hello, he went straight to Lyman.


    He came here today mainly for project cooperation.


    Afterwards, the two exchanged eagerly.


    Shirley Lansing was a little surprised, but didn''t say anything.


    The eyes of the big guys at the scene lit up, and they called their assistants and ordered a few words to themselves.


    Such a scene, in the eyes of others, including Bob Weinstein, thinks that the relationship between the two is different.


    As a result, when Lehman left Paramount and joined Warner, the drama slowly formed in their minds...


    Eva Green was also a little confused.


    She is very smart, and she also knows that Lehman took her to this cocktail party because of its purpose.


    While happy, he also made up his mind to lock Lehman firmly.


    Although he knew that his man was awesome, he still didn''t expect Warner''s executive officer to have some friendship with him.


    Thinking of this, she glanced at Lyman, who was still chatting with Barry Meyer.


    Look at the eager-eyed people around.


    Many actors and actresses in the circle are keen to participate in activities, all for the purpose of expanding their contacts.


    As for her, because of staying with Lyman, most people responded to her with kindness.


    What''s more, Johnson is now her agent and is also actively helping her to contact her.


    Although it is a simple exchange of words, there may be opportunities for cooperation afterwards.


    About 5 minutes later, Lehmann greeted Eva again, and then walked with Barry Meyer to the pillar next to the banquet hall.


    This kind of behavior basically means that they need a private space to communicate, and there is no silly person to come over and continue talking.

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    Under the banquet corridor.


    "Do you want to smoke?"


    Barry Meyer took out a pack of cigarettes from the inner bag of his clothes, took two out of them, and handed one to Lehman. "Some time ago, you said you were shooting a new movie? How about this? Movie now?"


    "It''s finished. It''s in the later stage." Lehman took the cigarette, took the lighter, slowly lit it, contained a mouthful, and spit it out, saying: "When the soundtrack is finished, it''s almost time to schedule the show."


    Barry Meyer smiled and nodded, curiously asked: "Then when are you going to release it?"


    "It will be next year at the earliest. Near the end of the year, the remaining market share has almost been divided up. Moreover, the subject matter of my movie is not suitable for collision with the remaining blockbusters." Lehman said slowly.


    "Yes." Barry Meyer''s mouth showed a smile that seemed to be admiring, "New Line Films¡¯ Lord of the Rings trilogy, the last one is set for December, and "Christmas Elf" will be made around the festive atmosphere. Film works of themes are really not suitable for competition."


    Of course, there are still some things left unsaid.


    For example, the final chapter of the Matrix series released by Warner has been in theaters for two days, and they are continuing to reap the box office in the market. Another example is Tom Cruise playing the leading role. Warner and some Japanese companies are eyeing each other and are preparing to expand the Japanese market. "The Last Samurai" has been set for the end of November, ready to continue the aftermath of "The Matrix 3: Revolution" and continue to drain the audience''s wallets.


    Christmas files have always been full of strong people, and this time, Lehman didn''t plan to use "Micro Love" to wade in this muddy water.


    He was very self-aware and didn''t think there would be any good results if he bumped his head, so he might as well take the initiative to avoid it.


    "Then when are you going to shoot the new film?"


    Lehman said: "Two months will be fine."


    Barry Meyer just asked casually, but he didn''t expect that Lyman really had plans in this regard, so he hurriedly asked: "Do you have a plan?"


    "of course."


    After talking about this, Barry Meyer secretly observed Lyman''s expression, thinking about certain decisions he wanted to verify before.


    Whether a director has directing talent is really important, but it is not that an investor cares very much, or that it is not something Warner cares about. There are more talented directors, and the most important thing is whether the director¡¯s work can be. Bring huge profits to investors.


    Except for the fact that Miramax and Lionsgate are not deep, they only rely on low-cost production to maintain operations. Warner now cares most about the value of project development.


    It is entirely out of interest considerations, and Lehman will save money (say the investment budget is as much as it is, and it does not spend money randomly. In contrast, Cameron, the shooting budget has never been accurate. To die of popularity), directors with high returns (every project is profitable, and the return ratio is high) are precisely the type that investors appreciate the most.


    Wen Ziren, who was fully trained in later generations, is almost like this template, so Universal and Warner also like to work with him very much.


    Moreover, continuous success, even film projects with investment of more than 100 million yuan, can still have relatively good market dominance, which makes Barry Meyer willing to trust.


    why?I have experience and the filming style is still mature.


    However, if you want to further maintain this cooperative relationship, a simple trial is definitely not enough.


    Since ancient times, there have been countless examples of breaking up for the sake of the combination of interests and also for the sake of interests.


    However, that''s all funeral.


    The most important thing right now is to complete the first collaborative project first.


    As a result, the two people smoked cigarettes with their own thoughts, and continued to talk with clouds and mountains.


    Warner... is a good move.


    ......


    Barry Meyer left, he just stopped by to take a look.


    The business in the company is so busy that it is already the ultimate to be able to spend such a little time to meet each other and draw up feelings.


    After talking for more than twenty minutes, Lyman returned to the banquet hall.


    "You are really welcome." Eva smiled.


    "I can bring benefits and they want to share. Eva, you will have such a day."


    "Me? How is it possible?"


    "The actor''s market appeal is also a good resource. When you reach the position of Cage and Tom Cruise, you will know that opportunities will always come to you."


    "maybe."


    Eva smiled, but said nothing.She wants to get along with Lyman more than she is famous.


    Communication continues.


    Lehman looked around, but didn''t see Wen Ziren. He probably went to the bathroom to throw up.


    After all, so many people have been drinking, and they are upright, and don''t want to lose their face, don''t you just suffer the crime yourself.


    When he walked to the seat in the rest area, Lyman just sat down for a while and Johnson walked over.


    "In a few days, you go to Warner to confirm the directing contract. The conditions are almost set, and there is no need to fight for it."


    Lehman drank water and moistened, then ordered.


    "Does the new project work with Warner?"


    "Correct."


    "Okay, I know."


    "Oh, and, help me ask Warner for contact information."


    "who?"


    "The author of the film adaptation of the novel, I want to discuss something with him."


    Johnson remembered it silently, hesitating for a while, or said: "What do you think about this cooperation? I mean Paramount, should you pay attention?"


    "No, Shirley Lansing is not a fool, and Barry Meyer is neither. Do you know why he came to me at the cocktail party in "Chain Saw"? Wouldn''t it be better to have a private appointment?


    "It''s for Paramount." Johnson can understand for a moment.


    After all, in the past two years, Lyman''s directorial works have basically been distributed by Paramount.


    Suddenly, his stance has changed, or is it a cash cow-like director like Lehman, how can he do without some gestures?


    Of course, Lehman himself had plans.


    Firefly Pictures has just been established, and maybe you don¡¯t need to think about that much, but if it develops and the project conflicts with their company¡¯s release plan, what will happen?


    Regardless of Paramount''s poor production level in the past two years, if it controls DreamWorks, his film company will have difficulty competing with it.


    why?


    A real son and a godson, which is more important, is Paramount really accurate?


    This is also the reason why Lyman insists on getting involved with Warner, so that when there is a conflict between the release schedules between the two, Paramount will arrange for the junk schedule to be released.


    Warner is the same. If they take care of their own movies, he will turn around and go to another one.


    Anyway, do you plan everything in your own interests? There is no right or wrong.

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    The newspaper of the second day really broke the report that Lyman Rast was interested in cooperating with Warner. The content was true and false, and some unnecessary details were added. For example, the two sides were because of the "Chain Saw". The profit sharing was unfair, and the Paramount store bullied its customers. Director Lehmann then switched to Warner.


    Although this report did not arouse much attention from readers, in the eyes of interested people, it is not known for whom this good show is sung.


    Today¡¯s newspapers are full of great news about Warner: "The Matrix 3: Matrix Revolution" premiered at a box office of 48.47 million U.S. dollars, and after landing overseas, it has triggered a movie-watching boom in various places, with a cumulative total of nearly 100 million on the first day of the world.


    This is the overseas distribution capability that Warner Pictures relies on, and there are really few film companies that can achieve simultaneous global distribution.


    It is not difficult for an international distributor like Europa Films to achieve simultaneous releases in France and the United States, but it is very difficult to contact so many countries and regions, negotiate the theater line and determine the release date.


    I have to say that Warner is Warner. As a film company that can wrestle with Pinnacle Disney in the future, its production capabilities and strong publicity capabilities are really not comparable to ordinary film companies.


    Even if it is the Big Six in Hollywood, there are high and low points.


    And there is no doubt that Warner at this time is the top one.


    On the second day after the banquet, Lehman was taking care of the company''s affairs.


    After the company''s internal personnel situation is finally cleared, the second business is to recruit people.


    The recruitment advertisement was posted a long time ago, and Lehman also asked CAA to help and release the news in the circle. However, most of the people who came to apply for the job were not very reliable. When asked about the qualifications, they were just new to the circle. Ask about work experience. Yes, most of them don¡¯t. Ask about your ideal position, but you all want to be an executive. Who can agree?


    To train talents or something, you have to start from the bottom, so that you know if there are real materials. For this, you want the management team, and you don''t have any working qualifications. Lehman just made a few fools and sent it away.


    There was no progress throughout the morning. In the afternoon, Johnson called first, saying that he had found the author of the novel and communicated the meeting place.


    "Million Dollar Baby" is actually one of the stories in a collection of novels. It has undergone some artistic processing and appears to be more dramatic.


    After all, movies are not reality, and if there is no story, they are too plain, and the audience has never bought it.


    As for the author, it¡¯s because Lehman wants him to help polish the script, or the script adapted by Warner is not very satisfying to Lehman. Neither the dialogue nor the background of the characters are interesting enough, and it is about boxing rules. On the one hand, Lehman also has something to ask.


    Johnson is well-measured and the scheduled time is three in the afternoon.


    Lehman drove to a bar called "Josh''s Cabin" and looked at the chic and unruly decoration style in front of him. There was not much that he could see that it was a bar, so he smiled and shook his head.


    Just like the name, this is probably the kind of place where you can relax and drink among the neighbors who only greet regular customers.


    Of course, this meeting place is decided by others, if Johnson''s style, he would definitely choose a coffee shop.


    Open the door of the bar, there is not much space inside, and the seats are next to the bar ring cloth.


    At this time, it was the time of work. There was only one bartender in the bar who was wiping the glass, and guests sitting at the bar and chatting with the bartender while drinking.


    He is wearing a white and blue checked gown, the lower body is also simple loose pants, with thick boots, and almost half a hundred hair on his head.


    Hearing the sound, he turned around, saw Lyman in a black suit, and came over to meet.Unable to smile, he said politely, "Mr. Lyman, please come and sit down."


    Although his attire is incompatible with the surrounding environment, who knows what will happen after he comes?


    It was the first time he met, and the meeting place was arranged in a bar, which was really interesting.


    Hearing the greeting, Lyman didn''t hesitate, adjusted his pace, and walked straight towards the bar.


    The bartender was also smiling heartily, without any pause in the action of wiping the glass in his hand, and said comfortably: "Man, I am not a place for serious discussions."


    "What''s the matter, Josh, I think your place is very good and suitable for chatting."


    Josh, the bartender in front of him-obviously the owner of this bar.


    And the two are very familiar.


    Lyman took the seat, Josh put the wine glass in his hand, raised his chin to Lyman, and greeted: "Sir, what do you need?"


    "A glass of draft beer."


    Afterwards, he turned his head and looked at the man next to him, "Actually, I was quite surprised that the meeting place would be a bar, but in fact, the atmosphere is really good."


    "Of course, if it is night, it will be more lively. Everyone is acquaintance, so there is no need to be so formal."


    Lyman looked at his face intently, smiled, "Yes."


    This is an old man with a rugged breath-although it sounds contradictory, it is exactly the same.From the perspective of age alone, the face full of wrinkles and mostly gray hair must be very old.


    However, people are very energetic.


    The slightly messy silver-white beard does not seem to have undergone any care, as if letting them grow savagely at will.The cheeks were slightly red because of drinking alcohol, which also made the age spots under the forehead look discolored.


    The pupils in his eyes were not dim, but there was a strong smell. At this moment, the corner of his mouth was smiling, which subconsciously made people ignore his age.


    Draft beer is here.


    Lehman raised his cup, raised his eyebrows, and touched him, "Meeting is a chance, cheers."


    "You are a funny person." The man said, and also raised his glass, took a big sip, and then showed a satisfied expression.


    "Jerry, can''t you live without wine in your life?" Josh said helplessly.


    "Why do you want to leave the wine? This is God''s reward to the world, and I can''t fail God." He said, taking another big mouth.


    Lyman was listening beside him, and he also knew the name of that person-Jerry.


    This book of novels was published under the pseudonym, called FX-Tour. Johnson asked for a long time before getting the contact information from the publishing company, because Paul Haggis had the right to adapt the script. Strictly speaking, , Any copyright of this movie has nothing to do with him.


    Of course, he doesn''t seem to care, otherwise he would not actively sell the copyright of the image adaptation of his work.

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    Jerry''s full name is Jerry Boyd.


    The collection of short stories "RopeBurns" was his first work when he was 30 years old.


    His writing style is not good, and the subjects he tells are only ordinary people''s stories. For 40 years after the work was completed, because of no market value, his collection of novels has been rejected by major publishing companies.


    He did not give up, and in the end he saved a lot of money by himself. In 2000, he paid the cost to launch the market at his own expense, when he was 70 years old.


    Unsurprisingly, those publishing companies with a keen market vision saw it so accurately that this novel could not be sold at all.


    However, Jerry Boyd does not care. This is the literary dream in his heart. He has realized it. As for the success or failure, that is something God and his elderly should consider.


    At least, he has taken action.


    Nowadays, it is difficult for people to understand the word "feelings". Only in the era of change and legend can such idealists be born.


    On the contrary, in a society with material stability and impetuous spirits, if you talk about feelings or the like, you are farting or deliberately pretending to be forced.


    And like Jerry Boyd, he is a very sentimental person.


    Just as he tells his own creative story, he is a person who has been engaged in the profession of "cutman" for more than ten years (the staff who dealt with the injuries for the boxers. During the break of the boxing match, he ran up to deal with the boxers briefly, so that the boxing Hand better game), he has experienced countless boxing matches and witnessed too many little-known bitterness under the ring.


    People always pursue winners and pay too much attention and cheers to them. Everyone will remember boxing champion Ali, boxing champion Tyson, and Joe Louis, but who pays attention to those losers, those who love boxing, but What about the life of boxers who have never enjoyed glory, even because of long training and fierce competitions, their bodies are worn down?Who knows?


    Therefore, he really feels that he wants to share with others, those people or things that are not as well known.


    Therefore, he wrote this collection of novels with this original intention, not to describe the winners, but the true stories of the losers.


    Of course, he also knows that such novels must have no money. He is not stupid, or that he knows that he is willing to invest most of his accumulated wealth to do such things without making money.


    Because of this, when a producer ran over and told him that he wanted the right to edit, he also gave it out decisively.


    In fact, he quite wanted his novel to appear on the big screen, which meant that more people would know about it.


    And in order to make this thing more likely to work, this product took some buy-out fees, what box office share, what peripheral copyrights, did not ask, and did not mention any excessive requirements, such as participating in the adaptation, participating in the filming Up.


    Therefore, in another time and space, apart from providing some material for the creation of this movie, he did not participate.


    As for Warner, it was the top film company in the industry, and it was anxious that there would be no fiction writers to dictate, and would definitely not take the initiative to find any trouble, and decisively excluded Jerry Boyd.


    When the film is released, the industry has a good reputation, and the media gossip, can I remember the original author.


    In other words, it is more cruel.


    Along the way, Lehman was still thinking about how to communicate, but now it''s fine, and the chat atmosphere is excellent.


    Jerry Boyd is quite talkative, humorous, and optimistic.


    As he said, "He is also old, and some things are very open."


    On the bar counter, Josh wanted to make fun.


    Jerry Boyd ignored the goods, turned to Lyman, and said, "I watched the news some time ago and saw you. I didn''t expect you to direct this work."


    "Not satisfied?" Lehman picked up the glass and continued to touch it.


    "No, I''m just thinking, it''s kind of weird. Your investment in "Bad Guy" is over 100 million, right, can you still sink your heart to shoot such subjects and works?" Jerry Boyd curiously asked.


    "Don''t you think the directors are all looking at the investment budget? I''m not James Cameron. As long as it is a good story, I am willing to shoot." After speaking, he laughed himself.


    A man like Uncle Cameron who has a higher production cost than a film also likes to spend money to research new technologies, which is indeed rare in the circle.


    Jerry Boyd nodded. He is very strange to people like directors. After all, isn''t he in a circle?But he now has a good sense of Lehman, and he can talk.


    He glanced at Lehman, then asked: "Hey, who do you want to play in your role?"


    "As for the heroine, I don''t know who is right, but your archetype character, I want to find Father Eastwood to play it.


    "Eastwood? Your vision is really good. I like to watch his trilogy of The Red Guardian very much. His temperament is like mine. They are all as handsome." The old man put gold on his face without any shyness. , Then, he thought of something, and asked with some worry: "But he hasn''t acted for a long time. He is always a director. Would he be willing?"


    "I don''t know, but is it human? Anyway, ask first before talking." Lehman wasn''t completely sure that Clint Eastwood was willing to play, but in his previous life, he took the initiative to act after reading the script. Thinking about it, he did not give up his desire to perform.


    Also, from a good actor to a director, more of them are self-directed and self-acted (but most of the roles are suitable, if not appropriate, he will not insist on acting).


    "Oh." Jerry Boyd continued to clink and drink, apparently approving of Lyman''s casting ideas.


    Today¡¯s interview, although it was a bit inexplicable at first, things are still going very smoothly.Jerry Boyd is not as old as he looks. He is more like a young man with a passionate heart and full of action. He is also very concerned about his work, so all topics about shooting will always make him sensitive. stand up.


    "However, I still need a little help." Lehman took the initiative to say: "I don''t know the rules of boxing, and I don''t know what the training of the boxing gym will be like. Even some of the scenes on the script I want to be more perfect. Meticulous, will you help me?"


    In the previous life, Jerry Boyd was not invited by Warner to join the crew because they did not need such characters to interfere with the filming.Although Lyman is not sure what advice Jerry Boyd can give in terms of shooting, it is undeniable that as the author of the original novel, Jerry Boyd is undoubtedly the most profound of the plot structure of the story. It was what happened before him, and it was part of his life experience.


    In today¡¯s film industry, a large number of novel adaptations of movies emerge every year, but the author is usually separated from the specific shooting work, which also leads to a situation where many works are released, the market is very satisfied, but book fans and novel authors are not very satisfied. (The "Harry Potter" series is just a good testimony. Don''t look at the extreme reduction of the stories in the novels, but they are the hard-core fans of the novels, and the voices of doubt and opposition are the biggest).


    After such a conversation, Lyman realized that Jerry Boyd was not a pedantic person, and he didn''t feel that he should shoot according to the story he wrote.


    He even gave an opinion, saying that it is to make the "maggie" not so smooth, and it can be a failure at the beginning, the effect of wanting to promote and suppress may be better, and it can win the sympathy of the audience.


    Yes, this is really what he said.Therefore, Lyman can be sure that he can indeed use Jerry Boyd''s help.


    "I don''t just want to make this story very touching, I also hope that it can become an inspirational movie. Who stipulates that a failed life is a failure?" The words were somewhat contorted.


    But Jerry Boyd understood, and this is exactly the original intention of his writing: is the success that is characterized by the public in the eyes of the world, the only success?


    Those who challenge themselves and work hard, even if they fail to reach the top, can not only be summed up as a "loser".


    Jerry Boyd was very happy and asked Josh to pour them a large glass of draft beer.


    It is hard to meet a person who gets along well, which inevitably makes his alcoholism soar.


    "So, Mr. Boyd, hiccup..." Lyman hiccuped and continued, "Would you like to finish this work with me?"

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    Would you like it?


    Of course he is willing.


    This work has extraordinary significance for him.


    Jerry Boyd looked at the slightly younger director in front of him. If what the news says is true, then this person is only 27 this year. Although I heard that he has released a lot of great works, he still has a real reputation. After "Bad Guy", as if from then on, the director''s name began to become hot.


    However, those rumors are illusory to Jerry Boyd, and they are readings to pass the time in his spare time.


    Until today¡ªor this afternoon, Jerry Boyd really came into contact with him.Different from the media and newspapers, the real sense of life.


    A young director with an interesting personality, quite talkative, and his own ideas.


    However, thinking about his age and achievements made Jerry Boyd doubt whether his first half of his life was in vain.


    Thinking of this makes people laugh.Jerry Boyd shook his head, got rid of all these random thoughts, and drank again intently.


    There was a crisp crash, and Jerry Boyd picked up his beer glass, raised his head and started pouring the rest of the beer into his throat. For a while, he was proud.


    He wiped the wine that fell from the corner of his mouth, and looked at Lyman with a flushed face, "I am willing."


    It''s so straightforward and loud.


    Fortunately, there is no one else in the bar. Otherwise, if you don''t know, you think these two people are privately fixing for life.


    "So, tell me, what do you want me to do?" Jerry Boyd has a very bold personality. This may be because he stays in the boxing circle all the year round, and he doesn''t get muddled.


    Now that he decided to join the filming, he immediately entered the relevant role, "To be honest, I have very limited knowledge of the film, personally, maybe it can''t help much."


    Lehman smiled and said: "You come to be the filming consultant of our crew and see if we made any mistakes when we were shooting the boxing scene. Just point out any mistakes. The other is the script, which is where I need your help. Some scene designs are a bit ambiguous, and there are dialogues between characters and the content of training. You have to fill in as much as possible."


    Paul Haggis is a good screenwriter, but he has never been in the boxing circle, so he focuses on different directions in the adaptation. He focuses more on the "Maggie" personal family situation and conflicts. The above, weakened the boxing part, so in fact it seems that some plots are slightly procrastinated, which is not conducive to the rhythm control of the film. Unlike Lehmann, he wants to deepen the part of "Maggie" fighting hard for boxing and weaken the background line of the characters. .


    The main line always revolves around the four themes of "inspiration, chicken blood, choice, respect and death".


    As soon as Lyman''s words fell, Jerry Boyd showed a thoughtful expression. As the original author of the novel, he naturally knew nothing more about what happened.


    ......


    It is common sense to drink without driving, and to drive without drinking.


    Lyman drank, so he didn''t drive.


    After having a pleasant chat with Jerry Boyd, it was 5 o''clock in the afternoon, and Lyman called and asked Johnson to send someone to pick him up.


    Early the next morning.


    He went straight to the headquarters of Warner Pictures.


    Warner''s head office is also located in Burbank. In fact, the so-called "Hollywood Big Six", in a true geographical sense, only Paramount''s company is headquartered in Hollywood.


    Because it was reported long ago, and no one stopped Lehman, he went up to the 8th floor smoothly.


    There are a lot of people on the floor, most of them are the internal staff of Warner and some producers.


    When Lyman walked along, someone greeted him, and he nodded in greeting.


    After arriving at the president''s office, Barry Meyer''s assistant had been waiting there long ago and greeted him again.


    The two of them walked in one aisle one after the other, and they reached Barry Meyer''s position.


    The left side of the office is near the floor-to-ceiling windows, and others are sitting there handling documents.


    "Director Lyman."


    "Mr. President."


    The two shook hands intimately, and Lyman had a gentle smile on his face.


    "How are you preparing for the establishment of the crew?"


    "It''s okay, it''s time for your company''s filming expenses to be accounted for." Lehman reminded.


    "Well, I will notify the Finance Department in a while to send the funds in."


    Because the two parties are cooperating to develop this project, they will complete it as discussed at the beginning.


    Therefore, the total shooting budget is about 40 million U.S. dollars, Lehman accounts for 30% (basic film remuneration is converted into investment share), and 12 million U.S. dollars will be spent, and Warner will bear the remaining shooting funds.


    The financial transactions between the two are used by a newly opened bank account, which is also convenient for Warner to inquire about the whereabouts of funds.


    After talking about the funding for the filming, Lehman talked about another thing, "Does Mr. Barry Meyer know Clint Eastwood?"


    "Why are you looking for him?"


    Barry Meyer certainly knows Eastwood. In fact, the collaboration between Warner and the director is frequent.


    Although operating his works does not make much profit, it will not easily lose money.


    After so many years of cooperation, there has been a lot of tacit understanding.


    Just like that, Barry Meyer was a little surprised that Lyman asked him why?


    "I want to ask Mr. President to do me a favor."


    ......


    Clint Eastwood also joined the brokerage company, but not CAA, but ICM.


    Some time ago, he directed a feature film "Mystic River", which is still in theaters now. At the box office, the market performance of art films has not been very good. Although the reputation is good, they can barely make a small amount of money compared with expenditures. The big heads still look at the offline DVD and video tape market for their inability.


    However, people don''t worry about this.


    He is already 73 years old, and his wish is to die on the filming scene (this is what he said when he won the best director Oscar. By 2019, he is 89 years old, and he even made a "Mule". Self-directed and self-acted), is a filmmaker who truly loves his career.


    After the filming, he rested at home as usual, thinking about what to shoot the next movie.


    But I didn''t expect Warner''s executive Barry Meyer to call, but it was his private number.


    "Mr. Barry Meyer, is there anything?"


    After a few polite sentences, he asked frankly.


    It''s okay, this busy person will definitely not call him.


    "Your "Mystic River" is currently in theaters. If you need help, just speak up."


    "Nothing needed, it''s already in theaters, and those who love watching will naturally go to it."


    After a boring discussion, Barry Meyer still said: "Then are you free lately? I want you to play a movie."


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    Maybe the script is good enough, or maybe Barry Meyer''s face is big enough.


    In short, after Lehman met with Father Clint Eastwood several times, his agent quickly reached an agreement with the crew, and the performance pay was also a symbolic $3 million-the peak of the actor''s career. He is usually between 30 and 45 years old, but he is a director and his worth is not easy to estimate. This number was given by his agent after referring to his opinions.It can be considered that Lyman owes some favors.


    After the signing of the performance contract, if the iron-blooded cowboy with a rich resume is not surprised, he will probably play "Frankie". The image of this role is almost tailored for him. It is also the first time Lehman saw the script An actor who thinks of (Generally speaking, Hollywood is the stronghold of the left, but this is different, it is a hard-core right. For the left, refer to Hillary¡¯s campaign philosophy) can be seen from his political stand, just like his classic Like his screen image, he pursues the logic of "the strong" and hates hypocrisy.


    At the same time, after asking Lehman''s opinion, Warner quickly arranged the media to release news about the preparation plan for the new film.


    "The next work directed by Lyman: the inspirational drama "Million Dollar Baby""


    This is the headline of the entertainment section of the Los Angeles Times. For a film company of Warner''s size, it is very simple to hype the popularity of a movie.


    After the newspaper was launched on the market, some news appeared in major forums one after another, and then was reprinted everywhere, and also caused extensive discussion on the Internet.


    After all, after so few works, this year another movie like "Bad Guy" that caused a movie-watching craze was released. Lyman''s popularity is among the directors, which can be considered very high, and there are many fans.


    Anyway, the people who followed him almost learned the relevant information from various channels and knew that Lehmann was planning to shoot a new work.


    As for the co-filming party, there is no one cares about the newly established Firefly Pictures by Lehman.


    Although the media know it, they don''t pay much attention to it. It''s really not surprising that directors and actor stars start film companies.


    Los Angeles has never lacked film companies. The media pay more attention to movies. His fifth movie, inspirational drama?


    ......


    "Director Lyman, there has been news recently that it is the actor of the film that will be played by Clint Eastwood. Is this true?"


    As soon as Lehman walked out of Warner''s headquarters building, he was surrounded by a large group of reporters, asking about all kinds of news related to "Million Dollar Baby."


    "Excuse me, what is your idea of ??filming? Why did you choose such a subject film?"


    "Can you take the liberty to ask, is there anyone else in the movie? Tom Cruise? Nicholas Cage? Heath Ledger?" The reporter ordered all the actors who used to work with Lyman.


    At this moment, surrounded by more than a dozen reporters, the microphone almost poked his face.Although Lehman knew that this was Warner''s propaganda method, he had been enthusiastic about the project before shooting, and of course he was willing to cooperate.


    As for how to cooperate, Lehman directly indicated with actions.


    Ask whatever you want, alas, I just don¡¯t.


    The gossip is flying all over the sky, and there is no complete corroboration. Will that only arouse greater topicality?


    If everyone knows everything, then there are a few more meanings.


    Lehman is deeply committed to the propaganda strategy formulated by Warner and strictly adheres to it.


    The chaotic scene attracted the attention of the security guards at the door. Soon several people rushed to maintain order, but the reporters always surrounded Lehman, seemingly not giving a clear answer, and decided not to let him leave.


    Unfortunately, Johnson drove there.


    Seeing that he wanted to leave, the reporter paparazzi could no longer maintain their posture, and rushed up again, and some even grabbed Lehman''s clothes and prevented him from running.


    In the chaotic situation, the security personnel were exceptionally strong and forced Lehman to rush out of the reporter''s encirclement and get into the car parked on the outskirts of the road.


    Sitting in the driving seat, Johnson looked at Lyman''s embarrassment, and started the car quickly while saying, "It looks like the publicity effect is pretty good."


    "It''s okay to have this kind of thing once in a while," Lehman said, sorting out his scattered clothes, "I can''t stand it a few more times."


    "The media needs topicality, we need attention, and it¡¯s a hit. Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s going to be a little crazy in these two weeks. Also, when it comes to hype, Warner is more than a level better than Paramount.¡± Johnson said with some emotion.


    Nonsense, the later generations of Warner do not know how many classic publicity cases have been run. In terms of publicity, Disney can barely compare.


    ......


    Paramount Pictures Headquarters Building, Hollywood.


    Marketing director Andrew David hurried past the aisle, greeted the president''s assistant secretary, knocked on the door, and sat opposite Shirley Lansing.


    "I have got the exact news," he said without any nonsense, directly speaking of the topic of discussion that suddenly appeared in the newspaper these two days, "Warner really collaborated with Lyman on this film."


    Shirley Lansing frowned. "So fast?"


    "Yes, I''m afraid they had premeditated, so the project can be completed so quickly."


    It has been less than a week since the banquet, so they just hooked up together. If you say you haven''t contacted it in private before, I''m afraid no one will believe it.


    "What is he thinking?" Shirley Lansing asked puzzledly.


    "Maybe only he knows it." Andrew David was also quite helpless.In the past two years, Lyman-Last¡¯s project is simply Paramount¡¯s cash cow, but at the moment this cash cow has the intention of hopping to the Warner¡¯s next door. It is about real interests. How can it be easy?


    You must know that Paramount is not bad to him, the benefits are shared, and it has never been in arrears, but this is silent, and he cooperates with others, which makes Andrew David''s face not good.


    Of course, there is no betrayal. The two have always been partners.It''s just unhappy.


    Shirley Lansing was unhappy, but from this incident, she could also see that Lyman was not as "docile" as before. However, Paramount has always been Paramount, which is not change.


    After thinking about it, she immediately said: "Report to the board of directors. The acquisition of DreamWorks may speed up the process a bit, and we can''t delay it any longer."


    "Okay, I know."


    Perhaps what Lehman didn¡¯t expect was that his slight plan for the future made Paramount¡¯s acquisition of DreamWorks much earlier. Shirley Lansing knew that Paramount¡¯s production capabilities were gradually gradually increasing. Can''t keep up with the standard, but also determined to introduce DreamWorks and complete the transformation.


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 254 Chapter 254 Harveys Lifeblood (seeking subscription recommendation)

    "Pop." With a crisp sound, Harvey Weinstein threw a newspaper on the table and snorted, "Motivational drama movie? What the hell is this guy doing?"


    In the huge office, Bob Weinstein, who had just delivered the newspaper, was sitting on the sofa.


    Harvey was irritated at this time, but there was no sound.


    Because he was also thinking about Lehman''s new film.


    Unlike other film companies who want to cooperate or see the dawn of a win, Miramax has never had such thoughts from beginning to end.


    Perhaps Harvey has had it, but he gave up in rejection again and again.


    To be honest, although watching people rise all the way and gaining both fame and fortune, Miramax has never regarded Lehman as an opponent, because the two of them are not at the same level-even Lehman''s "Bad Guy" "So successful, a movie worthy of Miramax''s one-year operating income.


    Bob Weinstein also knew Harvey¡¯s thoughts very well, but when Lehman founded a firefly film company, the box office of "Chain Saw" also overwhelmed "Kill Bill", but really, it was a bit depressed. There is no harm underneath.


    After all, Miramax''s main business is still publishing, and the production is supported by a leading figure like Quentin Tarantino.


    In terms of distribution, although they are no better than Hollywood''s Big Six, they are not comparable to Lehman''s film company.Miramax is also an international distributor anyway. Although it uses Disney''s channels, it is also very powerful, okay.


    Every year you can make a lot of money just by operating other small companies¡¯ film projects, and you don¡¯t have to bear any risk or pressure. The Oscars season is their annual harvest time. As long as they successfully harvest the little golden men, the offline market is bound to be hot. , Selling discs alone can make tens of millions of dollars.


    But now Lehmann suddenly turned to work with Warner, and the news released specifically stated what inspirational film the new film was, which made the Weinstein brothers vigilant.


    The Oscars season is not far off.


    If Lehman''s new work succeeds again, and the subject matter is good, it will definitely have a huge impact on the operation of Miramax.


    This kind of impact is far from beating "Kill Bill" at the box office.


    As early as 1998, "Shakespeare in Love" took away Spielberg''s "Saving Private Ryan" and claimed that public relations was the only standard for the Olympiad. After a few years, Miramax helped Countless gold masters and film companies have won the awards they want. It can be said that Harvey''s success in the circle is inseparable from his abilities and the contacts he has made.


    He also knows this. In addition to getting close to the judges on weekdays, some people ask him to help him and are willing to help. For example, in the third part of "The Lord of the Rings" this year, New Line Films reached a consensus with him and worked together. Oscars season.


    Naturally, he is not particularly concerned about the success of other people''s projects, but what about the next one?


    He has been preparing for this for a long time, is there any change?


    This kind of menacing force makes people think too much.


    Bob Weinstein persuaded: "It''s useless to think blindly. With our strength, we really have to match up at that time. It''s just to see who is better at it."


    In this regard, Bob is still very confident. They are Jewish and have been operating in the circle for so many years. No matter how you look at it, they are the one that has the upper hand.


    Maybe you can''t fight at the box office, but if it''s better than anyone else, then you have to ask those judges if they agree.


    However, Harvey still has some concerns. After all, is it Warner, who is stronger than Paramount, and he also suggested: "Bob, do you think it is possible to add some trouble to their project?"


    Bob was surprised: "Why do you think of doing this? Warner made it clear that he was going to hold him up. If he is caught, have you thought about the consequences?"


    "But this person is always an unstable factor, and he always makes trouble for us. If it can destroy the cooperative project between them, it is also a good plan. Do you think Paramount will also be willing to take action?"


    Bob Weinstein watched Harvey step by step to the present, how can he not know Harvey¡¯s character and methods of action, once this guy feels that someone is a competitor who will get in the way, what kind of nasty thing? , He dare not do it?


    Last year, "Chicago" was able to beat a lot of competitors and won the best film. He did not lose sight of the black material, and finally forced the jury to abandon voting for "The Pianist" because of public opinion pressure.


    Harvey now wants to disrupt the cooperation between Huang Lehman and Warner. The idea is also very simple. It is not only to clean up a threat, but also to have private revenge.


    Against him twice, Harvey is not a good-tempered person.


    He continued: "Lyman seems to be very ambitious. What does Paramount think about this sudden incident? Warner is Paramount''s most natural competitor. Doesn''t Paramount want to take any action? Many people can do this. Is Warner really willing to support him? I don¡¯t think it¡¯s necessary."


    After analyzing it, Bob Weinstein could only sigh lightly: "Well, I''ll go and contact Paramount people to see if it works."


    He knew that once Harvey had an idea, he couldn''t easily listen to it, so follow him.


    ......


    Beverly Hills, in Lyman''s mansion.


    Since he negotiated with Warner, he has not appeared in front of the media.


    Began to concentrate on preparing for the shooting of "Million Dollar Baby".


    With the acquiescence of Europa Pictures, most of his production team members in France also signed filming agreements with the crew one after another, followed by Ryan and Thomas. The former has some trivial matters to deal with, while the latter has already rushed over and is on the second floor. Sleep in the room, adjust the jet lag.


    In addition, under the management of Johnson, the company leased the second floor of the commercial building to expand the company''s facade.


    In addition to the originally identified employees, several other staff members were recruited. They were all talents with market experience in the circle. They were dug up from several other film companies to form a market research department. Then, they were received by Jerry Bo Under the influence of Ide, Lehman asked Johnson to dig out several screenwriters at CAA and set up a review department to examine whether some of the scripts submitted have the value of adaptation and shooting.


    In addition, in terms of finances, Wen Ziren¡¯s sequel project has also begun, spending 15 million U.S. dollars in production costs, plus Lehman¡¯s 12 million U.S. dollars in budget expenditures, and he has not yet made a profit. For the company''s daily operations, the financial expenditure for the entire November is estimated to be 30 million U.S. dollars without the bottom.


    However, this is just a start-up, take it slow.


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 255 Chapter 255 The Heroine Candidate (seeking subscription recommendation)

    After the crew got on the right track, Thomas watched and Lehmann was also relieved.


    In this way, he can put all his energy on finding actors.


    But for a while, I don''t know who is right.


    In particular, the candidate of "Maggie", the absolute heroine, needs to be carefully considered.


    Eva has read the script. As an actor, she really wanted to challenge herself, but Lyman refused.


    Let¡¯s not say that she has recently received several commercials and mv commercials under the operation of Johnson. The schedule will be very tight, and he wants to allow actors to fully take on the role, to gain muscle and become a lightweight player. Female boxer of the match.


    To this end, he also invited several professional boxing coaches to form a training team to specialize in this direction.


    "Million Dollar Baby" is not too expensive, but the requirements for actors are still quite high.


    Even if Eva can endure hardship, her acting foundation is still a bit tender. She is far from the female fairy of later generations, and can easily control various roles.


    The most important thing is that the appearance is not suitable, too beautiful, and it will feel contrary to the audience.


    Early the next morning, Lyman conceived the sub-shots of the script in his office, and Johnson came over with the files.


    "These are some of the actors'' profile that I have designated."


    "Well, let''s put it here first."


    After finishing this part of the shot creation, he picked up the materials and looked at it.


    The above are naturally some suitable actors selected by Johnson for the heroine "Maggie". As the agent of CAA, as long as he is given some criteria for casting, he can give him several good plans.


    Of course, these girls are not well-known, and most of them are recognized by people in the industry.


    Actresses who are willing to gain muscle, fitness, boxing training, and the salary is not too high, there are really no big stars who are willing to come and try.


    "Well, the looks are too sweet, no... this is not bad, the temperament is pretty good..." Lehman flipped through the information of these actresses page by page, some were eliminated directly, some entered The second round of trial training.


    "Okay, just these few, let them know some time to come and try."


    After Lehman circled it, he said to Johnson.


    Seeing him nodding and leaving with the file, Lyman was immersed in the world of movie scripts again.


    ......


    At eight o''clock in the evening, in a community apartment building in Los Angeles.


    Hilary Swank ended the day''s toil, dragging her tired body back home.


    There is only one mother in the family. She is sitting on the sofa and watching TV. Pizza, vegetable salad and other food are also on the table.


    "You are back." Mother stood up, helped her take off her coat, and gave her a hug.


    "You can eat first without waiting for me."


    Whenever she said this, her mother just smiled, but she still didn''t change.


    Come to think of it, this scene has been repeated countless times.


    Since her parents divorced when she was 15 years old, she and her mother have been relying on each other to keep warm.


    "How is it today, is it going well?"


    At the dinner table, the mother asked with some concern.


    "No, I went to audition for the roles that York said, but I was brushed off in the first round." Hilary Swank lowered her head and said dullly.


    Mother smiled helplessly, "It doesn''t matter, there is always a chance."


    "Ok."


    After eating and taking a shower, Hilary was lying on the bed in her pajamas, feeling a little sad inexplicably.


    She originally thought that being an actor would lead a good life, just as glamorous as the newspaper said in the movie, but in fact, any industry has a bottom, a dark bottom. Unfortunately, she is one of them.


    She had never been successful. When she was 16 years old, she dropped out of high school and followed her mother to Los Angeles to seek the development of the show business. At that time, they lived in the car and lived in the car. The expensive rent was like a fence, which firmly isolated them. .


    Later, my mother got a job, and she also appeared in some TV series.


    Life is getting better, at least, renting a house, no longer wandering.


    In 1999, it was her luckiest day. She was nominated for Best Actress Oscar for her performance in "Boys Don''t Cry" and won.


    But this award didn¡¯t bring her anything. Her remuneration was still a pitiful tens of thousands of dollars. (Sometimes she received a drama in one or two years. One can imagine how bad her living conditions are, let alone Still in Los Angeles, where the rich get together, the standard of living is already high).


    Although she won the respect of people, the cost of a bad cold was enough to drain her savings.


    Sometimes, she also wondered if she should quit.


    So many years of acting as an actor has taught her a lot, but there is one cruelest fact before her: if an actress wants to make a world of Hollywood, her impressive looks seem to be more important than her acting skills.


    Mother is also old, and she has to go out to work every day...


    The more I thought about it, the worse I felt, and Hilary Swank decided to talk to her mother.


    "Let''s go back to our hometown. We have saved some money over the years, so we can go back and start a small business."


    "Why do you think this way?" My mother was a little puzzled. "Didn''t you say that many directors praise you for being talented? You have won awards. If you don''t continue to be an actor, why should you return to your hometown and choose to give up?"


    "I''m 30 years old this year, mom." With these words, Hilary Swank could no longer bear the pressure that life has always brought her, and broke down and cried.


    What is the use of such a day?


    She didn''t even dare to have an illness or talk about love. She was already 30.


    Mother hugged her, somewhat silent.


    After a long time, it seemed that it was enough to vent his emotions, and Hilary Swank became strong again.


    When I was about to go back to my room to rest, my phone rang suddenly.


    "Hey, Hillary, are you there?"


    It was from agent York.


    "Is there a problem?"


    "Of course there is something, a great happy event, we have a chance."


    On the other end of the phone, York was so happy that he didn''t know how to express it, and kept repeating words like seizing opportunities.


    "What opportunity?" Hilary Swank continued to ask.


    "The new play directed by Lyman Last, his agent just called and asked me to inform you that he will go to Firefly Pictures for a trial at 3 o''clock tomorrow afternoon."


    "Is it really him?" Hilary Swank couldn''t believe it.


    "It''s true." York emphasized: "It''s the audition for the heroine of "Million Dollar Baby". Do you know, the heroine is still playing against a director like Clint Eastwood? Eastwood, you know what I''m talking about, right."


    "I know, I know." Hilary Swank only felt that the heart began to beat frantically. What does it mean for the two directors'' plays?Without repeated emphasis by her agent, she also knew that this was a golden opportunity for her.

 256 Chapter 256 Strict Requirements (seeking subscription recommendation)

    There are three candidates for the heroine "Maggie".


    In addition to Hilary Swank, there are Sandra Bullock and Ashley Judd.


    The former is a contracted artist of a small agency. If Johnson is not well-connected, even the company''s name is difficult to find. The latter two are both contracted artists of CAA.


    Of course, CAA is the most resource-rich brokerage company in the Hollywood industry, and it has many actors under its umbrella. The two of them are just like that. They barely mingled with each other, and the value of even support was given up early.


    Having been in the industry for so long, I haven''t been popular yet, but compared to those pure newcomers whose dreams of actors have never been realized, it is much better.


    This person needs comparison. If you don''t compare, how can you know that you are actually okay?


    For the dream of a star, there were so many people who came after him, and a few others got out.


    Now I finally get the opportunity to say that the new film directed by Lehman wants to choose the heroine. This kind of good thing inexplicably falls on these three heads. Apart from joy, it is also treated with all-out efforts.


    Just after noon, it was not one point yet, let alone the audition time was scheduled at three in the afternoon, and everyone was there.


    Three actresses, you look at me, I look at you, sitting in the lounge, staring at each other.


    They know very well in their hearts that there is only one opportunity, so are the rest not all competitors.


    Unfortunately, how could it be that simple.


    ......


    Rodrian Pictures has changed its name to Firefly Pictures for the first time.


    Early in the morning, Johnson came to the company with a few boxing coaches and nutritional caregivers, and then a few actresses who were going to audition also came, each with their agent.


    It wasn''t until three o''clock in the afternoon that Lehman entered the company on time.


    Last night, he stayed up late to conceive the shots, so he got up very late.


    "How is it? Are everyone here?" Lehman asked.


    "It''s all in the lounge." Johnson replied.


    Lyman nodded, and took Thomas and Johnson to the place where the actors were staying.


    Looking across the three of them, let''s not say anything else, the images are all in line.


    The facial lines are very tough.


    The actors Johnson looked for were pretty good.


    "Hello everyone, I''m Lyman." He said first.


    "Good director."


    The three actresses stood up one after another and responded politely.


    "Let''s do it then, you guys prepare for it, and you will try it alone later."


    After speaking, he went out to sit in the cubicle again.


    A few minutes later, the first to enter was Hilary Swank.


    Lyman didn''t worry about letting her perform, but asked a few questions.


    "Have you been exposed to boxing?"


    "No." The girl shook her head subconsciously.


    "How much are you weighing now?"


    "57 kilograms."


    "Want to gain muscle?"


    "willing."


    "Ten kilograms?"


    "Yes, I can accept it."


    The lightweight is only 61.29 kg in theory, but Lehman wants the boxer to look like a welterweight body, so that it will look more intuitive and the effect of punching will be better.


    "Then you go out first."


    Hilary Swank pushed open the door of the audition cubicle in confusion.


    The other two who were waiting for the audition saw her coming out so soon, and their expressions were not good. They thought that there was one less competitor, and they almost didn''t laugh.


    "next."


    The firefly staff spoke.


    Sandra Bullock took a few deep breaths, adjusted her state, opened the door of the lounge, and strode to the side.


    In the temporary audition room, Lyman, Johnson, and Thomas were discussing the candidates just now, and there was a representative of the actors'' union listening there, not daring to interrupt.He just came here to serve as a witness, and his right to speak was almost zero.Unless someone is treated unfairly, only those actors who have paid dues are he qualified to take care of them.


    "The image is good, but a little thinner." Lehman said first.


    "According to the union information, she won the Oscar actress," Thomas flipped through the file and continued: "And she is willing to gain muscle. There is still some time before shooting, so you can try."


    "Johnson, what do you think?" Lyman asked.


    "The acting skills are basic, but I haven''t been exposed to boxing, and have no experience in performing related roles. Let''s take a look." As a CAA person, he certainly wants to choose a CAA actor, but he doesn''t interfere very much. In terms of decision-making, he is a smart man, and Lehman is very independent. What he said is the same as what he didn''t say, which is very pleasant.


    Next, it''s Sandra Bullock''s turn.


    Lehman also asked a similar question, but this guy is too good in figure, and the thing is a bit prominent, he doesn''t feel like a boxer, and I can''t say that people who have been trained for a long time, the place seems to be free from the shackles, let alone, Boxing with the ball, I always feel that the picture is too unconventional.


    The weight barely reached the standard to be lightweight, just a little more muscle, but compared to the previous one, it was a lot worse, but Lyman was willing to give her another chance.


    In the same way, Ashley Judd is similar, and the three of them are not too bad in body shape and image.


    Lehman called the three girls together again and made a direct request, "This movie must have been guessed by you just now. The heroine''s template is a boxer."


    "There will be two weeks to train for you. I have hired boxing coaches and dietitians on my side. They will be responsible for coaching you for a period of time to get your weight and muscles up."


    "When the time comes, I will determine the candidate."


    In this way, the three people left Firefly Pictures in a daze, without even touching the script, let alone knowing what the story is about.


    However, the only thing they can know is that there is still some competition between them, which is a criterion related to casting.


    Lehman really values ??this movie, not how much money it can make, but purely like this kind of subject matter.


    After returning home in the evening, I began to conceive the sub-shot script of "Million Dollar Baby".


    This time, the viewing design is different from the previous ones. Because it is a period drama, Lehman intends to be retro and the lens effect should be a dark yellow.


    Then when the "Maggie" injured the spine in the back, the light and shadow became more and more depressed, but the color was brighter, forming a certain contrast.


    In addition to these thoughts, Lehman thinks a lot.


    It also allowed Jerry Boyd to add a failed scene, not as smooth as the original, and then stopped abruptly.


    It seems more layered, and it also makes the topic of "what''s the use of hard work?" heavier.


    It''s similar to giving hope, being frustrated, catching up, falling into the abyss, refreshing, and making a firm choice.


    Late at night, after drawing the last set of scene shots, Lyman stretched out and prepared to go to bed.


    good night.

 257 Chapter 257 Training (seeking subscription recommendation)

    It is naturally impossible to turn a person who has no foundation in boxing into a good boxer quickly, but being able to achieve similarity without wearing a gang, can almost achieve the effect Lehman wants.


    The next day, the three actresses came to a private club in Los Angeles. The second floor above has been renovated into a boxing gym, and simple training facilities are well prepared.


    Several coaches talked to Lehman on the phone yesterday, and they will not be late.


    Get up early to warm up.


    So when Hilary Swank came in, what he saw was such a hot training scene.


    Not long after, Lyman also came.


    He summoned the crowd and said: "The three of them must receive strength training and body sculpting, and the basic offensive footwork and evasion training must also be taught as much as possible. Time may not be enough, only two weeks, do not ask for how skilled, As long as you can look decent."


    With that said, Lehmann asked one of the men again: "Mr. Hecate, can it work?"


    The man called Hecate is the only man among them, but he is not simple. He has just been selected as the world''s best coach by the sports section of the "New York Times", and he is especially good at training fighters.


    This time, it was also after Warner knew his needs, he specifically found it.


    "No problem, if you train a boxer seriously, it will take at least two years, but now as long as you overcome your physical disadvantages, it won''t be much difference in two weeks."


    The rest of the coaching team are all serious female boxers, they are responsible for the actual combat and help the actors find that feeling.


    After some discussion, the head coach Hecateo began to urge him.


    Lehman had something to do, so he left first.


    ......


    On the first day of training, these three girls really couldn''t bear it.


    There is no boxing foundation, and even the physical fitness is very poor. Faced with intensive strength training courses (mainly training the knee joints and working together with multiple joints), simply pushing, lying and pulling up will kill people.


    After ten groups, I feel that my waist, abdomen and calves are not my own.


    The physical quality of Sandra Bullock is even worse. The coach is on the side to help pull the bar, holding up and crying.


    Fortunately, every half an hour of training, I can rest for a while.


    But such a devil''s day is really not something ordinary girls can bear.


    On the second day, Sandra Bullock stopped coming and chose to give up.


    Hilary Swank is not the case. She is a stubborn personality and has survived so many years of hardship. What is this?


    When I first started as an actor, in order to be able to participate in "Men Don¡¯t Cry" smoothly, the girl cut her hair short, and in order to fit the role better, she also tied her chest with a tight band, completely treating herself as a boy. treat.


    She stayed like this for half a year, including when she was filming on the crew, she never slackened, she really lived according to the real life of Brandon Dina in the movie.


    Even when filming a scene, she needed to jump from the third floor under a dangling coercion. She was ill with a little fear of heights, so she just jumped down. When she landed, she fell directly because she was too scared to control her body. On the ground, I sprained my ankle. That''s it, not to mention, after two retakes, I discussed with the director to go to the hospital.


    The same is true for special training now. After Hilary Swank finishes training in the club during the day, she will go home in the evening and train herself again.


    Due to over-training, the soles of the feet directly caused blister infection, and she had to stop her madness.


    When coach Hecate told Lehman about this, he was also surprised.


    To be honest, when Lyman saw Hilary Swank at first sight, he recognized her as the heroine of the original "Million Dollar Baby".


    He has watched the original film several times, and of course he will not admit his mistakes, besides, the faces are almost the same.


    But he did not immediately determine the candidate, because Lehman knew that the movie was never restricted to a certain actor.


    When filming "Bad Guy", he learned the most.


    Even the well-known "star actor" Tom Cruise in the industry is in a state, with the foil of his opponents, and with a good role, he can become different from the acting charm of being handsome and cool.


    Moreover, in the last life, director Clint Eastwood took over the film. It was repeated many times, and the role selection was very different. In the end, it was a fixed image of the movie role in Eastwood''s mind. .


    Naturally, Lyman wouldn¡¯t decide on a candidate easily, unless it¡¯s really suitable, but Hilary Swank was no different from an average Hollywood actress at the time. She focused too much on her figure and focused on photogenic effects, which led to her thinness. .He''s quite tall and looks like he doesn''t have any flesh. How can it work?


    But now, listening to the training situation reported by Coach Hecate every day, he really looks at this girl with admiration.


    It was really cruel enough to himself, he had only seen this temperament in Heath Ledger, and he was stubborn.


    As for Ikesh Judd''s words, although he is still gritting his teeth and insisting on training, the effect is not as great as Hilary Swank.


    In the following days, "Million Dollar Baby" continued to be prepared in an orderly manner. While the two actors were still training, Lehman was not idle, and took Thomas and others to several boxing gyms around Los Angeles. In the next scene, I found that they were all inappropriate, so I simply found a warehouse and restored the boxing gym scene.


    During the period, I discussed several times with Thomas about the screen texture that the lens wanted to present, and revised some subtle differences in the lens.


    Time entered December, just as the box office results of Warner¡¯s "The Matrix 3: Matrix Revolution" were gradually declining, and seeing that there was not much market dominance, the final chapter of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "Lord of the Rings" "The Return of the King" takes over strongly.


    On the afternoon of the 16th, the day the movie premiered, Peter Jackson called to ask Lehman if he had time to attend.


    The two have known each other since last year''s Oscars, and they are still in touch with each other.


    Joining in this kind of thing, and since I am not too busy recently, I happily agreed.


    In other words, when this guy was filming "Lord of the Rings 2," a lot of scenes from the third part were filmed. Many scenes were gathered together, and the filming was finished with one brain. That''s why it was able to make another one so quickly.


    You know, this guy has always been not fast in making movies, and it is even more so than a fast shooter like Lehman.


    In the evening, at about 7 o''clock, a red carpet was prepared early in front of the Luer Theater. The reporters on both sides were also ready, just waiting for the film festival.

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    "Wow, it''s beautiful."


    Seeing Eva Green sitting in the commercial car, Lehmann gave a sincere compliment.


    The girl wore a lavender off-shoulder dress and her long hair fluttered, giving people a very stunning and feminine feeling.


    It seems that the fashion stylists that Johnson found for her are quite useful.


    It sets off the girl''s temperament.


    "Do you think it looks good too." Eva smiled, seemingly satisfied with Lyman''s performance.


    ......


    "I''m going, such a slapstick?"


    On the scene of the Luer Theater, Lehmann was amazed when he looked at the red carpet that was eager to break through the sidewalk and the lively audience.


    "Is this the third film? The first two films have created enough momentum. I can''t get to the end of the last film. It''s shabby than before. What''s more, New Line Pictures is still preparing to compete for Oscars with this film. , How can it be done without any momentum?" Johnson also sighed.


    By the way, Harvey Weinstein is still one of the producers of this film, but because he lost the copyright lawsuit to Xinxian, the two have fallen out for a while, and then Xinxian promised some privately. The benefit was given to Harvey, and then he won the help of the master of public relations.


    "Okay, we should get off."


    Seeing the main creators debut at the finale, it was their turn.


    Lyman opened the car door and got out of the car first, then took Eva by the arm and greeted her down.


    All the way to the interview area, Lyman didn''t let go of Eva''s hand.


    The signal of his behavior is obvious.


    There is quite a way of showing intimacy under the public, and Johnson, who walked behind them, also took the initiative to pull a little distance, more like a single dog that no one cares about.


    Toleman''s current fame, but many reporters have also noticed Eva.


    For a while, the flashing light kept on, and the eyes of the person who was shining directly hurt.


    In front of the theater, the New Zealand fat man was still welcoming guests to enter the theater. Standing next to him was Shay, the president of New Line Pictures.


    "Director Jackson, congratulations on the release of the new film."


    Lyman took Eva''s hand and walked forward with a smile.


    "Haha, you are here, let''s have a drink together in the evening." Peter Jackson gave Lehman a big hug with a chic smile.


    "Who is this?"


    "Eva Green, my girlfriend."


    Lehman introduced.


    "Director Jackson, hello." Eva reached out to Peter Jackson generously.


    "Hello. Thank you for coming."


    Smile politely as always.


    After entering the theater, he greeted several acquaintances a few more times, and Lehman sat in his seat with peace of mind.


    His position is in the middle of the third row, and next to him are people in the circle such as directors and producers. Eva is sitting next to him.


    Approximately half an hour later, the interview with the main creative staff arrived.


    Seeing everyone on the stage reminiscing about their bitterness, talking about various funny stories during the shooting, Lehman''s eyes were on a middle-aged man with glasses.


    This person is the leader of the special effects team responsible for "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King"-Richard Taylor.


    This product has almost become famous in the industry along with the "Lord of the Rings" series. From the first film, this New Zealand-born visual effects filmmaker has gradually emerged, and won the best makeup and best at the 72nd Oscar. Visual effects award, and later founded Weta Studio.


    Since then, his name has always been associated with big directors such as Peter Jackson, Steven Spielberg, and James Cameron.


    In addition to the "Lord of the Rings" series, some of the beautiful scenes and character models on Pandora in "Avatar" are also the results of him and his studio.Is a really powerful special effects master.


    Lehman looked at him, very soliciting, but unfortunately, the Weta Studio has become a climate, and every one billion can not be taken down, that is to say.


    ......


    After the movie started, Lehman found it interesting.


    Although he has watched this movie before, it does not prevent him from watching it again from another perspective.


    To be honest, Peter Jackson really deserves the title of a hardcore book fan of Tolkien. Several scenes such as the Battle of Palano Plains and the Battle of the Black Gate are reproduced to the greatest extent by mixing real shots and cg models.


    This guy has been planning the adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings" since 1995. At that time, his old club was Miramax, and Harvey also provided him with ten million dollars in funding for his preliminary preparations (Harvey¡¯s vision is still good. But his personality is not good, and he likes to play tricks. In addition to Quentin, many directors who have worked with him finally chose to leave him). After the project was established, in order to find a buyer, Harvey and Jackson visited a group of film companies. .


    In the end, Shaye, the former president of New Line Pictures, took a fancy to it. After seeing Jackson¡¯s preliminary work, he also said a famous golden sentence: "The original "Lord of the Rings" is a trilogy. Why doesn''t the movie do this?"


    Yes, the concept of the trilogy was proposed by Saya. At that time, Hollywood was not popular at all for sequel production. Peter Jackson originally wanted to get a "Lord of the Rings", but after hearing Saya''s proposal, he probably loved it. Mr. President, he took the initiative to transfer part of his adaptation copyright to Xinxian. This is why Harvey and Xinxian had conflicts later. All three parties hold part of the copyright, but in general, Harvey is the least, Peter -Jackson betrayed his old club again and switched to a new line.


    The combination of the two makes Harvey directly lose the right to speak in this project. Seeing that the first film is very profitable, Harvey can not stand such a marginalization and decisively sue the two to the court, but the court is not Oscar, ha Wei had no acquaintances, he was directly fucked down, and finally accepted the move in a desperate manner, operating an Oscar for the "Lord of the Rings" series, striving to maximize profits and sharing some soup.


    However, Peter Jackson''s mind at the time was also well understood.


    Before that, he was just a B-level film director with a small score. He has made three or four films with a gross box office of less than 30 million U.S. dollars. He actually got this rare large-scale production series in film history, with a total investment of up to 300 million.


    With such a great faith and kindness, it is no wonder that he would abandon Harvey. Harvey has never supported him like this.


    If you compare the two, do you have to say who to choose?


    Furthermore, in order to faithfully restore Middle-earth, it took 3 years to write the script and the simulation of the scene. From the preparation in 1995 to the first release in 2001, the past 6 years.


    Without such thorough comprehension of the original work and effort-consuming preparation, it would be impossible to have the current glory.


    The epic fantasy trilogy is well deserved.


    Presumably this is what Peter Jackson is most proud of in his life.

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    The success of a movie is multifaceted. Looking at it now, Lehman feels the soundtrack the most.


    Let me talk about Howard Shaw, the soundtrack master responsible for this movie.


    He is a Canadian. In his early years, he was a live music director on the evening talk variety show "Saturday Night Live".


    The biggest feature of this guy is that it is not so stylized.


    This is what Peter Jackson fancyed him.


    As early as the filming of "Lord of the Rings" began, both John Williams and James Horner were candidates for the soundtrack of the series.


    Perhaps everyone is a little unfamiliar with the names of these soundtrack masters, so use some metaphors to describe them.


    John Williams¡¯ representative works include "Schindler''s List", "Star Wars", "Jurassic Park", "Saving Private Ryan" and "Harry Potter". The soundtrack style is too grand and magnificent, like The abbot who practices Shaolin Kungfu;


    James Horner¡¯s representative works include "Titanic", "Brave Heart", "Beautiful Mind", the soundtrack style is tender and sweet, like a Wudang Taoist;


    Howard Shaw likes most is weird and cunning. He has scored "Seven Deadly Sins", "Terror Space", "Mind Game", a typical evil person.


    It can be said that he is unique in creating gloomy situations, and he is best at releasing his inner oppression through complicated arrangements.


    In "Lord of the Rings", Howard-Shaw is even more like a fish in water, truly showing his weird and changeable temperament to the fullest.


    It is similar to practicing wicked minds with respectable kung fu, using world music, magnificent symphony, and percussion to create a magical flavor.


    At the end of the film, when Frodo left his hometown and headed to the western continent of the elves, the camera gradually lifted up, and the low background sound sounded again, making a perfect curtain call.


    ......


    In a small villa on the outskirts of Beverly Hills, Ikesh Judd is freshening up and making up in the bedroom. As an actress, these are essential items if she needs to go out. It just so happens that today is the final decision. day.


    The young director who gained fame and the heroine of the new project cooperating with Warner, under the blessing of such factors, can''t help but not take it seriously.


    Although the focus of the media has recently shifted from the preparation of "Million Dollar Baby" to the release of "Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King", on the first day, the number of 3,703 theaters across the United States was jointly opened, and a single-day box office won 34.1 million. U.S. dollars, the world''s total revenue of 57.6 million U.S. dollars, also broke the single-day box office record set by "Star Wars 1" in 1999 on Wednesday.


    However, for her, those are not important.


    Instead, director Lehman said that the two-week training period has passed, and it is time to finally establish a candidate.


    Can I finally get this role?


    She was a little unconfident, because she also saw the performance of Hilary Swank, she knew very well that she wanted to get this role, and Hillary was the peak she wanted to climb.


    as expected.


    When I went to Firefly Pictures again in the afternoon, the young director''s words seemed like a sharp knife.


    "Sorry, Miss Aikesh, the candidate for the heroine has been decided, it is Hilary Swank."


    Akesh Judd sighed slightly. She was somewhat prepared for her loss. Even so, she was disappointed when she heard the news.


    She has also been unsuccessful over the years, or that, as an actress, it would have been unsuccessful if she could not become famous.


    Without acting, it is simply too fatal for an actor.


    What''s more, in Hollywood, there are really too few opportunities for women. It is either a vase or a vase, or a supporting role, A, B, and C. Finally, there is a significant role, but it is still a perfect miss.


    However, for that girl, she actually quite admired.


    Getting up, preparing to say goodbye politely, the young director spoke again.


    "Wait, there is a less important role in this movie, playing Maggie''s sister, would you like it?"


    "Yes...thank you director."


    Akesh Judd turned around, grateful.


    She is not picky, and acting is good.


    ......


    To be honest, Lehman can see the performance of these two people.


    As far as acting skills are concerned, neither of them is bad, and that is who is more dedicated.


    After two weeks of training, Hilary Swank not only succeeded in gaining weight, but also became more and more like a female boxer, while Akesh Judd was worse.


    However, for the sake of people working so hard, other suitable roles in the movie can also be arranged.


    After most of the main actors were settled, Lehman looked at his watch and turned to Johnson and said: "Remember to notify their agent and let Warner start negotiations with them as soon as possible, and determine the pay for them to join the group."


    After the explanation, Lehman left the audition room and returned to his office to take a draft of the shots and prepare to go home.


    In the front hall of the company, a lady with short hair stood next to the elevator. Hearing the sound of leather shoes landing, she immediately turned to look.This person is the heroine Hilary Swank who has just finished her audition.


    "Hello, Director Lyman." She greeted with a smile immediately.


    Lehman nodded to her, and said, "Come on, think about the role, don''t let me down."


    "I will." The girl immediately clenched the script in her hand and nodded again and again.I''m afraid that if you are not careful, the last chance will slip away.


    Walk into the elevator together and go down to the first floor.


    After getting out of the elevator, Lehmann waved his hand, "Let''s do it, we''ll talk about it when the crew starts filming."


    After speaking, he walked to the parking lot next to him.


    Hilary Swank watched Lehmann''s back gradually disappear in front of her, thinking about the audition just now, still very excited.


    She didn''t forget to inform her agent and tell her mother.


    To be honest, it seemed like a dream, so many weeks of life and casting were completely different from what she thought.


    She is not an optional supporting role, nor is she selected by her face and fame. She has won a role like Maggie only by relying on her hard work.


    Once upon a time, such a scene was only imagined when she first entered the show business.


    The longer I stay, the more I realize it is not easy.


    Putting down the phone, looking at the script in his hand, his chest still beating violently.


    Not far away, a black Bentley car passed by the gate exit. In a glimpse, Hilary Swank seemed to see the familiar figure, and a smile slowly appeared on the corner of her mouth.


    Really a different director, isn''t it?


    Then, the agent also came.


    He was more excited than Hilary Swank, getting out of the car, repeatedly confirming the correctness of the news.


    He didn''t accept this fact until Hillary told him with great conviction for the 13th time.


    God, this is crazy.

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    In the conference room of Firefly Pictures, except for a few senior managers of the original company who were not too familiar with Lehman, they were sitting cautiously.


    Thomas drew an office chair and sat upright next to Lyman, holding a draft of the partial lens in his hand at the research station.


    Johnson was okay, sitting upright on Lehman''s left side, but his eyes were erratic and he didn''t know what he was thinking.


    On the other hand, crew members such as York and Josh were sitting together and whispering.


    However, this is just a simple project discussion.


    Two small company employees are busy making coffee for everyone, and another errand runner is sending everyone a photocopy of Johnson''s shooting schedule.


    After a short glance, Joyce Laura from the Finance Department gave a general report on the accounts under Lehman¡¯s eyes, excluding various expenses, prop leasing, scene construction, team salary, and "Million Dollar Baby" Before the shooting, the 30 million budget left only 17.62 million US dollars.


    "Well, I''ll just say a few words first."


    After Laura finished speaking, Lehman took the words: "This is our company¡¯s second project. We are still cooperating with a large company like Warner. Don¡¯t say how much money must be made, at least not at a loss, right. Ours Everyone knows the reality of the line, the more practical, the less you can¡¯t fail."


    "...Movies are profitable, so everyone can get a lot of money. If you are familiar with me, you should know that I am not a stingy person..."


    Rory talked a lot, boosted his morale, and looked forward to the future.Only then did Lehman talk about business, "The official shooting is about to take place in two days. Do you have any questions that have not been resolved?"


    "The shooting equipment is ready," Thomas said first.


    "It''s okay to build a few scenes." This is what York said.


    "The required props are also OK."


    Lehman nodded, satisfied with the preliminary work of the crew, and then asked Johnson, "Has the actors notified?"


    "Well, I have all called."


    "That''s good," Lehman thought for a while, and then said: "Wait, you will go back to the studio first, and then check again for any omissions. Thomas, you go to the Los Angeles City Hall and ask them for the right to film the street. Johnson, you go to CAA to gather a group of extras, and you need to use it for the subsequent shooting."


    Under the right circumstances, Lehman is willing to give back something to CAA, such as supporting roles and group performances, which almost all made Johnson win CAA''s favor. This is part of the reason why CAA is willing to support Lehman.


    The two are mutually beneficial, one has resources, and the other can be realized.


    Why not?


    Hearing this, Johnson was naturally fine, but Thomas quickly said with a bitter face: "I''m not familiar with those government officials, who am I looking for."


    Lehman smiled and said: "I believe in your abilities. If you go to ask seriously, you will know. It is not illegal to borrow the street for filming."


    As several people were talking, a clerk at the front desk knocked on the door and walked in, ran to Lehman''s side and whispered, "Mr. Ryan is here."


    "Let him come up." Lehman finished speaking and said to everyone: "Okay, let''s do it, everyone will go down and do their own things."


    The meeting room became empty in a blink of an eye.


    The others are okay, Ryan is here and they are all very happy.


    But Blake Cole, the head of Firefly Pictures¡¯ marketing department, lamented in his heart: I think he had been in this company for so many years, and finally took the position of management, and witnessed the acquisition of the original company by Lehman and the immediate reorganization. The status of the industry has risen visible to the naked eye. I wanted to make a big splash, but it was a temporary job.


    Once Ryan comes, his identity will become that person''s deputy, which is really tragedy.


    But Lehman can''t be blamed, who makes him trust Ryan more.


    There are currently less than 50 employees in the company, but most of them are familiar with him, and not as many as the original management. This is a taboo in the workplace.


    Lehman didn''t want to. When he was working hard to shoot a movie, his family was guarded by a group of outsiders. Not only the marketing department, but several other departments also had to slowly transform into his confidant.


    Back to his president''s office, after a while, the girl at the front desk brought in Ryan, who hadn''t seen him for a long time.


    Maybe it was because of just getting off the plane and rushing over right away.


    But when he saw Lyman, he gave a happy hug.


    "Unexpectedly, you also bought a movie company."


    Ryan sat aside and looked at Lehman very curiously. Lehman was embarrassed.


    "Why are you staring at me?"


    "No, it feels a bit weird. Originally, when we opened a studio, I took care of most of the affairs. You didn''t care about it at all, but now you don''t expect to take the initiative to find something for yourself. You have changed, Lehman." After that, He shook his head sorrowfully, as if he were sorry.


    "Don''t be funny. I have handed over the marketing department of the company to you, so remember to pay more attention."


    Ryan knew about this for a long time, and Lehmann called and told him shortly after Rodrian Pictures changed its name and before the filming of "Million Dollar Baby" was planned.


    At that time, he was busy sharing accounts with Europa Pictures for "Bad Guy" overseas, and investing in the investment of "Very Human Trafficker". He was surprised for a long time when he first heard the news.


    He knew how lazy this guy Lehman was, he didn''t care about anything except making movies.


    "Oh, by the way, Europa Pictures has already paid part of the overseas share of the film. Now, Mann Studios still has 330 million on the account, plus the subsequent share of the account, it can be 370 million , Do you want to call this money?"


    The overseas box office of "Bad Guy" is close to 400 million U.S. dollars. According to the sharing clause signed by the two parties, it can get 15%, which is about 45 million U.S. dollars.


    "Leave 30 million on the account, and transfer the rest one after another. There is an empty shell, which will only be used to negotiate and cooperate with Europa Pictures. It is a French office. The real development is the Firefly. Pictures."


    Lehman thought for a while and said.


    If this is done, Ryan will hold 50% of the Firefly shares in the name of Mann Studios, while Lehman also holds 50% of the shares in Mann Studios. In other words, Ryan will only hold 100% Of 25 shares of Firefly.


    In this way, it is also more convenient for Lehman to operate, because the future development is big, there will always be a part of the dry shares to gather people''s hearts.


    Furthermore, in case of seeking cooperation or acquiring an issuing company, replacement is inevitable.


    Of course, that''s all in the future.


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    It was cloudy on December 25.


    At about ten in the morning, Lehman led the crew to a place far away from downtown Los Angeles.


    There are boxing gyms built with warehouses, streets and communities. It is the best location for "Million Dollar Baby".


    Without a programmatic start-up ceremony, Warner wanted to make a splash, but Lehman rejected it because it was unnecessary.


    With the help of the directors¡¯ union, the crew negotiated with the residents of the community and completed the relevant procedures.


    Reporters or something, I didn''t know where to get wind and came to interview, so I should avoid it.


    Everything is proceeding in an orderly manner.


    The set has already been completed, and the scene of the filming will soon be heard, saying, "First come the rehearsal."


    Then Lehmann raised the loudspeaker again and said, "Thomas, double check the camera position. There is an error in the lighting group, the recording group brought the radio equipment..."


    The dress rehearsal began.


    A few group actors simply started to practice walking, hoping not to steal the spotlight when shooting.


    Five minutes later, it was determined that there was nothing wrong with the actor''s cooperation. Lehman stood behind the director''s monitor and immediately said, "All departments are ready..."


    "Unit 1?"


    "Ok."


    "light?"


    "no problem."


    As the heads of various departments stretched out their hands to confirm, the recorder stood in front of the main camera and gently hit the recorder.


    "The first scene of the first scene of "Million Dollar Baby", action--"


    There was a crisp kicking sound, and then the monitor in front of Lyman showed the shooting picture of Unit One. This scene is the daily training of the boxing gym opened by "Frankie" played by Eastwood, and "Rankey"''s only friend, "Eddie" played by Morgan Freeman makes his first appearance.


    This casting is consistent with the previous life, because this guy¡¯s voice is very magnetic and he needs to do a post narration dubbing, and apart from Morgan Freeman, Lehman doesn¡¯t know any particularly suitable candidates, and the two are in "Bad Guy" has a cooperation, he and Clint Eastwood are also old acquaintances, a little invitation, they are happy to join the group.


    The three cameras are placed separately.


    The first camera is the main point of view for capturing close-ups of characters, controlled by Thomas himself.Because you need to follow up later, and there is no slide rail and no fixed tripod, you need to put the camera on your shoulder.Although this kind of shoulder anti-camera is not particularly heavy, it is very demanding for the photographer, and it can''t shake hands at all, even if it is moving the lens, it must be kept at a very slight range.


    Once the animation surface also collapses, the whole shot will not work.


    You have to start again.


    And Thomas¡¯ technology Lehman is quite recognized. This guy is not interested in many things. He is unwilling to cultivate him and lead him to the management. Only for camera, that is true love.His hands are as steady as an old dog, and he understands Lehman''s shooting intentions. A veritable royal photographer, Lehman is not used to leaving him.


    The second machine is responsible for side-shooting and has a fixed angle of view. It can be pushed slowly with a slide rail.


    The third machine is simpler and can be completed by any camera assistant, mainly responsible for shooting the street scenery at the door, which will be used in later editing.


    Clint Eastwood was wearing a brown-gray woolen coat, carrying an old shoulder bag whose outer shell had begun to fall off, head down, his hair a little messy, his beard unkept, and his expression dumb.Only a little makeup was painted on the face.It was to make him look older and his face was sallow.


    "early."


    "early."


    Eastwood waved his hand, slowly returned to his seat, and poured himself a glass of water.


    "Crack."


    Lehman stared at the performance, felt something was wrong, and decisively called to stop.


    Eastwood turned to look at Lyman, puzzled.


    During this period of time, he has also thought about the role, feeling that his state is quite in line with the requirements of the situation.


    "My eyes are too dizzy, let me dim. You are an ordinary person, an ordinary person, and you have a conflict with your daughter. When you say hello, you are a little bit slow. Feeling worried."


    Lehman points out without shy.


    The surrounding staff smacked secretly.


    Clint Eastwood is also a director.


    A highly qualified horse in the circle, okay?


    But still seriously pointed out the shortcomings.


    Eastwood thought for a while, and felt right.


    A loser in life is not as plain as he was just now.


    He nodded, returned to his position, ready to do it again.


    At this moment he is just an actor.


    "Kah, do it again, eyes are enough, walking posture is wrong, shoulders are slightly collapsed, movements are gentle."


    "Morgan-Freeman, you were wrong when you said hello just now, wait until he is passing by you, you will say hello. Come again..."


    Originally, Hilary Swank was still pulling Eksh Judd, and the two transparent people chatted quietly in the corner of the crew. The two had trained together, and they were quite familiar. In addition, the entire crew also made the two of them interact with each other. Know and dare not communicate with other people.


    Everything around was so novel, and then I saw the director yelling one after another, and the two old actors also listened to him carefully.


    The problem is not that he interrupted the shooting for no reason.Each time there are deficiencies.


    Ikesh Judd has been in a lot of crews. Although there are not many scenes, it is the first time I have seen such a serious director.


    Not to mention Hilary Swank, as the heroine, thinking that she has also been pointed out to improve, and she can''t meet the requirements of the director...


    In an instant, the cold sweat came out of the skin.


    "Director Lyman is really amazing, no wonder the movies he makes are always very popular." Akesh Judd on the side seemed to have the urge to become a little fan.


    Lehman really knows how to train actors.


    It''s not how skillful he is in acting, but he always keeps the actors in the best state when shooting.Keep improving.


    Heath Ledger, Jason Statham... are all examples.After Tom Cruise finished filming "Bad Guy", it was as if the two lines of Ren Du had been opened up, and his performance rose greatly, although it was quickly returned back-this product has reached Paramount Pictures again Agreement, went to shoot "Mission Impossible 3", that character can''t be played without being handsome and cool, it''s a return to the self.


    "Ok."


    Hilary Swank responded twice.Turned his head and picked up the script on the chair.


    Ikesh Judd waited for a long time, but he didn''t see his friends talking. When he looked back, he only felt that there was a black line in his head.


    Please, is it necessary?


    On the other side, after the fourth shot, it finally went smoothly.


    Lehman turned out the camera on the monitor to take a closer look, feeling very satisfied.


    While nodding, the set was relieved.


    The first shot is complete.


    ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª

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    "Let''s give, let''s give."


    On a street outside the Helen neighborhood of Los Angeles, Ryan shouted with a megaphone.


    Behind him, more than a dozen porters, holding various billboards and some graffiti stickers, are setting the scene on the walls on both sides of the street.


    Everyone on the street looked sideways, but no one came in to interrupt work because there were a few trades.


    In fact, when filming on location in the United States, the most feared thing is to photograph passersby, because this involves the privacy of citizens, ranging from deleting the camera to huge indemnities, so we must communicate with local government agencies and actors¡¯ unions. Get it on file.


    There is no idleness in the nearby Hailun community, and they are tinkering with decorations.One of the rooms rented by the crew, which is the home of "Maggie", needs to be made more in line with the heroine''s temperament.


    Ryan was carrying the shooting equipment with Lehman and reminded: "We only have two hours of shooting time. If it still doesn''t work, we can only discuss with them tomorrow."


    Yes, now this section of the road has been blocked by the film crew for only two hours, no matter what it is, it is only so long today.


    "Don''t worry, there are only two shots. It''s easy to complete." Lehman clapped the dust on his hands and said with relief.


    "I hope it will go well."


    When the two were talking, a man in a flower-green gown walked into the set very sullenly and looked at the street where the set was gradually completed, exclaiming quite exaggeratedly: "Wow, so many ad placements."


    It was Nicholas Cage who came.


    In other words, this little supporting actor Lyman who has only two scenes didn''t want to trouble anyone, just find an actor who fits the image.


    However, this guy had just finished filming "National Treasure" and had nothing to do at home. After hearing that Lyman was about to make a new film, he immediately called to ask if he could help.


    Lehman still felt that Cage was a popular person and played a supporting role as a passerby. There weren''t many lines in his line, so why bother.


    Maybe it will look at the performance on their own face.


    However, Lehman doesn''t like strong twists.


    But he thought so, Cage was not happy.


    Feeling being polite with him, the revolutionary friendship of close cooperation between the two is questioned again.


    Okay, the night before the shooting started, this guy ran from Maihami (investing real estate there) to Beverly Hills in Los Angeles.


    Frozen is blocking Lehman at home.


    After reading the script, what role did he say is deep, he likes bullshit very much.


    Nima is a passerby character, even the background situation is not specified, there is a fart to dig room, nothing more than to "magi" after the boxing road failed to comforters, like a spiritual mentor, to set off the heroine .


    But he just feels good and wants to take it.


    Maybe he also knows that he is too expensive now, and Lehman, the broken crew, can''t afford to ask him. He also actively said that he was participating in friendship, and he didn''t want to be paid, just provide food.


    To be honest, this moved Lehman a bit.


    The entertainment industry is really realistic. If you see too many real examples and hear more, you will feel that these actors are precious and worthy of your partiality.


    Heath Ledger and Nicholas Cage are like this.


    Of course, with Cage as a person, his idea is simpler.


    "The Fury" withstood the defeat of "The Wind Whisperer" and resumed his career as an actor.


    "Bad Guy" is even better, directly making him the top of the line.


    Now major studios are rushing to offer him cooperation invitations, and everyone is willing to pay him a high salary. Cage knows how these came from.


    Moreover, if you have to look at it from the point of view of interest, Lehman''s movie is a benchmark for the blockbuster. Although playing a small supporting role, even if the box office explodes, it will not have much to do with him, but...


    There are some things that can''t be measured by a momentary gain or loss.


    ......


    "Why are you here now? It will be a few days before you have your role." Lehman saw Cage with a knowing smile and went up to hug him.


    "It doesn''t matter, I have nothing to do during this time. It is good to join the group in advance and feel the shooting atmosphere." Cage explained.


    "Oh, by the way, are these advertisements sponsored?" He pointed to the billboard that the crew was placing.


    "Yes, it''s more than 2 million. Just show up and scan the camera."


    Warner is quite going to come. After referring to the opinions on setting up the shooting scene, Limala came to several sponsors, including Nike.


    A lens that didn''t arrive in a second even cost more than 800,000 yuan. I don''t know what the sponsors think.


    Well, Lehman miscalculated his own value now.


    In the past, he did not make films without sponsor support, but most of them were not as bold and demanding. Sometimes he was unwilling and refused several.


    But today is different. As the works become more and more successful, some sponsors have also redefined the publicity role of his films.


    And like some series of movies, the ability to bring goods is even stronger.


    Whether it is the veteran "007" or the new "Tomb Raider", or later "Fast and Furious", a large part of the funding problem (the most terrifying It is "Tomb Raider", the film invested 130 million yuan, and the entire investment was recovered before it was released).


    envy......


    After Nicholas Cage came, he chatted with Lyman, Ryan, and Thomas while helping with small things.


    While he was busy, he suddenly asked: "Do you know Oscar''s public relations team?"


    "Why are you asking this? You still want to win the Oscars."


    "That''s not true. My cousin made a movie and wanted to compete for the Oscar in February next year. I would like to ask if you have any good candidates."


    Think about it, too.


    Didn''t Sofia Coppola film "Lost in Tokyo" this year?


    "Does Focus Pictures have no good PR team? They are backed by Universal."


    "No, they have their considerations, and I want the movie to get the best director, Golden Man."


    Speaking of which, Lehman understood.


    Perhaps the publisher and Cage¡¯s goals are inconsistent, and then this guy wants his cousin to get the honor that belongs to the director.


    So I want to pay for personal public relations to increase competitiveness.


    "But I think it will be useless." Lehman said politely.


    "Try it, it''s good to get a nomination." Cage was rather indifferent. He hadn''t experienced all the Oscar rules.


    And there is a nomination, if there is another chance to compete for the Oscar in the future, it will look very successful.


    "Let me ask Kevin, he was the one who helped."


    "Thank you."


    "You''re welcome, it''s just a small matter."


    After about 15 minutes, everything is ready and shooting begins...

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    This scene is the first appearance of the heroine "Maggie Fitzgerald".


    It was also the first performance of Hilary Swank on the crew.


    She probably suffocated her breath to prove herself¡ªthe only red light she saw in all these years.


    Before shooting and when putting on makeup, I constantly simulated in my mind how I would perform when I was on the court.


    And she did well.


    In the story, after a boxing match, "Maggie" found "Frankie" and wanted to practice boxing under his...


    Behind the director''s monitor, Lehman kept staring at the screen.


    "No." Clint Eastwood rejected the girl''s proposal without even thinking about it.


    "I played very well, I think you might want to train me." Hilary Swank walked side by side by Eastwood, still did not give up.


    "I don''t train girls." Eastwood frowned slightly, still firm.


    "Maybe you want to try, people who have watched my game think I am fierce."


    Hearing this, Eastwood stopped and looked at the girl very seriously, "Miss, fierceness is not enough."


    After speaking, he left without looking back.


    In the narrow staff passage, Hilary Swank quietly watched people leave, a little discouraged.


    She put the bag diagonally across her hand, took a few deep breaths, and then left silently.


    The camera slowly followed behind, patted her back.


    She came out of the boxing gym, walked along the street, lowered her head slightly, occasionally became interested, and would jump a few times to practice sideways dodge movements.


    In the eyes of some background board groups acting like crazy, they still go their own way.


    "Crack. It''s over. The next game¡ª"


    Lyman waved his hand, and the makeup staff hurriedly pulled Hilary Swank to touch up makeup.Next, there are several sets of her shots.


    On the other side, Aikesh Judd was also "walking the scene" with the script.


    Try to figure out the role over and over again, conceive the performance.


    After seeing Hilary once, I was secretly envious, and went to congratulate him.


    In other words, a crew like her is small and transparent, and often it is her turn to wait for several starring plays to be arranged.


    Just like today¡¯s performances, if everything goes well, the performances of Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood and even Morgan Freeman are very good, then she can shoot around 3 or 4 pm , If it doesn''t go well...


    So, today is another day to wait for nothing.


    A small supporting role has no human rights, and will not be taken seriously by the crew.


    But the good thing is that Ikesh Judd is already too familiar with this situation.


    Since she entered the showbiz, she has spent countless waiting.


    "You were just great."


    In the van, Eikesh Judd said with a three-point sincere 7-point release.


    "Is it? Actually, I was still very nervous. When I said the lines, I almost missed it." Hilary Swank smiled.


    Then the two of them started chatting.


    In fact, Ikesh Judd is a fairly smart person.


    Able to recognize their status and know what they need.


    What a small actor like her needs most is to seize every possible opportunity.


    It is also a compulsory course for small actors in this circle to have a good relationship with the chief creator or director and big-name actors.


    Although she was still working hard for the heroine of the movie some time ago, it was embarrassing to need to get close to the heroine in a blink of an eye.


    But her state of mind is very calm.


    No competition means no competition. Instead of complaining and cursing, it is better to figure out how to get to know these contacts of the crew.


    The director Lehman just don''t think about it, just go and strike up a conversation at will, it is very likely to arouse his uncomfortable, the gain is not worth the loss.Although Lyman feels his temper is okay, he doesn''t know.


    The remaining starring actors are similar, and occasionally they can talk a few words when they are in a play, but there is no room for contact, and it will be counterproductive to get close.


    After all, there is only one fairly familiar Hilary Swank who is a good breakthrough target.


    If the movie is really successful again, as the heroine of the movie, with this qualification, the situation of finding resources in the circle will be much better.


    Moreover, this kind of thing is very likely to happen.


    As an old man who has been in Hollywood for more than ten years, Ikesh Judd sees it thoroughly.


    Here, we are always chasing winners.


    And she just wants a possible opportunity, or the inside story of the role in the performance, or the lead actor to say a few words to the casting director, or a personal invitation, no matter what, it is very incomparable to her. need.


    Newcomers, if you want to mix in Hollywood.


    Except for gold masters like godfathers, or family relationships that are too strong (such as Cage, Sofia, the Coppola family, and the second generation of stars like Jack Gyllenhaal), many times, they rely on With your own emotional intelligence.


    To be realistic, it is to make people happy, get to know people, and let people help you.


    What kind of acting foundation, what star persona, that can only be considered by famous people.


    In this, it is actually a process of accumulation by many people.


    Some people think that they are naturally beautiful and willing to accept the unspoken rules, but are they afraid that they will not be able to get it out.


    It really is.


    There are a group of beautiful girls in this world every three to five years, not to mention that the plastic surgery industry is getting more and more powerful, and making a facelift is a matter of money.


    Which ones are out of the siege?


    If you are making movies and casting roles rely on unspoken rules, then this game will not be played anymore.


    Why, there are so many willing people.


    Then back to that question, who to choose?


    Ikesh Judd sees it very clearly, so she is not beautiful and has a place in Hollywood. Instead, she has seen too many beautiful faces in these years. Once youth is gone, she disappears quickly. Instead, there is a new batch of girls with "actor dreams".


    Newcomers should learn to "flatter".This is not shameful.


    Sometimes, it''s that simple to get to know someone, and you can easily get the opportunity that others look up to.


    This is too normal in the circle.Who wouldn''t want to take care of a good-looking acquaintance he knows if he can.


    "Hilary Swank, are you ready?"


    Not long after, a field manager felt like he ran over to remind him: "Wait a little longer, I''m going to shoot."


    "No problem, my side is ok." Hilary said, who had already put on makeup.


    "Well, today''s shooting schedule has been temporarily changed. The next shot will take you at home, you know."


    "understand."


    Seeing that the girl nodded, the field affairs had also completed his personal tasks, and hurried back to the studio to report to the field recorder.


    After about 5 minutes, the field recorder hit the board again.


    "All departments are preparing..."


    "Action¡ª¡ª"

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    The difficulty of the next shot gradually increased.


    With the increase of scenes and group performances, there will always be some errors.


    Not only on the actors, but also on the set, props and shooting issues.


    However, this is not the first time.


    Lehman still looked relaxed.


    The busy life on the set is really fulfilling.


    Gradually, a week passed, and the crew including the actors'' performances were getting better and better.


    Although tired, everyone is a long-term mixed shooting person. Even Clint Eastwood doesn''t take this level of hard work seriously, and no one can''t stand it.


    Occasionally, when the shooting ends early, everyone will have a meal together and find a restaurant to change the standard of meals.


    Everyone is tired of the food on the crew, not pizza, burgers, or all kinds of KFC fast food.


    Go and eat something delicious, like Mexican or German food is still very good.


    This is also the taste of specialty food.


    Anyway, the crew paid.


    However, you cannot drink.


    Their task of shooting this time was very heavy, and Lehman also wanted to finish the shooting soon.


    So I didn''t have that much fun, but no one complained.


    If so, no one dared to speak out in front of Lyman.


    These days, Lehman is also observing the atmosphere of the crew.


    The filming team are all acquaintances who have been with several movies, and they are very close to each other, mainly watching the actors.


    Clint Eastwood is actually very talkative. He is far from being like a screen character. He is hard-hearted. In the crew, he and Morgan Freeman are most interested in chatting.Maybe the age difference is not too great?Have a common voice.


    As for Cage, this guy stayed for almost a week. After he got such a thin scene early, he ditched, or he flew to New York under the urging of the agent''s phone call, saying he was going to meet with the public relations team.


    Hilary Swank, Lehman is more and more admired, and that Eikesh Judd has a good impression of her.


    The shooting continues...


    one day.


    When the sky was still dark, the crew started.


    The venue was also replaced by a professional boxing gym in Los Angeles, because today is going to be filming a regular women''s boxing match called "Maggie".


    Originally, it was planned to complete the shooting at angles one by one.


    But that is too much trouble, and the effect is not good.


    While Lyman was thinking about how to change his mind to shoot, Hilary Swank took the initiative to propose a real shot.


    "Are you sure?" He actually didn''t want this, it would be very dangerous.Her opponent is a real lightweight boxer and a member of the coaching team, who is professional.


    Hilary Swank still smiled: "No problem, I can do it."


    Lehman thought for a long time, then called Thomas again, "How difficult is it to shoot if you do this?"


    Thomas was very sincere and replied without evasiveness: "Real shots are definitely better. Although the ring is very narrow, there shouldn''t be any problems with me taking the shots in person. It is mainly an actor, and her every move will be remembered. Chi, there can be no unprofessional boxer movements. You know what I mean."


    "I can do it." Hilary Swank confirmed again: "I practiced for a long time and it will be fine."


    This is true, except for the two weeks of training, when filming, she still didn''t stop polishing her boxing.


    "That''s good, then take a real shot."


    Seeing that the actors were so proactive, Lehmann still made a decision: "Let some medical staff from the nearby community hospital, and..."


    He found the female boxer who was going to leave next, and repeatedly reminded, "You must keep your hand when you are going to punch. Do you understand what I mean?"


    "Ok."


    Not long after, several doctors also came.


    Many people in the crew looked at the actor on the field.


    Secretly surprised by her hard work, the boxing match is not a joke. Although it is certainly not as real as it is, it must be uncomfortable to get a punch.


    "come on."


    Hilary Swank put on his gloves, bit his mouthguard, and secretly cheered herself up, "I can do it, I can do it. Come on."


    After Thomas carried a camera in place, the actors who were preparing in the audience were somewhat admired.


    Morgan Freeman thinks he is a very dedicated actor, but it still feels incredible to see that every girl is so cruel.When are the girls in Hollywood so good?Don''t cry or make trouble, and actively ask for better shooting effects.


    Not to mention Aikesh Judd, he is convinced that people can get this role.


    "It''s all ready."


    Five minutes later, Chang Ji ran over and said.


    On the ring at this moment, two heavily armed girls were warming up there.


    Under the ring, Crete Eastwood was standing there. On the seats next to him, there were crew members and a group of backing boards from CAA as spectators.


    Standing behind the director¡¯s monitor, Lyman looked at Hillary, whose eyes were getting sharper, and couldn¡¯t help feeling that this level of professionalism was comparable to that of Tom¡¯s 50-year-old jumping from a plane and parachuting at low altitude. Have this spirit.


    "Action¡ª¡ª"


    After playing the game, Lehman quickly threw away some unnecessary distractions and stared at the monitor intently.


    Hilary Swank has already fisted friendly at the referee''s sign.


    Both sides opened up their positions and tried their positions.


    You advance and I retreat, you left and me right.Keep your eyes focused on the opponent.


    Suddenly, the opponent made a fake move, while the left hand struck out, but the right fist pryed off Hillary''s defense and hit her left cheekbone.


    In an instant, people staggered twice, leaning on the soft rope, and the body couldn''t get up.


    "I''m sorry, I''m sorry." The fighter opposite was also anxious, and ran over to apologize.


    You must know that she received a lot of force with this punch, otherwise she would have a concussion and be sent directly to the hospital.


    But even so, Hilary Swank, who had not been trained for beating, still felt a little dizzy.


    Naturally, I can''t shoot anymore.


    After a brief review by the doctor, he said that there was no problem. About two or three minutes later, Hillary also survived.


    And continue to request shooting.


    At this moment, her left side was extremely flushed, and it was obvious that she didn''t feel very good at that moment.


    "You two pay more attention and keep fighting."


    Apart from reminding Lehman, there is no better way.


    Fortunately, after this time, the two had some experience.


    Throwing a fist seems to be brave, but you will keep your hand, or simply dodge it. With the combination of makeup and camera angle, the lens looks quite good, with the fierce fighting effect.


    In the end, both of them were slightly injured, but what appeared on their faces was exaggerated, and the sweat was really constant.

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    Hilary Swank conquered the crew with her actions.


    A person with the professional spirit of an actor is often more likely to be liked by the director.


    At least, Lehman is like that.


    He always likes to use those dedicated actors, because he thinks it''s worth it.


    Working with these actors is also very comfortable.


    It''s better than those shit things. If you don''t want to act, find a substitute.


    December 28, Los Angeles downtown, the film "Million Dollar Baby" set.


    After a few more days of shooting, the crew suddenly became stumbling, not because the actors had too many times, or the crew made mistakes, but because of frequent transitions, most of the time was busy setting up the set.


    And for the boxing scene, Lehman wanted to focus on one point to get everything done, and then shoot other things, which would help Hilary Swank find that kind of competitive state.


    At noon, after eating fast food from the crew, filming continued.


    "Move station 1 here, and post the poster a little more...Yes, just put it there."


    Lyman directs the work on the set, while Thomas is still there studying the script, while several actors gather together to oppose the lines.


    Finally got it done.


    With a little makeup, Ikesh Judd, who plays the "maggie" sister in the film, plays. Her setting is emotionally indifferent. Even if "maggie" hurts her spine and is paralyzed on the bed, she can say something. Still very hurtful.In other words, "Maggie"''s family relationship is not good.


    What her mother cares about is that such disability should not drag her down. She brought a contract for "Magic" to sign, intending to divide some of the property she earned from punching.


    Under the lens.


    The pale Hilary Swank lay on the hospital bed, because she could not move from the neck down, her performance was only language and facial expressions, without any physical meaning.


    "Why did you delay it until now?" She couldn''t believe her tears in the corners of her eyes.


    This was the 5th day when she injured her spine. Her mother brought her sister to visit. What she said was not a relief, but a damn property transfer contract.


    "What do you mean by this?" Akesh Judd stepped forward and said in an even more incredulous tone.


    This time, "Maggie" finally gave up.


    "Mom, go home, I want to rest."


    "You sign first, and we will go back after signing."


    Mom took the contract and wanted to let "Magi" bite the pen and sign her name.


    The lens slowly pulled out a group image.


    In the ward, the painful "Maggie" closed his eyes sadly, and Ikesh Judd had a natural look on his face, as well as the shocked lawyer.


    He wanted to say something, but he didn''t know what to say, so he watched a group of kidnapping "Maggie" in the name of his family.


    "Crack, pass."


    Lehman nodded satisfied looking at the picture on the monitor.


    These actors are very good, and the chemical reactions are also very good.


    "Switch to the close shot." He looked in Thomas''s direction.


    The meaning of this sentence is that the mid-panoramic shot just taken is already available, and then I will take special close-ups of Hilary Swank''s face.


    Hearing this, several actors on the field breathed a sigh of relief.


    Of course, excluding the heroine, the next part is almost her alone.


    The close of the lens will magnify every inch of her micro expression.


    Thomas moved the camera, set up the position, and prepared to continue shooting the scene at different angles and distances.


    It seems that this shouldn''t be difficult, it''s just one person''s role.


    But when it was finished, it took almost half an hour.


    After the filming, it also announced that all of Ikesh Judd''s scenes were completed.


    She changed into the costume and walked straight to Lyman''s position after coming out of the dressing room-he was standing behind the director''s monitor and rarely left that category.


    "Judd, you have worked hard."


    Seeing the people coming, Lehman greeted him.


    "What''s the matter?" Seeing her not speaking, Lyman asked again.


    The inquiring gaze of the delivery made Akesh Judd a little nervous, but he still said firmly: "Director Lyman, after my film is over, can I still stay in the crew to watch the next filming?"


    Seeing her look expectant, Lyman said amused: "Why, is the food provided by the crew so good that you are reluctant to leave."


    Ikesh Judd was even more unfathomable when Lehman laughed. He lowered his head and said, "I know my performance is not very good, so I want to learn from the crew seriously."


    "Why?" Lyman was a little puzzled.It was the first time he saw an actor''s role in the scene, and he didn''t want to leave.


    "It''s... it''s..." Just as Ikesh Judd was thinking about better reasons, Lyman suddenly said, "I agree."


    After speaking, he went to Thomas to study the back shots.


    I want to come to this girl to have her own little abacus, maybe it''s to get contacts, maybe it''s something else, but Lyman doesn''t dislike her doing it.


    Fight for your own career direction, even if it seems deliberate, why refuse it.


    Akesh Judd was stunned, and then he reacted, his request was granted, and the corners of his mouth could not help but smile.


    The crew is on the set-up studio, shooting with all their hearts.


    Suddenly, 2003 passed, and 2004 ushered in.


    All the uproar in December has nothing to do with them, and the various parties during the awards season have nothing to do with them. In this busy and fulfilling shooting, it seems to be forgotten.


    Hollywood has never lacked hot spots, even if he was still the focus of the newspapers and media some time ago, but in the blink of an eye, he was buried by more real-time and hot news.


    After half a month of screening, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" exceeded 200 million at the North American box office, moving towards the 300 million mark.


    Almost all industry insiders and forecasting agencies believe that such an upsurge will not end up in the market too low.


    New Line Pictures is looking at the box office that is soaring day by day. It is so happy that it has held two celebration banquets in a row. According to their momentum, the third one will not be too far away.


    As for the month, the file "The Last Samurai" from "The Matrix 3: The Matrix Revolution" will quickly fall down while harvesting a wave of box office. Even Tom''s appearance on the variety show and calling everyone to watch it will not help.


    I am afraid that the final landing point will not exceed 150 million US dollars. Of course, this film was originally intended to please the Japanese market. It is not Warner who is taking advantage of it. On the contrary, both Tom and the publisher Warner make a lot of money, only Those Japanese investors are bleeding.


    Of course, the original purpose of others is to promote the spirit of Japan''s "Bushido", to spread Japanese culture to the outside world and establish a sense of identity.

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    2003 has passed, and the year-end North American box office list is also freshly released.


    Until then, Lyman, who was busy shooting in a corner, seemed to be remembered.


    In 2003, when the curtain just came to an end, he may not have been the most vigorous and watched director, but he was the one with the most rapid rise. He almost made his debut on the Hollywood Vanity Fair in a very tough way.


    Looking at the North American market throughout the year, it is enough to leave a place.


    "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" continues the strength of the previous work as always. Director Peter Jackson is undoubtedly the brightest star this year. As of now, the North American box office has won the year-end list with 35.36 million US dollars. Single champion, but this is not the end. Although the market has fallen sharply after a period of screening, it is estimated that it will not be a problem to get another ten million.


    That''s it, but the absolute overlord who has already locked the top name.


    At the same time, such achievements are only behind "Titanic" (650 million), "Star Wars Episode 1: Phantom Threat" (470 million), "ET-Alien" (430 million), ranking fourth in film history.


    In other words, the benefits created by the entire Lord of the Rings series of trilogy are enough to make every investor too enthusiastic. It can be expected that the blockbuster era and blockbuster production will become more fierce.


    After that, Pixar Studio''s "Finding Nemo" won the runner-up, with a North American box office score of more than 339 million.


    Of course, this is nothing to be particularly happy about. For Pixar, the animations they produce have basically been in the top three in the past years, and they have never fallen behind.


    As for the third place, it was "Bad Guy". The North American market score of more than 334 million won instantly reminded countless people in the industry.


    This is also the only French director in film history to make the year-end list in North America, which is enough to make people feel a little bit incredulous.


    On the one hand, people are surprised that a noir crime movie can achieve such a good result, on the other hand, they are surprised at the completion of the content of the work-this is only the director''s fourth feature film, which already needs to look up.


    I think at the beginning, a "Three Stupies Raising Bollywood" became famous at the Sundance Film Festival. Even if it finally won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Goldman, everyone generally believed that the film industry had come out of a powerful independent director. It is not uncommon for talents to always appear every three to five years.


    Counting forward, there are the Coen brothers (representative works: "Blood Maze", "Ice Blood Storm", "Old Nowhere") Quentin Tarantino is a little closer, just after people speculate that he is the second "Quentin" At that time, a year later, his name appeared in the top three of the North American year-end box office charts. To be honest, this is by no means an area that an independent director can touch. It is even more so than he won the Oscar for best director. It''s incredible, even though he hasn''t even received a nomination.


    However, such a rapid change is very outrageous. If it weren''t really happening in front of our eyes, no one would believe it.


    Unfortunately, reality is always more psychedelic than story.


    First, a war movie "Furious" slapped countless film critics in the face, and the casting of Nicholas Cage was a hot topic of discussion at that time, attracting countless eyes and ridicule.


    The final result was enough to make people speechless. Only then did he really start to transition from an independent director to a commercial director.


    Although the major Hollywood film companies have seen his potential and money, the subsequent "Bad Guy" seems to be completed immediately. The mature commercial rhythm makes people can''t help but feel emotional.


    Especially for the role played by Tom Cruise, it is even more impressive.This also made people have to re-evaluate Lehmann¡¯s directorial ability, and from this time, Barry Meyer¡¯s idea of ??wooing was strengthened-whether it was to dig out the depth of the movie or the tight plot rhythm; whether it was to train the actors. , The filming is still stable, which is amazing.


    Following "Bad Guy" was another surprise work "Pirates of the Caribbean" last summer. The long-dead pirate theme actually received 306 million U.S. dollars, and the fourth place at the end of the year is what makes it always not good at making live-action movies. Disney was overjoyed.


    However, it is worth mentioning that this list looks like a fight between Disney and Warner.In the top four, Disney occupies two seats (Pixar Studio was acquired by Disney), but Warner won the fifth, ninth, and tenth place with the "The Matrix" 2, 3 and "Terminator 3". Name, got three seats.In general, Warner is still ahead of the total score.


    However, what makes Warner a little disappointed is that for a sequel like "The Matrix", the third part is not as high as the second one, and the second part is not as high as the first one. It is completely in line with the market of the "Lord of the Rings" series. The performance in reverse is also surprising.Is this the so-called "drive high and go low"?


    As for the sixth, seventh, and eighth place, they are Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s "X-Men 2", New Line Pictures¡¯ "Elf" and Columbia Pictures¡¯ "Jedi Men 2".


    Superhero-themed movies are hot, and Twentieth Century Fox, who holds the copyright of the entire mutant, is also in his heart. The results are completely expected, and the final box office is 220 million US dollars; "Elf Elf" is one This family comedy movie still focuses on the Christmas atmosphere and the happy crowd market for the whole family, so it won a box office of 173 million US dollars at the Christmas time at the end of the year; "Jedi Men 2" starring the emerging first-line actor Will Smith, the market called for The power is amazing, even in the subject matter that is about to be played in Hollywood, the results are still gratifying, with a harvest of 158.8 million US dollars, which further proves that Will Smith is worth such a high salary.


    In addition, Lehman''s other work "Furious" also made the list smoothly with a North American box office of 154 million. Although it did not make it into the top ten, the 11th position is not aggrieved. It is still a dark horse of corrective posture. .


    Thinking about it this way, this year''s Paramount''s small life is pretty good, and the top ten can occupy a seat. Considering the comparison of the shooting budgets of these two works, they are both big profits, and Paramount executives can also laugh. Publish the annual report.


    In the end, only one Universe remained unhappy.


    In Hollywood''s Big Six, the bottom buddies suddenly climbed up. Why does this make them feel embarrassed?


    Moreover, not to mention that they are not in the top ten on the list, even if they expand to the top twenty, they will still only have three.


    The embarrassing thing is that "Hulk" has lost so much loss and is also on the list, ranking 15th. As for "Fake Celestial" and "Fast and Furious 2" ranked 13th and 16th respectively, although the two have some small profits, But watching other people eat meat, they have to save even some soup, and they can always live comfortably.


    No, a large number of senior executives are at risk of being fired.


    Hey, at the end of the year, it is always so difficult.Bitter.

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    On September 7, while the crew was on vacation, Lehman still had to work hard to attend the Golden Globe Awards ceremony.


    In the car, Lyman and Eva Green sat next to each other, along with Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood.


    All four were nominated for the Golden Globe Awards, but they are not the same play.


    In other words, Clint Eastwood was nominated as the director of "Mystic River", with best director and best film, and Lyman was nominated for the best director because of the excellent "Bad Guy". , Best Picture and other awards.


    As for Morgan Freeman not only as an award-giving guest, but also the best actor nominated for the role of a police officer in "Bad Guy", and Eva Green is also nominated as the best newcomer.


    Ryan and Thomas did not follow, which disappointed Lehman. Moreover, as a photographer, Thomas was nominated for the best photography, but he wanted to go wandering with Ryan. If he wins the award, he still wants to let him He took it for him.


    Although this is also common in the Golden Globe Awards, such as the award of animation, as long as there is Pixar, almost all of them are rounded up, and they often send one or two people to deal with it.


    But still despise.


    After arriving in the city by car, each went back to each house.


    Lyman and Eva returned to their mansion in Beverly Hills.


    When I was exhausted to rest, "Chain Saw" was also announced in the last overseas market. Although the Japanese film market is open to Hollywood movies, they have a heavy local protection policy. In other words, the screening is allowed to be shown, but when it is shown, it is up to them.


    This also resulted in "Chain Saw" being drawn in other overseas markets for more than half a month before it ended here.


    However, it is worth mentioning that due to the quality of the movie itself, or the Japanese audience''s acceptance of horror-type themes, in short, "Chain Saw" earned 762 million yen in Japan, which is equivalent to more than 6.9 million US dollars. , The total box office totaled 346 million U.S. dollars, with a perfect ending.


    You know that with Tom Cruise''s huge box office appeal and the "Last Samurai" which is very pleasing to Japanese fans, it only got 1.072 billion yen in box office in Japan, not to mention Lyman''s "Bad Guy". Having said that, it was not the favorite of Japanese movie fans, and only got 536 million yen.


    Firefly Pictures originally had more than 100 million funds on its books, because it spent more than 27 million on the investment in the filming of "Chain Saw 2" and "Million Dollar Baby", the company''s internal operations, purchases, and the expansion of a commercial building The office department spent more than 3 million, and the money from Mann''s studio was remitted, and the company still has more than 460 million US dollars on its books.


    However, if we look at it now, the overseas accounts of "Chain Saw" will be remitted after a period of time, and at that time, there will be more than 20 million box office revenue.


    With this calculation, the company has more than 480 million working capital on its books.


    Hey, unknowingly, he has made so much money.


    It seems that the profit margin of making movies is indeed higher than that of stocks. No wonder Wall Street tycoons want to enter the Hollywood film and television production circle.


    What''s more, as long as a movie is popular in the United States, Franklin is really streaming in from everywhere.


    for example.


    In 2012, Disney acquired Lucasfilm for a transaction price of 4 billion U.S. dollars, just to obtain the rights to many of its films, the most important of which is "Star Wars."


    The profits of the three films "Star Wars 7", "Star Wars 8" and "Star Wars Gaiden: Rogue One" exceeded US$1.5 billion, which means that the company''s other value is not counted, and the subsequent development of just one movie Earn 40% of the purchase price.


    Then let''s talk about "Star Wars 8" in detail, the data is more intuitive to list.


    The film''s North American box office was 620 million, overseas box office was 710 million, and the global box office totaled $1.3325 billion.


    Among them, the cinema share account is almost 600 million, and then the global home entertainment (DVD, TV broadcasting copyright, etc.) is 389 million.


    After deducting production costs and publicity costs, it is 385 million.


    For copy transportation and loss, more than 90 million yuan was deducted, interest and management expenses gained more than 30 million yuan, and the total expenditure was 578.3 million yuan.


    The net profit of the film party is 417.5 million US dollars, and the return rate is as high as 1.72 (income and expenditure).


    In other words, Disney relied on this movie and has not calculated licensing fees such as toys (this is not available, not Disney''s company), it is worthy of Lehman''s two years of hard work.


    Of course, this is also because Lehman is an investor and did not really participate in the release. The biggest piece of fat was not eaten at all, so Europa Pictures and Paramount Pictures were separated.


    Think about it, he relied on 4 movies with a total global box office of close to 1 billion, and his peripheral operations can also have almost 600 million. Adding role authorization and the like, the total gain should be around 1.9 billion, even if labor costs are deducted, Production costs, losses, and the distribution of the theater chain should also be 1 billion.


    However, he really got less than 300 million of this money.Profits from investing in "Chain Saw" and "Very Human Trafficker" are not included in this part.


    In other words, after two years, the 480 million on the company''s books still relies on simple financial operations (so much money is deposited in the bank, and investment that is stable and uncompensable will definitely be done, and there is a special bank actively guaranteeing it. What is the profit turnover rate, but it must be much less than making a movie), and really hold the big head of "Chain Saw".


    If you really want to work purely, it may not have much value in a series of movies if you really work to death.


    It seems that if you want to truly rise, you still have to establish your own distribution channels and eat more meat.


    For example, DreamWorks, working hard enough, can produce a hit a year, there are many small-profit movies, and even domestic distribution channels have been smoothly improved by buying distribution companies, but they are still no match for the six major blockades of Hollywood , Was directly played to death, split.


    Each of the six Hollywood giants is backed by a well-established media platform, and it is true that it is not possible to break through the line of defense with a little trouble.


    But, still can''t give up the determination to eat meat.


    Even if overseas channels cannot be established, the distribution in North America will always be done.


    At that time, you will be able to cut a little less meat and rush to the upstream of the industry a little bit without being exploited so much.


    Film distribution is esoteric, but the most important thing is to get the film out.


    Just like doing retail, stores (cinema) can be arranged one by one.


    This means that every state has to have a relevant office responsible for communicating with local theaters. The recruitment and establishment of offices and personnel is difficult. As long as this is solved, it is easy to distribute movies in the United States.

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    The next afternoon, when the Golden Globe ceremony was officially held.


    As the most lively selection of the awards season, countless reporters gathered early in front of the Chandler Music Hall.


    The media kept clicking on all kinds of guns and guns.


    And because of the release of the annual list, everyone suddenly became interested in Lehman.


    For a while, when he took Eva Green on the red carpet, many reporters aimed at him.


    "Director Lyman, look here..."


    "Excuse me, what are your expectations for today''s awards?"


    "When will the new work be released?"


    "..."


    All kinds of issues were thrown over by the media, making people overwhelmed.


    Just when Lyman was about to pick a few questions and answer them, a more eye-catching candidate blocked the bullet for him.


    The person here is Tom Cruise.


    He had just arrived in the car and saw Lyman walking on the red carpet, and he immediately followed.


    After entering the interview area, he gave Lehman a decisive hug.


    The two of them haven''t seen each other for a long time, but compared to this, the reporters finally aimed their fingers at him-who made Brother Tom more topical.


    "Tom Cruise, do you have a good relationship with Director Lyman?"


    Liang Tang smiled and said, "Of course, he helped me a lot when filming "Bad Guy" and I am very grateful to him."


    Another reporter asked again: "Did you choose to break up with Penelloz Cruz because of your good grades?"


    Is there any necessary connection between these two things?Perhaps in the eyes of reporters, this is it.


    When mentioning Penellos, the girlfriend of the scandal some time ago, Tom Cruise''s expression was a little unnatural, but he still said: "I have never officially disclosed a relationship with her, so how can I say that it is a breakup? "


    The reporter asked again: "Then what happened to you and Nicole Kidman?"


    Because of the pressure of public opinion some time ago, Tom Cruise hid for a long time, but without thinking, he still wanted to expose his scars.


    After listening to this, his face completely cooled down, "She has started a new life now, and I only consider her to be a friend. The relationship between us has long since ended. I hope that you will not hear any unnecessary reports. Talk nonsense again. Also, I¡¯m here to attend the Golden Globe Awards ceremony today. Please don¡¯t ask questions that are not related to the movie."


    Speaking of which, Liangtang can be hacked so much, but his ex-wife has done a lot.As soon as there is a new movie, he will be used to promote and complain, and it will ruin him.


    It is also the reason why he dare not easily determine the relationship now.


    These reporters still gave Tom Cruise face, he said all these things, and no one mentioned those gossips anymore, so he quickly changed the subject and said: "This time you nominated the best male for your excellent performance in "Bad Guy". Lord, do you have anything to say? What is the chance of winning?"


    "This is the common contribution of the crew, and Lehman, he is a very capable director. During the filming, he considered many performances for me. As for the award, it still depends on the judges'' choice."


    "The movie is so successful, are you still willing to shoot this kind of subject matter in the future?"


    "It''s not necessarily. As long as it is a good script, I will take it to my appetite."


    "..."


    Lyman and Eva Green looked at each other, not knowing what to do.


    They were surrounded by reporters together, but the subject of the reporter''s question was always Tom Cruise alone, and Lyman and Eva were completely ignored.


    What is a superstar?


    That''s it.When he is there, he can instantly attract everyone''s attention.


    However, Lehman didn''t want to talk to the reporter. Seeing this, he didn''t bother to stand here and went out with Eva Green.


    Not far away, Kate Beckinsale saw this scene, but moved quickly toward Lyman.


    This time she came with Michael Bay, the director of "Jedi Men 2", along with some crew members of the show, and of course, Will Smith.


    However, she did not appear in this drama, but because Michael Bay, this guy after filming "Jedi Men 2", hooked up with DreamWorks, preparing to make an "Escape from the Island" movie.


    The heroine inside, she really wanted to fight, for this, she came to have friendship.


    "Director Lyman, we meet again." While shaking hands, she looked at Eva Green curiously.


    She usually pays attention to Lehman, because of the embarrassment that night, her interest has greatly increased, but she didn''t expect it. Someone had already taken the lead.


    In this case, she took the initiative to greet Eva again: "Miss Eva, is this the first time to participate in the Golden Globe Awards?"


    "Yes."


    Kate Beckinsale smiled, watching Eva''s expressions and movements carefully.


    You should know that since Lehman didn¡¯t want to conceal the relationship, many tabloids have pointed out their affairs, but because Eva is a newcomer after all, there is not much popularity, and there are not many people who pay special attention to such reports. Not including her.


    To say that since that day, she didn''t have any thoughts in her heart that was false.


    The action was arranged, only a fool.


    However, she didn''t show this kind of careful thinking that she was very smart. Instead, she showed that she was close to Eva in front of Lyman, which was actually a closer look at the enemy.


    Just as Kate was chatting with Eva.


    Michael Bay came with Will Smith.


    "Director Lyman, hello, this is Will Smith. I like your movie very much and I hope to have the opportunity to work together."


    Perhaps it was because of racial talent, it was obviously a very normal polite communication, but he smiled, but he showed Lehman a very sincere appearance.


    "There will be a chance."


    Although he had some coping, Will Smith didn''t expect to get any promises at once, but he made the deal first, and talked about it when he had a chance in the future.


    At this time, Michael Bay also took the initiative to shook hands and said: "There are so many nominations for "Bad Guy" this time. Congratulations, Mr. Lyman."


    "Thank you." Lehman doesn''t know much about Michael Bay, but his style is very impressive."Boom shell"?


    He jokingly said: "Actually, I have no interest in nomination or anything. As long as the audience supports it, I want to make a movie in the hope of earning more box office on the premise that the audience loves it."


    Michael Bay did not expect Lehman to say so bluntly. His pure popcorn style is always ridiculed by film critics. He also said that he should not be mindful of watching his movies, otherwise he would be stunned. IQ will decline, and naturally, I subconsciously dislike those directors who rush to win awards.


    But right now, he seemed very sincere when he said so.


    To say that making a movie is only for the box office is quite his appetite.And this guy has taken the golden man, with the global sales of "Bad Guy", ranking third in the year, but there is a kind of inexplicable domineering, even more convincing.

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    "At the 61st Golden Globe Awards, the best film soundtrack will belong to... "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King"."


    "The winner of the 61st Golden Globe Awards for Best Screenplay is..."Bad Guy"."


    "Best Actor in a Musical Comedy..."Lost in Tokyo"."


    When the award-presenting guests announced the winners, Lehman sat down bored and wanted to doze off. If it weren''t for the live cameras on the left and right, he really wanted to close his eyes and get through this period of time.


    To be honest, even if the Oscars are criticized by the population, there are too many political winds and public relations rules to death, it is not comparable to the Golden Globes.


    Let¡¯s not mention that the awards for TV and movies are somewhat unreasonable. There are 5 or 6 nominations for each nomination. It is clear that we are taking care of everyone''s face.


    In addition, the time for awarding the awards is too cumbersome. The host Luo Li is a lot of words, and artificially creating suspense is very boring.


    Who doesn''t know, "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" must be a standout, and it has to be set aside.


    So, from the beginning, Lehman felt very boring.


    The award ceremony is still going on, and the best sound effects and best original music were once again included in "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King".


    So far, this movie has won 3 awards, and it is really strong.


    "...The nominees for the best photography of the 61st Golden Globe Awards are "Bad Guy" Thomas, "Lost in Tokyo" Andre Otto, "Mystic River" Riley Hunt, "Magic Ring 3: The Return of the King..."


    As soon as the nomination was announced, the friendly discussion in the entire award hall showed that everyone was very concerned and it was also a face to the organizing committee.


    "...This year''s Golden Globe Awards for best feature film photography, the winner is Thomas "Bad Guy"."


    Thomas was fooling around with Ryan, and Lyman didn''t bother to move, and said to Eva Green next to him: "Eva, go up and help Thomas accept the award."


    "I''m going?" Eva Green was surprised.She was here purely to gain knowledge today, and the best newcomer was not given to her, but she never thought about getting on the podium.


    Lehman smiled and said: "Idiot, you are an actor. It is good to show up in front of the media, and this is a national live broadcast, with high exposure."


    Eva nodded, and then went to the podium happily.


    To the award-giving guests: "I will help Thomas receive the award."


    Because the winners are temporarily unable to be present, there are often things to ask someone to collect on their behalf.


    But Thomas is a new photographer who has just emerged, and he is also the first nomination for the Golden Globe Awards. It would be strange if he didn''t come in person.


    Generally, those who do this kind of thing are the kind of big photographers in the industry who win prizes and get soft.


    In this way, among other things, the directors in the award hall have deliberately remembered Thomas'' name.


    Eva Green took the trophy, bowed to the audience, and said politely: "Thank you for the jury''s love of "Bad Guy". On behalf of Thomas, I thank the Golden Globe Organizing Committee and the judges. Thank you."


    "Papa......"


    There was another warm applause in the award hall.


    Eva Green bowed again after speaking.


    To Lehman a little happily said: "I just said nothing wrong, right."


    Lehman smiled and said, "It''s pretty good, haven''t you heard everyone applauding you."


    last of the last.


    The best picture and best director were awarded to "Lord of the Rings 3" together, without any surprise.


    Although, the Golden Globes are more like an industry carnival than the Oscars.


    Upholding that everyone has a prize and everyone has fun, whether it is nominated or awarded, it will be very relaxing.


    Even so, this result still surprised many people.


    For example, in the nomination stage, the stellar "Cold Mountain" won 8 nominations, which was a big hit. In the end, Zellweger won a best female match, avoiding the embarrassment of leaving empty-handed."Bad Guy" has won two awards.


    However, compared to other competitors.More people''s eyes are still on the winner.Five nominations for the final chapter of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy received five awards, and the winning rate was 100%, pushing the grandeur of his epic masterpiece to a whole new level, and carrying this mighty momentum towards the back The Oscar goes on-this is also the scene Harvey wants to see, attracting attention.


    At the end of the awards ceremony, when Lehmann followed directors such as Peter Jackson, Clint Eastwood and several Golden Globe judges to take a photo with reporters, Lehmann only felt like a teacher Elementary school students who have issued a certificate.Really embarrassing.


    So that after it was over, Lehman politely declined to hold a private banquet, and left directly with Eva Green.


    On the side of the road, Johnson had already parked his car and waited at the exit.


    After getting in the car, Lehman asked curiously: "Who is the director of "Girl Osama"? Do you know? The one with the best foreign language film from Golden Globe."


    Johnson thought for a while and said, "You want to know this so much."


    "That clip was well shot, and the directing ability is evident."


    Johnson shook his head and said, "It seems that the director is called Stick Barmack, an Afghan, why are you interested?"


    "Forget it."


    Originally, I thought I could win the Best Foreign Language Award. The gold content was quite high. It was an individual talent. Lehman also wanted to dig this person into his own company. Unexpectedly, it was from Afghanistan.


    Lehman had just finished speaking and Kate Beckinsale caught up.


    She suggested: "Finally meet again, let''s go to a dinner together."


    Tossing for a long time, it''s getting late.


    At this point in time, everyone is very hungry.When Kate Beckinsale spoke, no one refused.


    The restaurant was chosen by Kate Beckinsale, and the location is quite secret.


    No one cares about a combination like them.


    Well, among this group of people, Kate Beckinsale did not pay much attention after the loss of "Pearl Harbor"; "Bad Guys" was a big hit, and no one cared about their performance in it, but Lehman may be the most famous one.


    Perhaps Kate Beckinsale knew the owner of this restaurant, and he personally arranged a private room for them.After being seated, Kate looked very positive, pulling everyone to clink together to add fun.


    Among several people, Johnson has not spoken much. Eva is neither good at drinking nor talking too much. Basically, it is Kate Beckinsale who wants to maintain a lively scene in the wine game and don''t cool down.


    She is actually a more lively woman, far from a vase that always has a face on the screen, and she speaks very witty, chatting about her experiences when filming.


    For example, when Michael Bay was shooting an explosion scene on the set, the third-party guarantee representative on the side was frightened every time, for fear of some accidents and facing huge compensation, so before the filming started, they were more careful than their director to check the explosion line; For example, Ben Affleck is like a child who has not grown up. He has a very stinking problem. When shooting a kiss scene, he also reminded him not to fall in love with him. He has a girlfriend.


    "Do you know that on that day, this guy Ben Affleck sprayed some perfume in his mouth, and the director and staff were watching. As an actor, I can''t be stage fright, so I kissed As a result, this guy didn''t react for a while, and he took a step back." Kate Beckinsale narrated Ben Affleck''s embarrassment vividly, "It feels as if he is the one who is taken advantage of. My God, the first time working with this kind of actor is torture."


    "Hahaha..." Eva Green laughed silly.


    Kate Beckinsale added: "So, don''t easily believe the news in the newspaper. Most of them are false. You really need to know what a person is like, or you have to contact it in private."


    Lehman also answered, "Well, that''s reasonable."


    Johnson murmured in his heart: Wouldn''t it be possible to really show his true colors without relying on the media to build an image?Then what kind of star is this chasing? Most of the stars have not even studied much, and there are a few who have very good qualities, and can refrain from swearing, drinking, and messing around, which is very exemplary.


    During the dinner, there was Kate''s self-destruct scandal, and the atmosphere of this remark was good.


    In fact, Lyman also knew what Kate was doing, and Johnson knew Yemenily.


    But this is society, this is communication, isn''t it?

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    After eating, Kate Beckinsale left.Know how to measure.


    Johnson drove in the direction of Beverly Hills.


    When only Lyman and Eva Green were left in the back seat of the car, she suddenly asked, "Do you have a good relationship with Kate?"


    "Why do you ask that?" Lyman was a little strange.


    "It''s nothing, that''s...Is it because I think too much?" Eva''s voice was a little calm, "Is it because I think too much?" She repeated.


    "Why, are you jealous?" Lyman asked, turning his head and looking at Eva with a smile.His hand had already shook Eva''s little hand at some point.It''s cold.


    "I don''t know, I feel a little uncomfortable in my heart." She struggled a little, pulled out her hand vigorously, and whispered: "Lyman, am I too bad?"


    After finishing speaking, he took the initiative to lie on Lehman and kissed him on the cheek, "I know you are thinking about our relationship, but I...I really feel insecure."


    Her voice was a little choked, "You are a great director, and temptation is always indispensable by your side. I am really scared. I am afraid that one day, we will suddenly become strangers. I really don''t dare to think if it happens. , But, really, I can''t help thinking about it all the time."


    What she said was messy.


    But Lehmann felt uncomfortable.


    Being held by her like this.She hugged very hard."Or, I''m not an actor anymore."


    Hearing these words, Lehman not only didn''t feel a trace of warmth, but felt the muscles of his whole body tighten and his heart beating rapidly.


    ......


    Four months ago, it was Eva''s birthday.


    My mother called and said, "You have to live a good life there. Mom is old and useless. Many times, you need to find someone to support each other in the days to come."


    At that time, Lehmann bought her a gift, but because of his busy schedule, the two did not meet.She didn''t mention to her mother, she already has someone she likes.She was afraid.


    ......


    Three months ago, Lehmann bought clothes and went shopping with her for the first time.She was very happy and went to the celebratory reception of "Chain Saw" together.She knew that his attitude had changed, and perhaps the troubles in her heart could be understood by him.From that day on, it is very, very expectant.


    ......


    Two months ago, Lehman opened a new play. She had read the script and asked for acting, but she was rejected.Lyman looked at her with a smile, "Don''t you ask me why?"


    She didn''t ask.She didn''t really want to play that role, she just wanted to stay with him for a while and spend time together.With fluke expectation, it was announced from the beginning that it had failed.She is not uncomfortable, really.


    He is an advocate, but he can also listen to opinions.These two characteristics generally do not describe a person at the same time, but they are just right for him.


    In those intersecting times, Eva''s deepest impression of him was his obsession with movies.No matter how tired, as long as it is for the movie, he will always be full of energy.But things outside of the movie are rarely interesting to him.He is very enterprising, which is a good thing.


    ......


    Later, I met Kate today.When filming "Bad Guy" before, Eva said a few words to her.She is a somewhat confident person, unlike her.In all aspects, she is better than herself, this is her own comparison.She could see something unusual, she was not stupid.Really, she just rarely expresses her opinion.She could also feel Lyman''s love for her, but she was still scared.Fear of not knowing.


    ......


    In the car.


    Lyman was silent.


    He always felt that his mentality was very good, except for the first time he came here, he didn''t know what to do.


    But now, he will feel that any problem can be easily faced, this is the hard spirit brought by strength and money.Sense of practicality.


    To be honest, he originally wanted to live a life of three wives and four concubines. Was he a director? He was a human for two generations, and he had not even experienced the feeling of being liked, so he was caught by a certain fairy.


    The feeling of being cared about is good, and since then, no thoughts have been lost.


    When a person really wants to own someone, he has only so many emotions.


    He started to have more self-motivated, really, he wanted to make more money.


    But at this moment, he felt his head heavy, messy, and very uncomfortable.


    From the moment she spoke until now, he could understand many things from the slight tremors in her body.


    Filming, acting as an actor, and being a big star, the girl has been struggling for this goal for the first half of her life. For this reason, she also ran to Los Angeles, far away from her parents, taking acting courses in a strange country and a strange city.


    At those times, I never gave up, all came, and now...


    Lyman hugged her lightly, she could guess what she thought in her heart, and it was definitely correct.But the more this happened, the more he felt a little breathless.


    Through the car window, pedestrians pass by him from time to time on the road, and they have no interest in other people''s stories.


    In this cold city, there are too many such troubles.All are helpless, all endure.


    I don''t know how long it took, and the sky grew gloomy.


    The car stopped silently and arrived home, with the headlights at the door shining.


    Eva''s emotions are somewhat controlled.


    Slowly got out of the car and reached the door, Lehman took out the key to open the door.


    The housekeeper was not asleep yet, and when he heard the news, he just wanted to come, but Lyman waved his hand.


    With the light on in the room, Lyman went to the bathroom.


    When she came out again, Eva sat on the sofa and pulled out an ugly smile.


    Lyman stood a few meters away from her, looking at her like that.


    "Drank some wine, I was a little excited, don''t think too much."


    Until now, she still went back to find supplements.


    She is a good girl.


    "Go out and go around," Lehman suggested.


    "Just come back, where are we going."


    "Walk downstairs."


    The two arrived downstairs.


    Someone was invited to take care of the front yard, which was pleasing to the eye.


    Along the cobblestone path, a few street lamps were poked on both sides of the road, dazzling the low flower bushes, and the lawn next to it was dark green.


    "Why do you think about not being an actor?"


    Eva walked by Lehman''s side and wanted to break the subject, but Lehman repeated the question again.


    Seeing him being serious, Eva blinked and whispered, "Am I a little scared?"


    "What are you afraid of?"


    "I, I think you don''t like me being an actor...to show up, and I don''t think I am worthy of you. You are so good, I am afraid that we will have a sense of distance in the future relationship. You know Yes, we have too little time together, I''m afraid...I dare not say." She pursed her mouth.


    "call."


    Lehman took a deep breath, covering some of the irritability in his body.


    Seeing that he was still silent, Eva lowered her head and suddenly smiled: "It would be nice not to be an actor. Then I will have time and I don''t have to run around. I can stay with you all the time. You don''t always want to... ...."


    "Do you not trust me?"


    "Want me to be with you? It''s good too..."


    "What did you just say?" She looked up sharply.


    "You never knew me." Lyman looked at her and said every word.

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    If nothing happened last night, Lehman would not have thought so thoroughly.


    In fact, he is a bit of male chauvinism, always thinking about leaving him to work hard and making money outside, but he didn''t think much about Eva''s feelings.


    I have never thought about Eva''s willingness to accept the thinking of "male dominating outside and female dominating inside".


    Obviously, she was so frightened that she said "Improperly an actor, stay with him", which was very counterintuitive.


    He admitted that he was a bit too ego.


    ......


    Walking through the living room and bedroom balcony, Lehman sat on a chair, the phone in his hand was ringing constantly.


    "Hey, Peter Jackson...oh, I''m okay too...it''s nothing, just want to ask if any of your friends have started the show?"


    "It''s on, do you have a bad role... Oh, you want a man, then I''m sorry, I''m bothering... Oh, isn''t it a coincidence, it''s okay... Well, that''s good Drink together next time, goodbye."


    Lyman hung up the phone, turned up another number, and dialed it.


    "Hey, Kevin, how are you doing?"


    "...Not yet, I guess it will take another three or four days to get it done... Hey, today is not about me, I want to ask you if you have any good projects. Is there a lack of actresses...Alright, you can tell Johnson if you have any news...Thank you."


    With so many phone calls, CAA is considered reliable, at least hopeful.Unlike the filmmakers in the circle or the directors I met before, either did not start the show, or the actors were finalized, and there were no actresses at all.


    What to do then.


    He threw the phone aside, pressed his temple, a sense of relaxation slowly fell to his body, and he couldn''t help sighing.


    It is said that a week has passed since the "communication" that day.


    "Million Dollar Baby" also temporarily stopped filming because of something wrong with Clint Eastwood.


    Eva Green is busy running announcements every day, but she doesn''t think like that.


    But occasionally when I come back, lying on a bed, I can still feel her unreliable feeling.I would often say, nowhere, Johnson took her to the audition, and it failed.To be honest, she still wants acting very much.


    This may be due to a certain status and status pressure, which makes her especially urgent.


    And she doesn''t know anything except filming. She can neither manage the entire crew like Ryan nor does she have the best photography skills like Thomas.


    If she was really soaked in the trivialities of life and stayed with Lyman, he would feel cruel.


    However, Lehman hasn''t been able to open a new play recently. What''s more, even if it does, the weight of a play is the same. You can''t always rely on a director''s play appointment.


    That is extremely unhealthy for an actor''s career.


    If you want to go, then help find it.


    In other words, he has a bit of human value to others, but he didn''t think about it so much before, and he didn''t even think about helping the girl to have a play. Now thinking about it, he really doesn''t know how to use resources.


    He is now in the shadow of the tree of fame, with an Oscar best foreign language figurine on his head, and the third-best annual box office list.Indeed, in the eyes of many people, it is a good fragrant pastry, which can be used anytime.


    Therefore, some intersecting insiders, and even those filmmakers and investors who have worked with him, understand his character and are a master of no errands. Believe it when sending favors.


    The so-called big and small circles all come from this way.


    You owe me favors, I owe others favors, everyone has entanglements with each other, that is the circle of common interests.


    Peter Jackson, Tom Cruise, Nicholas Cage, Heath Ledger, Jack Gyllenhaal, Michael Bay...Anyway, he can talk to him. Yes, they all contact each other, maybe there will be any chance to put the girl into the crew, and it will make her more energetic.


    This group of people are very familiar with Lehman. Even if they meet for a while, they have no conditions, but they can show their attitude and help to inquire.


    While Lehman was relieved, he was also a little depressed waiting for news.


    I closed my eyes and lay down for a while, and suddenly, the phone next to me made a sound.


    Pressed the button, and it was Kevin Hoween calling.


    ......


    "I am back."


    As soon as Eva entered the door, she shouted downstairs.


    Kicked off his shoes, put on more comfortable slippers, and rushed to the second floor bluffing.


    "Why are you so reckless."


    Seeing her coming, Lyman said.


    "I''m happy. Someone asked me to shoot the commercial today, and it went well."


    "Hey, what are you doing." Lyman moved her head a few inches away.


    But Eva turned back hard, and the big red lipstick made a mark on his face.


    "Haha." She smiled like a joke.


    Lehman couldn''t help her, and said helplessly: "Let''s go, go downstairs for dinner."


    "Oh."


    "You said you, you also eat vegetable salad at noon, you should eat more meat, which is good for your health."


    At the dinner table, the invited chef who can cook Italian and French food was waiting beside him. Seeing Eva eating such light food again, Lehman couldn''t help reminding.


    "I have gained weight recently and have to lose weight." She said firmly.


    "Come on, just like you, still fat."


    Lehman was actually not too hungry, so he ate with her, with a trivial mouth, and suddenly smiled: "Oh, yes, Kevin called me in the morning and said that there is a bad role in the play, and she seems to be the heroine. ......"


    "What kind of drama?" When she talked about the movie, she couldn''t afford to eat, so she interrupted quickly.


    "It''s a disaster movie."


    Lehman continued: "The story is about the earth''s climate change caused by the greenhouse effect, and the world is about to fall into the second ice age. Tornadoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes are raging around the world, people are displaced and fleeing everywhere. And this is a mass drama. But for actresses, only two roles are still important. One has been decided and is a Japanese actor, and the other was originally chosen, but the director is not satisfied. Kevin said, let you try."


    "Really." The girl smiled.She has been idle lately, and finally got the chance to meet the character, she is very excited.


    "You have to take a good hold."


    "Oh, I understand, I understand. You worked hard, I love you to death." Eva rushed over again, put her arms around his neck, and stamped a mark severely.


    A person with Lehman''s personality can take the initiative to help her seek opportunities, isn''t it all for her?


    "Quickly talk about it, is there room for a role in that scene?"


    "Uh, disaster film, I don''t know if there is room for it, but if I want to come, there should be."


    "Ha, it doesn''t matter, I just ask."


    "Let''s go in the afternoon, I have an appointment with someone."


    "Hmm." She nodded.

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    To say that Eva Green''s acting career is actually pretty bad.


    There are less than 15 movies and TV series. Starting from the debut, and in 2018, on average, it is not enough to star in one work a year.


    In terms of the qualifications of a Hollywood actor, a proper middle-level person is the kind of good resources that can''t be touched. They are all left to pick the rest, and only those opportunities can be her turn.


    It is estimated that there are quite a lot of heroine dramas, but the characters themselves are not outstanding, and the epic epic masterpiece "Heavenly Kings" that has a huge loss is met with her, and it is even more unlucky.


    In recent years, thanks to the popularity of the "Lord of the Rings" series, the movie market feels that epic themes are promising, and the six major Hollywood companies have successively thought of making money.


    What "King Arthur", "Alexander the Great", "Troy"...


    Except for the "Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan", it''s all on the street.


    This also proves that not everyone can play such works.


    After so many years, people often still have the impression of her in "A Dream of Paris". Other than that, I can''t pick out other masterpieces.


    This is really embarrassing for an actor.


    To say that the works that starred in are not completely lacking in popularity, such as "007: Casino Royale" and the American drama "Pulp Guess". When they were released that year, they also caused a movie-watching boom. The focus is not on a single role.The audience doesn''t pay much attention to you, and you forget it after you see it.


    Audiences are so subtle that they rely on feelings. If they feel right, they will have infinite favor subconsciously. If they feel wrong, they can be forgotten every minute, and they may even have a sense of disgust.


    Just as Cage can have such a big influence in the mainland, and once became the most well-known Hollywood movie star in the whole mainland audience, it is difficult to say why.


    Moreover, this girl is a French actor, she went to Hollywood to develop, she had no way at all. In the early stage, she was basically a solo gang. Even if she signed a contract with a brokerage company, her internal resources could not be a newcomer.Yes, you have to rely on yourself.


    As a result, for a long time, she was in a state of surplus.In terms of grades, she has the foundation of "Paris of Opera", but if she is really ready to take the show, she will be brushed down every minute.


    No matter how great the youth was, it was just like that.


    Don''t talk about vases, you don''t even have the opportunity to make vases, and you can''t do anything to turn yourself into an acting school.


    It may be a bit tactful to use bad luck.To put it bluntly, no one is behind.


    Hollywood is an absolutely relational society. Like a little plum, he can introduce his good friend Toby Maguire into the casting crew of "Spider-Man". She, no one helps her, can''t she just eat the leftovers? .


    Like "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", the leading actors were very popular with the audience when it was released. As a result, she didn''t have such a good life, and she took the second part. The biggest benefit was not achieved, but she contributed to her sturdyness. The image on the screen, the pure little flower disappears without a trace.


    Finally, after watching Eva¡¯s performance, the director Martin Campbell took the initiative to invite her to participate in "007" and become a new generation of Bond girls. The images of "beating girls" and "men" can''t be washed away.In her increasingly enchanting personal style, she is slowly leading her own life with the less and less valued brokerage company (when she gets older, the new generation replaces the old).


    Acting, as long as you can act, we are not picky.


    As a result, turning from a movie cafe to a TV drama actor is half a step backward.


    But no way, no chance.


    If she really can act in a movie, she will not lower her worth.


    Therefore, we can¡¯t blame her for her bad eyesight in choosing movies, because she has no chance to choose, even if she knows that it¡¯s a bad movie, she can do it with her scalp. Becoming an ambassador will be stunned


    It''s clear in people''s hearts.But does he have a choice?What the company behind him fancy is the traffic after the endorsement, whether it is bad or good, just make money.


    It''s like a chess piece on a chessboard, let it go, can it go?


    ......


    "Are you nervous?"


    In the reception room of Fox in the 20th century, Lehmann teased, looking at his girlfriend Eva''s little hand.


    Seeing her pursing her lips, she smiled more and more: "Isn''t it, I have filmed so many scenes, and the casting is still nervous."


    "I, haven''t I taken other people''s plays? What if the director is not satisfied." She tilted her head, slightly worried.


    "Hey, why are you afraid of this. For that role, you don''t have to think about it. Just go there when you audition. Just relying on the image is very ok."


    The girl rolled her eyes and continued to ponder, too lazy to talk to him.


    "Hello, Director Lyman, I am Roland Emmerich and I am the director of this work."


    Not long after, the Lord came.


    Speaking of this stuff, Ya is also awesome.


    I studied sculpture in the early years. After graduation, I went to an advertising company to be responsible for planning. After two years of work, I felt that my job was not enough, so I went back to school to study film theory and production.


    His graduation work was selected as the opening film of the Berlin Film Festival (he is a German, and the festival has the meaning of training), which has attracted the attention of the industry.


    This person is particularly good at shooting special effects movies.


    In 1996, he tinkered with "Independence Day" and cooperated with Will Smith to sell well worldwide and became the annual box office champion of that year; in 1998, he cooperated with Sony-Colombia to launch "Godzilla" and once again box office Not bad.


    In addition, the failure of "Patriot" made him fully understand his strengths and no longer seek transformation.


    "The Day After Tomorrow" is a special effects blockbuster restarted after the film''s failure.


    "Hello, Director Roland." Lyman stood up and greeted him with his hand.


    He shook his hand and said nothing.


    There is no intersection between the two, and even the types of films are inconsistent. One focuses on the plot and characters, while the other focuses on how to make the big scene so that the audience can watch it. It does not care about the story and the charm of the characters themselves.


    To put it bluntly, this guy has a very clever mind. He knows what the audience likes to watch, so he takes pictures to please him.


    Thomas stood up and exchanged a few words with him.


    Lyman patted Eva on the back and motioned for her to enter the audition.


    Then Director Roland took her in.


    In other words, because the "Patriot" is not very effective, Roland Emmerich''s studio with him is eager to do a big fight to save the reputation in the circle.


    The current drama must not be missed.From script to casting, he personally participated in every link.


    Moreover, he is more like a businessman than a director. He never aims to pursue art awards and makes movies in order to make money.Therefore, for role selection, low salary and strength are king.


    Spend the least money to play the role it should have, as long as the special effects are sufficient, that is the selling point, and the other does not matter.


    The film has just been prepared and most of the roles have not been decided.


    In this stall, CAA is making great efforts to promote people. The actor heard that he has some private relations with the new director Lyman in recent years.


    That''s it, Roland Emmerich decisively agreed to let people come and try.


    He doesn''t matter whether he is famous or not, or what French actor, he wants to make good friends with CAA and another new star director in the circle.


    What''s more, although Eva Green''s popularity is not high, she has a good foundation.The most important thing is that the salary is absolutely impossible to be high.


    This saved money is not more suitable than the previous actor who auditioned.(Ps: The actress I was looking for in the original work is also not well-known, in terms of appearance and body, everything is inferior to Eva.)


    About half an hour later, the office door was opened, and Eva leaned out and waved: "Thomas, they let you in."


    "Yeah." Thomas nodded and walked in with a calm face.


    With a smile on her face, Eva sat next to Lyman very excited.


    "Do you know how the audition turned out?"


    "Passed, right." Lyman was also very calm.Based on the condition of the girl, someone helped to find a relationship, and even a vase character could not be taken down, which was a little psychedelic.


    "Yeah, you guessed it." The girl was a little depressed.


    Damn, the emotions are all written on the face.Guess?This open-book exam, you can''t even find the answer.

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    Twentieth Century Fox''s office.


    Roland Emmerich sat there with a few people.


    Two of them are executives from the Fox production department, the other is from the company''s legal department, and there is an executive from Lionsgate.


    As for why people from Lionsgate can get in, it''s because the film is a collaboration between the two companies.


    In other words, Roland Emmerich¡¯s studio first signed a contract with Lionsgate, and then asked Twentieth Century Fox for the release.


    At this time, Lionsgate was rich in wealth and wanted to open up a world in Hollywood. They also knew that money alone might not work, so they wanted to win over Twentieth Century Fox and use its distribution channels to first have a guarantee.


    As for profits, of course they take the big shots, they make small ones, wait until the time is right, and then slowly become independent-it''s the same idea that Lehman had made.


    At this moment, after everyone said hello.


    One of the executives went straight to the subject, "We expect to shoot this movie for about 3 months. The role of Amy Rosen will have more than one-third of the scene. She is not too short of time on the screen, and she is also the heroine in the movie. If Eva Green is going to perform, we also think it is good after the audition, but the initial investment of the project is too much, the various special effects shots cost a lot, and the budget is somewhat insufficient, and the salary may not be too high."


    After talking about their considerations slowly, they took out a contract and vomited out the number, "200,000 dollars, paid in one lump sum."


    Calculated according to the rules of the actor industry in Hollywood, actresses of the same grade are born to be paid lower than male actors.Don''t say anything about the role, just low.This can be regarded as an obscure thing in Hollywood.After all, in this circle, almost all men with real power.Like directors, producers, photographers, and even field affairs, most of them are men, so naturally the status of women will be naturally low.


    Then, as a newcomer who has just debuted for two years, Eva Green has not appeared in many works, but it is not too small. The salary has been stable at about 100,000 (supporting role, less drama), but this will be "The drama is too much, and if you give 200,000 US dollars, it''s a bit low.


    "One million, paid twice. Gentlemen, you may not know that Eva appeared in the new work "Micro Love" directed by Lehmann. At that time, the film was paid 450,000, and the film was roughly regarded as the heroine. So, 200,000 is a bit too low."


    The few people present really didn''t know about Eva''s role in "Micro Love". After all, it was still in a confidential stage. Although the post-production was completed, the schedule had not been set yet and the promotion had not yet begun.


    After knowing it, I was a little delighted.Why, if actors are hot, it is a good thing for movies.


    After they talked a little bit, one of them said: "One million will definitely not work, it is beyond our budget. Up to 500,000."


    "700,000?"


    "Okay." After all, people''s conditions are here, and new movies will be released. If you want to catch a car, you have to give something.


    After arguing, several senior executives of Twentieth Century Fox asked the employees of the Legal Department to draw up a contract for acting. Johnson called Eva in again. After agreeing to be correct, the two parties signed their names and sealed their official seals.In duplicate, each included.


    ......


    In the car, Johnson held the steering wheel smoothly.


    Eva sat in the back seat, chattering to Lehman.Very happy appearance.


    Before, she really thought about saying goodbye to the showbiz and staying at ease if Lehman agreed.Can''t act anymore.


    Only when the role is finalized can I feel relieved.I also know that Lyman didn''t have that plan, but took the initiative, so let alone the joy in his heart.


    As for those who are not paid, they didn''t care.


    After all, at the beginning, she still took three or four thousand dollars.Now that it has risen to 700,000, what else is not enough.


    "Hey, do you know who I saw when I just auditioned?"


    "Who," Lehman agreed.


    "Jack Gyllenhaal, the one who played the opposite scene with me. We haven''t seen each other since we finished "Micro Love". I didn''t expect that we would meet in the audition room of "The Day After Day", and I watched After the script, I found out that the role he wanted to try was quite similar to my role in the movie. I don¡¯t know if he chose it."


    "Well, it will definitely be selected."


    "how do you know."


    "Fate?"


    Haha, Jack Gyllenhaal is the second generation in the circle. His own strength lies there. The pay is relatively low compared to the male actors of the same grade. It is also the one with low special effects. Roland Emmerich is the director of special effects. Very smart, knows how to use all kinds of resources, how can I not choose him.


    Of course, these do not need to be analyzed with Eva.


    Seeing she is still talking about the role.


    Lehman turned his head to look at her, only to feel that the whole person was glowing, and it had changed greatly from the humble image a few days ago.


    She is willing to sacrifice, he is not willing.


    It''s fine now, isn''t it.


    Thinking about it carefully, I also became happy.


    Lyman rubbed her hair and smiled: "This is a rare opportunity, you have to behave well." I''m not by your side, you have to be confident and proud.


    "I understand, but this character doesn''t have much lines, and he has to wear a thick coat and hat. Is this expressive?" She pursed her lips and asked Lehman.


    "Don''t think about it. Although the appearance of a character has a lot to do with the lines and image formation, it is not absolute. You can perform that temperament, and no one will be picky. You think, see Amy Rosen When New York was surrounded by floods, the world fell into the Little Ice Age, and natural disasters continued, so I must be very scared. But in her bones she is a strong person, not delicate, so no matter how scared she is, she can''t be too revealing. Do you understand?"


    "Fear and strong, take a measure, right."


    "Well, in the performance, you can add some small gestures to show her fear, but in terms of her expression, she can be as calm and not panic as possible. Contradictory psychology and demeanor.


    To be honest, Lehman really thinks this character is a good match for Eva.


    They are all people who have that kind of feminine temperament in their bones.


    Moreover, "The Day After Acquired" is a pure special effects disaster blockbuster with a simple plot. It really doesn''t require much deep and impressive acting skills.


    What, there was a flood, what, the temperature dropped sharply.


    All Americans needed to flee Mexico for refuge. A group of protagonists were trapped in New York because they did not evacuate in time. A group of people went to rescue.


    In short, the plot is very bloody, and what can be seen is the reappearance of the realistic doomsday scenes that were thrown out with money.


    It''s exaggerated, shocking, and eye-catching. Young audiences will definitely like it.


    As for the acting skills of the actors, it is not that important. This is why the first-line project of "The Day After Tomorrow" with a production cost of 130 million US dollars does not find a big star to bear the box office or publicity.Because there is no need, special effects are enough. What big-name actors are needed? Isn''t the idle money enough?


    Therefore, the addition of Eva is definitely the icing on the cake. It is suitable in all aspects. It is not too much to say that it is the actor who crushed the original.

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    It cost $15,000 to build a hospital ward.


    Renting a whole set of medical equipment, calculated at 900 US dollars a day, has been delayed for 7 days and cost 6,300 US dollars.


    There are still 32 film crews and 3 actors left in the crew, and each person spends more than 100 dollars a day. This is still a holiday period...


    Well, when Lyman and Clint Eastwood both returned to the set, Ryan finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    Since he became a producer, he has become more and more sensitive to the funding of the crew. Even before the budget is overrun, he has such a strong heart.


    The crew was shut down for a week, and Ya was almost crazy.


    Not to mention that the filming plan was disrupted, and the actors¡¯ schedules need to be re-arranged, that is, the whole group eats, drinks and sleeps, which is not a problem.


    Fortunately, the crew started to work smoothly again.


    On February 3, the weather was just right.


    "Prepare each, it''s about to start shooting."


    "The 65th scene of "Million Dollar Baby", the second mirror first time, action."


    This is a compartmentalized single ward specially built by the studio. The two cameras are placed in a position with a 45-degree angle of view from the left and right, and are aimed at the front bed.


    Hilary Swank¡¯s face showed a slightly relieved smile, and there was a little indifferent expression in his face. Coupled with the body¡¯s weakness and pale face, the two different complex states appeared very naturally. This is It belongs to her character psychology that she has fully pondered during this time.The interpretation is in place.


    Clint Eastwood gave her a distressed look, struggling constantly.


    This is the last request of "Maggie"-to end her life.


    But with the idea of ??killing his beloved disciple with his own hands, "Frankie" couldn''t make up his mind. Even if he knew it, instead of lying in a hospital bed in pain for life, euthanasia might be the greatest relief for her.


    Seeing his hesitation, "Maggie" bit her tongue fiercely.


    Blood poured from her mouth in an instant, but she could no longer make a sound.


    "Crack, prepare for the next set of shots."


    Lehman, who had been staring at the director''s monitor, shouted immediately.


    At this time, Hilary Swank got up from the bed, took the mineral water handed to her by the staff, and rinsed off the colored plasma in her mouth.


    The previous paragraph is considered one of the most important tear points in the film. For this reason, she herself does not know how many times she has practiced it in her mind in private.


    With Lehman''s high demands on this movie, it is very rare that he has not directly seen it once.


    The next few sets of shots are much simpler, "Frankie" still can''t cross the hurdle in his heart, and ran to the church to talk to a priest.


    After returning, watching the "maggie" who was losing her luster lay down like a living dead, she finally made up her mind.


    Three days later, the last set of shots of the crew started shooting, which also means that the film is about to be completed.


    "Mocuishle"


    "It means my beloved, my flesh and blood."


    Clint Eastwood spoke softly, then took out a shot of adrenaline he had prepared.


    The scene finally freezes on "Maggie" who is sleeping quietly.


    "Crack."


    Lyman''s voice sounded.


    From start-up to finalization, it takes nearly 2 months for one use.


    The shooting speed is slower than that of the original film, but the time-consuming is not too much difference in the real shots that I insisted on on the boxing ring, including the delayed days and for better results.


    Lehman clapped his hands, attracted everyone''s attention, and said, "See you at the Hilton Hotel tonight."


    "Oh huh."


    The crew cheered relaxedly.


    Lehman pointed to the messy shooting scene and said to everyone: "But before that, you have to work hard to clean up this place. In addition, I will hand over with the people from Warner Photography Studio and return the lease. I told them in advance."


    "Don''t worry, we will take care of it." Chang Wu smiled.


    Then, Lehmann walked towards the art team.


    The quality of the art director is directly related to the quality of a movie.


    Under each wonderful performance, except for actors, lighting, photography, costumes, props, sets, etc., the mutual matching, as well as the overall style design, are mostly from the hands of art.Meizhi must pay attention to the director''s shooting intentions before shooting, discuss with him in advance, and try to translate such an idea into reality as much as possible according to the existing shooting conditions.


    This job can be described as running through every aspect of filming.


    Whether it''s "Furious" or "Bad Guy", the team led by York is taking on this important task. After so many years of cooperation, it has long been a tacit understanding.


    The company was founded, and the production department had nothing but a few small fishes and shrimps. Lehman also meant to dig up the entire shooting team.


    Seeing everyone busy, Lehman found York who was packing up the drawings and asked with a smile: "This time we are shooting, are we happy to cooperate?"


    "It''s easy to film with Director Lehmann," York said sincerely, "There is not much need to be bothered."


    "Then are you interested in working in my company? I will give you a higher treatment than Europa Pictures."


    "This..." York hesitated for a while.


    In terms of company size and assets, Europa Pictures is more than one grade stronger than Firefly Pictures.However, York started his career at the age of 18. He has run countless crews for more than a decade. Apart from anything else, he has a broader vision than most people.


    The two have worked together so many times, and they know very well that the director of Lehman has both ideas and the ability to become a reality. Backed by the big Hollywood market, the company has great potential.In contrast, Europa Pictures has a large production department.


    The art team is not the only one. In addition, Luc Besson also has his own closer shooting line, and his status in it is actually not high.


    Moreover, York is not at all clear about the situation of Firefly Pictures. His company does not have a mature art director at all. If he goes, he will definitely be the one with the most experience, with unlimited prospects in the future.


    People, especially those with real skills, will inevitably be dissatisfied with their current situation in their hearts.


    Repeatedly, thinking about the gains and losses: on the one hand, there is a new company, which is very short of people, and will be reused in the past, and may even expand my art team; on the other is the French film industry with many projects.


    After hesitating, York still said: "Mr. Lyman, I promised to join."


    "Good." Lyman laughed.


    Some fight, but if you miss the opportunity, Firefly will slowly recruit people. At that time, you will regret it, but it will be too late.


    "Send charcoal in the snow" and "Icing on the cake", he chose to bet on the former.

 276 Chapter 276 Production Department (seeking subscription recommendation)

    At the end of the banquet, Lyman pressed his temple fiercely.


    This group of grandsons didn''t know if they had discussed it in private. As soon as they came up, they started to drink alcohol.


    At first, Lyman didn''t pay attention either.Are you happy? Just drink it.


    As a result, he drank and vomited. After the stamina came up, his head rose sharply.


    The next day, the wine woke up.


    Lehman came to the company, and York had already brought people over.


    They are a team, digging, but also a team.


    Luc Besson was also generous. After knowing this, he didn''t say anything, just called and smiled at Lehmann.


    This kind of solicitation is really common in major film companies. Moreover, similar production teams are actually quite loose. They are not as difficult as ordinary companies, because people are basically a affiliation, and they don¡¯t usually get paid. Only when the job is received, will there be income.


    What''s more, York and the people under his hand still have some recognition of Lehman. The movies are selling big, and they don¡¯t take less red envelopes. They know that Lehman is not a stingy person. Joining Firefly Pictures can still be reused. This is for them. Said it is also a good thing.


    Lehman entered his office. The company had a special editing room, which was also an asset of the original company. He first ordered Ryan to lock up the film library, put the post-production away, and then called York to talk about production. The department continues to expand.


    "The salary is not a problem. I guarantee that Firefly Pictures can provide a salary above the industry standard for the project shooting, and there is no need to worry about not having work. The company has at least two or three film plans this year." Lehman continued. "If you have any suitable candidates, go digging. Thomas has already been selected for the filming team, and the rest of the set, props, and art are still short of manpower. Whether it is a team or not, you can bring people in."


    York also understands what Lehman meant. Just like Firefly, there are too few people in the production department, and there are less than 30 people in general. It is estimated that it is a bit difficult to launch the two project plans at the same time, otherwise you will have to go outside to other mature The team invites the appointment to see other people''s time schedule to act, which is certainly not acceptable to a normal and healthy film company.


    He thought for a while, and suddenly said: "I think of someone, but this person has a lot of quirks, but I don''t know you can stand it."


    Lehman smiled and said, "As long as I have real strength, I don''t care about other aspects. You can talk about that person''s situation first."


    "This guy is a Mexican named Gilmore del Toro. He used to be in a crew with me. Later I heard that he had set up a studio and started the movie himself." York continued: "7 years Earlier, he filmed a "Mutated DNA". Because of the strong intervention of the producer, the two sides broke up. He returned to Mexico to help the TV station produce the show. Three years ago, he made another "Ghost Boy''s Courtyard". , The box office is not bad. Recently, his "Blade Warrior 2" is not bad, but it fell out with the producer Xinxian Pictures because of interference in production."


    "He has a very weird character and a bad temper, but he is a very powerful art director, and he is very good at weird styles. And now, because of the shooting, New Line Pictures has said that he will never talk to him again. Cooperation."


    Lehman happily said: "In other words, he has nothing to do now?"


    York nodded and said: "Yes, but it¡¯s better to recruit him as early as possible. He also helped Peter Jackson¡¯s "Lord of the Rings" design a part of the image of a half-orc. As long as there is a similar weird style of painting, many people will think of him. ."


    "Very well, this person, you should contact him immediately. It is best to dig up his entire studio."


    Lehman would have almost forgotten if it hadn''t been recommended by York, one of the top three in Mexico.


    Such a talent can''t be let go.Even if the personality is a little weird, but like most Hollywood companies, I don''t like to interfere in shooting.He still prefers the "director-centered system." The producer is responsible for controlling budgets and funds, controlling finances, and making the director feel more at ease when shooting.Of course, this is Lyman''s own position as a director.The ass determines the head.


    After York left, Lyman called Ryan and Thomas again, and the three went into the editing room.


    With the assistance of the two right-hand men and women, I began to slowly pull the huge film material again, and put together the order that I had recorded during the shooting, according to the pre-divided sequence.


    It took two days to complete the first cut of "Million Dollar Baby". While continuing to cut it, Morgan Freeman was called to prepare the film narration.In other words, this is also a major feature of the movie, relying on narration to promote the plot and explain the emotions of the characters at the time.


    It''s like a spectator, combing after witnessing the whole story.


    Such narration lines are not many, they are the turning point of the story. Morgan Freeman''s lines are extremely high, with a mellow voice and a bit of magnetic in the husky, it is the most ideal voice entry.


    It took about two days to get it done. Of course, if someone has worked so hard to visit, it can''t be said without saying.


    The crew¡¯s budget is still a little bit anyway, and a salary was given, not much, $50,000.


    But obviously, Morgan Freeman is extremely satisfied.


    As a black actor, he basically didn''t encounter any opportunities in the first half of his life. Instead, he always played some rude roles, that is, harlequins. This was also a kind of discrimination against blacks in the general direction of Hollywood at that time.


    Later, there were some changes in the social environment, and the voice of blacks gradually increased.


    Affected by this, Hollywood is the fastest to change.


    He no longer lacks opportunities, and even because he is too busy, the schedule is often insufficient, and he needs to coordinate arrangements.


    In so many years, he has not become inexplicably proud or even cerebral palsy because of a change in the social atmosphere.


    Many black actors in the circle have started to become cerebral palsy, go on strike at every turn, and warn of racial discrimination, which, in his opinion, is somewhat unreasonable.


    But he can only do himself well.


    He is not a person who likes to be pushy, and in his actor career, he is mostly willing to be green leaves.


    He is actually very optimistic about Lehman.


    Be polite, respect him, and don''t treat people with skin color.


    Moreover, he is generous, and the film can produce results, and he is also willing to cooperate with such a director.


    He squeezed out the free time for these two days.


    He doesn''t have many roles in "Million Dollar Baby". Although the role runs through, if he takes out his role alone, it can be done in a week.Therefore, he is also the first major actor to leave the group.


    After another three days, the recut was completed, followed by the dubbing and the addition of the title.

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    Gilmour Del Toro is probably the most bizarre Oscar winner for best director-I mean more than a decade later.


    Can you imagine a director who is obsessed with ghosts when making a cult film, or a person who has made "Blade Warrior 2" and other Oscar judges who look down on him, will rely on "The Shape of Water" to defeat "Three Billboards" in the future. "", "Green Book", "Dunkirk" and other powerful enemies won the best director, best film.


    No one thought about it, including himself.


    When he was a child, he was just a fanciful kid. It wasn''t until his dad bought the lottery ticket to win the jackpot and became rich overnight that his life became wonderful-this is true.I can also think that everyone wants this kind of luck to come to the possession of the emperor.I want, too.


    In order to decorate or embellish the atmosphere of cultural people, his father bought a lot of books and kept them at home.


    Gyro was very withdrawn when he was young, and he often liked reading books, especially books such as magic and horror. Early exposure to these small and marginal cultures made his hobbies look really different from ordinary people.


    Edgar Allan Poe and HP Kevkratt are two of his favorite writers. When he was 7 years old, he made his own body organ models to scare people.


    When he grew up, his enthusiasm for these interests shifted to his fascination with movies. According to his own words, ¡°When he saw those beautiful scenes or interesting monsters, he wanted to turn them into pictures and present them.¡±


    Gyro made his debut as a make-up artist. He did not come from a major because he loves to read, but his grades are bad and he doesn''t like school.


    In the studio for more than ten years, he has worked in production, art, assistant director, field affairs...Almost every department occupation he has involved.


    After thinking that he had accumulated enough experience, he wrote and directed a Spanish film called "Devil''s Silver Claw", which won many awards in Mexico, but the market did not accept his alternative style. Therefore, he owed a loan of 500,000 US dollars to the issuing company (this product was also scammed, and there was no guarantee for the completion of the film, and the announcement was fooled to bear a lot. Of course, if he did not do this, people probably would not push it. Theater).


    Later, the film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival, and it was appreciated and bought the overseas copyright. If there is no such thing, he might be collected by Mexican film companies.He himself said with emotion: "There is no need to go to jail now."


    After the first time, the second feature film is also logical.


    But when he went to Hollywood, he also experienced the power of Hollywood Capital''s iron fist.


    The investor in the "Variant DNA" is Miramax (and they are) headed by the Weinstein brothers.


    Harvey has a desire for control, and the creative freedom of the director''s top has been repeatedly interfered with, and the two sides almost quarreled to remove the film.


    This rather painful creative experience also made him return to Mexico again in a desperate manner.


    At least, in Mexico, he has great creative freedom.


    Then, he released the third feature film "Ghost Boy Academy", which is also a Spanish film.


    The reputation is good, the market is performing well, and while selling well, it is once again called by Hollywood.


    He couldn''t help but went to shoot the comic film "Blade Warrior 2".


    Although he didn''t participate in the scriptwriter, and even the producer was in charge, he still had some freedom at all. He could stuff all kinds of bad tastes into it.


    After the movie was released, the results were still good, even better than the previous one. At this time, Xinxian Pictures wanted him to continue shooting "Blade Warrior 3", but he was not happy because he wanted to shoot his own work and his favorite genre.


    As a result, he fell out with New Line Pictures.


    ......


    On the outskirts of Los Angeles, the "Desolate Mountain Villa", which is the top studio base in Hollywood, welcomed a guest.


    "Hi, York, it''s been a long time." The top is a little fat, and he wears a pair of glasses.


    "Toro, you look fatter than before." York joked.


    "What do you find me for?"


    The two chatted, and the top suddenly asked seriously.


    "Well, it''s like this..."


    After York finished speaking.


    Gilmour del Toro was lost in thought.


    What York is talking about is naturally about adding fireflies, and the top is thinking about the benefits of this matter.


    He is a director, occasionally guest art director, very popular in the industry.


    After all, few people with his unique style are better than him.


    He also knows that the subject he likes is not the one that the public likes. Basically, few movies he made are profitable. Just like now, he ran the script for more than a month, even if the score of "Blade Warrior 2" Yes, few people are willing to invest in him.


    And the Firefly Pictures created by Director Lyman is exactly what he knows.


    Some time ago, "Saw Cry" was a big hit, and he noticed it.


    The top has always been curious about Lehman, and even admires it.


    He has been in the Hollywood film industry for more than 10 years, and the films he made are still not very popular, but Lehman has only been here for two years, but he has risen to fame and opened his own film company.


    Can you have no idea about this comparison?


    And he is a Mexican, the United States is xenophobic, so is Hollywood.


    The staff of the crew can inadvertently show some look down, some discrimination, presumably Lehmann has also encountered such troubles.


    But this person can still make a career and be recognized by everyone, which is very remarkable.


    The most important thing is that his new film did not attract investment, and Lehman may have the willingness to invest. In fact, based on this alone, he has a reason to meet Lehman.


    The top did the same.


    That afternoon, he followed York to the headquarters of Firefly Pictures.


    "Mr. Lehmann, hello." After seeing Lehmann, the top immediately stepped forward to shake hands with him.


    Although the man in front of him is younger than him, his EQ is not low. He is just stubborn about movies and his aesthetic sense is unwavering. He doesn''t care about everything.


    At least, his posture is very low at the moment.


    Whether it is grades or qualifications, people crush him.


    "Hello, please sit inside. Laura, pour Mr. Toro a cup of coffee."


    Several people went to the office to sit down.


    The top said again: "Mr. Lehmann, I heard that you want to set up the production department of the company. It is very short of staff, right?"


    "Yes, I want to invite the studios founded by Mr. Toro to join Firefly. I don''t need management rights. It''s similar to being affiliated. It''s a better partnership. How about? Director James Wen, do you know him? This is also the case. For his project, we can help find the issuer to issue as an agent, and the investment can also be shared by both parties. Mutual benefit and mutual benefit."


    "I can agree, but I have a script in hand. Would you like to invest?"

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    Looking out through the floor-to-ceiling windows, one after another towering buildings rise.


    Gilmour del Toro looked at the man in front of him, thoughts full of thoughts.


    From his perspective, Firefly Pictures found that the number of employees in the department was not large, and it was obviously still in its infancy. Similar small production companies are everywhere in Hollywood.


    The only advantage is that Firefly Pictures already has a good project development, and the market performance of "Chain Saw" is even more obvious to all.


    The agent has also mentioned it before, saying that it is "Chain Saw 2", and has once again teamed up with Paramount Pictures.


    There is also the cooperation news released by Warner, which adds a bit of gimmick capital.


    But it didn''t really matter to him until York came to him.


    The circle of making this piece is too concentrated, and he himself is fed up with the strength of the Big Six in Hollywood.


    As long as he thinks of a new idea he has come up with, is rejected one way or another, and asks to follow the market trend to make changes, Toro feels upset.


    Before that, in addition to the fallout with Xinxian Pictures, it was not that other companies had come to contact him.


    Sony-Columbia Pictures is more interested in his new work and also revealed its willingness to invest.


    But he hasn''t responded yet, because one of his conditions was rejected.


    Having been in the industry for so many years, and being an art director for more than 15 years, he really wants to show those interesting settings.


    But the question is, there are so many excellent scripts or stories in the industry, why should I choose to invest in him?


    So, he thought of a way to sell it with his own studio.


    After all, no matter what, he also has some impressive results.


    Besides, are all opportunities won?


    Even if the other party disagrees, it doesn''t affect him much.


    "Have you brought a script?" Lehman said after thinking for a long time.


    "Bring it." Gilmour Del Toro quickly took out the written script from his shoulder bag as soon as there was a play, and there was a comic along with it.


    "Hellboy" is printed on the cover of the manga, and this is the movie title used in the script.


    Come to think of it, the story is based on this comic.


    When I opened the script, I saw that Hellboy, the son of Satan, was summoned by the Communist Party during World War II. He wanted to use it as a weapon of war to save his own dying weapon, but unexpectedly, the location of the secret ceremony was discovered by the Allies. And blown up, the Hellboy fell into the hands of the Allies, helping them with all kinds of difficult tasks, and smashing all forces that dared to block justice...


    Well, the plot is very American.


    Moreover, this script, like the scripts written by many directors, has a flaw, that is, it is very rough.


    The details of the movie are often not explained clearly, and the character lines are even less designed.The action scene has been taken in a stroke, and it is estimated that I want to wait until the shooting starts and let the action guide play on the spot.


    However, the director usually conceives the film in his head. It is the actors and photographers who are embarrassed.


    Lehman scratched his head, curiously asked: "Why would you think of making such a movie?"


    "I think Hellboy is very cool. When I read the comics before, I wanted to adapt it, but then, there was no chance." Gilmour del Toro briefly explained the original intention of the filming, and then continued: "Mr. Lehmann You can take a look at the image I designed for Hellboy. He will definitely be the wildest posture in all comic works. I believe that there will be many audiences interested in him."


    "The story is too old-fashioned." Lehman said softly.


    Toro felt a little cold, but fortunately, Lyman did not directly refuse.He still fought for it: "This comic has a lot of audiences, and it naturally has the value of adaptation. Moreover, I only need an investment of 50 million yuan. I also have some money for the rest. If you want to talk about risks, it should not be big. There is no problem returning to the original."


    Lehman wanted to help him change the script, but the plot of this story is completely based on the Hellboy. In order to take care of the comic fans, Toro basically did not make any major changes to the setting.


    I really don''t know where to start.


    "If I don''t invest in your project, would you refuse to join Firefly Pictures?"


    "This..." Gilmour del Toro hesitated for a moment, and said honestly: "At least for the time being, I won''t have that plan."


    In order to increase persuasiveness, he added: "My studio will also take orders. We are not short of work."


    Lehman listened and nodded.


    Toro''s point is of course that his studio does not lack opportunities, and there is no special need to join a production company.


    If it were not for this project, it might be better to be free.


    Lehman remained silent, a lot of thoughts flashed in his head, and then quietly observed it, Gilmour del Toro''s mentality was a little worried.


    It''s probably because it didn''t go well.


    He thought for a while and said: "I can invest, but you have to promise me one condition."


    Gilmour del Toro said with joy, "Mr. Lyman, please."


    Lehman said: "Your studio is just like what you said before. Join Firefly Pictures and take over in the future. Priority will be given to your own film projects. Of course, we will also give a fair salary in the industry, or even higher. ."


    The studio of Gyro is one of the best in the industry. From the movies he made, it can be seen that he is particular about this aspect.


    The production department of Firefly Pictures currently lacks talents in the service industry. Photography, lighting, and recording are not in short supply. The existing personnel are completely sufficient.


    With their participation, the company''s production department must be able to get on the right track sooner.


    "As for this project, the plot is a bit procrastinated. Try to focus more on the scenes of Hellboy fighting, and the other branches can be reduced as much as possible."


    Toro thought about Lyman''s idea and nodded seriously.


    In fact, he is not a master at writing scripts. He pays more attention to making movies that allow him to freely shoot the bizarre settings he wants to show during the shooting. As long as the shooting is refreshing, the small requirements of investors, as long as they are not excessive. , He can still agree happily.


    "The initial investment budget is set at 60 million, and Firefly Pictures will bear 50 million of it. You join this project with a basic salary of 4.5 million plus an investment share of 10 million. Is there any problem?"


    This product was worth 2 million in "Blade Warrior 2", but because the market performed well after the movie was released, it is normal to double.


    In addition, Lehman is not particularly optimistic about this project. It is usually difficult to make a big difference in a fan-changing movie, let alone this movie, Lehman has never heard of it at all in his memory, certainly not Compared with investment, he is more optimistic about the future of Gyro and the studio he founded.

 279 Chapter 279 Casting (seeking subscription recommendation)

    It took approximately 3 days for Lehman to fix the problem of joining Gilmour del Toro''s personal studio.


    Then the cooperation agreement of the project was officially signed.


    Gilmour Del Toro served as the director of "Hellboy" and paid 4.5 million US dollars without any post-sharing; the investment share is 10 million, and he can enjoy the box office income after the movie is released in proportion.


    These have been negotiated long ago, and it is not a problem.


    On the contrary, it was a bit of arguing about the various rights of the director during the shooting and the editing in the later period.


    These, under proper discussion, Lehman basically gave Toro a high degree of freedom in addition to holding the final decision in his hand.


    For example, don''t interfere with how he shoots, but not exceed the budget; for example, he can participate in post-production, but the final film must be viewed by Lehman before deciding whether it is the theater version.


    At the same time, the two parties also signed another contract on the copyright issue of the film.


    Because the "Hellboy" comics adaptation rights were bought by Gilmour del Toro a few years ago, Firefly Pictures still needs to spend $100,000 to buy out all of Toro''s comic script. Production copyright.


    Including sequel development and peripheral operations.


    Toro also knows very well that it is a joke to keep the project leadership in cooperation with the production company. After getting most of the studio power, he is happy at the same time, he also understands the transfer of the film and television adaptation rights.


    Lehman is also very reciprocal, allowing Toro to double as a producer to facilitate his position in the crew.


    After the budget funds of both parties were put into a bank account specially used for shooting, Toro couldn''t wait to start the preliminary preparations.


    While Lehman is still doing post-production work for the movie "Million Dollar Baby", he is also helping to coordinate the filming crew for the company''s new project.


    Don¡¯t worry about the shooting team. The studio of Gilmour del Toro and the production department of Firefly Pictures can pull out an experienced team.


    The main issue is the casting of the movie.


    Because this movie requires a lot of special effects shots, after referring to Weta Studio¡¯s quotation, apart from the preliminary project expenses, the remaining actors are not paid much, so no big-name actors can be invited.Of course, Toro never thought about finding any first-line actors to join his films.


    In the office, Toro was sipping coffee and was discussing the next round of auditions with Lehman holding the cast list.


    "Male number one, do you want to choose Ron Pullman?"


    "Why, can''t it?"


    "His salary is not low."


    "We can cut the expenses of other actors. He is really suitable for this role." Toro suggested.


    Speaking of which, Ron Pullman is also a monster professional.


    He played the lion-faced Vincent in "Beauty and the Beast" in his early years.


    Of course, to Toro, this person is most familiar with him.It is his direct actor.


    His first feature film "The Devil''s Silver Claw" was the collaboration of Ron Pullman with him.


    At that time, the crew didn''t have much money, after all, were they still newcomers? Everything was stretched.


    For the good script of Ron Pullman, he appeared in almost zero pay.


    From this point of view, there is a great relationship with Toro.


    Later, he filmed "Blade Warrior 2" and decisively looked for Ron Pullman.


    When it came to the third part, the first thing Toro thought of was him.


    "Then notify his agent, and the actor will initially be Ron Pullman."


    Since director Toro is so optimistic, Lehman has no reason to object.


    As a director, as far as possible in casting, you should first meet the director''s needs.


    After all, there is nothing more thoughtful about the role than Toro.


    "What about the other candidates?"


    Lehman asked.


    "I don''t have any suitable goals, but because of the funding, it would be better to find some foreign actors." Gilmour del Toro explained: "Many people with good performance experience in other countries come to Hollywood, almost again. Starting again, their worth and their strengths are a bit different. They have the foundation and the price is relatively cheaper."


    "Well, good idea." Lehman continued: "Then let CAA, ICM and other brokerage companies draw up a list of British actors or Australians, and then we will choose."


    After another two days, brokerage companies such as CAA and ICM quickly drafted a list and submitted it.


    The performance experience of these actors is not bad, and most of the supporting roles in the movie are all done with just $150,000.


    After signing the contract with those brokers, a middle-aged white man stayed.


    "Mr. Lyman, meet for the first time, introduce myself, my name is John Polman, ICM''s senior agent."


    "Is there a problem?"


    Lehmann was puzzled.


    "I heard that "Chain Saw 2" produced by Firefly Pictures was packaged by CAA, right?"


    "Yes indeed."


    John asked again: "Do they charge extra packaging fees?"


    What he asked about was a bit non-compliant, because the two belonged to different brokerage companies and rushed to inquire about each other''s specific cooperation conditions, which was private in the industry.


    However, there are no outsiders in the office.


    Lehman didn''t want to fool him either, and said with a smile: "5% of the box office revenue, this is the cooperative condition of CAA package."


    Because at the beginning, Firefly Pictures has just started, and the shooting team and production talents are still vacant. In order to shoot "Chain Saw 2" as soon as possible, Lehman also agreed to CAA''s packaging plan-they provide personnel, in addition to specific salary, extra Another 5 percent of the proceeds will be given to CAA.


    After knowing the specific situation, John suddenly asked: "Then Mr. Lehman is interested in working with us? As long as it is your company''s project, we fully support it. The actors and production team are not a problem, and no additional packaging costs are required."


    Lehman didn''t expect this product to come to solicit him, and it seemed that the conditions were pretty good.


    But CAA has it, but ICM doesn''t.


    He smiled and declined: "ICM is an established brokerage company in the industry, I am afraid it is not bad cooperation."


    CAA dared to charge this for the packaging fee, of course others have this ability.


    Whether it''s the soundtrack or filming, whether it''s post-production or publicity, everyone has given a set of plans.


    Otherwise, Lehman would give this 5 percent box office revenue for nothing?


    Furthermore, Firefly Pictures is now roughly on the right track, and there is no need for brokerage companies to provide additional services.


    It''s boring if you don''t quit.


    Unless ICM can show better sincerity, the problem is that Lehman''s economic contract is already the best in the industry.If ICM can offer better conditions, wouldn''t all of CAA''s high-end artist resources be poached.Tom Cruise, Steven Spielberg... everyone is not a fool.


    Besides, the rules are not played like this.


    Being rejected, John didn''t feel frustrated.


    He originally sent a few British actors over to sign, and after the talks were completed, he wanted to try to dig the corner of CAA.


    If you can''t dig it, it doesn''t matter, there is no loss anyway.


    By the end of February, the shooting equipment, props, and costumes were all in place, and the script was also in place under the advice of the company''s screenwriter and Billmo del Toro.


    After everything was ready, "Hellboy" also entered the shooting stage.

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    On March 2, Lyman went to the headquarters of Paramount Pictures because of the schedule of "Micro Love."


    The atmosphere in Shirley Lansing''s office is a bit weird.


    Now everyone knows that the honeymoon period between Lyman and Paramount is over. With the establishment of Firefly Pictures and the news of the cooperation between Lyman and Warner, the relationship between the two is gone.


    However, this does not affect the existing cooperation between the two parties.


    As for what the Miramax people said, Shirley Lansing simply ignored it.


    She''s not stupid. Moreover, if she buys DreamWorks, she will be able to make up for the lack of production. Why should she hit Lehman?


    To avenge his independence?


    This is a business, not a playhouse.Perhaps Harvey and the others are too high on themselves, and they cooperate with Paramount to suppress the Firefly project, they are also worthy?


    Although she herself is a little unhappy, she cannot rise to the level of corporate strategy.


    Shirley Lansing asked the assistant to pour a cup of coffee, glanced at Lehman, and said another topic, "Saw Cry 2 is about to be finished, do you have any ideas?"


    "No hurry, wait until the post-production is finished."


    She nodded, and then suddenly came out, "We Paramount want the follow-up copyright of Chainsaw, can we make a price?"


    After the release of "Chain Saw 1", the offline DVD market became very hot, which allowed Shirley Lansing to fully see the potential of this project. She found that compared to theater screenings, thriller movies are also very popular in the rental market. popular.


    But at present, the development leadership of this project is not in Paramount''s hands. They don''t want to launch many of the promotion plans, otherwise it would be too cheap for Firefly Pictures, so after they discussed it, they wanted to buy out the follow-up directly. The copyright of the movie is completely controlled by Paramount.


    However, Lehman is also clear about this.He has always known the value of the series "Chain Saw".


    Nonsense, can the project that can make 8 sequel movies be great?


    He can''t let it go. This is the company''s trump card, but people can''t offend it too hard. After all, Paramount is also a good partner.


    Lehman declined: "I don''t count this alone. Ryan is also a shareholder of the company and needs his approval."


    The idea fell through, and Shirley Lansing said: "The project that Mr. Lehman cooperated with Warner, I don''t know how the revenue between you is divided?"


    Speaking of this, she was still a bit stuck.


    Even more dissatisfied with Lehman, such a big thing was hidden from Paramount, and in the end, the so-called partner got the news from Warner.


    Lehman said: "Almost 46%, they give priority to 15% of the box office revenue in terms of distribution. What, if "Chain Saw 2" is released, can the distribution contract be reduced?"


    Shirley Lansing shook her head and said, "15% is already pretty good, and Paramount''s publicity resources are not bad, right?"


    Unless it is self-produced and sold, the issuance terms will be set too high or too low, otherwise it will fluctuate between 10% and 25%.Look at their respective negotiation skills.


    "Forget it, let''s talk about "Micro Love". Regarding the schedule, how does Paramount arrange it?"


    Seeing that the other party couldn''t offer a better offer, Lehman didn''t want to continue talking, anyway, it was impossible for him to return to the previous situation.Talking more is not helpful.


    ......


    "We are tentatively scheduled to release it on March 16."


    In Paramount¡¯s conference room, a group of executives from the distribution department gathered together. One of the middle-aged white men said there: ¡°This is the time for the weekend after Valentine¡¯s Day. Film competition, and other fixed-file works will not pose too much threat to us."


    "Then why not choose Valentine''s Day?"


    "Because of The Passion, it is too strong, we need to avoid it."


    Well, this work with religious borders relied on crazy publicity and received more than 33 million U.S. dollars in just one week after it was released. At the same time, it halted everything.


    In other words, every Christian believer is willing to go into the theater and contribute a box office.


    Moreover, this is the famous spring off-season, not summer vacation or Christmas. It is really amazing to have this result.


    "Any other movies that need attention?"


    "Not too much. Columbia''s "Fifty First Love" is a movie genre similar to ours. Warner''s action movie "Cops and Heroes" has little to do with our target audience, and Warner Animation''s "Scooke "Compared to 2", there is no competitive pressure, and there is still a Touchstone Films'' "The Horse of Madness". Just listen to the name and you will know what it is."


    "So, if we are ranked on March 16, the only thing we need to pay attention to is "Fifty First Loves"?" an executive asked.


    "Yes, we deliberately avoided "The Passion of the Christ", which was ranked after Valentine''s Day. Colombia also planned this way. As a result, we collided with us. The current situation is likely to evolve into the relationship between our two families. In the fight, the winner maximizes the box office, and the loser drinks the rest of the soup."


    "What about the theater?"


    "We are in contact with major theaters to strive for the number of screens to be arranged and drawn as much as possible. Because of the popularity of "The Passion of the Christ", there are not many choices on the market at present, and we need to wait for its popularity to drop. Only by squeezing out its row of films can we have a large-scale screening."


    "The Passion of the Christ" premiered on February 25, and it has only been a little over a week ago. It was the time when the momentum was at its peak, and the theaters were certainly more optimistic about them.


    "Then Columbia?"


    "Don''t worry, we will definitely not have fewer films than theirs."


    The competition among the Big Six in Hollywood has long maintained a good balance for the theater chain.


    "Tomorrow a movie watching will be held, and representatives from the cinema will be invited to come over, and then the number of film arrangements and screen screenings will be determined."


    "Is there anything else?" Shirley Lansing, who was sitting in the first place, asked when the discussion was almost done.


    Lyman had been sitting next to him and listening quietly.


    He didn''t have much contact with this issue, so he didn''t have much say.


    What''s more, as a veteran film company in the industry, Paramount is very familiar with the whole process, and Lehman is no better than them, so there is no opinion.


    "Then the meeting will be over."


    Shirley Lansing stood up and said to Lehman again: "I have something to do, so I won''t be with you. See you tomorrow."


    "See you tomorrow." Lyman smiled politely, watching Shirley Lansing exit the door of the conference room.


    He stopped staying any longer and went back to his company.

 281 Chapter 281 Trial Meeting (seeking subscription recommendation)

    In Paramount Pictures'' internal theater, in addition to Shirley Lansing, Lyman, and a group of executives from the distribution department, there were a dozen people in the huge theater.


    Among them are the three major theater oligarchs Regal (Royal Entertainment Group), AMC and Cinemark and other theater group executives.


    The current North American film market has long entered a stock game period.


    What does that mean?


    That is to say, the market for American film screenings has been relatively stable. No one will easily build new theaters. Instead, they are actively acquiring and integrating other scattered theaters to expand the scale of their internal theaters.


    There is a precedent for this.


    Since 2001, Royal Entertainment Group has filed for bankruptcy protection due to a break in its capital chain due to excessive expansion. Investor Pierre Andus has turned the tide and carried out a large-scale stock market sweep on Regal. After obtaining a controlling stake, it has successively acquired two institutes. Line, three sub-brands, established a parent company-Emperor Entertainment Group.


    After this time, many people with intentions have used big data analysis to conclude that the number of theaters in the United States has been relatively saturated, and it is not the era in which one can make a profit by establishing one.


    By 2004, the total concentration of the three oligarchs had exceeded 50% and continued to increase, with market shares reaching 18.32%, 17% and 15.86% respectively.


    In addition, there are also the directors of several large independent cinemas in the theater, such as Alberman, the manager of a private theater company owned by Paramount¡¯s old owner Redstone.


    Paramount was forced to abandon its cinema companies because of the existence of antitrust laws.


    But Redstone still got a part of the large-scale cinema industry by controlling CBS (CBS) and viacom (viacom media group).


    This private theater company can not only be used to show movies, but also often used as a venue for movie premieres, operas, star concerts, etc.


    However, they only have 29 theaters distributed in various relatively prosperous states.


    As for Albertman to come, it was still an invitation from Paramount.


    They think "Micro Love" is very suitable to be shown in these luxurious theaters.


    The main feature of the movie is being shown on the screen right in front. All of you present here are elderly people except Lehmann, but they can''t help but smile at certain points.


    "Micro Love" is different from "Bad Guy". The latter is rated as R, which naturally rejects some viewers, while "Micro Love" is pg-13 (normal level, children under 13 need to be accompanied by their parents to watch).


    The main audience has been relaxed a lot, and teenagers can also buy tickets alone.


    By the end of the film, Shirley Lansing took the lead and applauded, smiling all over his face: "Director Lyman''s work is as good as ever, and it must be another good word of mouth this time."


    "Where, where, thank Paramount for helping the movie." Lehmann looked polite.


    Alberman took the lead and said: "Director Lehman''s "Micro Love" is very good. We will use 20 theaters to show it."


    As soon as the movie watching session ended and several other independent theaters expressed their support, the executives of Paramount''s distribution department have led people to discuss with various theater companies to arrange the number of films and screens.


    Lyman and Shirley Lansing went back to the office and waited patiently for the results.


    ......


    "How? How many screens did Royal Entertainment Group give you?"


    After the negotiation, many people left Paramount one after another. Ralph, the deputy director of the Los Angeles AMC branch, met Reagl''s director of the selection department Pullman in the underground parking lot.


    The two often participated in the previews of major film companies, and they were quite familiar.


    Hearing this, Pullman shrugged and didn''t intend to hide it.This kind of thing, anyway, on the first day of the movie''s release, everyone can find, "480 theaters, 820 screens."


    "You are so optimistic?"


    "Why not?" Pullman continued: "Director Lehman''s work has been successful 4 times, and Paramount has also said that it will give a lot of publicity. I can''t figure out that the film is still good. , Who can stop it. Besides, there will be no more competitive movies after March."


    Ralph also recognized this, but he still said: "Our company still plays "The Passion of the Christ" and will not call out too many theaters for the time being."


    "Then how much do you plan to give?" Pullman asked.


    "220 theaters, 540 screens, and the theater location is not the best batch."


    There is actually very little competition in theaters. After all, everyone can show movies. There is no reason why I can¡¯t show them if you show them. So Pullman also suggested: "I don¡¯t think "The Passion of the Christ" can continue to be like this. The momentum, if it drops, you guys..."


    Ralph also understood what Pullman meant. He reluctantly said: "This is the meaning of the headquarters above. I only have so many theaters that can be vacated. I have already given most of the "Micro Love" and a small part of " "Fifty First Loves". I think about it, the headquarters has also considered it. After all, no matter how good the quality of the film is, there is no precedent for failure."


    He solemnly said: "Think about "Shawshank''s Redemption" and "Batman and Robin". The former is touted by countless film critics and the latter is heatedly discussed by countless fans. How big is the momentum before the release? How big is the box office? awful?"


    Pullman shook his head, "You are too conservative. If you always wait for the market to show and then adjust, you would have missed the first wave of dividends."


    "That''s better than gambling-style adventures."


    The two people no longer thought in the same direction. After a few debates, the topic fell on another work, Colombia''s "Fifty First Loves".


    "Have you seen that movie?" Pullman asked.


    "I didn''t go to watch it, but someone from the company went. I heard that the story of the movie is very old and mature, and there are elements of love movies. It is not bad or good. If you analyze the market return alone, it is also It is very likely to be profitable, but the ceiling is not high."


    ¡°You¡¯re right. Colombia didn¡¯t have a high publicity budget. It must have been a consideration after watching the final film. In case the film does not perform well, the cost of publicity can be saved at least a little. To reduce the difficulty of profitability."


    "Haha, too."


    The two talked and laughed, and each drove into the car and left Paramount.


    On the other side, Lehman also knew the number of theaters showing.


    When Paramount executives reported to Shirley Lansing, they did not intend to evade, "Basically we have achieved our expected goal, including the three major theaters. This time, we won 3,220 screens in 2,562 theaters. The location of the theater is generally good."


    "Increase publicity."


    In the last week, the intensity will of course be increased.

 282 Chapter 282 "Wei Ai" (seeking subscription recommendation)

    "Micro Love" has attracted much attention since the beginning of filming.


    why?


    The director has a good reputation.


    The fifth new work of the 300 million box office director, each work has no less than 6.5 points in IMDB-"Furious" is 6.8 points, which strongly lowers the lower limit.But there is no way. At that time, it was in the transitional period of art and commerce, and it was inevitable to use too much force, but the characters still added a lot of points. The development of the main plot was a bit unreasonable, and many World War II military fans pointed out many mistakes in the command of operations. Then, the score dropped from 7.1 to 6.8.


    In addition, "Buried Alive" 7.2, "Bad Guy" 8.7, and "Three Fools Raise Bollywood" 8.8, all ranked in the IMDB rating list, and the latter two even entered the top 20 , "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" is tied for tenth with "Fight Club" and "The Good, the Good and the Bad"


    In addition, some tabloid press releases can be seen everywhere, it is difficult to know or not, let alone those fans who have been following Lehman.


    Is that itching, okay? Just wait for the movie to be released.


    Youdao is all set off by peers.


    After all, since the beginning of the new millennium, although the era of blockbuster movies has come, special effects have emerged one after another, which is extremely eye-catching, but if you eat too much popcorn, there is always aesthetic fatigue.


    Some people love to watch stories, what should I do if they watch the plot?


    But these days, there are not many directors who can tell stories.In addition to series of movies, comics and novel adaptations, there are only a few new directors worth looking forward to.


    And Lehman is one of the best, and the key to filming is fast. Unlike Quentin and others, it takes two or three years to make a movie.


    Most of the time is not spent on shooting, but on the arrangement of the story.


    As soon as the trailer for "Micro Love" was released, the discussion on TV stations and the Internet never ceased, and many local fans have begun to call on fans in their own state to join the show.


    Paramount released a "Micro Love" throughout March. Needless to say, the resources are tilted. After all, people also want to make money, which roughly coincides with Lehman''s purpose.


    They put out a total of more than 5 million yuan in publicity funds. After the show, they will look at the market performance before deciding whether to add them.Of course, all this is what the issuer needs to do in the signed issuance contract.


    By the last week, the offline line was basically in place.


    Floor advertisements, bus stations, along the subway, TV broadcasting, patch promotion...


    Anyway, a lot of money is spilt down, and how many viewers can be attracted to enter the theater is still unknown, but the discussion boom on the Internet can be seen.


    A certain Yahoo community.


    1st floor: I am the first one.Does Lehman¡¯s work still need to be said?I have booked tickets with my girlfriend.


    2nd floor: I just finished watching the trailer. Although the heroine doesn''t know her well, I like her appearance.The ticket has been bought, it will be at 5:30 tomorrow afternoon.


    3rd floor: It seems to be a love movie, and there are no big stars. If it weren''t for the director Lyman hanging on it, I wouldn''t have watched it at all.To be honest, I still like brotherhood movies like "Bad Guy". Can I continue next time?Will the good "Bad Guy 2" still be filmed?


    4th floor: I don¡¯t like to read newspapers when I saw it on the third floor. The director said earlier last time that he would not shoot a sequel, and the story was over.Also, is the last shot that flashed by Sophie Marceau?I have long heard that she will be in the role, looking forward to it.


    5th floor: If you want resources, you can add my community number, and welcome private messages.xxxxxxxx.


    ......


    Since the trial meeting ended, Lyman has transformed into a salted fish state.


    Anyway, he didn''t follow the publicity.


    In his early years, he was not well-known and needed to go to various variety shows to shout, but now it is unnecessary. On the contrary, the road show publicity after the movie is released in his opinion is a good way to win the box office.


    After sleeping until noon, Eva was no longer by her side. It is estimated that she flew to Montreal, Canada to shoot the location.


    After eating, I was sitting lazily on the edge of the balcony, enjoying the rare bright sunshine.


    A phone call came in.


    "Heath Ledger? Is there anything you want me to do?"


    "Will the movie have a premiere? Where?"


    It turned out that this guy knew that Lehman''s new film was released and wanted to come and support it.


    Of course, he accepted this kind of intention, "I don''t have that plan. It will be shown directly tomorrow."


    Paramount wanted to create one, to add more momentum, but Lyman didn''t think it was necessary.


    "Alright, I''m pretty busy here." On the other end of the phone, Heath Ledger let out a sigh of relief.


    Some time ago, "Brokeback Mountain" overturned and re-shot a part of the shots, which made all the creators mentally and physically exhausted.


    Moreover, because of the high popularity of "Bad Guy", as the leading actor, he has benefited a lot from Cage.


    Many film companies have handed in invitations, and after being screened by their agents, they have also accepted two plays.


    One is the sports drama "Lord of Dogtown" directed by Catherine Hardwick and co-starred by several young actors, and the other is written by Michael Christopher. I don¡¯t know who directed "Casanova". ".


    Different from Cage, his choice is more inclined to broaden the theater, that is to say, he took the initiative to abandon some of the commercial works, and instead chooses those with weird themes and characters that are completely different from the previous screen images. approximately.


    This is also the suggestion of his agent.


    At present, he is not lacking in grades, but in terms of qualifications. This needs to be polished in the niche movie circle for acting and to adapt to more and more comprehensive character images.


    "Then if anything happens, please call me anytime."


    After all, he also performed "Micro Love". As the main creator, he couldn''t easily escape the road show propaganda.


    "Yeah. If it''s okay, I''ll hang up first." Lehman finished speaking, pressed the end call button, and threw the phone aside.


    After taking a break, I went back to the bedroom and turned on the computer.


    After a little search, I saw a lot of posts about the release of "Micro Love".


    After reading those comments, Lehman didn''t know if he should be surprised or what.


    This hasn''t even started to show, and there are already fans comforting him or persuading him to direct other types of movies. Is this speed a little faster?


    Of course, there are a lot of supporters, which makes him a little relieved.


    But after all, is the audience for movies different?


    Some people like to watch the story a little bit more profound; some people like to watch intrigues and brainstorming; some people like to watch handsome men and beautiful women, get addicted to their eyes.


    Anyway, no matter how you shoot or how you shoot, someone will always be dissatisfied and won''t get his point.


    Lehman knew it well when he started as a director.


    After reading the post, I generally felt pretty good, so I turned off the computer.


    Now, it still depends on the situation after the screening tomorrow.

 283 Chapter 283 Little Love (1)

    On March 16, Lehman''s life ushered in another small test.


    There are no bells and whistles, and even a few media events are held.


    Except for the movie posters on the billboards in the streets and alleys, "Micro Love" has no more means to attract the audience. It only relies on a name, and it has all the stances.


    Chinese Grand Theater.


    The crowd at the door came in and out.


    Hollywood movies are in a period of continuous development. It can be seen that the upper limit of the total box office is getting higher and higher. Independent theaters are more clustered to form a theater chain, which is also conducive to film scheduling, and American audiences also prefer the casual way of watching movies.


    Today Chris met his girlfriend Sisi to watch a movie.


    They are not very old, only 15 years old, but young couples like them can be seen everywhere on American campuses.


    It is not so much precocious, as it is the social atmosphere.


    Entering the theater lobby, sweeping the posters in the bulletin board.


    Chris pointed to the largest sea report in the movie theater: "Let¡¯s go watch "Micro Love", it seems to be a love movie."


    "Yeah. I like that director."


    "Lyman Luster? I can''t see many of his movies. I rented the discs and watched them at home."


    "This time it''s okay, it says pg-13."


    ......


    On the other side, in a theater in Chicago.


    As usual, Bella ran to support early in the morning.


    Entering the theater, she subconsciously looked around and found that the attendance rate was quite high, probably 80%.


    It¡¯s normal to think about it. After all, the director has a reputation. Now it¡¯s the first weekend after Valentine¡¯s Day. Many people have not escaped from the holiday. Couples are still the mainstream of movie watching.


    It didn''t take long for the lights in the theater to go out, leaving only the big screen in front of it that started to light up.


    The melodious background music sounded, and the blue butterflies flapped their wings.


    As the butterfly disappeared above the light spot, the animation of Firefly Pictures'' logo was also screened at the beginning of the film.


    Unfortunately, everyone in the theater is not interested in this.


    The logos that can give them a sense of identity are mostly established film companies, such as the classic snow-capped Paramount, the lion roaring animation, once it appears, there is some inexplicable feeling.


    When the screen goes black and then bright, the positive film has already begun¡ª¡ª


    "I have always wanted to shoot a love story, a simpler love story, for example, why this woman is not with that man, but with this man, but maybe a few years later, she married, maybe again Another person. There seems to be no clear definition of love. Between people, everything seems natural and simple, but in fact it is not."


    After the narration, the camera was given to a woman''s hand, holding a camera, standing on the second floor of a railway station, looking at the crowd in the hall below.


    As the camera slowly goes on, a pair of men and women who are chatting and laughing constantly emerge.


    Then, the camera aimed at itself-an expansion with Eva Green as the main perspective.


    The gentle piano music appeared in a timely manner, and such an elegant melody made people immersed in it, just like a certain sour smell under the passion of love.


    Thomas did learn how to take pictures of women beautifully, and he easily discovered Eva''s biggest advantage-pupils.And use his lens to magnify this breathtaking beauty.


    Just one appearance has a preemptive effect.


    In the movie hall, many boys'' eyes are straight. I don''t know if they will lose their love after watching this movie... Forget it, ask for more blessings.


    Under the bright light, the lively crowd, Eva watching all this quietly, like a faithful bystander, recording all this.


    The sharp and clear combinations of the framed shots switched.


    The picture slowly turned yellow and faded, and subtitles began to appear on the big screen, "Director: Lyman Last."


    "Starring: Eva Green, Sophie Marceau, Heath Ledger, Jack Gyllenhaal..."


    ......


    "Meeting someone changed my life. I like him a little bit, and I also know he likes me, but we didn''t get together in the end."


    Under the camera, Eva Green flipped through the letters or photos, trying to laugh, but for some reason, tears also stayed.


    There will always be people who are at a loss about love.


    The picture began to turn around, like a picture scroll, from this point in time, it jumped to a sunny ten years ago.


    Eva has also become a younger appearance, dressed in youthful clothes, standing alone at the intersection of the town, worrying about her job.


    The landlord started to urge the rent again. She took out a small box from under the bed and counted the deposits in it. It was not enough.


    She took out most of it and discussed with the landlord a few days of grace.The landlord agreed.


    But her education is not high and her job is not easy to find.


    By chance, she went to interview for another job.


    The interview was conducted in a mansion, and the protagonist of the mansion was a well-known local rich.


    Their youngest son was in a car accident and paralyzed his lower body, unable to take care of his personal life.


    The mother wanted to find a babysitter for her son out of many considerations.


    During a small chat with my mother, the camera came to a room.


    A man lying on the bed, even in his sleep, still frowned.


    Next to it was the food that had been knocked over before it could be cleaned up, and the pieces of the plate were splashed everywhere.


    The two simple shots seem to have explained the difficulties of men.


    Bella smiled, thinking that the movie became more and more interesting.


    Lehman¡¯s propulsion of the main perspective and the series of narrations add a sense of drama to the film.


    After telling the result, and then pushing the process backward, it is still so expectant.


    In particular, the heroine''s temperament has changed, mature and green, under the action of the lens, the two different kinds of beauty have become very intriguing.


    "Do you have any nursing experience?"


    "I haven''t done it, but I promise to learn quickly. I am very capable."


    Eva now looks like a local girl with her hair still covered in a turban.


    The wealthy mother had a good first impression of her, but she has not decided to let her stay.


    Eva was a little anxious, and kept rubbing the corners of her clothes with her fingers.


    "Well, if you don''t understand anything, you can ask Terry."


    Terry is the butler of the mansion.


    In this way, Eva got the job. She was very happy and kept saying thank you.


    "That was the first time I met him... the impression was not very good." As the narrator, Eva''s flat voice was mixed with soft piano melody, which made the audience''s emotions rise and fall along with the plot. "At that time, he was a bit self-defeating, and I actually hated such people. When I was very young, I learned to be independent and live alone, but he was not."

 284 Chapter 284 Little Love (2)

    Even if it is the second time to step into this place, it is still so novel.The life of the rich is something she has never seen before.


    Eva greeted the butler, and the butler took her to see Will, the one who needs her care.


    Jack Gyllenhaal played Will sitting in a wheelchair, and on the carpet next to him was the breakfast he had just knocked over.


    Eva frowned when she saw it, but she still took it to clean it.


    Will was not surprised by the uninvited guest.This was not his first caregiver, but none of the previous ones could bear it and left.


    "Who is she?"


    "She''s called Martha."


    Will said nothing.


    Martha was actually a little curious about Will, but the butler advised her not to ask him about the past.


    This is a very pertinent suggestion, Martha listened to it.


    She would feed him every day, massage him, and push him out for a walk.


    Sometimes Will will be inexplicably irritable, tantrums, tantrums for no reason, all of this, Martha suffers silently.


    Soon, she received her first salary, a very generous salary, enough to solve her distress in life.


    Martha gave the landlord the remaining rent. She was very happy, and asked the landlord about the origin of the family.


    The main thing is to ask Will''s past.


    The landlord has been here for a long time, but he also knows him.


    She said that the child used to laugh and was very cheerful.


    People have academic qualifications and look good. They are the fantasy objects of many girls in the town.


    However, since the accident a year ago, he has rarely appeared in front of everyone.


    Later, as the days passed, Martha became more and more familiar with Will.


    Knowing that he used to love sports, the irony is that the car accident took away his athletic ability.


    After getting along for a long time, they often chat together.


    Martha is stupid. She lacks knowledge of the world. Will is different. He knows a lot and likes to take pictures. He will teach her how to use images to record the imprints in life.


    I don''t know if he was really attracted by this woman''s unique charm or moved by her optimism. Will gradually ceased to be cold and calm, and he would also laugh.


    "I was thinking, will you really take care of people?"


    In the garden, Martha, who had just learned to use a camera, seemed to have forgotten the existence of Will, and shot everywhere by herself.


    "Oh, sorry."


    Masha stuck out her tongue, walked away from a beautiful flower and grass, re-supported the wheelchair, and continued to push forward.


    "Can you take one for me? It''s here."


    Looking at the beautiful surroundings, Martha''s voice changed.


    Emotions became cheerful and jumping.


    Performance is a relatively three-dimensional behavior, not just relying on expressions.Body, chanting, and position are all part of the performance skills, and Eva undoubtedly grasps it pretty well.


    "Okay."


    At dusk, in the corner of the garden, a boy in a wheelchair took a picture of a girl with a sweet smile.Her smile seemed to have a magical power, which made the audience in the movie hall plunge into the world of light and shadow constructed by the movie. Everyone sat securely, not wanting to miss any shots.


    Will sees Martha every day when he wakes up, and she will kindly say "Good morning."


    They will also hang out in the castle every day.


    With Hans Zimmer''s studio producing a relaxing and joyful guitar minor for the movie, the days passed.


    Panorama, medium shot, long shot, close shot, short shot... all kinds of different photography schedules to show all this.


    Martha would ask Will because of many strange questions, such as "Is there any monster in Lake Venice"; she would also push Will to sprint down the slope to experience the thrill of speed. She even encouraged Will to go out. Go, go to the small town under the mountain.No matter what, she always stayed with him.


    Although the two have never expressed a good feeling between them, they are like a real couple, sweetly immersing the audience in this dream and unable to extricate themselves.


    However, the dream will wake up.


    At Will''s birthday party, he confided for the first time.


    "I don''t want you to miss everything that others can give you."


    "To be more selfish, I don''t want you to look at me one day and feel even the slightest regret and pity."


    "I can''t live like this, I can''t."


    When Bella saw this scene, she had some vague premonitions in her heart.


    How could she forget that this director has filmed "Furious", "Bad Guy", "Buried" and other people who do not follow the common sense. The home of his characters is always hard to say. He is a bad guy who tortures the audience at any time. .


    The beauty in the front seems to have made people forget that Will has died.


    Martha''s awkward words of comfort and Will''s steadily determined determination made Bella''s chest feel a little stuffy.


    Although I always feel that the creativity of love movies is seriously inadequate, the daily warm pictures make her completely intoxicated, and she is also very happy to see Will and Martha finally get married, but it seems that the development of the plot is still Step by step deviation.


    Will is a person who has seen the vast world and experienced a satisfying and beautiful life. He also wants Martha to experience that kind of happiness. Knowing the pain of being trapped in a wheelchair, he doesn''t want to keep her by his side.


    That''s too selfish, life shouldn''t only be love.


    I love you and then lose you.


    I do not regret loving you, and face the loss of you calmly.


    If I can come again, I will still love you.


    I like the changes you bring to me, discussing movies, books and the world together, and like all the scenery we have seen together.


    I will remember you, that is the trace itself.


    Will is too awake, this is the reason why the dream was broken by himself.


    It''s so painful to live, and it''s so painful that you are right in front of me, and you can''t take the initiative to embrace it. What a sad thing that would be.


    He understands that there are too many barriers between them. Does love really have to slowly fade away in this sense of powerlessness?


    Compared with the future that is so confused that it is impossible to be sure at all, it is the best choice to let go without the light of hope.


    People look forward to love when they want to have it, but some people lose it after having it. Maybe it''s not a loss but a long stay. As a mature person, learn to respect.


    Martha respects Will, and their encounter has become a better self.


    Bella thinks so.Very realistic.


    The coldness in the understatement and the disappearance of a life hardly have a real lens expression.


    I was completely suppressed in Martha''s tearful and smiling lens. At this moment, as if empathizing, Bella''s heart was full of turbulent emotions-at a loss, sad, what else?


    she does not know.


    She can understand, but she can''t.


    Maybe she was not as selfless as Will. In the end, that letter was comforting Martha, "You are better, is the greatest achievement of the rest of my life, you must be good. I will continue to accompany you in another way. you."

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    The story of Martha and Will is over, but the movie is not.


    Ten years later, Martha became a girl who likes to use the camera to record her life. Once the camera turned, she entered the second story at the train station.


    The appearance of the role is simpler, using a large number of flashbacks and cuts to tell the life of a young literary and artistic youth in less than 3 minutes.


    He works in a company during the day and part-time in a music store at night.


    The former is to make a living, the latter is his interest.


    The boy only dared to pick up his guitar and sing his own song when there was no one in the middle of the night.


    One day, he was called to the office by the creative director of the company because of a work error.


    When the director played by Sophie Marceau raised his head to speak, the whole movie theater made a lot of exclamations.


    Sophie Marceau who dresses up in the workplace still has a unique charm. Few people can stop the mature style of a woman.


    This is true for the audience, and so are the boys.


    He was shy and could hardly speak the whole thing.


    For Bella, the story unfolding from these two different perspectives is also quite novel.


    One is Martha''s main perspective, and the other is the boy''s main perspective. It is about the kind of love that seems to be like nothing.


    The boy still sings his own song in private. On the street at night, he sits at the door of the musical instrument store and plays alone.


    But accidentally ran into the director returning home, she lives nearby.


    Sometimes fate is so wonderful. Before they didn''t know each other, every time she passed by, the boy would not notice it, but it was really paving the way for certain relationships like that, but it was very impressive.


    The director thought the boy was interesting and became the only audience for the boy.


    The hearts of the unrecognized literary youth are fragile. At this time, even a smiling appreciation is like a great encouragement.


    There is a deeper contact between the boy and the director.Slowly, the two had emotions that no one could explain, but secretly breed.


    The relationship between them has always been ambiguous, but whenever the boy muster the courage to go further, the director takes a step back.


    She had a failed marriage before, and she was ten years older than him. It was difficult to overcome the hesitation in her heart to get this relationship.


    In expressing love, the latter story is far more subtle than the previous one.


    "In Czech, do you love him, what do you say?" the boy asked.The director can speak many languages.


    "Do you love her." The director said again in Czech.


    The boy muttered a bit and learned to say, "So, do you love him."


    "I love you." The director said with a smile.


    The boy didn¡¯t understand this sentence in Czech, and asked in confusion, "What did you say?"


    "Nothing, let''s go."


    Love or not love is not an equation that must be solved. This kind of suspended state of seemingly existence makes the following plot very comfortable.


    They went to watch the sea together, listened to the opera together, and sang together in the musical instrument shop when there was no one in private.


    In the end, the director flinched and voluntarily transferred to the British branch, separated from the boy.


    She wrote in the letter.


    "Choosing someone who can spend your life with you is one of the most important decisions for everyone, and it will always be."


    "Because the decision is wrong, life will become gray."


    "Sometimes I don''t even realize it, until I wake up one morning and find that many things will pass. I think we all know this, Alex."


    "I also hope I didn''t take it for granted, I think I might be like this, because sometimes I am scared."


    The boy Alex looked at this letter with "yellow" created by Coldplay, and his tears started again.


    Lookatthestars


    (Look up at the starry sky)


    Lookhowtheyshineforyou


    (Look at them blooming for you, shining endlessly)


    Andeverythingyoudo


    (And every move of yours)


    Yeah''theywereallyellow


    (But full of timidity and shame)


    Icamealong


    (I follow your breath)


    Iwroteasongforyou


    (Write a song for you)


    Andallthethingsyoudo


    (Recall all your actions and smiles)


    itwascalledYellow


    (And name this song with yellow)


    ......


    The singing voice is gentle, like Alex''s character.


    The lyrics are pure and full of love for girls.


    In conjunction with the boy''s silence, the audience and critics who watched the film felt different.


    "Can''t you get it again?"


    Bella whispered softly, regardless of whether the director could hear her.


    She silently looked at the screen.


    Feel the sadness of the boy.


    As soon as the camera turned, the boy was in the music store again, wiping the dust.


    He didn''t seem to be doing anything about it.


    Is everything going to end?


    The sky is raining, and the story seems to have told the end.


    If it is a past love movie, Bella can clearly know that the last two will definitely come together and will end with a long and vigorous kiss, but the style of the first story has shown that Director Lehman and the others People are different.


    Therefore, she could not guess.


    There were sporadic discussions in the cinema hall.


    "Is it so again?"


    "Please, the boy is not Will, why not find her?"


    "Guan Teya''s secular prejudice, what happened to her ten years old, go find her."


    "What a cold-blooded director, maybe it doesn''t have a girlfriend."


    ...Personal attacks are not advisable, hello!


    If this ending ends in this way, Bella feels a bit cruel.


    She was looking forward to a turnaround, but Alex was still living as usual.


    Bella condensed her brows, and it was still raining outside, which seemed to indicate that Alex had not really made up his mind.


    It is not only her who hesitates, but also him.


    Suddenly a montage, the picture turned to the British director.


    She is in the office of the company, dealing with official business.


    The camera zoomed up and it was clear that it was sunny weather outside.


    This is a very clear signal.But I don''t know that the timeline of this shot is still not as big as before.


    Maybe, several years have passed.


    At the edge of the screen, someone knocked on the office door.


    A man broke into the camera. Although he didn''t show his face, the joy on the girl''s face could not be hidden.


    Bella straightened her back, her eyes fixed on the screen, and the sense of expectation in her heart began to accumulate.


    "I love you." This was the first sentence the man said. The director still didn''t give him a face shot, but the audience knew that this sentence was in Czech.


    The melodious background music gradually began.


    The camera turned again and came to a musical instrument store.


    The girl and the boy played together again as usual.


    On the street outside, sunlight poured in through the windows, rendering the entire composition golden.


    The whole lens is so beautiful.It is also the charm of light and shadow created by movies.

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    At the end of the film, the audience just woke up like a dream.


    The director used two stories to tell the love between men and women.


    Not so vigorous, not so earth-shattering, more like meeting the right person at the right place and at the right time.


    Will chose to let go of his love for Martha; Alex, a young literary youth, chose not to shrink from his love for the director.


    In the final analysis, the two different methods are the same thing. The shots of the whole movie are always very tactful and restrained.


    As said at the beginning of the film, it''s a simple love story.


    The director did it, and it was so wonderful that people were reluctant to miss a scene.


    Even if the plot is not so conflicting, the climax of the picture is not even a kiss, but there is a desire to attract people to watch.


    Bella turned her head and glanced around with horror and fun.


    As she expected, even if the subtitles began to appear, no one left the scene. With the bright screen light, it can be seen that many people''s faces are full of enviable expressions, which are obviously the love portrayed by this movie. Confused.


    Perhaps everyone is fantasizing about substituting themselves into the movie scene.


    I have to admit that this is the magic.


    At the age of longing for love, who has not had such a fantasy? Every girl has sketched in their hearts how their prince charming will look like countless times. Every boy has also thought about going with so and so. Talk about a relationship and complete the journey together.


    Bella sighed, although she hopes to keep the beauty at this moment, she has to accept the reality-she is still single.


    Also, she is a film critic and has to write a manuscript when she goes back.


    While Bella was thinking about where to start to write an article for the editor-in-chief to approve, the lights in the hall turned on again, and the audience''s mind was pulled back again.


    In fact, she was quite pleased that the director gave a fairly satisfying ending in the latter story. Otherwise, if it is still a tragedy, she must have no heart to think about it.


    She also made up her mind again that she will continue to watch the next work directed by Lyman for the first time.


    "It''s so romantic, why don''t you know any musical instruments?"


    "You are not and will not."


    "roll."


    On the front seat of Bella, there was a couple.


    Listening to their discussion, it feels funny.


    "Will is such a nice person, so handsome."


    "I think Martha looks good, especially her dress for the birthday party later."


    "Alex is good and can also play guitar."


    "Sophie Marceau is still so beautiful."


    "I want to watch it again."


    "..."


    Such discussions are endless.


    At the same time, Paramount¡¯s marketing director Andrew David immediately dialed Shirley Lansing¡¯s phone after receiving a response from the audience, and reported: ¡°President, the investigator we arranged sent a message. It is said that the atmosphere in the cinema is very good, almost no one left early, and the views on the film are mostly praise. It seems that Lehman¡¯s film should have good results again."


    "I see, whatever it should be. The results of "Micro Love" are good, that is, Paramount is doing well. The theaters urge them to make arrangements and follow the steps for publicity."


    Shirley Lansing hung up and looked at Steven Spielberg sitting across from her, Jeffrey Katzenberg, an executive director of the animation department who was the executive director of Disney Pictures, and the record Karma is known as David Geffen, the godfather of the United States.


    The three of them also created DreamWorks together.


    "How are the three thinking?"


    Jeffrey Katzenberg looked at Spielberg and David Geffen, but he was embarrassed to speak, because before that, the animation department under his jurisdiction had been split and listed, and this acquisition was not involved at all. DreamWorks Animation.


    "The valuation of $2.5 billion is too small, unless we are willing to bear our debt." But it was David Geffen who spoke.


    To know this company, their three founders only took 100 million U.S. dollars each, and the remaining funds were 800 million U.S. dollars raised from Microsoft founder Paul Allen and the Lee family of Samsung Group. Finally, they also got the ** **The bank has opened a loan line of 1 billion US dollars.


    After all, if you want to create an independent film kingdom not controlled by the consortium on the basis of film and television, music, animation and other fields, you can resist the six major divisions of Hollywood. Just ambition and strength, this fund reserve cannot be low.


    It¡¯s a pity that although the idea is good, the goal is too scattered, resulting in the rapid return of funds. DreamWorks felt a little powerless within a few years after its creation. Before Paramount had contact with them, DreamWorks had planned to put its own record company Sold to Universal Music.


    This is also why David Geffen is somewhat positive, he wants to cash out.


    "It''s okay if we want us to bear external debts, except for all copyrights, equity, and the acquisition fund to be reduced to 1.3 billion, how about?"


    "too low."


    "DreamWorks now has a loan of 1.4 billion. I think my offer is reasonable."


    "But it''s not a one-time payment, and there is a lot of room for turnover. Also, DreamWorks owns all the copyrights of more than 50 movies, many of which are known as "Saving Private Ryan" and "Gladiator". I think Pie Ramon¡¯s bid is a bit low."


    "What about the employees? I can''t disband them all, aren''t those people a burden?"


    Upon hearing this, Steven Spielberg couldn''t help but said: "They are very good at work."


    "Paramount doesn''t need so many people. Let''s do it, I have something else, we will talk about it next time."


    After the Big Three of DreamWorks went out, Shirley Lansing recruited a team member in charge of the negotiation, "Continue to contact and lower their bottom line, maybe David Geffen will be a breakthrough."


    Who is willing to pay a high price if you can buy DreamWorks at a lower price?


    Although Shirley Lansing feels Steven Spielberg has the strength to improve Paramount''s production level, the complicated external debt and equity circulation must also be solved.


    She didn''t want to pay so much, but she solved a big problem for others, and what she got was not a complete dream factory.


    To be honest, if she wants to, what she wants to buy more is Firefly Pictures.Especially now the performance of "Micro Love" has proved Lehman''s filming ability.


    It''s not that she''s never touched it in private, but neither Ryan nor Lehman can''t get in. She can''t do it either.


    I can only hope that the addition of DreamWorks will be a good move, and Paramount will make a change.

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    "It''s almost 12 o''clock, are you still asleep?"


    Ryan spoke with an apple in his mouth.


    The place is in Lyman''s house. Thomas and Ryan would also live in the mansion when Eva did not come back. In fact, there are quite a lot of rooms, but if Eva is there, they will go to escape and sleep in the hotel.Although Lyman didn''t think it was necessary.


    "Can''t sleep, I want to wait for the box office data of "Micro Love"."


    Lehman replied sitting at the computer desk.


    "You can watch it tomorrow, actually."


    "You can watch it tomorrow, but I want to know earlier."


    Even after making so many movies, when they are released, he still feels a little emboldened.


    After all, there are really few love movies like "Micro Love" in Hollywood.


    Lehman was a little worried about the not-so-hot love, and the audience did not accept it.


    After all, the ups and downs, desperate, bold and direct love movies like "Titanic" seem to be the mainstream.


    On the contrary, he deliberately designed a less perfect result, and he didn''t know if he would be liked.


    If something happened to Waterloo, it would be miserable.


    Of course, he does not regret it. This Eastern style of aesthetics is originally his view of love.


    He told stories he liked, and filmed them, and left the rest to the market to judge.


    "I''m going to bed, wait slowly." Ryan said, leaving the room.


    On the other side, in the office of Firefly Pictures, Black Cole is also waiting nervously, taking a look at the computer interface from time to time, hoping to receive a new email notification.


    This film is the second independently produced by the company, and it is time to stand the test.


    Although the marketing department has heard a lot of good news from the front line before, as far as the box office data has not been released, everything is still unknown.


    From shooting to production, the company has invested a total of more than 20 million US dollars. If the market does not respond well and cannot get the corresponding profit return, this is what many people don''t want to see, and it will cause all kinds of subsequent troubles.


    The company has just been acquired, and Black Cole doesn''t want to face unemployment again.


    It¡¯s enough to experience this kind of thing once.


    And what if it succeeds?


    Although his position has become the deputy head of the marketing department, his immediate boss, Ryan, is not very in charge. The actual voice of the department is still in his hands. Although many things need to be notified to Ryan in advance and agreed to sign, it¡¯s not like before. Independent, but the salary is good.


    In middle age, the most feared thing is losing your job.


    Not being laid off is pretty good, and Black doesn''t want to ask too much, just hope that Firefly Pictures can continue to maintain stability.


    Only with stability can I have hope, right?


    For example, the director of the production department that he has always wanted is not without hope. Anyway, the company now has fewer people and fewer management, maybe there is a chance to touch the threshold.


    And all these plans and goals are based on the company''s success.


    When the time came to 00.35, on the computer page that had not been moving, the icons began to jump.


    Black Cole quickly grabbed the mouse and clicked in.


    In an instant, his eyes widened and he was taken aback.


    2562 theaters, 3220 screens, yesterday''s box office score of 36.42 million US dollars.


    The single library score is close to 15,000.


    Black Cole looked at the data in the email stupidly, and his breathing slowly became rapid.


    Nima, the box office on this day is higher than the previous year''s revenue.


    It¡¯s a good job to change the owner, it¡¯s true, the future is bright, this is.


    It seems that there is no chance to become the CEO, marry Bai Fumei, and reach the pinnacle of life.


    Black Cole was silly and didn''t forget to email Lyman.


    After seeing it, Lehman''s heart was calm.I can finally get a good night''s sleep.


    ......


    Inside an apartment in Chicago.


    After Bella returned home from the theater, she began to conceive film reviews as usual.


    The movie is wonderful, but she still doesn''t know how to write it.


    It was a long time before she began to write.


    "I have watched many movies, and there are also a lot of love themes, but "Micro Love" gives me a very different feeling. Most of the love movies are like the moon hanging high in the sky, which is really out of reach. There is only fantasy. As for "Micro Love", if it is to be evaluated, I would say that it is quite lifelike. The director also uses two stories to explore the respect and humanity of love."


    "After all, in the eyes of most people, love definitely wants to get married and have children to live a happy and fulfilling life, but the director does not like to write about this result. His perspective is on the process. The process of meeting and falling in love gradually The process of having a good impression."


    "I''m not here to spoil everyone. Although the movie is very good, I really recommend it, but what I want to talk about is something other than the movie. For example, if you love someone, you can control his life. Change his decision?"


    "I don''t really want to comment, I just ask questions."


    "From a certain point of view, "Micro Love" is more the director expounding his point of view through the story, that is, everyone has the right to choose their own life. So, what is love? This is another trick. Proposition."


    "The love in "Micro Love", no one saves anyone, and nothing can complement each other, some is just a heart palpitation. Even the director cruelly explained a truth: some people, even if they meet, even if they are touching each other, they are not Ways to go hand in hand."


    "What lies between two people is the reality, the different worldviews of the two people, and the completely different value definitions of their respective lives. It is the family, work, and life. All the obstacles are in the middle and straddling the past. Only qualified to move on to the next process."


    "The director cruelly deprived everyone of their longing for love. Although the latter story tells a good story, it makes up for it."


    "In the past, Prince Charming would always fall in love with Cinderella, or the rich lady would fall in love with the poor boy."


    "They crossed the class, crossed the prejudices, and they seemed very touching. They appeared in the movie because it was difficult to appear in reality."


    "And if you watch the first half of this movie, you will surely break your dreams. The second half is about the love of ordinary people, although the hero finally took a brave step."


    "In the vast sea of ??people, there are always very few encounters, let alone fate."


    "Perhaps you will have too many fantasies before you watch this movie. Falling in love is a natural thing. If you see it right, you will be together."


    "But after watching this movie, you may find it difficult to love each other again, and the right person may not be able to stay with you, but I think it is important to maintain a normal heart. For the rest, let time witness Well, after all, people who should be together will still be together."

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    On the second day of the screening, the media began to speculate on the first day''s box office performance or audience reputation.


    They are also very dedicated. Except for periodicals or evening papers, the major daily newspapers and morning papers have already published the grand screening of "Wei Ai".


    Paramount also paid a lot of money this time, and film critics and reporters will weigh the red envelopes before talking.


    As for touting or objective, it doesn''t matter much.


    Of course, the facts have proved that these people have good morals. After watching the movie, the content of film reviews is mostly positive.


    "New York Times": This French director has always been a pioneer in film and television production. Most of his films have novel perspectives and excellent shots. It is inevitable that many audiences will like him. After watching "Micro Love", he has to Acknowledgment, still unique and outstanding as always.


    "Variety": Lyman Rast''s directorial level has always been tested by the market, this does not mean that it is a little warm in the cold, and romance can be seen everywhere in the ordinary, from beginning to end, it is nearly two hours The movie-watching experience will undoubtedly make people calm down and appreciate, and the design of characters and lines is more unique.


    "Los Angeles Times": Although the film has many wonderful places, the most attractive thing is its narrative process.Especially in the second half, when people are entangled and secretly anxious, they thought it was a tragedy again. However, director Lyman Raster did not play the card according to common sense. A very subtle reversal made the film''s deep meaning even more. It''s intriguing and sublimates the theme.It can be said that this time, even if it is a love theme, he also shot the kind of literary style that belongs to him. It is not fake, and the audience will leave some thoughts after watching it.


    "Hollywood Reporter": "Micro Love" may not be the best-watched love movie, nor is it the kind of film that is so satisfying that there are no flaws, but it is definitely a masterpiece worth seeing.


    "Premiere": I''m sure that this will be a movie that will be liked by the audience.


    ......


    The evaluation of the media, in this era of the gradual rise of the Internet, no one can predict how much propaganda value remains.


    However, for all the viewers who watched "Micro Love" on the first day, some people also talked to other netizens Amway on the Internet. The simultaneous efforts of this paper media and the Internet are still amazing.


    Around five in the afternoon.


    A theater in Los Angeles.


    With more and more people off work, watching a movie to relax is also a way that some people like very much.


    A middle-aged white man looked at the gradually lively cinema, and gradually became energetic.


    His name is Wilk and he is the conductor of this theater.


    "Two "Micro Love"."


    "Two tickets for "Micro Love", thank you."


    "Give me a ticket for "Fifty First Love"."


    "Three sheets of The Passion."


    Then the customers handed Franklin, Wilk skillfully opened the drawer and found change.


    Like yesterday, the best-selling movie tickets today are the work of the French director and the religious sideball movie that has been screened for almost two weeks.


    Time is spent busy.


    The pointer gradually moved towards 6:30, the audience in the theater grew more and more, and Wilk became more and more busy.


    "Two "Micro Love"."


    "Here are two more "Micro Love", I want to watch it again."


    "Here are five, to be seated..."


    Wilk hadn''t noticed it at first.


    However, slowly, watching the number of tickets for the third theater of "Micro Love" from 6:30 to 8:30, he realized that the increase in the audience seemed to be a little too much.


    The first few games are not nobody watched, but most of them maintained an attendance of 60 to 70%, which is like now.


    And most importantly, today is still a working day, and tomorrow will be regarded as a general rest day. The main force of the student group hasn''t come to the war, is it so fierce.


    What''s the situation?


    Wilk clearly remembers that when the movie began yesterday, some scenes were still "Passion of the Christ" overwhelming a new film.


    There is also "Fifty First Love", which is not so bad, it is still watched, and now it has only been a day, it is too exaggerated to become helpless.


    But now, clearly what is happening, can''t veto it.


    In fact, Wilk also knows a little about "Micro Love".


    For a small-cost love-themed film, the production cost of "The Passion of the Christ" is 1.5 of its production cost. "Fifty First Love" is not much higher, but it is also more than 5 million.


    It stands to reason that even if the film arrangement of the entire theater is not arranged according to cost, this aspect will not be ignored.


    In fact, if it weren¡¯t for the results of Lehman¡¯s previous works, the cinema wouldn¡¯t be able to give any good filming, but even so, it¡¯s still not comparable to "The Passion of the Christ". There are only 4 games in Love, 6 in Passion, 3 in Fifty First Loves.


    "Two movie tickets for "Micro Love"."


    A customer interrupted Wilk¡¯s thinking. Wilk was subconsciously trying to take the money, but his eyes narrowed slightly on the display, "Sorry, the tickets for "Micro Love" are already sold out. If you watch it, you can only wait for the next one."


    "Nothing?"


    "Yes, I suggest that you can buy movie tickets for several other movies, there are still remaining."


    "No, when is the next one?"


    "About ten thirty."


    "How do you arrange films like this?"


    The customer murmured and complained, and then said: "Then give me two 10 o''clock. Take the middle position."


    Wilk had no choice but to smile bitterly, and then handed the ticket to the other party.


    It is not his responsibility to arrange the film, and besides, it is impossible to show "Micro Love" in its entirety.


    "Fifty First Loves" has 3 games in total, so I can''t even erase it.


    After a while, several more customers wanted to buy tickets for the movie "Micro Love", but they were disappointed.


    Many people suggest that it is necessary to arrange more films, or to divide a movie theater out.


    While comforting, Wilk also notified the theater manager of these people''s appeals.


    As a senior film conductor, he still has this vision.


    Similar situations have not happened before. As for how they will be arranged after they have been said, the person above still has to speak.


    "Boss, the tickets for "Micro Love" are selling very well. Many people just bought tickets for the next show."


    "How about the other movies? How about?"


    "It''s incomparable with "Micro Love". Some movies have less than 50% attendance."


    The person on the other end of the phone thought for a while and said, "I''ll make arrangements right away. If someone buys a ticket later, you just say, wait half an hour, and you will get a ticket for Cinema 1."


    Make money? Temporary changes to the film arrangement plan are not at all cold.

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    If anyone has the sharpest market vision after the transition from an actor to a director, it must be Mel Gibson.


    The second-tier actors who are entering Hollywood seem to have enough to reach the threshold of first-tier movie stars.


    The age of 34 is also very suitable, but he chose to retreat behind the scenes, became a director, and founded an Aiken Films with one of his friends.


    The subject of his debut test is the niche literary and artistic film "Man without a Face". It is self-directed and performed without much splash. It is mainly used to practice hands and be familiar with the shooting process.


    The second play "Brave Heart" reflects the court politics of England. It coincides with about 95 years. The theme of epic costumes is popular. The plot arrangement is wonderful enough. The heroine Sophie Marceau has amazing looks and eye-catching Quite a few, the award chase really exploded.


    With this theme, he won 10 Oscar nominations and won five awards including best picture and best director.


    It is quite profitable.


    He is really smart, perhaps because he has been an actor. He is very clear about what the audience likes to watch. Many plot developments are not necessary at all, but they are forcibly added in order to have a degree of appreciation.


    For example, this "The Passion of the Christ".


    He knew very well that the subject matter like Jesus didn''t know how big the market was. As long as it was shot, he was not afraid that no one would pay the bill.


    And it¡¯s certainly not too bad to evaluate or something, just like "Brave Heart", with such a heavy subject, who is ashamed to say that the movie is bad?No awards?


    Choosing the cast, or highlighting a good appearance, Maria asked Monica Bellucci to play, and Jesus looked for James Caviezel.


    It also specifically marked that it clearly restored the story of Jesus'' last 12 hours before his martyrdom.


    The draft is also all about how true this movie is. Anyway, it just grabs the edge of religious beliefs and sells it vigorously.


    Sure enough, the investment of 25 million yuan has also selected a non-competitive schedule such as mid-February. The right time and place are all in hand.


    It took more than 100 million box offices in just one week.


    Unfortunately, the controversy about the movie has not stopped since the day it was released.


    Why?


    To put it simply, from an artistic level, this film is no better than the "Gospel of Matthew" filmed by Pasolini of the same genre and subject. The plot is too Hollywood.


    Although Mel Jebson is still a man of integrity, he didn''t show off the business elements too much, otherwise he would be even worse.


    This product not only chooses those vases, but the crucifixion of Jesus is a cult film supported by blood.


    Peggy Scott, a 56-year-old woman from Kansas who believed in God and didn¡¯t watch movies at all. She suffered a heart attack and died on the spot because she could not bear the scenes of Jesus being tortured. You would know , How bloody the lens is.


    This time, Mel Jebson has more private goods than in "Brave Heart". The naked scenes reflect how cruel the human nature of the believers who betrayed Jesus is.


    Unfortunately, he forgot that the subject of his filming was Jesus, whom countless believers can empathize with. He fell through the blood because of his blood. There was nothing to do in this part, but he chose the tortured part.Still focus on portraying.


    Especially when many people watch the film with support, they find that the director is indulging in the unrestrained use of tyranny and blood to express the sacredness and sublime of Jesus, and the vulgarity has reached its extreme. What will happen to that feeling?


    Countless people scolded Yahoo community, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, and other movie portals under the homepage of "The Passion of the Christ", and the score could not even go up to 7. This still accounts for the light of the subject matter content.


    "American Overseas Chinese" also named it the 25 most controversial films, topping the list.


    Even after it was released, it sparked a controversy between Catholics and Jews.


    The reason is anti-Semitism.


    But the more scolding the more controversial, the movie should make money or make money.


    Then, Lyman''s "Micro Love" was released.


    Mel Gibson knew about Lehman. Of course he was not familiar with it. He only heard about it. After all, did the box office market buy it?


    He also knew that it might be a threat, but he didn''t expect that the consequences would be so great.


    ......


    On March 20, the distribution department of Twentieth Century Fox.


    At nine o''clock in the morning, a small internal meeting was held as usual.


    Angel walked into the meeting room as usual, with a smile on his face.


    "The Passion of the Christ" is the publishing work he is responsible for. Now the market is performing just right. Can you be unhappy?


    In the conference room, a lot of people have already arrived, whispering about something.


    The moment they saw Angel, these people stopped talking.


    "What? What''s the matter?" He sat in the first place, somewhat puzzled.


    Although Angel is a deputy, in private, most of the publishing work is done by him.


    "You don''t know yet? Boss?"


    "what do you know?"


    "Our film "The Passion of the Christ" has been surpassed as the weekly box office champion."


    "What?" He really didn''t know about it. He slept a bit early last night, "What was the box office yesterday?"


    "The "Micro Love" is 37.56 million US dollars, we only have 1632 US dollars."


    Hearing this data, Angel couldn''t sit still.


    "Why is this happening? Didn''t we still have more than 24 million yuan in revenue the day before yesterday? Why did it fall so fast?"


    It is in line with the law of the market that the box office data of movies gradually declines with the time of the screening. The screening performance is not competitive with new films, which is normal, but this rate is also a bit surprising.


    "Also, the people on the theater line said that we are going to reduce our number of films and screens."


    The news is even worse.


    Angel thought for a while, then a little distressed again.


    Those theater owners are the most authentic group of people. If they weren''t really performing poorly, they would certainly not make such plans.


    But the facts are facts, and what we should fight for is to fight for.


    "Contact them immediately and I will negotiate. Also, reduce publicity expenses."


    Well, the issuing company is also realistic.


    Seeing things you can''t do, it''s really amazing to think about it and work harder, and then find a way out.


    And why did the theater have such a big reaction?


    During the two days off, "Micro Love" directly won 35.52 million and 37.56 million.


    In the four days it was released, the total box office of "Micro Love" in North America was more than 140 million.


    Can you always remain unmoved with such performance and performance?


    What''s more, the people at Paramount won''t wait.


    As soon as the results were released, they directly contacted the theater to request additional screenings.


    Although Paramount''s relationship with Lyman has been somewhat strained recently, can''t Franklin live up to it?


    After all, for them, as long as they are pushed properly, they are simply lying down and making money, and they are full of motivation.


    What I don¡¯t know is how much we can earn from running "Micro Love".

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    Early the next morning, Angel, the director of the Twentieth Century Fox Distribution Department, just went to work and came to a reception room. The major theaters, such as Royal Entertainment, AMC Chain, and National Artists, were stationed in the Los Angeles market. Ministry representatives are already sitting inside.


    "Hello, Doug. Hello, Steve..."


    Angel greeted them one by one, and everyone took their seats.


    "Sorry, Mr. Angel."


    Steve from the AMC chain of theaters took the lead and said: "Those you mentioned are already defined in the company''s headquarters, and I don''t have the right to make changes. Or, you go talk to my boss?"


    What he said was of course the reduction of the sequence of "The Passion".


    Of course, these are all evasive words. After all, the six major companies are the main sources of AMC''s films, and he does not want to offend.


    If you can fool it, just fool it.


    "Our Royal Entertainment is the same, sorry, Mr. Angel." Doug and others also said similar things.


    Angel smiled, without the slightest dissatisfaction. "Everyone is the director of theatrical marketing in the Los Angeles area, and the Los Angeles area is the largest film market in the United States. It has the heaviest position and weight in the headquarters. Isn''t it possible to be in charge of some? Is the theater business? My requirements are not high. How about maintaining the number of screens and film schedule for "The Passion of the Christ" next week?"


    Seeing that Angel did not eat this set, Steve said: "I really can''t call the shots on this matter. The company headquarters has its own plan. Moreover, AMC does not have any extra theaters now, and must coordinate and draw from it."


    "As far as I know, your company plans to transfer 500 theaters." Angel''s information is quite well-informed. "Then why do you want to transfer 200 theaters from the "Passion of the Christ" family? There are several other movies that are shown, but they don''t work. Is it? Even if you exclude "The Passion of the Christ", you can completely fill the gap."


    Having said that, Steve also understands that a large chain theater chain like AMC cannot hide any troubles from an established company like 20th Century Fox. He simply said: "We have our own plan and follow the market. The arrangement made for the potential of the movie is not aimed at a certain movie."


    Angel frowned: "Planning? This week''s box office list, although "Micro Love" won the championship, but "Passion of the Christ" is not bad, ranked second, and the current performance is still good, no increase. , Instead of reducing the number of theaters, what kind of plan is this? And, who are you going to give to these five hundred theaters, "Micro Love"?"


    Steve did not deny it and nodded, "300 of them will give "Micro Love", and the remaining 200 will include "Fifty First Love", Warner''s "Police Two Heroes" and the movie "Barber Shop 2" "."


    Angel retorted: "The performance of "Micro Love" is good, and it is no problem to expand the screening, but as far as I know, the cost of films such as "Fifty First Love" is not high, and the cast lineup does not have any popularity. Expand the screening?"


    Steve euphemistically said: "They have just been released, and there is still room for improvement."


    The words are very clear, Angel said in an air: "The Passion of the Christ" was the box office champion of last weekend, and the momentum is also the biggest, why can''t it be maintained?"


    "But the next weekend''s performance of this movie compared with last weekend''s, the decline reached 40%. Don''t tell me, you don''t know what this decline means. Also, since the beginning of the movie, there has been controversy. It hasn''t been cut off, and other movies are far from unleashing their potential. The box office of "Micro Love" is as high as 15,000 US dollars, and the attendance rate has always been high."


    Seeing what Angel wanted to say, Steve stopped him, and continued: "Your company should know better than us how to maintain the market, there are only so many theaters, and how to arrange movies is regular." "The highest peak has passed, and there is not much room for digging the movie-watching potential. It is inevitable to reduce the number of theaters and schedules."


    The theater company is not a charity. Although it has a lot of involvement with the Big Six, it is impossible to do stupid things. If the decline of "The Passion of the Christ" is still normal, they cannot transfer so much. But who will The fact has happened.


    Angel said again, the major theaters basically maintained an amazing agreement.


    Seeing that nothing can be changed, they can only leave.


    Steve returned to the personal office of AMC''s Los Angeles office, picked up relevant box office statistics, and shook his head.


    Speaking of which, as early as the beginning of the show, they really missed it.


    Unexpectedly, the movie "Micro Love" actually turned into actual market revenue by relying on the audience''s reputation and publicity, and it surpassed "The Passion of the Christ" in the first weekend.


    Thinking of this, I can''t help but sigh.


    They are still conservative. The distribution and arrangement of theaters are dominated by the fairly good "Passion of the Christ", which is far less bold than the Royal Entertainment Group. They gave "Micro Love" substantial support in the first week.


    But who ever thought, "The Passion of the Christ" would have such a decline.


    With so many years of experience in the industry, it is rare.


    But a little bit of comfort is that they are not completely unprepared, and it is not difficult for AMC to turn around and expand the screening of "Micro Love".


    Although I missed the first wave of the biggest bonus, it is not too late.


    For theater chains, the market is always their first reference value.


    After all, there is passenger flow to get the box office.


    The most important thing is that North American theaters are very interested in the sales of high-margin products such as cola and popcorn. Unlike the mainland, their theaters do not account for that much of the box office, so they have to subsidize them from other places. .


    At the same time, the communication between Paramount''s people and these commercial chain theaters went smoothly.


    Everyone is to maximize profit, and the purpose is the same.


    At the beginning of the new week, Paramount Pictures confirmed the number of theaters that "Micro Love" will be released the following weekend.


    After the expansion, the number of theaters will reach 3000, with 3882 screens.


    Shirley Lansing also decided to add another publicity fee, in addition to the print copy, as well as the media''s secondary resources.


    So far, Paramount Pictures has spent 16 million US dollars for the promotion of "Micro Love".


    But all of this is worthwhile. As long as it can make money, it is normal operation to invest part of it to create greater profits.


    What''s more, in today''s market, the topic of "Micro Love" has been increasing, and there is not much need for large publicity expenses.


    In short, it is going on for the better.

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    On March 25, during the day, the commercial street near Santa Monica Square.


    The streets are full of traffic and people are weaving, and the first-line brand shops on both sides are dazzling, very rich in money.


    As the most prosperous pedestrian street in Los Angeles, here is a shopping paradise for women.


    At this moment, the third floor of a commercial building.


    Mel Gibson was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of the office, with a newspaper spread out on the table, the headline of which was particularly striking.


    ""Micro Love" has reached the top box office champion of the week, and director Lehmann''s new work is like a rainbow."


    It makes people feel dazzling.


    Boom boom boom.


    The door was knocked, and when Mel Gibson turned around, his assistant broke in breathlessly.


    "Boss, just called from the 20th Century Fox, saying that next week, our movies will be reduced in theaters and schedules."


    "Well, I got it."


    "Do you want to put a little pressure?" the assistant suggested.


    "There are more than a dozen movies in the U.S. that are going to be released in a month. Is it possible to stop others from showing it? We have been fishing for more than half a month, so we must give others a chance."


    Mel Gibson looked as usual, with a faint smile on his lips, "Remember to notify Fox and remind them to promote funding."


    Said so, but in my heart I can''t wait to get rid of other movies.


    Where can I make money?


    After all these years, I have finally released a hit. I just thought about making a big profit. Whoever thought that Lehman would come up with a love-themed movie, and in a blink of an eye, most of the market¡¯s scourge was gone.


    At the end of last year, "Chain Saw" was only released, and the profits were soft.Now in the March off-season, another one suddenly appeared.


    So fast, hurry to reincarnate.


    Mel Gibson was melancholy and aggrieved.


    Looking at the good situation, "The Passion of the Christ" rushed all the way to the 200 million box office mark. It was suddenly ambushed and pulled down halfway, and now it has to shrink the theater.


    You must know that "The Passion of the Christ" was produced by 20th Century Fox, but his Aiken studio did not invest money in it. It was another more serious collaborative shooting. The entire film was invested 25 million US dollars.To put it bluntly, when a group of people agreed to shoot such a subject, they were so guilty that they didn''t dare to make a big deal at all.


    After all, if the audience does not buy it, it will not lose too much, at least keep the word of mouth, and use it to redeem the prize-just like "Brave Heart".


    In short, the market is not good, the awards come together.


    However, Mel Jebson is a discerning director.


    Perhaps it was the release evaluation of "Brave Heart" that woke him up, and he realized some tricks in filming.


    So the religious film that was originally thinking about going to the Oscars and exploring in depth has become a bloody cult film covered in a gimmick.


    Then, when the movie was released, there were two things he didn''t expect.


    1. The audience scolded very harshly, even if they were shooting Jesus, they would scold them;


    Second, the more fierce the scolding, the greater the controversy, and the results are actually good, which is considered to be a bad fight.


    Moreover, Mel Gibson is not a director who takes these into account too much, so he scolds him. At least, some people in the industry have rated him fairly well. Many film critics regard money and the face of dealings with him in the past. If you can blow it, you won''t say that public opinion has collapsed.


    Just as he was sitting in the company, watching the data rise and excited, "Micro Love" was released.


    Originally, he hadn''t put this movie or didn''t think there is any overlap between the theme of love and his work. The audiences are different, so it''s not enough to make money for each.


    It''s a pity that too many viewers are disappointed by this schedule, and the reality is that the face is fast.


    It took only 4 days to directly lock the weekly box office champion, or take it from the "Passion of the Christ".


    Then, I knew that my films had been squeezed directly into more than 1,600 theaters, and the production volume was less than 20%.


    It''s even more congested now.


    Without the theater line and the number of films, where will the market box office come from?


    There is no box office, then...and make a fart of money.


    Moreover, are the audiences all brain-dead?


    The evaluation of "Micro Love" on the Internet is actually very good. Can such a theme and such a movie have an 8.0 score on IMDB?


    There are also rotten tomatoes and freshness. Why did "The Passion of the Christ" become rotten?


    Mel Gibson began to wonder if "Micro Love" hired the navy like him to score points?Or better than him?


    What is "love is the trace of life"; what is "watching a movie to make people cry"; what is "not enchanting or pretentious".


    There are so many positive comments of this kind, and it is said that they are not brushed?


    He really feels so.After all, this matter is not a secret in the industry. In the beginning, no film was made.


    It''s a pity that he didn''t want to think about it. Even if he did it, why there are so many people who scold him, and the score has not risen.


    Mel Gibson has never watched "Micro Love", but it does not mean that he cannot have such thoughts.After all, are colleagues an enemy?


    If you don''t let me make money, who will give me a good face.


    Making movies is a gambling-style business of making money with your fingers.


    Whoever rises up will eat the largest portion.


    Many ordinary movie fans who don''t pay much attention to shooting information are not like this.


    When I read the newspaper or go online, I learned that a certain movie is currently showing and the box office is very high. The first reaction is definitely willing to see it.


    Such blind obedience to the market is also a direction for the adjustment of theater chains.


    Mel Gibson lightly picked up the newspaper on the table, crumpled it up and threw it into the trash can.


    Blocking people''s money.


    He picked up the phone, his voice was flat, "Come to the office."


    Hanging up, he looked at the assistant again, "Go and find some public relations companies."


    "Hot?" Mel Gibson chuckled, "Isn''t it going to come out with some hype."


    I think that when "Brave Heart" was released, the box office was almost meaningless, and it wasn''t that it was also to make a splash with Sophie Marceau.


    Although the investment of more than 70 million yuan, the North American box office is only 130 million yuan, and the global total is 210 million US dollars, which is a lot of loss, but the subsequent redemption is also covering some.


    What he wants to do now is to repeat the previous operation.


    After all, Monica Bellucci relies on "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily", and the influence is not small.


    A little bit of digging is promising.


    As for being rejected, it''s impossible.


    The scandal is only, the audience is happy to eat melons, and the parties involved have nothing to lose. The big deal, I am looking for a special newspaper to explain it seriously.


    Such methods are almost rotten by Hollywood, but they still work well.Well, the entertainment circles all over the world are so good.


    Sure enough, Monica Bellucci didn''t say anything at all, and directly agreed.


    After all, hype will also have a bearing on the popularity of actresses, and there is no need to pay, why not?

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    In 1994, Yang Zhiyuan and David Filo founded Yahoo.


    It took only two years to officially go public on Wall Street.


    At that time, the annual turnover was only 1.3 million US dollars, and the actual loss was 630,000 US dollars, but the total stock price on the first day of listing was as high as 500 million US dollars.


    Up to now, its development potential is indeed worthy of its valuation.


    Its "USA Today" and other news push portal websites have the highest traffic.


    ......


    Andrew Clinton, one of the executives of the entertainment section of the "USA Today" column.


    The first public relations firm Mel Gibson looked for was him.


    Cafe near Griffith Park, Los Angeles.


    A gentle middle-aged white man with a briefcase walked into the coffee shop. As soon as he came in, he looked around. After seeing people sitting by the window inside, he walked quickly over.


    "Is there anything to do with me?"


    "Please sit down."


    The man stood up, pointed to the place opposite him politely, smiled, "Mr. Andrew?"


    "I am, what''s the matter with you asking me out?" Andrew Clinton sat across from this man, looking curious, "Go ahead, why did you ask someone to ask me out?"


    "Coffee?" the man asked.


    "No, I have something to do later."


    The man smiled, and then he said: "I have a few photos here, I hope you can post them, and it is better to have articles with good content. How about?"


    Andrew Clinton was in charge of this. Hearing the words, he said: "What photos, can you take a look first?"


    The man picked up the briefcase, took out a paper bag from it and handed it to Andrew.


    "It''s a private photo of the director Mel Gibson and actress Monica Bellucci. You said that the movie they are cooperating with is now being released. What would it be like if an actress went to a director''s house?"


    There is no intimate behavior throughout the photo, but this situation is unavoidable.


    Andrew Clinton has seen this sort of thing a lot. He was one of the editors of the Los Angeles Times at first, but was later poached by Yahoo.


    This kind of thing depends on how the news reports, whether it is suggestive or skipped, there are too many ways.


    "What do you mean?" he asked deliberately.


    "I want it to be topical." This person doesn''t shy away from it. Those who do their business have forgotten the fairness of news. Instead, it has become a means that can be used. "We will also cooperate."


    "But tomorrow''s news has been confirmed, this...it''s not easy to handle." Andrew Clinton hesitated.


    The man knew the rules, and took out a kraft paper bag from the briefcase.


    "If the effect is good, there will be some." After that, he pushed to the other side.


    Andrew Clinton weighed it up, and without any embarrassment, he opened it and took a look.


    Then he sealed it again, with a satisfied smile on his face.


    "It''s easy to talk, and if nothing happens, it will be the headline of tomorrow''s entertainment section."


    "Well, then don''t disturb your work. I have something to do, so I''ll leave first." After speaking, he got up and left.


    Only Andrew Clinton is still happy.


    Of course, he has done a lot of this kind of thing, but no matter what, it is good to be able to make extra money.


    As for news value and material, the other party has already given it, right?


    After the man left, he sat on the Cadillac parked on the side of the street, took out his cell phone, and dialed a number, "He agreed, boss."


    "What about the rest?"


    "Already arranged."


    ......


    Mel Gibson hung up the phone, sat on the office chair, closed his eyes and rested, tapping the table with his fingers subconsciously.


    This kind of thing, if it were not for the unsuccessful screening, he would not be able to do it.


    Sometimes, excessive hype is not good for the future.


    But who made "Micro Love" the general trend.


    On the first day of the next week, another $36.23 million was collected, compared to 11.64 million in "The Passion of the Christ".


    ......


    Firefly Pictures, in the president''s office.


    As soon as Lyman sat down, Black Cole brought a document.


    The above is the data of the audience survey.


    Approximately more than 85 percent, the score is A+, the remaining half are A, and only a small part is given to C.


    Word of mouth is still strong as always.


    Then, Black Cole said: "Paramount''s publicity is still going on. Several newspapers want to give an exclusive interview with our crew, and in terms of road shows, the theaters in the eastern region also hope to have a trip. "


    Lyman sighed.He only ran through several large regional ticket warehouses around Los Angeles yesterday. He hasn''t waited to be free, and there are a lot of things.


    But there is no way. Facts have proved that no matter how good the quality of the film is, it is impossible to have too much splash without cooperating with the promotion.


    If you want to make money, you can''t be afraid of trouble.


    Before long, Ryan and Johnson also came to the company.


    Firefly Pictures currently does not have a formal publicity and distribution department. The publicity and distribution matters are basically Ryan going to watch Paramount busy, and occasionally check the accounts.


    As soon as Ryan came, he complained: "There are too few people in the company, and there are too many things. The marketing department needs to recruit more employees, otherwise it will be too busy."


    Lehman smiled and said: "The recruitment advertisements are always there. You can write a copy of what you need."


    Johnson on the side also said, "Lehman, what do you plan for the company''s future?"


    Lehman spread his hands and said, "Is there any plan to make the company bigger and stronger. Let''s take it step by step. I think we may need to establish a North American distribution channel first. What? Do you have any suggestions?"


    Johnson nodded, "The company is now very optimistic in terms of profitability and film project development. However, many departments have imperfect personnel and systems, and staff responsibilities are chaotic. This is extremely informal and must be handled properly."


    "I also know this, but the problem is that I can''t recruit people. The personnel department is still vacant. The change of position depends on a few of us. There is no detailed charter for job incentives and ways to advance. What to do. Or, think of a way to get in touch with those colleagues and dig out a few talents from them."


    Johnson said helplessly: "I haven''t thought about it, but the six major Hollywood benefits are not worse than ours, and the future is broader. Department executives and the like can''t dig unless they pay more than the industry level. Higher salary, but if this financial expenditure is too inclined, it must be a hidden danger for the future. What do you mean?"


    "Forget it. I''ll talk about it later. The company is definitely functioning normally. Those who can work harder and pay more bonuses and benefits. Let''s go through this paragraph first."

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    Andrew Clinton is a very trustworthy person.


    After all, it is to eat the news industry. If you don''t talk about credit, it will be difficult to get mixed up.


    Besides, he also collected money.What will others think if I don¡¯t do anything after I have collected the money?Will someone continue to send money?


    In this circle, there are all kinds of private transactions.


    Gossip hype, causing heat is just the most basic operation.


    Therefore, he took the money with a clear conscience.


    He can also guess who is looking for him.


    He is also preparing to do so, even when he is happy, he plans to end himself.


    At the beginning, his copywriting in the Los Angeles Times even the editor-in-chief said well.


    Therefore, an article entitled "Surprise!Unspoken rules again: What is the director of a private club of actresses?"The Story Behind the Glamour of Hollywood" has been released.


    It is still on the main page of Yahoo''s "USA Today" entertainment section, showing that I pay attention to it and feel at ease in collecting money.


    One thing that is better online than paper media is that this photo is clearer.


    "On the afternoon of March 26, someone saw Monica Bellucci, the heroine of the movie "The Passion of the Christ," meeting the film¡¯s director Mel Gibson privately. Not only did they share the dinner together, they behaved intimately during the dinner. Afterwards, he took the same car back to Mel Gibson''s mansion in Beverly Hills...


    According to reports, the crew of the filming revealed that as early as during the filming, the two talked and laughed many times without scrupling others...


    As early as in Marilyn Monroe¡¯s autobiography, she told her helplessness under this rule. Is it true that Monica Bellucci might have promised something in order to get a role?Under the glamour of Hollywood, how can the rights of actresses earn..."


    Quoting ancient allusions, quoting from others, talking a lot of nonsense, the meaning is almost like a stone hammer, the relationship between the two is not proper.Even the idea of ??feminism, which is on the rise, is introduced, which is not careless.


    With the gradual development of the Internet, the daily traffic of Yahoo''s website is not large, and news push is also strong.


    At this moment, the article has just been published, and a lot of clicks appear immediately.


    Colleagues, including some paper media, have also reprinted or released more exciting news.


    Suddenly, it was quite vigorous.


    It is really too much to expect the unscrupulous media to break through.


    Some people are also willing to eat melons.


    Why don''t you do what you like?


    Early in the morning, many people who like to subscribe to newspapers, if they still want to read the entertainment section, can basically see reports about Mel Gibson and Monica Bellucci, and even the husband of the party, Vincent Card. Suo''s news-well, if it weren''t for married women, maybe it wouldn''t be so attractive.


    Everyone likes to watch jokes, pure pleasure, and even satisfy some desires to peek into the lives of celebrities. This is why lace news always takes up the heat.


    "At the beginning, Vincent Caso and Monica Bellucci met on the set of "The Very Apartment". Later, the two of them worked together on several works and finally entered the palace of marriage. But now, they come out of this stall. It''s hard to doubt whether the two can go on..."-"New York Daily".


    This concealed poking word pierced someone''s heart severely.Although Vincent Casso knows the bad things in the entertainment industry and can understand his wife''s thoughts of cooperation, he still feels a little unhappy.


    Of course, let''s not mention it here, the audience eating melons is called a free.


    In my leisure time, this news topic is also a good source of gossip.


    What is being green, what is green grassland, what actress, what unspoken rules, in short, all the melons that have been eaten in the past can be brought out to chat together.


    Moreover, "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily" is extremely popular in the DVD market.


    Many people knew Monica Bellucci, and even watched that "beautiful" scene repeatedly.


    Some of her privacy can undoubtedly make people very inquisitive and curious.


    In other words, the value of lace news is because the audience loves to watch it. Is it a kind of culture besides entertainment and star chasing?


    "It''s her? It''s filming again? I have to go see it."


    Many viewers who have seen the work but don''t know the celebrity even after knowing the news became interested in the "Passion of the Christ" that is currently being screened-this is the positive effect of the announcement.


    A wave of offensive went out, so that the box office of "Passion" rose steadily.


    Of course, after reading it, the one who should be scolded will still be scolded.


    Excessive showing off blood is really the biggest flaw of this movie.


    ......


    The only victim in the whole incident is Vincent Caso?


    Yes, it is not.


    When the news was spreading all over the sky, the reporters would definitely not let such a valuable interviewee pass. For a while, it was like sharks smelling blood surrounded one after another.


    Basically, they are all exclusive interviews.


    Maybe everyone wants to ask what is the sad psychological process of this person who is estimated to be green?


    For men, this must have been a great insult.


    Since he can be interviewed, apart from the advance notice of Twentieth Century Fox, his wife and Mel Gibson, he can also show up in this way, and there are a lot of benefits.


    Anyway, based on his words, he can''t refuse such a planned hype, so why not cooperate well?


    In addition, after a while, they also promised to clarify the facts specifically. When that time, those bad perceptions will disappear, and there will be no burden.


    Well, the above is all nonsense.


    Since Vincent Caso and Monica Bellucci got married, they have basically not interfered in Monica''s private life.


    You must know that when the filming of "Irrevocable" was made, this guy was the producer of the film. The large-scale shots in it were more fierce than "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily", and he himself participated.


    In other words, foreigners take this aspect very lightly. As long as they feel right to each other, it doesn''t matter whether they have scandals or anything naked.


    Freedom and space are what foreigners pay most attention to.


    The two of them basically lived their own lives, and apart from living together, it seemed that there was nothing to say.


    Even because Monica Bellucci often ran to Hollywood, they didn''t spend much time together.


    Vincent Caso also saw it very openly, even when he knew the news, he believed his wife very much, not very suspicious¡ªwell, even if it was a fact, he might accept it.


    The so-called "open relationship" just confirmed the feelings between the two of them.


    That is, I allow you to have a bed partner or lover, but the life between us can still live on.Don''t disturb each other, but the feelings are still sincere.


    In this case, he didn''t show up for interviews.


    On the one hand, it is not suitable for him to come out, it is unnecessary; on the other hand, it is more imaginative and topical if it is specious, isn''t it.

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    "Mr. Gibson, many people are questioning your excessive description of the scene of torture. What do you think of it?"


    Facing an interview with the TV station under the 20th Century Fox, Mel Gibson said very cooperatively: ¡°Hollywood has always had an unfriendly attitude towards religious subjects, but I am a Catholic. For such a movie, I am I am completely loyal to the actual shooting, and I have dedicated all my sincerity. This is also the spirit that I have always believed in forcing me to complete it. From preparation to shooting, to fighting for release, this is my ten-year history You can deny a painstaking effort, but you cannot question my beliefs."


    "So you don''t think there is anything wrong with those bloody shots?" the host asked again.


    "Nor can you say that, these are things that those people have personally experienced, I just restored it faithfully."


    In Mel Gibson¡¯s words, he advertised his firm beliefs and implied that what he was shooting was real, not for the box office miscellaneous goods. The hype about the scandal a few days ago has been enthusiastic enough. It is to whitewash the concept of shooting to the audience.


    Next, he gave several examples of literal scene descriptions in the New Testament, to compare with his own movie scenes, to set off the reliability of his words.


    It seems that everything he did should not be subject to those "unnecessary" controversies.


    Ha ha.


    A devout Catholic film about his religious beliefs turned out to be a bloody cultR film, I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s a joke.


    But it''s okay, you can fool the audience and win sympathy.


    Besides, Fox TV is his own.


    Well, afterwards, the screen was transferred from the interview site to the studio, and the TV host of the show also gave a timely comment.


    "Although the film has been questioned, the filming is really deep and delicate. Perhaps the director Mel Gibson filmed a portrayal of his own heart, a work of his about the "Bible". It is not intended to promote any anti- Still thinking..."


    ......


    Paramount Pictures headquarters, Hollywood.


    In the office, Shirley Lansing watched this interview.This is a recording broadcast by Fox TV to audiences across the United States this morning.


    Opposite her, Andrew David also expressed his opinion in a timely manner.


    "They are quite clever at this step."


    "I can think of it long ago, didn''t it." Shirley Lansing looked relaxed.


    The sudden scandal has revealed their intentions.


    "How is the box office of "The Passion" these days?"


    "It has been declining before, but now it has stabilized and even has an upward trend."


    Shirley Lansing smiled and glanced at Andrew David, "Since they like the excitement so much, let''s come too. Inform the marketing department and increase publicity. Just say that "Micro Love" has a gratifying result and word of mouth It¡¯s overwhelming and it¡¯s most suitable for couples to watch. Don¡¯t you like hype? I want to let this momentum become the wind of "Micro Love" and soar."


    Why don''t you dare to fight with Wang Fried?Shirley Lansing is not at all afraid of Fox''s little moves. Such a trick is still inferior in the face of absolute strength and film quality.The words are emboldened and overbearing, "As for the theater line, I personally find them to discuss another film arrangement."


    After speaking, he waved his hand, and Andrew David stopped interrupting her work and walked back slowly.


    ......


    In an office of Firefly Pictures, Black Cole was also particularly surprised by what happened during this period.


    Originally, he thought that the March screening should be against the same type of "Fifty First Loves", but he didn''t expect "The Passion of the Christ" to be so strong, wave after wave of momentum, but it can divert. Some box office of "Micro Love".


    Then, it was Paramount who called again and wanted to increase the film''s publicity campaign, making it clear that it would not make the opponent feel good.


    This time, the two parties seemed to have negotiated, and seemed to be clearing the field?


    Perhaps this is the tacit understanding between the Big Six.


    After all, apart from the profit of "Passion of the Christ", "Micro Love" is not bad, on the contrary, the production of several small-cost productions that had some hope of competition was all silent.


    It''s not just coincidence or inevitable.


    However, the only thing we know is that, no matter what, the whole storm will do no harm to "Micro Love".


    "how about it?"


    "How about what?"


    Lyman and Johnson were sitting in the car.


    They are still running propaganda.


    "Are Paramount''s methods brilliant?"


    "Which one has no means to become the Big Six?"


    Johnson nodded, agreeing with Lehman''s statement.


    However, he still euphemistically said: "Cooperating with Warner is what we need to do, but Paramount can''t completely break the relationship. Shirley Lansing is still great, and it''s not bad for us."


    He looked at Lehman, "Although Warner is strong, there are many internal disturbances. Don''t lean on either side. Don¡¯t look at everyone¡¯s current trend of wooing, but it¡¯s impossible to hesitate. You will treat it as Warner. Are you like yourself? If there is a conflict..."


    The words were not finished, but Lyman understood what Johnson meant.


    Just as the original Universal could not only release goodwill, but also smear it without hesitation. For the Big Six, nothing can compare to its own interests.


    He is now on guard against Paramount, not necessarily trusting Warner.


    In a word, under the wings is to seek asylum.But how to grasp it is not sloppy.


    The car is still driving forward.


    About a few minutes later, Lehman asked again: "During this time, you help me collect companies that have North American distribution channels. The focus is to investigate clearly the internal financial and equity relationships."


    "Why? Want to build your own distribution channel?"


    Johnson asked excitedly.


    "I have this plan, and relying on others is not an option after all."


    Paramount knows that it wants to acquire DreamWorks to make up for the company''s production capabilities, and Lehman never thought of having its own distribution channel.


    "What is your goal?"


    "The offline and theater lines in North America must have well-established personnel and channels. The financials are clear. It is not important to have debts. The equity is simple, and it is best to acquire wholly-owned assets. If not, you must also have a controlling stake."


    The words are very clear, and Johnson is also very clear.


    "I see, I will ask more about this and help you keep an eye on the right company."


    Even if you can''t do Lionsgate, it is good to follow the DreamWorks template.


    In any case, Lehman is determined to first perfect the production-distribution film company.


    In this way, it can be regarded as preliminary above this river, with a gate of its own.

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    With the expectation of those who are interested, the entertainment sector across the United States has begun to secretly inflated.


    On the second day, the bombardment was overwhelming.


    "Surprised! Monica Bellucci came out and said that she had a good impression of Mel Gibson. The suspected relationship is completely open?"-"Chicago Essay".


    ""Micro Love" received another 28.83 million U.S. dollars, a total of 166.52 million, and the North American market will exceed 200 million soon."-"Los Angeles Times".


    ""The Passion of the Christ" is vulgar and bloody and should be resolutely resisted."-"New York Daily".


    "Freedom of Belief or Distortion and Disintegration? What does the "Passion" mean?"-"San Francisco Daily".


    As soon as the rest day arrived, Paramount and Twentieth Century Fox took advantage of the holiday of the student group and the market expanded, and at the same time started this propaganda war.


    The two methods used various methods. One party focused on scandals and freedom of belief, Mel Gibson frequently took Monica Bellucci to private meetings in public; the other party was to seize the film¡¯s box office performance and audience reputation. Focus on on-site investigations and interviews with fans.


    Discrimination between each other, you expose my bottom material, and I don''t want to pull your underwear too much.


    True and false, false and true, who can tell the difference.


    Not to mention that the film critics are a two-sided camp. Today, it¡¯s black, and it¡¯s black tomorrow. As long as the money is enough, any posture can be used. From the structure of the film to the shooting technique, from the character analysis to the shooting concept, in short, no one is black. It''s impossible.


    The momentum of the two parties was very loud. The 20th Century Fox newspaper received 13 million U.S. dollars and ranked second in the weekly box office list. Over there, "Wei Ai" received 25.32 million U.S. dollars, firmly defending its championship.


    ......


    Sony Columbia Pictures, Office of the Director of Distribution.


    "What the hell are their two families doing?" A slightly bald middle-aged white man complained with a dissatisfaction on his face, "I lose so much publicity expenses, I''m not afraid that I won''t be able to get back the money."


    "Afraid? Why be afraid. This is really good calculation." Another middle-aged man sat in an office chair with a helpless expression. "Fox was just taking the initiative to gain momentum to sell at the box office overseas. Domestically. The market is about to misfire. If you don¡¯t try to fight it, do you really give up the market? As for Paramount, it was a smooth ride, deliberately cooperating with Fox to create a trend, not only to attract attention, but also to expand the audience, and the two movies are easy Profits have long been behind."


    On the desk, a piece of North American box office data on these two days is clearly visible.


    Such a large-scale announcement is another competitor that we love to hear, and it naturally drives the audience''s choice.


    You come and me, so lively, the film market, which had been sluggish, suddenly became hot again.


    Even some small film companies are afraid of being trapped and take the initiative to adjust gears. This is in line with the intentions of the two companies.


    Paramount seemed to be stopping Fox''s actions, and the contention was called a tragic, but constantly clear people appeared.


    It really will use resources reasonably.


    "Then what shall we do?"


    Asked the middle-aged white man who had previously complained.


    "We? Do we still have competitive capital."


    Why is it helpless? It''s not because even if you know it, you can''t break the game.


    "Fifty First Loves" was originally not on the same level as its opponents. No matter how "Passion of the Christ" is questioned, it will have an audience, and even controversy can sometimes turn into a box office.And what do they have?The market performance is not good, and the audience''s reputation is not good. The most feared thing is that there is no point that is disputed. What kind of publicity?What is the hype?If the gain is not worth the loss, can it be spent in vain?


    In the heat of this period of publicity, coupled with the fans of various works that Lehman had saved before, the second week of "Micro Love" finally exceeded the 200 million mark, and the total North American box office totaled 213.2 million US dollars. .


    Such achievements have shocked many people in the industry.


    Although as early as the beginning of the show, many people would have expected that this new play was not bad.But who would have thought that "Micro Love" could be so smoothly-can it break 200 million in two weeks and 200 million in three weeks, can it be the same?


    Moreover, March is still the off-season, and it is not a summer holiday or Christmas holiday. It is really amazing to have such an outstanding performance.


    But then again, the reason why "Micro Love" can cause movie viewing is very simple to analyze in detail.


    First, it must be properly publicized. Paramount''s strong support and the tilting role of the resources behind it are beyond doubt.Good movies do not have a good channel, and they may not be popular.


    Second, Lehman himself has a good reputation, and his fans are willing to support it.This is the advantage of the director or the creator. Just like Tom Cruise in "Mission Impossible", he is willing to contribute a movie ticket when he sees the name.


    Third, the schedule is good.Throughout March, there were no notable movies. Warner, Universal, and MGM were not willing to put their efforts on the release of popular works. There were not too many people competing, and the audiences naturally chose less.


    Fourth, that is the quality of "Micro Love" itself.Whether it is the camera, the story, the characters, and the overall rhythm control, they are all excellent in the theme of love.The film is excellent and the reputation is good. In the follow-up screening, the advantages will be more prominent.


    After getting specific results, in addition to Paramount secretly stealing music, other film companies have their own gains and losses, Barry Meyer is also in a good mood.


    Although the turbulent battle between "Micro Love" and "The Passion of the Christ" directly drove the audience away, the "Police Twins" released by Warner did not show any splashes at all, but he was not very angry at all.


    Warner releases dozens of movies every year, and not all of them are made by themselves. They are just the distributors of "The Two Heroes of the Police". No matter what the final income is, there will definitely be a share of Warner, and there will be no loss.


    Furthermore, Lehman has now collaborated with Warner in a movie.


    Isn''t it good news that he is getting stronger now?


    Moreover, he has more ideas.


    He knew there was a gap between Paramount and Lyman.


    Shirley Lansing, he also knew very well, and would definitely not want Lyman''s Firefly Pictures to be independent of her control.


    Recently, the frequent contact between DreamWorks and Paramount is not a secret. At that time, Lyman will certainly not get too close to Paramount even if he is unwilling.


    In this way, doesn''t Warner have a chance.


    Not to mention holdings and acquisitions, at least there are more intimate contacts, which is also very helpful to his plan.


    Barry Meyer thought to himself.


    However, he can only continue to wait now.


    Waiting for the release of the co-operating film, thoroughly prove the value of Lehman to the board of directors, and then use the follow-up film project to win everything that is beneficial to him.


    Warner, it''s not an iron bucket.


    The company is big, the team is not easy to lead, right?

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    "Jack, is there enough publicity?"


    "Oh, really, you just need to be back next week."


    "No. Okay, so be it, wait until you come back."


    "..."


    Jack Gyllenhaal hung up and rubbed his cheeks, trying to make himself more awake.


    Half a month ago.


    Director Roland Emmerich''s attitude towards him is mostly polite.


    He can participate in "The Day After Day", in addition to the help of the agent, his own conditions, and the relationship and favor of his parents.


    There is nothing to be embarrassed about. His dad is also a director and knows Emmerich. Although the relationship is not close, it is always a plus.


    When it''s his turn to shoot, he actually doesn''t pay much attention to him.


    However, with the popularity of "Micro Love", he, as one of the leading actors, has been affected a lot. Even the senior management of the brokerage company called to discuss and discuss his future schedule and endorsements.


    Yes, there are many brands that want him to endorse, spring new styles of cars, clothes and even household items.


    He suddenly became popular and became another darling of Hollywood.


    In just a few days, various film invitations continued, and most of them were protagonists or very important male roles.


    It was hard for him to imagine this before.


    Director Roland Emmerich even gave him a few more days of pretending to participate in the road show promotion, and his attitude was much better.


    These are things that have suddenly changed in the past few weeks, giving him an unreal feeling.


    Even walking is a bit fluttering.


    In contrast, the others seemed a little calmer.


    "Today we are going to Mahami (Florida) and then St. Petersburg. The schedule is a bit tight, how about it, everyone, did you have a rest last night?"


    In the business car, Lehman said the roadshow location he was going to.


    "Not bad." This is Heath Ledger.


    "Some sleepy, I want to rest in the car for a while." This is Eva Green.


    "I''m fine." Jack Gyllenhaal was a little stiff.


    Sophie Marceau did not come because of her inconvenience and Europa Pictures also needed her to cooperate with the promotion in France.


    The driver drove, and Johnson habitually reported to work.


    "This week''s film schedule has been set, 2900 theaters."


    "Has it started to decrease?"


    "Ok."


    This number did not exceed Lehman''s expectations.


    Generally, the first half of the screening of movies is the most important, and it can basically determine the final box office.


    Now the daily box office performance of "Micro Love" is also beginning to decline, and the April schedule is approaching, and there are many new films to be released, so you have to give up your position.


    This is also the final sprint stage. In the future, the number of theaters will only be reduced faster, and the prospect of how much you can get in the end is actually somewhat clear.


    According to the analysis of yesterday''s market data, "Micro Love" won 18.65 million box office, and the attendance rate has dropped more and more obviously. Not only Lehman''s movies, but several other movies in the same period also inevitably encountered the same problem.


    The market is not enough, and the number of films is definitely going down.


    Even some poorly-performing films have already been painted.


    "It should be the limit that North America can have 300 million." Johnson thought for a while and said.


    Lyman nodded, almost as he guessed.


    In the car, other people were indifferent when they heard this number. On the contrary, Jack Gyllenhaal in the back seat looked at a few people and felt a little emotional.


    The investment is 15 million yuan and the box office is 300 million yuan.Can you make a lot of money?


    I think the reason why he took over the drama at the beginning was mainly the persuasion of the agent. Of course, the script and the role are good, which is also impressive.


    Therefore, he played a "Brokeback Mountain" in a bewildered manner, and cooperated with Heath Ledger once, and then cooperated again with "Micro Love".


    Looking back now, he had forgotten how Lehmann liked him, how could he choose him?What did the two of us say when we first met?


    More importantly, as the second generation of a circle, he has been mixing for so many years, and it is not that there are no big movies.But the problem is that no North American box office can touch the 300 million threshold.


    In other words, Hollywood can exceed the local box office of 200 million U.S. dollars a year, not many, they are all series of movies, or the investment is very large.


    This is the first time he has a return on investment like "Micro Love".


    "What about overseas?" Lyman asked.


    "Not very optimistic, after all, it is the off-season of the market, and it would be nice to have 200 million." Johnson replied.


    "Yes, after all, overseas regions are not local, and many propaganda methods are not available, not to mention that other regions will produce good movies, but also take into account the share of movies, the upper limit is naturally lowered. Furthermore, love themes The film itself is not well accepted in non-English cultural circles, otherwise..."


    Lehman regretted.


    He is telling the truth, the big hits overseas are generally special effects blockbusters, which is based on the market.


    Few movies with themes such as comedy and love are more popular in overseas markets than in the local market; while themes such as action, thriller, and suspense rarely have such concerns. This is also related to some cultural factors.


    After arriving in Mahami, the group participated in several activities, and then ran to St. Petersburg non-stop.


    Just as they were preparing to end the road show, although the box office of the movie "Micro Love" has been falling, the total box office total is still steadfastly moving towards the 300 million mark.


    On Monday, April 7, 10.21 million.


    On Tuesday, the traditional fare discount day, 11.42 million.


    On Wednesday, 9.64 million, fell below 10 million for the first time, and the theaters further shrank, leaving only 1646.


    On Thursday, 8.82 million.


    On Sunday, the report received 7.2 million.


    "Micro Love" has a total of 57.65 million US dollars a week, ranking third in the weekly box office list (April 7-13). The champion was taken over by Paramount''s "Spicy Girl" with a box office of 86.52 million US dollars.


    Ranked second is "FireWire Rescue" released by Twentieth Century Fox, with a box office of 75.64 million US dollars.


    So far, the total box office of "Wei Ai" in North America has accumulated to 28.62 million US dollars.


    As expected, the arrival of competitors will inevitably compress the market of "Micro Love". Several newly released movies have entered the battlefield and have become their world.In addition, "The Passion of the Christ" directed by Mel Gibson has also been greatly affected, and because it has been shown for a longer period of time, the decline has continued. This week, it was completely released from the North American market. The total box office in the United States was 308.82 million¡ª -Even if the plans of the investors behind have been reached, their publicity investment is inevitable.


    It is also weird to move forward amidst the controversy but make money.


    But this is the film industry, everything is possible, isn''t it.


    After gaining so many box offices, "Micro Love" has basically come to an end, and it is estimated that it is the limit to break 300 million.


    However, it has already gained a lot.

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    Firefly Pictures headquarters, inside Black Cole''s office.


    His confidant Evan Braden looked at the clock hanging on the wall with a smile on his face, "Boss, should they be back?"


    "Well, it''s coming soon." Old Black Cole sat comfortably, reading the newspapers and the marketing department''s documents and reports with his legs folded.


    He is very fortunate to have stayed in the company now, otherwise how could he have such a comfortable life?


    The performance of the film project developed is good, the company affairs are not much, and now I have developed the habit of reading various newspapers-no other, since the release of "Micro Love", I have seen those who say good things, praise movies or fireflies Reports about the film industry are comfortable to look at, okay.


    In the company, although his position is not the top handful, he still has the right to speak.


    There are still many people who hope to join Firefly Pictures through him. The feeling of being sought after is simply not too beautiful.Although he could not make any guarantee at all, it did not hinder his good mood.


    Moreover, the company''s prospects are good, and his position in the industry has not risen.


    "The boss said he wanted to use 5% of the movie''s box office revenue to pay bonuses. Is it true?" Evan Braden asked happily.


    "Where did you hear it?" Black Cole glanced at him.This cargo originally came for this. No wonder, early in the morning, if nothing happened, he ran into the office to stay.


    "Haha, it''s spreading in the company."


    "Well, there is such a thing." Black Cole didn''t doubt it. There were indeed many people who knew about it.


    After confirmation, Evan Braden asked again: "Then, how is the standard for bonuses calculated?"


    "Based on the current box office of close to 300 million yuan, if we exclude the theaters and Paramount, our company can get about 80 million yuan. After deducting part of the distribution funds, there is still a little more than 70 million. 5% of 10,000 is 3.5 million. Also, this money will also be deducted from the production team¡¯s bonus..."


    Well, as the issuer, Paramount bears the smallest production risk, but it relies on the investment share and the terms of the issuance to divide the box office income of more than 70 million. Even if the announcement cost and tax payment are excluded, it can also earn more than 50 million.


    It''s a real deal, but this is the issuer and this is the business.


    The premise of their efforts to publicize is based on the promising market prospects of the film itself, otherwise, if it is not profitable, it is believed that Paramount will be the first to give up.


    If you can''t make money, who will yell hard?


    This still does not calculate the offline market and overseas box office revenue.After all, these half-time meetings can''t be divided. With Europa''s great and good relationship, overseas markets must wait for all the movies to be released before handing over with local theaters to calculate the subsequent profit sharing.At least one or two months will be the same.


    Evan Braden sounded stunned, "Then how much can I get?"


    "You? As the deputy director of the marketing department, I should have about 80,000 yuan. You are an employee of the marketing department. There are definitely not many people responsible for the research. You should be able to get about 20,000 yuan."


    "So many." Evan Braden exclaimed.


    His usual salary is only 5,000 U.S. dollars, and 20,000 is 4 months'' salary. Can you be unhappy?


    Moreover, in this case, every time he makes a movie in the future, if he makes money, he will be given a bonus. Wouldn''t it be that after two years, he can directly buy a community property and the car loan can also be paid off by the way.


    Yeah.The future is bright.


    Black Cole seemed to see through his mind, and said speechlessly: "Why do you want to do so much. This is just a reward, or is it just a reward for the big movie. Is it usually like this? This is a company, not For charity, don¡¯t be kicked out when the time comes, and layoffs are not the end."


    The two were about to talk a few words, but the office floor outside became lively.


    "boss."


    "President."


    All employees greeted eagerly.


    "Thank you for your hard work. Tonight, the company will hold a celebration banquet at the Hilton Hotel, when everyone will go."


    Another good news was announced in public, and Lehman went to the office amidst the cheers.


    Seeing this, Evan Braden quickly returned to his job, while Black Cole sorted out the information and reported the company''s situation.


    In the president''s office, besides Lyman, there is also Eva Green.


    Speaking of which, she has been very good recently.


    The girl can be regarded as experiencing the feeling of red.


    In terms of fame, she certainly doesn''t have the popularity of Sophie Marceau, but "Micro Love" is so popular that it can leave a little audience.


    Especially the role she played is a strong girl with a little optimism, but there are many bonus points.


    Now, her salary has risen to 2 million, which has doubled several times. This is the rising trend of the heroine in a hot movie.


    For example, Anne Hathaway, before she appeared in "The Princess Diary", the salary was only tens of thousands. After "The Princess Diary", it rose directly to 3 million, and the sequel to the "Princess Diary" received 5 million. Basic value.


    Among the many female stars, it seems to be a rising star in the industry.


    Black Cole knew the relationship between the two of them, and he didn''t avoid suspicion, and directly reported on the company''s operations in the past few days.


    After listening to Lehman, he ordered: "The company will continue to recruit people, and contact some headhunting companies in the industry to ask them to help dig, especially those with rich work experience, which is the main goal."


    "I know."


    Not long after Black Kerr left, Johnson also came to the company.


    He is now also Eva Green¡¯s agent, and the reason why she has not returned to the "The Day After Day" crew to report, in addition to the face of director Roland Emmerich, is also because of some trivial matters that need to be dealt with.


    This guy looks very motivated now. He runs all day long without seeing him tired. As soon as he enters the door, he opens the mouth and says: "I have contacted them at Dior. They want Eva to endorse their latest ladies perfume. I want you to shoot this promotional ad."


    "Me?" Lehmann asked in surprise.


    "Well, they are very sincere, how about it, do you agree?"


    Before Dior thought about the spokesperson, he also investigated Eva carefully.


    Naturally knowing the relationship between Lyman and her, so he wanted to ask the two to work together.


    After all, it is a good calculation.


    Lehman''s current qualifications in the circle are so good, asking him to shoot is also a good material for publicity.


    As for Eva, it was entirely because of the results of "Micro Love" that Dior wanted to catch a wave of heat.


    After all, they are not the general spokesperson for the image.

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    Hilton Hotel, back garden ballroom.


    This is the first internal celebration party held by Firefly Pictures.


    Of course Lehman wouldn''t be stingy, except for a big banquet to treat everyone, and in the afternoon, he also gave the prize money down in advance.The attitude of gathering people''s hearts is very good. Let me ask which employee does not want to follow a promising company with a very bold leadership.


    And, to be honest, compared to the value the company creates for him, two or three million dollars is really nothing. For tax avoidance alone, a company''s concession is very big.


    The cups and cups are staggered and the atmosphere is just right.


    The stimulus brought by the net box office revenue of 300 million yuan in North America and tens of millions in profit will not subside in a short while.


    Even if I have enjoyed it once in "Chain Saw", many people still have such a sense of unreality in their hearts.


    Evan Braden was drunk and smirked again to toast, and Blake Cole and other former Rodrian Films management also looked excited.


    Especially the tens of thousands of bonuses that have entered their pockets, it makes the mood even more comfortable.


    Before the summer and Christmas holidays, the movie has taken the lead to top the 2004 annual box office chart.As of today, "Micro Love" has beaten its competitor "The Passion of the Christ" with a North American box office of 311.42 million US dollars.


    However, this name seems to be bluffing, and it seems to be useless.


    After all, while the North American market is still increasing, the achievement of 300 million is far from solid.


    It''s just the top name for a while.


    ......


    Dior''s new perfume products are very active this year. Before this, they had been warming up for a long time.


    The propaganda department saw the right time and wanted to invite Eva Green to shoot this advertisement, and the willingness to direct Lehman was quite strong.


    You know, as a film director, Lehman must be worth more than an advertising director.


    This is something that is beyond doubt.


    After several people got in touch, Lehman also made an appointment to meet at Dior''s Los Angeles branch the day after the celebration banquet.


    The department contact wore a black suit and looked not very old. After asking the assistant to make the coffee, he said straightforwardly: ¡°Mr. Lehmann¡¯s several works are very good, especially "Micro Love". I have feelings, so this time I also want to invite Mr. Lehman to direct, and Ms. Eva will star in the film, to create the kind of leisurely, elegant, and springy taste."


    Well, Dior''s theme for perfume is "What will you do for love".


    Very suspicious propaganda program.


    Lyman looked at Johnson.


    Johnson also promptly said: "Your company wants to shoot a 4 and a half minutes TV short film and a set of hard and wide films, right?"


    "Correct."


    "Well, then so be it. A price of 5 million dollars."


    Johnson was also very embarrassed, the lion opened his mouth.


    This price is already the salary that the top team in the advertising circle can get together, but now it is a salary for one person.


    However, Dior is very important to this publicity plan. Their annual publicity expenditure is even more than 100 million yuan. In order to better open up their reputation, they did not intend to be stingy.


    "Okay, it''s only 5 million US dollars, but we have to pay in two installments. We will only pay 1 million before the shooting starts. The remaining 4 million will be paid after the advertisement ends." The young department contact only considered a few Within seconds, he simply nodded and offered his counter-conditions by the way.


    In case the advertising effect is not good, there is still room for change.


    "We have no problem."


    Subsequently, both parties signed their own names on the proposed advertising contract, in duplicate, and kept them separately.


    Because Lehman let the filming team have a holiday, there was no one on hand, and did not want to re-convene for a while, so he simply found a professional advertising studio to cooperate.


    Then he brought Thomas in again.


    Dior also built a suitable studio as instructed.


    After Lehmann came with the team, Eva Green had already waited at the Dior branch in advance, and tried clothes and makeup by the way.


    She was overjoyed when she saw Lehman, but there were so many people that she didn''t dare to come close and hinder everyone''s work.


    After the lighting equipment and camera positions were temporarily controlled, Lehman exchanged ideas with the head of the studio with the advertising design copy.


    "Hello, Mr. Zach Schneider."


    "Just call me Zach, Director Lyman."


    Although he is older than the other party, the director''s career is obviously more important.Zach Schneider is a little restrained.


    "Zuck is it?" Lehman smiled. "Okay, Mr. Zach, can you ask what you think about the idea of ??this short film?"


    "I have worked with Dior before, and they seem to be inclined to gorgeous clothes and bright lenses to set off their brand."


    Zach Schneider explained the advertising effect Dior wanted objectively.


    Very vulgar, but it is a very popular aesthetic.


    The significance of Eva Green as the heroine of the advertisement is to set off perfume with beauty and gorgeous clothes.


    Arouse the purchasing power of the people.


    Not long after the stylist changed Eva''s dress, Lehman came over to check the effect.


    To be honest, it''s very appealing. I didn''t expect the hair to be curled up, so it looks so beautiful.


    "Eva, how? How much does Dior charge you for advertising?"


    Eva opened the mouth and said: "300,000. However, according to the agreement, I will have to attend several brand promotion activities before I can get all the money.


    Damn, squeeze labor, this is.


    Lehman sighed: "Why, didn''t Johnson give you better terms. Only 300,000 yuan, too cheap Dior."


    "How come. I think it''s good." Eva was very satisfied. She paid almost this amount for taking the film "The Day After Tomorrow". Now, as long as she helps promote it and shoot a few sets of commercials, she can get it. It''s easy.


    Putting it in the first two years is even more unimaginable.


    Of course, this cannot be blamed on Johnson.


    As an agent, he naturally considers his clients and hopes to strive for better conditions. After all, his money is completely tied to Lehman, Eva and others.


    It is impossible not to worry about it.


    However, Dior is not stupid and big money. People''s positioning of value income is still very clear.


    After everything was ready, the short commercial planned by Dior also kicked off the shooting in the studio.


    The lights on the scene are all soft light, hitting people, just like turning on a beauty camera, the skin is very white, and any blemishes will be blocked by strong light.


    With the assistance of the costume designer, Eva is constantly matching different looks.


    But without exception, the word "beauty" is highlighted.


    Sexy and gorgeous.


    The acting does not ask for more vividness.Well, this commercial shooting doesn''t need any acting skills at all.


    It''s ok to face the camera naturally.

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    Due to the need to control the length of the advertisement, and there is no heavy set work, and the number of shots is not large, Lehmann took only three days to shoot the material and cut out a 4 and a half minute short film.


    After adding the soundtrack appropriately, Dior has basically completed the task assigned to him, and all that is left is to let Eva re-record the promo narration in the ad.


    Compared with the production of movies, these things are really easy to deal with, so Lehman''s mood is very relaxed.


    Sitting in the lounge on the set, sipping coffee, waiting for Thomas to finish his work, and then put the subtitles on, the order will be settled.


    Not long after, Lehmann didn''t wait for Thomas, but saw Zach Schneider push the door and walk in, sitting opposite him somewhat stiffly.


    "What''s the matter?" Lyman asked curiously.


    In the recent filming of the past few days, Zach Schneider has been acting as the deputy director of the set, and the relationship between the two is fairly close because of the cooperation.


    "Lyman, does your film company still need manpower?"


    It seemed that he had plucked up his courage, Zach Schneider said firmly.


    "What? What do you mean?"


    Lyman had a hint of prediction in his heart.


    May I ask which director does not want to direct his own movie?


    What''s more, Zach Schneider is from a professional background.


    In addition, this product will enter the advertising circle, and it will also pull up an advertising shooting team. It is not because when there is no chance, they will hone themselves and find a suitable opportunity to enter the film circle.


    These days of working with Lehman have given him some hope.


    He is actually very smart and knows that if no one is supporting him, it is not easy to take this step.


    The most typical one is Michael Bay, who is also an advertising director. The uncle of this guy is the executive director of Warner. It took many years to shoot the commercial before he won the opportunity to direct a film project.


    He is 38 years old, and he has been doing commercials for more than ten years. His income is not low, but he doesn''t want to keep doing this.


    Seeing a possible opportunity emerge, it is impossible not to try it.


    He lowered his attitude and said, "If your company is short of staff, can I join. Oh, and my studio, they are also very good."


    The shooting team brought out by this guy has been in contact with Lehman frequently these days, and the shooting experience in all aspects is also very good. Of course Lehman is very happy to hear this.


    After all, all departments of Firefly Pictures are short of staff.


    "You are welcome to join." Lehman grasped Zach Schneider''s hand for fear that he would regret it.


    However, this servant also has his own little abacus. Seeing that Lyman is very good at talking, he took out a script from the file bag.


    It is impossible to say that Michael Bay''s success has no effect on Zach Schneider.


    Seeing the success of people in the same circle naturally inspired Zach Schneider''s ambitions.At the same time, it also gave him the idea of ??making his first feature film.


    Prior to this, although his job had always been to shoot commercials, he was not experimenting with shooting short films.


    It feels good and has a certain degree of confidence.


    Later, by chance, there was a copywriter who had collaborated and adapted a work, and he planned to use this script to test the waters.


    For Zach Schneider, Lehmann is not too strange.


    Moreover, this product is different from ordinary new directors-like Wen Ziren who is planning to make a movie for the first time, he comes with a script, and this product even comes with a complete shooting report and approximate shooting budget expenditure.


    Thinking about it is not a temporary impulse, a decision made on a hot mind, and sufficient preparation.


    This also makes Lehman quite pleased, regardless of whether the project is good or bad, this attitude is very worthy of recognition.


    For a mature film work, it is too rough to have an idea without a complete and detailed shooting outline.


    From this look, Zach Schneider obviously has a lot of production experience.


    Also, for so many years, advertising can''t be made for nothing.


    The name of the movie on the script is "Dawn of the Living Dead" and the story is very simple.


    What is talking about is that a society that was originally safe has become a hell on earth due to an unexplained plague.


    People infected by the virus have become a kind of walking corpse, which will inexplicably attack humans and feed on human flesh and blood. What is even more frightening is that if survivors are in close contact with these walking corpses, they will also be infected and become similar. .


    The setting is actually pretty good, but the next plot direction feels very bloody.


    At least Lyman thinks so.


    What a brilliant white person A, is the leader of the survivor group, is flexible and calm, cares about others, treats people sincerely, and is brave and does not shrink back in case of trouble;


    There is also female number one B. Seeing that the survival resources of the refuge are getting less and less, she discussed with A and took everyone to run together, through the city with dense walking corpses, and flee to the island without walking corpses;


    As for the supporting actors who are intriguing for survival, the process of reuniting together and working together under the influence of all kinds of great lights also appears to be fake.


    Lehman only felt that after reading it, there was an inexplicable touch of sadness.


    If it weren''t for Zach Schneider''s rescue, Lehman really wanted to give him a big eye.Just the script written here, how about proper toilet paper?The background setting is so good.As a result, Hollywood¡¯s mainstream values ??have always been revealed.


    The entire script contains: tearing, bloody large-scale, personality charm protagonist group, and countless daily supporting roles and brain damage behavior of dog blood to set off the protagonist group, setting aside the setting, it is simply an action movie with commercial elements in zombie skin. , Is to show how hungry the protagonist group is in the face of danger.


    The most important thing is how this setting is so familiar.


    "Are you a remake of a movie?"


    "Yeah." Zhadao smiled shyly.


    It seems that this guy is not sure, and I want to take the first step by making a remake of a classic old film.


    I have to say that the idea is very cute and smart.


    With previous experience and personal understanding, the difficulty of shooting must be greatly reduced.It''s perfect for testing water.


    But the problem is that this has an obvious disadvantage.Not pleased.


    why?


    Precisely because of the previous work, no matter how you shoot, you will inevitably be compared.


    That''s it, even if the shot is new, and the jug is filled with new wine, the evaluation is definitely not much higher, and it will naturally fall behind.


    In addition, this is still better. If you don''t shoot well, you may be put on a hat of ruining classics.


    Just like a novel adapted from a movie, the most difficult thing to satisfy is the original book fan, and the same is true. Under the premise that Dawn of the Living Dead is destined to be compared again, it always feels a thankless taste.

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    The original work of "Dawn of the Living Dead" is the second part of the "Death Trilogy" filmed by director George-A-Romilow, and the opening of the walking dead culture comes from "Night of the Living Dead" in 1968. It is the first part of the trilogy.


    There has been a gap of nearly ten years between the two works. The reason is that when this setting was first launched, the director himself had not been able to conceive it well, it seemed very rough, and the market did not buy it.


    It wasn''t until 1979 that George sold "Dawn of the Living Dead" for $500,000. After it was released, it was praised with more than 20 million rolls in the United States and a total of more than 50 million box office results worldwide.


    However, the director of George-A-Romiro is also a strange thing. In addition to being able to shoot well on the theme of walking dead, this product is also a hit on the street. Therefore, it has not been on the stage since then. , Over time, it slowly faded.


    In the following many years, it is not that no one thought of remaking this classic old film, but the problem is that the copyright owner Abraham does not intend to restart.


    It was not until the appearance of Eric Newman that he was moved by the good adaptation of the story and some improved walking dead settings.


    Going around, the director of this project fell to Zach Schneider.


    But these people, together, did not have enough shooting funds and required distribution channels, so they thought of cooperating with others.


    Firefly Pictures is one of their options.


    However, after Lehman read the script, he felt that the plot was too old-fashioned, and he did not agree immediately. Instead, he asked Zach Schneider to call the script''s screenwriter.


    The next morning, the three gathered in Schneider''s studio.


    After greeting each other, Lehman said straightforwardly: "I think I can invest, and it''s okay to help with the release, but the script has to be changed."


    The screenwriter Eric Newman is not a person who values ??his creation, or he hopes that his project can run smoothly, otherwise he would not think of remaking an old film.It''s not all for money to be able to do this.


    So seeing investment opportunities, he happily agreed: "Mr. Lyman, you say."


    "The style of this film has to change. It doesn''t mean that zombie films must be scary and bloody. Have you ever thought about changing your mind?" Lehman suggested: "Have you seen "Resident Evil"?"


    "Have heard of it." Eric was very honest.


    Well, only one movie adapted from the game has been released, and the market has not received much response. It is the reputation that has gradually accumulated due to the sequels.


    "That movie also has a similar setting, and the story is also very innovative, so if we want to make a zombie movie that takes place in modern society, we can''t take the repetitive path, and the protagonist may not always be dangerous every time. Overcome the crisis. Do you know what I mean?"


    "The abuser?" Eric Newman looked puzzled.


    Lehman simply found a piece of white paper from the desk and took out a pencil from the pen holder on the side. Xixi drew a picture of a scene, similar to a train station, and said as he drew: "Zombie-themed works , Whether it¡¯s a comic or a game, or even the "Resident Evil" I was talking about, it has gone out of its own way. If you blindly restore "Dawn of the Living Dead", it will just eat your old books. There is no new idea, and it will not necessarily be marketed. Accept it, so you have to be innovative. I don¡¯t see much innovation in your script."


    "Then how to design plot development?"


    "Human nature. Do you think, in a society that suddenly changes, what happens when the people encounter an infection crisis similar to the doomsday? Everyone¡¯s choices and choices in the face of disasters are meaningless. Put the perspective from the zombies to Human beings."


    "Will it be too long, it is difficult to express it in detail." As a screenwriter, Eric Newman saw the problem at a glance.


    Portraits of people have always been the most difficult to portray, which is why the film rarely enlarges the pattern. For example, "The Day After Acquired", which is obviously a global natural disaster outbreak, only locks the city of New York, and a group of suffering people is the same.


    Lehman nodded, full of approval: "You are right, so we have to take the initiative to reduce the scene to show the story that happened. You said, on a moving train, an infected person enters, what will happen? "


    With that said, hand over the painted scene picture.


    In the small carriage, there are infected zombies on one side, and the panicked crowd on the other...


    "This idea is incredible."


    Zach Schneider watched from the sidelines and couldn''t help but said: "Using a moving train as a scene carrier directly intensifies the conflict in the drama. It''s very interesting."


    "Because it happened suddenly, what will the public''s reaction be tested?"


    Eric Newman continued: "A whole station is turned into purgatory, and the difficulty of survival is infinitely magnified?"


    "Yes, that''s it." Lehman nodded and said: "So such a movie is more a test of group portraits. It is not focused on a single protagonist, nor does it have the bloody large-scale shots that zombie movies like, but it is more cruel. ."


    "Listen, it feels wonderful." Zach Schneider was completely inspired by this creative setting.


    Eric Newman looked at Lyman, "How about the main line of the story?"


    Lehman thought for a while, and said, "Let''s start from the main perspective of a father and daughter. The father, the actor A, is an office worker and has a daughter who has just divorced."


    "one-parent family?"


    "Yes, this is the design reason for them to go to the train station." Lehman continued: "During the vacation, my daughter clamored to see her mother. My father was helpless, so he asked for leave to take her. For the train route, the final stop would be to New York , I thought about the name of the movie, and it¡¯s called "New York Trip." As for how the virus broke out, you can think about how to bury the clues reasonably. Then, you can also think about how the infected people got into the station. Now, let the audience see something abnormal, but don¡¯t know what will happen. Keep a certain sense of mystery."


    "Well, I will conceive it well." Eric Newman took a note of the idea.


    After speaking, he hesitated and said: "But if this happens, there will be a lot of movie scenes, and you will have to deal with the New York City government. In terms of cost..."


    Originally, the project shooting budget they conceived was only 25 million US dollars. It was because they had spent too much on group performances. But now, if they are conceived according to Lehman¡¯s creativity, rough calculations may not be possible without a 50 million base. come out.This is still under the premise of not considering the joining of big-name celebrities, if the first-line actors are invited to participate in the performance, a large production of hundreds of millions is properly done.


    "Don''t worry about this."

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    The script idea that Lehman conceived was naturally the Korean movie "Travel to Busan" from later generations.


    This film is a 2016 work, and on the first day of its release, it broke the record for the highest number of movie viewers in South Korea with more than 870,000 movie viewers.


    In the end, a total of 11.56 million passengers and 93.1 billion won in the market became South Korea''s 2016 annual record holder for the highest box office.


    In addition, the screenings in other countries and regions are also good.


    On Hong Kong Island, the total box office revenue was more than 66.3 million Hong Kong dollars, making it the 16th most-grossing film in film history and the number one Asian movie box office.


    In Bay Province, the total box office revenue was NT$340 million, and it was also the most popular Korean film in film history.


    The most outstanding feature of "Travel to Busan" is the design of a collapsed, pre-apocalyptic social environment that focuses on the excavation of human nature.


    The reason why people are human is because of sheltering the weak, helping others of the same kind, trust in strangers, and even disappointment in the dark side of mankind, and the ugliness of some people in the face of danger, all of which constitute this movie The portrayal of human beings.


    The pungent black irony is the biggest feature of this work: the government''s incompetence.Obviously, he chose to conceal the truth of the facts so as not to cause social panic, but it was precisely this concealment that caused the sudden outbreak of accidents and the instantaneous paralysis of the transportation system, which eventually led to a series of tragedies.


    Social issues and ugliness of human nature are put together on the table, and the subtle meaning presented is the most different point between "Travel in Busan" and other zombie movies.


    The commendable setting of the closed space of the train, even more restricts the movement of the zombies, and also brings a kind of sublimation to the conflict between the survivors and the zombies in the movie. This kind of plot will undoubtedly make the story even more. Being authentic and credible also makes the sudden conflict of the drama more reasonable.


    The setting of the countermeasures is also the same, because it is on the train, everyone does not have firepower weapons, otherwise it happened in other places, maybe many Americans took out firepower guns from the ammunition warehouse at home, and suddenly they fell the zombies.


    Such a solid basic setting will bring a better look and feel to the direction of the story, and also render the atmosphere for the subsequent plot.


    Of course, so many benefits have now become "New York Tour".


    I don''t know if the Koreans will be able to shoot similar photos in the future, but what is wrong with Lehman.


    Anyway, after discussing with Eric Newman, the design of these plots became the idea of ??"New York Trip".


    In the end, the protagonist sacrificed his life and jumped into the car with the zombies, was able to save the lives of his daughter and a pregnant woman, and finally reached the encirclement of the army.


    "Will it be better if the male protagonist does not die? Is it really good to abuse like this?" Eric Newman couldn''t help asking after taking down the plot.


    "This makes the theme even more shocking, understand. He didn''t die in vain, but for his daughter. Would the audience blame it for this?"


    Eric wanted to say yes, but after another thought, there were not many good endings in the movies he made, and it was commonplace for the protagonist to be abused.For example, Paul of "Buried Alive" died directly underground, and no one of the protagonist group of "Furious" survived. By the time of "Bad Guy", several of them died. The protagonist was completely blackened and became the last person he wanted to live. Isn''t it a torture?


    Since there is a precedent, Lehman is the father of the gold master, he is not good to say anything, just abuse it, anyway, his task is to fill in the plot and dialogue dialogue needed for the story as much as possible. How to shoot, that is the director Thing.


    As for, the guide on the side is still immersed in the plot of the idea, thinking about what kind of lens to use.


    This guy is also lucky.


    In the previous life, Zach Schneider successfully tested the waters with "Dawn of the Living Dead" and took his first step outside. To be honest, the film did not give full play to his talents, so it was quite satisfactory.


    This life is hard to say.Anyway, Lyman intends to dig out his use of color.This guy may not be the most storytelling director in Hollywood, but it will definitely be the director with the most style of film.


    "New York Tour" is naturally suitable for the play of the lead.The first film is so appropriate, the image style of this product must be sharper and richer than the previous life.


    Thinking of this, Lehman couldn''t help but look forward to it.


    Two days later, Dior¡¯s commercial was officially completed.


    In addition to the rest of the payment into Lehman''s account, Eva Green also hurried to the set of "The Day After Tomorrow".


    Lehman stayed in the company, and besides dealing with some daily affairs, he was to confirm the project with Zach Schneider.


    In terms of the script, Eric Newman is still writing, but the theme of the movie is very clear. Zha Dao is the first debut in his life. He is very energetic. After knowing that the investment is fine, he took the lead in preparing the preliminary work of the movie.


    However, for a bit of a gimmick, Lehman also bought the copyright of "Dawn of the Living Dead" and let the copyright owner Abraham participate in the project-no way, the condition for this guy willing to sell the copyright is to get "New York Trip" Part of the investment share.


    Moreover, he had already discussed with Zach Schneider and Eric Newman and joined Firefly Pictures directly in the name of the studio.


    At this point, the approximate shooting budget for the entire project is 70 million US dollars, of which 10 million are invested by their studios, and only the income is distributed, not participating in the subsequent operation of copyright.


    Also, in the name of the company, Lehman invested 5 million in a studio established by a few people, accounting for 51% of the shares.


    In this way, everyone is happy, and the "New York Tour" is officially approved.


    For such a debut work, Zach Schneider has never thought about the investment that can attract so much investment, and when he is happy, it is more pressure.


    Basically, every project in the film preparation is personally controlled, and I can¡¯t wait for everything to be done without making any mistakes.


    Equipment, venues, labor, props, costumes, films, and actors.


    Of course, don¡¯t watch a lot of 70 million dollars, but for such big scenes and movies that require special effects and a large number of group performances, there is not much wasted space.


    Don''t even think about the first-line stars. With so many main creators, it is impossible to spend all money on one or two main actors in group portrait movies.


    Originally, Zach Schneider wanted to invite Lehman to be the producer of "New York Trip" and gave him the right to cast casting, but Lehman refused on the grounds of busy company affairs.


    Just say that being a deputy producer is almost the same, so let the chief producer leave it to Abraham.Well, this guy was originally a producer, and he also did scene work.

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    After Zach Schneider and Abraham left, Lehman came to the finance room and asked the representative of the Huiji office stationed here: "What are the company''s accounts this month?"


    The man was a tall, thin, middle-aged white man with glasses. He smiled at Lehman, turned out the ledger and handed it to Lehman, while reporting: ¡°The company¡¯s revenue this month is mainly from Micro Love. For the North American box office share, Paramount¡¯s account has been settled for 73.26 million in the past two weeks, and the peripheral income of the company¡¯s previous works, including "Chain Saw", totals 6.23 million US dollars. In addition, Europa Pictures has already delivered the first part of the overseas share of "Wei Ai", which is about 13.25 million, and there are more than 70 million remaining, which will continue to be paid in the next few months."


    Well, although "Micro Love" has not been completely downgraded from overseas, the cumulative total of each region has reached 230 million US dollars. According to the current trend, it is estimated that it is difficult to exceed 300 million, and it will fall between 250 million and 280 million. .


    "In terms of expenditure, in addition to the daily management and salary of the staff, and the bonus issue a few days ago, a total of 7.42 million US dollars, plus 17.22 million in taxation, a total expenditure of 24.64 million."


    This tax amount of more than 17 million is still due to the premise of active tax avoidance. This also makes Lehman understand why most of the rich in the United States like to support charities and establish personal foundations. If you don¡¯t want to do something, you can get money. Let the state government take it away.Without him, there are too many tax names, and the taxes on the "middle class" are too high.


    Lehman thought for a while and said: "In advance, I will pay 30 million to the bank account created by Schneider, and there will be a shooting budget of 30 million in the future. I will pay slowly depending on the shooting situation. Also, how much money do I have now? ?"


    The financial representative took out another ledger and said: "The money did not go to the company''s account, and it is all asking Paramount to directly credit your bank account. If you include the director''s salary and part of the box office incentives, the total is 9 million US dollars. In addition, in terms of overseas and offline income, you can also draw a director¡¯s share. In addition, Europa Pictures also gave an incentive red envelope of about 200,000."


    With this calculation, Lehman''s personal assets have reached more than 22 million US dollars, plus shares in the company and various studios, a Beverly Hills mansion and a Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle.


    Of course I am happy when I have money. After Lehman signed, let the firm continue to take care of his private property, and then said: "Remember to pay a part of the income to Ryan."


    "Well, boss, I know. However, now adding the balance of the original company, as well as subsequent box office income and market revenue, the company¡¯s book liquidity is likely to reach 500 million. Boss, you don¡¯t want to try to invest this part of the money. Would you like it? We have a lot of good projects in our affairs, which can help you operate."


    This accounting firm is the best in the industry. They have undertaken a lot of business. They also hope that Lehman will act as an agent for such fine assets. But the problem is that Lehman doesn''t think there is a lot of money.


    "The company has other plans." Lehman declined.


    The man smiled and said no more.After all, it''s best to be natural, and it doesn''t matter if it can''t. For him, it''s all performance.


    After Lyman checked the accounts, he left without explaining anything to him.


    He has been thinking about distribution channels. After all, he has watched his own projects and worked hard to operate successfully. As a result, most of the profits have to be split with the channel dealers, and they are eaten in by others wantonly. , Said that he was very willing, then he certainly did not have that kind of good attitude.


    Furthermore, the business is getting bigger and bigger, no matter what, for a production company, the importance of channels is understood.


    No one wants to be caught by people all the time, even if Paramount is actually a good partner, but in the business field, it''s not always the relationship.


    Moreover, if the project is not profitable, Paramount must have no such good attitude.


    If you want to have a company that can issue nationwide, Lehman has also roughly estimated the market, and it will take two to three years to pave the way for the establishment of the company. The cost is roughly between 100 million and 150 million. DreamWorks, this is how they established the North American distribution network.


    There is also the acquisition of a company with a mature business, which will probably be more than 200 million, and the upper limit is extremely high.The reference object, Lionsgate, was with the support of major international investment banks behind them, waving banknotes, breaking into Hollywood, acquiring a company that was good at publishing and producing films, and stayed on their feet.


    Lehman¡¯s method is naturally the latter, which means that a large amount of liquidity needs to be prepared, sometimes even higher than the market price, in order to impress the hearts of those shareholders.


    After all, for investors who can have a distribution company and have a good business, they can definitely make money. Just like the early Lionsgate, it¡¯s easy to be a peddler and distribute the projects of many other small production companies. profit.


    There is a clear prospect of a profitable company, and no one will sell it unless it pays a high price.


    After Lehman walked out of the financial room and saw that the company had nothing to do, he planned to go to the Warner Studios to watch the "Gyro" movie that was playing together.


    Before he could leave, the girl at the front desk of the company called and said that it was Johnson.


    When Lehman heard this, he thought that he was ordered to collect information about suitable issuing companies in the industry.


    I didn''t expect it, but it didn''t.


    According to him, it is not easy to find an issuing company that has good conditions in all aspects and whose shareholders are willing to sell shares. He is still collecting information, but no prospects have been found.


    "Then you come here, is there anything wrong?" Lyman asked.


    "It''s the headhunting company that has a goal. Didn''t you find a few suitable company management? They found one."


    "Who?" Lyman asked.


    Johnson said: "The former executive of MGM Pictures, Benjamin Joseph."


    "Will he come?" Lyman asked.


    "This person left MGM six months ago and has never looked for a job. The headhunting company staff I arranged have contacted him, and he has plans to start a new job."


    "Why did he leave MGM?" Lyman asked curiously.


    "According to the situation investigated by the headhunting company, this person was a victim of MGM¡¯s internal power struggle. The mutual intrusion between the senior management and the board of directors made him first assigned from the head office to the British branch as the executive president. Rose, but he stayed there for three years and failed to return to the core management of the head office, and then simply resigned."


    "Then he is willing to join Firefly Pictures?"


    "I don''t know, but we have made an appointment to meet, the rest is whether our conditions can impress each other."

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    Benjamin Joseph is not very old, only 39 years old, which is a good age to display his talents.


    However, the person looks a bit old. If it weren''t for the birth record of the headhunting company, it would be more than 40 years old, almost 50, it would definitely not make people doubt.


    He is tall, he is not fat, and looks very gentle, but his face is not good, which is a bit ruining the overall look and feel.


    To be more specific, it was an old man with a round face whose age was completely inconsistent with his face.The hair is a bit gray, and the hairline is quite worrying, as if it is going to the Mediterranean.


    Several people met at a restaurant in Hollywood.


    He is wearing a black suit and glasses.


    Just as Lyman was looking at Joseph, Joseph was also watching him.


    Many people in Hollywood may not pay too much attention to Firefly Pictures. After all, compared to Lyman, the director''s talents revealed, a small company founded does not deserve much attention.


    Benjamin Joseph didn¡¯t care at first, but when the headhunting company contacted him, he also went to learn about the company. The predecessor Rodrian Films has also been established for five or six years, and its development has been slow, and it can even be said that it does not operate. .


    But it is such a small company with only basics. In the hands of Lehman, the performance was quite good in just half a year. The production and development of series such as "Chain Saw" is enough to explain too many problems.


    At least, as a director, Lehman not only has excellent directing ability, but also has his own advantages in the choice of film projects.


    He has been in a TV station since the early 1990s and has been in the entertainment industry for nearly 13 years. He is well-informed, but there are very few directors with such a good vision.There is a template similar to George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and others.


    It''s just that Lehman succeeded faster and younger.


    The two looked at each other before Benjamin Joseph stretched out his hand and said, "Hello, Mr. Lyman."


    "Hello." Lyman smiled at him and nodded in greeting.


    This person''s resume is really good, and he is the most needed management talent for Firefly Pictures.


    Moreover, it happened to leave the job, which is just a window of work.


    As the referrer of the headhunting company, Johnson said in a lively atmosphere: "Sit down, everyone."


    After they were seated, Lyman pushed the menu to Joseph and said, "You can order."


    Joseph was not welcome, and ordered two dishes at random, and gave them to Lyman.


    Subsequently, several people began to chat.


    Both sides are tempted.


    Joseph exclaimed, "Mr. Lehmann, your company is developing very fast."


    Lehman smiled: "It''s not bad. The success of "Chain Saw" and "Micro Love" has also stabilized the company."


    Then he said: "Actually, what I am best at is filming. The daily management of the company is very difficult. I need someone to help me."


    Here comes the temptation gradually into the topic.


    Benjamin Joseph was thinking about finding a job, and with his qualifications, this aspect is not difficult.If you agree to meet, it also means to investigate.


    So he also asked: "Does Mr. Lyman have any plans for the future of Firefly Pictures?"


    "I dare not say what the future will be like?" Lehman was very practical. "I just want to make the company bigger and stronger."


    "Pure production?"


    "No, no, the issue of this piece has become the company''s next development focus. We have been working hard."


    "Sounds good."


    "Of course, Mr. Joseph, I sincerely invite you to join Firefly Pictures. If you are willing to come, I think the chief executive of Firefly Pictures'' administrative department belongs to you."


    Hearing about the position arrangement, Joseph was not at all moved. During his time at MGM, his position in the industry was not much better than that of a new-generation small company like Firefly, and his intention was by no means a simple company position to impress. of.


    "Also, if you can come, a basic annual salary of 400,000 plus a 5% bonus for department performance."


    This is very practical. Salary will always be the standard for consideration.


    Previously, Joseph''s annual salary at MGM was only 200,000. With various related incentives, the annual income after tax was only the income of the general management of large companies, roughly around 400,000.


    Lehman also knew that if he wanted to impress a manager with a rich resume, he must start with salary.


    He doesn''t intend to be stingy, and the basic salary is set to a satisfactory figure, not to mention the performance reward can be calculated separately. The income exceeds the MGM period, or even doubles the income, it is not a big problem.


    "May I know what the company''s administrative department is like? The staff?"


    Joseph''s attitude really changed significantly.


    He doesn¡¯t have a great liking for Firefly Pictures. He only thinks that the potential is good, but it is not the kind of gesture that needs to be added. After all, he has no shortage of similar jobs, so why not choose a company with more room for growth It.


    Therefore, only salary is the condition that can really move him.


    He is indeed very satisfied with this possible annual salary.


    "I don''t want to hide it from you. At present, all departments of the company are short of staff, and the administrative department is the same. If you take office, you may have to trouble you to handle many tasks alone. However, I have been hiring people." Finally, Lehman One more sentence.


    "How many are there?"


    "With you, there are only five in total."


    Joseph had a headache, which reminded him of the situation when he was in the British branch. The entire company was also short of manpower. The key headquarters did not have high expectations for these branches, and only required that they could cooperate with the head office to release movies.


    It was also at that time that he was busy every day, but the busier he felt, the more meaningless he would resign.


    Thinking of this, he wanted to get up and leave, but when he thought of the basic annual salary of 400,000 US dollars and the fact that Firefly Pictures is still a start-up, the shortage of manpower can be forgiven, so he gritted his teeth and nodded: "Thank you Mr. Lehman for your trust. I am willing. Join Firefly Pictures and do your job."


    Lehman smiled and said: "You are welcome to join. If you can, please go through the entry formalities as soon as possible. Also, you can handle the recruitment of the department yourself. There is also a very urgent job, which may be your current job. The most important thing is to re-include the company''s employees'' data and set a suitable room for growth."


    Well, I can finally relax.


    Lyman looked at the back of Joseph leaving, feeling very wonderful.


    Such an experienced person, and it seems that he is quite pragmatic, if he entrusts the daily management of the entire company to him, it will also free himself from the company''s various trivial matters.

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    After going through the entry formalities, Benjamin Joseph successfully joined Firefly Pictures.


    As soon as the latter arrived, they began to recruit personnel in various departments of the company.


    Then, it is to establish appropriate internal rules and regulations for the increase and decrease of rewards and punishments.


    These are all very necessary, but Lehman had no management experience in this area, and it was procrastinated.


    Now that there are professional talents, it is different, and internal operations can be regulated by the naked eye.It''s a good thing.


    As for him, he only needs to be in charge of the production department, which he is a little familiar with.


    In the afternoon, Eric Newman wrote the script and brought Zach Schneider to the company again.


    I want to talk to Lehman about casting.


    Most of the filming team of the film crew is from the studio of Zach Schneider, and the production department of the company has some staff. After the money is paid, the scenes, props and other preparatory work have now begun.


    Zach Schneider is not a pure newcomer. He has been in the advertising circle for so many years, and he knows all aspects of filming very well.


    He also knew that Lyman gave him so much autonomy, but it didn''t mean he really wanted to do that.


    He is very grateful for such support for a director who has not achieved much.


    This value is also the pressure on him...


    "Go ahead, do you have any actors you like? I''ll give you a reference."


    After knowing his intention, Lyman said with a smile.


    In fact, the brokerage company has given a list of screenings, some supporting roles are okay, but Zach Schneider really doesn''t know which to choose as the leading role.


    After thinking for a while, he suddenly suggested: "How about Eva, the part of the pregnant woman in the movie?"


    Lyman glanced at Zhadao, thinking that this man was quite interesting.


    But it seems that Eva is also quite suitable for that role, well, it is the wife of the fat wrestler played by Zheng Yumei in the original film.


    She herself played a similar role in "Bad Guy" and has acting experience.


    The schedule is not a problem.


    The filming of "The Day After Tomorrow" is nearing completion, just in time for "New York Tour".


    "Okay, I''ll tell her. But, who are you going to let the protagonist play?"


    The image of a calm middle-aged man...


    Zach Schneider carefully thought about the list of actors he had seen, and felt that there were a few castings that would be very good, so he said: "Christian Bell? Jack Gyllenhaal? Matthew McConaughey? These few candidates. How about one acting? Both the value and the image are quite consistent."


    "Jack Gyllenhaal can''t do it. In addition to "The Day After Day", he also took a play. If Matthew, are you sure he can play a calm middle-aged man?"


    This servant is not the Matthew who has gradually settled down in later generations. He now estimates that he just seems to have a more suitable image, and it is really difficult to play.This is not the challenge that Zach Schneider should be exposed to in his first work.


    Then only Christian Bale remains the option.


    "Has Bell recently taken the show?"


    "He should have a schedule. He is a contracted artist of CAA. His agent told me about the drama last time..."


    After hearing Schneider''s explanation, Lehman figured out his situation.


    Bell is a child star.


    It was not that Jack Gyllenhaal did so because his family was in the entertainment industry and had access, but he was completely compelled.


    When I was young, my family was poor, my father was idle, my mother worked in a circus, and three sisters.


    The economic pressure is huge, and he is often unable to make ends meet. Bell followed his parents to live a life of home from all over the world. He spent his wandering childhood in Britain, Portugal, and the United States. From the age of eight, he was taken to pick up advertisements and work to support his family.


    Later, slowly, more contact surfaces.


    Because of his young age and advantages, many TV shows need actors like him.


    This road is also widened, but that''s it.


    Until some time ago, I was still polished in the independent film circle because there were no more opportunities.


    And most of the independent films that appeared in the box office were not good, and the market response was very little. Christian Bell continued to follow commercial commercials or guest appearances in TV series.It can be said that the value is very low.


    Also, before meeting Christopher Nolan, he rarely had the opportunity to step into the mainstream film circle, let alone be the leading role.


    But let''s not say that although the person is a little down, but the image is really suitable, the key is still when there is no success.


    Well, when Lyman and Zach Schneider thought about it, they sent someone an invitation to his agent.


    We are not saving that little money, right, mainly because of the actor temperament...


    Well, it does need to save some shooting expenses.


    The special effects shots, costumes and props of this project are really big money lovers.


    To show the zombie effect depicted in the script, several live-action special effects studios, such as Digital Field, Industrial Light & Magic, Weta, etc., have not low prices, and they all need to join the team for collaborative shooting from the beginning.


    And there is no money left in this aspect. After all, in a strict sense, these zombies have more shots than the protagonist, and the plot is driven by them. The next point will definitely affect the perception.


    As a result, before the film was shot, the money was thrown in more than 40 million, and a small part of the balance was left.


    There are also the salary of the shooting team, the construction of the scene, and the rental of the venue. So, 70 million is really not much.


    The key point is that Lyman doesn''t dare to be too involved. Although he believes in the solid foundation of coaching, he must have a degree in filming.


    The idea of ??"New York Trip" was good, and "Dawn of the Living Dead" was also bought by Lehman.


    Even Eric Newman, as a reasonable screenwriter in the industry, has a rigorous plot logic, which captures the main points that Lehman said that day and explores the human nature of the end.


    However, making movies involves risks.


    Seventy million is already a very reasonable arrangement. Lehman didn''t intend to change it. If he really suffered a loss, this loss would not make him return to the pre-liberation period.


    Wouldn''t it be good to leave some retreat


    Although I don''t have much popularity to play, the problem is that I haven''t seen zombie movies that need first-line stars too much.


    Milla Jovovich didn''t see much popularity before starring in "Resident Evil", but her singer status is far more famous than her actor status.


    Speaking of charisma, it is obvious that the acting skills need to make Zadao and Lehman more concerned.


    Whether the climax of the ending can touch the tear ducts of the audience depends on how the actor empathizes and immerses the audience.


    This is not a very simple task.


    As for Matthew McConaughey, he can only be shyly screened out.


    He is far behind now.


    People also need to grow.

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    Christian Bale is really inspirational.


    In terms of career as an actor, the first two decades have been wasted, laid the foundation, and played all kinds of weird roles.


    The first brokerage company to sign the contract was ICM. Before CAA had completely risen, it was the leader of the former Hollywood economic industry, and it was one of its talents.


    There are many artists, which also means that the competition pressure is high. Many opportunities have not been contaminated by him, and they are divided up.


    He didn''t see any future. It was when CAA was digging the wall the most, he jumped to CAA.


    It stands to reason that the CAA at that time had not yet become bigger and stronger, and had a certain amount of film and television resources. It should be a good choice.


    He was at the right age, twenty-three or four-year-old, and his child star debuted, not bad.


    What''s more, he also has the qualifications to play under Spielberg. If you train it well, it is not impossible to become popular and bring additional benefits to CAA.


    Unfortunately, it''s useless. CAA, like ICM, doesn''t like to train new people. In other words, you have no background and no conditions.


    He is still a man, and his appearance is not very prominent.


    In other words, you can''t walk the path of idol artists.


    Then give back the resources of the fart, let''s play slowly.


    Okay, it''s not taken seriously.


    What to do then?Change another house.


    Christian Bale did not do that, and was forced to embark on the path of a powerful actor.


    As for why it is called forced?


    Do you think, if you can make a lot of money on your face, who is willing to sink your heart to perform, holding a small salary at the beginning?


    What''s more, he was on this road because he was short of money.


    No way, people always have to live.


    The way to be the strong faction is the strength faction.


    Ever since, he mixed in various independent film circles, acting in movies that I don''t know if they can be released, and often because of lack of work, he ran to TV shows to play, and by the way, he took a pen to supplement his family.


    Having played for so many years, the seniority is old enough, but who knows the audience?


    There is not a character with a reputation or a good impression, and just showing his face on the screen, you can forget it in a blink of an eye.


    It is also commonly known as having no passerby.


    Therefore, although many directors or producers in the industry recognize his strength, he will not be reduced to the stage, but that''s it.


    From 1994, there was no sound for a full ten years.


    It was not until the restart of "Batman" that he played the role of the brand new Bruce Wayne against a lot of doubts from the outside world. With this role, he swept through the years of decline, and his career was leaping forward. He also had a passionate relationship with Christopher Nolan. Starred in the movie "Fatal Magic" in which they collaborated again.


    And now, the situation seems to have improved in advance?


    ......


    This invitation was sent through CAA.


    His agent is not a high-level person either. If he has such an opportunity, he will let him go.


    I drove quickly to Christian Bale''s house.


    Bell lives in a high-end apartment near Hollywood, and the community environment is fairly secure.


    As soon as she entered the door, Bell''s mother called Bell out.


    Knowing that it was a film invitation, I immediately focused my attention.


    She is not a very cheap person, but she still hopes that her son can become a big star and make big money.Back then, taking her son into the advertising circle was all opportunities for her to accompany her in her spare time.


    "What movie is it?" Bell was very calm.After all, he thought which small crew came to him to act...


    "It''s a new work from Firefly Pictures. The director is Zach Schneider."


    "He." Bell was a little surprised.He has filmed many commercials and knows Zha Dao.To say that Zha Dao is at the top level in the advertising circle anyway.


    "Firefly Pictures?" Bell''s mother doesn''t care who is the director, but is very interested in investors.


    "It''s the "Chain Saw"? Did they shoot the movie?" She asked suddenly, remembering something.


    "Yes, this movie is their new project."


    "That''s great." Mother Bell smiled.


    When the two of them sat down, they brought a plate of cut fruits, and quickly went to make coffee enthusiastically.


    Bell ate a strawberry and asked, "How about the character? Is there a script?"


    The agent shook his head, "There is no script, but according to the news I received, Firefly Pictures has a production cost of 70 million U.S. dollars. It is the male lead who invited you."


    If you change to another actor, I heard that there is such an opportunity to be a leading actor. It will definitely be pleasantly surprised, but Bell did not. He has participated in too many auditions over the years, and it is not that he has not been brushed down. The situation still happens frequently, but it''s still calm, "Have you ever said when to audition?"


    "They informed that it was tomorrow afternoon, but didn''t say specifically, they only let you go to Firefly Pictures."


    Bell nodded, and said nothing.


    After Bell''s mother came out, she offered coffee again and gave her a good treat.


    After chatting for a while, the agent took the initiative to leave and reminded before leaving: "I will pick you up at noon tomorrow, let''s go there early."


    Bell also understood this and waved his hand as if he had greeted him.


    Instead, her mother was very active in sending people outside.


    After so many years, the head of the house is unreliable, and his own abilities are limited. The burden of the family''s life is supported by the money of Christian Bale receiving the movie and shooting the advertisement.


    Although life is getting better slowly, she still has a lot of pressure in her heart.


    Therefore, it is his greatest wish to watch his son become a big star.She is very polite to anyone who is good for his career.


    On the other side, Director Zha was busy preparing for the crew.


    Lehman had nothing to do, so he followed Joseph to recruit people.


    Recruitment advertisements are always on, but not many can actually enter the company.


    It''s not that Lehman doesn''t want to train new employees, but that he doesn''t have the conditions.


    It''s better to find a familiar hand, especially in the administrative department. Joseph has a big head and is too busy every day. Many things are gathered together, which makes him more eager to recruit people.


    When I went to the reception room, it didn''t take long for an applicant to come.


    He is a middle-aged man with a file bag.


    "Hello, sir, this is my resume."


    Lehman opened it and found that this guy had worked with several film companies that hadn''t heard of the name, and seemed to be quite qualified.


    "Excuse me, what position do you come to the screen?" Lehman asked.


    The man said: "I''m here to apply for the director of the production department."


    Lehman said silently: "Sorry, I''m in this position."


    The man said again: "The manager of the marketing department will do."


    "Someone also chose."


    "The personnel department?"


    "Yes."


    "..."


    What''s so special, I want the management right away, and the key resume is not good enough. Where can I get confidence?


    "Being a deputy, what are you willing to do?"


    The man thought for a while, but nodded.


    "Then you can report tomorrow and go through the entry procedures. The department is administrative, and it follows the company''s specific arrangements. The monthly salary is 6,000 US dollars. Do you have any comments?"


    Feeling that he still had experience, Lehmann threw him directly to Joseph to arrange, but the job should start from the bottom first, and the monthly salary would be at this level. If he had the ability, there would be room for improvement.


    The man gritted his teeth and agreed.


    "Jonathan William, right? Remember to come to the company tomorrow." Lehman handed over his resume and said again, "That''s it, you...what else?" A clear sign.


    Jonathan smiled and left politely.

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    It was another usual day, with cars coming and going on the road.


    A Volkswagen pulled over and turned off neatly, and two people got down from above.


    One of them was carrying a briefcase, glanced at the business building in front of him, and found the name and floor of Firefly Pictures from a pile of hanging nameplates. After making sure that they were correct, he said to the other: "On the third floor, let''s go up. ."


    There was an appointment at the front desk, and the staff took them to the reception room.


    The two looked at each other, looking at the empty scene, and had to find a place to sit down.


    These two are naturally sent out invitations to be the actor Christian Bell in "New York Trip" and his agent Mike.


    Later, an assistant brought two more cups of coffee.


    The two took it politely, and suddenly heaved a sigh of relief.


    Upstairs, in Lehman''s office, he and Zha Dao were meeting a few others.


    In the original version of "Travel to Busan", there is a pair of lovers, who are looking for two traffic stars to play the role, which can provide topicality and save money.


    Therefore, he also plans to find two singers to perform.


    One of them is a young girl who is also a newcomer to be promoted by DefJam Records; the other is a member of the Coldplay team who has worked together. Their album "yellow" was also selected as a background song by "Micro Love" , The two are fairly familiar.


    "Miss Rihanna, don''t you? Please sit down." Lyman said with a smile.


    She stood there, always looking restrained.


    With a refreshing dress and her baby face, she is more youthful and beautiful at the age of 17.


    Rihanna glanced at her agent. After sitting down, she looked at Lyman and Zach Schneider curiously.


    She is just a little girl from an ordinary family who loves singing.


    It was a very accidental encounter for her to debut and enter the American pop music industry.


    At that time, a famous music producer in the industry went to a small island in the Caribbean Sea, her hometown for vacation.


    One of Rihanna''s elders took her to meet with the producer. The producer thought she had a good voice and a talent for singing, and then recommended her to the current music company to sign.


    It can be said that she is just a pure newcomer in the music industry. She has not even released an album and only recorded two singles.


    Although the company has decided to help her invite songs, but I don''t know when I can release my own album.


    It was also yesterday that a film company suddenly invited her to make a movie. She didn''t need to think about it, so she agreed excitedly.


    Of course, Lehman didn''t know about this. He just sent out a request for cooperation to several record companies in the industry at the same time, which finally impressed DefJam.


    The reason DefJam Records is so proactive is that they want to borrow the heat. They really plan to support Rihanna. The "70 million big production" plus Lehman''s own name are important considerations, and maybe they can also With the release of the movie, Rihanna''s screen exposure was increased.


    This is also the hidden value of successful people, and many people will rush to seek a win-win cooperation.


    "Miss Rihanna, this is your script."


    When the other party took it, Lehman told her agent again: "If there is no problem, the filming of "New York Tour" is expected to start at the end of April and end in mid-July. What does she have in the intervening months? Question?"


    "No problem, no problem." The agent nodded heavily.


    "In terms of salary, given that she has not had any acting qualifications, Miss Rihanna does not have many roles. We negotiated and gave her $15,000. Of course, her filming tasks are not heavy, just because the roles are scattered. ."


    "Fifteen thousand dollars?" Rihanna on the side pretended to be reading the script, but she did not put her mind on it at all. Instead, she had been paying attention to the discussions between the agent and Lehman and others. Hearing this number, she couldn''t help but Just a little happy.


    Alas, is it a pure newcomer? No matter what kind of circle she is in, the salary is always low. Even if her music company is willing to pay some resources to train, but before that, she has not brought any benefits to the company, and her life is not easy.


    As for the agent, the idea is simpler. Anyway, they didn''t plan to let Rihanna develop together. It doesn''t matter whether the money is more or less.Simply and neatly let Rihanna sign the performance contract.


    The remaining lead singer of Coldplay, Chris Martin, although his music career is developing fairly well, acting is also the first time in his life.


    In addition to novelty, it is novelty, people are not bad at money, and more generous.


    The contract was signed after paying only $20,000.


    The two in the original version are not as popular as the two currently selected.


    The cost of the actors can also be further compressed, freeing up shooting space, which can kill two birds with one stone.


    After several people exchanged contracts, Lehman was in a good mood.


    Called the assistant again and politely sent people away.


    After a while, the assistant ran to report again, saying that the actor who invited him had arrived and was waiting in the reception room, asking Lyman if he wanted to meet.


    Lehman nodded, led the guide, and followed the assistant to the reception room on the third floor.


    I saw Christian Bale and his agent sitting on the sofa.


    When the two saw someone coming in, they immediately stood up.


    Christian Bale looked at a few of them curiously, while agent Mike nodded slightly and smiled.


    "The temperament is really good." Zha Dao leaned over and said in a low voice.It seems to be very satisfied.


    Lehman coughed slightly, and said first: "Presumably you also know about the new role."


    Then he pointed to Zach Schneider and introduced: "He is the director of this project."


    "Hello, Director Zha, I''m Christian Bell, and this is my agent." Christian Bell took the initiative to reach out and greeted politely.


    After a few people shook hands, Lehman said again: "If you want to join the crew, you will need to gain muscle in the next few days. You are too thin."


    At this time, Christian Bell only finished filming "The Mechanic". For that role, the character setting of a severely insomnia patient, the body shape needs to become skinny.He immediately lost more than 50 catties in two weeks, equivalent to one-third of his original body weight (at that time, he was nearly 170 catties).


    Even if the movie had been filmed for more than a month, he still could not fully recover.


    Therefore, people seem to be much thinner than the average middle-aged person of this height.


    "I will. I have been gaining muscle lately, and it is not a problem to get back into shape." Christian Bell said quickly.


    He cherishes this hard-won opportunity very much.


    And he originally wondered why he was the only person in the guest room, but now it seems that he has no competitors.


    Is it luck?he does not know.

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    Mike felt he was noticed by God and his old man.


    He stared at Lyman''s face fiercely, only to think that this person was extremely close.


    What he just said needs Christian Bale to gain muscle.


    My God, I don''t even know what the script is about, investors are already asking for it.


    What does this show?If it''s not a joke, it must be a default role.


    But obviously he only received news from CAA yesterday that it was an audition invitation.


    This wind direction seems a bit faster?


    Could it be that the headquarters has been working hard, and it can''t.


    If CAA really valued them, it would not have been wasted so many years.


    After excluding 10,000 possibilities, there is only one answer left: the director or investor appreciates Bell, and the role must be chosen.


    At this moment, Mike wanted to thank God that his old man finally opened his eyes.


    "I weigh 142 kg now, and I promise to increase it to 170 kg in a week. Is it enough?"


    Christian Bale said swearly, eyes full of earnestness.


    Lehman waved his hand with a smile on his face, "Don''t be so eager. It can increase to about 160 kg in two weeks. It doesn''t look thin, and it''s up to the standard."


    Bell nodded, confident.


    Lehman didn''t think weight control would be a problem for rubber guys like Christian Bale.


    This is a person who can gain tens of kilograms a week, so he can''t treat himself harshly.


    In order to star in "Vice President", he did so.


    Perhaps this is also the reason why he has not been popular. He doesn''t take care of his image very carefully, and it is difficult for people to remember his fat and thin.


    "This is the script, you can read it first."


    "Zombie movie?" Christian Bell opened the script and looked at the general plot story, a little surprised, "The background of this happening is actually interesting."


    "Why, not interested in the role?"


    Bell immediately shook his head.


    It''s not about the characters, but the style of the subject matter.You should know that when he entered the film industry, most of the scripts he received were literary and artistic scripts, and most of his roles were abnormal. For example, the mental illness in "American Mental Patient" and the insomniacs in "The Mechanic" rarely received such normal scripts. His role makes him a little strange.


    During this period, it was not an attempt to enter the mainstream film circle, and Spielberg''s "Empire of the Sun" was also considered a success.


    In addition, he also appeared in "Treasure Island" released by Disney.


    But after the filming, everyone still likes to find him to act in niche literary films. The audience can''t remember him. It seems that he always has to challenge himself in his life.


    Christian Bell smiled helplessly, "I am not very experienced in this type of movie."


    "Don''t worry, shooting is the director''s business, you just have to play a good role. How about it, how are you thinking about it?"


    "Of course I have no problem. When are you going to shoot this movie?"


    "It''s only two weeks, the crew is still looking at the scene and preparing."


    After speaking, Lehman pointed at his agent Mike again, and the others ran aside to discuss the pay.


    As for Bell, he sat down and continued to look through the script, trying to figure out his role.


    Mike''s various struggles, and the final salary required is 3 million US dollars.


    Christian Bale is very senior and has many roles. Although he has no special market appeal, he is not bad in the circle.In fact, it is a question of comparison. I have been filming for more than ten years, and I can''t touch the top level, but the medium is still quite matched.


    The salary of the goods three years ago has already received 2 million US dollars.


    Some time ago, "The Machinist" took 1.5 million, which is a big factor in favor.


    But coffee has always been there, and this price is worth his worth.


    The mainstream film circle is a bit more market-oriented and fairer than the independent circle.


    After discussing with the agent Mike, Christian Bale was also very satisfied with this number, and he was happy to sign the name on the performance contract.


    After the contract was handled, Zha Dao breathed a sigh of relief.


    If the main actors are not dealt with properly, the start date of the crew will definitely be delayed.This is not what he wants to see.


    And he did recognize Lehmann''s casting very much. At a glance, the decadent feeling on Christian Bale really fits the protagonist in "A Trip to New York", who has been depressed since his divorce.He is also a person oppressed by the burdens of life, very similar.


    Time flies quickly, and it''s late April.


    As the props, costumes, and venue were negotiated one by one, the setting matters were also on the right track.


    Those group performances, supporting roles, that is, zombies and passengers in the train carriage, were taken away by some small actors contracted by CAA.


    In Hollywood, this part of the game has always been easy to handle, the salary is generally very low, and the CAA has to be scratched by a layer of oil and water. It can be said that it is not bad.


    The villain in the play, that is, the executive of the train and railway company that selfishly killed a carriage man, is also very simple. He directly invited the cold-faced and acting veteran Peter Sterman for a salary of 750,000.


    There is also the role of wrestler, ICM recommended a candidate, former professional wrestler Dawn Johnson.


    The father of this guy is a professional wrestler, and he has won a wrestling championship himself, which can be described as very suitable for casting requirements.


    He is tall and has a distinctive appearance.


    And it''s not that he has no performance experience. In 2001, he appeared in the movie "The Scorpion King" and was still the protagonist.


    Although the acting skills are not strong, but the muscles of others are real. Playing this kind of wrestler is really true.


    Moreover, the salary is not high, and the price is only 1.1 million US dollars.


    Based on other people''s conditions, with only one audition, Zha Dao decided to star him.


    The last is the daughter of the hero.


    The age is set at about 6 years old.


    But for actors, how many years old can be added on this basis.


    Generally speaking, for such a young actor, everyone is not at ease. Older actors are more reliable when shooting.


    Chosen to choose, a little girl named Dakota Fanning was cast in the lead for her excellent audition performance.


    She was in 1994, just turned 10 this year, and she is also a child star.


    At the beginning of 2000, he began acting in TV series.


    In 2001, he participated in the movie "I am Sam" and worked with Sean Penn.


    And it looks sweet and lovable, which is its advantage.


    After all the roles were selected, it was April 27th.


    Firefly Pictures officially announced the shooting plan.


    "New York Daily" also released the news in cooperation.


    The audience and fans were not touched too much. After all, the director had no works, and the actors had no fans. On the contrary, the industry paid a little attention to it.


    The production cost is a full 70 million, and in the second-line production, it is also the top one.


    But it just pays attention to it.

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    After solving the actor''s problem, the director hurriedly went to the set to host the preparatory work before shooting, and then called a group of leading actors to try out and shoot the makeup photos.


    As for Lehman, he finally came to relax, wandering around the company all day, occasionally ran to Warner Studios to see the progress of the shooting of "Hellboy" directed by Gyro.


    In other words, Wen Ziren is already busy editing "Chain Saw 2", and the top of the top is only half of the filming. The filming speed is really touching.


    Another day, Lehman was interviewing new employees.


    The staff at the front desk dialed his phone.


    "President, there is a film company boss at the front desk that he wants to see you."


    "Who?"


    "Jon Fellermei of Lionsgate."


    Why did the executive officer of Lionsgate come to me for?


    Although Lehman was a little puzzled, he still asked him to come to his office.


    This guy is in his fifties, but he seems to be in good spirits.


    Speaking of this person, Lehman still admires him.


    Lionsgate is a film company controlled by capital. The founder Frank Gusta was originally a banker in Canada. For the Lionsgate industry, he hoped to invest in profit.


    He didn''t know how to make movies, so he hired the former Colombian president Jon Fellerme to manage the company.


    Over the past few years, Lionsgate has been able to develop so fast, relying on this person at the helm, and the business of production and distribution has been growing, which undoubtedly proves the talent of this person.


    It''s just that such a Lionsgate executive, who has a lot of influence in Hollywood today, suddenly visited him, the owner of a small company, and it really made Lehman unable to guess his mind.


    Lehman shook hands with him enthusiastically, pretending to be surprised: "Mr. Jon is here, why don''t you tell me in advance? I''m also ready to have something to entertain the distinguished guests."


    Jon Fellermei smiled heartily: "You don''t need to be so polite, didn''t we meet at Paramount''s celebration last time, and said we had the opportunity to work together."


    Is it true that the politeness of the hypocritical place?


    Lehman wondered what he wanted to make, and when he heard him talk about cooperation, he wondered if he wanted to cooperate with him in filming?


    It is not easy to guess for a while, Lehman simply pretended to be confused, chatted with him, and said some company management things around the corner.


    After walking around for a long time, seeing Lyman not accepting the move, Jon-Ferremer simply asked: "Lyman, I heard that your company has finished filming "Chain Saw 2?"


    Lehman felt that he was on the subject, and he immediately nodded and said: "Yes, it''s done, and editing is in progress."


    Jon Fellermei asked again: "I take the liberty to ask, when is it going to be released? Is there a plan?"


    This is a bit of non-compliance. Paramount is doing the release, and the two are in a competitive relationship. As a production company, Lyman should rely on Paramount. What''s more, the specific release schedule is It is a trade secret.


    Lyman shook his head, pretending to be at a loss, "Paramount is still discussing the schedule, I don''t know more specifically."


    "Have you considered letting Lions Gate Pictures release it?"


    I didn''t expect this guy to make this idea.


    It seems that the value of "Chain Saw" has also caught the attention of Lionsgate.Yes, the previous life was also developed by Lionsgate. Moreover, this company has always been good at developing horror-themed movies.


    But Lehman still shook his head with a smile, and declined: "Lionsgate released more than 40 movies last year, and 6 were released early this year. The circulation is quite good in the industry, I am afraid there is no shortage of film sources."


    Lionsgate is indeed doing pretty well in its issuance business. What is the use of more issuance?They are all European films or low-cost projects prepared by myself. It has been 4 months this year. More than 10 copies have been released, but only 3 of them have a box office of over 10 million. There are even a few of them that are losing money. Next time, the situation is not optimistic.


    If it weren¡¯t for the perfect distribution channels and there are many ways to make money, otherwise the investors behind it would have to withdraw their capital just for this kind of box office market gains. At that time, Lionsgate¡¯s financial pressure would not be too great.


    However, Jon-Felemer would not explain this situation to Lehman. He just smiled and said: "No one has too few good projects. Moreover, Paramount¡¯s distribution business is not bad. When considering the gains and losses, in case the schedule of the movie is not well scheduled, you may sacrifice something. What do you think, Mr. Lehman."


    This is of course what Lyman always cares about. After all, outsiders can never compare to his own. Who knows what Paramount will make when they collide with each other on the schedule, otherwise, he will not approach with a close attitude Warner.


    Seeing Lehman hesitating, Jon Fellermael added: "The Lionsgate conditions are absolutely sincere. As long as you cooperate with us, you can decide the schedule. How about?"


    It''s a pity that the "Chain Saw" project has already been arranged, and it is impossible for Lehman to change his position at this time and bluntly said: "I have signed the release terms with Paramount, sorry, Mr. Jon."


    "What about overseas?"


    Rely, Lionsgate also wants to bypass the domestic market and seek overseas distribution.


    This is a lot of thinking.


    Who doesn''t know his relationship with Europa Pictures, besides, Lionsgate''s own overseas distribution has to be handed over to others.


    Moreover, Lehmann had already signed a three-year distribution agreement with Luc Besson, and the overseas film market of Firefly Pictures was handed over to Europa for operation. Lehman also had certain investment rights for the films that Europa invested in.


    Even if Lionsgate offers better terms, compared with Europa''s investment income, the distribution costs saved in the middle are not enough.


    This is also the reason why Paramount never mentions this requirement, because people also know that it can''t be more favorable than Europa Pictures.


    "Impossible." Lehman said firmly.


    Obviously he didn''t want to talk about it anymore, but Jon Fellermei did not give up.


    He added: "The "Hellboy" that your company invested in hasn''t signed a distributor yet, or we can negotiate about "New York Trip."


    This guy really wants to win over Firefly Pictures, and is willing to make offers for projects that are still being filmed.


    And this is not impossible to consider.


    Lehman thought to himself that multiple partners can be considered multiple ways.


    In case Paramount and Warner are unreliable, he still has to countermeasures so as not to lose the initiative all at once.


    After all, Lionsgate still has the strength, and he also knows that Lionsgate is secretly establishing overseas channels at this stage, and plans to bypass the six major Hollywood and issue overseas business.


    When the smuggling is successful in the future, it will also open a hole. It is bound to attract more film companies and seek more and better film sources to break through the six blockades of Hollywood.


    At this time, boarding the ship first is equivalent to buying an insurance in advance.


    Under various calculations of the pros and cons, Lehman nodded calmly, "If it is the release of "Hellboy", we can discuss."

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    When Jon Fellermae left, the pace was dashing.It''s hard to tell that he is in his fifties.


    Back at the company, he immediately dialed the chairman''s phone and reported to Frank Gusta about the meeting.It is also a commendation of their own merits.


    Winning Lehman''s Firefly Pictures to establish a preliminary partnership was originally facilitated by him, but also because the company''s performance in the past two years seems to have increased steadily, but the crisis has not diminished.As the stall grows larger and larger, the need for good film sources is even greater.


    In any case, it is always right for such an independent production company to deal well.


    Moreover, the industry can actually inquire about the production projects of Firefly Pictures.This cannot be concealed at all.


    It is not that no one has come to seek cooperation, and Lionsgate is not the first.


    But the problem is that when everyone''s bids are similar, Lehman is unwilling to change his position, risking a slight offense to Paramount to talk about cooperation.


    If it weren''t for the fact that Lionsgate is more sincere: "Hellboy" they only charge 8% of the channel distribution fee, but the promotional expenses will be shared by the two parties, and Lionsgate will pay 60%.


    The foundation, strength and backing behind it are the prerequisites for promoting cooperation.Without the latter, no matter how good the conditions of the former are, Lehman will also worry about gains and losses and may give up.


    Although Frank Gusta is a bit new to the film industry, he also knows that Firefly Pictures is a company with development potential.


    There is the bottom line for the performance of "Chain Saw", which is very supportive of Jon''s action to win.


    Now that I heard the news, I am in a great mood.


    Because once the initial cooperative relationship is established, it is definitely easier to deepen it than to deal with it again. Moreover, for Lionsgate, the business philosophy and policy are completely consistent.


    It is to win over major independent studios, integrate forces, and develop overseas channels.


    When Jon Fellerme was in Colombia, after being acquired by Sony, his overseas business also did the same, which is very experienced.


    The only difference is that the difficulty has increased. After all, even when the strength of Colombia was acquired by Japanese capital, it was much better than the current Lionsgate.


    ......


    At about three in the afternoon, Joseph ran to Lehman''s office.


    In the past two days, he has been busy sponsoring the movie "New York Tour".


    As a qualified manager, this kind of thing is of course left to him.


    Joseph is quite capable. With the production budget and shooting plan, he ran to several companies, which is considered to be a gain.


    "The New York Railroad Company is not willing to directly pay the sponsorship fee, but they are willing to provide us with a scrapped train for us to film. Dior, because the commercials you shot for them recently received a good response, they are willing to sponsor 500,000 US dollars, and the request is theirs. Clothing needs to appear for at least one second. There are also several watch companies, only Omega is willing to invest, the cost is 800,000, and they also require close-up shots."


    Lyman stood up and took a look at the sponsorship contract.He waved his hand and asked Joseph to sit down first, and asked his assistant to take the coffee before saying, "Anything else?"


    "There are still some companies that are still considering, they are all concerned about the effect of such publicity, and are afraid that the role of the brand will be used in vain."


    "It''s certainly not easy for people to invest money. But I have a way, you can try."


    Joseph took a sip of coffee and asked, "Do you have any ideas?"


    Lehman took out the market statistics of "Micro Love" sponsored brand feedback from the drawer, put it in front of Joseph, and said with a smile: "You take this to negotiate. Just say that our "New York Tour" is a movie with a relatively concentrated audience. The subject matter is mostly people over 16 and under 50. People with purchasing power, or I personally supervise the production, will definitely receive a certain amount of attention. Moreover, the success of "Micro Love" should also allow those people to think about it. Is it not cost-effective for a sponsor to help them advertise in front of so many audiences in disguise?"


    With the data base, it is definitely more conducive to negotiation.Joseph also said, "Okay, I will talk to them later."


    "Well, all the sponsored funds are included in the company''s account. You and the relevant operatives this time have a bonus, which is specifically reported to the Finance Department."


    Sponsoring this kind of event is a link for the production company to make extra money. Lehman is not stingy, and actively rewards Joseph and others ranging from 20,000 to 50,000.


    And this kind of motivation undoubtedly made Joseph very motivated.


    After drinking the coffee, I immediately took the market data of "Wei Ai" to various companies that might implant ads.


    It took about two days. Coca-Cola also defeated Pepsi for a $700,000 sponsorship fee. I hope that the signs of the train station in the movie will show a full-body poster of Coca-Cola, and Dior, which is more generous, and perhaps tastes the sweetness. , And offered a sponsorship fee of 3 million yuan, requesting cooperation, and it was not the "New York Tour" but a long-term contract with Firefly Pictures.The contract stipulates that in the next year, all clothing implant brands that can appear in movie projects made by Firefly must be Dior.


    It is equivalent to a disguised monopoly, excluding all possible competitors.


    For this reason, Joseph also made a special trip back to discuss with Lehman whether or not to sign a contract.


    Is it good? Naturally, I get a fee of 3 million. Is it a disadvantage, or maybe the disadvantage is that apart from Dior in terms of clothing, they have no choice this year, even if other sponsors want to invest money, they can¡¯t accept it. .


    But Lehman thought for a while and felt that the latter disadvantage did not hurt the company''s interests.


    Because it can be seen that Dior is obviously paying attention to the promotion of the market and is willing to invest in Lehman''s company.


    Even if they sign this contract, they will never be perfunctory, they will be serious sponsors, and they will not make any strange requests.


    And the time is only one year, if the effect is not good, Lehman also has room for another choice.


    Well, I believe Dior has made such a plan, and it is estimated that this is also the consideration.


    At the same time, Christian Bell was also under constant physical adjustment. It took 10 days to return to 170 pounds to complete the character''s physical needs.


    Director Zha also kept sending people to contact the filming location. After all, the title of the film is "New York Trip", and it doesn''t necessarily have to be filmed in New York.In other words, even if you want to shoot in New York, the scene at the train station is not convenient.


    Only part of the exterior scene can be taken, and if the interior scene is taken, the scene still needs to be taken.


    In addition to the shooting location, various props and preliminary lens experiments finally met Zha Dao''s shooting needs.Not long after, Eva Green finally ended the "The Day After Day" scene and returned to Los Angeles from Canada to join the crew to set makeup.

 310 Chapter 310 The Shooting of "New York Trip" Begins

    As of the beginning of the filming, Benjamin Joseph had a total of more than 5 million US dollars in sponsorship, which greatly reduced the cost of filming.


    It is very likely that after the film is finished, Firefly Pictures will not actually allocate more than 55 million.


    By May 2, 2004, the setting work had also been completed.


    On a scrapped railway line near Arizona in California, Zach Schneider''s first film was finally launched in his more than ten years of filming life.


    Early in the morning, this guy wore a short shirt and hat, and walked with wind.


    The scene was busy, and his high-spirited voice was much higher than usual.


    From afar, he can hear the excitement of cheering the crew.


    This guy likes to challenge the difficulty very much. The first scene of the boot is the group scene inside the train carriage.


    Unlike Lehmann who likes to start shooting with simple shots first, the idea of ??this guy is to run the crew with more difficult scenes.


    Dawn Johnson is really strong. He just made a cameo appearance some time ago, and his hair didn''t grow out. He was still bald.


    This makes him even more fierce overall.


    However, despite the fact that people have a strong appearance, they look like a stranger, but their personality is unexpectedly pleasing.


    Seeing Lyman, he took the initiative to come over and get a familiar face--well, this guy came early in the morning, and he could say hello to everyone.


    "Mr. Lyman, hello." He smiled.Suddenly looked a bit simple and honest.


    The entire crew gathered almost a hundred people.


    After several actors and group performers have changed into specific costumes, under the guidance of several scenes, they sat in their respective positions in the carriage.


    Before filming the scene inside the train, Lehman asked Zadao to scan a shot on the body.Take a photo of the logo of this train company.


    This train is sponsored by the sponsor, so I have to explain it.


    "When the flight attendant comes over, you will buy a bottle of Coke and a few packs of snacks." Zhadao carefully arranged the task, and said to another group performer: "You can chat with the person next to you. The content is casual, but you have People have a very noisy effect, understand?"


    The group nodded.Director Zha got off the train with satisfaction and stood behind the director''s monitor.


    In fact, there is nothing to set up in the train. Many necessary internal scenes have been built a few days ago to ensure that the light cannot tell from the lens that this is scrapped.


    After the actors are ready.


    Lyman stood on the side of Director Zha and watched the performance of the actors.


    Eva has a big belly, which means that she is full of motherhood.Even if he is sitting in a position, his posture and expression are all right.


    Dawn Johnson put on a colorful dress, and he felt uncomfortable when he stopped.But the sight is all on the wife on the side.


    However, the protagonist of this scene is Christian Bale.


    He is really a good actor.


    The eyes are special, and this is the most basic condition for a good actor.


    At the same time, the tough facial features are matched with a suit, and the brows are slightly frowned.The feeling of worrying comes out.


    This play is about the office worker played by Bell who took his daughter to meet his ex-wife, but on the train, he encountered a zombie wounding incident that the government had always concealed.A female passenger who had been infected with the virus came in and suddenly became ill. The entire train and all the carriages instantly became Shura Field...


    This is also the starting point of the main story line.


    It started as a literary drama.


    The group performers cooperated well. They chatted with each other and just performed the feeling of riding a train.


    It''s going well.


    But then it''s a little difficult.


    The actress who played the first diseased female group often made some small mistakes, which caused the lens to not work well and had to start again.


    After shooting three or four times, she found some feeling.


    Under the lens.She lay on the ground, convulsing all over.


    At the yelling of several passengers, the train attendant on the side trot over to find out the situation.


    But suddenly, she was still twitching, but her body twisted unnaturally-don''t underestimate this group performance, just this action, ordinary people can''t do it.It''s because Zha Dao is looking for a cameo by a teacher teaching yoga.


    With the flexibility of the body, coupled with the special effects in the later stage, this pathological process will definitely surprise the audience.


    The flight attendant bit his neck by the passenger who had turned into a zombie, and kept calling for help.


    A few courageous passengers were ready to step forward to help, and a few others looked at something wrong, stood up in fear, and retreated to the door.


    But more of it is sitting in a position to watch the fun.


    Many people reacted until the blood of the flight attendant couldn''t stop flowing down.


    The big guy was scared and wanted to escape, but it was too late...


    It was not until the afternoon that the scene of the first diseased carriage was completed.


    In order to appear realistic, the color of plasma is very pure.


    It is mixed with specific pigments.


    The image design of zombies is even more thoughtful.


    Whether it is difficult uncoordinated twisting of the limbs, makeup, or the running speed and jumping ability that are not ordinary people.


    Can be distinguished from all versions of zombie movies.


    Of course, this is not without commonalities, such as the corpse that imitates the death of human beings, and the aggressiveness to living people.


    Moreover, in order to achieve the effect, each group acting as a zombie requires more than two hours of makeup.


    Those blue veins, black blood vessels, white pupils, fangs and sharp teeth, and even running postures are all carefully designed.


    Give people a terrible visual experience.


    "It looks good, but it''s really troublesome."


    Abraham smiled at Lyman.


    At this moment, just after taking a little shot, the actors need to put on makeup again.


    Sprinkle some blood, or tear up the clothes a little bit to make them look tattered, and repaint the oil on the face.


    Lehman looked at such a hot situation, but praised: "It takes a bit of energy to shoot a zombie movie, but everyone is doing well. Isn''t it?"


    "Yeah." Abraham nodded in response.


    As a producer, he can see all this intuitively.


    In order to film the scene, more than one group performance was injured after such a long time.


    To shoot the kind of human desire to survive in a car with little space requires a strong display of each group performance.What is needed more is the director''s scheduling.


    Fortunately, the foundation of Zhadao is really good, even if it is ng, you can quickly find a solution.


    The whole scene of the train carriage was filmed for more than a week.


    After the filming was over, the representative of the train company came to take a look, and his face was green.


    In many places, the seats all collapsed, and some uncleaned paint was spilled on the roof of the car, which looked very scary.


    This is nothing, the most terrifying thing is the car doors and windows.


    Severely damaged, most of the glass cracked directly.


    However, Lehman also knows that although this is a sponsorship, it cannot be too much.


    I took the initiative to go to the train company to pay a sum of money, and that was all done.

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    "Dad, mom, when will I see mom."


    "This weekend, dad asks for leave to take you there, okay."


    The little girl took the script and said, "Yeah. I miss my mother."


    Since the scene on the train came to an end, Zach Schneider led the team to New York to shoot on location, while Lyman took on Christian Bell''s family scene.


    Such side-line shots are usually taken by the assistant director, but Director Zha wanted to let Lehman take over. Anyway, he was bored, so he agreed.


    At this moment, a studio at Warner Studios.


    The little girl Dakota Fanning was talking to Christian Bale before filming.


    Beside, there was a beautiful woman with exquisite dress watching.


    The expression is even more nervous than Dakota Fanning who is about to act. He clasped his hands, and looked at the opposite Christian Bale from time to time, wondering how he performed.


    This person is Dakota Fanning''s mother.


    This hot mom who has been holding her daughter to become a big star since she was a child is also very good-looking, no wonder the little girl is so sweet.It turned out to be solid.


    After aligning the lines, Christian Bale touched Fanning''s head and gave a thumbs up admiringly: "Very good, you remember them all."


    Fanning was praised and very happy.


    Perhaps because of the same child star, Christian Bale took care of this little girl on the set.


    On the contrary, her mother always only cares about the effect of her daughter''s acting and whether it can be accepted by the director.


    To be honest, her unabashed attitude is very offensive.But looking at Dakota Fanning, it''s not that amateurish attitude that such a small child comes out to pick up the show, and it''s hard to say anything.After all, it is a family affair.


    Moreover, Fanning is very sensible, even a little too mature, and he doesn''t treat people like children at all.


    No one can help but feel good about it.


    Bell doesn''t have many family scenes, and it can be done in only two days. Today, it is the last scene.


    "Prepare each, it''s about to start shooting."


    After everyone had a rest and the props and positions were set up, Lehman reminded him with a megaphone.


    Dakota Fanning sits on the bed, holding a doll bear in his arms-this room is full of all kinds of toys, completely built according to the little girl''s room, even too many toys, giving a kind of her Very lonely.


    Then it was Christian Bale who returned from work outside.


    He called Fanning''s name loudly, but couldn''t get a response.


    Until I came to my daughter¡¯s room, I saw her sitting alone on the bedside¡ªthe clock on the wall indicated that the time was already 8 o¡¯clock in the evening. Of course, the shooting didn¡¯t need a specific time. On the contrary, the scene was Taken during the day.


    Fanning raised his head and looked at Bell.


    The little girl''s expression is a bit lonely, and it makes people feel like they want to take care of them immediately.


    Such a daughter is probably the existence that many people envy and want.


    However, the fate of this family is destined to be a tragedy. I believe that after the show, the audience''s tear ducts may also open up when Bell jumps off the train and Fanning can''t cry.This is also the charm of the dramatic conflict created by movies.


    Although Dakota Fanning has acted in many plays, most of the time she can''t understand the meaning of emotional use.


    For example, at this time, she said that she missed her mother''s lines, but her expression was still immersed in the loneliness she had just created. She didn''t even lift her head, and forgot what Lehman taught her in advance while watching Uncle Bell read the words.


    Her mother stood beside the camera, with a look of hatred and iron.


    There is quite a momentum that rushes up to teach her how to act.


    But Lyman didn''t kill her, and reminded her to let her get out of the set if she disturbed the shooting.


    Because this guy is a guardian, he participated in the filming and frequently criticized Fan Ning. The little girl''s enthusiasm for acting was dispelled, and it was completely unhelpful.


    Furthermore, people are only 10 years old, how much can they know?


    What she needs is encouragement, and even teach her to imitate facial expressions, but it''s not just criticism that works.


    Naturally, this shot was never done.


    Lyman called the little girl and asked Bell to stand next to her, before smiling and saying, "Try and wait while watching Uncle Bell read the lines, speaking quietly and slowly. You can even touch the doll to talk."


    The little girl naturally doesn''t understand the meaning of this arrangement, but she will try to do it.She is very good.


    Next, shooting continues.


    When Bell asked her to rest.


    Dakota Fanning raised his head, looked at Christian Bale, and whispered: "Today is my birthday. Mom called me and asked me to stay with her for a while. Dad, I miss my mother."


    With a look of regret, Bell hammered the door frame.


    He carelessly even forgot his daughter''s birthday.


    Seeing his daughter''s earnest gaze, it was really difficult for him to refuse this request.


    But his work is really busy, so he discussed: "I have time next month, I will take you there, okay."


    Fanning didn''t speak, fiddled with the doll bear.


    After a while, he said in a quieter voice: "I haven''t seen my mother for a long time, I miss her very much."


    Bell frowned, walked to the bed, and touched Fanning''s head.


    After a long time, he promised: "This weekend, okay, give Dad some time."


    "Would you like to go to mom on the weekend?"


    "Yes, go to mother."


    Fanning finally smiled and kissed Bell on the cheek sweetly.


    The warmth at this time is completely paving the way for the following plot.


    Standing behind the director''s monitor, Lyman nodded in satisfaction, looking at the footage cut by the camera.


    "OK, it''s over."


    Dakota Fanning is still very alive, but it is a pity that he met a very snobby mother.


    He smiled at the little girl, and then asked the crew to clean up and meet Zach Schneider.


    It doesn¡¯t take long for this guy to shoot location scenes. The trouble is, as long as you have to wait until the early hours of the morning to have a chance to shoot.


    After all, it is a real train station, and it is not built for filming, so it cannot hinder people''s daily operations.


    After communicating with the relevant government departments, only 4 to 5:30 in the morning can lead the team to shoot a little scene.


    Therefore, it took almost four days to truly end.


    Afterwards, Director Zha took the crew to Canada for location shooting.


    That is, the scene where the train can really move, and the train station points along the way, all occupied by zombies, and the plot of a group of people constantly fleeing.


    At this time, Lehman didn''t follow.


    He has other things to do.


    Two days ago, Paramount called and said that it was to discuss the schedule of "Chainsaw 2".


    Speaking of, Wen Ziren has been tinkering for so long, and the sequel is finally completed.

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    "The competition in the summer season is very fierce. Our "Saw Cry 2" has no advantage at all."


    In the office of the president of Firefly Pictures, Benjamin Joseph, the head of the administration department, said with a smile: "So, Paramount meant to let us wait until the end of the summer vacation, at the end of June or mid-July, or even later. "


    Lehman looked at some information about the theater and didn''t say much.


    For the North American market, the importance of the summer vacation is of course needless to say.


    In particular, the six major Hollywood players will not miss this war.


    The first week of May is "Van Helsing" from Universal.


    In the second week of May, "Troy" hits strongly; in the third week of May, DreamWorks¡¯ "Shrek 2", and in the fourth week of May, the masterpiece of Twentieth Century Fox, is also Eva¡¯s "The Day After Day". Will be released...


    Just looking at this list, you know how fierce the competition is.


    Even though the results of the previous work of "Chain Saw" are already guaranteed, Paramount still dare not take risks.


    Compared with funds, among these works, "The Day After Acquired" has the least investment, but the filming cost of "The Day After Acquired" is 130 million, and the book cost of "Troy" with the highest investment is 180 million. .


    In the announcement, the Sixth National Congress had to be punched out.


    The newspapers are full of news about these new plays.


    "Van Helsing" was not highly evaluated by film critics, even setting aside the film critics group, to publicize how hard Hugh Jackman worked for the filming, or to raise the rumors of starring in the film crew.


    Don''t expect any morality from the production company these days.


    After investing so much money, you can''t get rid of it.


    The poor Uncle Wolf was consumed hard.


    Who made "Van Helsing" really bad? Universal''s Monster Random Stew series has just begun to fail.


    Uncle Wolf was also consumed in a blink of an eye because of the market reputation gained by "X-Men".


    Kate Beckinsale is also unfortunate.


    Some time ago, the role of "Escape from the Island of Clone", which was painstakingly pursued, was finally given to Scarlett Johansson by "Boom Bay", and they gained a good reputation by relying on the corner of "Lost in Tokyo".


    The subsequent "Van Helsing" was released, and there were many bad reviews-the girl was really miserable, and I don''t know if the agent''s ability to select films is too bad, and she always receives the works of the year.I won''t talk about the previous "Pearl Harbor", at least not too much, and finally relied on "Bad Guy" to return to the blood, and then encountered "Van Helsing."


    Alas, it is estimated that the career of an actor has to fall into the bottom again.This is Hollywood, only market theory.


    As the competitors of this movie, seeing that their peers are not good at it, the behavior of falling into trouble is flying.


    The constant enthusiasm for "Van Helsing" has a lot to do.


    But even so, some low-cost movies in the same period are still inevitable.


    In the first week of the opening of the box office results also got 31.26 million US dollars.


    However, the audience evaluation is also very poor.


    Starting from the next week, the box office market continued to decline. Even if Uncle Wolf led the crew to promote and appear on the show, it could not save the reputation that was declining.


    Warner followed closely with his epic masterpiece "Troy".


    I am also happy to see such a scene, and easily take advantage of the global decline to vigorously promote my new film, and continue to beat opponents despite the facts.


    Brad Pitt spoke out of the poor performance of "Van Helsing" in a show.


    Oh, yes, Pete is the star of "Troy", and his studio is also involved in investment.


    Let''s disregard Peter''s character for the time being, but the "charming man" personality created by others over the years is still successful.There are a lot of fans.


    Moreover, he still broke this news during the screening stage of a competitor''s movie, thinking with his toes, knowing that it was Warner''s instruction.


    Movie promotion? Sometimes black opponents just hold themselves, and the effect is the same.Although "Van Helsing" is indeed easy to be hacked.


    Not to mention Pete, the publicity is very hard.


    The first-line celebrities at this time, to be honest, cooperated with the movie promotion.


    In order to create a gimmick, anything can be used to make a fuss about fake marriages, gossip offensives, high-profile sales, injuries in filming, and hard work.


    Warner is even more familiar with this.


    "Troy" hadn''t been released yet, and when filming broke out, several leading actors were all in a coma from heatstroke, and Pete fell off his horse and suffered multiple fractures. He still insisted not to use a substitute.


    Is this an exaggeration and will not be evaluated first, but there is no need for a substitute, stick to the real shot, sure to be serious?


    If there is such a fight, is it still Pete?


    At this point, Pete is not as dedicated as Tom Cruise, but he has to compare with others. Generally speaking, Pete has a good attitude in filming.


    On the contrary, it has been criticized for private life.Of course, people are not picky themselves, what can outsiders say?


    In contrast, looking at the battle between Warner and Universal, and a bunch of movie companies that are not too big to watch the excitement and fan the flames, Paramount, as a distribution giant with many resources, appears to be unable to succeed.In this time period, there is no big production that can be taken.


    Summer vacation, a great market, and no participation is very difficult for a giant like Paramount.


    But no way, the production ability is indeed worrying in recent years.


    To win DreamWorks, the conditions are good, but they have not let go, and want to fight desperately to see if they can regain momentum.


    To put it bluntly, Spielberg still doesn''t want his efforts to be acquired by other film companies.


    Although Paramount wants to supplement its own production department, DreamWorks will not be included in the film production business as long as the Big Three of DreamWorks does not nodded Spielberg.


    Shirley Lansing had no choice but to keep in touch while waiting for the situation inside DreamWorks to deteriorate.


    Lehman also agrees with Paramount¡¯s release strategy, and does not intend to use "Chainsaw 2" as cannon fodder in the most intense competition like the summer file.


    After discussing it, it was decided to release it at the end of October.


    Going for the Halloween schedule.


    North American audiences generally have a tradition of watching horror and thrillers on Halloween, which is very suitable for the play of "Chain Saw 2".


    Wen Ziren also went to the crew of "New York Tour" after finishing the later stage of "Chain Saw 2" as the assistant director and art director.


    This is so boring, I just want to see how Zha Dao makes movies and learn from experience.


    After the filming, he indicated that he would no longer be the director of the next sequel.


    Also, it is tedious for the director to make sequels all the time, and there is not much room for improvement.


    Lehman respected his choice.

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    There are many idols in Hollywood who make their debut on the basis of face, temperament, and figure.


    But there are not many actors who can truly be top-notch.


    Today, the only people who can stand on the spire of the pyramid are Xiaoli, Tom Cruise, and Brad Pitt.


    This standard is based on value. Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Will Smith, and even Johnny Depp, whose value has skyrocketed on the basis of "Pirates of the Caribbean," are almost meaningless.


    The first few of them are all before the time of the outbreak. Johnny Depp is because he participated in the series of movies. The salary is too easy to raise, and it is not really used as a reference standard. If so, Tom Cruise relied on "Mission Impossible". "3" earned close to 100 million, can it be considered a daily worth?


    Since the beginning of the new millennium, the past superstars have given way. Indeed, these three idol stars took the lead in entering the 20 million club.


    As for Xiao Lizi, because he has a pursuit of himself, he has been chasing Oscars for the past few years.


    Tom Cruise is an existence favored by both Paramount and Warner. He became the first to become famous, and his market performance also proved his worth to be praised.


    Brad Pitt and these two almost mean it. He was a fool in his early years. If he didn''t catch up with his wife Jennifer Aniston, with her connections and support, Brad Pitt would still be unknown. Little actor.


    Of course, you have to say that he has the strength to become popular, then I didn''t say it.


    After all, there are more people who have the foundation, temperament, and body, but the chances of participating in movies are not many every year.


    What''s more, Pete has been quite embarrassed these two years.


    For some emotional reasons, his wife Jennifer Aniston has a lot of dissatisfaction with him.


    Personal scandals and divorce news have been exposed several times.


    However, he himself doesn''t really want to maintain this relationship, so he can do it casually.


    But in terms of career, you can''t be casual.


    He finally relied on "The Seven Deadly Sins", "Fight Club" and other films to gain momentum, but after that, there were no outstanding achievements for several years.


    Even because he refused to participate in "Furious", I was very upset, which made Pete, who has always been a career important and has been working hard for a long time, became a little anxious.


    What makes him even more uncomfortable is that he is also the biggest competitor and is often compared by the production side. Tom Cruise, who has a high degree of role fit, mixes very well.


    The sequel to "Mission Impossible" will not be discussed, and the box office of "Bad Guy" is also amazing.


    MMP is just one move, even if you want to regret it.Lehman''s dog is more careful than the director, even the request for peace and hope to work together is not taken in mind at all.


    Anyway, one of the two is going uphill, and the other is still standing still, stubborn and even going downhill.


    Therefore, this "Troy" is holding Pete''s great hopes.


    In order to win the role, he took the studio''s funds and took part of the production risk before becoming the lead actor.It is also commonly known as bringing capital into the group.


    He wants to re-consolidate his position through this hottest theme: epic movies.


    Warner is also a veteran film company, and mastering the distribution of the works that people fancy is a guarantee of adding a few more points.


    ......


    On the evening of May 13, "Troy" premiered at the Chinese Grand Theater.


    Lehman was invited by Warner and came.


    To be precise, it was Barry Meyer who called and invited him personally, and he had to sell his face.Otherwise, he really didn''t want to see Brad Pitt''s hypocritical face.


    Very unaccustomed.


    At this moment, on the grand red carpet, Brad Pitt, under the deliberate guidance of the host, was chatting about his sad filming journey.


    "Brad, I heard that it was commonplace for actors to get injured in this filming. Do you have anything to say?"


    The host¡¯s question is really particular. If you don¡¯t communicate well in advance, you have to add money. It¡¯s really exciting.


    Didn''t you see that the audience on both sides laughed?I don''t know if so many people are really interested.


    After hearing the question, Brad Pitt smiled relaxedly and joked: "Actually, I''m okay. The action scenes are simpler, and the most important thing is Eric. He really suffered a lot for this. Because when shooting , Did we personally play the fighting scenes? The two of us had a private discussion about paying the price for each other''s accidental injuries, and using Franklin to soothe each other''s strength and confiscate the blows to each other. One hundred dollars each. "


    Well, Eric is the Hulk who starred in the version of "The Hulk" by Lee. His full name is Eric Barna, and he is also the actor who played the opposite role with Pete in "Troy".In other words, because of the fiasco of "Hulk", he also needed a success to save his career.


    Having said that, Brad laughed and pointed to Eric Barna next to him.


    Eric also took the topic and said with a smile on his face: "Because of this agreement, I made 900 US dollars for this. What I paid was some bruises on my body. This guy Brad really didn''t keep his hands. It hurts me, but for the effect of the movie, we have to do this."


    Suddenly, many audience members burst into laughter and applauded.


    Lyman on the side looked at the crew members talking on stage and shook his head slightly.


    Today is really grand.


    Warner''s influence is still amazing, with a lot of celebrities coming to join in.


    Pete''s wife Jennifer, actress Julia Roberts, Catherine Zeta Jones, Bruce Willis, Angelina Jolie...


    There are more well-known film critics and filmmakers in the industry, and this series of guests is enough to create enough momentum.


    More than one hundred media reporters made the interviews extremely luxurious and always kept topical.


    As far as Warner is concerned, its influence and restraint on these media are truly unparalleled.


    Such scenes are really rare. It is conceivable that Warner does have enough expectations for "Troy."


    I also hope that it can shine in the summer, otherwise it is impossible to invest resources like this.


    But even so, when Barry Meyer greeted Lyman, there didn''t seem to be much joy on his face.


    Is their internal market research not optimistic?


    Lyman thought to himself.


    Maybe it is, but because of the huge investment of almost 200 million yuan, it is impossible and unwilling to end up in a hurry. It is better to bite the bullet and continue to support it.


    Pete was still very happy, even more sincerely when he saw Lyman also come to the scene.


    There was a warm smile on his face, and he reached out his hand friendly and politely.


    The two held them, and there was not much speech.


    "welcome."


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    The director of "Troy" is Wolfgang Petersen, a German.


    The name may be particularly unfamiliar, but he once directed a "Attack from the Sea", which was shortlisted for the second year''s Oscar for Best Director and Best Screenplay. The work was also included by the Hollywood Reporter as the most authentic World War II movie. Top10 ranked second.


    At that time, he was 40 years old.


    After many years of mixing the crew, the reputation is growing and there is more room for display.


    When it comes to "Troy", this is his ninth work, and it is also his most ambitious one.


    The theme is taken from the most famous battle "Trojan Horse Siege" in the ancient Greek myth "Homer''s Epic", and it is not lacking in popularity.


    The popularity of "The Lord of the Rings" has also brought a broad audience base to similar epic works, which is why Warner is willing to praise it.


    In terms of casting and investment in the movie, it also took a lot of thought.


    Achilles approached Brad Pitt. He wanted a figure, a fan base and a fan base. The choice was absolutely appropriate.


    The rest is Orlando Bloom, the fairy prince, a popular fried chicken with online appearance, no problem.


    Judging from the entire lineup, they are quite in line. The combination of the old drama bones and the flow is a classic.Several female partners are not inferior as vases.


    That¡¯s not to say, the screenwriter of "Troy" is David Benioff, who wrote the script for Spike-Lee¡¯s "25 Hours" (nominated multiple times for best screenwriter). Phelps is also an Oscar nominated. Get soft.


    It can be said that the creators behind the scenes are basically the top players in the industry.


    Only a platform like Warner, a project with a fund of close to 200 million can find a team in this way, otherwise, even if they are all well connected, there will not be so much shooting funding to convene.


    ......


    There were a lot of acquaintances at the scene, and it took Lehman more than half an hour to say hello one by one, sitting in his place.


    Travelers, there is Benjamin Joseph.


    As the manager of the internal affairs of Firefly Pictures, he needs to manage contacts and the like.He is also very good at it.


    At 8 pm, the movie began to show.


    After the brief background introduction at the beginning, the plot of the dog''s blood begins.


    Lehman had heard of the movie¡¯s reputation, but he hadn¡¯t watched it before. When he watched it again, he unconsciously aimed at Brad Pitt, who was leading the cast and crew in the front row.


    He suddenly wanted to know what he was thinking about at this time.Will it be embarrassing?


    In the beginning, the Trojan prince Paris played by Orlando Bloom hooked up with the queen of Sparta, Helen, aside from the setting, the handsome men and beautiful women were quite eye-washing, and the following story developed more and more...


    How should I put it?In other words, why did the focus of the filming change from war to love?


    Could it be said that this is not "Troy", the title should be called "Troy Love Story"?


    Especially after the first Greek warrior, that is, Achillion played by Brad Pitt, he couldn''t see it.


    On the big screen, the ridiculously simple battlefield, the scene of the confrontation between the two armies is more like a child''s play.


    What is even more speechless is that the picture is very thin, and when the troops on both sides are pulled apart, not only does it have no magnificent effect, but it also brings a strong smell of discomfort.Spicy eyes.It''s like... Japan''s Warring States Period, when a national war was promised, it turned out that hundreds of people fought around, like villagers fighting with weapons. The weapons and the equipment felt a joke.


    My God, anyone who knows a little about the story of "Troy Siege" should know that the two armies faced each other for ten years before cleverly used Trojan horse tactics, and almost all the belongings were put here.


    Lehman barely watched it for more than half an hour, and couldn''t stand it.


    Movies always have some climax shots, not to mention that the scenes of the war must be portrayed truthfully, at least they must be able to convince the audience before and after.


    Even more powerful operations are coming, Brad Pitt also contributed a naked back in the movie.


    The producer probably wants to impress female fans with this meat-selling benefit?


    Otherwise, why does the setting of the first Greek warrior rely on this to interpret the characters?


    This operation is simply incomprehensible.


    You must know that there are specific scenes depicting Achillion''s heroism in "Homer''s Epic". The answers are all given, and no copying will be possible.


    The story of the story is not over yet-the general who is regarded by the soldiers as the god of war, that is, Hector, played by Eric Barna, the prince of Troy, in the confrontation with Achilles, unexpectedly He couldn''t take a trick, and he lay down in seconds.


    Then I saw Brad Pitt''s proud look, holding a weapon, and looking down on the audience.


    how to say.Lehman can guess that this lens is designed to set off how awesome Achilles is, and the force is amazing, but...what a person so hungry, why can''t he hold Troy for so long?


    Is such a force setting reasonable?


    One enemy and one hundred is not enough. It must be exaggerated so that one enemy is one thousand and one enemy is ten thousand.


    So powerful, can''t take a city?


    The Lehmans were stupid and felt that their IQ was insulted.


    Even if he doesn''t dabble in Homer''s epic, he can know that such a plot is simply a disaster.


    Or, the viewer feels the same.


    Just when Lehmann was bored and looked around, he had already discovered that some of the audience was leaving.


    You know this is the premiere, and all fans are coming.


    If you are not a true fan, no one wants to endure the verbosity of one or two novels. You can watch a movie while standing and blowing, and the ticket price is very expensive.


    To sum up, "Troy" is a love movie with epic battlefield themes, a not-so-smart plot arrangement, pale to weak character settings, and dog blood that is not enough.


    What''s more, Homer''s epic is very famous, it''s not the kind of vulgar love novel where the author who kills the time has problems with all three views.


    This is even more unacceptable.


    Moreover, "Troy" lasts for more than 160 minutes, and the rhythm is very slow.


    In the end, after Hector died in the battle, the Trojan horse suddenly appeared on the scene.


    After a long time, the two sides fought a war for more than ten years. It was based on this strategy that they succeeded in starting the battle, but this scene was very abrupt in Lehman''s view-although it was out of consideration of film production, the time was condensed. , But the whole magnificent and magnificent climax part did not move the audience at all, but made people laugh.


    Achilles laid the groundwork so much, and finally died in Paris, the prince who eloped with the queen and caused the war.


    This???


    The culprit who provoked the war turned into a hero?


    Wonderful, very exciting, it can be called the finishing touch of this work, it is a masterpiece that Brad Pitt can''t save even if he shows his ass on the big screen.

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    The premiere that was carefully prepared for "Troy" failed. Even though Warner Pictures did not want to admit this fact, and even wanted to cover the media and newspapers from publishing negative news about the film, it could not do so.


    After all, only Warner is allowed to fall into trouble, and others are not allowed to chase after him?


    Universal said that the pattern is broken in Tucson.


    Sure enough, the tone of the newspaper changed completely the next day.


    Previously boasted about how luxurious the main creative of the work and how difficult the shooting process was. All the soft-texts were covered by the movie''s viewing evaluation, and most of them were ruthless.


    "Variety" and "Hollywood Report" gave a total of 52 points for viewing movies, and they have completely announced the collapse of movie reputation, and even dreamed of the dream of double harvest at the box office such as "The Lord of the Rings" and "Ben Xu" Completely wake up.


    And after the end of the public screening weekend, audience feedback also ushered in large-scale bad reviews.


    The freshness of Rotten Tomatoes is only 54%, with a score of 6; in addition, IMDB also has more than 7,000 viewers rated, and the score is temporarily maintained at a very embarrassing number of 6.4.


    Knowing that this is a large production with an investment of close to 200 million, such feedback data is undoubtedly a miserable failure.Even "Van Helsing", which has been blacked out some time ago, is slightly more glorious than "Troy", and it has fallen into this.


    This is definitely the most miserable ending for an epic masterpiece that is eager to achieve a win-win situation.


    The San Francisco Tribune¡¯s comment also pointedly pointed out, ¡°Under the name of an epic, the most famous battle of ancient Greece was adapted, but in the end, the elements of ancient Greek mythology were discarded throughout the article, and it was eventually reduced to a popular and botched piece. To naive commercial movies, they are still the worst."


    In other words, if you plan to make a commercial romance movie from the beginning, you may not be sprayed so badly.


    The really sad thing is that "Troy" has a very good starting point, is very tall and feels very superior, and it turns out that it is not as good as a mediocre popcorn movie with commercial elements.


    ......


    Brad Pitt has been very upset these past two days.


    "Troy" started painting with nearly 4,000 theaters, which is not strong.


    On the market, "Van Helsing", which has been screened for more than a week, and many small-cost, lively movies have been squeezed out of attendance.


    But the reputation of this screening is too worrying.


    "Boom boom boom." A knock on the door sounded.


    Brad Pitt sat in the office of Plan B Pictures and said, "Please come in."


    Incoming is Johnson Gray, one of the shareholders of Plan B Pictures.


    He walked in quickly, and his expression was not very good.


    "What''s the matter?" Pete asked.


    "Just got the news that "Troy" had a box office of only 16.52 million dollars yesterday." Johnson Gray sat on the sofa with a sad expression on his face.


    "What, the single-day box office on the weekend was only more than 16 million?" Brad Pitt looked at his shareholder and friend in surprise, thinking that his ears were wrong.


    Damn it.


    For a large-scale production such as "Troy", the box office of less than 20 million in a single day on weekends can be regarded as a failure.But what is the concept of just reaping over 16 million?


    The box office on the first day is still very optimistic, but the next day will it begin to fall off a cliff?


    It sounds like a fantasy.


    What''s wrong with this world?Didn''t I wake up yet?


    Just when Brad Pitt doubted his life, Johnson Gray confirmed: "It is indeed the data. I have counted several times with the theaters. There are 3,896 theaters with 5 consecutive screenings every day. Almost all the film schedule of time is allocated to "Troy", and our attendance rate has not been high, and the number of moviegoers is still declining."


    With that said, Gray put several copies of the newspaper he bought on the desk.


    Brad Pitt watched them unwillingly, but his face was even more ugly.


    Even "Entertainment Weekly" came to a random sample survey of "Troy" moviegoers, and the audience''s comments on the film were very unsatisfactory, highlighting a truth.


    What is "great disappointment" and "boring"; what is "far below expectations", "I feel like the movie is a mess, I don''t know what to say".


    More, the most criticism was directed at the lead actor, Brad Pitt.


    There is no way, who makes you famous.


    "Compared with Peter''s God of War, Eric Barner played Hector as a foil, but it was a bit brilliant." "The result of a group of actors participating in the performance is a big bad film, and Pete is the best performer. The bad one".


    "I can''t see the big scene, I can''t experience the thrilling war, or even the hero. I don''t know what the movie wants to show us. Watching Helen and Paris''s dog-blood elopement? If it is, maybe it''s not bad. At least, this The two are quite good together", "Pete is not suitable for acting Achilles at all. From figure to performance, the characterization is always terrible, there is no similarity, and there is no heroic charm..."


    There are a lot of negative comments. Even a small number of brain fans gave very noble positive feedback on Pete''s character creation, but it can''t cover up the complaints of more people, or anger and disappointment.


    Under the effect of such high expectations, the more the finished film fails to meet expectations, the easier it is to be scolded.Very normal phenomenon.


    For example, bad movies are produced every year, but the ones that are most scolded are always the works of directors or stars who have made achievements.


    A bad movie is bad, it must be watched first, right?


    The high profile of the propaganda period is more like a sharp blade to oneself.


    It was originally the most watched movie work this summer. It is no exaggeration to say that the expectations of many audiences for "Troy" have exploded.


    After a long period of foreshadowing, there are endless topics of scandals.While seducing everyone''s curiosity, it not only creates conditions for the film to achieve good results, but also faces the danger of triggering a crisis of trust.


    Unfortunately, "Troy" only achieved the latter.


    Warner originally gave a box office forecast of 95 million in the first week at the media conference.


    At that time, many media felt that Warner was too conservative and invested 200 million. Not to mention that it broke 100 million in three days like "Spider-Man". In a week, what happened? It''s not a high box office to get a 100 million, even try It is not impossible to hit the box office record.


    But who ever thought that it was not that Warner was conservative, but that he didn''t have much confidence in himself at all.


    The single-day box office of more than 16 million has also proved that they are right, and they are probably still inflated. With this performance, and the reputation of the collapse, whether it can exceed 70 million in the first week, there is a question mark.


    Like "Van Helsing", "Troy" also went from heaven in an instant, half of the body fell into hell, and even worse, after all, people''s investment is not as big as "Troy".


    They are all bashing on the street, obviously one bashing is more powerful.

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    The atmosphere in the huge office is extremely depressed.


    The sun in May is already hot, hitting the body along the window, but there is no warmth.


    Brad Pitt sat blankly on the office chair, smoking a cigarette in silence, his eyes remained on the newspapers, as if these newspapers had infinite appeal, and the words of criticism and sarcasm passed through the text. The sword, like a knife, cuts flesh and blood.It makes people numb and powerless.


    Johnson Gray, who was sitting on the opposite sofa, was also smoking, but his eyes were aimed at the floor.


    Neither of them spoke, as if they didn''t want to break the silence.


    "Where is Warner? What are they going to do?" In the end, it was Brad Pitt who spoke first.


    "I don''t know, but if they wanted to get ahead, they would have intervened a long time ago." Johnson Gray let out a puff of cigarette, still calm, "In this situation, what should we think of ourselves?"


    "What to do? You ask me?" Pete narrowed his eyes, very tired.


    Yes, even the media has spoken out, so what can we do?


    I can''t cover the lid and let people talk.


    If the film has a good idea, you can still boast about the depth of the plot, and try the line of awards, but the problem is that even the critics think it is a bad film, and the audience is not satisfied. If neither party is pleased, it will be really interesting. Helpless.


    "Troy is definitely not getting the investment back. Let''s think about investing in that new project." Johnson Gray suggested.


    It is said that Project B Pictures still has a certain strength in the circle. As for the new project Gray said, it is the script that director Tim Burton fancy at the beginning of the year, and Pete and Tim Burton have a good personal relationship. Involved together.


    Furthermore, the loss of "Troy" absolutely needs to be restored. Since this movie has failed, it is very feasible to find new profitable projects.


    "Will the script be too niche? Although I approve of Tim Burton''s directing ability, I can''t stand the second failure." Pete said with some concern.


    ""Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is somewhat niche. After all, it was adapted from a children''s book. However, Tim Burton is very thoughtful, and the plot design is very innovative and not young."


    "What about Johnny Depp, what about his pay?" Brad Pitt said again.


    Well, Tim Burton¡¯s favorite actor is Johnny Depp, including "Beetle Juice", "Edward Scissorhands", and "Guillotine". They have collaborated for three times, and this time "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" ", Tim Burton''s first choice for actors is Johnny Depp.


    If it were put in the past, Project B Pictures would certainly not have any doubts, because Johnny Depp is not worth a lot, but since this product appeared in "Pirates of the Caribbean" and performed the most popular "Captain" role, the film was paid. It skyrocketed, and no one was embarrassed to speak up.This really represents a lot of risk, and it also means that the project''s shooting budget has been greatly increased.


    "You can talk about it first, so how about letting him get more shares and less pay?"


    Because the profit prospects of each movie project are difficult to accurately estimate, in order to avoid the risk of shooting, this suggestion can be regarded as a relatively routine operation in the industry.


    It probably means that if the box office of the movie is good, it will give the main points more points afterwards. If the movie is average, then this condition will automatically be invalidated.


    "Will he agree? I heard that he signed three film contracts with Warner a few days ago, and it is still a stepped increase in salary. As long as the sequel of "Pirates of the Caribbean" can maintain good results, his development momentum can be even stronger. , Johnny Depp will not necessarily take risks and bet against us on the profitability of movies."


    Johnson Gray said: "Let Tim Burton invite him out. Let''s meet. Anyway, the filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" will be next year. With so much time left, he has to take the show. We are sincere. , It¡¯s okay to have a look first."


    "What about the release?"


    Plan B Pictures, like ordinary celebrities or directors'' studios, has not established a distribution channel at all.


    "Let''s go to Warner." Johnson Gray analyzed again: "The failure of "Troy" has affected the relationship between our two families. We need a more ideal cooperation to make up for it."


    Brad Pitt said nothing.


    Of course he knew this truth, but he was a little unhappy in his heart.


    "That''s it," Brad Pi said.


    He didn''t have the strength to turn a face with Warner, even if he was upset, he could only endure it temporarily.Looking forward to the new project "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" can save him something.


    Now, both have lost their reputation, and because of poor market feedback, they have lost their profits. Both are very good.


    Looking back when "Troy" was just prepared, aren''t everyone very confident?Why did it suddenly develop wrong.


    Brad Pitt couldn''t figure it out, but he had to accept reality.


    The reality is that how beautiful the fantasy was before, but how sad it is now.


    "Mr. Gray, the TV station you asked for is here for an interview."


    When the two were making troubles, thinking about how to solve their difficulties, an assistant knocked on the door and came in and reminded them.


    "Understood, you first take people to the reception room and sit down." Johnson Gray ordered, pinched out the cigarette butts, and sighed: "Let''s see if you can be taken out of it and the responsibility is transferred to the director. Body."


    The failure of a movie always requires someone to take the blame.


    Anyway, why not let the director take the biggest pot?


    This is also Johnson Gray''s careful thinking. After all, the entire Plan B film industry, strictly speaking, relies on Pete''s influence to operate.


    If the leader falls, the effect of existence is not great.


    "I don''t want to go." Pete sat in the chair, still not getting out of the matter.


    "Go. We have to do this, let the TV report it, at least it can save some passersby for those moviegoers."


    "It''s all like this, can it still be effective?" Brad Pitt laughed at himself.


    "Even if it doesn''t, I have to explain it. Once something is contaminated and I don''t want to be able to put it away, it is really ignorance." Johnson Gray said angrily, "I have already said hello to the people on the TV station. Just talk down if you want to."


    The curses on the Internet, in the newspapers, and in private from movie fans are endless, which is very detrimental to idol actors like Brad Pitt.


    If you don''t want to minimize this negative impact, Pete''s career as an actor will be ruined.


    It is very serious indeed.


    Brad Pitt glanced at Gray for a while without saying anything, or all the words turned into a sigh.


    Ugh......

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    In the reception room.


    Several people are sitting loosely.


    The reporter who came to interview was the WB TV network under Warner Bros. In the past, the two parties did not say hello, and the relationship was pretty good.In addition, the red envelope car and horse fees are not underpaid, and I am also my own.


    After pouring a few cups of coffee, the assistant closed the door and retreated.


    The cameraman on the side was fiddling with the machine. When it was about time, the interview officially began.


    This reporter worked very hard, basically no nonsense, and did not dig traps, the key is to ask for ideas.People have to admire, that''s it, professional.The value of money.


    "Now everyone has a lot of bad comments on this movie, and there are even many people who criticize your role performance in it. What do you think of this?"


    Brad Pitt, sitting in a sitting position, said, "This is a less appropriate statement. A movie that the audience does not buy, or that the filming is not so satisfactory, must be caused by many reasons, not just to say How about a certain actor. "Troy" is completed step by step according to the normal preparation process. It is also the actor who has the creativity, script, and filming team first. I entered the crew and started filming in less than a week. Even the script given to me is just a part of my character. I don¡¯t know what the film will be like?"


    The reporter asked along the topic: "So, the actors'' overall participation in this is the lowest?"


    "Yes, like me, after making this movie, I also participated in other works. I was not informed until it was about to be released. At the premiere, it was also the first time I knew the whole plot completely."


    "Then what do you think when you are watching?"


    "I feel terrible, that''s not me."


    "Are you not satisfied with your performance?"


    "It''s kind of, but it''s more that the scenes I played have a sense of abruptness. This is why the audience feels that I am not in the play."


    After all, all the hints are the director''s pot.The actors don¡¯t remember.


    Even the early publicity is to fulfill the agreement, not to actively exaggerate the movie''s splendor.It''s not even deceived, because he himself doesn''t know whether the movie is good.


    The two are like rehearsals, one question and one answer, and they cooperate in tacit understanding.


    Towards the end, the reporter also published a report on the rigidity and streamlining of the Hollywood production model, as well as his expectations for the future of the film market. Then, the camera shut down.


    Several people shook hands and made a few polite words.


    Johnson Gray was also very foresighted and handed in an honorarium again, saying that it was from a long distance, the expenses of traveling, horse and board and lodging.


    The TV station took it and was very satisfied. After being sent to the parking lot in person, he patted his chest to assure that the interview will be broadcast on the TV station tomorrow.


    After the delivery, Brad Pitt and Gray returned to the office.


    Continue to discuss the plan.


    Obviously, the focus of public opinion is not so simple that it can be shifted. Since the director needs to be backed up, it is better for Warner to cooperate in private.


    Of course, they are definitely willing to do so.


    Anyway, this project will have a victim, so why can''t it be the director Wolfgang Peterson?


    And doing so has several advantages.


    First, it is natural to divert attention.Not only Brad Pitt needs a good public opinion environment, Warner also needs it.


    Second, it is also because the director Peterson is German and has a very shallow foundation in Hollywood. Even if he splashes dirty water, he can''t do much.If he is a great director, maybe the one who should be the actor in the play, but unfortunately, he is not.


    Third, the brokerage company also needs such a suitable backer, CAA, ICM, etc. have actors participating in this movie.


    To put it bluntly, this kind of operation will be more convenient for Warner, can reduce losses, and can be suppressed together with the help of multiple forces.


    Realistic, isn''t it.


    As for whether this will directly sever the director''s future, it is not within the consideration of Brad Pitt and Warner.


    As the saying goes, a dead fellow is not dead to a poor way.


    Who made this movie overturned?


    You do not take responsibility, who will take it.


    Anyway, Warner will definitely not cooperate with such a smudged director for the second time.


    Pete is different, and there is use value.


    When you think about it this way, things become clear.


    ......


    "Warner said it was for you to participate in a show."


    A mansion in Beverly Hills, an agent of ICM, looked at the frowning Orlando Bloom and said.


    The loss of "Troy" was not only a big loss for Brad Pitt, but Orlando Bloom''s actor career even faced the risk of disruption.


    You know, he doesn¡¯t have as many works as Pete. He just relied on the role of the fairy prince in "The Lord of the Rings" and the role of the little blacksmith in "Pirates of the Caribbean" to gain a little prestige, and he suffered such a blow. For the newcomer actor, it is really scary.


    What made this young man more uncomfortable was the changes in everything around him.


    A few weeks ago, he was still ICM''s most admired newcomer, and even senior figures in the agency were willing to greet him, screen movies for him, and invest resources in operation.


    During that period, he could get many project plans from his agent every day, referring to which role to compete for. In the recent MTV movie festival, relying on the company¡¯s personal connections, he got the "most Breakthrough Newcomer Award".


    This kind of start should have gone smoothly.


    But after the negative influence of "Troy" took off, he was criticized by many people as one of the most important male pairings.


    In just a few days, the company''s attitude has also changed drastically.


    If it weren''t for the salvation he still had, it might be the same as those actors who had achieved success but suddenly fell silent, were abandoned by the capital and fell to the bottom.


    This is a terrible result that no one wants to accept.


    So, after hearing what the agent said, Orlando Bloom asked, "When?"


    "Tomorrow, you will listen to my arrangements."


    Orlando Bloom adjusted his sitting posture unnaturally.He felt that his agent hadn''t been so polite to him these days.


    Such indicative words made him quite awkward.


    The decline of "Troy" has also become more apparent after being reduced by theaters.


    The box office in a single day jumped from more than 15 million yuan to the early thousand.


    It''s even worse on working days, and I can''t even get ten million.


    For a major production, such a situation can happen entirely because the reputation of the movie has been ruined.


    In addition, Warner as the issuer is very slippery.


    Seeing that the situation is wrong, even the publicity expenses have been cut by more than half.


    This one has no publicity and no praise from the audience. If it gets better, there will be ghosts.


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    May 18, the fifth day of "Troy".


    Roberts-Deney walked into the company expressionlessly, nodding coldly to the employees who greeted him on the left and right, without saying much.


    As one of the senior executives of Warner''s distribution department, "Troy" cannot escape responsibility anyway.


    Push the door and walk into the company''s meeting room.


    As soon as I saw Barry Meyer sitting at the top of the conference table, he did not seem to have been affected by the unfavorable news in recent days. He still seemed calm and relaxed, smiling and raising his hand to signal him to sit down.


    "President?"


    Roberts Deney was about to speak, but was interrupted by Barry Meyer, "Now everyone is here, let''s talk."


    In the conference room, in addition to these two people, there are several other department executives.


    "Propaganda funds are no longer invested. Now major newspapers and media are reporting negative news about movies."


    Well, at the beginning, I promised to invest 50 million yuan for publicity. It cost more than 20 million yuan in advance, but seeing that the situation is wrong, the remaining 30 million yuan will naturally not continue to be invested.


    Can the loss be recovered in time? This is also the reason why the media side is down.Warner gave up all by himself.


    "What about the transfer of public opinion?"


    "Pitt, CAA and others are more anxious than us, they have already taken action." Another executive reported.


    "Well, since we have missed this time, we can''t lose too much profit." Barry Meyer continued: "Overseas, hurry up and release the film, and the offline market also, the more you drag it, the worse the impact."


    "Relax, our people are already making arrangements."


    "That''s it. In addition, let Lehman know that the "Million Dollar Baby" project also needs planning."


    "Cannes?"


    "Yeah." Barry Meyer had planned for a long time. "First participate in a few film festivals to accumulate reputation. At the end of December, they will be screened in North America. They will successfully fight for the awards season, compete for Oscars, and finally have a large-scale release."


    This is also a very common operating method in the industry. As for why Cannes was chosen, it is also because of Lehman''s identity.


    If he is not French, he might choose the Venice Film Festival.


    Several people discussed the small meeting again, and the meeting ended.


    For a huge platform like Warner, they are also experienced in dealing with project failures.


    What''s more, although the publisher of "Troy" is theirs, the source of funds for the producer is diverse.


    Wall Street investment banks, foundations, and even studios such as Plan B Pictures are the big money.


    Regarding the loss, they are also the biggest, and even Warner only paid for channels and some time and energy.


    Of course, if the project originally conceived failed to succeed, it must have had an impact, but it was not as serious as expected.


    Distribution, as the upstream of the entire film industry, is not so simple to generalize.


    Take this incident as an example.


    No matter how much the final box office is, and how much the investment in the comparison project is lost, it is necessary to make up for the loss of Warner first, and then other investors.


    This is the issuance condition written in the issuance terms.


    Even the projects that Lehman cooperated with Paramount and Europa.


    If the box office is 100 million, 40 million will be allocated to the theater, and the remaining 60 million will be calculated by the issuer first, and finally the producer''s turn.


    This is why sometimes a project is not profitable, but in fact the issuer still does not lose money.


    Of course, if you think about it from another angle.


    The channel itself is an investment of resources, which is not profitable or even a small loss. From the perspective of the issuer, it is a big loss.


    After all, the schedules are limited. Given this movie, other movies have to be moved backwards. You can''t make a lot of money from the movies with a fixed schedule. The delayed movies or the waste of the schedule itself must also be integrated. Calculate inside.


    The same goes for "Troy".


    On the surface, after the situation was difficult to recover, Warner tried its best to reduce investment, and even stopped spending the promised follow-up propaganda funds. As everyone knows, this is also a helpless method.


    Participate in such a lucrative market during the summer vacation, but can''t get much box office results.Warner itself is also very heartbroken.


    But things have happened, and this "failure" is clearly not Warner''s most affected.


    Yes, channels are also resources, but compared to the more miserable producers and the crying investors, looking at Warner again, such a comparison seems to be passable.


    They bear the smallest production risk, and the situation is really bleak, and they also have the largest compensation, which makes people feel overbearing.


    It''s a pity that Hollywood operates like this.Especially for the film and television predators like Warner, who are used to risk and make money, it is almost normal to no longer normal.


    Even for its own projects, Warner rarely undertakes the production risks independently.


    Why, is there not enough liquidity?


    In fact, for film and television companies like Warner, never losing money is more important than making big profits.


    It needs to maintain such a situation, and even come up with the best annual financial report to stabilize the hearts of shareholders, and even maintain the stability of the stock market.


    Therefore, as early as after the movie was released, through the data collection of the screening and the forecast of the audience''s market, after knowing that it could not be done, they withdrew faster than anyone else.


    It is also the earliest to give up.


    Even those who are behind the scenes, the focus of shifting their gaze is initiated by others, and they can just follow the flow.


    Otherwise, it is the same for actors and directors who bear the responsibility, as long as Warner''s sense of existence is downplayed and the goal is achieved.


    Sure enough, this time the actors united and wanted the director to be the focus.


    Each has its own calculations, but Warner is not stable.


    In the entertainment industry, stars are different from directors. This kind of infamy is really uncontaminated to someone who wants to eat with the impression.


    Brokerage companies such as CAA are also unable to do so. If they can smoothly minimize the negative impact, who is willing to spend money to divert their attention?


    Really, the money comes from the wind.


    But if you don¡¯t do this, Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom and other starring actors will lose more in their acting careers, and they are also idol stars. They can¡¯t re-prove themselves with acting skills like the powerful, which means that they will eat the audience more. Good impression.


    Temporary investment can only comfort me and say that I can recover more in the future.


    Of course, if you really want to give up, there is no value in training, and the brokerage company is not a shantang.


    Don¡¯t you see, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and others have more black material, what kind of belief problems, cheating problems, and the junior high position plus things that should not be touched. As far as the average actors are concerned, the Stone Hammer news is deadly and even directly ruined the actor''s path. It has been crushed and uninterrupted.


    For example, Angelina Jolie was scolded in a mess and turned to the "charity route" of the UN refugee agency.


    If nothing happens, send supplies to the Middle East and call for anti-violence and anti-war. You see, will everyone keep their eyes on the scandal on her?


    There are always people who don¡¯t know and will forget.


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    Brokerage companies, including CAA, moved quickly.


    First, after the column in which Brad Pitt was interviewed was broadcast on TV, several other leading actors also participated in some talk shows or night variety shows. Basically, it was the same as Pete¡¯s approach. They all tried to put aside themselves and put the ball. , Oh no, push the pot to director Wolfgang Peterson.


    The words should be vague and not so thorough, which is conducive to the spontaneous association of the audience.


    Even some true fans have long wanted to whitewash their idols, suffering from the lack of any topical breakthroughs, and now they have taken the initiative and have a good step down.


    It''s like a certain movie, the market is fiasco, but many fans say, "How is my idol, how good the performance is, and there is a lot of room for improvement compared to before...".


    In short, the failure of the movie is not about my idol. You can''t spray him.


    Compared with this, it is almost the same.


    Even the whitewashing procedures are so similar.


    So it can be seen that the entertainment industry in the whole world is indeed an egg.


    At first glance, it''s glamorous and beautiful, and it''s smoky.


    Such a trick.


    Watching the actors come out and talk, and Pete and Orlando Bloom are very handsome.


    The wind direction is showing signs of change.


    But this is not enough, even just the beginning.


    Suddenly, although some mainstream newspapers were still judging and mocking the failure of "Troy", they gradually set the target on the director.


    Some said he changed the script temporarily; some said he quarreled with the deputy director during filming.


    In short, at the beginning of the screening, the scene of a harmonious crew turned into a variety of discords.


    Isn''t this slap your own face?


    But this is not important. What is important is that the many disadvantages of the original actors are all transferred to the director, and the movements are quite neat.


    It''s just a pity director Wolfgang Peterson.


    He is so pathetic.


    To say that he is not responsible for the failure of "Troy" is definitely nonsense.


    But such a one-sided situation is obviously too cool.


    They worked hard for more than 20 years, and made seven or eight pretty good movies.


    Just this time, it completely denied all the efforts.


    Furthermore, I really want to elaborate, how much can he influence as a director?


    This is Hollywood.The reason, everyone can understand:


    The first is the producer-centered system in the circle. The script is written by the screenwriter. Wherever it can be filmed, where it shouldn''t be filmed, the producer has to intervene, and it is not a work that he shoots according to his own will. .


    Secondly, the most important post editing is not the director''s decision.


    Regarding the two most critical points of film creation, the director doesn''t have much right to speak. Can you really say that he is responsible for it?


    Wolfgang Peterson is like that.


    He felt wronged.


    Obviously, when he was shooting, those who interfered with this and that, if they failed, it was all his fault.


    How can it be a tragic word.


    Unfortunately, who made you a director?


    Just as Wu Baige ran back to the mainland dingyly, after Li Jiao missed "The Hulk", he could only take over a small-cost literary film. In many cases, the director was the first sacrifice.


    There is neither reason nor fairness in this.


    After all, they have all failed, so who is still talking about love.


    ......


    The office of Plan B Pictures.


    Johnson Gray reported on the latest situation, "Now the criticisms from the media and the audience are concentrated on the creators of Wolfgang Peterson and others."


    Brad Pitt was not very happy to learn of this result.


    Because no matter what, for the next period of time, he needs to avoid the limelight and appear in public view as little as possible.


    Furthermore, his career has indeed been affected.


    The pace of climbing also slowed down.


    "Did those people say anything?"


    Gray shook his head. "Even if Wolfgang Peterson is interviewed by the media, this kind of public opinion can''t be reversed. Besides, they don''t have a channel for voice at all. Who cares what a director says?"


    Well, very realistic.


    After this incident, the future of Director Peterson is over.


    Unless he can return to the public eye with his works like Li Zheng, but before that, what he needs more is to find a suitable project.


    Because many film companies will list such directors as uncooperative objects.


    After all, if you don¡¯t pursue winners, should you pursue losers?It makes no sense.


    The fact is also true.


    For several years, Wolfgang-Petersen returned to his native Germany without any output.


    Had it not been for Aziva Gosman ("Beautiful Mind" was his screenwriter''s work), the industry''s reputable producer and screenwriter re-elected him, it would be difficult for him to return to Hollywood in his life.


    The "Poseidon" he took over was just a medium-sized production with little investment.


    In order to save money, most of the actors are also juniors.


    As for why it is difficult for the director to have a voice channel.


    It''s not because the media power is dominated by the Big Six in Hollywood.


    Since Warner has unified the calibre with the brokerage company, will there be any mistakes?


    In just a few days, the one who suffered the most was the director Wolfgang Peterson.


    Everyone is saving and protecting themselves, but he can''t save them.


    Looking at the inexplicable media attack, and thinking about all the good things before the release: the actor''s flattery and the friendly attitude of Warner, it suddenly became a bubble.


    It is not that he has never found a senior Warner.


    But they didn''t wait to see him at all.


    During those few days, he made crazy calls.


    The film companies and investors who once wanted to work with him have also changed their voices.


    The words of these people made him feel exhausted.


    The promised conditions in the contract have long since been invalidated. From the time the movie was doomed to fail, not only did he not get the promised box office rewards, but even part of the subsequent remuneration was harsh.


    But he has no way to appeal.


    Because these are all stipulated in the contract, in black and white, it is still a shooting contract signed by him himself.


    Why do you have to split the remuneration twice, or even more times before paying off.


    For this is the situation today.


    For the producers, they are not dominant compared with the distributors, but they are also very powerful compared to directors and screenwriters who have no right to speak.


    In many cases, inequality comes step by step.


    The distributor tried to find a way to recover the loss from the producer, and the producer also tried to find a way to make up for it elsewhere.


    After all, it still cannot fail.


    If it succeeds, everyone will have money to make. Some small favors will be shared by everyone.


    Wolfgang Peterson gave up his heart.


    After negotiating again to no avail, facing this most realistic circle, he had to leave in despair.


    Hollywood is still the same Hollywood, and it has not changed.


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    "A New York Tour" is still being filmed, and the progress is neither fast nor slow.


    "Chain Saw 2", the deadline has not yet arrived.Wait slowly.


    After Wen Ziren went to the crew of "New York Tour", he was also happy.Perhaps it was this theme that aroused the desire for creation, and followed Zach Schneider to perfect the expression of this novel image of zombie every day.Less one-sided, more accurate, and even beyond the genre of other zombie movies in the past.


    This is what they want to do.


    As for the top, he himself completed the filming of "Hellboy", and now he has entered the post-editing session.


    To be honest, for filmmakers like Lehman who don''t like to intervene in creation and give the director enough shooting space, the top is 10,000 satisfied.


    That way he can edit all kinds of whimsical shots of his own into his own movies, so he is also very happy.


    The monster image he created is always different from other directors.


    Perhaps it is because he always likes to give monsters some humanity and even strong humanistic thinking, not so thin.


    Everyone has things to do, and after a few days of leisure, Lehman also ushered in the task.


    In the theater of the Warner headquarters building, Barry Meyer is watching the edited feature film of "Million Dollar Baby" with a group of executives.


    After reading it, they all felt that the quality was good and very good.


    Is it a matter of course?


    Warner thought about the same as discussed before, planning to premiere in Cannes first to gain a reputation.


    For a drama movie like "Million Dollar Baby", it is the safest way to win awards, nomination, and then release.


    And this year''s Cannes Jury, Warner is very familiar with it.


    Quentin Tarantino was invited as the chairman.


    In other words, Cannes will change the jury every year, but in exchange, the composition of its members has always been in the majority of the United States and France.


    I don''t know if this has always been an alternative power distribution and compromise.


    After all, of the three major international film festivals, Cannes is the hardest to introduce Hollywood influence.


    It has also succeeded more and more in starting its own sign, faintly overwhelming Berlin and Venice.


    It is more prestigious than trading volume, platform capacity, or someone else''s reputation. Now they all respect Cannes.


    But it seems that Hollywood is gradually turning Cannes into another beautiful vanity fair.


    We don''t know who affects whom more.


    There is no need to be clear.


    For Lehman, it is useless to be sure that his own affairs are more concerned than others'' affairs.


    After a little chat, Barry Meyer said with a smile: "After Cannes participates in the exhibition, we will compete for the Oscar at the end of the year. We will arrange all the public relations, contact the film critics and the artificial forces.


    Boy, if I hold you so vigorously, why don''t you miss me?


    Barry Meyer thinks a lot. Anyway, the benefit of this movie is to win awards and word-of-mouth. Warner''s connections in this area have always been good. If it is really successful, it will not only earn solid market results, but also be appropriate. To show Warner''s background and to win Lehman better is really killing two birds with one stone.


    This is why he chose such a project to cooperate with Lehman and test the waters.


    On the one hand, the investment is not high, which is a misunderstanding, and the loss is not big; on the other hand, if you can tell such a story well, you can figure out what the whole person is like in the process of directing and cooperating.


    So, between filmmakers, between the director and the distribution company, it is a scheming to properly complete the whole story.


    Calculate, calculate.


    The gains and losses and rewards are even more straightforward.


    Of course, Lehman is also quite thorough.


    Although I don''t know what Barry Meyer''s idea is, at least Warner''s intention to win him is clear.


    "Mr. Meyer..."


    "You don''t have to be polite with me. You are a capable director, and Warner likes to work with capable ones. When this drama is over, I wonder if there is any time to cooperate again?"


    "There will be this opportunity." Lehman answered with a smile.


    After a while, this kind of courtesy ended, and the filming session ended.


    Lehman greeted everyone and took the initiative to leave.


    Out of the projection hall, walk in the direction of the elevator.


    Press the floor, the elevator door is about to close.


    Suddenly two men came in again.


    One of them was wearing a suit and holding a briefcase; the other was dressed casually but with a pair of sunglasses on his face.


    The elevator moved and went down.


    The one wearing sunglasses suddenly took off his sunglasses and said in surprise: "Director Lyman?"


    "Are you? Kim Kerry?"


    The two are actually not familiar with each other. After saying hello, for a while, they didn''t know how to speak.


    The atmosphere is a bit awkward.


    In the end, Lehman asked, "What''s the matter with you here?"


    "An audition for a movie."


    "Haha, did it go well?"


    "Never."


    Uh, how can people answer the conversation?


    Lehman found out that in private, Kim Carrey was completely different from the image shown on the screen. He was not talkative, not very cheerful, and even said he was a little quiet.


    For an unfamiliar actor, the only way to get to know him is works.


    Unfortunately, the film is said to be a true artistic presentation, but it is not true.


    The elevator was still going down, and several people were looking at each other in the narrow space.


    Seems to be thinking about something to break the deadlock.


    In addition, the person next to him may be Jin Carey''s agent or assistant, and Jin Carey always looks at him.


    As if to let him speak.


    "Ding."


    The first floor is up and the elevator doors open.


    Lehmann was about to go out, and the man who didn''t know his identity finally said, "Director Lehmann, are you free now?"


    Lyman has heard this kind of similar invitation verbal language many times.


    Since he has a strong box office harvesting ability, and none of them failed, many people in the industry like to get close to him.


    Either talk about cooperation directly, or build friendships and wait for future cooperation.


    Lehman could also faintly guess what the two people wanted.


    What can an actor demand?


    But he still turned around and glanced at Kim Carey.


    Thinking carefully, nodded, "I have time."


    On the road, during small talk, Lehman also knew that it was Sangler, UTA''s agent, who accompanied Kim Carey.


    As for the fact that they came to Warner headquarters today, they were indeed discussing projects.


    However, it turned yellow in the end.


    As for what the project was and why it was yellow, he didn''t elaborate, and Lehman didn''t want to ask.


    Instead, he is more interested in Kim Carey himself.


    How does such a slightly dull actor perform the exaggerated comedy effect on the screen?


    Quite curious.


    Is it possible that every comedian hides another personality and possesses the ability to make the audience laugh?


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    A coffee shop near the Warner Headquarters building, on the second floor by the window.


    After ordering some snacks, pastries and coffee, the three sat down.


    Actually there is nothing to say.


    It''s like encountering it after a while, and I want to invite someone by chance.


    Kim Carey and his agent have similar ideas.


    After exchanging a few words, Sanger took the initiative to lead the topic on the film, "Director Lyman, do you have any new creative plans recently?"


    "There are some plans."


    Sanger just asks casually, after all, if there is any, he will go for friendship.


    But such an answer inevitably makes people think about it.


    Whether it is successful or not, it''s always a good idea to start exploring.


    Such a well-qualified director, a thriving director, and a director with over 300 million dollars in North America, can you not try.


    Sanger winked.


    Kim Carey was no longer silent, opened his mouth, and asked, "So, Director Lyman, is there a suitable role for me?"


    Lehman didn''t speak, or shook his head or nodded, just thinking about something there.


    But in the eyes of the two people opposite, such a silent act made people feel very bad.


    I thought that a simple verbal invitation would make people unhappy.


    Sangler smiled immediately and tried to make a round of it, "If it doesn''t fit, then forget it. We just asked casually, and didn''t want to do anything."


    Lehman came back to his senses and said, "No, I was just thinking about the image of Kim Carey."


    Yes, image and temperament.


    Kim Kerry is undoubtedly a genius in comedy.


    In his early years, he was known for imitating celebrities and was a guest in residence at that kind of funny variety show.


    Later, slowly relying on unparalleled muscle control, he formed his own unique exaggerated funny style.


    Many people said that he was standing there, without body language, and he was amused just by that face.


    After entering the show business circle, with the "Detective Plane" series and "Ghosts in Disguise", he gained fame in Hollywood and established his position in comedy movies in one fell swoop.


    After that, everyone knows.


    Kim Carey is tired of comedy, or rather, he is tired of entertaining the audience by acting so funny that he is numb and disgusting.


    He didn''t have a choice before, but now he wants to change his identity, that is, in transition.


    When faced with the difficulties of transformation, it seems that every actor wants to get something back from the Oscar.


    Everyone is complaining about Xiao Li''s road to accompany running, but everyone does not know that for so many years, Jin Carey has been running with him.


    Compared with his achievements in comedy, he has been walking very slowly over the years, and the road seems to be getting narrower and narrower.


    Therefore, at the first glance that Lehmann, a director who has won both Oscars and Cannes recognition, said that it was his own image, I couldn''t help but feel a little nervous.


    Lyman was still staring at him, Kim Carrey smiled and asked, "Do I need to stand up?", trying to make himself less embarrassed.


    Without thinking, Lehman really nodded.


    Kim Carey pushed away the chair and really stood.


    After a while, Lyman waved his hand to indicate that he could sit down.


    There is no denying that Kim Carey is not handsome, but he has a unique temperament.


    It''s not the ability to make jokes in every move on the screen, but when he doesn''t deliberately exaggerate, there is a middle-aged dullness.


    In terms of acting skills, his acting foundation is very solid.


    Yes, comedy performances require a solid figure and verbal speech. In this regard, he has always been a leader.


    Thinking about it this way, he really fits a role.


    A work that Lehman has thought about shooting.


    When I saw the face behind the comedian again, that story suddenly appeared in my mind.


    A previous life starring a comedian, the inspirational film "Daydreamer" about dreams.


    If "Million Dollar Baby" uses a cruel reality to impress, move, and inspire people, then "Daydreamer" is to inspire people with a very relaxed attitude.


    The ways of expression are different between the two, but the thoughts that I want to convey at the end are the same.


    Moreover, Kim Carey also fits the role in the plot very well-a middle-aged man who loves daydreaming and full of fantasy, but has always been bad.He is in a very difficult time, the transformation is not recognized, and the return is beyond his expectations.


    Of course, one of the more important points is that Lehman really likes this story.


    He thinks it will be fun to shoot, and it can complement "Million Dollar Baby".


    The hardest thing in life is to try, and the most terrifying thing is to give up.


    This state of mind is just right.


    "If you want, wait two weeks for me to come back to build the project. At the same time, you must be the leading actor. But if you want to be better, you have to gain weight these days and have a little fat on your stomach."


    "Pump." Sandler, who was drinking coffee, almost spit out the coffee he had drunk.


    What Lehman meant was really unexpected.


    Sandler even suspected that there was something wrong with his ears.


    Instead, he looked at Kim Carey.This is the master.


    Kim Carey was not so shocked, but he was still a little surprised.


    Seriously, this was probably the fastest time he took over the role-even if the script didn''t know what to say, the director had already identified it as the protagonist.


    I don''t know if this is a recognition or an honor.


    Think about how much effort it took when I first made my debut, and how many times I ate closed doors before I got a chance to perform.


    Think about it again, the "Fake God" I played last year was also sniped.That time, "Bad Guy" happened to hang up and fight his movie.


    I don''t know how big the gap is, and how much attention has been sucked away.


    However, he wasn''t very angry with Lehman, but felt that he was capable.


    Today, due to chance, the two have the opportunity to cooperate again.


    It makes Kim Carey feel weird.


    what is this?


    "Director Lyman, I...I heard it right a moment ago, right?" Sandler couldn''t help asking.


    The new film actor, just... got a promise so easily?


    Lehman smiled and said, "Of course, I want to ask Kim Carey to be the actor in my next movie."


    Before that, the two of them had just habitually made good relations with promising directors and tried to get in touch.


    After really confirming, instead, there was an inexplicable mood.


    "If you gain weight? How much?"


    Instead, Kim Carey cared about the second half of Lyman''s words.


    "It''s very simple, don''t shape your body, eat a little more, and be naturally fatter."


    "Anything else?"


    "No, when I come back from France, let''s talk in detail. In short, you just leave the schedule, it''s about the end of May to August."


    "no problem."


    "Then it''s settled first, and everyone is happy to cooperate."


    "Happy cooperation."

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    May 20, the day of departure.


    Lyman packed his luggage and was about to go back to Cannes.


    The only companions were Thomas and Hilary Swank.


    Ryan originally wanted to follow, but this product had already gone back for a vacation last time. In addition to the busy company''s business, Lehman went away again, and it lacked managerial staff as a last resort, so he had to stay to watch "home".It is estimated that I am drinking bitter coffee in the office, listening to work, and signing funds.


    As for why only the leading actress followed.


    It was because this trip was not a big deal, and Elder Eastwood had already gone to Cannes early.


    The girl was very happy to accept Lehman''s invitation because she couldn''t get a job and was in a boring time.


    As for the things that need to be prepared, except for a few changes of clothes, it is a copy of "Million Dollar Baby".


    This is the final version of the movie. The soundtrack, narration, subtitles... are all slowly produced during the days of Lyman, Thomas and Ryan.


    Of course, the copy disc is in the hands of the people at Warner, and they are also responsible for all matters related to the film screening.


    At half past one in the afternoon, the three arrived at Paris International Airport by plane, and then arrived at their destination by car.


    Arriving in Cannes, Lehmann felt very relaxed.


    Everything in front of me is still so familiar.


    Since he came here, he has been to Venice, has been to many cities in the United States, and has been to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and other places for shooting, but he has not had much feelings, only Cannes can give him a physical and mental feeling Comfortable.Anyway, it feels strange.


    Full of intimacy.


    When I got home, everything was the same as when I left.


    This time of year is also the time when the tourists are the most.


    It is lively, and most of the topics discussed by everyone are movies.


    It can be said that the Cannes Film Festival has deeply affected this seaside town.Go deep into the culture and blood of the city.


    There has never been a place that can attract so many tourists with a name.


    People from all over the world gathered here in dense numbers.


    What''s funny is that everyone rushed here with their love and piety for the movie. They didn''t know that in the eyes of some people, it was just a business.


    After all, Cannes said that the selection is fair, but there are generally only two types of people who can participate.


    One is the direct line cultivated in Cannes, such as Lehmann.


    The other is the work of a newcomer or a powerful film company. It is a different kind of direct line, or it depends on the relationship or network or its own influence.


    In short, there is no way, no matter how good the quality of the film, no matter how novel the performance is, it is difficult to get the opportunity to participate in the exhibition after a lifetime.It''s the fact that the stubborn group of judges in Berlin is still a little bit likely to praise a "nothing" filmmaker.


    After all, Cannes is too valuable now.


    In terms of data alone, there are more than 1,300 movies registered this year, and they may eventually enter the main unit, and no more than 60 will compete for the grand prize, including scrap awards such as film critics and media reviews.


    The organizers of Cannes like to keep their attention.


    To have attention, a big director and a big production are naturally essential.This is also the reason why Cannes compromised Hollywood. You see, the Berlin Film Festival didn''t just let it go. In recent years, award-winning works will be forgotten without even a sound.


    On the other hand, Cannes and Oscar, one by one, will create momentum, and this has the current scenery.


    So, it¡¯s ugly. The number of exhibitors was actually set by default from the beginning. Before the film festival came, it had been divided up by people in need. Occasionally, it was left a little bit, and it was recommended by local directors or seniors The newcomer, how can there be other opportunities to come forward?


    I want to go to a first-class film festival, do you have a pass, my friend.


    New work by a major director, local strength, recommended by a significant predecessor, the film is too good, only these four options are available, nothing else.


    Therefore, a director with no background, with completely unfamiliar works, through the normal registration process, and then thinking about being selected for the main competition unit in Cannes, is basically dreaming.


    When Lehmann signed up for Venice, this dream woke up.


    Even if he now has all the four options, he is perfectly blessed, and he is happy, not just how hard his backstage is, but simply the joy of returning home.


    He has passed the time to prove himself with awards.


    ......


    The weather in Cannes in May is just right.


    The warm sun is not too warm, so that the movie palace is shining more and more dazzling.


    The seagull flapped its wings, squinting at the crowd below.


    In fact, today is already the second day after the opening of the film festival.


    Lehmann missed the opening ceremony. I heard that the opening movie was "Bad Education" directed by a Spanish director Pedro Almodovar.


    It''s a pity that the boats and cars were exhausted that day, and there was really no spirit to watch.


    He didn''t go to the hotel either, instead slept all night in his not-so-spacious apartment.


    The golden light coming in from the skylight slowly shined in the room.


    This light woke Lehman up.


    He sat up halfway and leaned against the head of the bed with a trance on his face.


    Jet lag is a headache. Yesterday during the day, he was so tired that he went to bed early, but at night, he couldn''t fall asleep again without knowing what time it was in the morning.


    After a long time, I force myself to fall asleep forcibly, but I feel like I just lie down and it''s bright again.


    Scratching his hair, rubbing his face, looked at the clock on the wall.


    Walking ticking for a second, it was already past nine o''clock in the morning.


    At this point, it''s time to wake up.


    Although it was uncomfortable, Lehman insisted on brushing his teeth and washing his face.


    After Meimei''s breakfast, she recovered.


    Cannes is not big, and the community is even more concentrated. The location of his apartment is only ten minutes away from the Cinema Palace.


    After Lyman finished his breakfast, he walked slowly over.


    The people at Warner are still discussing with the organizers about the screening, mainly arranging the theater and the time period for the screening.


    Actually, it''s similar to the cinema. Some of the theaters built in Cannes have more seats and good location, some are a bit shabby, and the capacity is relatively small. As for the time period, it is also the prime time of the theater A concept.


    Of course, Lehman doesn''t need to pay attention to these things, they are all things the issuer should do.


    Warner¡¯s experience in this area is simply not too rich. It is quite proficient in the smoothness and operation of participating in the film festival. Perhaps only the Europa Films, which occupies a favorable geographical position, can beat the border in Cannes.


    Speaking of, coming here, Lehmann is still talking to Luc Besson on the phone.


    People''s "Very Human Trafficker" has brought more than 4.6 million yuan to Lehman. It is time to say thank you.

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    With nothing to do, Lehman went to see a movie called "Clean".


    This is Cannes. There are many movies in the theater, and even many filmmakers who did not participate in the exhibition will try to find an open space to show them.


    As for why I picked this one, it''s entirely because the starring of this movie is Zhang Manyu.


    He only went in to read the poster after seeing it.The black-and-white posters and the sexually cold titles, if it weren''t for the figure, it would be difficult to be attractive.


    The director is a Frenchman named Olivier-Assayas.


    Speaking of, this person is Manyu''s current husband.


    The two met in 1996. Olivier upholds the tradition of the French director circle, and loves and accepts the culture of other countries.


    I also shot a "Portrait of Hou Xiaoxian" because the favorite director of this guy is Hou Xiaoxian, he is a loyal fan.


    A "Misted Tribulation" was the first collaboration with Manyu, and then fell in love or cherished each other because of the drama. Since then, the two have been in love.


    In 1998, he officially entered the palace of marriage.


    As a direct line of Cannes, this movie theater is very nice, with a spacious interior.


    When Lyman entered, he was about to be full.


    Watching movies is a typical literary way.


    It''s about a smash hit music show host (played by Zhang Manyu) because of duping in jail for 6 months, and her husband died directly because of overdose.Everyone around her felt that she was the cause of the broken family, and her son was taken and raised by her grandparents.


    As for the later plot, she changed her own story in order to regain custody of her son after she was released from prison.


    Very common content and themes about salvation are also very common in the style of art films.


    So the pace of this film is very slow. If it weren''t for the great breakthrough in the image of Manyu and the role that was created, the breath of life is good, there is really not much bright spot.


    It''s boring.


    Lehman also understood the theme the movie wanted to express.


    I just want to say, "No one can do nothing for a lifetime. It is not terrible to do something wrong. The key lies in whether there is the courage to face life again."


    The end of the movie is also a topic. The child''s grandparents are convinced by the host''s strong independence and are willing to support her and the child to rebuild the family.


    Well, it''s complete.


    After the screening, the audience discussed the plot sporadically.


    Lehman also followed out of the theater, and was about to go to other places to stroll around when he heard a familiar voice.


    "Lyman?"


    Turning and turning his head, I saw a middle school history book with a portrait of Ming Taizu coming over-with a high forehead, an elongated face, and a prominent big chin, you are Yuanzhang Tarantino?


    Well, in fact, many directors don''t look good, after all, they don''t rely on their faces to eat.


    Quentin Tarantino is the same.


    He was the invited chairman of the judges for this session, and he happened to see Lehman and came over to say hello.


    In the end, because of the film, he still didn''t deal with Lehman, but he never held grudges.That''s all in the past.Furthermore, he has a talent for directors...


    Well, it was the people at Warner who found him through relationships and asked him to support Lehman, and he agreed.


    "Quentin."


    Lyman looked surprised, and then glanced at another man who was following him.


    This person looks very normal, of course, not handsome.


    "This is my good friend Robert Rodriguez, who is also a film director."


    Quentin took the initiative to introduce.


    Well, Quentin is indeed very loyal.


    Later, the director¡¯s most famous directed work, "Sin City", was Quentin Tarantino''s friend who has always supported him, and it was successfully promoted.


    In order to increase his popularity, he took the initiative to take a photo, put his name on, and praised Robert.


    The two have worked together many times, including Quentin''s "A Dawn" is a script written by Robert.


    He also co-directed "Ring Room", Robert''s part is called "Dread Planet".


    This guy also filmed "Alita: Battle Angel" in which Uncle Cameron served as the screenwriter.It''s a very good director.


    It''s just that now he can''t compare with the two in front of him.


    Several people shook hands politely.


    Robert Rodriguez smiled and said, "Hello, Director Lyman, nice to meet you."


    "me too......"


    "Your new film is here this time," Quentin Tarantino took over the topic and said: "It just happens that we are going to join the show together. I wonder what your film arrangements are?"


    "The screening will start at 5 o''clock tomorrow afternoon in the Luer Theater."


    This is what Warner called to inform, Lehman told the truth.


    "Well, then, we will definitely go."


    "Thank you."


    ......


    The few people are actually not that familiar, but for Warner''s sake, Quentin would not want to see Lyman.


    After all, he is very grateful to Harvey Weinstein, and Harvey hates Lyman very much, and even with that, his impression of Lyman is certainly not much better.In addition, when "Kill Bill" was screened, it was the "Saw Fright" produced by Lehman''s Firefly Pictures that grabbed the limelight. It is a lie to say a little carelessness.


    But if you say it rises to the kind of enemies, it''s not enough.


    They all rely on their abilities and lose in skills, but can''t reach that height.


    Hotel.


    "Robert, how did you discuss with Frange Miller?"


    Quentin Tarantino asked with a look of concern.


    As early as two months ago, Robert Rodriguez wanted to adapt a comic.


    And that comic was created by Frange Miller.


    This is a real master, very famous in the comics industry.


    "He still has some doubts, I will try to convince him."


    Quentin paid a lot for the "Sin City" project. As early as when Robert had the idea of ??adapting it, he went straight to persuade Harvey and other executives to invest in the project.


    As for Frange Miller, he simply cares about his own efforts and does not want to be photographed.


    So, for so many months, Robert has been trying to reach out and persuade Frange Miller.


    Quentin has known Robert for a long time. Since the beginning of his debut, he has been in contact with Robert, which is really interesting to him.


    In the style of the works, the two are similar in many ways.


    For example, they all like to turn around and create suspense through editing, such as the answer to color and violence.


    As for Quentin, the movie has a strong mix and match style. It is called a tribute to the classics in a nice way.


    As for Robert, after all, he is a screenwriter and he is more concerned about the arrangement of the story. He is not so fanciful, but he also likes to capture the lines of the characters, which also highlights a silly talk.


    The two of them can be regarded as typical of helping each other.

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    Luer Hall is a projection hall that can hold more than 800 people.


    "Million Dollar Baby" is arranged here.


    There will be one screening in the morning and afternoon and one in the evening, and this is the arrangement every day until the end.


    When Warner''s people came over to deliver the specific scheduling brochure, they seemed a little proud.


    They have a reason to be proud, and this kind of treatment is the first class during the entire Cannes show.


    It''s like a normal movie, it''s not bad to play one movie a day, and some movies only happen every few days.


    This is all distinguished.


    In addition to audience selection, the advertised reference conditions also need to look at the backstage.


    Fortunately, the organizers are very optimistic about this movie.


    One reason is "Bad Guy".


    It is also the outstanding performance that people will pay extra attention to.


    Sunny on the 21st.


    Last night I had an international call with Eva.


    The chat started until midnight.


    When I woke up again, I couldn''t help but fell into bed.


    Brushing teeth, washing face, eating.


    Back in the room, Lyman put on a new suit.


    The filmmakers don''t pay attention to these, but the festival needs them.


    It''s not a form, but more like etiquette.


    There is media at the film festival, and atmosphere is also needed, and sometimes it is necessary to cooperate with publicity to take pictures.


    Dressing casually can easily give people a bad impression.


    There is no such kind of religious attitude.


    With an attitude.Then, is the movie itself.


    He combed his hair carefully and tied his tie.


    I went to the Cinema Palace.


    Posters in the exhibition hall show the composition of Hilary Swank wearing a boxing glove and swinging at a sandbag. The light and shadow are dark.


    There is a cold texture.It is very delicate.


    After watching for a long time, he walked into the progress hall.


    The people at Warner were chatting with an old white man.Seeing him, he waved quickly.


    "Lyman, you have brought another work. I am looking forward to it."


    The old man is a member of the organizing committee, and Lehman met him when he was last shown "Bad Guy".


    "Hello, Mr. Great."


    There is still more than half an hour before his movie is shown.


    Some people who promised to join in came.


    "Quentin..."


    "Robert..."


    First, I saw Quentin smiling and beckoning him into the theater, and the good friend Robert beside him also greeted him kindly.


    "Director Lyman..."


    "Lyman."


    Not long after, Thomas and Hilary Swank also came together.


    Don''t get me wrong, they both live in the same hotel.


    Thomas was still that egg-like, grinning, and stood beside Lyman.


    Hilary Swank is not beautiful, but today''s dressing is also a lot of thought.


    There is a light makeup on his face, which has the flavor of a mature woman.


    If she had seen her fierceness before, coupled with her sassy outfit, Lyman would have believed it too.


    On the streets, and around the movie palace, crowds of fans and tourists picked them out.


    There are not many movies shown today, only seven.


    To say that the most famous is "Million Dollar Baby".


    For people in France, Lehmann''s name is more familiar.


    They also like to recommend this movie to outsiders or people who don''t know.


    Even if they have not seen it themselves, it does not hinder their support.


    Therefore, Lyman chatted with some people who came to say hello, and looked at the audience who came in from time to time.


    As time gets closer, there are more and more people.


    After a while, it was full.


    Those who have not bought tickets can only leave helplessly.


    When it was almost time, the staff came to remind.


    Amid the applause, Lehman led the creator to sit in the first row.


    "If only I could do this in the future."


    As for the guest position, Olivia-Asayas said slightly excitedly.


    He admired Lehman very much.


    It is precisely because he himself has been in the major film festivals all the year round that he understands how difficult it is to find a balance between business and art.


    Who doesn''t want to let their films have depth and be recognized by the public?


    Seeing that the staff only gave a brief introduction, the movie fans cheered the applause.It''s really good.


    Zhang Manyu on the side was not so excited.


    She has been in film for so many years and has seen too many.


    And Lehman''s films were introduced to the mainland or Hong Kong Island, so how do you say, the market is just like that.


    In contrast, people do not care too much about who the director of a foreign film is.


    "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood" probably cost more than two million Hong Kong dollars."Bad Guy" is a little better, close to 10 million. I heard that China Film has gained a lot by operating this movie.


    But for the audience, Tom Cruise and Kage are their focus.


    Lyman?Maybe there will be some fans.


    After all, someone will see it, and some will always understand it.


    However, her mind is not on this, but herself.


    She somewhat underestimated the turmoil in the bones of French men.


    After so many years of marriage, she was very tired.


    He glanced at Olivia again, and strengthened his determination.


    Let''s leave.


    In fact, "Clean" is also the last film before Zhang Manyu''s death. Since then, her marriage has also come to an end briefly.


    The lights on the ceiling went out row by row.


    Familiar butterfly.


    Familiar light spot.


    Beautiful colors have the qualifications to attract the attention of the audience.


    The movie begins--


    Under a cabin, Eastwood sat at the desk and took out many envelopes from the drawer.


    He wrote to his daughter every day, sent it out, and was returned.


    He is a person who is not good at expressing. He has only one boxing gym and is still with him all the time.


    The old man closed the envelope again and stubbornly wrote a letter, a letter that he knew would be returned.


    The camera slowly zoomed up and aimed at the moon in the sky.


    The moonlight is beautiful.


    The name of the movie also suddenly appeared-"Million Dollar Baby".


    Then, the screen flashed.


    Came to a boxing ring.


    There are cheering crowds underneath, and on the ring are two strong men fighting each other.


    In the excitement, an untimely narration sounded.


    Morgan Freeman''s deep and magnetic voice, as if he had been kissed by God, slowly revealed the story.


    "People like violence. They pass by the scene of a car accident and slow down to look at the dead body. That''s the kind of people who claim to like boxing."


    "But they don''t know what boxing is."


    What he said was plain, as if he was explaining a simple fact.Just like a boxer, in the age of confidence, slowly burning cigarettes, and then rubbing his own past stories and views on boxing.


    Together with one of the strong black men, he knocked the other man to the ground with a beautiful, very powerful right uppercut.Unable to get up.


    The emotions of the spectators around were instantly highlighted to a climax.


    But the plain explanation continues.


    "But boxing is about dignity."


    "Win your own... while depriving your opponent..."


    In the crowd, a woman is also paying attention to all this.

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    This narration is very cool and pretending.


    On the seat, Quentin Tarantino twisted his body unnaturally, thinking about whether he could do the same in future movies.


    In a few words, it creates an unusual atmosphere.


    This kind of connection makes the movie seem particularly ritual.


    I can vaguely feel the ridicule of the spectators who think they love boxing, but actually express their inner violence.


    Especially when one person was knocked down by another, the blood was dripping, and the cheering noise became louder and louder, but it was very intriguing.


    Thinking about this, Quentin subconsciously tilted his head and glanced at his good friend Robert.


    Then I saw Robert staring at the big screen with interest, as if he was provoked.


    interesting.


    Lehman still has something to do with him.


    A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and his gaze returned to the movie.


    The picture turns.


    Came to a boxing gym.


    The camera pans from the front door, facing the interior decoration, from west to east, sweeping the training ground, a group of students, and Eddie, played by Morgan Freeman, holding a mop and cleaning the ground.


    Then, the lens continues to move.


    Frankie Dunn, played by Eastwood, also came to the gym, and Eddie greeted him.


    This lens language called perspective by the third person is still advancing the plot.


    As Hilary Swank''s Maggie wanted to get Frankie''s training and was rejected, several characters appeared one by one.


    A senior boxing coach who has operated a boxing gym with him for more than 20 years; a former boxer who later retired to work as a cleaning staff for the maintenance of the stadium. He is also Frankie''s friend for many years, Eddie, and he first played. , And the victorious black boxer, Jay and Maggie who inexplicably want to become a female boxer.


    After Eddie cleaned the ground daily, he found Frankie and said that a new student had arrived in the gym.


    Frankie saw that it was the girl Maggie who was rejected by him.


    At this time, she was practicing alone against a sandbag.


    Frankie was puzzled because he didn''t want to train a girl. He has been a boxing coach for so many years and has never trained a girl.


    But Eddie said that there is no reason not to charge her training fees.


    Maggie is still hitting the sandbag.


    As long as the expert glances at it, she knows that she has never had any professional experience, even punching and footsteps are messy.


    After that, a week passed.


    Maggie still comes to the boxing gym to train every day.


    Frankie was so annoyed by her.


    Once again, he clearly stated that he would not accept female apprentices.


    But Maggie still ignored her, playing with sandbags and skipping rope, and always practiced late until the boxing gym was about to close.


    No one knows why she persists.


    It was about to close again.


    The empty boxing gym has long lost its anger during the day.


    Frankie and Eddie are packing their things and preparing to close.


    Not far away, under the bright incandescent lamp.


    A girl is still practicing with a punching bag.


    Either punch or sweep the leg.


    Extremely focused.


    The sweat on his body has already soaked his clothes.


    Seeing Frankie about to turn off the lights again, Maggie repeated the previous proposal.


    "Sir, do you want to train me? I can play very well and I will win the championship."


    Frankie shook his head, "I don''t train girls."


    After getting the answer again, Maggie endured the loss and smiled.


    He took the white towel that Eddie handed over and wiped it, and left the boxing gym alone.


    Frankie thought, this should make her retreat.


    Maggie left the boxing gym and walked down the street to a community.


    From the surrounding facilities, it can also be seen that this is not a rich place.


    Maggie lives here.


    As usual, after greeting the neighbor on the door, she returned to her home.Interestingly, the actor of this neighbor is Nicholas Cage, and his cameo role is this humble passerby.


    Turning on the light in the living room, Maggie went into the bathroom with a change of clothes.


    After taking a shower, Maggie changed clothes and took out a few broken steaks from her backpack.


    Morgan Freeman''s voice spoke coldly again.


    The audience also got to know this girl who is quite a boxer.


    "I once punched, and I saw some of my former shadows from her."


    "That is a determination to bet everything for dreams that others cannot understand."


    "She is a poor child."


    "At the age of twenty-seven and eighty, I am not married, and there is no family of my own..."


    Maggie is a girl from a remote town. She usually goes to a restaurant as a waiter.


    She doesn''t have much money, and the rented house already requires most of her salary. In order to maintain training, she often picks up leftover food from others when she is packing.


    This is why the room is very shabby and cramped, but her dinner is a few steaks.


    They were collected secretly when she went to work during the day.


    But there is no way, the physical training in daily life requires her to do this, otherwise the body will easily collapse.


    Seeing this, many people still don''t understand her stubbornness.


    Choose boxing instead of finding someone to marry well, or work hard, and instead stick to it.


    Maggie actually didn''t know why she insisted so much.


    Maybe she just wants to bring some changes to her unchanging life.


    So she still insists on training every day, hoping to impress Frankie.


    But Frankie''s attitude was still that firm.


    Only Eddie watched her silently and encouraged her.


    In his view, if there is any trick in the world of boxing, it must be the unremitting fighting beyond the limit.


    He admired Maggie very much and thought she was that kind of person.


    In the movie, the story continues.


    But Quentin was lost in thought.


    Lehman''s skillful grasp of rhythm and sophisticated clue processing, slowly shaping the characters step by step, and the advancement of the plot are always so detailed and appropriate, not losing sight, nor straightforward to boring.Very surprising.


    What is even better is Lehman''s clear intention. In the narrative process, one or two small details can often be used to polish both the character and the story.


    For example, after training, Maggie never forgets to practice dodge pace when walking on the road. In the eyes of some passers-by who see neuropathy, she still does her own way. For example, even if the training is hard, she still holds great enthusiasm.You can know from her emotions that boxing is what she likes.


    Even if Eddie simply corrected her punching posture, Maggie could smile and thank her from the heart.


    To be honest, seeing such a hard-working girl makes people feel good.


    An inexplicable and comfortable viewing of movies is very rare for works of the same type.


    Also at this moment, Quentin suddenly admired Lehman.


    For a director, nothing is more convincing than works.


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    Filming and watching one''s own performance are two different things.


    In fact, Hilary Swank was stunned when she saw her role as Maggie come out.


    My thoughts flew back to the past, the boxing gym that was selected, trained and built by director Lehman...


    It''s all past.


    She has never seen a film before, and since the end of the shooting, she left the group.


    On the contrary, now, looking at the big screen, there is a strange sense of familiarity.


    Obviously, I have experienced it when shooting, but it seems like an outsider.


    Looking at it again, it reminded her of the beauty at the time.


    Perhaps this is the charm of acting.


    To devote yourself to the story, to withdraw from the story, but also to have great expectations for the story.


    The camera turns.


    Maggie came to the boxing gym again.


    After greeting Eddie, he warmed up silently and started skipping rope.


    It is the afternoon, and many people come to train in the gym.


    Most people just use this as a pastime, or physical exercise.


    Frankie was seriously instructing a black guy on the sidelines. He was the most talented fighter in this boxing gym and the one who won the boxing match at the beginning of the movie.Jay.


    Jay came today to discuss the championship game with Frankie.


    He thinks he has enough strength to challenge the champion gold belt.


    But Frankie is conservative. He thinks that he should wait until the time is ripe before going to the competition.


    For this reason, the two had a big fight.


    Jay is a child from a poor family. He dreams of playing championship games and winning prizes.


    He thinks he is young and strong, and can make more money at this time.


    So, one night, he ran to Frankie''s house, after discussing again to no avail, he went to another agent''s banner.


    The most powerful apprentice is gone, Frankie looks like nothing happened, but he feels a little uncomfortable inside.


    The reason why he didn''t let Jay participate in the championship game was because he had seen too many precedents of rushing to make money and becoming famous, which defeated his career.


    He didn''t want to take risks.


    But my friend Eddie doesn''t think so.


    He questioned: "You do this because you don''t believe Jay."


    Frankie was a little upset, "I dug him up and trained him for 8 years, so I don''t believe him?"


    "You should have asked him to play in the championship two years ago. He has the ability to compete. I''m surprised he can stay so long."


    "Challenge and win the boxing champion gold belt are two different things, what can I do? Push him out, let him fight, and then fail? That is to let him die. I won''t do that.


    "You are blocking him from challenging the champion, he is only one step away."


    "I''m protecting him." Frankie was a little excited.


    "This is not protection."


    Hearing the retort from his friend Eddie, Frankie mocked: "Then what about you? What did your agent do? You are also very capable. He hurriedly asked you to challenge the champion. What did he get? Only eye? Can''t punch anymore?"


    This is very hurtful.


    The scars in my heart were lifted, but at this moment, Eddie was still very calm, "I have tried at least. I fought hard, everyone can see."


    "So what? I don''t want my boxer to ruin my career. For the rest of my life, I can only live by cleaning other people''s saliva."


    A few days later, the championship game began.


    Relying on his excellent hard power, Jay froze his opponent directly in the third round.


    Frankie was watching the boxing match at home, and he suddenly realized that he was indeed too conservative.


    But with his character, he would never admit it.


    Then he saw Maggie again.


    This 28-year-old girl is still insisting on training.


    As if touched, he tried to talk to her for the first time.


    The composition at this time is very interesting.


    Frankie hid half of his body in the dark, and the incandescent lamp above his head clearly illuminated Maggie.


    The girl laughed, and frankly played homework.


    Slowly, Frankie''s figure became clearer and clearer, symbolizing that he gradually began to accept Maggie.


    When he finally agreed to train Maggie, the small space of light and shadow accommodated two people.


    This kind of shadow and brightness produced by lights to promote the transformation of the characters'' hearts is very clever.


    The light source is concentrated in one place, and the other places are slightly dim.


    Regarding technique and scheduling, it is really good.


    Anyway, Quentin is below, and it is very comfortable to see.


    The advancement of the plot is also very smooth and not abrupt.


    Originally thought it would be a clich¨¦ to impress Frankie with Maggie''s serious attitude, but never thought that it was Frankie himself who broke through his defenses because of Jay.


    Soon, the plot entered the second stage.


    Maggie began training as a regular boxer under Frankie''s guidance.


    She doesn''t have enough stamina, but she is very explosive.


    This kind of training scene, Lehman did not use most of the pen and ink to color.


    In a montage way, in almost 7 minutes, the growth of Maggie was told.


    Not only does the posture become more formal, but the body shape is also better.


    Between training, Lehman inserted another dark line.


    That was the letter Frankie sent out was returned again.


    Quentin was also thinking that Frankie with this character would be a ghost if he could handle family relationships well.


    Therefore, in the day-to-day training, Frankie unconsciously injected some father and daughter emotions.


    A few months later, Maggie consciously practiced well, so she was naturally eager to try it out in the competition.


    Frankie agreed.


    But because of Jay, he found another agent for Maggie to take her to the game.


    He was afraid and hesitated, causing Maggie to waste his limited life in the ring.


    She is older and the golden period of boxing is shorter.


    And the agent who got it doesn''t care what the boxer''s condition is, as long as he participates in the competition, he has the money to get it.


    So soon, he arranged for Maggie a boxing event for the women''s group.


    Although Maggie wondered why Frankie refused to take her, she was still happy to be on stage.


    She thinks that her life is a failure, but even a loser like her wants a moment of shining.


    When she returned home, she rarely said a few words to the neighbor on the opposite side, and invited the other side to watch her game.


    But the man refused.


    "I don''t like boxing."


    Maggie didn''t take it seriously, but on the day of the game, the neighbors still went.


    In the small venue, apart from the coaches and staff on both sides, the real audience was the neighbor.


    The two fighters on the stage are not well-known, and no one cares whether they win or lose.


    But they care very much.


    The game was very anxious.


    Maggie has no experience on stage, and usually only fights against some apprentices. When she really enters the game, she still feels uncomfortable.


    The female boxer on the opposite side is younger and more stamina.


    In the first two rounds, even if Maggie competed for the first time, she still played against the opponent, but could not knock down the opponent.


    She is very defensive and resistant.


    In the third round, the woman began to exert her strength, but Maggie gradually lost her support...


    This is her weakness. She is getting older after all, which is why Frankie hesitated at first.


    Although he himself has never taught a girl is also a reason.

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    Maggie wants to win and insists.Really.


    However, life is not what you think you can achieve.


    As soon as she turned around, she was beaten to the ground.


    This time, she also failed to stand up.


    She lost.


    The agent in the audience was a little upset, because the money he could get was too little for the lost game.Still an unknown newcomer.


    When Maggie walked out of the arena with a swollen nose, the neighbor was still smoking at the door.


    It seems to be waiting for her.


    For some reason, Maggie was suddenly a little sour. She endured for so long without crying, but now, she was groaning and choking.


    But she still resisted without tears.


    She didn''t want people to see her cry.


    This world never sympathizes with losers.


    What''s more, she didn''t accomplish anything like this, and she was muddled for the first half of her life, and she didn''t know what kind of loser would be in the future.


    But she still said: "I really want to win, if I can win, it would be great."


    Her voice was a little crying, at this moment, she was extremely vulnerable.


    The man comforted: "Will win, you will win."


    She lost, but she did not admit defeat or escape.


    Men admire her very much.


    In this cold society, she can only rely on herself.


    The next day, Maggie went to the boxing gym again.


    Frankie was also uncomfortable after losing the game.


    He thought of the time that Jay was wasted by his conservativeness, and he thought of his weakness and fear of taking over Maggie''s business.


    Eddie is blaming him again.


    He still retorted stiffly.


    Maggie started training again.


    Wrap your hands with bandages, put on gloves, and start hitting the lob.


    In silence, Frankie came over.


    He wanted to comfort, but he didn''t know how to speak.


    Still Maggie said: "Are you still willing to teach me?"


    "of course."


    "Thank you."


    Frankie felt blocked, and suddenly said, "I will continue to take you, and I won''t give it to others."


    ......


    Halfway through the plot, the two talents are officially pinched together.


    Speaking of narrative, it is really delicate.


    It seems that the films directed by Lehman always have this kind of popularity.


    Looking at the big screen, Quentin didn''t know what to say.


    Several characters were erected in this way.


    Needless to say, the actor''s own skills, but more, it is the shaping of subtleties.


    The actress Hilary Swank is even more pleasantly surprised.


    If it is not uncommon to say that Eastwood and Morgan Freeman can perform well in old dramas, it is not surprising that this kind of Hilary Swank, who is not disadvantaged in the drama with two people, is also a treasure. .


    ......


    Maggie looked at Frankie very seriously and nodded heavily.


    The training begins.


    (Friendly reminder: Please be sure to open the music player to search for "MEGALOBOX" and click to play to watch simultaneously.)


    ......


    The audience can also find that the background music gradually becomes louder.


    In the empty boxing gym, Maggie listened to Frankie''s guidance and began to develop explosive punches.


    Accompanied by high drum beats and electronic music, the audience who had been suppressed by the plot seemed to have been given a dose of adrenaline, and the blood all over their bodies began to ignite from this moment.


    Maggie punches quickly.


    The fist kept hitting Frankie''s glove.


    "Quick, fast, fast, hard. Not enough."


    Frankie looked at Maggie and kept giving instructions.


    "The lower body should be stable, and the waist and shoulders should work together. Drive the waist inertia, don''t just use your arms to exert force. Pay attention to the coordination of the muscles."


    ......


    "What should I do if someone else hugs you? It''s hard to hit the fatal part with your fist. At this time, try to hit the enemy''s abdomen. Lower your elbow, don''t try to pull it away. I will also seize the opportunity."


    ......


    "Report the number, do and report the number, a set of two hundred."


    "7, 8, 9...101, 102, 103..."


    Hugging the head with both hands, curling up her knees and raising her knees until her abdominal muscles begin to sore, Maggie immediately jumps up again, takes the skipping rope, does two hundred, and then drops the ball and dodges. To exhaustion.


    Every day, Frankie would also find a training partner from outside for actual combat training.


    Days passed, and another month later, Maggie ushered in the game again.


    This time, Frankie took her there.


    Putting the braces into her mouth, Frankie still told her not to relax and protect herself.


    The two sides made a fist and separated immediately.


    Once on the road, Maggie seems to have turned on the plug-in mode.


    Although she is too old and has average physical strength, fortunately she has a strong explosive force, and Frankie also focuses on improving her punching power and punching speed.


    In the first round, Maggie dodged the opponent''s fist accurately and sideways. When the opponent hadn''t recovered, a set of combined punches hit the opponent''s chin.


    The opponent was smashed to the ground, blood inevitably flowed out.


    But Maggie didn''t look at his opponent at all. There was only one winner in the ring.


    She stretched out her arms, enjoying the cheers everyone brought to her.


    She likes the feeling of being recognized.


    Soon, in the lightweight class, Maggie could not find an opponent.


    Frankie took a risk and promoted her to welterweight.


    Although there were occasional injuries, when Maggie got used to the welterweight rhythm, she found the way to quickly defeat the enemy.


    She won a streak like this and soon gained some fame in the boxing world.


    The fighting culture in the United States is very high, and the promotion of the game is sufficient.


    Many laymen who like blood and watch the excitement don''t mind spending some money to enjoy it, and violence directly expresses the pleasure.


    It is very exciting to watch two boxers fight each other, blood spilling on the ring.It can also make people vent.


    Therefore, the boxer has a reputation, and his worth is not low. Just taking a part of the ticket money is a huge sum of money for the poor Maggie.


    She has money, the first thing she thinks of is her family.


    She secretly bought a real estate and wanted to surprise her mother and sister.


    But they don''t appreciate it, because the US welfare system stipulates that with real estate, they cannot receive government relief benefits.


    Mother asked why Maggie couldn''t give cash directly and why she was so stupid.


    Maggie was a little sad.


    Also complained to Frankie.


    But Frankie couldn''t even deal with the mess of his own family, and the relationship with his biological daughter was very rigid, and he didn''t know how to improve the relationship between Maggie and his family.


    He just silently cared about Maggie more and more.


    Among the heavyweight boxers, there is a Billie Osterman nicknamed "Lan Xiong".


    She is known for her dirty and fierce style of play.


    Frankie felt that Maggie would suffer a lot from this style of fighter.


    Therefore, first arranged for Maggie to go to Europe to play games to gain experience points.


    The first game was against the British champion, Frankie also ordered a jersey for Maggie before the game.


    Embroidered on it is a word: "Mocuishle."


    Frankie said it was Gaul, and didn''t tell Maggie what it meant.


    Maggie appeared in this jersey. Although there were some disturbances, she still won it smoothly.


    Soon, Mo Kushler replaced the pronoun of Maggie through the European boxing arena.

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    "No matter what the meaning of that word, it has become her nickname. Maggie played in Edinburgh, Paris or Brussels, Amsterdam, the audience will chant her: Mokushler, seems to be Irish everywhere. Wait for them to return In the United States, Maggie is no longer the unknown person of the past."


    Morgan Freeman''s narration sounded again.


    At this time, after a lap from European boxing, Maggie''s strength has approached the top.Frankie also believes that Maggie can challenge the "Lan Xiong".


    Before the boxing match started, Frankie also said that if Maggie could win the match, he would tell her what "Mokushler" meant.


    The two sides checked and went to the ring. From time to time, the audience chanted their names.


    Fist, then back.


    The referee also announced the start of the game.


    "Lan Xiong" played very fiercely, and he was good at insidious tricks. In the first round, he used his back elbow to beat Maggie''s face, and the nose and eyebrows began to bleed.


    In the second round, Maggie who suffered a loss became more focused.


    The two sides are stuck together, and no one takes advantage.


    When he rested between rounds, Frankie noticed that "Lan Xiong"''s bottom plate was unstable, and asked Maggie to hit "Lan Xiong"''s sciatic nerve again.


    This trick really worked. In the third round, Maggie was crushed and beaten all the way.


    Just when the audience thought that Maggie would win the game, an accident happened.


    When the referee pulled the two away and the boxer was resting in the round, taking advantage of Maggie''s return, "Lan Xiong" shamefully attacked Maggie from behind.


    The camera suddenly zoomed out.


    Extend the panorama of the ring.


    Still a slow motion.


    Everyone can clearly see Maggie''s eye sockets being punched hard, and her body fell backwards uncontrollably, just hitting the small stool for rest.


    At that moment, it seemed to hear the sound of a broken spine.


    "FxxK."


    In the theater, the audience shouted.


    Everyone was shocked by this shameless behavior.


    Frankie couldn''t believe it, or many people didn''t expect it.


    Maggie won because "Lan Xiong" violated the rules and kicked out the game directly. The consequence was that Maggie would lie in a hospital bed for life.


    At that moment, her spine was completely damaged, she was paralyzed from a high position, and she had no sensation below the head.


    This result is cruel.


    Just when the audience thought that this girl would succeed with her hard work, it seemed that fate was making a joke.


    She lay there lifelessly, making the whole movie hall silent.Obviously Shuangwen, the male lead suddenly died, this is the feeling of the audience.


    Although Maggie is not dead, it is no different from being dead.Being alive is also a burden.


    why?


    Is it a bad ending?


    Unfortunately, as the original author Toul said, what Lehman wanted to film were the forgotten fighters and their stories.


    In other words, the plot has only ushered in a sublimation turn from this moment.


    General inspirational movie.


    They all like to talk about a small person who realizes his dream through hard work.


    Complete chicken blood line.


    But Lehman didn''t want "Million Dollar Baby" to go this way.


    If it is useful to work hard, where is there any class?


    Sometimes, the process is far better than the result.


    On the screen.


    Frankie asked almost all the major medical institutions in the United States and got similar answers.


    The patient can only be a sober vegetative for the rest of his life.


    The light suddenly changed from bright to dark.


    In the cold ward, no lights were turned on.


    Maggie was wearing a medical coat, lying upright, with instruments all over her body.She now needs these instruments for breathing, eating and defecation.


    Frankie sat in the chair with a face of self-blame.


    He thinks he has acted too quickly and failed to protect Maggie.


    But Maggie comforted him in turn, saying that she had won the championship somehow, and she was worthy of her efforts.


    She smiled, even in such a situation, she still thought about caring for others.


    Frankie held his head in pain.


    In the depressed room, his heart was about to break.


    Soon after, Maggie was transferred to a rehabilitation center.


    Her family finally remembered to come and visit.


    But did not want to wait for a group of white-eyed wolves.


    The mother took the lawyer and wanted to transfer her property.


    Maggie got a million dollars for winning the gold belt of the heavyweight championship.


    This is a huge number. Anyway, she can''t enjoy it anyway. It''s better to give her and her sister a living.


    Outside, the sun is shining brightly.


    Inside the house, there was oppression in the name of love and family.


    Maggie''s eyes were red.


    Tears flowed down unconsciously.


    Because she couldn''t control her body, she couldn''t even control her tears in the end.Her weakness was clearly shown in the eyes of outsiders.


    The lawyer was used to seeing similar scandals, but he couldn''t bear to watch it. He opened the door in silence and waited outside the room.


    Looking at the closest family members.


    Maggie closed her eyes.


    She did not cry when she was paralyzed.


    When life collapsed, she was still strong.


    But at this moment, she choked, gritted her teeth, and chased away her mother and sister word by word, threatening them, and if they came again, she would donate her property to the orphanage.


    The mother was puzzled, thinking she was a white-eyed wolf, and left cursingly.


    My sister was also very angry. She was from her own family and made money, but she didn''t do anything to improve her and her mother''s lives.


    After they left, Maggie looked out the window calmly, thinking of death for the first time.


    She is like this, lying in bed all day long, with no expectation of her future life.


    She seems to have no future.


    This fact scared her.


    No matter how strong people are, there will be a day of fear.


    She looked at Frankie fragilely and asked him to end her life.


    The camera turns to Frankie''s front face, which is a close-up.


    Let all the audience seem to be looking directly into his eyes.


    There are sadness and struggle hidden in that look.


    The sunlight outside came through the window, shining brightly, but it freezes the two of them into a desperate picture.


    "I can''t go on like this."


    "Experienced all this, seen the world. People will call my name, and they cheer for me."


    "I actually don''t want to force you to do this, but I have got what I want."


    "Don''t let them take away my dignity, and don''t let me just lie here."


    Maggie''s request stuck in Frankie''s heart sentence by sentence.


    Why didn''t he understand that such a Maggie was tortured her.


    But he can''t do it.


    He really can''t do it.


    That is his apprentice, it is the sustenance of his many emotions.


    For Frankie, ending Maggie''s life is tantamount to killing the person closest to him with his own hands.


    He flinched.


    But Maggie didn''t.


    She is determined to die.


    For a paralyzed patient, the only thing that can stop himself is to bite his tongue.


    She did this, but it didn''t work. The doctor rescued her in time.


    However, this also made Frankie feel Maggie''s determination to die.

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    Maggie was rescued.


    Frankie saw her again.


    Lonely, eyes closed, gray lips, like a lifeless body.


    With Hilary Swank''s appearance and figure, in fact, she is not photogenic at all, she is not beautiful, and she has no outstanding temperament.But she can use her performance and talent to hold the audience''s eyes firmly.


    Laugh for her, sad for her.


    It would be extremely cruel to end the life of a lover personally in any way.


    Frankie, who blamed himself, ran to the church and asked a priest for answers.


    Frankie was vague, the priest who didn''t know why, and encouraged him to respect everyone''s choice.


    Then, he found his friend Eddie.


    Eddie said: You are the only person qualified to help her end her life.


    Frankie, who finally stepped through the obstacles in his heart, took a bottle of adrenaline and ran to Maggie''s ward to bid her final farewell.


    Maggie looked at him and smiled again.


    Frankie said, "I will unplug your respirator and you will fall asleep."


    Up to this point, he also said what Mokushler meant.


    This is an Irish phrase which means "my beloved, my flesh and blood."


    He really regarded Maggie as his daughter, and he wanted to pour that love into Maggie.


    Maggie looked at him blankly, wanting to cry and laugh.


    Frankie did not speak any more, and silently unplugged his respirator, took out the adrenaline from the backpack, and injected it into the bottle through the needle.


    At this moment, Morgan Freeman''s narration also followed.


    "He gave her an injection of epinephrine, which was several times higher than the required dose. He didn''t want her to suffer anymore."


    Since then, Frankie disappeared.


    Eddie didn''t know where he went, so he wrote a letter to Frankie''s daughter in his own name.


    The content of the letter is Maggie''s story, which is why Eddie''s narration runs through the entire movie.


    In this way, he hoped that Frankie''s daughter would really understand what her father was.


    "I hope he will come to you and ask for your forgiveness again. But maybe his heart has been hollowed out. I just hope he can find a place where he can feel peaceful, a quiet place surrounded by oak forests. Of course. , This may also be my wishful thinking. No matter where he is, I think you should know this, what kind of person your father is."


    At the end of the movie, the scene is fixed on the figure of Eddie writing a letter.


    The picture went dark.


    The list of cast and crew began to scroll on the screen.


    The lights slowly turned on, and the audience regained their senses.


    ended......


    Part of the audience thought silently: Is this also an inspirational movie?I really believed in the evil of the poster.


    But still no one left.


    "Papa......"


    After a few seconds, people began to applaud.


    Immediately afterwards, everyone applauded, Quentin and Robert also applauded.


    They are thanking for such an excellent work.


    "Get up."


    Hilary Swank was so flustered by this kind of formation that he got goose bumps.


    She felt that she should do something, and then she heard the director Lehman tell her to stand up and wave his hand to the audience.


    As a result, the audience''s response became more enthusiastic.


    With thunderous applause, the staff came over with a few microphones.


    Lehmann knew the form of Cannes.


    With a bow of thanks to the creator, he weighed the microphone twice and smiled at the audience before he said: "No matter the filming, the performance of the actors, the editing, and the soundtrack, I am very satisfied. I have to admit that this film is not The work I am most proud of, but I also want to say that it is definitely a work that embodies the efforts of many people."


    No one disagrees with this.


    Although there is a big gap with the inspirational movies expected by some audiences, is it really not inspirational?


    How can people who work hard for their dreams be uninspiring?


    It''s just that the ending is not so good, but it can''t obliterate her process.


    Some viewers recalled the plot just now. The first half of the movie was a little depressed. Finally, it was hard to wait for Maggie to make an impact on the road to the champion of boxing. A small part of the latter reached the peak of this depression.


    It''s really refreshing, only the middle half hour of content.


    At this moment, Hilary Swank was dumbfounded.


    She is still a little uncertain, such a big scene is for herself.


    Some viewers are also shouting "Maggie, Maggie."


    They only remember her name in the play.


    But for actors, this is the greatest appreciation.


    For some reason, she wanted to make a call with her mother...


    Later, after the film ended, some reporters also came to interview.


    Most of them are local, and there are some other countries, such as Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States and so on.


    French reporters are very familiar with Lehmann and like to interview him. They basically surround him.


    Everyone is very relaxed, after all, it''s just small talk.


    He sat in the middle, answering all kinds of questions fluently and freely, and listening to the praise of the film from reporters.Very proud.


    Thomas was also very excited.


    But Hilary Swank was still immersed in the emotions just now and didn''t talk much.


    After the screening, Lehman waved his hand and took everyone to the hotel.Just drink it and it''s over.happy.


    He also called on the executives of several Warner film festivals.


    Amidst the brilliance of the lights, the emphasis is on joy.


    ......


    "Director Lyman..."


    "Come on, cheers."


    He and Hilary Swank gently touched the glasses, smiled and looked at Thomas lying on the table sleeping soundly, and drank it in one gulp.


    The amount of alcohol is not good enough, so I poured it first without drinking much with a few people from Warner.


    "I''m so happy today." Hilary Swank was also a little drunk and laughed inexplicably.


    Ryman was a little bit emotional.


    The girl got the Oscar actress, but it wasn''t that kind of water, and it didn''t mix well.


    However, hard power has nothing to say, the key is dedication.


    It''s just a pity that I am embarrassed.


    Hollywood doesn''t pay much attention to female stars, and there is still not much beauty. The opportunity is even more rare.


    Thinking about it, these years, the situation has also been quite embarrassing.


    Others rely on the influence of the film queen to accept the play and receive softness, but she has been unable to make it to the front line due to lack of commercial appeal.


    Inexplicably a bit like the Maggie in the play, there is a resonance between people and characters.


    After the banquet is over.


    Lehman, who was still sober, sent a few people back to the upstairs room of the hotel.


    He walked alone back to his apartment.


    As soon as I lay down on the bed, I felt my head thrust down vigorously.


    His wine is pretty good, and if he is a little drunk, he doesn''t do anything weird.


    After only a while, he fell asleep.


    But outside, "Million Dollar Baby" is like a rock, suddenly smashing into a big lake like the Cannes Film Festival.


    The waves are instantly eye-catching.


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    ""Million Dollar Baby" will be the most brilliant movie in Cannes this year."-"French Film and Television".


    Early the morning after the screening, Thomas brought a stack of newspapers to Lehman''s apartment.


    By the way, there is a breakfast.


    "Lyman."


    Thomas bit the French stick and handed him the newspaper.


    In other words, this year, the 57th Cannes Film Festival, has selected 18 works in the main competition.


    But in terms of momentum, there are only "Fahrenheit 911" directed by American director Michael Moore, "Nobody Knows" by Japanese director Yu Hwa Ji, "Old Boy" by South Korean director Park Chan-wook, and "Old Woman Killer" by the Coen Brothers and "The Killer" screened yesterday. "Million Dollar Baby" is the hottest prize winner.


    It just so happens that Lehman has been fine in these two days, and he has seen it all.


    The two parts of Zhi Yuhe and Park Chan-wook also follow the narrative line.


    But compared to "Million Dollar Baby", it is a little dull. However, Hirokazu Ke has always been in this tune, taking the everyday style, and it is a characteristic of the Japanese literary cafe.


    To be honest, at the Cannes Film Festival nowadays, some filmmakers in Japan and South Korea are blown up, but they don¡¯t give awards after they blow out.


    Say it is conservative. People accept the works of the Asian film circle every year, and they often encourage it. Say it is open-minded, and the attitude of taking care of French and American filmmakers is very clear.


    Regarding style, Cannes has lost the mentality of those gangsters.


    True art is still inferior to some niche film festivals.


    At least, people don''t play virtual.


    Then, Brother Coen.


    A regular visitor at the film festival.


    Palme d''Or and Best Director have both.


    But this "Old Woman Killer" follows the line of black humor.


    Still adapted the work, even if Tom Hanks was invited to play, it was not particularly popular.


    Then there is "Fahrenheit 911". From the subject matter, it can be seen that this is a movie that is hot and political.


    The producer is Lionsgate, which is also their biggest move in the first half of the year.


    The film claims to expose the nastyness of the U.S.-Iraq War. It also deliberately exaggerated the intricate relationship between the Bush family and the Ben-Bangladesh-just to make it clear that the tragedy was directed and performed by the Bush family for political rights.


    With such a gimmick, before the screening of "Million Dollar Baby", "Fahrenheit 911" is likely to be the most likely to win Palme d''Or at this year''s Cannes.


    why?


    In order to reach the top of Cannes, in addition to the qualifications for the competition, the rest probably need to meet two conditions: either the subject matter is good or the national personality is.


    It just so happens that "Fahrenheit 911" is still in documentary style, very realistic.


    Furthermore, in the past three years, with such a big social impact and a series of political games, suddenly a movie said that it has dug inside stories, can it not explode?


    Therefore, knowing that it is getting hot, Cannes must also push it.


    Why not do mutually beneficial things.


    Doesn''t Cannes need the heat?


    Of course, "Million Dollar Baby" is here, and it''s a little bit more hanging.


    The quality is outstanding, the director is his own family, and the producer Warner has a lot of friendship with Cannes.


    Compared with "Fahrenheit 911", apart from being a gimmick, it is simply crushed.


    From the director¡¯s qualifications to the operation behind.


    After the screening, the organizing committee became even more unable to sit still.


    They originally arranged three screenings a day, but considering that there are so many works in line, they are already very popular.


    But no matter what, the movie is awesome. On the first day, all three games were full.


    The film took off too quickly, and both the media and the audience were paying close attention.


    Then, it really lived up to expectations.


    The next day, the venues were still full.


    The scene of queuing to buy tickets is nothing unusual.


    Hilary Swank was so excited, and the great sense of recognition fell down. It was really blissful.It was so popular for the first time in life.


    On the contrary, Lyman was a little cold and overly.


    It''s not unhappy, but I don''t feel like I was up and down.


    Perhaps this is growth.


    As for the efforts of the newspapers and media, Warner must have managed it, but it is also because Lehman¡¯s film has really frustrated some film critics.


    If you are purely inspirational, you may not need to blow in this way, or the intensity can be lower.Take money to do things.


    But what is unexpected is that "Million Dollar Baby" tells a lot through this story.


    It''s actually not the same as "Rocky".


    It is the first time that Rocky has used the counterattacking routine of the down-and-out boxer and the low-level little character.


    What''s so special, "Million Dollar Baby" is also a focused boxer and a small person, but the ending of "Rocky" is pretty good, but Maggie''s life is completely different.


    Without the second half of the movie, this movie could not beat the originator of the routine "Rocky".


    But besides boxing, what else?


    To borrow from some film critics, the overall tone of the film is not passionate. It teaches people to be strong in the ordinary, especially the plot after the injury, which is the sublimation of the whole film, so that everyone can see that it can be tough on everything. Attitude girl, Maggie.


    Facing death calmly, this is her choice.


    What she wants to hear is the cheers and applause of others, and regret and sympathy are the greatest harm to her.


    This is also the most moving part of director Lehmann''s character creation: "How do we face failure in life, even if it makes people desperate."


    Of course, many people say that death is an escape.


    But not in the film, Maggie is a strong man in conviction from beginning to end.


    Frankie doesn''t want to teach her to punch, she grinds it herself; she loses the first time she plays, and she trains harder and harder; to end her life in the end, that is also her attitude towards her own life.Everyone will have different choices.


    Maggie chose what she wanted, this is her strong logic.


    Responsible for your choice, even death.


    The critics are hi.


    The continued warming of the word-of-mouth of "Million Dollar Baby" is also an unstoppable thing, especially the French officials are endorsing Lehmann, hoping that he will go further.


    "Cannes Premiere", "Herald", "French Report", "Los Angeles Daily" and so on.


    During the film festival, the media who specializes in digging out film works have very good influence.


    And without exception, they are holding "Million Dollar Baby".


    Although not all the film reviews are full of color, but the attitude of recommending it is enough to show that the film has been recognized by the media.


    Audience? Really.


    Frozen, relying on the enthusiastic attitude, the organizers discussed adding another one.It becomes 4 games a day.


    As for whose screenings have been reduced, it is not known.Lehman didn''t care about this either.

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    May 24, sunny.


    The people at Warner still helped the operation and convinced the judges of the selection.


    After all, the audience and film critics have a good reputation, and you must not forget who has the right to vote.


    Compared to Oscars, Cannes does not have so many rules, but the same needs to operate and build momentum.


    Alas, it''s the award chosen by the person anyway, and there must be a way of public relations.


    Moreover, "Million Dollar Baby" does have this qualification.


    The popularity of the screening suppressed all the movie works that came to the exhibition.


    This can''t be ignored.


    Moreover, in recent years, the French film industry has declined.


    The compulsion in the entire European film circle does not appear to be as tall as in the past, let alone compare with the United States.


    This has finally produced a well-known local filmmaker, no matter where he tends to be, there is no hesitation in holding a hand.


    Then, a bunch of filmmakers really dared to support it.


    Don''t mention Luc Besson and take the lead.


    The effect of this is that Lehmann, the director, was originally a direct line of Cannes, and has become a direct line of the direct line.


    Good reputation and public relations have also brought 7 main competition nominations to "Million Dollar Baby".


    Palme d''Or, best director, best screenplay, best actor, best actress, jury award and best photography.


    For a time, it can be described as disdainful of all males, even "Fahrenheit 911", which was dominant at the beginning, was compared.Five nominations for the film, no best actress and best photography.


    Facing such a privilege, Lehman didn''t have the enthusiasm. He was thinking about his new film plan, and went out early in the morning.


    The streets of Cannes are still very lively, it is just such a lively opportunity in a year.


    Usually, there are some tourists in summer and autumn, but not many.


    After all, this place is really small, and there are no particularly famous tourist attractions, so it''s not very attractive to outsiders.


    Lehman walked east around the Palais des Cinemas, and not far away, he arrived at the Europa Pictures office in Cannes.


    The door face was small and the space was not large, so I barely rented a floor for the convenience of Europa''s distribution department, but I didn''t need to pay attention to it.


    "Sir, are you okay?"


    There was a staff member sitting in the door, watching Lehman walk in, but he didn''t recognize it at all. Of course, it is normal not to pay attention to the main creative behind the scenes.


    "I have an appointment."


    As he was talking, a man walked out from inside.


    Tall, not handsome, but has its own temperament.


    "Director Lyman?"


    He was still talking to the staff at the door, and a voice suddenly came from the side.


    Jean-Renault waved his hand, "Why are you here?"


    Well, the adventure photographer who contributed to the protagonist¡¯s magazine in "Day Dreamer" found Sean Penn as a guest in the original version, but Lyman didn¡¯t know Sean Penn, and instead felt that an actor like Jean-Renault came as a guest It would be more interesting, so I called Luc Besson to make an appointment.


    He talked about this as soon as he arrived in Cannes, but it was delayed until now because of the inconvenience of Jean-Renault''s itinerary.


    As soon as he said this, Lehman hadn''t made any response yet, but the staff on the side was surprised.


    There is quite a kind: Ah, the feeling of seeing a real person.


    In terms of performance, he has won the French box office championship twice in a row, which is indeed admirable by practitioners.


    "Hello, I love watching your movies, "Bad Guy" and the recently screened "Million Dollar Baby". I like it very much. I watched it back and forth several times."


    The young man was very pleasantly surprised. He is a Maasai and has been transferred to this office for less than six months.


    "Um, hello."


    The two talked casually, and Lehmann took Jean-Reynolds outside to speak.


    Speaking of it, this guy just received the sequel "Undercurrent 2: Angels of Doom" some time ago, directed by Oliver Dahan, script written by Luc Besson and concurrently an investor and producer.


    Originally planned to take a rest, but did not expect Luc Besson to call him and say something.


    So, he ran to Cannes.


    "I also said on the phone that I came today to confirm the appointment."


    "Can you know what it is?" He was still confused.Because Luc Besson said that Lehmann was looking for him, but did not say what the play was.


    He has acted for so many years, he must have the capital to choose.


    Although he agreed to come and meet, it was just that kind of thought, but not strong.If you really want to talk about works, if he lets go of the restrictions, he will be able to do it all year round.He really has no shortage of play appointments.


    Lehman was not surprised, and roughly talked about the movie.


    Do you play the lead role? Kim Kerry has been set, and the theme will be an inspirational light comedy of absurd nature.


    I also told him about the role, acting as a photographer who is very adventurous, wandering around the world, and by the way, taking photos.


    There are not many plays, not even the main supporting role.


    After that, Jean-Renault thought about it.


    Actually, looking for him is just a cameo, hoping to make a surprise or an Easter egg.


    Because in "Daydreamer", the scene basically revolves around the protagonist, and there is no room for other characters to play.


    Jean-Renault wanted to refuse, but it was troublesome.


    According to Lehman, the scene had to be filmed in many countries, and it was also a large-scale live scene.


    Although he is a cameo, he doesn''t have to travel so many places, but it is not easy.


    Just about to say something, I recalled what Luc Besson said.


    The two of them have been working together since their debut, and they are very familiar with each other.


    As for him, he was unfamiliar with Lehmann. He had only heard of it, but Luc Besson was familiar and wanted to win him over.


    It''s tangled.


    Lyman could also see his hesitation.


    Also, a guest appearance is an act of personal sentiment over gain. The vast majority of them are sentimental to actually appear, not to mention a French first-line movie star like Jean Renault.


    It''s not difficult for Lehman to be someone else. It''s just that he simply finds it interesting. If you don''t accept it, it doesn''t matter if you find someone else to try.


    As a result, he stopped mentioning the movie, and focused on some interesting and fresh news hotspots in the United States to chat with him.


    Jean-Renault had a good impression of him, and he gave him a step up without embarrassing him.


    The two chatted and finished.


    Near noon, I ran for another meal, and then gave up.


    On the way back, Jean-Renault was holding a business card with Lehmann''s private number on it.


    Said it was for him to consider, and if he agreed, he could call Lyman.


    In fact, his schedule is quite lax.


    Especially since only one film has been taken this year, and there is no target yet.


    He is quite a scriptwriter, except for Luc Besson, who easily refuses to agree.


    These days, good projects are hard to come by.


    Or else?


    Jean-Renault didn''t know why he had such an idea.


    But presumably, he was moved by Lyman''s attitude.


    Anyway, he is not bad for money, and for Luc Besson, it''s okay to make a cameo.


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    "Well......"


    Lyman woke up naturally, and was stunned for a while before remembering where he was.


    He sat up and glanced at the wall clock on the wall.It''s eight fifty-two, it''s almost nine o''clock.


    Last night, Jean-Renault promised a cameo.


    The two of them went for another drink, which was regarded as a friendship.


    His ability to join really gave Lehman face.


    Taking advantage of his head dizzy, Lyman took another shower and changed his clothes.


    Turning around, closing the door, taking the key, and going out.


    The sunlight outside is just right, and the shade of the trees on both sides is accompanied by the crowds.


    What is this called?


    The breath of life.


    With a few words of emotion at random, Lehman walked down the street to a bakery.


    Breakfast? I bought a few croissants at random, spread the jam on the outside, dealt with a few bites, and it was all done.


    Speaking of food, I have become more adaptable over the past few years, and I can eat food that is usually too sweet and greasy.


    The neighbors will say hello when they see him.


    A few words, it is still inseparable from the movie.


    Some said he took a good photo, and some gave him advice.


    Smile, there is nothing malicious.


    Speaking of which, they are also loyal fans of Lyman, and always support him whenever his film is released.


    No matter what, in Cannes, not only is the name of the festival famous, but also a great director.


    There are not a few locals who have such thoughts.


    Who can think of this?


    ......


    May 26.The film festival closed.


    The closing ceremony is certainly not as prosperous as the opening ceremony, but there is still no shortage of red carpets.


    With the red carpet, actresses and flashes are indispensable.


    Moreover, due to the trend of nominated awards in the competition unit, now that the day when the suspense is uncovered, all walks of life have already made their own efforts.


    "Million Dollar Baby" ranked first in the order, which can be regarded as an alternative proof of the popularity of the film.


    Fortunately, "Fahrenheit 911" ranked second.


    At the backstage, while waiting, they greeted them politely.


    Although it shows that they are competitors on the surface, their momentum cannot be defeated, right.


    After finally waiting for the organizer to finish, the staff gave an instruction.


    Lyman went on the red carpet leisurely.


    He didn''t go with Hilary Swank for fear of misunderstanding.


    This is necessary.


    Along the way, the flashing lights continued and the applause continued.


    Lehman was very reserved. After all, he was at home, and he specifically stopped and waved at the crowd on both sides.


    As for the reporter below, he wanted him to pose for a photo, but he did not deliberately set off again.


    The applause of the audience is also the love of this excellent movie.


    Hilary Swank was behind Lyman, walking slowly.


    Lehman was about to enter the interview area, she was only halfway there, stopping from time to time, smiling cooperatively.


    Waiting for the baptism of the flash.This guy, without blinking his eyes, seems to have received strict training.


    Before the red carpet show, every actress has her own walking debuff. It seems that Hillary is no exception.


    Of course, this is not a shame.


    There is only one chance to show off once a year. What''s wrong with being calm?


    She doesn''t have no works, and she doesn''t bring her own photographer. She rubs the red carpet like clocking in. She is not allowed to show the limelight?


    Besides, her performance in the movie was unanimously appreciated.


    There are faces.


    The reporters also happened to have no material. Seeing that Typhoon Hillary Clinton was good and a steady horse, catching it was a snap.


    Then, it was Thomas and Eastwood.


    These two people didn''t have much thoughts to show off.


    Stride forward.


    As soon as Hillary entered the interview area, the two of them arrived.


    Just a few words, such as "Will not win, it depends on what the judges mean" and what "will bring you better works."


    Very polite.But everyone is used to it.


    After all, if you have more nominations, it doesn''t mean you can win prizes. If you just finished blowing your cowhide here, there will be no results, wouldn''t it be embarrassing?


    After the interview, he entered the main hall.


    Filmmakers who don''t know each other come to congratulate Lehman.


    Lehman also responded one by one.


    Since the screening of "Million Dollar Baby", the touted by the media and the support of the French director community, he is a true seed player.


    However, put aside the ones that don''t plant seeds.


    The purpose of an award ceremony of this nature is more to promote the exchange of filmmakers from different places.


    Therefore, the lively atmosphere is mostly.


    Even if you are nervous, that will be something later.


    Not to mention, Lehman wasn''t too nervous at all.


    His mentality is properly adjusted.


    Is this the reason?


    One is to recognize his own strength and self-confidence; second, the people at Warner have told him that he must win awards, but I don''t know how many they will get.


    In the eyes of Warner, they did so much just to be foolproof and didn''t plan to leave empty-handed.


    For them, the notarization of the award is not important. What is important is how much help I can provide for subsequent announcements.


    "Congratulations."


    "Thank you."


    "Lyman, congratulations, it was great."


    "Oh, thank you, thank you very much."


    In the venue, Lehman interspersed among the unfamiliar filmmakers and greeted them everywhere.


    After the red carpet was over, the organizers were invited to speak again.


    After more than ten minutes of idle talk, the awards officially began.


    There are a total of more than 20 awards, most of which are encouragement awards such as informal competition units and media reviews.


    It took more than half an hour to get to the race.


    Lehman sat very steadily, and didn''t even look at the comforting awards, because the more weighty, the later.


    He also guessed in his heart that he could win the best photography or actor award or screenplay award.


    As for the palm, the highest prize, it''s quite difficult to get PR.


    After all, the Cannes Organizing Committee has to face it. If even the most credible honors are randomly awarded, then this is the root of Cannes.


    Even Oscar, in the best film, will not play foolishly, but like to consider political factors.


    The judges on the stage changed one and continued reading: "The winner of the best male lead is. "Million Dollar Baby", Clint Eastwood. Congratulations."


    Okay, the old man is in his seventies, and he has been working as a director for more than 30 years. This is such a special performance, and he took the Cannes actor.


    It is estimated that the actors underneath are very depressed, so that''s okay, no chance for newcomers.


    The old man didn''t expect that he didn''t lack this.


    But there is no way, you have to take it if you give it.


    Thinking this way, I feel a little proud.


    He is an actor after all, and this recognition makes him very comfortable.


    After taking the stage, I said a few words, finished the prize, and went down.


    Lyman glanced at Hilary Swank, feeling a little intolerable.


    The old man doesn''t need the actor''s grace, but she does.


    Obviously, Cannes is also a place that likes to divide cakes, given the best male lead, can the best female lead still have a play?

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    Or noticed Lyman''s sight, Hilary Swank, who was sitting on his left side, smiled.


    That smile is a bit bitter.


    Everyone is smart, and there is nothing wrong to understand.


    Seeing her beautifully dressed and calmly showing herself on stage, it is impossible to say that she is not tempted by this possible actress.


    Lehman didn''t know what to say, so he encouraged: "You are doing very well inside, no doubt."


    "Thank you."


    In fact, they all know it, and obviously she has no confidence in herself.


    Hillary was silent for a while, and said with a touch of sentiment: "When I was awarded the Oscar for Best Actress, I was very ignorant and won the award when I was confused. Everyone said that I played well and was very real, but I couldn''t. Pay attention. Now, there are more acting, but no longer the same state as before."


    She smiled reluctantly, "Perhaps, I won''t find this feeling in the future. This is the best time I have played, and even I think this is my peak. It is really hard to watch others win awards. I''m thinking, if I can''t get the best female lead this time, I really don''t know if I can receive such a good scene in the future and have such a good performance."


    Lehman understood that she was right: good, suitable movies are not easy to encounter, "Million Dollar Baby" is almost unfolding around the heroine, all conflict points, climax points, drama points, from the whole In terms of effect, it is Maggie being promoted, and the heroine''s character identity has a strong tension, and there is a lot of room for actors to play.


    You know, movies that focus on female characters are rare, let alone the role tension.


    Hillary Clinton devoted her full enthusiasm to this role, and even did not hesitate to fight to make the shot more impactful and real.


    It can be said that her performance in it is the pinnacle of her current acting career.


    As she worries, if she can''t even win the prize for the most suitable and perfect peak, it will be difficult to win this queen in the future.


    But Lehman couldn''t help it.


    The two were relatively speechless, just listening to the judges continue to present awards.


    The best photography was given to the Brazilian film "Moto Diary".


    The best screenplay was given to the French film "Like Normal".


    Then it is the best heroine.


    The award was given to an American actress, Katherine Turner.


    Hilary Swank looked at her carefully, her hands clenched tightly.


    She also understands that there is no hope, but she still has a little thought.


    "The one who won the 57th Cannes Best Actress..."


    Catherine Turner looked down at the envelope and slowly reported a name, "Clean." Zhang Manyu.


    At this moment, Hillary leaned back in the chair, feeling an inexplicable feeling.


    Lyman also smiled bitterly.


    If he is allowed to choose, Hilary Swank is the most qualified to win.Not favoritism, but true thoughts.


    Zhang Manyu has a good foundation, but not much breakthrough. The image in "Clean" is much less spiritual than "Sweet Honey".


    But what can be done in Cannes.


    They are an international film festival, and not a regional film festival like the Oscars. Can a film take all the awards away?


    Keep it international.


    This is what it means to be nice, but it is to divide the cake and try not to leave anyone behind.


    Watching Manyu slowly walk onto the stage, accepting the trophy in surprise.


    The crowd also clapped symbolically, as if rehearsing the script.


    Perhaps this is also a scene.


    "...This is the most memorable moment in my life. Thank you for the jury''s recognition..."


    After speaking, Manyu waved his hand and returned to his seat.


    After a while, the jury award was won by Park Chan-wook''s "Old Boy".


    Then finally it was Lyman''s turn.


    "The winner of the 57th Best Director is...Lyman Last."


    He slowly got up and gave Hillary a hug.


    There is no fluctuation in my heart.


    "Thanks to the organizing committee for awarding me this award, and also to those partners in the crew. This is our joint effort."


    "Papa."


    The audience below clapped again.


    Get off the stage and sit back.


    Hillary also took the trophy and looked at it, her face full of joy.


    Then came the finale of the Cannes Film Festival, Palme d''Or.


    As for the judges, it is Quentin Tarantino, the chairman of this year''s jury.


    Ah no nonsense.


    Barra, open the envelope and read.


    "Congratulations to "Million Dollar Baby"."


    After speaking, he began to applaud.


    Lyman was a little confused.


    It was Hilary''s reminder before he got on stage.


    He never thought that "Million Dollar Baby" would be the big winner tonight, winning three yuan in a row, winning all the most important awards except for the heroine and the jury award.


    Can''t say what it''s like.


    I can only say that I didn''t expect it, but it didn''t fluctuate much.


    After going up twice in this way, I got two trophies when I turned around.


    Exactly one hand.


    Quite a kind of rush to be like this.


    It''s a pity that Hillary didn''t win the prize.


    It¡¯s strange that I was so happy to have the highest honor in Cannes.


    Hillary was more excited than him. Although she hadn''t gained anything, she had a feeling that the director led the way.


    With a smiling face, you can say hello to anyone.


    After the awards, there will be official media interviews.


    The question and answer process is also general.


    The reporter doesn''t ask any difficult questions, but basically asks how he feels after winning...Balabara.


    Each touts, nothing is true.


    And Lehman''s task is to hold the trophy for people to take pictures.


    After finally tossing, the few people were exhausted, and there was almost no mood to stay for a meeting and have a meal or something.


    Anyway, Lyman went home directly.


    I made a call with Eva and reported.


    Eva was on the set, but it didn''t affect her mood in the least.


    Hearing that my boyfriend got Palme d''Or, the laughter was almost magical.


    O(¡É_¡É)O haha~


    What''s more, there is more face and light on your face.


    Lehman was tired at first, but he felt funny this time. He joked, "Then do you want an Oscar?"


    "Let me think about it..." Eva pretended to think for a long time, but couldn''t help but said: "Hey, I think Palme d''Or is better than Oscar."


    "Zhuzha, you haven''t even won a rookie award, dare you to despise the Oscar?"


    Unable to hold back, he mocked.


    Sure enough, the girl ran away a bit.


    But she can''t be blamed for this, because the judges had no eyes and didn''t find her such a jade.


    "Come on, your performance is always good and bad, and there is no stability. Who dares to give you awards. Listen to me, we are not rare." Man wanted to laugh.


    "Go away, I will definitely get a prize in the future. Wait." The girl was despised, very angry, and roared.Hung up the phone.

 335 Chapter 334 Harvest (seeking subscription recommendation)

    This time the Cannes Film Festival was a success. Not only can I force my resume to be upgraded, but more realistically, the follow-up operation of the film has been smoother.Except for Hillary Clinton, everyone who may be frustrated has gained a lot.


    Los Angeles, Warner Pictures.


    Barry Meyer was very happy to receive the news.


    There is quite a feeling that promising talents have not let him down.


    Then he notified the Propaganda Department and asked them to take advantage of the heat.


    Coincidentally, Cannes closed and many press releases were sent back to the United States.


    So, after the people got up the next day, news about Cannes was overwhelming.


    "The 57th Cannes International Film Festival "Million Dollar Baby" won the three heavyweight trophies of Palme d''Or, Best Director and Best Actor."-"New York Daily".


    "Director Lehmann''s new work won the highest award in Cannes. The screening has been well received and recommended by many film critics."-"Los Angeles Daily"


    "Six mentions and three, "Million Dollar Baby" became the biggest winner of the Cannes Film Festival."-"San Francisco Report".


    ......


    Suddenly, there was a big wave.


    Under the impact of this, many fans have taken full interest in films that have not yet been released but have won awards.


    I really want to know what is the charm of this well-rumored masterpiece.


    Lionsgate is bitter.


    Their "Fahrenheit 911" won a screenplay award, and there is no attention at all.


    If it hadn¡¯t been for the loss of more than 100,000 US dollars in publicity expenses, the major newspapers would not have even given a page, but even so, the related news was suppressed by the popularity of "Million Dollar Baby", and nothing happened. movement.


    Looking at the past, it is all Lyman, new work, "Million Dollar Baby", Palme d''Or...there are all core elements, news highlights, and no one pays attention to "Fahrenheit 911".


    The only thing that can be regarded as a relief to Lionsgate is that "Million Dollar Baby" is not going to be released directly with the heat, but it is announced that it will not be shown in December.


    This instruction is very easy to understand. Warner seems to be determined to compete for Oscar.


    But "Fahrenheit 911" is different. Although Lionsgate wants to compete for the Oscars, they still consider the market first rather than honor.


    They just waited for the heat of "Million Dollar Baby" to pass, a wave of hype, directly into the theater.


    The fans were a little upset, and they were full of expectations just now, but it turned out to be screened in December.


    Of course, there is no way.


    For Warner, if such an award-winning work can''t maximize the benefits, isn''t it just giving it for nothing.


    If you can shine at the Oscars and take this trend, the operation of copyright is not known how much higher than the simple box office.


    Everyone has his own abacus.


    On May 29, Lehmann set out to return to the United States after clarifying the trivial matters.


    After getting off the plane, let Johnson send Hilary Swank home, and then return to his mansion.


    Only the housekeeper was watching, and Eva did not come back from filming.


    Lehmann put his luggage away, and put the two trophies specially checked back in the display cabinet.


    Take a shower and lie down in bed to rest.


    After a hard journey, I soon fell asleep.


    After a day''s rest at home, he adjusted his body. On May 31, Lehman went to the company again.


    Joseph''s management methods are really good.


    At least, better than when he was there.


    Staff departments are divided in order, and the promotion and punishment system has also established a standard.


    In addition, the recruiters have not stopped in the past few weeks. After Lehman entered the company, he discovered that Firefly Pictures had grown from more than 80 employees to more than 110.


    At least the production department has met the scale of opening three plays at the same time.


    As the number of employees increased, the office space had to be expanded.


    Lehman listened to Joseph''s suggestion, and rented the two office rooms upstairs, and then simply decorated them. It is estimated that they will be available in a week.


    Joseph''s abilities are indeed excellent, coupled with his experience in Colombia, he has no shortage of vision and management methods.


    Of course, when it comes to the ability of film and television production, he can only be regarded as average, because he has rarely been in contact with similar businesses for so many years, but he still has some experience in publicity and market research.


    However, Lehman is the one in charge of the production business, and Joseph can manage the company''s daily operations, which makes people very satisfied.


    He made up his mind to give Joseph an extra bonus at the end of the year, which is also an incentive.


    Then, the expansion of the production department also requires a deputy to coordinate his ideas.


    Only talking about ability and close relationship, Lehman wanted Thomas to do it.


    But Thomas is reluctant and doesn''t want to bother with this.


    People have no idea, and Lehman is not tough.


    So let Black Cole serve as the vice president of the production department to assist him in his work.


    Blake Cole was an old man in the original company. He had previously served as Ryan''s deputy. However, the production department was the company''s trump card department. Although the rank was not elevated, the status was actually elevated a bit, and he was naturally delighted.


    After dealing with the trivial matters, Lehman began to write the script of "Daydreamer".


    Now that they have met Kim Carey by chance, and the two have sincere cooperation, they can''t let go of such a work that they also liked very much in the past life.


    Also in these few days, "The Day After Acquired" operated by 20th Century Fox was officially released.


    He also took the time to run to the Emirates Rock Theater to participate in the premiere.


    Actually, this movie has no story, but the special effects are very good.


    Whether it is a flood or a small glacier, it gives a strong visual effect.


    Film critics naturally don''t like this kind of popcorn works much, and they mostly mock and criticize them.


    But the audience was satisfied and the ticket price was very worthwhile, but the market responded enthusiastically.


    On the first day, the box office won more than 23 million yuan excluding the midnight show.


    Eva still couldn''t be free.


    It is also the actor''s duty to run the promotion for the pay.


    Except for the premiere, they met, and Eva followed the crew around the road.


    As for Lehman, after writing the outline of the script and asking Ryan to add the lines and background of the story, he sent a copy to Kim Carey to let him figure out the role.


    Just as the scenes of the movie were being completed, Johnson came.


    Also brings a message.


    Said it was Barry Meyer who asked him to meet.


    Lehman was a little confused. The filming of this movie was finished, and everyone knew about the operation process.


    What does he mean by inviting him to meet now?


    Ask Johnson, Johnson also doesn''t know.


    He is only responsible for bringing the words.


    You know, Warner''s summer vacation is not easy.


    The failure of "Troy" has already caused considerable losses to Warner.


    With such thoughts in mind, Lyman also agreed to meet.


    Anyway, he still intends to continue holding this thigh of Warner Bros.

 336 Chapter 335 Barry Meyers Plan (seeking subscription recommendation)

    A coffee shop in Los Angeles.


    Lyman and Barry Meyer sat at the table opposite, and Barry Meyer''s assistant sat at the next table properly.


    This cafe focuses on hand-made fresh grinding. It seems that Barry Meyer is still a frequent visitor here. When he came, the boss smiled and greeted him.


    Lyman sat opposite him, not in a hurry.


    He still doesn''t know what it means to invite him.


    After ordering coffee, Barry Meyer smiled and said, "Congratulations, Lehman. "Million Dollar Baby" took Palme d''Or, and the word of mouth came out. I think I can win the Oscar."


    "Thanks to Warner''s PR." Lehman said politely.


    Purely in terms of the status of the film industry, Barry Meyer has naturally dumped Lehman several grades.


    However, in terms of production alone, Lehman¡¯s Firefly Pictures is not bad. He has the money to run the project and has a good relationship with Paramount. If you leave Warner, you don¡¯t have to worry about distribution, and Warner will not be able to influence him.


    So, in this respect, Barry Meyer wants him more.


    "Million Dollar Baby" is the first collaboration between them, and it is only a literary type of work, and the explosive momentum is not small, even better than Barry Meyer''s expectations at the beginning.


    In this way, the plan in his heart inevitably became hot.


    He also found that Lehman is indeed strong in directing, very thoughtful, and good in business and artistry.


    After the two chatted for a while, Barry Meyer finally said his thoughts.


    "I am running a project recently, and I want you to continue to be the director."


    "What project?"


    ""Batman"."


    Barry Meyer said softly.


    Lehman on the side was taken aback.


    He had thought about cooperation, but he never thought it would be Batman.


    ......


    Since the beginning of the new millennium, the Hollywood film industry has become increasingly large-scale.


    The maturity and perfection of the business system not only led to different rises and breakthroughs in the market, but also appeared in the top ten of the annual final list, each of which was able to exceed 100 million yuan.


    Before this, it was not that there were no movies that could have a high box office, but most of them were able to have a boutique in a year, which is completely inferior to the current prosperity.


    For Warner, under such a background, holding all the rights to adapt dc comics, it naturally wants to develop into a huge profit chain.


    They did the same. Superman and Batman, the two former ace players, didn''t know how much revenue they brought to Warner, from animation to movies, from toys to surroundings.dc hides a gold mine.


    But later, they played off on their own, Superman and Batman were all in a deadlock, there was a big problem, and they had to be refrigerated to preserve their value.


    Then in 2002, "Spider-Man" broke out.


    Not only is it the first film in North American film history to break 100 million in three days, it also has a cumulative box office of 400 million in North America, which has brought a large enough dividend to Columbia.


    Subsequently, the success of the X-Men and "Blade Warrior" also announced the strong return of another giant of Manga-Marvel Comics.


    Seeing that comics have become a major subject in the market, Warner was also successfully stimulated.


    You must know that in the 1980s and 1990s, it was the era of dc dominance. What Marvel did not have enough dc to fight with one hand.


    But the fiasco of "Batman and Robin" is also constantly reminding Warner, making them extremely hesitant.


    Barry Meyer is not the case, he is very skilled.


    If not, he wouldn''t be able to sit where he is now.


    He also persuaded the board of directors in one fell swoop to restart the dc comic reform project.


    This time, to be on the safe side, they chose Batman.


    Because only Batman has enough charm to compete with the increasingly powerful little spiders and regain the flag-bearer of this banner.


    Their ambitions.


    Lehman couldn''t help but feel excited.


    Of course, he is not excited about directing such projects. In fact, Firefly Pictures has no shortage of projects.


    As a director, he is still satisfied.


    However, what he was thinking at this time was what he could get from such cooperation.If you also let your own Firefly Pictures participate.


    Yes, such a large project will be a good bridge. In addition to further deepening the cooperative relationship between the two, it can also become the cornerstone of the further development of the company.


    And, who said he must have promised to be the director?


    Lehman listened and smiled: "What do you mean?"


    Barry Meyer obviously planned for a long time, but he was confident, "You come to direct, and the budget is about 200 million yuan. If the actors are sure to meet, you can mention it in the past. We will give you 15 million. How about the basic remuneration, plus 3% of the North American box office and 5% of the offline revenue?"


    Sounds great, but Lehman wants more.


    "Change the way of cooperation."


    "what?"


    "What Warner wants is the success of the project. I think you can entrust the production part to Firefly Pictures, we shoot, your distribution and subsequent copyright secondary development, and we don''t have a share of copyright."


    Commissioned shooting is a relatively common way of cooperation in the industry.


    However, this kind of cooperation is mostly due to the relationship between the parent company and the subsidiary, or the two film companies have their own difficulties.


    For example, the former Disney and Miramax.Disney did not involve the production of live-action images before, but this aspect was indispensable, so it acquired Miramax. As long as there is related live-action business, it is handed over to Miramax for production and then distributed through Disney''s channels.


    But later, Harvey broke up with Disney.


    Then there was the collaboration between Twentieth Century Fox and Searchlight Pictures.


    Searchlight is also a sub-label of Fox, which specializes in comedy and low-cost genre films.But Fox specializes in medium or first-line large-scale productions.The division of labor is clear.


    But the relationship between Warner and Firefly Pictures does not seem to be as good as that.


    Barry Meyer frowned, thinking that Lyman was asking for him in favor of Warner, and the Lion opened his mouth.


    Not happy: "But why do we do this?"


    Lehman smiled, "You leave the project to us and don''t care about the rest. When it''s over, this work will be released by Warner. What do you think?"


    "You don''t want funds?" Barry Meyer was surprised.He originally thought that Lehman wanted to go from a mere employment relationship to an investor-producer and get more benefits, but he did not expect that he would take the risk actively.What a good person.


    Why do you say that?


    Although Warner agreed with Batman''s project, the management and board of directors still had many doubts, for fear that one would be careless and failed.


    If you fail, you will not only lose money, cause the company¡¯s financial report data to be ugly, and not give investors confidence, but it is also related to the image of Batman-they can''t put Bruce Wayne on the shelf again and wait more than ten years before releasing it again. Right.


    At that time, the Mangai market has been eaten up by Marvel.


    Then, it was Barry Meyer who was under pressure to promote Warner''s project.


    The funds themselves are also in short supply, and they plan to introduce a batch of external filming funds.


    In the previous life, it was exactly the same that Legendary Pictures would intervene in Warner''s production department and sign a five-year cooperation contract in one fell swoop.They provide funding, Warner is responsible for production and distribution, and then, in accordance with the signed cooperation terms, let the profits to Legendary Pictures.


    Otherwise, it would be impossible to get on Warner''s ship with a pure investment bank like Legend Pictures, which has no production department at all.


    However, in this life, it is Lehman who wants to do this "Legendary Pictures".


    He is rich and capable of production, why can''t he take up this opportunity?


    Barry Meyer is still considering that if you don''t have to bear the production risk and the copyright is still in Warner''s hands, it will basically be a stable fortune.


    So he opened his mouth and said: "You provide funds, but how is the project cooperation divided?"


    "I promised that the shooting budget should not be less than 150 million yuan. The announcement will be borne by your company. We will inform Warner of the detailed shooting plan in advance. In terms of production, Warner can directly participate in the project, accounting for 30%. There is no need to pay, and accordingly, Warner cannot ask for the remaining investment share."


    What does that mean.


    That is to say, Warner directly intervenes in the production side by virtue of the ownership of the Batman project, accounting for 30 shares, which means that they have nothing to do, even if they have invested no less than 45 million in the shooting, At that time, in addition to the distribution share, Warner can also participate in the division of interests in production.


    In order to get this project, Lehman took the initiative to give up the profit-there is no way if it is not allowed. The previous life Legendary Pictures cooperated with them, which was also such a harsh condition, otherwise the senior Warners would not allow outsiders to enter.


    Fortunately, Firefly Pictures still has production capabilities, not as ruthless as Legendary Pictures.


    Barry Meyer nodded, admiring Lyman''s wit.


    With such preconditions, he is also willing to talk to the board of directors.


    "anything else?"


    "We don''t want a cent for offline revenue, but Warner only accounts for 30% of the money spent on advertising sponsorship and film sales."


    Still making profit.


    Logically speaking, the producer has the right to intervene in copyright operations.


    But if you want to come to an ace like Batman, Warner will never let go. Lehman also actively threw this part to Warner, taking the opportunity to take the extra project bonus into his hands.


    You know, once a sign like Batman is released, advertising sponsorship will definitely not be lacking. This part of the money can also ease the pressure on production funding.


    "Advertising sponsorship must be approved by Warner." Barry Meyer added.


    "no problem."


    "Well, I want to ask, are you fighting for so much initiative for better shooting?"


    It''s not that Barry Meyer has never dealt with Lehman. He probably knows that he is a director who likes shooting on set and has enough freedom. Unfortunately, he guessed wrong again.

 337 Chapter 336 Fight for a little more (seeking subscription recommendation)

    As the chief executive officer of Warner, Barry Meyer chose this project and naturally had to bear certain consequences for his actions.


    What Lehman has to do is to reduce the risks he takes as much as possible, but the returns are not low.


    In short, I will resist more risks and eat more benefits.It can be called a selfless dedication.


    Otherwise, Barry Meyer would not be moved.


    After all, the project itself belongs to Warner, and Lehman is an outsider no matter what.Even if this outsider had cooperated with Warner, he was equally optimistic about it by some senior executives.


    But when Barry Meyer asked questions.


    Lehman still said honestly: "The director of this project is not me. I intend to be a producer and lead the overall situation."


    "You don''t want to direct this project?" Barry Meyer was surprised.


    "No, there is someone else."


    Barry Meyer hesitated.


    "Don''t worry, it''s about 200 million projects. Firefly Pictures will bear the funding for the shooting. We will not mess around. All the shooting plans will also be shown to Warner." Lehman laughed.


    With that said, Barry Meyer nodded again.


    That''s right, the production risk is not on Warner''s body. His worries are quite redundant.


    "Then I will go back and talk to the board."


    Barry Meyer thinks this kind of cooperation is very beneficial to Warner, and it can also dispel some people''s worries, and plans to go back and discuss it.


    "Wait, I have one more request."


    Seeing Barry Meyer meant to leave, Lyman said quickly.


    Although he intends to board the ship, he is not prepared to pay so much and get so little.


    People should be greedy, which is commonly known as "acceptable".


    Therefore, Lehman did not hesitate to ask: "If Batman can be successfully adapted, the follow-up Batman movie project must also have a place in Firefly Pictures."


    "what do you mean?"


    "If the first film is successful, the second, third and even subsequent Batman projects should give up part of the investment share to Firefly Pictures, or, in other words, cooperate as it is now, we pay the money and you release it. "


    If it really proves the charm of Batman, Lyman doesn''t want to be driven away by Warner and occupy the situation he has worked so hard to create.


    This is very possible, like the original "Lord of the Rings" series, New Line Pictures and Miramax''s farce, he does not want to repeat it again.


    There is not a single fuel-efficient lamp in the top six in Hollywood.


    There must be such follow-up guarantee.


    "How much do you want?"


    "At least 30 percent."


    Lehman thought for a while and said seriously.


    With a cake as big as Batman, he definitely can''t eat it, and Warner won''t allow others to share too much.


    If it weren''t for the management''s great opinions and everyone''s disagreement, in fact, they didn''t even have the conditions for this first intervention.


    But who made "Troy" fail.


    The funding gap is there, and Warner is not willing to take too much risk.


    Only then did Lehman seize the opportunity to deepen the cooperative relationship between the two companies.


    But if the first one succeeds, Warner would certainly be reluctant to let people join.


    The so-called Thunder, you come, road, I go.Probably this is the truest idea of ??these film companies.


    If Lyman doesn''t say anything, maybe even Barry Meyer would subconsciously avoid it.


    Didn''t he know that Lehman took the initiative to give up the proceeds of copyright, and he would still be willing to develop such a project without any initiative?


    He knew, but he didn''t say.So, Lehman said.He has to pay attention again.


    "Well, I will mention it to the board."


    "So be it, look forward to your good news."


    "You remember to take out a shooting plan first."


    "The president really understands, so I will substitute coffee for wine and wish us a happy cooperation."


    It seems that this product was really moved by Lehman''s conditions, and he also actively reminded him to come up with a detailed plan to further persuade the board of directors.


    Warner has a big business, but management is also troublesome.


    The two finished their coffee with a smile, and then said goodbye to each other.


    ......


    Lehman returned to the company and immediately called Joseph to talk about the cooperation with Warner again.


    "This is the most important project in the next phase of the company. You have to be prepared."


    "You want to make a new movie?"


    After speaking, Joseph asked.


    As the president of the company''s administrative department, he is actually quite comfortable these days.


    It''s not that the work is easy, but that he feels it is worth doing.Tired, he is not afraid.What he is afraid of is not being reused, and his ambitions of his career have nowhere to be displayed, just like when he was transferred to the British branch in Colombia.


    Seeing Firefly Pictures getting better and better, he also became more and more concerned about his new job.


    "The company wants to set up a new project, and you need to prepare the shooting funds in advance."


    "Are you not going to direct yourself?"


    He was really smart, and Lehmann just explained it, and immediately reacted.


    "I''m not very interested in such subjects. Besides, I already have a filming plan. Didn''t I tell you about it?"


    Hearing this, although Joseph wanted to say something, he thought that the production department was not under his control.Talking more is not helpful, and it will make the boss feel that the desire for power is too strong, so he re-spoken: "I will be ready."


    "Well, remember to talk to Johnson and ask him if he knows a director named Christopher Nolan."


    Come to think of it, now director Nolan is still a contracted client of CAA, and he has not come out to do it alone.


    If you want to get in touch, there seems to be no other channel other than CAA.


    "Anything else to order?"


    "No, you can contact Johnson, remember to ask him to help invite."


    "Ok."


    ......


    Lyman was in a happy mood.


    Warner was very cautious about Batman''s project, but let him pick a bargain.


    After coming to Legend Pictures, they won''t fall out with Warner because they don''t even have a chance to cooperate.


    When people are happy at happy events, Lehman ran to the company''s editing room again with a smile.


    After finishing shooting "Hellboy", the guy Gyro stayed here for editing and post-production.


    "How is it, how is the progress?" Lehman asked when he found the top.


    "Look at it, the film has been cut out."


    Later, the two took out the screening equipment and watched the feature film of "Hellboy" again.


    "How is it?" The top was a little nervous.


    "It''s okay. I will contact the people at Lionsgate in a few days. They want the distribution rights for this movie."


    "Really." The top breathed a sigh of relief.He was afraid that Lehmann was dissatisfied and asked to edit again.


    Of course, Lehman nodded, in fact, because the story of the movie was really poor, and there were even logical problems, so I didn''t know where to change it.


    The main selling point of this film is the realistic monster images and costumes and props. There are also special effects, but they are not atmospheric.


    Think about it, the market will not be so hot, but it should not be lost.For this subject, the craft of spinning top, if you don''t have a brain, it''s still very cool to watch.


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 338 Chapter 337 Christopher Nolan (seeking subscription recommendation)

    Nolan is a very interesting director.


    He is an Englishman, but he is very familiar with American culture and living habits.


    Perhaps this is inseparable from the fact that his mother is a flight attendant or the family who specializes in flights between Britain and the United States.


    He graduated from Haileybury College and then entered the University of London for further study. During his time at school, he organized a photography club called "16mm" with some like-minded friends and shot a large number of short films.


    In 1996, their club jointly invested 6000 US dollars to shoot the first true feature film "Follow".


    The film was a bit rough, but you can roughly see the characteristics of Nolan''s future directing.


    For example, I really like non-linear narrative methods to break the story structure and create conflict and suspense."Follow" is only 70 minutes, but it uses the structural means of parallel narrative and flashback to completely disrupt the time relationship between the two, and then splice them in a seemingly random and messy way. This is Nolan.


    From the very beginning of his debut work, he quickly showed his talents in directing and used them.


    In his second work "Memories", this narrative style was played to the extreme by him.


    Another example is realistic style.


    Nolan has both British-style rigor and American-style boldness. The former makes him less fond of computer special effects, and believes that only the real image style can give the audience the greatest visual enjoyment. The latter allows him to edit I love breaking all conventions and subverting the traditional time concept of movies. It is difficult to imagine that all the plot events are displayed one by one in split fragments, and they are constantly interspersed. The audience may need to slowly piece it together in their minds. A complete story line.


    Let''s talk about the image style.


    His films are always cold tones and lack bright warm colors.


    When Nolan was interviewed, he once said that his favorite director is Stanley Kubrick.


    It just so happens that the biggest feature of this film master''s film is pessimism.


    Perhaps this is also related to the time he was born, which was during the "Vietnam War" and the Cold War.


    With the unique anxiety and uncertainty of the times.


    This can have a great impact on a creator.


    His road to director is very smooth.


    Except for being too poor and not taken seriously at the beginning, it was wasted for a while.


    When Johnson contacted him, he was on vacation in England.


    He only finished "Chasing the Murder in the White Night" the year before last year, a remake of the movie of the same name from Norway.


    Hearing that Director Lyman invited him to meet, although there were many doubts, it was because I was fine.


    As the so-called idle is idle, he agreed.


    ......


    Lyman and Christopher Nolan made an appointment in a private club.


    "Do you really not consider coming by yourself?"


    Johnson has been busy searching for a suitable issuing company during this period. Even if he contacted Nolan through the CAA channel, he couldn''t help but ask when he met at the meeting hall.In his opinion, except for Lehman, it is difficult to believe that such a big project will be taken over by other directors-even Wen Ziren, who has been successful, will not work.


    "I am not interested. Besides, this kind of comic theme is not suitable for my image style."


    This is Lehman''s true thoughts.


    Contrary to Nolan, he likes to use warm colors to tell stories, even in "Bad Guy", throughout the cool colors, he is also mixed with the warm side, that is, the wife played by Eva.That branch.


    Furthermore, if the first part of "Batman" is successful, the development of a sequel is almost a certainty, and Lehman is unwilling to shoot the same subject and spend so much time.


    He likes freshness.


    "Then, this Nolan''s British director would be suitable for such a theme?"


    "Of course, his directing ability is not bad, and the image style is mature and appropriate. If you have seen his works, you will find that Batman, a hero who lives in the dark, is a theme tailored for him. "


    ......


    Christopher Nolan is very punctual.


    Wearing the iconic black suit-this stuff is still British, and the dress code is very serious. In public, it is rare to see the director''s western-style leather shoes that have remained unchanged for years.


    "Hello, Director Nolan."


    He is only 35 years old now, and his looks are relatively easy to understand among directors.


    "Hello, Mr. Lyman."


    The two greeted him and introduced Johnson to him.


    After sitting casually, Lehman first touted: "I''ve seen your "Shard of Memory", a very good movie."


    He smiled and said nothing.


    Immediately, Lehman pretended to be chatting again and asked: "Are there any plans for shooting recently?"


    "not yet."


    Well, it''s halfway through.Although he knows that Nolan has been groping for his own image style in recent years, he really confirms that the schedule is sufficient, and Lyman is still secretly pleased.


    "Then have you considered cooperating with me?"


    "Cooperation?"


    "Yes, I have a film company. Recently I have some new project ideas, but I lack a director. I think you are very suitable."


    Close, close naked.


    But Nolan doesn''t have that many thoughts. He is idle at home. After all, for the director, a good book or opportunity is also unavoidable.


    "Can I know what the project is?"


    "Batman''s adaptation."


    "what?"


    Nolan was surprised.


    He knows Batman, and he also knows that Warner hasn''t launched related movie works for many years because of the box office tragedy of "Batman and Robin". Unexpectedly, now he has an idea.However, isn''t the copyright in Warner?And why did Lehman set up the project?


    He was a little puzzled, so he asked.


    "If it goes well, they are willing to entrust my company to shoot, but the problem now is that I need a suitable director to give Warner greater confidence in cooperation. They are still considering."


    Nolan is a smart person. Hearing this, how can I not understand that Lehman asked him to meet him and seek cooperation with sincerity.


    But he thought about it, and then said, "But I never thought about making a superhero movie."


    For directors, especially those who are very thoughtful, the fixed image represents the squeeze of creative space, which is a kind of restraint, and it is normal to have concerns.


    Lehman persuaded: "No, no, this is not a movie about superheroes. Have you seen Frank Miller''s 1986 comic "The Dark Knight Returns"?"


    "No."


    "You should take a look. This time Batman restarts, we plan to adapt this comic to create a Batman independent of the image of his predecessors. He is no longer a god, but a human and fleshy person. . A night messenger living in Gotham."

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    When we met this time, each was very satisfied with each other.


    Nolan recognized the strength of director Lehman very much. The results are there, and in terms of seniority, the two are not at the same level now.Naturally I believe that his vision will not be bad.


    In addition, people have a good attitude and give Nolan a good impression.


    As for Lyman, forget it.


    His Firefly Pictures seems to have good development potential, but no matter how he climbs up, it is difficult to cross a step.


    Not to mention the Big Six in Hollywood, even the mid-range production companies such as DreamWorks, New Line and Searchlight can''t reach it.


    After all, the movie sector is part of it for large entertainment groups, but for small companies like Firefly, it is all of it.


    Firefly now, can say that he is a fairly qualified content provider.


    If you want to really have a greater say in the industry, there is a long way to go.


    Attracting excellent directors is a means of miraculous effects that can quickly enhance the company''s strength.


    Zha Dao, Gyro, Nolan, including Wen Ziren who was trained by their own family, can further drive the company when they grow up.


    Opportunities should always be won by themselves.


    ......


    Nolan bought a house in a high-level community near Hollywood because of work needs.


    After meeting with Lyman, he listened to his advice and bought a comic of "The Dark Knight Returns".


    Randomly find a restaurant to eat something, and return home slowly.


    The house has not been occupied for several months, and it looks deserted.


    He is married, and his wife is an insider, but not an actor, she learned to produce.


    The two met at the University of London, England, and later they had a good impression of each other.


    However, because of the sudden invitation, Nolan did not come with his wife Emma Thomas, who was still in her hometown in England.


    Turn on the light and clean the study room.


    Nolan took the comics he bought during the day and looked at it carefully.


    He still has a strong interest in the so-called cooperation. Firstly, he admires Lehman very much, and secondly, he himself is a little curious about Lehman''s proposal.


    As for Batman, in his impression, he is still stuck in the film and television works of the 1990s, with stiff fighting, rough special effects, spicy eyes, and chaotic scene scheduling.


    However, this comic seems a little different.


    With this look, with an inquiring eye, it was the wee hours of the morning.


    At this time he also understood why Lyman would say that the Batman image in this work would be very different from the past.


    This is really a work with strong pessimism.


    Its artistry and analysis of human nature are full of possibilities for drama adaptation.


    In other words, it is very contemporary, ironic, and serious.


    The background of this comic is the Cold War period. The vague choices of Superman and Batman allude to the US-Soviet struggle for hegemony, who is the righteous party, or who is not just but put on the banner of justice to expound his views and then impose them on other people.


    Frange Miller is a very talented manga master.


    In his writing, Gotham City is facing the high-pressure control of the government, living in a prosperous peace on the surface, privately, the crime rate is high, but the government tries to cover up all the chaos, and Superman is also Forced to become a tool for the government to maintain order.


    They are all superheroes fighting for justice and ideals, but their values ??are completely different.


    A government indulges in using power to control everything, but ignores people''s humanity and morality. The imbalance of power and the terrible lack of credibility have become the last straw that overwhelms the bright side of Gotham.


    And what role does Batman play here?


    A middle-aged uncle faced the social changes and tried hard to stick to his persistence.


    The ridiculous persistence even subverted DC''s consistent "people love and support superheroes" setting.


    Under the guidance of the media and politicians, and the boiling of public opinion, Batman truly became a "lone man."


    This comic didn''t feel like describing a superhero. Instead, it told Batman about Gotham City and the collapse of the system.


    There was no force to break through the sky, but a resistance made by a knight in the dark.


    Nolan brought himself into the director''s perspective unconsciously.


    Looking at the manga with an adapted look.


    The city of Gotham is like a melting pot, hiding all darkness and violence under false beauty.


    Such a story, such a setting, for Nolan, aroused his immense interest.


    He thought a lot this night.


    It wasn''t until the next day when he saw Lyman again that he had the intention of real cooperation.


    Lehman saw that Nolan had such an idea, and he was happy to say: "Nolan, as long as we finalize the framework and script, Warner will most likely agree to commission us to shoot."


    Just yesterday, Barry Meyer also called.


    It is said that the board of directors initially agreed to the cooperation plan, but some consideration is still needed.


    Such an answer without a complete refusal meant that Warner was tempted.


    However, there has not been a complete consensus.


    "oh, I understand now."


    Hearing that he had the intention to take over, Lehman continued to suggest: "Nolan, are you interested in joining Firefly Pictures as a studio? In this way, we can better prepare for this project."


    Some things must be done in advance.


    In case Warner Bros. saw the success of the first movie and wanted to play a rogue, at least, he could hold Nolan''s trump card as a negotiation condition.


    Nolan didn''t think so much, but he could guess part of Lyman''s plan.


    After all, if you want to adapt Batman and restore a comic-like Gotham City, the investment must not be too little.


    Then such a high investment can never cultivate an outsider.


    Joining Firefly Pictures, you are your own person. Together, the relationship between the two parties will become closer.


    "no problem."


    "Well, I will let Johnson help."


    The director¡¯s establishment of a personal studio is now the mainstream in Hollywood.


    Nolan has nothing to tweak, especially Lehman agreed that he has great freedom to shoot, what subject he wants to shoot, how to shoot, Firefly will not interfere too much.


    In addition, although Firefly Pictures is not very good, it is a better place to have a good relationship with major publishing companies such as Paramount, Europa, and Warner.


    After deciding to join, Lehman conceived his own work while also taking on the responsibility of producing the film. He began to formulate a fairly complete project plan, and waited for the script to be written and submitted to Warner for review.


    For such ace projects, Warner is also scrupulous.


    If Lehman¡¯s conditions were not really good, and the project¡¯s risks were too high, Firefly Pictures would indeed be the same as the previous Legendary Pictures, and it might become Warner¡¯s in-depth partner.

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    Firefly Pictures, in the president''s office.


    Lehman first conceived the sub-shot script of "Daydreamer" for a while.


    Then I watched the shooting progress of "New York Trip".


    If it goes well, this movie will be the work recommended by the owners of Firefly Shadow this Christmas.


    The guiding ability is still good, there have been no major problems on the set, and everything is going according to the planned shooting plan.


    After a while, Lyman received a call from Nolan, saying that it was to be together tomorrow.


    According to him, the plot setting of the script needs to be grasped.


    Of course Lyman had no objection.


    Throughout the morning, Lehman was busy with work and approved Joseph''s dismissal of two marketing employees.


    The old people of Rodrian Films in the past were accustomed to a relaxed and leisurely rhythm. Now they are suddenly full of vitality. The size of the project is constant, but it is slowly unable to keep up.


    There are some people who cannot adapt, and there are others who have insufficient abilities and cannot make progress. Such people will naturally be eliminated by the company.


    Hollywood, the most indispensable is talents in the film and television industry.


    In the afternoon, Lionsgate¡¯s executive officer Jon Fellermei brought people from the distribution department to visit.


    For the release of "Hellboy".


    It took two days for Gyro to stay together. After finishing the credits for the opening and closing credits, the people at Lionsgate couldn''t wait and immediately ran over to discuss.


    Lionsgate is still very ambitious and does not lack action.


    The two sides met and made a few polite words, which also entered the topic and negotiated directly.


    "Our condition is that your company pays half of the publicity fee and takes 90% of the producer¡¯s revenue. We are responsible for the distribution. We also pay half of the publicity fee and take the issuer¡¯s revenue. Taxes incurred during the period must be deducted first."


    What does this mean?


    In fact, the money for the announcement is paid out by everyone, and half of the money. Excluding theaters, taxes, and box office profits, Lionsgate accounts for all of the distribution income plus Firefly Pictures 10% of the producer¡¯s profit to Lionsgate. .


    It sounds like it is better than Paramount and Warner. After all, both of them basically get 15% of the issuing conditions.But don¡¯t forget that no one at Lionsgate has such a powerful publicity channel. Media resources are inherently disadvantaged.


    Of course Lehman shouldn''t jump in such a pit.


    If only this discount is given, he might as well cooperate with Paramount and Warner. If the announcement is strong, the total box office will be higher. Maybe the more part is more and more profitable than the saved part.


    Furthermore, although "Hellboy" is not a work after the top is mature, it lacks a bit of humanistic thinking, but the unique art style is definitely not bad, and it still has great profit potential.


    Lionsgate¡¯s sincerity is not enough.


    Lehman said in a very targeted manner: "On the announcement, you are not the six major rivals of Hollywood at all. Since I did not choose them, but intends to cooperate with Lionsgate, what do you think I am after?"


    Jon Fellermei smiled awkwardly.


    Is this unclear? Knowing that Lionsgate can be more favorable and profitable, and the relationship between supply and demand will be more unequal.Everyone is not a fool.


    If you can''t let the fireflies benefit more, why bother to join forces with Lionsgate?


    Does Lionsgate have a unique distribution advantage?


    Of course, negotiation is not done overnight.


    Just this time, I just tested the bottom line of cooperation a little bit. After all, I really want to agree that Lionsgate can make a little bit more.


    This is also a negotiation strategy to lower the other party¡¯s psychological expectations, and don¡¯t really bully Lionsgate as a big money.


    Jon Fellermei smiled and asked, "Mr. Lyman, what terms do you want to cooperate with?"


    Lehman said calmly: "We can agree to pay half of the announcement, but only make 5% of the producer''s profit, and Lionsgate does not have any film rights, only the right to commission the distribution."


    Turning his head, Jon discussed with the person in the distribution department next to him, muttering.


    "No, "Hellboy" has a small audience, and its distribution potential is not as high as that of ordinary commercial films. Moreover, 10% is already a very kind distribution condition. We cooperate with other people and get up to 30%. .5% is too unreasonable."


    "Then you can cooperate with others."


    "How about 8%? We at Lionsgate don''t want the copyright of the film, so we can participate in the offline and home entertainment market."


    "Joseph, talk to them."


    Lyman turned his head and left.


    It''s better to leave it to professionals.He doesn''t have so much patience.


    Joseph nodded and continued the discussion with Lionsgate.


    Lehman went to another office.


    Close the door and continue the preliminary preparations for "Daydreamer".


    About an hour later, Joseph ran over.


    "They killed 7% of their distribution revenue, and in offline markets such as DVDs and video tapes, they had 20% of the market share in the first three years. Of course, the copyright is still ours, whether it is a sequel or sold. It has nothing to do with Lionsgate."


    Although "Hellboy" has little market potential, the copyright still needs to be held in hand.


    For a normal film and television company, enough copyright is a small vault that continuously generates revenue.


    Take Disney as an example.


    "The Lion King", "Snow White", "Donald Duck" and other classic animation works, they have eaten the dividends for decades, and as long as there are TV stations or the more developed Internet in the future, they can get them. To part of the copyright fee.


    Then, there is a third-party market, authorized to make profits.


    Clothing, dolls, pillows and other peripherals are also great wealth.


    Although "Hellboy" is definitely not comparable to these classic productions, no matter how small a mosquito is, there is meat. Why should I let my own project go?


    While the two were discussing here, Jon Fellermei was also discussing with the subordinates of the distribution department in the office where they had just negotiated.


    "This film is the small cost that we are best at. If it is operated properly, there will be no problem with profit."


    "Yes, but Firefly Pictures wants too much."


    Jon Fellermae shrugged and said: "No way, they don''t lack collaborators. On the contrary, we really want the distribution rights of the film. There is no fear, Lionsgate can only be slaughtered. If we can grow bigger in the future, then The rules of distribution are not yet set by us. Look at Warner and Paramount, they rarely fall into a passive position."


    While the two were talking, Lyman and Joseph also knocked on the door and came in.


    "We agree that 7 percent is a very suitable condition."


    Jon breathed a sigh of relief, this was almost the bottom line of Lionsgate.


    "Then I wish us a happy cooperation."


    "Happy cooperation." Then Lehmann asked again, "When do you want to schedule "Hellboy" to be released?"


    "In July, there happened to be no strong opponents."


    Well, the summer is over, of course there are no strong opponents.


    However, "Hellboy" is not a big production, but it is suitable for such a deserted schedule.


    Several people chatted for a while, and under the review of the company''s legal department, the two parties formally signed the issuance contract.


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    Early this morning, Lehman drove the car and took Nolan to the airport.


    So why?


    Pick up Nolan''s younger brother, Jonathan Nolan.


    This product is his brother''s queen screenwriter.


    The movie "Memories" is based on the short story "MementoMori" written by Jonathan.


    He was also a screenwriter in a series of his brother''s film projects in his previous life, such as "Batman", "Fatal Magic", and "Interstellar".


    To be more specific is that even if the director has a general idea of ??shooting in his mind, it is not easy to transform it into a mature script.


    Can you imagine that a lot of lines and scene details are picked out by someone who is responsible for the finishing touch?


    This is why Lehman wrote the script and wrote an outline instead of writing it, and left it to Ryan.


    He knows the story, and he can''t polish the story and character background, clothing details, and even character lines.


    Nolan''s situation is roughly the same as Lyman''s situation, and he can''t translate his ideas into qualified or even excellent scripts.


    So he recommended his younger brother Jonathan to join the project and write the script.


    With people coming and going at the airport, Lyman and Nolan waited roughly half an hour.I saw Jonathan.


    He pushed a trolley case, and he looked a little mature. He walked over and greeted Nolan first before he noticed Lyman.


    "Let me introduce you, this is Director Lyman." Nolan introduced.


    "Hello." The two shook hands, and only briefly polite, there was no more.


    Jonathan is quite quiet and doesn''t talk much.


    "Go back first?" Lehman asked.


    "Let¡¯s study the script first. I slept on the plane. Not sleepy."


    Jonathan said so, so Lyman drove to his mansion.


    Spacious and atmospheric, it is suitable for sitting.


    Lead the two to the compartment on the first floor, which is a specially decorated cigar house.


    The four-column leather sofa is surrounded by a solid wood table, and the housekeeper will bring a little fruit and pour some coffee.


    Men, there are some who don¡¯t like cigars.


    It is a blessing to talk here, save scripts, and smoke a cigar to chat about creation.


    Within a few minutes of sitting down, there was the sound of the car stalling outside, and soon someone entered the house.


    "This, come here." Lehman beckoned.


    "Hey, there was a delay on the road."


    Ryan wore a pair of sunglasses and a short shirt, and won by three points on the basis of appearance.


    "Sit down and sit down. Let me introduce to you, this is Christopher Nolan, the director of this play, this is Jonathan Nolan, his brother, graduated from Georgetown University, majoring in English, and also this one. The screenwriter of the play."


    "Hello, two of you, my name is Ryan."


    He got up and shook hands with the two.


    For the script, Lyman also called Ryan over.


    More people, more power.


    The four were polite to each other and took their seats.


    Lehman took the preserved cigar box from the small cabinet next to him, and one person handed it over.


    Cut the wrapper, and use a butane blowtorch to slowly roast the cigar body on the flame non-stop and regular rotation, and finally light the cigar head evenly.


    After a bite, the mellow taste continued to rise in the mouth.


    Spit out, the white smoke mixed with the air in the room again, and the nose was full of the aroma of tobacco leaves.


    Several people are such fans.


    I wasn''t familiar with it at first, but after such a violent close communication, the atmosphere was relaxed.


    Nolan first turned to the topic, "I read that comic, and there is too much content. Which part should I choose to change?"


    "What do you mean?" Lyman asked.


    "I don''t know, but Batman''s age is a problem. His setting in it is already in his twilight years. Should we film his retirement life from the beginning?"


    "This advancement is too fast." Lehman shook his head.


    "I feel the same way, so I plan to film how Bruce Wayne became Batman."


    "Well, this is a good way."


    Lyman looked serious, and suddenly smiled: "Like Batman''s prequel, many directors have filmed the subject of Batman, but few people dig into what Batman would be like before he became Batman. People. This kind of adaptation should be able to open a trench and make a stronger distinction from other works."


    "But, will anyone like it? Everyone is here for Batman." Ryan questioned.


    What he meant is also clear. It is nothing more than that what the audience likes is the Batman who punishes evil and promotes good and has extraordinary ability. It is the activity in the dark night, wearing a cool bat suit, the handsome and fascinating Batman, not anything. Ordinary people.


    "Yes, so it requires a very strong storytelling, so that the audience will have the patience to finish this story. Of course no one would like to watch Batman''s life before, but how to become Batman''s transformation process is very attractive. If you¡¯re strong, someone will definitely watch it. Don¡¯t underestimate Bruce Wayne¡¯s charm."


    Lehman said this briefly.


    "Well, it''s almost like this adaptation idea, but how to change it? How to arrange the conflict points and the story line? Is it to set the villain? How to arrange the drama plot that really put Bruce Wayne on the path of Batman? What you said you want to give Batman more humanity, I agree with it, but it''s still hard to get started."


    It seems that Nolan has been thinking about this project for a long time. Of course, there are many problems.


    "Conflict and drama? It''s easy, can you add a little artificial setting. Anyway, it''s adaptation, and I don''t need to follow the comic template completely, I can directly edit a paragraph..."


    Ryan also saw Batman, thought about it for a while, and suggested: "Aren¡¯t Bruce Wayne¡¯s parents dead? Let¡¯s take this as a point of change and arrange for his parents to die in front of Bruce Wayne. How about it, is it shocking?"


    "What is the cause of death?" Nolan asked.


    "Hmm... isn''t Gotham a lot of gangs? Just say that a certain gang wanted to kidnap Bruce Wayne for a ransom, but it made a mistake and knocked his parents."


    "It¡¯s not deep enough, I think, what about any gangster who killed Bruce Wayne¡¯s parents for money and wanted to rob? It¡¯s because they both dressed well and looked like rich people. The gangster didn¡¯t know. Who is this? Random robbery, random murder, so it shows how broken Gotham''s order is." Jonathan, who had not spoken aside, suddenly said.


    "Awesome." Lehman admired, "They all say that Gotham is chaotic, but what is the chaos? This arrangement can make people truly feel that Gotham, a city that the government can''t manage, is a paradise for sins."

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    The line of screenwriting has been developed for so many years and is also very mature.


    In Hollywood, many producers have complete teams of screenwriters.


    The most famous one is Jerry Bruckheimer. This guy has a really good vision and there are so many screenwriters, especially good at series.


    Every time this guy has a new idea, he will gather a group of screenwriters to discuss.


    What three-stage style, lines, character, etc., the whole book is subdivided from inside to outside.


    For example, for a script, let a certain group start and set the tone of the whole.


    Then another dedicated team will figure out character descriptions and set conflict points, and then there will be other screenwriters who write specific scenes that need to be written. For example, this is a very delicate description of feelings, so let this person write about the emotional changes of the hero and the hero, such as this one who is good at fighting. , Then write specifically about fighting scenes.


    In short, relying on this kind of professionalism and fluidity, it may be just a whim of Jerry Bruckheimer at first, but it can also be abruptly compiled into a mature script, full of commerciality.


    As for Jonathan, he has the strength in this area, and he is especially good at hammering out a bunch of ideas.


    In other words, he has a sense of smell for what the audience wants to see and what they like to see.


    In the cigar house in the fairyland, everyone was full of conversation.


    The idea just now was directly agreed.


    Lehman laughed and said: "If you want to give Batman more humanity, you have to pull him off the altar. You said, if you set him to a higher level of force than ordinary people, it will hurt and die. How about mortals who are afraid and hesitate?"


    "Good idea." Nolan nodded decisively. "This is what I want."


    He stood up slightly and said seriously: "The original intention of my creation of this story is because Gotham is full of crimes and the inaction of the judiciary and the government. People expect a hero to protect them. Batman is the hero, but he is also a hero. Mortals, this is a story of a weak person who dared to help others after a series of incidents."


    The more he talked, the brighter his eyes became, as if the whole thought was opened.


    It turns out that everything that bothers and puzzles has answers.


    He said: Why is there Batman, because even if you have a wealth of money, you may die once, under a black gun deep in the alley, just because you have money;


    Why is there Batman, because everyone endures in the dark, praying for God¡¯s salvation, but God never loves the world, there is a voice in the silence, he stood up, this person who stood up became Batman;


    Why is there Batman, not Kellaf body armor, not a bat chariot, or that cool jacket, but a choice, a person is not angry with injustice, and roars...


    Lehman was also deeply touched by the words.


    He finally understood why Nolan would make such a story.


    In other words, if it weren''t under the banner of Batman, he would be shooting a hero.


    This is why Batman is suitable for him.


    His story is not false.


    In other words, in his understanding, a superhero should not be that he is strong, but a person who only does 200 push-ups more than ordinary people, who can have firm beliefs and a fair heart, which is far better than Omnipotence is more touching.


    The body of a mortal is comparable to a god.


    ......


    The general tone of the whole story is set.


    Lehman suggested: "Today is also a fate. A few talents will gather together. If we have the intention, we will directly define the framework of the movie. Warner is still waiting for it. Mr. Jonathan, please trouble you to write. , Complete the first version of the script as soon as possible."


    The cigar smokes comfortably, this person also tastes right.


    Jonathan nodded readily and said: "Don''t worry, I promise you won''t delay things."


    Ryan has also been smoking a cigar, listening to it, completely aroused by the story, and said happily: "Come on, I can also help and give some ideas or something."


    "..."


    Jonathan put down his cigar and said: "The whole idea of ??adaptation is in place. Batman''s growth is generally clear, but the plot is not enough, and the role conflict has not been settled. Let''s talk about the plot arrangement first, or think about the role first. set up?"


    "Character, with a character, there is a story, and the plot can unfold naturally. I will start first..."


    Lehman paused and said, "It must be a villain, bad guy, etc. finale, but what is the purpose of the villain? What about those who are destroying the order of Gotham? Gang leader, perverted drug lord Scarecrow."


    "Yes, the Scarecrow can also lead to the Arkham Asylum, which is considered an element in the Batman comics. But what about the righteous side, Gotham City police chief Gordon, and the prosecutor. Set the prosecutor to How about Bruce Wayne''s childhood sweetheart? The ambiguous emotional scene can also aggravate Batman''s humanity." Ryan also said hi.


    "Emotional drama can, but can''t deliberately, how about setting it to be like-minded? There is mutual favor, but it is not officially established?" Lehman said again.


    "It''s okay, anyway, the main line of the story should revolve around Bruce Wayne''s growth." Nolan also smiled: "His fighting skills are set to learn from a master, and in the end the master is inconsistent with his philosophy. The two have another dispute."


    Jonathan also suggested: "This story must be a sequel. If you want to create a complete Batman, the first part can only slowly change in this respect. Gotham is also a city that is slowly destroyed by order. "


    "Then this drama conflict will all come out..." Nolan sighed: "Criminal elements in some cities represent internal stubborn illnesses. The transformation of Bruce Wayne is the main line, as well as experience and thinking. It¡¯s a wonderful story."


    "Awesome. The martial art section is very good. It shows that Bruce Wayne became Batman by himself. Even without the help of those technologies, he would be a knight who punishes evil and promotes good." Lehman gave a thumbs up. "However, I think it¡¯s more interesting. The person who can teach him fighting skills also has an organization leader. It is also the big boss in the first part, which gives the audience a great sense of comfort."


    "Organization means strong strength and rules. It can also be said that Bruce Wayne is unwilling to abide by the rules of the organization. He acts with a different philosophy, and he will turn back in the end. This way the conflict can be stronger." Jonathan pondered.


    "It is reasonable. In this way, there is a climax, and the audience will be more satisfied. Otherwise, the tone of the whole film is very plain, which is not conducive to commercialization and entertainment." Ryan also said.


    "Well, that''s it. With various main characters plus some settings in the comics, there can be eight or nine characters. No matter what, the characters are satisfied."

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    Everyone had a very comfortable chat this day.


    The good smell of tobacco leaves rising in the room.


    Between a breath and a breath, it seemed to bring out the thoughts, carefully and slowly, watching a good script form in everyone''s mind.


    This is a kind of spiritual enjoyment, a collision of thoughts.Can meet but not ask for.


    "Ah......"


    Nolan is very happy, or everyone is very happy.


    In the evening, we had dinner together and drank some wine before we went back separately.


    In fact, Lehman doesn''t take this project very seriously, even if it has a large investment.


    After all, I work for Warner, and I just make money at the box office.


    But if you can¡¯t say it, it¡¯s definitely a fake. If you throw in one or two billion, you have to get back your capital and return with interest deductions.


    There is also the production of the sequel later, how can it be inserted.


    Holding Nolan''s director and script adaptation ideas, if it is really successful, Warner would not dare to change.


    Anyway, this is the first one. Let¡¯s try it out first, study it together, and have both entertainment and depth. To make fans like it, and let passers-by have a sense of substitution. Even if you are not a DC fan, you can like it. Achieved the goal.


    Jonathan is also a qualified screenwriter. Don¡¯t look at this man who has been taken by Nolan and was shrouded in Nolan¡¯s halo, but he has a good foundation. The short stories he wrote are all in-depth, and he can grasp the promise. Lan''s idea of ??adaptation is not pretending to be sophisticated, but prefers to lean towards art. The so-called is neither trivial but grounded.


    ......


    Early the next morning, Lehman had breakfast and drove to Firefly Pictures.


    The "Batman" matter needs some time, but his own matter can also be put on the agenda.


    In terms of actors, "Day Dreamer" has finalized a male lead and a male lead, and the remaining main roles are still missing the female lead and the male lead''s mother.


    The protagonist¡¯s mother is simple, set at over fifty years old, but there are many "mother households" in Hollywood.


    This time, Renee Russell was directly selected as the mother of the hero in the play.


    She is a veteran actor, and she will also star in "Thor", the protagonist''s mother Frigga.


    Negotiations with her went very smoothly, and actresses of Renee Russell''s age were not very popular to be honest.


    Of course, acting is just a hobby. When he was young, he was the most popular cover model in the United States. Her husband Dan Gilroy is also a well-known screenwriter, so there is no need to worry about life.


    As for her, she only took 150,000 yuan.


    Jin-Kerry is very famous. Although he likes the script very much, his price has not been reduced much. He asked for a basic salary of 12 million plus a 3% box office share in North America.To be honest, it''s still conscience.


    As for Jean-Renault, he gave Renqing a cameo, and the reward was also 1.5 million dollars.


    Calculated, the actor''s expenditure has not been completed yet, and it has already spent 13.65 million US dollars.


    Renee Russell had just been finalized here, and Lyman rushed to sign another actor without stopping.


    In "Daydreamer", the heroine is a magazine editor and also the boss of the hero. She needs to be around 30 years old.


    Thinking about it, just one person is right.


    As for the previous life version, it was played by Christine Wegg, but what does she say now, she has never played a movie seriously.


    She was originally a renunciation, and she has always been a comedy screenwriter. She was responsible for the copy editor and design of "Weekend Night Live".


    This is behind the scenes, so you can''t go directly to the stage.


    ......


    Santa Monica Coffee Shop.


    A woman with shoulder-length hair and short hair was stirring the coffee in her cup silently, looking up at the window from time to time.


    "Sorry, there was a traffic jam on the road, and it was delayed."


    As soon as Lyman walked into the cafe, he saw Hilary Swank by the window.


    Without him, it is still noon, and there are really very few people in the cafe.


    Hillary stood up immediately, smiled and said: "It''s okay, I just arrived."


    Lehman looked at the coffee that had been half drunk on the table. Although he knew he was insincerely polite, he sat down calmly.


    This role needs a very mature woman to play.


    Originally, Lyman wanted to let Kate Beckinsale try it. After all, he knew only a few actresses. His own witch Eva was not suitable for her appearance, too charming and too young.


    But Kate Beckinsale, a classically imperial elder sister fan, does not seem to match the profession of a magazine editor.


    After thinking about it, I gave up.You can''t have a good impression of her, just hold it.That''s not realistic.


    On the contrary, Hilary Swank has the acting skills, looks ordinary, and has a heroic spirit, which is very suitable for workplace roles.


    Thinking about it this way, instead of relying on her face to eat, she has become an advantage?


    After all, most of the actresses in Hollywood sell their faces. When it comes to acting... it''s better to talk about beauty and figure.


    In addition, the change of actresses is very fast.


    Generally speaking, after an actress is over 30 years old, she will either disappear quickly without a trace, or she will have to transform, or become a "mother household" or rely on superb performance to avoid being eliminated by the circle.


    "Vase" is the restraint of female stars by male audiences and Hollywood as a whole.


    On the contrary, it is an actor who will become more and more popular after he is 30 years old.


    The unequal resources and status, it is no wonder that feminists have been used to criticize the entertainment industry.


    Of course, this is not something Lehman is worried about.


    He only took out a script from his briefcase and handed it to Hilary Swank.


    When he asked her out, he had already talked about the play appointment.


    Hillary remained as usual, doing nothing all day.


    Since returning from Cannes, she has fallen into an endless loop of looking for crews everywhere.


    It looks very busy, but it''s all in a hurry.


    At this moment, she is still very pleased with the invitation of Director Lyman.


    With this feeling, she glanced through the script of the role she was about to play.


    "Can I ask, how long does it take to film this movie?"


    Apparently, she agreed.


    Lehman thought for a while. The preliminary preparations for "Batman" still need him to stare at, so he said: "It is estimated that we will wait until July to start shooting. I will notify you in advance if you are willing to pick up this movie. With that period of time vacant, it would take about two to three months for shooting, which is very troublesome for shooting.


    "Well, I got it."


    No accident, Hilary Swank easily agreed.


    Her salary didn''t go up too much, because the role of this drama must be less than that of "Million Dollar Baby". After thinking about it with her agent, she gave us $1.2 million.


    At this point, the main lineup of this play is much higher than that of the previous life.


    Kim Carey, Jean Reynolds, Hilary Swank... are all acting.Awesome.

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    New York, on the railway near Boston.


    A sign with a warning hung in the middle of the railway.


    Looking inside, a large group of people are busy, not repairing railroad tracks, but filming.


    The crew of "New York Tour" led by Zha Dao hurriedly hurryed, and it was about to end.


    The scene before him was the scene of the male protagonist holding the bitten deputy director of the railway company and falling from the train.It is the most tear-jerking scene in the film.


    As for Lyman, it was nothing, and made a special trip to get here from Los Angeles.


    Zha Dao and Wen Ziren both showed great enthusiasm for his arrival.


    Of course, Eva is the most enthusiastic.


    Think about it, the two of them haven''t seen each other for several months, and they usually make phone calls for comfort.


    "Hey, did you miss me?"


    On the set, while everyone was still on the set and carrying props, Lehmann found Eva who was in the RV memorizing lines.


    Eva didn''t say anything, and directly wrapped Lehman''s neck and sent a sweet kiss.


    I haven''t seen each other for months, but I feel at ease bye.


    The kiss is over.


    Eva has a bad lung capacity and is still panting.


    Ryman took out a box from behind, "I bought you a necklace, see if you like it or not."


    With that, Lyman opened the box, stood behind her, and put it on with his own hands.


    "It''s expensive, right?"


    Eva held the mirror and looked at the huge ruby, rimmed with white diamonds.Extremely Beautiful.


    This shiny product can be described as a woman killer.


    Lehman smiled and said, "I''m passing by the jewelry store, and I picked it specifically for you, as long as you like it."


    A style like this was bought for more than US$2 million.


    However, there is no need to talk about the price, you can just say it if you feel like it. Eva is so proud, maybe she will buy a very expensive item for him.


    After wearing it for a while, Eva asked Lyman to take it off again and put it back in the box.


    She will be filming later, but she can''t wear jewelry.


    But she was still happy as if she had eaten honey.


    I felt that Lyman kept her in mind.


    After feeling for a while, Wen Ziren ran over.


    He is now the art and deputy director of the crew.


    "Get ready, the shooting will start later."


    After the notice, he greeted Lehman again and hurried back to the setting.


    "I''m going to make up." After all, Eva also walked toward the make-up room that was built temporarily.


    On the railway at this time, a leased freight locomotive has already arrived.


    Christian Bale put on makeup and stood on the train with Eva, Dakota Fanning, and Kemet, who was infected by the zombies.


    Lehman stood next to Zha Dao and asked with some worry: "There will be nothing wrong with the shooting, right? Your safety measures must be arranged."


    Zha Dao was very confident, "Don''t worry, there will be no accidents. We have been shooting for so long and there has been no accident."


    After another two minutes, seeing that all the actors were ready, Director Zha took the megaphone and shouted, "Attention, let''s try it out first. Everyone is staring at it. If you have any questions, please speak quickly."


    Zha Dao has made a lot of progress, shooting important scenes, but also learn to walk twice first to find the feeling.


    When it feels right, turn on the camera.


    Although it''s a bit of a delay, it can''t be helped. The film is so expensive and it''s still such a climax. It''s always good to be careful.


    "Okay, Comet, you go into the cab." Zha Dao waved his hand and shouted, "Start."


    The train didn''t start, Bell was clutching the handrails in embarrassment, chatting with Eva and her daughter, and suddenly noticed something wrong in the cab.


    Opening the door, just about to check the situation, he noticed that the former railway company executive slowly walked out of it.


    He shook his head, his body twitched from time to time, and his eyes were dull.


    He took a step forward, and Bell took a step back and soon came to his daughter and Eva''s side.


    Bell stopped in front of the two with his arm...


    "Stop. Okay, yes, do it again officially."


    Several actors reset again, and when they were ready, they made a gesture.


    "Everyone is in place and the filming is about to start."


    "Action!"


    With a clap on the clapper, the train finally started moving.


    This is a real shot. The photographer is lying on the roof of the car with a safety cable, showing half of his body and controlling the camera position.


    As soon as the train moved, the group performance behind it also began to move, chasing the train vigorously.


    In fact, there were not a few people, just over a dozen people were chasing them, with very oozing zombie makeup painted on their faces, and their clothes were tattered and stained with blood.


    This car chase scene will be rendered concretely with special effects to highlight the tension and the momentum.


    The filming of this scene has continued, because it is really difficult and cumbersome to shoot.


    After filming the previous literary drama, when it comes to fighting scenes, you will definitely have to be a substitute.


    Can''t ask Bell to fall down from the train himself.


    This is something that requires a lot of experience, even if it''s a special military substitute, I have rehearsed many times.


    Therefore, this last tear-gas scene is a paragraph by paragraph.


    If you need to use Bell¡¯s front face, let him take the shot.


    In the first stage, fighting with the infected zombies is also simple. After taking photos for so long, Bell has also entered the role.


    Seeing that the zombie was too strong, he pressed him to the side of the guardrail, half of his body was squeezed out, and immediately put his palm into the zombie''s mouth.


    Of course, Kemet didn''t really bite, just pretended to be very hard, and then he accepted the lunch.He was pushed down by Bell.


    In the second stage, it was Bell''s disease, and he jumped down on his own initiative.


    This latter part is the hard part to shoot.


    After re-painting the makeup, Bell asked Eva to enter the cab with her crying daughter Fanning.


    Then, standing at the guardrail, feeling the erosion of the virus.


    Before his will was completely blurred, he jumped down-the speed of the train was reduced to the lowest level, Wu replaced by a clothing style similar to Bell, with ropes tied to his feet, and people were constantly checking.


    "OK." The examiner made a gesture, and Zha Dao immediately shouted: "Start."


    Wu Di didn''t hesitate, didn''t they just trade their lives for money.


    If you want to jump, you have to jump.


    As the body jumped down, the rope suddenly tightened.


    Except for a knock on his head, he hangs on the outside of the train smoothly.


    Of course, in the lens, he was completely gone, shooting blind spots.


    Just such an action, once it is not done, it really falls to the ground, and it is still a moving train. It is estimated that people will be gone.


    Even with protection, it is a desperate job.


    Beforehand, the crew had to insure a lot.


    Fortunately, it passed smoothly, and all the dangerous scenes were filmed.


    After Bell led the lunch, the protagonist''s role was completed.The play is coming to an end.

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    "Okay, everyone, stop."


    Zach Schneider shouted.


    Everyone in the crew also stopped their work.Look at him.


    He was full of excitement, looking at everything around him, he seemed to feel sentimental, took off his hat, and suddenly said to everyone very seriously: "Thank you, we are...


    He yelled, making Lyman want to laugh.


    Don''t mention the joy of Zha Dao at this moment.


    Lyman watched, suddenly raised his hand and applauded vigorously.


    One, two, three...


    The film crew on the scene also came back to their senses and applauded together.


    The actors also join in the fun, including group performances.


    Dozens or hundreds of people gathered around this empty suburb. The applause was very lively, and there seemed to be a stream of heat surging in it, constantly warming everyone up.


    These days, the hard work and dedication of several actors and creators are all in sight.


    Needless to say, Zha Dao paid the most effort.


    This moment is finally over, everyone has a lot of feelings.


    I want to come to Zhadao for so many years in the advertising industry, watching the reputation of his former colleague Michael Bay gradually, naturally he is more eager to direct a project of his own.


    Most of the filming team are his seniors in the advertising circle. Many people persuade him, and there is no general intrigue or laziness.


    This kind of Pemby''s atmosphere is down-to-earth and full.


    While enjoying, there is still a trace of reluctance.


    How long can he do this movie dream?


    ......


    In the original life, Zha Dao won the remake of "Dawn of the Living Dead".


    Half of the filming was done, and the funds were not enough, so he paid for a part of it.


    By the time it was finished, the crew was too poor to even afford a celebration banquet.


    Although the movie was released, he was still a small director, but he was a small director in the circle.


    It has been together for many years, and it has slowly developed.


    And now, he hugged a very thick thigh, and luckily met Lyman, who still admired him.


    Let¡¯s not talk about the sufficient funding for the shooting. There is no need to worry about money for the shooting. At the end of the shooting, there are still more than 3 million yuan left.


    I checked the accounts, settled the staff''s remuneration, and also paid the rent of the venue. Seeing that there are still hundreds of thousands, it is not a problem to have a happy banquet.


    What do you eat for a gathering of so many people?Of course it is a buffet.


    There are many categories, large quantities, and a wide venue. The key is lively. You can walk around without having to go to the table.


    You can talk while eating.


    Pack up the set and close the library of the filmed material.


    At around 5 in the afternoon, it was still dark, and more than 70 people killed in the open-air banquet hall of the Hilton Hotel.


    Overbearing to wrap up the entire backyard, the rows of tables are full of delicious food.


    All kinds of pastries, French food, Italian food, Mexican food...seafood, drinks, are also indispensable.


    The water drained and opened up to eat.Have fun.


    The ladies are quite reserved, and drink a little bit.


    Don''t look at the high spirited guide Zha just now. Once the dinner was over, he was a little sad, with very few words, and he was quiet.


    But at least the communicative process had to go, Lehman grabbed him and said a few words.


    Zha Dao nodded, filled a glass of wine, holding the glass, and said, "Everyone has been working hard during this period, so I won''t say more about it. I thank you for doing it."


    He raised his neck, his hands were full of wine, and all went down.


    After speaking on the scene, Director Zha took Lyman to toast again.


    He was really grateful to Lyman for giving him a stupid mouth, and another toast.


    "I hope I can always cooperate with you."


    This is what he said in his heart.


    He remembers who treats him well.


    Then, Zha Dao drank with others.


    According to him, it is estimated to fall first.


    However, Lehman couldn''t avoid this wine.


    "I respect you too."


    Wen Ziren came over with a wine glass.


    Lehman touched him and smiled: "How about it, you didn''t work as a director, do you still adapt to being a deputy?"


    "Okay."


    Wen Ziren also laughed. After the filming of "Chain Saw 2", he is definitely not willing to make a sequel, there is no room for improvement.


    He suggested: "How about the third film directed by Ray Warnard? I want to try as a producer."


    Ray Navor participated in every script. Moreover, this guy is a college classmate with Wen Ziren, and he also came from a major.


    Lehman thought for a while and agreed, "No problem, let him come."


    "really?"


    "You are the producer and help you control it. This kind of low-cost horror movie is based on a fixed template. If you don''t run off, it is the most suitable to train new people."


    This is the truth.


    Every "Chain Saw Fright" is basically directed by the new director, and the Lionsgate in the previous life is like this.


    Send one away, and the shooting team will come in turn.


    Photography, props, scene notes... everyone talked for a while before clinking glasses.


    Everyone moved up, no one was unambiguous, and their expressions were so sincere that Lehman was forced to drink.


    After a few cups, my head began to be circled, and I watched people coming over.


    Quickly eat a few pastry mats to cushion your stomach.


    It doesn''t take much effort, it''s almost finished in one round.


    The lead is the best, the hardest, and the fastest.


    Lyman also felt a little uncomfortable, and the cast began to come over again.


    First, Christian Bale, he didn''t drink less.


    I walked and shook, but out of gratitude, I got another cup.


    Finally, even the little girl Fanning came over with a bottle of soda, "Uncle, I will drink with you too."


    This is a very sensible girl, but it is a pity that she met an unreliable mother.


    Lehman touched her head and smiled: "You are gifted in acting, but you can''t afford to lose your studies. Go back and review your homework.


    I don''t know if I can listen to these words. It is not a good thing to enter the entertainment circle at such a young age.


    A meal for a long time.


    The number of people gradually decreased, but Lehmann persisted to the end.


    I don''t know how much I drank, anyway, my head and body are not obedient.


    The wind was blowing and it was still a bit cold.


    Eva didn''t drink much and was still sober.


    It took the boss''s effort to help him to the hotel room.


    Hey, lie down on the bed, just like a vegetable.


    Eva shook her head and turned it over again.


    Take off your shoes and socks, and take off your pants.


    He took a look, then touched some hot water, wiped his face with a towel, tossed for a while, and complained to himself: "How can anyone drink like this? I''m so drunk."


    "I''m happy, very happy." Lehman heard it, did not move, just groaned while lying there.


    "Yes, you are happy, then I will not be with you." Eva was exasperated.


    "No, I can''t go. I feel uncomfortable." Lehman shook his head reluctantly and said vaguely.


    Eva was angry and didn''t really leave.After wiping his face again, he lifted the quilt from the side and spread it out to cover him.


    Then he cleaned up, turned off the light, and lay down beside him.


    good night.

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    The consequences of a hangover are very serious.


    When I opened my eyes, my head felt like it was about to explode, and he rushed toward my temples.


    Then I was sick and nauseated, and I felt irritated anyway.


    He was in a daze, looking at the pale yellow ceiling above his head, and found himself lying on the bed.


    He wore a thin quilt and half-covered, the upper body was still the shirt of last night, but the legs were bare and the pants were gone.


    I took another look. Fortunately, I left a pair of underwear for us.


    It was a little itchy, and he reached out and scratched, and couldn''t help but yawn.


    Turning to look at the side, there is only one pillow with a few hairs left on it.Weirdly long.


    After thinking about it carefully, I can''t remember anything.


    I was stunned, I only felt that I was holding a soft and warm body last night.


    The head still hurts, Lehman scratched his face, took the phone aside and looked at it.It''s nine o''clock.


    Stand up, put on your pants, and go to the bathroom to wash.


    The taste of this wine is really good, and the taste of a hangover is really bad.


    Still dizzy now.


    I put some warm water on my face and wiped it with a towel to refresh my spirit.


    "Are you up?"


    At this time, the door was pushed open, and a familiar voice said.


    Lehman turned around, looked at Eva, and the breakfast she was holding, patted her stomach, and said, "Hey, I don''t want to eat too much, my stomach is upset."


    Eva didn''t want to pay attention to him, so she arranged the breakfast on her own, and then pulled him over, "Eat some. Have a glass of milk, come."


    Lyman curled his lips and saw that there were boiled eggs in a lunch box.Knock it on and eat it against the milk.


    However, I still had no appetite, so I barely pressed my stomach, picked up the newspaper again, and sat aside to read it.


    People in the entertainment industry like him have long been accustomed to getting some Hollywood news from the newspaper.


    "On June 11, that is, yesterday, the third "Prisoner of Azkaban" of "Harry Potter" has been released for a week, with a cumulative box office of more than 120 million, and the airborne weekly box office ranking top... "


    By the way, on the day the film premiered, Barry Meyer asked him to watch it, but it didn''t happen because of the Lionsgate incident.


    However, the results of this movie are not so good.


    If the average movie breaks 100 million yuan in the first week, it will be very happy, but for the trump card project of "Harry Potter", the performance of the third part is not as continuous as the second and the first, but has decreased. It will not be good market news.


    What''s surprising is that the market performance of "Prisoner of Azkaban" is not the best in the series, but in terms of evaluation, whether it is a film critic or a book fan, it is mostly positive, and it is considered to be a reduction in the three parts. tallest.


    Many film critics talk about the director''s change of coaching.


    "In this sequel, Mexican director Alfonso Cuar¨®n boldly incorporates dark and realistic tones, which separates the film from the fairy tale atmosphere of infancy, and the excellent rhythm control and emotional depiction make this film not only Presents a wonderful magical world, and it also has a heart-touching bond. Unlike the previous two anticlimactic confrontations with Voldemort, the two roles of Sirius and Lupin add a lot to the thickness of the movie, and in these betrayal and friendship The humanity brewing in between has also turned this work into a magical story about the adult world."


    Hmm...what do you mean.


    It almost means that the film has increased the thickness and artistry, and sacrificed some appreciation and low-child plot.


    Or just like that, some teenagers walked into the theater and found that the theme of the movie was much deeper, which led to poor market performance.


    After all, not everyone likes to watch movies with their brains. Some people watch movies for fun and excitement.


    You suddenly made it so dark and realistic, with endless conspiracies and tricks, even unpredictable. How can teenagers stand this?Not to mention that the styles of the two works are low-child and entertainment-oriented. The audience has already been fixed and changed rashly. Presumably Warner has already suffered.


    Just like some series of movies, the core elements are lost.


    For example, Brother Tom in "Mission Impossible" no longer completes various fancy tasks; the Bond girl in "007" is no longer beautiful, and the agent Bond is no longer around the world; Captain Depp in "Pirates of the Caribbean" is changed It''s normal, ferocious and cruel...


    Who is willing to accept this.


    After reading the newspaper, Eva also finished eating.


    The two of them tidied up, and then arranged Eva''s clothes.


    Speaking to Director Za, let him pay attention to the shooting materials and equipment, Lehmann took Eva back to Beverly Hills.


    The house with the hostess suddenly felt different.


    The specifics are different, and I can''t tell why.


    Rested all night.


    It was the next day.


    Lehman is working at the company, and Jonathan Nolan called and said that the first version of the script had been completed.


    The content is roughly the same as discussed that day.


    It tells the original story of Batman.


    It is about Bruce Wayne who saw his parents brutally murdered when he was young.


    For all this, he attributed the responsibility to himself.


    I think that if I didn''t see the bat images and clamored to leave, my parents would not be shot and killed when they left the theater early.


    The shadow of childhood has been affecting him, making him deeply tortured and regretted.


    Until Gotham became more chaotic, Bruce Wayne was determined to change everything after inheriting his father''s hundreds of millions of fortunes.


    He began to travel the world, hoping to find a solution.


    In order to feel the crime, he even personally experienced the feeling of crime.


    In prison, Wayne met Duka, a martial artist.


    Duka appreciates his will and teaches Wayne''s powerful martial arts.


    During the training, the Shadow Ninja League behind it recognized Wayne and invited him to join.


    But Wayne found that the Ninja League had other plans for his hometown of Gotham, so he resolutely returned to his hometown.


    After returning, he faced his fears and explored the bat cave that he accidentally fell into when he was a child.


    This time, he was no longer afraid.


    Among the bats flying in the sky, he has one more identity-Batman.


    Bruce Wayne also started an action in the dark to fight all crimes in Gotham City...


    After the first version of the script was completed, although some dialogues were made, Jonathan hadn''t sculpted it carefully.


    But Lehman is a bit worried about the variables at Warner.


    So he quickly contacted Barry Meyer and asked for cooperation and negotiation.


    As for Barry Meyer, he has been persuading the top of the board of directors to promote the establishment of a cooperation plan during this period.


    In fact, most of the board members have no opinion. After all, if someone is willing to take the risk of shooting, for them, it will be easier and calmer.


    But there are also some people who doubt whether the emerging Firefly Pictures has such strength in production.


    When the two sides stalemate, Lehman proposed to meet, and was readily agreed.

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    The next day, Lehmann got up early, cleaned himself up, put on a suit, and went out vigorously.


    It is raining lightly in the sky. According to the weather forecast, there will be rain in Los Angeles these days.


    The weather here is like this, either it won''t fall, or it will continue to fall.


    He tightened his tie and drove the car out of the garage.


    Drive all the way to Nolan''s house.


    It was just after seven o''clock in the morning, which was still very early to the agreed nine o''clock.


    However, the traffic situation in a big city like Los Angeles, especially during the rush hour, is not optimistic.


    So it''s better to start early, after all, he still pays more attention to this meeting.


    Being punctual can also give people a good impression, and people who are not familiar with impressions rely on small things to measure.


    The car turned from the main road to the commercial street on the right, drove along for three minutes, and reached the community where Nolan bought a house.


    He notified last night, so Nolan was also prepared early.


    Get in the car and drove in the direction of Burbank.


    On the road, while waiting for the traffic lights to chat for a while, I arrived at the Warner Pictures building almost at 8:30.


    Bottom, talk to the girl at the front desk.


    Barry Meyer¡¯s assistant also hurried down from upstairs and led them to the reception room.


    The signing time is up.


    ......


    Warner Bros. division of labor is very clear.


    Its studios, television companies, animation production, film business, home video, and DC Entertainment and CW Television are all subsidiaries of Warner and are independent of each other.


    Therefore, if you want to cooperate in the development of the Batman project, there is still one person who can''t avoid it, that is, Walter Bird, the president of the DC department.


    This product is mainly responsible for DC''s comics business, and the adaptation of comics naturally requires him to nod in order to cooperate better.


    If he disagrees, Barry Meyer, as the executive officer of the parent company, can be a bit tougher and continue the development of the project, but the responsibility is great. If it really fails, Barry Meyer can''t stand it.


    Outside the corridor of the reception room, the assistant was also leading Walter Bird inside.


    As he walked, he introduced: "Mr. Lyman is here with another person. I heard that it is the director of this project, Christopher Nolan."


    Walter Bird nodded, and knew something about the project that President Barry Meyer had been planning some time ago. After all, this matter cannot bypass him.


    In essence, he also agrees with the development of Batman, because the popularity of film and television can largely drive the sales of comics, and even the peripheral operations of character portraits, which are extremely beneficial to the DC department he manages.


    After stopping, he suddenly asked: "What movies has Director Nolan made before? How is the box office?"


    Most of the time, the producers, directors and screenwriters are the key figures that determine the quality of a film, followed by the actors.


    No actors are irreplaceable.


    As for the production, Lehmann''s reputation is still very great. Even if Walter Bird does not participate in the development of projects outside of DC, he has heard of this always successful French director, but subconsciously recognizes it, but the director?


    Christopher Nolan?Who is he?


    The assistant pondered for a moment, but he investigated, "This director is British, and he has filmed "Shards of Memory". The box office is pretty good. Later, he cooperated with our company on a "White Night Chase", which was also successful. The reputation of the works is not bad."


    Walter Bird knew something.


    It seems that he is a genius guy who made his debut and has been successful all the time.


    In other words, it is the kind of director who is very capable and stable.


    While thinking about it, he continued to listen to the assistant saying: "Also, President Barry Meyer intended to direct Lehman for this project. He didn''t accept it. Instead, he recommended Nolan, which seemed to admire him."


    "Well, let''s meet first." As he said, he arrived at the door of the reception room.


    The assistant knocked on the door and the two walked in.


    "Mr. Lyman, hello. Director Nolan, hello."


    After a few people shook hands and said a few polite words, they quickly turned to the topic.


    "I heard that you want to work with Warner to develop an adaptation of Batman? What are you going to do?" Walter Bird asked pretendingly in doubt.


    "This is our plan and adapted script."


    Lehman said, Christopher Nolan opened the briefcase and handed the first version of the script to Walter Bird with the plan.


    Walter Bird took the information and flipped through it quickly.


    Lehman sat on the sofa and looked at the powerhouse of the DC department with interest.


    He is about 45 years old, not tall, and slightly fat.


    For a long time, Walter Bird put down the information, first glanced at Lehman, and asked again: "Why did you change this?"


    "The old way will not work, the best way is to overthrow it all and reshape it."


    Tim Burton¡¯s Gothic style is the earliest Batman movie. After it was accepted by Joe Schumacher, two bizarre costume shows directly brought "Batman" into a dead end. You can never fail twice. Continue to follow the thinking of the predecessors.It''s so out of date.


    Walter Bird nodded slowly, which also made sense.


    He knows how Batman completely collapsed from the market to the word of mouth, naturally he does not want the new series to start, and repeats the old ways of the past.


    "Then what do you think? This is just the beginning, what do you plan to do later?" Walter Bird looked at Lyman and Nolan, "I can agree to cooperate, but I can see the hope of success."


    Of course, the DC department wants to bring Batman to life. This is the trump card character of the comics and its value is limitless.


    Lehman pointed to the script and said: "Based on the background of "The Dark Knight Returns", it was shot and produced in a realistic style. This is only the first one. According to the assumption, if it goes well, it will be a trilogy, a complete History of Gotham¡¯s fall."


    "The Dark Knight Returns" as one of Batman''s most highly rated comics, Walter Bird also knows.


    He wondered, is this kind of role shaping appropriate?


    Lehman saw Walter Bird''s hesitation and knew that he wanted to achieve his goal and had to continue fighting, so he said: "I think this adaptation is the most likely to succeed. An ambitious and determined Bruce- Wayne is far more resonant with the audience than the superior Batman."


    "But what the audience wants to see is a superhero who can save the world, not Bruce Wayne hiding under a mask, not his growth history." Walter Bird retorted.


    "But did it succeed? Joe Schumacher was shooting an omnipotent superhero. Did he succeed? Does the audience recognize it? Today''s computer special effects can''t create such a tall character."

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    If you were to talk to ordinary people, Walter Bird would definitely refuse.


    Bruce Wayne''s growth history?


    who cares.


    The best-selling comics about Batman are always the part that punishes evil and promotes good, omnipotent.


    What "The Dark Knight Returns", what "Fatal Joke", good reputation, do you think it sells high?


    Moreover, the style of "The Dark Knight Returns" is very unpleasant, and many fans have sent letters to complain.


    If you want to restore it, will you lose a large number of viewers in terms of perception?


    After all, it is a comic work, and most of the people who can go to the cinema to support it are comic fans.


    Thinking about it this way, I fell into a dilemma again.


    If the degree of restoration is high, passersby will be lost; if the degree of restoration is low, the true love fan may explode on the spot, and the DC department will not be sprayed.


    This kind of thing is not without precedent.


    Anyway, those people don''t care if the film is made by the DC department, and who would understand the twists and turns of a big company like Warner.


    Walter Bird hesitated, looking at the slightly younger faces of Lyman and Nolan, he couldn''t help thinking about the feasibility.


    He knew very well that the two of them had never failed without exception.


    The sturdy record can trigger reveries.


    If the adaptation is really successful, it is undoubtedly his DC department that benefits the most.


    As the saying goes, risks and opportunities coexist.


    In addition, Barry Meyer is also optimistic about them...


    Maybe it can really make a difference and make Batman reborn on the big screen.


    Since the box office explosion of "Spider-Man", Warner has also done a lot of actions in comics, such as digging the corner of "X-Men", director, screenwriter, etc., digging "Spider-Man" director Sam- Remy, unfortunately, did not succeed; another example is to invite the new Oscar actress Halle Berry to use her popularity as the heroine of "Catwoman" and so on.


    They have great ambitions.


    Anyone with a discerning eye can also analyze the market situation in recent years that the era of the rise of masterpieces has come.


    Warner certainly doesn''t want to miss it.


    Walter Bird asked at this time: "Can you talk about the idea of ??shooting this movie?"


    Lehman turned his head and said, "Let Director Nolan talk about it in detail. The content planning is mainly done by him."


    Christopher Nolan also knows that the other party is the owner of the copyright and must actively strive for the person''s approval.


    He sorted out his thoughts and introduced: "Although the template of this story is based on "The Dark Knight Returns", the plot in it has changed a lot. In fact, it is better to talk about the growth history of Bruce Wayne. It is the history of the fall of the city of Gotham. The audience will examine the city from the inside out through Batman''s perspective."


    "What about the style? Continue the comic style?"


    "Yes, in essence, this version of Batman does not have that great ability. What I want to give is a style close to reality. The script, characters, props, and fighting scenes are all realistic, and because of the bat Chivalrous people always appear in the dark, and the style of painting is not too different from that of comics. They are all cold and dark colors."


    "I heard Barry Meyer said that you are responsible for the production costs and promised not to involve the copyright ownership of any movies? So, how much budget can you make?" Walter Bird continued to ask.


    "The minimum is 100 million, and the upper limit is 200 million. It mainly depends on the actor''s expenditure." Lehman laughed: "We don''t need to participate in copyright, but for the offline home entertainment part of the film, Firefly Pictures must guarantee the revenue share for the first three years. "


    This is also one of the mainstream production methods for Hollywood co-productions. If the copyright belongs to one party, then the other party can only enjoy 2 to 3 years of offline sharing, or after the screening ends, the copyright owner will directly pay a sum of money based on market performance. , To buy off the offline share from the producer.


    Of course, Lehman knows the hot performance of "Batman" in the DVD and video tape market, so naturally he is not willing to talk about the latter''s method of buying out shares, but directly fighting for the former.


    In the face of his peers in the industry, or the film company that has cooperated with Warner, Walter Bird is also more particular about it. Some things must be said first. And all copyrights must belong to Warner. This is a prerequisite for our cooperation."


    Walter Bird, like Barry Mayer, killed the distribution and copyright.


    After all, if you can master these two, you can directly guarantee Warner''s right to speak in the entire project and most of the benefits.


    In any case, let''s talk about being invincible first.


    Lehman nodded, "We have no problem in this regard, but we also have a request, that is, I will be the first producer of the project."


    Warner pursues a typical producer-centered system. If this can be achieved, it will not only better safeguard its own interests, but also allow Director Nolan to have enough room for display.


    After all, Nolan is still just a second-line director. When I really meet a strong producer, I can''t be tough even if I want to be tough.


    This was only the first official contact. After talking about some more specific shooting plans, it gradually came to an end.


    "The relaunch of this project is a major event, and it is not something I can decide." Walter Bird did not want to take responsibility. He said to both Lehman: "I will initiate a proposal to the board of directors and will The project plan is submitted to the review committee, and it will take a while to be specific."


    Large companies are so troublesome and are responsible to multiple board members.


    But Lehmann could also understand and nodded slightly and said, "Call us any time you have any progress."


    Warner''s project review system is quite troublesome.


    Without the approval of Walter Bird, the bigwig of the DC department, it would not be uncommon for Barry Meyer to give the green light to delay the first half or even one or two years.


    After leaving the Warner Building, Christopher Nolan lacked confidence, "Lyman, do you think Warner will agree to cooperate?"


    "The hope is great. Warner Bros. will never give up a gold mine like Batman. They will always develop it."


    "But the one just now doesn''t seem very satisfied?"


    "Haha, even if he is satisfied, will he show it to us?" Lehman laughed: "Someone is responsible for most of the production budget, and Barry Meyer''s approval. I think Warner Bros. is more likely to give the green light. 90%."


    Investment banks like Legend Pictures can cooperate with Warner. It can be seen that their own willingness to develop is too great. Even without Lehman''s participation, Warner will find ways to develop the project.

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    Of course, as a traverser, Lehman still knows the iron laws of survival such as keeping secrets and planning to move later.


    He didn''t plan to explain to Nolan where his confidence came from.


    Although as early as Barry Meyer proposed the project, he quickly thought about it and decided to seize the opportunity and participate.


    All these things are now developing in accordance with the established track.


    Even if there is no Firefly Pictures, Warner will introduce Legendary Pictures due to funding problems.


    No matter which company is involved, it will not affect Warner''s plan.


    It''s just that what Lehman is doing is to adapt to the trend for the better development of Firefly Pictures.


    In the car, Lehman sent Nolan home first, and then rushed to the company.


    The preparations that can be done are almost done, and the rest depends on how determined Warner is to adapt.If they don''t want to let go, then no matter what, Batman''s project won''t start.


    Even so, before that, Lehman still had some small doubts that needed to be answered.


    He called Joseph and asked him to call a forensic lawyer from a law firm he often worked with.


    Firefly Pictures has a legal department, but it''s basically an empty shell, and they can''t afford a formal and powerful team of lawyers.


    You know, lawyers in the United States are very good professions.


    The annual salary is very high and the social status is higher.


    How can ordinary small companies have spare money to raise such a group of gold-swallowing monsters, and only the top media groups like Disney can¡¯t wait to network and concentrate the most litigious talents in the world to serve them, because they have lawsuits every day , And not an idler.


    And small companies like Firefly have signed business cooperation with a certain law firm. They will only be used if something goes wrong or there is any legal consultation.Pay-per-view, expensive sublime.


    Otherwise, how to say, only the rich can find a lawyer.


    Soon, representatives of the firm invited by Joseph came over.


    This is a middle-aged white man in his forties, with a slight decline.


    He is dressed in professional formal attire, holding a briefcase, and looks very polite.


    "Mr. Lyman, my name is Lucas-Jon. What kind of doubts do you have?"


    "Film cooperation."


    "Is it copyright?"


    "No, what I want to ask is how to guarantee the rights and interests of subsequent participation in a series of film projects."


    In Lehman''s plan, "Batman" must have three production plans.


    But if copyright is not involved, Warner can easily dominate the project. What if they turn their faces and kick the Firefly for profit?


    This is a point that needs to be considered very much. He doesn''t want to work in vain, and he still doesn''t make much money.


    After all, although the first part of the trilogy is successful, the latter two parts are the ones with the most profit.


    Barry Meyer is not an honest person, right now he can still verbally agree, but he won''t admit it if he is not sure.


    In this way, he must have a little counter-attack in the project contract, except for director Nolan.


    In case, Warner felt that he could do it again, not only withdrawing Firefly¡¯s funds, but also changing the director or something.This is not impossible.


    "What do you mean?" Lucas asked.


    "The first question is, if the co-production team does not have the copyright, how can the offline income be protected? If Warner refuses to pay, can the lawsuit be won?"


    "Of course." Lucas took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to Lehman. "This is a very standard letter of intent for commissioned shooting. If the producer is involved, it is negotiated in accordance with the production agreement, as long as there is capital investment, or other The relevant regulations of the form are signed, and the issuer must also guarantee the profit of the producer. If it is in arrears, it needs the help of a lawyer. We are very familiar with this."


    Every year, Hollywood goes to court due to the problem of profit division, but it feeds many lawyers and accountants.


    "The second question is, can I be repented by setting clear conditions for participation in the production of the sequel?"


    "It''s hard to say, it depends on how detailed the conditions of the signing are, otherwise it is easy to be exploited."


    "Trouble?"


    Lucas shook his head, "It is mainly meticulous and cumbersome. For us professionals, it is not troublesome, but all regulations must be clear, legally effective, and not vague."


    What does that mean.


    For example, the lawsuit of The Lord of the Rings has been arguing with Miramax since the movie became popular until now. Among them, the company established by Tolkien''s family also claimed that their rights were eroded.


    Tolkien Heritage Trust Company believes that they only give the filming copyright of the film, and Xinxian has no right to use the characters in it for secondary profit.


    Well, the new line advertises with characters and plans to develop games.


    In this regard, Xinxian also said that when it got the authorization, it paid an additional millions of dollars in authorization fees.


    However, the trust company retorted that the original agreement signed only allowed Xinxian to create tangible products under the authorization, not digital products. Xinxian argued that the signed agreement did not contain detailed provisions on this aspect and did not have legal power.


    Such an event dragged on and delayed New Line Pictures'' adaptation project on The Hobbit.


    Actually, I didn''t make it clear, the new line took advantage of it.


    According to Lucas, if you really want to guarantee your own rights and interests, in the contract, you must specify all the terms of cooperation, including the development of the sequel, how much, in what form, what is the number of years, and how is the profit divided?Is it in installments or a one-off? Warner entrusts Firefly shooting with copyright. What are the regulations? If the project is terminated, who will be responsible?It even needs to be subdivided into the TV window. If the film is drawn and enters the home entertainment market, the TV station chooses Warner¡¯s DW TV station. How to ensure that it is the result of market choice instead of black-box operation, giving the benefit to oneself and losing the rights of the producer .


    One by one, all must be clearly discussed in white and black. This is the only way for Warner to bear legal risks for any future actions that are not conducive to the production party, and to ensure that even if it is a drag formula, it can win the lawsuit.


    He even reminded Lehman that if there is a real fund exchange, it is best to calculate separately, otherwise, if Warner does the tricks, the contract will be exposed at that time, it is likely to cause trouble for the IRS.This trick is also a point for some big companies to dig holes.


    If you really accidentally fall into it, everything will be a big mess in tax evasion.


    After the consultation, Lehman probably knew how to play.


    In the past, he had the copyright, either he was a one-time collaboration, and he didn¡¯t care about the sequel. Now, for the first time working on a first-line production sequel plan, he did not expect that there are so many twists and turns inside. In this regard, don''t suffer a dark loss.


    Originally, I was going to work, and I couldn''t work for a long time. When my boss came to pay the wages, I would find a way to get fired, or somehow deduct the salary that I deserved. That would be a big loss.

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    Lucas Jon happily left with $50,000.


    This is the cost of his door-to-door consultation, and Lehman also asked their firm to draw up a standard negotiated contract as soon as possible.


    Of course, this commission requires additional fees.


    This amount of money will be increased to 200,000. After all, the employer''s requirements must be meticulous. If you check for omissions and fill vacancies, you should have more points.


    Who made the U.S. laws on copyrights be very cumbersome and have loopholes constantly?


    Many provisions are unclear.


    After the lawyer left, Lehman calmly thought about the countermeasures.


    Although Warner is still reviewing the project, he thinks so much now, it is actually useless, but when the negotiation is really time, his preparation will undoubtedly prevent them from being led by Warner.


    And just as Lehman was calculating for his own benefit, a high-level meeting was also going on in the headquarters of Warner Pictures.


    In addition to Barry Meyer, Walter Bird, Joshua Bloomer in the production department, as well as members of the marketing department, distribution department, and committee review committee.


    Most of them are executives who can make decisions about the "Batman" project.


    Barry Meyer sat in the first place, watched the assistant distribute the relevant information, and said: "Colombia held a press conference some time ago. It has been confirmed that "Spider-Man 2" will be released at the end of June. Everyone, such a big piece. In the market, DC needs to stand up."


    This is also the reason why Warner is anxious. In the current superhero market, Sony Columbia and 20th Century Fox each occupy half of the country. If it weren''t for the failure of Universal''s "Hulk", it is likely to be a tripartite.


    Such a situation is definitely not what Warner wants to see.


    After establishing the theme of the meeting, Barry Meyer said: "Do you have any ideas?"


    A Jewish executive asked with some doubts: "Why is it co-developed with Firefly Pictures? This is our own project, isn''t it?"


    Barry Meyer didn¡¯t speak, but Joshua Bloomer of the production department spoke up, ¡°The simultaneous running of "Catwoman," "Superman Returns," "Troy" and "Harry Potter: Prisoner of Azkaban" "It has consumed a large amount of working capital, and our production department is no longer able to undertake a large-scale production of hundreds of millions. This is unrealistic."


    There are still some things he didn''t say.


    The failure of "Troy" and the failure of "Harry Potter" to achieve the expected results put a lot of pressure on him. In addition, a lot of funds have not been recovered. "Superman Returns" has been delayed due to imperfect preparations. In fact, , The script has been changed four or five times, and the directors have changed two. At present, he still has not been able to enter the filming stage. The initial investment alone cost 30 to 40 million yuan. In order to maintain the capital chain, he will never Promised to provide funding for shooting.


    Unless, let other departments with some spare money come out, such as the DC department.


    Thinking about this, Joshua glanced at Walter Bird.


    But who is Walter Bird who is unwilling to participate in such a risky project. What if he fails and is removed from his position by the Warner Board of Directors?He whispered and retorted: "If the production budget is provided by Firefly, wouldn''t it be better to keep all the copyright and distribution matters? Spend others'' money and do our own thing."


    "But their participation will also divide the benefits of the project." Jewish executives still questioned.


    "But we can''t put Batman on hold forever. This is a waste of resources, and I have consulted with the board of directors. They agreed in principle to the participation of Firefly Pictures. Everyone, what we have to do is to revitalize the DC comics as soon as possible. It belongs to our market share. Columbia and Twentieth Century Fox can¡¯t keep operating.¡± Barry Meyer said.


    The Jewish executive wanted to say something, but after looking at it, he didn''t say anything.


    The matter of cooperation is settled.


    At this time, the senior management of the marketing department suggested: "Then can we use this cooperation to intervene in Firefly Pictures, acquire a part of the equity, or even buy it directly. I think the prospect of this production company is good, is it possible?"


    Warner likes to clear the market and acquire high-quality resources, or that every company in the Big Six in Hollywood is unconsciously strangling companies that might threaten them.Unfortunately, DreamWorks and the future new line film industry were acquired and split in this way.


    Using the project cooperation of The Hobbit, Xinxian directly became a subsidiary of Warner.


    "It''s not that simple." Barry Meyer shook his head. "When I proposed to cooperate with "Million Dollar Baby", I said something similar, but they rejected it. It seemed that they didn''t want to be affiliated with anyone. In addition, the equity structure of Firefly Pictures is too simple and too stable, and there is no chance of getting started unless the founder Lehman nods."


    Another executive also said: "This is not necessary. Our goal should still be placed on second-tier production companies such as DreamWorks, New Line, and even Dimen Entertainment. Firefly is just a small company, and it doesn¡¯t even have distribution capabilities. What. And the board of directors has raised more than 2 billion in funds, and asked to contact these companies, especially Xinxian and DreamWorks. Both of them are secretly contacting overseas channel providers, trying to establish their own overseas distribution channels. Is not allowed."


    Any company that tries to challenge authority cannot escape the fate of being acquired.


    Moreover, second-tier manufacturers such as DreamWorks and Xinxian are much stronger than Firefly Pictures in terms of production capacity. It is common for them to produce more than a dozen intermediate productions a year, and put them on Firefly. Four or five is already the limit.


    Not even money, not enough people.


    "Leave aside this. The DreamWorks side is very close to Paramount, and there is no good time for the new line."


    Barry Meyer also understands the intentions of the board of directors, and the equity structure of these two companies is complicated, and the difficulty of entering the market is really low. The only trouble is how to win the management.


    After all, what they want are subsidiaries that can function normally, not empty shell resources with nothing.


    Then, everyone began to discuss the commissioning of shooting.


    The meeting, it went smoothly.


    Manga¡¯s market prospects lay there. Warner Bros., who owns DC Comics, can¡¯t leave an endless gold mine without mining.


    After many executives agreed to cooperate, the project review also gave the green light all the way.


    Whether it is the marketing department or the production department, the distribution department or even the DC department, they all want a company that can provide funds to complete the production.


    Thinking about it this way, Firefly is also suitable.


    Asking for money and people, and people who have not failed, and came up with a suitable production plan.


    Is there anything more suitable than this?

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    "Warner Bros. Are you sure you want to start Batman?"


    Two days later, in the driving Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle, Nolan was still a little surprised when he heard the news, "Is there anything going on so fast?"


    As the so-called care is chaos, this is the first time in Nolan''s life that he has participated in front-line production.


    In addition, he has dealt with Warner before, and he understands that the other party is very difficult. He also didn''t shoot "White Night Chasing the Murder" very well.


    Cooperating with big companies is always on the passive side for directors like him who have not really made their mark.


    "It''s okay, it was Warner who informed us of the past. Even if it doesn''t work, if you have any good ideas, I am willing to support you." Lehman said with a smile: "My company is small, but I am happy to provide a comfortable shooting environment. You are capable, but the worst is opportunity."


    Lehman didn''t worry about any changes in the preparation of the project, even if he couldn''t participate in Batman, Nolan was a trump card.


    What''s more, he is now in a very good situation, having passed the first step of professional accumulation.


    Whether it is to continue making movies, or to gradually improve distribution channels, rely on film and television resources, and establish a more comprehensive media group, it is a relatively bright source.


    And the director talents in the circle can undoubtedly make this intention quickly realized.


    "Arrived."


    Lehman, who was driving, said, and parked his car outside a business office building.


    The office of the law firm he invited is here.


    Upon entering the building, the office is well prepared.


    They will send a three-person team to initiate preliminary contact.


    They have already figured out all the procedures, filings, and even relevant laws and regulations. They have prepared the terms of cooperation in accordance with Lehman''s wishes to ensure that there are no loopholes in the subsequent division of interests.


    This is a necessary means of negotiation and can provide good protection for Firefly Pictures without any copyright.


    The group left the business building, and each drove to the Warner Pictures Building in Burbank.


    This is a negotiated negotiation between the two parties, and Barry Meyer and Joshua Bloomer have long been waiting.


    After a set of adult greetings, a group of people gathered in the conference room.


    The internal area is large, with an oval table in the middle.


    Barry Meyer took the first place with some seriousness, obviously showing a formal attitude, "Since everyone intends to cooperate, then set up a cooperation charter." He waved to Lehmann and said again: "You What do you mean?"


    "of course."


    Lehman took out the cooperation terms drawn up by the lawyer team from his briefcase and handed it to Barry Meyer.


    This contract is mainly about the judgment criteria of investment and income sharing, and it covers all aspects in detail.


    It can be said that it basically represents the main cooperation idea of ??Firefly Pictures. If there is no agreement on this aspect, other aspects will not be discussed at all.


    Although many terms have been discussed in the project plan or when the two parties were in contact, Lehman emphasized once again: "The new Batman movie will be jointly produced by Warner Pictures and Firefly Pictures, and the two parties will establish a special The film studio in charge of this project, according to the pre-preparation estimates, the total production cost of the project will be around 120 million to 160 million, of which Warner participates in the production of the project itself, divided into 20 million, and the rest The quota will be invested by Firefly Pictures, right?"


    This is the most commonly used multi-company co-production method in Hollywood, and it is not surprising.


    Barry Meyer looks at the investment contract.


    Nolan stared at his face nervously.


    Lehman''s attention was on another person the whole time, Joshua Bloomer, Warner Pictures'' production director.


    He was sitting on Barry Meyer''s right hand, and he had been listening very carefully from the beginning to now.


    For a company as big as Warner, if Joshua doesn''t nod, the so-called cooperative shooting is also very difficult.


    The approval of the project requires the approval of the review committee and the DC department, and the approval of the production department is required for shooting. When it comes to the release, it is also the plan of the marketing department and the publicity department to implement the distribution department.


    Decentralized powers, Warner is so proficient in playing, it is worthy of a three-power separation system that even state policy pays attention to each other, Lao Mei just knows how to play.


    However, this guy was stern and unsmiling throughout, and he didn''t know whether he agreed or had any opinions on the cooperation plan.


    "Ok......"


    Barry Meyer put down the file in his hand and thought about it seriously.


    For him, he definitely supports this kind of cooperation, but he can''t be so urgent.


    Although his heart has long been extremely urgent for the development of the Batman project, otherwise he would not find a way to speed up the review of the project.


    When it comes to negotiations, you can''t lose the momentum.


    "How much does the announcement account for?"


    Lehman replied: "The income share is calculated based on the investment ratio. Warner has already used the project to account for 20 million investment. This money will be provided by Firefly Pictures, but Firefly Pictures will not participate in the release. The announcement is It¡¯s up to you to judge based on the film¡¯s quality, market prospects, and box office format after the film is filmed. However, Firefly Pictures will not enjoy the copyright of the film, and all copyrights belong to Warner Bros."


    "What about offline revenue? How about Firefly Pictures as a producer?"


    "Three years, after the film is downloaded and entered the home entertainment market, Firefly Pictures can only enjoy a three-year validity period, and the share is still calculated based on the production ratio. After three years, all offline revenues will have no more than Firefly Pictures. connection."


    The typical distribution sequence is: theater, DVD, video tape distribution, TV broadcast, and its profit margin is gradually decreasing.


    The latter two are long-term gains, and there is no problem after 20 years. Firefly Pictures only needs the first three years, which is a relatively concessionary move.


    But in Lehman''s view, the revenue of a film is still optimistic in the first few years, and the rest is to make money at the cost of time. If you give up, you will give up. It can leave some points for these senior Warners. Good impression of the negotiation.


    The North American film market has developed to the present and is very complete.


    Movies, as the locomotive of an entire profit chain, may not even make money by themselves, but can make money from other aspects.


    For example, later generations invested four to five billion yuan, and the box office always lost money. Why did Disney insist on shooting the "Star Wars series" in order to make box office money?


    Toys, licenses, theme parks, these are more worthy of money. Isn''t it fragrant?


    The same is true for Warner Bros. In their view, it is very cost-effective to get the copyright of a long-term benefit movie with only a small risk.

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    The investment has already been recognized by everyone, and the subsequent negotiations are mostly on the production side.


    For this kind of internal cooperation in the industry, everyone knows how to operate it, and there is no one who takes advantage of others.


    If you can agree, you can shoot together. If you don''t agree, you can''t force it.


    Li is such a reason, but it really involves a specific cooperation plan, which is quite difficult to talk about.


    Although Warner Bros. holds the copyright of Batman and can dominate the negotiations, but because the main risk is borne by Firefly Pictures, Lehman has always wanted to get more cooperation.


    Therefore, it is inevitable that it is still very cumbersome.


    "In terms of finance, we must introduce an insurance company recognized by both parties as a third-party guarantee." Lehman suggested.


    "It''s not a problem." Barry Meyer said and looked at the contract several times. "You already have plans for a sequel..."


    Above, impressively marked the production concept of the trilogy.


    "We thought of when we were creating the structure of the whole story. It is impossible to shape the image of Batman in our minds with just one piece." Lehman explained: "If the first one is successful, it is impossible not to continue. Develop Batman, right. A more reasonable and complete creative plan is also good for the entire project."


    "Well, good idea." Barry Meyer raised an eyebrow and looked at Lyman and Nolan, who was calm.


    On such occasions, as a director, he has an objective attitude of speaking less.


    "How about the guarantor choosing the fire insurance fund company under Allianz Group?" Lehman said again.


    Regarding the capital budget, Lehman decisively chose a fire insurance fund company that had cooperated several times and underwritten several business operations.


    Of course, Warner will also worry about Firefly Pictures¡¯ investment tricks. For example, the amount of funding does not match the predetermined shooting budget. Choosing such an insurance company with the best reputation in the industry and the most proficient business is a one for everyone. Guaranteed.


    This is the most used insurance company in the circle, and Barry Meyer and other Warner executives have no opinion.


    "As for the sequel, Nolan and I mean to establish a cooperative relationship with Warner Bros. on the entire follow-up project."


    At this time, Joshua Bloomer, who had been watching, said, "I think there is no need to draw conclusions so early. The first part has not been produced yet, let''s see the effect first."


    "What?" Lyman dumbfounded, looking at Barry Meyer.


    Barry Meyer is also a personal spirit. He advised: "Warner Bros. also hopes to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with Firefly Pictures, but for the Batman project, we need to see results, and we did not agree so quickly."


    Borrowing external funds to produce movies, from the perspective of overall management, Warner Bros. does not suffer.


    The one who suffers is the production department. This is the project they should be responsible for, even if they are powerless and unable to develop it, but is this a gift to others?


    As for Barry Meyer, he completely followed the company''s remarks and followed what Joshua said.


    Lehman was unhappy, and began to fight for reasons. "Once the first film is successful, the subsequent development will be a matter of course. Then we worked hard and took such a big risk to shoot. Isn¡¯t there no room for participation? We want to cooperate with predetermined goals."


    Joshua just habitually maintains the right to speak in his own department. Seeing Lehman saying this, he also opened his mouth and said: "Well then, if the first film can recover its investment in the box office, Firefly Pictures can participate in subsequent projects. Development, but only limited to the latter two parts of the overall concept, and the investment model does not have such a large profit margin as the first part."


    The Big Six in Hollywood are still so shameless.


    The means of stealing the fruits of victory is always that "righteous".


    Unfortunately, Lehman really couldn''t refuse.


    Because he knew it was impossible for Warner to share Batman''s trump card with outsiders.


    It is already Tianshi and Renhe''s help to win to this point.


    If it weren''t for Warner''s plans to acquire new lines and collaborate on large projects such as The Hobbit, it would be impossible to raise funds to develop Batman.


    Even if the introduction of external funds, it is impossible to be as cheap as this.


    "Yes." Lehman nodded and said, "As long as the first film has a good result, the cooperation of the next two..."


    He thought for a while before continuing: "The second part, the investment and income sharing of Firefly Pictures, must be at least half of the share, and the third part, at least 30%, and Warner must add a condition to protect the future income of Firefly Reach the predetermined value."


    Seeing Joshua Bloomer not speaking, Barry Meyer nodded slightly, "If the first film fails to meet the expected results, Warner has the right to interrupt cooperation at any time."


    This is the legitimate right of the copyright owner, but Lehman must also prevent Warner Bros. from forgetting what it is. "The expected goal is that the total box office of the film can meet the production cost. If it is lower, it will be regarded as our breach of contract."


    After listening to Joshua, he looked at Director Nolan, and said: "If he is the director, the producer must be someone from Warner, and we need to keep track of the progress of the project."


    This is just a reason. His real idea is to take more initiative in the project.


    "Yes, but I must be the first producer, and Warner can''t make any unreasonable demands for filming." Lehman could feel the other''s attitude, but he insisted.


    If you can''t get the first producer, who knows what warner will make.


    Not all of the good cards of DC in later generations were lost by Warner''s management.


    Fortunately, Lyman''s past achievements are there, and he has also produced the same series of "Chain Saw".


    Therefore, Joshua did not insist, anyway, as long as he can place his own hands on the set.


    Barry Meyer''s eyes swept across in front of a few people, and he was also considering various gains and losses.


    Lyman was thinking too, but what he thought was that he seemed to be the savior of DC.


    For example, the very unreliable DC universe development.


    Obviously, it was too hasty and added management to play the game.


    Perhaps, I can also participate.


    Lyman had a dream sitting in his heart, which was a big business involving billions.


    "Well, it''s too early. Let''s have lunch first, and then continue to discuss in the afternoon." Unknowingly it was already past 12 noon, Barry Meyer looked at his watch and suggested.


    Joshua also nodded, "Let''s have something to eat in Warner''s cafeteria?"


    "No, we still have some things to deal with, so let''s continue the negotiation at one o''clock in the afternoon."

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    Nolan seemed a little pleased, for the negotiation went smoothly.


    When the group of people arrived downstairs, Nolan pulled Lehman away and whispered quietly, "Will they interfere too much in the filming? Is there anything I need to pay attention to? Was it too quiet just now?"


    This guy can reach his future status, in addition to his excellent director ability, it is also inseparable from his life.


    The sense of smell is indeed sharp.


    "Warner''s attitude..." Lehman smiled bitterly. "It seems a bit of a sense of precision. It seems that apart from asking us to take the shooting risk, they also want to fight for more production rights. However, I was also a bit tough just now. , Presumably, they will think about it."


    "By the way, where is your agent?" Lyman asked suddenly.


    "At CAA, I am not the only client under him," Nolan replied.


    "When this matter is clear, remember to let him come."


    "Do you think the negotiation will be fast?" Nolan was a little unbelievable.


    "Have you seen the team of lawyers I''m looking for? As long as the two parties'' general cooperation intentions remain the same, you can leave the rest to them. Let''s start the preparatory work first. Your salary and director''s contract will also require you. Confirmed by the broker."


    "no problem."


    In fact, Warner''s management is also very clear.


    It is not so much that they are picky, as it is a negotiation strategy of theirs.


    You take a step back, and they take one step further.


    In other words, they have actually agreed with this cooperation between the two parties. Under this premise, it is always right to fight for more.


    On the contrary, if Lehman and the others lack confidence and give in repeatedly, they may not be able to get any initiative.


    But it was the first official contact after all, and both sides were testing each other''s bottom line.


    In the afternoon, after another negotiation between you and me, the two parties once again agreed to continue the next day.


    Everyone is cautious about a big project like this.


    After three days in a row, there was basically no problem in the general direction, Barry Meyer personally invited Lyman to meet again.


    "Please sit down."


    As he said, he asked the assistant to open a small cabinet by the sofa and take out the cigar box.


    The two sat opposite each other and lighted their cigarettes.


    Barry Meyer breathed out a smoke ring, sighed with ecstasy, "Let''s stop talking nonsense." He asked directly: "What did you plan? Many people in the production are very concerned."


    "I know that it''s normal for everyone to have some doubts. Batman is the face of DC, so you can''t afford to lose it easily. If you encounter a failure, its value will be greatly discounted." Lyman first put himself in and said something for Warner. , This pretended to be puzzled: "We all agree with cooperation. This is a win-win cooperation. But in the shooting, I don''t quite understand...what kind of scruples?"


    "The actors, the filming team and even the logistics staff...all the things on the set, the people of Warner must be involved. This is also the meaning of the board of directors and the production department." Barry Meyer adjusted his posture. "The planning of this project Yes, um...it¡¯s very good. I also read the plan, and it¡¯s basically as expected. I am very optimistic about you and the director Nolan you selected, but this expectation cannot be a one This kind of guarantee. Guarantee, do you understand? We still lack this kind of guarantee."


    "Yes."


    The dominance has always been in Warner''s hands, and Lehman felt that he was always led by his nose, which was a bad feeling.


    But the project belongs to Warner, which is another endless loop, and he took the initiative to jump in.


    After the general direction was set, even though the release side didn¡¯t ask at all, the other party still refused to let go of the production side.Even if I mentioned commissioned shooting before, I basically skipped it now. Instead, when it comes to the set, it directly implies that Warner will arrange the shooting?


    "But don''t you agree with Director Nolan''s shooting philosophy? As for me to be a producer, it was a good thing at the beginning?" Lehman decided to pretend to be stupid, and wait for the other side to speak first.


    "Of course, I didn''t say that I don''t agree." Barry Meyer was still so indifferent, "You may not understand a little, and you might think we are very overbearing. But this is the case in this circle. Most of the people who work with us are ourselves. Subordinate labels, or rivals of the same grade, those so-called co-productions, are mostly the result of the exchange of interests. Most of them are produced with money from investment banks or give some benefits to certain foundations. But you are different. You are also in the industry. We don¡¯t want to play this set, but these are also necessary means to ensure the development of the project. We must not harm Warner¡¯s own rights. Therefore, the set must be formed by Warner. The producer can be you and the director can be Nolan. But more, maybe we need to let everyone discuss, including a series of shooting matters such as location selection and shooting location. This is a major event."


    In other words, the previous collaborations were all small troubles?


    Well, this is indeed the case. A "Million Dollar Baby" can make a lot of money, and the surroundings are even closer to nothing. For a studio of Warner''s size, only Batman is a big one. The production will make them especially interested.


    Barry Meyer finished speaking, stood up at the window, and said, "What do you mean?"


    "What''s the matter, the old guy cheated me." Lyman cursed secretly in his heart.


    Of course, from the standpoint of Warner, Barry Meyer is a very qualified executive.


    Especially when Lyman''s funds are ready to enter the market.


    "A deputy director, plus a few candidates for the shooting team, and a certain degree of casting rights." Lehman said helplessly: "You know, for the director, the power of the set is a very important thing. I have to do it for me. For the sake of people."


    No director hopes that he has no room to speak.


    Especially Nolan, like Lehman, made his debut work independently by pulling investment. He has enjoyed that kind of freedom, even if he compromises his career and has been restrained many times, but for a director with ideas, Will not always be happy.


    Lehman himself is also a director, so he can only fight for as much as possible.


    Fortunately, Warner has agreed to the script, otherwise it will be more troublesome if it needs to be changed.


    "Well, I agree."


    Perhaps this is his method of negotiation, first raise expectations, lower expectations, and finally relax a bit.


    It seems that Barry Meyer is in a good mood?


    Lehman couldn''t get any information through his face, but he vaguely felt that he was trapped again.


    What an old fox.


    Sighing, Joshua Bloomer also came in.


    Barry Meyer nodded to him, and Joshua''s attitude improved.


    In the past few days, he is the happiest dancer in negotiations, and he is always picky.

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    The two exchanged for a while, in front of Lehman.


    After the conditions were set, Barry Meyer still agreed, but Joshua Bloomer seemed to have some ideas.


    "In terms of casting, do you really have to make concessions?"


    "Hey, didn''t it mean that everyone was discussing it? What is concession?" Lehman was a little dissatisfied.


    "You directors always have selfishness. This is never a good thing for normal film shooting." Joshua also has his own reasons, "We will not be biased, and will select the most suitable."


    "Everyone has their own considerations. It is impossible for casting to be unselfish. Anyway, it requires everyone''s consent, right? We won''t mess around, and I hope you too."


    Joshua was about to say something, but was interrupted by Barry Meyer, "That''s it, you can ask your team of lawyers to come over and check the last contract."


    "You value this kid too much." Joshua was still complaining.


    "Don''t make things too complicated, okay?" Barry Meyer said: "For the adaptation of the SuperEnglish project, we have been delayed for too long. And the Superman return plan you are responsible for, can it work? Just because the directors have retired one after another, two directors have already been replaced. Can the third one be negotiated? We don¡¯t have time to delay any more. We must first open up the situation, otherwise I won¡¯t be able to explain to the board of directors."


    Speaking of this, Barry Meyer was also a little upset.


    Just because some people''s desire for control is too strong, even a suitable director can''t be found in a film that has been approved.


    Every time I just joined the group, I was forced to explode and left the field angrily.


    Of course, Joshua is not for him to decide. For this type of executive, as long as there is no major mistake, the board will not take any measures against him, at best it is a warning.


    "I understand I understand..." Joshua immediately assured.


    Barry Meyer spreads out his hands, "Some shareholders already have some opinions on us, and I am almost impatient. In short, whether the DC Manga project can be successful or not, when it comes time to flop, I don¡¯t want to Let Columbia and Twentieth Century Fox continue to be at ease, understand?"


    Joshua''s face was a bit ugly, but he nodded and left the office.


    All this, Lehman was watching.


    Presumably Joshua''s strength also caused Barry Meyer''s dissatisfaction.


    Batman''s project was promoted by him alone, and he wouldn''t allow such delays.


    "Where did we talk?"


    "lawyer."


    "Yes, let your team sign the contract as soon as possible. I hope to see this movie in the summer of next year, can it work?"


    "Yes, there is plenty of time."


    "That''s good."


    ......


    Lehman carefully stroked it through the review time of the lawyers.


    Joshua is the director of the production department, yes, he is very strong, but Barry Meyer is the one who speaks of this project.


    The powers of the two are not in the same order at all, even if Barry Meyer seldom takes care of the production.


    But as it stands now, Barry Meyer is far more determined than Joshua and has a more positive attitude.


    In his free time, he also held the non-stop phone call with the senior management of CAA, William Morris, ICM and other brokerage companies to communicate news about the project shooting.


    He is a bit urgent, but for Lehman, most of the interests of the two are the same.


    Develop projects, launch the market, and attract money back to capital.


    It was nothing more than a little right to speak, and he couldn''t compete.


    But Joshua¡¯s approach is very uncomfortable. In the general direction, although he agrees, he cares about everything and always wants to take care of his own department in the project team.


    Nor can it be said that there was a mistake, but the means of doing things are unpleasant.


    Barry Meyer is more sleek and willing to take care of other people''s emotions.


    In terms of contracts, there is no major problem.


    Both sides still follow the same standard set before.


    The copyright and distribution rights belong to Warner, and Firefly Pictures is responsible for the funds. Warner has an investment share of 20 million, which is invested by projects and the income is divided by the proportion.


    Nolan, as a director, also quickly signed a directing contract.


    In this contract, he can get about 5 million basic remuneration and box office incentives similar to gambling.


    For example, if North America breaks 300 million, he can get an extra 2 million in bonuses, and if it breaks 400 million, that is 3.5 million, and 400 million is the upper limit.


    Since Spielberg made more than two billion yuan in box office incentives in "Jurassic Park", many production companies have learnt and will add an incentive box office ceiling to prevent such things from happening again.


    After the negotiation, a liquor bureau was established internally.


    "Hey." Lyman raised his cup and offered to show his favor to Joshua.


    It''s done, and the director of the production department is no longer so strong. It may be that Barry Meyer had a showdown with him, which made his understanding of the entire project''s collaborative shooting more clear. "Cheers." He took the lead. Drink up.


    The relationship between the two is a bit subtle. He is the first producer, and Joshua will definitely find someone to join the crew. Who will listen to?


    Whoever has the most power on the set is the one who has the final say.But now everyone knows in their hearts that now is the time to end the calculation.


    It is impossible for Joshua to just take care of one project, he is not so free yet.


    "Cheers." Barry Meyer, who has worked hard for Warner Bros. for most of his life, regained his smile, as if all the previous disputes had not happened, and the communication skills were still online. "I hope we can cooperate happily."


    "Cheers." Joshua also said.


    The wine is just a small tasting, it is still working time, and the few people present did not mean to drink it openly.


    After drinking the two glasses, Barry Meyer prepared another contract and had some words to sign.


    This is a commissioned filming of Batman copyright, and it also means that the project can be invested in the filming budget at a price of 20 million, but it is an agreement with Firefly Pictures to pay.


    Anyway, Lyman can''t covet any copyright usage of Batman.


    This is not simply something that can be settled by being able to use abilities, or having good feelings or favors.


    After confirmation, Lehman signed the contract.


    Keep them in duplicate.


    After everything was set up, Lehman left the Warner Building with the lawyer team, and after paying the compensation that should be paid, he called the agent Johnson, "You should help me select the right issuing company as soon as possible and establish a North American channel. The matter is imminent, I don''t want to be so passive anymore."


    "I have been paying attention, and I have already had some goals. I am approaching their management, hoping to get an issuing company with complete equity and personnel channels. This is what you want most. Isn''t it?"


    "Well, help me keep an eye on it."


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    "Probably that''s it, Warner''s people will definitely intervene, but I will always stand by your side."


    In the office of the president of Firefly Pictures the next day, Lehman explained the additional conditions to Nolan in detail.


    Nolan was fine. In his early career as a director, he was used to compromise.


    At about ten o''clock in the morning, Lehman convened the company''s production department for a small meeting.


    There are currently more than 30 people in the production department, but fewer than 10 are qualified to enter the conference room.


    Lehman, Black Cole and Ray Warner are at the top of the food chain, at least in this conference room.


    Seeing that everyone was coming, Lehman coughed twice and said: "Before the meeting begins, let me talk about the company''s current production projects. The first one is that Ray Warner will be the director of "Chain Saw 3". The filming is scheduled to start in July, and the producer is Wen Ziren. The second one is "Daydreamer" directed by myself, and the producer Ryan, I have a good idea in this regard. The third one is to film with Warner The Batman movie, directed by Christopher Nolan."


    After talking about the project to be produced, Lehman said again: "And today, we mainly set the production team of "Batman" initially, because Warner will also arrange for the filming staff to join. They, we don''t care, we Do your own thing first. So, let Black Cole fill the position of production manager."


    "..."


    In an instant, Black Cole''s facial muscles twitched.


    The production department was formed by the former Rodrian Films staff and some external practitioners.


    He is an old man from Rodrian Films, and I didn''t expect Lehman to involve him in such an important project.


    This shows that he still has a position in the company.Black Cole thought to himself.


    As for some other people, they are a little bit lonely. If the Batman project cannot be found, only the other two projects are available, and Lehman will directly decide to die when he speaks. The meaning of the words is quite positive for Black Cole. Trust is even less tasteful.


    However, Lehmann didn''t care about this, and he went on to say: "William will be left to the location selection."


    "I must complete the task."


    A middle-aged white man with glasses stood up. It was William. He was the leader of the set group of "Hellboy" and was fairly experienced. He belonged to the outside party.


    "Field affairs, Alexander."


    "Art, Megan Nathan."


    "Lights, Gabriel."


    Lehman thought about it one by one, trying to include people in the production department in the crew he won. It is impossible to say that it is all-round. At least for the filming, it is probably because there are more people in Warner, but the most important thing is. Management positions are still dominated by fireflies.


    Everyone is a little nervous, especially those who haven''t been named, for fear that they won''t be able to get a job.


    After all, such a big project is the more prominent qualification.


    It''s a pity that only 5 can be selected in the end.


    Those who got the spot were naturally relieved, and those who didn''t get the spot were a little bit disappointed, but it wasn''t much.


    "I will communicate with Warner as soon as possible to formally set up the crew. Those who have no names will participate in the crew of "Chain Saw 3". The specifics are determined by Wen Ziren and Ray Warner."


    Lehman didn''t mention the positions of assistant director and cameraman at all, because he promised Nolan.


    The assistant director is usually the director''s confidant, and the camera is also the most familiar person the director uses. There are candidates for this part of Nolan''s studio, and Lehman doesn''t want to go beyond.


    After it was settled, Lehman continued: "So, everyone has read the script. If you have anything you want to say, you can quickly bring it up, brainstorm and solve the problem as soon as possible."


    Seeing that everyone is still hesitating, Black Cole first said: "The scene design of this play involves many aspects of action, so martial arts guidance is very important. Have we already chosen it?"


    "No, do you have any suggestions?" Lehman shook his head and asked.


    "How about the team that filmed "Bad Guy" last time. They are very good at action design for guns and close combat." said a production staff who had been involved in filming "Bad Guy".


    "No, they are CAA people, but they have a very rigid design for actual combat actions. If they are gangsters or street gangsters fighting, they can be chosen, but this is Batman. You can''t let Bruce Wayne. Let''s fight fiercely. It''s not beautiful at all, but it''s real." Lehman shook his head and directly denied the suggestion.He has worked with people from that group of action teams, and he naturally knows their action style.


    "How about the action team of Van Helsing? Classical design?" Another person said.


    "No. It''s still not beautiful enough. Isn''t the script designed that Bruce Wayne will go to a master organization to learn martial arts? If it is not technical, it will definitely not work." It was Black Cole who was retorting, but it made sense.


    After talking for a long time, Lehman had an idea.


    "Well, leave this to me, let''s discuss the next item. Is there anyone else who has a problem?"


    "A matter of location." William asked: "Many of the scenes in the script need to be located, but I want to ask, in addition to the United States, there are some snow scenes that may go to Iceland. Other locations determine which country Would be better, Australia? Canada? Or France, Britain?"


    "Prioritize Britain."


    "Okay, I will pay attention to this." William, who was inclined, sat down decisively.


    The location part in Batman is not complicated, and it doesn''t have that particularity, so it''s easy to find.


    The general location selection will consider shooting expenses or tax cuts. In the UK, the tax cuts are not the most favorable, but it is convenient, and Nolan is also more familiar with it.


    In fact, they talked about the preliminary preparations. As for the casting, and even more specific filming, they have to wait for the people on Warner to come to discuss.


    The discussion was almost done, Lehman knocked on the table, "Let''s stop here today, everyone try to be busy with their own affairs. Okay, the meeting is over."


    As soon as the voice fell, Black Cole straightened his back and walked out, hurriedly confirming the preparations with Director Nolan.


    As for the others, they are all in a good mood.


    After Lehman got out of the meeting room, he called Johnson and asked him to make an appointment.


    After speaking, hung up the phone, and looked at the company''s daily operation report in the office.


    In this regard, Joseph is still doing a good job, and the overseas box office settlement with Europa is also gradually paid.


    About half an hour later, Johnson called and said it was arranged.


    Lyman drove to...

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    Hollywood, a commercial building near Warner Studios.


    In the simply decorated office, Yuan Xiangren was painting. Suddenly an employee knocked on the door and came in. "Boss, there is a ghost looking for you, saying that he has an invitation."


    "Is it the boss of Firefly Pictures?"


    Yuan Xiangren paused, only to remember that someone had just called and said that he wanted to meet.


    "Yes, he said his name is Lyman." The employee said again.


    "Please come up," Yuan Xiangren said, tidying up the things on the table.


    Not long after, employees led individuals into the house.


    "Excuse me, excuse me. Are you?"


    "My brother is not here. I am his brother Yuan Xiangren. Just call my name. Please sit down."


    Yuan Xiangren was polite, while guessing his intentions.


    For the boss of a film company, what are the intersections of finding a martial arts team?


    Born in the 1940s, he has practiced martial arts with a few brothers since he was a child.


    Later, the named assistant martial arts instructor, followed the big brother Tang Jia, and designed movements for Zhang Che.


    In the entire Yuan family squad, Yuan Baye is the most famous, but Yuan Xiangren is the most up-and-coming.As early as the mid-1970s, he was well-known in Shaw Brothers.


    More well-known cameo performances include the old beggar who sold to Ah Xing''s Tathagata Palm in "Kung Fu", and the beggar who taught Suchahar Chan''s Sleeping Dream Luohan Boxing in "Wu Zhuangyuan Su Qier".But this is all later.


    Since the decline of Hong Kong movies and Yuan Jiaban went to Hollywood to develop, he has more to help his elder brother Yuan Baye and assume the responsibility of Wuzhi.


    Anyway, they rely on technology to feed themselves, so as not to be affected by the rise and fall of the market.


    Lehman sat openly and asked first: "Where is Mr. Yuan, then, is it convenient to say?"


    "Oh, he took Quentin Tarantino''s movie "Kill Bill 2" and took part of the team to Chicago."


    This is unfortunate.


    Lehman thought to himself, then caught a glimpse of a pile of manuscript paper on the table, and asked, "This is?"


    "Oh, just draw anything, it''s about motion design." Yuan Xiangren explained.


    "Can you see it?" Lehman was a little embarrassed, "I originally wanted to ask Yuan Baye to cooperate with us in a movie."


    Hearing that there was a business coming, Yuan Xiangren hurriedly said: "Yes, but the painting is not very good."


    After a while, after reading the manuscript, Lehman gave a thumbs up and praised: "Awesome, just looking at it, I have a sense of the picture in my mind. But it is mainly about the leg work, the hand , Would you also design?"


    "What do you mean?" Yuan Xiangren asked: "What kind of style do I want? A bit more masculine, a higher degree of appreciation, or a focus on false moves."


    "It seems to be smooth, but also fast, and will pay attention to the degree of viewing."


    "Okay, we are very good at this."


    "Well, I know that. I came to you because of this. But if Baye Yuan doesn''t have time, can you do it? After all, in terms of schedule, we also need to let the actors practice as soon as possible."


    "No problem, we also distributed the "Charlie Girl" and "The Matrix" that we participated in the production."


    Such suggestive words quickly penetrated Yuan Xiangren''s heart.


    Their Yuan Jiaban is still mixed in Hollywood, but in the past two years, they have quite the feeling of apprentices and masters starving to death.


    In the early years, foreigners¡¯ action designs were crudely designed. Basically, you have one move and one move. Just like boxing, since the Hong Kong film team of Wuzhi has entered Hollywood, many action designs have been learned by others. .


    For example, in "The Matrix Series", Yuan Jiaban was in charge of action design at the time of the first. In the second and third parts, some foreign action guides can also participate, and the opinions put forward are more recognized by the capital.


    No way, you don''t need your own people, can you still use outsiders all the time.


    Foreigners are not stupid.


    In this way, Yuan Jiaban is not as popular as before, and many foreign teams have also emerged.


    In the next few years, Yuan Jiaban returned to Hong Kong Island, Taiwan and the mainland performing arts circle that was gradually gaining momentum.


    Yuan Xiangren believes that his team is not bad at all. In terms of style, maturity, and experience, they are among the top ones. The only thing is that they charge a lot and some small crews can''t afford it.


    However, although Yuan Jiaban runs around the two places, Yuan Xiangren still knows a little bit of Hollywood news, and he also knows that the person in front of him has risen to fame as a director. He is certainly not bad money and is likely to reach a cooperation.


    But his city is very deep, and he doesn''t speak in this respect. He just smiles and says: "They didn''t shoot slowly there. I can also make time to go there. It''s okay to exchange ideas."


    Lehman thought about it for a while and felt that it was not bad. Anyway, he certainly didn''t understand Yuan Jiaban as a professional in motion design.


    As long as Director Nolan submits the desired effect, what he does not do is another matter.


    So Lehman stopped going in circles, and simply said: "I am here today to talk to you about cooperation. My film company will produce a super-English movie with Warner. If it is convenient, I would like to ask you to take responsibility. The action design."


    "Super British movie?"


    "Oh, it''s an adaptation of Batman. The approximate shooting budget will be around 150 million."


    "..."


    Yuan Xiangren''s heart beats faster in an instant.


    A big production of 150 million is higher than a simple "The Matrix", not to mention that "Kill Bill" can only be regarded as a medium production.


    Which one is lighter and heavier, haven¡¯t we counted them yet?


    "I watched a bit of a movie where you designed the action, and thought that smooth fist and kick would suit Batman. I don''t know what you mean?"


    "This one......"


    Yuan Xiangren has tended to agree, but Yuan Jiaban is his brother who has the final say, and his cautious personality prevents him from answering immediately.In case, his elder brother takes the play again, this is also a matter of uncertainty.I had to smile and said: "I still need to think about it, and I will reply to you tomorrow, okay?"


    "Well, this is my business card. Call me when you have news."


    Lehman took out one from his bag. The design was very simple, with his name and a string of his personal phone number written on it.


    If it is public, his other is the company''s front desk number, which is also the name of the president of Firefly Pictures.


    "Then don''t bother, let''s talk again when we have a chance."


    Lyman got up and left.


    He had never made a movie that needed a lot of fingertips before. That "Bad Guy" was also a foreign team that he was looking for. He was good at guns and close combat, but he did not rely on fragmented editing in terms of skill or fluency. ("The Bourne" is a fragmented editing to play. In fact, the action design inside is a rough one. It depends on editing to make it a little enjoyable, but this is very energy and time-consuming, because a shot requires countless shots. Disorganized, cut into pieces, and combined together), Lehman thought of the Chinese military fingers.


    Uncle Long¡¯s team basically revolves around his personal service, and Hong¡¯s family doesn¡¯t develop in Hollywood.


    Then the only suitable one is Yuan Jiaban.


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    Yuan Xiangren is a sincere man. He said that he would give a reply tomorrow. He set off on the same day to a church in Chicago.


    This is the location of "Kill Bill 2".


    After he briefed the crew at the door, a person came out immediately.


    "Come, come in."


    But it was Yuan Longju, the seventh oldest among the Yuan family brothers.


    Like Yuan Xiangren, he is not well-known and unknown outside, but he is a very important cornerstone of the Yuan family.


    Or it should be said that, in addition to Yen Zidan as the top card, the entire Yuan family class acts more as a star actor, and everyone else is doing martial arts and martial arts instructors.


    "Where is Big Brother?" Yuan Xiangren asked.


    "I''m designing an action for that actress." Yuan Longju said, pointing inward, "Hey, it''s there."


    In a corner of the church not far away, Yuan Heping was gesticulating with Uma Thurman.


    The crew members passing by are busy with their own affairs, and Quentin Tarantino is leading people to set up the scene there.


    In other words, after Quentin Tarantino finished filming "Kill Bill 1," he was overwhelmed by "Chain Saw 1" when it was released. Later, because of the film festival and old friends¡¯ new works, preparations were needed. The sequel filmed at the beginning of the year was delayed until June.


    When Yuan Jiaban was the first one, the two parties had cooperated.


    In addition, Quentin Tarantino is a philanthropist. When he was young, he worked as a salesperson in a video store. He was bored and watched all the old movies in the store, including many Hong Kong Island movies. His martial arts movies are very popular with him.


    It can be said that "Kill Bill 2" is some tribute to the martial arts movie he understood in his mind.


    For example, Liu Jiahui''s "White Eyebrows and Dao Long" played in it, shrinking the sun into the body, light work, and palms are all outrageous.


    In the movie, the heroine is buried deep in the ground, and she hits the ground all the way from the coffin with the skill of the old Taoist Baimei.


    In short, it''s very nonsense, full of all kinds of chaotic elements, and the style of the film is modern, and it has nothing to do with martial arts.


    Soon, the film started shooting again.


    Yuan Xiangren also took the opportunity to pull over Yuan Heping.


    "What''s the matter? It was so urgent on the phone. Who the hell is it and what film is going to be made?"


    Speaking of business affairs, Yuan Xiangren hurriedly explained: "The boss of Firefly Pictures came to me personally, saying that they are going to cooperate with Warner in a super-English movie, which is about the story of Batman. The investment is huge. Ask us if There is no scheduled action director responsible for the movie."


    "Super-British movies? It''s just a few days ago that there was a lot of speculation in the newspapers, Columbia''s "Spider-Man 2"? Is that type?"


    Yuan Xiangren nodded, "Almost, they are all masterpieces adapted from comics."


    Yuan Heping thought about it for a while, "Then call Yuan Shunyi over, this play is definitely going to be taken. I am not free now, so you two will bring your brothers to prepare."


    Yuan Shunyi is Yuan Heping''s cousin. He is currently staying on Hong Kong Island, guarding his office, to see what action dramas on Hong Kong Island can receive.


    "That''s OK, then I''ll go back first."


    "Ok."


    Yuan Xiangren didn''t procrastinate, and immediately returned to Los Angeles. First he called Lehman and said that he was willing to take the show, and the other side quickly notified Yuan Shunyi to come over.


    This one is also a good action player, and because of his fierce face, he often starred in some of the traitorous actors in movies, such as the devil and the mountain bandit bully.


    ......


    "Finally came back."


    In the evening, a Cadillac parked under the mansion. As soon as the door opened, Eva Green jumped down first and shouted: "I''m exhausted these few days."


    "Miss Eva, then I will go back first."


    It was Zach Schneider, the director of "New York Trip" who was speaking. After the film was filmed, they needed actors to re-dubbing.


    It''s normal for some scenes to have poor live radio.


    "Thanks for your hard work, but also made a special trip to send me back."


    "A little thing, don''t be so polite."


    Zha Dao started the car again, and Lehmann, who heard the sound, also walked downstairs.


    "Have you encountered any trouble?" Lehman asked Xiang Zhadao.


    "Fortunately, after waiting a few days, the film''s recut can also be completed."


    The two chatted a few words, seeing that it was not too early, Zha Dao hurried back to the editing room.


    He is also a workaholic, and if he has to work hard to cut the material in such a month, I am afraid that he will stay up late.


    Watching the vehicle leave, Lehmann greeted Eva and went upstairs with her luggage.


    "Ah. I can finally have a good rest."


    In the living room, Eva was lying on the soft sofa, groaning involuntarily.


    Come to think of it, for so many months, she first took over the filming of "The Day After Day" and then filming "The Day After New York", and in the middle she also had time to run the "The Day After Day" promotional activities.


    I feel the busy days of an actor.


    "Eh, what have you been up to this time? "Day Dreamer"?" Eva asked again.


    "Well, there is also a "Batman" directed by Nolan."


    "That''s not to be separated again. I just came back and I still want to go out together for a few days."


    "No way, I can''t ignore everything."


    "Can''t we take a few days off first, shall we go out to play and then work?"


    "Where do you want to go?"


    "I haven''t figured it out yet, but it''s been a long time since we can get along longer." Eva complained.


    Lyman sat beside her and touched her cheek, "There will be time."


    "But you are so busy."


    "Then, you can come to my company."


    "No, my ideal is to be an actor."


    "Then what to do?"


    In fact, Lehman has become accustomed to such busy and fulfilling days, but it is true that the time they spend together is slowly decreasing.


    "I don''t know." Eva acted like a child and dangling around Lyman''s arm.


    "Come on, you don''t usually see me being affectionate to me when you are acting, and you often hang up on my phone."


    Eva doesn''t speak.....


    Both of them belong to that kind of career type. Once they are busy, they don''t think too much.


    Seeing her becoming tired again, Lyman smiled calmly.

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    Warner''s work is fast.


    Not long after, the crew was filled with people.


    Even the recording and the drama were not spared, let alone an assistant producer and two production managers, who were in charge of accounting, logistics and even kept reporting the preparations with representatives of third-party insurance companies.


    Of course, this was in Lehman''s expectation.


    Think about the "Titanic" that Fox and Paramount collaborated in the 20th century. The all-in-one trump card lineup also used seven production managers, including three chief producers and four production managers. You can manage everything from the inside out.This also made Cameron grumble every day, in a bad mood, and the tyrant on the set gradually spread from then on.


    Subsequently, Lehman finalized the matter of Wuzhi with extremely fast efficiency.


    Naturally, the hired Yuan Jiaban needs to pay a total of 400,000 U.S. dollars to follow the group throughout the entire process, and then settle everything after the shooting.


    For Nolan, apart from the assistant director and a few shooting confidantes who followed, there was no room for personnel.


    Warner''s people were always asking questions about his preparations, and he didn''t get annoyed and answered them carefully.


    Directors who can make their debut in Hollywood basically have one thing in common, that is, they can compromise and endure.


    Talent is another matter.


    For example, Cameron, everyone laughed at him as a truck driver, not a professional, and he was not as grumpy as he is now.Can you imagine him smiling to raise funds?His first film "Piranha 2: Breeding" was still a mess of others. The former director quit. He found a chance to persuade the producer to go up and it was someone else''s project.


    Later, it was that he had been successful all the time, and he gradually did not need to endure.


    Because he can make money, if he wants to cooperate with him, he needs to endure his bad ailments.


    Nolan is the same. If he didn''t compromise in the right place, he would not become a great director.


    Pride will only irritate people before they have proven themselves.


    "Hello, President."


    "President."


    It was another new day, and Lehman came to the company with a newspaper as usual.


    The most popular event recently is that "Spider-Man 2" will premiere worldwide on June 30.


    The release of this movie can be different from the general. The global meaning refers to the synchronized push market, unlike ordinary Hollywood movies, which are always released in one or two countries, and then about a week or completely in the local area. , Before the overseas screening.


    Don''t think it''s simple, ordinary movies don''t like this.


    Because, in addition to overseas channels, it is necessary to plan carefully in advance to achieve simultaneous global screening.


    After all, with so many markets and so many theaters, it would have required a lot of manpower and financial resources to ensure smooth communication and release.


    Given that the global film market has not been fully developed like the United States, Colombia has been busy with this since the beginning of March, and it only made it happen by throwing out ten to twenty million inside and out.


    Of course, there are many benefits, that is, it can develop the market value of the movie to a large extent. If the quality is really good and popular, it can instantly ignite momentum and expand the box office.


    In the future, many blockbusters like to do this, but in 2004, it was still not common.


    After reading the newspaper, Lyman stopped by the production department.


    As the boss of the producer and the chief producer, he has the highest authority. Although he doesn''t need to work too hard on specific tasks, he has to support Nolan.


    This special Warner throws so many managers over. Although they know that this is something that people also attach great importance to, the distribution of power is a big problem.


    And the casting director and another executive director are also theirs.


    However, although these people gathered in Firefly Pictures, it is still far from the time to discuss the specific shooting.


    Because the selection, actors, and even the most important audience for the movie still need to be determined, and on top of that, set the tone for a series of issues such as classification and plot.


    In the huge conference room, two groups of people gave each other opinions.


    The director is surrounded by all kinds of arguments.


    As for Lehman, he only pursued one principle, found the optimal solution, and supported Nolan''s shooting ideas.


    "So, this movie is an action thriller, aimed at comic fans, young people and some ethnic minority groups, right?" Warner''s production manager said after hearing Nolan''s confirmation of the plot outline.


    "Yes, this is what I think." Nolan answered very patiently.


    "If it''s horrified, will there be violent scenes and gore?" another production manager asked.


    "There will be some, but it will not be too explicit, nor will it particularly emphasize this aspect, but the atmosphere of the film is biased towards horror." Nolan replied.


    "That''s good, with a small number of sensitive clips, we can still get the PG13 rating." The production manager nodded, "The plot is also suitable for non-manga viewing, and will not affect the viewing effect. Mainstream manga It shouldn''t be too annoying. I have a good grasp."


    Warner is also really hungry, such a movie rating can get PG13, and his "Bad Guy" has only a few violent scenes, but it is categorized as R.


    But who made the MPAA Association, the American grading system, whose review members are jointly held by the seven largest film companies in the United States, (the six largest plus MGM) and some practitioners of television media, as long as Warner is willing to pay a certain price , Can still get past.


    For example, "X-Men", it is also PG13.


    "The movie is initially scheduled for the summer vacation next year, when the students are on vacation. The student group is the main audience of comics." Another production manager said.


    "What about the distribution? Did you communicate?" But Lehman spoke.


    "I have communicated with the distribution department. When the preparations are completed, we will hold a launch conference to first stir up the momentum of the Batman adaptation, and then wait until the film is completed, and guide the heat step by step until the movie is released. For the distribution cost, we still need to see the film before making a decision, but we will definitely cooperate with the early hype..."


    After more than two hours of discussions, the people at Warner are not ashamed of being professional, and they have asked all aspects in place before they leave with satisfaction.


    For this project, no one wants to fail.


    Before leaving the meeting room, Lehman patted Nolan on the shoulder, "Thank you."


    "This is my job. There is no hard work." Nolan shook his head, with a little emotion, "If you can persuade them and unify their opinions, it will be a blessing for the specific shooting."


    Lehman nodded, agreeing, "Have you finished the shot?"


    "Alright, then I will go to the studio first."


    Part of the crew has already started designing props and costumes at Warner Studios.


    After Nolan left, Lehman''s phone vibrated suddenly.


    It was a message from Kate Beckinsale.

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    Kate Beckinsale is a very thoughtful woman.


    When filming "Bad Guy", I actively hinted at certain aspects.


    Although it failed in the end, she always felt that Lyman had feelings for her.


    Otherwise, why two people always have some intersection?


    She is really confident in her charm.


    But it has been almost half a year since the last Golden Globe Awards ceremony. Lehman has never actively contacted herself, and she has never found the right opportunity to meet or chat together.


    To make it clear, this guy didn''t take himself seriously at all.


    Kate Beckinsale is a bit sad, she is very beautiful, and there is no shortage of people who think about her in life, and she does have a good impression of Lyman.


    He is moderately old, talented, and most importantly, he is also a director.


    Think about it, a director who wants to support an actor always has extra opportunities. Even if he does not have a suitable role, what about his circle?


    She never concealed her desire to be popular and famous.


    In other words, to enter the entertainment industry, you need to uphold this kind of thinking of struggling to climb up.


    A woman with no background and no support, and she doesn''t remain competitive, so just don''t come here.


    Isn''t it good to roll back home?


    She didn''t want to go back to England, or she shouldn''t go back in despair.


    But she failed again.


    She didn''t receive "Escape from the Clone Island", but let her receive "Van Helsing".


    It''s a pity that these two films are actually box office failures, but since "Escape from the Clone Island" has not yet been released, it makes my lady doubt her luck.


    She doesn''t have much power to choose movies, but not at all, at least she can choose not to pick up.


    But both the agency and the producer gave her a strong confidence in success. After all, it is impossible for a large production of hundreds of millions to fail so easily.


    Well, "Van Helsing" and "Pearl Harbor" both had a lot of momentum before they were released, but they all failed.


    It can¡¯t be said of a failure, just because the box office is not very strong.


    The most painful thing is that both of these blockbusters made her run into it.


    If a second-tier actress messes up one of them, it is estimated that Hollywood has no place for her.


    At that time, she was too, even the agent ignored her, and then she was fortunate to star in "Bad Guy".


    With the results, I got back a little capital.


    Then it went into "Van Helsing".


    Her life began to get tough again.


    And as she had expected, the media went down and put the blame for the film''s failure on her.


    It seems that her performance is what keeps the audience from buying it.


    After finally getting through these days, gradually, when everyone''s eyes were chasing hot spots again, the agent brought a message.


    Warner wants to restart "Batman".


    This has been spread across various agencies, and the producer is Lyman, and the producer also has the participation of Firefly Pictures.


    Although it is not clear why Lehman would have such a first-line project with Warner, it does not prevent the agent from making suggestions on this basis.


    He said, haven''t you worked with him before, can you inquire about inside information and maintain your friendship?Ask him out, be ambiguous, don''t refuse what he wants to do.


    Hollywood is also a human society. Under the same conditions and suitable conditions, everyone likes to use acquaintances.


    Therefore, it is not ashamed to walk through the back door. On the contrary, it is a proof that an actor is very relevant in the circle.


    However, Kate Beckinsale was a little embarrassed, not because the agent said it was explicit.


    If Lyman is really greedy for his own appearance, that''s fine, but it seems that there is no such thing, then it feels very awkward to do so.


    It''s a pity that she can''t take charge of such matters.


    The situation is pressing, she is almost unable to mix in Hollywood.


    She has to seize the slightest chance to try.


    Of course, these are just her thoughts before meeting Lyman.


    We really met. Looking at Lyman sitting in a coffee shop seat with a puzzled look, she unconsciously thought of the performance class that night, blowing the cold wind for a long time.She was suddenly ashamed.


    People''s good impression of her turned her into a certain bargaining chip that might be used to succeed.


    In addition, he has established a relationship with Eva, which is even more unpleasant.


    "You asked me out, what''s the matter?"


    "Ok......"


    She smiled reservedly.


    But what should be said is still to be said.


    "Warner really wants to restart the "Batman" movie?"


    After asking, there were some regrets, "If it is inconvenient to say, just treat it as if I didn''t say hello."


    Lehman didn''t care, Warner didn''t want to hide this, and even wanted to get a little more fanfare, "Yes, Warner has set up a project, and director Nolan and the crew have already begun preparations for the shooting.


    After confirming the news and even knowing some progress, Kate Beckinsale subconsciously glanced at Lyman opposite.


    This is his optimistic project, it should be successful.


    If successful, projects like Batman will definitely be very hot.


    "What''s the matter?" Lyman felt that Kate Beckinsale was a little hesitating, as if hiding a lot of thoughts.


    "If you have anything, you can just say it."


    Kate Beckinsale quickly recovered and asked in a low voice, "Will there be any female characters in it? For example, catwoman."


    A few days ago, she also made up the "Batman" comic fiercely.


    Lehman shook his head, "We are shooting Batman''s prequel. There is no linkage between Batman and Catwoman. Maybe Warner will arrange it in the future."


    He thought for a while, and then said: "Moreover, the actor of Catwoman already has the version of Halle Berry."


    "Then...what are the female characters in the prequel?"


    Hearing this, Lyman smiled.


    He actually knew what Kate would say when he asked him to meet.


    He is also not disgusted, after all, compared with those who have never met actresses, who have cooperated with them, they always have more favors.


    "You want to ask if there is a suitable role for you, right." Lehman said amused: "A few days will be an audition for the casting, and then you will come."


    Regarding this audition, people from Warner will also participate. Everyone recommends some actors, but the final selection depends on the opinions of all parties.


    In fact, even if she doesn''t say it, there is a high probability that she can enter the audition.


    Because the prosecutor Rachel¡¯s character design is not complicated, it is also a very traditional vase in commercial movies.


    There is not much performance space, just seductive.


    According to her own conditions, she was completely satisfied.


    The role is not what he said, even several brokerage companies said they wanted to provide packaging services, but he refused.


    Warner values ??all aspects of participation, he doesn''t want bad things.


    However, the other party seems to have misunderstood something.


    Very strange.

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    It''s another day.


    Nolan got up from the bed early in the morning, cleaned up and started to work.


    He is a very rational director.


    The producers who have worked with him are very impressed that he does not use funds indiscriminately because of his rational planning.


    He has always considered the work he will shoot in a comprehensive manner.


    So many people call him an "accountant".


    He also really likes to concentrate on one thing for a certain period of time.


    In the future, "Empire" magazine asked a very interesting question, and then found a group of Hollywood directors to ask questions. The magazine probably felt that the director¡¯s job had an ambiguous connection with arithmetic, and wanted to know if it was the director¡¯s mathematical calculation. The abilities are outstanding.


    As a result, many directors'' answers slapped the magazine in the face, all of them like to disassociate themselves from the numbers.


    George Clooney said, my math is very bad.


    Spielberg also said that when I was in school, I always got a D in mathematics.


    Li Zheng also replied that compared to accounting, filming is really a piece of cake.


    Only Nolan answered this question seriously.


    He said that in the process of making a movie, the planning of the filming and even the expenditure of the budget requires you to be sensitive to numbers. Otherwise, you will find that the shooting budget will easily disappear in the shooting process. In, and your movie has not been finished according to the regulations.Well, the master here is Cameron, he always doesn''t have enough budget.


    If anyone has counted Nolan¡¯s director¡¯s career investment ratio return, he will find that he is definitely not an adventurous person.


    His shooting is very purposeful and full of calculation results. From "Follow" to "Dunkirk" of later generations, his investment budget and total box office can be brought into a relatively safe formula, smoothly answering the safety s answer.


    From him, there is no news of a fiasco at the box office.


    Even if he is successful, the film crew is happy to allocate a lot of money, and he rarely exceeds his budget.


    for example.


    After the Batman trilogy, Paramount asked him to film "Interstellar", and after the filming, he saved a large budget for Paramount.


    Obviously, he doesn''t like doing things outside of the plan, and he is not the kind of self-conscious film director who cries with investors about insufficient funds and wants to shoot freely.


    It¡¯s okay to make a movie according to your own heart, but after finishing a work, you leave without paying attention to the market and making no compromises. Not only does it prevent the capital from making money, but it also makes people lose money.This is certainly not a qualified director.


    How to coordinate everything between creators, audiences, and investors also requires calculation.


    He is like a commercial artist, selling the most suitable paintings and reaping the most appropriate results.


    Just like he always likes to wear a very formal suit.


    Someone asked him why he always dressed up like this.


    He said, I am used to wearing uniforms, so matching is suitable, convenient and fast.


    It is probably this kind of thinking that makes him like to arrange the figures and data of the works properly.


    Probably, he will never become a businessman director who can exchange a huge box office for a very small cost; nor is he an artist who makes his investors lose money.


    In between the two, he said, ¡°I don¡¯t know if others have the same experience as me, but for me, I paid for myself when I was following. When it comes to spending other people¡¯s money to make a movie, I only learned one thing, control. It¡¯s like learning to swim. It doesn¡¯t matter whether the water is two feet or two hundred feet deep. The key is whether you swim ashore or drown. ."


    This is based on the balance between the market and creation, and when the investors are satisfied, they pursue their own creative ideas.


    So even if he is thinking about the scenes of the script, he is used to the coherence of the scenes.


    In a small room in summer, the windows are open, letting in light.


    The sun today is not as big as yesterday, but it is still warm.


    "call......"


    He drew a draft and classified it according to the scene.


    Before I knew it, there was already a thick pile.


    This week¡¯s sub-camera creations are all here.


    The character line is actually very simple, and the more prominent is the color.


    A child was surrounded by thick darkness. He fell into a pothole, and the wanton and flamboyant bat was startled, howling and flying...


    This is the opening scene of a scene, and it is also where the turning point begins.


    After drawing this draft, check the time.


    Nolan collected the storyboard, put on leather shoes, and went straight to Firefly Pictures.


    The preparations for "Batman" still need to be established.


    "Let''s first establish the lens style of the movie."


    In the huge conference room, Warner''s people, Lehman''s people, and his own confidants were all seated.


    Nolan stood up, took out the prepared storyboard and pasted it on the board.


    "Om."


    In an instant, there was an agitation in the house.


    Everyone knows the goods, and so are the people at Warner.


    The one-meter-long and half-meter-wide drawing board has a very strong style on it.


    The main color is still dark, and the richness seems to overflow, but the character inside is a man wearing a bat suit.


    He watched another crime happen in the night.


    At this time, it doesn''t give people the feeling of irritation or overburdening sense of justice, but rather a sense of mourning for their misfortune and anger.


    Suffering in the dark, firm in silence.


    "..."


    Everyone''s attention was attracted. Obviously because of the face mask, he couldn''t see the man''s facial features, but he seemed to be watching all this with a pair of eyes, watching Gotham gradually go toward destruction.


    This feeling is extremely clear, with the visual impact of the painting''s concreteness, unreservedly presented in front of everyone.


    The layman looks at the excitement, the insider looks at the doorway.


    This undoubtedly inherited the comic style of "The Dark Knight Returns".


    But it is more classical and realistic style treatment.


    Nolan went on to say: "This is the overall tone of the work, especially the dark night scenes. How to achieve a dark wind and prevent the audience from visual fatigue is the first thing that the light and camera crew must solve."


    For a film, the imaging effect must be understood by all departments.


    What Nolan wants is to integrate his realistic style based on comics.


    The people at Warner nodded first.


    They have all read the comics, or several times, and they all agree with the lens visual experience presented by this drawing.


    "Well."


    Lehman knocked on the table and said: "The camera crew will come up with a specific lens plan as soon as possible."


    "No problem." The head of the camera crew stood up and replied.


    Afterwards, everyone left the meeting room and continued to work on their own affairs.


    But the atmosphere is different.


    The crew obviously had some changes in attitude towards the director Nolan.


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    The crew is a very delicate place.


    Some people will lose weight when they speak, and some will lose weight.


    The so-called weak main branch is the weak main branch, and all the ways in it involve some kind of human heart.


    Besides, it is still produced by two different film companies.


    To put it nicely, it''s called co-production, but co-production should also be up and down.


    If there is a disagreement, who should I listen to?As the first producer, Lehman couldn''t manage everything.


    Coincidentally, after Director Nolan revealed such a hand, the authority has gone up.


    The film crew also has Warner''s staff, which is quite a lot. If this imaging style is to be unified, it is necessary to listen to director Nolan.


    Firefly Pictures certainly won''t say anything here, but some of Warner''s production staff got together and whispered, and the topic of the discussion could not leave the film. Maybe they were afraid that outsiders would hear it, and they did not shy away from group conversations.


    Regardless of the crew, as long as they are not all directors, there will always be factions.


    The high-profile performance of the other faction has a lot to do with the increase in the right to speak.


    Especially you, as a director, express your opinions in Hollywood, a producer-centric system that everyone recognizes. Such a very capable gesture will hurt some people''s hearts.


    "what......"


    Lyman yawned, not paying attention to some people''s movements.


    Anyway, he is the first producer to fight for director Nolan, no matter how careful he is, he will be embarrassed if he doesn''t have the strength.


    "You don¡¯t have to do a lot of things yourself. Our funds have just joined the group, and it is still the first stage. Warner will also worry about our sudden withdrawal and departure. You can rest assured that even if the people sent by Warner want to do something, they have to work on the good side. It¡¯s good for the shooting, otherwise they won¡¯t be able to pass Warner Pass.¡± Lyman said to Nolan with a smile.


    During this period of time, he was the busiest. He came early every day, and went back late every day, and he had to take time to complete the storyboard script, which made people worry that his body could not bear it.


    "I know, I only ask the film crew, and I rarely ask about other aspects." Nolan knew what he was doing.


    It seems to be right. He has worked with Warner before, and it seems that he is not the kind of arbitrary person, even if he is very successful, he has not done so.


    "That''s good......"


    Lehman tilted his head for a moment, then persuaded him again, "I should pay more attention to rest."


    "I will."


    He said so, but he still looked like a workaholic, "Have you chosen the location?"


    The filming location that can be used for the whole movie is roughly a classic castle, street, theater, ice lake, bat cave, etc.


    Lehman had already sent people on the spot to look at the scene, and after a short while, they prepared the materials and photos and brought them over.


    "Because the main location is in the UK, the most suitable castle is only this one that can be used as Wayne Manor." Black Cole introduced, "This property was built by the Rothschild family in the 1850s. It is built and located in North London. It is suitable for the selection of Wayne Manor in terms of the area, the interior decoration and even the maintenance of the castle."


    "Are there any underground caves?" Lehman asked, flipping through the photo.


    "No, it fits the bat cave described in the script. It is still hard to find such a large natural cave, and it must be troublesome to shoot. I suggest setting up an external scene."


    Lyman didn''t speak, but looked at Nolan.


    "Well, let''s set the scene."


    Although he likes real-life shooting most, he is not uncomfortable.


    "Street scenes and fighting scenes require a lot of scenes, and it is impossible for us to maintain such a long shooting length, so I took several parts apart." Black Cole picked out several street buildings from a bunch of photos. "Part of it was shot in New York, and part of it was shot in London, England. When edited together, it became the streets of Gotham City."


    "Well, using editing techniques to make the audience think that these scenes are all happening on the same street, without affecting the complaints and troubles caused by the long road closure. You did the right thing." Lehman praised.


    "What about the ice lake?"


    "Iceland has many suitable places, but the most suitable one is the Vatnayukul Glacier in southeastern Iceland."


    The scene-viewing personnel sent out are very professional, and the architectural styles of all the photos selected and sent back are uniform and in line with the scenes in the script.


    "Let''s decide on these places, and the rest can be done in the studio." Nolan nodded in satisfaction.


    "Yes." Lehman also nodded, "What about the initial location budget?"


    "Don''t worry, these are the most cost-effective, probably not more than 8 million US dollars." After that, Black Cole added, "If the shooting is smooth, the estimated scene rental time will not exceed."


    After speaking, he took out two more bills, "If it''s decided, just sign it. I ask the people in the location team to communicate with the local department first to see if I can get some subsidies back, and that At the manor, you have to discuss the shooting cycle in advance. As for the early stage cost of the selection, the bill is here, the horse and horse expenses of a few people, and my executive producer... Hey, personal labor results. First approve Check it out."


    There is nothing to say in this regard. After Lehman finished signing, he said: "In terms of costumes and props, you should also stare more, don''t make any mistakes."


    "Isn''t one of Warner''s production managers taking care of this? There are only five people in my location team, and four of them have been transferred out. There is not enough staff." Black Cole said.


    "Because of this, you need to stare, and don''t want you to do anything, just to see if the final result is not up to expectations, if there is anything, come to me or Director Nolan, understand?"


    "That''s good, I promise to complete the task."


    "..."


    Black Cole was very happy.


    In addition to the selection of scenes, even the costume props let me intervene.


    What does this mean?


    Leader''s value.


    What''s unsatisfactory for an old man from Rodrian to do this job.


    Now the company is getting on the right track, and there are more and more people.


    The new staff may be experienced outsiders, and they are much more competitive.


    As for him, he couldn''t afford the qualifications. Besides, Lehman is a person who values ??his ability very much.


    If you have the opportunity to perform more, and return to the company, then the qualifications can be less?


    Especially, we must work hard and seize this opportunity.


    Black Cole tried hard to cheer himself up.


    "Okay, go ahead."


    ......


    After this meeting, the crew''s hearts and minds fluctuated a bit, but they had to cooperate with each other to complete their work.


    Struggle is a struggle, but no one wants to bear the burden of film failure.

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    There are many people in the crew, so the efficiency is naturally fast.


    On the second day, Lehman called a meeting again.


    No way, there are too many people? If you don''t have a meeting, you won''t be able to get together.


    "This preparatory meeting is to determine the direction of the casting."


    The theme of the meeting was set, and stylists, clothing and other personnel began to appear at the meeting. A simple character relationship diagram was drawn on a whiteboard, chaired by Nolan.


    In fact, there are not many main characters in this "Batman".


    Bruce Wayne, prosecutor Rachel Dawes, Gotham City Police Chief Jim Gordon, the biggest villain is Henry Duka, the leader of the "Shadow Warriors League".


    Important supporting roles include Alfred, the butler of Wayne Manor, Lucius Fox, a talented employee of Wayne Enterprise, who provides all the high-tech weapons of Batman, and the Scarecrow Jonathan Klein, who also leads the second. The main line, the story of Arkham Asylum.


    Nolan wrote under Bruce Wayne''s name: "Height must be over 1.8 meters, strong build, about 30 years old, tough face, outstanding temperament..."


    Then I drew a line to connect to Rachel Dawes, "If the heroine is young and beautiful, it is best to have a sense of love when standing with the heroine."


    Everyone at the meeting laughed in a low voice. Everyone knew that this was just because the whole play was full of men, and it was an ambiguous line of feelings that was deliberately set, "The height must be more than one meter seven." Director Kok added: "Bruce Wayne is tall, so the heroine shouldn''t be too short, the main thing is to be pretty."


    "Haha." Everyone laughed again.


    Do you choose a vase? Everyone knows what it means.


    After roughly speaking about the casting criteria, Warner¡¯s casting director added, ¡°There must be a significant role for the African Americans. This is of great help to the black audience.¡±


    "Well, about the actors, let me emphasize again."


    Nolan concluded: "First of all, Batman, Bruce Wayne, must be strong, not loose, and put on a battle suit to give people the feeling that he is Batman.


    Then there is Director Gordon, who is calm and responsible, a bit of a person in the system.The whole should be slightly mature.


    Butler Alfred, this person is very important. As the old man of Wayne Manor, he also played a big role in the transformation of Bruce Wayne into Batman. His performance is a bit difficult to grasp. You must find an experienced actor. ......"


    When selecting actors in Hollywood, all aspects must be considered, and more emphasis is placed on the meaning of the management rather than the director.


    Nolan could only make such requests in the early stage, talking one by one, with details, and finally said: "I will introduce you to everyone. This is Langdon Gasco, who has always cooperated with me in casting. "


    A man stood up and said hello. It was obvious that this was Director Nolan''s confidant assistant director.


    This is also the rule set by the two parties before, and it is not Nolan playing any scheming, Lehman said from the beginning that his person should be responsible for casting the cast.


    Of course, Warner also has a share here, and the person who cooperated with Nolan to organize the role template at the beginning of the meeting was named Allen Austin.


    Seeing that the preparatory meeting is almost going on, Lehman said: "The casting is a big project. Anyone who wants a suitable actor can recommend it, but whether it can be selected or not, I will say otherwise. In that case, the film¡¯s Production is a task shared by everyone and should not be taken lightly."


    "Well, the meeting is over."


    ......


    The casting director is an interesting position.


    Before the filming started, there were enviable powers, such as friendships, backdoors, and even more. If you are shameless, it is not difficult to be a groom every night, but once the casting is completed, it will be again. Marginal figure.


    And if the selected actors do not perform well on the crew, they are likely to be blamed.


    After all, you put people in. You didn''t filter them well, so don''t blame you.


    They may not have the final word, but there is always a degree of choice.


    For example, for a role, they can designate several actors to compete, and these people are basically doing the first round of screening.


    But Hollywood is so big and there are so many actors, who is qualified to compete for the next round?


    There are countless opportunities in this, opportunities that can be manipulated.


    But the casting director didn''t dare to mess around, at least they had to meet the requirements.


    Otherwise, I would be sorted out as a typical example. Whether it is from Warner or the people around Director Nolan, there are always some people who don''t look good.


    ......


    Firefly Pictures, President''s Office.


    Langdon Gascom silently took a copy of the actor profile delivered by CAA, and solemnly marked it.


    Naturally, this was the personal information of Kate Beckinsale that Lyman had ordered. He greeted Langdon, his man here, and then went to his own business.


    He didn''t have much determination to let anyone play, just give a chance.


    On the other hand, Warner¡¯s casting director Allen Austin is also busy dealing with various favors.


    Some executives in a certain department of the headquarters recommended them, and some brokers secretly promised benefits, and most of them were their own superiors.


    For example, the three production managers.


    "Recommend someone."


    "acquaintance?"


    "Hey, my friend''s daughter, wants to compete for the role of the prosecutor, and help."


    "I knew it."


    Alan Austin hummed two pretends to show his sense of existence at the moment, but he should still agree. Anyway, the first round of casting, the last round is the top of the crew and the Warner headquarters will determine it together. I don¡¯t have room for my own words. I¡¯m not being bold at this time, so I can get more benefits, why not?


    "Put her information here, the ugly words are the first, I only promise to make it to the second round, I really didn''t choose, and I can''t blame me."


    "Don''t worry, I know it myself."


    The casting director also has this highlight time.


    Money, benefits, and favors are more valuable than Franklin.


    Anyway, choose according to certain requirements, and it''s okay to put a little water.


    In other words, without the approval of many senior executives, it is uncountable who this last role belongs to.


    The casting director didn''t have too much burden, and he didn''t promise to have it.


    People on the crew also understand.


    In fact, in Hollywood, the most dirty things happen during casting.


    Regardless of the various real power figures in the crew, there will be a social circle, and it is more common to put "own people" in it as much as possible.


    Furthermore, when the conditions are all the same, don''t you just rely on friendship for extra points?


    In a way, it is also the best proof that actors can have a certain influence in the circle.


    Therefore, the undercurrent will continue to flow.

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    Lehman''s work experience in the past life, the most contact part is the meeting.


    Especially when filming TV dramas, the leaders of the TV station also like to come and participate all at once.


    To put it nicely is called mobilization, but to put it nicely, it seems that these people are suffering from meeting addiction.


    I am very enthusiastic about the gang of people looking at you, and pointing out the excitement of the country.


    Even if you don''t know anything about filming at all, the layman will guide the insider.


    After finally waiting for the leader to finish speaking and satisfying the needs, the days of preliminary preparations have also been lost.


    However, it is still good for now.


    The people at Warner are pretty pragmatic.


    It took about three days to complete the second round of selection of actors.


    When the final round was about to be confirmed, Lehman took a break and ran to attend Tom Cruise''s engagement banquet.


    This thing is really amazing.


    As expected, Tom had a good impression of Katie Holmes again.


    They first met on the streets of Rome, Italy, back then in April.


    In mid-May, when Tom Cruise began to choose the heroine for his "Mission Impossible 3"-or because of the follow-up impact of the "Bad Guy" collaboration between Lyman and Paramount, Tom Cruise Ruth''s recent situation is much better than in his previous life, and his relationship with Paramount is okay, and his cooperation hasn''t been delayed for two years like his previous life.


    Katie Holmes also came to audition, and the two met again.


    According to the rumors hyped in the newspaper, Tom Cruise kissed Katie Holmes in the underground parking lot, and then the two disappeared from public view for 10 days.No one knows where Tom Cruise has gone over the past week.


    When he appeared in front of the media again, he suddenly announced that he had gained love, that is, Katie Holmes.


    Then, it was engagement.


    According to some gossip magazines, it is likely that in this week or so, Tom Cruise took his little girlfriend to the center of Scientology to accept the approval of the followers-everyone knows that Tom Cruise¡¯s marriage It is normal to have this inference to be meddled by Scientology.


    As for who is Katie Holmes?


    She is a native of Oklahoma, USA born in 1978.


    16 years younger than Tom Cruise.


    Although she is an actor, she has never been popular. The only thing that can make a bit of impression is Rachel Dawes, the heroine of "Batman: The Mystery of the Shadow" that Lyman is now preparing.


    But now it seems hopeless.


    Because Tom Cruise said he was going to spend his honeymoon, Katie was not the kind of woman with a strong sense of entrepreneurship. She would stay away from her family in later life, but it was rumored that Katie took the initiative to please Scientology. Behind the scenes, otherwise her marriage to Tom will not last long.


    For a long time, I don¡¯t know, anyway, according to the previous life, the two are separated again.


    Tom Cruise is a good friend, but he is definitely not a husband.


    However, this has nothing to do with Lehman.


    He was only invited by Tom Cruise to an internal engagement party.


    Go with blessings.


    The banquet was arranged in Tom Cruise''s mansion in Beverly Hills.


    It is more for people with close relationships.


    For example, Nicholas Cage, Shirley Lansing, and even some actors, directors, and producers who have nothing to do with Lyman but who are fairly good with Tom Cruise.


    Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes kept greeting the surrounding guests.


    Quite a taste of telling the world.


    He was dressed in a dark suit and tie, and his face was kind, like a normal person who fell in love, his smile couldn''t be restrained.


    "Hi, Lyman, what are you up to lately? Making a movie?"


    "Yes. You are so handsome today." Lehman shook his hand and gave him a hug.


    "This is Katie Holmes, my fiancee." Tom introduced with a smile.


    Katie was still beautiful when she was young, and it''s no wonder that Tom Cruise couldn''t resist.


    "Mr. Lyman."


    "I wish you happiness."


    At this time, Nicholas Cage noticed that this side was also running over, "Hey, Tom. Lyman."


    He came over to join in the fun, of course, because the two hadn¡¯t seen each other for a long time, "I heard that you collaborated with Warner on "Batman."


    "Yes what''s the matter?"


    "Haha, you are really good."


    Cage said with emotion, "I can hear this when I was filming in Australia."


    "As for?"


    "It''s a question of attitude, you know."


    "Similar to Tom''s relationship with Paramount?"


    "Hey hey, forget it when you chat, why do you still get involved with me." Tom Cruise couldn''t listen to it anymore.


    "Isn''t it? I have a hunch that Warner''s attitude towards me is not always so friendly."


    "Yeah, everything is profit. When the shooting of "Mission Impossible 1" started, it was a project I paid for. When it succeeded, Paramount wouldn''t be so talkative." Tom Crewe Si also felt it.


    The bad debt between him and Paramount is unclear how to calculate it.


    Say it is cooperation, they are always quarreling; if it is quarrel, they can always compromise and cooperate.


    As for Paramount, he felt that Tom Cruise took too much of the part, saying that he was insatiable, but the project was in Tom Cruise¡¯s hands. If he disagrees with the shooting, Paramount will return There is no way.


    However, Paramount is not a big philanthropist.


    They always delay the development of the "Mission Impossible" project in order to expect Tom Cruise to take the initiative.


    Unfortunately, Brother Tom is not stupid.


    After all, the core is still the issue of benefit distribution.


    Tom Cruise was a busy person at the banquet. After the two exchanged for a total of ten minutes, he took his little girlfriend to greet him everywhere.


    Lyman and Cage continued to chat about the situation.


    He recently took on another movie "The King of War", directed by Andrew Nicole.


    The pay is naturally two thousand plus, he is also the most valuable group of male actors on the market.


    Well, Kim Carey entered the 20 million club as early as 1996.


    However, the development paths of the two are inconsistent, and even said that Kim Carey''s limitations are even greater.


    After all, the transition of a comedian is always the hardest one.


    I want to come to the audience to get used to the smiling faces of actors, but I don¡¯t want actors to perform that kind of drama, or a little more serious.


    The best way for Kim Carey should start with a light comedy and slowly seek transformation.


    At least, let the audience''s perceptions slowly change.


    For example, "The World of Trumen", which also has elements of light comedy.


    It just so happens that "Daydreamer" is also an inspirational movie in the light comedy genre.Just right.


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    Early in the morning, Warner Studios.


    Walk inside for five minutes. The studio with the nameplate on the left is the location of the "Batman" crew.


    Inside, everyone was already busy.


    "She was invited by Warner. She used to be a costume design for "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" and "Tomb Raider". She also studied art and has a very good styling." Black Cole introduced, suddenly He said again: "Hey, there. Lindy."


    As soon as he waved, Lehmann saw a girl slowly approaching.


    She has short hair, a slim figure, and thick eyebrows, which is not amazing at first glance, but the more you look at it, the more you can feel a neutral beauty.


    At the age of thirty, her skin is not as rough as an average white woman.


    "Hello there."


    "Hello there."


    The two shook hands, politely.


    "Can I see the bat suit you designed for Bruce Wayne?"


    "It''s just a model, to be specific. You have to wait until the actors come and design a new one." The girl didn''t say much, and she was a little cautious. "Do you also look at the model?"


    "Ok."


    Lindy Heming was stunned, and obediently brought the first version of the clothes.


    According to her, it was designed according to the comics, and it is really waterproof and high temperature resistant, but the cost is not cheap, and the fabric alone costs more than 30,000 US dollars.


    "It looks good." Black Cole nodded.


    It''s also really good, with a handsome cloak and mask.


    Costume design is not just for this, as close to the role as possible.


    But since it is Batman and has a comic book base, it saves a lot of thinking and tries to restore the comic image.


    After the two of you discussed each other, they went to visit the Batmobile building.


    According to Director Nolan''s request, Batman must really be able to open it, but it''s not like a flowery prop, as long as it has an appearance.


    After visiting these, I went to see the interior scenery.


    Generally speaking, the preparatory work is progressing quite quickly.


    When the two walked out of the studio, Blake Cole hesitated: "I think, are we too wide-ranging? It doesn''t seem to be our job?"


    "Why not? This is what our producer does. We confirm the progress of all the shooting and ensure that nothing happens."


    "Then, will anyone gossiping? We are all involved in everything, and the co-author is about to be rounded up. Will Warner be unhappy?"


    People wanted Firefly Pictures to produce the film with Warner, but he consciously took on a lot of tasks.


    Lyman smiled, "Let''s put it this way, is there anyone from Warner intervening in this."


    "Have."


    "What about casting?"


    "There are."


    "That''s not enough, everyone is for better shooting. Is it wrong?"


    Black Cole scratched his head, is that the reason?


    The problem is, someone just checked it, and you ran to check it again, as if you didn''t believe that Warner could be responsible.


    Oh, that''s right.


    Lehman really didn''t feel relieved. After all, it was his money. He had a lot of thoughts and didn''t care about it.


    "Um, I''ll just talk about it." Black Cole hurriedly changed the subject, "Some props and scenes still take time. For the Batmobile, listening to the meaning of the prop set, it is estimated that it will take at least a week or two. To meet the requirements."


    "It''s okay, don''t worry, the actors have not been decided yet."


    "Well, don''t the actors have the final round of selection tomorrow?"


    "Almost, there are goals. Tomorrow, contact Warner''s people."


    "Yes, it is also efficient, and they can''t fault it."


    The two went for a walk again, and Blake Cole was still thinking about Warner''s involvement.


    But to be honest, no one can say anything for work.


    Lehman didn''t have any selfish intentions, just thinking about the smooth shooting of the movie and the smooth release of the movie.


    At the end, Black Cole flashed people, and Lyman went back to the Firefly Pictures Supervisor.


    In the afternoon, after lunch, Lehman drove straight to CAA.


    After explaining his intention to the front desk, I saw Kevin Hoween.


    CAA accounted for a lot of the actors shortlisted this time, and the odds are very high.


    why?


    Who made Christian Bell, Morgan Freeman, Kate Beckinsale and others all sign in CAA, and his personal economic contract, directed by Nolan, is also in CAA.


    Not long after, Kevin brought another person into the reception room.


    When the two met, they gave a hug first.


    Whoops, this muscle, this body, is really good.


    The one who came was naturally Christian Bale, and also the Bruce Wayne of the previous life.


    When the project started, Lehman didn''t do what he thought. It must be Christian Bale who interpreted the new Batman again.


    Don''t think it''s impressionistic. In fact, this product has participated in the male lead candidate of the "Batman" series directed by Tim Burton as early as when he was young, and when he first debuted in obscurity.


    If he is not too young and has no reputation, he would really defeat Michael Keaton and become the first generation of Batman.


    People rely on temperament.


    Let''s put it this way, without Warner''s intervention, the first candidate for Tim Bolton''s audition was Christian Bale.


    In fact, he was also unlucky. At the beginning, he had no background at all. If he had a godfather like Xiao Li or was himself a Star 2 or Star 3 or something, Warner would also follow.


    "Well, it''s the third round of audition, are you sure?" Lyman said amused.


    He really didn''t intervene in casting very much, and he was afraid that Warner''s people would have any bad ideas, and the result would be counterproductive.


    "One thing. It''s mainly because there are too many people. I didn''t expect to release so many actors to compete." After the filming of "New York Trip", Christian Bell has been exercising muscles purposefully according to what Lehman said. .


    Nowadays, not only has he gained another 15 pounds in weight, but he also looks stronger. Hearing the news of the "Batman" audition, he is also a little bit prepared.


    This is the hero of "Batman".


    Although he likes works that are more literary, but this role is moving.


    It¡¯s not as young as the one who will be involved in the world. At his level, the actor''s career is neither good nor bad. Only then can he understand more about what a hot role means.


    "Director Lyman, will you also participate in the audition tomorrow?" Christian Bell asked suddenly.


    "Well, there will be three Warner producers and Nolan director at that time." Lehman seemed to have guessed his mind, and said: "Don''t worry, I will support you. Remember to perform better tomorrow, more Get ready, there may be a session with makeup auditions."


    The words stop here.


    Christian Bale''s eyes lit up.


    He has been in the circle for so many years, and few people treat him so well.


    There is quite a sense of encountering Bo Le.


    "Come on tomorrow."


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 365 Chapter 364 The third round of auditions (seeking subscription recommendation)

    In Hollywood, if there is no stronger director.


    Then, the knowledge of casting becomes more advanced.


    Not only the unspoken underground doorways, but also the characters that do not conform to the role template, the logic and coordination of appearance and figure and even performance, audience''s perspective, remuneration value, actor''s own popularity and topicality, all of which need to be considered Point.


    Most of the crews have changed actors because of a scandal.


    Of course, the basis of all casting is still the issue of character image.


    It is impossible for the role to be marked as a black person or an actor who needs to be tall, but the entire white person or the height is not up to the standard.


    On a new day, at eight o''clock in the morning, the sun is rising.


    Los Angeles is still very hot in June.


    As the chief producer of the crew, Lehman rushed to Firefly Pictures as usual.


    He has been running around the past few days, either supervising the props or seeing if the interior is well set up.


    It was ten o''clock in the morning in a blink of an eye.


    The front desk of Firefly Pictures.


    An agent walked in with a girl, "Prepare in advance to give a good impression."


    Kate Beckinsale nodded, "I know."


    Suddenly he asked, "The role I auditioned, did you talk to me about it?"


    CAA is still very powerful. There are many ways to choose the role.


    The agent waved his hand, "This time both parties will confirm and select together. Your role is still the only heroine. Although the role is less, it is easy to shine. The competition is great. However, Lehman has you Did you go through? It¡¯s best to have a good relationship with him. Look at Eva and the Hilary Swank. The former has appeared in several major productions this year, and the latter has even made a film " "Million Dollar Baby" shines in Cannes. I heard that it is very likely to compete for the Oscars again, and the pay is steadily rising."


    Kate Beckinsale was somewhat silent, "He is not very enthusiastic to me."


    "Do you want to take the initiative?" The agent said anxiously: "He is so busy, how can he have time to care about others."


    Kate stopped talking.


    The agent didn''t know that she had taken the initiative, but failed.


    Relatively speechless, the two entered the Firefly Pictures industry.


    The girl at the front desk saw the pair and guessed, "Are you here for the audition?"


    "Well, she is here to audition, I am her agent."


    "Oh, the audition time is noon, and it''s not open right now. Go to the reception room and wait. Go upstairs and turn left and you will see the sign.


    "thank you."


    The two got on the elevator and went out.


    It happened to see Lyman and Director Nolan walking outside.


    Hastily greeted: "Mr. Lyman, Director Nolan. Hello."


    Lehman smiled and said, "It''s so early, have you eaten?"


    "have eaten."


    Kate Beckinsale saw him, instantly settled.


    "Wait for a while, the staff hasn''t arrived yet. It will start at noon."


    Afraid of being bored, Lehmann asked his assistant to bring them coffee and some magazines.


    Director Nolan has been busy these days, and has not cared about the first two rounds of auditions. At this meeting, I saw a girl go into the reception room and whispered: "It''s quite suitable, where did you find it? Temperament, body, and style appearance."


    "Haha, you praise a lady so much, I can tell your wife. You are a director with a family." Lyman quipped.


    "Did you choose this? You have a good vision. At least the image is very suitable for acting as a prosecutor, so I don''t want to be on the mirror."


    Afterwards, the two ran out for an Italian lunch.


    When we rushed back, the other cast members were almost there.


    There are old and young, men and women, and most of them are raw faces.


    Basically, they are seeded players from various brokerage companies.


    At this meeting, a staff member is guiding inside.


    To say it is a guide, in fact, it is to share a few lines with everyone.


    In the first two rounds of auditions, there were no character lines, and there were not too many performance links. Basically, it was based on the figure and the character did not match the character image.


    This last round is a test show.


    A few minutes after 12 noon, several Warner leaders also arrived.


    Everyone is actually quite interested in this kind of large-scale interview scene.


    Unfortunately, only five can enter the judging panel.


    Oh, and a staff member of the Directors¡¯ Guild in Hollywood, responsible for supervision.


    In fact, it''s just a cutscene. It symbolically protects the rights and interests of the actors so that they know that the dues they pay are not useless.


    In the audition room, there is only a row of tables, leaving a lot of space.


    A copy of the information was placed in front of each person, which was compiled by the brokerage company and was very detailed.


    Beside, a camera crew played with the camera, preparing to archive the video.Will take it back and show it to Warner''s senior management.


    "Director, do you want to start?" the passer shouted at the door.


    "Go ahead." Nolan waved his hand.


    The first to come in was Liam Neeson.


    "British actor, born in Northern Ireland in 1952


    Height 193cm, weight 87kg


    After graduating from university, he studied at the Belfast Opera House for two years, then entered the Broadway stage and started professional stage performances for 6 years.


    At the age of 30, starred in the first big-screen work "Dark Age"; the first movie starring in the film was "Transformed Black Man"; with "Schindler''s List" nominated for the Oscar best actor, rich acting experience... .."


    The resume is very nice.


    When he showed up, the people in it were very enthusiastic.


    This is a veteran drama player and a strong celebrity. He is a very well-known actor in the industry.


    There is basically no competition with him. He is directly entering the third round, and Warner specifically sought to increase the depth of the actors'' performance, which is to play.


    There is nothing to ask a few people, just a supporting role, can invite the Oscar boss to play, definitely more than enough.


    Moreover, if it weren''t for Warner''s relationship, if they couldn''t invite someone, they would just give the green light.


    "..."


    Just go through the scene and it''s over.


    So, the actor industry still depends on seniority and strength.


    Some people don''t need to choose a drama, they will come to the door automatically, and they just need to act. Some people seek opportunities every day, running around, and they may not even catch a dragon.Cruel? Not cruel.


    I chose the road myself, all looking at the scenery in front of people, but I don¡¯t know that there are tens of thousands of bottom actors who are constantly supplying blood.


    The next one is another old drama bone, Morgan Freeman.


    This was requested by Lehman. After all, we should find a minority ethnic group to play with, increase the depth of the lineup, and avoid being picked by some people.


    Nowadays, the direction of Hollywood is really fast.


    The status of black actors began to rise visible to the naked eye.


    In the future, if there is no significant black actor pressed by any major production, it will be hacked to death by the media.


    The audience also loves to follow the trouble.


    Counting seven or eight years ago, there was nothing like this.


    This shows that crying children really have milk.

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    With Morgan Freeman also determined the role of Lucius Fox, the only supporting role left was Alfred the butler.


    This time, there is no such thing as an actor who has a good reputation.


    In the third round, three actors with suitable images auditioned.


    During the short waiting period, a Warner producer first asked: "Do you have any satisfactory candidates?"


    "It''s all right." Lehman took the lead in expressing his position.


    He never thought of fighting for this role.


    Nolan then shook his head.


    He can be said to be the least mixed person in it. For him, as long as the actors are suitable, it doesn''t matter who you choose.


    "Let''s take a look." The person who had just spoken said again.


    He waved his hand, and the staff immediately brought the recorded casting video.


    Anthony Hopkins, Dennis Quaid, plus Michael Kane.


    All of them are older and rich in acting experience, but they are all old actors who play supporting roles all year round.


    In the end, it was the first producer to speak and set Michael Caine as the butler Alfred.


    As for why?


    Would he say that this actor has been in contact with him, and has some friendships?Well, both of them are British.With this relationship, is it too much to help your fellow villagers?


    Of course, the reason that the producer said is that the images of the three are pretty good, but Michael Caine has played the role of butler and has more role experience.


    Is it convincing?Have.


    No one argued with him anyway.


    Then, it was the audition for the heroine.


    The sitting postures of several people are upright.


    The staff handed the audition candidate information, which was reduced to only five, to everyone.


    "Go ahead," Nolan said bluntly.


    The first to appear is an Italian actress named Giovanna Martha Gino.


    Acted in "The Last Kiss", "For the Lost Love"...


    She looks pretty, mainly because she has a good figure and Mimi is big.


    As soon as the girl came in, she began to smile, a little to please, "Hi, everyone, my name is Giovanna-Masha Gino..."


    He said that, but his eyes frequently swept to a producer from Warner, who was second to the left of Lyman.


    Needless to say, the relationship between who is going to go.


    The person was very supportive of her, and he said directly: "It''s a sweet smile. The audience loves such actresses, don''t they?"


    Lehman pouted, "Perhaps she is indeed suitable to come to Hollywood to develop. In some movies, she will have more opportunities to play beautiful roles such as newlyweds."


    What are you suggesting?


    The man stopped talking.


    Anyway, I didn''t say that I must help her to compete for the role. I have already spoken out to help, that''s enough.


    Moreover, he is actually not optimistic about a TV drama actress who has been mixed in Italy and has come to Hollywood to develop.Here, there is never a shortage of beautiful women, and how many years of youth can a woman guarantee?


    Perhaps Monica Bellucci¡¯s success has caused a shock in the Italian showbiz. In recent years, there have been many Italian actresses seeking opportunities to enter Hollywood. Giovanna is not the first, and certainly not the last.


    But you know, for so many years and so many people, only one Monica Bellucci has appeared.


    "Nobody is angry, and there is no audience, if it is not for the resume, I don''t know where she comes from. It''s really only beautiful."


    Not through the first level, Nolan said that he was waiting for the audition news, but he was actually eliminated.


    The second one who came in was Rachel Vichy.


    Acted in "The Mummy", a British actor.


    The latter''s nationality caught Nolando''s attention.


    But that''s it. The actress that gives the audience the greatest attention may be her sex scenes and nude scenes.


    Well, you can read the news that has caused momentum.


    "Rachel Vichy plays "The Mummy" in a vacuum..."


    But this was actually an unscrupulous operation by the film crew. They said that they would cut down the scene. As a result, no frame was cut. Instead, it was used as a hot spot for publicity, making this girl very unable to get off the stage...


    However, she is actually an actress who dares to show off, as long as she has to be clear before shooting.She agreed.


    Rachel Vichy is 34 years old and still very attractive.


    It is impossible to enter the third round if it is not beautiful. She also had an ambiguous affair with Keanu Reeves.I don''t know the truth or not.


    The first level is over, it is popular and beautiful.


    Nolan opened his mouth and said, "Did you get the audition lines, right?"


    "Yes, director."


    "Then start, give you a minute to prepare, and try this scene."


    "Ok."


    She immediately took off her coat, inside was a white shirt, her thin but very material figure was completely exposed, very attractive.


    She took a pose, and after a minute, she slowly walked forward a few steps, simulating someone in front of her, and reciting the lines that she had memorized into the air...


    On the whole, it looks like a prosecutor, and his expressiveness is not bad, at least he is not stage fright, and he is very calm.


    A producer said: "I think it''s pretty good."


    Lyman pretended not to hear, and wanted to see what Nolan said.


    Everyone in the room was thinking about it, only Nolan judged from a very fair standpoint, "It''s okay in all aspects, let''s look at the others first."


    He knew that Lyman also supported an actor.


    In other words, he doesn''t care about these careful thoughts. Everyone has relationships with each other. If he admires an actor very much, he will be happy to help him if he can.No one is fair enough to be impartial, nor is God.


    Of course, the premise of everything is appropriate, and only if it is appropriate can there be room for selection.


    "Hi, everyone, my name is Paz Vega."


    A beautiful woman with a Latin face appeared in front of the camera.


    In other words, this one is also in the same opening situation as Eva. As soon as she debuted, she became popular internationally with "Lucia''s Lover", and the Spanish native made her win the "Best New Actress" in the Elegant Film Awards. .


    It is also okay to say that it is another example of "getting out of fame".


    It seems that some art directors always like to fool newcomers into their works.


    Giuseppe Tonadore, Julio Mitan, Bernaldo Bertolucci... Their films always find new stars, is it a common hobby?


    Discovering the beauty of the screen is just like the evil taste of men who like sexy big girls and persuading women who have gone astray.


    In other words, Bernardo Bertolucci, the leading literary director, missed Eva Green''s "Dream of Paris", and Melanie Roland, who didn''t know how to fool, played the role.


    It is also "famous after getting out of it."


    But the situation is worse than Eva, she didn''t break into Hollywood.


    In other words, Hollywood¡¯s threshold is too high, and outsiders wanting to enter far have to pay more.


    Unsurprisingly, Paz Vega lost the election, and her performance was still too jerky, even Rachel Vichy couldn''t compare to it, let alone other things.


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    "Another Amy Rotherm."


    The door of the audition room was pushed open, and another beautiful young girl walked in.


    She is about 1.76 meters tall, with a tall nose, and she performed well in the subsequent lines.


    "What do you think? Compared to her, I personally think that Rachel Vichy is more suitable for the hostess." Warner Producer No. 2 said affectionately.He has not forgotten to canvass for votes.


    To know that the results of the audition are to be notified to the top Warner managers, that is to say, the candidates for the cast must first be approved by most of the audition officers.


    "You admire Vichy?" Producer No. 3 quipped, "You can tell from your tone of voice."


    "She''s very suitable, isn''t she?" The second producer looked at Nolan and Lyman. "A girl from London, England, who has been learning dance since she was a child... The success of "Stolen Fragrance" and "The Mummy" She has also been proven."


    Producer No. 3 acquiesced with a smile, but the producer No. 1 who spoke out to assist the Italian actress was still silent.


    The situation doesn''t look very clear?


    "Don''t worry, let''s keep looking, if there is no better choice, let''s talk about it."


    Nolan waved his hand again to signal the staff to let the next auditioner in.


    "Hello everyone, my name is Kate Beckinsale from England."


    The English Rose finally appeared.


    She is very tall, and her temperament tends to be classical and cold.


    It is very close to the public servant Rachel Dawes in the play.


    After taking off the jacket, there was only a thin shirt inside.Graceful posture.


    "Let''s have a line."


    Lyman said routinely.


    "Ok."


    She embraced her arms and looked forward.


    All of a sudden, she stood up, especially since she moved very quickly, but she didn''t feel rushed.


    It''s like a normal office state.


    Needless to say, the lines are just two simple sentences, as long as you have a qualified chanting skills.


    Lehman was about to compliment, pulling a ballot, and the producer No. 1 sitting next to him said, "This girl is most suitable for the hostess in terms of temperament."


    He said, "The female partner in "Bad Guy" was a similar performance, right? Mr. Lyman.


    "Yes." Lehman nodded. "It''s okay to say that it''s true."


    The two sang together, making Lehman think he didn''t need to help him.


    It seems that Warner is not one mind.


    Also, selfishness cannot be stopped.


    After leaving the inner ghost, the No. 2 producer said anxiously, "Fan Helsing failed. She has a lot of negative public opinions. She is on the cusp of the storm. Some media have already put box office poison on her. If you choose her , It is likely to cause unnecessary trouble for shooting."


    "We are insiders, do you still believe the rhetoric of those outsiders? Why did "Van Helsing" fail?" Lehman asked and replied, "First, the content is chaotic. Universal wants to show off the various classics it has succeeded in the past. The images of the scene are all moved up in a single brain. What are werewolves, Frankensteins, vampires... The film has been out of the control of the director from the beginning of the project; second, the theme is not lucky, and the medieval story does not have a strong sense of age, and the audience does not It''s normal to like."


    "Also, it is precisely because of her that she failed, and her net worth is greatly reduced. For us, it is not good to be able to get the most suitable actors with the least amount of money, to further expand the funding for shooting, and to use more useful places. ."


    Producer No. 2 shook his head, "I still don''t care about her."


    Lehman touched the corners of his mouth and proposed, "Vote, I think Kate Beckinsale is suitable for this role."


    Producer No. 1 nodded, Nolan nodded, and if he added himself, it was three votes to two votes... Oh, no, it was 4 votes to 1, and producer No. 3 also joined the majority. The camp.


    Very wise.


    Everyone didn''t speak any more, and after the atmosphere became slightly stiff, Nolan spoke: "Let''s take a break first. The next part will be an audition."


    Everything else is imaginary and all green leaves.


    The only important role in Batman, or the focus of most viewers, is always Bruce Wayne.


    The audition is more cumbersome.


    Not only need to try on the Batman suit to see the effect of the outfit, but also test the line skills and a short performance.


    Lyman followed Nolan out.


    "In the future, it will be very troublesome." He smiled.


    "Co-producer? Many people''s opinions need to be taken into consideration." Nolan rubbed his brows. "It''s still good to be respectful now."


    "I am an investor, a producer, and you are a director. It stands to reason that the greatest discourse power of the crew should not be in our hands." Lehman looked outside, "There is still no copyright issue, or ours. The strength is not enough to attract more attention from Warner."


    "Isn''t it enough attention? At least, everyone wants to make achievements, not to show bad."


    "Come on," Lehman said with emotion: "These executive producers and filming staff arranged by Warner, as well as the many actors selected by CAA and other agencies. How to coordinate the relationship between the crew is still a troublesome matter.


    You should know that in this kind of crew with not uniform power and high upper and lower career limits, there are often two completely different working conditions.


    If the prospects are full and hopeful, everyone will be very willing to contribute, and various problems can be discussed and resolved, because they know that the film is a success, they are also beneficiaries, their own status and reputation in the industry will be greatly improved Growth, there are some disputes, that is also an effort that is unwilling to choose to fail. At least, people with different opinions still think that the film project has a good prospect and do not want to fail.


    And in a crew that seems destined to fail, no one will try to make the movie good, except for you, the director.They will not offend your authority. They will follow you in everything. Then they will get the rewards, search for a little oil and water from the crew, and wait until the filming is over.


    Maybe after the box office loses, he will criticize you wildly in the media, madly separate the relationship, for fear of getting a little bit of contact with losers with bleak careers.


    Take a look at Stephen Sommers. At the beginning, two consecutive "The Mummy" were all successful, with a cumulative global box office of nearly 850 million. He was so beautiful at that time, and the global executives also hosted many special banquets.Now, the media don¡¯t wait to see him, saying that he ruined "Van Helsing". Globally, the two sides almost went to court, let alone the crew. Most people put the blame on him and then buried their heads in the ground. Underneath, install an ostrich.


    This is a very realistic circle.Nolan, regardless of success or failure, as a director, you should not lose yourself."


    Lyman has a long heart.

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    He also expressed his feelings.


    I have been in charge of so many crews, and I have heard complaints from many directors in the circle during filming.


    It''s a kind of my own, um, a little opinion about the people of the crew.


    It''s like a big ship traveling on the sea. If it can still go to its destination, the ship will still be able to move even if there are so many differences. If it can''t reach the destination, it may even sink on the way. First The one who escaped would certainly not be the director.


    After bidding farewell to Nolan, Lyman went to the toilet and saw Black Cole waiting outside. Knowing that he had something to say, the two chatted along the corridor.


    One will talk about the company''s affairs, and the other will talk about the preparation of the crew.


    "When the casting is finished and I participate in the launch conference held by Warner, I will join the crew." Lehman emphasized: "My own crew. At that time, you will be responsible for keeping an eye on the shooting progress and what happened. I call, if there is a small conflict, I will give priority to Nolan¡¯s opinion."


    "I understand, but Warner''s side..." Black Cole hesitated.


    "Rest assured, our company has developed to this day, and it can be regarded as self-willed capital and can afford it. Moreover, the film is still very likely to succeed. Warner''s several producers are also very professional, at least not messy. In any case, everyone¡¯s goals are the same. If the hearts are not aligned, there is still room for discussion."


    "Anyway, you respect the collective decision-making of the film crew. If there is something that Nolan can''t communicate with, just ask me. I will find a way." Lehman added at last.


    "It feels bad to be unable to control everything." Black Cole smiled bitterly.


    "That''s Nolan''s headache. What are you worried about." Lyman looked at the towering building in the distance, "He is more experienced and more capable than you think."


    "Maybe." Black Cole nodded. "I will help you watch the crew."


    "Mr. Lyman." A girl''s voice came from behind the two.


    Lehman looked back and saw that the English Rose, who had just finished the audition for the heroine, was walking towards him, followed by her agent.


    "Thank you. You gave me this opportunity." After making a polite conversation with Black Cole, she completely ignored his existence.He only looked at Lyman.


    "Don''t say these ambiguous words, Kate. It''s your own strength." Lyman quickly explained as he looked at Black Cole''s small eyes that couldn''t hide his sneaking glances.


    Now I can explain, if Eva knows, I don''t know how to say it.


    Ok?Pure appreciation?Men''s appreciation of women?


    That is unexplainable.


    "I know, I know. Thank you very much." The girl has been unlucky since she first met.Especially during this period of time, she was under a lot of pressure, and some people even advised her to go back and forth. Hollywood is not suitable for her.She held back for too long, and her emotions were a little overwhelming. At this moment, from the moment when she got the audition result and notified the signing, she never planned to control it.


    She was a little choked. "Those people are blaming and scolding me. What did I do wrong. Is the failure my fault alone."


    But she is a relatively strong woman, knowing that she is gaffes like this, and quickly put her emotions back, "You always give me opportunities, thank you so much."


    Such a sincere gratitude made Lehman feel like he had done something terrible, but he really just did it easily. If Kate Beckinsale''s own conditions are not good, he said he would not audition for anything. opportunity.


    For example, Eva, Lehman will let her play only a role that suits her.


    He doesn''t like it very deliberately.Even if she is willing to support her in her heart, when her acting foundation is not yet fully mature, she will not be allowed to challenge a role beyond her limit.


    For example, "Million Dollar Baby", this movie is a typical heroine''s work. It can even be said that it is a very rare Hollywood heroine with the largest proportion of roles. It is the most likely to become a popular actress, let alone Those honorable awards received in previous lives.


    But inappropriate is inappropriate, forcing it will only make the film blemish.


    This is not what a director should do.


    "Okay, no need to do this. Rather than thank me, thank your parents for making you beautiful. You have a good foundation and are very suitable for this type of role. I don''t have much energy to do like you said. Complicated. Kate, although there are so many great girls in Hollywood, you have to believe in your own speciality. Be confident."


    "I''m sorry, Mr. Lyman. Kate just got the news that she passed the audition, and her mood may be a little unstable." The agent also chased up and quickly apologized, "Let''s go, Kate, don''t disturb people''s work... "


    "Anyway, thank you very much." The girl is still so stubborn.


    Lyman gave Black Cole a wink and turned to leave with him, "Yes, Mr. Agent." When he passed Kate''s agent, Lyman reminded: "Negotiate the performance contract as soon as possible, maybe next week, Warner There will be a launch conference. At that time, we are likely to let the actors put on the costumes to participate in the interview, and create momentum in advance. Before that, we need to re-measure Miss Kate''s measurements, height and so on, and customize the clothes."


    "We will, Mr. Lyman, Johnson and I are colleagues, we have met before."


    In CAA, Johnson''s position has been rising along with Lehman''s worth, and he can touch the ceiling of this industry with the naked eye, that is, CAA''s senior partner.However, this last step is always extraordinarily difficult.


    "I have an impression." Lehman had forgotten the name of Kate''s agent, and left with Black Cole.


    "Do you need to take care of her in the crew?" Black Cole looked back and asked tentatively, "Some personal treatment."


    "No. She is a professional actor, she has no background, and there are not so many rules." Life with Eva made him extremely easy.His heart is still in the water now.


    Besides, there are a lot of beautiful girls in Hollywood, can you come to see them.


    The human body has its limits, and dealing with an Eva can squeeze out his spare time.There is really not a drop left.


    For his own wealth and life, he even deliberately avoided direct contact with some beautiful girls.


    The two returned to the audition room, and before entering, he went to take a look at Christian Bale.


    "Are you ready?"


    "Well, I have been thinking about this character, and related comics, I have been watching." Christian Bale still has some confidence.


    "That''s good, come on, only the last pass is left."


    "..."

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    A director sees an actor in a subtle way.


    If it happens to be a married man and woman, maybe you can pull out a paragraph of love story that can tell you three days and three nights.


    Unfortunately, Christian Bale is a man.


    Then there is nothing but suitable.


    Perhaps in Nolan''s mind, he has a preliminary and self-defined image of Bruce Wayne. It just so happens to meet an actor.


    In this play, the most important thing is the male lead.


    In this way, the situation of mixing sand is not so serious.


    In other words, the weight of the role is too heavy, and even the people at Warner dare not accept favors and push an actor into the final audition.


    They are measured and cautious.


    They also know that when the general supporting role is given, it is also given. When the conditions are the same, or when the choice is not different, it is okay to use the power of casting for some benefits.


    Warner is very strong, but it doesn''t mean that people like them are in great need of Warner.


    If they are, they will not enter the crew all the way, and they will be busy.


    Just because they know their position very clearly, they have a lot of worries about casting roles like Batman.


    Therefore, everyone who can leave a place in a company of Warner''s size is human.


    So they pushed an Irish film and television actor named Cillian Murphy in the casting of Scarecrow, but in the casting of Bruce Wayne, they did not pay attention to it, and looked like business.


    Christian Bale ranked second in this audition, competing with Ashton Kutcher, David Brunners and Hugh Dancy.


    The former is the actor of "Butterfly Effect" and the most popular actor voted by American teenagers this year (similar to the college film festival). He is tall and has a tough face. He is a traditional American handsome guy; David is also American. A film and television actor, his achievements in TV dramas are better than those in movies. The only reason he can participate in the audition is that he is also very handsome.


    Bruce Wayne has to be attractive, as it should be.


    In addition to temperament, looking at the face must be the audience''s first impression.


    The last Hugh Dancy is similarly handsome, but in fact, they have their own characteristics.


    It stands to reason that it is difficult to choose a more attractive person from a group of handsome people.


    However, there weren''t many twists and turns during the audition.


    When Christian Bale put on his costume and walked into the audition room, Nolan caught him in a glance.Better than handsome, he must be slightly inferior to the others, at least Ashton Kutcher''s looks are too good to play.But as far as the temperament of the character is concerned, the other few have to go a little further, all are younger brothers.


    But Nolan silently watched all the performances of the four, and then recommended Christian Bell as Batman for the first time.


    At this time, whoever has the right idea has become a prominent point.


    Lyman naturally supported Nolan¡¯s choice. Although the other three hesitated a little, they promised to submit the audition results and video to the top Warner executives, putting Christian Bale¡¯s name first to show them. Choice tendency.


    After all, they will have to work together for several months in the future, and there is no need to make the relationship too stiff.


    To think carefully is to think carefully, and in the face of the overall situation, it can still be distinguished.


    For a while, everyone reached a tacit understanding.


    Then, the Warner producer submits the audition results.


    Then, Warner''s senior management will find that the casting of the crew is still very particular, well-founded and convincing.


    Sure enough, those senior executives respected the casting results of the audition and notified them to sign a performance contract with the actors as soon as possible.


    When things have reached this point, everyone in the crew has their own interests.


    Lyman and Nolan won the two most important roles in the play; the three producers got the most supporting roles, almost the role of the show is more than the dragon set, and the characters who can show their faces were "donated" by them as favors. ; Warner also got an old drama and popular actors to drive fans. It needs a perfect lineup of traffic, flow, and acting skills.


    It can be said that everyone is happy.


    As for signing, no actor will give up the opportunity to star in a masterpiece, but the popular theme "Batman".


    In this passive state of mind, although there were twists and turns in salary negotiations, they all quickly reached a consensus.


    And the continuous collection agreement was also signed.


    It is impossible for Warner to leave an opportunity for people to sit down and raise prices.


    In other words, if the film is successful, the salary increase is okay, but it cannot be excessive. It must be within a certain range.


    Capitalists, take precautions.


    And in many people''s minds, they don''t want to replicate the "Spider-Man" hit market release situation-everyone is a super British movie, Batman''s audience is not much better than Spider-Man.


    As for the failed copy of The Hulk, it was subconsciously ignored.


    "President Lyman, look."


    Black Kerr took the detailed contract signed by Christian Bale and handed it to him.


    The two are fairly familiar with each other, and after reading the starring contract carefully, they nodded slightly.


    It was roughly as he expected.


    Christian Bale has no shortage of qualifications and has worked in the independent niche film circle for a long time.


    When starring in "New York Trip", the salary was about three million dollars, plus a part of the box office incentive share.


    As for now, the film remuneration has risen to 7 million U.S. dollars, plus the North American box office can exceed 300 million, and automatically get 2 million box office bonuses; over 400 million, you can get almost 3.5 million.500 million capped.


    The reason for being able to reach so many is naturally because of the signing of three film contracts.


    Otherwise, if you can win five million, you can win the sky.


    However, because of the signing of three consecutive drama contracts, there is not much room for growth in each drama contract. Fortunately, his agent insisted on taking a little more on the basic salary.


    This is also normal. Is it a sequel movie? The salary growth rate is the fastest among all types of movies.


    Nor can it be divided according to general market calculation rules.


    For example, "Pirates of the Caribbean", Captain Depp''s high-paid, you can not touch other movies.


    Here, another demand issue is involved.


    After all, sequel movies generally rarely change the starring lineup, and the employers dare not tolerate the loss of audience caused by the replacement of actors and the film market that has finally been created.


    In this way, the actors are also confident, so if you don''t take advantage of this time to make more money, when?


    From their respective standpoints, isn''t it all for profit?


    That being the case, it''s not just by means.


    Warner still considered a lot.

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    A long, gentle and thin young man walked in from Firefly Pictures, cleverly letting the stylist toss.


    "Hi, hello, Mr. Bell, this is Cillian Murphy, and I will play your opponent in the movie."


    The young man was being grabbed by his hair and saw Christian Bale walking into the fitting room and greeted him with a smile.


    "Um...Hello."


    Bell returned a polite remark and sneaked into a separate fitting room.


    He is the leading actor and deserves this treatment.


    In the huge room, there are many compartments, and qualified actors can get individual service. As for Murphy, he is not far away.


    The young man suppressed his envy, so while he took care of the styling, it was good to be polite and impressed with every actor who entered, whether he knew him or not.


    He cherishes this opportunity very much.


    A young actor like him who just made his debut, still begged the agency hard, and only at a price did he get a supporting role with a chance to show his face.


    Also has a rivalry with Batman.


    If he is not successful this time, it may be difficult for him to get care of the brokerage company in the future.


    Resources and opportunities are limited, especially for newcomers. If they can''t make a name for themselves, they will lose the opportunity to be cultivated.


    Ugh.


    After taking care of it, Murphy looked at the staff who were busy everywhere, then took a look at her new look, and her mood improved again.


    Such a large crew and such a good project should not fail.


    It must be right to fight for the opportunity this time.


    Consoling herself, Murphy was taken to another room to take a makeup photo.


    "Mr. Lyman, is this all right?"


    As the well-deserved protagonist, Christian Bale has been filming there.


    "Yes." He glanced at the dresser who asked Bell to wear a Longines watch, standing there dressed as a rich kid, which matched the image of the hero Bruce Wayne in the script, and nodded in agreement.


    According to the setting, the father is very rich, and one rich second generation.


    The dress must be a bit low-key in luxury, in line with family income, worth and character.


    In meeting these role conditions, by the way, contact sponsorship endorsements, such as Dior custom suits, Longines watches and brand-name leather shoes.


    Firefly Pictures is very professional in the account management of this movie. This kind of soft advertisement is inserted into it without being obtrusive, and it can get a good sponsorship fee. Why not do it.


    In addition to these, the traveling car received sponsorship from Mercedes-Benz, the Tiffany necklace worn by Rachel''s neck, and the champagne brand at the dinner.


    Most advertisers are very optimistic about this movie. If Lehman didn''t pay attention to filming and don''t wear help, and if he took sponsorship, it is estimated that just selling the mirror advertisement can recover a lot of shooting costs.


    These luxury brands are very rich and not stingy, but they do need to be controlled, which is a pity.


    After a while, Bell finished his makeup photo and waited for him to change his clothes. Lehman came over and said, "The day after tomorrow is the launch conference. Then you will wear this set."


    "Ok."


    ......


    ......


    In the crew of "Escape the Island", Michael Bay is yelling at the film crew. As long as the shooting doesn''t go well, he will easily lose his temper, and Steven Spielberg will stand aside and watch from a distance.


    In the past few years, DreamWorks has stagnated from its rapid development at the beginning, and it is still going downhill.


    He and the other two partners have lost their old friendship, the music department is in name only, David Geffen thinks about how to leave the scene every day; the animation department is still booming, and the "Shrek" series has reached a new high, but this year But it was completely separated and independent, and DreamWorks Animation was established. Jeffrey Katzenberg also didn''t want to bother with the mess of the parent company.


    It''s really a mess, DreamWorks'' film business is already a mess.


    A large number of investors and shareholders have also chosen to withdraw their capital from DreamWorks Pictures.


    The chaos inside the company, coupled with the presence of powerful external enemies, everyone wants to split his efforts and acquire them.


    He didn''t want to admit defeat so quickly, but Jeffery left with the animation department, and Spielberg could only rely on his own film production department.


    He even broke the boat and found a project for foreign investors.


    This "Escape from the Clone Island" has a total investment budget of more than 120 million. With the current situation of DreamWorks, it can''t be compensated, so Spielberg has to come over to the crew every once in a while.


    The "Jedi Men" series, "Break into Death Island", "Peerless Catastrophe", "Texas Chainsaw Massacre", the total box office in North America has exceeded 1 billion, and has been hailed by the media as the most acute commercial director. "Boom Bay" served as the director; recently, with "Lost in Tokyo", actress Scarlett Johansson, who had a good reputation at the box office, acted as the heroine, plus Ivan. This cast is a powerful cast.


    Especially the male lead, British actor Ivan McGregor, is yet another figure in Hollywood movies.


    When he was young, "Guessing the Train" became an international hit and won the British Academy Award for Best Actor in one fell swoop.


    In 2001, with Oscar actress Nicole Kidman, starred in "Moulin Rouge" and was nominated for Best Actor in the Golden Globe Awards.


    In addition to professional awards, the box office market is also responsible.


    Appeared in "Star Wars Prequel One: Phantom Crisis" and played the role of Obi-Wan in the film, which was well received by the audience.


    In terms of acting skills, there are acting skills, and in terms of image, it is also very suitable, and the audience has a good reputation and is booming.


    Ask him to come, but spent 7 million dollars in remuneration plus stepped box office incentives.


    Scarlett Johansson is also very popular, spending three million dollars, and part of the box office reward mechanism.


    Not to mention the project¡¯s initiator Michael Bay, who directly used 10% of the global box office dividends and channel dividends to win over.


    It¡¯s also because Michael Bay has a very deep friendship with the gold medal producer Jerry Bruckheimer-the debut work is the project Jerry is looking for, and the opportunity given to Michael Bay to direct it is not excessive at all.


    The digging behavior of DreamWorks directly caused Michael Bay and Jerry Bruckheimer to turn over.


    The latter situation will also be known. Michael Bay, who is not under the supervision of Jerry, is enjoying the freedom of filming. As a result, the plot of "Escape from the Clone Island" is verbose, without the stimulating rhythm of the previous explosion of Bayi''s fame, resulting in very unsatisfactory box office.


    In other words, Michael Bay didn''t play clich¨¦s, he began to play a deep transformation and died suddenly.


    Unfortunately, Spielberg didn''t know this.


    He is still fantasizing that DreamWorks relies on this masterpiece to regain its momentum and save the decline of the sun.


    He even agreed to Warner¡¯s invitation to attend the launch conference of "Batman" and talk to Warner executives about the project''s cooperative release in advance.


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    The restart of "Batman" affects the hearts of many Hollywood media.


    It can be said that this is the most topical movie project so far this year.


    It is very attractive to the entire inner circle of Hollywood, not to mention that many media need this flow of heat.


    The door of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, not far from the Warner Pictures Building, was set up early.


    This is no longer a simple launch conference, but a show that Warner envisioned.


    So, when Spielberg rushed to the Waldorf Astoria with his assistant.


    What I saw was a red carpet at the door, and media reporters surrounded by aisles on both sides...


    Well, a big battle.


    When Steven Spielberg got out of the car, several reporters immediately rushed to interview him and asked: "Mr. Steven, I heard that DreamWorks is also preparing for a new work?"


    This is a good question, and Spielberg is also happy to say a few words about his movie, "Yes, everyone can look forward to it. "Escape from the Island" directed by Michael Bay and invested by DreamWorks is currently filming. In the future There will be a planned release."


    After answering, and a little touted "Batman", Spielberg walked across the red carpet and entered the hotel.


    After a while, someone arrived by car again.


    But Barry Meyer of Warner Bros. arrived.


    This made the reporters more excited, and they gathered around.


    "Mr. Barry Meyer, why does Warner have plans to restart Batman? And why did Director Nolan be directed? For such a large project, don''t you consider a more stable and experienced director to take over?"


    A panic of questions came out, and Barry Meyer had to stop.


    He waved his hand and replied with a smile on his face: "Warner''s production volume has been increasing in recent years. As for the launch of "Batman", it is because we have done market research and it is indeed necessary to launch it. In the future, we The scheduled shooting plan is already preparing for the sequel."


    As soon as this was said, the reporters suddenly exclaimed in a low voice.


    Now that the film project has just been approved, there are already plans for a sequel, doesn''t it just show that Warner is very confident.


    Barry Meyer laughed and said: "In addition, the choice of director Nolan to direct, in a strict sense, was not actively invited by Warner, but Director Nolan was very helpful to the restart of Batman. His filming philosophy is also It convinced us very well. He is very good, and we believe him."


    In all, Warner is very courageous to support the new directors, and they are in a winning position.


    In the six major leagues, Paramount took a good ride because of Lehman''s potential, and the decline was a little slower than in the last time, but it still couldn''t conceal the fact that their production ability has been regressing year by year.When there is no way to develop box office masterpieces, blindly shooting first-line projects can only be the production company and the distribution company losing money and wasting costs at the same time.So, Paramount, who used to be the director, has lost his original position.


    The number of films produced in the first half of this year was only 13, and the number of films released by other film companies was more than that produced by this film. The method of maintaining revenue and expenditure through distribution channels is certainly not so normal.


    As for Universal and Colombia, the brothers are in the lower-middle position all year round.


    Occasionally, it can make a big explosion once in a while, but overall, its production ability is just like that.


    It belongs to the kind of wretched development state that is progressing and the effect is not obvious.


    In recent years, except for comedy, Universal has hardly achieved good results in other films; Colombia, except for "Spider-Man", which is very good at playing, it is nothing.


    As the saying goes, letting spiders go undecided may be Colombia''s attack.


    Disney''s animation industry is awesome, live-action movies, it has to be a little bit.


    As for the twentieth century Fox, it can always create miracles, but it is also always killing.


    If you don''t pay attention, you may get the bottom.


    Belongs to the kind of fighting type, and benevolence is unsuccessful.


    In all, only Warner is stable all year round and the winning rate is quite high.


    This is solid, powerful, and of course more courageous.


    So looking at the somewhat surprised expressions of the reporters, Barry Meyer felt a little proud.


    Warner¡¯s rising performance year by year, but part of his hard work, will not only greatly enhance his prestige and position in the company¡¯s headquarters, but also attract more investors and Wall Street investment banks to use their money to develop movies. The most secure Earn income.


    Barry Meyer walked across the red carpet happily, waving and smiling at reporters on both sides from time to time.A luxury motorhome drove slowly behind.


    This RV is rented exclusively by the crew and used as a shuttle for the actors.


    The door opened and Christian Bell and Kate Beckinsale came down first, followed by Cyrian Murphy and Liam Neeson.


    "The actors are here."


    The reporters shouted and ran up again.


    For them, the star combination of handsome men and beauties is more valuable than the workers behind the scenes.


    Then two more cars arrived.


    Lyman, Nolan, Jonathan, and the remaining old drama bones and Warner''s production managers also arrived.


    "Mr. Lyman. Are these all members of the "Batman" crew?" reporters asked.


    Lehman nodded and introduced: "This is Director Nolan. These are responsible for the production business and behind-the-scenes management. The rest, you all know, are also role actors in "Batman"."


    The gossip about the role audition for "Batman" was flying.


    For a while, so and so and so and so and so and so and so and so and so and so and so and so and so and so and so and so and so have signed a contract.


    But most of them are fake news that Warner took the initiative to release, in order to stir up the actor''s audition work, leaving a sense of mystery.


    It can be said that until this time, these reporters really know who the role players are.


    "Who is the heroine? Miss Kate, can you reveal your role in the play?"


    "Mr. Bell, do you have anything you want to say about receiving the role of Batman?"


    "Liam Neeson, why did you join the crew?"


    "When will the new "Batman" be released?"


    "..."


    The reporters got excited and all kinds of questions swarmed.


    On the popularity of comic characters, DC''s ace, Bruce Wayne is still very top.


    Perhaps it is also because this character has disappeared on the big screen for a long time, and everyone is a little nostalgic.


    From 1995 to 2004, there was a new batch of comic audiences.


    The last batch have already entered the society and established a family, but they always have a great affection for the memories of youth.


    The so-called sentimentality is probably the case.


    Or maybe the preparation process of "Batman" has been very low-key, so there is such a high-profile appearance, it is no wonder that these reporters are so noisy.


    The promotional effect that Warner wanted was perfectly achieved.

 372 Chapter 371

    "Kate Beckinsale shawl short hair, new Batman heroine debut"


    A copy of the "Los Angeles Daily" was dropped on the table, and the entertainment headline was exactly the new look Kate Beckinsale made for the character-the original beautiful long hair was not only cut, but also slightly curled at the end.


    And further reports, it is the beginning of Warner''s behavior to restart Batman.


    What a budget of hundreds of millions, real shooting, trying to truly restore...


    The general meaning can be classified as, we made this film to return the fanfare and put Batman on the big screen again.


    Very routine propaganda operation.


    In the other "San Francisco Times", the content of the report is not too different, but the focus is on Director Nolan, and the title is taken, "Nolan?A wizard with a strong narrative style.


    This article is full of positive content about the media people''s acceptance of the money.


    The beginning is the personal background of Christopher Nolan, such as British nationality, graduated from a certain college, who are his parents, and what is the family situation.


    Then began to count the various works Nolan shot from entering the career of director.


    Finally, we calculated the cost of each film and the total box office, and came to a conclusion: The film produced by Director Nolan has not been compensated and the rate of return is very impressive.


    This also proves that Warner Bros. chose him as the director of the Batman project for a reason. His record is indeed amazing and he is a talented director.


    At the end of the conversation, he said that the Batman project is very well funded. A little doubt Nolan seems to have never filmed a first-line project with so many shooting budgets. He questioned his directing experience a little, for the future. Possibly rush to the street to bury the excuses.


    Entertainment newspapers, you can''t expect others to be particularly fair and maintain judgment.


    What if you blow too much and slap your face, don''t you leave a way out?


    Think about it, if the movie is successful, it means that it is right; if the movie fails, it can also be attributed to Nolan¡¯s lack of experience in blockbusters.


    How perfect.


    Therefore, in this article in the "San Francisco Times", Director Nolan is a very enterprising, talented, careful calculation, and a person who has not failed in the future.


    Why is it aggressive?


    Take the risk to take down Batman¡¯s restart plan, clean up the legacy of Joe Schumacher, bet on his career to take pictures of Batman who has already had a screen image, and let Bruce Wayne rejuvenate. To prove its courage and enterprising spirit.


    You know, Joe Schumacher, the last failed director, completely disappeared from Hollywood''s sight.


    Until now, there are still DC fans spraying him.


    As for Bruce Wayne''s actor Christian Bale and another French director who has been successful, Lyman are the chief producers of the new project and are hot topics in many newspapers.


    In the final analysis, since Warner''s launch conference yesterday, the biggest traffic topic in Hollywood is about Batman''s restart plan.


    Warner''s campaign has also begun to bear fruit.


    However, the time to exert force has not yet arrived. It is just a warm-up. When the film is finished, there will be more publicity methods.


    ......


    "Boom boom boom..."


    In the office of the president of Firefly Pictures, Lehman was sitting in the boss chair with a newspaper. Hearing a knock on the door, he raised his head and said, "Please come in."


    But it was the chief of the administration, and Benjamin Joseph took some financial statements for him to sign.


    Lehman checked a little, and then said, "Did the shooting funds be credited to the account?"


    "Well, the second batch of 30 million has been credited, about half of the filming, the remaining 50 million will also be transferred to the Batman crew." Joseph replied casually.


    "Pay more attention to this, and don''t go wrong."


    Lehman asked, and handed Joseph the signed report.


    After three o''clock in the afternoon, Lehman finished handling some of the tasks at hand, so he thought about going to the studio of Warner Studios.


    After renting there, apart from setting up the scene, I have been preparing shooting props.


    After waiting for the company''s elevator for a while, when the elevator door opened, Lehmann found that the gyroscope inside was also inside.


    He walked in and smiled and asked, "What have you been up to lately?"


    The spinning top raised his head and smiled at Lehman, ""Hellboy". Lionsgate has confirmed that it will be released on July 3, and I will take the crew to run the promotion."


    Lyman nodded thoughtfully.


    To be honest, he is now getting more and more famous, and he has more and more money in his hands, and he has not so much thought to control the overall situation.


    For example, this movie of Gyro, except when it started shooting, and during post-production, there was almost no special attention.


    He thought for a while and said, "I will let Joseph cooperate with you. We can still provide some media resources."


    The top is a little happy, "Thank you."


    The Mexican director didn''t care about Lehmann''s "cold".


    For him, Firefly Pictures can provide such good production conditions and does not like to interfere with his own creation. It is simply the best film company in Hollywood.


    Even if it doesn''t have the status of Hollywood''s Big Six or DreamWorks, it makes him most comfortable.


    Lehman chuckled, "You are welcome, we are collaborators, aren''t we. You have been busy with the movie, but I''m actually a little bit sorry."


    "No, no, I like this." Gyro thought that in addition to investing in his studio, he also wanted to further intervene in his movies, and said quickly: "Lionsgate is also helping, it''s okay."


    "..."


    Lehman was speechless, and people didn''t need his excessive concern.


    Top, really is a director with personality.He can only sigh so.


    The two went downstairs to the parking lot.


    Lehman started the car and slid away, but the top appreciated Lehman even more.


    With his obsession with movies, if a certain film company likes to intervene, he might have to go back to Mexico.


    Although no one interferes in my hometown, the film industry is particularly underdeveloped.


    Otherwise, he would not come to Hollywood to mix.


    When Lehmann drove to the Warner studio, he could still see some paparazzi squatting near the door.


    Seeing him getting off the car, I wanted to block him. Fortunately, the security team on the set was still strong, and the paparazzi couldn''t get in at all.


    It is estimated that these people are also because Batman''s popularity is too high, come over and take a look.


    Nolan brought a group of filming crews inside to discuss the shooting. After Lehman came, he greeted him and looked around the preparation progress.


    You can roughly see that the interior scene is almost complete, and the Bat Chariot has also been designed to the second version, which can really be put into use, just almost meaning.


    Now everything is proceeding steadily, with Black Cole staring at it, and Lyman is also preparing to shoot his own movie.


    It was said that the auction was scheduled for mid-June, which counted as days, and it had been delayed for more than a week.


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    On June 24th, Paris International Airport.


    France at this time is the hottest day of the year.


    Lyman was wearing a blouse, standing outside the exit, looking at Thomas next to him with a speechless expression.


    Don''t you just pick up someone, and engage in such a big battle.


    At this moment, in the exit passage of the airport, Thomas led seven or eight crew members to line up. Because there were so many people coming in and out, he also specially raised a sign with the name of Jin-Kerry written on it.


    Hey, the thief is ashamed.


    "Uh, can you change your formation? Don''t line up, just stand together. Why are you so conspicuous."


    "What should I do if people can''t see it? Besides, I don''t want to be like this. I''m holding very tired." Thomas plausibly said.


    In other words, after Lehman flew from Los Angeles to Paris, he did not immediately start shooting.


    Because the filming work has not yet been fully completed, although the specific location, shooting equipment, props and costumes have been fixed long ago, it took a while to re-assemble the shooting team.


    Filming is a technical activity, but also a team collaboration.


    In addition, Jean-Renault is a guest actor in the film. Although there are few scenes, it is indispensable. Also, because people have to deal with a little personal matter, they also have to wait for a while to come.


    Fortunately, Kim Kerry also simply waited for a while to join the group together.


    Anyway, the crew also has some troubles to do in advance, even if it comes, the real shooting will not start so quickly.


    Until today, it is the day of confluence.


    After waiting at the airport for a while, he successfully received Kim Carey and his assistant.


    They were also asked to drive a few cars parked outside.


    "boarding."


    With a wave of Lyman, a dozen guys, and Kim Carey who squinted and smiled, he could form a boy group or something.


    Because there is no girl.


    The car drove to the Europa Pictures studio, hula la all got off the car, causing commotion.


    Finally the assembly was over and everyone came.


    In the studio, Ryan brought out Jean Reynolds, Hilary Swank and the remaining supporting actors who had arrived early.


    "Come on, let me introduce you."


    Lehmann greeted enthusiastically, "This guy, I must have seen his play."


    Lehmann pulled Jean Renault over.


    Kim Carey smiled and shook hands, "Mr. Jean Reynolds, it''s nice to meet you."


    The original "This Killer Is Not So Cold" is still internationally popular, and Hollywood is no exception.


    "Hello, happy cooperation." Jean-Renault said politely.


    "Here, Miss Hilary Swank."


    "Hello, hello, meet for the first time, happy cooperation."


    "Happy cooperation."


    Hilary Swank is also very enthusiastic, looking at it curiously. A first-line movie star like Kim Carey is still a big comedy. She has only heard of it, and now she has officially seen it.


    Then I got to know Shirley McLean, Adrian Martinez, Allen Bowen and other actors who had not so many roles.


    The two biggest players in the crew have good tempers and high emotional intelligence.


    In other words, those who can get into their position are all well-versed.


    An actor? I can get to the top of the circle. I am sure that I have nothing to say about my professional attitude. I am also strong in business ability. Maybe I''m a little bit of a big name or a little temper. There is no big problem.There may also be another type, with a relationship, a background, average level but a better popularity, and the film side also likes to use it.


    Otherwise, even if there are gold masters, the character is too rubbish, and the troubles are always there, it is estimated that it will not be easy to eat, let alone enter the ranks of the front line.


    When the group came to Paris, they took a break, and they were about to open the filming location. The first batch of promotional resources for "Hellboy" had already begun.


    Lionsgate is still very powerful.


    People started from a small-cost thriller movie and gradually gained a firm foothold in Hollywood.


    He has extensive experience in how to distribute such works.


    In the past life, the development of the "Chain Saw Fright" series can be regarded as one of the facades of Lionsgate.


    If he were not influenced by Lehman, Wen Ziren would be responsible for the screenwriting and production of the second and third episodes of "Chain Saw" at Lionsgate, and hired a new director to direct.After a good response, Wen Ziren planned to shoot a new film project, and Lionsgate continued to develop a sequel.


    When I got to the back, I took a total of eight movies, and didn''t stop until the audience was disgusted when they heard the word "saw shock".You say, how hanging the Lionsgate.


    Their marketing strategies are also aimed at specific audiences, that is, people whose tastes can accept thrillers, violence and blood.


    Advertising is basically centered around low- and mid-range communities. The huge posters of this film can be seen around these communities, including nearby video rental locations, bus stops, and outdoor billboards.Of course, the trailer and Gyro also edited two stickers for broadcasting on some local TV stations.As for the popular TV shows, variety shows, and busy areas such as subway stations, train stations, and city centers, no resources have been invested.


    On the one hand, it is too expensive and the funds are limited; on the other hand, the cost performance is not high. Even if it is invested, the market conversion rate is also very low.


    This is the experience that Lionsgate summed up.


    After all, the life cycle of ordinary thriller movies is generally short.


    It is normal for mainstream commercial films to be released for one or two months, while for cult films, the average release period is only 4 weeks, which is less than one month.


    It is not difficult to draw a conclusion. Thriller movies value the early market performance. If they can''t make more box office at the beginning, they will basically be cold.Nor can it be a screening mode that focuses on word-of-mouth and a long stream.


    Of course, Lionsgate does this.


    In the hotel, Lyman received a call from Joseph.


    "I just got news from Lions Gate Pictures. They are fairly optimistic about the market prospects of "Hellboy". They decided to release it on a large scale and secured about 1,700 theaters."


    "Not bad." Lyman smiled.


    Looking at the number of 1,700 homes, at first glance, there are not many.


    After all, "Spider-Man 2" has more than 3,700 theaters.Compared with others, "Hellboy" can''t even account for half of it.


    However, the market potential of the film type and potential audience is incomparable. For cult films, the scale of distribution is enough to show that Lionsgate still attaches great importance to it.


    After all, Lionsgate has signed the distribution rights for this movie, and of course it wants to get the largest distribution revenue.If there are more box offices, they will get more.


    And Lehman didn''t want this film to be a big hit, as long as it had a small box office success as it used to be.


    If there is no good time, Lehman can accept a small loss.


    In terms of the potential of the top, there is still some way to go before it grows to a mature period in the future.


    Furthermore, even if he doesn''t make movies, it is more than enough to be an art director or producer.


    It must be a good thing to raise him.


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 374 Chapter 373 Small Town (seeking subscription recommendation)

    On the second day, the whole crew drove to the small town of Atdubar near Paris.


    This location is the place with the most outbound time in the movie.


    In the car, Ryan said to everyone: "I have already contacted the town¡¯s sheriff and mayor on the phone, and they also welcome our crew to come here to shoot. In addition, the town has also booked a hostel. Don¡¯t worry about accommodation."


    "Well, very careful." Lyman nodded and smiled at him.


    In recent years, Ryan has followed the crew to make films, but he has become more and more familiar with the work of producing.


    Afterwards, everyone drove to the hostel to stay, put their luggage, and after a short rest, they split up.


    Thomas and Evan Braden, together with the camera crew and the set crew, began to arrange the shooting locations; Ryan was responsible for contacting the crew for food, recruiting extras from the town, and so on.


    Everyone is full of enthusiasm, and Lehmann still has nothing to say about the film crew under his opponent.


    In addition to the basic salary that is far above the average in the industry, if the box office is good after the movie is released, he is also willing to take out some of the proceeds as a bonus and distribute it to all employees of the crew as a bonus.


    The bigger the box office, the more generous the red envelope of this bonus.


    To save others by oneself, everyone''s interests are guaranteed, which is the most practical and effective thing to maintain the centripetal force of the crew.


    After the personal affairs were properly assigned, Lehman went to visit the town mayor with Kim Carrey, Jean Reynolds, and Hilary Swank.


    For these crews who come here for filming, it is always right to have a good relationship with the government.


    The small town is not a very popular location. It is rare to encounter a crew in a year.


    Not to mention the fact that Lehman, an internationally renowned director leading the crew, is undoubtedly a good thing for the future development of the town.


    Therefore, the mayor of the small town met with Lehmann and his party with a warm attitude.


    The mayor''s name is Prey Josephman, who is about fifty years old, has a chubby, swollen belly, is not tall, and has small eyes.


    It looks very kind and very pleasing.


    He enthusiastically held Jean-Renault''s hand, looked at him with small eyes and said, "Oh, are you here to film too. It''s so good, so good."


    The more famous the crew, the more he likes it.


    "Mr. Mayor is polite, let me introduce you," Jean-Renault took the initiative to act as a middleman. "This is the director of the crew, Mr. Lyman. This is the starring Mr. Kim Carey, from Hollywood. This is Miss Hilary Swank, the female number one in the play."


    Several of Lehmann¡¯s films have been screened in France, and Mayor Pry is more enthusiastic about him. He grasped his hand and said: "Hello, hello, welcome to Atdubar Town."


    After the exchange of greetings, Pre-Josserman personally led the four around the town and introduced the scenery.


    In the evening, the guy offered to invite the whole crew to dinner again, saying that it was an expression of the town¡¯s attitude that he could come to him if anything happened during the filming.


    The economic level of the small town is not high, and the people who looked at the scene at the beginning also took a fancy to this point, which is in line with the setting in the movie, and finally chose this place.


    Because of this, the leadership of the town still hopes to create a way for the town to make money.


    If they can really make a name for themselves through the film and attract more crews to this filming, it will not be in vain for their enthusiasm for their dedication and support.


    A banquet, eat late.


    It wasn''t until Mayor Pray couldn''t hold it anymore, drunk-eyed, and slept on the wine table before announcing the end.


    Lehman almost couldn''t do it, and he sighed with relief: "Finally, I''m overwhelmed. These people are too hard."


    Ryan next to him stood up and said, "Call them."


    Lehman cleared the table and asked Kim Carey and Jean Renault: "How are you?"


    Jin-Kerry smiled: "It''s okay, I haven''t had a few drinks. Their target is you."


    Jean-Renault was miserable. He was a bit too much and his face flushed.This boy has a righteous personality and is a well-known actor in France. Of course the people in the town did not let him go.In addition, the people are honest, who do not refuse to come, and drink while sullen, but it is a hard fight.


    Thomas on the side also said: "They still want to do something."


    "The economic environment is not good. How can life be better if you rely solely on government subsidies." Lehman glanced at Mr. Mayor who was still asleep, "I just followed around for a while. There is no economic source in the town, and no factory. In a few, the employment pressure is high, and all the young people ran outside."


    "Isn''t this normal?" Ryan murmured: "French economy has experienced negative economic growth in recent years, and the government has to bear high welfare expenditures. It would be nice to be able to maintain a personal outlook. The film industry is pretty good at the box office. The total amount has been increasing, and the market is getting bigger and bigger."


    Lehman was not surprised when he heard it.


    I don''t know how many demonstrations broke out because of the government''s reduction of welfare issues.


    There is that kind of determination to let go of the burden, but what can be done?


    Furthermore, he is a filmmaker, so it''s fine if the movie market doesn''t jump.


    Moreover, as Ryan said, the pace of the rise of French cinema is very fast.


    In the past few years, it has been praised by Hollywood blockbusters, and the money has been made by outsiders. But now, the market share of local film companies such as Europa and EMI is obviously increasing.


    Based on last year''s words, five of the top ten in the annual box office list were French, and the champion was "Bad Guy".


    Even worse this year, the summer holiday market was guarded by French films for the first time.


    In fact, it was also caused by blockbusters such as "Van Helsing" and "Troy", one after another.


    This has made Europa Pictures¡¯ "Violence Street" produced by Europa Pictures, and "The Spring of Cattle Class" released by EMI have achieved very good results.


    Especially "The Violent Street", this is a localized improvement made by Luc Besson as the screenwriter and modeled on Hollywood commercial films. The plot is very entertaining and lacks depth. It highlights a rhythm, violence, and adrenaline surge. .


    It is considered to have learned the essence of Hollywood popcorn movies, and the audience watched it very well.


    In the past, love literary and artistic movies, which were often boring, dominated the mainstream. Although there are still the most such movies, there are more and more filmmakers who can see the market change and want to simply make money.


    After all, people have always made money in making movies, and I have been losing money in making movies. It must be fake to say that I can''t get a little thought from it.Furthermore, the literary genre is really good, and it is not unsellable.The audience also likes "The Spring of the Cow Herding Class".


    Therefore, judging from the current development situation, French films still have room for improvement.


    As he spoke, several of the drivers Ryan called to inform had already come, and everyone helped lift several government employees in the town into the car, and then left together.

 375 Chapter 374 Start shooting (seeking subscription recommendation)

    The first scene is the most important run-in.


    After all, the crew has just settled down and it takes a while to get into the state.


    Thus, Lehman chose the one-man role of the protagonist.


    Well, he wants to try Kim Kerry, has he got a good understanding of the role...


    The actors began to make up and styling.


    Each group of people are preparing in their respective positions, while Lyman sits behind the director''s monitor and coordinates the subsequent filming.


    "Unit one is in place."


    Thomas ran over and made a gesture.


    "Yeah." Lehman looked at him and said: "Has the track of the second unit been laid? Later, the camera needs to move forward and follow the shot."


    "Ready."


    ......


    With the implementation of various tasks.


    The scene led the clapperboard and stood in front of the main camera with a light hit, "The first act of "Daydreamer" 21st scene, action¡ª¡ª"


    on the street.


    Kim Carey was wearing an old gray suit and carrying a slightly damaged briefcase.


    Is trotting along the road.


    He holds his head up, his hair is messy, and he looks nervous.


    Because he is about to be late.


    As a deputy general manager of the magazine, he is not proud of him, because there are only two people in the negatives department.In addition to being scolded for being late, his wages were also deducted.


    His name is Walter Mitty, 40 years old and single.


    This is a very ordinary person, a mediocre first half of his life...


    "Crack."


    The shooting was very fast throughout the morning. Because of the simplicity of the scenes and the good condition of Kim Carey, they basically went through it once. After shooting three scenes, something went wrong and the heroine Hilary Swank.


    Lehman stood up from behind the monitor and sighed: "My eyes are smarter, what I want is the kind of subtle funny shots. The more serious, the more funny."


    Hilary Swank kept apologizing. This was the third time she had made a mistake.


    Lehman scratched his forehead with a headache, "Have you never played a comedy?"


    Hillary shook her head, "I haven''t tried this before."


    Well, there are more dramas, so it¡¯s normal not to be funny.


    Before the filming started, Lehman was also worried that Kim Carey could not control the funny and seriousness, and could not switch. Whoever thinks, Kim Carey is the most stable one. For him, light comedy is not difficult to challenge.


    After all, the performance levels in "The World of Truman" and "The Warmth Contains Light" are even higher.


    Lehman put Hilary Swankla aside, "You play this role as a very ordinary magazine editor, but because Walter Mitty has a crush on you, you have to have that feeling when you play with him, you know. It¡¯s not that you have feelings, you just behave normally, and the scenes are all in Kim Carey. In this scene, you ordered that the new issue of the magazine should choose a good photo as the cover, and just do a routine... In this way, you first smile politely."


    The corners of Hilary Swank''s mouth rose, revealing a row of teeth.


    Lehman smiled bitterly: "The smile is too sweet, you don''t need to be so good to him, and you don''t like him. A smile without any meaning is just like the standard smile of a service staff."


    Hilary Swank finally understood, her eyes were flat, but she smiled again.No temperature.


    "Yes, that''s it. A very formula, very polite smile. It is a kind of encouraging smile after you, as your boss, order the people under your hand to do something. Keep it like this."


    Come again after reset, the scene will go smoothly.


    If you look at it carefully, Hillary has a good foundation in acting as an actor, but the role is too monotonous and the play is narrow.


    For example, "Daydreamer" is a very relaxing light comedy, she is a little uncontrollable, a typical partial subject.


    It''s like Kim Kerry is used to acting in a comedy, and acting in a serious drama all at once can easily lead the audience to play.


    However, do actors always need to grow?


    The same is a big taboo.


    After filming the first meeting between the two characters, which was also a scene to explain the relationship between the characters, the crew immediately set off to the passenger bus station in the town to continue filming the main character returning home from get off work.


    This is a group show, except for Kim Carey, and a bunch of passersby.


    The group performance was directly found locally. The scene itself is not too heavy, and the group performance does not need to do anything, just chat with the protagonist and wait for the car.


    The scene is divided into two stages, the first is the perspective, and then the close-up.


    After half an hour, the crew was ready.


    Field record hits the board: "action."


    The lens seems to be expanded and expanded, directly covering a large panorama, covering all the scenes of the station and waiting for the train, giving people a sense of reality and life to the greatest extent.


    Then I pushed it in and scanned the group portraits of the actors, and the voices of the group were also included, "Come to my house for a drink, or not?"


    "If something is going on, tomorrow."


    You know each other casually chatting in twos and threes.On the contrary, Walter Mitty was standing there stupidly, unable to catch a conversation.


    Before the car came, he sat casually on the steps.


    Look left, look again, with a smile on his face.


    Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and in the distance, his goddess Cheryl was walking towards this side.


    He wanted to strike up a conversation, but he didn''t know what reason he could find.


    I was stunned, watching people walk away.


    He was a little upset, looking at the back of the goddess, Xiyi had a chance to let him go up and help her.


    Come to a hero to save the beauty or something.


    It seems that a real dream comes true.


    There was a sudden explosion in a residential building ahead.


    He ran over immediately, stepped on the guardrail, and flew in.


    This is where the goddess Cheryl lives. He clearly knows that she lives on the 6th floor.


    Finally, in Cheryl''s adoring eyes, he rescued a puppy, which was Cheryl''s dog.


    Walter Mitty said coolly: "Don''t thank me for your help."


    The goddess smiled brilliantly...


    Well, the truth is, Walter Mitty can only watch Sheryl disappear innocently.


    Here, we have to mention that the protagonist has a quirk, that is, fantasies, which is commonly known as lust.


    The biggest surprise of the film is that the picture always shuttles between reality and daydreaming.


    Whenever Walt was powerless about something, or he had an idea for someone, he would dream of solving everything perfectly.


    Fantasy shots are naturally not real shots, so Lehman found a special effects studio to deal with these very exaggerated scenes.


    In addition to his rich body language, Kim Carey''s greatest strength is his facial expression and muscle control.


    In other words, among so many comedians, he has taken a very unique path.


    This is also the reason why Lyman liked him when he met him.


    For people who love fantasy, the effect of the subtle control of facial expressions is simply amazing. It shows the dream moments of the frustrated person to the fullest, which is very amusing.


    "Crack, pass."


    Lehman nodded. In terms of comedy performance, Kim Carey has nothing to say.


    It''s very lifelike, and the expressions that drive the surrounding group are also very rich.

 376 Chapter 375 Jin-Kerrys confusion (seeking subscription recommendation)

    The first day of work started fairly smoothly, and the filming of the expected scenes was over, and the progress even accelerated.


    After 7 o''clock in the evening, it got dark, and after taking another shot, Lehmann announced that he was off work.


    Thomas led someone to pack the equipment and props and stuff them into the car; Ryan was to seal the film material.


    After a tiring day, everyone was a bit hard.


    "Director Lyman."


    After returning to the hostel, they dispersed in twos and threes, but Kim Carey stopped him.


    Frowning, he saw something was happening, "Well, are you free tonight?"


    "I''m fine." Lehman smiled. "Let''s talk?"


    "Ugh."


    Positive alloy-Kerry''s mind.


    So the two went back to Lyman''s room and sat down in a chair.


    Lehman handed a cigarette over and took a few puffs.


    Lehman said: "It''s been a day of filming today, and your performance is in a good mood. Keep going."


    "Ok......"


    Kim Carey rubbed his hands, "I have some questions I want to ask you."


    "Talking?" Lehmann guessed.


    "No, this role is not difficult, it''s other aspects."


    "What?" Lehman asked with interest.


    "I don''t want people to always think that I can only act in comedies in terms of broadening the theater and transformation."


    Speaking of this incident, Kim Carey was a little silent, "My business, you should also know it. After trying many times, it still fails. After going around for so many years, it has been like walking in place. It''s like a cage. Trapped me."


    "Then why do you think you can''t transform?"


    "The role is not in place, the audience''s impression of me has been finalized, and I can''t accept my non-comedy works... Therefore, more breakthroughs are needed."


    "You know, why can''t you do it?"


    "It''s too difficult." Kim Kerry frowned. "I thought acting in a more in-depth work, no longer laughing and joking, I must be able to transform. But it seems useless, neither the judges nor the audience will accept it. "


    "Oscar?" Lyman teased.


    "Getting an Oscar proves that I am more than just funny." Kim Carey took it for granted.


    Many actors think so. Xiao Lizi wants to make people think that he is not relying on his face to eat, but also struggling to pursue Oscar favor.


    "Why do you think an award can change the audience''s inherent impression?" Lehman was a little puzzled.


    "Is it wrong? The little golden man is affirmation of performance and represents authority."


    "It is determined by people."


    "But it is the most correct. Getting it at least proves the performance level of an actor."


    "In theory, it''s true, but performance is a very complicated thing. It is not recognized by any award, and you don''t need it so much. Of course, this is my personal understanding. We can talk about it."


    Lehman organized the language and continued: "Do you think that for a movie, is the box office success important, or the reputation of the judges is more important?"


    "Box office."


    "Then you want more recognition from the audience or from the judges?"


    "Audience."


    "Then it''s over, I understand your desire to transform. It''s nothing more than playing the same type of movie all the time. It makes you tired, tired, and want to break through, right?"


    "Yes, I have been acting in comedies for more than 20 years, and I have always laughed cutely, but this is actually a very boring thing. I have never been able to laugh when I watch my own movies, and now, I am even more unexplainable. No." He rubbed his head, smoking a cigarette, and his thoughts were blurred. "It used to be to make money, to play ugly, alternative, and exaggerated on TV shows, and to make people laugh, he kept practicing.


    But I have walked this road for too long, and I have always been treated like a clown.Clown, you know, the kind that I want to laugh when I see it, I don''t want to be laughed at all the time, and people''s appreciation has always been: You are so funny, you are so funny.It''s like a nightmare, I can''t smile clearly, I still laugh."


    "..."


    Lehmann listened carefully.


    I can even imagine that Kim Carey is in front of the mirror with a smile day after day.


    Constantly making joy, laughing for the sake of laughter must be very pitiful.


    Actors are never acting themselves, so there is such a saying as acting.


    It is through certain techniques to inject certain emotions to achieve the desired effect.


    To amuse others, you must first abandon your own feelings. If you are not happy, you must be happy.


    When he is not performing, he is himself, and he pretends to be happy as soon as he starts to make people laugh.


    This is a very false feeling, and it makes people numb.


    He clearly knew that this was life, it was fake, and it was performed, but he couldn''t change it. He had a very tangled attitude of self.


    The actor''s perception of the role always deviates from the audience.


    They also always like to put some kind of label on the actors, but in reality, who cares about the appearance of the actors themselves.


    The audience only hopes that the actors can show what they need on the screen and in their lives.


    Kim Carey''s attempt to change is to resist this trouble.


    It is a pity that he failed, and in the future, he will suffer from depression.


    The depression of soul and emotion, coupled with the troubles and depression in life, makes comedians become the hardest hit area of ??depression.


    Chaplin, Rowan Atkinson, Robin Williams... have all suffered this kind of trouble.


    Comedians need to be delicate and emotional. If their mental capacity is weaker, then the possibility of creating mental obstacles is too great.


    In other words: Kim Kerry''s comedy talent is enough for him to travel the sky, but he can''t find a way to return to himself.


    Stuck in a stalemate, thinking that getting an Oscar will end all of this and have a new life, but in the end, he sinks deeper and deeper, unable to extricate himself.


    In the final analysis, this is the lack of a way to release emotions and stress.


    "Your basic understanding is wrong." Lehman interrupted after listening for a long time.


    "What''s wrong?" Kim Kerry hasn''t made it to the future. At this moment, he just feels that he wants to broaden his play and cannot always play the same type of movies.


    Alas, the Lord is not happy to eat.


    "What is acting? What is acting is your understanding of the role. What do you think of Hilary Swank''s performance today?"


    "It''s a bit short, but progress is fast."


    "She won the Oscar, but what''s the matter? She can''t grasp the comedy effect of the scene, so she can''t perform well. A person''s life experience must first reach a certain level in order to act well, otherwise your role is Can''t understand anything, can I perform?"


    "Then how do I transform?"


    "Simple, take more plays, try more different roles, or even travel more to see the world. Don''t stick to an Oscar, that doesn''t mean much. You are all mixed up in this, what are you afraid of?"

 377 Chapter 376

    The two chatted late before returning to their rooms to rest.


    Kim Carey is a very playful person, and also a horny person.


    He just broke up with his girlfriend Jenny McCarthy, just in a state of no worries.


    Into the bathroom of the room, after taking a shower, lie down on the bed.


    What Lyman said was still thinking in his head.


    To be popular, he is popular enough, but because of the gossip of some film critics, he ran to act in literary and artistic movies, and wanted to prove himself with an Oscar actor.


    To be stupid, he is also stupid enough. With his current status, he is neither lacking in acting, nor lacking in reputation. The enviable life of many actors has to put the literary circle sinking and waste talent.


    But, he has to be like Michael Bay, who can pinpoint his position from the beginning, and firmly believe in his "explosive" charm, and does not desire to get closer to Oscars, so he is not the gold who always pursues the career of actors. -Kerry.


    Regarding transformation, Lehman did not fail to advise him.


    When letting him pick up the play, slowly pull away from the comedy elements, don''t just move from one end to the other.


    Such as "Trumen''s World" and "Daydreamer" are amusing, but the film itself also has a deep light comedy, which is his goal of transformation.


    It can also make the audience feel that he is the same Kim Carrey, who can bring people laughter, and can slowly transition and change.


    As the saying goes, it''s a big step.


    A few years ago, he was deeply troubled in this regard.


    Losing the box office and not earning awards is more than worth the loss.


    Thinking about it now, I have some new insights.


    He closed his eyes and slowly relaxed his spirit, and the melancholy also slowly dissipated, as if the muscles all over his body were loosened.


    "Oh, it turns out that''s the case. It''s all mixed up, why do I care so much about other people''s ideas? Strange."


    Lying on the bed, feeling a sense of relaxation that I had never experienced before, slowly fell asleep.


    ......


    "Come, come and help."


    The small town of Atdubar in the early morning slowly recovered its liveliness.


    On the set, everyone was busy again.


    The lighting engineer is adjusting the light, pursuing the bright, full-color effect.


    There is warmth in the light.


    Thomas was in charge of the number one camera and followed the shoot.


    Another member of the camera crew sat on the track and controlled another camera.


    Kim Carey wore that old suit, stayed at home, turned on the computer, and logged into the website.


    It is a website for dating and dating.


    He smiled and looked at the personal information posted by Cheryl on the website, but he couldn''t click the button to send the message with the hand holding the mouse.


    In the bright room, Kim Carey shrugged his shoulders and moved his head forward. This posture seemed to be fixed, only his eyes were still staring at Cheryl''s picture.


    With the lens behind, gently pan on both sides.


    A bed, the quilt is not folded; the window is open, and a breeze enters.


    In the subtle, I can feel his kind of struggle, wavering.


    The theme of the movie is of course relaxed, not heavy.


    So, after thinking about it, he still clicked the button to send a message.


    He breathed a sigh of relief, then raised it.


    It turned out that the website could not be opened.


    I tried it many times and it was still the case.


    Kim Carey went mad, and his expectant eyes dimmed.


    Unexpectedly, even the website likes to tease his bad guys.


    Well, this shot is very pleasing and funny.


    He was just in that serious complaint, "Is the website no one maintained? The second-hand computer I bought for half a month''s salary can''t get in, and I got one card and one card. It''s rubbish."


    "Crack."


    "Okay, this one is over."


    Lehman was very happy, and the crew immediately moved.


    Start layout again.


    Kim Carey''s state is really good, this character is the kind of life of a small person in the market, and there is inspiration in the funny.The performance was excellent.


    Immediately afterwards, enter the next set of shots.


    Lehman was directing, while contemplating the plan for filming the scene.


    While busy, he glanced at Kim Carey.


    After discovering that this product was wearing a little makeup, he sat in a chair and closed his eyes and thought about something.


    The twilight-like orange light came into the house, still the setting just now, with some minor changes, and it became Walter Mitty''s mother to help him tidy up the house.


    Some useless things are put into a large paper box, ready to be thrown away.


    During the sorting process, Walter Mitty found a travel notebook.


    It was left to him by his father, and it painted a route map of many scenic spots, except for these, there were no other signs on it.


    In 40 years of his life, Walter Mitty has never left this small town, let alone travel to other countries.


    Open eyes are here, closed eyes are still here.


    Mother is old and talkative.


    Walter Mitty wanted to throw this notebook away.


    After thinking about it, I stayed again.


    ......


    Kim Kerry played more relaxed.


    It''s very natural, without any burden.


    It''s not that he didn''t perform well before, but now he is going up the passing line.


    Satisfaction, pleasure, enjoyment... he can feel it himself.


    Taking advantage of the lunch box lunch at noon, Kim Carey came to confide, "Don''t think about it, your mind is much faster."


    "Ha, slowly accumulate, you can perform whatever you want, the audience can accept everything, and there is still a long way to go." Seeing that he was worry-free, Lehmann smiled: "There is something, you You have to understand. Genre actors are like taking shortcuts. You see, after your comedy is a sign, the audience will rush to support you in this regard. It is a little harder than comedy, and there are not so many people supporting it. You should understand it yourself."


    "Is the road narrow, I know." Kim Carey was still nodding.


    In the afternoon, the staff went to busy putting makeup on Hilary Swank.


    After experiencing the initial embarrassment, she can be regarded as slowly embarking on the right path. At least, when performing, she can suppress herself and her body language can be more bold.


    Every time the two play against each other, it is a joke in the play.


    Of course, Hilary Swank is still a little hotter, barely able to keep up with Kim Carey''s rhythm.


    In contrast, when Kim Carey faced her, the kind of performance that liked but didn''t dare to say it was more subtle. She also made a joke to the careless Cheryl, thinking that others could think what he thought. But every time he didn''t accept his hint of love.


    Between you and me, the main line of the plot has been pushed forward.


    The magazine is to be acquired by another news company, and the employees have clearly notified that they will be laid off.


    For the release of the final issue, everyone wants to be perfect, which is a farewell.


    However, a very powerful photographer in charge of Walter Mitty lacked the most critical one in the negative of the photo.


    And this photographer is famous for running around and traveling around the world.


    I couldn''t get through the phone and couldn''t find it at home.


    When Walter Mitty hesitated, finally, encouraged by Cheryl, he went out to find...

 378 Chapter 377 Rotating Top (seeking subscription recommendation)

    The shooting time always passes so fast.


    In the blink of an eye, a week passed.


    The crew is on the right track, still filming daily.


    On the other side, "Hellboy" directed by Gyro and released by Lionsgate was finally released.


    The days are in the schedule a week later in "Spider-Man 2", which can touch the end of the summer schedule.


    "Spider-Man 2" continues the hot momentum of the previous game.


    The attendance rate is very high, and the midnight show won more than 4 million US dollars, creating a box office record for the midnight show.


    On the first day of the premiere, there were more than 130 million people worldwide.


    However, the audience of "Hellboy" does not overlap much with Little Spider.


    Lionsgate didn''t want to steal Spider-Man''s limelight, propaganda himself and put it into the theater.


    July 3, Friday.


    A very ordinary day.


    "Hellboy" limited investment in publicity, and did not engage in any fancy and wasteful premiere. In the last few days before the screening, a large number of movie trailers were bombed during the midnight stage of the TV station.


    Even under such circumstances, fans who should be interested will still be interested.


    The cult crowd is a very weird group of people, they will specifically search for this type of movie to watch.


    Therefore, directors like Gyro, who have such a reputation in the cult circle, are not bad at attendance. On average, they can reach 40%. They also got 2.85 million box office on the first day, although even the small spider''s fraction can''t be touched. To.


    However, they are being screened globally simultaneously, and the publicity has cost more than 100 million, and there is no need to compare.


    It''s the mid-production "Ace Announcer" released by DreamWorks in the same period.


    Because of Will-Farrell and Christina-Alberget¡¯s repeated speculation on the crew scandal, and both of them are actors who debuted in TV dramas, the passers-by are not bad, and they received 3.26 million US dollars on the first day, which was slightly over "Hellboy" one.


    By the second day, the attendance rates of both films increased, but the number of screenings remained the same.


    "Ace Announcer" increased to 3.67 million, while "Hellboy" rose to 3.43 million.


    On the third day, the box office of "Ace Announcer" dropped somewhat, and "Hellboy" was still up, with 3.79 million to 3.56 million, surpassing in one fell swoop.


    Until this time, Lionsgate¡¯s targeted announcements and accurate target positioning began to gradually take effect.


    As the audience after watching "Hellboy" increased, word-of-mouth effects spread rapidly.


    Of course, in the eyes of professional film critics, this film is full of violence, blood, and evil taste, and it is a piece of rubbish pieced together from an extremely boring plot.


    What ** summoned a monster, and the monster was subdued by the U.S. military¡ªwithout logic;


    What other monsters were influenced by Dr. Stupid, helping the US military, suppressing terrorist actions around the world, fighting a group one by one-too invincible, no brains.


    Well, think about it from another angle. If the protagonist is not a monster from hell, but a person with set superpowers like Marvel and DC, maybe this is a super-English movie with popcorn.


    But the spray is still to be sprayed. For this, Lionsgate is prepared.


    Cult film? It''s a strange thing if it is not sprayed.


    It''s a pity that the sound of these bad movies cannot stop its box office from rising.


    On the contrary, part of the audience said good things for the movie, saying that it was very exciting and exciting. The flesh and blood were flying all over the sky, and the bloody level of the battle was directly filled. What kind of headshots, wearing the chest, throwing it out and throwing it into meat... As long as it is an enemy, encountering the protagonist is a variety of ways to die.


    Less than a week after it was released, the reputation of "Hellboy" broke directly, and it was very polarized.


    I like five stars. I don¡¯t want to give one star. Those who are objective are basically around three stars.


    In fact, it''s fair. Putting aside the boring plot, the service of "Hellboy" is still nothing to say. It is a very delicate and cool brainless B-level movie.


    Although it doesn''t have a high level of force and depth, it is cool enough to attract many cult audiences who just change their minds.


    After all, it is not only the reputation of film critics that can determine the box office market of a movie. Otherwise, there will be no distinction between commercial and literary art. Sometimes, even the quality of the film itself cannot be determined.


    The controversy surrounding the movie is not a bad thing in itself.Is there any enthusiasm? Regardless of whether it is a good or a bad one, Lionsgate¡¯s propaganda strategy originally has this link, and people are also spending money to hack themselves.


    ......


    Top has been scolded recently.


    In this era when traditional media has not yet fallen, and the emerging Internet era has not yet fully emerged.


    Critics still have a lot of power.


    Took the newspaper.


    "The plot is pale, I don''t know the so-called" comments are considered good, some film critics directly began to doubt whether the director''s aesthetic is different from normal people, extremely vulgar, but feel good about himself?


    It is depressing to see it, but I want to see how others evaluate it.


    Being worried, yesterday''s box office statistics also came out.4.26 million.


    A total of 14.33 million US dollars in 4 days.


    After a while, his subordinate Will Colin knocked on the office door and walked in.


    "A survey company hired by Lionsgate sent yesterday''s sample survey report." Will Colin handed the report to Top, and continued: "They conducted field sample surveys in 26 theaters in 10 cities. The sample was taken immediately. There were 1,235 audiences, male audiences accounted for more than 83%;


    The audience over 20 years old accounted for 76%;


    Among them, ethnic minorities accounted for 54%, with an average score of 6.4."


    This is from an on-site survey conducted by the audience after watching the film, and the authenticity evaluation of the market potential far exceeds the so-called film critics.


    To be precise, the public can represent the public.


    But the top mood is still very bad.


    Although the score of 6.4 is a bit lower for mainstream movies, it is also a passing score, not to mention that in cult movies, 6.4 is already considered very good, at least the middle reaches.


    But the taste of being scolded is still so unpleasant.


    Especially when someone pointed at the nose to mock aesthetics.


    For a director, this has already involved the issue of the foundation of his life.


    Of course, he himself was not convinced.


    He thinks that the plot is outdated, it is the kind of cool text template more than ten years ago, but he cannot deny his unified scheduling of scenes, costumes and makeup in it.


    And for the image of Hellboy, he didn''t make it easy to use computer special effects. Instead, he really spent six or seven hours a day applying makeup and removing makeup, which was very troublesome for real shooting.


    Hasn''t anyone noticed these?


    It''s fine if you don''t exaggerate. Blindly depreciating is really very confusing.


    In the film industry for so many years, I have been mixing in the middle and lower levels. The only thing that the top is proud of is the art of the film, which is three-dimensional, realistic and aesthetic.


    No one specifically praises this aspect, so annoying...

 379 Chapter 378

    Lionsgate Headquarters, conference room.


    A routine morning meeting is being held.


    The company¡¯s executive officer Jon Fellermei sat at the top of the conference table and said to John Naval, director of the publishing department: ¡°This time the cooperation with Firefly Pictures is very good and has signed a very marketable film. In the future, we will deepen our relationship with them."


    John Naval nodded, "After this time, we will have more contact with their management."


    "Yeah." Jon Fellermei seemed very satisfied. "The company hasn''t been established for a long time, and every successful film is very meaningful for the company''s development."


    He asked: "Today, what is the scale of this movie?"


    Another executive replied: "It has increased to 1,854, and the number of movies released during the same period is still considerable. However, "Spider-Man 2" has already received 4,123 theaters, and the number of screens on the market is a bit tight."


    Jon-Ferremer sighed: "No way, the global box office of "Spider-Man 2" has accumulated to more than 370 million, and the local box office is also more than 160 million. I heard that the attendance rate of the theater is still To maintain 50%, there is still room to tap the screening potential. Of course, the screens on the market are important to them. However, with our achievements, we have to fight for more films and theaters with the theaters.


    Well, in terms of publicity, I will approve another 4 million US dollars to increase the scale of publicity."


    "Yes, I will contact you." The marketing supervisor said.


    These tasks are actually not difficult. Throughout July, "Spider-Man 2" took the lead, but apart from this commercial masterpiece, the rest did not have such expressive power. Just past Wednesday, "Hellboy" The $4.22 million produced in a single day was also the runner-up in the box office that day.


    When discussing the issue of film arrangement with the theaters, this market data shows that it will be more competitive than other less popular films.


    As long as people with a little bit of mind, in order to maintain the diversity of film types on the market and increase the audience''s choice, it is appropriate to mention "Hellboy".


    "I heard that Firefly Pictures still has several projects that have not been released?" Jon Fellermei asked again.


    John Navarre replied: "Yes, "New York Trip", which has invested hundreds of millions of dollars, and "Chain Saw 2" and "Chain Saw 3" in preparation."


    Jon-Felemer nodded slightly, "The New York Tour is not something we can eat, but Paramount has always been holding the distribution rights of the Chainsaw series...their relationship should No, I heard that Paramount has had some opinions on Firefly Pictures since last year. This kind of horror movie..."


    John Navarre naturally understood what his boss meant, and smiled bitterly: "Because their family is a little dirty, Firefly Pictures should not have broken contact with Paramount. The last time we went to fight, their attitude It''s still obvious."


    Jon Fellermei did not give up, "Anyway, the idea that should be revealed is still to be done. Continue to build a good relationship with Firefly Pictures, and always pay attention to the specific progress of this project."


    ......


    ......


    One week later, the screening situation on the market became clearer.


    "Ace Announcer" due to its own expressive power is not as strong, began to reduce the number of theaters, allocated to other newly released movies, the total box office next week was only 14.65 million U.S. dollars, plus the previous, a total of 22.65 million, compared with the shooting cost There is a slight gap between the cost of publicity and distribution, but with the addition of overseas distribution of copyrights, DreamWorks can undoubtedly make money, but not much.


    After all, with the exception of the distributor¡¯s cut, the box office ceiling of the movie, that is, the size of the meat itself, is not much.


    As for "Hellboy", the next week''s box office reached 21.36 million US dollars, plus the first weekend''s three-day box office, a total of 31.43 million US dollars.


    And although the movie''s ratings on IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes are not high, dropping to 6.2 points, the lead actor Ron Pullman undoubtedly regained his reputation as a monster professional. The violence mixed with funny performances also made the audience very satisfied.


    Other actors, such as the female lead and the male lead, are not as eye-catching as the male lead, but the popularity of the movie also praised them.


    Many people have received new film projects before the film has been drawn.


    As for the biggest gain, it is definitely the director''s top.


    Either scolding or liking, a "Hellboy" once again boosted his reputation in the industry and slowly moved towards the ranks of first-line directors.


    And in mid-July, when the popularity of "Spider-Man 2" began to decline sharply, the super-English film "Catwoman" starring Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry opened strongly, and Warner''s development of DC was first made. One step.


    The first day of "Catwoman" was very popular. Because of Warner''s strong publicity, many viewers wanted to see what this blockbuster film made by Halle Berry looked like.


    But after watching it, 50% of the audience felt reluctant, 30% of the audience felt terrible, and the remaining 20% ??were all Halle Berry''s face fans. They didn¡¯t care what the movie said. There was Halle Berry. Rui''s sexy figure is good.


    It is a pity that the number of leftover fans is not enough to suppress the extreme rottenness of the entire film, and the word of mouth has slipped to the bottom.


    Warner is also powerful, decisively breaking his wrist, and does not spend a lot of money on public relations. It is another wise cold treatment.


    Some media commented very objectively: ¡°If the Spider-Man series has perfectly performed the wonderful features of the comic-based movie, then Catwoman is the opposite. Although Halle Berry¡¯s hard performance in the film is worth it Said that she is also very seductive when she puts on the catwoman suit, but it is difficult for her to save the film''s failure. The narrative is chaotic, shoddy, and the visual effects are average. It can only be regarded as a third-rate movie, and I don''t know that it is close to 100 million. Where did the production costs go."


    On the first day of "Catwoman", the results were pretty good, with an average attendance rate of 80%. As a result, the attendance rate fell to 50% on the second day, and even half of the attendance rate was not maintained on the third day.


    Many media are mocking Warner for finding a bunch of big-name actors and extremely qualified behind-the-scenes team, and the result is a strong combination and a bunch of tatters.


    However, even if the box office response of "Catwoman" is not ideal, it has a huge impact on "Hellboy".


    Just the number of robbed theaters and the crowds of moviegoers on a whim have caused "Hellboy" to dive into a plunge.


    The output per day can be maintained at around 1.5 million.


    However, the task of the film has been completed, and the audience for cult films is small. Once the heat passes, it is normal performance.


    In comparison, "Catwoman" occupies so many screens, and a single day output is only 7.23 million.


    Many of Warner''s high-level faces are about to be smashed. Compared with the major expectations before, it can be described as a great disappointment.


    It is conservatively estimated to lose more than tens of millions in making this movie.


    Terrible.

 380 Chapter 379 Iceland (seeking subscription recommendation)

    Although Lyman has been in the society for many years, he has been no young and old in the places he has been.


    In my previous life, I was wandering around Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and China; in this life, I was tossing back and forth between France and the United States, and I also visited some scenic spots.


    But he never thought that the scenery of Iceland was so shocking.


    It was the evening, and the crew arrived here after filming the scene in the town.


    Get off the plane and sit on the bus that has been in contact for a long time.


    In the distance, the sun began to set to the sea level, and a golden sunset appeared on the horizon.


    Breeze, sea, cold and empty.


    Driving on Highway One, watching flocks of seabirds and exposed volcanic rocks.


    When the sun is embedded in the sea level, the space between the sky and the earth seems to be coated with a layer of rose red.


    Lehman kept looking towards the car window, very fortunate that he chose Iceland as the location for the movie.


    Such a beautiful scenery is totally worth it.


    Ryan smiled and said, "Isn''t it shocking? When the Kanjing staff handed me the photo for the first time, it looked beautiful. But when I stepped into this place, what I saw with my eyes was far more interesting than what I saw with the camera. "


    Lehman nodded and shook his head, "The only pity is that it''s too cold. It must be troublesome to live in."


    "Haha."


    Everyone in the car, including the driver, was dressed up in a heavy suit.


    No way, 23 degrees in France and 7 degrees here. According to the driver, the weather is still good. If it rains, it can be cold to the bone.


    This is still summer, which is the best time to travel in Iceland.


    It is also the most suitable season for tourism throughout the year.


    However, although Iceland is close to the Arctic Circle, one-eighth of the island is covered by glaciers, with the Greenland Sea to the north, the Norwegian Sea to the northeast, and the Danish Strait to the northwest, but the geothermal resources are surprisingly rich.


    There are many bays, beaches, mountain lakes, and volcanoes, so it is also called the "land of ice and fire".


    The number of hot springs is the highest in the world, and the key distribution is dense. The temperature on the island is also volatile and is often affected by the warm current of the North Atlantic...


    After the car reached the town of H?fn along Highway 1, stayed in a country hotel named Harry.


    After the second day, shooting continued.


    Crew.


    Jean-Renault held the camera, squatted on the big rock on the coast, facing the endless sea thinking about how to frame the most beautiful scene.


    On the other side, two cameras were also facing him.


    Not far away, Walter Mitty, played by Kim Carey, finally dressed up from the mouth of the locals to the trace of the photographer Shawn, and hurried over.


    "Crack."


    Hearing the movement, Sean, played by Jean Reynolds, turned around and took a picture of Kim Carrey.


    ......


    Lyman glanced at the two drinking hot water and continued to speak with the local group.


    Before coming to the crew, Jean Renault had a good mentality, but he didn''t care about this role.


    Is it a guest appearance? The role is not heavy and there is not much room for performance.


    However, the scenery in Iceland is really beautiful, and Kim Kerry''s performance is as good as ever.


    Wandering around when there is no show, in addition to paying attention to the filming of the crew, he himself likes to carry the prepared props, a Sony camera to shoot everywhere.


    When Lehman saw it, he would joke, saying that he was thinking about the role and substituting the inner world of the famous photographer.


    This makes him feel that this crew is very different.


    The relationship between the director and the actors, between the crew and the filming team.It is very harmonious and has a more interesting atmosphere than most of the crew.


    ......


    The focus of the drama "Daydreamer" is entirely on Kim Carey.


    The main line has always been that Walter Mitty walked out of his inner world and embraced reality by looking for photos of the photographer Shawn.


    Therefore, most of the time, I was looking for different actors to play against him.


    That pilot really found a local pilot with rich driving experience.


    "not yet?"


    Lyman glanced at Ryan.


    "It''s coming soon, the helicopter has already been said."


    Ryan beckoned and asked Thomas, who was invisible next to him, to help with the crew affairs, and walked outside.


    He has been in charge of renting a helicopter, but he did not expect that the specified time has not yet arrived.


    If it''s an ordinary prop, it''s fine. The problem is that the helicopter can''t be made by the props team.


    He was also secretly unhappy when he was released.


    Take out the phone and dial.


    "What? Isn''t it there yet?"


    "It''s coming soon. I encountered something when I first set off and it was delayed."


    "Well, hurry up, everyone is waiting."


    Ten minutes later, the belated pilot apologized while getting to know the crew.


    People are here, so what can I say?


    Outside the set.


    Kim Kerry silently put on the life jacket and got into the helicopter with the pilot.


    There is not much space inside the camera, so the camera is fixed on the left side of the fuselage without the photographer following.


    Here, because Walter Mitty did not buy a ticket, he found a pilot to take him to the port of Glendafjordur in Iceland.


    This is also a joke.


    The reason is that the pilot is set to like drinking.


    While driving a helicopter, I can get one or two mouthfuls. They also say that people on their side like to do this and can keep away the cold, and persuade Walter Mitty to come and have a mouthful too.


    Such kindness made Walter Mitty terrified.


    But the pilot was really tough, he didn''t drink, and he didn''t even want to drive the helicopter.


    At that time, it was in the air, no one was driving, and it shook in an instant.


    Walter Mitty quickly took the bottle and drank it. After a while, he became dizzy and dreamed that the helicopter fell into the sea and attracted a large group of sharks. As a result, he was extremely brave and swim faster than the sharks. He also rescued the hapless pilot.


    Between these emotions, the dream woke up again, and the helicopter landed safely...


    The plot is such a plot, but when it is really performed, it is naturally not so true.


    The pilot did take a wine bottle, but it was filled with hot sugar water.


    But flying is really going to fly.


    Because it was trivial, it took a long time to complete the filming.


    The feeling of flying in the air is very uncomfortable, but Kim Carey has overcome all this.


    Speaking of which, the private life of Hollywood movie stars is not very much controlled by the audience, but the professional attitude is very disgusting if anyone has problems.


    Kim Carey has long since passed a period of just becoming popular and uncontrollable mentality.


    People don''t like to perform and don''t respect it.


    In this regard, Jean-Renault looked at him, and he also liked him.


    The more big-name actors, the more annoying they are.


    On the contrary, do your own thing well, but it is impressive.


    There is quite a sense of status and reputation.


    Like a popular star, no matter what you do, there is always a magnified effect.


    Wrong things or good things, both are true.

 381 Chapter 380 Night (seeking subscription recommendation)

    The actor¡¯s market appeal determines the concentration of resources in the circle.


    The fact that Kim Carey got the actor in Lyman''s new play made many actors in the circle a little envious.


    Everyone knows that Lyman''s play is very popular, and it is not that the actors have euphemistically expressed their willingness to cooperate.


    However, people are always perfunctory.


    When the news came out, the media didn''t respond much, after all, there was no public propaganda.Many film and television companies speculate in their hearts that the type of new play may be a comedy.


    Kim Kerry, not acting in comedy.This is the opinion of many people. At the beginning, he insisted on chasing Oscars and plunged into the literary circle. No other strong production company invited him to cooperate.


    They are the people who value the market outlook the most.


    Furthermore, is the director Lyman?


    This guy likes to try new things.


    Even some people always think that his brain is wattless, and do some thankless things.For example, after filming "Three Silly", won the Oscar for best foreign language figurine, and went to film the World War II movie "Furious."


    Finally, "Bad Guy" became normal and continued to sell at the box office. I didn''t seize the success in this area, abandoned the market reputation that it had built, and went to make love movies.


    I have never seen a director so inconsistent.


    If they are asked to choose, they will definitely follow the successful genre of movies, dig deeper, and hit the director¡¯s business card. For example, when you mention gangster movies, you will think of Martin Scorsese; such as satirical black humorous comedies, who are best at line-building plots. , The most artistic director would only think of Woody Allen.


    But thinking of the consistent style of this product, people estimate that it hasn¡¯t been decided, so they will keep trying new types.


    Well, he thought so himself.


    Movies are full of variables, how good they are, and they are more challenging.


    ......


    Lehman is good at advancing stories with characters, and this fact has been emphasized more than once.


    This is also why the actors in the circle think his play is very popular.


    The angle of view is mostly aligned with the character, so can the audience pay more attention.


    After joining the crew of "Daydreamer", Kim Carey also really felt Lehman''s ability to control the crew as a director and to be able to handle the crew with ease.


    Everyone was shooting everywhere in France. When I went to Iceland, I was shooting everywhere. They were all real shots. The scenes completed in the studio were very few, so that the shooting team of so many people would not produce any confusion and contradictions. This is not what ordinary directors can do.


    Then, this guy also likes to call on Thomas, Ryan and other core members of the crew from time to time, including the actors who have a role in the next day. A group of people discuss the next shooting together, and let everyone have an idea in their minds, so that the shooting will be more Smooth.


    Nowadays, few directors are willing to do this.


    In order to ensure their dignity, or they don''t like to talk about drama, they usually don''t communicate equally with the actors how to shoot and listen to other people''s opinions.He is different. If he even thinks that he has a good idea, he will reorganize the scenes for the actors and add and change some of the actors'' own ideas.


    In Kim Carey''s view, Lehman has a strong desire to create.


    He often sees this kind of creative desire in independent literary circles.


    On the contrary, the more rigorous commercial films, the more their personal ideas will be obliterated.


    Everyone was filming step by step, and screened step by step.


    Noisy and noisy, and then suppressed by the management, is the common thing he sees.


    Therefore, being respected by others is also the reason why he admires Lehman.


    So successful and so enterprising.


    This reminded Kim Carrey that he was very proud of when he had just made a big splash in Hollywood with "Detective Plane", the praise of everyone, countless invitations to cooperate, and compliments from the wine bureau and the people around him.


    During that period, when he was most despised, he played big cards and was late for shooting on purpose. In short, it was very bloated.


    Later, he was able to take care of it, and it was only after he became more and more successful that he slowly figured it out.


    But after chatting with Thomas and Ryan, I learned that what Lehman likes most about making movies is to draw a frame and fill it in together. He doesn''t like to be arbitrary.This is also his style of acting.He doesn''t care about others, and he doesn''t care much about others.


    Or, he can create Firefly Pictures, but he just wants to make himself a better movie.


    The most important thing is that Lehmann has been so successful and won the annual box office championship in France, so he can still maintain this relatively harmonious crew atmosphere.This is not easy.


    ......


    When the west wind comes, it changes secretly in fleeting years.


    The shooting time always flies so fast, as if in a trance, July has passed.


    This month''s Hollywood movies once again brought a lot of cheering box office results to the entire film industry.


    In this month alone, the cumulative monthly box office of Hollywood movies reached 960 million, an increase of 11% year-on-year in July last year, and there were also two movies with a box office of over 100 million that month.


    Of course, there is no "Hellboy" among them.


    Although the film hasn''t been completely finished, and it has survived with hundreds of theaters, the total amount of local films in the whole month can reach more than 50 million, which is barely recovering the cost.


    However, relying on Europa Pictures¡¯ overseas operations and the offline channels and peripheral development of the copyright itself, there is definitely no problem in terms of profitability.


    It is estimated to make more than 20 million, which is the limit of the film.


    Therefore, apart from "Spider-Man 2", there are other films with more than 100 million locals.


    It was mid-July, also when "Catwoman" was in a huge decline. Twentieth Century Fox suddenly launched the modern science fiction film "Mechanical Enemy", also known as "Me, Robot".


    Originally, the July schedule is not so lively. Depending on the market capacity, if the three first-line commercial masterpieces are released one after another, they can only be damaged.Unable to tap the maximum market potential.


    But who made "Catwoman" not hold onto the market.


    Twenty-odd Foxes are also very good, seizing the opportunity, only a few days after the announcement of the release, first put the movie into the theater line, and then talk about the market share.


    In this way, "Catwoman" seems to be even more embarrassing.


    As soon as "Me, Robot" was released, it cut most of the theaters where "Catwoman" was screened. It was already miserable, and it would be even worse without the support of the theater.


    I could earn millions of dollars a day, and I couldn''t even get the box office money when I came across "Me, Robot".


    Alas, Warner was heartbroken, but Fox smiled extremely happily.


    "I, Robot" was scheduled in advance, because there was no one on the market that could play, "Spider-Man 2" passed a strong period again, this movie directly took 70% of the market share, and then this movie broke Billion...

 382 Chapter 381 August (seeking subscription recommendation)

    The reason "Me, Robot" broke 100 million box office even though it had a chance to seize the opportunity, but its quality is also very good.


    The director is looking for Alex Proyas, who has a good record in the Australian director circle.


    This guy grew up in Egypt, is a Greek, and then immigrated to Sydney.


    Representative works include "The Crow" and "Aurora Pursuit".They are all science fiction movies.


    The actor is looking for the popular movie star Will Smith, the old drama player James Cromwell, and the heroine Bridget Moona partner.


    It is the story of how humans and machines coexist and whether humans themselves are more trustworthy than machines under the constraints of the three laws and the birth of these highly developed intelligent machines in the future technological era.


    Facts have proved that Will Smith''s box office appeal is still so strong.


    Compare it with the movies starring in Johnny Depp or Toby Maguire, and Will Smith, which have also become popular at the same time. Most of them don''t have such high reputation, but the box office momentum is not weak.


    Even in the eyes of some people, Johnny Depp and Toby Maguire accounted for the light of the movie subject matter itself."Spider-Man" is even more famous in comics, and a large part of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is also the glory of the sequel.Of course, the captain does have such charm.


    And Will Smith, "Jedi Men", "Independence Day", "Men in Black"...


    There are not so many external reasons for each game.


    Moreover, "Me, Robot" has done a good job in marketing and publicity.


    Although it was a bit rush, I had to admire the action of Twentieth Century Fox, even if it was set in advance, it still won the support of the audience.


    The quality of the film is excellent, no competitors fight for the market, relying on these two hands, it is a science fiction film that eats special effects itself, the visual enjoyment is full, the plot is exquisite, the story line is clear, and there is a certain connotation, how can it not be popular.


    In this summer file, it is almost a luxury for the audience to see a commercial film with a complete structure and above the standard line in the cinema...


    Especially after the ravages of films such as "Van Helsing", "Troy", and "Catwoman", the audience has been longing for good works for a long time.


    Of course, there is another important point.


    In response to Will Smith¡¯s word of mouth, a series of publicity campaigns were well hyped by the media.


    The rapper debuted, the transforming actors have a good box office, and the black film market is booming.


    To some extent, Will Smith has caught up with a good era.


    In the past, it was a fantasy to have a black actor starring.


    Moreover, the African ethnic group really needs to be taken seriously by the market.


    According to statistics, the proportion of African-American audiences supporting "Me, Robot" is much higher than that of other commercial films, even if the cumulative box office of "Spider-Man 2" is much higher than that of "Me, Robot", but the African-American audience , "Me, Robot" won.


    A bunch of African-American audiences rushed to Will Smith to support the theater.


    Of course, good timing is also very important.


    I believe that 20th Century Fox will be very grateful for Warner¡¯s cooperation.


    ......


    In early August, the shooting of "Daydreamer" continued.


    Iceland Highway One.


    The crew station.


    The roofs of several makeshift cabins are equipped with lighting equipment, which gives the road in front an orange beauty.


    Several rocker arms support the camera, and a camera is also placed along the long track erected on the road.


    Thomas is directing the camera crew to find the right perspective for the composition.


    "The light is pointed at the wrong position, a little bit to the right, and the brightness is also lowered." Lehman shouted at the person in the lighting group from below.


    Kim Carey changed his outfit, holding a speed skating longboard in his hand.


    Wait a minute, he will go downhill from the top of a slope on Highway 1.


    This period of less than 3 minutes of footage requires the crew to prepare for several days.


    Several huge pulley blocks stretched all the way from the house to the side of the road, and the camera hanging on the rocker arm was also ready to be in place.


    The lighting team over there adjusted the lights again, and Lehmann felt that it was almost done, so he picked up the loudspeaker and shouted: "Attention from all departments."


    While shouting, while waiting for the gestures of the heads of various departments.


    After all was clear, Lyman stood back behind the director''s camera.


    The crew member who served as the scene recorder also stretched out the scene in front of the camera with the scene recorder, "The 76th scene of "Daydreamer", the first scene, action.


    Not far away, Kim Carey tied two stones on his palm.


    Step on the skateboard and slide down the slope.


    To turn or slow down, squat down, place your palms on the ground, and complete your desired movements by the friction of the stones.


    In order to practice this well, he has been preparing for several days.


    In fact, the speed of skateboarding is not fast and it is not dangerous, but if you practice well, it will be more beautiful.


    The camera moves along both sides, and the camera position on the rocker arm shoots the surrounding scenery and the white clouds in the sky.


    Later, I look for the plot of the photographer, saying that it is a travel movie and it is more specific.


    It is to let the audience follow in the footsteps of Walter Mitty and enjoy many invisible scenes.


    Such as whales spouting water, seabirds flying over the sky, volcanoes, hot springs, and even Miaomiao glaciers.


    The unparalleled beauty of nature, when placed under the lens, is also so desirable.


    In the long shot, Kim Kerry''s speed skating posture and the relaxed smile on his face can also tell that he is enjoying it all.


    Just as Walter Mitty left the town and went to one after another beautiful sights that could only be imagined, he was enjoying everything on the journey.


    In this road scene, the camera moves horizontally in one shot, connected with the blue sky, white clouds, and the leisure when alone.


    The use of a wide-angle long lens can make the audience follow the lens and focus slowly, and it can also make the picture more realistic and heavy.


    "Crack, next shot."


    When the gliding figure of Kim Carey was about to leave the camera''s perspective, Lehman decisively called to stop.


    After a short break, Kim Kerry continued to step on the skateboard, and the camera moved to a more suitable position to participate in the shooting.


    "The 76th scene of "Daydreamer", second mirror, action."


    ......


    Facts have proved that Lehman''s vision is not wrong.


    Since Kim Carey entered the crew, his performance has made him very satisfied.


    Whether it is a serious joke, or a seriousness of restraining emotions, there is always the meaning of a petty citizen.


    Especially in fantasy, the control of facial muscles makes people really think that they are immersed in fantasy.


    For his vision of casting, Lehman wants to give himself a compliment.


    Even when Thomas was taking the shots on site, Lehmann also began to intentionally let him observe more of the shots, which is good for the lens design.


    Gradually, slowly infiltrating, I want Thomas to be able to shoot independently...

 383 Chapter 382 Finale (seeking subscription recommendation)

    The countdown to the shooting of "Daydreamer" has entered.


    The actors also left the crew one after another.


    Hilary Swank is the first one to leave for the lead role.


    Her scenes are concentrated in the town and the end, and there are no scenes to shoot everywhere, so on July 20th, she completed her shooting mission.


    Looking back on this entry, Hilary Swank felt very fulfilled.


    Also learned a lot.


    It also made her understand, "Comedy is not performed deliberately, but is a contrasting harmony with cleverly designed lines and body movements."


    She has never been exposed to this type of movie before, but now she has a little experience.


    And I can get advice from the top movie stars in the comedy world, and the director also mentions her next to me...


    This made Hillary a little flattered.


    Making a movie with Lyman is a very enjoyable thing.She thought so.


    ......


    On August 7, "Hellboy" was completely painted in North America.


    After five weeks of screenings, the total number of local residents exceeded 53 million.Earnings in the first two weeks are higher than those in the next three weeks combined.


    Speaking of the box office, it''s not very eye-catching, but it also caused a little disturbance in the circle.


    Paramount Headquarters, Hollywood.


    Shirley Lansing took the market financial report compiled by the assistant and flipped it slowly.


    Since the rise of the film industry in the United States, the domestic market has still occupied the majority of its operations. It is far from the time when later generations focus on the development of overseas markets (the Chinese market).


    After all, due to issues of distribution channels, regions, and local policies, the percentage of overseas box office profit sharing is far lower than that of domestic ones. To build a good relationship with overseas theaters, or even plunder the film market in other regions, you must pay something.


    It can be said that back to the United States, for these film companies, the competitive pressure is also the greatest.


    Since the beginning of the new millennium, the number of film companies that set up their signs to snatch the market every year is unknown. Throughout the year, thousands of films have been fighting there, and how much profit has been made.


    When DreamWorks was first built, it earned nearly 2 billion in the country with more than a dozen high-quality movies. It instantly became the top brand of a second-tier production company and reached the top of Hollywood with a hand.


    Animation, music, film and television production, TV stations, distribution channels...


    It is not an exaggeration to say that one sentence is in the sky.


    But now...


    Looking through the financial report, Shirley Lansing saw the name that she didn''t want to see-Firefly Pictures.


    A total of three films were independently produced in Hollywood, and one was sold at a small price and two were sold well. Among them, "Chain Saw" has also developed into a series of movies with considerable potential. How can such achievements not be surprising.


    Shirley Lansing thought, is it another dream factory that is on the rise?


    If there are explosive products every year, make money by issuing them?


    It seems that Lehman was born in the film industry. How long has he been a director?


    Less than three years.


    It doesn''t matter if the film you make can make money, do you have any talent for directing?


    But starting a film company is not alone, no matter how you look at people''s vision.


    Let alone the top, he has some little talents himself and has proven himself, but...where did Wen Ziren emerge from?


    When it comes to investment return ratio and profitability, only the strong DreamWorks that year can compare.


    Shirley Lansing, as the CEO of Paramount, originally wanted to use the acquisition of DreamWorks to improve her blood-making ability and suppress Lehman''s ambitions.


    But now it seems that people are getting more wings. On his side, Spielberg''s resistance is also fierce. Needless to say, his heart is depressed, but he has to continue to maintain this very delicate cooperative relationship with Firefly Pictures.


    As a successful businessman, even if he is unhappy about certain things in his heart, he still focuses on business interests.


    From the current point of view, Firefly Pictures can bring considerable profits to partners, and it can also make her Paramount Pictures compete with other film companies for schedules.


    Therefore, not only can we not break and suppress, we must continue to deepen cooperation.


    It''s like Firefly Pictures in Lehman''s hand is a production plant, while Paramount has both sales channels and a production plant, but the problem is that its own products are far from occupying all the market share.


    Everyone is competing.


    And Firefly Pictures is a production company that still has potential.


    When the scale of the product is small, there are dispensable ones. Naturally, it depends on the face of the seller, asking others to sell their products. When Lehman¡¯s factory can produce weighty products, it can achieve considerable After the production benefit.


    Channel merchants on the market have to lower their stance.


    This is the current situation. Whoever wins over Firefly Pictures is a good deal.


    Who is not tempted.


    But if the production company wants to upgrade to channel sales, the situation is different.


    ......


    Amsterdam, The Netherlands.


    There are crisscross bridges and crisscross rivers.


    The intoxicating tulips are the business card of this city.


    Close to the streets of the city.


    Lehmann was gesticulating and dancing, and then the interpreter did what he wanted to give a speech to a group of local Dutch groups.


    This is the last scene of the remake, and it is also the city where Walter Mitty set out to look for the photographer Shaun to pass by.


    Speaking of which, Iceland is the most filmed location, but like the Australian National Park, Amsterdam, which only has one or two shots, is also shot on site.


    "Okay, get ready."


    "The 52nd game of "Daydreamer", the first mirror, action."


    Lehman stared at the filming footage fed back from the director''s monitor.


    On the laid-back streets, Kim Carrey carried a backpack and a map, walking and searching for it.


    Passing a fork in the road, I asked a few pedestrians for directions politely...


    The scenes in this movie are not very concentrated, but not too cumbersome.


    Occasionally, the days of traveling abroad while filming are quite comfortable, except for the hard work of the journey.


    And there are not many scenes to be filmed in Amsterdam, but it took two and a half days to complete with a group of people coming to the filming location.


    For fear of unexpected delays, one day was reserved for shooting.Don¡¯t worry about missing a flight.


    Now complete.


    In addition to the joy of the finale, Lehman let the crew of the crew take a holiday.


    Had a good day in Amsterdam.


    That night, another banquet was held. Everyone got together to release the physical and mental exhaustion, and the way to release was to drink--


    "Director Lyman."


    As the actor of this movie, Kim Kerry raised his glass and touched Lehman.


    He is very relaxed now, and somewhat empty.


    But this emotion did not affect him too much.


    "I hope there is still a chance to cooperate." Kim Carey toasted again.


    "There is a chance." Lyman smiled.


    "Bang." A crisp crash sounded.


    The two had another drink.

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    After spending an extra day in Amsterdam, the crew of "Daydreamer" all returned to Los Angeles.


    While Lehmann was busy with post-production, Johnson''s work also made a breakthrough.


    It took more than three months to screen more than a dozen companies with distribution channels in North America, and a reasonably suitable target was selected...


    In Los Angeles in mid-August, the average outdoor temperature during the day can be maintained at 27 degrees.


    The editing room of Firefly Pictures has just edited most of the filming material for most of the day. The moment he heard Lehman saying that the work was over, Thomas immediately lay down on the sofa and rested.He stayed up for half the night yesterday.


    Lehman didn''t stay up all night, but he was also exhausted enough, mainly because of a lot of mental exhaustion, and his eyes kept staring at the screen, which was not so comfortable.


    But this is a process that must be experienced, so many movies have been shot, but I am used to it.


    Is it a post-production after all? If you want to release it earlier, you can''t be too procrastinated.


    Back in the office, looking through the financial statements for a while, Johnson walked in.


    Lehman handed him a cigarette and asked, "How about this time?"


    Johnson spit out a few smoke rings, nodded, and said calmly: "It''s okay, I finally found a less troublesome issuing company with healthy internal management."


    "Thank you."


    Seeing that Johnson had even the dark circles under his eyes, he was exhausted, and he was probably working hard.


    "Fortunately, the better the company develops, the higher my salary will be." Johnson joked haha.


    In fact, his current "economic man" job is getting higher and higher.


    He has rarely intervened in CAA''s internal business, and has no intention of bringing new people. Except for an Eva who is looking at Lehman''s relationship and helping with it, he has basically bound Lehman''s personal development.


    I even thought about leaving CAA and joining Firefly Pictures.


    Just like many senior brokers who have reached the top but cannot become a partner of CAA and cannot get equity, they develop in another circle.


    Many brokers will choose to do this after getting to know enough contacts.


    After all, only responsible for the brokerage business is still too "low-end", the upside is blocked, and you can only jump out.


    Unfortunately, Lehman didn''t mention it, so he didn''t speak.


    "Let''s talk about that company''s situation." Lehman waved his hand, watching the assistant pour two cups of coffee, and asked.


    Johnson took a briefcase and took out a thick document from it and put it in front of Lehman, "Lismanwisch Films. Founded in 1989, it was initially engaged in the production of TV dramas, and later developed into North America. channel.


    However, the movie sector has never been up. The filming is more and the profit is less. Later, the film of other companies was mainly released...


    Well, I can''t compete with the top six and second-tier channel vendors, mainly relying on the UK to buy relatively small independent films from the UK, and then release them in North America. The channels are relatively complete, the business can only be regarded as ordinary, but it can make money and the financial health is healthy.


    The TV series is their big head.There are two shareholders, both of whom are British, and their relationship with several TV stations is fine."


    "Are they willing to sell?" Lehman was a little surprised.


    Johnson nodded and shook his head. "One of the two major shareholders has some ideas, and the other has been in touch, but it¡¯s not easy to talk about. Moreover, the management also has some shares. If it is to be wholly acquired, this one has to be dealt with. it is good."


    "How much does the management account for?"


    "About 8%, distributed in the hands of several people. The scattered ones are the share rewards that have been given slowly in recent years." Johnson spit out a smoke ring again. "Don''t look complicated, but if you want to get in, It can definitely be done. Moreover, this one is already the most suitable one. There are many people standing behind many issuing companies, some of which involve banks and foundations. Everyone is not bad for money and wants channels... "


    After Johnson''s more detailed introduction, Lyman can be considered to understand the internal situation of this film company called Lismanwish.


    One wants to sell about 40% of the glove and keep 7%; the other doesn''t want to sell it, and even wants to buy a little.


    The management is all looking at the situation, vacillating, and there is no guarantee.


    The shareholder who wants to sell, who is in the electronics processing business at home, has opened two small factories. Recently, he saw a well-developed plastic mold factory. He wanted to acquire his own business, but he didn''t have that much money, so he wanted to cash out most of them. For some money to open up here, but don¡¯t want to leave Vish Film Company completely.After all, the film company can also make money, and it is not bad to receive dividends every year.


    But Lehman only wants North American distribution channels and is not interested in other miscellaneous businesses.


    But people will definitely not split.


    In addition, the distribution of this piece requires a large number of experienced talents to establish channels.


    After all, the theater is there, and the famous theaters across the country also have a screening business. It is a cooperation with anyone who cooperates, and there will never be an empty theater not showing it.


    Therefore, if a movie wants to be released, it needs to be discussed one by one, and at least one distribution site must be established in each state.


    While contacting these theaters, they must also be very clear about their business conditions, the nearby audience base, and the number of films arranged. The work is very heavy.


    Speaking of which, I must all understand.


    To establish distribution channels, the important thing is not the theater itself, but the need for so many skilled hands to understand the theaters in each place and greet them well.


    This is why Johnson emphasizes management.


    For those businesses that want to develop smoothly after they are taken, the issuers trained in this are the most important.


    Otherwise, even if you buy an issuing company, the people under your hand will run away, which is a big trouble.


    Thinking of this, Lehman smiled distressedly, and then asked: "If it can''t be acquired wholly, it will have a little more autonomy than a cooperative issue with Paramount, and I might be sorry to pay for the profit."


    This is true, the six major publicity resources are not comparable to Vish Films.


    "The offline one can be eaten all, and there is always a long flow." Johnson considered it very clearly, "The DVD market is also a major revenue market, and we can intervene. It is certainly not bad."


    "But there is still a gap with what was previously expected."


    "Then or else, build it yourself?" Johnson made another suggestion. "If you start to build it yourself, you can rely on film companies such as Warner, Paramount, or even Lionsgate to slowly operate the market and spend two to three years to deploy. It¡¯s enough to cultivate distribution talents. DreamWorks did that at the beginning, and Columbia and Twentieth Century Fox don¡¯t mind if they take domestic shares."

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    The importance of distribution channels to the film and television production industry is self-evident.


    In other words, you can always use a low investment and relatively small risk, but you can share one-third, or even half of the proceeds of a movie, everyone is jealous.


    In the office.


    Lyman was still thinking, smoking a cigarette silently.


    Johnson talked in detail about the second method of establishment.


    Backed by several companies that have channels, it is far better than starting from scratch.


    Just like Lismanvesh Films, it took more than four years to figure out the nation''s cinema resources and offline markets from scratch. If it were them, it would not take so long.


    After listening for a while, Lehman suddenly said: "If you win the management and enter the market, can you get another shareholder out?"


    "It''s a bit difficult." Johnson froze for a moment.


    Lehman said again: "It seems that some strong support is needed."


    Johnson thought for a while, and seeing Lehmann''s intention to acquire Lismanwisch Pictures, he didn''t say anything.


    He thinks that he only holds half of the shares, which is better than the current situation.


    Otherwise, if you really have to build it yourself, it will cost less, but the time cost is too great and a lot of effort is required.


    Lehman was still pondering, with some plans in his heart, but now he didn''t want to tell anyone that he stood up to tidy up his clothes, then wiped out his cigarette butts, and said, "Go, eat."


    Hearing the word "eat", Johnson also nodded and followed Lyman out.


    ......


    At night, return to the mansion of Beverly Hills.


    Lyman sat on the sofa quietly.


    Eva received an endorsement and ran to France to participate in the brand promotion activities.


    As for him, since he came here, things happened on a whirlpool, and he didn''t expect to stop him a little bit. He calculated carefully, it would be like this.


    He has been enthusiastic about channels for a long time.


    Nowadays, there are only 20 or 30 film companies on the market that can achieve national distribution, and most of them are those that do not have enough film sources and run offline markets.


    After all, if you can¡¯t release a few movies throughout the year, you will be so useful if you have channels.


    Perhaps, we can start from this aspect.


    Lismanwish Pictures doesn''t make much money in the channel.


    I couldn''t sleep all night, and the next day ushered in hard work.


    In just one week, Thomas went from being excited and excited to tired and complaining.


    Anyone who reads the material and reads it dozens or hundreds of times will be like this.


    It''s not enough to just look at it, but I still think about how to cut it, and then I''ll read it again after cutting it.


    Repeatedly, the double cut is completed.


    A total of more than 800 minutes of material, after cutting, there are more than 120 minutes left.


    Next, insert the appropriate soundtrack while continuing to cut.


    Delete some redundant shots to make the rhythm of the film more integrated.


    In addition, in this week, Johnson also deliberately created momentum in accordance with Lehman, and also had a certain influence on Lismanvesch Pictures.


    For such a film company, shareholders who want to sell their shares are the source of internal disorder.


    The management need not say much, they are all calculating the impact of this event.


    Will the new shareholders dictate their work, and will there be changes in their positions?


    These are all things that are hard to tell.


    And Johnson is also very slippery.


    While negotiating with people about the transfer of shares, he led the headhunting company and directly contacted the management to test their ideas.


    Or induce, or threaten, or appease.


    In short, it is to give them a bottom line and explain their intentions.


    Also try every means to hold down the heads of all regions of the distribution channel.


    Over and over again, the news that Firefly Pictures is about to acquire shares has become more and more popular-of course, Johnson followed Lehman''s orders.


    During the negotiation, Lehman gave Johnson a certain degree of autonomy and also gave a lot of money to lobby the management.


    Finally, after some seesaw, the transfer of 40% of the shares is calculated based on the valuation of Lismanvesh Pictures of 600 million, which requires 240 million to win.


    This amount of money is huge, and people do not accept illiquid funds to pay off, nor do they accept periodic payments.


    Otherwise, another shareholder can eat it, not because he doesn''t have so much cash in his hands, but he can''t wait so long to buy a plastic mold factory.


    Regarding the acquisition, Joseph, the head of the administration department, came to persuade him several times, saying that the company''s development was a bit eager for fear of unstable foundations.


    Lyman smiled comfortingly, listening to what he said, but doing the same.


    In the end, even friend Ryan came over to discuss: "Will it be a problem to spend money like this?"


    Lehman looked at Ryan and didn''t answer. Instead, he asked: "Ryan, if the money is spent and you need to borrow from the bank, would you agree?"


    Ryan said in annoyance: "What is said, I must have always supported you."


    Lyman smiled, patted Ryan on the shoulder, and breathed a sigh of relief.


    It¡¯s not just a matter of asking the teacher.


    "Don''t worry, I know it in my heart."


    Ryan still can''t understand Lehman''s mind. If the channel cannot be established as soon as possible, no matter how the Firefly Pictures develops, it will always be stuck by others.


    Furthermore, film production has a ceiling, and I haven''t heard of any film company that can occupy a high position without any distribution channels and capture more market share.


    In this way, if you build it earlier and later, you always have your own channels.


    After finally waiting for an opportunity to intervene, did you watch it slip away?


    He is unwilling to start from scratch in his heart. It will only be the most inferior choice. Unless he can''t acquire a suitable issuing company, he will not take the last step and spend a lot of time and energy to train manpower to adapt to the market.


    Moreover, he wanted more than that.


    Let Johnson eat the equity for sale first, and with the right voice, maybe Lismanvesch Pictures will become the kind of situation that he wants.


    Soon, Lyman''s actions had some effect.


    Although many people are interested in this equity transaction, but because of the funds, it is also because of Johnson''s earlier contact and trial intentions. If nothing unexpected, the final transaction should be included in Lehman''s pocket.


    The management did not immediately turn against each other, but they also released goodwill.


    It is not realistic to expect a group of adults to be moved by the language under the premise of uncertainty, but what Lehman wants is also very low-it is good to remain a little neutral in conflict and not to recognize any party.


    The TV drama business and distribution business, where the company''s focus is, is also part of Lehman''s calculations.


    Moreover, the other shareholder was originally from the TV drama industry. I believe that the management of the distribution department will make a suitable choice.

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    Burbank, Los Angeles.


    Less than a few hundred meters away from the central square of the town.


    One after another business buildings were allocated land.


    Almost all around this area are gathering areas related to the film and television industry.


    Office on the third floor of a building.


    Or sat or stood seven or eight people.


    It was the management of Lismanwish Pictures, but the atmosphere was a little quiet at the moment.


    At this moment, the door was knocked and opened suddenly, and a middle-aged white man with glasses came in. His hair was a little thin and his face was a little tired.


    After entering the door, seeing this, he chose a seat without saying a word.


    His actions attracted the attention of many people.


    Immediately someone asked: "How is it? How is the negotiation?"


    The speaker is Michael Joy, the head of the Los Angeles area, who is responsible for the distribution of the entire region; the second-in-command of the group who just came in is David Nathan, these two people are considered to support Vish. The management structure of most of the distribution channels of the film industry.


    Others, such as Nevada, Ohio, Alaska, Utah...


    The channel responsible personnel in these regions are inferior to California in terms of status and real market share.


    Moreover, the establishment of the channel is the result of the hard work of these two people.


    Based on this alone, the two are also veterans.


    But it is easy to fight the world, but difficult to guard the world.


    Originally they were still ambitious, maybe the publishing department will override the highest position of all departments of the company, and the right to speak will greatly increase.


    However, the production department is not strong enough, and the film is not open for a long time. The distribution department has no performance support, and many film companies are unwilling to risk putting the project to Vish Pictures for distribution and operation.


    Soon, everyone can only eat the leftovers left on the market.


    Mixing for a day is a day.


    When you want to do something but can''t do it, it becomes the current situation.


    Fortunately, there are new shareholders who are about to enter, and a group of people see hope.


    One of them glanced at Michael Joey who was silent, and said, "Do you know the rumors outside?"


    "Acquisition?"


    "Well, we are talking."


    "I heard that the person you want to buy is Firefly Pictures?"


    "They have made a lot of limelight this year."


    "They have strong production capabilities. It''s like us. If you shoot a movie, you can''t get ten million dollars. They are all given to the TV drama department." Someone complained.


    David Nathan also sighed, "Is our company rich in experience in TV dramas, and they don''t want to take risks. Furthermore, we have failed several times, so we definitely don''t have that much confidence."


    "If you make a movie, who says you will be successful. If you don''t want to take any risks, you have to engage in any distribution channels, so you can cut the movie one piece at a time, saving trouble."


    "Stop talking." David Nathan rubbed his eyes and sat and thought for a while, absent-minded.


    The company''s internal competition has already begun. After improving the distribution channels, it has not brought enough expected benefits to the company. The resources are increasingly tilting the TV drama department.


    Ugh......


    While the issue department was worried about the future direction, the two major shareholders of the company were also discussing.


    This film industry can be regarded as the hard work of the two.


    It''s just that the former pays more money, and the latter pays more.


    The former is named Austin Hunter. He has a small family and he wants to sell his shares in exchange for the upgrade of his own electronics factory.He is a businessman, and entering the film industry is purely an investment behavior.


    The latter is called Charles Digg. Since his youth, he has been in the film and television industry. He has worked as a small worker, has been a casting director, field affairs and crew management, but he can¡¯t be bothered. On Hunter, I set up a small film and television company, which specializes in contracting the production business of some TV stations and helping them shoot film and television dramas.Occasionally, they will make their own independent productions and sell them to TV stations to show them.


    Therefore, he is the real manager of this company.


    But at this moment, he only felt angry and angry. He felt that Hunter had betrayed the friendship between them.


    Hunter didn''t even discuss the sale of shares with him in advance, so he went outside.


    Fundamentally, they are ignoring him.


    Although, over 90% of the funds spent by this film company in the early stage are supported by Hunter.


    "Transfer and sell the shares, why don''t you tell me?" Charles suppressed his temper, but still a little cold.


    "Tell you, can you take out this money?" Hunter looked indifferent.


    The unexpected depth of the film industry, after seven or eight years, still can not make a lot of money, Hunter has already lost patience.


    In his opinion, it is certainly safer to return to the electronics manufacturing industry he is more familiar with now.


    As for the money, Charles certainly can''t get it.


    Over the years, although profits have been growing, excluding expenditures and personnel salaries, the annual profits have been around 30-40 million.


    I have to share some profits with Hunter and invest some. I also need to maintain my personal life, such as houses, cars, and so on. The limit of 20 million in deposits is the limit. Even if real estate is added, it is estimated to be one Billion.Not even half of it.


    The two talked coldly, and Hunter invited the negotiation team brought by Johnson to meet.


    Charles was left in the office and slammed the notebook on the desk.


    He is indeed very upset.It''s not just being ignored.


    When Hunter was there, he seldom got involved with the company''s operations at all, he just focused on finances.


    This kind of power holding situation may not exist in the future.A real knowledgeable person came to intervene, how could he not make Charles angry.


    Vish Pictures started by relying on TV dramas, in the company, also because he has been stuck in this area.


    As for the film, and even the distribution channels, Hunter took into account the opinions of some people and thought it could be developed before it developed.


    It doesn''t work now, I turn around and want to sell it.


    He also said that the market is not saturated enough to open up new markets.


    Think about it, all are excuses.


    Charles is middle-aged, but his temper is not good.


    And this emotion in my heart is also based on a very sober helplessness.


    Hunter has the most equity in his hands.


    But he was so short-sighted, he just used Vish Pictures as a profit tool.


    Once it didn''t meet expectations, he immediately switched camps and was simply a pig teammate.


    As a result, Charles''s prestige has continued to decline throughout the film company.


    Not to mention the panic inside the company, even he himself can''t stand still and can''t see the way forward.


    It''s a pity that although he was angry, he didn''t dare to really offend Hunter. After saying a few angry words, he still had to walk with others to try to get something back.


    At this time, the assistant came in via an internal call, "President, Mr. Lyman from Firefly Pictures is coming to visit you."


    "Who?"


    "Mr. Lyman Rust."


    "Fxxx."

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    In the spacious reception room, Lehman and Ryan waited for more than half an hour, only to have two cups of coffee.


    "Sorry, Mr. President is in a meeting..."


    The man wanted to say something, Lehman interrupted: "It''s okay, we''ll just wait here for a while."


    "Then...Okay." The secretary replied sorry.


    After the secretary left, Ryan complained dissatisfied: "These people don''t seem to welcome us."


    "The bad guy is here, what would you do if you change it?" Lehman said calmly: "He should be in the company, just want to hang on to us, and we will meet sooner or later."


    "is it?"


    "We are about to become the largest shareholder, do you think he will be in a hurry?"


    As expected by Lehman, Charles is also busy calling some executives in the circle to inquire about the internal situation of Firefly Pictures.


    After a while, the secretary came to report: "President, they are still waiting."


    "Let them wait." Charles didn''t look up.


    As the secretary was about to leave, Charles suddenly asked: "What do you think of that man named Lyman?"


    "Being extraordinary."


    ......


    After another half an hour, Lyman and Ryan were finally invited into Charles'' office.


    This person is about 45 years old, is not very tall, and is overweight.


    From the outside, it does not have the temperament of a businessman, but looks very elegant and intellectual.There was a gentle smile on his face.


    Of course, this is all appearance.


    A person who can fight in the film and television industry for more than ten years, establish a film and television company, and develop well, is certainly not that simple.


    After the secretary brought the two in, he offered coffee and went out.


    "Excuse me, I was in a meeting just now, and it took a while."


    At the first meeting, Charles was still very principled and panicked.


    "No, no, no, you are in charge of such a huge film and television company, and I am flattered to have time to meet." Lehman was also smiling, without a trace of sarcasm in his eyes.


    But why is that so strange?


    As if he hadn''t heard him, Charles kindly greeted them to sit down.


    The office of Lismanwish''s president is simple, and it can be seen that Charles is not a greedy person.


    Several people chatted politely.


    Charles never brought the topic to Vish Pictures, chatting everywhere, Lehman didn''t care, and followed his words, just as if he really came to talk to someone.


    After more than twenty minutes, Charles said: "Young man, I heard that you want to buy the equity in Hunter''s hand?"


    Lehman didn''t answer directly, but smiled: "Vish Pictures has always been inclined to the TV series, holding the North American distribution channels, don''t you want to stimulate the more lucrative film market?"


    Charles twitched the corners of his mouth for a while, still pulling out a smile, "The company''s next development goal is to maintain the film department."


    "Oh, is it so."


    ......


    On the other side, Hunter is still communicating with the negotiation team led by Johnson.


    After several negotiations, most of the conditions have been determined.


    In the meeting room, Hunter asked his lawyers to check the security of the contract and smiled: "You have made a very good deal."


    "Then why do you want to sell? Even if you want to buy a mold factory, a bank loan can solve a lot of money." Johnson asked very concerned.


    Hunter didn¡¯t hide it. He was planning to leave anyway: ¡°I didn¡¯t understand this at all. The relationship with the TV station was also maintained by Charles. One of the countermeasures, unfortunately, failed."


    He shook his head, "This one is not so easy to understand, I can''t play it either."


    "Then you sell the remaining 7% of the equity and exit cleanly?" Johnson suggested following the topic.


    "It''s not impossible, but leave a thought." Hunter chuckled.


    "Does it make any difference to leave this little bit?" Johnson asked rhetorically.


    Seeing that the cooperation must be achieved, Hunter persuaded: "If you can''t absolutely control Lismanvesh Pictures, even if you become the largest shareholder, it will not be easy to do things. At the beginning, I held 65% of the equity, and slowly It¡¯s been reduced to 47%, and it¡¯s not because you can¡¯t get involved. You are making movies, so why not keep making movies?¡±


    Johnson laughed and said: "The finances are so healthy, they are obviously good assets, can they still lose money if they invest in it."


    "Losing will definitely not lose." Hunter shook his head, "Then how much do you plan to receive the 7% of my shares?"


    Johnson said: "Calculated based on market valuation."


    After thinking for a while, Hunter did not insist.


    In fact, it doesn''t matter to him whether to stay or not.


    He had also made up his mind to get rid of all the equity in his hand, even if he didn''t meet that mold factory, he would try to sell it.


    However, many interested parties cannot afford high prices, and it is not so easy to meet a suitable buyer.


    Now that they have encountered it, let them argue about this stall.


    After checking the contract, Johnson also represented Lehman for buying 47% of Hunter''s shares in Lismannwish Pictures for $282 million.


    At the same time, Hunter also agreed to help Johnson and contact part of the company''s management.


    After getting it done, watching Johnson and others leave.


    Hunter said to his assistant: "What do you think of Lehman''s idea of ??entering the field?"


    "Complement each other. Firefly Pictures has made more than 200 million yuan a year by making movies. If it has distribution channels and can maintain its original production capabilities, it will be a good deal." The assistant analyzed.


    "Yes, I thought I could use the distribution channels to drive the company''s film department, but it was a good dream. Today, the profit from the distribution of films completely supplements the film department."


    "What do you think of others?" Hunter asked again.


    "It''s amazing. In three years, many filmmakers have walked the path of their lives."


    Hunter also nodded, seeming to agree with him: "Now it''s the world of young people. He showed me the shadow of Steven Spielberg. He has directing talent and great ambition."


    "But DreamWorks doesn''t work anymore."


    Hunter laughed and said: "You can''t look at it this way. The valuation of DreamWorks is now much higher than when it was first created. Even if those film copyrights and production resources are acquired, Spielberg has not lived up to those years of hard work. It can only be said that his fortunes are bad, his internal intrigues, and his heart is not aligned.


    The independence of the animation department alone has lost much of DreamWorks.Look at it, maybe he is out of DreamWorks, and maybe people are better at it. Based on his past achievements, which company can''t win him over."

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    The end of August.


    In some theaters, a familiar propaganda poster was replaced with a familiar style.


    Dark colors, mixed with some gothic weirdness.


    In a room similar to a basement, a corpse was hanging.


    The blood was flowing and gathered into a small beach on the ground.


    The incandescent lamp flickered, and a masked silhouette was looming in the dark margins.


    In the mask, a pair of smiling and plain eyes can be seen through the sight.


    In the upper left corner is the return of "Chain Saw". In the middle of the poster, director James Wyn¡¯s name is bolded with a black font on the front.


    ......


    The publicity plan of "Chain Saw 2" was completed with reference to the announcement of the first part.


    The focus is also on Jigsaw and Director Wen Ziren, the two directions that attract the audience.


    Paramount made up its mind to release it in early September, not as expected in mid-October.


    However, the schedules of September and October are not very popular.


    After confirming with the theater, Paramount first released the cut quarter and a half trailers to the market.


    The feedback from the TV station is good, and the effect is not bad. Movie fans who really follow the news can see something in advance.


    For example, continuing the wonderful killing mechanism of the previous work, punishing the world, always like to observe the jigsaw of the prey up close.


    At the same time, Paramount also used its own resources to open up a more frequent publicity path.


    "Los Angeles Daily", "San Francisco Evening News", "Observer"... a bunch of paper media began to create momentum for the show.


    Also, on TV to participate in interviews and program promotion, Wen Ziren took the leading actors on a trip, and basically all the people who could mix on it went.


    Although "Chain Saw 2" is still a small-cost movie, there is no star actor in the team.


    Looking at it this way, the biggest card that has so much appeal to the audience is the director.


    The most popular "Chain Saw" series is also the director.


    Wen Ziren is cool, even the target of the media interview is him.


    After all, "Chainsaw Cry", which has a small reputation and an amazing return rate, is a good publicity hotspot.


    Everyone likes to listen to such stories, this gimmick is not small.


    ......


    After acquiring Hunter''s equity, Lehman did not take any new moves.


    In addition to wooing the management of the issuance department, or continuing to acquire a portion of the incentive equity in the hands of the management.


    Not as Charles thought, as soon as he came in, he was forced to do so.


    On the contrary, Lehman didn''t care about Lismanvesh Pictures'' right to speak and the prestige of the company.


    I went back to Firefly Pictures to continue the post-production of "Daydreamer".


    After entering the field, Lehman was thinking about planning the next step, but he was not in a hurry.


    The time has not yet arrived.


    He worked so hard to participate in the distribution channels in North America, naturally not to share the benefits with others.


    As far as Lismanvesh Pictures is concerned, the movie is simply not good.


    If he participates, the movie is up, isn''t he going to reap the bonus of the strong production ability of Firefly Pictures with Charles?


    On that day, he negotiated with Charles, hoping to buy his shares at a high price, but they simply refused.


    In that case, if there is no more talk, he will not talk.


    The film and television industry is so promising, who doesn''t want to stand higher and gain more market share?


    The richer the country, the greater the people''s need for spiritual food.


    Think about it.


    This year, Cameron is still experimenting with his IMAX-3D technology;


    This year, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft followed the development of the Internet, and their market value continued to increase;


    This year, on the Pacific Ocean, the mainland film market has gradually soared, and in the future it will become the world''s second largest ticket warehouse;


    this year......


    The torrent of the times is rolling forward, and Lehman, who has a certain foundation, is not satisfied with this success.


    He hopes that in the future film industry, it will no longer be a foil for the Big Six.


    Want to do this step, not so easy.


    During this period of time, the scattered thoughts in my heart were slowly twisted into a rope, and some specific development routes were gradually improved.


    However, because the distribution channel has just started, only after controlling the North American channel can we strive for greater market benefits.


    So the first point is that Lismanvesh Pictures must be dealt with.


    In the afternoon, when Johnson ran over to report, he said a little depressed: "Those people are still vacillating, let alone buying equity, the perfunctory attitude is obvious."


    "Issuing department?"


    "The TV drama department. The equity is scattered among several executives in the TV drama department."


    "Yeah." Lehman was very calm. "Help me meet Frank Gusta, chairman of Lionsgate."


    The major shareholder behind Lionsgate is a Canadian banker.


    ......


    Frank Gusta was very busy and went to various places to check business.


    As a successful investor and businessman, watching the thriving film industry, I squeezed in with great effort.


    But he rarely intervenes in the management of the company.


    He always believes in the right people to manage the right things, and rarely intervenes.


    In fact, his approach was very successful.


    Lionsgate is in the hands of a professional, Jon Fellermei, and has developed rapidly.


    However, on this day he suddenly received a personal call from the CEO.


    But someone made an appointment to see him.


    ......


    High-end clubhouse near Hollywood.


    The service and decoration are exquisite and outrageous.


    As soon as Lehman opened the suite, he immediately felt a sense of luxury.


    Leather chair, glass and crystal coffee table, and cumbersome carved bookcase.


    Further inside, a fat middle-aged white man was sitting on the sofa smoking a cigar.


    He heard the movement, looked at Lyman, and nodded slightly.


    In the room, behind the middle-aged white man, stood a capable woman.It should be a secretary or assistant.


    No one greeted him, and he didn''t care, and sat in front of the man.


    The middle-aged man was about 50 years old and said with a smile: "Mr. Lyman is younger than I thought."


    "It''s just a good time, Mr. Frank is admirable."


    Frank Gusta looked at Lehman with interest, and suddenly sighed: "The age of us people has passed."


    Lehman didn''t answer, but instead said, "Inviting Mr. Frank to meet this time, there are some things I want to discuss."


    "Oh, what''s the matter?"


    "A little bit of a favor, maybe Mr. Frank is also interested."


    For people like Frank Gusta, the accumulation of wealth is often just a series of numbers in their eyes. Therefore, it is not always true that the investment in Lionsgate has a lot of attention.


    But if you don''t have any ideas, there must be some.


    Otherwise, he would not agree to Lyman''s appointment.


    As for Lyman, he wanted to invite Lionsgate into the game and help him squeeze Charles away.


    Of course, he can pay a little bit.

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    The room suddenly became quiet.


    Frank Gusta was lying on the sofa, rubbing his hands, still thinking about the little request that Lyman mentioned.


    Actually nothing.


    What Lehman meant was to invite Lionsgate to join Lismanwiss Pictures. The party held by Lehman will transfer 5% of the shares. In private, another agreement of intent will be signed until the matter becomes clear. Buy it back at the original price.


    It seems that Lionsgate didn''t lose anything, and borrowed a share to go out and reap the favor of Firefly Pictures.


    The question now is whether these two are worthy of the Lions Gate.


    The quiet atmosphere did not last long.


    Frank said with a sigh: "After listening to Mr. Lyman''s thoughts and seeing the future of Firefly Pictures today, I have to lament the importance of a successful director to the film industry."


    Lehman was a little startled. Is this complimenting him?


    Think of it as the goodwill of the opposite person.


    Lehman thought for a while and replied: "Nowadays, the film and television industry in many regions is showing an upward trend, and film companies can also use this aspect if they want to develop. Therefore, this emphasizes the importance of channels. Channels, of course It also includes overseas."


    Lehman knew about Lionsgate¡¯s future development path. After he could secure a place in Hollywood, he immediately secretly opened up overseas markets. It took five or six years to build their global distribution empire.


    Any film company that wants to climb high must follow this path. This is the trend of market choice.


    However, what he said still surprised Frank.


    First, the board of directors of Lionsgate decided to avoid the six major sights, first contact the offline markets in various regions, and make DVDs and video tapes first, and slowly surface the ambitions of Lionsgate;


    The second is that DreamWorks took this path and was only suppressed by the six major ones. After facing the rupture of the capital chain, most of the second-line film industries have been honest, and apart from Lionsgate, a newly developed Firefly film industry also has such plans. It has to be surprising.


    Frank looked at Lehman and thought that he was not only good at making movies, but also very interesting.


    And for the conditions given by Lehman.


    Conditions to win the market.


    For example, in closer cooperation between the two parties, Firefly Pictures will hand over the subsequent "Chain Saw Cry" series to Lionsgate for operation, and not only this one project, it will also help Lionsgate open the TV drama market.


    For these, Frank hadn''t fully considered it before, because he felt that putting a film company with great potential to develop and grow would definitely pose a threat to Lionsgate in the future.


    The cake is so big, whoever eats more bites, the rest have to eat less.


    Although, on the bright side, the Big Six are eating wildly.


    But now it seems that it can give a little help.


    After all, Lions Gate is ahead, and how to go further is the focus of their consideration.


    Frank seemed to have thought of something, and said with a smile: "This step is very good, I''m afraid it took a lot of thought."


    Lehman was unveiled and didn''t feel ashamed.


    If you can use your strength, why not.


    Frank was even more interesting to see Lyman''s still calm face.


    It is a good thing for young people to have ideas and means, and maybe they will be able to divert the attention of the six in the future.


    He looked at Lehman, and suddenly said, "If you want to fully acquire Lismanwiss Pictures, you have to take a loan, right. Firefly Pictures is short of money... Instead, I''m investing in a share, How about Firefly Pictures? In terms of price, you can talk about it, and I will take it all."


    Frank''s first impression of Lehman was very good, thinking of this person''s past achievements, he started from scratch again.


    Then, I wanted to stretch out the olive branch.


    Anyway, he invested so much money in Lionsgate. In the film industry, he must make a difference. It is also a wonderful move to invest in Firefly Pictures.


    Unfortunately, I still refused.


    Although Lehmann clearly knew that once he accepted Frank''s kindness, he would immediately be able to obtain a large amount of resources, not to mention that there would be no shortage of funds, in terms of contacts.Who are standing behind the banker?


    It can be said that the development of Firefly Pictures can take off immediately.


    However, to be able to do it again, to climb high and see the distance, who can do without.


    Think about it and know that once you let go of this hole, you will only get deeper and deeper in the future. He is definitely not willing to change the owner of the industry he has worked so hard to create.Moreover, even Paramount and Warner refused, and let Lionsgate in again, wouldn''t it be evil to the other two?In the future, will you still cooperate?


    Lehman said sincerely: "Lionsgate Films is also booming with the support of Mr. Frank, and Firefly Films can''t catch up with the filming. Besides, I am used to fooling around, for fear that others¡¯ good intentions will be frustrated. So, if In terms of loans, if you are not assured, I can use the copyright of the movie and some shares as collateral, how about?"


    The remarks are very appropriate. They both praise Lionsgate Pictures and express their ideas well.


    Although Frank feels a bit regretful, he has the tolerance of a big businessman and does not use loans to force him. After all, based on the asset valuation of Firefly Pictures, he can mortgage the loan at any major bank and let him do it. It is Lehman himself. The show is good.


    He beckoned, Fu Er said a few words to the secretary, and then said to Lehman: "I agree to this. You can talk to Jon-Ferremer, and he will also help you."


    After that, Lehman knew it well.


    Before the appointment, Frank Gusta didn''t inquire about anything. He also had some preparations: if Lehman''s conditions are right, he can agree to cooperate or ask for help. Otherwise, just treat it as an exchange.


    As a result, on this side, Lehmann''s performance and effort exceeded Frank''s expectations.


    Since Lionsgate is willing to reach out.


    Then this is a good opportunity.


    Lehman didn''t shy away from hypocrisy, and then he discussed with Frank''s confidant lawyer.


    Frank doesn''t care about this kind of small business, it is purely to draw an ally for the development of Lionsgate.


    It took an afternoon.


    Roughly two agreements were signed.


    One is the equity transaction of Lismanwish Pictures, which allows Lionsgate to enter the market from the beginning;


    The second is the issue of loans. If it is really a wholly-owned acquisition, at least about 400 million US dollars will be needed. However, Firefly Pictures has to leave 70 to 80 million on the books, which cannot be taken away, plus "New York" and " Both "Chain Saw 3" and "Daydreamer" have investments, which add up to about 230 million yuan. They have not been released and cannot be paid back.


    So there is still about 100 million working capital left, and an intention to loan 350 million, using the existing movie copyright (offline income) and roughly 36% of the equity as collateral.


    The term is three years. If the payment is not paid in three years, these mortgaged assets will be recovered by the bank one after another.


    When something happened, Lehman let out a sigh of relief.

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    A few days later, when Lehmann stepped into the door of Lismanvesh Pictures again, his status had become the company''s largest shareholder.He transferred 5 percent and owns 42 percent of the shares, which still surpassed Charles''s 41.3 percent.


    Although, this name just sounds good.


    Ryan followed Lehman as the two got out of the elevator to the conference room.


    An executive is leading the way with a smile, "Mr. Lyman, Mr. Ryan, please follow me."


    Liam Haydn is 39 years old, but he is an old man in the company. He became the vice president of the film department six years ago.


    Lehman pushed the door in. Two middle-aged white men were already sitting in the conference room.


    Liam Haydn introduced: "Mr. Lyman, this is Keller, the general manager of the TV department, and this is Julian, the deputy general manager of the TV department."


    Lehman had read the internal information of Lismanwish Pictures and knew that these two were talents promoted by Charles, and they had been in a British TV station before.And both of them have dry shares in their hands.


    After shaking hands with the two executives, not long after waiting, the management of the issuing department, marketing department and other departments also arrived.


    However, in the end, Charles was nowhere to be seen. According to his assistant, early in the morning, he went to the TV stations that he had cooperated with to discuss the production of new projects.


    Of course, people did not come, but the meeting was going to take place, because Jon Fellermeet even sent his deputy to sit down.


    The acquisition plan can also enter the second stage.


    As for the temporary high-level meeting held today, in addition to Lehmann¡¯s appearance as the first shareholder in Lismanwisch Pictures, their participation will also promote the development of the entire company and do the next step.


    After the management of each department arrived, Charles''s assistant quietly exited the meeting room and walked directly to Charles''s president''s office.


    The boss is in the company, but doesn''t want to come forward.One is to temporarily avoid the edge, and the other is to see what the newcomer Lehman wants to do.


    The failure of competing equity does not mean that he really has to divide up more than half of his power.


    Lismanvesch Films has reached a delicate balance. The most powerful and profitable TV and marketing departments in the company belong to the Charles family, and only a small number of the management with real power belong to Hunter. Department, and the situation is not good.


    If Charles does not cooperate, there must be a lot of work that cannot be carried out.


    He also wanted this method to allow the newcomer Lehman and others to recognize the reality and honestly be a behind-the-scenes supporter, just like Hunter before.


    Minimize your involvement in the company.


    After the assistant president entered Charles'' office, he honestly reported: "Boss, I have already greeted them. I believe no one would dare not listen to you."


    Charles sneered: "This company has been developed step by step in my hands, so how can we let others mess around."


    The assistant echoed: "Yes, when Hunter wanted to establish a distribution channel to support the film department, wasn''t it unsuccessful?"


    Charles is really confident.


    If Lehmann insists on seizing power, at least half of the employees of the entire company will stand up to resist from the bottom up. At that time, the loss will be large, and he will not be able to end it.


    ......


    ......


    In the meeting room, Lyman tried to suppress his anger.


    Except for a few management who have already come up, most of the other executives have made it clear that they have to deal with it.


    From the beginning of the meeting, I nodded my head like smashing garlic, but when I encountered practical tasks, I pretended to be deaf and dumb, and couldn''t hold back a word for a long time.


    However, Lehman was too lazy to deal with them. After talking about the key projects of the company''s development, he immediately announced the dissolution of the meeting.


    Afterwards, Lyman took Liam and others who approached to the outside.


    Several people went downstairs side by side, provoking many unsuspecting employees to discuss, thinking that the participation of Firefly Pictures would definitely help the company''s film department.At that time, the better the company''s earnings, the richer the bonuses.


    Unfortunately, Lehmann never thought of doing this.


    It is better to win over these experienced management talents first, and then acquire Lismanvesch Pictures, cut the movie directly, and transfer the right employees to Firefly.


    As for how he intervened.


    But it is vigorously developing channels, and even filming TV series.


    In short, I will implement a policy to mess up the company and make Charles have to sell his equity, otherwise he will invest money in it with him to see who can''t hold it.


    At the beginning, this product was able to manage the stocks from the beginning and eat up a small half of Hunter''s equity. It was relying on continuous investment and income to slowly increase the right to speak.


    It''s a pity that Lismanwish Pictures is not listed, otherwise it would not be so troublesome.


    Otherwise, if you increase your holdings, you can overwhelm Charles and gradually dilute his equity.


    Several people find a place to sit down.


    Lehman said: "The company''s liquidity is running low, let''s see if they can survive."


    "Do we really want to continue to deepen the channel? That would require a lot of investment." Liam carefully suggested.


    "Why not, with Lionsgate''s support, are you afraid of channel instability? If it weren''t for this one that hasn''t improved, I would like to intervene in overseas markets." Lehman didn''t care.


    Liam said again: "It is estimated that there is already a quarrel in the company now, and Charles is definitely not willing to invest in channels or other things."


    "It''s just to make him unwilling. I want to buy the equity in his hand. He doesn''t know."


    Liam began to analyze: "He is a businessman, he will definitely take the opportunity to raise the price, and wait for you to quote a higher price."


    "No, he doesn''t give up."


    Lehman did not continue discussing the matter, but asked: "Which aspect of the company is the most vulnerable to Charles."


    "The TV department." Liam said sternly: "His relationship with those TV stations is what he values ??most, and this is the company''s most valued asset."


    In fact, this is where Hunter lost.


    He has no involvement in the TV department and has no relationship with the TV station. Taking a step back, he may not be able to make a good TV series, let alone how to make a suitable project.


    If Lyman can put pressure on the TV station, Charles'' past performance is not worth mentioning.


    And without the support of the TV station, Charles would not be able to produce excellent TV shows with creativity.


    It''s sold out, you have to sell it.


    This is the key.


    Lehman had a belly case, and against Liam, who is not reusable, he was also a high-level executive of Hunter''s department. At most for a few months, Charles will definitely not insist. At that time, I will respect the opinions of several people to the utmost, integrate resources to develop films, and his position changes will definitely be much stronger than now."

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    Although Warner Bros. has been admiringly in the film industry and has the largest market share all year round, in the TV station, it has not been contaminated by this strength. It can even be said that it is a younger brother and has suffered losses for years.


    The reason is that there are not strong enough TV programs. If you can''t keep the audience, the ratings will be low, and the advertising time will not be sold. This leads to insufficient production funds and the parent company needs to allocate funds.Then, repeat.


    Always going downhill.


    Had it not been for the entire strategic resources to have a certain effect on a media group like Warner Bros., it would have been cut off.


    In fact, WB TV station was indeed abandoned by Warner Bros. in 2006, and instead cooperated with NBC TV station to establish a new TV station CW.


    It was also at that time that NBC slowly gained a certain market share.


    The price is that CW TV network has a lot of equity in the hands of NBC.


    Of course, the WB TV station is still gritting his teeth.


    In the United States, television stations are divided into two categories: public stations and cable stations.


    Public stations include CBS, ABC, FOX, NBC, WB, and PBS. Among them, PBS is a non-profit national radio and television station, and the remaining five are commercial television stations that sell advertisements and drama discs to achieve profitability.


    Cable stations are also called pay-TV channels. As the name suggests, you need to pay to watch them, and they include basic channels and premium channels.The difference between the two lies in content control. The basic channel is almost equivalent to the PG-13 in the movie rating, and the advanced channel is the R level.


    For example, HBO of "Yellow Storm" is a premium channel.


    The main source of income for all cable stations is subscription fees and the sale of episodes of CDs. The premium channels do not contain any advertisements, and the basic channels such as AMC still broadcast a small amount of advertisements.


    But to say so, the situation of scoring is very serious in the television industry.


    ......


    WB television station.


    Director Andrew Hernandez is in office.


    He is 52 years old this year and has rich experience in the circle. He has also worked here for more than ten years, reaching the highest point step by step.


    Of course, he can be promoted to this position not only by his seniority or age, but by changing three directors in five years. Those who are ranked above him are all forced to resign, and it is his turn. he.


    As the top of the Warner Group and one of the five major public television stations with thousands of employees, the power that Andrew has in his hands is owned by only a few people in the entire film and television industry.


    No one can not indulge in this authority, this position is like an ant who has tasted honey, and it is difficult to bear to give up after it is obtained.


    Andrew also didn''t want to give up, but in the six months since he took office, after exhausting his methods, WB TV is still half-dead, except for news programs.


    In other words, it doesn''t matter what the prime night or midday stalls are, it has nothing to do with WB TV. Watching other TV stations to compete for ratings and to win the favor of major advertisers.


    Regardless of how much he has contributed to this TV station, whether his abilities are outstanding, and how much the board trusts him, he is not more advantageous than the previous three directors in the constantly silent market performance.


    Perhaps, he has to get out.


    I just don''t know which day it will last for one year or two.


    The one who stayed the longest seems to be only one and a half years.


    Autumn in New York is still very cool, neither hot nor cold, and the most suitable for travel.


    Carrying a little warm breeze, it blows into the wide, towering building, but it becomes unpleasant inexplicably.


    In the luxuriously decorated office, through large floor-to-ceiling windows, you can overlook half of the bustling East Side of New York.


    Looking up from his busy business affairs, Andrew heard the movement outside the door and turned his head irritably, "What''s the matter?"


    "President, Mr. Barry Meyer is here." The younger female secretary replied.


    "Why didn''t you tell me in advance." Andrew blamed, but his hands kept moving.


    He signed another document and then went to the elevator to greet him.


    Regarding status, he didn''t have much achievements, and he really didn''t dare to judge in front of the group''s executive officer. In case, someone was upset and proposed to change the board of directors, he might be cold.


    When the elevator came up, the two exchanged a few words and shook hands politely.


    Today, Barry Meyer is still so calm, it seems that the failure of "Catwoman" has no effect at all.


    The smile on the corner of the mouth is not completely hypocritical.


    "The day before yesterday''s meeting, the shooting of the new "Batman" was still advancing steadily. Since the unfortunate defeat ten years ago, it has never happened again.


    Andrew said kind words, never mentioning that neither of Warner Pictures'' summer masterpieces had achieved the expected results.


    "Nolan has a good way of managing the crew. Lehman recommended him, but he didn''t read the wrong person. If the performance in the screenings is also powerful, then it is the best."


    Barry Meyer sighed, not deceiving.


    My family knows their own affairs, and the development of the DC Super British movie really has not made a good start.


    Andrew was a little surprised and whispered in his heart.


    He still remembers that in the second half of last year, Barry Meyer worked with the DC department to determine the DC plan, but he was very energetic.


    At first glance, it doesn''t seem to be that strong.


    People will change, think about himself, and he will not fall into the land he is now.


    Fortunately, when he took office, he was gearing up to create a situation.


    I knew it was so difficult, and said nothing to take over the mess of the TV station.


    Be a good deputy, is he okay?


    At least, there is no need to bear such a big responsibility.


    The two walked towards the office, and Andrew asked, "When will the filming of "Batman" be finished?"


    "It will take about four months." Barry Meyer said gossiping, "The more prepared the crew, the smoother the filming will be. There are also actors who are sculpting and rehearsing."


    "Are you very optimistic about this project?" Andrew asked following the topic.


    "Well, anyway, the funds are not from Warner." Barry Meyer sighed: "At the beginning, the board of directors still had some questions about why the profit was distributed to others, but several productions failed one after another, but now there is no sound. Seriously If it weren¡¯t for Firefly to provide the shooting budget, maybe this project would have been troublesome."


    "Withdrawal?"


    "Some people have already questioned whether the filming should continue. If it fails again, the DC reorganization plan will not be so easy to continue."


    Warner is now at a time when there are some internal dissonances, because the start is not smooth-don''t look at Warner''s big business, but the estimation and control of risks are the most stringent, and it is difficult to commit risks.


    Unlike Fox in the twentieth century, it always jumps left and right when the capital chain is broken.


    For example, the ship, halfway through the filming, wins Paramount to continue filming. If it were Warner, Cameron would dare to jump like this and would have changed the director long ago.Well, "Superman Returns" changed four directors, and the script was overturned countless times.


    And the family has a big business, and there are only so many top positions. After sitting for a long time, some people always come up with new ideas.


    The existence of the board of directors also makes Warner Bros. not so conscientious and obstructs the promotion of others. How can anyone really not resent.


    However, this is all trivial.


    Barry Meyer''s struggles were far more precarious than this situation, but it was nothing.


    The two talked about the topic and chatted a few more words.


    Still Andrew asked, "Come here today, is there anything wrong?"


    "A cooperation intention."


    "Who?"


    "Firefly Pictures."


    "Aren''t they making movies? I haven''t seen TV shows made."


    "What''s the ratings for TV series?" Barry Meyer asked rhetorically.


    Andrew was silent.


    This is really sad, and if they have a big hit, it won''t make him worry like this.


    Andrew sighed, "Can they do it?"


    "Try it, anyway, the pilot episodes have no response, just cut it." Barry Meyer advised: "If Lehmann is in charge, the chance of success is still great. I think he has gone all the way, but he hasn''t missed. Once, I was able to look at people with good eyesight, and several actors were also in his hands to glow with a second spring. CAA has benefited a lot."


    "Lehman is talented and will give in. He doesn''t stick to gains and losses. What''s rare is to recognize his own position, never open his mouth, cooperate with him, and always win-win. I hope there is a good result."


    Andrew was convinced.


    In other words, where is the difference, anyway, the WB TV station is at the bottom.


    "I will have a good talk with him."


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    When I was young, I thought that TV was a conspiracy, and the TV stations worked together to make everyone stupid. Later I found out that this idea was wrong. It was not the TV station¡¯s fault at all. It was the result of the audience''s own choices.


    ¡ª¡ªSteve Jobs.


    Although in the interview, Jobs said this in a joking manner.


    But it is also enough to prove that the TV station is definitely the most dedicated effort on the road to cater to the joys, sorrows and sorrows of the broad audience.


    This is especially true for TV series, because it is broadcast weekly.


    The decision to survive is entirely in the hands of the audience. When someone sees it, if it meets expectations, it will be able to finish one season, and there will even be a renewal season. No one will watch it, and basically cannot survive three episodes.


    The trial broadcast system is a feature of American TV dramas.


    TV stations spend a lot of meaningless funds on this every year.


    Every project is cut, it means that the TV station will lose a copyright expenditure to buy and broadcast.


    Because in the United States, the TV station first saw this project. After paying the advance payment, the US TV series will start shooting. After shooting two or three episodes, it will be sold to the paid one to see if the prospect of the show is worth continuing.


    But TV stations are not always willing to buy projects, which requires the contacts of various production companies.


    Some powerful gold medal producers, who are well versed in the needs of major TV stations and the preferences of their supervisors, pull out a team, even if they don''t have a good idea of ??the theme, they can still turn stones into gold.


    For example, the famous Baum Gardner in the circle is an example. He has relationships with the media groups behind major TV stations. As long as the ideas he sells, they can basically be filmed and broadcast.No one does not give him a chance to test the waters.


    And Charles took the same path. Lismanwish Pictures often reaped profits by contracting part of the series.


    Furthermore, the length of the TV series is longer.


    Therefore, TV dramas pay much attention to the plot and have greater demands on the screenwriter.


    It is no exaggeration to say that the screenwriters who are absolutely disadvantaged in the film industry have achieved a great improvement in American drama.


    The chief writer of most American dramas is equivalent to the production director.


    The life and death of a character, and even the trend of the plot, is basically a very short time, the screenwriters quickly rushed out, and then the chief writer decides whether to hire.


    A well-known joke in the circle is that a certain actor is not obedient, or his salary has risen too much, and as a result, there are endless examples of being written to death by the screenwriter.


    Therefore, as an actor, if you are in the TV circle, it is best not to offend the screenwriter too much.


    ......


    The script library of WB TV station.


    Lehman took Thomas, Ryan, and sent a few employees from the screenwriting department.


    Well, Nolan''s younger brother Jonathan, after finishing the script of "Batman", joined Firefly Pictures, temporarily responsible for the screenwriting.


    Several people stayed here for most of the day, all sifting through scripts.


    Every year, even if the WB TV station is not so strong, it will receive a huge number of project ideas.


    After all, opportunities are limited. When all TV stations add up, there are not many TV series that can be shown in a year. Compared with the huge number of screenwriters, the competition is more intense.


    Therefore, everyone with an idea will vote for the creative script to N TV stations.


    Anyway, they have included the protection of property rights in the relevant departments.


    If someone plagiarizes the results and sue the court, it will be very troublesome.TV stations don¡¯t do that.


    In the huge collection room, every wooden cabinet is full of scripts.


    Some have not been cleaned up, even dating back many years.


    While he was busy, taking some time, Lehman had to answer questions about the script.


    For example, who is optimistic about a script, Lehman has to review it again, but all of them are rejected by him.


    The basic reason is that the story is too old-fashioned, the setting is not new, the subject matter is not prominent, or the shooting cost is too far from the expected market, and the risk is too high.


    For these opinions, everyone is muttering in their hearts.


    I said that I came to choose the script, but I didn''t like any of them.


    However, Lehman didn''t explain much, and focused his attention on the screening script.


    In fact, he came over this time, just to see if the ideas overlapped, which saved the future embarrassment.


    After all, he basically knows the TV series that will be popular in later generations, just in case, shoot one from them.


    I had to crash with a script written independently by a certain screenwriter.


    Of course, other people don¡¯t know about Lehman¡¯s careful thinking, and they really worked hard to select the script with their own eyes. After all, Lehman talked about the scope of a subject, saying that he wanted to make a drama about prison escape. .


    However, this kind of subject matter is almost impossible to find, and even the margins are rare.


    After all, the hottest ones on the market now are family comedies, reasoning dramas, crime dramas, etc. The focus of screenwriting is also here.


    And Jonathan still feels weird about Lyman''s attitude of turning a blind eye to other subjects.When he saw a fairly good script for the third time and passed it over and was rejected by almost the same reason, he asked in surprise: "Actually, the subject of prison escape is not as broad as a crime drama. It¡¯s the fifth season, and I won an Emmy Award."


    Well, "Wire of Fire" and "Crime Scene Investigation" are both the main similar markets, and they all succeeded.


    In any case, instead of catering to the market audience, it is indeed not so wise to pursue tirelessly themes that sound niche.


    Even "Shawshank''s Redemption" is powerful enough, and it was a loss when it was shot.


    This is proven by the market.


    "It''s just too much homogeneity." Lehman was turning over the script intently. Hearing that he was even more surprised than Jonathan and raised his head, "Even if something similar is shot, it will be squeezed by the TV series itself. This is not what I want to watch. Arrived."


    "Why? If it''s you, it shouldn''t be difficult to shoot something new." Jonathan shook his head with emotion.


    In other words, "Bad Guy" is still the highest-grossing movie of its kind.


    He guessed that this was the reason why Lehmann was reluctant to go the old way. The movie also changed the subject of each subject, and he did not expect to make a TV series.


    Lyman stained his mouth.


    His brother went to make a movie, and after Jonathan was all right, he was in the mood to make fun of himself.


    But what Lehman wants is not just a high-end ratings, but a hot, or at least a hit drama, the one that ranks high.


    Don''t suppress Charles all at once and get rid of all his unnecessary ideas. I don''t know what year the equity acquisition will be delayed.


    Although Charles is very dissatisfied with him now, but it is not enough. The basic set has not been broken, and he still seems confident.


    This will not work.


    Reading continues.


    It took two full days for Lehman to finally determine that he would not crash.


    Actually, it seems that the originality of the show is a whim of the producer and pieced together. I never thought it would be possible to shoot so many seasons.The unfinished product is very serious.


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    "Cracking..."


    At night, it started to rain heavily outside.


    The wind whispered, and the big house looked extremely empty.


    Lyman sat on a chair in the study, struggling to write.


    For this new drama, he is still responsible for finalizing the outline and characters, and then handing them to Jonathan and other writers to fill in the details, and the plot is full.


    Speaking of "Prison Break", he has also seen it in his previous life.


    Watched in line with the advantages of absorbing foreign film and television dramas.


    In other words, he has just entered the society and is new to this theme. Domestic TV dramas are still more attractive when they are still in the annual "Han Zhu Ge Ge".


    Let''s talk about the plot.


    In fact, it is not complicated, there is only one main line, just like the title of the play-"Prison Break".


    So that after a group of criminals worked together to escape from birth, the story became clich¨¦d. Obviously, the lead writer had never thought of filming so many seasons at all. It was nothing more than a good grade and a mere plotter.


    Lyman never thought of doing this.


    This kind of unfinished thing is too normal for American dramas, because at the beginning, everyone did not think about where they could be filmed. They all took one step and counted one step, and the results were OK and continued until the original reputation of the drama was good. Crash.


    What he meant was that there were only three seasons directly set.12 episodes in a season.


    Set the scope to have a beginning and an end.


    In this way, the direction of the story is easier to grasp.


    For example, one and a half seasons tells the story of the prison, and one and a half seasons tells the story after escaping. It must be set that most of the fugitives are captured. Except for the protagonist group who used some cleverness, rooted in Mexico and was not captured... ...


    Lehman hopes that this drama can be included in the boutique, to lay the best foundation for his TV drama department first, and erect the signboard.


    This is a very symbolic attempt.


    After completing the outline and entrusting the remaining tasks to Jonathan''s screenwriting department, the preparatory work began.


    Lehman also held a small meeting for this.


    In fact, it is to assign tasks.


    A TV drama team formed by the production department of Firefly Pictures.


    Chief Producer: Lyman.


    Director: Top, Wen Ziren, and even Ray Warner.U.S. dramas are rarely completed by one director, and most of them are a few episodes made by one person, and the style of the top and bottom is consistent with the style of the script.The meaning is that you should shoot according to the script, and you are not allowed to mess around.


    Total photography: Thomas.


    Script writer: Jonathan Nolan.


    Lehman whispered softly and said: "Let me talk about our work. The script is still being written. This is a matter for the screenwriter department. Then I will look for suitable actors and determine the schedule. Thomas, just go. Kanjing, find a suitable prison exterior, look for the kind of abandoned building that was used as a prison, and start decorating it after finding it.


    The approximate cost limit is around 10 million.


    Then there is the interior of the studio, or rent a Warner studio for shooting, remember to communicate.


    The scattered shooting costs add up, and the budget is around 20 million."


    The meeting is not long, just to establish a general direction.


    After the meeting adjourned, they soon took action.


    As far as the production department is concerned, apart from "Batman", several projects this year require manual shooting. Most of the rest are completed, and the company has sufficient shooting staff.


    Without too much delay, the preliminary design and manufacturing of props and costumes began.


    Subsequently, the news spread in the circle.


    Immediately, Comrade Kevin Hoween from CAA couldn''t wait to arrive.


    He came with a mission.


    I want to provide actors with packaging services for TV series.


    Brokerage companies, with so many resources, of course, they don¡¯t want to let go of every opportunity for realisation.


    The actors are popular, and they earn more.


    According to the agreed terms, most of the dragon roles are almost all rounded up by CAA.


    There are not many roles for wardens, police officers, prisoners, etc. Lehman doesn''t care who chooses them.


    As long as it fits.


    He has cooperated with CAA for so many years. In this regard, everyone still cooperates very well.


    As for the protagonists and supporting cast members, they can''t choose casually.


    Except for CAA to provide a list of actors, Lehman did not relax too much.


    William Morris, ICM, WMA, BEP...


    For almost all Hollywood brokerage companies that can speak up, Lehman asked them to screen a list of actors.


    Choosing an actor, Lehman has read the original version once, and he has a good score.


    ......


    ......


    The assistant walked into Charles'' office with a cup of coffee.Said: "The action over there is not small."


    "It''s okay, TV series can''t be played casually." Charles is very confident and unwilling to delegate power. He has to personally take care of many things in the TV department.


    At this moment, he said: "I talked to the people at FX (a TV station owned by Twentieth Century Fox) a few days ago, and the new project has already begun, called "Man to Middle Age". It is a sitcom. I was the chief writer of several diversity screenwriters of "Friends" and invited Andy Comiu to perform. I listened to the ideas of those people and thought it was very likely to succeed, so that everyone was ready."


    "Friends" premiered on NBC TV in September 1994 and ended in May this year.


    In the past ten years, the ratings of the ten seasons have been ranked in the top ten of the year, and its status is quite high, and it has also driven the popularity of global sitcoms.


    "How could WB TV support him?"


    Charles was a little disdainful, "What''s the use of support? There is no comparison between FX and WB. Besides, the ratings depend on the content of the program. FX is one of the best."


    The platform itself is also the reason for Charles''s confidence.


    Although he felt that Lehman must be prepared, he was always wary of what he wanted to do.


    But he didn''t expect to start from the TV production he was most familiar with.


    In this regard, there is nothing to be afraid of.


    Charles glanced at the news of the new press and the new drama released by the WB TV station, and a sharp look flashed in his eyes.


    He attaches great importance to the right to speak of his own Lismannwish Films. If "Man to Middle Age" can overwhelm Rauche''s "Prison Break" in ratings, it will undoubtedly be a heavy blow to Lehman''s morale.


    It also made that person not dare to be so unscrupulous and disturbed the turmoil in the company.


    Nowadays, internal disputes are becoming more and more obvious.


    Even the television department that brought him was unsure.


    Lions Gate and Firefly Pictures are crushed down, but it is easy for people to make choices.


    At that time, if he really becomes the polished commander, he will undoubtedly get out of it like Hunter.


    The painstaking effort he spent so many years to build is to keep the company firmly established in the film and television industry, but not to let others steal the fruits of victory.


    In any case, he will not catch it all.


    Wait and see, Lyman.


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    A week later.


    It was sunny again this morning.


    After three or two days of rain, Los Angeles finally returned to sunny.


    Lehman walked into Firefly Pictures, listened to the greetings of past employees, and nodded in response from time to time.


    Entering the conference room, relevant personnel gathered again.


    Lehman raised his hand, and Jonathan first introduced the work progress.


    "After co-arrangement by our department, the tone of the script has been established along the outline: it consists of three parts: imprisonment, release, and escape. The content length will be controlled in three seasons. The plot of the first season has been successfully completed."


    Then there is Thomas.


    He also reported a few sentences very briefly.


    The location was chosen to be in a deactivated 19th century prison in Illinois, where the notorious serial killer John Wayne was once held.Later, because the prisons were not strictly managed, the phenomenon of prisoners being forced to x often occurred, which made the state government had to transfer the criminals and slowly became lonely.


    After discussing with the state government, they were very willing to provide it to the crew-the prison was out of service for a long time and could generate additional income. They agreed quickly.


    Followed by costumes, props, etc., because it is a modern drama, it is very easy to prepare.


    Just the prison uniforms, Warner Photography Studio has a lot of them.


    After advancing several things in a row, Lehman finally said: "This "Prison Break", my bottom line is that it is not profitable, but the reputation must be sufficient, even if it is lost, as long as it can get a good ratings, it is worth it. . Also, the marketing department. Yes, Ryan, you can go to Lara to sponsor. Then, Thomas, you and I will host the actors who auditioned."


    Nowadays, the average production cost of American dramas is not high, unlike the investment budget of hundreds of millions of billions in later generations, and most of the money spent is on the salary of actors.


    For example, in "Friends", the value of the starring actors has risen to around 20 million.Jennifer Aniston received a basic salary of about 25 million in the latest season.


    But when filming the first season, even with the announcement, the total cost was less than 8 million.


    And for new dramas like this, apart from the actors'' expenses, every one million instincts (take ten episodes as an example) is a very extravagant production.


    TV series are different from movies, and the labor cost is severely squeezed.


    Many of the behind-the-scenes teams themselves also use the old to bring the new, and the average salary is not high, and they are still paid in stages.


    And like "Prison Break", the production cost for an episode of more than 1.8 million on average is almost twice the cost of a normal TV series on the market.


    The previous version was very pitted. Except for the beginning and end of an episode, there is still more than half an hour left, and the plot is very verbose, and Lehman intends to one episode for about an hour.


    Normally, the content of 22 episodes is compressed to 12.


    This is more refined, and the effect of spending a lot of money is naturally better.


    ......


    Los Angeles subway station.


    As soon as the station was opened, a large group of people came out. One of them was a thin, tall young man who was very delicate and stood out from the crowd.


    This person is called Wentworth Miller.


    32 years old, but looks like a guy in his twenties.


    He is a young actor, currently unemployed.


    Work as a handyman in a theater in Kanzhou.


    Think about how he, a person who has studied English literature at Preston University, became like this.


    Things are impermanent.


    I felt that my dream of being an actor was about to be shattered. I didn''t know that William Morris, the agency that hadn''t received much help since he joined, would call him and say that he was coming to Hollywood to try out.


    He touched a sheaf of Franklin in his bag, thinking that if he could not be elected, the round trip tickets would cost him half of his salary, and he still took sick leave.


    I was afraid that I was not selected again, and I was lost when I went back to work.


    Get in a taxi and follow the location given by the brokerage company.


    After about ten minutes, he went to Firefly Pictures.


    Explaining his intentions, he was taken to the third floor.


    After getting out of the elevator, you will see a long corridor with compartments on the left and right, where people flow in and out.


    "President, people are here."


    "Ok."


    In the reception room, the lady at the front desk brought people there, greeted them, and went down on her own.


    Leave Wentworth Miller alone at the door.


    He lifted his chest and raised his head, giving a good impression.


    The room is simple, with one person sitting behind a table.It was just the response.


    Lehman took the actor''s resume and checked it.


    Ho.


    Sure enough, nothing went wrong.


    Mi Shuai, where are you going.


    Haha, tell a joke.


    It was because of "Prison Break" that this king became popular, Lehmann chose to shoot this show, and his preconceived impression was also like this.And this guy is really miserable. If Lehman had not searched through the lists of actors over 25 years old from the major agencies, he would probably not be able to find him-he was judged by William Morris as having no training value. The kind.Later, it also came out publicly.


    Say handsome, it''s handsome, but when he gets older, he can''t walk the path of small fresh meat.In addition, the person is very delicate, and he can''t play many roles.


    Although the temperament and appearance are still very challenging, when he was younger, he did not become popular in a few plays, which made him fend for himself.


    In this way, his value is quite cheap, and it is estimated that the salary of one season is 100,000, which is a market above the standard.


    Maybe you can deduct points, and you can get five or six thousand dollars.


    After all, is it an opportunity to perform, or the protagonist? Many young actors don''t even dare to agree to pay.


    Unfortunately, Lehman still couldn''t do that.


    Filming, to be honest, is still a bit hard.


    Furthermore, after all, there is already a plan to renew the filming season. It is the kingly way for the main actors to sign a long contract and give more basic salary.


    Otherwise, when the fire starts, the pay is too low, and it is not good to lower the price.


    Lehman looked at it for a while and asked, "Weight?"


    "One hundred and five."


    "Lean, can you gain muscle?"


    "can."


    "That''s it." Lehman took out a script from the drawer and handed it over, "Look at the characters first. If it''s okay, ask your agent to come over and talk about signing."


    Wentworth Miller was stunned and didn''t move.


    "Why, is there anything else?"


    "I''ve passed it?" Miller was a little confused.When is the audition so simple?


    "Well, your own conditions are very suitable for the role. Moreover, it is not difficult to play the role for you. Go back and think about it. Remember not to reveal the script. You know, the industry rules. Also, remember to exercise and build muscle. "Lyman exhorted again.


    Listen, this guy''s eyes lit up immediately.


    Smiling and nodding thanks.


    Alas, how great I am to teach people how to fish.


    Give yourself a like.Lehman thought.


    Later, after Miller went out, Thomas also brought a few girls in and said, "I brought everyone here for you."


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    The heroine of the original version of "Prison Break" is called Sarah Wayne Carliss.


    He is a moth-loving person.


    When filming, it was not pleasant to get along with the crew.


    Later, after the first season aired, FX TV was forced to give in on the grounds of salary increase (the original version, released on Fox TV in 2006). During the shooting of the third season, it was suspended due to an unexpected pregnancy.The crew had to spend a lot of time to shut down, causing huge losses. At the same time, in order to make the shooting smooth, the screenwriters had to write to death the female number one she played.


    As soon as the stage of killing the heroine came out, even the ratings of the TV series were lowered a lot.


    Many viewers can''t stand this kind of brain-dead plot.It is now too.


    Therefore, even with the impression of the original version, Lyman did see Sarah''s profile at the ICM agency, and did not invite her to audition, instead let Thomas choose a few outstanding looks among the young actresses.


    There are only two conditions, one is having experience in acting, but not very well-known; the other is willing to sign a long-term contract.


    For this small request, there are a lot of candidates for brokerage companies.


    In this way, three young and beautiful actresses were selected first.


    They stood a little distance apart, and Lehman glanced over and found that he was a little familiar.


    One of them is Amy Rosen, the former heroine of "The Day After Day", the actress who was rejected by Eva Green.Single-parent family, grew up performing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.Another child star debuted.


    The other is Amber Heard.This woman is the third wife of Johnny Depp in Parallel Time and the person who caused Depp''s domestic violence in later generations.


    But in this matter, the two slapped each other, and finally settled out of court, without knowing the truth.


    Of course, Lehman never cares about other people''s troubles.


    Speaking of conditions alone, both are excellent.At least there is no shortage of looks and performance experience.


    This time I heard that Lehman was producing a TV series that CAA and ICM had each inserted.


    As for the last remaining actress, Lyman had no impression.


    The audition soon ended, and Lyman left them again.


    Should we announce the results of the interview now?


    The women stood a little nervously. They are now third-line actors and have experience in acting, but none of them became popular.


    A female number one like "Prison Break" still has some weight.


    Amy Rosen had met with Lehmann when she auditioned for "The Day After Day" before. At this time, he smiled at Lehmann and nodded and said, "Hello, Mr. Lehmann."


    Seeing that Amy Rosen seemed to be able to talk to Lehman, the remaining two competitors inevitably became more nervous.


    Unfortunately, being nervous is useless.


    Lehman said: "The role of "Prison Break" is played by Amy Rosen."


    Amy Rosen''s eyes lit up, and he smiled openly: "Thank you Mr. Lyman."


    This result is not unexpected.


    In Lehman''s view, Amber Heard is not incapable of acting, and the two are actually in between.


    But in order to make the production smooth, he even changed the original heroine. How could he find an uncle to join the team.


    This woman''s scheming, even if it is in Hollywood, is the first class.


    When he fell in love with Depp, with the help of the man''s so many resources, after the divorce, he did not forget to hold high the banner of feminism and step on Depp to build momentum.Regardless of right or wrong, she is by no means a kind person with this courage, this kind of planning and execution.


    Seeing that the roles have been set, the other two are a little lost.


    After leaving, there was still Amy Rosen in the reception room.


    Lehman ordered: "You are signed to CAA, let your agent come over and talk."


    "Ok."


    "Okay, go back and prepare first."


    As soon as she left, another person went in with her front and back feet, and she listened to the question.


    "Amari Nolask?"


    "Yes, it''s me."


    "If you don''t be a doctor, how come you are acting."


    "I can''t refuse the opportunity to enter the showbiz."


    "Haha, where''s your agent, ask him to discuss the performance contract."


    Amy Rosen heard it in the hallway, and when the other person came out, he said, "Hello, hello, I play the role of Sara, the prison doctor in the play."


    "..."


    He was taken aback, and said shyly: "Hello."


    Don''t know what to say.


    This guy graduated from the University of Puerto Rico.


    Later, he studied in medical school and was caught in a trick by a director.


    Since then, he has been out of control. Not only did he set aside what he had learned and went to New York to develop, he also went to a drama school to learn acting.


    Well, his girlfriend is now more famous than him.


    She is the actress in the popular TV series "Doctor House".


    The two chatted for a while, and Amari Nolask finally couldn''t help but ask: "Miss Amy, what is the one in there?"


    From entering to exiting, he was a little dazed throughout.


    Up to now, I haven''t recovered.


    Why is it so fast.


    Three or two questions will determine the role.


    "Don''t you know?" Amy Rosen was also surprised.


    She thought to herself, you got a role so smoothly, didn''t you go through the back door?


    "What is it for?" Amari Nolask became more dazed.


    "He is the producer of this show and a well-known film director."


    "..."


    Amari Nolask was silent for a moment, carefully searching the memory in his mind, and suddenly said: "It is the French director Lyman who made "Bad Guy", is that him?"


    "You came here without inquiring clearly?"


    "I received the news of the audition yesterday and came over from New York." Amari Nolask said in amusement.


    Okay, catch up with something good.


    When I was in school, I didn''t miss the interesting things about Hollywood from the students who were learning to perform together.


    This is a successful new representative of the industry.


    After waiting for a long time, my agent also received news and rushed.


    The opportunity Amari Nolask got, first of all, let him truly have an exclusive agent.


    Previously, as a sluggish male actor, usually an agent was in charge of a large stall, and there was very little help from a brokerage company.


    For auditions or something, let me know, I have to go there individually.


    However, newcomers, most of them come here.


    It''s not unfair.


    After a while, the broker successfully signed the contract.


    Amari Nolask asked quickly: "How is it?"


    The agent was in a good mood and took a commission for the contract.


    Looking at the look of Amari Nolask, he reminded: "The salary is 30,000, and the estimated shooting time is two months. If it exceeds, there will be additional compensation. However, they asked us to sign a long contract. Also, Get the script of the character, remember to think about it, it¡¯s not a deal after signing the contract. If something goes wrong with the filming, they have the right to suspend the performance contract."


    "I know I know."


    Fifteen thousand a month, but he is much stronger than his performance.


    The most important thing is the performance of the scene, the role weight is also heavy.


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    It took another three days to determine all the actors in "Prison Break".


    The basic pattern is also based on the old lineup.


    Like the perverted murderers who test their acting skills, they are still played by Robert Knapp and the gang boss played by Peter Sterman.


    During this time, Lehman was exhausted just to advance the preparations of the crew.


    On the contrary, he was about to enter the shooting stage, but he suddenly came to idle.


    The various affairs of the crew were successfully entrusted to several directors.


    Since Lehmann entered Lismanvesch Films, the company''s development has only picked up slightly, but the general trend is not more harmonious than before, and it can even be said to be a far cry.


    Due to the separation of power, Lehman also intervened in the production of TV dramas. Charles regarded him as an ambitious man, and he did nothing to beat himself.There are many people in the company waiting to see his jokes.


    However, Lehman still promoted his plan step by step.


    To be honest, with Lehman¡¯s current advantages, making movies is definitely more profitable than making TV shows.


    The capital turnover rate has also accelerated.


    But in order to acquire Lismanvesch Films well, he still had to devote himself to this industry, and even spent a lot of energy personally supervising the production of the first film.


    When the distribution channels are taken down, Lehman''s film and television empire section will only need overseas distribution channels and his own voice channels-television networks or news media newspapers.


    This is not in a hurry, and it is useless.


    Take it step by step.


    ......


    ......


    Time enters September.


    Paramount also increased the last wave of offensive announced.


    Compared to the last premiere of "Chain Saw", the internal screening of its sequel went smoothly.


    Paramount didn''t spend a lot of tongue at all, and got a lot of resources from major theater companies in North America.


    There are 400 more than the previously estimated 2,200 theaters, and the scale of screenings remains at about 2,600.


    In addition, a number of chain theater companies have opened their mouths to ensure that the film arrangement on the opening day will not be less than 20%.


    As the most mature commercial film market in the world, they certainly have their own set of calculations for judging the market potential of a film.


    "Chain Saw 2" continues the creepy and familiar style of the previous game, and is definitely loved by fans of cult movies.


    And the potential viewers accumulated from the previous work are hyped up, and the quality is not bad.This is the point that is easy to attract the audience.


    In the last few days before the screening, large sums of money went down.


    The pre-screening propaganda momentum is very strong. Although Shirley Lansing is a bit against Lehman, she still attaches great importance to the profit.


    Newspapers, magazines, radio stations, talk shows, and outdoor broadcasts can easily find news about the upcoming release of "Chain Saw 2".


    Publicity? Its popularity is directly proportional to the investment.


    In the same period, competitors are not very important.


    For example, Searchlight Pictures, a sub-label acquired by Fox in the 20th Century, will release a feature-length film about the friendship between young people in cities and towns, "Going Side by Side"¡ªit just doesn''t work just to hear the name.


    There is also a small-cost thriller film "Supernatural Puzzle" released by Columbia.


    In comparison, Disney¡¯s "Princess Diary 2", which has been in theaters for two weeks, may be even more threatening.


    You know, Anne Hathaway when she was young, her appearance is really good, not to mention this is also a hot sequel, the North American box office has exceeded 120 million.


    Many media exclaimed Anne Hathaway''s market appeal.


    Disney Coke is miserable. They didn''t expect that an old story could get so many box office.


    On September 7th, all copies of Paramount''s films are available for admission, and the screening of "Chainsaw 2" also kicked off.


    ......


    Santa Monica Plaza, one of the commercial centers of Los Angeles.


    The convenience of its location is also a place where theaters gather.


    Around five o''clock in the afternoon, most of the working people can relax.


    The surrounding of the square also became lively.


    In the theater, it was the turn of "Chain Saw 2".


    The Wuyangyang theater has a high attendance rate.


    On the big screen, a man was using an iron hook to slice open the belly of a corpse and found a key in his stomach...


    This kind of picture is very tasteful, but the atmosphere of the theater is not serious.


    After all, everyone who has seen the previous film knows the style of such a movie.


    Only some new audiences who enter from the crowd will feel a little receptive.


    The killing organs that resemble torture instruments, and the perverted murderers like jigsaws, are simply terrifying.


    When another woman cried and begged to be shredded by the cutting machine, the blood and minced meat solidified into the most impressive...


    "vomit--"


    Alan finally couldn''t hold it back, his throat surged and he retched a few times.


    His hand gripped the armrest of the seat tightly, and the other hand pressed his stomach, as if to calm his riotous stomach.


    Fortunately, he hadn''t eaten anything just now, otherwise he would have to vomit.


    Lean back on the back of the chair, and on the chest, I can feel the rapid heartbeat strongly.


    This film is really maddening, and if you don''t agree, you will die.


    Look around.


    Several viewers around are staring at the big screen intently, for fear of missing every wonderful shot.


    Looking at the black guy in the second position on Alan''s left, he can still fiddle with fried chicken nuggets with interest.


    Think of fried chicken nuggets...


    There was another surge in the stomach.


    Allen quickly took a few deep breaths.


    Especially, this director is so good at playing, how can he come up with so many ways to torture people.


    Make Allen feel like a pervert.


    The key is that the black hand behind the scenes has not shown up.


    Only rely on audio tapes or videos with weird masks to explain clues to escape.


    But every trapped person can''t escape completely.


    At least until now, two have died, two were seriously injured, and one was blind.


    Seriously, just watching the plot is quite enjoyable.


    If only there were not so many nasty close-ups.


    The kind of lens that faces the flesh and blood is really not acceptable to the average audience.


    But even so, Allen continued to watch, and did not leave midway.


    It also stems from his persistence. When the identity of the jigsaw is finally revealed, it is the finishing touch of the movie.


    A high IQ pervert who likes to observe prey up close?


    Sure enough, this villain''s setting is very impressive.


    To make it clear that the jigsaw is an anti-social personality, its predecessor is just a very ordinary old man.


    As for his reasoning, what people never cherish visible happiness and healthy body is just an excuse for perverted self-defense and brainwashing oneself.


    Out of the theater, Allen was still thinking.


    Perhaps, he should buy the CD of "Chain Saw 1" and take a look at home.


    Yes, just do it.


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    "On the first weekend of September, North America ushered in several new films, and the market still remained above the level of last year¡¯s growth. The "Chainsaw 2" produced by Firefly Pictures and released by Paramount Pictures "Continued the enthusiasm of the previous work. It landed in more than 2,600 theaters on the opening day. On the first day, it gained 7.23 million US dollars, surpassing the revenue of 5.36 million US dollars "Princess Diary 2", firmly ranking the top of the single-day box office.


    As previously expected, the competitiveness of the new film has not been as strong as the "Princess Diary 2" which has been screened for more than two weeks.


    Although most of the film reviews in newspapers are based on harsh criticism, the quality of the film itself is not so serious.


    For example, the "Hollywood Report" is complaining about the director''s shots and editing always likes blood, so you can avoid it with a little attention.


    Unfortunately, many film critics do not understand the selectivity of the market.


    It takes courage to give up the cult group that has laid the foundation for some passers-by who may support it.


    You know, most horror and thriller movies use plasma on a large scale, precisely because such fans like this tune.


    It can be seen from the audience comments of IMDB.


    Most of them haven''t said that there are any flaws in this aspect, but have heated discussions about those delicate killing machines.


    Some alternative film review columns even said: "The anti-social role of the jigsaw is the most successful in the entire series, and it has a very memorable quality."


    In the end, IMDB''s rating of "Chain Saw 2" remained at 7.3 points.


    On Saturday, the survey company hired released the latest statistics. The average score of the audience in the theater of "Chain Saw 2" is "B". It is expected that the North American box office will not be less than 60 million US dollars.


    This is a very good reputation and evaluation for an R-rated film.


    Paramount also developed a follow-up promotion plan based on this.


    With the Internet and traditional media industries as the core, online and offline coordinated marketing has always maintained a certain degree of popularity.


    As of the premiere day, Paramount Pictures has invested a total of more than ten million dollars in the promotion and distribution of this film, which is a conscience when compared to the shooting cost.


    Of course, Paramount¡¯s own calculation rules for input and output are in line with market prospects.


    They did not mess around.


    The effect is obvious.


    On Sunday, the single-day box office of "Chain Saw 2" was not affected by too many film critics at all, and the output rose by a bit, and it received 9.26 million US dollars.


    Continue to beat "Princess Diaries 2", which accounted for $5.43 million that day, to defend the top spot.


    In the first three days of the weekend, the North American box office of "Chainsaw 2" exceeded 20 million.


    However, the audience of the film itself is still too low.


    According to the survey, the audience is concentrated among young men over 16 years old, while the female audience is very small, less than 10% of the overall audience.


    The peers in the film industry are also staring at the performance of the market.


    Because they need to determine the future direction of the audience based on market changes.


    When I was slightly enthusiastic, I felt that Firefly Pictures had done a good business.


    Paramount is naturally the one in a good mood.


    The only thing with a mixed mood is Lions Gate Pictures undoubtedly.


    Because Lehman personally met with Gusta, the major shareholder, and asked Lionsgate to help him, the conditions offered were the right to publish the follow-up of "Chain Saw".


    Although the second part has already been made, and it is impossible for Lions to intervene, most of it still feels a bit uncomfortable.


    Tangled in my heart.


    The Hollywood staff of Europa Pictures also took the opportunity to take a copy of "Chain Saw 2" back to Paris, France.


    Basically, after two weeks of screening in North America, overseas markets will also be developed.


    As for Europa Pictures, their partnership with Lehman is fairly well maintained, and the share they give is also very friendly to Firefly Pictures. Within three years, there is no need to worry about any additional changes.


    It''s the next week.


    Lionsgate¡¯s president Jon Fellermae also specifically called to invite Lyman to come out for a gathering.


    Lehman also gave a lot of face, and took Ray Warner, who had just finished filming "Saw Cry 3".


    When they walked into the private room of the private club, Jon Fellermae''s attitude was extraordinarily enthusiastic-nonsense, a business with a profit of 10 to 20 million yuan a year, it was really willing to give a smile.


    After the greeting together.


    Before the dishes were ready, Jon Fellerme deliberately reminded: "Lyman, the box office of "Chain Saw 2" is over 24 million, right."


    Lehman waved his hand, "Not so fast. The accumulated audience in the previous work has already contributed to the box office a few days ago. The current rise has slowed down. It is estimated that after a few weeks, it will be drawn."


    "Yes, cult movies are still a niche. But the investment is not much, there is still a profit."


    "Well, if you add overseas shares, there should be a profit of 20 to 30 million yuan." Lehman followed the topic.


    "This film sells better offline. I heard before that hundreds of thousands of CDs can be sold in a month."


    This kind of offline performance, even if the Lionsgate under the charge of Jon Fellermae started out as a horror and horror movie, it is unavoidable to sigh.


    The profit of a CD, excluding the cost of site, burning, transportation and other peripheral distribution, and sharing the profits with offline giants like Blockbuster, can basically bring the production and distribution company 2 to 3 dollars in income.


    If you divide the two together, coupled with small profits but quick turnover, even a potential market that can be sold for several years, it is possible to divide seven or eight million in various profit chains each year.


    That''s not even counted, TV on-demand requires payment.


    Zero and zero total, such issuers as Paramount are also infatuated.


    Lehman thought for a while, and was not humble. "This type of movie usually doesn''t sell badly offline."


    This is also true.


    However, Jon Fellermei still asked seemingly casually: "It is estimated that the market performance of Chainsaw 2 will not be bad, have you considered when the third part will be released."


    Hearing this, Lyman already understood the purpose of Jon''s stay together.


    Maybe it''s reminding myself, maybe.


    Lehman smiled and said: "The sequel has been filmed and it is still in the post-production stage. If it is released, it will definitely wait until next year. After next year, you can find a release schedule, and we promise to cooperate."


    One movie a year has been released very quickly.


    If it is faster, it will kill the chicken to get the eggs.


    Lehman couldn''t be more clear.


    Jon Fellermei just wanted to remind one or two.


    After getting the guarantee, I also politely changed the topic of chat.


    Ray Navor, as the director of the third part, was naturally introduced to Jon by Lyman.


    For a time, the atmosphere became warm.


    The cups and cups are staggered, it''s so lively.


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    Lyman got up from bed the next morning.


    Randomly cleaned up.


    Go out and drive to Firefly Pictures.


    In the market, "Chainsaw 2" is still reaping the box office.


    But most professionals know that the upper limit of this film will not be too high.


    This is a common problem with all cult films, and naturally lost a large number of audiences.


    In addition, another batch of new films entered the theaters, which also reduced the number of films and the number of screens, and the decline in single-day output is very obvious.


    When he went to the company, Lehman checked the financial statements as usual.


    He waited until Black Cole called and told him that "Batman" had entered the filming stage before he bought a ticket and flew to the UK.


    ......


    In the north of London, about forty minutes'' drive from the city center, there is a large stretch of magnificent buildings.


    This is the suburbs, and the predecessor of the building was the hangar named Cardington during World War II.


    A small part of it was abandoned and destroyed, and most of the equipment inside was removed, leaving a large empty shell.


    In the middle of the building, the former warehouse No. 2 has now been transformed into a huge studio.


    The entire library is 812 feet long and 180 feet high. The shed has an area equivalent to 16 Olympic swimming pools, and can also accommodate 8,338 London double-decker buses.


    In terms of floor space, it is beyond the reach of most studios in the world.


    At this moment, the model of the roof that was laid out as the outer streets of Gotham City and built according to one third of the scale has been completed.


    Nolan also took the crew here for almost four days, completing most of the scenes.


    Seriously, quite a prodigal.


    It took more than ten million and nearly half a month of hard work to build, and the final shot that can be cut out can last for ten minutes.


    Although Lehman also loves real shooting, he might use special effects techniques to make up for it.


    However, Nolan, there are some ways.


    He went to the UK for shooting and found that the government granted him a filming subsidy.


    Roughly there can be more than two million.


    So, let''s respect his choice.


    ......


    As soon as Lehmann got off the plane, it did not take long for it to rain heavily.


    Autumn in London is like this, always gloomy.


    When Lyman arrived at the filming location, the crew was not filming either.holiday.


    It''s not easy to go out on a rainy day.


    He entered the group, Nolan went out to greet him, the first sentence was complaining: "You can count it."


    Without Lehman, the atmosphere of the crew is a bit discordant.


    "Isn''t I too busy."


    Lehman apologized quickly.


    The two chatted for a few words, and Nolan ran to the film crew to study tomorrow''s filming scenes.


    Delay this day, many things need to be sorted out.


    The director must be a busy man on the crew, Lehman walked around casually, took a look, and called Blake Cole again.


    "Batman: The Mystery of the Shadow" is led by the two together, and he needs to know something about the crew.


    "How did you feel on the crew after I left?"


    "Most of them are okay, but those Warner producers are always asking for Nolan''s trouble." Black Cole is also full of bitterness.


    He doesn''t have the qualifications and grades of Lehman, and Warner''s people don''t listen to him at all.


    "Oh, why trouble with Nolan?" Lyman frowned.


    "Love to take care of things." Black Cole vomited: "I like to take care of everything. Even when shooting, there are too many NG times, and they all have to mention it."


    "Where is the crew?" Lehman asked again.


    "Our people listened to Director Nolan''s arrangements after your instructions. But the people who came in Warner''s sometimes didn''t listen very much. And the firefighting fund people always asked Nolan to pay attention to the funding. We don¡¯t know how everyone is stunned with Warner¡¯s people behind their backs."


    "Filming guarantee?"


    "Well, he said it would be difficult for them to continue to cooperate if they are so lavish."


    "What did Nolan say?"


    "He explained to the person that it would not exceed the budget. It was a planned shooting."


    "What about the actors?"


    "The shooting is okay, no one is playing big cards, and no one does not listen to Nolan''s command. At least, on the surface, they are all passable."


    Blake Cole understands Lyman''s temperament and knows that he recognizes Nolan''s strength, otherwise he would not find Nolan to direct this play.


    Therefore, there is no concealment about Lyman''s problem, and he clearly told him the current situation of the crew.


    After hearing this, Lyman thought to himself.


    For Warner executives, they would definitely like to see the success of "Batman".


    But for these people below, it is also what they need to gain more voice in the crew.


    It is both qualifications and achievements.


    The only people are generally not suitable for the film industry.


    "The personnel structure of this play is indeed very complicated. In fact, everyone knows it well. Now that I am here, what should I tell me in advance, don''t have any conflicts. I will solve any problems, understand?"


    "How dare I, we can endure this time."


    ......


    "Batman" is the start of preparations in June.


    It took more than July for the actors to join the group.


    In order to fit the role, the actors are also shaping their own shapes.


    In September, the crew was officially launched.


    In addition to being particular about filming and like real shooting, Nolan has nothing to say about his ability.


    The shooting progress is faster than the average director.


    If it weren''t for the cumbersome setting of the scene, it would take a few days to finish Gotham''s location scene and go to the castle scene.


    In the crew station, Lehman wandered around after learning about the crew from Black.


    He didn''t go to Warner''s people, no need.


    In the corner of the crew, Christian Bell sits on a recliner reading a book.


    Lehman greeted him and wanted to laugh.


    This guy is wearing a Batman suit, without a face mask, and holding a book in his hands. How can I look at the violation.


    When Bell heard the movement, he tilted his head to look, and said happily: "Busy man, why are you here?"


    "It''s not normal for me to come here. Also, what''s the matter with your look?"


    "I only filmed a few scenes in the morning, and it started to rain. I was afraid that when the rain stopped, it would be difficult to change clothes, so I didn''t take it off. Looking at the rain, I feel that the filming is impossible today."


    Batman''s suit is cool, but it''s a bit troublesome.


    If you put on and take off yourself, you can''t do it at all.


    Two or three people have to join hands together.


    This dress is a tight fit specially designed by the clothing group to show muscles.


    The only purpose of this bodybuilding is to be able to pull the box office or something on the big screen, leaning on a body of tendons.


    "It''s not uncomfortable for you to dress."


    "got used to."


    If you really want to film Batman, you have to wear it most of the day.


    However, the clothes are tight.


    But the material is very good, sweat-absorbing and breathable, it is not so unbearable.

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    At 6:30 in the morning, the sky just turned white, it was when Mengmeng was bright.


    The hostel is already busy.


    Lehman fulfilled his role as a producer well, waiting early next to the shuttle bus downstairs.


    When everyone comes down, he will greet him, or put his hands on the clothes and props.


    Or if someone is late, he has to climb upstairs to urge.


    It''s like a life steward.


    When they arrived on the set, everyone prepared their own work.


    The setting of the set, the check prop of the check prop.


    Every aspect of Hollywood is very mature, it seems to be busy, but the division of labor is in order.


    Don''t underestimate this.


    An assembly line can be summarized in more than three words.


    This is the foundation and foundation for Hollywood movies to ramp up the world.


    At nine o''clock, the deputy director came back from outside with more than one hundred group performances.


    The scene to be filmed today is that the Ninja Organization wants to rely on the nerve fog to plunge Gotham into a large-scale riot and destroy the order of the city.Batman rushed to fight Henry Duka.


    The scene is located in Hangar No. 2 and is built for interior scenes, which resembles the filming of special dramas like Ultraman.


    The three to one ratio of urban architecture has constructed a smaller Gotham.


    As for the street scenes, most of them are in the downtown area of ??New York. When I go back, I am shooting this section.


    The preparations on the scene were completed.


    Lehman led people to check various tasks: "The clothing has been distributed, and 15 horses have arrived. Railroad tracks, smoke manufacturing equipment, and bat chariots are all in place."


    "Let''s shoot."


    Nolan''s voice came from behind the director''s monitor.


    ......


    The scene scheduling of this scene needs to be divided into two groups, one group is led by the deputy director to film the group acting; the other group is led by Nolan to film the fight between Bell and Liam Neeson.


    The train cars are placed on the open space, and the later editing will have the effect of starting.


    Lyman stood on the side, watching Nolan command.


    "The scene is quiet."


    The field record goes up to play board.


    "Action¡ª¡ª"


    Murphy rode a tall horse, seeing the nerve poisonous fog encroaching on the entire city, and he was going crazy with joy.


    He shouted: "I''m here to save you."


    But Kate Beckinsale and a child were also on the street, chasing them on horseback.


    As the dean of the Arkham Asylum, he was caught in jail because Kate was nosy.


    Seeing each other at this moment can be said to be narrow.


    He gradually approached, showing off his achievements.


    Oh, yes, the kid''s actor is named Jack Gleason, Joffrey, an emperor through the ages.


    While filming, the deputy director shouted "Ka".


    "The expression is too calm, you should be scared."


    It was Kate Beckinsale that had a problem.


    She quickly apologized, "I''m sorry."


    On the other hand, in order to stop the Ninja League¡¯s plan, Batman just inserted a knife into the control instrument of the train.


    Liam Neeson is online.


    "What about the stand-in, the stand-in."


    Someone shouted nearby.


    After the literary drama is right, it is martial arts.


    The original version of "Batman" is in the fight, which is simple like a child''s play.


    Not to mention the lack of viewing, even the fluency is worrying.


    In fact, this is also a common problem for most Hollywood directors. Few really have experience in designing actions.


    In other words, they don''t know how to fight and how to use tricks to make the whole scene have a violent aesthetic.


    However, the existence of Yuan Jiaban makes up for what Nolan does not.


    For tactics, they are professional.


    Yuan Rixiang, Yuan Xiangren and other stage pillars went over to the actors and began to guide carefully.


    While making gestures, he danced a few routines.


    The two brothers tried to fight each other, in slow motion in order to let Christian Bale and Liam Neeson see clearly next to them.


    Basically, it uses every part of the body to attack, which not only maintains fluidity, but also has the kind of punch to the flesh.


    Elbow hits, knee kicks, and even Batman''s shirt can be used as attack methods.Very imaginative.


    The two actors followed and learned it several times, and it was not bad.


    Even if it is bad, it can be called a double.


    "Very good, just follow this."


    Nolan nodded appreciatively, and called the photographer again. According to Yuan Jiaban''s instructions, he said: "Dual camera for a while, zoom in on No.1, and shoot on the second."


    "understand."


    After a while, Lyman also came over to observe.


    No way, he actually has no experience in designing movements.


    I''m at a loss as to how good the game is. I just came to learn some experience, maybe I will use it anytime.


    Several avatars put on the same clothes early and stood on the side. If the actor really couldn''t do it, they would take as few facial shots as possible to shoot this passage.


    After the actors are in place.


    Hearing the director''s call to begin, he immediately started the routine.


    Close fighting is a fierce talk.


    In the scene, the two actors still play in a similar manner, and then, the scene of the fall is completed by the substitute.


    It was really lifted up and fell to the ground.


    The combination of close-up and split-lens is only useful in post-editing.


    Can retain a lot of editing points.


    Why are the movements designed by Yuan Jiaban so neat and smooth?


    In addition to the routine itself, to a large extent they can leave room for editing.


    Liam Neeson held down the Batman stand-in and was about to speak cruelly.


    Nolan hurriedly called Ka.


    "Quickly, make a substitution."


    Bell hurried over and was subdued by Liam Neeson in the same posture. The camera immediately gave a close-up of his face.


    "Don''t be afraid of Bruce, you are just a mortal in a cloak, so you can''t fight injustice, so you can''t stop this train."


    "Who said I want to stop the train." Bell seemed to be winning.


    "Crack, hurry up."


    Bell rebelled and overturned Liam Neeson.


    The camera went over again, giving the two a partial close-up.


    "Have you finally learned what you have to do?" Liam Neeson continued.


    "I won''t kill you. But I don''t have to save you either."


    Batman flew out backwards.


    "..."


    This section is very trivial, but the process is not difficult.


    What''s great is the proficiency of Yuan Jiaban, which can always be done quickly.


    Lehman and Nolan on one side looked silly.


    If you want Nolan to design the action.


    For a machine, either you punch in and I fight back, or pose for a shot, just like a special boxing match.


    It''s not as real as it is on the boxing ring.


    As the saying goes, once an expert makes a move, he will know if there is any.


    Professional is worthy of being professional.


    Regarding the overall style of action, there is no such rigidity or hard horse as Nolan thought. On the basis of maintaining a sense of strength, play tricks and routines to make it elegant and smooth, and very enjoyable.


    This is not something everyone can do.

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    It''s dark early in London.


    It''s only after six o''clock, and it''s not working outside.


    Calculated like this, without the effort of eating and preparing, it took less than six hours a day to shoot.


    Fortunately, this afternoon, the part of the group performance has also been done. The inside of the studio has been completed, and the rest must go back to New York.Just this, more than ten million have been burned.


    In the last scene, the interior of the building was completely destroyed.


    In the evening, the big guy returned to the hostel.


    The place where I stayed is actually not so good.


    Many rooms can''t even do a separate bath.


    It''s more random.


    But according to Nolan, there is just a place to live in this place.


    After all, it¡¯s very close to the shooting location, and it takes more than an hour to go back and forth to the city.Delay things.


    Of course, in many cases, the film crew of the crew has to carry a tent with them when they go out.


    Just like Lyman in Iceland, let alone the conditions, there are few hotels and hostels.


    After filming today''s scene, that night, the photographer, several producers and Lyman came to Nolan''s room.


    A group of people got together to discuss the scene to be filmed tomorrow.


    Tomorrow''s play is that Bruce Wayne fell into a pit in his childhood, and after encountering a bat, he left a psychological shadow...


    This is the foreshadowing of the beginning of the whole movie, and it is also the identity of Bruce Wayne as Batman, a symbol of his inner fear.


    If the first shot is not good, it basically loses its appeal to the audience. At the same time, this is also a difficult scene to film, because in these scenes, all child actors take the lead.


    Children, unlike adults, have a very mature worldview, and they can substitute in through their own role structure.


    The script is actually very simple.


    The two little dolls, namely Bruce and Rachel, are childhood sweethearts.


    When playing together, Bruce accidentally fell into it, and after being rescued by his dad, he was relieved.


    Nolan separated the scenes to be filmed and explained the tasks group by group.


    Lehman was right by the side. If they all agreed, he would be a transparent person. If anyone had an opinion, he would refute it.


    Anyway since he joined the group.


    The whole crew is "harmonious" a lot.


    The people on Warner''s side are not as aggressive as before.


    For many things, Lehman put pressure on the top Warner without first asking Lehman''s opinion.


    He didn''t know what to say, and he didn''t say not to let Warner''s people get involved in the shooting.


    Just two words, cooperation.


    If you don''t cooperate with the director, or do some small actions in private, you will be warned again.


    The result of this is that the crew has a lot less friction and the shooting is smoother.


    Several of Warner''s producers were darkened, but they did not dare to sabotage.


    The prerequisite for the struggle for power is that the film must succeed or fail, one by one, and it will not be welcomed by Warner.


    Obviously, with Lyman, the senior Warners are more willing to listen to him.


    He is the chief producer.


    After the arrangement was clear, they went back to rest.


    Several producers from Warner gathered together and looked at Lehman''s departure. One of them bitterly said: "Paranoisy, arrogant, and talkative. Sooner or later this movie will be destroyed in his hands."


    The other producer was a little tired. He was scolded by his boss in the afternoon, and some did not want to participate in personnel battles. ¡°Will the movie be destroyed? That¡¯s a future thing. My own job will do."


    "You!" The first one said a little unhappy, "If there is no dispute, why should we enter this crew. Give them a hand, how the crew will see us."


    "Well, that''s your business."


    After that, cracks appeared in this small group.


    A crew is like a small society.


    Everyone inside has their own thoughts and closely related interests.


    When everyone gathers together, collisions will inevitably occur, leading to all kinds of disputes.


    In the general direction, no one wants the film to fail. Putting aside this consequence theory, who would abandon their own right to speak too little.


    The more you go up, the more you care about this.


    Don''t expect to be able to control other people''s thoughts with personal charm in this vanity fair, that would be very naive.


    It can bring tangible benefits, which is far more direct and effective than unreliable things like convincing people.


    Or the person in charge of the set can hold everyone down.Such as tyrant Cameron.


    His nickname is a noisy attack from all the film crews.


    Just say so.


    Why can a successful director easily network the best behind-the-scenes filming team in the entire industry?


    Because he can succeed, follow him to earn more Franklin and more honors.


    If you don''t have these two things, no matter how bad-tempered you are, there will be no one to kill you, and the team that cooperates closely will separate.


    Nolan just wasn''t successful enough, so he needed Lyman to hold the line.


    Because he has almost no experience in shooting first-line production, even if he has three successful box office works, he still lacks a lot of convincing power.


    Nolan is actually very grateful to Lyman.


    It is not only to recommend myself to direct such a work.


    And he respects his shooting philosophy.


    As the person with the most say in the entire crew, he will appear except when necessary.


    When the crew was filming, he was almost completely invisible.


    This gave Nolan the power to control the set as a director, watching everything with only his eyes.


    He knew exactly what this meant.


    In addition, other people, including representatives of the insurance guarantor, have also settled a lot, and they are certainly not unrelated to Lehman.


    Lyman''s attitude made it clear to support him.


    Didn''t Nolan never wonder why the other party did this?


    Before that, the two had never met.


    A first-line director with a rising reputation, and a second-line director who is still catching up.


    Very strange.


    Yes.


    This appreciation and gratitude was buried in Nolan''s heart.


    He is not a very expressive person.


    But he felt.


    The only thing I can do.


    It is to live up to Lehman''s trust and make this movie with all his heart.


    ......


    The next day.


    The crew of "Batman" has changed location.


    At a rent of eight thousand dollars a day, he rented a luxurious manor built by the Rothschild family.


    This manor has a large area.


    There is also a very wide pasture, which is said to be the place where nobles used to race horses.


    There is such a large property in north London, England.


    It''s really extravagant.


    As soon as he entered the manor, Kate Beckinsale joked, "I am afraid it will take more than one billion to buy this villa."


    Lehman smiled and said, "Even if there is so much money, it depends on whether the owner is willing to sell it. The house itself has a history of several decades and has been renovated several times."


    "Actually, this place is not suitable for living."


    "Indeed, this is an old house. The host''s family doesn''t live here, so they only find someone to take care of it occasionally. Otherwise, they won''t rent it to us for shooting."

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    The crew of the crew took their place one after another.


    The assistant director is speaking to two little actors.


    Lehman walked to the living room, the field staff was carrying the shooting equipment under the watch of the housekeeper, and Nolan was chatting with a middle-aged white man in his thirties.


    That man is the owner of this estate, and his identity seems to be the fifth generation of the Rothschild family.


    Our ancestors are still very rich.


    As soon as Lyman came over, Nolan''s attention turned to him again.


    When you come to someone else¡¯s old house for shooting, you naturally have to have a good relationship with the owner.


    Lehman offered to extend his hand to thank, to show his favor.


    Nolan introduced to the side: "This is Lyman, the producer of the film."


    The man nodded, neither enthusiastic nor cold.


    He nodded normally, smiled and said, "I wish the movie a success."


    This person just came to take a look at the crew and didn''t wait much. After leaving a housekeeper to watch the show, he left soon.


    Because a lot of bat scenes are definitely not real shots, special effects are needed.


    Nolan made the first sex scene.


    Don''t get me wrong, this sex scene is not the other sex scene.


    It was just a scene where the young Bruce Wayne was frightened by a bat and put on the bed by his dad, and then ambushed him.


    Playing Thomas Wayne is a native British actor Linus Rocher.


    This guy has only acted in TV dramas and is the first time he has been exposed to filming.


    However, performance? The two are connected.


    Furthermore, he doesn''t need any acting skills.


    There are not many frontal shots at all, and even the young Bruce has more roles than him.


    The location is in the bedroom of the manor.


    The little boy put on his pajamas and lay on the bed.


    Nolan felt almost done, and nodded to the deputy director.


    The latter shouted, "All departments are ready."


    The field record goes on and off.


    "Action¡ª¡ª"


    The camera immediately focused on the little actor.


    The little boy''s mother was watching from the side, more anxious than the little boy himself.


    The little actor was very calm. He closed his eyes and pretended to sleep for a minute or two before waking up slowly according to what someone taught him at the beginning.


    Then Linus-Rocher came on.


    She is dressed in elegant clothes and her hair is combed meticulously.


    After watching his son wake up, he comforted: "Do you know the value of wrestling? It''s for us to learn to stand up."


    Bruce hadn''t recovered from his fear, with makeup in place, and his dirty face was pitiful.


    But Dad is still talking: "Do you know why they (bats) will attack you?"


    The little boy replied timidly: "I don''t know."


    "Because of fear." Thomas Wayne smiled. "All creatures are afraid, even those scary bats."


    The little boy understands that it is his own existence. Only when the bats are frightened will they fly out of the pothole in fright.After understanding this, he slowly smiled.


    Seeing his son slow down, Thomas Wayne took out another gift box from behind.


    He said: "Tomorrow is your mother''s birthday, do you think she will like this necklace?"


    The necklace in the gift box is very delicate. It is Tiffany''s design this year and has not yet been released on the market.


    The little boy looked around and nodded in agreement, "Mum definitely likes it."


    "Crack, pass."


    Nolan yelled, and the crew immediately moved.


    The sponsor of this show is very rich, a necklace for a two-second shot will cost two million.


    The entire manor scene was filmed for three days.


    The main reason is that the two little actors need to be patient to talk about the play, and there are still a lot of empty shots to be shot.


    An empty shot means that there is no role, only shots of the scenery.


    It is often used to explain time, excessive scenes, metaphors, to symbolize certain deep meanings, etc.


    For example, take a picture of the sky and the night will pass, which is a typical empty shot.


    Most of what Nolan has to do is take empty shots in the potholes.


    This is definitely needed when editing later.


    After finishing the manor play, the crew moved to a theatre in London.


    It was also here that opened a turning point for Bruce Wayne to Batman.


    They watch the opera together as a family.


    Because Bruce saw the actor playing the bat on the stage, it reminded him of some pictures in the pothole and couldn''t help but want to escape.


    Father Thomas Wayne saw that his son had not really come out of the shadows, so the family left early.


    From here, you can also see the ingenious plot of Nolan''s design.


    Tiffany is just one of the sponsors. Instead, he uses the necklace reasonably to promote the plot.


    For example, when I went out, I met a tramp with a gun.


    Thomas Wayne handed over all the cash he had in accordance with the requirements of the tramp.


    He thought that the tramp would leave like this, but when he was taking the money, he stared at the pearl necklace on his wife''s neck.


    Exquisite jewelry, even at night, can not plunder its light.


    The tramp pointed to Thomas''s wife.


    And said: "Hand it over."


    Thomas was puzzled.


    The tramp repeated: "I mean jewelry. Give it to me."


    With that said, I want to grab it with my hands.


    Thomas Wayne grabbed his wife and wanted to stop.


    "boom."


    The gun went off.


    The tramp shot Thomas who stood in front of him without hesitation.


    He didn''t know that the man in front of him was the richest in Gotham, nor that he would get more if he was blackmailed.


    It''s like a black humor.


    The person who carried the gun robbery just saw that these people were well dressed, they should look like rich people.


    This should be enough to pronounce their death penalty.


    Bruce was stunned, and stood there stupidly.


    His mother cried and yelled.


    She was noisy, the tramp would attract the police, and immediately fired a second shot.


    "boom."


    Very unpleasant sound.


    Another life is dying.


    "Crack."


    Nolan called a timeout.


    Reached out and asked the assistant director to tell the little actor.


    In the previous paragraph, the performances of several adults were okay.


    The young actor Wei is too calm.


    In other words, he was like a spectator and did not participate.


    Of course, it can''t be so harsh on children.


    It is normal not to understand death.


    After filming several times, the little actor still has little room for improvement.


    The deputy director simply asked his mother to tell him the drama.


    I don''t know what the mother said.


    In the next one, the little boy was trembling and restrained his fear.


    The facial expressions are also very vivid.


    "pass."


    Nolan finally nodded in satisfaction.


    According to the shooting log, this shot was to be completed within two days.


    Now it''s done smoothly, and the crew are very happy.


    In fact, for the film crew, it doesn''t matter who the top leaders are in power.


    Fear when you are afraid. Without a unified commanding voice, no one will accept.


    This is the most troublesome.


    Fortunately, after the crew got on the right track, a lot of things got better.


    The shooting is stable and the progress of the movie is fast.


    Just as the crew detoured to Iceland, "Chain Saw 2" was officially released in North America.


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    "Chain Saw 2".


    From the beginning of the release on September 7th, until the end of October 13th.


    This work, which is favored by all film investors, does not live up to the market foundation that the previous film has laid out.


    The screening of more than a month was considered a relatively qualified answer to Lyman and Paramount Pictures.


    "Chain Saw 2" from shooting to publicity, and even later to copy transportation, a total of nearly 35 million US dollars.


    In the United States, the box office won more than 73 million yuan in one fell swoop.


    Driving high and low, although not very stable, it still draws a very good box office chart.


    Of course, if you count it, it will barely recover the cost.


    But overseas, as well as offline operations, are pure profits.


    In this era, there are not too many movies to feed a film solely on the Hollywood market.


    To be able to do this step is completely above the pass line.


    In addition, Paramount''s promotional resources are incredibly strong, and the requirements cannot be too high compared to a low-cost sequel production.


    There is also the word-of-mouth aspect of the film.


    This aspect involves the offline operation of movies.


    Although the genre of the film is still not loved by film critics, it is enough to gain their support to maintain the excellence of the previous film among certain people.


    Therefore, the rating of "Chain Saw 2" is pretty good.


    On the two most representative websites on the Internet.


    The IMDB score is 7.2, and the freshness of rotten tomatoes is still 67%.No rot.


    No matter how you look at it, Paramount has released an above-standard film.


    With the cooperation agreement between Firefly Pictures and Paramount, it is undoubtedly the time to share the cake.


    At the same time, Paramount also negotiated the first-round TV broadcast copyright of "Chain Saw 2".


    A five-year copyright contract was signed with ABC TV for a price of 8 million US dollars.


    All peripheral income is closely related to Lehman''s Firefly Pictures.


    At the box office, after deducting various taxes and fees, Paramount first received a total of more than 34 million North American box office shares from the theaters.


    As we all know, this part of the money is not yet profitable.


    Paramount will also take away its own issuance commission, 10% of the North American box office, which is more than 7.3 million US dollars, and then a part of the promotion and marketing expenses shared by both parties. For this reason, Paramount has to divide it again More than 6 million.Then there are copy and transportation losses, more than 3 million.


    Ever since, Paramount wanted to take more than 16 million US dollars in the entire box office revenue.


    The remaining 18 million are fireflies.


    But this is not the company''s earnings.


    Because the main creators of the crew also need some box office incentives.


    When the contract was signed, everyone had a similar basic salary plus bonus agreement.


    Although others are not as high as Paramount, the total sum of zero and zero is more than 5 million.


    In the end, less than 12 million fell into the company''s pockets.


    In this way, the hard work of making a movie does not make as much money as the distribution company.Of course, this is quite normal in the industry, but in fact, this part is not all the final benefits.


    Because of the film and television copyright, it is their production side that takes the bulk.


    In Hollywood, the richness of the industry provides too many possibilities.


    Most Hollywood movies, if you can''t make any money from the box office, such as "Catwoman" that failed to huge losses, there are also dolls, figures, and product licensing that bring income.


    It is also a way to make movies in offline markets such as DVD to achieve high returns.


    The emergence of the DVD era, to some extent, has saved some major Hollywood studios.


    The most typical is Columbia Pictures.


    Relying on a piece of "Spider-Man", from the middle of the year to the end of the year, the financial statements are not good.


    The same goes for "Spider-Man 2" released this year.


    After the summer vacation was over, I immediately started to promote offline sales.


    A set of DVDs is also divided into a normal version and a deluxe version.


    Comes with a few posters and shooting highlights, and the price is 39 US dollars.


    You know, the cost of burning an optical disc is less than 5 cents if there are too many compression costs.One percent of losses are high.


    And this made "Spider-Man 2" sold more than 5 million sets in the first week alone, with a burst of more than 120 million U.S. dollars. The sales of the previous one exceeded 10 million, and the gain was more than two billion. .


    This is the sales in North America.


    Think about European countries such as Britain, Germany, and France. Almost all are pan-English cultural circles, and there is not much cultural exclusion.


    In today''s era, the huge offline market can still feed a line of blockbusters.


    This is also the heritage of Hollywood.


    "Chain Saw 2" is undoubtedly caught up with this era.


    It won¡¯t take long. With the advancement of online video technology, DVD sales will decline rapidly.


    In mid-October, Paramount also officially launched the DVD of "Chain Saw 2" into the North American market.


    With Blockbuster and other large offline sites as the main sales carrier, a new round of money-making journey has started.


    As for the sales situation, it is not as good as those blockbusters with high box office.


    But the sales figures for the week are equally gratifying.


    Easily sold more than 1.5 million sets and gained more than 21 million US dollars.


    The price of "Chain Saw 2" is not as ridiculous as "Spider-Man". A CD with poster is only $13.


    However, this money needs to give the underwriters about 5% of the channel fee and 10% of the promotion fee.


    Then came the split between Firefly Pictures and Paramount.


    In this meeting, Firefly gets 70% and Paramona gets 30%.


    Compared with the box office that has to be exploited by all parties, the benefits brought by the offline market are more friendly to the producers.


    This is also the reason why some production companies would rather have all the box office split out and hold on to the copyright.


    And this is a long-term business.


    DVD rental, selling in the market, eating meat for a few years, and drinking soup for a few years are all normal.


    What''s more, in today''s overseas market, the box office of "Chainsaw 2" has also reached more than 30 million.


    Although various countries and regions vary depending on the situation due to policy and tax issues, Europa Films can get different share ratios, but in general, if the announcement is deducted, the share ratio can account for about the overseas box office. 45 percent.


    It also contains a copy of Firefly Pictures.


    Europa Pictures is still a very good partner.


    The markets of both parties are complementary.


    On October 22, after PricewaterhouseCoopers helped calculate the profit sharing, Paramount Pictures paid Firefly Pictures the first sum of US$50 million in accordance with the agreement.


    The rest will be delivered one after another within two months.


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    Once the crew starts, they rarely stop.


    "Batman: The Mystery of the Shadow" has to finish the filming work a year ago, and set aside post-production time and schedule time for next year''s summer vacation. In fact, there is not much time left for Director Nolan.


    Although it took more than a month to shoot, almost half of the scene was completed.


    But for the remaining more than a month, we cannot relax.


    After the crew members finished shooting in the UK, they immediately took a flight to Iceland.


    It took another three days to bring the equipment to the mid-level lake at the end of Highway 9.


    By late October, the climate in Iceland became colder.


    The location crew of the crew spent 500,000 yuan to find a large number of architectural talents.


    One hundred thousand of it is used to build a big wooden house on the mountain, labor and material costs...


    The rest is thrown at the local government outreach agencies.


    It is guaranteed that the crew will get the support of the government to make a film here.


    Although the crew does not pay the money, it is not impossible to come to Iceland for filming, but the government will certainly not be too enthusiastic.


    Let alone a director like Nolan who has not yet emerged, even Lehman was shooting here, or internationally renowned directors such as Spielberg and Cameron, they will also encounter them when they are out filming. Various difficulties and accidents in many places.


    For example, the local government asks you to promote their special attractions, cultural and cultural relics, etc., agree or not?


    Not to mention this kind of political mission. What if someone makes trouble while filming or if there is a conflict between the crew and the locals?


    They can''t make filming and still complain to the US police at any time.


    This kind of necessary management, if something really happens, the relevant local departments will not stand idly by.


    ......


    Lehman stayed on the crew of "Batman: The Mystery of the Shadow" for almost a week.


    After the shooting was on the right track, I felt that there was no big problem, and I had the idea to leave.


    He doesn''t actually have much work in the crew. The main time is chatting, talking with actors, and talking with Warner''s producers.Nonsense.


    Dispel some people''s unnecessary thoughts.


    But it is indeed time to leave.


    Back in Los Angeles, there are still a lot of things waiting for him.


    The later stage of "New York Tour" was completed long ago. The schedule is set for the Christmas file, and there is less than one month left. As an investor and producer, I have to go back and guard a bit.


    Also, the awards for "Million Dollar Baby" at the end of the year; the post-production work of "Daydreamer"; the trial screening of "Prison Break" TV series...


    I feel very busy just looking at it.


    Although there are many things, they have to take their time one by one.


    The first to bear the brunt is the TV series "Prison Break".


    ......


    "Crack."


    Wen Ziren clapped his hands, picked up the megaphone and said, "Okay, let''s finish work early today. Let''s all leave. I will contact you if you have anything to do."


    The director let go, but the actors did not hear much joy, but quietly packed their things.


    After so many days of shooting, everyone is a little bit happy.


    For a group of fringe figures in the entertainment industry, it is easy to be happy for them who really want to be actors to have so many roles for them to play.


    Quite a bit of a taste of gains and losses.


    why.


    Today''s American TV series have a very mature market rules.


    If there is no effect after a few episodes, it may be cut off.


    And a TV series that has been approved has been cut down, how can you be too happy as an actor?


    This is what they worry about.


    In a year, a TV station can successfully show less than one-tenth of the total number of TV series.


    In other words.


    More than a dozen TV series were piloted, and only one or two of them were left.


    Most of them are unfinished dramas after one or two episodes were released.


    However, this is the choice of the audience, and it is not a matter of the TV station.


    This is the advantage of separation of production and broadcasting.


    TV stations can spend very little money to determine the most promising TV series, and then buy it and broadcast it.


    If it is self-produced and sold, whether it is a bad or a good one, it is in the pot, and there is not much choice at all.


    Just like that sentence, "The money is spent, but if it is not released, it will be a loss."


    This is also the reason why it was rare for many TV stations to see a boutique TV series a year before the separation of production and broadcasting.


    Of course, the situation inside is more complicated.


    For example, corruption, power struggles... all kinds of messy things happen.


    However, Wen Ziren doesn''t have so much thought from the actors.


    He is a film director who came to make a TV series. It was completely ordered by Lehman. Otherwise, this guy would definitely not accept it.


    In later generations, the only place he dealt with TV stations was when he was a producer of TV series.


    It''s because Warner pays too much money and he wants to make quick money.


    As the first two parts of the "Chain Saw" series achieved good market results, Wen Ziren suddenly lost his sense of direction.


    I don''t want to make a sequel of the same type to recreate, nor do I have good creative ideas to shoot a new movie.


    I have written a lot of new scripts, but I can''t even pass my own level. I don''t think it is innovative enough, and I dare not show it to Lehman.


    After such a delay, more than a year has passed, and there are more days behind the scenes than being a director.


    However, he is also an active person.


    There is no good idea, and I am not very anxious.


    It''s a good way to try to go behind the scenes.


    In the middle of the year, follow Zach Schneider to tinker with "New York Trip."


    Lehman has already watched the film and thinks it has a lot to do.


    It belongs to the spark of two excellent directors colliding together.


    Based on the story of "Travel to Busan", this film adds the oil painting-like color style of Zhadao and Wen Ziren''s control of the rhythm and scene atmosphere.


    Imaginatively turning the bloody lens into a canvas-like effect, with a unique violent aesthetic.


    I can vaguely see some shadows in "Sparta", especially when the zombies bite, the blurring, oiling, and magnifying visual effects of the flesh and blood lens.


    It''s almost.


    As for the rhythm.


    The plot rhythm of the original version is actually excellent.


    What Wen Ziren bestows more is the lens revolving aspect.


    With sharp and fast editing, the tension of the plot is expanded.


    All in all, in Lehman''s view, this movie is definitely better than the original.


    Wen Ziren packed his things and prepared to leave.


    After returning to Firefly Pictures, I immediately began editing the material for the third episode.


    Even if Lehman thinks "Prison Break" is likely to be successful during the pilot broadcast.


    Also have to come up with facts to convince the people of WB TV station.


    Without data as support, after all, it is still a family statement.


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 404 Chapter 403 "Prison Break" (1)

    Two days later.


    Lehman went to the WB TV station and met with the director Andrew Hernandez again.


    This time I came here to sign a copyright contract for the authorized trial broadcast of "Prison Break".


    Is it a trial broadcast? TV stations also have to spend money to buy it.


    More is to confirm the continued cooperation after the successful trial broadcast.


    Generally speaking, in which TV station the TV series is piloted, the subsequent broadcasting copyright is basically blocked.


    The advance payment is more like a prepaid copyright fee before the cooperation.


    However, the money is not much.


    The filming of the first three episodes of "Prison Break" spent a total of more than 4 million yuan. WB TV station must pay 60% to 70% equivalent compensation to the crew (industry regulations) for the money used by WB TV station for trial broadcasting. Give 2.7 million dollars.


    This is regarded as the two sharing the production risk, but the producer suffers a bit more.


    If the rating of the pilot broadcast reaches above the standard line.


    Note that the viewership statistics of TV stations are collected by another News Corporation. The results of this statistics are rarely concealed, and there is no concealment of TV stations.


    Another point is that the ratings statistics do not include all the people who watched TV stations.


    Or it should be said that the most commonly used statistical interval for TV stations is called Adults18-49 (abbreviated as A18-49).


    The reason why they are listed separately is that audiences in this age group have the most consumer desires, most have independent economic conditions, and are also the most favored group by advertisers.


    The five major radio and television networks are all supported by large advertisers.


    The amount of advertising costs determines the revenue of the drama.


    Therefore, the viewing rate of A18-49 is the statistical standard of the television industry, and it is also a direct manifestation of the level of income of the series and whether it can be adopted by the television station.


    For public stations where "advertising is life", the two are directly linked.


    As for the cable TV station, the reference value of the above explanation is not too great.


    In particular, channels such as HBO and shoutime have almost no ads, and they rely on the number of subscribers to survive.


    They don''t care whether it is an audience with consumer potential.


    Therefore, most of these cable stations are the statistics of the total subscription data of the series, and the subsequent renewal data.


    Give an example.


    Take WB and HBO as a comparison.


    Because the two profit models are different, WB''s revenue depends on advertising costs, so for WB, the ratings are its lifeblood. Whatever the audience likes, it will broadcast what;


    For HBO, its revenue depends on the audience''s subscription, so its task is to do everything possible to make more excellent episodes to meet the audience''s subscription needs.


    As a result, HBO generally does not cut a drama easily, and it does not irrigate or lengthen a TV without restriction to destroy a drama. This is why there is a saying that HBO produced must Out boutique.


    But what''s interesting is that, in terms of the revenue of each TV station, it is usually the five major public platforms that pay for the platform.


    In terms of pure TV network revenue, channels such as HBO and AMC may be higher than most TV stations, but in terms of turnover, it is completely incomparable.


    But when it comes to profits, paid channels such as HBO are the kings.


    As for the evaluation of ratings, you can roughly understand it in this way:


    1. The data of A18-49 above 3.0 is a high-quality product, so renewal is absolutely worry-free;


    2. A18-49 above 2.0 is qualified, the problem of renewal is not very big, but there is a certain risk of diving;


    3. If it is around 1.5, the TV station should consider whether the value is worth it. If the production cost of the TV show itself is very low, it is a low-cost comedy, even if it is purchased, it will definitely be renewed. If the copyright is purchased The cost is very high, not worth it, it is very worrying.


    In addition, for some specific TV stations, such as CBS, which is known as the "Elderly Channel", the programs broadcast tend to be particularly conservative.Some sensitive subjects are hardly touched, such as LGBT.


    And the content lacks elements that are loved by younger audiences such as youth idols or science fiction or love, and all crime dramas and older dramas, such as "criminal psychology", "basic deduction", "Romance History of Mom and Dad" .


    The A18-49 statistics of this TV station are often below 1.5, but the ratings in the United States are often as high as 3.0 or more. In short, it is very magical and different from common sense. Their TV series have their own estimates.


    There is also WB, which is the bottom of the top five TV stations, and their requirements are lower than the average.


    For example, the trial contract signed by Andrew Hernandez and Lehman stipulates that "Prison Break" will be renewed as long as the ratings of A18-49 exceed 1.3.


    The revenue plan for the two is divided into basic licensing fees + the share of advertising costs + most of the profits of DVD distribution.


    This is also the drama contract of the general TV station contract.


    If the renewal is successful, the TV station will use the collected drama ratings to seek funding from various advertisers.


    Under normal circumstances, there will be 7 to 10 minutes of advertisements in a 30-minute episode, and 14 to 20 minutes of advertisements in a 60-minute episode. The middle part can be used by advertisers to bid for placement.


    As for the relationship between advertising and ratings, there are many factors.


    Since the audience of each product is different, statistics on male and female audiences of multiple age groups are often used.


    For example, if a female product wants to be advertised, it can''t be implanted in a TV series with a majority of male audiences.


    Under normal circumstances, there is a consensus that women are more likely to produce consumer urges than men, and among adults, relatively young people are more likely to believe in advertisements.


    How to target the mass advertising crowd through programs is a test of the broadcasting departments of major television networks, and how to place advertisements also tests the vision and prospects of advertisers.


    Whether it can be a win-win situation, in one thought.


    As for the final DVD release, it is roughly the same as the offline release of the movie, and the copyright producer takes more than the distributor.


    Therefore, in this contract, put aside the unpredictable advertising placement costs.


    If the ratings steadily break through 3, Lehman can earn at least 18 million paid TV stations; break 4, at least 23 million, break 5, about 30 million... and so on.


    Anyway, at its peak, "Friends", which had a steady break of 7, brought the TV station''s revenue to at least 500 million yuan a year.


    The production side is probably more than one billion yuan.


    Damn, advertisers are really big dogs.


    It is a pity that the producers generally don''t get much of the advertising costs, and most of them are eaten by the TV stations. This is also the general situation in the industry.


    Just like the "Prison Break" advertising contract signed by Lehman, the producer can only get less than 30%, and the conditions are still harsh.


    No way, platform channels are naturally at the top of the food chain.

 405 Chapter 404 "Prison Break" (2)

    After shooting the content of the first three episodes, Wentworth Miller went back to New York.


    He used to work as a handyman in a theater, and he usually performed performances, musicals, stage plays, etc., to help move props.


    In the theater, there are many men and women with dreams like him.


    It is also because in the theater, you can meet a lot of big people who have contacts with the show business circle, and you may be spotted when you encounter the opportunity to perform. Therefore, in the theater, there is never a shortage of meager salary and heavy work. People.


    The former Wentworth Miller was also one of them.


    Hollywood is a dream place.


    Fame and fortune are the most delicious honey in the world.


    Even the restaurants and taxi drivers near these Vanity Fairs are members of the dream of actors.


    Walking out of a street, Miller returned to where he had been a handyman for more than a year.


    Still familiar decoration.He thought so.


    At noon, when there was no performance, he went backstage.


    As soon as he appeared, it immediately attracted the attention of many people.


    The news that he went to the audition was not concealed, and his former colleagues also knew that he was the main character in a TV series.


    Of course, the latter is the point.


    Most of the people here have played the role of the dragon, the role or the crew, they are not so ignorant.


    It is also from this that I understand how rare opportunities are.


    Otherwise, they don''t have to stay here, it''s not because they can''t support themselves by running around.


    Daily high consumption requires some other work to survive hard in this city.


    Miller is here to get things.


    He was in a hurry that day, and some belongings and some changes of clothes were still in the lockers in the theater.


    Along the way, many unfamiliar and slightly familiar ones greeted him very warmly.


    "Hi, Miller." A beautiful dancer who often performed on stage appeared before him.


    Exquisite makeup, exquisite collarbone.


    Uh, what am I thinking.


    Miller cleaned up unnecessary thoughts.


    Nodded politely, "Um, I came here for my stuff, I resigned." He said.She moved a step aside, and skipped the girl whose name she didn''t remember well.


    "..."


    Someone saw his scenery, and was a little jealous, "A person is going to be on fire, and everyone is getting on."


    Some people are envious, "If only I had this opportunity too."


    Some people scolded, ¡°I borrowed money from him back then, but now I don¡¯t say hello. I have no conscience.¡±


    Miller didn''t know what these people said about him.


    He doesn''t care.


    After mixing for so long, he is very accustomed to similar ideas, or in other words, he himself has thought about it before.


    But the so-called "friends" have to pay a price.


    There is nothing in this world for nothing.Everyone understands.


    If he accepts a girl''s kindness, but can''t satisfy the girl''s ideas, trouble will follow.


    He didn''t want to make trouble, when he himself was unstable.


    Moreover, he doesn''t like women.(Literally, the goods came out, about 2013)


    Taking things back, Miller returned to the rented place.


    The rent here is very cheap, and the environment is naturally not much better.


    Not to mention that the space is not large. There is no kitchen or bathroom. The bathroom is next to the bedroom, and there is even an unpleasant smell of urine inside.


    His agent suggested that he change to a better neighborhood.


    The security around here has been poor, and burglary is common.


    He used to be poor and was not afraid of this, but now he can''t.


    Even if I only shot three episodes, I still have more than 30,000 dollars in hand.


    Furthermore, he needs to cut some connection with his past life.


    Otherwise, regardless of the success of the pilot TV series, whether he can continue to stay in Hollywood, he will not be able to bear the rumors.


    Failure is ridiculed; success is even more troublesome.


    In the afternoon, Miller packed up his things, brought in a moving company, and after surrendering the rent with the landlord, he went to a mid-range neighborhood near Hollywood that the agent suggested to rent.


    Among them, most of them are TV drama actors, and everyone is a similar circle.


    As a bachelor, his parents are in the UK.


    Miller simply put away his luggage and went to take a shower on his own.


    The decoration here is very good, one bedroom, one living room, kitchen and bathroom, and a nice balcony.


    After taking a shower, it suddenly occurred to me.


    The trial broadcast of "Prison Break" is tonight.


    He immediately turned on the TV and searched for WB TV channels.


    It is also good to increase the ratings a little.


    The rest of the crew are doing the same. They are all preparing to watch their own TV series, and how are the finished products.


    ......


    It''s eight o''clock late.


    The living room of a community.


    A very ordinary family of three.


    Father is holding the remote control to switch the TV to the WB channel.


    The son who was still in the seventh grade suddenly became a little dissatisfied, and said angrily: "Watching the news again, I want to watch HBO''s TV series "FireWire."


    But my father was a patriarch and ignored him, "Wait until I finish watching the news program."


    The son didn''t dare to reply, so he lowered his head and thought, sending out a powerful resentment from the bottom of the mountain.


    ......


    In the upscale neighborhoods of Burbank West.


    When Charles got home, he was extremely tired.


    Today is also the day when "Man to Middle Age" contracted by Lismanwish Films was broadcast on NBC TV.


    He turned on the TV, and somehow he pressed the WB TV channel first.


    For this enemy, he always had some uneasiness in his heart.


    It''s not yet time to broadcast, but WB will insert a preview of "Prison Break" after each program.


    A three-minute preview edited by Wen Ziren.


    WB TV station is very supportive of this TV series.


    Charles felt a little bad.


    For industry insiders like him, the time period of the TV station is very tight, and the golden file of eight o''clock is given to "Prison Break".This is not a good thing for him.


    The more important it is, the more confident WB TV station is.


    And it is so hot, it is estimated that it will attract a lot of audiences to have a little interest in the show.


    Or disgusting, but they are still willing to see the truth.


    But what about his "Man to Middle Age"?


    NBC has no shortage of drama series. The position for "Man to Middle Age" is the evening stall close to 10 o''clock. The base of the audience is much worse.


    In terms of publicity, NBC does not pay much attention to it, and does not put too much resources on "Middle Age".


    Charles frowned.


    He did not expect the support of WB TV station to be so strong.


    In addition, the head of Lionsgate recently replaced Lehman and has been aggressive in internal meetings.


    This made him more exhausted physically and mentally.


    Forget it, let''s take a look at the film first.


    It was close to five minutes past eight, and after an advertisement, "Prison Break" finally started.

 406 Chapter 405 "Prison Break" (3)

    The original title is Michael Miller, and the screen is full of tattoos on his back.


    Then... it entered the feature film.


    Well, the idea of ??the crew is good. The tattoo is to tattoo the structure of the prison into the body surface, which is the biggest clue to the plot.


    But the problem is, this is too shabby, there is not even a soundtrack, it is estimated that the original crew is really poor.


    Now it¡¯s different. The crew is rich, and Wen Ziren¡¯s version of the opening film has a soundtrack that fits the style, and some of the shooting content is constantly changing, and the effect is even better.


    Then the music ended and the two bold English words "Prison Break" were turned out.


    Then he dumped the director Wen Ziren, with the following lines: Screenwriter, Jonathan Lyman.


    Wait for the introduction of the main lineup.


    The picture goes black.


    Three or four seconds later.


    Immediately, you can hear a sound similar to an electric drill.


    Then the picture lights up, fully presenting the whole scene.


    A room.


    A very glamorous middle-aged woman with makeup is tattooing a handsome, good-looking man with a shirt off.


    The sound similar to an electric drill is made by the tattoo machine on the woman''s hand.


    After finishing the last stroke, the woman chuckled and said, "Okay."


    She stepped back and looked at her masterpiece, "Can you let me appreciate it for a while."


    "You are such an artist, Sid."


    Then, from what the woman said, everyone knew that the man in front of him had a whole set of lines tattooed in just two months.


    As for the reason why he was so crazy, the man just put on his clothes and explained it calmly.


    "I don''t have so much time, and I wish I had it."


    So what is he rushing to do?


    With doubts.


    The man returned home to clean up a whole wall of case materials, many of which were not connected.


    He destroyed all the materials and took out a pistol from the safe.


    With deeper doubts.


    The man put on a suit and went to a bank early the next morning.


    The next behavior is simply a great reward for human doubts.


    I saw the male protagonist calmly took out the pistol from his pocket, shot the sky, and then said something about robbery.


    The bank staff were frightened, lying on the ground and dared not to do anything.


    In this way, the man quickly put more than half a million dollars in the bag.


    After getting the money, the man still did not leave, but forced the female teller to open the bank''s vault.


    The teller herself was stunned, she had never seen such a robber who didn''t know what was wrong.


    Not only is calm and greedy, but there are still problems in his brain.


    You must know that the robbers are afraid that their actions will be too slow and attract the police, but this guy is afraid that they will be too fast and the police will not come.


    But the female teller explained that she didn''t have the key to open the vault. The key was usually placed with the general manager of the branch, and the general manager rarely came to the branch and only visited the branch once a month.


    The man is still very calm and not angry.


    Gossiping slowly, until the police surrounded him.


    After the police arrived, the man did not resist or take hostages. He obediently threw his gun aside and raised his hands safely...


    After a farce dissipated, the man''s friend was a lawyer and offered to defend him.


    It is said that the man, that is, Michael Schofield as a very good construction engineer, there should be other reasons for him to rob the bank.


    It is questionable for a middle class with a good wealth and a smooth job to do such a thing. The implication is that Michael has a brain problem and is mentally abnormal.


    The jury was somewhat persuaded, because even they seemed to have a problem with Michael''s brain to do the unbelievable stupidity of robbing a bank with a pistol in hand.


    But Michael didn''t cooperate with this statement at all.


    He is clearly organized and not like a mental patient, and he has no medical history of this type of illness, nor does his family have any. He is even more frank about all crimes to the police.


    His behavior caused the defense lawyer Veronica to lose the case. Although he said that the first offender could be punished lightly, Michael''s attitude toward pleading guilty was not good, and was eventually sentenced to five years in prison by the judge. At the same time, out of humanitarianism, the judge agreed Michael said he wanted to choose a prison closer to his home to serve his sentence.


    The closest prison to my home is Fox River Prison in the suburbs of Chicago.


    ......


    The pace of American dramas this year is relatively fast, and the first few seasons of the story are rarely filled with water.


    In the first fifteen minutes of the first episode, after the protagonist appeared on the scene, Michael''s personality characteristics can be regarded as a preliminary image in front of the audience.


    After going to the prison, several important figures also appeared one by one.


    Such as a serious face, an older unmarried man who never shows mercy to any criminals, and is not easy to talk. Bruz is also the guard department captain of Fox River Prison; a roommate in the same cell, a Mexican criminal with a hot-bodied girlfriend Fernando Sucre, as well as the former Chicago underground king and prison figure John Abz...


    Hulihe Prison is a first-class prison. Most of the prisoners are serious prisoners, and the security situation is very strict.


    When a small meat like Michael fell into this place, he was scrutinized by a few inmates with malicious eyes, and was mocked as "fish".


    On the first day of imprisonment, he saw the same prisoner who had come in being stabbed on the spot.


    But the people around are watching the excitement, even the police officers.


    This made Michael, who was a little prepared, frowned.


    Then, he finally met his eldest brother, Lincoln Barros.


    A death row prisoner in solitary confinement.


    A middle-aged man sitting in an electric chair after being imprisoned for the murder of the younger brother of the vice president for three months.


    But Michael told the lawyer who came to visit Veronica not to waste time on his case. The person she really wanted to help should be Lincoln. Michael firmly believed that his brother did not kill and was wronged.Veronica is also Lincoln''s ex-girlfriend.


    At this point, the audience suddenly realized.


    It turns out that this bank robbery wanted to rescue his elder brother together. He plans to escape from prison!


    This place also corresponds to the clues at the beginning, such as large-scale tattoos and clues to the entire wall.


    Because of the renovation project of the Fox River Prison, Michael has also participated in the design plan.


    At the end, Michael took advantage of the break time to find his brother Lincoln and informed him of his plans.


    And showed Lincoln the blueprint of his tattoo.


    But Lincoln frowned, thinking that his brother had done something stupid.


    He said that he was closely guarded, except for occasional breaks, spent most of the day in the cell.


    Even if it is resting, there is a barbed wire fence that prevents others from getting in.


    Michael shook his head, always feeling that his plan would not go wrong...


    At the critical moment, the first episode is over.

 407 Ask for leave

Go back to my hometown and move the grave. Not even more.

 408 Chapter 406

    This night, the audience who originally watched the wb TV station were a little bit more surprised.


    The broadcast of the new drama has made the ratings that have fallen sharply after the end of the stable news program a little more variable.


    The nearly fifty-minute episode was quickly finished amid some complaints.


    "Hey, why is it over?"


    "Miller did he think of any way to save his brother from first-degree prison."


    "Just broadcast this point, everything is ignorant, what is the relationship between the tattoo on that person and the information on the wall?"


    "WB''s drama is quite interesting."


    "Not enough."


    "..."


    At night, the audience attracted by the notice was quite satisfied.


    What''s more, even ran to call the channel number of WB TV station, making the staff on duty in the station busy.


    The phone is going to burst.


    It is really the power of public opinion.


    Fans of the show saw a well-made TV show, simple and enthusiastic, most of them asked for more changes.


    "One episode a week is not enough to watch, can we play more episodes?"


    "The setting is very good, and the role of Miller is even more stunning. I hope this drama can be filmed well."


    "look forward to......"


    In the living room of a high-end residential area.


    If the tension of WB TV station is a little more relaxed, then Charles, who has watched this episode of "Prison Break", is quite uncomfortable.


    He looked at the subject, feeling that the plot was novel, and thought to himself, "This particular scene is all real shots, how much money does it cost. Who just believes that it can succeed? In this way, the cost of production is not one or two hundred. In case, is it worth it?"


    Charles''s face was very ugly.


    He felt that Lyman had a brain disease.


    In order to suppress him and persecute him, he was so aggressive that even if the WB TV station supports him, the money will certainly not be less, and most of it will not be able to recover the cost, but the ratings will never be worse.


    A lose-lose style of play.


    Charles is really scared.


    First it was Lions Gate, and then it started the show, aggressive at all costs.


    Charles felt that he might not be able to resist this battle.


    How about it?


    Lehman is a lunatic, why should he fight with people with abnormal brains?


    While Charles was thinking silently, the director of WB TV showed a long-lost smile.


    The viewership statistics of American TV series are relatively intuitive and convenient.


    But the whole result will take a few hours to be fully counted.


    Although he hasn''t been able to know the performance of "Prison Break" for the time being, the voice of praise and support is estimated to be very good based on his experience and intuition.At least, renewal is completely worry-free.


    I found the treasure.


    at the same time.


    Audiences who are still reminiscing about the plot also talked to relatives and friends around Amway.


    "Have you watched the new WB TV series tonight? It''s very interesting."


    "I recommend it."


    "From the level of the first episode and the development of the plot, it shows that the screenwriter is absolutely powerful, and the thinking is too appropriate."


    ......


    Inside the Warner headquarters office.


    Barry Meyer is also very concerned about the performance of the show.


    Although the TV station is not under his control, he needs to pay attention because of Lehman.


    Maybe he really appreciates it. He is just dealing with official duties while watching the ratings release of "Prison Break" all night, waiting for some happy call?


    As the key person who recommended the WB TV station to broadcast the Firefly Pictures to stop the drama, the TV station was able to bite the bullet to buy the trial broadcast copyright of this drama for more than two million, share the risk, and the renewal contract signed in advance, which gave good terms , Have some of his contributions.


    Of course, all this premise is that "Prison Break" is really good.


    After all, Firefly Pictures had no experience in making TV series before.


    Once you encounter a failure, although you will not lose too much, there may be some problems with the TV station.


    It is not that the board of directors cannot tolerate some setbacks in its business, but it cannot tolerate the setbacks all the time, and there is no improvement-


    You know, they have spent too much to start this TV station to fill up the media puzzles of Warner, and the support is also very large.


    But for so many years, even if you can''t make any money, your market share is not good.


    The opinions of many shareholders are getting bigger and bigger, and the number of shareholders banning TV stations is also increasing.


    The warning on the bright surface is like a stone on the body of WB TV station.


    The replacement of several batches of executives in three years is also clear evidence.


    Barry Meyer also knows this, but if he can, he still hopes that WB TV can gain a foothold.


    23 o''clock.


    Half past two.


    Zero point.


    a little......


    Soon, after the time was approaching, the sound of a phone call rang in the quiet office.


    The phone in his pocket vibrated a little, and Barry Meyer stopped working in his hand and took a deep breath to relieve his tired body.He picked up the phone silently and put it to his ear.


    After only a while, his eyes widened like a gaffe.


    "Are the statistics surely correct?"


    The voice passed through, and Charles still forced a calm confirmation: "After checking it several times, there must be no mistake."


    "National average ratings: 3.2, highest ratings 3.4, A18-49 average ratings: 2.7, highest ratings 2.8."


    Charles repeated it again on the phone.


    Barry Meyer was stunned.


    That certain and very positive tone made him have to believe.


    Thus......


    There is a TV series that can be played on Sunday''s prime time.


    What does it mean to have such data in the first episode of the pilot broadcast?


    Both people on the phone are very clear.


    Barry Meyer was very excited.


    "The audience loss is in a very safe area." Charles was still talking.


    For the pilot drama "Prison Break", this data is one of the most critical.


    The numerical comparison of the highest ratings and the average ratings.


    In many cases, the adaptations of some popular scripts and the broadcast of dramas that the top of the TV station admire very much, because of the large amount of warm-up resources, it is not uncommon for the first broadcast ratings to reach 3 or more, even breaking five or six.


    But the difference between the highest statistic value and the average statistic value is less than 0.2, which means that most of the viewers did not watch the WB TV episode channel while watching the first episode of "Prison Break".


    They are satisfied with the content of the first episode.


    As for the statistical interval value of A19-49, it also represents that "Prison Break" is an absolute favorite of young people.


    If the follow-up audience base remains stable, or even higher all the way, when the reputation of the TV series itself spreads, "Prison Break" will never have a ratings of 3.


    The two can even see the image of advertisers opening their arms to WB TV station...


    Tonight, doomed to sleepless.

 409 Chapter 407 Chapter 411

    The quality of classic dramas is absolutely beyond doubt.


    "Prison Break" is the first episode of the theme of prison break, even if it is put in 201 years, it will not lag behind.


    The full season of "Prison Break" is based on the original version, limited by production costs, many places are not perfect, and there are several shots for wearing.Somewhat rough.


    But now, the budget is sufficient.


    Whether it is the renovation and construction of the predecessor of the Fox River Prison, it is more reasonable-there are almost no footage on prison food in the original version, and there is no scene where a large group of prisoners go to dinner.Could it be that the prisoner will not be hungry for a few months if he is held in it?


    This is of course a loophole.


    The filming staff also understand, but because this kind of lens is too costly and has little effect on the promotion of the main line, it is simply abolished by the crew.


    But now, in order to show the life in prison in the United States more realistically, most aspects of the prison are taken in real life.


    What can be done is the number of costumes, props, group performances...Improve the texture as much as possible, and improve all-round a little bit.


    The whole brought it, eh.


    The visual enjoyment of the audience watching, except for the performance of the actors, is reflected in these details everywhere.


    Unlike acting, you can pass or be excellent, not so abstract.


    Watching a play, not even the scene, the props are full of plastic flavor, this viewing experience, no matter how good the actors are, that''s it.


    It¡¯s even more so in TV series.


    "Prison Break" is the main plot, paving the way for the suspense of how to escape the birth, and it is especially important to the development of the story.


    The first episode introduced some of the main characters and started the conditions for escape. Following the second episode, Miller confessed to his roommates in the same cell that the ultimate goal of some abnormal behaviors was to use the sewers of Fox River Prison.prison Break.He also showed the tattoo on his body, which hides the flow of the sewer.


    Of course, most people can''t understand it because the settings are very complicated.


    Only Miller can see the part he portrayed from the lines.


    This is a very typical technique, emphasizing the protagonist, most people do not have his kind of mind.


    Then, at the end of the second episode, Miller secretly opened the toilet at night and slowly digged behind the wall.


    Suddenly, when the aisle outside was as quiet as ever, a beam of light shone on Miller''s back...


    Was it discovered?


    And it broke at the most critical point.


    The audience who were watching "Prison Break" were angry.


    When have they been treated like this.


    Just like the best graduate in a class that breaks the story, it can be in the climax of the plot every time.


    Hey, it''s gone.


    It won¡¯t be possible until tomorrow.


    Oh, no, it''s next week.


    Are you angry?


    Very angry.


    The surging public opinion made the TV station''s answering staff extremely depressed.


    What''s the point of cursing people?


    As for some other opinions, you can still listen to them.


    "Can you increase the duration of each episode?"


    "Can the story advance faster, don''t stop there?"


    "Dogecoin TV!"


    "..."


    This weekend, WB TV really challenged the emotion regulation ability of many viewers.


    The next day.


    A very ordinary day.


    Lehman is in the company''s office, pointing fingers at some projects that have not yet started operating.


    Hey.


    They are all squeezed towards the end of the year.


    "New York Trip" needs a summer file to have a sufficient audience base to support the screening of hundreds of millions of masterpieces.


    Precautions are not to fail to release the potential of the film because of the market itself.


    Then there is the award-winning PR of "Million Dollar Baby", which also requires a lot of energy.


    With this in mind, we still need to set aside time for some necessary trivial matters for the company.


    The level of busyness is more intense than the post-production of the film.


    And because the summer vacation is getting closer.


    Calling him makes me look a little bit too late?


    There was even some anxiety in my heart.


    Obviously he is so successful, and it is even more different than two years ago. How can he make money? I don''t have time to rest.


    He can also be regarded as living out of the realm, living out of the rich, the daily life of the first generation of rich people who started from scratch.


    Apart from comforting himself so much, Lehman didn''t know what to think.


    In the office, after reading some of the company''s financial reports and the transfer of employees, Lehmann notified the personnel department and approved Joseph''s plan.


    After talking about the internal affairs of these companies, Ryan brought another good news.


    In view of the second episode of "Prison Break", the ratings have reached a new high.


    Not only stabilized the audience market in the first episode, but the statistics of A18-49 in the second episode also broke three.


    WB TV station no longer has any worries, and quickly hopes to sign a renewal contract with Firefly Pictures, so that the crew will continue to work hard to film the remaining plot content.


    After these two episodes of the plot, many viewers have become more weird and praised the content of the episode. They have become fans of the drama and are unable to extricate themselves.


    The top of the TV station, and even the top of Warner, are also thinking about implementing the follow-up content of "Prison Break" as soon as possible and continue to broadcast on the WB TV channel.


    There are many dreams in the night, and even the three episodes of the trial broadcast have not yet ended, and he has clearly expressed his attitude.


    Such an attitude that is not conducive to negotiations is that WB TV has been eager for drama for a long time, and it doesn''t care about a little profit-the details of the contract have not been agreed on.


    This news really boosted the morale of Lehmann, who was trying to further force Charles to give up his shares in Lismanwisch Pictures.


    The plan is also being implemented according to the expected track.


    Don''t look at the profit prospects of Lismanvesch Films in the past, but most of it is the credit of the TV department. The good relationship with many TV stations and even British TV stations is the foundation of all this.


    But if this part fails, or Lehman proves that he also has the ability to produce and distribute TV series, what will happen to the company''s management.


    How can a person without the right to speak hold everything smoothly?


    And no one can say that the market wind will change one day.


    Charles should also know that if Lyman really has this kind of strength, the resistance now is meaningless.


    If you control the management and threaten with passive sabotage and constant losses, can Charles not let go?


    Every month of loss, the worse the company¡¯s asset evaluation, the less valuable the equity in Charles¡¯s hands. Lehman is completely able to bear losses of hundreds of thousands and hundreds of thousands. Such intentions and methods are not what Charles can do. It''s affordable.


    After all, the needs of the two are different.


    Lehman only needs the company''s employees and distribution channels, the others do not matter, but Charles is here to make money.


    If the company doesn''t make money, can it continue to stalemate?


    "I will discuss the details of the contract with them tomorrow."


    "Well, I will reply."

 410 Chapter 408 Market

    "Can you two stay for a while and answer a few questions?"


    Near Santa Monica Square, there are many commercial buildings. At three o''clock in the afternoon, a statistical investigator who was commissioned by the WB TV station for an on-site interview stopped a pair of slightly younger men and women.


    Perhaps it is more secure for couples.


    After the two stopped, they did not show any impatient emotions.


    So the man said again: "I want to ask, have you two watched the TV series "Prison Break"?"


    Random investigations and street interviews are common in the United States.


    Among the men and women who were stopped, the girl among them replied first: "I have seen it. Very good."


    "Not yet." The boy also said, and then quickly added, "If you have time, you can definitely watch it. The TV series that Sally can approve are obviously the best."


    After speaking, the girl gave the boy a blank look.


    But he was still very satisfied with his behavior in such a way. With joy in his heart, he grabbed the boy, stood on his toes, and kissed him on the cheek.


    Then, the boy responded.


    The sour smell of love exuded the two people who were not alone, making the interviewer had to escape from the plague.


    Heaven can see pity, he is still single!


    "Hello, can you take a moment to ask some questions?"


    The man continued to visit on the street.


    "Are you an employee of the WB TV station? Can you help you react, don''t do such wicked things, how can you control the duration like this, and put a little suspense at the end?


    "Oh, that''s right. It made me uncomfortable last night, just a little bit of the plot is not finished yet, I want to see if Miller''s digging is discovered, and if something happened." The person next to him heard the interview. Run over to join in the fun.


    The afternoon passed quickly.


    Men surveyed 123 people, 42 of them had watched "Prison Break", and 38 people thought the TV series was good.


    As for which character you like the most, what needs to be improved is also a must.


    On the other side, the headquarters of WB Television.


    Director Andrew Hernandez also happily continued the call.


    It was from a member of the board who supported him.


    "How long can the TV series be played, and will there be any files after the show?"


    After chatting, I still talked about "Prison Break".


    "One episode a week, it can last for three months. As for taking over the repertoire, there is no suitable one yet."


    "Oh, will it be gone after it''s finished?"


    Andrew Hernandez sweats profusely.


    In fact, he didn''t even complete the follow-up play of "Prison Break".


    But can he say it?


    Can only cope with it.


    ...


    WB TV station is pretty impressive.


    This is the second time Lyman has come here, but he has special feelings.


    Ten minutes later, the director''s assistant ran down to pick him up.


    This point was just in time for the TV station to get off work, and two people walked on the road. Lehman looked at these employees in a good mood, and joked, "Are there any good things? The pay?"


    "Nothing." The female assistant smiled.


    Regarding this denial, Lehman did not follow up.


    The situation inside the TV station was pretty good. He didn''t have this atmosphere last time.


    Two people got up the elevator to the fifth floor, got out of the elevator, and walked straight to Andrew''s office.


    open the door.


    Still familiar with the layout, Andrew sat behind his desk.


    Hearing the movement, he has already moved his eyes to this side.


    "President."


    The female assistant greeted with a smile.


    After the person was brought, he hid the door and left.


    As soon as the female assistant left, Andrew got up and shook hands with Lyman very enthusiastically.


    "Presumably you also know that the results of "Prison Break" are not bad."


    Obviously, as far as friendship is concerned, the two have just met once and are not familiar with each other.


    But in the business arena, what should be expressed must be expressed.


    Lehman also smiled and said, "I haven''t seen him for two months, Mr. Andrew has the same temperament. We still need to take care of our company in the future."


    "you are welcome."


    The two chatted and sat down.


    Andrew also didn''t want to be verbose, so he hurried to the topic, "Isn''t it time to officially sign a contract for "Prison Break"?"


    "I came here this time, of course with the idea of ??continuing to cooperate, but..." Lehman paused.


    Andrew frowned slightly.


    The person on the other side showed a somewhat shy smile that wanted to make money.


    "Of course there is no problem with cooperation. A platform like WB is also what we need. However, I think we can work on the details that were initially negotiated last time."


    The smile on Andrew''s face weakened slightly.


    No way, the situation is better than people.


    Immediately afterwards, Lehman said: "Furthermore, after the first season of "Prison Break", there will be two more seasons behind, and we also have ideas."


    Andrew thought for a moment and asked: "The end of the three seasons?"


    "Yeah." Lehman nodded and said: "The plot of the whole drama advances, we already have an idea."


    "Is that so?" Andrew hesitated.


    Lehman laughed and said: "I went to shoot for a boutique drama, and I will never procrastinate and stretch the plot. Three seasons are already the limit, and filming again will only reduce the audience''s sense of expectation. That is meaningless.


    "Can you sign together?"


    After hearing Lehman talk about this, Andrew did not hide his determination to want, "Together for three seasons."


    "Is this a good quotation? Without the support of the statistics of the ratings, I said it is high, you are not willing?" Lehman asked.


    Andrew was silent for a while.


    "If it''s low, would I be willing? I don''t think the ratings of three will be the end of "Prison Break"."


    Andrew pondered for a moment, then remained silent.


    "Let''s come season by season. If the first season breaks through 4, we will definitely give in." Firefly Pictures is just a newcomer in the TV drama industry, and WB TV can''t give too high a signing framework.


    "Okay." Andrew gave a wry smile.


    Do young people now have such accounting comparisons?


    Of course, he didn''t think that Lehmann could have such a result.


    Otherwise, it will not be required to renew the subscription as long as the stability exceeds 1.3 during the trial broadcast.


    "Look at the terms of the contract first, can you accept it."


    The template for the pilot contract was brought over.


    "It''s not a big problem." Lehman looked over, followed by a sentence, "The offline share of "Prison Break", I hope I can get another 5%."


    Andrew thought for a while before practicing Tai Chi: "I need to discuss this with someone."


    Lehman sternly said: "I didn''t make any comments on the advertising division, but the offline segment is about making long-term money. In fact, it should not be so embarrassing to exchange time for revenue. There are two more seasons to come. , You can''t do everything at once."


    Andrew was silent for two or three minutes, and chose to let go, "Okay, at this price, sign the contract as soon as possible."


    No matter how uncertain, WB TV station can''t afford to delay time, just as it is for better cooperation in the future.

 411 Chapter 409

    This wave of confrontation between Lyman and Andrew is a kind of exchange of interests after both sides have calculated.


    Lehman doesn''t want to use the advertising division, and he is betting that "Prison Break" will become popular, so the long-term benefits are far more worth fighting for than short-term benefits¡ªfor example, the current film and television drama market in the distant homeland is not standardized.


    But in the future, it will certainly be taken seriously, and it is good to seize the opportunity.


    "Prison Break" is a phenomenon-level enlightenment American drama over there. On the contrary, there is no such momentum here in the United States. It can only be said that it is not bad, so that it will not break 7 or 8 like "Friends".


    Why do you say that?


    It may be that some of them have been exposed to American dramas very early, but they have always been a very small circle.


    Until 2004 and 2005, the market for American TV dramas suddenly blew out in the Mainland.


    The madness of chasing drama.


    "Prison Break" has caught up with the best time.


    Because I used to watch those American dramas through pirated discs, and when "Prison Break" started broadcasting, it encountered a breakthrough in bt download technology.


    Many of the popular American dramas at this time are spread on a large scale by the trend of new media such as blogs and forums.


    For newcomers, the plot of "Prison Break" is cooler, more suspenseful, and easier to accept.


    When the dug pit is filled and there is no suspense, it is also the biggest key to "Prison Break" not so prominent in the United States.Of course, now it¡¯s not as water-filled as the original version, and the stamina must be plenty.


    As for why the mainland has become a phenomenon, there are actually several reasons.


    The first one is definitely the change in internet speed and quality, from squeaky kittens surfing the Internet to broadband, otherwise the bt download technology will break through and there will be no soil for cultivation;


    The second is the rise of subtitle groups. It is difficult to enjoy the viewing experience when you come into contact with American dramas and do not understand English;


    The third is justified. Many student groups can learn English directly on the grounds of watching American dramas, and they are supported by many parents and teachers.


    How did the number of viewers soar at that time?


    for example.


    At that time, the forum was down. It was not like the current social media that caused the server to crash because of star following or some very popular scandal news. On the contrary, the weekly update of "Prison Break" caused crazy discussions. The forum server went down.


    Its charm is immeasurable for a while.


    Of course, no matter how high the amount of BT downloads, Lehman can''t make a dime from there now, but the market foundation laid in advance is undoubtedly a good move for companies in the film and television industry.


    But for Andrew, he certainly didn''t have such a long-term vision.


    He was able to agree to this condition because he was betting on the name Lehman, and the future market value would definitely not be decadent.


    Right now, WB TV does not have many very competitive programs, and its market share is completely incomparable with other companies. It can be said that it has already stood on the edge of a cliff. If it retreats, the TV station will definitely not escape the fate of reorganization.


    He himself hadn''t been warned like this.


    Furthermore, many of the programs produced by TV stations are not very competitive.


    Not to mention that profit is not profit, you can''t even go on the road, and it is useless to make a little bit more.


    The TV stations are gone, and I have been fired, so why are they fighting?


    In fact, if the TV station had not supported the ratings of "Prison Break" and its own news section had some background, the financial statements of the last few months would have been ugly.


    In this way, there are dramas with market potential and indirect or direct advertising costs-more than 50 minutes of content inserted six advertisements, and a total of more than 130 million US dollars.


    The TV station''s revenue is close to more than 83 million.


    A wave of blood came back.


    If "Prison Break" really hits the street, maybe the TV station can''t even afford normal personnel and salary expenses.


    At that point, he had to follow the previous directors and resign decisively.


    There is still a huge financial burden for unprofitability. Which group is willing to support it all the time?


    Neither does Warner Bros.


    Not to mention that Warner¡¯s sub-channel HBO has always been profitable, and firmly occupy the first position among a group of paid subscription competitors.


    Isn''t HBO unable to complement Warner''s media sector?


    This is also the reason why Warner is more and more indifferent to WB TV.


    Under this kind of internal and external pressure, Andrew finally grabbed a life-saving straw and devoted himself to the top position of "Prison Break" produced by Lehman, which is almost his best choice so far.


    Lehmanken is not so aggressive, and he does not strive for the biggest profit point of the TV series. In Andrew''s eyes, the advertising division is a kind of expression of willingness to cooperate and actively strive for cooperation.


    Then for the offline point, Andrew has a very willing idea to give it later, and there is a possibility of a win-win situation.


    ...


    The next day, Lehmann led a team of lawyers to carefully check the various terms of the contract.


    After there is no problem, exchange the contract quickly and keep them separately.


    "Happy cooperation."


    "Happy cooperation."


    At that time, while Lehmann was looking for the "Prison Break" production team to continue shooting, Andrew was also giving a conference speech in the conference room of WB TV station: "Obviously, the "Prison Break" that we spent money to buy still has a certain market potential. Dig, although this show is not a top-notch in terms of the overall market this year, it is definitely a correct introduction in terms of quality and audience reputation."


    Andrew said, looking around.


    In the production department of the TV station, the heads of many programs are lowered.


    Especially in the film and television production department, there is no face.


    "So I will increase publicity next."


    As soon as Andrew''s voice changed, a little smile finally appeared on his serious face: "This drama has been officially signed, and the resources for promotion must be increased."


    Originally it was a trial broadcast, and the resource tilt was not too much, or the kind that WB TV station needs to do its best.


    Now that I am my own person, I certainly don''t need to think about anything about my own projects.


    Only the market value of the biggest development "Prison Break" is the most important.


    "Arrange the most channels for promotion."


    Andrew categorically cut the line: "I will let the Finance Department allocate funds, and hope that in the future TV stations can continue their efforts to produce more and better programs."


    "Yes."


    Everyone nodded in agreement.


    "The meeting is over."


    Andrew''s tone was quite energetic.


    Later that evening, many WB TV programs were broadcast at intervals of new episodes of "Prison Break".


    At the same time, news of "Prison Break" began to appear in various related soft articles, online and offline.Through channels such as paper media and websites, all the TV stations are working together.


    "Prison Break" is on fire...

 412 Chapter 410

    How much does a proper announcement add to a work?


    When WB TV and Firefly Pictures joined forces to create momentum,


    More and more passers-by audiences have seen the news of "Prison Break" through various channels, knowing what the show is about, and have some impressions in their minds, and then a question arises: Is this show good-looking?


    At this point, what is left is the substantive confirmation.


    In addition to an episode of "Prison Break" every Sunday evening at 8 pm, there is also a replay on weekdays.


    Passers-by found the WB TV channel and saw the rebroadcast content with a trace of scrutiny, but when these people watched it in, they basically couldn''t get out...


    It is that attractive.


    It''s not a trivial matter, but also a bit of a brainstorming, the plot rhythm is relaxed, and the theme is novel...


    Amidst tactics and calculations, it tells the life of a group of prisoners.


    The characters with different personalities, even the black camp, appear in turn.


    Calm, paranoid to crazy Miller; fierce and cruel, overly ego, bisexual, because of the tragic childhood experience turned into a lone wolf-like abnormal T-bag; inexplicably involved in the murder, subconsciously protecting his brother Lincoln; in his arms Holding a cat, always basking in the sun alone, but in fact, the anti-social old man Nick...


    This is a rather unique group portrait.


    Compared to portraying positive characters, the characters in this play are all bad guys walking on the edge of the cliff.


    Everyone is trampling the law boldly.


    For the audience, although this kind of show is not mainstream at all, it is unexpectedly attractive. Watching a group of bad guys plan how to escape from Fox River Prison, leaving them out of control. Infected by the story.


    Full of suspense...


    As a result, the army of chasing dramas has grown stronger, and "Prison Break" has also appeared in many online forums discussing the plot, and all kinds of guesses, emotions, and Amway have come in ¡ª¡ª


    "Conscience drama, highly recommended."


    "There is a kind of irony to the racial concept of white supremacy. Look at who has this idea? T-bag, prison guard Black...Haha, it just shows that there is only oneself. , Narrow-minded talents have such extreme thinking."


    "Ah, it''s so hard to wait, I want to read it all at once."


    "Are there many gay men in prison?"


    "There is no procrastination in this play, there are details and clues that drive the plot everywhere."


    "Suddenly I want to get a tattoo. Miller, who took off his shirt to reveal the tattoo, has a different kind of charm. It''s so handsome."


    ......


    The discussion is endless.


    Of course, this drama cannot be loved by any audience.


    It can also be seen from the audience that "Prison Break" is a typical youth drama, with very few senior citizens.


    However, some people do not like national comedies like "Friends", but after the announcement, the base of the audience''s rise is still increasing.


    Immediately, the ratings began to rise.


    When the third episode was about to be broadcast, due to the previous preparation and the overly successful publicity, tonight was an unprecedented grand occasion. Most of the young people had locked up the WB TV station, all of which was "Prison Break".The ratings also suddenly broke through from 3.7 to 4.5, surging upward at the speed of the rocket''s ascent to the sky.


    And when Miller hinted at Abz, the boss of the prison, about something about his gang in order to implement his plan, the prison guard Blake privately handed it over to Abz and the gang to torture Miller on the way to the cell.


    In order to keep the evidence, Miller threatened Abz and asked him to cooperate with him to work in the warehouse. He was killed without letting go. Abz''s hand had his toe cut off without saying the whereabouts of the witness Fibonacci.


    The blood gushed out, and Miller couldn''t bear the pain and passed out, but even though he was in a coma, he did not let go, let alone yelling, his tough spirit made Abz also frowned secretly...


    The third episode is over.


    The audience in front of the TV set off a frenzy of discussion again.


    The influence of "Prison Break" has also surpassed the same period of "FireWire", "Doctor House" and other dramas, becoming the most eye-catching TV series in winter and the most successful work of WB TV so far.


    The audience was enthusiastic, and the media continued to publish many commentary articles, discussing roles and plots.


    "Miller still took it for granted. He thought that by grabbing Abz''s handle, he could be threatened. How could he know that the underground emperor of Chicago in the past had a lot of influence even when he got to the prison. Even the prison guards could help him biased. ."


    "Abz is too stupid to accept threats at all. This is just a toe-cut reminder. If Miller continues to find ways to get close to Lincoln, convincing Abz is the most critical step. What will he do?"


    "The character of T-bag is too profound. The dragging steps, the provocative eyes, the unique voice, the iconic lip licking, the words are always sexually suggestive, and cynical, very funny. Especially he The complaining sentence: Why not send us to a cooler place? For example, Africa. This product really likes to make fun of black skin color, but I don¡¯t know why, I can¡¯t hate it. Maybe this is also the role of this character. Charm. He is bad, to the bone."


    I don''t know when the villain will be sought after.


    And as soon as T-bag comes out, especially the action that needs to be inserted into his pocket, it quickly stands in person.


    Many of his classic lines are also circulating online:


    "Not hot? (Pointing to the black inmate) He was white when he slept yesterday. Was he still white when he fell asleep?"


    "I''m always treated as a bad person here. Are you all locked in because you stole Girl Scout cookies?" mocking Miller and Arino''s rejection of him.


    "What you have to do is very simple, just grab this trouser pocket. Wherever I go, you will follow. Stay closer to me so that no one here can hurt you." Bewitched the new prisoner Very clean prisoner.


    "You have to learn the first lesson of the art of negotiation, and you have to look at your own situation when you bargain." Miller refused T-bag''s sexual suggestion, he licked his lips and threatened.


    "I feel that my life is like a coin on a railroad track. Every day, the train rolls over me, presses from above, turns over and presses, but it is always uneven..."


    It can be said that golden sentences come out frequently.


    A character in the evil camp that is too charming has the same popularity as the protagonist.


    Only three episodes of "Prison Break" have been broadcast. The most popular characters do not have the position of the heroine, and I have to feel that this is a very typical male drama.


    A murder case planned by a group of prisoners and high-level government officials. In the maelstrom formed, intrigue, fierce fighting, and frequent tactics...


    It''s very enjoyable to watch.


    There is no doubt that the word-of-mouth effect of good drama has fermented.

 413 Chapter 411

    Andrew is a thoughtful person.


    Because of the good results of "Prison Break", it can be regarded as a new situation in the TV series. Naturally, it is unwilling to remain silent. In a short period of time, in addition to contacting more advertisers to pull funds, the company''s production department Also cooperated with another film and television company for a new drama.


    It also focuses on the youth market. It is a campus comedy genre. It is scheduled to be played at 10 o''clock in the evening after "Prison Break".


    Thanks to the audience traffic driven by "Prison Break", the first episode of the trial broadcast also had a ratings of 1.7. Although it is not high, the production costs of the series are not much. If you keep it, you can still make good profits.


    Unfortunately, the WB TV station did not form the most favorable momentum for multi-situation development.


    Other programs, should it not work or not.


    It''s like NBC''s bonuses played by "Friends", other aspects of performance have also risen sharply.


    And Lehman didn''t reveal any idea of ??making a new drama, so Andrew wanted to use the production capacity of Firefly Pictures to open up the WB TV station, and his aggressive plan naturally failed.


    Fortunately, he held the broadcasting copyright of "Prison Break" ahead of time, and before the three seasons mentioned by Lehmann finished broadcasting, he would not immediately fall into depravity.


    Regarding the performance of this drama, it can be regarded as refreshing his psychological expectations. At present, as long as the situation can be stabilized, the TV station is undoubtedly the most assured.


    Andrew''s "sight" was also praised by some senior officials in Warner headquarters.


    The reorganization that I mentioned earlier has also lost its voice.


    After all, for Warner, as long as the WB TV station can be self-sufficient, it doesn''t matter if it can''t make money, don''t keep getting blood transfusions.


    Then, entering the first weekend of November, Lismanwish Pictures had a different movement.


    Charles did not appear as harmonious as he used to be in a cooperation appointment with ABC.


    "How can you do this? This is an act that violates the spirit of the contract. I won''t agree."


    Charles angrily yelled at an acquaintance he had worked with many times-a man with glasses, thin hair, about fifty years old, and one of the executives of the ABC TV series, Rodel.


    Rodel looked at him so angry, but he still looked as if he hadn''t heard him, without the slightest anger.


    After all, what he did was to offend people, and people should be angry.


    "This is the meaning of the above, I just deal with you often, and I will let you know in advance. If I refuse, the schedule of the broadcast will not be coordinated."


    Charles''s face darkened.


    The new drama "Man to Middle Age" produced by my own company hasn''t done "Prison Break". Nowadays, ABC even tears up the signed broadcasting contract.


    I want to downgrade "Middle Age", cut it in half, and replace it with other new dramas to compete with WB in order to win the favor of advertisers.


    You must know that the production cost of "Middle Age" is not high, and the ratings were 2 during the trial broadcast. Renewal is definitely a profit and a win-win situation.


    But now, tell him no, ABC will no longer be broadcast.


    Play it!


    The love of cooperation in the past did not give Charles any face.


    Can you not be angry?


    In all fairness.


    "Man to Middle Age" is a small production of sitcom type.


    It does not overlap with the audience market of "Prison Break". No matter how popular "Prison Break" is, it will not affect much.


    The previous life has also been successfully broadcast for a season, which is the type that makes money steadily.


    It won''t break out, and it''s hard to lose the market. Unfortunately, Lehman hit Lehman with "Prison Break" at the wrong time. After a big fish appeared in the winter schedule, ABC couldn''t bear to play this mediocre drama.


    how to say?


    Several major TV stations are competing with each other, how can they fall behind too much.


    As for Rodel¡¯s personal relationship with Charles...


    Business is business, right?


    This is not something that business should consider.


    After all, the top management has already made a decision. Whether to say or not, "Man to Middle Age" has to make room. This is not something Rodel can circumvent.


    "The ratings are incomparable, but the TV series itself is not bad, it has an audience base, why bother to cut your TV station?"


    "Some of them are also being pressured by advertisers, who believe that "Man to Middle Age" is not eligible for placement of ads."


    "Renewable contracts have been signed, and the crew is also working hard to catch up with the progress of the filming. Can these be voided?"


    "Ha, we will compensate. It will be enough to make up for these losses and will not make you lose money."


    "this one?"


    Charles laughed angrily.


    If the TV series can¡¯t be broadcast, you won¡¯t get a share of the ad placement fee, and you won¡¯t be able to burn discs. The offline market will be harvested. In addition, the crew that is still filming will also be disbanded. The actors will definitely be evil-those You don¡¯t need to care about Xiaolongtao, but the lead actor has worked with Charles many times, and both parties have personal relationships. On weekdays, whenever there is a project, they will basically be invited like him. People are also very happy to spare the schedule for shooting...


    Can these losses also be measured with funds?


    Moreover, ABC has no conscience at all, and only promised to compensate for the losses caused by the suspension of filming. This money is too far from the profit of Charles''s project. How can it be satisfied?


    It was a good meeting between friends, but at the moment it was mixed with fire and smoke.


    Rodel lowered his head, said nothing, but sneered in his heart, not taking Charles seriously.


    If Lismanvish Films hadn''t brought ABC film sources and profits, who would have been with you?


    Kindly inform me, give me some preparations, and don''t appreciate it.Ah.


    There was no attitude on his face, no smile to hide it.


    As for Charles''s gaffe, it is because it was a TV series produced by Lehman.


    If the other film and television companies do nothing, let it go, lose or lose, and withdraw the file.


    But the opponent is still pursuing the purpose of acquiring his own painstaking effort, and has been quitting personnel, let alone bringing the production team to make progress together. Now it is still suppressing, and Lionsgate is intervening in the personnel department, which makes Charles always suffocated.


    This is not bad, the evil spirit has not come out, but it has deepened.


    Charles''s heart was called a big fire, and the abandonment of ABC only aggravated the fire.


    Can this not break out?


    He waved his hand and said unceremoniously: "In this matter, ABC can do whatever it wants. I have no problem."


    "Yes. In that case, I will also go back first. The company has a lot of business, but it is not as leisurely as you."


    Rodel said the same rude words, which hurt a horse.It also shows that the two people''s fairly harmonious friendship has broken.


    He stood up decisively and said:


    "Remember to send someone over tomorrow to re-sign a copyright contract."


    After speaking, he left the clubhouse directly.


    But I am not worried about the consequences of actively tearing up the contract.


    Anyway, the always strong ABC is not afraid.


    Charles''s face is even more ugly.

 414 Chapter 412: Transfer

    On November 9, 7 degrees outside.


    After more than 80 days of silence in the distribution department of Lismanwish Pictures, the production department''s new play "Man to Middle Age" failed to be renewed with ABC TV, and his mind began to liven up.


    The management of this group of people had long been eye-catching with outsiders such as Lehman. Seeing that Charles was unable to maintain the situation, they could not sit still. They often sent people to win over the grass-roots employees of other departments, which meant that Charles was evasive.


    Such a move naturally aroused the anger of many executives of Vish Pictures.


    But Charles was a bit discouraged. He already understood Lyman''s determination and knew that if he continued to stay, the company''s asset valuation would only become less and less valuable.The film and television industry has always been like this, and DreamWorks can be valued at more than one billion yuan. Isn''t it also because the copyright and internal prospects of the work are favored by many tycoons.Of course, the many talents of DreamWorks are also part of the value.


    If it is really calculated in terms of fixed assets, 500 million US dollars are high.


    In a meeting, Charles didn''t have the rhetoric of the past, but rarely spoke.


    His attitude, just sitting there, saying nothing, is showing his attitude.


    After the meeting, everyone left the venue and the atmosphere was strange.


    Some people are worried, some are happy, and some are dull, but they don''t show up on the surface.


    Lehman smiled after learning about it, and took Johnson to the headquarters of Vish Pictures again.


    This day should always come.


    After all, Charles doesn''t seem to be a fool.


    Will unnecessary resistance work?


    If he can really stabilize the company, it will take some effort.


    But think about it, he was able to force the gold master Hunter to be like that. Of course, he is not pedantic. Seeing that the situation cannot be controlled, he thinks about it and leaves the market quickly and is determined.


    For this calculation of pros and cons.Not bad.


    "What price does Mr. Lehman plan to buy these shares in my hand?"


    In the office, Charles didn''t have any resentment, and calmly accepted that he was out.


    "Under your leadership, Lismanvesh Pictures has been developing smoothly. The asset valuation has increased several times since seven or eight years, and the company''s finances can also maintain independence and freedom. I am very happy to acquire Such a high-quality asset. How about a valuation of 600 million?"


    Hunter''s shares were valued at 600 million. A few months later, the company was in a bit of chaos. It was reasonable to say that the price could be suppressed. However, Lehman did not want to increase the setbacks in vain.


    Charles was still very calm and didn¡¯t have any opinion on the price. Instead, he talked about other things: ¡°Firefly Pictures has no shortage of behind-the-scenes production teams. It¡¯s the same with or without the production department of Vish Pictures, or that it bought all After the shares, you should also merge Vish Pictures into Firefly Pictures, and maybe you have to persuade the management of Vish Pictures.


    In this case, it is better to give me the unnecessary assets, and I am willing to make a price.I want the production department and the TV marketing department, how about?"


    Lehman was a little dumbfounded, this man had a good idea.


    He originally planned to abandon the Vish Films brand after the acquisition, as long as most of the grassroots employees were inside.


    The management that Charles promoted didn''t even want one, but because these people still had some equity in their hands, he was still thinking about how to get it back after the merger.


    But I didn''t think that Charles had such calculations.


    Lehman frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"


    Charles nodded slightly, "All the departments and assets related to TV dramas are separated, and I am willing to exchange it with the equity in my hand. Anyway, these assets are mostly overlapped for Firefly Pictures. It is a waste of resources. This is a mess. Leave it to me to manage."


    "How many shares are you priced?"


    "20 percent."


    "I can''t discuss such major issues alone. Call all shareholders to discuss together."


    Lehman''s remarks are of course dodge, after all, in name, Vish Pictures still has a part of Lionsgate.


    To put it bluntly, Lehman is not satisfied with Charles''s offer.


    He doesn''t want it, but he doesn''t want to sell it at a low price.


    Why do people take advantage of him.


    Charles'' abacus is bright, don''t you just want to split Vish Pictures and restart Shantou?


    In particular, in addition to North American distribution channels, Lismanvesh Pictures has the most valuable assets in this part of the industry, and it wants to take it away with 20%, dreaming.


    I would rather rot in the bowl of fireflies.


    After being turned down, Charles was not angry. He has been thinking a lot since the ABC tore the treaty.


    He hurriedly said again: "35 percent? I can also persuade others to give up all the equity in their hands."


    The management of Lismanwish Pictures still holds close to 10% of the shares. If these people collectively oppose the Lehman merger, it will be a troublesome thing.


    This condition is somewhat sincere, and Lehman will not give up anyway for the grassroots employees in various departments.


    What Charles can take away is the same configuration as when the company was founded seven or eight years ago.


    It is to re-train the right employees and start all over again.


    The only advantage is that he already has the experience of starting a company, and the accumulation of contacts in his hand is much stronger than before, and he can quickly stabilize his footsteps in the circle.


    Lyman didn''t answer, and turned to look at Johnson.


    Johnson sat next to him, listening all the time, receiving Lyman''s eyes, he was sure in his heart.


    He immediately said angrily: "If you have such a plan, why didn''t you say it in the first place? Firefly''s acquisition of Vish Pictures has always been the distribution channel and the grassroots employees. But now, maybe the entire acquisition will supplement Firefly Pictures. The production ability is also a relatively good choice."


    Charles ignored Johnson at all.


    Can he predict that Firefly Pictures is not only good at filming movies, but also TV series?


    If not, why should he leave.


    Do you really think it is easy to make a plan to start again?


    Charles just looked at Lehman again and said, "You can make the conditions."


    Lehman hid the smile in his heart and said: "You have to do it for me for the wholly-owned acquisition, and the valuation is still 600 million. Those who want to go with you can only be the management. In this way, you should also sign first. I¡¯ve got the share transfer letter.


    Charles nodded, "Of course I will do it."


    Such a performance, it is not in vain that he can develop Vish Pictures to the present level.


    Between advancing and retreating, the back road has long been found.


    Maybe, I can continue to mix in the TV show circle in the future.


    After all, he has connections and contacts in the television stations in the United Kingdom and the United States. Whether it is a contract production business or a new drama release, he is better than most people.

 415 Chapter 413 Fangs

    Finally, the chaos is set.


    As Charles signed the equity transfer contract in advance, Lehman also showed his fangs for the first time during the acquisition, as if he had "betrayed Paramount".


    People really grow up.


    It turns out that the little person who just wants to shoot his favorite works independently has already had greater ambitions.


    When Lyman and Johnson left, Charles immediately called his confidant to discuss.


    He did not talk about the transfer of shares. These managements who hold a small part of the equity learned that he had the idea to leave, and most of them expressed their willingness to continue to follow. Only one or two people saw that the situation was wrong and turned to the issuing department. In one line, he persuaded Charles and asked him to proceed with caution and perfunctory.


    It''s just that Charles, who is full of minds to clear out factions and resolutely not to plug in anyone''s mobile phone meeting, can''t figure out the deep meaning behind these words, and he remembers in his heart.


    Why did he leave in embarrassment, isn''t it because Hunter brought in Lehman and his party?


    Once this happened, but also suffered the bitter fruit of the scattered power, where will it happen again.


    The management that holds the equity must work together.


    Anyway, the person who made him think about it seemed to be good for him, but Charles had a choice long ago, and he will soon lead his subordinates to reorganize a film and television company.At that time, the status of such a person will be lost.


    And the more this is the time, the more you have to move quickly.


    If it waits for Lehman to take the overall merger and acquisition, it will be troublesome at that time, and there may be some waves.


    With this thought, Charles started his own arrangement.


    He first persuaded these subordinates to also sell their shares, then re-created a new film and television company with the information, and then arbitrarily arranged for the copyright assets of the television and marketing departments to be transferred to the new company, and mastered certain film and television resources.


    This has been unified with Lyman, and he is not afraid of being stopped.


    So after the cronies all signed the equity transfer contract at a valuation of 600 million, they immediately went through the resignation procedures and invited some people in the circle to join the new company.


    After that, it finally became Charles''s speech.


    As long as it can continue to produce results, is it not another Lismanwish film industry.


    All these changes were seen by Lehman.


    He also had to sigh that this guy is really a talent, but unfortunately, he doesn''t want to subdue to others.


    At the same time, after all the trouble was thrown to Charles, Lehman also began to acquire.


    In one afternoon, Lyman came to the Vish Studios building again.


    I met with Liam Haydn, the management representative of the issuing department who was still left.


    "Your current business is to get film sources from overseas at low prices, and then distribute them in North America." Lehman turned his head and continued, "How profitable?"


    Liam Haydn''s face blushed, and he nodded and said, "Ahem, it''s easy to avoid risks. Because most of them are low-cost movies, and they are old movies that have been released overseas. No publicity is required. The price of the issuance buyout is also very cheap. After buying a large number of movies directly into the market, even if only 30% is profitable, and 70% is a loss, we can still make a profit."


    "That is to say, if you don''t need additional investment to distribute ten films, it is very easy to achieve a balance between revenue and expenditure."


    "Yes."


    Damn, it''s cool to have channels.


    The same as the leeks of the cutting production company.


    If the production company made ten films and most of them couldn''t make money, it would have gone bankrupt.


    No wonder DreamWorks is struggling to obtain channel distribution rights.


    Having such high-quality assets as a guarantee is indeed the most reliable backing for a normal film and television company.


    "However, will the profits be high if the low-cost movies have been released?"


    Liam shook his head and did not deny: "The profit is not high, but we invest very little. Nowadays, too many film companies or directors from overseas countries want to enter the Hollywood market, and they do not hesitate to do so. The price of cabbage sells North American copyright. After all, we have the most complete offline distribution channels here, and DVDs will generate profits in the later stage. In order to make more money, those companies are basically willing to cooperate and let companies like us operate for a win-win situation."


    "Then if it is handed over to you for first-line production, do you have confidence in operating the film''s market potential?"


    Liam smiled bitterly, and shook his head.


    "Although everyone in the distribution business wants to release blockbuster movies and make big money, I have had this idea. But wanting and being able to do it are two different things. I don''t want to hide it from you. In terms of the company''s current channel strength, I declare This is far worse than those large film and television companies. Even if it can be pushed into the theater, the publicity cannot keep up, and the hype can''t catch the momentum of the film. If you want to run the film''s market potential, you must hold a very pessimistic idea. For example, the quality of the movie is indeed excellent, and it may not make money."


    He didn''t say the rest, and Lehman understood.


    Even movies that are of high quality and are very good by word of mouth do not necessarily make money, and those that are almost meaningless are even more unlikely to be profitable by operation.


    Give an example.


    "Blair the Witch" is relying on absolute publicity and viral publicity to become a must-learn case in the history of film marketing.


    But if the film is handed over to Liam to operate, even if he can think of this kind of thinking, he will not have so overwhelming media resources and offline channels to vigorously promote it.


    Behind most of the magazines and newspapers on the market are subsidiaries of the six largest parent companies.


    This is why, the six major release films always get the fastest hype.


    "No way." Lyman frowned slightly.


    "So, in your case, what step can the company''s current publishing strength do?" Lehman asked again.


    Liam calmly said: "We don¡¯t have the ability to distribute more than 30 million medium-sized productions. In other words, if we publish, we must first see if there are six major works in the market. Otherwise, those newspapers will not give up entertainment. If it¡¯s publicized, it will appear to have insufficient momentum."


    This is a resource that money cannot buy.


    Unless Lehman is also like the Big Six or Lionsgate, he starts to lay out news and newspapers.


    But he has no money.


    He also owed a bank loan to Guzman when he bought a Vish film company.


    "I see. In the future, your focus is to start building a network distribution department, and publicize this one, which can be moved from paper media to network media sites such as Yahoo. As for the issue of film sources, everything is the same. The industry will also hand over some small-cost productions to you for distribution."


    Liam breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that after Vish Pictures was acquired, he would immediately launch some first-line production. If the publicity fails, he will have to quit.


    And if he releases low-cost movies and requires profit, he is confident to do so.


    As for using the Internet for publicity, this is another battleground that Liam is more optimistic about.

 416 Chapter 414

    Since Lehman took over Lismanvesh Pictures, he has begun to sort out the internal personnel relations.


    Charles took someone away, and the remaining adjustments were very simple.


    Liam took the position as he wished, and his position changed from a single department manager to the head of the company.


    This is what he deserves.


    The so-called Conglong?


    After the completion of the acquisition, in order to give more protection to the employees, the monthly salary of the remaining people increased to varying degrees, and the management all increased their salary by 10%.


    Of course, as long as these people can prove their abilities, these are all true, and salary increases are not a problem at all.


    But if you can''t keep up with the company''s development...


    Anyway, it is impossible for a company to raise idlers.


    In the office of Lismanwish Pictures.


    Lyman was talking to Liam, and then he waited until Ryan brought Zha over.


    Ryan is here to talk about the subsidiary.


    As for the director, he came to Lehman to discuss the release of "New York Tour".Drop by.


    Liam left with foresight.


    Then Lehman looked at Zha Dao sitting on the sofa opposite him more restrained, a little amused, "Don''t worry, I entrusted Warner Pictures to Warner Pictures. They are professional."


    "New York Tour" was scheduled to premiere on November 23. Due to the lack of publicity resources, Warner was still approached.


    Of course, the price paid is that 10% of the film¡¯s profit is gone, and Lehman will also bear half of the cost of publicity.Channels really make money, this is still a friendly price.


    His attitude seemed very calm.


    However, Zha Dao still has quite obvious emotions about gains and losses.


    After all, this is the first work that can determine whether he can still be mixed in the movie circle. If the performance is not good, he will have to continue to make mv or TV commercials.Waiting for an opportunity is really slim.


    "In a few days, I will lead the creators to run the promotion. I don''t know..." Director Zha scratched his head, his legs and feet trembling, "I wonder if Mr. Lehmann will come to participate in the promotion of the film?"


    After finishing speaking, his gaze fell directly on Lyman''s face.


    When shooting and editing, he has great confidence in the work. As the premiere time approaches, there is still such an uneasy side.


    "I am the producer of the movie. Don''t worry, I will take the time to help the platform." Lehman gave a very positive answer.


    Zha Dao breathed a sigh of relief, the expression on his face much better.


    He was so afraid of failing.


    A career of more than ten years of accumulated experience, this is his first step, not to mention how successful he is, at least he cannot fail.


    He coughed to cover up his lack of self-confidence, and then smiled: "Then, I will go back first. I have to cooperate with Warner in an interview with a magazine.


    Zha Dao left.


    Lehman felt more amused when he saw this scene.


    You know, after watching the film, the people at Warner think that this year''s Christmas file, "New York Tour" is very competitive.


    Of course, anything can happen in the movie.It is not everyone who is optimistic about it, and it will be successful.


    Otherwise, there won''t be so many films that fail every year.


    However, the quality of the film is ultimately the most basic box office boost.


    "Have you figured out what happened here?" Ryan looked at Lehman curiously.


    "There is no big problem. The framework and personnel of the entire company are well preserved."


    "Huh, you did it again." Ryan couldn''t help congratulating Lyman.


    "Haha, we will be stronger and stronger in the future." Lehman was also very happy.


    In order to get a distribution company with complete staff and channels, rather than a fragmented film industry, he did pay too much.


    But these are all worthwhile.


    "Then what are you going to do now?" Ryan said again.


    "I will set up a new company and re-control these two subsidiaries. I will separate the publishing and production business. This is convenient for management." Lehman did not hide.


    This may be inevitable.


    Ryan also agreed with Lyman''s ideas.


    For him, he really wants to see Lyman getting better.


    As for the dilution of equity after the establishment of the new company, he didn''t really care.


    Ryan knows his abilities very well. If he is simply a producer, after two years of training and Lehman¡¯s suggestions, he can do very well, but he doesn¡¯t know much about other management aspects. of.


    Ryan was about to say something, when the sound of footsteps outside disrupted the leisurely atmosphere.


    It turned out that Joseph and all the management of Firefly arrived.


    This afternoon, Lehman is preparing to hold the first expanded meeting between the two companies.


    It also made the senior executives of the two companies familiar with it.


    As the only person holding equity in the company, Ryan''s weight is second only to Lehman.


    As for the purpose of holding this meeting, it is to convey that the company has its own distribution channels, and the two can complement each other greatly.Then based on this foundation, give certain instructions to the development of the two companies.Everyone can speak, but the disagreement is still in Lehman''s hand.


    Such good news can make managers feel that the company is more and more promising and is a good way to prevent the loss of management talent.


    Lehman didn''t talk nonsense at the meeting, or draw a big pie.


    For example, catch up with DreamWorks in three years and step on the top six in five years.


    No matter how many such slogans are chanted, they are not as shocking as the actual results.


    Anyway, the company''s growing strength is the most intuitive.


    Then, Lyman issued two more notices.


    One is that Lismanwish Pictures will change its name and become Blue Butterfly Entertainment.


    The second is the newly established Man Media, which will control Firefly Pictures and Blue Butterfly Pictures.


    Lehman explained as he talked: "Fireflies are tiny but not tiny, their fluorescent light is faint, and they have the same light as the sun and the moon. I hope that the future of the company will not be controlled by anyone, and strive to create its own value;


    As for Blue Butterfly, everyone who knows it knows that this is the opening animation in the company''s film, and it is our pursuit of the film.Accumulate thin hair, break the cocoon and become a butterfly."


    Lyman did not explain the name of the parent company.


    But everyone knows that this is the only name that doesn''t have that much meaning.


    All of you here, apart from Lyman, only Ryan is full of joy.


    He felt that this was a testimony of their friendship.


    It was the first time the two met in college many years ago. They met and got acquainted with each other, and they started to break into society together, bumped into walls together, persisted together, enjoyed joy together, and worked hard together.


    He looked at Lyman above.


    I am glad he has such friends.Of course, so does Lehman.


    The company formed by taking the names of the two of them is already the most concise expression that Lehman thinks.


    All of them contain his beautiful illusions about the future.


    And time will witness all this.

 417 Chapter 415

    The spacious meeting room.


    The afternoon sun shines in from the French windows.


    The management divided into two rows, everyone is listening carefully.


    A very good picture scroll.


    Everyone also smelled something.


    When Lehman issued these two notices, many people were thinking separately.


    Gains and losses, benefits, future?


    At this time, Joseph, who had barely spoken, suddenly asked: "Then, the production and distribution businesses have been separated. If there are these two companies, what is the status of the parent company? Who should hold the positions?"


    Lyman looked at Joseph in amazement, and found that Joseph had a calm face, only some longing in his eyes.


    As one of the former management of Columbia Pictures, he was transferred to the president of the British branch. He did a very good job in Firefly Pictures, and he was worthy of his worth.


    "However, it is not a good thing to be promoted too early. There is no promotion. In ancient times, it would be thought of beheading." Lehman muttered in his heart.


    Of those present, only Joseph''s status and prestige can be the first to say this.


    Maybe Liam wanted to ask too, but he might have some scruples because of his new high position.


    "I will arrange it." Lehman didn''t want to say anything, and changed the subject with a smile: "It''s just convenient for management. You still need to take care of the business."


    Of course he did this for more than one reason.


    He has been thinking about the failure of DreamWorks for so many days.


    A powerful film and television company that lacks works, talents, connections, and channels is just like that.


    Although there is a certain degree of internal discord, the Big Three have their own concerns and cannot work together, but the main reason is that they do not have enough stable funding sources.


    Just like Time Warner standing behind Warner, many European giants and big bankers like Guzman are standing behind the Lions. They won''t get hurt because of several failures.


    And second-tier companies like Lehman and DreamWorks are not necessarily.


    Filming is always risky.


    Historically, there was an unknown number of film works in which an investment production company closed down.


    A "Cut Throat Island" directly pitted Karlok, an independent production company with a hot box office performance for several years, into bankruptcy, and was finally acquired by MGM at a low price;


    A "Cleopatra" almost shut down 20th Century Fox, the capital chain broke, and it was relieved by the sale of its studios and company buildings;


    A "Heaven''s Gate" also led to the bankruptcy of United American Film Corporation and was soon acquired by MGM...


    And if the "New York Trip" is too deficient, Firefly Pictures'' liquidity will be gone, and Lehman still owes Guzman more than $108 million. Maybe it will apply for bankruptcy protection if it fails. It''s too unsafe.


    Therefore, Lehman¡¯s real idea is that after the company grows, it can cross-swap control and equity through MAN Media, so that it can use the method of operating subsidiaries to get listed, and it will be easier to find more sufficient funding sources. .


    But these need not be too explanatory.


    ......


    When several matters were confirmed, the first enlarged meeting came to an end.


    After being vaguely perfunctory, Joseph left without saying anything.


    After the meeting, Lehman took Ryan to communicate separately.


    Because of the reorganization of assets, the equity held by the two has changed again.


    Among the shareholders of "Firefly Pictures" are Lehman and Ryan, Lehman holds 51% of the controlling stake, and Ryan is 49%; and "Blue Butterfly Entertainment" is mostly held by Lehman. , The ratio is as high as 95%, Ryan has only 5%; Mann Media is occupied by Lehman 73%, Ryan has 27%.


    Ryan didn''t quite understand such a complicated setting, but out of trust in Lehman, he also signed the contract.


    All the information was registered under the witness of the lawyer.


    After leaving the building leased by Blue Butterfly Entertainment, in the underground parking lot, Lehman smiled and said to Ryan: "Maybe in a few years, you will have more money than your father."


    Ryan''s dad counts fixed assets, probably more than 400 million yuan, and several factories and clothing stores are very profitable.


    "Let''s take it step by step. I think the entertainment industry has too much moisture. The market value depends entirely on whether anyone is willing to spend so much money on it. There is too much room for the copyright of those movies to fluctuate." Get in prison, just think of big expansion.


    In his mind, few of their companies are not premium.


    To be truly bankrupt and liquidated, two hundred million can be high.


    Unfortunately, in such a big environment, all entertainment industries are inflated.


    Just like the valuation of Internet companies, there are no fixed assets at all. Some people are optimistic about it, but no one is optimistic. How much money can the so-called idea be worth?


    But the development of the times is like this.


    There is no prospect of selling companies to make money if they are engaged in industry.


    A night of myth is not the result of being able to do business.


    ......


    Driving the car, Lehman took Ryan back to the Firefly Pictures building as usual.


    I looked at the financial statements and took another copy of the Los Angeles Daily.


    With the start of the Christmas file, most people in the industry have always focused on the film market at the end of the year.


    At the beginning of November, the perverted group of Pixar Animation Studios took out another "The Incredibles", which occupied the family fun market as soon as it was released.


    As a young and interesting animated film, it is very suitable for parents to watch with their children.


    The film mainly tells the story of the great Superman, Bob Bob, who was unwilling to be lonely and returned to the world after retirement.


    The five-year distribution contract between Disney and Pixar Studios is a huge profit.


    It has been in theaters for more than a week, and the cumulative box office in North America has exceeded 170 million, and the momentum of "Finding Nemo" released last year is not too big. Both are animated movies that are expected to get 300 million box office.


    Moreover, in the international market, the cumulative box office for the three days of the show was as high as 45 million US dollars.


    In one fell swoop, it created a new record for a single weekend international box office in Pixar animation history.


    Disney is laughing to death as a distributor. Pixar Studios produces explosive products every year, but most of the annual profits are taken away by Disney.


    what is this?


    What is a working emperor? This is it.


    The media is also frantically creating momentum for "The Incredibles", hoping that the local box office will exceed 300 million.


    And in mid-November, Touchstone Pictures produced "National Treasure", an action-adventure movie in which Nicholas Cage regained his status from "Bad Guy", also began its premiere.


    Cage naturally called a few days in advance to invite Lyman to join him.


    Lehman is still very interested in this relatively successful commercial.


    He also agreed to attend.

 418 Chapter 416 Touchstone

    Touchstone Pictures is a distribution label owned by Disney.


    In 1984, Roy Disney, the last person in power in the Disney family, announced that he would retreat behind the scenes.


    It was also this year that the Disney board paid a heavy price before repelling the hostile takeover from Sol Steinberg (Disney¡¯s 20% premium was used to buy Sol Steinberg for US$325 million. Grid holds 11.1% of Disney¡¯s total shares).


    Then, driven by the first shareholder, the Bath family, Disney hired Michael Eisner, then president of Paramount Pictures, as the company''s CEO.


    Well, it should be reasonable that the Disney film industry founded by the Disney family is not the most equity owned by the Disney family.


    After all, in the process of capital accumulation, there will always be problems with relationships, connections, funds, etc. Under trouble, it is normal for equity to be dispersed and even change hands.


    The release label of Touchstone was the first breakthrough after the new manager Michael Eisner took office.


    Its purpose is to help Disney get involved in the non-young movie market, specifically producing movies for adult audiences.


    Over the years, under the leadership of the new management, Disney has blossomed in animation and live action, and its market value has risen rapidly.


    Its classic film and television copyrights and character images are derived to Disney parks, dolls and other surrounding markets are gradually rising.


    A gold mine was developed...


    It is a pity that Mr. Michael Eisner, the executive who has been pushing all this, has gradually broken up with the company¡¯s shareholders...


    Because this product has selfish intentions, Disney has used the company''s resources to grab some of its own assets during the development process.


    If his prestige is always outstanding, everyone keeps one eye open, after all, the management talent is really good.


    But in the past few years, the power has increased, and the temper has also risen, the less concealed it is.


    First, it fell out with the management of another gold mine, that is, Pixar Studio. The relationship between the two quickly dropped to a freezing point. If it hadn''t been for the five-year contract, it would have been yellow.


    Then, the several film projects that led the investment suffered losses one after another. What "Haunted Mansion", "Star of God"...One of them lost more than one.


    There is also a high hope comedy and adventure movie "Around the World in 80 Days" starring Big Brother Cheng. The shooting cost was as high as 100 million, and the publicity cost almost 30 million. As a result, the box office only received 23.9 million US dollars.


    This little money is not enough for publicity.


    Michael Eisner was miserable. Many people were dissatisfied with him. As a result, something happened again. It is estimated that he will step down soon.


    Of course, compared to the huge Disney, this loss is only a small matter.


    Isn''t it more than one billion, just a small goal.


    More to the point is that Michael Eisner is no longer suitable to continue to take charge of Disney''s big ship.


    No, at the end of the year, Disney still has big moves. As long as this work sells, everything will be taken back.


    This first-line masterpiece they have been preparing for a long time.


    Excluding the actors'' pay, just the special effects and set-ups in the later stage cost more than 50 million...


    There is also the escort of gold medal producer Jerry Brusheimer-although he charges a lot, he still needs a certain investment ratio.


    The leading roles are Nicholas Cage and Sean Bin.The asking price of the two is quite high, but their market appeal is also worth it.


    The total expenditure, plus publicity, cost up to 140 million.


    In the heart of Disney, such a filming team, Brusheimer, together with Cage and Sean, can surpass 250 million at the local box office.


    The global box office is expected to exceed 350 million, otherwise even the cost will not be recovered...


    ...


    The next day, Disney held its premiere at the Hollywood Theater.


    Disney is still so embarrassed, except for the red carpet, the media teams on both sides are scary.


    With the resources behind them, there are also many stars who come to join in.


    The premiere? Watching a movie is not the most important thing, it is to drive the topic publicity.


    The surrounding open space is already densely packed with long-awaited fans.


    Cage and Diane Kruger arrived in the first group.


    The two held hands, pretending to be close.


    Oh, can''t say pretend.


    In Disney''s publicity, the two are already lovers because of their love.


    As for privately... who cares about this.


    Fans can only see what others want to see.


    Alas, this is why it is difficult for the entertainment industry to keep its heart.


    It''s too common to get dressed and rolled together.


    Of course, Cage¡¯s recent image is very positive. After the divorce, the dude¡¯s several movies are very popular, and the acting itself is not critical.


    The so-called, professional and public morals are not black.


    In addition, if you are single, you should change your girlfriends quickly. This is not a bad idea in the United States.Single, wayward.


    Next, a group of veteran movie stars such as Sean Bing, Helen Mirren, Plumer and so on came on stage, and the audience on both sides cheered.


    As for Lehmann, the employee channel he took, this time Eva went back to France, and he didn''t like walking on the red carpet alone.


    He doesn''t need this kind of exposure.


    Cage, who was still smiling at the reporter in the interview area, saw Lyman walking into the lobby and couldn''t help but wave his hand.


    Unfortunately, he did not see it.


    Lehman walked into the lobby, and the behind-the-scenes team of "National Treasure" was almost there, and brokerage companies such as CAA also came to join in the fun.


    Director Joe Det Durbar is surrounded by a group of people. From his expression, he is full of joy and a little airy.


    The constant compliments and the extra flattery of third-line artists are really fascinating.


    Lyman also went to congratulate him, and then met Warner''s people.


    A deputy manager of the distribution department came, and Lehmann still had some impressions.


    "Mr. Duke."


    Lyman walked over and greeted first.


    "You are also invited?"


    "When one of my subordinates communicated with the director of the Royal Entertainment Cinemas in the Los Angeles area, they said that the film had a good response during the internal preview. So..."


    "You come to see it on the spot?"


    "Well. For competitors that are likely to pose a threat, always check and leave room for response."


    Lehman smiled, ""New York Tour", how is your publicity plan doing?"


    "Don''t worry, everything is going well. When the heat of "National Treasure" passes, that is when we are hyping up." Duke looked at Lehman, "It should be enough for nearly 10 days and for so long. If the results are good, we will not hesitate to invest in publicity funds."


    "Of course, this is a win-win situation." Lehman smiled.

 419 Chapter 417 "National Treasure"

    After chatting with Duke a few words, Lyman walked towards the infield.


    "Lyman."


    There was a sudden shout behind him, and when he looked back, he saw that Cage got rid of the reporter''s entanglement and walked over quickly.


    There was no on-screen girlfriend Diane Kruger nearby either.


    Looking at it again, it was not far away holding Sean Bin and joking intimately.


    "this is?"


    Lehman pointed his finger over.


    After Cage saw it in the direction, he was a little disdainful: "That woman is not easy to mess with. Unless the contract stipulates that I must cooperate with Disney''s promotion, I would not be willing to deal with her."


    "Private life is chaotic?"


    "It''s not. She is too purposeful. I don''t like it."


    "Is it possible that you are sleeping for nothing in this circle?" Lehman teased: "You have been very chic in the past two years. I have seen it in the newspaper."


    "Not that. Too utilitarian, do you understand?" Cage shook his head slightly, "Without disguise, she still uses means. She is a model and has not studied acting systematically, but she can break into Hollywood from Germany. Difficulty, not as simple as the surface."


    "I seem to have heard Luc Besson say, a very smart woman."


    In a few years, not only the model has successfully transformed into an actor, but also entered Hollywood from France and Germany and other European film circles, and can get the heroine of the first-line commercial masterpiece "National Treasure".


    The film resources are so abundant, you can''t get it through the agency.


    "She''s coming over. Just when I met on the red carpet, she said she would recommend me. I didn''t nod or refuse. You should pay attention to your own proportions. Don''t try to eat and wipe it out. You can also avoid meat and fish." Cage continued. Said: "I heard that in this casting, she was secured by a senior executive from Touchstone. Do you think that kind of person would give such a great benefit because he slept?"


    "You made a special trip to remind me of this?" Lehman said solemnly: "I don''t like you, like making trouble. No matter how big or small."


    "Hmph, don''t let people hold any handles at that time. Once the reputation image is destroyed, it will be difficult to re-establish it." Cage patted Lehman on the shoulder and watched Diane Kruger go. Near, no more words, but leave quickly.


    Miss Diane is very beautiful, even more when she is young.


    She wore a black tulle evening dress with shoulder-length hair naturally draped down.It feels very pure.


    She walked side by side with Lehmann, smiling and reaching out: "Director Lehmann, hello!"


    "It''s Miss Diane, I wish your new movie a big hit."


    Lehman made a courteous sentence and held it gently.


    Huh?


    This touch...


    She still has a very gentle smile and a very pure posture.


    But who would have thought that she was gently rubbing a man''s palm with her fingertips?


    Interesting, and direct enough.


    Is it true that when a model, the teacher still teaches this?


    There was still a smile on her face. After Lehmann took her hand back, she said, "Thank you, Director Lehmann, and hope to have a chance to cooperate.


    Diane Kruger didn''t entangle too much, chatted for a few words and left consciously, but finally blinked her eyes, and she still expressed her thoughts very sharply.


    Lehman shook his head, found his seat and sat down, and Cage sneaked in again.


    "What did you talk to her just now?"


    "It''s nothing."


    "Really nothing? I think you talked to her well?" Cage teased.


    "The movie is about to begin. Don''t you go back to the crew?"


    Cage slipped.


    After a very official interview, with director Joe Det Durbar talked about some interesting things about the shooting.


    The lights in the auditorium slowly went out and the movie began.


    In his last life, Lehmann had never watched "National Treasure". He was working hard at that time to lay the foundation for being a director. He was not interested in these kind of over-standard, three-stage pipeline commercial works. .


    But sitting in the cinema at this time, watching the filming techniques, I feel that I can still learn something.


    At the beginning, the protagonist''s identity is pointed out-Ben Franklin Gates, an adventurer who loves archaeology.


    Then, without going around the gate, the protagonists all came out, and the main line was also announced. It was said that the protagonist¡¯s grandfather knew a great secret. The founding fathers of the United States once buried a huge amount of wealth as a war preparation deposit. The address is hidden in the Declaration of Independence.


    Well, the setting of the story is somewhat magical.


    However, the audience loves this set.


    Treasure hunting and expedition subjects are still very popular in the United States.


    In the 1980s and 1990s, the "Indiana Jones" series produced by Spielberg was very popular.


    There is no need to change too much, it is feasible to shoot something new according to the template of "Indiana Jones".


    In fact, "National Treasure" does not imitate too much of the character''s image, and the advancement of the plot still seems routine.


    The joint team set out to find the treasure, and there must be the same thoughts of the villain on the way, as a dark thread to support the tension of the plot.


    The two waves of people fighting each other attracted FBI agents.


    With such a design, a three-party treasure hunting team composed of civil and official, justice and villains, has embarked on an adventurous journey of wit and courage.


    The only thing that still worked out was that the villain hadn''t been given a lot of wisdom.


    The protagonist, Franklin played by Cage, is very clever and has the ability to reason. Based on the foreshadowing of the screenwriter, he successfully found the location of the treasure.


    The climax villain jumped out at the end, gave some suspense, and then it was over.


    To be honest, it''s popcorn.


    The rhythm and plot are handled well, the scheduling is also qualified, and the actors are more in line with the personality.


    As a commercial film, although it is not so brilliant, it is not wrong.


    By the way, the protagonist Cage finally found the treasure and turned it over to the country, preaching a patriotic theme.


    pretty good.


    Those who say that mainland movies always have small pink segments, should also go to "National Treasure".


    The movie ends.


    After watching this film on the big screen with his own eyes, Lyman was still not interested.


    However, he knew that Cage¡¯s actor career was expected to peak again.


    What he lacks now is to carry a series of similar commercial works and prove his market appeal in many ways.


    "What do you think of your acting?"


    After the audience left, Lyman found Cage and couldn''t help but complain.


    "How about what?" Cage was puzzled.


    He should still be immersed in the joy that the masterpiece starred in was released, and he didn''t understand what Lyman was asking.


    Turning his head to look at Lehman, he was a little bit interested: "It''s also the first time I have seen the whole film. What do you think of the box office?"


    "Only one animated film on the market has a very high box office, and there are not many overlaps between the two audiences. When it is released tomorrow, it should be very good due to the relatively qualified quality of the film."

 420 Chapter 418 Christmas File (1)

    After attending the premiere, Lyman declined Cage''s re-invitation.


    He was not going to attend the remaining celebration party.


    What kind of a party he is an outsider who goes to the acquaintances of the crew.This also disappointed Miss Diane, who wanted to do something to take advantage of her.


    The next day, during the Christmas schedule that was released in a crowd, "National Treasure" relied on the enthusiasm of the actors and fairly good quality. On the first day of its release, a total of 3,017 theaters across the United States won a box office of 35.14 million U.S. dollars.


    ""National Treasure" sold at the box office on the first day, and amid the unanimous condemnation of film critics, the rise continued."


    This is the main news headline of the "Hollywood Report" that day.


    It was Nicholas Cage who was dancing with joy after getting the box office data, and he did not forget to inform Lyman to share his joy at the first time.


    As for how dark the film critics are, what they say is extremely mediocre, and what the plot story of the first ten minutes of watching the movie is, you can guess how the film will develop afterwards, and the plot seems too procrastinated. There are still many loopholes in the plot setting. , Put in the ranks of popcorn movies, but the quality is average.


    A slightly more objective evaluation also means that the film as a whole has fully mobilized the audience''s curiosity during the viewing process, and the grasp of suspense is appropriate.


    Of course, the film critic group is the most difficult group of fans in the world.


    Don''t listen to what they say.


    After all, Lehman only knew that Warner, as the publisher of "New York Trip", issued a sum of money to hack "National Treasure" in order to combat competitors.And the investors behind some of the works that are currently in theaters at the same time period will never watch "National Treasure" aggressively buy the box office market.


    As the saying goes, ruining money is like killing a parent. If you don''t black out you, who will be black.


    In addition, most film critics really don''t like popcorn movies.


    It''s a pity that the audience is not as easy to cheat as before.


    Even after Rotten Tomatoes lifted the ban, the freshness of viewing movies was directly brushed up to 63% by negative reviews, which still cannot prevent the movie from being recognized by the market.


    On the second day of the screening, near the early hours of the morning, the box office of "National Treasure" also came out the next day.


    38.54 million US dollars, this is the answer given by the market.


    Calculated from 12 o''clock the day before yesterday, the average attendance rate can basically be maintained at about 60%, and only two screenings in the morning have won more than 11 million box office.


    In the first three days of the weekend, it broke 100 million with a very relaxed attitude, and on Sunday it gained more than 42 million US dollars.


    Shocked the attention of many people in the industry.


    To say that "National Treasure" is also evil, it is obviously not particularly outstanding from the choice of the theme or the filming of the plot, and it is scolded by mainstream film critics, but the box office revenue is outrageous.


    The tall ones are a bit abnormal.


    Why do you say that?


    Because even if it is the producer of the film, Touchstone Pictures, or the joint announcement party, Disney Pictures, they never thought that the film could exceed 100 million in three days.


    They have also internally given estimates based on the market prospects. It is estimated that the box office drop in the first weekend should be around 87 million, and the local profits will definitely be close.


    But looking at it now, is there ample market potential for movies?


    But for Lehman to say, "National Treasure" is indeed not worthy of this box office, it is inflated.The reason for the false high is the market choice.


    Perhaps it is because this year''s summer vacation file is a bit too sluggish, and the audience''s box office purchasing power has been suppressed greatly.


    Until this time, the Christmas stall was completely released.


    After all, if you think about it this way, "The Incredibles" produced by Pixar Studios is a little too high.


    The quality of this animated film is definitely not as good as "Finding Nemo", and it can be seen from the awards won in the future, but its box office has caught up with the iconic Pixar animation images such as "Toys" and "Under the Sea".


    If it weren''t for the quality and lack of stamina, it is estimated that "Finding Nemo" has maintained its international box office performance.


    Speaking of it, this year''s summer school is indeed the worst in recent years.


    The first-line masterpieces such as Warner, Universal, and Fox have all hit the street, which is regarded as filling in the quota for the annual bad film.


    Oh, Warner is two pens.


    And this failure may be the reason why the Christmas box office market is getting hotter.


    As for "National Treasure", it is just a beneficiary of such market potential.


    By the following week, "National Treasure" still carried out a brutal massacre of other movies.But the increase in the total box office has slowly slowed down.


    Disney and Touchstone put more than 2,000 copies in this operation, and the film arrangement was as high as 60%, which completely squeezed the living space of other movies.


    When "Superman Agents" fell into a decline, the market potential was slowly exhausted, and most of the screens drawn by the theaters were added to "National Treasure", and the number of theaters directly exceeded 4,000.


    On the market, there are only two ways for audiences to distinguish movies: "National Treasure" and other movies.


    Because the total box office total of other movies every day is not as much as that of "National Treasure".


    Play with a hammer.


    As for continuing to black out, it doesn''t make much sense.


    The so-called general trend has been achieved, and it seems to be a waste of money.


    After all, the name of "National Treasure" is hung on the daily box office champion list every day, and the publicity is not too strong.


    I heard that Michael Eisner learned that Disney could make at least more than one billion yuan in this film, and that gold medal producer Jerry Bruckheimer decided to cooperate with Touchstone to develop a sequel to the film.


    Having such a developed gold mine endorsed him, he seemed to have stabilized his position.


    Unfortunately, he has offended too many people.


    CAA, Jobs (the major shareholder of Pixar Studios was one of the projects that Jobs was kicked out of Apple''s investment), and even the board members behind them also had many complaints.


    The character was too tough, and he could be restrained a little bit during the first and mid-terms when he was in charge of Disney. In the later period, he was completely the king of palace fighting. He kicked out a lot of management who didn''t deal with him, and offended his partners all over.


    One of the operations that have been unimaginable so far is to fall out with Pixar Studios.


    The reason for voluntarily discarding a gold mine is simply that Jobs hopes to increase Pixar¡¯s profit sharing after the five-year issuance contract is over. This is completely negotiable.


    However, the anger broke up, and Jobs scolded, claiming that once the contract ended, he would not continue to cooperate with Disney.


    And Michael Eisner also believes that Pixar relied on Disney''s publicity channels to achieve today''s results. Without cooperation with Disney, their animated films simply cannot sell well.


    Well, I can only say that people are getting old and their brains are not working well.


    Thinking of Disney begging Pixar to come back in the future, why is it so funny.


    Without Pixar, what achievements have Disney had in the field of animated films?


    It was "The Lion King" ten years ago, and will it be "The Lion King" ten years later?


    The fried cold rice is really good.


    I have to say that the Disney brothers left behind too deep.

 421 Chapter 419 Christmas File (2)

    A few days later, November 23, evening.


    The Christmas file is in the middle and late stages, and the box office fight is still one-sided.


    It was in such a situation that Zha''s debut film "New York Trip" held a new film premiere at the Chandler Theatre.


    There is not much high-profile, high-profile is useless, now all the news pages have been warmed up for so long, and those who should know the news almost know.


    Only useful results, quality and word-of-mouth, rob the audience fans of the Christmas file.


    Having said that, Warner can''t help but give face, and there are still many media friends on the scene.


    After all, it is a new film invested by Firefly Pictures, and the publisher is Warner. Although the director is a newcomer, he is still well-known in the MV and advertising circles. Everyone wants to know whether they can have the strength of PK "National Treasure".


    Several executives from the distribution department of Zach Schneider, Wen Ziren, Eva, Jack Gyllenhaal, Dashi Johnson and Warner attended the premiere. After the red carpet and the interview, they sat in a row.


    The premiere? Let''s watch it first.


    Director Zha took the microphone and looked around at the fans underneath, slightly emotional.


    After indulging in the feeling of being watched for a few seconds, I still came back to my senses. First, I would like to express my gratitude to the media reporters, star actors and crew members who came to join us today.


    "This film was prepared for the opening in June. After more than five months of hard work, hundreds of people have completed the production of "New York Trip". Today is to witness all the results."


    The guide looks very touching, because it is really not easy.Under the pressure of hundreds of millions of productions, it is certainly not that easy for a director like him who has just stepped into the movie circle.


    In other words, he has been holding back for more than half a year.


    "Here, I would like to thank Director Lehman for his support and trust, as well as James Win, Eva, Jack, and the entire shooting team... everyone for their cooperation."


    After that, Lehman, as the investor and the film producer, also went up and said a few words, one is to express his expectations for the box office of the movie, and the other is to praise Zhadao''s efforts in film production.


    For three years, the people and things he has been in contact with have made him very easy to deal with similar situations.


    Even if some reporters are keenly aware of the confidence in Lehman''s words about the new film''s performance, they are curious about this and raise a question.


    "Mr. Lehman, "New York Trip" is a zombie apocalyptic thriller movie. The box office record of similar plot is still "Resident Evil 2: Revelation" starring Milla Jovovich, with more than 51.2 million US dollars in the United States. With 78.14 million U.S. dollars, compared with the cost of expenditure, it is still a loss from the box office level alone. Why do you have the confidence to invest more than 100 million U.S. dollars to shoot such subjects."


    It seems that this reporter has done his homework.The comer is not kind.


    Lehman chuckled, "Then why are the "Resident Evil" series a failed work, and they are still willing to continue to invest in shooting? I think no one is a fool, and I also heard that Constantine Films was The script is already in preparation."


    With a rhetorical question, the reporter who asked the previous question was silent.


    "Resident Evil" is a box office loss, and there are still a lot of losses.


    Compared with the shooting cost of more than 45 million US dollars, even if the announcement is not included, the world has only accumulated more than 78 million, and it has lost at least nearly 35 million.


    But people make money in different ways.


    Why not talk about the sponsorship fees of game companies and the success of the movie''s offline market?


    Just being in the DVD rental rankings and being able to enter the top 20 of the annual list, the profits from this can make up for the difference in the box office.


    Not to mention that the film market has been increasing the audience base for this type of audience, with huge potential for growth.


    The growth rate of the same series is increasing by a huge amount.


    As a result, the box office of the third movie can be profitable, and the fourth movie has a net profit of more than 100 million. The sequel has a very long life.


    Caught a subject and smashed the wool, and smashed a full seven, the entire series must be worth more than 2 billion at least.


    What is a gold mine? This is a gold mine.


    "I am still very confident in this kind of subject matter."


    Just after Lehman finished speaking, another reporter asked: "Then what do you expect from the box office?"


    "Of course I hope the more the better, but this depends on whether the audience supports the film."


    "can you give me more detail?"


    "Then 300 million, it has to be equal to the investment cost."


    Lehman thought for a while, looked at the reporter who asked the question indifferently, and expressed his psychological expectations with confidence.


    "300 million in the world?"


    "No, 300 million in North America." Lehman frowned, feeling that the reporter had no savvy.


    But from the reporter''s point of view, Lehman is so conceited-overconfidence is conceited.


    Some people in the media can''t wait to go back to rush the draft and want to slap Lehman in the face.


    "A zombie thriller movie has never won 300 million, and there is no worldwide. Why is "New York"?"


    "Movies have always been compared, isn''t it always better than movie fans to accept it? Good quality works will naturally be accepted."


    The premise is proper announcement.Lyman added silently in his heart.


    ...


    Bella has recently visited several major theaters in Los Angeles because of the film critic column.


    It is tiring to watch movies repeatedly and write about the experience of watching movies, and substituting work into life.


    But I can¡¯t stop doing it, right?


    But for today''s premiere, she is still very interested.


    A new film produced by Lehman.


    The name is worth seeing.


    Bella adjusted her sitting posture and took out small notes at any time to record...


    Not far from her, Paul Anderson also sat comfortably in his seat.


    He is the director of "Resident Evil 1", as well as the screenwriter and producer of the series.


    After failing at the box office for the first film, he found other directors to direct the second film.


    Unexpectedly, the box office is still on the street. Although the overall income of the movie is still profitable, who doesn''t want to make more?


    The third script is still being conceived, but Paul Anderson, who has been frustrated continuously, lacks self-confidence. He doubts whether the "Resident Evil" series can make a profit at the box office alone, otherwise the profit is too small and it is not stable.


    In case it is too powerful, I don¡¯t know if investors will continue to support it.


    When he learned that a masterpiece with a similar theme was released, and Lehmann was considered a golden sign in the market, Paul Anderson watched "New York Trip" with a certain degree of learning.


    Of course, if you fail, you can also learn lessons to prevent you from falling into the trap.


    For some reason, seeing Lehman confidently saying that the local box office can exceed 300 million yuan, he is very willing to support it.


    The larger the market for zombies, the more favorable it is for the "Resident Evil" series.


    Anyway, zombies are indeed a niche in the film industry.

 422 Chapter 420 Christmas Stories (3)

    The lights went out and the surroundings gradually became quiet.


    In the large theater inside, Paul Anderson watched the Firefly Pictures logo appear on the big screen.


    Blue butterfly, light spot.


    Some viewers who watched the cutscenes couldn''t help whispering, they seemed to remember the beginning.


    The screen flashed, and the movie officially began--


    The background light of the picture is very bright, and a certain highway was constructed by the traffic police on duty to construct a blockade.


    A small pickup truck drove from a distance, and came to a halt slowly under the sign of two well-dressed traffic policemen in chemical protective suits.


    After a traffic policeman washed the body with spray, it was released.


    The pickup truck driver lowered the window and asked dissatisfiedly: "What''s the matter? Are you going to kill all the cows and bury them underground?"


    The traffic police took off the mask and explained with a bit of annoyance: "It''s not foot-and-mouth disease. It''s a leak from a chemical plant in front. It''s not a big deal."


    The driver was obviously not satisfied with this answer, and said loudly that if the cattle and sheep on my ranch were to be killed again this time, he would definitely be with you.


    Finally, under the constant comfort of the traffic police, he drove away.


    The perspective follows the pickup driver.


    As he watched the road ahead and drove carefully, he muttered to himself: "What the hell is leaking? What these guys are saying is too unreliable."


    While complaining, the bell rang and someone called.


    The man reached for the mobile phone in his pocket. Suddenly, the car hit something and made an abnormal noise. The man hurriedly stepped on the brake.


    On the road, it was a deer, a deer with a lot of blood, and the man obviously knew what he had just hit.


    Instead of taking care of the deer''s corpse, he checked the damage to his pickup truck. When he found that it was only a dent near the front of the car, the man returned to the driving position, secretly sighing his bad luck.


    The man drove away quickly. What he didn''t know was the deer''s body. After a while, he struggled strangely.


    The posture is distorted, which does not conform to common sense.


    First the hind legs, then the forelimbs, and then the head with the severed spine, the deer actually stood up slowly, with the low drums, which was inexplicably strange.


    It was frightening but shocking, the heart seemed to be held, and then it beat violently.


    That deer only has white eyes!


    The director also gave a close-up.


    "hiss¡­¡­"


    There was a sound of cold breath at the scene.


    Paul Anderson also appeared extremely interested. He didn''t expect that zombie movies could use this kind of hint to reveal the spread of the virus.


    Especially this variant shot of deer is very well laid out.


    "I am a little scared."


    A young female audience sat in front of Paul Anderson, who asked for comfort.


    The male partner next to her took her little hand, somewhat confident: "I''m next to you, don''t be afraid."


    The camera turns.


    On the upper floors of a business building, the male protagonist Jack played by Christian Bell is sorting files.


    He is engaged in securities trading, and is currently helping a chemical plant to conceal the news that the experimental gas has spread out according to the order of his boss.


    Because they hold a lot of stocks in chemical plants, if a little trouble causes the chemical plant to be boycotted, the money invested will become waste paper. They have teamed up with the media department and have been dealing with this accident.


    Anyway, it must not affect market stability.


    Jack ordered his men to suppress all the news, and then suddenly asked his assistant about what toys the child would like recently?


    The camera turned to a newspaper on the table, and brought a close-up of the main news photo.


    It was a fish pond, and a large number of dead fish floated on the water. Not far from the fish pond, an architectural sign appeared.That was the beginning of the traffic police fortifying, saying it was a chemical sign leaked by a chemical plant.


    It was exactly the same as the sign on the gate of the chemical plant that the driver saw on the road at the beginning.


    "This is not the news they suppressed, right? Animals around the chemical plant are going to die, and the news is still hidden?"


    "The government also knows!"


    "Didn''t you listen to that person? He reported to the state legislator on the phone and said that it would be resolved immediately."


    Similarly, the recurring signs and the deer who died and came back to life have made the audience realize that the spread of the virus has continued for a long time, and all the circumstances have been coordinated by the male protagonist¡¯s company. The state government, the media, and the top officials of the chemical plant are concealing it.


    The reason is only for personal gain.


    After all, if the news goes out, the chemical plant will definitely be boycotted and closed down. This is something that the state government and the high level of the chemical plant and many investors who hold stocks do not want to see.


    Because the taxes and economic value generated by chemical plants are not bad.


    The movie continues.


    Jack received a call in the company''s underground parking lot.


    A woman''s voice came out: "Okay, let''s stop using troublesome things like lawsuits."


    Jack said indifferently: "Whether it''s a lawsuit or what, even if you let it go, I''ll take care of Angie."


    "Do you know how to take care of children?" The woman was a little disdainful: "Have you been with your children? Every day is not work, but socializing. Where do you have time to take care of? Forget it, Angie said tomorrow to come and find me, you can bring her over ."


    "Tomorrow? No way."


    "Tomorrow is Angie''s birthday, will you forget it?"


    "I didn''t forget." Jack hung up the phone.


    It was very late when I drove home.


    Pushing open the child''s bedroom door, she was hiding in the bed and talking on the phone.


    I hope that if I take the train alone, my mother can pick her up at the train station.


    Jack was not listening at the door, and knocked on the door deliberately.


    Anji quickly hung up the phone when he heard the movement, and then covered his body with a quilt, revealing his small head.


    His eyes were a little frightened.


    Jack sat beside Angie''s bed, feeling distressed, "It''s okay, you can continue talking."


    An Ji replied weakly, "It''s already hung up."


    "You are going to see mom in New York tomorrow, aren''t you? Angie, my dad is very busy at work lately, and I will take you next week, okay?"


    Angie said nothing.


    Jack turned his head and took out the gift he bought, "Here it is."


    He smiled apologetically: "Do you think I forgot? Happy birthday to you."


    Angie took the gift and never opened it.


    Jack urged: "What''s the matter, don''t you want to open it?"


    Anji looked at the box, and then fixedly looked forward.


    There is also a similar toy box there.


    "Bought this on Children''s Day."


    Obviously, Jack had seen it too. He couldn''t remember whether he had bought a duplicate toy for a while, so he could only say, "Well...whatever you want."


    Angie said firmly: "New York, I want to go to my mother. Tomorrow is my birthday."

 423 Chapter 421

    "Will this be the dark line of the movie?"


    Bella looked at the big screen and used a pen to record in the notebook.


    She doesn''t think the director will portray a useless plot.


    The lack of company time makes children too indifferent and afraid of their father.Family line.


    Well, it should be very useful to promote the plot.


    As a professional film critic, Bella is still not scared by the strange scenes of the deer at the beginning, and her mind is still immersed in the story.


    The color of the picture is bright again.


    In the slightly depressed mood of the audience, Jack apologized and promised Angie to send her to her mother tomorrow.


    During the day, the train station.


    The radio is playing: "Attention, passengers, at 12:30, the UTX train to New York''s Central Station will depart soon..."


    On the train, there was a team that led a team to New York to participate in a baseball game, including the cheerleader played by Rihanna and the baseball player played by Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay; then the camera went to another carriage for two people. Older women, one of them peeled a boiled egg, and the other was complaining about why he still took this to the car and said that he was not hungry...


    And in a carriage where the flow of people is not too crowded, Angie, with a clear-eyed face, was set by Jack to find a seat.


    The lens swept across, and it was another group image.


    Suddenly, the deep drumbeat background music played again.


    When the train was about to start, a beggar in torn clothes and a dirty face rushed into the toilet from the hallway and hid in the corner. His body was trembling, as if he was afraid of something.


    At the other end, I saw a young girl with dangled hair and unable to see her face, holding on to the aisle and staggering into the carriage.


    She kept crying in pain, and kept turning her head, looking towards the station behind her, as if she was afraid that something would catch up...


    The train moved slowly. Through the window, Anji suddenly saw the waiting hall on the second floor. It seemed a little chaotic. She wanted to tell her father, but saw that his father was busy calling his colleagues again, so she didn''t bother...


    Inside the carriage, the girl who had just behaved a little bit sat on the toilet in the toilet, murmured an apology: "I''m sorry, I was wrong. I''m sorry, I''m sorry, I did something wrong, I did something wrong."


    There were blood stains on her legs, and the blood vessels on the exposed skin seemed to be stained purple. The girl was crying and she was emotionally broken.


    He pulled a plastic rope very hard and tied it around his knees, seeming to want to stop blood flow.


    Suddenly, she started coughing up blood...


    The camera turned and returned to Anji''s perspective.


    She was sitting in her seat boredly flipping through the magazines prepared on the train.


    And father has been resting with his head down since he finished the call.


    After a while, Anji heard a passenger complaining to the train attendant in front of him, saying that there was a person in the toilet who could not come out. It was almost 20 minutes.


    "I don''t know what I''m doing, it''s suspicious," the passenger said.


    Anji was getting bored. Seeing that the train manager had made it clear, he got up and ran out secretly.


    "Is there anyone? Anyone?"


    The conductor started knocking on the toilet door.


    After the reminder was invalid and there was no response, the conductor took out the key to unlock.


    The door opened, but it was a beggar who was particularly hurried when he first got on the bus.


    He muttered in his mouth, curled up, still trembling in fear.


    An Ji approached, the conductor glanced at him and said nothing, but kept reminding: "Sir? Sir? Excuse me, I need to confirm the ticket."


    The beggar ignored him.


    The conductor said: "Sir, if you don''t have a ticket, you have to get off at the next stop and follow our instructions."


    The beggar finally recovered, with the sweat on his forehead and the fear in his eyes, he kept repeating the sentence: "All dead, all dead."


    "What? What did you say, sir?"


    "It''s going to die." He also pulled out an ugly smile.


    Afterwards, no matter how the conductor tried to persuade him, the man was reluctant to go out to the toilet.


    Angie just watched silently...


    "Did zombies appear?"


    "The gas leak in the chemical plant must have caused a bigger problem."


    Some audience members discussed in low voices.


    Everyone knows what all these suggestive clues are revealing.


    As for Paul Anderson, he has long been addicted to the plot.


    He feels that this kind of montage and the way of advancing the plot back and forth from multiple perspectives can create a better suspense.


    At first, he thought that the movie would quickly explain the zombie virus and other settings, just like "Resident Evil", the background of the movie should be highlighted first.But who knows that the director''s technique is very delicate, using multi-angle hints to portray the main line he wants, but he is not clear.


    There is a deciphering and suspenseful atmosphere like this. If you don''t look carefully, you feel a loss if you miss a little plot.


    For the movie, the benefits of being able to catch the audience''s attention are really great. Unfortunately, the "Resident Evil" series already has its own worldview, and this method cannot be copied. However, some cutscenes can still learn a hand or two. .


    Immediately afterwards, the young girl who collapsed earlier came out of the toilet staggeringly, wrapped in a rope.


    A female occupant noticed that the passenger''s condition was wrong, so she reminded her colleague on the walkie-talkie, and hurried over.


    Before she arrived, the girl couldn''t help but fell into the aisle of the carriage.


    The passengers next to him were a little commotion, fearing if the girl might have an acute disease outbreak, he hurriedly sought the answer from the female crew member, and if he was a little clever, he went to inform the conductor.


    The passengers in the carriage are very concerned about this matter. If it weren''t for the female occupants who asked for space to prevent breathing problems, everyone might have come around early.


    The girl lying in the aisle, her body twitching, a similar dark purple color appeared on her face, and the capillaries showed a very wrong picture.


    "Passenger, are you all right."


    "Passenger. What to do."


    The female occupant held the girl''s shoulders and didn''t know how to rescue her for a while, so she had to stay in place, waiting for the arrival of the conductor to prevent the situation from getting worse.


    "There is a patient in carriage 11 who needs first aid. She is in very bad condition."


    The female crew used the walkie-talkie to call for help over and over again...


    The camera turned again, and the phone inside Jack''s suit vibrated, interrupting his light sleep.


    He took out the phone, but found that Angie sitting next to him was missing.


    On the phone, the people under his staff reported that the chemical plant could not be suppressed because of a serious riot.


    The assistant kept asking what to do.


    At this moment, the television on the train carriage seemed to be verifying the assistant''s words.


    I saw a large group of police and ambulance personnel dispatched, and the streets were full of injured people being carried on stretchers.


    Jack comforted the assistant a few words and hung up the phone. He also felt something was wrong, and was afraid to find Angie...

 424 Chapter 422 Christmas File (5)

    "Boom, boom..."


    The train moved quickly on the track.


    In Car No. 11.


    The girl''s reason can no longer suppress the zombie virus.


    Her body twisted and twitched constantly, as if slowly being contaminated, the process was firm and unstoppable.


    She looked at the female occupant who was still calling for help, grinning slightly, her throat let out a beast-like howl, and the bones of her body made a clicking sound.


    "Ho ho ho..."


    The female occupant turned her head in fear when she heard the movement, but found that the girl was standing with her twisted posture, with obvious bite marks on her right calf.


    The girl¡¯s pupils are strangely white, and her desire for flesh and blood makes her show neat, white teeth...


    The sound of biting flesh and blood, the snapping of the throat.


    Some passengers who had not had time to leave their seats in the future saw this scene in disbelief-the girl lay on the back of the female occupant, biting hard.


    The direct feeling brought by the blood made the passengers in the carriage shouted with fear.


    However, in the narrow aisles and crowded people fleeing, many people were caught up and infected...


    "If the virus erodes the brain, it becomes a zombie?"


    "The second one bit his neck and got infected in just seven or eight seconds."


    "Wow, the passengers in other carriages even thought about watching the bustle, so they didn''t run away."


    "Others don''t know something happened..."


    "I''m scared, it''s so scary."


    ...


    Accompanied by a lot of profiling in the hell of the workshop, Jack finally discovered that something was wrong. From time to time, someone yelled and fled emotionally.


    He found An Ji, saw zombies rushing over, and quickly closed the isolation door between the cars.


    A pregnant woman ran over, trying to escape, but everyone behind the door was afraid that no one offered a helping hand.


    The group of zombies is still moving closer to this side, and a strong man is also running toward this side, turning around from time to time and blocking the zombies behind him with suitcases and other debris, seeing that the door has not been opened, he pulls vigorously...


    "There are monsters."


    "Close the door soon."


    The passengers yelled in fear, but the strong man squeezed in with his pregnant wife and closed the door.


    The zombies began to crowd here, but they didn''t seem to know how to form the force to push the door.


    From this, Jack guessed that these monsters would rush up when they saw people, but they didn''t have much wisdom. They acted on instinct, and they wanted flesh and blood.


    The pregnant woman played by Eva picked up a bottle of water, spilled it on the car door, and muffled it with newspapers and magazines. The zombies finally stopped being irritable, and calmed down like losing their vision.


    Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The train company executive played by Peterman pulled the crowd away and walked over with a panic gesture on his face. He asked a little confused: "This...what are these monsters?"


    He looked around, no survivor could answer his question.


    Jack was comforting Anji, and the strong man just now patted him on the shoulder.


    "What''s the matter?" Jack turned around.


    "Should you explain it to me." Dashi Johnson grabbed Jack, "You bastard, everyone is here, and the door is not opened, what do you mean?"


    As he talked, I wanted to hit him.


    Jack was not polite, and grabbed the brawny man, "What do you mean? Are you alone in danger?"


    Jack was very confident.


    These words made the brawny man laugh. He glanced at Eva and seemed to say to himself, "There is such a scum."


    The burly man squeezed Jack with his hands, trying to throw him back into the car on the side of the zombie, so that he could have a taste of being besieged by the monster.


    Eva hugged Johnson, "Enough, everyone is so afraid."


    However, after the conflict subsided, the moment Jack lowered his head, the audience clearly saw that he didn''t mean any guilt...


    "interesting."


    Bella sat up a little bit, feeling that the protagonist¡¯s personality was not as magnificent as in ordinary movies, but rather selfish to reality.


    Or maybe movies like to portray human nature?


    The movie continues.


    A group of survivors stayed in the carriage.


    The train executive is asking why the conductor does not stop at the next station?


    And use his identity to force him to stand as soon as possible-a lot of monsters who don''t know whether they are ghosts will bite when they see them. How can they stay in the same row with the monsters?


    Then many passengers called to contact relatives outside, but most of them lost contact.


    The panic spread further.


    Many people were crying and crying. Jack also called his mother. On the phone, he heard a depressed howl.


    He seems to know something.


    Mother repeatedly emphasized taking care of Anji, and finally hung up.


    "What''s the matter with grandma?" Anji felt wrong and asked.


    Jack forcibly raised his emotions and comforted: "Grandma is waiting for us at home."


    The train started to decelerate, and you can see through the windows that there was also a riot at this station.


    Some people were thrown down bloody; some people noticed the passengers in the train and asked for help; the zombies swiftly chased their prey, and they were carrying out a side-to-side massacre...


    Blood, living human beings.


    The sun was shining, but there was no warmth, which made the survivors of the same kind chill.


    The depressed background music is weakened, symbolizing the psychological defense of the survivors.


    The camera is pulled outside the station.


    Car accidents, riots, and killings are the topics here.


    The narration of the radio was inserted: Dear citizens of the United States of America, the day before, fierce violent demonstrations took place across the country in many cities including Los Angeles and Chicago, resulting in a large number of wounded citizens and police. The chaos caused by the demonstrations temporarily paralyzed parts of the city... Fortunately, due to the timely response of the government, the violent demonstrations gradually weakened, and it is estimated that they will end within a short time.


    In this vicious incident, there are many false news spreading, please don''t waver, keep your trust in the government, stay at home as much as possible, stick to their posts, and work together to resolve this incident.The safety of all citizens will not be threatened.


    ...


    In the compartment, the atmosphere is still depressed.


    The train passed through the two stations without stopping at all, until it was almost at the end of the Brooklyn area of ??New York Central Station, the conductor received a message that the New York police had come to protect the traffic line, and then slowly slowed down and stopped and passed the message. The in-car broadcast notified the remaining passengers.


    And when everyone got off the train carefully and evacuated towards the exit of the station, dreaming of welcoming the protection of the army, and when they put aside their hearts, they saw a bunch of infected soldiers chasing by the mountains and fallen trees.


    The crowd was terrified. The one who walked the fastest before died faster.


    The stairs are crowded, trampled, and deaths and injuries are incalculable.


    Because of the sudden chaotic situation, when Jack was taken by the crowd to escape, he accidentally separated from Anji and was almost bitten by a zombie.

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    At a critical moment, Mr. Beggar rushed out from the side and saved Jack''s life.


    The two continued to flee, Jack was busy looking for Anji, but his daughter was a child after all, and her escape speed was slow. After a while, he was overtaken by a few zombies. When he was almost bitten, the brave man made a move.


    An elbow knocked the zombies down and hugged Anji and ran towards the train.


    And it was also relying on the brawny man, Jack, and the young guy from the baseball team to block the glass gates of the station''s entry and exit passages, and bought a lot of time for the remaining escaped survivors.


    The stopped train can start smoothly.


    Unexpectedly, there are still many passengers who have not yet boarded the train, and the old man in the suit of the train executive urged the conductor to start the train.


    He furiously concealed his fear, "Go, go, do you want to kill us?"


    The conductor pushed him away: "There are still people who haven''t come up."


    After speaking, he waved to the escaped survivors: "Hurry up, hurry up. Here."


    The people in the car were almost there, and a group of zombies also surrounded.


    The executive man in the suit asked the conductor again: "When are you going to wait? Are you still not leaving?"


    The cheerleader, played by Rihanna, hurriedly begged: "No, you can''t start. My friends haven''t gotten into the car."


    "Hey!" The man in the suit pushed her away hard: "At least the people in this should survive. Shouldn''t they die together? Right?" He asked the conductor again.


    No one around the survivors refuted, but no one agreed.


    They seem to be spectators, because they can''t say such selfish and ruthless words, but they tacitly agree in their hearts.


    Even if those people choose to break for them, they are all helpers.


    The cheerleader kept shaking his head and pleading, and the train grew up gasping, like an asthmatic.


    This is a difficult choice, but there are enough reasons to do it, right?


    In the silent atmosphere, at the urging of the man in the suit, he made up his mind.


    ...


    The protagonist group that was left behind was abandoned, leaving eight, and finally only three escaped.


    While the train was slowly increasing, the brawny man was holding an explosion-proof shield and slammed into the group of zombies with brute force, and the three people got on the train''s No. 8 car.


    The crowd dispersed, and the brawny man called Eva and learned that they were not following the large group, but were blocked by zombies in the 13th carriage.


    Next, is a section depicting the protagonist group courageously rescue the pregnant wife and daughter.


    Tension and excitement broke through the blockade of the zombie group, from the 8th car to the 13th car.


    This segment is to enhance the sense of refreshment and ease the emotions of the audience. You cannot blindly portray the dark side of human nature, otherwise the movie will be too deep and the interest will not be enough.


    In short, after the very insightful and artistic shots, the audience is no longer in such a panic, and the rhythm drops from high to low.


    "Heroes save the beauty", the protagonists who joined together were happy.


    But on the other hand, the cheerleader wanted to let everyone let go after receiving the news that the crush was still alive.


    "My friend is in the car over there, and I am coming here now."


    Car No. 13 is the protagonist group, Car No. 15 is most of the survivors.Several people are trapped in the toilet in carriage number 14.


    "Who is coming?" the senior man in the suit asked.


    "My friend. He just saved someone and is coming over now."


    "Save people?" The man in the suit questioned: "From there to this side? Those monsters passing through? No injuries? Are you sure you are not infected?"


    "Ah! Are you sure you are not infected?" He raised his volume and shouted, as if venting his cowardice and fear.


    "Look at these people. Now you can''t be sure that one or two people died in your family, but just let them in if you don''t know if they are infected, just let them in?" He was emotionally unstable and smiled. It seemed to cry again.


    This acting skill is absolutely perfect for acting bad guys.


    Everyone was still silent, and the senior man in suit sat paralyzed on his seat, leaving the girl to beg everyone to let go.


    But all he got was silence.


    ...


    The protagonist team went through hardships and rushed to the 14th car, calling for help through the door.


    The zombies are about to gather around again, and the brawny man cooperates with Jack to block the door and use their bodies.


    Eva is holding Anji, worried anxiously; the baseball man is yelling the name of the cheerleader; the beggar and a woman are slowly desperate...


    Just separated by a car door, it looks like a heaven.


    The large group was there, heavily locked the car door with ropes and seals, and made people cover the cheerleader''s mouth, and did not respond.


    Time passed by, and the protagonist group with too few people and too many old and weak could not stand it.


    At this moment, the brawny man stood up again, even if the zombie bit his arm and felt a strong tearing pain, he didn''t let him let go.


    His body was firmly blocked in the middle, holding the car door junction with both hands left and right, blocking the group of zombies with his body, and bought a little more time.


    Eva covered her mouth in pain, crying silently...


    The man in baseball finally smashed the door glass with his baseball bat. The man in the suit sighed a lunatic, and even wanted to organize a man to stop them.


    But it was useless. Jack took Eva and Angie and broke through the defense.However, the strong man, the beggar, and the woman failed to pass.


    They could beat six cars of zombies, but they lost to one car of people''s hearts.Ironic indeed.


    The shot was taken to the woman who complained that her sister did not bring eggs into the car at the beginning.


    She had been sitting in the position because she and her sister were scattered in the storm just now, and her sister''s life or death was uncertain.


    But at this moment, what did she see?


    My sister is not dead, she is being blocked by the car door.


    Haha, I was blocked by everyone.


    ...


    Jack punched the executive man in the suit hard in the face.


    "Why do you do this? Ah! Why?" The eyes were fierce and roared.


    "You could have come in..."


    "Mad man, crazy man!" shouted the man in the suit: "They must all be infected. Look at his eyes and see the blood on his body. After a while, they will become monsters. They should be driven away."


    The survivors stepped back in fear, and someone began to answer the call.


    "hurry up!"


    "Get out quickly."


    "Go away."


    "..."


    The minority obeyed the majority.


    Eva was already crying badly.


    Swearing, questioning, and the sacrifice of her husband gradually destroyed a pregnant woman''s psychological defense.


    Jack, the baseball man, Angie and her were still rushed to the 16th car at the urging of everyone.


    The door was locked.


    What no one noticed was that a woman was looking at the zombies behind the door, talking to herself.


    "Like a fool, that virtuous, always hard life, for what? What an idiot."


    She looked back at the people maintaining order and cried: "A group of scumbags."

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    "Sister, you have worked hard."


    A woman shed tears and opened the car door...


    Perhaps the most terrifying thing is when people who have nothing to worry about go crazy.


    The senior man in the suit roared: "Stop her." In helplessness-the zombie came out of the cage.


    The younger sister who has been complaining about her sister for a long time, betrayed her life, and wanted to drag a cart of people to bury...


    Suddenly, the whole movie theater screamed in exclamation. Even with the cheerful background music and slow motion oil painting-like drama, the extreme craziness slowly permeated, watching women People took the initiative to embrace her sister, accepted her bite, and even showed a joyful and reunion smile. The pain and cruelty made everyone shudder.


    Honest people are also angry.


    Just like a spring that has been suppressed to the extreme, its explosive strength will be unforgettable.


    For Bella, the "Survivor''s Choice" and "Women''s Choice" and the changes before and after the protagonist Jack are to explain a truth from different angles-don''t forget to control people''s hearts, seek the approval of the majority and ignore them. Few.


    If you abandon more, it''s your turn.


    Jack is like a thread, connecting two completely different camps. He is the majority at first. He can abandon pregnant women and the brawny, and plausibly, he doesn''t feel wrong; for Anji, he became a minority and was abandoned.


    The latter dramatically confirmed the former, forming a very bad humanity cycle. As a result, more and more minority people were sacrificed, making hope a little bit shattered.


    The attribution of the right to speak and the attribution of "truth" are cruelly interpreted in a montage way, and a background of doomsday zombies is set, which is gradually highlighted.


    Awesome.


    This grasp of the rhythm and plot promotion not only appears mature, but also shows more delicate, detailed, and just right control...


    After the woman pushed the car door, the first one was torn apart, but the senior man in the suit was still alive. He followed the conductor and hid in the toilet and locked the door to prevent others from entering.


    Jack was comforting Angie, and then received a call from his assistant.


    Inside, he told Jack that Manhattan, New York, and the surrounding neighborhoods of Wall Street had been cleaned up by the army and could go there to find support.


    Then, it is a very painful fact.


    The source of this riot is probably the chemical plant sheltered by their office.


    In fact, Jack already has a certain association.


    After it was really confirmed, it was still a little hard to believe that he was also one of the executioners behind him, and was the umbrella for all these disasters.


    In front of a lot of evidence, such as gas leaks, abnormalities of surrounding animals...


    Jack hung up the phone silently.


    He turned on the faucet and washed his face to wipe away tears of regret.


    Then, the story entered another stage.


    First, it was the penultimate station from the terminal station. The railway on which their train had to travel was destroyed and they needed to change trains.


    The train driver notified the news by broadcasting in the car.


    Jack and others could only follow to get off the car and continue to a more central location in New York.


    A group of people walked cautiously and looked at the quiet surroundings.


    On the other side, the man in the suit also wanted to get off the car.


    He turned his head to listen to the movement outside, and told the conductor that the zombies outside might have left, and the two escaped together.


    But before opening the door, he pushed the conductor away, attracted most of the zombies with the motion of his fall, and fled hurriedly.


    After the conductor was betrayed, he was quickly surrounded by zombies.


    Biting and painful, his eyes looked resentful as the figure of the senior man in the suit disappeared around the corner.


    Once or twice, he also tasted the feeling of being divided.


    In the stern voice of despair, another life disappeared completely.


    More and more people were killed indirectly by senior executives in suits. His hands were covered with blood, and he did not hesitate anymore. Unlike at the beginning, he always used words to guide him to do what he thought was right. Now he is more used to using it. action.


    This unabashed directness clearly outlines his animality.


    During the flight, a group of zombies was surrounded.


    Another train was driven by the driver. In the cab, he waved vigorously to signal everyone to hurry up.


    But the senior man in the suit twisted his ankle, and he cried out for help.


    The driver didn''t know what had happened in the carriage, he just hesitated for a moment, and went to the rescue resolutely.


    He supported the man in the suit and ran towards the train.


    But there is a cumbersome situation where neither of them can run fast.


    Finally, the man in the suit was bitten.


    At the moment of biting, he took the driver again and pushed him to the zombie.


    One life for another, he still got on the car while the zombies were enjoying the driver''s flesh and blood.


    The protagonists are also avoiding the chase of the lost group.


    Among them, the baseball man and the cheerleader who had a crush on him were distracted by an accident and calmly faced death.


    The audience was once again moved by the love between the baseball man and the cheerleader, and stared at the big screen intently until the rest of Jack, Angie, and Eva got on the car and they were relieved.


    Like a torrent of zombies, they almost pulled the train to a stop, arousing strong visual appreciation from the audience, until Jack kicked off the fulcrum of the zombies dragged by the train. Happily.


    In the sunset, the train went smoothly towards the encirclement of the army.


    However, just as Jack and others saw the dawn of rescue, the senior man in a suit who had just been bitten by a zombie on his ankle was slowly infected in the cab.


    "Sir, I''m afraid, can you send me home?"


    "I really...I... Mom is waiting at home."


    "...Help me."


    The pupil of the man in the suit has turned white, and he is still begging.This is the most ironic.


    He killed so many people and never escaped the trial of infection.


    In order to protect the daughter and Eva behind him, Jack can only choose to stand up.


    During the fight and entanglement, the man in the suit fell off the train. Jack was bitten and chose to commit suicide by jumping off the track.


    The protagonist is dead?


    The audience in the theater who had just been very lively and felt that the ending was satisfactory, suddenly quieted down. They were a little confused by this change, followed by waves of dissatisfaction and scolding.


    "Have you made a mistake, the protagonist just died like this?"


    "The true tragedy of death, the crisis of so many zombies did not die, they died before the safety line."


    "What do the screenwriters and directors think? Where did the protagonist be killed like this?"


    Some people who watch the movie are also expressing their opinions.


    "The film produced by Lyman rarely ends with a good protagonist."


    "It hasn''t been destroyed by the group, it''s not bad."


    "I''m used to this kind of plot, Jack is at least to protect the weak, and his death is still tragic."


    "The protagonist is dead again, tears."


    "..."

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    Light and drama, dissatisfaction and acceptance, reversal and reality...


    Although there was a warning, the foreshadowing of the man in the suit being bitten in the cab was also buried.


    But more viewers are looking forward to it, because no one wants Jack to die, even if he was a very selfish and scumbag before, but he was washed away, by his bravery, and by his responsibility.


    But... he still died, and in a sarcastic and cruel way, he perished with the scum suit guy.


    Bella couldn''t help but opened her mouth slightly. Although she had anticipated that the development of the story would require a more emotional orgasmic passage, she did not expect it to be this way. At the most hopeful moment of rescue, the most unexpected happens. result.


    She listened to the vent of the audience around her, but she was feeling the success of the film.


    If the audience can''t enter the play, they can''t follow the development of the plot, and if the audience is not strongly attracted by the movie, they will not care about the death of a certain character.


    It was like this after the protagonist group was cut off; the same is true for the sacrifice of the brawny and the beggar for time; the same is true for the love between the baseball man and the cheerleader... Until Jack''s death, all the accumulated emotions were vented.


    It is a kind of success that a movie can enjoy such emotional expression from the audience.


    The movie is still going on. After the audience scolded a few times, no one left the scene and watched the next plot intently.


    On the train, the joy of being rescued became empty in an instant.


    Eva covered her tears, and hugged Angie at a loss.


    The figures of the two people appear so helpless, small, and fragile on the speeding train.


    Watching Anji burst into tears, watching Anji screaming, watching Anji''s painful silence...


    Eva can''t comfort her. Who will comfort her?


    The camera seemed to freeze at this moment, the long, still, endless camera motionless, accompanied by sentimental music to further arouse the audience''s tear glands...


    Finally, the train was about to enter the central station of New York, the last station, which was the end, but the railway was destroyed artificially.


    Eva took Angie''s little hand and followed the road.


    When they found out that the rear was full of military firepower deployment points, the audience was afraid that the director would be messed up again, and really put out a group.


    The target of the sniper has been aimed.


    Someone couldn''t help but begged: "Don''t."


    "The director is so cruel?"


    "Don''t shoot, don''t shoot."


    "..."


    Eva didn''t notice, and continued to lead Anji forward.


    While showing this scene, Anji sang.


    This is an English children''s song.


    Most people in the United States have heard of it when they are young.


    "Twinkle, twinkle, littlestar


    HowIwonderwhatyouare......"


    The title of the song is "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."


    This song appeared twice in the film, once when Jack gave Angie a birthday present. She sang this song during her school performance, but did not finish singing.


    At this moment, Angie sang again, adding a bit of grief to the movie.


    At first, the people who listened to her singing this song were gone.


    It was also because of this singing that the soldiers put down their sniper rifles...


    So far, the movie is over.


    It''s a very blank end.


    Before the audience had time to think about the significance of the plot design of the last paragraph, they saw a series of subtitles drifting by on the big screen¡ª¡ª


    Director: Zach Schneider.


    Screenwriter: Lyman Jonathan.


    Editing: Zach Schneider.


    Art Director: James Wynn.


    Chief Producer: Lyman...


    In the different eyes, Lyman''s name seems to have a different weight.


    But at this moment, success is guided.


    At the premiere, the audience did not hesitate to applaud.


    Although the death of Jack, the baseball man, and others has caused many people to worry about it, the quality of the whole movie does not need to be suspicious, so that everyone is thoroughly involved and enjoyable.


    Paul Anderson sat in his seat and applauded silently. He was still thinking about the details and plot arrangements of the movie, and he became more and more appreciative of "New York Trip".


    He found that there are too many things to learn from this movie, and he has some ideas for the construction of the next "Resident Evil" series, and quite a bit of a sense of truth.


    The applause lasted for more than two minutes. From the perspective of their attitudes, whether it was movie fans, audiences, reporters and media people, or invited guests to join in, perhaps the film was considered a success.


    "Thank you, thank you everyone."


    Zha Dao walked to the stage gratefully and bowed to everyone.


    Then, after a few more chats, the people left the scene.


    Then, Lehman invited some guests to a banquet hall prepared by Warner.


    The night of communication has only begun now..


    "Congratulations to Director Zha, the film is very top-notch."


    "Lyman, be merciful, I feel that the movie you invested in is about to succeed again." Cage patted Lyman on the shoulder, "Alas, I didn''t expect the two of us to compete."


    "Even if there is no me, there will be others. The rules of the market are like this, it''s not as good as me." Lehman also joked.


    "National Treasure" even won the weekly box office championship for two weeks, and the box office in North America alone has a cumulative total of 198 million, which has long been difficult to lose.


    "I didn''t expect that a movie with a zombie theme could be so wonderful, such a meaningful work, why don''t you invite me to play a role? I will lower the pay." Cage said again.


    "Please, you were going to be in "National Treasure" at that time, where did you get the schedule? Where did you come from, if you made a cameo, I don''t want to bother you too much. Running back and forth." Lehman really had this idea, otherwise this beggar. The role, Cage is very suitable.


    After all, Hollywood actors with a little bit of professional ethics are reluctant to play. That is disrespect for creation.


    The bigger the card, the more so.


    ......


    "thanks, thanks."


    Zha Dao was already a little drunk, and his steps were vain.


    After sending him back to the hotel, Lehman approached Klein, Warner''s director of distribution, with a wine glass.


    "How is it? It''s okay tomorrow, right?"


    "Don''t worry, a total of 2,200 copies are in place." Klein picked up the wine glass and touched it, then said: "Judging from the audience''s reaction, the first day''s results should be very good."


    "I would also like to thank Warner for helping with the announcement and arranging the screening, and for maintaining the movie''s popularity in the future, please." Lehman said sincerely.


    Since he had a distribution company, he has become more aware of distribution.


    The more you understand, the more you understand how outstanding Warner''s promotion capabilities are.


    My own Blue Butterfly Pictures still learns.


    "If I can make a splash tomorrow, I will ask the board of directors to allocate most of their resources to focus on pushing "New York Tour" to the top. This is a win-win situation, and I hope to cooperate more in the future."


    "This will trouble you. Anyway, we will definitely support and cooperate with the announcement. We can also transfer funds at any time."


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Ask for a day off.


    Today, the family had dinner and then went out to play with friends. There was no time to update.


    Also, Happy New Year''s Day, everyone...

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    The sun has already set.


    The law and order in Los Angeles is not good, so Bella quickly returned to the hotel where she was staying after watching the movie.


    At this moment, when opening the document, she only felt that she had something to write in her mind, but she really started writing, but she didn¡¯t know where to start--


    She frowned and wanted to think about a better place to break the problem.


    The change in the protagonist''s mindset, the shamelessness of the man in the suit, and even the inaction of the government that the film alludes to... These are all points that can be written.


    But the problem is that most of the characters portrayed in the film are egoists, and rarely have that kind of very positive stance-Angie doesn''t count, the child''s mind is immature.


    Perhaps, to generalize more comprehensively?


    Bella thought for a long time, and finally got the right idea.


    She sat in front of the computer and typed on the keyboard to narrate her film review of "New York Trip".


    The title is-we can be humble like dust, not twisted like maggots.


    ...


    "I''m a person who doesn''t like watching disaster movies very much, because this kind of subject is very easy to limit the creator''s thinking, and the theme of the whole article basically cannot escape the three words''to live''.


    Either the desire to survive is more than everything, and the protagonists live; or it is meaningful to set how the protagonists die.


    Obviously, if disaster films want to create characters, they can only work in these two directions, but the point is that the same theme makes it more difficult to highlight the highlights.


    To put it bluntly, so many successful disaster movies, such as "Independence Day" and "Alien" series, how many characters can be remembered?


    There is not much novelty.Wei Guangzheng has too many people to set up, and I get bored, and I can''t touch it too far away.


    But "New York Tour" is different.


    There are always people who think that the world is black and white, but they ignore gray.


    Jingwei is not good enough, and the one-sided portrayal of the role is even thinner and foolish.


    It can be said that most of the characters in "A Trip to New York" are often encountered in reality.Regardless of the background setting, it will be a trial field that emphasizes the depiction of''human nature''.


    For example, in the movie, as soon as the protagonist Jack appears on the stage and the zombies are half of their carriage, he can very cruelly shut the strong man and his pregnant wife outside the door. This door is equivalent to the two in Jack¡¯s heart. Those who didn''t run fast enough were sentenced to death by themselves.


    If it weren''t for the strong hands and feet, he would definitely have to die from the mouth of a zombie, and it would not be too much to be scolded as a scum.


    But can he be considered bad?No way.Put yourself in the situation and think about it. The unknown infected person bites when they see someone, and rushes over here. In that critical situation, who can make the most unselfish choice?


    In fact, this is mostly true in reality, and it is often the more lacking, the more advocating.


    Isn''t it just because we advocate being selfless and taking care of the overall situation, it is becoming more and more valuable?


    The fact is that people''s hearts are unpredictable. When faced with a choice between life and death, people will always reveal the truest choice in their hearts.


    Therefore, it cannot be said that Jack''s choice is wrong, nor can he be said to be correct.


    Opening the door can indeed save the two people faster, but the risk factor is too high. What if the zombie breaks through, what should the people in the carriage, including the daughter Anji, do?


    At that time, it was safer not to open the door than to open the door. It was that simple.


    There is nothing wrong with self-interest, but it is hard to be used to others.


    For example, the transformation of the protagonist Jack is also Angie, and a kind of atonement for self;


    Another example is a cheerleader who would rather risk being rejected with his beloved, rather than follow the wave;


    Also, a strong man with a sense of responsibility, the life of the loved one is more important than anything...


    These roles can make people feel good, but they are also based on protecting the people around them. They are self-help and cannot be said to be selfless.


    As for the executive man in the big villain suit portrayed in the movie, he is also an egoist. Is there any difference from the above?


    Everyone is asking for a living, and the fault lies. He likes to let others give their lives.


    Also pretend to be full of benevolence and morality, manipulate people''s hearts.


    This is what makes him sick. There is nothing wrong with trying to survive, but he can''t interfere with others'' lives!


    Mobilizing a group of people to force another group to die, and also suffocating the humanity of the survivors around them in order to live little by little is the most vicious concept in this film.


    At every turning point of the plot, this extremely selfish man can send the most precious assists.


    Urge the train conductor to start as soon as possible; provocatively refuse to open the door; bewitched the train conductor to go out first to attract the zombies; unable to escape, push the cheerleader to the zombies who were chasing after him; until the end, he could kill the driver who came to save him, and Jack died together.


    It can be said that he is one of the best characters (smiles).


    In addition to the characters, in the movie, the zombie scenes that are rushing to the face and heartbeat are equally powerful. The special effects and the combination of the service show the full and shocking visual effects, and the director''s portrayal of people''s fragile performance in the face of disasters and panic is even more impressive.


    Reality is often more cruel than imagined, and there has never been a so-called aura of immortality for the protagonist.


    Although, I don''t want Jack to die (laugh)."


    The film review is finished.


    After checking it again, Bella quickly sent it to the reviewing editor.


    ...


    Late at night, the mansion of Beverly Hills.


    Lyman leaned on the head of the bed, holding Eva in his arms, who had just finished exercising, sweating slightly, and unconsciously rubbed her right hand on her smooth back.


    "It''s a few hours before the end of the zero o''clock show and the box office at the midnight show. Or go to bed first, and you can find out tomorrow." Eva looked at his slightly tired face and suggested.


    "Can''t sleep, if you are sleepy, go to sleep first, I''m waiting." Lyman touched her cheek.


    He is now a frightened bird, for fear that some news will not be conducive to "New York Tour".


    why?It''s really short of money.


    The acquisition of Lismanvesh Films almost exhausted the liquidity of Firefly Films. In order to immobilize Ryan¡¯s private property, he repaid personal loans of more than 100 million yuan. You have to think about who to sell shares for hematopoiesis.


    Warner, Paramount, Lionsgate... the three partners that often deal with have all moved to win.


    And if "New York Tour" is strong, Firefly Pictures and Blue Butterfly Pictures still have more than 30 million US dollars on the books to maintain stability, and they can support the WB TV station to share the revenue of "Prison Break" ---


    There is not much difference between the TV circle and the film circle, but it always needs to divide the profits batch by batch.


    The first batch is the proceeds of more than 20 million purchases of broadcasting rights.


    When the bulk of advertising costs and the offline market are not yet shared, it is estimated that the money will not be seen until March next year.


    The company''s daily expenses and film announcements cannot be delayed, so it is necessary to "act by chance." You can''t look at what''s wrong with the company''s capital chain. For this reason, people have to accept some sand.

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    Eva is not clear about this careful thought and preparation.


    She rarely talks about the company.


    But she raised her head and suggested: "I''ll make you a cup of coffee. You can sit and read the comments on the Internet. It has been more than three hours since the premiere, and IMDB probably has unblocked the comments on the film. Just wait. , It''s not easy."


    "sorry to bother you."


    After Eva finished speaking, she got out of bed to make coffee.The room was very warm, so she was wearing a silk dressing gown.


    Vaguely visible, it is still very attractive black underwear.


    Bending down, it happened to reveal the deadly arc that Eva is most proud of...


    Oh, almost can''t hold it again.


    Fortunately, Lyman had just entered the state of a sage, and his inner peace was greater than charming, and he did not react much.


    As the saying goes: "As long as the cow is exhausted, there is no plowed field." There is really great wisdom hidden, or the predecessors have experience.


    Lehman realized.


    ...


    After the coffee was served, Lehman opened some forum websites and looked up some of the movie fans who had watched the movie''s evaluation of "New York Tour".


    Most of them are mainly positive reviews, and the other is the movie Taps in Amway.


    What movie is very exciting, the setting is outstanding, and the characters are shaped like flesh and blood.


    Except for a few small shots that are not perfectly controllable, there are some flaws, and the overall rhythm is definitely not a big problem-most of the fans'' approval can also come to this point.


    Looking at the comments, Eva suddenly asked: "This should be safe. It seems that my reputation for watching movies has been hit."


    "Not necessarily." Lehman shook his head.


    In the absence of real specific data, such as attendance and total box office at midnight, just look at the reference meaning of the evaluation.


    After all, there are too many movies that have received good reviews but have a poor market.


    What''s more, the rating of "New York Trip" is not good-or with the background of apocalyptic disasters such as zombies, Lehman has no way of rating the movie.


    Some bloody scenes are definitely inevitable, otherwise they will not be shocking enough. How can a more realistic zombie come with a profile description?


    Just this, when editing, Lehman also deleted the particularly explicit part of the guide, and tried to scare the audience with blood as little as possible-"New York Tour" is not a purely cult film, and can not give up other fans who are not used to being too bloody. group.


    After all, with an investment announcement of more than 150 million yuan, voluntarily giving up the market is a real disaster.


    Definitely bash the street.


    The audience of "New York Tour" should be the target group of audiences over 16 and under 45, including the female market.


    And this kind of subject can have a PG-13, Warner has already made great efforts-large investments are generally very worrying. For example, so many first-line masterpieces are graded similarly, it is difficult to get PG grades, and it is not easy to assign them R-class has no reason.The "Batman" trilogy is all PG-13.


    If you don''t converge in this way, the proper R-level will also have to be due to the fact that there are not many frontal shots such as movies. The main line of the story is still around the characters to survive, and the bloody side of the zombies should be shown as little as possible. Just click on the theme.


    "Then how much do you think the box office of the movie can be considered good?" Eva asked idlely.


    "If it gains momentum, it is expected to surpass "Bad Guy."


    Lehman was serious.


    I told reporters outside that it was more than 300 million in North America, and I felt suspected of bragging. After all, the subject of zombies did not have a prestigious testimony, but he felt that the industry underestimated the potential of "New York".


    Putting it into the past schedule, it may not be so easy to get ahead, but what is the situation this year?


    The six dormant dormancy, rushing on the street, the competitive pressure of the Christmas schedule is actually very low in recent years.


    A winner-takes-all situation is very likely to happen.


    Like "National Treasure", the imitated setting and the well-behaved plot did not occupy the market for several weeks.


    Disney really lost the teeth of laughter - in the live-action movies of previous years, there is no reason for them to talk. It would be nice to be able to be on the table. That is to say, the honeymoon period with Jerry Bruckheimer in the past two years. Big, its live-action film production ability is still worrying.


    In addition, Bruckheimer is a typical businessman thinking, whoever gives better benefits, he will cooperate with him. In the six major mile, he has almost turned around and can maintain a relationship with anyone.


    It can be said that the nature of the wall is too heavy. In the future, he will lose his position in succession of projects in the future. It is also because he does not have a very specific ally. Once the two ends of the snake and mouse cannot prove their abilities, they are easily abandoned by the Big Six.


    So this is the best opportunity to seize, as long as you occupy the market, you can eat the bulk of it.


    From the perspective of the Christmas market in the past years, this game has only progressed to the middle stage and can be finished. Maybe it really surpasses "Bad Guy", breaking through 400 million, and 800 million globally. It is not impossible.


    Eva was a little surprised. She didn''t expect Lehmann to be so optimistic about Zach Schneider.


    The market miracle of "Bad Guy" is still being extolled. It is also a step in Lehman''s determination to create a film and television company, and the ability to produce it by the bigwigs in the circle.


    And a newcomer who has just entered the circle can really reach the ceiling of the box office in the North American market.


    Lehman saw Eva''s surprise, and explained with a smile: "Zhadao''s experience is different. Speaking of which, he has been secretly polishing it for more than ten years, and the image lens has been integrated into his personal style."


    Yes, Lehman has also been polished by several films before he can gradually become more experienced in production.


    Zha Dao lacks basic skills and filming experience. After all, although he has never filmed feature films, he can shoot too many MVs, commercials, and short and medium films that he paid for himself.


    What he lacks is a chance to prove.


    The previous life was not also a remake of "Dawn of the Living Dead", it took off instantly.


    Speaking of it, Michael Bay''s experience is very similar to his. They have been polished in the advertising circle for a long time, and then a movie has become famous.


    And now, I just pushed Zach Schneider and established a friendly cooperative relationship with him.


    This year, talent is the most important thing.


    Lehman and Eva were chatting, and time passed by.


    Whether it is good or bad, or mediocre, the results of the film are always going to be released.


    "Jingle Bell¡­¡­"


    The phone rang, and Lehmann took it slightly nervously.


    For a moment, Lyman''s face looked a little strange.


    Don''t know what was said on the phone?


    Eva watched from the sidelines and couldn''t help but make associations.


    Is it because the film scores are not satisfactory?


    Thinking divergently, Lehman quickly hung up.


    The next moment, Eva was picked up.


    In exclamation, "New York" successfully won 5.23 million, ranking first at midnight during the same period.

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    "Last night, the Doomsday Disaster Blockbuster "New York", produced by Firefly Pictures and released by Warner, officially held its premiere at the Chandler Theater in Los Angeles. There were big names gathered on the scene, and the audience responded enthusiastically and the atmosphere was hot."


    "The doomsday blockbuster film produced by Lehman, directed by Zach Schneider, joined by actors such as Christian Bell, Eva Green, Dwayne Johnson, etc. finally meets the audience fans under the expectation. The film mainly tells the single father Jack. On a train bound for New York with his daughter Angie, the zombie virus began to raging and spread, and the story of how passengers in the carriage rescued themselves."


    "According to several major chain theaters, "New York Tour" received a total of 5.23 million US dollars in the early screening at midnight yesterday, setting a box office record for the zero-point show in 2004."


    "From the third-party data statistics business, we can see that the attendance rate of "New York Tour" at midnight screenings is over 76%, and the favorable rate is also maintained at about 80%.


    ...


    Media people are always the most scented group of people.


    When "New York Trip" received a box office of $5.23 million in the midnight show, although it was still a bit short of the midnight show set by masterpieces such as "Spider-Man 2" and "Lord of the Rings 2, 3", but this year, if nothing happens If it is, the record for the annual midnight show has been locked.


    With such a stable reputation and high box office performance, market value has become a high probability event.


    So whether it¡¯s getting hot or catching traffic, whether you¡¯ve participated in the premiere or not, you¡¯ve got red envelopes, anyway, these magazines and newspapers started to bluff about it early the next morning, for fear that the content of the press release will be written by other people. Go, there is no place to write.


    As for several movies released in the same period, Paramount¡¯s "The Unfortunate Adventure of Raymond Snitch", Columbia¡¯s "Escape from Christmas", Universal¡¯s "Advantage Cooperation", and New Line Film¡¯s "After Sunset", including "National Treasure", which has been in theaters for more than two weeks, has made it difficult for these films to pose a big threat to "New York".


    "National Treasure" is very good, but it has passed the time when it has the most market value. It has been in theaters for so many days, and it has cut more than 200 million North American box offices. The momentum has been exhausted, and the revenue has fallen rapidly.


    Popcorn movies have always been like this, the momentum rises fast, and the fall fast.


    If the two movies confronted dignifiedly, Lehman would be very confident to overwhelm the "National Treasure", but the two tigers fight against each other and death and injury are inevitable.


    Regardless of the fact that the North American film market has been perfected, and the number of screens has been large, as usual, everyone will get together to show it. In fact, it is not as good as it is now. I will pick it up.


    Therefore, at this point in time, it was also specially arranged by Warner, which not only avoided the edge of "National Treasure", but also did not eat a bite of meat.


    The theaters know the thoughts of Warner Pictures very well. On the day of the show, based on the good performance at midnight, 220 theaters were added to form 3,240 theaters to open paintings, and the film output accounted for about 50%.


    The poor "National Treasure" came in second, with 27% of the films...


    As for other large and small works on the market, they can only share the remaining 20% ??of the film output.


    From this perspective, the theaters obviously have great expectations for "New York Tour".


    Of course, the cinema is optimistic, but it can''t prove too much.In fact, theater chains and distribution companies have seen too many missteps.The amount of film is given at a discount, if the audience doesn''t like it, it should be pounced.


    There are countless precedents in movie history for this thing, and every year there is a time to look away.


    But obviously, the quality of "A Trip to New York" is there, and word-of-mouth is impossible.


    Anyway, IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes, when the film ban was lifted, the ratings immediately rushed up, the former was as high as 8.9 points, and the latter was 87% fresh.Although they are all a bit high, the audience base is not large enough and not stable enough.


    But the evaluation is there, and it is impossible to be low.


    This in itself is an excellent film that has verified the market prospects. After Lehman¡¯s re-arrangement, two generals, Zha Dao and Wen Ziren, are invited to shoot. The main line inside is extremely clear, filtering out some unnecessary preaching. It seems more refined, success is not unexpected, failure is unexpected.


    The pattern of "New York Tour" is placed there. Compared with the small pattern of ordinary zombie movies, the government, people''s hearts, family affection and other elements are mixed together. Even "Zombie Shaun" and "Resident Evil 1, 2" are not so different. Movies that pay attention to stories can be a little successful, but it doesn¡¯t make sense that movies with better quality will be worse.


    What''s more, the huge investment in the film, the special effects and the graphics can also give the audience a good visual viewing experience.


    All of this shows that the film is deliberate and the quality is guaranteed.


    However, Lehmann was not taken lightly by the midnight performance.


    Does the enthusiastic attitude of the fans also need correct publicity and guidance?


    After all, I haven''t even heard of movies, so why are you interested in movies?


    Therefore, after the release, publicity is still essential.


    With the promotion of the Internet, news of the release is so full, and the related enthusiasm of forums and Yahoo are also brought by people.


    In the offline area, poster posting and hard-broadcasting have also fallen short.Almost all traditional publicity channels have been laid in place.


    The directors also had to be free, and led the creative team to rush around the scene, talk shows, radio interviews, and roadshows.


    The enthusiasm of passersby for watching movies has also continued to rise.


    Passing by the movie theater, you can often see the queue to buy tickets for "New York Trip".


    With a good reputation and appropriate guidance, the first day the film was released, it fully occupied the North American Christmas market.


    "National Treasure", which could earn $3.17 million in a single day, was ruthlessly swept into the ranks of the weak.


    Other movies are even worse, and the box office is not as high as the old movies.


    Originally, the number of films arranged is not dominant, the market foundation is not good, and it is not an opponent at all.


    It is true that whether the movie is good or not depends on the foil of colleagues.


    Competitors at the same time did not give much strength, "New York Tour" is really cool.


    At present, most of the audience''s attention is attracted by "New York Tour", and the topic of discussion is naturally focused on "New York Tour".


    People are all social animals, which also means that when people around you discuss a movie, they will unconsciously join it.


    If you don''t have the desire to watch the movie, you will become the desire to watch the movie.


    Around the early morning of the evening, Lehmann followed Blue Butterfly Pictures for a survey of the marketing department. He was exhausted and tired.


    But basically, the attendance rate of the theaters for each show has been maintained well, which is a more intimate market response.


    Just after one point, the call came...

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    "How much is the box office?"


    Lehman leaned on the sofa and asked in a daze.


    On the other end of the phone, Liam, the new CEO of Blue Butterfly Pictures, gave a detailed report: "More than 3,000 theaters, 7 shows, and a box office of 40.27 million US dollars."


    "More than 40 million..."


    Lehman murmured.


    Nima, Zha Dao is going to soar into the sky.


    It broke 40 million on the first day.


    Directors who can achieve this result are all the hottest people in Hollywood.


    In the past three years, counting from the time Lehman debuted, the number of Hollywood blockbusters that can reach this number has not exceeded the number of hands.


    This is a huge watershed. Looking at the past hits, it is almost outdated if it does not break 100 million in three days.And the first day I got 40 million, it was undoubtedly a breakthrough in three days.


    Even the temporary weekly box office champion "National Treasure" on the Christmas file has not achieved this achievement.


    As a top-notch popular theme, there is another gold medal producer Jerry Bruckheimer and actor Nicholas Cage. In the same period, when competitors are not good enough, they only took more than 37 million first-day box office.


    But the "newcomer" led the way. With the team, investment and early announcements worth more than 100 million yuan, it is not rich in wealth, but also created such good results.


    My boy!


    How do you feel that Zha Dao is the protagonist template, ten years have passed, a blockbuster?


    The previous life has also risen rapidly, and can win the most critical project in the Warner DC Cinematic Universe project.


    This is not to open the hang, who open the hang.


    "call¡­¡­"


    Lehman was surprised by such statistics.


    This is really... It is true that Lehmann never expected the movie to be so popular in the market.


    He was confident that the film would succeed, but he also wanted to break the wrist with "National Treasure" and slightly overwhelmed him, but he didn''t want to run over it directly.


    But on second thoughts, it is not unimaginable that such a good schedule this year, the right time, the right place, and all the people, and the strong support and announcement of Warner Pictures as the back are not unimaginable.


    The win-win cooperation has indeed come true.


    In other words, if the reputation of the movie does not collapse, the movie will really make a fortune.


    Hanging up the phone, excited and can''t sleep again.


    Back in the bedroom, Eva didn''t sleep either. Seeing his face was happy, even her footsteps were much lighter, she couldn''t help but smiled: "The film scores are very good."


    Lehman nodded, "Yes, the big rock in my heart finally fell. The first day was 40.27 million US dollars."


    Hearing that "A New York Tour" broke 40 million on the first day, Eva, who was slightly tired, also came to the spirit.


    For actors, participating in the box office sales is a good plus.


    In addition, "New York Tour" is not as simple as the average box office is good, it is going to the top ten of the annual list, the meaning is different, the honor is more, and it needs to be written into the history of film.


    Hollywood is a highly competitive circle, and there are too many employees in related industries. Compared with acting ability, for actresses, the selection conditions are not related to the business foundation, but to consider face, figure, Market value and other aspects.


    To put it simply, the more red the opportunity is, the higher the market value.


    For example, Eva''s remuneration has doubled dozens of times in the past few years due to the addition of many works resources.


    "Then you can relax a little bit now. I haven''t even been able to sleep well these past two days, and the dark circles under my eyes are about to come out." Eva smiled.


    "I was really worried about the first two days." Lehman breathed a sigh of relief. He sat next to Eva and touched her face and said: "The market wind is very hanging. Suddenly a subject is very popular, and suddenly a subject The audience''s interest is no longer. The first week of the film''s performance is more related to the number of screens in the theater, the selection of the film, and the tendency of the media to report. Those people are just like the wind. The box office is high, the resources are good, and the box office is low. Saying that it is cut in the middle, it may also refer to how it is arranged, ridiculed by the news and newspapers, or at jokes."


    "Then why didn''t you be so worried before? Is the investment too large?"


    "When you knew me, I made a fortune. The occasional success or failure will not affect me too much, so I have confidence. But you don''t know when I first started making a movie, because it was released on the first day. The attendance rate is not even in Chengdu. I was sitting in a movie theater, and I felt uneasy when I went back to sleep. I felt bored over and over again. Now, it is also related to the financial chain.


    The word-of-mouth of "New York Trip" also needs funds to promote and proliferate. I cannot lose this battle.Lehman shook his head.


    If you lose, not only will Blue Butterfly Pictures be invaded by big bank capitalists like Guzman, but even Firefly Pictures'' basic market will be affected.


    "There will be several magazine interviews tomorrow, I will follow up." Eva said of her own business.


    "Well, there are arrangements on Warner''s side, and we will be responsible for cooperating. After this period of tiredness, the publicity will be reduced later."


    Eva nodded and said: "In one month, we will be at the end of the year. Only during this time can I enjoy the Christmas bonus."


    ...


    The night was long, and everyone in the circle was shocked by the first day of "New York Tour".


    Although the market performance is certainly not bad in terms of word-of-mouth and point-of-view results, but it is too good. Why not surprise everyone?


    You must know that the "Batman" series and the "Lord of the Rings" series are both huge investment, high quality, and high topicality in themselves, so they have the first day capacity.


    Even the director Lehman of Firefly Pictures has continued to accumulate reputation. Finally, relying on the heroic dramas, story and character creation of several movie kings, can he achieve this kind of achievement.


    But what about "New York Tour"?


    The second-line movie star brings a combination of several veteran actors and film newcomers, relying on the theme of zombies, can it be the same?


    Although it is far from "Spider-Man" and "Lord of the Rings", it is still a bit behind the market performance in terms of momentum, but... it is still unimaginable.


    You know, none of these films that broke 40 million on the first day has a local box office of less than 400 million.


    Success has become inevitable. This is the mind of many people in the industry.


    The operation belonging to Warner began.


    They were also a little surprised when they got the results, but more importantly, they cooperated with the propaganda department to continue their hype.


    The two sides hit it off, and Blue Butterfly Pictures and Warner invested another 20 million.


    As a result, the media people also started to act.


    Portal websites, film review forums, print media newspapers, television stations...


    Anyway, it is to speculate on the good results of "New York Tour", so that the audience subconsciously feel that the big box office works need to support it.


    In the case of mixed media, with Warner¡¯s backing of money and effort, they have tried their best to brag shamelessly.


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    "It is reported that as of 24:00 last night, "New York Tour" had a cumulative box office of 45.5 million U.S. dollars (including midnight screenings), and successfully won the North American Daily Box Office chart. Prior to this, the market¡¯s hot "National Treasure" list The daily box office dropped to 7.65 million US dollars."


    "The cutting-edge director Zach Schneider reached the top, and on the first day of "New York", he successively surpassed "National Treasure" and "Escape from Christmas" and other works."


    "According to industry insiders, it is a foregone conclusion that "Travel in New York" will break 100 million in three days, and Zach Schneider will become the new favorite of the market."


    "With the addition of a general in the 300 million club, Zha Dao is expected to become another first-line director of Firefly Pictures."


    "Previously, "Dawn of the Living Dead", "Resident Evil 1, 2", "Zombie Shaun" and other zombies have set off a good wave of movie watching in the market. Although the results are not outstanding, the success of "New York", Does it mean that zombies will be the next hot spot in the market? Zombie frenzy?"


    "It is reported that many film companies have launched projects with zombies..."


    The pursuit of news hotspots has caused major theaters to prepare to increase the number of films and screens again based on the specific attendance and ticket sales of theaters in each state.


    ......


    Paramount Headquarters, Hollywood.


    Shirley Lansing looked at the statistics report on the market share of each movie during the Christmas period on the desk, her eyes dimmed slightly: "The momentum is higher than I expected, and the box office and word-of-mouth maintenance are stronger. Single day 4 Ten million..."


    "Warner''s got the treasure, Lehman still has such a good market vision. Finding a new director and making a zombie movie can be very successful." The assistant standing next to Shirley Lansing had a complicated tone: "This People are different from ordinary directors, and capable directors can also have a keen investment vision. Before him, James Win and Zach Schneider, I don¡¯t know where they came from..."


    Thinking of this, Shirley Lansing felt the burden on her shoulders heavier.


    She knows that with the current level of market competition, Paramount, who lacks production talents and excellent partners, is increasingly difficult to deal with.


    But... Shirley Lansing shook her head, throwing away some unnecessary distractions.


    Lehman is too ambitious, and it is estimated that he will not really become an ally of Warner. Seeing his hooking up with Lionsgate, he will have a good time, so don''t worry too much.


    "It''s because there are more people in the industry." Shirley Lansing thought so, lifted off the stage and signaled the assistant to go out.


    Later, she received Steven Spielberg, one of the Big Three DreamWorks, in the office to discuss acquisition and cooperation matters.


    Both parties have complex equity. As a business involving billions of dollars, Paramount has been in contact with DreamWorks for a year and a half.


    Meeting, meeting, meeting...


    After resolving internal problems, external factors must be resolved. The board of directors does not know how much to suppress in order to support Shirley Lansing''s acquisition of DreamWorks.


    The general conditions have been discussed in this constant contact.


    Once Viacom (parent company)¡¯s Paramount Pictures acquires DreamWorks, it will assume all DreamWorks¡¯ debts (mainly owed to banks and Wall Street Foundations), and will purchase it at a price of $1.6 billion. All shares in DreamWorks.


    In the terms of the agreement, Paramount will also obtain the DreamWorks film library, which includes the copyrights of 59 films including "Gladiator", "American Beauty", "Saving Private Ryan" and "World War".


    In addition to the acquisition, Paramount will sign new employment agreements with management such as Spielberg and David Geffen to continue their roles as producer executives.


    In the newly acquired and reorganized DreamWorks production label, the management work is still carried out by Spielberg and David Geffen. In Paramount¡¯s 14 to 16 film plans per year, DreamWorks will be responsible for it. As for the original DreamWorks¡¯ promotional channels and other functional corporate structures, it will be integrated with Paramount¡¯s related channels for unified management.


    In other words, DreamWorks lost its distribution power and must cooperate with Paramount.


    However, after nearly two years of negotiations, Spielberg still did not make a final choice.


    He is still fighting for a better way out, such as "Escape from the Island of Clone".


    And even if it is acquired, in terms of status, power, and even cooperative treatment, it is necessary to use new market performance to further raise expectations.


    After Spielberg failed to give a clear answer again, Shirley Lansing did not entangle too much.


    Anyway, the tone of the big has been determined, even if the details are a bit cumbersome.


    After chatting for a while, Spielberg suddenly talked about the "New York Tour" that was being released.


    After talking about the movie''s popularity during the Christmas period, he tentatively asked Shirley Lansing.


    "At the beginning, Lehman and others still had a cooperative relationship with you. Without Paramount''s help, he would not be able to enter the North American market. In your opinion, is there still a possibility of cooperation between us?"


    Spielberg''s remarks revealed that he wanted to find Lehman to cooperate. After all, several major shareholders of DreamWorks agreed to the terms of the acquisition, and he couldn''t oppose it anymore, only thinking about his own future.


    "What do you mean?" Shirley Lansing pretended to be surprised: "I won''t stop you from doing anything."


    "Haha. I have been thinking about cooperation all this time."


    Spielberg got the answer and left the matter behind.


    There was a big gap between Paramount''s relationship with Lyman, and everyone should know.


    Even if he joined Paramount, he still kept the DreamWorks label, and his own studio also has investment projects, such a smooth director always has the opportunity to cooperate.


    In the past two years, he has paid attention to Lehman''s movements from many channels.


    And if you want to do something in Hollywood, of course the more friends, the better, especially those who are capable.


    As a great director who used to go all the way, he now spends more time on set shooting when he is like a capitalist.


    The production of movies is also decreasing every year, and in many cases, he has lost his former vigorous creative energy and desire.


    Even if he has a good idea, he invests more than makes a film, and finds a director more than himself.


    The reason is that he is old and no longer young.


    The failure of DreamWorks even extinguished his greatest ambition.


    Unlike Lyman, he was still young and had good eyesight, allowing him to see his own shadow before, the upward momentum.


    Shirley Lansing''s words also made Spielberg more assured to contact Lehman.


    There is no permanent enemy in the business field. Even if you are upset, you have to suppress it. This is a qualified Paramount president.


    Afterwards, Spielberg said goodbye: "I have something to do, let''s go ahead."

 434 Chapter 431 "New York Tour" (6)

    The Christmas schedule is still going on in full swing. Perhaps with the addition of "New York Trip", this year''s Christmas schedule is even hotter than in previous years, covering the market that is not very good for the summer vacation.


    The score of over 40 million in a single day attracted the attention of most passersby and the analysis and praise of film critics, and the increase in publicity.


    It continues to influence the movie-watching choices of movie fans on the market to a large extent. More and more viewers have read the positive reviews on the Internet and in the print media, listened to the discussions and recommendations of friends around, and started to walk into the cinema to satisfy their inner curiosity. ,check it out.


    As the base of watching movies increases, the momentum of the film will increase; the greater the momentum, the more people will be affected, thus forming a good virtuous circle.


    The box office of the movie is naturally like a snowball.


    On Saturday, November 25th, "New York Tour" once again won 43.57 million US dollars, and the single-day output exceeded 40 million for two consecutive days.


    Such stable market performance makes people less worried.


    Although the increase is not large, because the daily box office base is too high, the room for increase is naturally smaller, let alone the Christmas stalls, the number of theaters is not particularly concentrated.


    Last year''s annual box office champion "The Lord of the Rings: The King of the Rings" was worth more than 1.1 billion U.S. dollars worldwide, and the average daily output in the first week was about 35 million, and the highest was able to exceed 40 million.It shows that the North American market has yet to be improved.


    Like later generations, there will be a lot of movies that will exceed 100 million in a single day. The capacity of the Hollywood movie market is still being developed year by year.


    "New York Trip" has caught up with a good time and a good schedule.


    As for the second largest box office in a single day, Cage starred in "National Treasure", which received 7.16 million US dollars.


    After all, the subject matter is good, the quality is above average, and the market appeal of Cage and other actors still cannot be killed by a single stick. No matter what, there is still a certain market. problem.


    After all, "National Treasure" has only been screened for three weeks, and there is still a little potential for the film.


    Ranked third is "The Unfortunate Adventures of Raymond Snitch" released by Paramount, which has a good reputation, fantasy movies, and guest appearances of Kim Kerry, Liam Aiken and other big names. The daily box office has won 6.83 million. US dollars.


    This movie is the dark horse of the previous life. It should have been in the runner-up position, second only to "National Treasure". With a good plot, it later won the championship.


    It''s a pity that now "National Treasure" still has a breath left and can''t afford it, and can''t beat "New York Tour".


    Even if the box office increases every day, the trend is good, and the fans have a high degree of goodwill, but they can no longer make any waves.


    Not to mention catching up from behind, it is a good thing to be able to return to the original.


    The public''s attention is focused on "New York Tour", which will naturally be ignored by the market.


    November 26, the first weekend.


    As Warner urgently printed more than 200 copies, the number of copies exceeded 1,500.


    Coupled with the further optimism of the theaters, the resource tilt has become more and more serious. Not only has the number of movie theaters increased slightly, but the number of screening theaters has also reached 4000, which is a perfect cover for the number of copies that can be arranged.


    The single-day output of "New York Trip" also ushered in the largest wave of outbreaks, reaching 45.32 million U.S. dollars.


    It was released for four days, and the North American box office totaled more than 130 million U.S. dollars in the first three days in the first weekend, directly breaking the 110 million set by Lehman''s "Bad Guy" and almost surpassing the 140 million set by "Spiderman" in the first weekend Box office records.


    However, after a short wave of impact, the price dropped quickly on Monday of the following week, only 37.65 million US dollars.


    Even so, the cumulative score of 170 million is basically a pre-qualification in this year''s annual box office list.


    If the previous performance on the first day was just to make sure that there was no big problem with profit, then the current strong box office is a certainty, and people who have some understanding of the film market forecast have no objection.


    The hot trend of "New York Tour" has made the market trend of movies continue to rise in front of the audience. Although the attendance rate has declined, it is also a normal screening law.


    Warner''s distribution department was so happy, the smile was about to crack, the kind that cracked to the root of the ear.


    The better the score, the higher the bonus is not.


    I didn''t expect it, it was almost the end of the year, and there were still people helping them to boost their performance.


    It''s not that the distribution department is not too reserved. It is that the profit prospect of this movie is too great. Maybe Warner can divide the box office by tens of millions.


    The company''s board of directors also praised the executives of the issuing department, as if the behavior of blowing beard and staring at the previous failures did not exist.


    There are smiling faces, and the money is also happy. Is there anything better than this?


    There are also many smart people in the Warner Distribution Department.


    Although happy, the publicity will not be delayed.


    Before everything is settled and the spoils are distributed, it is not when everyone is lying on the merits and counting the money. The performance of the first weekend of the film has already conquered the latter, and the confidence is stronger.


    Once the two parties contacted, they held a meeting with Warner''s top management, and the publicity cost of the "New York Trip" was once again greatly increased. The two sides continued to add 8 million yuan and took advantage of the trend.


    Although the box office trend of "New York Trip" is good, Warner is not indistinguishable from the darkness under the flowers, otherwise it would not be able to achieve the status of the top six.


    Countless news bulletins have drifted to most parts of the print media and the Internet like snowflakes.


    "The Christmas masterpiece "New York Trip" hit the market as soon as it was released. The compact rhythm, the highly colorful lens and the unparalleled humanity test, let the audience enjoy the visual feast of the real disaster."


    "The movie''s special effects, big scenes, group dramas, composing the doomsday survival work together, the character portrays are in place, and the adrenaline is soaring. This is the best live-action movie this Christmas."


    ""New York Trip" won the North American box office of around 170 million in 4 days. With this novel film, director Zach Schneider is about to reach the top of Hollywood directors and become another member of the 100 million yuan club."


    ......


    In addition to these, the actors who participated are also red and purple.


    Bell won''t say anything, first, "The Mechanic", then "New York Tour", and then "Batman: The Mystery of the Shadow" has not yet been released.Staying in Iceland and blowing the cold wind, this product exploded inexplicably. The three anti-trip works proved that its acting skills and image were no longer questioned. The agent called every day to report that it was the accumulation of film contracts from major film companies , Too enthusiastic.


    It turned out that Dashi Johnson, who was always unable to receive the drama, played the big brain-dead villain, and became a brawny action actor, whose pay has increased by more than three times.The same is both joyful and annoying. Sometimes, having a choice requires more choice than having no choice.


    Too many invitations are also very annoying.


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 435 Chapter 432 Pushing Hands (1)

    The momentum of "New York Tour" was not diminished in the slightest, but Zhadao led the crew to promote it everywhere.


    In the large theater in the West Side of New York, although everyone was tired, they also cheered up and cooperated with the organizers to perform hard.


    Fans, movie fans, and passersby crowded the event site of AMC Studios.


    The basic process is to say some interesting things during the shooting, and sign the movie poster, and then select a few lucky audiences to answer the questions and interact.


    Repeating the same thing every day, everyone in the crew is a little annoyed, but what they should do is to accomplish their duties.


    The activist originally thought about giving an exclusive interview with several main creative actors, but was rejected by the crew on the grounds that there was not enough time.


    Well, time is really tight. According to Warner and Lehman, they are going to finish most of the United States within half a month. Once the roadshow in New York is over, they will rush to Ohio overnight, and the ticket warehouses in Washington and San Francisco will also start. Roadshow activities.


    Lehman just followed this paragraph.


    The host in charge of adjusting the atmosphere seemed to be awkward in business, which made the scene quite awkward.


    This product is still unconscious. When it comes to interviews and interactive sessions, he said: "First of all, congratulations on the box office of the movie "New York Trip". Can you talk to us about how you feel that the box office has broken 200 million?"


    "Um... of course it is happy and happy." Zha Dao replied awkwardly.


    What''s special, this question is not nutritious, the box office is good, the grades are good, do you still feel angry when you are not happy?


    Eva, Bell, and Johnson went to each other in a perfunctory manner. Lehman was the last one, and said lightly: "Very surprised."


    Well, I didn''t see how surprised it was.


    Today is the sixth day of the movie screening, Wednesday, I know the results this morning, the excitement is too early.


    After all, it has accumulated more than 170 million in the past few days. As long as the box office does not collapse, it is normal to break 200 million in five days (plus the morning and evening shows).


    The host estimated that as soon as the words were spoken, he realized that he asked another silly question, and quickly transferred it over and began to interact with the audience.


    As usual, lucky people were randomly selected to ask questions on the spot.


    The first point is a young white man in the front row.Tall and thin.


    "Hello, Zhadao, in the movie, the protagonist and the group have gone through numerous obstacles to break through the zombie group, why would the survivors listen to the instructions of the senior executive man in the suit and refuse to open the door, but desperately not let them in? The previous scenes, Most of the survivors are not so indifferent. What is the psychological journey portrayed here?"


    "I actually have such doubts. When the filming started, I felt that it was too cruel and would not buy it, but the turning point here is a must..." Zha Dao was a little verbose, tugging and talking about Lehman. After all, the script Many of the details were discussed with the editorial department.


    Lehman couldn¡¯t, so he picked up the microphone and explained: ¡°Because the executive man in a suit is always the first person to express his attitude clearly in a series of escapes. You must know that everyone has a herd mentality and faces a choice. At that time, he would subconsciously follow the leader¡¯s arrangements, that is, the first person to clearly know how to behave and give reasons. The man in the suit merely drove the malice in the crowd."


    After answering, Lehman hurriedly used his eyes to signal the supporter to pick the next one.


    It is difficult to deal with the past by force.The heart is very tired.


    Then, the host ordered a little girl in the front row.


    A girl who is a fan of star fans, she also holds Christian Bale''s support card in her hand.


    Seeing her holding so tired, give her a chance to chase stars up close.So the host thought.


    The girl was spotted suddenly, but she didn''t react.


    It wasn''t until the little sister next to her pushed her that she woke up and was extremely excited.


    After finally calming down a bit, he quickly picked up the staff''s microphone and looked at Bell with idiots.


    Handsome, handsome, elegant temperament... Why didn''t I find it before.


    Bell was a little embarrassed by her.


    During this time, he actually enjoyed the taste of being madly chased by stars.


    Not to mention, pain and happiness.


    The girl took a deep breath, her eyes still stuck to Bell''s body, and after a while, she asked questions like a small chat.


    What did you do when filming, did you get tired, did you get hurt, what did you do for your role, what you usually do, your hobbies, your feelings about the movie... A lot of words about Barabara, I asked. Bell was dumbfounded.


    I really didn''t expect this girl to say so.


    But for my fans, I can even say that they are true fans, and I have to answer.


    The girl''s eyes are full of longing...


    Bell could only pick up a few questions and replied: "...For me, the hardest part of the crew should be group performances. Especially those actors who play zombies, their makeup wants to cause horror and intuitive effects, and it takes a makeup crew. Each person has nearly three hours, and the filming can not be delayed, so they are all busy with makeup before dawn. Instead, we protagonists can sleep until eight or nine o¡¯clock before getting up. To say tired, they are The most tiring. The action choreographer has also been concentrated for more than a month..."


    Few movie fans know the small details of these shots.


    Zha Dao is very similar to Lehman, they both love to be true, and don''t want to be sloppy in every scene.


    In order to shoot the last chase scene, more than a hundred group actors were used, and it took nearly a week to shoot for those few shots.


    It burned more than 7 million dollars in burning money before shooting the visual effects of the big scene.


    For this answer, the girl could not say that she was very accepting, but after another thought, she felt that Bell was very humble, friendly, and more pragmatic, which she liked, so she was inexplicably happy.


    Seeing the host still want to interact, Lehman winked at the host before that.


    Backstage, a backbone of the Propaganda Department of Warner also knew that the crew''s roadshow schedule was very full, and quickly discussed the end with others.


    When the host received the news, he stopped talking about it.


    Finally asked: "In fact, many viewers are concerned about whether there is a sequel to the movie. At the end, there is no mention of how to solve the zombie tide that has erupted, nor what is the ending of Angie and Eva? May I ask the director, "New York" Is it over?"


    Zha Dao didn''t know if there was a sequel plan, and was about to reveal it.


    Lehman hurriedly said: "We already have a detailed sequel shooting plan, and strive to see you next year."


    Is there really a sequel planned?


    The eyes of several actors present all lit up.


    But immediately thought that his character is dead, is it possible that there will be a resurrection?


    Bell looked at Johnson, speechless.


    As for directing, I also wonder if I can fight for the right to direct the sequel.


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 436 Chapter 433 Pushing Hands (2)

    After leaving the event site, inside the black Lincoln business car.


    A group of people running the road show day and night, it is a physical and mental exhaustion.At this time, there are no outsiders, and he collapses in his seat without taking care of the image.


    However, the sequel plan just announced still leaves everyone thinking.


    The sequel of a big hit movie, anyone with a little bit of mind knows the benefits.


    Zadao glanced at Lehman secretly, and saw that he closed his eyes, and didn''t know if he should bother.


    The car is a bit quiet, and Lehmann is also thinking about developing a sequel.


    This is not a whim, but a resource utilization that the film scores are too good to be wasted.


    After all, he agreed with the plot of the blank at the end.


    You can''t lay the groundwork for it and don''t use it.


    At this moment, he suddenly thought of "Zombie World War".


    If you look at the timeline, it happens to be the background of the story of the fall of the entire United States after the zombie wave broke out...


    In terms of box office, more than 500 million in the world is not considered a stumbling.


    However, the main problem with this film is that it pays too much attention to the special effects of the lens, and the arrangement of the literary drama is a bit too trivial.


    The magnificent visual experience can''t support the story of a brain-dead, just like a person''s stomach has many internal organs, but only the heart is missing.It also seems to have chosen "quantity", abandoning "quality", choosing "stimulation" and abandoning "plot depth", choosing "big scene", abandoning "character shaping", and not making the soul of a doomsday disaster movie.


    And if you choose this one, the plot is a big problem.


    It is very likely that a major change is needed. Undertaking the creative context of "A New York Trip" allows the two to have a good interaction as much as possible. Otherwise, it will not be easy for fans to accept the estimate.


    He thought about it carefully, and suddenly he had some ideas...


    The IMDB score of "New York Trip" fell to 8.2, which is enough to rank in the top 100 among the high-scoring movies included on the website.


    At the forefront of it are "Scarface", "Malta Eagle" and other masterpieces. "New York Tour" coincides with "La Gambling" and "Deer Hunter" with 8.2 points, ranking 93.


    However, the ratings of literary and artistic movies are always slightly higher. If the box office profit margin is also added, it is normal for "New York Tour" to rank in the top 20.


    After all, works with the subject of zombies have very low ceilings, with 7.3 or 7.4 being excellent.


    The score of "New York Tour" has become a new ceiling for the theme of Hollywood zombies.


    This is also because the production team of the film is a pan-English circle, and if it is filmed in Asia, the acceptance of American audiences will be compromised.


    In terms of cultural acceptance, Americans have never been too tolerant.


    In the IMDB commentary, there is a point that many people agree with that some parts of "New York Tour" still focus too much on the commercial atmosphere and fail to dig into the inferiority of the theme.


    For example, why did the director not let soldiers shoot pregnant women and children at the end?


    If this is the ending, I don¡¯t know how dark it is, and it can further insinuate the incompetence of the US government.This seems to be deeper and more desperate, and the intention is to go up.


    Such a view suddenly spread on the Internet.Someone seems to be helping.


    After all, "New York Tour" occupies too much market, it should be hated by others.Is it in the way of money?There are a lot of similar topics, and everyone suddenly plays to find the difference.


    This matter soon let Lyman know.


    He was a little funny about such a question.


    "New York Tour" is still dominated by the box office.


    When the protagonist died, he was scolded by many movie fans, and another group was killed, or the child and pregnant woman who symbolized hope. Isn''t it the plot to feed shit?


    In this world, most people still hope to see a happy ending.Because everyone knows that movies are fake, but good movies can''t help but let the audience feel emotions.


    All the characters, whether they are dead or not, are all about the arrangement of the director and the screenwriter. If you have to be too forceful, isn''t it a problem with the audience and the box office?


    Soon, a powerful draft began to refute this argument.Written by Lyman.


    "Some young literary and artistic youths always like to highlight the "dark side of human nature."


    But why highlight the "dark side of human nature"?Is there anything deliberately going to do?Doesn''t highlight the movie?Forced to be higher?


    In "Titanic", everyone flees for their lives, and the hero kicks the heroine into the water, which is also quite "dark"; in "The Godfather", all the gang members are cold and fierce, killing innocent people, and unruly. Isn''t it more "dark"?


    But why do you do that?


    Is the central idea of ??"A New York Trip" only the darkness of humanity left?If it is, maybe you haven''t read it, or Xia Ji can just look around.


    The transformation of the male protagonist Jack, from being selfish and self-interested, just wanting to escape with his daughter alone, and later being influenced by the kind thoughts of some survivors, uniting with others, saving others, and dying, crying unwillingly, is also to practice Perform your own sense of responsibility.


    Let alone the strong man, he protects his wife all the way, proves that he is a real man, and stands up forever.


    There is also a baseball man and a cheerleader. The two are affectionate to each other. They have not yet indicated or know that God will block a door that cannot be opened between the two at any time, and finally embrace the cheerleader to die together.


    As for the soldiers who did not shoot at the end, it is a strong proof that everything you want to protect is worth protecting, and it is the hope of an isolated island.


    At this time, for being profound and profound, is it sick?


    With so many ugly faces in the movie, survival has become so difficult, but at critical moments, someone will still come forward.


    This is what the movie wants to talk about. What''s wrong with the ending.


    Those soldiers don''t long for survivors deep down?The destruction of the road, the devastation, and the remains of zombies all show that the soldiers are holding their positions meaningfully.


    Also, if you keep thinking about the dark side, you may be mentally ill.


    If you are sick, don''t delay treatment, just look at the starting point to live long.advice."


    ...


    "New York Tour" is not without flaws, and there are even one or two wearing shots, which are not well set up.


    Criticisms are not unacceptable. For example, Dashi Johnson¡¯s acting skills are not natural enough, and the action scenes are okay. Once they arrive in the literary drama, they are too superficial. They are angry for anger. There is no close-up close-up, just for fear of exposing that Johnson¡¯s acting skills are not solid. a little.


    There is also Eva, who has no sense of existence. Although the performance is not problematic, it is not brilliant enough. If it weren¡¯t for a long shot of her, that is, after Jack¡¯s death, Eva protects Anji and crying with her voice. Brilliant, and then, no more.The sense of existence is still weak.


    Because Anji is a child, his image is good enough, so praise is more than criticism.


    For the rest of the roles, the villain in the suit played hatefully and was the most stunning, completely overwhelming actors such as Eva and Johnson, and also weakened the lens effect of the protagonist group, which was somewhat out of balance.


    This is what Lehman agreed with.


    He didn''t want to refute either.


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 437 Chapter 434 Pushing Hands (3)

    Movies are never perfect.


    Based on this theory, it is difficult for all literary works or related products to be recognized by everyone.


    After all, is Wen not the first?


    However, people in the industry knew that this sudden attack was a ghost.


    There are too many traces of the navy.


    San Francisco, the lounge at the event site.


    Zadao leaned on the sofa, smoking a cigarette, holding a few newspapers in his hand.


    Lyman next to him couldn''t help but said, "Don''t look at it, you will only feel sad when you see it."


    Once the offensive unfolds, follow-up black material about the crew will come.


    The actor is okay. He has a strong psychological quality and is used to being hacked. Obviously Zha Dao hasn''t learned that kind of tolerance. Regarding the newspapers saying that he is an unspoken actress, speculation about family relations, and some bad things in the previous MV and advertising , And the deficiencies of "A Trip in New York" are all pushed to him.


    Zha Dao felt that the sky had changed overnight.


    After a bad rest, I even added a few white hairs. It took a long time to put down the newspaper in my hand: "Are these people here to touch porcelain?"


    Lehman took a look and found that several reporters had found several uninfluenced actresses who had worked with Zha Dao, and said that he likes to use his hands on the set and is suspected of sexual harassment.


    Oh, I didn''t talk about it when the crowds weren''t messy, but when the crowd became popular, they ran out to accept the media interview, making it clear that they would blackmail.


    However, this matter can never be explained clearly, and it is not very useful to make it to the court, because the loss of reputation has already been caused.


    Director Zha was a little frustrated and said: "I thought the movie was made quite well, but now it has so many shortcomings."


    He was really trembling, and later generations hacked the "Justice League" and even issued an apology on Facebook.


    "It''s nothing, can it be done again? Anyway, no matter how you shoot, you will be stabbed. Be relieved." Lehman shook his head and didn''t take it to heart.


    To him, he should be warned, that a lawsuit should be filed, and the statement stated that cooperating with Warner''s continued propaganda is king.


    These people will not be catching the black when "New York Walk" is released.


    And Warner is also contacting the public relations team, in addition to praise for the film, is also deliberately leading the topic.


    "Let''s go, next stop."


    Lehman patted Dadao on the shoulder, put out the smoke, and went out first.


    No one is black, it means that the movie is not red enough.Little things, just good public relations.


    Anyway, the fans are very satisfied. In front of the market, some waves will soon calm down.


    ......


    Being hacked is too accustomed to people who mix Hollywood.


    The longer you mix, the more experience you have.


    They often jump out to guide the topic without any warning, as if organized.The person was scolded with a dumb face, and he didn''t even know who the other party was and why he was scolded.


    The best way is of course to silence the message and not give a positive response. Once the person ends up, whether he wins or loses, he will fall into the trap of others.


    Although the coaching party is inexperienced, Warner is a veteran of them.


    They hack others, get hacked by others, and they have all exercised.


    Suddenly, the problem of finding the difference became a detail that was easy to overlook in "New York Trip".


    Under deliberate guidance, a wave of confrontations was completed silently.


    Subsequently, the film review written by Lehman in anonymity was also operated on the front page headlines of the Los Angeles Daily, as well as film and television websites such as Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB.


    ......


    The next day, early morning.


    Zhadao didn''t rest well last night. He had breakfast and just squinted in the car for a while. When Bell, Eva and others arrived, he brought him back today''s newspaper.


    "Let¡¯s take a break first."


    Several actors nodded encouragingly, all of them exhausted.


    The road show time is too tight, and it takes a few days to take part in the promotion, which is exhausting for the heart and body.


    Zhadao picked up the newspaper and searched for news about "New York Trip."


    This Friday, yesterday, it closed at 30.26 million US dollars, which is still a normal market decline.


    The critics also discussed fiercely, but the opinions were not different, except for the provocative ones, they still received most praise.


    Looking through the newspaper, Zha Dao finally saw the short review written by Lehman.


    "..."


    Talking about the ending, vaguely remember that someone hacked him for the lack of design at the end...


    After looking at it, he realized that it was a counterattack article?


    Zha Dao was a little surprised, and when he looked at the last paragraph, he laughed quickly and coughed twice.


    "Haha. Treat if you are sick, is it sick?"


    "how?"


    Bell asked curiously when he saw Zadao suddenly feel better.


    "Look, look at this newspaper."


    The corners of his mouth raised, and he held back his attitude, and pushed the newspaper unfolded, "It is estimated that Warner asked us to speak for us, and it was really good."


    Bell has also been hacked recently. He took a look and said with a smile: "That''s it, kill those provoking spirits."


    "The writing is sharp and powerful." Zha Dao also praised.


    ......


    The slightly expanded controversy gave Warner some worry-free fuel to the flames, forming an increasingly popular topic of "New York Tour".


    As long as this degree is well controlled, black material is not a bad thing to them.It even vaguely made Lyman feel that there is Warner in it and then cooperate with the smear, otherwise it will not be so fast.


    With the advent of the second weekend, it has been completely impossible to stop the box office of "New York Trip" from continuing to take off.


    27.75 million US dollars on Friday;


    The next day, the box office won $30.15 million;


    On Sunday, a single day output of 32.42 million US dollars.


    The following week¡¯s total accumulated 196 million, and the total box office in North America exceeded 300 million.


    Both the industry and ordinary movie fans clearly understand one thing: "New York Tour" may really create a remarkable market result.


    On Monday, December 2nd, a working day, the "New York Tour" experienced a sharp decline for the first time-this is a normal market performance. The audiences during the Christmas period were very enthusiastic about buying tickets, but the enthusiasm came quickly and went quickly. .


    Just like "National Treasure", it broke 230 million in two weeks, and it was released for two weeks later, but the total was less than the box office of the previous week.Although there is the influence of "New York Trip", the decline in the audience base of the movie itself is an indisputable fact.


    Even so, after the "New York Tour" won the weekly box office for two consecutive weeks, its potential was greatly reduced, and it was able to collect 18.32 million US dollars in a single day.


    On Tuesday, December 3, the traditional theater discount day.


    The total number of spectators attracted by the drop in ticket prices has increased, but the box office has not gone far, with 18.76 million US dollars.


    At the same time, the theater chain began to shrink the film schedule and the number of screens of "New York Tour" to make room for the newly released film works.


    The overall market of "New York Trip" began to shrink slowly.


    This is the case in the market. After all, the audience''s enthusiasm for watching movies cannot continue in a movie.


    For more fans who have already watched the movie, the only thing waiting is the movie DVD that will be released under the movie.


    If you want two or three flashes, it''s still convenient for CDs...

 438 Chapter 435 Pushing Hands (4)

    The route of road show promotion is very routine.


    Most are concentrated in cities in first- and second-tier states in North America.


    After walking on the west coast, ran to the east coast.


    Director Zha led the crew to strictly implement the plan made by Warner.


    After Lehman accompanied for a while, he decisively withdrew.


    Anyway, the focus of publicity is not him.


    From the third week, "New York Tour" has been shrinking the market normally.


    In addition, Warner wants to push their headquarters'' project "Hidden Over the Sea 2", and a lot of propaganda resources need to be allocated. The media advocating "New York Tour" has decreased.


    The situation gradually weakened, but Lehmann was also very satisfied.


    He always remembered one thing: the life cycle of Hollywood blockbusters is usually only the first 20 days, and the subsequent increase in the box office is lingering, adding up to less than one-third of the total box office.


    Therefore, "New York Trip" now accumulates 320 million in North America, and it is estimated that it will exceed 400 million when it is painted, but the follow-up momentum is definitely not enough.


    ......


    At night, 10 minutes past 22 o''clock.


    After taking a shower, Lyman did not rush to rest in bed.


    He came to the study, with a notebook in front of him, and began to conceive new ideas in his mind.


    In addition to the slightly eye-catching outline of "Zombie World War", there is also a new TV series.


    The zombie-themed market is heated up, how can one forget to further deepen the development of film and television dramas.


    He thinks that with the IP of "New York Trip", more resources can be linked.


    Eva waited in the bedroom for a long time, but she couldn''t help but walk out without seeing Lyman.


    She was wearing loose pajamas. She had just finished blowing her hair at this moment. She asked curiously: "What are you writing?"


    "Something very interesting," Lehman said with a smile.


    Eva walked over and took a look, and wondered: "TV series? Do you want to make TV series again?"


    "Well, I''m still a producer, looking for a suitable team to shoot. The success of "Prison Break" finally helped us build a good relationship with the TV station. At least the reputation has been established."


    "Prison Break" has now been broadcast for 7 episodes, the ratings continue to rise, and the title is still very loud, often breaking 5 during peak periods.


    Mi Shuai is making use of the Taj Mahal model for the warden, and successfully escaped from prison to let the wind go.


    That kind of chic look made the audience even more expecting how he would abscond with a group of people.


    Lehman¡¯s Firefly Pictures has been in the limelight in today¡¯s American film and television circles. The movie "New York Trip" is still reaping the market, and there is also "Prison Break" on TV.


    Some media even joked: "After sitting in the movie theater and watching "New York Trip", I have to follow Lehman''s "Prison Break" when I go home. The film and television resources he needs are provided by Firefly Pictures."


    Although this is a bit exaggerated, it can also be seen how big the actions of Firefly Pictures are.


    TV dramas around 2004 were not as profitable as later generations. The dominance of TV stations made the division of TV productions especially restricted by the platform. When the Internet grew and began to intervene in film and television broadcasts, TV dramas were the most popular days.


    But now, a little layout is not impossible, it just requires a little effort.


    Eva has been staring at the main line of the script and the outline of the plot, and gradually became more interested.


    "Can I make soy sauce in it, how about playing a supporting role?"


    She spoke with an interesting idea.


    For an actor, the status of the film circle is higher than that of the TV circle. She can gain a foothold in the film circle, and it seems that she does not need to lower her position in the TV circle.


    Lehman was taken aback.


    Then I didn''t think there was anything.


    It is really a trivial matter to arrange a supporting role for her to have a drama addiction.


    Think about it carefully, it seems quite appropriate.


    Lehmann glanced at Eva.


    The girl¡¯s pajamas have a big opening, revealing a nice collarbone...


    He stretched out his hand and invited Eva to sit on his lap.


    The TV script is a spin-off of "New York City", and the name is "The Walking Dead".


    This is the zombie series that Lyman is preparing to further develop the market.


    It is also a high-quality drama with high ratings in previous lives.


    In terms of influence alone, this play is more accepted by the American people, and the undisputed number one of works of the same subject.


    "...Is there a suitable role for me?"


    Eva read the outline, but there are not many characters set.


    "Just design one according to your image. This play is a typical group portrait with many supporting roles. What kind of role do you want to play?"


    "Interesting, I don''t need too much drama, I may not have time to participate in TV dramas all the time."


    "Haha, that''s simple, wait until the right time, let you be bitten."


    The theme of zombies is good, which character is going to exit, it is easy to come to a plot to kill.


    "How about linking your image in "The Walking Dead" to "The Walking Dead"?" Lyman said funny.


    "Playing as a pregnant woman? That''s good, just her." Eva nodded.


    She has played the role of wife in several movies, and she has a lot of experience.


    Such as "Bad Guy" and "New York Tour".


    As a newcomer who has just made her debut, she needs more experience.


    "Well, if you want to. In fact, you are a bit of a loss. This TV series only uses the background framework of "New York Trip". The plot inside will not be too fast, including the characters..."


    Lyman couldn''t help reminding her.


    Eva''s current image is at the most popular time. I heard that many production companies have sent film appointments, and Johnson also told him.Going to take a supporting role in a TV series is a bit wronged, and some means sacrificing oneself to praise others.


    "Then if I participate in the show, will the TV series be good for publicity?"


    "Of course, I still give priority to newcomers as actors in TV series. They don''t have enough publicity points."


    "That''s it. I''m very satisfied that I can help you." Eva blinked, twisted a few times, and tried to stand up from Lehman''s arms.


    Lehman let go, Eva got up, lay on his shoulder, and said quietly: "I hope I can help you. I can''t worry about your company. I see you are busy every day. Don''t Tired."


    The words in the ear moisturize the heart like nectar.


    Lehman nodded her head, and immediately laughed: "The requirements for acting skills in TV dramas are not too high, but it is actually suitable for you to play. Performing this matter, the more experience you participate in, the more calm you are. Everyone is step by step. Coming."


    "Hmm, go to bed, it''s late." Eva yawned.


    Lehman pretended to be dissatisfied: "Give me the task and start wasting my time?"


    "No, did I want that..."


    "What do you think?"


    "Things to be happy, things to enjoy." Eva blinked her eyes charmingly, then came over to explain to Lehman''s ear...


    The heat hit the earlobe, and it was slightly moist.


    Lehman turned his head and shouted, "You girl hooligan."


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    "New York Tour" is still being screened.


    But Lyman started to get busy with the new TV series of Firefly Pictures.


    As a part of the zombie project, the movie to realize the flow of the TV, it is necessary to conceive the main line of the story suitable for the long story.


    Three days later, when Lehmann wrote a small outline to set the tone for the TV series, it was handed over to Jonathan Nolan''s screenwriting team.


    Formally fill the plot story inside.


    One is that the background of the drama should be around the social collapse after the outbreak of the zombie virus; the other is that the protagonist group is the savior to restore order.


    The context of the story mainly captures these two aspects, and there is roughly nothing wrong with it.


    And just as Lehman started this matter and wrote the first version of the script as soon as possible, someone came to him-Paul Anderson wanted to see him and came to Hollywood from England.


    It is said that when he was studying, he graduated as the youngest student with a bachelor''s degree in film and literature at the University of Warwick in the UK.There is a little bookish in his bones.


    Think about it, this guy is a man who created a series of movies "Resident Evil" specifically for his girlfriend to please his girlfriend and express his love.


    It is true that Milla Jovovich also had an increasing affinity with Paul during the filming process. After a long consideration, the two held an engagement ceremony in 2003 and formally became Paul''s fianc¨¦e.


    Therefore, since he watched "New York Trip" that day and gained some inspiration, he immediately conceived the third feature film of "Resident Evil", but how he wrote it almost seemed to be interesting, not very confident, so he suddenly I wonder if I want to meet Lyman who created the most popular zombie-themed works.Meet him and talk.


    As for whether Lehman would like to see him, whether he would mention something to his script outline after meeting, was not in Paul Anderson''s expectations.


    No one, only wayward.


    He just tried, and he had seen the past works of director Lehman, and he felt that he was also a sentimental person, and he should not refuse an invitation to a screenwriter.


    In short, this product is here to get the truth.


    Although the first and second installments of "Resident Evil" were still successful, they didn''t really praise Milla Jovovich, which actually made him somewhat dissatisfied.Of course, his fianc¨¦e doesn''t mind. Even in the future, the two will still be in love.


    ......


    Paul Anderson came to him, which really made Lehman confused, but he still agreed.


    On this day, Lyman was communicating with Jonathan and others about the construction of the first season script. The little girl at the front desk knocked on the door and brought people up.


    Paul Anderson is only 38 years old, wearing a black and white checked woolen sweater and a thick black fur coat. His hair is not carefully managed, and he looks unkempt and looks very ordinary. He is thrown on the street and there is nothing at all. He has a special face and a pair of black-rimmed glasses on his nose.


    After the front desk left, Lehman took him to the office next door and asked the assistant to make a cup of coffee.


    When he really saw Lyman himself, Paul Anderson looked a little shy again, didn''t talk much, and said hello politely and sat on the sofa, looking at him.


    However, Lehmann is actually quite interested in him, or in other words, interested in the projects he manages.


    Lehman still knows how popular the "Resident Evil" series will be in the future.


    Now the Lord came to the door and showed him a script.This......


    Isn''t it here to pull investment?


    I never heard that Paul Anderson will be short of money.


    Behind this guy are local production companies in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom endorsing him, as well as Mubao Pictures to help them seek distribution in North America. Paul Anderson''s operation is very similar to that of Lehman in the early days, and they are all united with European film and television circles. , Looking for a North American distribution company to work together to make a profit.


    Oh, yes, the shareholders of Mubao Pictures are the aforementioned German Constantine Pictures, French Davis, and British Impact Pictures, plus Wall Street foundations.


    It can be said to be very European, and the background is similar to Lionsgate, but without the financial strength and courage of Lionsgate, it is hard to get a foothold in Hollywood.It belongs to the kind that makes a fortune and does not get too involved and compete for Hollywood''s film and television resources.


    Lehman opened the script with doubts. Before he could read it carefully, Paul Anderson finally remembered what he was doing on this trip, and said with some excitement: "Mr. Lehman, I like your company''s "New York Trip" very much. , This script also refers to the collapse of humanity after the sudden zombie virus destroys the social order in the movie. The only pity is that the description of this part of "New York Tour" is too small. I want to try it in "Resident Evil" "The sequel also adds this kind of characterization of morality and social phenomena without the law..."


    Lehman looked at it and said, "Well, a very good idea, you continue to say."


    Paul Anderson saw that Lehmann was listening carefully, and he said with joy: "Resident Evil: Extinction is the successor to the story of the last Apocalypse. With the earth-shattering explosion of the powerful nuclear weapons, the entire city of Lakne The survivor camp built on the ruins was extremely difficult to live in. On the other hand, when Alice learned that the source of all these terrible disasters came from the umbrella company, she was determined to enter the umbrella. The company¡¯s headquarters..."


    Paul Anderson¡¯s version of the script is not as marketable as the previous version, and it¡¯s a bit literary.


    Of course, every version of the script of this product is compromised. The requirements of the management and the preferences of the actors have been changed in a mess after it is formed. This is also a very normal thing in the industry.Even if Paul Anderson is the producer of the entire series, he can''t shoot exactly what he wants.


    After reading the outline of the script, there is not much difference from the story in Lehman¡¯s past life. It focuses on adding some scenes to describe how survivors struggle to survive in a city full of zombies...


    Of course, Lehmann has filmed and supervised so many film and television works, and the changed plots and changed actors have disappeared, so I don''t think there is any problem.


    In his opinion, if you shoot according to the outline of the script designed now, even if it is not comparable to "New York", it will be easy to surpass the box office of the first two previous works.


    This is completely viewed from the market perspective that Lehman cultivated personally, and it is also his experience of watching movies accumulated over more than ten years in his previous life.


    Closing the script, Lehman asked with some confusion: "The outline and the main line are well written, but are you coming to me?"


    "Oh, I''m not sure if the film will be accepted by the audience. I adapted the first two films according to the story of the game. A large part of this one did not refer to the original game."


    "Haha, is this also the attitude that the adaptation should have? It''s not restrictive. Those who have played games may not necessarily go to the theater to support. Your eyes should be broader, not just satisfying game fans."


    To be honest, it was from the third part of the previous life that deviated from the original game and changed the plot drastically, and the "Resident Evil" series really rose.


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 440 Chapter 437 "Resident Evil" Series (2)

    Paul Anderson is very pleased with the support of Lyman''s view.


    Putting aside the shackles of the game, it was a relatively unassuming step for him.


    He is a little afraid that after losing the ashes of the game fan market, "Resident Evil" can make money.


    But after thinking about it, his movies can''t always refer to games.


    If the version of the game is not updated or unpopular, don''t the movie series of "Resident Evil" have to stay in place?


    Especially after seeing the success of original scripts such as "A New York Trip", Paul Anderson is more determined to overthrow and rebuild the film''s follow-up shooting plan.


    As soon as the two communicated, Paul Anderson''s attitude towards Lehman was getting better and better, but he did not say anything about cooperation.


    Lehman didn''t know what Paul was thinking, and thought he was embarrassed to open the investment.


    So he hinted: "How much budget do you think this movie needs. Is the funds enough?"


    "The budget will not be much, and the actors'' pay will be very low. A conservative estimate is less than 50 million, which should be enough." Paul Anderson grinned.


    Well, he opened his own studio, and he will also participate in the investment in the "Resident Evil" series, and his fianc¨¦e''s film remuneration is based on the box office plus the basis, and the box office share is the bulk. The basic salary is not very much, and it is further The cost of shooting is reduced, and as for the other actors, the cost is even lower.


    You know, "Resident Evil" is an absolute heroine, otherwise it will not be taken by Paul, and it will be adapted into a work to praise his girlfriend.Perhaps, in these 50 million, the actors paid less than 10 million, and they also spend money on special effects and scenery.


    Moreover, they are very good at controlling budget costs, and in many cases they can get film policy subsidies from the UK, Germany, and France.Those employers still have some strength.


    "Then if I want to invest a sum, are you willing?" Lehman said suddenly.


    "what?"


    Paul Anderson was a little dazed.


    He has never thought about the investment of Laleman.


    With his contacts, there are too many ways to get funding for filming. In order to maximize profits, he even found three film companies to produce together.


    What is afraid of is the decentralization of power.


    After all, if the funds are controlled by one family, the producer will not have much say.


    He also occupies less than 20% of the copyright of the "Resident Evil" series. It is under many checks and balances that he is now the number one project.Even so, he often compromises and is not so tough.


    However, he may be born with this bowl of rice.


    This kind of operation is far better than many film newcomers.


    Don¡¯t you see, when Cameron was not yet well-established, even how he made and edited the movie was not based on the face of the employer. He often needed to get angry and threaten in order to barely achieve a certain goal.


    And like Wen Ziren and Lehman, they met a very good film senior to lead the way, so they can get on the right track quickly.


    Otherwise, it might be like Cameron, step by step.


    Of course, Cameron survived very quickly. After "True Lies", he has basically determined his status as a tyrant.


    ......


    Lehman said this, making Paul Anderson very embarrassed.


    Although he admired Lyman very much, he was not willing to have outsiders intervene.


    First of all, he tried his best to maintain the current situation. Under the checks and balances of the three companies, they all gave him the face of the middleman, and he did prove with his results that he can make money by following him.Everyone believes him.


    Secondly, he is not as qualified as Lehman.


    Even though he is eleven or twelve years old, his work is king in the film industry.


    Lehman has successfully operated the project several times and won the French box office champion of the year. There are several works that exceed 100 million.


    And he?There are far more screenwriters than directors, and the shooting experience is not as good.


    He was very worried that his project would be interfered by Lehman, and he would never be linked to him again.After all, those capitalists want to make money, and whoever gives more profits doesn''t just listen to them.If by any chance, the third one gets a big hit, who will this title count for?


    The box office of the first and second films is not high, but the third one has increased significantly. Anyone can say that it is the credit of Lehman joining... If that is the case, then there is still a fart, and I must be honest. If you lie down and make money, you won''t have the chance to stand up.


    Also, now Lehman is very satisfied with the script outline and respects his script concept, but if because of a certain link, he wants to modify it according to his intentions, compromise or not?


    No, I can''t agree.


    Paul Anderson was about to refuse, but he heard Lehman say again: "I recently conceived a TV series as a spin-off of "New York Trip". I wonder if there is a possibility of cooperation?"


    Haha, temptation, naked temptation is an exchange of interests.No, I can''t compromise.


    Paul Anderson was shocked, but he was worried.


    In case, he used these words to discuss cooperation with Constantine and other producers, it is estimated that they are very willing-who does not know that Lehman''s company is very profitable, and the profits of the projects they operate are not low.


    A recent TV series "Prison Break".


    The input cost is less than 35 million, and in the end, just selling the broadcasting rights will make the cost back.If you add the share of advertising costs, the profit should not be less than 30 million.


    There are follow-up markets.When the TV series is finished, the rights to play in the second and third rounds will be sold, and the CD will be sold for a long time. It is estimated that the return on investment of a TV series will be close to 200%.


    This kind of thing is easy to estimate, and the investment return ratio of close to ten "Friends" is even more talked about in TV circles.The ratings of the new drama "Prison Break" can exceed 5. Firefly Pictures has this kind of audience appeal when it first enters the TV circle. It is also regarded as a goal pursued by many production companies that specialize in TV series survival...


    He can''t guarantee that other people won''t be tempted¡ªwell, he himself is tempted, the two "Resident Evil" has brought him less than 30 million in revenue, and he has taken a lot of risk.


    That being the case, why not hug your thighs?


    His sense of Lyman is still good so far, but he still has to find a way to guarantee his rights.


    Paul Anderson hesitated for a while, trying to build relationships and said: "I personally would like to join your company and make money together, but I have to convince other producers if I say this alone. If I am in charge of pulling the bridge, what are your thoughts? What about shooting?"


    "Of course it is to support you. How did you do it before, and how you will continue to do it in future projects."


    This was beyond Paul''s expectations.


    How could he be so simple!


    Strange, strange...

 441 Chapter 438 "Resident Evil" Series (3)

    Lyman looked at Paul Anderson with a smile, thinking that he had caught an express train.


    Paul Anderson lowered his head, still somewhat ignorant of the situation.


    Because the "Resident Evil" series was mixed with a lot of capital, Lehman didn''t really want to go to such muddy water.


    But if you can invest, it''s good to make some pocket money.


    As for how to shoot and distribute, the parties are noisy, it is better to directly support Paul Anderson.At least, the compromise and market vision of this product are not bad.


    It is not an exaggeration to say that the "Resident Evil" series can be made into a big business of more than 2 billion with capital.


    What''s more, this fellow can write and direct, and will fight for conditions. He is a very mature filmmaker, and he doesn''t need Lehman to help him at all. As long as he can buy tickets and get on the bus, the follow-up will be basically not bad.


    But Paul Anderson didn''t know.


    How could he have imagined that the "Resident Evil" series would have so much potential in the future.


    Just look at one or two, the global box office has just touched the threshold of 100 million yuan. Compared with the production cost of 30 to 40 million, it is still very risky to make money.How do you know that in the future, any one can easily break 100 million, and the world will fail without 300 million dollars?


    Paul Anderson thought it would be successful, but he never thought it would be so successful.


    It''s like stealing money.


    Still every sequel is grabbing.


    This is also the charm of sequel movies. Once successfully operated, each work can theoretically lay a market foundation for the next production, or a rising foundation, until it is disgusted by the audience for a novel plot.


    Paul Anderson was still a little unbelievable. After repeated confirmation, he demanded that the agreement be written into the contract. This made him settled and agreed to Lehman''s exchange of interests.


    As a result, the two initially established an alliance relationship and wanted to make the plate of "Resident Evil" bigger together.


    After all, this is the cake of Shinde, with overseas capital in the front and the indigenous Wall Street fund in the back. Lehman''s choice is still quite wise for him. It is true that multiple friends have multiple paths.


    Trade immediate benefits for long-term benefits, no matter how you look at it, how can you not lose.


    After all, the American drama market is still a bit smaller, and the era of webcasting has not yet arrived, and a large amount of revenue market is missing.


    Let''s put it this way, in the future, TV stations and production companies dare to launch a TV drama project of one or two billion yuan, which is the confidence brought by the tremendous expansion of the market. Now, the market simply cannot tolerate such a huge investment.For example, if you shoot "Game of Thrones," the possibility of losing money is even greater.


    Any action that does not follow the development of the times is a fool.


    As for why Paul Anderson is chosen, it is not something to consider at all.


    Although the bulk of the project is in the hands of various capitals, the connections and channels are all Paul''s coming out, or else this guy is shrewd.


    So now he only needs Paul Anderson''s help, arrange cooperation, and make money together happily.


    In terms of risks and benefits, Lehman may still suffer in a short period of time. This is also the prerequisite for Lehman to achieve cooperation.


    Make a small step first, then make a big step forward.


    And Paul Anderson also thinks this matter is very operational.


    Although he is a project developer, because he does not have distribution channels and sufficient funding sources, the current situation is not so good for him-he does not have to bear too much risk of failure, nor can he get matching benefits Share.


    He is just a producer and investor, and his investment share is really small, and he is selling at the box office. At most, he will be given an extra box office incentive at most.


    Even if he has a certain amount of deposit now, he is willing to invest more, but the share has already been set, it is impossible to invest more money.


    But if it involves Lehman and a promising TV drama project, how to exchange it is another reshuffle.


    At that time, the re-delineation of the card game is still uncertain.


    At least, if Lehmann left this to him, it wouldn¡¯t be as expensive as it is now. It¡¯s superficially beautiful. He can¡¯t compare to any capital and can¡¯t afford to offend him. He can only make constant compromises. Maintain oneself from retreating from the poker table-without real power to support, and must not be controlled by others, at least apart from the production ability, no one else wants to listen to him.


    As if he knew his thoughts, Lehman added: "Mr. Anderson, do me a favor and be a lobbyist. If you are willing to cooperate, you can come up with a charter and sit down to talk."


    "Okay, I''ll do this for you."


    "Haha..."


    ...


    I think that at the beginning, Lyman relied on Europa Pictures and Paramount Pictures to lay a solid foundation, and relied on Warner Pictures to go further in Hollywood. Why did Paul Anderson increase his voice to fight for independence? .


    "The Walking Dead" is the trap of honey. The reason is that it was born several years in advance, and I absolutely dare not to broadcast the dividends of the Internet era. Since the big head is steadily eaten by the platform of the TV station, it is introduced to several other companies. Overseas capital, harvest the investment share of the "Resident Evil" series as a stop loss-TV dramas are definitely profitable, but the upper limit is too low to compare with movies.


    And the return of funds is not fast enough.


    Secondly, the reason why this drama was released ahead of schedule is for the joint development of Lyman''s zombie resources.


    Open the market prospects of The Walking Dead with the influence of "New York City", and then use the TV broadcast of "The Walking Dead" to increase the audience base of the sequel movie "World War Zombie", thereby boosting the box office market.


    Not to mention, Lyman''s zombie plan is far more than this step.


    It is almost certain that after this set of operations, there will be a lot of fans willing to buy it.


    As long as the development continues step by step, the "Resident Evil" series may be made hotter in advance.


    It really sacrifices the market potential of "The Walking Dead" in exchange for more returns.


    For example, the production of TV series can win over TV stations and brokerage companies.


    It is certain that the broadcasting platform takes the big picture, but he still has the right to speak whoever chooses to broadcast.


    As for the brokerage company, the main role needs to be screened, and other supporting roles and dragon sets can be packaged and operated by CAA.


    In the past two years, CAA has treated him well, and the two are also in a mutually beneficial relationship.


    So far, getting along well.


    CAA actively helped him manage his personal image and fight for benefits when working with him. Lehman was able to repay some roles, develop channels for film and television resources of its clients, and part of the benefits of project development.


    Directors are not the same as actors. The former seldom use direct economic rake to make money. After all, directors don¡¯t need to run announcements or receive business endorsements. The actor directly stipulates in the contract to cooperate with the replacement of these resources.


    Therefore, there are only hidden benefits.


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    Konstantin Pictures Headquarters Building, Frankfurt, Germany.


    As the fifth largest city in Germany, Frankfurt is the transportation and financial center of the state of Hessen, located on the lower reaches of the Main River, a tributary of the central Rhine.


    On December 7, in the business building not far from Frankfurt Cathedral.


    Paul Anderson is sitting in the reception room waiting.


    After a while, a 30-year-old middle-aged person came in, with a pleasant tone: "Mr. Anderson has a sequel shooting plan?"


    "Just to discuss this." Paul Anderson nodded.


    "Then why don''t you see the heads of several other companies?" The middle-aged man was a little strange.


    Constantine Pictures, as one of the investors, has the largest share and its strength is also the strongest.


    They not only account for about 40% of the investment, Constantine is also responsible for the distribution of the "Resident Evil" series in Germany, and they are even responsible for the bargaining power in certain areas of the international market-Constantine and other international publishers are nothing. The difference is that the distribution strength is also based on contacting theater chains or cooperating with local distribution companies.


    As for the fact that they were able to get this, it was also because Paul Anderson''s proposal to adapt the movie to the game was the right to be obtained by Constantine Films contacting Capcom.


    Among them, Paul Anderson himself has the deepest cooperative relationship with Constantine-this guy is an Englishman, but he has close contacts with German film and television companies, which is also a wonderful thing.Of course, only Constantine has the vision to give great trust to Paul Anderson to shoot "Resident Evil".Knowledge of people is the biggest factor.


    To know his adaptation plan, the British film company did not pay attention to it.


    After all, in 2002, there was a game adaptation, except for the "Tomb Raider" series.


    The success rate is so low, and the investment risk is so great, who would dare to make this determination-Constantine Pictures did it, or they would make a lot of money.


    The relationship between the two of them is much closer than that of other investors. The others are all compromises made to break into Hollywood. There is no local network to pave the way. The Wall Street Foundation is the backing. How can "Resident Evil" be like this? Can you slowly develop towards Hollywood?


    The middle-aged chatted with Paul Anderson.


    After a while, Paul Anderson thoughtfully said: "I heard that those companies want to increase their investment share, but also get more offline income?"


    The middle-aged man laughed: "The market for "Apocalypse" in North America is more than the market in Europe combined, and they are responsible for the distribution in North America. Why can''t we rely on such revenue as a barrier? The meticulous planning and shooting of us outsiders from scratch is better than others occupying the market and directly grabbing them. If you want to make a lot of money in movies, you have to watch Hollywood, then you have to look at the faces of others. Ha!"


    The middle-aged man sneered twice and stopped talking.


    This is also a headache for many film production companies.


    Hollywood distribution to other places can only be coordinated; if movies from other places want to enter Hollywood, it depends on whether the domestic power of the United States can help.Otherwise, it will be difficult to sell.


    Think about it, the film industry in Japan, South Korea, Germany and France is not weak, but why can''t it enter Hollywood.


    It''s not because the distribution channels of the Big Six and the middle and lower reaches are too complete and difficult to invade.


    Occasionally, a good performance is released, and the publishers still eat most of the profits, which makes outsiders reluctant to run to Hollywood.


    However, the exchanges between Britain and Hollywood are very frequent, and the way of cooperation is deep.


    Impact Pictures is mainly responsible for this, and the French Davis is purely able to sell better in the international market.


    Of course, this has little to do with Paul Anderson.


    This situation was manipulated by him, otherwise, he would be a screenwriter, how could he have the dominant position now.


    If there is no contradiction, who will listen to him.


    He didn''t have money at the beginning, because he was able to buy shares.


    Paul Anderson listened to the hypocritical words: "Yes, they take the least risk and can get more than 30% of the income. I wait for the pressure to be so great, but the foundation is the most unstable. Once they lose, the most serious losses are also We. I went to Los Angeles two days ago and heard that Firefly Pictures has a new project to seek cooperation..."


    "Firefly Pictures?" The middle-aged man took a sip of coffee and asked in doubt, "What project is it? Do you have a way?"


    "Well, at the premiere of "A New York Tour", I happened to have a conversation with Mr. Lehman. He was also talking about the market operation of zombies. He said at the time that "New York Tour" was going to make a derivative TV series. Please ask me to be the screenwriter." Paul Anderson said lightly, putting gold on his face hard, anyway, no one can confirm this matter-Lehman has agreed to let him operate this matter.


    So, it is simply a normal method to raise one''s position by this.


    "Derivative drama?"


    In an instant, the middle-aged person wanted to understand the market prospects of this project.


    You must know that "New York Tour" is a hot work. If it is revealed that it is a TV series, how many TV stations in the industry will be interested?Presumably not less.


    Then this trading risk has been compressed to a small extent, but the profit prospects are great.


    The middle-aged man became interested and deliberately said: "I don''t know about seeking cooperation..."


    "Oh." Paul Anderson nodded and said: "He wants to invest in the "Resident Evil" series and to stir up the market for zombies. After all, when the market is hot, film and television works of the same theme will benefit. I guess they planned like this. "


    "Then if we want to, inside..."


    "Everyone benefits from cooperation and win-win. Do you make money together?"


    "Is Mr. Anderson also willing?"


    "I''m here this time, isn''t it just to inquire about cooperation? Our two families are going to advance and retreat together."


    "It''s easy to talk."


    ......


    Paul Anderson moved quickly, and within a few days he notified all the remaining stores.


    They are all smart people, how can they not know the truth of win-win cooperation?But whoever gets the big deal and how the benefits are distributed must be discussed.


    However, Lyman¡¯s past achievements are there, and his keen market vision, who has never missed his hand, is still quite bluffing. Isn''t it the same for Warner and Lionsgate, who are willing to maintain a long-term cooperative relationship with Firefly Pictures?


    If it weren''t for this, maybe the time for dividing and collecting the proceeds of cooperation would not be shortened voluntarily-too ??much money slipped on the account, which is also in demand for these large companies.No, the first advertisement for "Prison Break" was divided into 15 million U.S. dollars and already hit the account of Firefly Pictures.Of course, the total amount of the six advertisers placed is more than 130 million, and only paying more than 15 million is not considered a special favor.


    However, several capitalists have expressed their willingness to make money together.

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    "Has the background frame of the whole show been conceived?"


    Lehman came to the company early in the morning and went to the office area of ??the screenwriting department to watch the screenwriters discussing the plot and roles of The Walking Dead, and asked curiously.


    Today''s screenwriting department has 12 full-time employees, but the collection of all inspirations can usually only be named by one person, and that is their leader Jonathan.


    This can be regarded as the unspoken rule of the screenwriting profession.


    "The background is determined. Because of the need to connect the story of "New York Trip", after the cataclysm, the infected mutated zombies will slowly rot like corpses. The vision is weak, the hearing is weak, and the desire for the smell of blood is enhanced. , Normal mobility is slow. When encountering blood, or loud noises, it will riot. The running speed will be two-thirds of the running speed of normal people, and it is very easy to cause a tide of corpses... The vitality of zombies is very tenacious It¡¯s hard to die without headshot or cutting off the head, destroying the nerve center."


    "Is the setting for zombies detailed." Lehman thought, not only retained some of the introduction to zombies in "New York Tour", but also added some new features on this basis, but the more you listen, the more it feels like A certain part of the setting of the game "Seven Days Killing" is the survivors fighting for survival, while emphasizing the exploration of the open world...


    "Just write it, I think it''s pretty good." Lyman patted Jonathan on the shoulder with satisfaction.


    "We will come up with the first season script as soon as possible." Jonathan rubbed his red eyes because of staying up late, and said seriously: "It will take about a week or so."


    "Well, don''t worry."


    Of course, that''s what Lehman said. If he can''t produce a version of the script a week, he will come over and continue to urge.


    After returning to the office, Lehman sat down again to deal with the documents in his hand.


    These days WB TV has been splitting the harvest with Firefly Pictures, and the two financial exchanges are frequent.


    But the WB TV station always finds excuses to delay the payment of the payment. Be stingy.If it weren''t for knowing that they were afraid to do tricks and just mobilized funds to make up for some of the previous vacancies, Lehman wanted to bring the accounting team to the door to ask for money.


    The landlord¡¯s life is also not easy. The "New York Tour" hasn''t been painted yet, and there is no income. Now the entire company is supported by the profit of "Prison Break"-the year is closed, and the salary and year-end bonus must be paid.It is not a wonderful thing to be in arrears with employees.


    After a while, when it was almost noon, another call was forwarded by the front desk.


    But Paul Anderson explained the matter properly and brought people over.


    "...Two o''clock in the afternoon, Hollywood Country Club..."


    hang up the phone.


    Lyman stretched.


    Unexpectedly, Paul Anderson''s execution was so fast, the day the two met and talked seemed to be yesterday.


    If it weren''t for a few pages torn from the calendar, I really doubt that this product has never left the United States-but I don''t want a very profitable project to attract those production companies.


    ...


    Although the name of the Hollywood Country Club is low, everyone who can enter it is not the real power in the Los Angeles film and television industry.


    This kind of similar club is very popular in the United States, and it is also the best place to get people.


    Seeing that the time was almost up, Lehmann took the bus half an hour earlier.


    Go inside, grab a newspaper and read it in the lounge.


    Lyman thought he was the first to come.


    Unexpectedly, in the nearby golf course, Paul Anderson and several leaders have been playing for a while.


    "Hello, Mr. Lyman."


    "..."


    Several people said hello.


    Among the three people, one was about 30 years old, dressed meticulously and looked very rigorous and formal; one smiled enthusiastically on his face and kept looking at his eyes, and the other was slightly cold, as if he didn''t believe it?


    Haha, these idiots who usually think about seeking cooperation after really not reducing their risks.


    But it''s all here, so I have to find out what medicine is sold in the gourd.


    Take a seat with a greeting.


    Paul Anderson wanted to open up the topic, and deliberately asked: "Mr. Lyman, how much is the box office of "New York Trip"? Has it broken 400 million?"


    Lehman pretended to be relaxed and replied: "If it is North America, it will be much worse, not so fast, but if it is the global box office, it will almost be more than 540 million US dollars."


    As "New York Tour" shines in North America, the promotion work that Europa Pictures is responsible for has not known how much help-those theaters have been stimulated, and the number of film arrangements and screenings given are extremely generous. .


    Hearing this box office data, everyone in this room is a film and television boss, and they can''t help but envy and admire them.To know that their net profit for a year is also the income that this big-selling work can bring.


    Paul Anderson answered very well: "Overseas, it''s less than ten days after the release, and the box office is about to exceed 200 million. It''s amazing."


    Hollywood''s box office is now up every year. According to Lehman, it has grown by almost 30% when he first came here.


    In the past, it was not easy for the market to produce a market that broke 200 million yuan. Now, if you don''t exceed 300 million yuan, you are embarrassed to compete for the annual list.


    In just a few years, the film and television market has become more prosperous, which is enough to imagine the economic development speed of the United States in recent years.


    Anyway, the more money the people have in their hands, the more urgent it is for their senses to meet their spiritual needs.The so-called Shengshi Entertainment, the future market will only get better and better.


    This is why many bigwigs choose to write about the film and television industry.


    Among other things, Guzman, Jobs and others have first-class vision and action.


    Lehman said in a humble manner: "It is mainly because the content of "New York Tour" has been accepted by the audience, just like the adventure fever caused by the previous "Indiana Jones". However, although the market is getting hot, how to protect your interests is also Need to be considered."


    This seems casual, but it reminds people of cooperative development.


    Sure enough, after laying the groundwork, Lehman immediately talked about the production plan of the American drama "The Walking Dead", and from time to time revealed how much Firefly Pictures made on the "Prison Break" project.


    The atmosphere of the chat is very hot, these few are willing to cooperate to make quick money, and what is afraid should be that Lehman put forward some excessive conditions.


    Seeing that Lehman''s attitude is still friendly, he is treated fairly equally.


    Then things like the exchange of benefits are easy to handle.


    It''s just new to contact, so naturally it can''t be said to be directly determined. How much investment and how to allocate should be discussed in detail.


    But under the tone of cooperation, Lehman is not afraid that he will suffer.


    Again, the plate of the TV series is still a bit worse than the movie.


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 444 Chapter 441 "Meet Your Father-in-Law 2" (seeking subscription tickets)

    This weekend, the comedy movie "Meet Father-in-Law 2", which invested 80 million US dollars, officially landed in the North American market, and the publicity has been in full swing.


    The marketing methods among the six are in the same line, and there are many newspapers and channel resources behind them.


    Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro (Oscar winner for best actor, nominated many times, starring in "Godfather 2", "Taxi Driver", "Once Upon a Time in America"... The "Father-in-law" series is his work as a producer.) Barbra Streisand has taken over the popularity of Bell, Eva and others and has become the target of most media and movie fans in the market.


    In other words, as soon as the sequel to this comedy was released, it strongly overshadowed all the movie works still in theaters during the Christmas period.


    The Internet is also full of gossips and discussions on the plot of the movie.


    Just think about it, just like the release of "A Trip to New York" pulled down the heat of "National Treasure", the market once again abandoned works that were about to have no potential and embraced new valuable works.


    This shows that when it comes to hype and promotion, the Big Six are really too strong.


    Of course, the "Harry Potter" series can influence the world from no one cares to novels and movies. The entire tens of billions of markets are all made up by Warner.Warner is the real king of marketing.


    As for "New York Trip", it was already a yellow flower yesterday. Since December 10, after the number of screens has been greatly reduced again, the box office has only maintained a single day of three to four million US dollars...


    If it weren¡¯t for "New York Tour", it would soon sit on the annual box office champion-"Shrek 2" is still about 80 million or so at the box office, but you can barely blow it to give the work gold.


    This is also the news that Warner deliberately released, that is, to "grandize".


    Otherwise, it is estimated that the press release about "New York Trip" can only be found in the corners of the media.


    And "Meet Your Father-in-Law 2" was really well shot. Lehman, who was not too busy recently, also went to the theater and contributed a movie ticket for his opponent.


    The story is mainly to undertake the first part, the interesting event that Grieg''s future father-in-law''s family visited Grieg''s family.


    To sum it up, the in-laws meet and compete.


    In addition, director Jay Roach is also a very powerful filmmaker, who is good at all kinds of vulgar jokes that make people laugh and laugh at the comedy plot-can be called Xiangjiang Wang Ritian.


    The masterpiece of this product is the "Powers Ace" series, which seriously spoofed the hottest "007" series at that time, and portrayed the agent as an American-style humorous idiot who could accomplish tasks by playing tricks.


    Maybe audiences in other countries are not very comfortable with this style. Just like Wang Ritian''s feces can''t be sold well in other regions, so is his movie, which only has a very good market in the United States.


    The more similar point is that this guy is also a fast shooter. Basically, he can produce at least one work in two years, and sometimes two a year, and the box office results are often like a roller coaster. No one knows that it is a peak. , Still falling into a trough-ya is unstable, whether you make a profit or lose, it all depends on the direction of the market.


    However, it is obvious that "Meet Father-in-Law 2", which can be regarded as the director¡¯s representative work, does not have Waterloo. It is above the level. At least, in the theater where Lehman is located, many audiences are very buying it. You can see the laughter...


    For a comedy, whether it can make the audience laugh is more important than the rigorous structure of the plot.


    The fact is true, although film critics have ridiculed the jokes of "Meet Father-in-Law 2" as the jokes are becoming more vulgar, and the film is not highly rated.


    But the market''s performance is completely opposite.


    When the zero-point box office of "Meet Your Father-in-Law 2" was released, the 4.72 million US dollars was only 510,000 lower than "New York Tour".


    In the early hours of Monday the 26th, the box office of the first weekend of "Meet Your Father-in-Law 2" reached 83.26 million US dollars.


    Set a new box office for the first weekend of the entire series, and also successfully won the North American weekly box office championship.


    "New York Tour" ranked fourth with 11.62 million US dollars.


    Well, after Universal''s strength, it is a new round of media carnival. Anyway, whether it is blowing or objective evaluation, the media are very happy every time-there is something to write, can you absorb traffic?


    Then, no surprise, with the blessing of the two, "Meet Your Father-in-Law 2" became more and more popular, and actors such as Ben Stiller were also enthusiastically sought after.


    With the help of the media, some fierce materials or market guidance have also been released globally.


    ......


    After watching the movie, Lehman focused on writing the script for the new play "The Walking Dead".


    Occasionally, when I get bored in the company, I go for a walk outside, eating and sleeping with Eva at night.


    For three days, most of the plot content of the first season has been confirmed.


    The settings of several main characters also have more appropriate background identities.


    About the box office, Lehman was completely ignored.


    Until Warner sent someone over to inform: I want to call the crew to have a celebration banquet, to stimulate the decline of "New York Tour".


    The reason is that the "New York Tour", which is in a weak period, has fallen too fast. If it is not saved, it is estimated that it will be drawn in advance. If the box office of the movie cannot meet the basic performance requirements of the theater, it will be forcibly removed by the theater. .After all, no one wants to make a loss-making business, unless Warner takes the initiative to cover up and bear the loss of the theater during the screening.


    However, this method is usually done when the movie sprints for Oscars.Warner is not stupid.


    The possibility of "New York Tour" winning awards is basically zero, so you still put in a lot of energy and money, it is better to use the money to organize a high-profile celebration event, which is to invite the media in the industry to blow water, but also Win the friendship of Lyman''s side.


    Although "New York Tour" originally had only two weeks left to go down, after all, the box office results it has now obtained are definitely a big success, and it seems that there is no need to occupy the pit.


    But, painting normally is the same concept as being forced to paint by theaters?No matter how bad it is, it''s good to be disgusted with the rival Global.


    Anyway, "New York Tour" is down, and the vacated theater will not be filled with "Meet Father-in-Law 2". That is not a rival.


    Warner is not so kind.


    Just like Disney''s "National Treasure", this product is still in a sluggish fashion, but it is not going to be inferior. It persisted until the beginning of December before it withdrew from the market, which made "New York Travel" earn a lot of box office.


    Although the six major players cooperate with each other in some aspects and are closely related, they are usually the biggest competitors between them. Who doesn''t want to kill each other, buy and split?


    At the same time, there are not all those who are fighting everywhere...

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    "Jingle Bell¡­¡­"


    The alarm clock sounded on time, and Eva turned over in a daze to turn it off.


    She was about to sleep, but Lyman was also woken up.


    The only difference is that Lehman still remembers business today.


    He pulled up the dazed Eva and yawned: "Get up, Warner is still waiting for us."


    "Um..." Eva reluctantly opened her eyes, pretending to fight, "I knew something was going on. I didn''t go to bed early last night."


    Lyman hugged Eva and said softly: "You are too tempting, you can''t hold it back."


    Last night was crazy enough.


    The clothes were littered all over the room, and Eva''s close-fitting buttons were also torn, slightly exposing the breast and snow muscle inside, and the lower half of the quilt had fallen to the ground.


    The two had a fight for a while, and they still cleaned up their own images.


    Put on a gray suit.After Lehman took Eva for breakfast, he was about to rush to Warner¡¯s celebration party.


    Once in the car, Eva closed her eyes and rested.


    Because of this time and space, Eva''s debut conditions are better, which makes her a very good position in the actress circle.


    Moreover, she is a performer. In addition to receiving two plays in Firefly Pictures this year, she has received more invitations from other companies.


    Sometimes I have to help CAA run and run announcements, and then I will endorse or something, it is tiring to get busy.


    Especially in the past few days, she was in a second-rate film company, Revolution Pictures took over the filming of "Girl Dream Thirty".


    The budget of the crew of the small company is a bit tight, and Eva went there only when the role was good.


    The "Girls Dream Thirty" is mainly shot indoors, and there is no need to go out on location, but it is common to work overtime when you get up to work.


    No, Eva has been photographed until about ten in the evening for four or five consecutive days.Finally finished, but didn''t sleep well.


    However, to have such an opportunity, she herself is still willing to fight.


    ...


    The car quickly parked in the parking space of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.


    The two got out of the car and saw that many people were already surrounded by the hotel entrance, most of them were media reporters with cameras or microphones in hand.


    Several Warner Pictures vice president-level executives are leading people to greet the guests.


    As soon as Lehman and Eva appeared, they were immediately stopped by a few reporters. After answering a few questions, they were invited to the large banquet hall behind the hotel.


    Then a lot of people came to say hello, most of Lyman didn''t know him yet.


    However, he was still very polite.


    Not long after, there was a sudden commotion at the gate, but Christian Bale also rushed over.


    He is still in a very serious outfit, with a gentle smile on his face.


    For the big sales of "New York Trip", Bell is the biggest blessing.


    After all, he is the most important part of the film and the one with the best character charm. Although the protagonists all promote and package together, they can''t stop the audience from liking him more.


    Perhaps there is also the reason that he always works well before, but he is not popular, and he rarely appears in the public eye. Everyone is more curious about him.


    Later, Zha Dao and Johnson came one after another, and the time was close to 10 o''clock in the morning, and it was the so-called "New York Tour" North American celebration conference for breaking 370 million.


    In the banquet hall, many production companies in the entertainment industry sent people, and there were senior executives from CAA and other brokerage companies.


    As for the actors who have worked with Lehman, as long as they are free, they are happy to spare some time to attend the celebration banquet.


    Tom Cruise, Heath Ledger, Cage, Morgan Freeman, Beckinsale...


    After a long opening speech and other speeches, the creators of "New York Trip" unveiled the big red curtain behind them together-this is a huge poster with a large number of numbers across it.


    373, 694, 350!


    Below someone said sourly: "This is too ostentatious."


    Yes, the celebration party was originally a show.It is shown to the audience through the media.


    Therefore, a series of titles are also recorded.What? No. 1 in the box office at midnight in 2004, the box office champion in various time periods of the Christmas file, breaking the record of 40 million for three consecutive days...


    If it weren''t for such a detailed list, who knew that "New York Tour" was so awesome?


    no way.


    Just like many industry leaders like to write biographies and participate in interviews to tell about their entrepreneurial experiences, they don''t show off their successes. Can that work?


    Riches do not return to their hometowns like night walks in brocade!


    This sentence tells us that we must pretend when we can pretend, and we must pretend to be open and honest.


    Unfortunately, in the film industry, celebrations are of this nature.


    Then, after several Warner executives, Zha Dao, Bell and others sighed, it was Lehman''s turn.


    ...


    "This movie is the result of the joint efforts of more than 100 people in our entire crew. Such achievements are supported by the audience and fans. Thank you."


    ...


    When asked if there are any plans for a sequel to "A Trip to New York," Lehman replied: "We already have similar ideas, but for specifics, it takes time to conceive."


    In fact, at this point, there hasn''t been any valuable news at the celebration party, and the media reporters are inevitably disappointed.


    But who is Lyman? He discovered this uncoordinated mood and spoke decisively about the new project he was preparing.


    "However, the derivative TV series of "New York City" may be able to meet you earlier than the sequel movie. After a month-long discussion between me and Jonathan, the series will be named "The Walking Dead" in the next month. Set up a team as soon as possible. I will still be the producer..."


    "Wow..."


    As soon as Lehman''s words were spoken, it caused an uproar among the reporters.


    This is too sudden.


    Because it is very different from the previous life, "A Trip to New York" replaced "A Trip to Busan" was released 12 years ahead of schedule. It has basically been determined that "A Trip to New York" has an absolute position in the field of zombies, which is not comparable to the "Resident Evil" series.


    If it were in 2010, at that time, "Resident Evil" had all been released 4, and the reputation took off. The American film and television market had already had the right soil to breed the same type of themes, which could be considered a higher level.In those years, there were many works under the banner of zombies. As a zombie-themed American drama, "The Walking Dead" was not taken seriously by too many people at the beginning.


    Even so, the first season of "The Walking Dead" almost took that year''s drama king, not to mention that now under the support of "New York"''s ultra-high global box office, the film has a huge influence, and it has the linkage blessing of this reputation. , It¡¯s not difficult for the most sensitive professionals in the industry to guess how much potential this show has.


    The media reporters are also aware that if this news is released, many fans of "New York Tour" will buy it very much-this is the flow and topicality.


    There was a buzz in the crowd, and it seemed a little noisy.


    As the organizer, Warner was also dumbfounded.


    This... Lehman didn''t communicate with them in advance.

 446 Chapter 443 "The Walking Dead" (seeking subscription, tickets)

    "Mr. Lyman, can you tell me what the content of "The Walking Dead" is?"


    "Is "The Walking Dead" a continuation of the ending of "New York"?"


    "...Do you know who the main actors of "The Walking Dead" prefer?"


    "..."


    The reporters scrambled to ask questions.


    However, Lehman just managed to kill and bury him, just smile, and refused to release any other inside information.


    Disclosure of the shooting plan is to create momentum, but this kind of cover-up can trigger the greatest publicity effect.Talking too much is not beautiful.


    Anyway, he knows that the story of "The Walking Dead" itself is very good. There have been so many seasons in the previous life. Although it is unavoidable, the ratings of the previous seasons are very high.


    Nowadays, when it is crowned as a gimmick as a derivative series of "New York Trip", the main line of the story also has its own checkpoints. If you run it well, it should not be much worse than the previous life.It is a pity that it is not as profitable as the previous life.The market for some overdraft dramas themselves made small sacrifices for the zombie plan.


    As for the specific plot, Lehman has seen the version of the previous life, but only remembers one thing. It would be impossible for him to write it. They almost forgot, but the company¡¯s screenwriters are masters of storytelling. There is an outline plus background and filling. The content may be more visible.


    ......


    "Lyman said it himself?"


    "Correct."


    "okay, I get it."


    After hanging up, Barry Meyer sighed thoughtfully.


    "Call me Huayev."


    The assistant nodded and stepped back.


    After a while, Huayev arrived.


    He is considered Barry Meyer''s confidant.


    Barry Meyer sat in the boss chair and handed a cigarette seriously.


    After lighting up and spitting out smoke, he slowly said, "Have you heard about Lehman''s new play?"


    "I just found out." Huayev opened a little window and gave his own guess with a gloomy expression: "We asked him a while ago if there is a sequel plan, but he kept it. Will it..."


    "It''s possible. Anyway, for him, whoever cooperates with is a cooperation. We have a TV station, as well as several others. If it were you, would you want to sell the best price? Only when there is competition, there is bargaining. . Very simple reason."


    "But we helped arrange the "Prison Break". Otherwise, who would be so willing to trust a film and television company that has never made a TV series?"


    "Needless to say. Business is business, and favor is favor. Besides, WB TV has eaten the most benefits of that drama, don''t they have any ideas?" Barry Meyer shook his head: "At the beginning, although it was facilitated Cooperation, but we still have one hand. The conditions for cooperation are not superior. If the results are not good, we will not lose too much, but most of the risk lies on Firefly Pictures. In fact, we did not expect the TV series to be viewed after the broadcast The rate is so good, the word of mouth has also been hit."


    "I''m also worried that he hides such a hand, but he doesn''t want to cooperate with us anymore. Instead, he will fall to the other side. Turning around will be a big trouble."


    "Let¡¯s fight for more. Cooperation? Both parties have to negotiate separately. Lehman is more and more invisible to me. I used to think he would be the next Spielberg, no matter if the movie is commercial art, He has done something, from the crossover to TV dramas, which also proved his vision. Now he is also starting a company and training new directors...Ha, the ambition is getting bigger and bigger. It''s exactly the same."


    "I hope he can see his strength clearly and be more cautious." Huayev teased.


    "Make an appointment, I''ll go chat with him."


    Finally, Barry Meyer ordered.


    ......


    As expected by the media.


    Even if it''s only the news of a TV series, even the basic cast has not been announced, but it generally makes those movie fans look forward to it.


    The number of headlines on the entertainment front page the next day also surpassed "Meet Father-in-Law 2", reaching the idea of ??Warner holding a celebration banquet to boost momentum.However, the effect is slightly beyond a lot.


    The popularity of online forums is even greater.


    Related posts have sprung up.


    "Firefly Pictures is making a TV series again?"


    ""Prison Break" is so beautiful, look forward to the new drama "The Walking Dead"."


    "Just thinking about it, it''s exciting to be able to shoot the story of the zombies of the end."


    "New drama, I''m going after it."


    "Haha, there will be TV series to watch next year. I hope that the quality of the new series can maintain the high level of production and don''t collapse."


    "..."


    The heated discussion that arose also severely shocked the partners.


    Just as Constantine and other investors in "Resident Evil" were still struggling with the exchange of specific interest shares, they found that the new drama had not been produced yet, and there was such a momentum.Decisively getting on the boat became their only idea.


    The industry is unavoidable to speculate on this trend.


    For example, Andrew Heralds, the director of the WB TV station, quickly called to inquire about specific matters.


    I am very eager to consolidate the friendly cooperative relationship between the two sides.


    It''s a pity that Lehman fiddled with it.


    He didn''t have a choice before. The WB TV station is the bottom of the list. It is the easiest to attract their attention and investment of resources. It is very suitable for a production company like him that is new to the TV industry.


    It doesn''t matter if he suffers a bit of a loss. He doesn''t even care about the conditions and repeats the same.


    But now, to broadcast it on WB TV, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.


    In the final analysis, the WB TV station''s background is insufficient. The good drama and the good audience base are lower than other TV stations. If there is no "Prison Break" drainage, it will still lose money year after year until it is split and reorganized.


    Moreover, the second season of "Prison Break" also needs to be played on the platform. What about the distribution of the prime time period next year?


    Judging from the best way to cooperate with Lehman, "The Walking Dead" changes to a stronger platform, and "Prison Break" continues to be operated by WB TV station, which is the most profitable.


    As for whether Warner will be hated for this, he is not very worried.


    Because Warner is not only one TV station, cable pay channels and leading bosses like HBO dominate the market.


    To be honest, bloody and violent drama series like "Zombies" are more suitable for HBO to carry. TVB still has some content restrictions.It is also a nuisance to be reported by the parents and brought to the court at that time (in the previous life, "The Walking Dead" was produced and broadcast on AMC TV, which is also a cable TV channel.)


    However, the AMC TV station now mainly broadcasts old movies, with few self-produced dramas, and has not cultivated its own team. Compared with HBO, it is much worse.


    It will not start to rise until 2006.Exclude from the list of partners first.


    Of course, HBO is only the most ideal cooperation platform, and the specific negotiation cannot first reveal its own tendency.


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 447 Chapter 444 Wounds (seeking subscription, tickets)

    December 20th, Warner Pictures Building in Los Angeles.


    Andrew Hernandez was sitting on the sofa and smoking a cigarette, looking very worried.


    Barry Meyer said calmly: "Lyman meant that the new drama is not broadcast on WB TV?"


    Andrew thoughtfully said: "He didn''t directly refuse, nor nodded in agreement. We are already a cooperative relationship. We haven''t revealed any positive responses. It can''t explain anything."


    "What do you mean?"


    "What can I mean?" Andrew smiled bitterly.


    "Prison Break" is still being shown on TV, and the ratings are stable above 4.7. Even if you don''t get the broadcasting rights of the new drama, you can''t set up your own booth.


    Moreover, WB TV has an awkward position in the Warner Entertainment dynasty. To put it bluntly, with so many shareholders on the board of directors, some people have long wanted to sell this part of the business.


    Even Barry Meyer''s attitude on this matter is somewhat ambiguous, but the struggle for personnel rights is not mixed in.


    The two are in charge of different affairs, and the relationship is just a nodding acquaintance.


    Looking at the timetable, in 2000, Barry Meyer took over as the helmsman of Warner Pictures¡¯ large ship. Under Meyer¡¯s leadership, Warner¡¯s preference for large-scale movies: "Terminator," "The Matrix," "Harry Potter" and other blockbusters have brought tens of billions of dollars in revenue to Warner from top to bottom.


    It is not difficult to see that this product is very adventurous. What he believes most is that although the risk is great, the benefits that can be reaped often mean that it will double on this base.


    Even if it fails, it will be a drain on the established film company Warner.In other words, the ratio of three to one is within the scope of his support (try three, one will earn it back).


    Before he became the CEO of Warner Home Entertainment Group, Barry Meyer was already a Hollywood movie tycoon. Joining Warner was just a normal personnel choice. At that time, Andrew was just a department head of a television station.


    The status between the two was not equal at all. After getting rid of two superiors, Andrew became the top leader of WB TV with the support of certain shareholders.


    Fortunately.


    And when Barry Meyer helped pull the bridge and facilitating the cooperation of "Prison Break", the two of them had a reason to get close to each other.


    As for what Andrew came to this time, Barry Meyer knew very well.


    But he still mainly deals with the movie stall, and for Lyman, he doesn''t want to force anything.


    Andrew continued in a very kind tone: "Can you sit down and talk about the new drama. What conditions must be mentioned before the bargaining process. But Lehman, I don¡¯t have a deep friendship with him, mainly I want to ask Mr. Meyer for help."


    After Barry Meyer heard it, even though it was clear in his heart, he somewhat despised it.


    He knows the dirty of the board of directors, but he still needs to ask outsiders for such a broken thing, which simply reduces each other''s identities.


    Although his inner tendency is that he is willing to have more cooperation with Lehman''s Firefly Pictures, it would be better if he could buy some shares in the future, and he does not necessarily need a controlling stake.


    After all, Lyman is a capable man, and he contributed a lot to the restart of "Batman".He also found that sometimes some things can be tactfully asked Lehman for help.


    Win-win cooperation, reduce risks, and dispel the worries of some people who do not understand the overall situation.


    Even if Barry Meyer would go to Lehman for a chat, he would mess around with his brain.


    Still the same sentence, friendship belongs to friendship, business belongs to business, not if you helped me once, I must return it once.


    ......


    After complaining, thinking that he had found foreign aid, Andri walked out of the film building and drove back to the TV station directly.


    Passing by the office area of ??the TV department, Andrew heard some movement inside and couldn''t help but frown and walk in.


    "What happened?"


    "Boss, look, this is the ratings report the day before yesterday. "Prison Break" broke through "FireWire"''s 5.1, and won the first place in the same time period for the first time. The entire episode can basically stabilize at around 5.3. Since the first season is approaching At the end of the day, the ratings are increasing every day, maybe the last episode can get a rating of 6."


    "Really." Andrew was slightly surprised.


    If this is the case, wouldn''t it be better to sell advertising space when the second season is broadcast?


    Generally speaking, it is normal for the fee to rise by 2 Chengdu every time the ratings exceed 1 or so.


    After all, the more the audience, the better the advertising effect.


    After reading the report carefully, Andrew had a little more smile on his face, and then he asked again: "How about the ratings of the evening show that we took over "Prison Break"?"


    "Uh... it can be about 1.9."


    "Is there so little audience left? Call the production department to let them think about how to make the show. Also, remember to send me a copy of the meeting minutes." Andrew''s mood fell again.


    What''s more, a hit drama can''t bring the follow-up audience base of the TV station, can''t keep people, and Andrew doesn''t know what to say.


    After returning to his office, Andrew took out a cigar depressed and lit it.


    In fact, he doesn''t like to smoke these things, but things have gone wrong recently. The board of directors has put too much pressure on him. The people who support him behind him stand in line too early and the situation is not clear.


    Moreover, the first season of "Prison Break" is about to end.If there are no new dramas to follow, and the second season of "Prison Break" will not start until March next year, the days in between will have to return to the past.


    Think about it, what is the significance of his operation to win this position?


    It''s better to be the head of the department, with all the burdens being taken care of by others.


    What reforms, what reorganizations, what to sell TV stations... all are not.


    FXXK!


    The more Andrew thought, the more angry, Lyman''s perfunctory, really made him feel aggrieved.


    He is in charge of such a big TV station, and he has no right to negotiate a new drama anytime.There is no need to say anything to meet.


    Warner¡¯s board of directors is even more fucking and factional. Many people are waiting with great interest to watch a good show on WB TV station, wanting to see how WB TV station will fail.


    What''s more, isn''t the loss of the TV station''s overall interests?


    A group of capital businessmen full of stinks, without a long-term vision.


    Andrew was very depressed. He couldn''t breathe under the pressure of a mountain, and he didn''t know how to save the TV station''s business.


    However, from the standpoint of a certain group of shareholders, a TV station that is only a loss-making TV station always insists on not letting go. Isn''t it also like opening a hole in the body of the giant Warner, or a kind of continuous bleeding.


    No matter how strong the giant is, it will eventually be dragged down.

 448 Chapter 445 Small talk (seeking subscription, tickets)

    After the celebration banquet, Lehman has been in contact with Constantine and other investors in "Resident Evil".


    Now that the news of the new drama has spread, there are still many TV stations who want to cooperate and insiders who want to invest.


    He does not lack the basis for cooperation at all.


    Asking the assistant to make a cup of coffee, Lehman came to his office.


    Go to the boss chair and stretch out comfortably.


    At about noon, Lehman was about to go out for lunch, and saw the top coming out of the elevator, and smiled and said hello: "How are you doing?"


    "Haha, Mr. Lehman."


    Lehman asked again: "What are you doing here? I don''t usually see you here."


    He joked skillfully.


    The spinning top also chuckled, "Come to draw up an account with the Finance Department, and Lionsgate has paid the third sum of the proceeds from the offline DVD of "Hellboy"."


    Lehman¡¯s directors all cooperate in the form of personal offices, and they all have a share of film investment. This is also to attract talents and prevent outflow.


    Anyway, directors rely on their works to speak, and if there are results, I don¡¯t know how easy it is to get investment.At least it must show equality in attitude.


    This time, Gyro photographed the subject he most wanted to shoot, and could earn about 3 million + 9.65 million shares (box office incentive + investment income). I am still very satisfied with being able to join Firefly Pictures.


    Lehman patted the top on the shoulder and said, "Work hard. If there is a new project plan, I will definitely support it, and the company will not do anything bad."


    Naturally, the top will not be like a newcomer who just debuted, because of a good word from the superior.


    Just smiled and nodded.


    He can maintain this relationship. In addition to the 49% stake in the studio by Firefly Pictures, Firefly Pictures is more sincere. Unlike Miramax or New Line, he likes to intervene. Creation, and often questioned his subject matter.


    Moreover, it is very promising here.


    Some time ago, after "New York Trip" was released, Zha Dao''s first share will be as high as 20 million, and his share in the offline market will also be his share-all this proves that Lehman is a good collaborator.Not stingy, not greedy, nor stingy.


    The two chatted for a while, and Lehmann rode down the elevator.


    As soon as he passed the front desk, the newly recruited employee said that someone was looking for him.


    ......


    Country clubs, shelters for golf courses.


    Lyman and Barry Meyer sat close together.


    After greeting each other, Barry Meyer opened his mouth and said: "According to the posture of "New York Tour", maybe the global box office can reach 800 million. It is Lehman that you have the best vision. Zach Schneider has filmed commercials for so many years. , Who can tell that he still has the talent for making movies and strongly support him."


    His tone was really admiring.


    At least, when he selected Lehman, there were two works that proved the market value.


    Of course, Lehman can say that even without his support, Zha Dao would be a director who would stand out.


    Well, I can only accept all the appreciation.


    "If it is 800 million, it may be a little difficult." Lehman followed his topic and said: "Now that the box office is rising so fast, it is supported by a large audience base. When this momentum passes, it will be as fast as the North American market. Fall."


    As of today, "New York Tour" has won a global box office of 687 million U.S. dollars and has been screened overseas for more than two weeks.


    Barry Meyer certainly knows that it will be difficult to break through 800 million. He just has nothing to say. He talks about the atmosphere first so that he can better talk about business.


    Although he is the CEO of Warner Entertainment Group, his status and rights in the circle and the film and television resources he holds are not comparable to filmmakers like Lehman.


    But if you have no desire, you are just.


    Lehman is not begging for food under his hands, nor is he restrained by him. It is nothing more than the happy cooperation between the two sides now. But even if Lehman leaves Warner, there is no worry that no one will help him issue it, let alone that this family has a perfection. In North America¡¯s distribution channels, the only difference is publicity resources.


    Well, it just so happens that this part of the resources cannot be arranged with money.


    On the contrary, Warner¡¯s distribution department needs to find ways to win over Firefly Pictures and add more excellent film sources.


    The quality of the works is excellent and can please the market. There is always no shortage of distribution partners.


    Recalling that when the two met for the first time, Lehman had to carefully safeguard his own rights, and he also made a request that Warner would not interfere too much in his shooting, and the status of the two negotiations was entirely based on Warner.


    But now, Lehman has become a general trend, and when we talk about cooperation, the so-called advantages have disappeared.


    Fortunately, Barry Meyer''s attitude change is also very smooth.


    As industry insiders who have come into contact with talented filmmakers such as Cameron, Spielberg, and Martin Scorsese, their upward momentum is equally fast.


    Let¡¯s not mention how poor Cameron¡¯s black history for investment and distribution, dignity, etc. was completely lost to the outer Pacific (this goods was filmed the first self-written and self-directed science fiction film "Terminator" at the time Alan Ryder, the head of Fox in the twentieth century, mocked the plot''s pale and boring story. It was written by elementary school students, not even logic, and no market value).


    Then there is Spielberg. When he was young, his biggest hobby was to play golf, smoke cigars, and play poker with a large group of older guys who were older than him. .


    Of course, those old guys are all senior executives of major production companies. He has a good relationship first, and after a certain friendship, he immediately took out his own projects to attract investment.


    Even so, they are often rejected.


    Moreover, this guy is a graduate of the University of Southern California, and the resources of teachers and students are also the most helpful force for him.


    As for Martin Scorsese or an old friend Francis Coppola-that is, the Coppola family of Cage, who has deep connections in Hollywood and introduced the Warner Bros. studio.


    It was also very difficult to direct the first feature feature film of life.


    After a little chat between the two, Barry Meyer finally mentioned the new play "The Walking Dead" and said suggestively that Andrew had called him.However, Lehmann pretended not to understand and fooled the past.


    Of course, he is not all inclination.


    Speaking of waiting for one or two episodes of the new drama to be produced, look for a platform for trial broadcasts-the hidden meaning is that when the project is almost ready, come to a big atmosphere bidding.


    This is also what those well-known producers or screenwriters in the TV drama circle often do. They also don''t stick to one platform for broadcasting, and they cooperate with whoever gives the best conditions.


    However, this is certainly not good news for WB TV.


    If they can give good terms, there will be no shortage of good dramas.


    Because of poor management, their TV department doesn''t have much money to buy dramas, not to mention that testing the waters is full of risks. If you make a wrong bet, the ratings are not ideal, and in the end, it will not be a loss.


    When Barry Meyer heard this, he knew that WB TV had no chance.


    He didn''t think there was anything, anyway, the TV station was out of his control.


    It''s been a long time since I had a chat.


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 449 Chapter 446 Cooperation reached (seeking subscription, tickets)

    On December 26th, Lehman met the investors of the "Resident Evil" series in the company''s reception room.


    Among them, there is no French agent.


    After all, that company is only responsible for the promotion of the international market and does not account for the investment share.


    Naturally, the relevant exchange of interests is not reconciled.


    A group of people have negotiated and negotiated in private, so they have a certain charter.


    To be polite, Paul Anderson directly set out their conditions as a representative.


    "Mr. Lehmann, for the subsequent project development of "Resident Evil", we can give up 30% of the investment, but the source of the film still belongs to Constantine Pictures."


    ...


    "After the movie is released, the box office share is not less than 20%, and offline can account for 15%."


    ...


    "You can''t interfere in the production of the film, but you have the right to make suggestions and part of the casting rights. We will choose the people involved in the shooting. If we encounter any difficulties, we will solve them together. How about?"


    A large number of conditions were enumerated, and Paul Anderson handed over a document containing a formal cooperation agreement.


    It can be seen that they have indeed reached an agreement and want to cooperate with Firefly Pictures. Otherwise, they will not squeeze out 30% of the investment share-Constantine will have more than 30% of the investment, and other investors will continue Let a part out together.


    The conditions are sincere.


    Lehman nodded slightly, and took out the script for the first season of "The Walking Dead", "You can take a look and comment. If you are satisfied, this will be the basis for cooperation."


    "Is this script written by Mr. Lyman himself?" Paul picked up one of them, and when he saw Lyman''s name hanging in the line of screenwriters above, he was a little curious.


    In fact, even if Lehman didn''t come up with the script, these people still held a polite and cooperative attitude.


    But showing a bit of sincerity can make the identities of the parties in a relatively equal position. At this time, when discussing the distribution of benefits, the opposite party can be more at ease.


    Lehman waved his hand and did not put gold on his face. "I just mentioned some creative ideas. The storyline is carefully worked out by the screenwriter department. I have read it several times before you, and the script is still very well designed. There is market potential."


    Paul glanced at the short half of the page briefly, and said with some doubts: "This script does not seem to follow the main line of "New York".


    Lehman smiled and said: "If the scene is set in New York, the cost of shooting will be too high, and the story arrangement will be difficult, so it is only based on the background of "New York Trip." Anyway, if the time comes to promote it, it will rely on the popularity of the movie. Well, it doesn¡¯t necessarily need to get closer to "New York Trip."


    Furthermore, "The Walking Dead" has a clearer concept of shaping zombies. As long as the ability to tell stories is qualified, the probability of failure is still very low.


    At this time, the person in charge of Constantine Pictures suddenly asked: "Does Mr. Lehman have a favorite project director?"


    "Have any of you watched "Hellboy"?" Lyman asked rhetorically.


    ""Hellboy"? That Mexican director." Another middle-aged white man from the British capital seemed to have some impression of the movie and said.


    Lehman nodded: "Well, this is also our company''s co-director. He also directed "Blade Warrior 2" before. The style is just right for similar productions, and he is very good at shooting inhuman concepts. Especially for clothing. Tao, the overall aesthetic conception, even I admire it tightly."


    The top is so good that he is a serious art director and has been honed in various crews for more than ten years.


    I am very knowledgeable about the grasp of the Tao of Service.


    However, this person is just a bit weak in storytelling, and always likes to shoot messy content.Well, being too imaginative is not a good thing.


    A representative from a Wall Street investment bank was worried: "Why not look for director Zach Schneider? It would be better for someone with experience to shoot."


    "I have been tired from running the road show for more than half a month and need a vacation. And he will also direct one or two episodes." Lehman said in a certain tone: "Furthermore, TV series are not more demanding than movies. Directing ability, as long as you follow the context of the story, it is impossible to mess up."


    "So, if the TV series is filmed for trial broadcast, which TV station does Mr. Lehman want to cooperate with?"


    "Maybe it''s HBO. My relationship with Warner is still good."


    Speaking of which, when the 8th episode of "Prison Break" was broadcast, the ratings even surpassed the third season of "FireWire" broadcast by HBO.


    Paul smiled and said, "Perhaps I should say a good cooperation in advance."


    Lehman promised them: "Don''t worry, your investment in "The Walking Dead" will also not be less than 30%. The proportion is based on industry rules, and the film and television copyright belongs to Firefly Pictures."


    ...


    After the group''s cooperation intention is roughly determined, the other detailed rules and terms will be easier to talk about.


    Actually, there are basically no differences.


    Constantine Pictures and other production companies are reluctant to intervene in the production of "Resident Evil", nor are they willing to change the distribution company-Lehman''s proposal to let Blue Butterfly Pictures undertake part of the announcement was rejected.


    In other words, they are unanimously recognized for the publishing ability of Mubao Pictures-this company has also released the "Anacondas" series before.


    As for the production and shooting of the film, they really recognized Lehman.


    But Lehmann has promised Paul Anderson to support his right to speak in project development.


    After all, Paul''s market vision is not bad, and he also knows how to make the "Resident Evil" series.


    In other words, the "Resident Evil" series has long been branded by Paul Anderson.


    This fellow has been a project director, has participated in script creation, and is also a project producer.


    This is also the difference between him and ordinary filmmakers. Constantine Pictures supported him in establishing the project and gave him a certain right to speak.


    However, after all the interest distribution parties were involved, he became a negotiator.


    Try to coordinate the operation of the project.


    In short, Paul Anderson is not only a senior wage earner, but he also wants to be able to sign and speak.


    For Lehman, in addition to investing money, it is to support Paul Anderson in dealing with several forces.


    After all, in the face of interests, brothers can produce hatred.


    Not to mention that this group of investors are all pretending to be ghosts and want to eat more profits.


    Fortunately, the big guys also know that they can''t set up the stall, and all the fights are not too much-at least, on the bright side, they still make money together in harmony.


    After discussing business matters, all cooperation agreements were signed, and the group went to have a meal again and contacted each other at the table.


    After drinking a lot of alcohol, Lyman found Paul Anderson again.

 450 Chapter 447 New Ideas (seeking subscriptions, tickets)

    "Thank you Mr. Lyman."


    In the hotel box, Paul Anderson said sincerely.


    Because, Lehman really didn''t use the project of The Walking Dead to pinpoint the dominance of Resident Evil.


    Of course, he has always lobbied to reciprocate, to facilitate the conclusion of this cooperation.Especially letting out 30% of the share.


    "Do you have a shooting plan?" Lehman asked.


    "The script is still being refined. In addition to the continuation of some of the actors in the second part of the role, there will be some disputes over the ownership of the new role. Probably it will be pushed into the theater in the next two years." Paul Anderson is a little uncertain. Said.


    The speed of this matter mainly depends on the actions of several investors.


    "Well, you push it as soon as possible. My words are definitely to support you. As for the actors, I also agree with Milla Jovovich''s heroine status."


    To say that this series of works can be impressive, it is true.


    Milla Jovovich has so few resources in Hollywood, she just relies on Alice''s role to build a fan base of all ages all over the world.


    It''s not an exaggeration to say a famous international actress.


    After all, when Paul writes the plot, he almost always conceives scenes to set off the existence of the heroine.


    This has also achieved a movie benchmark-adding drama to the heroine all the time, the camera can''t wait to stick to Alice''s body, showing the charm of the role without any dead ends.


    Of course, this approach is successful.


    After Milla Jovovich became popular, relying on the label of Alice, I don''t know how many passers-by audiences are attracted to the movie.


    However, it is also because of too much focus on filming the heroine, which leads to the poor arrangement of the main line of the plot, and sometimes it is inevitable to sacrifice a bit of storytelling-as can be seen from the roller coaster-like movie ratings of the series.


    There are pros and cons.


    However, as long as the movie can make money, he is not here to shoot, and he doesn''t care about stories or stories.


    When Paul Anderson heard this, he was even more fond of Lehman.


    For someone like him who is about to determine his family, it is more appropriate to praise his fiancee than to praise him himself.


    After all, he himself felt that being able to catch up with Mira was definitely his most correct choice.


    You know, Paul used to be a small screenwriter, a small director, and a tool man of capital. When he had no status, he met Milla Jovovich who was the heroine "Jan of Arc" in the crew of "Jan of Arc".


    When Mira met him, her attitude was not arrogant or neglected because of the difference in status.


    It was also from that time that Paul Anderson began to have a good impression of Mira-to say a digression, Mira once had a short marriage with Luc Besson, and "Joan of Arc" was their breakup. .


    Later, it was Paul who tried to chase Mira...


    This is why Paul dotes on his wife.


    Mila debuted as a model when she was a girl, and spent more than ten years in the showbiz. She looked good, and was not matched by Paul at that time¡ªwell, the so-called "status qualifications."


    Moreover, Paul is the one to pursue...


    "Miss Mira has a good audience. Although the works are a bit less, she may not be able to make a big hit with "Resident Evil"."


    Lehman said again following Paul''s inner tendency.


    Holding Mira, that is what Paul has been doing since the end of the "Resident Evil" series in the future.


    "Thank you Mr. Lehman for understanding." Paul Anderson finally felt Lehman understood himself well.


    Alice''s drama is too heavy, but even some investors or other actors have complained.


    "Then let''s do this today, how about you, when you go back, continue to promote and promote project production, I will let Ryan follow up occasionally."


    Paul Anderson hates being too much interference, but Lyman doesn''t want to interfere.


    ...


    Night, Beverly Hills.


    Lyman was sitting on a wicker chair on the balcony with a cup of coffee next to him. Hearing the sound of the wind blowing in his ear, he raised his eyes to the quiet, deep forest scene.


    On the night sky, there are still some stars...


    Well, Lyman is thinking about life...


    In other words, thinking about a new drama.


    Since starting the company, his output has dropped rapidly, and there are only three works this year-well, compared to other directors, there are still quite a few.


    But what to shoot next year?


    Damn, I haven''t cooperated with Cage for a long time. At the premiere of "National Treasure" last time, he even raised a mouth.


    So, is there a suitable middle-aged role for someone like Cage...


    Lehman diverged his mind, and the movie works he had seen in his mind appeared from time to time.


    Which one to shoot?


    First of all, the charisma of the character must not be too bad, and the market must be taken care of.Don''t finish filming, you lose money when you show it.


    Moreover, Lehman wants to pilot other movie genres.


    He has filmed a lot of subjects, but still wants to be deliberate-at least, not too commercial.


    Lehman is still a bit reserved about his works, which belongs to the kind that wants both word of mouth and market.Both hands must be grasped, both hands must be hard.What blooms.


    The more you think about it, the clearer some ideas will emerge.


    The cost of that work is not high, the protagonist is brilliant enough, and the foreshadowing of the story is also very rare and reversible.


    Well, every aspect is suitable.


    There are also words for actors. Cage is willing to lower the pay for acting. The male protagonist needs acting skills very much. He wants to pick a better and more suitable person from the people he knows. There is no other candidate.


    Just thinking about it, Eva walked over in a lavender nightdress.


    "what are you thinking about?"


    "I have a good idea for shooting..." Lehman briefly said about the main idea of ??the new movie.


    "Is there a suitable role for me?" Eva asked casually.


    Speaking of it, Lehman is not like Paul Anderson who treats people wrongly, as long as the project he conceives is the absolute mila heroine, but Lehman prefers the right actors to play the right roles and does not take Eva too much. ¨DOf course, if the image is suitable, he would definitely be willing.


    "Well...maybe there is a suitable role for you."


    "Can you tell me more specifically?" Eva asked curiously.


    "You haven''t played a negative role yet, do you want to play a bad guy and broaden your play?" Lehman suddenly became interested.


    Beautiful actresses generally do not appear in non-positive images, but he really wants to know how attractive Eva plays as a villain-she has a very charming atmosphere, and the title of "femme beauty" has never been wrong.


    As for whether acting bad guys will lose fans and reduce market value, neither Lehman nor Eva really care.


    So, Miss Sister was very excited when she heard the opposite role.


    It''s challenging.


    After the decision was made, Lehman suddenly said: "You should do something good for your body and mind."


    "what?"


    Eva was picked up.The moon is also completely obscured by clouds.

 451 Chapter 448 Master of Terror (seeking subscription, tickets)

    In this Christmas stall, when people''s attention is attracted by the hot film market, Bertolman is running around, hoping to connect Stephen King and Random House''s new book publishing agreement.


    As the world''s largest English-language business international publishing house, Random House, under the leadership of the Jewish Bennett Cerf, merged with the Bantam Group in 1998, and gained momentum and almost controlled 75% of the US market. The above publishing business.


    However, even if Bertolman is backed by such a large group, he still has to negotiate with these great writers and call for papers every day.Because this is his job.


    And Stephen King, as a "modern horror master" in the literary and art world, his works have always been sought after by book fans, and he is also his focus.


    Of course, compared with those little writers, these rich literary and artistic tycoons, who are no longer restricted by money, have the least material needs for writing because they do not have the pressure of life-in other words, they are lazy and lack motivation.


    For example, this new book has been written for almost three years.When I was younger, I had to write a few articles to "Playboy" every day after I finished the manuscript.


    Getting out of the car, Bertolman walked for a while with his briefcase, and finally came to a country house that seemed inconspicuous.


    It was already 4 o''clock in the afternoon, and Bertolman walked to the door proficiently and rang the doorbell. The one who opened the door was an old woman with a faint smile and meek brows.


    Bertolman greeted with a smile: "You look great today."


    It was Stephen King¡¯s second wife, Tabitha Sbruce, who opened the door. When the two were in love, Mr. Stephen hadn''t made it out. The first meeting was at the school''s literary salon.


    Entering the villa, Bertolman chatted with Tabitha, and she enthusiastically went to make coffee.


    Don''t think Stephen King is very rich, but he doesn''t like to hire a servant, and only occasionally asks the cleaning company to come and take care of hygiene.


    And the old man''s children don''t live with him, so they will come here on holidays.


    "Sit down for a while, he is still in the study, and it may take some time before he comes out." Tabitha brought a cup of coffee and explained a little.


    "Thank you." Bertolman took the coffee and smiled at Tabitha.


    Stephen King often locks himself in the study, or reads books, or writes ideas. Bertolman is used to waiting. The reason why he chooses this time is because the old man will come out of the study until the evening. .


    The two sat opposite each other, chatting casually.


    Most of the time it was Bertolman who found some topics to talk about.


    Before long, there was a sound from the stairs, and Stephen King walked down the stairs slowly.


    He wears a pair of black-rimmed glasses, his hair is mostly white, and he is dressed casually. When he sees Bertolmann coming, he beckoned and said hello.


    Bertolman stood up, leaned over to the old gentleman, made a few polite words, and started talking about business.


    "...Is "Son of Colorado" finished?"


    He was afraid that the old man would drag on, and added: "Our publisher wants to confirm the sample issue first..."


    Stephen King is 57 years old, drank a glass of water, and replied: "I still need to tidy up. You can pick it up in two days."


    "Row."


    Bertolman was helpless.


    But then I thought about it, at least this time I got the exact time, it''s better than if there was no news before running every day.


    Coming out of Stephen King''s house, he walked outside and was blown by the cold wind. Bertolman was about to leave, but saw another car approaching and parked in the empty space in front of the villa.


    Then two men got out of the car and looked at their direction...


    Bertolman thought: Why at this time, someone visits Stephen King.


    What will it be?


    Although he was curious, he ran back without following.


    Random House has worked with Stephen King for many years, and he doesn''t worry about his work being poached by other publishers.


    After all, the strength of Random House is the strongest in the industry...


    "You want to adapt a novel written by Mr. Stephen?"


    "what happened?"


    "Which one is it?"


    ""The Mist."


    ......


    Lehman walked in through the big iron gate in the south with the spinning top, and walked along the lawn paths on both sides to the front villa.


    After he got interested in shooting a new work yesterday, he checked a little and found that the same subject matter had already been published-it was Stephen King''s novella "The Mist" produced in 1984.


    As for putting on tops, it is because this guy is Stephen King¡¯s iron fan. He belongs to the kind of man whose childhood was surrounded by Stephen King¡¯s novels.He has read every work, and some classics are even more admired.Such as "The Shining", "Dark Night Without Stars", "Miracle in the Green"...


    It has to be said that Gyro''s obsession with these scary horror novels in his childhood is also an inner perversion.


    The spinning top asked Lehman as he walked: "You want to remake "The Mist"? Can I make a start on the crew? Although I think this story is not attractive enough, I still want to know what will happen if I put it on the big screen. Effect."


    Lehman said in a huff: "Aren''t you still filming "The Walking Dead"? Where did you come from to team up."


    What''s more, in front of a director who wants to adapt it into a new work, if a work is not attractive enough, it can be said by a person with a brain like a top.


    Well, it¡¯s not a day or two since this guy has no EQ. He can have conflicts with so many production companies. Where can his EQ be so high?


    Gyro continued: "I only filmed the first 5 episodes. Soon, maybe you didn''t even decide on the crew at that time. How about being an assistant director?"


    Lehman chuckled, "Then wait until you finish filming the first five episodes. I can only promise to reserve a position as an assistant director."


    The top happily agreed.


    ......


    This year, Stephen King''s novels were put on the big screen is not very news worthy of report.


    When it comes to influence, the old man has been well-known in the literary and film circles since the 1980s.


    When he was a screenwriter of TV series and movies, he was not young or old, let alone remakes and adaptations.


    Moreover, most of these works are very profitable-well, except for the occasional ones such as "Shawshank''s Redemption".


    As for the "Mist" set by Lehman, the film rights have not yet been sold-the rights to TV dramas have been sold, and even several American dramas have appeared in some scenes.


    However, the original film of the previous life was not very good, and the audience polarization was more serious.


    The reason is that the investment was lower, and a soft science fiction thriller was made. The atmosphere is good, but the setting and special effects highlight the word "poor".


    Seeing it, it feels like a drama.

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    The original version of "The Mist" was released by MGM Films invested by Emperor Gate Pictures in 2007.


    The director is Flac De Labont.


    This person and Stephen King are friends.


    "The Green Mile" and "Shawshank''s Redemption" are all directed by him. If Lehman didn''t take part, he would film "The Mist" in 2006. This is the third time he has collaborated with Stephen King.


    This guy was born as a screenwriter. After stepping into Hollywood from France, he didn''t get any chance to become famous in the early stage.


    However, he is a very thoughtful man, not short of talent.


    Occasionally, the script of "Midnight Ghost Goes to Bed 3" was written for director Chuck Russell, which was greatly appreciated by director Russell.


    The following year, he asked him to write a new play "The Deformed Monster" and met Stephen King, a famous horror writer at the time.


    He came to chat with Stephen very much.


    In 1994, he adapted Stephen''s novel "Shawshank''s Redemption" to invest and act as a director.


    Unfortunately, the movie¡¯s reputation is invincible, but the story is too dull and not suitable for selling at the box office.


    As a result, the losses were severe, and the investors cried directly.


    However, he himself became popular because of this. Many film critics and judges of major awards liked it. He was nominated for the best adapted screenplay at the Oscar the following year and was named that one by the New York Daily. The best movie top lineup of the year.


    Then in 1999, this person again adapted Stephen''s novel "The Green Mile" and once again won the favor of the Oscar.


    Well, the market is still on the street, less than 70% of the 60 million investment has been recovered.


    Capitalists are very realistic. After these two failures, no one wants to continue to lose out even if the works are not bad.


    Even if Stephen is very supportive of him, he will not support anything financially-the great writers are also realistic.Stephen admired Frank''s talent and recognized his adaptation and interpretation of his work, but it is an indisputable fact that he has been losing money.


    By the third cooperation, the budget given by Emperor Men was only 18 million.


    From the previous production of fifty to six million, reduced to low-cost production.


    It can be seen that Emperor Men is also very careful. With such a small amount of money, it is very poor to make soft science fiction thriller movies.


    However, this is not a problem for Lehman.


    When he inquired all the way and found out where Stephen King lived, he quickly rushed over.


    In order to obtain the film adaptation copyright of "The Mist".


    Such a good story should not be limited by insufficient funds to produce the best results.


    Although that movie is Frank''s highest return on investment, it made money...


    Ringing the doorbell, Stephen''s wife hurriedly greeted him again.


    Lehman specifically notified this morning.


    "...Two, please come in."


    Lehman was polite, and then said: "Hello, Ms. Tabitha, I''m here to discuss the adaptation of the novel with Mr. Stephen, I don''t know..."


    Tabitha only knew that someone came to visit, but she didn''t know that she came to buy the right to adapt the novel.


    However, she had experienced similar things, and smiled back: "He is upstairs, I will take you up."


    Before coming to meet Stephen King, Lehman also inquired about some news from the great writer.


    Knowing that the copyright of the novel adaptation in his hand is in his hands, and this person attaches great importance to the handling of the right to adapt the novel.


    If he appreciates it, then it''s easy to say that Flacke is like that, and he is also the director he has worked with the most times; if he doesn''t like it, he may not get the copyright for the adaptation at a high price.


    In other words, Stephen King himself is not disgusted with his novel being put on the big screen, as long as he approves it.


    And as he grows older, he also loses the energy to take care of the adaptation. In the past, he liked to work together as a screenwriter on the screenplay and personally control the shooting of the screenplay. In recent years, he has not done this.


    However, occasionally, he also acts as a producer of projects and invests in works.


    Culture and entertainment are not divided into families, the old man has tried everything.


    Lehman also had a certain degree of psychological preparation. To obtain the copyright of the adaptation from such a rich man who does not follow the market rules, it is impossible to get it just by talking about money.


    The top is also based on this, so I brought it on purpose.


    After all, Lyman hasn''t seen too many Stephen King''s works, and it is possible that he may not be able to talk about sex scenes and the like.


    The situation is pretty much what Lehman expected.


    After meeting Stephen King and explaining his intentions, the old man didn''t hang himself at all. Instead, he said that he would come back later if he wanted to talk.


    But how could Lyman leave like this, he always talked more about spying-point tendencies.


    "The junior came from Cannes, a small town in France. I have made several works. I happened to see my husband''s novel "The Mist" in a bookstore. The stories portrayed in the book fascinated me, and I wanted to make a movie. When I went to Hollywood, I found out about my husband through some channels and rushed to visit him. It was nothing but anxious, thoughts, and thoughts. No matter what happened today or not, it also satisfied the boy''s wish to see him."


    Lehman''s ability to talk nonsense has been transformed into a realm through these two years of experience, and he does not need to write a draft, just open his mouth.


    Sure enough, the old man still prefers this set.


    After all, you can wear everything and don''t wear flattery.


    In any case, you can''t keep a cold face for a fan of your own book.


    In other words, the old gentleman''s trivial matters in the past two days have been concentrated, and he is a little irritable.


    "Then talk about it."


    Stephen King smiled a little, and didn''t have an initial cold attitude towards the two strangers.


    Then in the next chat, the top licked harder.


    This guy liked Stephen''s novels very much, and he admired it since childhood, and the style of his movies was also influenced by the extraordinary ideas in Stephen''s novels.


    As soon as we talked, he almost threw Lyman aside.


    Lehman sat dry beside him, occasionally holding up words, so that the topic continued more naturally.


    In fact, I was a little embarrassed, and sure enough, people who thought and didn''t thought were different.


    Talking about the creation of novels, or topics similar to the stories in it, the top is always the answer, which is like Lehman, a fake book fan, except for the movie versions of "Shawshank''s Redemption" and "The Shining "And the original novel I bought to adapt "The Mist", other works have no impression at all.


    Fortunately, the old man doesn''t care about this either.


    After all, in Lehman''s previous explanation, he saw this novel by chance in France. How did the old man know Lehman was the movie version of the plot that he remembered first, and then he read the original novel.


    Gyro looked happy after chatting, as if chasing an idol and successfully met with a star-chaser.


    Stephen King also had a good chat, and felt that these two were quite familiar.


    Let¡¯s not talk about the top. As for the hardcore book fan, Lehman is also a kind attitude, with a very low posture.


    Although the old man does not always pay attention to the entertainment industry, he still knows about the French director Lehmann, who has sold all his works in recent years, but has never met.

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    To the back, Stephen King looked at the two of them, the more comfortable they became.


    Great writers are also humans and laymen.


    He even wrote in a certain magazine column when he was in his 40s that he wanted to be a Mark Twain writer, not a so-called horror writer.


    He actively embraced the film and television circle, at first because of making more money, and later because of enjoyment, the audience praised when he enjoyed his novel adaptation into film and television drama.


    He has also seen many directors, box-office sellers, arrogant, literary...


    But it''s not like Lyman.


    how to say.


    He speaks respectfully, has a proper attitude, and respects himself.


    What he can''t understand is that some directors have come to ask for the right to adapt the film, but they seem to be giving him face, or just meet and spend money.


    He has no shortage of wealth, nor does he like luxury.


    He wants to pursue fame more than wealth.This is where many older generations agree.


    If I have enough money, I want to pursue "remaining name."


    Coincidentally, Lehmann also guessed this.


    After a proper response, Stephen King had a very good attitude, and he agreed with Lehman for the film adaptation copyright of "The Mist".


    With a smile, he raised his glasses and nodded to Lehman: "I will say hello to them, do you want to settle it in these two days?"


    Lehman''s tone was a little bit excited, "Thank you sir, I will take a good shot of "The Mist"."


    Stephen King looked more and more pleasing to Lehman, his eyes narrowed, "If you have any questions, you can also talk to me. This is my personal phone number."


    He took out a business card from the drawer on the side of the small table. It was very simple, with only a string of numbers and nothing else.


    Lyman respectfully took it, thanking him twice.


    At this time, Tabitha walked over again.


    When Lehman saw this, he also had the foresight and took the initiative to retreat: "When I met my husband, I wanted to talk a few more words, but the time was not too early, and it was inconvenient. If I have time in the future, I will come and ask in person."


    At this time, Gyro was already awake from the state of being a fan. Seeing the two of you agreeing with each other about the film adaptation rights of the novel, I already knew that Lehmann had got what he wanted.


    Although he doesn''t have the ability to talk nonsense like Lyman, but there is no lack of courtesy.


    At the moment, he followed the courtesy and withdrew from the villa.


    As soon as he came out, he said with some feeling: "When will I be able to adapt Mr. Stephen''s work."


    "You can come and talk if you want."


    "But I don''t know what to shoot, I don''t have a clue." The top was a little lost.


    After filming "Hellboy", he entered the window period again, and in his free time he was thinking about the direction of the new work.


    "Haha, then you should fix "The Walking Dead" first, and think about the rest."


    "What''s so difficult about the TV series? You have written the script." The top said with disdain.


    Like ordinary film directors, he doesn''t really afford TV series creation.


    Well, Lehman didn''t like it either.


    If it weren''t for making money, he would definitely not have the idea of ??filming.


    "It''s good if you have confidence. Don''t forget, the investment in the TV series also has your studio''s share."


    The initial investment of "The Walking Dead" is 10 million. The total investment in the first quarter will probably not exceed 60 million. Among them, Gyro himself and his studio accounted for a total of 12 million of the budget, and Constantine Pictures and other investors accounted for about 18 million. , The rest is funded by Firefly Pictures.


    However, the distribution ratio is not entirely based on the investment ratio.


    It is mainly Firefly Pictures and the TV station that has obtained the broadcasting rights to share most of the income. The remaining investors and the main creative team can eat meat, and the young actors and some filming teams behind the scenes can drink soup.


    In addition, the drama itself is very influential, and there is no shortage of publicity hot spots. Lehman has two requirements for the cast:


    One, the image is appropriate.


    Second, the pay is cheap.


    To sum up, if you have the strength but the salary cannot be high, you can reduce the cost of shooting.


    The job of casting Lehman has been distributed through various economic companies. The first threshold is the internal selection of these brokerage companies, and then the matching of roles is determined based on various conditions.


    In the end, it was Lyman and Top that led Jonathan, Ryan and others to decide the final round. Pay more attention to the salary needs of the actors and do not exceed the budget of the actors.


    As they walked, they chatted about the next preparations for the crew.


    After Lehman got Stephen King¡¯s approval, he only needed to formally sign a contract with the cultural company he founded and go through a program. On the top, some of the crew¡¯s shooting team were from his studio, and some were from Firefly. The preparatory work of the set and props selected by the production department of the film industry has already begun, and it is just waiting for the actors to be in place.


    Drive home, first send the spinning top to his studio-his studio is rented on the 7th floor of a commercial building across the street from Firefly Pictures.


    Several other co-directors are similar, and don''t usually stay in the Firefly Pictures building.


    As for the studio''s administrative expenses and staff salaries, they are also responsible for each.


    Let¡¯s put it this way, if there is a cooperation project, Lehman will take the lead and take on part of the production business, but also help find channels for distribution and market profit; these studios will contribute funds, assist in shooting, and get the project income according to the signed contract. .


    There are six major subsidiary companies like Fox Searchlight and Focus Pictures, with the same business expansion model.


    The only difference is that they are larger, while Lehman and others are smaller.


    But the same thing is that they all maintain a certain degree of independence. For example, after DreamWorks joined Paramount, the senior positions have basically not changed. How to manage or how to manage.


    After Lehman got home, it was 36 minutes past 8 o''clock.


    He and Eva got together in the room again to settle accounts, and also arranged for Eva''s time allocation between the "The Walking Dead" crew and the "Mist" crew.


    The filming of the TV series must be as the top said, and the crew will be established as soon as possible.


    As for "The Mist", it may take a day or two to get the copyright, and the pre-production of the film will be afterwards. It is estimated that it will be launched soon in February next year.


    Therefore, as long as Eva''s role is focused on shooting and getting the lunch earlier, it will definitely catch up with the promotion.


    Well, tool man Eva.


    The calculation means that Eva¡¯s statistics on her own assets this year show that she almost earned more than 43 million yuan and spent more than 27 million yuan-female celebrities are indeed too expensive, and CAA¡¯s economic commission is actually not very high.


    Among them, advertising endorsements and business performances accounted for 30%, actor salary and box office incentives accounted for 60%, and the remaining 10% was the income of the reasonable investment of her assets by the agency team arranged by CAA for her.


    After happily reporting to Lehman, Eva was still quite happy.


    He also took Lyman out shopping and said that he would buy clothes for him...

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    The next day, Lyman led the negotiation team to a commercial building next to Random House.


    The person in charge of the cultural company who represented the copyright of Stephen King''s novel also warmly welcomed Lehman and his party.


    If you want to buy the right of adaptation, you have to get the consent of Stephen King himself, but if you agree, you still have to return to commercial negotiations.


    Appreciation belongs to appreciation, and business belongs to business.


    Stephen King is not a pedantic person.


    However, with his consent, the price will be appropriately discounted.


    In other words, the upper limit of the negotiation has been artificially lowered, but it is whimsical to want to get it without paying anything.


    Lehman never imagined that he could get Stephen King''s best-selling horror master work at a very low price.


    And because Stephen King greeted him in advance, Lehman was very sincere to cooperate. Although the counter-offer between you and me is not small, it is still controlled within a certain degree. No lion opens his mouth and hangs as a person. That''s it.


    Both parties are testing the bottom line...


    "8 million dollars."


    "5.5 million?"


    "This is impossible. The film copyright transfer fee for Stephen''s novels is basically this amount. I am already very sincere." A middle-aged man on the opposite side said loudly.


    In fact, what he said is also the truth. Since Mr. Stephen notified the matter last night, he has also held the attitude of reaching cooperation.


    After all, the best-selling writers¡¯ right to adapt, the average market in the industry is basically around tens of millions of dollars. If it weren¡¯t for the length of "The Mist", it would be okay to raise the price by more than 10 million.


    But, he said 8 million is a good deal.


    But negotiations can never be what others say. As the chairman of a film company, Lehman must of course try his best to reduce the risks of the film and appropriately control the shooting costs.


    If you can keep the price down, try to keep it down as much as possible.


    Lehman didn''t speak, and the negotiating member next to him frowned and retorted: "Your company has sold the TV rights of "The Mist". It seems that only one movie rights cannot be claimed at the market price. If we are responsible for all movie rights, of course we I am also willing to spend 8 million dollars. What do you think?"


    The middle-aged man''s complexion remained unchanged: "That was more than ten years ago, and in eight or nine years, we can also make up this piece."


    Well, generally, the time limit for signing the copyright procedure for the adaptation of the film and television is 20 years at most. After 20 years, the relevant copyright will return to Stephen King.


    The negotiating team continued to negotiate, "6 million dollars?"


    "7.5 million."


    "Still too expensive, just an adaptation of a movie. 6.5 million?"


    The middle-aged man hesitated.


    Finally, business comes to the door. If he promotes cooperation, as a senior agent entrusted by Stephen King, he can extract 8% of the proceeds from this transaction, he naturally wants the price to be higher.


    But Stephen King has also spoken, agreeing to transfer the right of adaptation, and he can''t mess around.


    In the end, he persisted a little bit, and each stepped back, "7 million dollars. It must not be less."


    "Deal."


    Lehman¡¯s psychological price is around US$8 million, which is enough to keep the price down by one million.


    The middle-aged man on the opposite side breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the words.


    He can also make a fortune when the deal is concluded.


    He stretched out his hand and said: "Happy cooperation."


    "Happy cooperation..."


    Subsequently, all intentions were agreed.


    The following trivial matters naturally have the following people to help Lehman run the formalities.


    In the United States, issues related to copyright must go to the Copyright Office to re-identify the relevant filing after the change.


    In other words, it is difficult to regret after the change is confirmed, because the legal protection is already in place.


    Unless the time limit for signing the agreement expires, Stephen King cannot sell it again.


    Three days later, the adaptation copyright of "The Mist" officially belongs to Firefly Pictures...


    Lehmann parked the car in the company''s underground parking lot and took Thomas out of the car and upstairs.


    Occasionally, when I meet one or two employees of the company, they will greet him enthusiastically.


    He treats the company''s employees well, the salary is above the industry average, the work is not very busy, and there are holidays every month.


    Still pretty good.


    When I went upstairs, I saw Nicholas Cage waiting in the office.


    He received the invitation from Lehman''s male lead and immediately ended his holiday trip and hurried back to Los Angeles.


    As a first-line movie star with a good box office guarantee in the past two years, he still prefers to work with Lehman.


    Not only because he got along with Lyman, but also when he was at a low point, Lyman gave him a hand. Although he didn''t say anything, he still held grateful thoughts in his heart.


    Moreover, with his current status and position, there is no such demand for making money.


    After all, as long as there is a reputation, it means that the resources of the film and television circle are automatically concentrated for him to choose. He understood this truth very early.


    So let''s be honest, even if you want to lower the pay, you must also participate in Lehman''s works, because he recognizes that Lehman can make him more famous and the reputation of his works will be better.


    Of course there will be no honest people who can mix in this circle, but it is true that they have a good impression of Lehman.


    How to say, they have collaborated on two works, and there is no actor who does not want to perform better works...


    "I haven''t seen you in a month, why do you seem to have gained a lot?"


    In the office, Lehmann joked at Cage when he saw Cage.


    "Haha, there is no work during this time, and there is less time for exercise."


    Cage is not embarrassed at all. As for gaining weight, it is not too good to eat...


    A few people chatted well, and some of the students quickly disappeared.


    As for the topic of the new drama "The Mist", it is rarely mentioned.


    Cage has confidence in Lehman, and doesn''t want to ask what the role is or what the script is. When Lehman wants to say it, he will know it anyway.


    After all, Cage still understands how Lyman chooses actors for roles, and will never compromise for some external factors, unless he himself approves.


    Of course, Lehman did.


    Without pressure from the management, I can shoot according to my own intentions.


    On the contrary, he has become an investor himself, and often advises on other projects-he also understands why investors always like to push, after all, everyone''s ideas are different.


    Afterwards, the three went out for a meal.


    At the dinner table, chatting, the topic returned to the new work.


    "Your character is a painter, cool-headed, focused on things, imagery, you have a little beard this time, try to experience the feeling of sinking heart painting. The story is an adaptation of Stephen King¡¯s novel "The Mist." You can find the original work first, and the main line of the script is still the same. There are not too many deletions."


    "The Mist? Okay, I get it."


    "Well, in a few days you will ask your agent to come to the company, sign the contract first, and set aside a schedule around February next year."


    When it comes to money, you still need an agent to do it, so as not to hurt your peace, there is also a place to turn around.


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    Another day later, Firefly Pictures and Cage''s agent, the senior partner of CAA who didn''t know which faction, interviewed the conditional contract.


    Cage¡¯s partner has been very lucky recently. The few films he participated in have all sold out at the box office. Even the friendly guest appearances have achieved good results.


    Calculated according to the market prospects, the profit of the quotation can exceed 20 million US dollars.


    Lehman didn''t want to cheat him either. Although the basic salary can''t be so much, the 10% box office share in North America and 5% of North American offline revenue in the contract are still enough to make up for the difference in salary.


    In other words, everyone will bet on the box office of the movie.


    Movies sell well, and Cage can get more money, otherwise, it will decrease.


    In theory, this type of cooperation is also the most common means of risk-sharing in Hollywood.


    Speaking of the last, Cage¡¯s acting regulations were set as a base salary of 10 million U.S. dollars, paid in three installments, and film releases can participate in the profit division of North America.


    Then everyone gathered together again to celebrate the achievement of the cooperation.


    Nicholas Cage was very happy and inevitably drank a little more.


    Lehman helped send him home again.


    The goods still live in Beverly Hills. At the beginning, he sold two sets of properties to Lyman and Wen Ziren, so he had two sets left for living.


    And there is no one in his family. After leaving with his ex-wife, a housekeeper will take care of the house.


    Seeing that Cage was drunk, he couldn''t walk steadily, so he quickly helped him in.


    December 26.


    "A New York Tour" was officially painted in North America.


    Perhaps because there are too many new works during the Christmas season and the competition is too fierce, "New York Tour" did not exceed 400 million as expected in the market. Instead, it is stuck at around 360 million and it is difficult to make an inch.


    Warner couldn''t sell it anymore, and after a few days he gave up.


    After all, the movie has already gained a lot, and it is not a big deal not to win the honor of the annual box office champion in North America.


    And the new year is approaching, and the "Million Dollar Baby" of Chong''ao also needs to start its own awards season operation journey.


    One of the prerequisites for running for the Oscars is that only works that were screened in North American theaters last year can participate in the competition.


    There is not much time left for "Million Dollar Baby".


    Anyway, in December every year, a large number of literary and artistic works appear on the market, and this year is no exception.


    For example, "Finding Neverland" starring Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet; "The Aviator" where Leonardo accompanies the little prince again; "Rwanda Hotel" starring Don Chandel; Jack -The biographical film "The King of Soul Singer: Ray" starring Fox...


    Since Lehmann had the idea of ??a new work, his spirit has been in excitement and he seems very motivated.


    I don''t want to sleep every night until the early hours of the morning, and the creation of the script sub-shots is very fast.


    Sometimes when Ryan was busy seeing him like this, he would tease that he was not so concerned about the TV series "The Walking Dead", because he still produced the film under the name.


    But Lehman also has his own reasons, "I control the project, and I don''t need me to shoot and produce."


    "Then you said, I''m also a producer, why do I need to go to the crew to help share the preparations? It''s just a matter of time when I can also control it."


    "If you can work harder, you can work harder." Lehman said with relief.


    "Forget it, it''s good for you to be busy with your own projects. But what does Warner say? How do you run "Million Dollar Baby"?"


    When Lehman heard it, he wondered: "How else can it work? Public relations, spending money, and buying judges, which crew did not do this."


    "It''s not this, I just want to ask about pushing it into the theater."


    "It''s easy. You can''t make a big announcement. Just choose a few theaters with better addresses to show, control the number of screens, and accumulate the reputation of the movie, and then wait until February next year when the various votes are collected, and then concentrate resources on public relations."


    Ryan didn¡¯t have much experience in this area, so he asked quickly: ¡°I understand that a small number of theaters accumulate word-of-mouth, lest there are too many audiences and critics¡¯ perception of the movie will decline, but if it is not publicized, will it affect the theater¡¯s attendance? Rate, the box office results are too ugly?"


    Lehman laughed: "Do you think the jury was influenced by the box office? They look at the works, not the popularity."


    If this is the case, then the Oscars do not need the presence of judges. It is not enough to award the awards to the best reputations.


    "Then what''s the point of this selection?" Ryan said, shaking his head and frowning: "I was thinking, this prize is not very profitable. Why are so many people fighting?"


    "Come on. After an Oscar selection, how many people have been supported by the cost of public relations? After winning the award, how many people in the industry have benefited? Moreover, sometimes there is no need for direct monetary rewards. Reputation is a thing. How many people take money? Can''t you please? You are not an actor or a director, so I don''t know what they are thinking. This Oscar has nothing to do with you."


    Ryan was speechless.


    The next day passed quickly in the hasty preparations.


    On the 28th, Lyman was dressed neatly and drove to the Warner Pictures Building after breakfast.


    At this time, it was the morning rush hour, there were too many vehicles on the road, and several main lines were blocked there.


    Lehman took Benjamin Joseph, his follower, to start and stop, and it took a lot of time to arrive before nine o''clock.


    Regarding how to publicize the Oscars, apart from being a member of the Jewish community, Harvey Weinstein, who accounts for Renhe, is a master in this, and there is no difference between the six majors.


    Anyway, they will push a few into the competition every year.


    In the reception room, several executives from the distribution department have arrived, and Barry Meyer also took time to participate in the discussion.


    After Lehman came in, he first treated everyone with courtesy.


    It takes a little effort to get into business.


    In addition to better public relations to win votes, everyone is also discussing the main competition awards.


    Sometimes, knowing that they are not in the game, it is good to focus on the best adapted screenplay, supporting male and female roles, and other awards that are slightly behind.


    However, because of the victory at the Cannes Film Festival, the group is still very confident in the quality of "Million Dollar Baby".


    "Compete for the best film, best director."


    "The best actor can also be used. Father Eastwood has a lot of favor in front of the judges of his time."


    "If you want me to say, it''s better to do all the best in public relations, and get the highest gold award. The publicity work will be very convenient and the income will be maximized."


    "No, get more nominations first, and then focus on all the awards you can participate in PR..."


    ...


    "What do you mean? Lyman." Barry Meyer asked.


    "Several people have good ideas, but the more awards, the more proof the film is excellent. The actors should also listen to their own opinions."


    Well, the last sentence is what Lehman really wants to express.


    He doesn''t need an Oscar to be gilded now, but a few actors, except for Eastwood, who has won two movie stars, are in low demand. Morgan Freeman and Hilary Swank are in demand.

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    "Well, the film''s award public relations mainly focus on the best film, best director and actors."


    Barry Meyer waved his hand and said in an indisputable tone: "No matter whether you can win the final prize, you will get the nomination first. The momentum is built."


    "Is there anything I need to cooperate?" Lehman asked.


    "Let¡¯s talk about it after the Golden Globes. Now there is no need to win over the judges." Barry Meyer finished speaking, looked at the watch and said: "If you agree, I have something to leave."


    Everyone was polite, and he quickly nodded and left.


    A total of a conversation took less than an hour to finalize the charter.


    Joseph was just watching, and several Warner executives also walked out of the reception room.


    With a relaxed face, Lehman pulled Joseph over and whispered: "I will leave it to you to contact Warner in the future. You should first meet the high-levels of Warner."


    Joseph nodded and said yes.


    Now the internal affairs of the company are managed very well by Joseph, and some rules have been established.


    Lehman also recognized his abilities more and more, and took the initiative to load him.


    You know, the cooperative network established by Lehman and Warner is a network that Joseph couldn''t match when he was a Colombian executive.


    Joseph was also a wise man. Hearing what Lehmann said, he knew that his position in the company was going to rise again.


    Although there is no fluctuation in the current expression, I am still happy.


    As a senior wage earner, who doesn''t want to move up his salary.


    ...


    After discussing the operation of "Million Dollar Baby", Laiman and Joseph did not stay in the Warner Building for a long time. Just after noon, I found a few people I knew to have a meal outside and introduced him to Joseph. , Then went back to the company.


    Top, Ryan and others are still busy with the TV series "The Walking Dead".


    So, Lyman arranged for Thomas to help prepare the crew of the film "The Mist".


    The total budget for this project is about 58 million U.S. dollars, which is three times higher than the previous version. After all, the original director can''t get much investment, everything is saved, and the cast has no market appeal. This kind of money is made entirely by the quality of the movie.


    Like the starring Thomas Jane and Marcia, limited by the image, they are not the backbone of the second-line actors.


    Then don''t mention the special effects and the scenery. They are not bonus items. They are almost too satisfactory.


    Therefore, the budget raised to nearly 60 million US dollars is the ideal production funding for this work.


    The actor is the hardest hit area for replacement.


    The confirmed Cage plays the protagonist David, a painter; Eva plays Amanda, a religious fanatic; the black uncle can be played by Samuel Jackson.


    Well, the future director of S.H.I.E.L.D. is a supporting role emperor, and the effect is very good.


    And the remaining few roles are not so heavy, you can save a little money and choose some third-rate actors to play... Well, there is both flow and acting responsibility, and the matching is very reasonable.


    On the 28th, night.


    There was a screening of "Million Dollar Baby" early this morning.


    Warner strictly abides by the strategy of controlling the reputation of movies with a small number of movie theaters.


    Only from a few major chain theaters, there are fewer than 15 theaters, and the film output is not high.


    Not only that, but not many passers-by audiences can notice that this movie has already started, because there is not even a newsworthy publicity in the newspaper.


    It was extremely peaceful.


    Of course, several other Chong''ao works have similar strategies.


    Everyone needs to control word-of-mouth, and can''t make a big announcement.


    Moreover, "Million Dollar Baby" officially debuted in the North American market for the first time, and Warner didn''t hold any premiere.


    Just let the theater release tickets.


    From nine o''clock in less than an hour, the tickets were snapped up by the long-awaited fans of director Lyman''s work.


    For this phenomenon, Lehman actually thinks it is reasonable.


    After all, with the reputation he has gained from the previous works, he is still a bit appealing.And as early as the middle of this year, the scene of "Million Dollar Baby" in Cannes has already spread to North America, and many people are waiting.


    So when the people at Warner told him that the ticket was emptied, Lehman was still very calm.


    ...


    "Huh? Lyman''s new work has landed in theaters?"


    "Just click on it?"


    "The early morning ticket."


    "Okay, give me the review of the new movie."


    "Okay, that''s it."


    "Dudu...dudu..."


    The phone was hung up, but Bella began to look forward to it.


    As a film critic and a patent writer for the Chicago Daily, Bella would be very willing as long as it was filmed by Lehmann, even if it was a film in the early hours of the morning.


    However, the waiting time is grind.


    Entering from a few theaters, Bella waited for the feature film to be shown, watching the seats slowly fill up.


    At this time, such a movie, with very little publicity, still has so many audiences and fans to support?


    Bella didn''t think this would be the case in her theater alone.


    Well, director Lyman has a good reputation.


    Bella thought with some joy.


    ...


    "I heard that this film has got Palme d''Or?"


    "Director Lehman''s works are pretty good, I can watch it over and over several times."


    "I also bought a CD of "Bad Guy" and I want to watch it again when I am free."


    "Are you the same? Me too."


    "I don''t know what kind of movie watching experience this movie will have..."


    Movie fans gradually entered, and the not-so-large movie hall suddenly became lively.


    Not to mention that many viewers themselves are very concerned about the dynamics of Lehman''s new work before they realize the fact that the screening has started.


    Bella listened to the discussion of the people around her, and unconsciously changed to a comfortable position and sat on the seat.


    Very pleasant.


    That''s how it should be to watch movies well.


    The headlights above were extinguished one by one, but a large dark screen came with light...


    The movie begins.


    "I hope it will be a good movie again."


    At the beginning of the game, the cold lens texture was drawn into the story of the 30-year-old female boxer Maggie...


    In his dying years, Frankie, the owner and coach of the boxing gym whose family affection is unsatisfactory, after encountering various setbacks in life, even the trained fighters abandoned him...


    When Frankie could only watch his apprentice get the gold belt on TV, he realized that what the old friend said also made sense-life is hard, we have to be harder!


    Behind this, Frankie was also afraid of the boxer being injured and overprotecting the boxer.


    ...


    It is also difficult for Bella to imagine that such a simple story would be controlled so smoothly by director Lyman.


    She thinks she knows the style of Lyman''s work fairly well.


    But when Lehmann abandoned warm lighting, fancy shot editing, transitions, no handsome actors or actresses, and even no shocking scenes and props.Compared to his previous works, it is plain.


    The only thing that remains is the detailed description of the characters and the narrative techniques that are eloquent.


    Awesome!


    After watching the movie for most of the time, Bella was not only immersed in the plot of the work, but also admired the changes in Lyman''s shooting methods...

 457 Chapter 454 Differentiation (seeking subscription, votes)

    "Million Dollar Baby" is not a movie suitable for the masses.


    In other words, a large part of the audience does not like any education while watching a movie.


    There has been enough severe beatings in the society, and it is most people''s idea to relax.


    But the work can''t entertain the audience, can''t watch it refreshingly, even after watching it, it ruins the good mood of the day, and it is good if you can not curse.


    So, of course, the screening cannot be expanded.


    Even so, some viewers began to be disappointed.


    This group of people are all involved in movies such as "Bad Guy", "Micro Love" and "Furious". They came to support and grab tickets at night, just to see the new work of Director Lehman in advance.


    What is this?


    Art movie?


    I''m here to show me this?


    Even if "Million Dollar Baby" is a slightly different literary and artistic work, its own attributes make people unlikable.


    However, these people still insisted on not leaving the scene halfway through, which is regarded as a face to the director they once liked.


    Of course, if some people are not satisfied, others love it.


    Since the day the art of film was born, there has never been a work that can satisfy all audiences.


    Then came a bigger turning point.


    On the big screen, Maggie was crippled by shameless play when facing the last light heavyweight champion...


    In slow motion, Maggie''s neck slammed into the small chair for rest, and it seemed that she could still hear the click of her cervical spine.


    At this moment, Hilary Swank¡¯s acting is very online, and painful emotions can also be transmitted through the screen...


    In other words, a good performance itself is also an art form, but under such intuitive lens details, some audiences also feel that their breathing is starting to rush-it is they are creating an immersive experience for the encounter with Maggie Feeling, a kind of transmitted pain and pity.


    "This actor hasn''t seen him before, he played really well."


    "Well, a good actor..."


    The discussion between the audience and friends was re-attracted by the development of the story.


    The charm of "Million Dollar Baby" also began to show slowly.


    It is a very unconventional inspirational movie.


    The hard-trained Maggie did not shine in the ring in the end.


    She flashed across the sky briefly like a meteor, and was forgotten by people.


    But she never regretted her choice, even if she lay on the bed like a corpse, she was still tough.


    Although the movie uses women as the protagonists, it has always expressed a life attitude that requires men more than men¡ª"You can gamble on everything you own for things that others cannot understand."


    But a good movie has an end.


    Before such a story ends, it always makes the audience feel a little bit sorrowful.


    Especially when Maggie pleads for death and wants coach Frankie to execute.


    Frankie was confused, self-blaming, painful, and unbearable.


    He went to church to pray and confided to the priest, even if Frankie never believed in Jesus.


    The priest told him that if you do this, you will be completely lost and fall into the abyss, leaving all the suffering to God.


    Frankie whispered to herself, but she hadn''t asked God, she was begging me, and I was the only one who could help her.


    When Frankie kissed Maggie, he added adrenaline to the intravenous medicine, and then unplugged the respiratory system-this was the fastest way to suffer less.


    When Maggie closed her eyes quietly and smiled, everything calmed down again.


    The audience in the theater felt as if they were moved by something deep in their hearts, and the emotional people instantly wet their eyes.


    Frankie left, away from the sight of everyone he knew, and after that night, he didn''t even say hello.


    As the priest said, if he did this, he would suffer pain in his back and be lost in the abyss...The self-blaming worm would gnaw at his heart all the time until he died.


    The movie is finally over.


    A few girls with poor psychological endurance still couldn''t help crying. They felt that the ending was too abusive. Although some audience members didn''t react so much, they were still stuffed and uncomfortable.


    When the lights came back on, the screen went dark.


    Bella wrote in her shorthand book: "Look at this strangely-named movie "Million Dollar Baby". If you encounter setbacks, difficulties, and anxiety about the future, you should watch it more.


    Although the tone of the movie is not warm at all, it can give people hope, although most of the emotions are suppressed from beginning to end.


    Some run-down boxing gyms, often sweaty boxers, and scarred bodies are not beautiful.


    But this is the vast majority of ordinary boxers, the spectators will only become more and more frantic only when the blood is splashed on the ring, and it will also make people scared.


    But the movie talks a lot and contains more-dreams, death, hope and despair, emotion and love.


    These are always old and talked about the most, but they will always have freshness. They are magnificent like the whole sky covering everything, but extremely small, and they often float in everyone''s heart.


    The protagonist of the movie is a 30-year-old man who is poor and has lost family affection, but in her heart she has a crazy love for boxing, a love of nothing, just like a narration in the movie-if there is a knack for boxing , Then the trick is to keep fighting, going beyond the limits of endurance, going beyond broken ribs, broken kidneys and detached retinas, betting on everything, remember, it¡¯s all.


    The hostess is just such a person.


    One of the scenes that impressed me the most was that she was sitting on the empty bus returning home late at night. The neon lights of the city were like a river of lights flowing slowly, but she didn¡¯t have all this prosperous in her eyes, only others seemed so paranoid. A little bit of love.


    The movie is over, but I am still thinking of such a person.


    No one is like her, turning all loneliness into an effort to continue boxing.


    I hope that I will be confused in the future and still see this movie.


    Because this 30-year-old girl will tell me how to be a brave and strong person.


    "Million Dollar Baby" is more inspirational than most inspirational stories.


    In this world, not everyone can become the protagonist of the times. We should learn to accept our own mediocrity, but what we are not reconciled to should be our attitude towards life.


    Face up, not always avoid it.


    Because to live is to go upstream.


    Keep moving forward, moving forward, always moving forward.


    Until fightmywayout (fight for your own way out).


    Life should not promote consequentialism, and we also need the spirit of "The Old Man and the Sea".


    The strong attitude conveyed in the movie is to still love life after realizing the truth of life."

 458 Chapter 455: Joe Boenser (seeking subscription, tickets)

    After the closing of the midnight scene, several chain theaters specifically went to count the attendance rates that night, but as Bella''s eyes could see, the attendance rates of theaters in several cities'' ticket warehouses were close to full.


    But this is not news that Lehman needs to pay attention to.


    Since the end of Cannes, after the goal of the film Chongao has been determined, he put it down.


    Regardless of whether the attendance rate is high or low, for the judges, the factor that can affect the result of the vote is not the most important one.


    And because of the control of the number of screenings, there is definitely not much money to be made, unless after the award, another strong announcement with Oscar enthusiasm can make a big box office.


    ......


    At 10 am on December 30.


    Under the joint operation of investors such as Firefly Pictures and Constantine Pictures, after all the roles of the first season of "The Walking Dead" were determined, a launch conference was immediately held.


    There were so many media and uninvited independent media people on the scene, and the flashlight never stopped.


    Of course, Lehman also went to the scene to promote.


    Good to expand some hot traffic again for the new drama.


    After the press conference, Lehmann took Garcia, one of the deputy directors of the production department, who was also an old man from Rodrian Films, to the studio.


    Seeing Lehman bringing people over, Gyro brought a group of crew members to greet him, and he introduced: "This is the deputy director Comien, this is the deputy factory clerk for plumbing..."


    The people mentioned by Tuluo are all members of his studio, and the rest of Lyman is familiar with them. They are all employees of the production department of Firefly Pictures.


    The group treated each other politely, and then everyone went to the studio together.


    But to be honest, the lineup of the company''s "The Walking Dead" project is luxurious.


    Needless to say, the director¡¯s spinning top, the production ability is very good, and the shooting concept has its own characteristics. The shooting team is the most experienced in the industry. No matter the costumes, scenery or props, there should be no need to worry about mistakes. .


    Afterwards, Gyro took the co-director Comien and tried to shoot a section.


    The director team was divided into two teams, one team shot the hospital scene indoors, and the other team went to the street not far away to shoot the daily scenes of the town residents.


    In this way, the shooting speed of the top is really fast.


    And when this guy was busy choosing actors, he didn''t forget to make more preparations.


    For example, various character models have already discussed several plans with makeup and clothing groups, and even drew detailed sub-shot scripts like filming to direct photography and lighting groups.


    More importantly, when writing TV drama scripts, many screenwriters often temporarily delete or modify the focus of roles based on audience feedback, or add or subtract dramas, but Lehman doesn¡¯t care about the shooting methods often used by American drama crews. .


    After all, there is one episode a week, and sometimes certain passages are scolded by the audience, and there is time to re-lay the story line.


    But in the production of the TV series of Firefly Pictures, the script is determined not to be revised. It must have a beginning and an end, and the pits dug can be filled. Pay more attention to the integrity and fluency of the story.


    In addition, the style of the film and the progress of the shooting are controlled by the top, and it is unlikely to make mistakes.


    Of course, only a producer like Lehman has the confidence to do so.


    Because he chooses dramas with some consideration, the story itself is easy to shine.


    So as long as he manages the direction of personnel, let the right people shoot the right work, the specific production work is specifically responsible for the shooting director.


    After all, whether it is a top or Zach Schneider, they are all talents who can play a unique role in production.


    ......


    After taking a shot, the top pulled Lehman over to see the effect.


    Lehman said helplessly: "You don''t care about me, just shoot according to your own ideas. Since I chose you as the director, I naturally believe that you can do it well. Just treat me as if I don''t exist. My task is to come and take a look. What''s wrong with the set."


    "That''s good."


    The top whispered and sat back behind the director''s monitor.


    In this way, Gyro also knew that Lehman was defending his authority as a director on the set. If he listened to Lehman in everything, then he had a sense of ass.


    Perhaps it is the relationship of the director, Lehmann, like Luc Besson, will know exactly what to pay attention to when the shooting is correct.


    As for the selected actors.


    Except for the opinions given by Lehman in the last round, most of them were selected by Top and Ryan.


    Such as Andrew Lincoln, Norman Redus, Steven Yuan, Laurie Holden...


    The only thing worth saying is that when the final role was selected, Lehmann pushed Joe Boenser.


    This guy has acted in "Furious" before, which is considered to be the kind of good image among actors, the kind that looks handsome in clothes and has flesh when undressing.


    It''s just not handsome enough.


    Moreover, there are not many contacts and resources in this goods circle. The crews who often work in the two circles of movies and TV series are running around. Basically, as long as they have the opportunity to participate in the performance, they are willing to accept it. The salary is considered to be underestimated compared to his strength. Bit.


    After reading the list this time, Lehman directly appointed him to play the small town policeman Sean Wales, which is regarded as a role in the protagonist group.


    "Boenser, come here."


    Lyman waved to him.


    Joe Boenser trot all the way in the somewhat enviable eyes of several actors.


    Although Lyman does not often appear on the crew, no one will take it lightly.


    Because the latter is already a figure that cannot be ignored in the Hollywood director circle, not to mention that his company invested in this drama, and he is also a producer. For these actors, he has the power to live and kill.


    Some actors are even wondering whether to come up and say hello with a familiar face, but they don''t know the temperament of this person, in case they are very disgusted with it...


    After hesitating, or Lyman didn''t come over to the actors at all, these people still watched Joe Boenser chatting with Lyman not far away.


    As in memory, Joe Boenser is quite suitable for roles such as soldiers and policemen.


    Just like he had participated in performances in "Brothers", the long period of concentrated training has given him a general taste with military-trained soldiers.


    Every move has that feeling.


    "How do you feel in the crew?"


    "Very good, thank you Mr. Lyman for giving me this opportunity." Joe Boenser smiled lightly.


    Lehman also laughed, "This is because you are suitable for this role. I noticed you when I was filming "Furious". Well, you are very good. Continue to maintain this state."


    "Don''t worry, I will. I exercise my body every day."


    "People who pursue progress will not lack opportunities, and hope that there will be opportunities to cooperate with you in the future." Lehman did not hide his appreciation for him.He likes actors with a correct professional attitude, which is not much higher than those who like to be hot all day long and do not leave the media center.


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 459 Chapter 456 Wen Zirens New Horror Film (seeking subscription, tickets)

    In the middle of the night, Beverly Hills is near the mansion on the right.


    All the rooms are dark, only the second floor on the east side reflects the light yellow light.


    In the room, Wen Ziren was sitting on the soft sofa in light blue pajamas, rubbing his forehead with one hand, and slightly sweat stains on his face.


    He restrained and emptied his head, but still held back extremely uncomfortably.


    Over the years, he often thinks of some messy things in his sleep, and those weird and repressive dreams often put him under such tremendous mental pressure.


    Wen Ziren did not see the usual calmness, two eyebrows were squeezed together, and the muscles on his face seemed to be involved with an ugly smile.He squinted his eyes slightly, but said in a bitter joy: "I think I have another new idea."


    On the side, Ray Warner was there.


    Their rooms are very close.


    "You should see a psychiatrist. Really." Ray Warnall suggested quite sincerely.


    He said this when they were in college together.


    "It''s not that I didn''t watch it. I don''t agree with what those people said."


    Well, witnessing the stressful psychological trauma of death too early in childhood.


    This is why Wen Ziren often has strange dreams.


    "Forget it, let''s not talk about it, you just asked me to come over and talk about the script for a new work. What do you want to film next?"


    "Of course it''s a horror movie."


    "What about the story?"


    "I think that if we want to make a horror movie, we must first scare ourselves, so those scenes that we are afraid of can be added to the main line of the story."


    "Scare yourself?"


    "I can''t even watch it. Why are the audience so scared?" Wen Ziren asked back.


    "Okay, but what about the character? How do you design the character?"


    "Hmm... do you think the audience will be afraid of plots like ghost killing?"


    "Is this what you just dreamed of?" Ray Warner sighed: "You are like this every time. What you think in your dreams is always recorded in the script."


    "Is this bad? Those chaotic dreams are also the source of my creative inspiration."


    Ray Warner lowered his head, and after waiting for a while, he still gently suggested: "You should still listen to the psychologists. In weekdays, you should avoid anxiety, calm and exercise, and exercise. We can already shoot. In the movie, you still fight like that."


    Perhaps, it is just daily thinking, thinking about the script, and nightmares when I go back at night.


    Wen Ziren was a little impatient: "Could there be someone who never dreams?"


    "But no one always has nightmares."


    "Okay, I forgot about business as I talked. I asked you to come over to discuss how to write a new script. We should put our minds on this."


    "You can talk about your own thoughts." Ray Warner had to follow Wen Ziren''s meaning: "Let''s streamline the story."


    ......


    ......


    Yesterday, "Million Dollar Baby" won another 80% attendance rate in more than a dozen theaters.


    This shows that the film''s successful shaping of word of mouth has achieved certain results, and Warner''s plan is also being carried out step by step.


    Therefore, as soon as Lehman woke up, he saw this information in the newspaper he ordered.


    At the beginning of the report, I first talked about the work''s achievements in Cannes, and then started talking about the film has entered the North American theater line, but only a small number of theaters have screenings, and tickets are difficult to buy.


    What''s more interesting is that the content also contains real-time interviews and evaluations of the internal screening data of various theaters and the viewing of the movie, which seems to be the side view of the article-"Million Dollar Baby" has been unanimously affirmed by many fans.


    Lehman read the newspaper while eating breakfast. He felt that there were too many things on it, and he was indeed a "beacon of a democratic world."


    The masses can always only see what they can see.


    And this method of using data to flatter is not the first of Warner. When Paramount had not been defeated by the antitrust law, they were the masters.


    However, although the source of the article is very problematic, the data listed above is not exaggerated.


    "Million Dollar Baby" has been online for almost five days, and the average attendance rate hasn''t fallen below half.


    Adding Warner''s push behind the scenes, the road to Olympics for this work is quite smooth.


    Many film critics in the industry are shouting for it, and various film critics association awards have almost been won.


    Later, Lehman ran to the company.


    In addition to "Prison Break", which is still playing, is approaching the end of the first season, and the production of "The Walking Dead", part of the company''s focus is on the production of "The Mist".


    There is also Christopher Nolan, who also completed all the filming of "Batman: The Mystery of the Shadow" half a month ago, and officially started post-editing with the cooperation of Warner.


    Lyman went to the production department and found executive director Black, who had just returned from the production of "Batman".


    "In the next period of time, you will need to help me prepare the filming schedule for the "Mist" project. The most important thing is budget control and a meticulous plan. Thomas alone may not be able to do these trivial matters."


    The "Mist" crew is independently undertaken by Firefly Pictures. The staff behind the scenes say that they will be ready soon, but there are still a lot of problems to be solved for the preparation of the entire crew.


    As for overall planning, Black Cole should be better at it.


    He used to be responsible for this in Rodrian Films, this time the "Batman" crew can also see his ability, and he has handled many things well.Christopher Nolan often praised him in front of Lyman.


    "Okay, I will start this as soon as possible."


    Blake Cole didn''t hesitate at all, and said lightly: "But, do you have any ideas about props and scenery? What''s the style?"


    "I have the script of the script, you will take it to discuss with the behind-the-scenes team of the crew. However, remember to find a suitable location for filming. We also need a lot of passersby actors, and for authenticity and life , I hope that the local residents of the filming location will be willing to cooperate with the filming. The crew will pay the salary, but it will be negotiated at the normal industry price."


    It would be very troublesome to shoot this movie as a scene.


    Therefore, if it is not necessary, Lehman will definitely want to view the scene on the spot. After all, the conditions of the studio cannot meet the shooting needs of the work. From this point of view, a suitable shooting location is also a key survey target.


    After ordering the request, Black Cole left.


    Lehman thought about the movie and felt it necessary to contact the special effects company.


    Otherwise, waiting for the crew to complete the preparations to do this, it seems too procrastinated-special effects rendering also takes time.

 460 Chapter 457 Special Effects Work (seeking subscription, tickets)

    Early the next morning, Lyman pulled Thomas again.


    After meeting, this guy still complains habitually, saying that the preparation work can be left to others, but he can''t.


    But Lehman ignored these. This guy was not enterprising. If Lehman hadn''t forced him to take on more work, he would definitely not want to take over the production rights.


    However, they met Wei Mo, and Lehman still wanted to give him a hand.


    He laughed and said: "Life is a constant toss, what are you doing idle. You don''t have a bit of "American Dream" in your mind."


    Thomas replied: "What dreams, I can make money to support myself."


    Afterwards, Lehman started to talk about it again, stubbornly persuading a few words, in short, Thomas, you must be motivated, not motivated is to apologize for the country, the people, and the support of your hometown.


    Is it easy for us to gain a foothold in the United States?Can''t slack off.


    Thomas'' face turned green when he was said to have no choice but to respond, and Lehman stopped preaching and pouring chicken soup.


    Thomas clutched his head, "Then what are you doing here for me?"


    Lyman patted him on the shoulder, "I want to give you a task in the organization..."


    Before Lehman finished speaking, Thomas interrupted, "No, I''m busy enough, I can''t squeeze out any time. Really, you can find someone else. Ryan, Garcia...who... Anyway, but I can''t."


    "No? No!" Lehmanjia patted him on the shoulder with all his strength, and patted him as soon as he said something.


    Thomas finally begged for mercy: "Forget it, just say something, I will do it, I will do it."


    Lyman stopped, smiled again, and he was relieved after explaining the situation to Thomas.


    "It turned out to be looking for a special effects company to discuss the shooting. I''ll accompany you."


    Lehman also said: "In terms of special effects, Hollywood is the only famous one. I want to go to the digital field to see how their quotations are. I heard someone say yesterday that the business capabilities in the digital field are very good and the prices are also good. Not the most expensive."


    "The digital field? Isn''t that Cameron''s special effects studio. Are we looking for this one?"


    James Cameron is a well-known tech fanatic, with more than half of his wealth invested in the digital field.


    After all, one of the special effects companies at this time was considered one, and they were all trading at a loss.


    Firstly, because there is too much competitive pressure, there are too many companies on the market that can do movie special effects, and there are too few business needs;


    The second reason is that the application of new technologies always requires constant investment in research to produce results.


    Lehman nodded, "The level of business in the digital field is still very strong. We can visit this one first."


    ......


    ......


    "What is the matter with you two?"


    "A movie has several shots that need special effects."


    "do you have any requests?"


    "Can we go see your company first."


    "of course can."


    After Lyman and Thomas called to the digital field for an appointment, a short time later, someone greeted them.This white man who looks a little prematurely decayed, and is typical of Silicon Valley practitioners'' simple dress, and can even be said to not pay much attention to dress, is called Bossi. He is 28 years old but looks like 35 or 6.


    He was also not very polite. He figured out that Lehman and Thomas belonged to the type of people with business needs, and immediately agreed to take them to the company together.


    The group drove from Burbank and took about 20 minutes to the office in the digital domain.


    But after arriving, Thomas was somewhat unconcealed.


    In fact, Lehman was also a little surprised.


    According to Bossi, this area is an ordinary residential area, with the kind of desolation and lack of infrastructure that are characteristic of the suburbs of Los Angeles, and the room types are a bit old.


    "Is it here?" Thomas still couldn''t help but asked.


    "Well, just ahead."


    Bossi is more natural.


    The three of them snaked along some damp alleys, and the clutter of buildings made it easy to get lost in the road.


    All of them seem inconspicuous, as if it is impossible for a company like the digital field to fall here.


    Unfortunately, Thomas was disappointed.


    The headquarters of the digital field is really here.


    After about 3 or 4 minutes of walking, at the upper left of a low building, there was a slightly dilapidated light board, which was the name of the studio.


    Bossi made a call before pushing the door open.


    After walking in, there is not even a reception desk, or Bossi is their reception desk and guest reception staff.


    Anyway, what Lehman could see was a large space like a warehouse, with a pile of desks gathered on both sides.It is also a messy style.


    The whole place highlights the aesthetics of a unique technical otaku, but there is no trace of art.


    "Good morning, Mr. Lyman."


    A white man in his 30s, wearing glasses and holding a cup of coffee, walked quickly and greeted warmly.


    "They have business needs. It should be a new movie." Bossi stepped forward and lowered his voice to remind him.


    Subsequently, the reception became more enthusiastic.


    They walked around and found that in addition to the layout and decoration, they had everything they should have, and the floor space was quite large. There were several similar warehouses in the back with people working.The staff is not too much, not too few.


    Perhaps it is precisely because this is a suburban area that the office area can be so large.Both are more spacious than Lyman''s Firefly Pictures.


    After walking around, a few people sat down in an office.


    Lehman deliberated and explained his intentions. After meeting his own needs, the coffee man said: "Do you want us to take over the special effects work of the movie. This is just right. We don''t have any important projects in the near future. side."


    "What about the price?"


    "Is this? It mainly depends on the workload and time. If more energy is invested, it will be more expensive. If it is easy to do, it will be less.


    "Similar to the monster lens of the "Alien" series, there are several scene renderings, the whole workload should not be large. Can you make a concept map first? We need to see the effect before we can decide whether to hire you to participate in the project Production." Lehman said.


    "This is natural, but the concept map also needs..."


    "How much do you need?" Lehman interrupted.


    "Five working days, eighty thousand dollars."


    "What if I am not satisfied with the renderings?"


    "This, we must be careful, there will be multiple sets of alternatives." The coffee man explained weakly.


    Let him, a science graduate, really lack momentum, and Lehman can take away basic topics.


    "Well, let''s do that. I will pay a deposit of 50,000 yuan first, and if I am satisfied, I will pay 30,000 yuan. What do you think?" Lehman didn''t ask about alternatives and couldn''t make people sure about what would happen. condition.


    "Uh, it''s okay, you come back in five days."


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 461 Chapter 458 "Dead Silence" (seeking subscription, tickets)

    Wen Ziren walked in the corridors of Firefly Pictures with some joy.


    Since he had the idea of ??a new work that day, he spent a few days with Ray Warnard to write a part of the script outline and role setting.


    It has been two years since he directed "Chain Saw 1", and his desire for director has become strong. After all, being a producer is not what he wants to do most.


    He still wants to be a director and shoot the works he wants.


    In the company, he was the first old man to take refuge in.


    Regarding the production experience and industry qualifications, he is not good enough. The box office is not as good as the director, and the strength is not better than Nolan. The art production may not be as good as the top, and he feels that his status in the company is getting worse and worse. It is important, but I am also very anxious.


    On the third floor, Wen Ziren was still thinking about how to shoot the new work and who the actors would look for.


    Inside the building, all company employees are busy.


    A familiar deputy director of the production department met Wen Ziren, greeted him with a smile, and asked him to sit down.


    The company''s competitive pressure is still great, and their deputy executives also need performance to consolidate their position.


    Where does the result come from, of course, is the film and television project.


    It just so happens that Wen Ziren''s "Chain Saw" series has part of his work.


    Wen Ziren saw a lot of information in the office, mostly about Oscar judges, and curiously said, "You are..."


    "Oh, this. We need to help Blue Butterfly Pictures PR judges, and Warner will also organize a reception."


    "That''s it." Wen Ziren nodded.


    He also knows some internal news about "Million Dollar Baby", and it is not surprising that he understands Oscar''s public relations rules.


    "Did you come to the company today for the "Chain Saw" project?"


    The deputy director poured coffee and asked.


    Wen Ziren hesitated for a while before replied: "No, I don¡¯t want to participate in this project anymore after supervising the fourth part. I¡¯m here today for other things, maybe I need to bother you later, but I don¡¯t know Mr. Lehman. Will you agree?"


    The deputy director knew that Wen Ziren admired Lehman, and would discuss with him anything.


    And coming to the company in such a formal way is definitely not a trivial matter, maybe it is a new project.


    In fact, the size of Firefly Pictures is not large, and some power divisions are not comprehensive enough, such as auditing projects and investigating market prospects. Lehman is almost solely responsible for it. Without Lehman¡¯s approval, the company¡¯s funds will not be invested. In a project, this is a hidden danger for a production company.After all, one''s vision and energy are limited.


    Fortunately, Lehman has not missed it all these years.


    Speaking of which, how the company will develop and where it will develop, the company''s senior management is a bit unclear.


    "Well, if it''s a production problem for a new project, you can come and pick someone at that time, we will definitely form the best behind-the-scenes team to reduce your production pressure. By the way, how is your studio now?"


    "It''s not like that." Wen Ziren obviously didn''t want to talk about this.


    In fact, Wen Ziren has made a lot of money in the past two years. In the "Chain Saw Cry" series of projects, each of the revenue, including offline aspects, Wen Ziren''s studio has more than 20% of the share, let alone the box office. The financial income from this aspect is also very impressive.


    His director¡¯s salary is calculated separately, probably around 3 million.Calculating this way, he can roughly earn 50 million from the release of the three "Chain Saw".


    But, apart from a few miscellaneous and financial accounting in his studio, Ray Warner is considered a general.


    The scale of truth is incomparable with the backstage crews of several other directors.One empty shell.


    "Forget it, I will come later, I will trouble you then."


    After Wen Ziren finished speaking, he walked into the aisle again.


    ......


    ......


    Inside the president''s office.


    "You mean you have a new shooting plan?" Lehman asked casually.


    "Yes, Mr. Lyman." Wen Ziren was quite respectful.


    After all, this is in the company, and the two cannot be too casual.


    "Does that have a script?" Lehman asked.


    "Take it." Wen Ziren took out a stack of manuscript paper from the briefcase, and it was accompanied by a part of the scene sub-shots, which was more intuitive and gave a rough idea of ??the style of the image.


    Lehman took it, and Wen Ziren explained: "This idea originated from a dream, a nightmare. And this dream is very real, and I can remember it after waking up. So I called Ray Warner, in this dream The main line of the storyline is added on the basis of, but this script has not been fully conceived yet..."


    "So, do you want to direct this new work?" Lehman rolled his eyes.


    "Well, I can find someone else to be responsible for the "Chain Saw" project. I want to take over the production of this film. I also want to ask the company for help. I just name it..." Wen Ziren smiled embarrassedly , "If possible, the investment equity can also be consistent with the "Chain Saw" project."


    The attitude of Firefly Pictures to its partners is still very good, and the division of revenue is not excessive.


    While eating meat in the company, others can also have a sip of soup without taking too much production risk.


    If you really want to lose money, the company must lose the most.


    It is the coexistence of benefits and risks.


    "Good to say, good to say..." Lyman dealt with it, but his eyes were on the script and scenes.


    Looking at it, Lehman had a headache. Sure enough, Wen Ziren still failed to escape this hurdle, and even because of premature control of economic strength, it was more than half a year earlier than the original time and space.


    "It''s a story about ghosts killing their lives?"


    Wen Ziren happily replied: "Yes, I have always wanted to make such a horror movie. When it comes to horror, the unknown is the easiest to fear. Ghosts are the best theme carriers of this kind, and I think they cooperate. The dark atmosphere and the rendering of the scene will definitely be shocking. To be honest, there are some scenes in it that I am afraid of. For example, when I wake up in the middle of the night, I always feel that something is hiding in the corner and watching me. , But found that it was a doll. In that darkness, the doll''s eyes seemed to blink and came alive...Even if you know that the doll can''t come alive, it also made me feel bad. "


    According to Wen Ziren''s words, coupled with the scene footage in his hand, Lehman seemed to be able to imagine such a time.


    Damn it, I''m so frustrated.


    Wen Ziren is a real psychopath...


    "Good idea," Lehman affirmed the idea of ??his new work, and then said again: "But how much do you plan to use to make this work. Oh, forgot to ask, what is the name you gave the movie?"


    Wen Ziren probably has some ideas, but it will definitely take time to implement them.


    He thought about it for a long time before saying: "The name of the movie is "Dead Silence"."

 462 Chapter 459 Lost Wisdom (seeking subscription, tickets)

    The original version of "Dead Silence" is a film released by Universal.


    It was also the first home that Wen Ziren found after peacefully breaking up with Lionsgate.


    But I don''t want to. The North American box office of this work with an investment of more than 20 million is less than 17 million. The global total has just recovered the production cost.


    According to the proportion of the publicity and the theater line, if the producer wants to make a profit at the box office, it basically needs to reach 3 to 1, which means that the box office of 60 million is compared with the production cost of 20 million in order to basically achieve a profit at the box office. Cover.


    But unfortunately, the setting of "Dead Silence" is still novel, but the story is too old-fashioned, and the world is losing it.


    It is estimated that they are also thinking about how the talented director who can create box office miracles is on the street.


    Actually, this is also a rare box office loss in Wen Ziren''s directorial career.


    From the perspective of latecomers, it''s normal for "Dead Silence" to lose money.


    On the use of horror elements, the deployment of puppet toys with rural nursery rhymes is simply the best setting effect. Similar to the classic American film "The Ghost Baby" series, each has a high horror index and a box office performance. It''s also considerable, and "Dead Silence" is naturally impossible in terms of scaring people.


    Billy, the doll often shown in slow motion in the film, is the most brilliant prop in the film. The original fear of human beings being engraved in their genes is the fear of things that are too similar to themselves but unknown.


    Billy''s realistic doll is naturally full of mystery.


    That kind of plastic face with a stiff smile forever, and the pupils staring straight at people are themselves synonymous with weirdness.


    And in this work, it cannot be said that Wen Ziren''s directorial skills decreased because of the box office failure.


    This product¡¯s bold attempt at horror elements is already of a very high standard in this movie. Compared with the later popular "Latent" series and "Call of Souls" series, the horror expression techniques in "Dead Silence" are more deeply rooted in the bones. The atmosphere rendering and the sudden audition experience brought the audience into a hell-like heartbeat state.


    It''s just that the story of this work has too many flaws, which greatly weakens the horror atmosphere that is hard to stand up.


    So that after the grand debut of Mary Shaw, the climax of the ghost''s life became too cliche, and the ending is even more abrupt with the business foreshadowing of this type of film.


    For example, the identity of the big villain Mary Shaw is so poorly set. As a ventriloquism performer, I saw your lips move because of a sentence from a kid watching a show, which caused a deliberate killing. It was a big deal. Failure.


    Also, what kind of perfect doll is this child made with a child. After being discovered, the town people killed her, she began to resent all the town people, will revenge the town people and their offspring?What are you doing, how can this story unfold?Mary Xiao, an old guy who kills children is very happy, but if someone kills you, you can become a ghost to get revenge. Why can''t those tragic children?On hatred, there are obviously more children.


    So there are so many foreshadowing in the front. Once Mary Shaw is reached, the degree of mental disability and hypocrisy in the plot rises to a situation where it insults IQ and the audience''s three views, and it is not possible to save it by any setting.


    To be honest, the white blind doll Billy has such a good setting. In order to match it, the lighting effect of one bright and one dark plus the ingeniously built atmosphere of the scene; the psychological effect that strongly implies with the lens details, pinch The tension in the heart was all torn apart.


    This is why the film¡¯s horror index is quite high, and several shots have become classics for latecomers, but the market performance is so strong.


    So, no matter what the subject matter is, a qualified story that can justify itself without making the audience feel that IQ is insulted is the basis of film art.


    The original version of "Dead Silence" just lost his wisdom in the story.


    ......


    Lehman put down the script and asked Wen Ziren: "Have you sorted out the main line of the story?"


    Wen Ziren nodded and said his thoughts: "What Ray Warner and I set is that the residents of a small town are all entangled in ghosts and die one by one, and the ballad says not to scream. The inspiration for ghost killing."


    "So, ghost killing has its limitations. The limitation you arrange is not to scream?"


    "Yes, a bad guy dies and becomes a bad ghost, but the evil spirit can''t kill people at will, increasing the conflict of the plot and the fun to watch."


    Lehman was stunned. No wonder Wen Ziren''s setting, the ghost Mary Xiao is so mentally stupid, it turns out that she is a bad person.


    Since she is a bad person, do we have to show how bad she is?


    It is a pity that Wen Ziren''s anti-social concept has greatly increased the audience''s opinions, which is far from the public''s psychological expectations.The theory that "justice will not be absent, and that good people have rewards" is directly torn up.It seems that you should accept incompetence.


    At the moment, Lehman looked at Wen Ziren with a sad look, "If I were to say it, this work might not be accepted by the market."


    "Uh..." Wen Ziren was a little surprised.He never thought that Lyman would reject his new work proposal.


    Lehman continued: "To put it another way, if you are from the standpoint of the audience, how many people do you think will like the movie? Where is the market audience?"


    Wen Ziren hesitated: "The horror theme is naturally supported by fans who like to watch horror movies. Judging from the past data market, this segment has a very large audience. I estimate that the production budget is about 25 million in North America. It should be able to sell 70 to 80 million, and it will be a little less overseas, and it should be 50 million. In this way, there will be more than 100 million, not counting the CD and TV broadcasting... It''s not difficult."


    "You still had a plan." Lehman still agrees with his data.


    After all, horror-themed movies are calculated on average. As long as the quality is excellent, there will be at least $50 million at the market box office.


    However, the new work still has to think about the structure of the plot.


    With the lessons of failure and the cultivation of market vision over the years, Lehman still suggested: "It is possible to shoot, and the idea of ??the idea is absolutely correct. But does the role need to be better polished?"


    Hearing that there is still a chance to shoot, Wen Ziren didn''t mind changing the outline of the script.


    He is not a director who insists on himself. Seeing that he can manage a typical commercial film like "Fast and Furious" later, he knows that he doesn''t care about the script very much.


    What he cares more about is how to use his lens language and rhythm control ability to create movies with his own style.


    After all, many well-known big directors are not very good at writing scripts.Lehman himself has this problem.

 463 Chapter 460 The new version of "Dead Silence" (seeking subscription, tickets)

    After being denied the script again, Wen Ziren heard that there was still room for a turnaround in the project, and immediately cheered up and waited for Lehman to tell him how to write the story.


    "In horror genres, there are many ways to shape the source of horror, but the most recognized by the audience is nothing more than concreteization and intentionalization. The former¡¯s representative works include "Small Island Cry", Japanese version "Midnight Bell", Japanese version "Curse" Resentment, the latter¡¯s masterpieces are "Ghost", "The Wind and Wind", even "Blair the Witch" is counted... and your idea of ??this movie is concrete, and the ghost will have a positive shot .


    Therefore, the role of the ghost itself seems to be more important.That being the case, its previous life has been wronged, and revenge with hatred and death will be more in line with the audience''s psychological point of view."


    "Isn''t my kind of setting OK?"


    "Neither the gods of the West nor the immortal saints of the East will respect this argument. By the way, do you believe in fatalism?"


    "No." After hesitating, Wen Ziren replied honestly.


    Lehman shook his head lightly, "But this is a certain social attribute. For example, little girls should like dolls and beautiful clothes. Boys will like toy guns and toy racing. Annoying toys. This is an imposed and severely biased characteristic given by society. If you were to buy toys for a friend''s daughter, what would you buy?"


    "I don''t know. Maybe it''s Barbie."


    "You see, this is a perennial and socially subjective choice. Is there any rule that girls can''t like toy guns? No. But more people will hope that they like dolls. Now, you should understand."


    "From the standpoint of the public?"


    "It''s not absolute, but entertainment creation should not be too deviant, especially when our director still needs box office performance to support his personal career."


    In fact, the role of Mary Shaw is like a bitch lotus flower, or the kind of bitch that is so disgusting that the public is disgusted, and its severity is comparable to that of NTR in the net article.


    "How can I change it?"


    ¡°The identity of the ventriloquism performer is well set, and the rural nursery rhymes that don¡¯t scream are also very compatible, but she can set a good person, a little neurotic, and it¡¯s best to be misunderstood by the town residents for some reason Death. The evil spirits who hate too much will entangle these murderers until the next generation will retaliate."


    "Some reason? The pedophile was misunderstood?"


    Lehman encouraged: "A good entry point. A ventriloquism performer, because he often deals with puppets, has never married or started a family, but he likes children unusually."


    "In this way, boys are better." After Wen Ziren''s thoughts were opened, his ideas gradually became clear. "Mary Xiao lives in a small town and lives by performing ventriloquism in theaters. Because she likes children, she often invites The children went to play at her house, but one day, after a boy returned home from Mary Shaw, he suddenly told his parents that someone had hurt him..."


    "Rumors arose in the town, and everyone began to doubt Mary Shaw¡¯s motives for inviting the children to play in her house. Neighbourhoods and chatting with each other, the matter became more and more serious, so that everyone looked at Mary Shaw with colored glasses. Outsiders...Until one day, a drunk parent could no longer control her, picked up a shotgun and killed Mary Shaw... A week later, this person was found drowning in the bathtub. Inside, the wife and children also jumped down from the upper floor and fell into meatloaf...The town began to fall into ruin, and some people left here one after another, but Mary Xiao¡¯s grudge did not disappear, instead Completed the nursery rhyme: Don¡¯t scream when you see the doll..."


    "This setting may be better." Wen Ziren was extremely satisfied.


    After the re-portrait of Mary Shaw''s character, it inexplicably intensified the extension of the sense of fear, and also made the first half of the story be polished.


    It also feels that there is a kind of inexplicable plot development of "Mountain Village Old Corpse" plus "Deer Hunter".


    Zizi, beautiful people, such a shadow of childhood!


    With such a choreography, Mary Shaw is also expected to become the American version of Chu Renmei, the kind of existence that makes all viewers intent after seeing it, the kind that will be dreamed by dreams at night.


    After all, in the United States, the problem of children is far more substituting than cheating and derailing, NTR, and the people are more willing to accept this kind of cause of great resentment after the death of the misunderstood.


    You know, with that kind of international status, Michael Jackson was still defeated by a specious pedophile.


    This once again confirms a truth that has not changed from the past to the past: spread rumors with a mouth, dispel rumors and run off their legs.


    And it often doesn''t work anyway.


    Okay, I don''t know how many social issues are involved in this plot, it''s very topical and conflicts with the drama.


    I believe that when the film is made, at least it will not be spit out by American audiences like in previous lives.


    Wen Ziren clearly understood that the script had risen to a certain height, and his face was a little excited.


    This is the death issue of another villain, it is clearly the intention of raising the script.


    As a director, he still has a perspective on issues.


    "Ha, wonderful, ha, interesting." The more Wen Ziren thought about it, the more he felt the desire to shoot. He muttered, almost forgetting that there was a person standing next to him.


    Seeing his appearance, Lehman patted him on the shoulder, wanting to say something, and finally he said: "Remember the social characteristics I just said, and write another version of the script. Once it is finished, I will invest in the project. "


    "Ah, good. I''ll write the script with Ray Warner when I go back."


    This promise is the best comfort, and makes Wen Ziren''s somewhat disappointed mood instantly return.He hurriedly nodded to Lehman, turned and left the office with the script.


    Wen Ziren once used his extraordinary talent for horror to create a personal "conspiracy" film universe. There is no need to question his ability to direct, but in the same way, genius also needs to grow, such as the original "Dead Silence" filming without considering the market prospect , The movie is doomed to fail.


    It is also because this guy concentrates all his energy on how to use the lens to build a horrible atmosphere, instead of ignoring the control of the film''s plot integrity and rhythm.


    He is like a truck driver who is very good at simplicity, and the cargo load always takes precedence over driving comfort.


    But once you get used to this, there will inevitably be some minor problems.


    Of course, there is another situation that may have something to do with his first entry into the director''s circle. Wen Ziren likes to control the shooting cost.


    Even if he is rich, he is more willing to shoot low-cost movies.The degree of concern for funds always focuses on cost performance, which is quite different from Nolan''s attitude towards film works.


    He is good at calculation, but that doesn''t mean he is not good at hand.


    Even because of the best style of real shooting, shooting costs are difficult to reduce.


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 464 Chapter 461 Digital Domain (seeking subscription, tickets)

    "Hi, we meet again."


    Coming to the digital field in the residential area again, the coffee man greeted happily.


    He took Lehmann to a conference room, and then he introduced: "As for the creative concepts you want, we have already achieved results. Take a look."


    The meeting room is not big.


    There were not many people, and Lehman did not see the familiar figure after sitting down.


    He actually wanted to see Cameron on this occasion.


    Although he has written about his dark history before, I often complain about him.


    But for the top director who is invincible at the box office, Lehman is more admired than directors who have the same outstanding performance such as Spielberg and George Lucas.


    After all, just two "Titanic" and "Avatar" are enough to make him famous in film history, and it is the kind that knows how to shoot, and it is difficult to shoot.


    Although Cameron¡¯s shooting techniques are not sophisticated, he doesn¡¯t like playing fancy, and the structure of the plot is nothing new, but the new technologies that he can figure out and can use alone make it impossible to replicate his success. .


    "Can I see your boss?" Lehman asked the coffee man on the left.


    "This..." the coffee man explained: "Our boss is not in Los Angeles. He is tinkering with a documentary."


    Well, it seems that Cameron has already begun to ponder new filmmaking techniques to prepare for his sci-fi masterpiece "Avatar".Not surprisingly, the producer of this documentary also has the figure of 20th Century Fox...


    Lehman thought this way, and quickly interrupted the long talk that Coffee Man used to introduce digital technology, "I don''t understand this, I just want to see the effect. So just omit the courtesy and go straight to the topic."


    This is the case when dealing with non-professional customers. Coffee Man is obviously not a qualified product manager.


    At least, his words are not concise and simplistic enough, it is difficult for Lyman to understand what he is talking about.


    Fortunately, the moment of embarrassment passed quickly.


    The coffee man turned the laptop on the desktop and placed it in front of Lehman, "This is the concept map you requested. If you are satisfied, we will make a similar style based on the scenario."


    In the computer, there are several completed special effects scenes, and you can see at a glance those movie concepts such as black fog, monsters, and cave-ins.


    "Not bad." Lehman nodded approvingly.


    "So, we will follow this idea in the next production. However, when will your film start? Has the process come out? At that time, we still need to go to the shooting site to collect data and coordinate in advance."


    "Probably it will start production in February, and we will notify in advance."


    Lehman finished this, settled the advance payment, and gave the first fee for special effects work, which cost a total of 2.35 million before leaving the digital field.


    After the preparations for the production of the film advanced a bit, Lehmann was in a good mood on the way back.


    He was still thinking, perhaps, Firefly Pictures should also have a special effects studio.


    In his knowledge of the future, it is not difficult to find that the proportion of computer special effects in the film industry will become higher and higher.


    But Lehmann has no idea how to cultivate a good special effects studio.


    He doesn''t understand this himself.


    After returning to Firefly Pictures, Lehman saw Blake in a hurry as soon as he entered the production department.


    "What''s wrong? Is there anything wrong?"


    "It just so happens that I was still looking for you just now. I have sorted out the film production schedule, budget statement, and shooting schedule."


    Lehman nodded and followed Black to the small conference room in the cubicle.


    At this moment, on the writing board occupying one wall, the sub-shots of "The Mist" hand-painted by Lehman are densely plastered.


    Similar coherent scenes are also classified.


    On the right side, the plan table and the budget chart are made together.


    I have to say that Black''s ability to manage production is very good.


    It seems scattered, but in fact they are all sorted together in the order of shooting.


    Blake stuffed a few folders on the conference table into a drawer, and continued: "The preparations of the crew are under Thomas¡¯ supervision, and the personnel arrangements and behind-the-scenes team have been sorted out. The rest is only waiting for the set, props, and performance. When the actors are ready, the filming of "The Mist" can begin."


    "You worked hard." Lehman said relieved.


    "This is my job." Blake smiled.


    Afterwards, the two discussed some more details before the other turned around to work on other things.


    After Blake left, Garcia quickly came up: "Boss, the content of the first episode of The Walking Dead has been filmed."


    "Really. Let the top cut out the feature film, copy a few more copies, and send them to the five major commercial TV stations, and don''t forget the pay TV channels such as HBO and SHOWTIME."


    "Cast the net and let them bid?" Garcia looked puzzled. "If this is the case, why not adopt a hidden bidding model?"


    The hidden bid means that these TV stations will give the psychological price of buying out the broadcasting copyright for the market prospect of a certain drama, and not open bidding.


    In doing so, it is more conducive to the producers to obtain their own profits, and it does not hurt face.


    Unfortunately, what Lehman never wanted was more money to buy.


    What he wanted to do was to dig deep into the fame of "The Walking Dead" for the sake of the larger zombie market in the future.


    The five major commercial television networks have clearly stipulated filming restrictions.


    For example, the lines should not be yellow, and the shots should not be too bloody.


    It''s almost similar to NC-17''s movie rating.The charm of "The Walking Dead" cannot be reduced by this.


    In addition, it is not bloody or pornographic, and "The Walking Dead" is no longer called a zombie TV series.


    Therefore, Lehman''s goal has always been on limited premium channels.


    Among them, HBO is the strongest and the most paying people...


    "Garcia, your idea is good, but there are some other concerns regarding the choice of the broadcasting platform for the show "The Walking Dead". So, you just have to follow my requirements."


    Garcia grinned, still wanting to say something, but seeing Lyman''s unquestionable attitude, in the end he did not persevere in questioning.


    As a subordinate, he still has this vision.


    Although he was very confused about Lyman''s choice.


    Of course, he has already given his own plan. Whether to adopt it or not is the boss''s business. No matter what, he has fulfilled his responsibility.


    "Okay, let''s do it like this."


    Lyman patted Garcia on the shoulder.


    After watching him leave, Lyman turned and went back to his office.


    In other words, the "Million Dollar Baby" Chong Austrian PR also needs his cooperation.


    very busy¡­¡­

 465 Chapter 462 HBO (seeking subscription, tickets)

    "What, the project invitation for The Walking Dead was sent by Firefly Pictures?"


    On Fox TV, the director of the production department listened to the report.


    "Are they cooperating with us?" the supervisor questioned.


    "But they even sent the trial content of the first episode."


    "It''s hard to say that the relationship between Firefly Pictures and WB TV has broken."


    The supervisor thought carefully.


    Lehman and WarnerMedia¡¯s cooperation projects are not one or two, and the benefits are so large that they are definitely partners that they strive to strive for.


    But now, the invitation is sent to Fox, what does this mean?


    But in any case, "The Walking Dead" is undoubtedly a good project.


    "You first arrange personnel to write a cooperation agreement. Purchase costs, broadcast plans, market prospects, publicity analysis, and offline supply should be as concise as possible to facilitate negotiations."


    "Ok."


    ...


    Two days later.


    Fox Television¡¯s negotiating team officially met with Firefly Pictures for an interview.


    But, the scene is a bit awkward.


    They thought that only their family would come. As a result, several domestic TV networks sent people.


    A group of people sat in the conference room clearly, thinking about all kinds of things.


    The atmosphere has become more subtle.


    Is this up for sale?


    Thinking of this possibility, the person in charge of Fox was relieved.


    At least, Firefly Pictures really wants to seek cooperation in the new drama.


    Next, the competition is nothing more than which one has better conditions...


    After a while, the firefly people arrived, but Lyman himself did not come.


    Garcia is responsible for all negotiations.


    Negotiations, there must be a contact.The people present were not surprised.


    After some courtesy, each company began to promise conditions, what guarantees the prime time broadcast, what single episode 5 million buys broadcast rights, and what advertisements are divided into three parts.Oh, TV station seven.


    In short, everyone seems very sincere.


    After all, it is likely to be a win-win cooperation, and everyone is willing to win.


    It''s a pity that Garcia didn''t get in. No matter how the various TV stations hinted at benefits, they never responded positively, haha ??perfunctory.


    But, he was still very sorry, because Lyman had asked him to check the conditions of each family, but couldn''t agree.


    Therefore, he is just a tool man pushed to the stage by the boss to ease the relationship, and has no real power.


    After a war of words, the thoughtful people dispersed.


    After Garcia reported on the work, Lehman said: "You will work harder later, and then you can contact the HBO negotiation team."


    After each player has shown a little hole card, I believe that HBO really wants to cooperate, it should show more sincerity, and it will be more convenient for Lehman to take the initiative.


    "Well, I got it."


    ...


    Not long after, two black Cadillacs were parked in the underground parking lot of the Firefly Building.


    Several middle-aged men in formal wear came down from the car.


    Under the leadership of the company''s front desk, once again walked into the conference room of Firefly Pictures.


    Garcia shook hands and greeted each other after meeting them.


    With some speculation in HBO''s mind, he really re-chatted about the cooperation of The Walking Dead.


    In addition, Garcia also asked the film library to take out the second episode of the unfinished content for screening.


    In the original space-time, the broadcasting platform of "The Walking Dead" will be amc cable television network. Once it was released, word of mouth quickly fermented, causing a frenzy of ratings.


    However, the current amc TV station is not important to the operation of the cable pay channel. "The Walking Dead" chose it instead of Fox.


    At least, Fox TV''s share of the entire TV drama market last year was ranked in the top three.


    Due to the butterfly effect brought by Lyman, several actors in it have changed candidates, and they have also joined the key role of Eva as a tool for publicity and momentum. The plots are different from the original version and are closer to the world view of "New York".


    The cause of the zombie virus outbreak was also a leak of experimental gas from a chemical plant, and New York began to radiate the country.


    And the area where the protagonist is located is Chicago, and the journey started there.


    It can be said that the main line of the story has changed a lot in the early stage, but the specific filming is due to the sufficient budget, the top director has the strength, and the quality is absolutely excellent.


    After the sixth season, the quality began to decline severely, and the risk of unfinished products will certainly not happen.


    After all, Lehman is very particular about the integrity and logic of the story in the creation of the script.


    As for the protagonist of this work, Andrew Lincoln is still playing, and he signed a long-term contract.


    He can accept the squeeze, just look at the person''s resume.


    This guy was born in England and debuted in 1994.


    The first role is just a magic trick in the TV series.


    Later, he slowly received several film works. The more famous one was "True Love First", who played mark in British love works in 2003. He was nominated for the best newcomer of the British Empire Award and entered Hollywood.


    This kind of experience is not even Xiaohong for actors, and belongs to the more ordinary people in the circle.


    The only thing he has an advantage over local actors is that he has some connections in the UK and can''t get mixed up in Hollywood, so he won''t be completely lost.


    And he can get the role of the male lead from the project of Firefly Pictures. In addition to the image, he also has performance experience. The most important thing is to be willing to sign a more demanding long-term contract.


    It stipulates that if the project development is interrupted due to his personal problems, he shall bear all the losses.


    Moreover, the room for salary increases is well limited by long-term contracts.


    The lead is absolutely in the hands of the producer.


    Of course, for Andrew Lincoln at this time, it was a million willingness.


    He has never been popular. If he becomes famous with "The Walking Dead", even if the pay is not at a normal price, the announcements, advertising endorsements and even the income from the gossip are not controlled by Firefly Pictures.


    Besides, the price of RMB 20,000 for one episode and at least RMB 80,000 for the second episode is also the highest salary he has ever received. What can''t be promised.


    Only when there is a chance can there be a future for improvement...


    The HBO negotiating team watched the shooting content of the second episode attentively. Although some parts lacked the soundtrack and there were some flaws in the dialogue processing, they could also see the plot trend and rhythm control after the first episode.


    After the episode is over, people on HBO are more eager to buy the broadcasting rights.


    They had a few words with Garcia, and Lehmann also joined the negotiation field in due course.


    After inviting everyone to sit down, Lehman stood with his back on his back and said with a smile: "I don''t know how many people, are you satisfied with the content of the TV series?"


    The person in charge of HBO is also a sloppy person, and does not answer questions directly, so as not to be led by the nose during negotiations.


    Instead, I talk about some trivial things while watching, and I also ask for some foreshadowings buried in the plot.


    In short, it''s quite difficult.No wonder HBO was selected to participate in the negotiation of the project''s cooperation terms.


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    The HBO representatives were very good at talking and chatted for a long time.


    Lehman only felt that they had learned the essence of Tai Chi.


    For a while, the meeting room suddenly quieted strangely.


    After a while, Lehman felt the atmosphere was awkward, and he didn''t continue to circle with them at all.


    "The Walking Dead is still filming. We need to find a platform to host the trial broadcast. HBO is our company''s ideal partner after considering it. After all, our relationship with Warner is pretty good, right?"


    "We are also optimistic about this drama, so we can talk about the conditions first."


    "HBO doesn''t have ads, right?" Lehman asked suddenly.


    "Yes, we do not have an advertising business. But we are different from other wireless TV stations in that the user''s subscription fee can replace this part of the revenue. Moreover, we are always the most aggressive in buying broadcast rights. Can inquire."


    Lehman wanted to laugh a little.


    Why is the courage to buy dramas the most? It''s not because the coverage area of ??the cable TV network is inherently worse than that of the wireless TV network. If you don''t pay a high price, who will sell it to you?


    However, HBO''s self-operated business is still very good, although the total market share is not too much, but in terms of profit alone, they are not bad.


    "Then how is the share of the subscription fee calculated?"


    "The number of new people watching "The Walking Dead" and the number of old users renewing the series to watch the series, the former is 64 and the latter is 80."


    Well, old users are generally accustomed to paying for renewals, even if the new drama "The Walking Dead" is replaced with other items, the most is the change in the number of viewers.After all, HBO does not only operate this TV series, it also has a lot of fans from other series.


    "This is fair. Warner has a close and mutually beneficial relationship with me. Sometimes, it is better for both of us to deepen our cooperation."


    The representative nodded, seeming to express approval, "Mr. Barry Meyer said that you value feelings, and he is right. Well, it seems that looking at your new drama project plan, the previous shooting budget for the first season is About thirty million dollars?"


    When Lehman heard it, he understood that this person wanted to start quoting broadcast rights.


    As for the importance of sentiment in the front, just listen to it. It is probably a pretext for the next price reduction, but this attitude is not a bad thing for Lehman. After all, the people at HBO are satisfied with the new drama project. , I want to fight for.


    "The shooting budget is probably enough. I haven''t heard of any delays in the crew."


    The man smiled and thought for a while before he said: "The first season is 24 episodes, and the average production cost per episode does not exceed 1.25 million US dollars. So, how about we are willing to pay 3.2 million for each episode purchase cost?"


    "3.5 million in a single episode?"


    "No, 3.3 million."


    "3.4 million?"


    "Each episode is 3.35 million, totaling US$8040. We are already very sincere."


    "Well, for Barry Meyer''s sake, we agreed to the price."


    With this $80 million, deducting the production cost, and subtracting the share of the two directors'' creative teams, Firefly Pictures can almost get more than 35 million, which is not a disadvantage.


    Looking at the rising corners of the HBO representative team, Lehman also knew that the big head was still eaten by the broadcasting platform. Even if the first season of "The Walking Dead" only had 70% of the market prospects of the previous life, it is estimated that the total value of the project will be more than 300 million.


    Of course, there is no deduction of operating costs, because that is the sole responsibility of HBO.


    However, Lehman has nothing to envy. The channel has always been the upstream of the industry.


    This is true whether it is a movie or a TV series.


    He is also used to it.After all, if there is no channel to broadcast, no matter how good his drama is, it will not sell for the price.


    Just like every year behind the beautiful film market, more than 80% of the works that failed to make money in theaters are buried.


    Another example is the Blue Butterfly Pictures he bought, relying on small companies that don''t have distribution channels to squeeze it, and it''s still going well.


    There are countless production companies that go bankrupt every year, but I haven''t heard of any company that has a North American distribution channel going bankrupt.


    At most, the profit is not high, and it is sold as a tasteless asset.


    This is the status quo of the Hollywood film and television industry.


    Lehman said again at this time: "However, I have one more condition."


    The representative frowned slightly, thinking that there would be repetitions in cooperation, and quickly replied, "What are the conditions?"


    "It''s not a big problem." Lehman said with a smile: "After HBO broadcasts "The Walking Dead", your company can be responsible for the first season''s carousel rights, but in the offline CD distribution market, can we work together? Operation?"


    Yes, after the first round of broadcast, the TV station can still sell to local TV stations and even the UK market and other regions to continue to make profits, but the second round of broadcast rights is sold at the price of cabbage. In the third round, it is even cheaper. , Is basically used to enrich the playback time period.


    The offline market is different. Because the United States attaches great importance to copyright, it is difficult for pirated copies to flow into the underground market. The American people are also used to buying DVD collections for supported TV dramas, which is only a dozen or twenty dollars after all.


    In your spare time, you can take it out and watch it again.


    Of course, the revenue shared by both parties is still in accordance with industry rules.


    HBO has nothing to do with this, anyway, it didn''t hurt their interests.The representative nodded after thinking about it.


    After the two parties formally signed the broadcast contract, HBO also immediately started to publicize the matter.


    Well, as an extra thing, HBO rarely cuts dramas. Generally, if you buy the copyright, you will definitely play it.


    According to the planning of the HBO party, they will arrange the "The Walking Dead" to be broadcast on Saturday night at eight o''clock prime time on January 15.


    Counted down.


    After the cooperation between the two parties is reached, the circle naturally knows.


    For those wireless TV networks, it was nothing more than a failure in competition, but for WB TV stations, it was not so good news.


    Their TV business overlaps with HBO, and their program production capacity is not as good as that. The board of directors has always had shareholders who want to urge WB TV to separate its production business, merge and reorganize, to make the coverage of the commercial territory clearer and facilitate the tilt of resources .


    As for Lehman, Warner¡¯s internal troubles and the influx of power will naturally not affect their company.


    He just chose a more win-win partner based on the profit prospects of the project.


    But in Andrew''s view, it was obviously a subconscious squad against this kind of signs, and it was naturally uncomfortable in his heart.


    But the "Prison Break" project is their TV station''s trump card, and they have to support it with all their heart. How can one be depressed.


    This is business...

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    January 7, 2005.


    Hollywood, near the Walk of Fame.


    It was still nine o''clock in the morning, but there were many pedestrians on the street.


    And most of them are tourists who have met a celebrity or become famous overnight by scouts, or simply come to visit.


    In short, there is a lot of traffic.


    Nearby businesses are also gathering together, with countless big names.


    And around the neighborhood less than a ten-minute walk away, a black business bus stopped quietly on the side of the street. In the driving position, Lehmann looked with interest at the front left with sunglasses, headgear, and unshaven beard. A street painting artist, Nicholas Cage, who writes and draws to chat with tourists from time to time.


    At this moment, he was fully armed and wrapped tightly. Even the iron fan who knew his face very well could not recognize him for a while.


    He was sitting on the little pony, facing the raised canvas, not knowing what he was painting.


    Since Lyman talked to him according to the role of the script, for more than half a month, Nicholas Cage has played his role on the ground, looking for feelings.


    After a while, the passerby who was chatting with Cage turned and left, and Lyman got out of the car and walked over.


    "Hi, how? How are you adapting?"


    I saw a half-view of a street on the canvas, which still looked decent.


    "I learned it specifically. I won''t act in the future. It''s a job." Cage joked.


    "Haha, get in the car, let''s go to the company and talk about shooting."


    Lehman helped him put things away and stuffed them into the trunk of the car.


    Cage got in the car, took off his headgear and sunglasses, and couldn''t wait to ask: "How did I behave just now? Do you feel similar?"


    Lehman praised: "I am definitely satisfied to experience the role and bring it into the role. It''s good if you can find this kind of temperament."


    Nicholas Cage is a typical methodist actor, as can be seen from the way he enters the play.


    Subsequently, the "Mist" crew also officially held the first script reading meeting.


    In the conference room of Firefly Pictures, Lyman asked him to call in all the actors he had selected.


    In addition to Cage, Eva, Samuel Jackson, there are also major players such as Toby Jones and Nathan Gamb.


    Everyone knows what this party means. After all, after the casting work, Lehman only asked them to read through the original novel of "The Mist", but it is still unclear what the script will be and whether the characters will be brilliant. .


    Therefore, everyone is looking forward to it, even the male protagonist Cage.


    After all, the script adaptation and the original novel can not be confused.


    It was also at this moment that Lehmann handed out everyone''s scripts.


    A group of people chatted with each other, met in person, and gained some understanding. Lehman also took this opportunity to cultivate a tacit understanding between the actors and the incompatibility of auras to slightly improve some of the details of the script.


    Well, the latter can roughly be explained as a sense of cp, that is, the aura of the screen is better and will not make the audience feel abrupt.


    After all, the protagonist and lead role have changed candidates. Cage and Thomas Jane¡¯s image style and performance are also different. It is impossible for Lyman to shoot according to the image of Thomas Jane¡¯s painter David in his memory.


    The same is true for other actors, who must be brought into the role according to their own temperament, polished and adjusted.


    After reading the script, a group of creative actors also tried to perform a few scenes, wondering how well they needed to be in the performance.


    For example, when Cage and Eva play against each other, they have to close the performance, otherwise they will completely suppress Eva with aura during the performance, resulting in a great sense of fragmentation.


    For example, when Samuel''s supporting role as a gold medal needs to play, Cage needs to let go, otherwise the protagonist''s momentum will not be obvious, and it is not good for the supporting role to overpower the protagonist.


    Many movie fans have a sense of embarrassment when watching a movie and do not enter the scene. A large part of the reason is that the actors do not cooperate well in the scene and cannot pinch this degree.


    And because Cage is taller, Eva''s character can''t wear high heels, and must make a pair of secretly padded flat shoes.


    After all, if the height is inconsistent, it will be more difficult for Eva to show off the charm of her role under Cage''s edge, and it will give the audience a look of passersby, which is inexplicably irrelevant to the plot.


    This is also a problem that often occurs in movies. There are obviously many shots, but they just can''t leave an impression.


    For example, so and so sweet, a lot of resources for first-line masterpieces, but they are not very good.


    This is definitely not a clear...


    After some exchanges, Lehman also had ideas for shooting several actors.


    Let them go through the group scene again, Lehman interrupted their movements and waved his hand to attract everyone''s attention before he said:


    "There are still two weeks to prepare. I hope that you can fully understand your roles. No matter how bad, the lines must be familiar. I don''t want to delay the progress due to the actor''s problems after the crew starts. I hope everyone can take it seriously. This play."


    Looking around, Lehman said seriously.


    Everyone can also feel that Lehman''s behavior is not a joke. Although he didn''t say what the consequences were, it was not as simple as his tone.


    You should not play around with your work.


    That is irresponsible to oneself.


    At this point, several actors nodded in recognition.


    After all, the requirements are not too much. Now that you get the role, the crew trusts you, isn''t it the most basic to memorize the lines?


    Trying to figure out the role is also the most common thing an actor does.


    If you want to eat this bowl of rice, you have to give it a gesture.


    When I arrived at the shooting scene, I was ignorant of what I played, and talked about how to shape my image.


    A movie is definitely not just a few actors and a story that can be made.


    Lehman didn''t care how they would treat the movie. Anyway, they failed to meet the requirements and delayed the filming. It was more than just fucking off. All the loss obligations were marked in the contract and the third-party regulatory agency was responsible.


    Then Lehman ordered a little more trivia.


    Such as image design, dressing and dressing; such as temperament issues, the continuing experience of experiencing life...


    After the party broke up, Blake was busy sponsoring the crew, while Lyman stared at the scenes, props and other work, and all the actors were adjusting individually.


    Time passed slowly in a busy schedule.


    On January 15th, under the premise of HBO''s efforts to build momentum, "The Walking Dead", which has received a lot of attention, is about to prove its value.


    The content preview of the first edition was released a long time ago, and the audience''s response was very enthusiastic. Anyway, HBO is still very supportive of the new drama.


    Of course, no matter how much you blow up in front, no matter how much you praise, you also need actual results as support...


    What will happen to the official debut of The Walking Dead?

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    Sorry everyone...

 469 Chapter 465 "The Walking Dead" premieres (subscription, tickets)

    Chicago, the town of Loveof.


    The two scenes in the morning were filmed very quickly. Director Gyro was leading someone to sort out the shooting equipment. Producer Garcia came over with a water glass and said: "The company called and said, "The Walking Dead" will be on the channel tonight. Play."


    Top frowned: "So fast? Okay, you can check the audience''s feedback."


    In this show, his studio also has a share of revenue, not much, only 5%.


    But the salary he directed the filming is extra, and so does the team behind the scenes.


    If the results can meet expectations, no one will be dissatisfied.


    After all, as a director, he is not pedantic.


    It''s just that his unique aesthetic makes many production companies unacceptable, thinking that there is not much marketability, and the risk of investment and return is not proportional.


    Garcia sat down next to the spinning top and handed him the water glass, "I suggest that the crew can take a short half-day off. The afternoon scene will be postponed until tomorrow, so that everyone can go back and watch the series. They will have more motivation for the next shooting ."


    "Well, let''s shoot again tomorrow. Anyway, we are ahead of schedule." The top drank and nodded.


    The crew ate lunch hastily, and the top announced the news to the crew.


    And who is the main creative staff of the crew who doesn''t expect his own work?


    7:30 in the evening.


    British actor Andrew Lincoln, who does not have a fixed residence in the United States, is in a hotel and locked the channel for the episode.


    His mood was a bit nervous, a bit nervous, but more expectant.


    After all, this is his first TV series to be a male lead. The performance is really related to his future development in the circle.


    It was this mood mixed with multiple emotions that made him lean on the sofa, keeping his eyes on the TV for a moment.


    Even more than half an hour before the broadcast.


    Time passed by every minute.


    There was a burst of low background music on the TV, and a few scenes flashed across, forming the title of "The Walking Dead".


    The sound of the music fades away. At the beginning, it is the familiar symbol of the chemical plant in the movie, similar to the three small pages of a fan, and then the camera pans all the way, and it is vaguely visible that many roads are destroyed and the city ruins.


    The picture went dark.


    The linkage with the movie ends, and what follows is a brand new story -


    In the town, Rick (played by Andrew Lincoln) in a police uniform received a call from the police station asking to rush to a certain street and execute an order to cooperate with the search.


    Unexpectedly, the black guy who was arrested not only sold drugs, but also carried guns with him.


    In the rush of the incident, Rick was unconscious because of a shot in his left arm during a fire clash.


    Then he was taken to the community hospital in the small town. After unconscious, he woke up again, feeling that the world suddenly became strange.


    There was a scene of brokenness in front of me--cars parked randomly, various objects scattered all over the floor, chaotic streets, no familiar town residents, as if they were looted or fled.


    He just said that when he woke up, the community clinic didn''t even have a medical staff, so of course he felt something wrong.


    As we walked, something was wrong.


    A lifeless street, suddenly, Rick heard a biting sound.


    He turned his head, then lay on the ground and looked at the underside of a car.


    He saw the feet of a little girl who was walking and picked up a teddy bear doll.


    He dared to get up and shout, "Little girl?"


    But the little girl didn''t seem to hear Rick in general.


    He had to walk quickly towards the little girl and shouted, "I''m a policeman. Little girl?"


    Now, the little girl with her back to Rick stopped.


    "Don''t be afraid, I am a policeman." Rick repeated.


    The little girl finally turned around.


    Something was whispering in her mouth, her eyes were dull, but slowly, her expression suddenly became grim and grinning, extremely vicious.


    This sudden change caused Rick to subconsciously draw out the pistol.


    Rick feels right.


    The little girl rushed towards this side with an extremely uncoordinated posture, like a beast.


    Rick was terrified and pointed his pistol at the little girl.


    "boom!"


    The gunfire sounded and the threat was lifted.


    I saw a hole in the little girl''s forehead in the little blood on the road.


    ...


    The benefits of choosing HBO to play are perfectly reflected.


    In this scene, there is a different kind of beauty that vents violence, and a large number of close-up shots allow the audience to quickly substitute into this world of zombies in collapse of order.


    Then, the screen turns.


    I jumped to two police officers chatting in the police car. One of them was Rick, who had just killed the little girl infected with the zombie virus. He asked his partner, "What is the difference between men and women?"


    The other one next to him is Sean, a small town policeman played by Joe Bothern.


    He had a look that made me funny.


    But Rick said, "Seriously, what''s the difference?" He asked seriously.


    Xiao En replied after thinking about it for a while, "I have never seen a woman who knows how to turn on lights. They only know how to turn on lights and never turn them off."


    This so-called switch light answer is a more American analogy, similar to Sean''s belief that women only create problems but don''t know how to solve them.


    Generally speaking, it is rare for men to talk about women without talking about women. They either complain, praise, longing, or always lick the dog...


    But obviously, the character that Shaun created through this sentence is biased against women.


    He didn''t care about exposing this prejudice.


    This kind of role setting is a kind of more typical American men, with a playful mind, countless girlfriends, not very responsible for the family, and discrimination that has been carved into the bones since childhood.


    And Sean''s role is also to set off the image of the protagonist Rick.


    The two continued to talk about the topic, and suddenly the radio heard words, "All idle units, all idle units, resisted arrest on Second Avenue southeast of Lincoln County. The group committed crimes. Please go to the scene to reinforce immediately. Note, GTAAD records, west of 217234, Need a high level of alert..."


    It seems to be back to the beginning, but the difference is the reason why Rick will participate in the action alone.


    Because it was a gang committing the crime, the police force was very scattered.


    And just as they set off for support, the camera turned, and two crows were eating the body of a stray dog...


    This kind of shot has the same meaning as the deer of the mutation in the opening of "New York". The second half is a flashback to the first half, and it is also an early hint of the subsequent encounter, indicating that bad things have begun to break out... ¡­


    Fans who have watched "New York Tour" are excited, this ubiquitous same technique will make people familiar with it inexplicably.


    But the bad thing, the first episode is over...

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    Multi-faceted linkage development of IP is very common in Hollywood.


    Like the "Star Wars" series, DC adaptations, and future Marvel Dafa, they are all examples of great success.


    And "The Walking Dead" under the title of "New York Walk" derivative drama, from the beginning of filming, it can be described as a lot of expectations.


    On the night of the premiere day, many viewers waited in front of the TV early. Families who did not have a paid channel even opened and subscribed specifically to watch the series.


    Moreover, the results of these efforts did not disappoint people.


    Perhaps it is the addition of the follow-up influence of "New York Trip", or the montage flashback and interspersed shooting technique of the top, or the careful and coherent plot conception of the screenwriter team.


    After seeing the positive film, many viewers were all attracted by the quality.


    Applauded and called scolding.


    Applauded and the shot is very beautiful;


    What is calling is that the episode is too short, one episode is only 45 minutes (plus the opening and ending, it only takes about an hour).


    They kept complaining after watching, but complained and did not change channels, and continued to watch HBO''s follow-up programs on the channel.


    After the first episode was broadcast, the audience also had a heated discussion about the characters that appeared on the scene, and it became more and more intense because of the character setting.


    Yahoo community.


    As the representative of the largest and most trafficked portal, there are still many active people.


    However, it is generally less active at night than during the day.


    But today is an exception. After nine o''clock in the evening, Yahoo''s traffic crowd suddenly increased.


    In addition to all kinds of topics, all kinds of discussions and new posts, the hottest ones are TV series produced by major TV networks or movies broadcast in theaters.


    And the most discussed one is HBO''s new drama "The Walking Dead".


    Among them, the controversy over the role is the hottest topic.


    The source of the controversy is not about the quality of the first episode''s feature film, or about the plot or the shaping of the worldview, but rather the comments between Rick and Sean about "women".


    Just like the conflict between growing feminism and the most common gender discrimination in the United States.


    Oh, the so-called racial discrimination is also mixed in, because the role of the drug dealer villain is so special that a black actor is used to play it.


    Of course, those who spoke out subconsciously ignored the faces of several white men in the drug gang.


    The debate is getting bigger and the discussion is getting more intense.


    Attracted countless people eating melons to participate.


    Everyone interacted friendly and cordially on issues such as lines and director inclination.


    For a time, it was full of words starting with F. This is really the most wonderful compliment in the world.


    Female audiences, machismo whites, black audiences and other ethnic minorities, and spectators who are not too busy to watch the excitement, and among them are the pushers behind the Warner Group to contribute to the flames. Everyone who tries to hype the name of the TV series is known to everyone. it is good.


    After all, controversy is also a direct manifestation of topicality and traffic, and it is easier to attract attention than gossip.


    It¡¯s hard to say how much Warner¡¯s propaganda resources are tilted, but one thing that people in the industry can know is: "The Walking Dead" became popular and successful. Firefly Pictures, the platform, and other investors have all benefited. square.


    Among the topics, there are some who belittle Sean¡¯s view of women¡¯s thinking, and some are supportive; some say that the cast is full of whiteness, and some are supportive...


    In short, it''s magical.


    However, the world of the Internet, without the need for real people to line up, is a magical place. You can abandon the mask that people have hung in front of you and face your own heart.


    ...


    Meeting room in the HBO office building.


    The long seats are full of leaders on both sides.


    Some are from TV stations, and some are executives of Warner Group. Anyway, there are many Warner factions, and shareholders and management are inextricably linked.


    After all, are shopping malls a quagmire.


    Not to mention the distribution of interests of Warner Group involves too much capital.


    On January 16, around ten in the morning, the day after the premiere of The Walking Dead.


    The current executive officer of HBO appeared in the meeting room on time. He first explained something to his assistant, and then pulled a few executives from Warner headquarters to greet a few words, and this was the way to beckon from the head to signal the start of the meeting.


    "...The monopoly department has reached a good project. The audience appraisal of "The Walking Dead" is good and the prospects are promising. The heads of each department will report on the details."


    As soon as the voice fell, a middle-aged white man in the unified purchasing department stood up and said: "...In the broadcasting agreement we reached with Firefly Pictures, the purchase of copyright was spent more than 80 million yuan, and the first 30 million yuan has been paid. ¡­The follow-up screening results are excellent, and if renewal is required, we will have absolute priority to purchase."


    The latter one almost ensures that HBO invests a lot of resources and will not end up doing wedding dresses for others, unless they do not want to repurchase the "The Walking Dead" project.


    And all of these inputs will also become the most bargaining chips in subsequent negotiations.


    However, the excitement of other departments is not so good for HBO''s own self-made projects.


    In order to expand the income, not only the prime time period was given to The Walking Dead, but also the focus of propaganda resources was completely focused on The Walking Dead.


    How much support can be left for self-made projects?


    If the influence is insufficient, the audience will naturally be small.


    Unfortunately, capital is profit-seeking.


    If a visible cake is not big enough, can we consider other things?


    Then there are reports on ratings and subscribers.


    "In the competition at the same time last night, our "The Walking Dead" project successfully won the first place, and the ratings broke 6 points."


    In the meeting room, everyone was happier.


    Breaking 6 is not very high within HBO.


    But for a TV series that has only broadcast one episode and the charm of the series has not yet fermented, the ratings can exceed 6, which means that the height of the future is going up, and it is an absolute boutique drama.


    Of course, the look of the directors of the self-produced drama is even more unnatural.


    Even if it is a "family", they are absolutely competitive.


    There are just so many viewers, your ratings are high, and the ratings of others are low.


    Even if the ¡°The Walking Dead¡± hits continue to have an impact, it seems to be an upward trend, but does this person imagine that so many resources will be given to us?


    This is the ultimate principle of human nature.


    But for the senior management, there is nothing to entangle.


    The report continues.


    "...Add 5.42 million paid people, 22.12 million renewed old users, 92% of the original total user base."


    If the previous ratings are good news, then this data is the foundation of HBO.


    After all, HBO does not accept the business of advertisers, and it relies on the support of paying people.


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 472 Chapter 467 Good News (seeking subscription, votes)

    Nowadays, in the era of algorithms and information flow, all show a truth: premium "subscription".


    And if you are more careful, you will find that the development of human civilization always revolves around two most primitive desires:


    Breed and kill!


    Perhaps it is sex and violence in detail.


    The content creation of the film and television industry cannot do without these two most important thematic elements from the day it was developed.


    Godard said: "Give me a gun for a girl and I can make a movie."


    Although exaggerated, there is no doubt that sex and violence hide countless story inspirations and are also inexhaustible material.


    HBO is perhaps the most well-versed platform.


    From "The Sopranos", "The Wire", "The Brotherhood"...


    HBO interprets their brand advertising with one after another fine American TV series-this is not an A movie, but HBO.


    Since its inception in 1972, they have used the charm of countless dramas to attract nearly 25 million subscribers, accounting for 80% of the US pay TV channel market.


    This means that for every ten paid TV subscribers, at least eight have watched HBO.


    Rough calculations, HBO can earn more than 2 billion per year for subscription money alone (users have to spend 10 to 15 dollars a month on the basic package fee of tens of dollars to watch HBO''s solo episodes) .


    This means that without relying on advertisers, HBO can continue to flourish as long as they fully meet the viewing needs of subscribers.


    As soon as the "The Walking Dead" nearly 27 million users watched the data, the conference room suddenly became quiet.


    "This¡­¡­"


    The executive of the HBO production department sighed dumbly, as if something was stuck in his throat.


    Compared with the layman''s attitude towards these data, everyone here can more intuitively appreciate the meaning of such achievements.


    After all, the "FireWire" series was HBO''s trump card series last year, and it will continue to be produced this fall, with less than 20 million users following the series.


    But "The Walking Dead", this is only the first episode, surpassing the achievements of the resource tendency of "FireWire" in the past two years.


    Only for a while, he seemed to see the shadow of "Brothers" that brought HBO to the next level...


    In terms of filming costs, "The Walking Dead" does not have so many war scenes. It saves a lot of money and may have more profits.


    Of course, it is no longer a measure of profit.


    What HBO needs is brand influence, which is similar to Disneyland''s golden sign in real estate...


    "Can you elaborate on it? The statistics are clearer." Someone suddenly raised his head and asked with wide-eyed eyes.


    The appearance of some gaffes is also the inner portrayal of some executives.


    Only the first CEO frowned in peace...


    The person continued to report: "The average ratings of the first episode were 6.1, and the highest statistic exceeded 6.4, and the signs of decline are very stable."


    Well, this also means that the audience is not satisfied with their curiosity because of the intensity of publicity, but is really satisfied with the content of the series, otherwise the fluctuation of the ratings will be too stable.


    "Could it be a statistical error?" another executive questioned.


    "No, the data collected by the company has been compared with Nielsen, there is no problem."


    Nielsen is the most authoritative organization in the field of statistics and surveys, and they often get real-time data on movie box office first.


    "If there is no calculation error, I think we should have a good talk with Lehman. This is... crazy."


    "Of course... and we need to do it as soon as possible."


    ...


    If the success of "Prison Break" can be attributed to reasons such as luck or vision, but also because the ratings of "Prison Break" are not exploding, at least a few TV network''s ace dramas can be overwhelmed and not so impressive. If you value it.


    But when Firefly Pictures made another move to reconfirm their TV drama production capabilities, many people couldn''t sit still.


    After the statistics of the specific screenings of "The Walking Dead" came out, it was like a gentle breeze that quickly blew through the entire film and television circle.


    Numerous telephone rings rang, and many people were communicating with each other.


    In this era, the people''s audio-visual entertainment channels are very extensive, so it is not very common for audiences to follow dramas with more than 20 million people.


    And those who can get this kind of result are either the pillars of a few TV networks or the hit dramas that have accumulated several years of fame.


    What is even more rare is that the second project that Firefly Pictures has stepped into TV series production not only surpassed the previous one, but also has a high audience reputation.


    You know, even for HBO, it takes several years for a similar project to appear, and it is carefully selected from countless ideas in the industry.


    When "The Walking Dead" came out, it directly rose to the ranks of the ace project, and directly brought more than five million new paying people.


    Therefore, as the person who is the most critical cause of all this.


    Lehman is still leading the preparations for the "Mist" project, and has to spare his energy to respond to these tireless calls.


    The first one was from Barry Meyer himself.Barry Meyer talked a little bit about the popularity of "The Walking Dead", and then he hoped that Lehman would make time. HBO executive Rupert wanted to meet Lehman in person.After that, the two chatted for more than ten minutes. They still wanted to deepen their cooperation. They also wanted to invest in Firefly, and promised that Warner Group would maintain the autonomy of Firefly Pictures, and the personnel management did not interfere.


    Lehman hung up after a few vague words.


    After putting down the phone, Lehman hadn''t had time to carefully ponder the news brought by Barry Meyer, the phone ringing still kept ringing.


    The second is Garcia, the third spinning top, and then the fourth, fifth...


    For the next more than an hour, Lehman spent time and again answering the phone. It wasn''t until noon that he had lunch before he had a reason to refuse, shut down, and the whole world became clean.


    Anyway, Lehman has not encountered a similar situation.


    When movies were selling hot, they always received phone harassment from these profit-seekers.


    To put it bluntly, when others recognize your strength, opportunities and cooperation will always automatically gather around you.


    Just like Pixar Animation Studios in the first 3D animation feature film "Toy Story", it first revealed the novel animation expression methods that can be used, which led to its market value rising from more than 20 million to the current estimate of billions. Value, and is still most valued by Disney, and has always wanted to earn it.


    Moreover, the purpose of these people calling, except for the congratulations from the staff of the Firefly headquarters, the rest is to cooperate, or the broadcasting copyright of The Walking Dead...

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    According to the production rules of the TV series, HBO only purchased the trial broadcast copyright of the first season of "The Walking Dead" out of insurance, and the right of preemption for the sequel copyright. This contract is not a secret to some people.


    Now, the new series has just started broadcasting and has achieved such amazing results. Even if the ratings will fluctuate in the future, but with the basis of more than 27 million audiences, even if the quality declines in the future, the ratings will not be worse. Where to go.Not to mention how heated the discussion was after the first episode.


    In this case, several other TV stations are indifferent to this situation, and there is no need to continue to compete with Warner Group in the TV field.


    These people are indeed very powerful. They found representatives in just a few hours and expressed their intentions to the management of Firefly Pictures.


    As for nbc, in addition to negotiating the follow-up copyright, it also hopes to work together. ABC and Fox are similar.


    cbs even found the company¡¯s president Benjamin to lobby. After all, the Sony Entertainment Group behind cbs is also the parent company of Columbia Pictures, so it¡¯s not surprising to be able to get in touch.


    In fact, for the performance of "The Walking Dead", Lehman did not have his own estimation, because under the operation of the multi-faceted interaction of the zombie theme he developed, because of the title of "New York City", plus the TV series itself Quality, fermented by HBO''s careful promotion, will definitely arouse public curiosity.


    At least, this gimmick is set.


    Therefore, Lehman thought that there would be a score of 5, otherwise I am sorry for all his efforts for this series.


    But the real subscription viewing of more than 27 million people still surprised Lehmann.


    HBO is not a public channel. You can''t search for programs without subscribing to it. Although their American TV shows are excellent, they rarely break through 5.


    By 6, it is rare for the five major TV networks.


    In this way, it is not difficult to imagine the chase of everyone in the circle. After all, a rough calculation is a project involving several hundred million yuan in revenue, and some TV stations have not been able to operate one for several years.


    In today''s newspapers, there are already headlines in bold and bold such as "The Walking Dead", "Viewing Hits", and "27 Million Subscriptions", and various comments have also appeared in front of people.


    "Sean, a discriminatory but assertive against women, a responsible and courageous leader, Rick... Only one episode was played, and the works jointly produced by Lehman-Last and Top use those imaginative The unfolding of the plot and the extremely real scenes have created a desolate and terrifying doomsday society for us, and in just one hour, the audience will like this fictional story and the somewhat controversial character created."


    "A story with a sophisticated and dramatic sense can be more popular with the audience. The Walking Dead has more than 27 million premiere subscribers to prove this again. When the audience can see the end of the zombie virus outbreak on TV In the world, it¡¯s hard not to let people expect how the story will develop, and what are the fate of several characters? This may be the most important factor in the success of this TV series. Lehman Rast is worthy of a talented filmmaker. The writing of the plot first revealed its clues, and it firmly captured the appetite of the audience."


    "The New York Review" also wrote: "There has never been such a strange thing. Since the premiere of The Walking Dead, it has not only attracted the intense attention of "New York" fans, even those who rarely watch movies. The play is full of interest."


    ...


    For the TV drama circle, the influence of market share is reflected in the ratings.


    And if a certain TV station suddenly shows a big hit drama in a certain quarter, it will certainly not be good news for the other TV stations.


    It means a reduction in revenue.


    Therefore, while regretting not reporting higher terms of cooperation for the broadcasting rights of "The Walking Dead" this time, the top executives of several major TV networks quickly launched remedial measures.


    For example, the re-competition for the copyright of the second season of The Walking Dead does not hesitate to pay high liquidated damages for Firefly Pictures.


    And these people can think of things, whether it is HBO executives or Warner Group''s helm Barry Meyer can certainly think of.


    Although Lehman¡¯s "Prison Break" has brought good benefits to Warner Group in the past, they have not paid too much attention to it. Therefore, the broadcasting copyright of "The Walking Dead" did not set very strict default conditions.


    After all, if the value is not much, no one will default.


    But this time it''s different. The value brought by The Walking Dead is easy to win.


    In addition, several major television networks have also considered the development of pay channels, and they have been around for years.The bloody and violent nature of "The Walking Dead" is also the best pay-per-wire drama carrier.


    Therefore, whether for business expansion or a run on Warner, it is necessary for everyone to test Lehman''s ideas.


    Therefore, when Lehman just agreed to some people''s invitation to meet, many media also received news...


    Speaking of it, he asked the company to disclose the news.


    After calculating the timing, by 3 o''clock in the afternoon, many people had already arrived at the headquarters of Firefly Pictures.


    Most of these people are the managers of several major TV networks, and they all know each other. After seeing each other''s actions, they also understand the purpose of others.


    So, after Lehman rushed to the company, he came up together by appointment.


    "Mr. Lehmann, I am the deputy head of the abc purchase department..."


    "Mr. Lyman, we have met once, I am from nbc..."


    "Mr. Lyman..."


    Lyman smiled and shook hands with the babbled groups of people one by one, waited for them to be a little quieter, and finally said: "I''m really sorry, can I talk about something later? I need to think about it."


    Of course, it is impossible for several groups of people to leave willingly because of Lehman''s few words, and one after another emphasized again, but when they saw Lehman no longer speaking, they did not dare to entangle too much.


    After all, Lehman is not just a director, he is also the owner of a film company with good performance.


    Moreover, he has close contacts with several capitals, and now he has attracted investment institutions outside Germany, the UK and other local forces.


    In other words, he has no shortage of channels for realizing content, as long as he wants to.


    After Lehman left, he discussed a few words with Benjamin and asked him to continue to guide the media.


    As for those who came here early, they waited a while before they reported the news with disappointment and drove away in a hurry.


    Perhaps this event will bring a lot of opportunities to the firefly...

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    In the spacious office, Lehmann recalled the situation just now, and immediately ordered: "Benjamin, you helped me to sort out a list of various information about the major TV stations and the six major media groups in the past two days."


    "No problem, but it may take some time." Benjamin Joseph nodded.


    "No hurry, you collect information slowly, and the most important thing is to be accurate."


    "I understand, Mr. Lyman, what else do I need to do now?"


    Lehman said directly without thinking, "Wait, we are not the one who is impatient."


    He originally wanted to slowly build up a momentum on the TV network, but he thought that "The Walking Dead" exploded, which immediately triggered a chase among TV stations.


    "Also, regarding the arrangements for the past few days, if it''s about HBO or Warner''s invitation, find an excuse to help me reject it. If other TV stations are interested, please contact the conditions."


    Benjamin nodded.He actually knew that Lehman wanted to buy a deal among several TV stations and maximize his interests.


    After all, Firefly Pictures has once again proven its excellent content production capabilities, and no matter how wide the channels of several major television networks are, it is a castle in the sky without the support of content.


    "But what if Barry Meyer comes over in person?"


    "He won''t." Lehman said with a smile: "Having been in contact with him for so long, he rarely does not take the lead, and this time they will definitely get news that cbs, nbc, abc, several companies are interested in invitations, if he does this When the time comes, doesn¡¯t it seem that they are a little anxious? If they really want to, don¡¯t they take the initiative to pass the knife to me and let me kill it. Do you think he would be like this?"


    Benjamin nodded, did not ask any more, and soon left.


    Later, his private phone was bombed again, so Lyman had to pick up again for an hour or two, just like the morning when the ratings of The Walking Dead were just released.


    He intends to contact several major TV networks first, make HBO feel a sense of urgency, and then discuss the deal.


    Although the other major TV networks were very enthusiastic, Lehman did not plan to replace the TV broadcasting platform for The Walking Dead from the beginning.


    After all, cable pay channels, HBO dominates. Compared with the other companies, they don''t attach importance to the cable field. They are more like conservatives who cling to the glory of the past and refuse to let go of the market.


    Even if you can put down your body and cooperate with Lehman, it will inevitably make many restrictions on the scale of content.


    But HBO is different. People are synonymous with "yellow pollution".


    Lehman knew how much room for progress in the development of HBO in the past life, and directly became the most valuable TV brand within Warner Group.


    But maybe apart from Lehman, even HBO executives can''t know this. In the face of several other TV networks entering the cable payment field, it is impossible to have enough confidence that HBO can still occupy the market.


    In this case, the hit "The Walking Dead" is certainly a good bargaining chip, and its importance is also extraordinary.


    The first thing Lehman did the next day was to visit the crew of The Walking Dead.


    Several actors knew that they were going to be on fire, and they were very motivated to shoot.


    At noon, under the lead of Disney''s vice president, I had dinner with the department president of abc TV station who came to Los Angeles.


    In the evening I went to meet an executive of cbs, and the next day I had an interview with the president of nbc...


    I have to say that the price codes of several major TV networks are very generous, and there is no mention of the plan to buy out the drama at a price. The direct condition is to participate in the TV station¡¯s advertising share.


    And what is different from wb is that the ratio of the opponent''s offer is quite good, not the 20% share of the bitterness.At the same time, they all revealed that they wanted to intercept HBO, won the broadcasting copyright of the second season of The Walking Dead, and were willing to pay the penalty.


    Through these contacts, Lehman also found that several major TV networks have cable pay channels, but because they overlap with cable TV channels, the profit model is not clear, and they can¡¯t compete with HBO at all, so they let it go and give little resources.


    And they are not unaware that HBO''s subscribers have been rising, and they have cultivated many heartfelt audiences.But just like one step behind step by step, HBO began to develop cable payment in the 1980s. More than two decades have passed, and a solid foundation has long been laid. They are only now slowly starting their efforts. How can they compete? .


    The rise of showtime in the previous life is also relying on "Shameless" to greatly cultivate the audience of drama fans, and can barely compete with HBO.


    But obviously, the current nbc Universal Group does not have this strength.


    What''s more, the competition among these TV networks is very fierce, and the "The Walking Dead" is also a matter of careful thought.


    This also led to Lehman being able to profit from it calmly without being too much pressure.


    If several companies are under unified pressure, Lehman will definitely not consider the consequences of offending several TV giants at the same time, and will soon hand over the broadcasting copyright of The Walking Dead.


    I have met with every family, and Lehman did not continue to delay, otherwise the Warner Group will be completely wicked and the loss to Lehman will be even greater.


    So he invited HBO to a gala dinner for The Walking Dead in the name of the company.


    HBO is also happy to agree.


    After all, what happened during this period of time, it is impossible for HBO to know that the purpose of raising prices has been achieved.


    When several major TV networks want to cut Husband, HBO will definitely not be reconciled. In the end, it can only be a court case. During the first season of The Walking Dead, the first season of "The Walking Dead" will definitely not be able to be broadcast safely.


    However, that is the purpose of those people.


    After half a year of litigation, I use this time to destroy the prospects of the big screenings, suppress the momentum of HBO, and get a good TV project. Why not do it.


    As for Lehman, no matter how things develop, he can get benefits.


    With the scale of several TV networks, the advertising fee that can be obtained can be increased by at least 15% in the "Prison Break" project.


    And if you put your eyes on the longer term, their role in the chess game.


    Why can''t you change from an indomitable soldier after crossing the river to a gun that takes advantage of the situation, or an invincible vehicle.


    Now that I have a good opportunity, why not work hard in this direction, maybe I can grow into a chess player in the future...


    In the field of television, it might be impossible to intervene when the time has come.


    The advent of the Internet era has given all ambitious people a chance to step onto the stage.


    With years of accumulation, Lyman finally managed to get a place in Hollywood, and what he needed to fight for was his own more bargaining chips.


    In other words, reduce your enemies and increase your friends.


    So, let''s continue from this time...

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    On the coastal road, a black Mercedes-Benz business shuttles smoothly in the traffic. Eva, who is wearing a white one-shoulder dress sitting on the front passenger, takes out her makeup mirror to check her makeup from time to time.


    "Lyman, can you help me see, is there any problem with the makeup on my face?"


    The girl looked around, then sorted the bangs on her forehead, then turned her head and asked.


    Lehman held the steering wheel and looked around, and quickly turned his head: "Not bad, very well dressed."


    "Does it look good?" Eva asked, holding back a smile.


    "I will appreciate it if I have time tonight."


    "Hmm." Eva heard the affirmation in Lehman''s words, and seemed very useful, but the girl was not stupid, and soon understood the other meaning of this sentence, and a blush appeared on her face...


    The celebration party of The Walking Dead chose a manor near Marbury.


    Contact the party organizer to prepare early.


    When Benz Commercial came to the entrance of the manor, Lehman handed the key to the waiter and walked towards the manor with Eva.


    After hearing the news of Lehman''s arrival, HBO CEO Morik Ruger, who came first, also greeted him with a smile.


    Lyman looked at the opposite middle-aged white man who had considerable power in Hollywood before the age of 50.


    There is no doubt that Morik can develop HBO''s market value influence to such a degree, there is no doubt about his ability.


    At this moment, he is wearing glasses, combing his hair meticulously, and a gentle smile at the corners of his mouth, without any majesty.


    However, no one can take him lightly.


    While Lyman was looking at each other, Morik was also carefully examining the young director who had gained fame in just a few years.


    This process did not last for a few seconds, and two people reached out their hands at the same time.


    "Hello, Mr. Ruger, this is Lyman Rust."


    Although the other party must know him, out of courtesy, Lehman introduced himself first.


    "Lyman, hello." Morik shook hands with Lehman, and then turned to Eva: "This must be the beautiful Eva-Green, Rose of France. Several of your works are outstanding."


    Well, the French Rose was called out by the local media when "New York Trip" was released in France.


    It was the first time that Eva was praised so much in front of her boyfriend, let alone the identity of the other party.


    With a slightly shy expression, she reached out and shook the opponent: "Thank you, Mr. Ruger."


    After the courtesy, Lehmann cast a look at Eva.


    Eva also understood that the two of them had something to discuss, and took the initiative to walk in.


    Seeing his girlfriend leaving, Lehmann said again: "Mr. Ruger, let''s go in too."


    At the moment, more than 20 guests have come to the manor, and as time goes by, more people are coming.


    In addition to the main creative team and behind the scenes of The Walking Dead, Lehman also asked Caa to bring many Hollywood stars to join him.


    Although Morik had been anxiously dragged by Lehman in the past two days, he secretly suppressed his emotions and did not immediately make an appointment.


    Take the initiative to talk about other topics.


    "Lyman, you are 27 years old, right?" Morik asked inexplicably.


    Lehman nodded. He passed his 27th birthday last November.


    Speaking of it, when he came here, he didn''t care much about birthdays and other situations.


    "It''s really young and promising. When Spielberg was 27 years old, he was still shooting short videos to exercise. Maybe, in the future, it will really be your young people''s world."


    Lyman laughed a few times, and didn''t know how to answer the conversation.He can never say that he used a long period of time to accumulate studio experience.


    After Morik finished speaking, he changed the subject again, "Lyman, is "The Mist" about to start?"


    "Yes, the preparatory work is about to be completed, and filming will start in at most a week. Time is still very tight." Lehman pointed out.


    Morik pretended not to understand, and then said: "Lyman, speaking of it, several of your projects are cooperating with Warner. We have been getting along very well, right?"


    "Of course, this is a win-win situation." Lyman shrugged, hinting that Morik''s emotional card trick was useless.If it were Barry Meyer, it was almost the same.


    At the beginning, backed by Warner''s strong publicity, he had enough financial strength to develop Firefly Pictures, also acquired Blue Butterfly Pictures, and had his own North American channels.


    But Lehman didn''t think he owed anything.


    Just like Paramount helped him gain a foothold in Hollywood, he repaid Paramount¡¯s tens of millions of American TV shows¡¯ box office profits, and helped Shirley Lansing regain the trust of the board of directors. Warner did not suffer any losses in cooperation. .


    The total revenue of a "New York Tour" is at least 400 million yuan, and Firefly Pictures only received less than 170 million yuan from it. Speaking of which, Warner aside from the publicity expenditure, it is basically around this number. It is simply holding money without risk.


    Morik had originally thought about putting it up first, but he was directly pushed back like this, even if the face that was accustomed to the world flashed with embarrassment.


    "Lyman, I heard that people from other TV stations have called you?"


    "Yes, the conditions for them to seek cooperation are very attractive."


    Morik was a little irritable. He suddenly realized that the young man in front of him did not match his appearance because of his mental age.If he continues to consume like this, Lyman will definitely not let go first.


    So, let''s go directly to the topic.


    "Lyman, do you think this is good? HBO will increase the subscription share of Firefly to 35% from the second season?"


    As long as it can sign the broadcasting rights for the next few seasons, HBO is willing to give some benefits to allies.


    However, Lehmann shook his head and said, "Mr. Ruger, is this the sincerity shown by HBO?"


    The TV industry is different from the film industry. Because TV stations are not restricted by the relevant anti-monopoly laws, TV stations are completely self-sufficient in producing their own programs. Where can outsiders have the bargaining power.


    Therefore, TV platforms have become more accustomed to it, and if you push forward for another ten years, TV series will be buyouts or a buy-in price. The ratings are not within the scope of the TV station''s consideration.


    And now, these platforms will only sell a small part of the benefits, compared with the film industry, it is simply harsh.


    At least, the film industry often has the production side taking the big picture.


    "Mr. Ruger, "The Walking Dead" allows HBO to attract a large number of new subscribers and consolidate the paid market. Even without the recognition of the old user population, the super high ratings of more than 27 million people this season can also make HBO a big profit. Compared with these, compared with what HBO can get at the price you just made, do you think Firefly Pictures can be satisfied?"


    Morik stared at Lehman and said: "The offer just now is a condition that other producers can''t get? What do you think?"


    "I just want to be a little fairer."


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    "Lyman, let''s talk about your terms. What HBO has to pay to get all the broadcasting rights of "The Walking Dead"."


    As soon as the voice fell, the atmosphere became a little tense.


    Lehman thought for a while and chuckled: "Mr. Ruger, if you know me a little bit, you will know that I am not an excessive person. I have always pursued a win-win situation, so the two parties can be slightly fairer. , I am very satisfied."


    Morik cursed the little fox in his heart. Why did he say so much without giving him a correct sentence? Isn''t it too much?


    But Morik hesitated for a while and then re-said: "Forty percent? How? This is already the highest cooperation condition offered by HBO."


    "Plus the revenue from offline copyright operations, what do you think?"


    "No, no, it''s not fair."


    fair?Ha ha.


    Lehman pulled the corner of his mouth slightly and asked directly: "Mr. Ruger, how much do you think HBO will make a profit this year?"


    Morik''s heart beat abruptly, and he asked if his calculations were discovered?


    But Lehman is still talking: "HBO announced its financial report at the end of last year. There were more than 2.3 billion in TV drama business alone. Excluding daily expenses, management expenses and market development, there is at least more than 700 million US dollars in net profit. Moreover, these revenue growth increased by 13% compared to the previous year, and it is also the revenue from new users¡¯ subscription to TV dramas. I personally think that the most important thing for HBO is to maintain its stickiness to subscribers. It just so happens that "The Walking Dead" can help HBO. Compared with other platforms, HBO is more in need of expanding the new user base while maintaining the stickiness of old users. Mr. Ruger, what do you think?"


    When Morik heard Lehman''s summary, the fluke in his heart was completely shattered.


    Isn''t it because of the good screening prospects of "The Walking Dead" that he rushed over so rashly.The ratings are important, but the pursuit of new users is HBO''s first demand.


    "Lyman, but your conditions are still too harsh, and it is difficult for the board to pass."


    "With the current results, the profit of "The Walking Dead" must be more than 300 million U.S. dollars, 40% of the share plus copyright operation, even if it is a long time, it will not exceed 150 million, but right For HBO, it has not only taken profits but also opened up the market, it has also greatly improved your self-made drama business. Speaking of which, HBO has not suffered a loss, but made a lot of money. Am I wrong?


    Of course Lyman was right.


    For HBO, the quality of a TV series is nothing but the market growth of the TV series business year-on-year is the biggest gain.


    Morik was silent for a while before he said: "I can agree to your terms, but I need some promises to convince the board."


    "What do you mean?" Lehman wondered.


    "Let¡¯s put it this way, the cooperation between our two parties can be deepened. Instead, HBO can sign another treaty with Firefly Pictures. You should also know that even if you take this TV series to negotiate terms with other TV networks , What they can give is only a little concession in the advertising division, which is not enough to get more. Therefore, the bargaining chip for a "The Walking Dead" is not enough, you need, um..." Morik pondered and said Make your own plan: "Firefly Pictures also needs to provide HBO with a very good TV project, and the bargaining chips for cooperation can be equivalent."


    "Can you be more specific," Lehman said.


    "Hmm..." Morik conceived the treaty in detail: "I know that it is very difficult for a TV show to reach the level of "The Walking Dead". So let it be. If the average ratings of the new TV project can reach 15 million subscribers , The offline copyright of the new work HBO only accounts for 20%, 20 million visits, only 10%, can break 25 million, offline operations are all owned by Firefly Pictures, and the share will be 40%, but if the new project The results are too bad, not only will you face a cut, the follow-up conditions of The Walking Dead will also be invalid. How?"


    I have to say that Morik is very smart to tie Firefly Pictures to HBO''s chariot, and also attached a cooperation clause similar to the gambling agreement.


    Regardless of the outcome, HBO will not suffer.


    Good performance and rising market share are exactly what HBO needs; poor performance, not only is HBO occupying the bulk of revenue, the "The Walking Dead" project, Firefly Pictures will also lose the initiative to negotiate.


    It is a pity that the seemingly clever terms of cooperation are ecstatic to Lehman.


    If it is for other conditions, he may be embarrassed, but if it is content creation, this is not what Firefly Pictures is best at.


    Let alone one, even if it is ten TV projects with good ratings, Lehman can''t figure it out after thinking about it.


    After all, American dramas that can flow into the mainland have poor results and the subtitle team is too lazy to translate. Are they all fine American dramas?


    "I can promise, Mr. Ruger." Lehman smiled: "We can sign the contract first. If Firefly Pictures can''t come up with a new drama this year, how should the offline copyright be counted?


    Morik laughed too.


    The average viewership rate can exceed 15 million episodes, and all TV stations in North America add up to no more than 15 episodes a year.


    In the case of HBO, their self-control ability is not bad, only three to four a year, most of them are sequels of those old hit shows.


    If you can get a brand new excellent American drama project, even if you give a little more profit, what is it?


    Everyone is not stupid.


    Certainly, Benjamin couldn''t believe it when he brought the Legal Department to inspect the contract.


    In addition to "The Walking Dead", he also produced a fine American drama with a score of at least 5. The confidence of his own boss is also too much.


    Otherwise, this contract would be too harsh for Firefly.


    However, the greater the risk, the greater the return.If the bet is successful, you will get a lot.


    Although Benjamin Joseph came to Firefly Pictures as the president for a short time, he has seen good results in the company''s production capabilities more than once.


    At least, none of the company''s projects has failed, which is hard to imagine for other production companies.


    Therefore, after a brief surprise, he was also full of confidence inexplicably.


    "Lyman, it is possible to buy the bank loan owed by Blue Butterfly Pictures, which can be paid back in two months.


    Lehman put away the contract and smiled at Benjamin: "Of course, our goal is to become a new media giant, which is nothing."


    His tone was half joking and half serious.


    But Benjamin-Joseph only heard the joke and showed a pleasant surprise at the right time.


    In his heart, what he has been thinking about is the No. 1 film company under the Big Six.


    The performance of Firefly Pictures has allowed Benjamin to enjoy his desire for rights outside of Colombia.This goal is not impossible.


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 477 Chapter 472 Issuing direction (seeking subscription, tickets)

    On the second day of the signing of the contract, Morik Ruger could not wait to use the media resources of Warner Group to announce that he would continue to cooperate with Firefly Pictures.


    It also said that not only "The Walking Dead" will be broadcast on HBO, the two sides will maintain a closer cooperative relationship.


    As soon as the news came out, the major TV networks that were still competing for the project have stepped up to develop their own project operations.


    At 8 pm on January 22, the second episode of The Walking Dead began to air.


    At the beginning of the screen, it was Sean dating Rick''s wife Lori Linzhong.


    It turned out that during the time when Rick was in a coma in the hospital, when the zombies raided the town, it was Sean who was protecting Lori to escape.


    On the way to escape, I slowly gained a good impression.


    And because Rick is not there, life or death is uncertain, and the green plot naturally happened.


    On the other side, after Rick killed the zombie girl, the gunshots attracted the surrounding zombies.


    In a hurry, he hid in a tank.


    When he was trapped inside and desperately wanted to commit suicide, Glenn appeared, contacted Rick via radio and helped him escape.


    In the original work, the Asian role of Glenn was played by South Korean actor Steven Won. In this version, Ryman chose a Chinese descent, who played the role of a thief and villain for five years.


    Speaking of it, American stereotypes and racial discrimination are not a day or two.


    Afterwards, Glenn took Rick to a department store building and met several survivors.


    On the top of the building, Morben, an old white man, was dissatisfied that a black man and a Chinese descent were taken in the team, who was persecuted by force.


    Rick pulled out his pistol and interrupted him, and locked Moore on the roof with his handcuffs.


    At this moment, more and more zombies gathered at the door of the department store building, lacking water and food, and Rick began to lead everyone to escape.


    During the chat, Rick and others summarized some rules of zombies.


    One is that a living person will be infected quickly if bitten; the other is that the vitality is tenacious, except for destroying the nerve center of the brain, any fatal injury is useless; the third is that it will be attracted by the huge sound, and the ability to distinguish human blood, the vision is almost No.


    So, a scene that is more awesome than the exciting shots of ntr at the beginning.


    Rick put a zombie in from the side door of the building, and used a fire axe to break the zombie to pieces, smearing the almost black zombie blood on everyone.


    Rick was ready, tried it, and sure enough, the zombies gathered didn''t notice their existence.


    Several people walked out along the road and were cautious all the way, but they were chased by zombies because they made a little movement when looking for a vehicle.


    They continued to flee, and Moore, who was locked on the roof, and the black people who remained behind also sweated in their hearts.


    But when they saw Rick and the others escaping smoothly in the car, the two began to panic, thinking they were abandoned.


    The relationship between the two was not good, but the blacks couldn''t bear to leave Moore, who had beaten him, on the roof alone, and wanted to hand over the keys.


    After some tossing, Rick drove the car back again...


    Accompanied by cheerful music and cheers during racing, the zoomed-out lens is frozen on the preliminarily formed protagonist...


    "The Walking Dead" is also in the audience''s voice discussing the plot and under the close attention of other TV stations. Nielsen released the results as soon as he collected the ratings statistics.


    "The Walking Dead" successfully defended the title of simultaneous ratings. The average viewership of the second episode was 25.5 million, and the highest viewership still reached more than 27 million.


    Several TV stations saw this kind of data and analyzed the elements of the great success of The Walking Dead.


    In addition to the novel plot and excellent production, the most important thing is the linkage to the movie "New York".


    Of course, this may also be related to the director''s shooting ability.


    After all, few film directors switch to TV series production.


    Just like the "Brothers" in which Spielberg was the producer in 2001, it also achieved great success.


    The addition of this kind of film director''s strength is also a publicity stunt for the audience.


    To be able to see the work of a film director from outside the cinema will certainly arouse the curiosity of the audience.


    Due to various factors, the current popularity of viewership has been achieved.


    But even if you understand this, what use is it?


    After all, it is still a matter of content production.


    The more heavyweight newspapers also praised "The Walking Dead" as always.


    Lehman is now looking at the entertainment page with a copy of the "New York Daily" in his office.


    "According to the specific data collected by Nielsen, the second week of "The Walking Dead" added more than 2 million new subscribers. There is no doubt that HBO is the big winner in this cooperation.


    As for the producer, Firefly Pictures, an internal source revealed that the broadcasting rights for the first season of this TV series alone can bring them more than $80 million in revenue.


    Not to mention the new gambling agreement. If it can be reached, the subsequent offline copyright operation can bring considerable benefits. In the long-term, it is not less than HBO¡¯s direct purchase of broadcast rights.However, the investment in the production of this drama is less than 40 million, and Lyman Last, a film director who has continued to succeed in Hollywood, continues his success.A TV series has a profit of about 100 million yuan, which makes people have to look forward to his follow-up actions."


    After reading this article in the New York Daily, Lehman couldn''t help thinking for a moment.


    In terms of input and output, after deducting the studio share of Gyro and Zhadao and some performance rewards created behind the scenes, the first season of "The Walking Dead" actually made a net profit of 70 million US dollars.


    After all, company operations also cost money.


    The income is high, and the net profit left is comparable to that of a big-selling movie.


    However, the copyright of TV series is still a long-held asset in the United States where the protection is in place.


    It is also very good for Blue Butterfly Pictures, which can take over the offline DVD market.


    If you continue to follow up the distribution market, even if there are not too many media resources for publicity, the need for close ties with the market is also an important distribution experience for a company that is just starting out.


    A long way to go...


    Lehman wrote and painted on the memo beside him, Yahoo, Microsoft, Twitter...


    The rise of new online propaganda resources may be the future of Blue Butterfly Pictures that cannot control the newsprint media.


    Of course, there are also streaming media that have been overlooked...


    Lehman is more confident than anyone else that the flashpoint for the future of film and television is on the Internet.


    It''s just that the current Firefly Pictures is still too weak and its fund reserves are insufficient to support the growth of streaming media terminals.


    The time is not yet ripe...

 478 Chapter 473 Hatton Town (seeking subscription, tickets)

    On January 24th, Lehmann led the crew to Hatton, Oklahoma.


    This is the main location in the movie. Basically, 80% of the scenes in the movie will be shot in a small town.


    After arriving at the destination at 3 in the afternoon, Lehman first brought the person in charge of the location team to the town mayor to say hello, and also set aside some funds for supporting the maintenance and construction of the town.


    In other words, I spent this one hundred thousand dollars in exchange for the care when shooting.


    Otherwise, a random incident can affect the crew.


    We contracted several hostels in the small town, and arranged them a little bit, which were temporary residences.


    Seeing that the crew were still arranging shooting equipment, the tired-looking actors brought their assistants and managers into various rooms with their luggage, Lehmann clapped his hands and said:


    "Everyone settle down first, and gather on time tomorrow morning. Don''t be late."


    After the order, Lehman asked Black next to him: "Are the people in the digital field here?"


    "Here, the studio they built there is surveying and mapping on the spot, collecting various data."


    The "Mist" crew spent close to 12 million U.S. dollars for the special effects rendering. For a small workshop in the digital field, it is a big business that is difficult to meet.


    After all, there are many special effects studios on the market, and the reputation is also the biggest in Industrial Light and Magic.


    Although I don''t know why I was selected by Lehmann to subcontract the work, this does not affect the great importance of this cooperation in the digital field.


    At this moment, two small container trucks are parked on the open space at the entrance of the town. Under the command of the staff, in addition to the crew members are still disassembling equipment, the digital field is also carrying various equipment.


    Afterwards, Lehman introduced Thomas, the art team, the lighting team, and one of the producers Blake, and other major leaders of the crew to the digital field.


    This can be regarded as an acquaintance, and you can consult these people for any problems during the shooting.


    Several people chatted, and the digital technician named Scott Bryant next to him saw that Lehman was curious about some surveying and mapping equipment, and said with a smile: "Director Lehman, in order to cooperate with the filming of the "Mist" crew and We have prepared a complete set of required lens effects to ensure that all your requirements can be met."


    While talking, he carefully explained the operation essentials of the equipment to several people.


    In fact, it is their greatest sincerity to send so many technicians in the digital field to cooperate throughout the entire process.


    ...


    In the temporarily rented residential house in the small town, Lehman is directing the staff to set up the scene. This will be the starting point of "The Mist" and the shooting location of the first shot.


    Nicholas Cage and his uncle¡¯s old partner Al Pacino are generally standard methodological acting styles.


    This type of actor is very particular about integrating the emotion of the role into himself and then showing it.


    So if the shooting order is reversed, it will definitely affect Cage''s consistent performance.


    In order to better show the character changes of the protagonist David, Lyman decided to shoot in chronological order.


    The first scene of the original movie is David painting in his courtyard. This scene introduces the identity of the male protagonist through several paintings and paves the way for the subsequent plot.


    After discussing with Thomas, Lyman decided to shoot from the beginning to lead to the role.


    "I went to Burbank again the day before yesterday. Warner still has doubts about the release of our film in mid-April. If it enters the publicity stage, we will only have two months to ensure that the film will not be postponed. The shooting time. And, will the April schedule be too unpopular, and it will not have sufficient potential for the film screening market."


    Lehman was writing notes on the shooting plan with the sub-camera. Hearing what Blake said, he thought about it and said: "Two months is enough. As for why April was chosen, it is because of the lack of competition. You see, summer vacation. File Warner will release "Batman: The Mystery of Shadows", and there will be my "Daydreamer" in March. I can''t wait until the end of the summer to release "The Mist", and the production cost of "The Mist" is not much. , There is no need for a very good schedule."


    Blake nodded, suddenly remembered something, and smiled: "The Golden Globes in February, are you going to participate? I heard that "Million Dollar Baby" will get a lot of nominations."


    Lehman also laughed, "I know what you are thinking. Don''t worry, Oscar has its arrogance and will never give me the best director, but even if the Oscar judges are reluctant, they will pinch their noses to the movie. A few nominations. After all, we even took the Palme d¡¯Or at Cannes, and they couldn¡¯t turn a blind eye to such a loud voice."


    According to the public relations route arranged by Warner, the main energy was put on the award of best male and female actor under the persuasion of Lehman.


    Because of age and seniority issues, no one has ever been nominated for best director at one time, and Lyman has no other expectations for Oscars.


    Black tentatively asked: "The filming plan of the crew is so tightly arranged, do we still have time to attend the public relations dinner?"


    "Don''t worry," Lehman packed up the folders, and then said: "At that time, filming will be suspended and I will find time to attend the dinner. If you refuse some kindness because of filming, you may be unconsciously hated by those old stubborns. on."


    Think about the big talk of Xiao Li, not the Oscar judges, which led to the embarrassment of running with him, Lehman didn''t want to overturn the car on such trivial matters.


    A group of old men from the old age, Xiao Lizi just refused to attend the Oscar without being nominated for the best actor in "Titanic". Although he was a little proud, he would not be played like this.


    However, if there is no Oscar, what influence can these people have in Hollywood?


    If you can''t embody authority, everyone will despise them.


    Once the head is opened, it cannot be taken back.


    The two chatted while arranging the shooting location. After having dinner nearby in the evening, Lehman went back to the hostel and took out the script to make some minor changes.


    The plot of "The Mist" is a more typical Cthulhu structure, that is, the greatest fear does not come from monsters, but from indescribable unknowns. In the process of exploring the truth, the human mind gradually collapses.


    Unfortunately, the original version only showed the latter, not the former.


    It''s no wonder that someone would say it-third-rate special effects, second-rate actors, first-rate scripts.


    The protagonists are not really powerful, at least the protagonist is too flat, without the shocking tension.


    The addition of Cage also requires Lehman to add more shots to his characters to achieve a similar effect.

 479 Chapter 474 Start shooting (for subscription, tickets)

    On January 25, the movie "The Mist" was officially launched.


    Based on the consideration that fertility does not flow out of the field, many supporting roles in "The Mist" are selected from caa.


    This is one of Lyman''s benefits to caa, and it is also the cornerstone of maintaining a cooperative relationship.


    Otherwise, if caa is dedicated to defending Lehman''s personal interests without asking for anything in return, it will make Lehman feel that they have something bigger.


    Caa is also derived from this exchange of film and television resources, which occupies half of the business of brokers.


    After all, even if you get a small role in "The Mist" that may not even have a line, most of the small actors do not have the right to be selected. They can only get the opportunity by relying on the platform contacts of the major brokerage companies.


    Monopoly has always been the right to make rules...


    In a courtyard by the lake, the staff were ready. Lehman sat behind the director''s monitor and gestured to Chang Ji with an OK gesture, and the shooting officially began.


    "The first scene of "The Mist", the first mirror, action--"


    With a click, Changji hit the clapperboard, and the shooting teams on both sides moved.


    In the shot, David, played by Cage, is proficient in picking up the paintbrush, holding the adjusted dye tray of various colors in his hand, choosing the color he needs and waving his ink on the canvas set up in front of him.


    Soon, an image similar to a western cowboy came into being.


    His face is blurred, but the revolver he carries on his belt is clearly visible...


    Then, the camera pans to the left, and more paintings that have been drawn appear under the camera.


    This is a long shot that lasts for more than a minute, and it tests the shooting team''s ability to assist.


    However, everyone in this team is always cooperating, and everyone has a tacit understanding.


    As for Cage, he did not disappoint Lehman either. His movements were just right, as if he was really a painter who was addicted to painting. Although there was no line, his rich and natural body movements were unobstructed.


    Of course, these necessary painting props are drawn by professionals, and Cage is just showing it.


    And this scene is also an implicit tribute to Stephen King. The backgrounds of several paintings are all scenes that appear in classic horror novels written by the old man.


    Such as "Witch Carrie", such as the twin evil spirits in "The Shining"...


    After Cage put down his paintbrush and got up, Lehman shouted with satisfaction: "cut."


    Nicholas Cage turned around and asked, "How about? Do you want to do it again?"


    Lehman praised it with a thumbs up: "No, it''s good just now, and it''s hard to get better."


    After watching the replay again, confirming that the shot was fully up to standard, and there was no need to shoot again, Lehmann clapped his hands and said, "Okay, I will prepare for the next scene immediately."


    Everyone dispersed, and Musser Jackson also walked in to prepare for the next scene with Cage.


    Outside the courtyard, there was a mess, it was the tragedy of the stormy night after the strong wind passed.


    In this scene, David and his neighbor, the black lawyer played by Musser, went to the supermarket in town to purchase some necessities.


    After such a big storm, the supermarket might be sold out.


    Although the setting team and the courtyard have undergone preliminary renovations, it took more than half an hour to arrange the lighting and camera positions.


    After shooting again, Lehman focused most of his attention on the first time Samuel Jackson, who had the most lines in this scene.


    The image of Samuel is also very different from the original Andrew Brower. The black lawyer he portrays pays more attention to the change of tone. The temperament is more rational and objective, and there is no complicated change in expression. Don''t use body language to express.


    In fact, this is more in line with a highly educated upper-class elite in the script, and the character setting does not need to be exposed when performing.


    Therefore, Samuel¡¯s performance seemed much more natural, even if he was arguing with David about a small matter, he tried his best to convince people with reason, instead of shouting and overshadowing.


    However, even if the protagonist is in a hot state, there will be various problems during the shooting process -


    "Cut." After shooting for a while, Lyman quickly called a timeout.


    "Director, is there any problem?" It was Musser who was talking the line just now, and he asked suspiciously after being called for a timeout.


    He thought he had just played with Cage, and he had done nothing wrong.


    Lehman shook his head, "It''s not your problem, keep it up."


    After that, he looked at a little actor who was stuffed in by Caa, who played David''s wife in the movie.


    "Are you an outsider?"


    "I''m sorry, Director Lyman, I was wrong." No matter what, admit your mistakes first. This is the rule of survival for small actors in the crew.


    "Your husband is arguing with your neighbors. Do you just stand by as if you didn''t hear it and look indifferent? If the start is in reality, what should you do as a wife?"


    The brown-haired girl who was close to thirty years old was said to have a reddened face.


    Because there is very little portrayal of her small role in the script, she doesn''t know whether she should add a drama or not-making some actions in unregulated scenes is bound to attract the camera, and some directors care about the actors. The scene was not completed in accordance with the script.


    But obviously, Lehman is not.


    Although she was told, she explained with some joy: "Should I frown and interrupt later?"


    "Yes, this lady, you should interrupt the conversation between the two of them aloud. Then, let them go to the supermarket as soon as possible to advance the plot, understand? Anyway, you need to conform to the posture of a wife. And your own courtyard was destroyed by the storm, your mood should be bad, and your tone should be mainly complaining."


    "I see, Director Lyman, I will do it well."


    With a few more lines, the degree of photogenicity of the scene has greatly increased, even if he is scolded, he is willing.


    After Lyman returned to the monitor, he commanded everyone to shoot again.


    The effect this time was much better than just before, but it still failed because of a small problem with the crew''s recording work.


    Then it was again.


    It''s relatively cold in January in Oklahoma. A group of people leave the warm indoors to shoot outdoor scenes.


    The cold wind blew through, and there was a little pain in the face.


    As if his face was stiffened.


    But this is the daily routine of the crew.


    Filming things are often off-season. It''s normal to shoot summer scenes in winter and winter scenes in summer.


    The script can''t specify the season, just the season.


    Schedule planning is a big trouble, and no crew has such idle time to wait.


    The scenes in the courtyard can only add up to 6 minutes, but it took three days to shoot.


    On January 28, the crew moved to the supermarket, which is the center of the story...

 480 Chapter 475 Impermanence (seeking subscription, tickets)

    In a supermarket west of the town.


    People come and go in the slightly arranged venue.


    Lyman was standing in the corner of the corner, watching the camera focus on Cage, and then a woman with her head down walked in. The cashier in the supermarket showed an expression of disgust...


    "Cut," Lehmann picked up the megaphone and shouted, "This one is over."


    Nicholas Cage stepped back and sat on the chair next to him, waiting for someone to make up for him. His assistant took two bottles of water and handed it to Cage and Eva who had just been playing.


    "Good job, Eva." Lehman gave a thumbs up from a distance.


    This is also Lyman''s consistent style. He always treats actors with more praise than criticism.


    After all, even if you lose your temper, other than making yourself feel better, it still doesn''t help the shooting.


    And Eva''s performance has improved a lot from before.Especially when the character is a little bit evil, she has a kind of indifference from her bones, and she has a moving beauty.


    Just like the split of her role, Lehmann chose Eva to play it because she was suitable.


    He likes the process of shaping the character''s temperament. The religious fanatic played by Eva should pierce the audience''s heart like an awl. He hates the role and cannot ignore her.


    ...


    "It''s the god of death, the messenger sent by God to punish the world."


    In the chaos, Eva shouted a step forward.


    David raised his head slightly, protecting his son and backing away.


    The thick fog swallowed another group of survivors. Everyone witnessed the tragedy. Panic spread further in the hearts of those trapped in the supermarket.


    And this has contributed to Eva¡¯s firmness in her faith. From the moment she explained it out loud, everything was different again...


    This episode can be called a turning point for the whole film.


    The reason why "Mist" was able to achieve box office success and a good reputation, was also included in most horror movie lists, not without reason.


    Stephen King only used a very clever setting to write the crazy expression of anarchism.


    Just like the experiment in the prisoner¡¯s dilemma, the indescribable monster in the fog is tantamount to putting the residents of the town in an environment without laws and rules.


    Friends and neighbors who get along day and night will gradually become strangers.


    "The Mist" is not the same as "The Grudge", which puts terror into the heart and invades the psychological defense zone of every audience, but emphasizes the tremor caused by the horror from the outside world.


    What''s more interesting is that in troubled times, humanity is exposed and religion is rampant.


    The transformation of the trapped person''s mind is also based on the transformation of promotion between religious fanatics played by Eva.


    The first time was shortly after the beginning of the film, an old man ran into the supermarket shouting, saying that something was hidden in the thick fog. At that moment, everyone in the supermarket was still very rational. The black lawyer played by Samuel, who was the representative, was still warning the old man. Don''t spread rumors.


    The second time, in front of everyone, a few people were swallowed by the thick fog, and finally only half of the corpse was dragged back with the rope binding. The rationalists were crushed by reality and became blind followers.The belief characteristics of this group have been annihilated, and they only hope to stand in line with the visible "strongest". Seeking asylum is the only judgment blind followers can make in the threat of dense fog.


    The third time was when a small number of monsters broke through the supermarket, and the theists rose completely.


    Religious fanatics have also transformed from being disgusted by the residents of the small town into a leading faction, the savior of everyone.


    When the society was stable, her world only had religion. She abandoned her humanity in the "Bible" and became babbled. Everyone was annoyed by her preaching behavior all the time.


    But when she really faced the fear, she was the most steadfast in her belief. In her opinion, this was just a test of God, and she psychologically confirmed her identity as a servant of God, and even wanted to please death with a living sacrifice.


    So, although she must be called God, she can behave like a devil.


    The followers of Bruno, who were regarded as religious heretics, were burned to death, and the soldiers of the instigated crusade.Countless history has witnessed how bloodthirsty people who lose their rational shackles and are controlled by some extreme thinking can be.


    Just like the opening of Pandora''s Box, religion, the coat of human civilization, their emergence is also a prediction of the evil side of human nature to the greatest extent.


    Stephen King''s novel is so powerful that it clearly talks about a very clich¨¦ monster attack, but it writes a very deep human nature.


    The mist will eventually dissipate, but the heart will never exit.


    As for the male protagonist, they are the incarnation of typical American heroism.


    Never blind, nor superstitious, nor extreme.


    Except for the theists who want to sacrifice his son alive, he rarely jumps out to guide him.


    He just tried to escape with actions one after another.


    In other words, in the dark forest system, he is neither a hunter nor a prey, but a bystander outside the rules of dissociation.


    In the first stage, when both the good and the reckless died, he did not interfere, so the soldier who was killed was pushed out by popular anger.


    In the second stage, everyone started to stand in teams, divided into gangs to kill each other, and then the big theists swallowed up the atheists and sucked in most of the blind followers. The protagonist group still did not make it, but as a last resort, someone in the team shot and killed the religious leader. The Theism Paidon, which has just become a general trend, is doing a bird and beast dispersal.


    In the third stage, extinction or rebirth.


    Because once the survival resources drop below the safety line, the dark forest will be produced. This is a sociological law and does not change due to human will.


    Death is inevitable, but survival is accidental.


    The fear of "The Mist" lies in the "impermanence" of the unknown destiny.


    The first woman to rush out of the supermarket in search of a child finally survived; the black lawyer¡¯s faith collapsed and fleeing with someone but became a feast for the monsters; the rise of religion, even the monster did not harm her, but died in a sneak attack ; The soldier who survived did not commit suicide, but died at the hands of the people he guarded...


    Many blind followers are constantly changing camps, not knowing what happened, what to do, and whether they should believe in theology or science, let alone whether they will die or live tomorrow.


    They just don''t know anything, and subconscious vassals appear one after another.


    Who cares what he thinks when the grass on the wall is blown by the wind?


    No one cares, they don''t care about it themselves.Just like a person will crush several ants unconsciously, it doesn''t matter what ants are doing. What does death or immortality have to do with ants?


    Finally, in this cold-eyed, icy supermarket, in the aria of the "Bible", the group is still asking for the sun to rise...

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    In the sunset, Nicholas Cage expertly approached Samuel to greet several actors from the crew to drink together.


    Today, eight or nine shots were taken in the supermarket. The one-day shooting plan was successfully completed and the crew''s working time was close to eight hours.


    As long as this speed can be maintained, Lehman believes that it will take another five to six weeks to complete the filming of the material.


    Therefore, he did not ask the crew to work overtime when there was plenty of time.


    In Hollywood, or the entire United States, with the protection of various association members, it is basically impossible to work unconditionally overtime.


    Therefore, working overtime is still a serious issue.


    Even in some Western countries, in order to limit the exploitation of employees by companies, overtime taxes are levied.


    If it is for Americans to work overtime, in addition to dealing with the guild behind the staff, negotiating the transfer of subsidies that are satisfactory to all parties, and cannot be forced.


    After a busy day, the crew sealed up the shooting equipment and basically left the studio.


    Lehman organizes the shots by himself, makes some marks, and will use them when editing later.


    Beside, Eva was still thinking about the drama with the script.


    For her to play a non-positive role, the pressure of acting is still great. If she can''t hold on to the play, it is impossible to stop talking about her because Lehman is the director.


    In other words, Lehman will therefore be more strict.


    So, even if it was a break, she would figure it out by herself.


    After all, there are several talented actors in the crew, and her mistakes are always the ones who hold back the filming.


    Lehmann is quite satisfied with Eva''s attitude. She will not ask for any preferential treatment in the crew, and strives to make progress.


    Then, with the increase in lens material, Lehmann had another job at night, which was to start the rough cut of the first edition together, often working late into the night.


    Otherwise, how can I say that the most tiring person in the crew is always the director.


    There are too many similar trivial facts.


    After several days of running-in, the filming schedule of "The Mist" suddenly got up quickly. At the same time, it was divided into two groups, one for the main line and the other for the branch line.


    "Cut," Lehman poked his head out from behind the director''s monitor. In this scene, religious fanatics, under Eva''s command, wanted to snatch Cage''s son for sacrifice and calm the anger of death.


    "Who... why are you hiding behind and laughing? Is it appropriate for you to smile on such a serious occasion?"


    Shooting group shows is not good at this point. The quality of the extras found is uneven, let alone laughter, some people don''t move very much, and directly block the seats by themselves and add to their own scenes.


    And a small mistake will ruin the entire lens.


    As soon as Lehmann spoke, the assistant director decisively criticized him and then readjusted his position.


    After a while, the protagonists who finished the makeup also entered the state, and they did it again.


    Cage held his son, facing the surging public opinion, in a stance of defending to the death.


    The little actor is less than 6 years old and looks very cute.


    I believe that after this episode is released, it will arouse the audience''s anger towards religious fanatics. After all, if such a child wants to go to live sacrifice, he will definitely hate it no matter how he thinks it.


    In this way, if Eva''s head is shot to death, it will be a climax of applause.


    Then there is a very ironic scene of making birds and beasts scattered.


    The props team rented a real pistol-real guns in the United States are cheaper than simulated ones.


    Put blank bullets in the pistol, tried a few times and it was completely OK, and then said to a group performer: "Wait when Miss Eva finishes her lines, the moment you look back, you will take out your gun and shoot. Among them A camera will be aimed at your side. You must be careful and fast in your actions, understand?"


    The group nodded happily.


    "Will it be dangerous?" Lehman asked.


    "No, Miss Eva has a blood bag hidden in her body. When she hears the sound, she just breaks it. There will be nothing wrong at all."


    Everyone resets, the field notes board is gently pressed down, and the camera instantly captures Eva and the group performer.


    "Hand over that child, we only want that child."


    The blind followers behind him also pressed toward the child like crazy.


    "boom!"


    A gunshot sounded.


    The crowd suddenly fell silent, and then fled.


    Only Eva, who was surrounded, fell to the ground holding her chest...


    "Okay, over."


    ...


    ...


    The filming of "The Mist" was completed very quickly, and the two-month filming plan made may not take that long.


    The reason why the shooting was so smooth is mainly due to the wonderful performance of Cage and Samuel.


    These two, an actor and an Oscar nomination for best actor, got soft, not to mention that the characters did not have particularly complicated character changes, did not have too much pressure to perform, and even had to stop playing.


    As for Eva, the simple role is okay. The experience of acting in several works for so many years is also present, but when I meet a few powerful actors in rival roles, the number of ng starts to increase, compared to Cage etc. People, as an actor, Eva still has a long way to go.


    However, she is willing to work hard and can barely maintain the sense of existence of the lens, so that it will not be overwhelmed by a few actors, and even in some scenes, there are very bright performances that can form a certain degree of pressure on Cage.


    This is not an easy task.


    After all, Cage has been acting for more than 20 years. He was born in the acting family Coppola since he was a child. Under the influence of his ears and eyes, he has already embarked on the path of an actor.


    "OK, I''ll be here today, and the crew will be off tomorrow." After the last shot, the crew members cheered and began to clean up the set quickly.


    "I wish you good luck tomorrow." Crew producer Black ran over and said.


    Everyone knows that the reason for Lehman''s holiday is that he is going to attend the Golden Globe dinner.


    There are no professional voting judges for the Golden Globes, so the difficulty of public relations is very small, and the meaning of dividing the cake is also greater.


    Almost famous film crews can get a nomination to join in the fun.


    As for "Million Dollar Baby", relying on its excellent reputation and a high box office with a high number of screenings, it broke the average score of 15,000 US dollars in a single library for two consecutive weeks, nominated for the best feature film, best actress, and the most Five awards for excellent male role, best director and best soundtrack.


    Although the Golden Globes are too subjective, they are simply entertaining and the gold content is close to nothing, but the ones that deserve to go are paid.


    Because some of the organizers are members of the Oscar judges, it can attract good impressions.That''s it.


    At night, Lyman drove back to his home in Beverly Hills.


    Park the car and take Eva upstairs.


    The girl was tired from the journey, wriggling her soft body a few times like a caterpillar, and still arched into Lehman''s arms.


    "I told you not to come back, you don''t believe it." Lyman smiled and pinched the fleshy waist of the girl.


    "But am I your female companion?" Eva raised her head.


    Another night of ecstasy...

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    The next day, just after breakfast, the Versace staff came to Lehman''s house with a haute couture dress selected by Lehman and Eva.


    There is still a lot of attention on how the Golden Globes are playing. This year, cbs is still live broadcast, and there are 10 to 20 million viewers. The brands of these dresses are rushing over for the best advertising.


    Subsequently, Johnson also put down his work and came to attend the Golden Globe dinner together.


    This is not a trivial task. In this situation, many celebrities will let their agents be present to prevent emergencies from being dealt with right away in the first place to prevent the situation from expanding and affecting the fans that are hard to cultivate. Image.


    After all, setting up a person is difficult, and destroying a person is easy.


    When Eva tried on the dress, Lehman had already tried it. For men, there are not many choices for serious occasions, just one-stop dress.


    Of course, these haute couture dresses, Versace is not free, but equivalent to borrowing, you have to return it after you wear it.


    Hmm, clothes rack?


    In the morning, I got dressed up, and in the afternoon I accompanied Eva to contact the makeup artist for makeup. After finishing all this, it was almost 3:30 in the afternoon. A group of talents rushed to the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, the venue of the Golden Globe Awards.


    After arriving at the scene, there is still some time before the guests enter the arena, because the Golden Globe Awards ceremony will not start until 5 pm Western time.


    The guest waiting area was already full of people, chatting in groups.


    Lyman glanced at random and saw Xiao Li, Natalie Portman, Robin Williams...


    Regardless of the people you know or don''t know, the ones who have cooperated or the ones who haven''t cooperated before, few star actors present don''t know Lyman.


    As the most popular director in Hollywood in recent years, you need to be friendly and polite.


    Lehman took Eva all the way through, and soon came to the guest waiting area of ??"Million Dollar Baby", perhaps specially arranged by the organizer. Next to "Million Dollar Baby" is Quentin''s crew "Kill Bill 2" ".


    "Mr. Tarantino, we meet again." Lehman smiled first and shook hands with Quentin.


    This time his "Kill Bill 2" was nominated for the best drama actress and best soundtrack, and he himself will be the guest of honor.


    Although the two had a gap before, it was also a legitimate market competition.


    Furthermore, Lehman is now getting better together, but he himself is tossing on Miramax¡¯s plate. Not to mention the film company, the studio is an empty shell. Seeing Lehman is still so enthusiastic, he hastily talked to him. Say hello with a handshake.


    Lyman squinted his face, and quickly glanced at Lawrence Bender who was aside, knowingly asked, "Quentin, who is this?"


    Quentin said: "This is Lawrence, the producer of "Kill Bill 2."


    Lyman certainly knew the name of Lawrence, a filmmaker who was almost bound to Quentin.


    Lawrence recruited the crew and actors of the first well-known work "Falling Water Dog" through his personal connections.


    In the future, most of Quentin''s works also have Lawrence.


    This is a very good producer and screenwriter with very good abilities and a wide range of contacts.


    Lehman also made no secret of his desire to solicit, "Oh, is it the producer of "Kill Bill 2"? Does Mr. Bender have any interest in joining Firefly Pictures? Our company has a lot of projects this year and we are short of production. Manpower."


    Lawrence is now a partner of Quentin''s studio, responsible for Quentin''s projects, but Quentin''s output is very low. He usually runs around and makes contacts.


    So when I heard Lyman''s words, I was stunned.


    He was certain that he had never dealt with Lehman, nor did he think that a person like Lehman with a formal film company would want to win him over.


    "Mr. Luster, this is not interesting enough for you. Why do you dig someone as soon as you meet?" Quentin said in a joking tone.


    "Actually, if you can come to Firefly Pictures, I would be more than happy. I am not as overbearing as Miramax. As long as you can come and determine the project, we guarantee that we will provide sufficient funds, as well as distribution. How about the Warner or Lionsgate channel?"


    Lehman knew that Quentin was also working on a project for his friend Robert Rodriguez some time ago, and he had a conflict with the Harvey brothers.


    The reason is that when Harvey negotiated with Frank Miller, he broke up about the distribution of benefits.


    As for that project, it was the film adaptation of the comic "Sin City" created by Frank Miller.


    "Haha." Quentin laughed and relieved his embarrassment.


    Facing such a passionate Lyman, he really didn''t know how to react.Finally politely refused.


    He is a very loyal person, and the two Harvey brothers, who have helped him a lot, can''t afford to change their minds.


    By the way, this is Quentin''s appearance for his friends. Harvey has never been left out for his own projects, and has always been the greatest degree of support.


    Even though this person has a lot of problems, he can have the status he is today, but he can''t be successful just by being domineering.


    This guy knows very well what the bottom line is and is willing to abide by the rules of the game.


    You see, he went to the third film market to do things like buying and selling and cheating contracts, such as China, small European countries, and some new film players who have just entered the circle, but he has not done such things in the United States. Instead, it strongly supports local filmmakers.


    As for why he later fell, it was just that the political wind was not right, and some people fell into trouble.


    You know, for so many years, he has forced female *** he is not a day or two, and even some people are willing to do this for the role. Has he ever been exposed?


    It''s been fine for so many years, but after Miramax and Disney fell apart suddenly.


    Isn¡¯t it clear who is proud and who makes a profit?


    In contrast, some well-known actresses who have benefited and stepped on their bodies are really two-faced.


    Harvey fawned when he gained power, and turned his face in denial when he lost power. The meaning of dismissal was too strong.


    However, this is social reality.


    Lyman only hoped that Harvey''s downfall should be his own fire.


    After chatting with Quentin and others for a while, to deepen the impression, Lehman took Eva back to the crew waiting area.


    It didn''t take long for the staff to remind them to enter the venue.


    As one of the most nominated works of the Golden Globe Awards, "Million Dollar Baby" is the second appearance after "Aviator".


    Compared with other crews, "Million Dollar Baby" appears to be relatively deserted. Except for the arrival of the main creative actors, the filming team behind the scenes did not choose to join in the excitement because they were not nominated.


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    Compared with the Oscars, the Golden Globes are three Berlin Film Festivals.


    ¨DLyman Last.


    There is no award ceremony in this world that does not mix interests, but even if each regional award wants to operate for a long time, it is necessary to learn to be as self-sufficient as possible.


    However, even if many media people are good at drilling and wholesale awards, there is no credibility, but the red carpet link of the Golden Globes is unexpectedly stingy.


    Not only is the length much shorter than the Oscar, it may only show off compared to the politically significant Berlin of Germany.


    Zi, only ten meters, Oscar is more than two hundred meters, spread from outside to inside.


    It took about a few minutes before Lehmann came to the media interview area. Eva, who had only gently held Lehmann, changed her posture. The bird leaned on Lehmann and took the oath of sovereignty.


    Lehman also knew that the girl was actually very insecure, so he was willing to cooperate compliantly.


    The faces of reporters in the media area showed excitement, and the frequency of flashing lights and questions increased a little.


    Eva''s carefulness can always be controlled in the right place.


    Then, Lehman said some trivial answers, such as his feelings about participating in the Golden Globe awards ceremony and the high probability of winning.


    Of course, no one is stupid enough to say sensitive and controversial words.


    You can complete the task with the co-operation.


    After all, what everyone wants is the traffic attention of the Golden Globes.


    After the interview, after entering the venue, the crew of "Million Dollar Baby" was arranged at the dining table near the first row of the podium.


    At exactly five o''clock, the award ceremony officially began.


    In the following five or six minutes, the host Reiter commented on each of the shortlisted films, but rarely mentioned the TV series.


    Although the Golden Globes have been awarding TV awards since 1956, it is the Emmys who really made the voice for the TV series.


    Like most award ceremonies, the Golden Globe Awards are awarded from less important awards, the first being the television field, and the process is very fast.


    And Lehmann only started to deal with it when the camera swept over his row. The rest of the time was chatting with Eva in a low voice.


    The girl has long been entangled with him and the bustling and noisy Hollywood, haven''t they?


    With the passage of time, except for someone from the crew who went up to win a best soundtrack, the awards were only becoming more important.


    Natalie Portman, the loli of "This Killer Is Not So Cold" has also grown into a big girl, and with "Stealing Heart" nominated for the best actress for the second time, and the remaining contenders are Virginia -Madsen''s "Life with Wine", Laura Linney''s "Professor of Sexuality" by Laura Linni, Meryl Streep''s "Manchurian Candidate" and Cate Blanchett''s "Aviator".


    Unsurprisingly, after introducing the nominated actors, the guest of honor opened the envelope and smiled as some people expected, "The winner is Natalie Portman, congratulations."


    After applause came, Natalie stood up with a look of excitement, hugged the crew one by one, and then walked onto the podium.


    Lehman had already expected this result. The other competitors did not spend too much effort on public relations, and Natalie Portman has been rushing for prizes under the planning of their agent in recent years. The way of keeping hope, and she was not nominated last time, this time it should be her turn.


    As for whether Natalie Portman has more outstanding acting skills than Oscar actress Meryl Streep?Who cares?


    Lehman has been idle and has been to "Stealing the Heart". To be honest, the relationship between the four corners is quite vulgar, and it seems quite ironic, as if the director wants to say that people are lying on the pillow day and night, not necessarily It is the person they miss the most, so they continue to derail and go green, which is simply the reproduction of the original ecological animals on the prairie.


    Compared to the young and famous Mattida, the shadow of the screen image that Natalie desperately wanted to entrust has always enveloped her.


    Maybe it''s lucky, maybe it''s misfortune, who can tell.


    At least, her role that destroys the image this time can make the audience remember the girl next door instead of being entangled with extreme lack of love and messing up the relationship between men and women...


    It can only be said that the road is narrowed.


    After thinking about this, Lehman only found it more boring.


    Obviously, the off-field interference of the Golden Globes is much more than that of the Oscars.


    The combination of Mr. Martin and the actress Blanchett is no more than a so-called art film, and it is still a female partner. Why is it so magical?


    The award ceremony is still going on, and it is also continuing to stage Vanity Fair where some people are frustrated and some people are excited.


    Like the original time and space, the best actress in the drama category was won by Hilary Swank.


    Little Li Zi picked up the best actor, "Aviator" won the best feature film, and the only thing that was influenced by Lehmann this little butterfly was the best director won by Martin Scorsese.


    After all, Lehman told the public relations staff to strive for actor awards, and Lehman did not cooperate with any public relations dinner or cocktail party for the best director.


    The judges see that you don''t mean it, so naturally it is impossible to ask you for it.


    It is not the film itself that is affected by the award.


    With such a push, "Aviator" became the biggest winner of the Golden Globe Awards, winning three Golden Globe trophies for best actor, best feature film, and best director.


    Finally, the lifetime achievement award went to Robin Williams.


    Lehman felt that perhaps this winner was the most uncontroversial.


    The crowd also spontaneously applauded warmly, which was louder than any previous applause.


    Robin Williams undoubtedly has this qualification. As a group of Hollywood actors who are no longer young, they are 54 years old this year.


    However, he only made his debut in the 1980s, and his career in the 1990s was in full swing, and even later, the more popular he became. The typical late bloomers.


    There have been countless nominations for international awards so far, although most of them are escort runners.However, it seems that the road to the comedy''s award is all hardships here. Kim Carey, who is worse than him, let alone running, and even nominations are not welcome.


    But as a comedian, what could better explain the success of the performance than the laughter of the audience.


    Won the applause of the audience, but not the applause of the professional judges, this is the way that generations of comedy filmmakers have been repeating.


    It was before and it was after, hopefully not in the future.


    After all the awards were over, the three-hour live broadcast was gone.


    The stars present all breathed a sigh of relief, hurriedly sat down to their stiff bodies, got up and left.


    Of course, it is not to go home, but to participate in a series of reception parties in other banquet halls.


    If you want to, Hollywood will never lack parties...


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    Lehman¡¯s trip to the Golden Globe is more symbolic than actual.


    Although Hollywood has always paid little attention to the awards awarded by the Golden Globes, the degree of attention to awards is not low.


    The promotion of the film is also good.


    After all, today''s regional awards are only for the United States, except for the Sundance Film Festival, which focuses on independent production, that is, Golden Globes and Oscars have huge traffic bonuses.


    The audience for the entire live broadcast is also the most suitable audience base.


    After the Golden Globe, the screenings of "Million Dollar Baby" in more than a dozen theaters were full again, which also made Lehman feel that Golden Globe was not useless.


    The performance of Hilary Swank in the film also made the audience feel that the Golden Globe actress deserved it.


    "Hollywood Observer" commented: "Perhaps Hilary is lucky. As an actor with a poor screen image, she met Maggie, a character with incomparable charm, a consistent lady and a vase actress. We should all look at the works of similar heroines, they represent the way out for future actresses."


    ...


    Just as Warner''s public relations team was desperately building momentum for the next Oscar, Lyman had taken Eva in the car back to the set.


    In the supermarket rented by the crew.


    Thomas carried the camera on his shoulders and moved closer to the lens step by step to create a sense of oppression.


    The surrounding lights were cold white and yellowish.


    In order to ensure that there is no distortion, the lighting group added some color ratios to make the actor''s expression more vivid.


    "All in place, action."


    Under the panoramic view of the other camera position, the evacuees in the supermarket were clearly divided into three large groups, several small groups, boring cigarettes and whispering chats.


    As the camera turned, Nicholas Cage frowned, looked at the supermarket situation for a while, his face tangled.


    He lowered his head, his eyes were more determined...


    "We should find a way to find a way out, they are already crazy."


    David didn''t care whether the people around him agreed with his decision. He slightly arched his waist and squeezed the corners of his mouth. The whole person was exhausted and bored.


    Trapped in this large space, I don''t know the information from the outside, I don''t know if there will be rescue, and the phone call is not available. Everyone is growing negative emotions.


    Just an opportunity, the fire will burn violently.


    David only hopes that his son will be safe and sound before the flame rises...


    Lehman carefully watched the performance on the monitor where almost Cage''s protagonist had.


    I just think Cage''s emotional release is quite in place.


    If you can''t make the audience feel that he has no choice, the subsequent plot will be quite abrupt.


    And as time progressed, when the protagonist group ran to the back door to secretly plot, David''s scene came to an end.


    "Cut, very good." Lyman admired.


    But the shooting is important, and Cage just nodded slightly and hurried to make up again.


    Lehman no longer wastes time, and quickly directs the crew to prepare for the next scene.


    In the following filming, several leading actors maintained good condition, made few mistakes, and saved a lot of time.


    At five o''clock in the afternoon, the crew closed again.


    Eva removed her makeup, put on her own clothes, and walked quickly to Lyman who was discussing matters with the producer Black...


    "For tomorrow''s scene, we need to prepare more than a dozen group performances, and find more professional ones, and the scenes will be closer. Anyway, we are almost done, and our budget is still very sufficient. We can shoot the group scenes in a big way..." Speaking of the plan, Yu Guang caught a glimpse of Eva walking towards him, nodded slightly to the girl, and explained clearly to Black in a few words.


    Blake also resigned with a wink, leaving space for the two.


    "Is there a problem?"


    "A new French restaurant has opened here. Let''s try it together."


    Lehman paused when he was arranging, "How far?"


    "By car, it''s about forty minutes. Cage told me that place."


    "Can you not go? I still want to sort out the shots tonight."


    "No, take a break occasionally and relax? It''s easy to be in a bad mood when you are always working."


    "Ok."


    ...


    The next day, Lyman came to the crew early, and after a night of rest, his expression improved a lot, and there was still a vague hint of spring breeze.


    Most of the crew saw the scene where Lyman was driving away with Eva yesterday. To be more precise, they went out for dinner and did not return to the hotel in the town for the night.


    So these people have smiles and unspeakable guesses in their eyes.


    "Thomas, is Eva coming?" Lehman pulled Thomas, who was adjusting his position.


    Thomas raised his head and pointed at the crew trailer, with an ambiguous smile on his face: "She only came here a while earlier than you, so there is no need to hide it. Can you tell me what you did last night?"


    Lyman patted Thomas hard on the shoulder, said nothing, turned and walked towards the trailer.


    Behind him, the crew who had pretended to be busy all looked at Lehman''s back.


    "Hey, did you see Eva walking a little abnormally this morning?" The crew asked her companions beside her in a very gossiping voice.


    "Have you seen it?" The companion smiled crampedly.


    "Our director is too hungry. If we have to film, we can''t bear it."


    "Can you bear that little thing between a man and a woman? The marrow knows the taste. Speaking of which, I am young if I am..."


    The two secretly teased about the mess between the director and the actress.


    In the high-intensity shooting, a bit of fun is worth saying.


    In a whisper, Lyman walked into the trailer.


    Eva was sitting in front of the makeup mirror, letting her makeup artist rub her foundation.


    Well, to hide the strawberry prints on the neck.Because it is too conspicuous, wear the lens properly.


    Alas, it is said that Lehman has been wronged.


    Obviously Eva wanted it, how could he become very hungry.


    It''s just that the woman must be at a disadvantage in this respect. After all, when we really fight, the initiative is different.There is no reason.


    Blame, the hotel¡¯s bed is too soft, the night is too charming, I can¡¯t hold back, the atmosphere is too good...


    Well, if you just want to find an excuse, you can still find a few.


    The makeup artist was a white woman in her thirties. Seeing the director came in and waved her hand, she sneaked a glance at Eva before turning and walking out of the trailer.


    The look made Eva''s body tighten subconsciously.


    Oops, it makes people blush. She came over in the morning and was a little embarrassed, but she didn''t expect the embarrassment to come.


    For example, how do you shoot today''s scene, and the rival scenes with several starring actors.


    Furthermore, makeup can hide the traces, but...well, it''s still embarrassing. I would have stopped teasing if I knew it, something big...

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    Lehmann locked the trailer door.


    In a small space, the atmosphere becomes more subtle.


    The springiness between Eva''s eyebrows and eyes couldn''t hide her haggardness, after all, she didn''t have enough sleep time last night.


    She lowered her head slightly, and rubbed the corners of her clothes with her hands unconsciously.


    "Do you have nothing to say?" For a moment, Lehman spoke first.


    "I blame you." Eva muffled.


    "I''m not to blame, you invited me out."


    "Huh..." Eva couldn''t help but blush as she thought of the madness last night.


    That night, the hateful guy in front of me always asked for it tirelessly...


    Although it was her own provocation, the development of the matter was not completely controlled by her alone.


    Applause this kind of thing, can a person clap?


    As I thought about it, my eyes were filled with emotion...


    Lehman is actually a little guilty, but today''s filming can''t be cancelled. After all, the scenes and props are in place.


    "Fifty or sixty people outside are waiting for us? How about you move today''s scene to tomorrow and take the next one first."


    "Otherwise, my knee still hurts now, and I must be awkward to shoot." Eva said softly.


    "Then arrange it like this. It will be better for you to go back to the hostel and sleep."


    After Lehman finished speaking, he opened the car door, and the bright light and the voices of the surrounding crew members surrounded him again.


    Not far away, I didn''t know what Cage was winking.


    Well, some crew members saw Lyman getting out of the trailer so quickly, and Eva didn''t appear behind them, so they were unavoidably disappointed.


    The trailer used for makeup is not big, but the internal space is enough for a man and a woman to do some periodic exercises that are beneficial to human reproduction. Unfortunately, the body does not move and does not shake, and people who are looking forward to gossip do not see it most. Scene.


    You said this car, why didn''t it move?


    "What are you looking at? Is there a flower on my face? Are you ready for shooting?" Lehman was already guilty, and was a little bit ashamed of being stared at by these unscrupulous guys: "Thomas, it''s you, remember to re-lay the track. Today, let¡¯s take a shot of Samuel. The prop set will also be rearranged... hurry up."


    The members of the crew who suffered the disaster of Wuwang gradually dispersed, and finally only Cage was left, and he took the initiative to get in.


    After all, he is an old driver.


    The driving skills are very stable, that is, the marriage situation is not stable...The love history is rich.


    "Lyman, I said I wasn''t interested in inviting you to have a drink. It turned out to be... hehe. But it''s too remote here, and only the tavern can kill time."


    Cage looked at Lyman with a strange expression.


    "Don''t mess around." Lyman gave a wry smile.


    Then, another busy day of shooting began.


    ...


    Time flies, and a week has passed in a blink of an eye.


    In this movie, Lehman deliberately brought some new attempts to himself.


    Director is a profession that requires continuous improvement and continuous learning.


    And shooting different types of movies can eliminate the mental dilemma caused by repetition, allowing him to broaden his horizons and shooting experience.


    ...


    Set.


    The crew will shoot the last scene today.


    But strangely, Thomas looked solemn, as if not unhappy.


    The people around him are very happy, which makes him special.


    Of course, there is a reason for this kind of particularity. He will wait for his debut on the screen, playing a self-defeating and suicidal dragon suit that hangs himself on a belt.


    This selfless dedication moved Lehman very much and asked him if he was ready.


    If you ignore the threatening tone in the question, this scene is quite normal.


    But who made Thomas talk more, always revealing the shortcomings, and more importantly, he would forget about the shortcomings, and Lehman heard it.


    It is about Lehman¡¯s dark history that he lied to be a photographic assistant. He didn¡¯t pay a dime. He also fooled him to find a large number of low-cost filming films. He also worked as a free driver for a long time. .


    People? It¡¯s not wrong to like to remember bitterness and sweetness, should we still be rewarded, right?


    ...


    "Lyman, I can''t, I don''t know how to act." Thomas pleaded, "If you don''t find a professional next to it, let me do it."


    "Professionals also start from unprofessionals. Just like you didn¡¯t become a crew photographer when you first came here, you have to have a familiar process. Don¡¯t worry, you can, it¡¯s a very simple shot without you having to move. I am optimistic about you, Thomas, you are born with a desire to perform that is hidden in your bones." Lehman patted his shoulder and encouraged: "We are professional, you should have also photographed the corpse, not according to that feeling. simple."


    Anyway, only two or three seconds of footage.


    In this way, after Thomas said the wrong thing, he was hung from the shelf by several staff members.


    It looks pitiful.But in fact, the belt buckle is not tightened where the lens can''t be photographed, it is a fake handle.


    The only uncomfortable thing is to stay still.And no facial expressions at all.


    Afterwards, Cage came out, sat in the manager''s room at the gas station, spread a piece of paper and wrote: "...now I am going to sleep, but I want to kiss my son and whisper in his ear These two words gave him the ability to resist the horror he saw along the way. Two words that sound alike.


    One is Hartford.


    The other is hope."


    Cage glanced at the dead gas station manager, another desperate suicide.


    Some nostalgic glanced at the paper, only hope that the mist will clear, someone will find it.


    Finally, he left.


    They will continue to move forward...


    "Okay, pass."


    After watching the camera again and again, to make sure there is no problem, Lehman said happily: "It''s done, everyone."


    "Let me down quickly."


    Thomas, who was suffocated, quickly raised his head and shouted.


    "Of course I will let you down, don''t worry." Lyman said with a smile and saw Thomas unbuckle.


    After more than a month, the tight string suddenly relaxed.


    Everyone easily cleaned up the studio, sealed up the film, disassembled the equipment, settled the accommodation expenses, and the second salary expenses.


    After every step was completed, it took another two days before the crew left the small town in Os. and returned to Los Angeles.


    After saying goodbye to Cage, Samuel and others, Lehman didn''t go to the company, and went home to rest.


    Then I have to be busy with the post-production of the film. Starting this year, the housing prices in the United States have further risen. Due to the continued social and economic prosperity, the real estate in Beverly Hills has increased by 10% compared with three years ago. Five or more.


    The property market bubble has formed, and many Americans are gradually getting used to buying houses in debt, because the interest rate is too low, and the concept of early consumption is also very popular in the United States. People rarely have the habit of depositing.


    Of course, everyone has not noticed the birth of this kind of crisis, because the stock market is also on the rise, and a large number of people enter the market to make money...

 486 Chapter 481 Hollywood Newspaper Group (seeking subscription, tickets)

    Firefly Pictures Office.


    Lyman was sitting in the boss chair reading the newspaper, occasionally paying attention to whether Wen Ziren had come.


    Three weeks ago, Lehman received a call saying that the script of "Dead Silence" was rewritten, but it was busy and there was no time. Until now, the film is finished, and Thomas is taking care of the post-production work. Make time to discuss the matter.


    In the middle of these days, Wen Ziren was also busy preparing for the establishment of a crew, and occasionally ran to direct an episode of "The Walking Dead", which saved Lehman a lot of time.


    In addition, it is the actor''s problem.


    The investment in "Dead Silence" will not be too much, and the props will cost a lot of money. After all, with so many realistic dolls, it is necessary to find some actors with existing performance experience and affordable pay.It''s not hard to find, it''s a rare choice.


    After all, Hollywood lacks everything, that is, there is no shortage of actors.


    Before anyone came, Lehman continued to read the newspaper.


    He was holding a copy of the Los Angeles Daily News.


    The entertainment page is mostly centered around news news such as the next Oscars.


    What and so who won public praise from well-known film critics, and what won so and so awards.


    Anyway, it''s over for the judges.


    Lehman was wondering if he would notify Warner''s public relations team to put off the pace of touting. If the hype is too high, it may also cause the judges to rebel.


    Human heart is always unpredictable...


    "Boss, Wen Ziren and Ray Navor are here." The assistant came in and said.


    "Let them in, pour two cups of coffee."


    In a moment, Wen Ziren took a briefcase and walked in with Navor.


    After the meeting, Wen Ziren said happily: "The script has been revised. According to what you said that day, the character of the villain Mary Xiao should be more easily recognized by the audience."


    After sitting down, Warner also said through the topic: "Mr. Lyman, thanks to your suggestion, otherwise the plot writing of the script is indeed ill-considered, and some details are ignored."


    "Nothing. No matter how good the story is, it needs to be shot by the right person. Moreover, the inspiration for this script is a nightmare. You will inevitably fall into a mental stalemate. I just made a statement from the standpoint of an outsider. Opinion." Lyman smiled and beckoned, and asked the assistant to pass the coffee to the two of them, "Did you bring the script?"


    "Ok."


    After giving the revised script to Lehman, Wen Ziren couldn''t help but look at Lehman.


    He admired Lehman very much. Not only did he perform well in the film, he did a career, but he also treated people sincerely.


    In Wen Ziren''s heart, this is an idol he needs to catch up with.


    So even after the success of the "Chain Saw" series, he did not fail to listen to the opinions, so arrogant that he thought his work could not go wrong.


    After reading the new "Dead Silence" script, Lehman nodded in satisfaction.


    This version is much more logical than the original version. Mary Shaw is no longer a moral bitch, but belongs to the victim. The folk songs that curse the town can also be explained. It can be said that it has great potential for shooting.


    "So, do you have a suitable candidate for the actors?" Lyman asked curiously.


    "Well, there are roughly two candidates, Ryan Covington as the protagonist Jamie, and Laura Reagan as the woman in the town''s survivors."


    "Well, it''s not bad." Wen Ziren briefly talked about their performance qualifications, and Lehmann agreed.


    Ryan Covington is a popular TV drama star in Australia. He has a good image and looks handsome. He is both photogenic and has acting experience.


    Lehman can also guess that Wen Ziren''s main reason for choosing him as the male lead is definitely to flatter himself as an Australian fellow.


    This is also true. After Ryan exploded in Australia, like many regional stars, he wanted to break into Hollywood and become an international superstar.


    After all, it is very clear who has more film resources in Hollywood and Australia.


    As an actor, who is not ambitious yet.


    Moreover, he has this capital and is naturally willing to go for it.


    After going back and forth, I found Wen Ziren, because in Hollywood, Australia also survived by the newspaper group, known as the Australian Gang.


    When the Jews have made a good start, everyone is more willing to warm up and strengthen their voice in the strange Hollywood newspaper group.


    Today¡¯s Aussie Gang is represented by Hugh Jackman, Cate Blanchett and Hugo Weaving. The next generation of facades will be Liam Hemsworth and Margot Robbie. And Heath Ledger.


    Well, little t Troyer-Hiven is the third generation.


    Therefore, the Australian Gang still has some connections in Hollywood, and they are also willing to help their families.


    In parallel time and space, Wen Ziren will find so many Australian actors in his works based on this. After all, he has lived in Australia for nearly ten years.


    Moreover, even if these two candidates exclude external interference, they are actually very suitable.


    After all, is it affordable?


    "Dead Silence" does not have too many choices for the investment quota. The second-tier and above actors basically pass, because the price is too high, which will reduce the production cost, and will not be invited.


    The popular Australian star went to seek development in Hollywood, and according to the rules, he was only a little better than the newcomer. For example, if Ryan starred in the male lead of "Dead Silence", he would only earn less than 200,000 yuan. And it has a good publicity effect on the Australian market.


    After all, the combination of local popular star Jia Wen Ziren can obviously be positively affirmed by Australian audiences.


    Lehman glanced at Wen Ziren and said, "Do the remaining characters have goals?"


    "Not yet, but I have contacted caa, icm and other brokerage companies and asked them to screen first."


    "Well, let''s set up this project as soon as possible. I will go to the Legal Department to draw up a contract and determine the investment situation of the project. Oh, yes, I want to hand over the release of this work to Blue Butterfly Pictures. Responsible, what do you mean?"


    "Blue Butterfly Pictures?" Ray Warner frowned, "Can you tell me more specifically?"


    In Wen Ziren''s studio, in addition to Firefly Pictures, Ray Warner also has equity, and the project''s interest division has always been with Lionsgate or Paramount. If you rashly change the distribution partner, it will inevitably be questioned. .


    Even if they all know that Blue Butterfly Pictures is also in charge of Lehman.


    However, many benefits are really involved, so you have to understand it.


    "Rest assured, Blue Butterfly Pictures is still able to distribute such low-cost movies. If it is caused by communication with theaters or announcements, we will definitely bear any losses. This can be written into the contract. And the distribution lottery If it succeeds, we can reduce the treatment of the partner a little bit, as long as 10% of North America¡¯s. As for the promotion costs, the two parties will pay together. The investment ratio is still 40% for you and 60% for Firefly Pictures. The specific salary is another. all the same."


    "Good," Warner glanced at Wen Ziren and said: "Draw up a contract. We will prepare a crew and make a shooting plan as soon as possible."


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    On the next day, Lehmann signed a distribution contract with Wen Ziren and others.


    "Dead Silence" has an initial budget of 25 million (the original version is 20 million, but the budget has been increased due to the addition of scenes and the role of Mary Shaw).


    Among them, Firefly Pictures contributed 15 million yuan, Wen Ziren¡¯s director salary was 3 million yuan, and Blue Butterfly Pictures took half of the publicity costs and took 10% of the work revenue...


    As for the detailed division of the total number of details, it is roughly the same as the previous cooperation. After all, there is not much calculation for a win-win situation. Everyone is not a layman who does not understand the rules of Hollywood.


    After the contract was reached, Wen Ziren immediately started the preparations for the shooting team.


    Lehman continued to worry about the later work of "The Mist."


    Two days later, noon.


    Black hurried to the company''s post editing room.


    "Lyman, I talked with Jon Fellermae of Lionsgate all morning, and they agreed that the two companies will work together to complete the release of "The Mist."


    Lehman looked away from the editing material and asked, "What did they say?"


    "Blue Butterfly Pictures is responsible for the transcription of the film copy, pushing it to the theater, contacting the screen, and schedule. The publicity is led by Lionsgate, and Blue Butterfly Pictures cooperates with the action. As for offline promotion, it is all handed over to Lionsgate. This is a cooperation. Basics." Black replied: "After all, they still have enough confidence in your new film to make a profit, otherwise it is estimated that they will not agree to sign this kind of distribution terms."


    "But we also gave up the bulk of the offline revenue, didn''t we? This is the tuition we paid. Who made Blue Butterfly Pictures'' publicity resources too little. However, after laying the foundation this time, we will issue "Dead Silence" would be quite calm."


    "So, otherwise, they wouldn''t agree to expand promotional channels for Blue Butterfly Pictures. It''s not because we are willing to pay a tuition fee that may be considerable."


    "If we can do it, even if they disagree, we will take this step. It''s just the amount of energy and money spent. Jon has always been smart. He must understand. Besides, the growth of Blue Butterfly Pictures is against Lionsgate. The threat is not big. On the contrary, it can relieve Lionsgate¡¯s pressure on the six major issues. Of course, they are willing to help us. Only by mixing the water is it suitable for fishing in troubled waters.¡± Lehman laughed: ¡°They agreed to the publicity strategy formulated. ?"


    "Lionsgate agreed, but Blue Butterfly Pictures will pay the money."


    "Then what is the quotation made public by ABC TV?"


    "The 50-second advertising time on the Super Bowl is generally around 5.5 million U.S. dollars. Isn''t it too wasteful?" Black said: "In fact, before the release, focusing on publicity and cooperating with the public relations on the Internet is a very good publicity strategy. There is no need to put movie trailers on the Super Bowl. Their charges are enough for us to post and promote on many TV stations, and the effect will not be bad."


    Lehman thought for a while, and said: "Let''s contact ABC like this. We need the popularity of the Super Bowl. This is the first step for Blue Butterfly Pictures to officially intervene in theatrical release. We can only succeed and lay a solid foundation. "


    "But the total investment in the film is only 30 million U.S. dollars. With such a big announcement, the cost is likely to rise to 50 million. Will it be too risky? If we can''t recover the cost, we will still fail."


    Lehman explained patiently: ¡°If the publication is sufficient, it will not be difficult to get 150 million yuan worldwide with the quality of "The Fog."


    "Well, if you insist, I will ask Liam to communicate with ABC as soon as possible." Black did not say much.


    After all, his position is just the deputy director of the production department, and he is not responsible for the distribution. Failure does not fail, and the responsibility is not with him. It would be nice to give his own advice.


    Moreover, it seems that what Lyman decided to do, he rarely persuades him to change.And most of the time, it proved that he was right. The company can develop so fast, which is inseparable from Lehman''s precise market vision.


    In this era, Hollywood movies have a variety of marketing methods. It is also common to put movie trailers on the Super Bowl on a large scale. However, it is usually a large-scale production that invests hundreds of millions of dollars to spend such a heroic money. what.


    After all, after the announcement, there was a wave of concentrated publicity, and no one could stop ten or twenty million.


    Black also thinks it is too wasteful, not that the Super Bowl is not effective.


    Since 1978, after the NFL League introduced the live performance mechanism of top singers during the halftime show, the commercial value of the Super Bowl has skyrocketed, which can be called a typical case of marketing momentum.


    In 1993, Michael Jackson''s performance in the Super Bowl halftime show directly attracted more than 130 million viewers. No one has surpassed it so far. Such huge traffic has also led to the rising price of Super Bowl ads.


    From 650,000 in 30 seconds to 3.7 million in 30 seconds today, it is a sky-high price for advertising spaces.


    If you throw this money to a few major TV networks, you can basically contract for more than half a month of continuous prime time trailer promotion, instead of such a hammer sale, 50 seconds will pass.


    Therefore, it is not wrong to say that the Super Bowl is the American Spring Festival Gala.


    This kind of grand event with the highest ratings has basically stabilized at around 100 million viewers, and no other program has surpassed it, and there is even no sign of it.


    But expensive has its advantages. For Blue Butterfly Pictures, if you don''t show off your strength, how can you make a good start in Hollywood where the market is so competitive?


    Publicity is as important as publicity, and even the former is more unstable than the latter.


    Before the resources land, no one can predict whether the best results will be achieved after the promotion.


    So even if Lehman has always been confident in the quality of "The Fog" and felt that it will be recognized by the audience, there are still some concerns about whether it can achieve good box office results.


    Otherwise, he will not pull on Lionsgate as a guarantee. As for the Super Bowl, the time is right and the schedule is right. Of course, he will not let go of this excellent publicity opportunity as a second guarantee.


    With more than 100 million viewers, such a platform can bring huge topicality to "The Mist". In comparison, it doesn''t matter if a little resource is wasted.


    Having decided this matter, Lehman remembered another thing, "Blake, how is the special effects work done in the digital field?"


    "Still modeling and rendering, but it''s coming soon, they said, it will take up to three weeks to complete it. However, I seem to hear that they have encountered a little difficulty?"


    "What''s the difficulty?"


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    There is no superficial glamour in the digital field. In other words, all the special effects studios on the market are desperately burning money to advance their technical reserves.


    Blake started to point out this point, "Speaking of which, James doesn''t want to take up this burden. He wants to sell all the shares to the management, but the management has no money..."


    If you talk about the digital field, there are three people who can''t get around, one is Scott Rose, one is James Cameron, and the other is Stan Winston.


    In 1993, the former industrial light and magic special effects supervisor, a film director and a model sculpture make-up master together founded their special effects company.


    When digital technology was just emerging, they had unlimited confidence and believed that the film industry would usher in a technological revolution.


    In 1994, he won his first project in the digital field, "True Lies" directed by James.After the film¡¯s success, it also initially announced the existence of the digital field. It was also that year that they gained a lot, and they also received an Oscar nomination, and the Budweiser beer advertisement they produced won the Golden Lion Award.The digital field instantly became the most watched visual effects company in the Los Angeles area.


    But visual effects are still a new thing compared to Hollywood, which is huge. A movie project always needs to be controlled by budget. This also means that when budgeting for special effects shots, you can only rely on guessing.


    why?


    Because the person responsible for making the decision always cares more about the process of buying and selling than the actual price.


    The digital field is a newcomer to the industry. Even with the support of James, his output is very low, and even for his project, he has no right to decide who to do the special effects work of the project.


    The only thing James can do is to suggest that the cooperating film studios include the digital field as a choice.


    Because in the final analysis, the money is invested by investors like 20th Century Fox or Global, so it should be taken for granted that they decide who to do the work.


    Can the digital field do it?capable.


    But the market is not the only choice in the digital field. For the producer, of course, whoever offers the lowest price will do it.


    This again involves bidding and industry suppression.


    When making "Titanic", 20th Century Fox almost wanted to throw James into the sea to feed the sharks, not because the project was seriously overrun, and the project special effects budget at that time was only 18 million US dollars, the largest digital field The rival of ILM is Industrial Light and Magic. They think, ¡°If you collaborate with Cameron on a movie, but he can¡¯t afford his own company to do special effects, then we can squeeze the digital field.¡±


    With this idea in mind, Industrial Light and Magic took the initiative to reduce the special effects budget, preferring to lose money to suppress the digital field.


    Then, in order for the company to have money to continue operating, James went too far to deceive 20th Century Fox and expressed his willingness to accept an offer of 18 million US dollars.


    As a result, the digital field burned 27 million in special effects alone, which is not even a reward in the digital field.


    With such a high cost, Twentieth Century Fox certainly did not do it. Even if "Titanic" achieved unparalleled success, the reputation in the digital field has been broken-the contract has not been achieved.


    The same is true for the management in the digital field. Cameron believes that the digital field needs a new CEO to lead the company, but the board of directors disagrees and asks Cameron to explain why.


    Cameron also regrets starting the digital field at this time, because he has no management skills at all, he is domineering, and his temper is not good. In addition, the digital field has been losing money. In addition to making some money in 1994, the rest of the time, personnel expenses It''s all big trouble.


    In addition, Cameron loves to enjoy himself very much, spends a lot of money, and can''t afford the golden beast in the digital field.


    Because the business model in the digital field has never been successful, how far can you go with the director''s personal project?


    From another perspective, the existence of the digital field has left very classic works in the film industry, but it has never been independent economically.


    But the producer is actually right. I will give you the project and you will complete the work for me. As for the suppression of the bidding industry, what matters to them, they only need to keep the expenditure as low as possible.


    Therefore, if VFX companies want to survive, they must have stable profit channels.


    But Cameron has no confidence, his good friend Stan Winston has also left the digital field, he also wants to sell the baggage.


    If it weren¡¯t for the price offered by the old rival Industrial Light & Magic that could not satisfy Cameron at all, and his attitude was arrogant, he didn¡¯t think the digital field might be taken over by Industrial Light & Magic. Two years earlier, the digital field would have changed its owner.


    Since then, the fate of this company, which is enough to rank among the top three in the special effects industry, has been tossed.


    It was first sold to Indian giants, Reliance Media, and then sold to Xiangjiang Aoliang Group in 13 years, completely transforming the VR field...


    And Industrial Light & Magic relies on the industry''s first position, can pull more opportunities, and has the "Star Wars" series guarantee; as for Weta Digital, it is endorsed by the New Zealand government, and the policies provided are very good, plus Peter- Jackson¡¯s "Lord of the Rings Trilogy" has just passed, and marketing is doing well.


    Even so, if you say you have made a lot of money, it is not true, because the special effects technology needs to burn money all the time, and the burn is very strong, and the money earned is invested again...


    Understand this, it is not difficult to know why Cameron wants to sell the "lost goods" in the digital field. He has no relationship with the management. It is rare to go to the factory in the digital field once a year. Ignore, let them take responsibility for their own profits and losses, and don''t talk about making money.


    After all, once friends have become strangers.


    As for Lehmann hearing this news, he had the idea of ??buying the digital domain.


    Visual effects are definitely the mainstream of future movies, even now.


    However, the burden is real.


    Even if Cameron really wants to sell his shares, he is not selling at a cheap price. The market value of the digital field is still 300 million US dollars. Even if it is discounted to 150 million, Lehman can''t get it out.


    In other words, the acquisition of a distribution company has exhausted the savings Firefly Pictures has saved over the past two years.


    No matter how good the performance of "The Walking Dead" is, no matter how much subscription fee HBO gets, the split with Lehman will not be done all at once.


    Even if hundreds of millions of dollars of funds are just thrown into the bank, there will be a considerable amount of interest, who is not dragging it.


    Film directors and well-known actors have too many lawsuits with studios in order to get their own share.


    Warner is trying to maintain the relationship with Firefly, and it is impossible to split the accounts in advance, at most it will not delay in accordance with the contract.


    Moreover, Lehman was thinking about returning the money to Gusta. The money owed to the banker was not so good.


    Where should I find money?


    Lehman in the digital realm does not want to miss it.


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    France, Paris International Airport.


    Going out from the not-so-wide connecting passage, some company personnel from Europa Pictures waited here near the airport pick-up port outside.


    The leader is Luc Besson.


    The reason, naturally, Lehman flew over and said he wanted to talk about cooperation.


    Lehmann''s actions were also very fast. In order to raise funds, after thinking of some film capital in France for the first time, he immediately started the matter.


    After all, it is not a day or two for the French film industry to get a share of Hollywood.


    They have not invested money in it, but they have also said that the Hollywood movie market is a bit pitted. If they want to release the theater chain, the big picture is taken away by the Big Six, and the risk has to be carried by themselves. Mann''s open market vision makes no money at all.


    And if it is to make a small amount of money, they don''t have to enter Hollywood, they can make it locally in France.


    During the same period, capitals such as Germany and the United Kingdom were also rushing to Hollywood. For example, film companies such as Mubao Pictures, Lionsgate, and Summit have initially gained a foothold.


    But after all, are France''s national conditions different? It still holds the glory of being the birthplace of movies in the past. Some of them don''t look at Hollywood''s business model, so they are so rigid.


    Occasionally there are clever people, such as Luc Besson, but this kind of alien is in the minority.


    In other words, in the current French film market, those who have capital do not have the ability, and those who have the ability do not want to go. The situation is strange.


    But Lehman is different.


    He didn''t have that hesitating thinking. He was out of the airport at the moment and got on the Europa Pictures pick-up vehicle. He was also weighing how to cut the meat and get the money.


    Although Firefly Pictures does not have much liquidity, Firefly has a large number of profitable projects. Is it a good way to get some funds first?


    For the French film industry, their total market value is really not too much. For Lehmann, who has come to alms, he is a walking big sheep in itself.


    why?


    Firefly Pictures has a strong wealth-gathering ability with a film income of hundreds of millions, who is not envious or greedy.


    After all, the Sixth National Congress is also making money, but there are too many shareholders behind them and they can''t get involved, but Firefly Pictures is run by a French director, and maybe it''s on the way.


    Besides, this time it was Lehman who took the initiative. No matter how you look at it, there is great hope.


    Luc Besson, who ran over with his employees, was thinking at this time: It is best to buy some shares of Firefly Pictures, everyone is their own, no matter how bad they are, they must also get the investment rights of the project... ¡­


    Lehmann didn''t know that Luc Besson thought so much at this time. After all, Lehmann was not very strong at the beginning, but was just a profitable film director. Although important, it is not important to go there. It is like now. The more mixed the better, they are better than Europa Pictures-the profitability is stronger, and the channels are still incomparable.


    ...


    "Lyman, why are you here today?"


    After returning to Europa Pictures headquarters, Luc Besson spoke warmly in the office.


    Lehman smiled and said: "I am here to seek help for the better development of the company."


    "What? What difficulties did Firefly Pictures encounter?"


    "Well, in order to master the North American distribution channels, I no longer look at all the six faces. I gritted my teeth and bought one. Now the company has insufficient liquidity, and I want to develop projects, but I have no intentions. Moreover, the rate of return of funds is too slow. , Warner stuck with the theater line''s account for a long time to come." Lyman said deliberately.


    Of course, he didn''t lie either. This is something you can know if you just look into it, but if you say that you are stuck in the theater, it is actually based on the contract, and Warner is not a good person, so take the initiative not to get the benefits.


    "Really?" Luc Besson was very happy.


    Sure enough, it was an opportunity, and he knew it.


    After all, to say which Hollywood studio the French media pay the most attention to, it must be Firefly Pictures. After all, it is "my own family" and often reports relevant news.


    Lehman didn''t have the time to explain too much of his plan for this trip to Luc Besson, and then he said: "If there is anything, I can talk about it tomorrow, I have to go to rest first, too tired, the jet lag has not reversed. "


    "Okay."


    Everyone is here, and they really want to talk about cooperation. Even if they can''t get away, Luc Besson can''t be too impatient.


    Too impatient, this condition is not fixed.


    ...


    "Joseph, you will contact a few more film companies later, and it''s better to reveal our needs."


    Lehman went to the hotel and immediately ordered-he naturally couldn''t come alone to pull investment, he also brought the company''s president and legal department.


    After all, you have to arrange it well.


    "Don''t talk to Europa Pictures?" Joseph wondered because he knew Lyman''s relationship with Europa Pictures.


    "They only have a lot of capital reserves. Besides, the company does not listen to Luc Besson alone. We will go home early when they are done. So the best way to attract a few allies during this trip is also convenient for us. Negotiations, take the lead."


    "Okay, I''ll do it right away."


    Joseph already knows about Lehman''s plan to acquire the digital field, and he has also seen how profitable special effects blockbusters are-most of the top boxes at the box office in recent years are special effects giants.I also feel that Firefly Pictures has its own special effects company will be a big reinforcement.


    So I took someone to contact EMI, Foxatom and other French local film labels...


    "this is¡­¡­"


    Dennis Bernard, CEO of EMI Pictures, looked at the invitation letter from Firefly Pictures from the front desk of the company, and everyone was stupid.


    They can all see how fast Europa Pictures has developed in recent years.


    If you want to say how powerful Luc Besson is, it is not enough. Everyone does not know that the majority of their profits are film distribution.


    And where do good film sources come from?Of course the Firefly Pictures is providing it.


    Although the number is only that, it is not enough in the eyes of the Big Six, but it is different in France. Everyone has trouble with brothers, and they didn''t make a lot of money. The local filmmakers are not good enough, and the works produced are also sold in France. , Other places simply cannot be sold, and no one wants to watch too boring and boring literary movies.


    Even if France has the best literary foundation, such as "The Spring of the Cow Herding Class" released by EMI last year, it won the monthly box office champion in France, but this quality is not that every literary work can achieve. In general, the market is still sluggish and the box office can¡¯t sell, thanks to the government¡¯s policy support.


    Local forces such as EMI did not want to catch the Hollywood fast windmill and sell movies to the world-Hollywood has signed a memorandum, supported by the state, and used various threats from the United States to suppress the film industry in other regions.


    Well, China will introduce Hollywood blockbusters, and the increase in the number of introductions during the second negotiation will also be the result of various parties.


    Otherwise, why do Hollywood movies sell to the world and use their power to generate electricity?It would be better to directly introduce a policy restriction that is not allowed to be introduced.


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 490 Chapter 485 Losing money by ability (seeking subscription, tickets)

    If Hollywood, where the movie market is prosperous, is a five-star hotel, then the French movie market, whose market value is less than one-tenth of others, is probably the kind of dormitory shop.


    In terms of annual gross box office value alone, France is really looking up to Hollywood.As for the promotion of offline copyrights and supporting film industries, such as studios and movie theaters, it is even more shabby to the point that Hollywood despises them.


    Let¡¯s put it this way, Hollywood can provide the number of screens to undertake three large-scale productions at the same time, and it can also ensure that low-cost movies will not be squeezed.


    The cinemas are not comparable, and the offline peripheral markets are not comparable. You must know that the total output value of the Hollywood offline market has exceeded one trillion, and the entire French film industry can''t compare.


    This is also the reason why international capital is rushing to Hollywood.


    Because it is so profitable.


    Of course, the premise is to earn it.


    Right now, after EMI Pictures received the news, Denis Bernard immediately reported to the chairman.


    Their chairman started with communication technology. At the age of fifty-six-seven, he looks very healthy.


    In a bright and spacious office, the chairman of EMI, Pierre DuPont, is listening to Denis Birdney''s report.


    Two elderly men in formal attire were also listening.


    EMI has three major shareholders, and only two are left.


    "...They are here to discuss cooperation, should there be any fake?"


    "Why?" the person next to him asked.


    "In the past year, Firefly Pictures made at least more than 400 million U.S. dollars, which is more profitable than our EMI. Would it be beneficial to cheat us to talk about cooperation? I can''t make a special trip back just to tell lies."


    "Hahaha, that said. Firefly Pictures is still developing fast..."


    Unexpectedly, Denis was still a very humorous person, and the two shareholders present laughed.


    However, Pierre-DuPont did not know that Firefly Pictures is now extremely short of money, so he wondered: "They have the means to make money, why do they still need us?"


    Pulling investment in this kind of thing, especially in Hollywood projects, 90% of the laymen participate, and there will be no pants left.


    Even those 10% professionals will definitely be educated miserably.


    Don''t ask, ask is a history of bitter blood and tears.


    Because EMI was pitted by MGM in the past, 30 million yuan was thrown in, and the movie box office made a lot of money. As a result, they lost 5 million yuan after the account was settled.


    The reason is that the publicity expenditure is too much.


    As for how many?


    Is it easy to do the billing?


    The investment banks on Wall Street don''t even understand it.


    After all, they have their own publicity resources, left hand to right hand, you can''t justify the price.


    These years, being able to lose money by their ability means that Hollywood has done the most excessive.


    In the film industry, there are too many uncertainties in the profitability of projects. Take EMI as an example. If you have a top-quality film project, you must develop it independently. Why should you invite outsiders?Unless it is an exchange of benefits.


    Merchant, chase profit.


    It''s not an international socialist...


    Denis explained with a smile: "I went to find someone to investigate, Firefly Pictures has insufficient liquidity, and we can pack several projects for investment, even if they want to deceive, there are ways to deal with it."


    Pierre listened carefully, still feeling unreliable.


    If you have no money, you can get a loan from the bank.


    With such good assets as Firefly Pictures, one hundred banks are willing to borrow... However, they don''t know that Lehman is still considering the international distribution channels that need to be established in the future, and first establish a good relationship with these international publishers.


    As for the project or not, it doesn¡¯t matter if you listen to it, but if you don¡¯t have a guarantee, you just don¡¯t agree...


    "Then you take someone to talk to them."


    ...


    The negotiating team brought by Lehmann settled in the Moria Hotel, not far from Europa Pictures.


    Naturally, the investment reception also agreed with the hotel people and asked them to help organize it.


    As soon as Luc Besson saw this situation, he also understood Lyman''s careful thinking.


    He wants to participate in more film companies...


    On the second day, the investment meeting began.


    Lehman also rarely took out the specific quarterly financial report of Firefly Pictures, detailing the various film projects produced, and the benefits, and then sent it to every company representative present at the conference.


    There are a lot of wealthy bosses in France, but they are not fools. If you want people to believe in Firefly Pictures and pull funds, they must show their hard power.


    And hard power, there is nothing easier to impress investors than direct project profitability.


    Anyway, these people can also have a certain understanding of Firefly Pictures through their own channels, so it is better to be honest.


    After all, Lehman didn¡¯t think about deceiving during this trip, and the few projects provided can also make money...


    After gaining trust, Lehmann was talking with representatives of several major French film companies in the hotel banquet hall.


    The first thing is naturally the reason why Lehman came here and why he wants to pull investment.


    The reason is also worth verifying, that is, there is a small problem in the capital chain of Firefly Pictures, and it needs to introduce external funds to develop some projects first...


    "How much investment do you need?" Denis asked.


    "This..." Lehman said with difficulty: "In order to ensure the operation of the company, we plan to raise 200 million US dollars. Well, the raising speed is even faster."


    The acquisition of the digital field also requires at least 200 million capital reserves to obtain absolute controlling rights. This was calculated early.


    Lehman shook his head while continuing to say: "I still have something to do on my side. I won''t be able to stay here long, so I need to confirm this as soon as possible. I wonder what you guys mean?"


    Denis frowned slightly.


    Such a big thing is still in such a hurry?


    Isn''t it a pit?


    Luc Besson smiled and said, "I don''t know, how is the distribution of investment benefits calculated?"


    "Rest assured, we will guarantee the equity of the investment share."


    To be honest, if it weren''t for his identity, but also closer, more influential and reputation here, Lehman could have contact with Constantine Pictures.


    Compared with French filmmakers, Germany is obviously more enterprising and adventurous, and more wealthy and capable.


    Why do you say that?


    Because the pay of action superstars in the 1990s, such as Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Bruce Willis and other actors, were all speculated by German capital. At that time, in order to break into Hollywood, they made large investments, big stars, The film works of the big directors are making money at a loss, just let all practitioners in Hollywood know their courage.


    "By the way, this is the project plan we have come up with. You can take a look."


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 491 Chapter 486 Film Festival Trading Eligibility (Request Subscription, Tickets)

    "Project Plan?"


    As soon as he heard about the project, Luc Besson''s ears stood up.


    You know, the few people present are the ones he has had the most dealings with Lehman, and they have also tasted the benefits of cooperation.


    However, even so, he still feels that Lyman''s experience in recent years is a bit dreamy.


    After all, he is also a very mature film director. He thinks he is very good to be able to get to this point. The price paid in it is unknown, but compared to Lyman, it is not enough.


    After all, four years ago, people were still eating under him. Without his support, they would not even have money for the film...


    However, he changed his mentality very quickly, facing Lehman''s current status very safely.


    After all, he came here in the same way, the only thing is that Lehmann is more talented and succeeds faster.


    The reason is naturally Lehman''s output.


    Not only is there a lot of inspiration for filming, but you can also make money, and the benefits are not small.


    It¡¯s like Europa Pictures, if you make ten films, half of them will lose money, and you can make some money purely on the breakdown of income and expenditure.


    Occasionally, I can meet a box office explosion, I am very happy.


    In other words, most film companies are like this, the only possibility is the change in the ratio of profit to loss.


    Therefore, it is not that the film company does not make money, but that it does not have such a high success rate like Firefly Pictures. If Europa is also developing a project to earn a project, it will go to Hollywood to play it.


    But this is impossible.


    Even if you have your own local business, you almost mean it. Isn''t it going to the Hollywood of Longtan and Tiger''s Den to find death?


    Therefore, Europa Pictures will establish a cooperative relationship with Firefly Pictures in order to obtain a stable and excellent supply of film sources.


    "Yes. We use the profit prospects of project development to finance cooperation."


    "According to the above?" Denis also excited.


    He doesn''t even think about why Firefly Pictures is so generous now. He just wants to get involved.


    Yes, generous?


    It can only be described as sincere.


    Because the project plan is written to jointly develop two TV series, the second season of "Prison Break" and the second season of "The Walking Dead", as well as two independent films produced by Firefly Pictures in the future to jointly raise 200 million US dollars.


    There is no need to introduce the two TV drama projects. They are both high-quality dramas, and the latter has greater benefits.


    As for the independently produced films by Firefly Pictures, there may be certain risks, but Firefly Pictures has never lost it. They are too convincing, and they are willing to gamble.


    After all, making a movie is a gambling.


    So why not bet on one that looks more stable?


    "You are willing to come up with this kind of project?" Some people still wondered.


    "You can think of it as a kind of exchange," Lehman explained with a smile: "We are now limited by funds, which hinder the development of the company, so we exchange future earnings for the current company operations. As for what we earn in the middle, It can be regarded as interest borrowed."


    "But this interest is higher than the bank?"


    "Therefore, I would like to ask you one more thing. I would like to establish an office in Cannes to contact the various film companies from the Cannes Film Festival and distribute the copyrights of their works in North America, so I hope you can help by that time. Second, how about letting my issuing company expand its business a bit?"


    Without the approval of these people, not everyone can take a bite of this piece of cake at the Cannes Film Festival, and perhaps even the trading committee will not pass.


    After all, the importance of Cannes to a film festival with an annual transaction volume of more than one billion is, to some extent, more important than Oscar.


    One international, one local?It seems there is nothing comparable, as can be seen from the number of films participating in the competition.


    Lehman''s remarks made everyone here no doubt worry.


    Sometimes people are like this.


    The obvious benefits, if you don''t ask for it, you will definitely feel that there is a pit, or you will wonder if there is some conspiracy.


    And if the other party has a need, it will feel that it is sincere to cooperate.


    After all, if you want to ask others, can you not share some benefits?Otherwise, who will help you.


    Then this is regarded as an exchange of interests, in order to qualify for the Cannes Film Festival-this is the understanding of businessmen.


    "My Blue Butterfly Pictures needs film sources. Whether it is to release DVDs or to release theaters, our current numbers are low. At least, this company can''t make money. It has to achieve a balance of payments." Lehman smiled bitterly. "But in Hollywood, my roots are not deep, and it is difficult to participate in the business activities of the film festival, and the public relations Oscar, that is not what Blue Butterfly Pictures can expect... So now I am suffering from not having enough film source channels to continue to open. Expand the market and cultivate contacts."


    Most of what Lehman said now is true... However, Blue Butterfly Pictures is not so miserable. It still has a market channel in the UK. After all, they did this before and there are many partners... But, the publishing company Do you still dislike too many film sources?


    "We know, we know..." Luc Besson nodded repeatedly, "The office problem is not a problem, but the cooperative project..."


    "Don''t worry." Lehman said: "We can immediately draw up a contract. How much of these financing funds will be invested and how much will it occupy, and we will guarantee future profit distribution. So... what proportion of your respective investments?"


    "I pay fifty million." Luc Besson had thought clearly and said quickly.


    Well, there are five film companies present. If the principle of equal distribution is adopted, it should be 40 million each.


    However, the strength comparison between companies is different, how can it be average?


    Sure enough, EMI, as the largest domestic industry in France, also said: "We can give out 80 million, but I have to report to the board first."


    Denis is now very confident to persuade the board of directors, so it is also the first to get the investment quota.


    The remaining 70 million will be divided among the three, and after some disputes, they are also set separately.


    Lehman added: "Then, we will ensure that the investment income of the project will be settled next year."


    Several people repeated their calculations, and felt that there was nothing wrong with this time.


    After all, the project income is divided into accounts for more than half a year, is it possible that Firefly Pictures dare to swallow the funds and not return it?


    The terms of the drafting contract have been checked by the legal staff of several companies, and there are no unclear places, and there is no possibility of loopholes.


    Of course, Lehman didn''t think about doing anything with the contract, which was too stupid.


    As he himself said, why not exchange future earnings for the company''s current development?


    With the special effects company, some of my own plans can be better implemented...


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 492 Chapter 487 Corrosion (seeking subscription, tickets)

    While Lehman was still waiting for the news of the payment, while staying in the hotel, the production director of Paradiso Home Entertainment was happily going to see the company president.


    Paradiso Pictures is a typical French film company, and has a certain presence in the European literature and art circles.


    If I really want to say, the French Caesar Awards have their works shortlisted almost every year-the French Caesars are analogous to the American Oscars, of course, the influence is a bit much worse.


    Therefore, what their company is best at is making literary and artistic movies. The first two years of "Angel Loves the Beauty" is their home.


    Because I have been close to many literary and artistic directors, during this period, the production department has been looking for projects everywhere.


    ...


    "Director Jacques is planning to make a movie recently, and still needs investment..."


    "Forget it, I have already planned to invest the money in Lehman, and the company will not participate in the production for some time now."


    "Huh? Not making it?"


    Hearing these words from the literary and artistic thought leaders the company pursued, the production department director was so astonished that he didn''t know how to speak for a while?


    How do we do businessmen''s business, are we not artists?


    "If you don''t make a movie, the company..."


    The president waved his hand, "Hi, it''s okay, it''s okay to take a break."


    "Hugh, rest?"


    You didn''t say that before, and you said that you should support local directors a lot.


    "Do you know how much Lehman''s project can make?" The president suddenly said with great momentum: "I went to the financing reception the day before yesterday, and invested 30 million... By next year, I can at least double the amount."


    "Is it so easy?" the supervisor asked uncertainly.


    "Of course," the president thought: "You should know what Europa Pictures¡¯ company financial report was last year? They only released three Firefly Pictures films, but they made 30 or 40 million at the box office, even in the offline market. Their share is a little less, it is also very valuable."


    Thirty or forty million!


    The president is a regret. Why was he so fascinated by the awards and reputation that he didn''t win Lehman?Which film company with a bit of strength can''t give it a ten to twenty million investment?


    "Really there are so many?" The supervisor swallowed.


    "Can a movie be watched by tens of millions of people like millions of people? The more popular, the more valuable the movie..."


    Lehman¡¯s investment works are of course a good vision, and they are all profitable, which is commonly known as low cost and high profit.


    In short, Paradiso Pictures has been busy throughout the year, constantly negotiating with the "famous directors" in the industry, and the profit is not as much as the profit of a popular movie.


    Such a wealth effect is in front of us, and it is still tangible, so how can we not be tempted?


    Perhaps in the past, Paradiso Home Entertainment still had a heart to promote the development of the French film industry, but with the passage of time, the difficulties and distress of the company''s operations have long been thinking about changes.


    Therefore, when Lehman brought the project to raise funds and missed an investment opportunity before, how could he miss it again?


    "Then...Director Jacques...I managed to catch it. His films are guaranteed throughout Europe. Many film critics like his works. Maybe it will be the next "Angels Love Beauty". "


    "No matter, whoever loves to invest money, whoever invests, anyway, the company has no money to invest this quarter, and it is still a literary film. Moreover, he spends a lot of money, and there is no restriction, and it has to work hard to shoot. If you operate well, you may not be able to earn anything. There is too much uncertainty."


    "But," the supervisor said, "We have always had a good relationship with him. If we refuse directly, we don''t know if there is any chance of cooperation in the future."


    "If you don''t have it, it''s gone." The president said indifferently: "We don''t lack good directors. What we lack is directors who can bring stable profits to the company. Europa Films can overtake us, and latecomers will come first. Isn''t it because they have a better box office?"


    This... is wrong.


    The supervisor feels that when he wakes up, the company has changed.


    Why do you still speak for Luc Besson? I used to say that he was a speculator and was unworthy to be a director, which tarnished the reputation of French films.


    How come there is still a sense of disobedience-it is disobedience Europa Pictures has caught up with Lyman?


    "Then I will reject the new project directed by Jacques now?"


    "Yeah." The president shook his head, "I understand. Without the support of commercial films, the foundations of literary and artistic films are not stable. Isn''t that the way Hollywood is so strong? Isn''t that the case? They can make money and naturally have plenty of support. Art works, not to mention the prosperity of the market, can attract more capital investment, and the prospects of the industry will only get better.


    Moreover, it can also be said that it is a critical moment for the company''s transformation. Taking Lehman¡¯s path, there is no possibility of continued cooperation in the future, and it will be able to intervene in the Hollywood market. Maybe there are some opportunities..."


    Well, it turned out to be such an idea.


    The supervisor already understood how the trouble was. He must have attended a financing reception. After seeing how profitable filming can be, he decided to put the money on Firefly Pictures...


    If the investment fails in the end, why don''t you get sulking again?


    What is a co-director aside?Paradiso Family Entertainment has many partners.Getting blocked is the big deal. If you don''t seize the opportunity, the status of France will not be preserved.


    Alas, the supervisor sighed in his heart.


    Capital is indeed the root of all evil, and even those of our company who despise the profit-seeking of movies can be corroded-or it is possible that there is no such condition before, and commercial movies are not profitable. It is better to return to the field you are most familiar with.


    "President," the supervisor did not think about how difficult his process for this new project was at this time. He also wanted the company to save a fortune and give better financial support to the production department. "I will follow The staff explained that they will not develop any projects for the time being."


    "Okay," the president nodded comfortedly, "this is the first time we have dealt with Lehman, we must not delay things."


    "Well, everyone will understand." The supervisor thought to himself: Even if you don''t understand it, it''s useless. Our company is almost becoming the second Europa Films, and it''s hypocritical.


    ...


    The signing ceremony in the afternoon of the next day went smoothly. After repeated inspections by various companies, Lehmann signed the one-year financing project plan on behalf of Firefly Pictures.


    Five film companies are responsible for the investment, with a total amount of 200 million. Firefly Pictures is responsible for project operations. After making profits, the principal will be returned to calculate the income of each.


    Of course, this also means that the bulk of the two TV series produced by Firefly Pictures in the next year will be divided by other parties. They are basically nothing, and even the two movies will be very few, but all of this is worth it. ...


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 493 Chapter 488 Facial Capture (seeking subscription, tickets)

    Los Angeles, digital headquarters.


    After the three founders of the company had two unintentional management, all the burdens fell on Scott Rose.


    In order to prevent the company from falling into the dangerous situation of bankruptcy, after reaching an agreement with the board of directors, the entire special effects team not only kept receiving orders, but also continuously streamlined team members and cut some unnecessary technology research and development.


    Then, after Lehmann returned from France with the financing funds, he took a rest and immediately visited the digital field.


    After all, the special effects work of "The Mist" is still contracted in the digital field, and we need to see how it works.


    In the face of many troubles, Scott Rose also took the initiative to meet Lehman and his party at the headquarters.


    "...This is Benjamin Joseph, the president of Firefly, and this is Director Lehman..." Following the introduction of the receptionist, several people made a polite approach to each other.


    "Mr. Lyman, I was not in Los Angeles last time for some trivial matters. I''m sorry to see you now."


    At this time, the digital field attaches great importance to every single business that can be obtained.


    "It''s okay, Mr. Rose, I think, let''s take a look at the work entrusted to your company first."


    "Of course, we are almost done. Please..."


    A group of people came to a compartment in the warehouse, and Scott Rose personally demonstrated the created special effects scene.


    On the screen, a thick mist rose from the lake, slowly spreading, spreading, and then spreading until it covered the entire town...


    In the dense fog, monsters resembling giant praying mantis, four-winged flying birds, terrestrial tentacles, red-eyed migratory locusts...


    Quite a kind of strange world creatures rush to the feet, of course, this is very foggy.


    The overall need is not much different from Lehman''s requirements, and the texture is more refined.


    It is worthy of a big price. It really pays for what you pay for. It does not have the cost-saving plastic flavor of the original version. It is much more real than the model.


    However, there is still a distance from perfection...


    Lehman watched it several times, but couldn''t help but frowned and said, "Mr. Rose, how come all the monsters in the screen have the same facial expressions, don''t they have any emotional changes? It''s too rigid, can you change it? ?"


    "Um..." Scott Rose said with some embarrassment: "We can only be similar in appearance but not in spirit."


    "Why, isn''t the Guru in "The Lord of the Rings" expressive? What I need is similar agility."


    Scott couldn''t help explaining this kind of layman''s question. After all, the big benefactor hadn''t paid the final payment.


    "...The technique of capturing facial expressions is very difficult. As for the Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings", Andy Serkins first went to the studio with the actors and then returned to the motion capture studio of Weta Studio. Perform it again by one person. Even if it is so troublesome, the animator draws the facial expressions one by one, and the mapping data is re-modeled..."


    All in all, according to Scott Rose, in addition to the technical achievements of "The Lord of the Rings", the grunt part of "The Lord of the Rings" is more of Andy Serkins. The outside world said "Owes him an Oscar statuette" because The motion capture performance at the time was that he was too open.


    For the same scene, he had to perform two matching actions on the set and the studio, and he had to be consistent.


    Moreover, the strength of the digital field lies in large-scale scene rendering, such as the process of dense fog diffusion, not how powerful the motion capture technology is.


    The really awesome one is Weta Digital.


    It is also worth mentioning that the director of "Forrest Gump", Robert Zemigis, has also become a big fan of motion capture, and he cannot extricate himself from entering the technical circle.


    In 2004, the "Polar Express" produced by his studio ImageMoverDigital announced that it was an animation that could be filmed entirely with motion capture technology.


    Of course, the facial expression problem is still a big problem, but Zemigis has made a great contribution to the promotion of motion capture technology. If he developed the technology, the original "Star Wars 1" would not be spent on a single motion capture. Over 10 million, the cost of technology application is greatly reduced.


    Moreover, motion capture can only be carried out in a dedicated studio. The sensitivity to light is too high and the equipment will be interfered. In this regard, it is the strength of Industrial Light and Magic. Their iMoCap system can be used in complex outdoor environments. Work under the circumstances, but still unable to solve the facial expression problem, the later stage of data processing requires a lot of manual intervention, cost a lot, and the effect may not be very good...


    In other words, everyone is stuck in the improvement of facial expression technology. Also, the reason why the digital field was eliminated later is that it was a clean loss in this technology competition because of the management and funding. There hasn''t been much development in technology research and development, but it has been surpassed by countless younger generations.


    When Lehmann heard these internal news, Vita was the first thought.


    Because the perfection of the technical reserves of "Avatar" in the future is the barrier that Cameron commissioned Weta Digital to build together, and this barrier was not broken by Industrial Light and Magic until 15 years...


    Since it couldn''t be improved, or it was hard to please, Lehman didn''t ask for much.


    In these scenes, except that the monster is stiff and slightly flawed, the others are pretty good.


    Moreover, if everyone is not good enough, the audience will not have much comparisons and will not care too much.


    Furthermore, after the footage has been edited, there will be fewer faces showing up, and the scene material will be sufficient for the needs of "The Mist".


    The same is true, Lehman was very happy to accept the results, and did not say anything about rework.


    Then, the next thing is much simpler, the contract has been signed and the balance paid to the digital field.


    In the relaxed mood of everyone, Lyman stopped Scott Rose who was about to leave and offered dinner.


    "Mr. Rose, I remember you just mentioned using capture technology to shoot animation? Are you optimistic about this market?"


    At the table, Lehman said in a chatty tone.


    Scott shook his head, "I don''t understand the animation industry, but there is no doubt that it will be the future of 3-D animation computer production. Motion capture technology should still be placed on live action movies."


    The digital field is just like its founders. They have never participated in animation production, and they are not very attractive. However, the path of motion capture in animation production is really too narrow. Scott did not see this point. wrong.


    For cash cows like Pixar, Lehman has been greedy for a long time, but unfortunately he can''t afford it at all.


    After all, Pixar''s market value is over 5.5 billion, close to two Firefly Pictures.


    But this does not mean that he has no idea about the animation field.


    Layout early will reap...


    Of course, the focus now is to hold a considerable asset in the future wave of motion capture special effects...


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 494 Chapter 489 Outlet (seeking subscription, tickets)

    Scott Rose''s personal resume is very strong, and his former position as the head of the special effects department of Industrial Light and Magic is also the cornerstone of his business.


    As for the reason why he came out to start a business, it is not all for selfishness.


    In order to shoot "Star Wars", George Lucas set up Industrial Light and Magic to be responsible for the special effects of the project.But he does not understand professional technology research and development.


    It was Scott Rose who led the team who spent five years turning this unprofitable company into a slightly profitable company, turning an emerging studio with no foundation and technical reserves into a company that is at the forefront of the times. s company.


    However, George, as the chairman of the company, has barely appeared, like an invisible landlord. After the company has become formal, he rejected the resolution of the management to buy the company¡¯s shares. It was working in vain and the peach-picking method was too domineering. In angrily, Scott quit and decided to create his own special effects company.


    Of course, what really changed Lehman''s view of him was his thinking about the future of the film special effects studio...


    "Scott, don''t mind if I call you that. Actually, I am very interested in visual effects. If possible, can we talk for a while."


    Scott Rose suddenly took a serious look at Lehman. He knew that this man had become another billionaire in Hollywood by virtue of many hit movies.


    However, the current situation in the digital field is not good, and it may be sold at a low price by shareholders at any time.Maybe he can save the digital field.


    Thinking of this, Scott Rose became eager to talk about sex...


    "...In 1994, I tried to create a special effects trade association, trying to gather important figures in the visual effects industry to increase the voice and customization power of the industry. But in the end it failed.


    Because in this industry, the managers who run the company are often not businessmen, and there is no capital behind them, and because there is no freedom of funds, everyone is afraid to die and feels insecure. Just like the retort of George Lucas, if you Give them enough beer and pizza, they can do anything...We have no reason to choose not to do it, because if we don¡¯t do it, we can¡¯t survive. Therefore, the special effects industry looks prosperous, but it is profit-oriented and short-sighted. Seeking short-term profit cannot be done in the long-term."


    "Why do you say that?" Lyman clinked glasses with him, the mellow aroma of dark beer spread on the tip of his tongue, and he didn''t seem to understand Scott.


    "Because the managers of every visual effects company will be fired on the grounds that they cannot make the company profitable, so why do they want to show up and do some long-term planning? Everyone knows where their technical shortcomings are, but centralized public relations are If you have to spend money, there is no guarantee that it will work. In order to make a profit, you must put aside not looking and not paying attention. This is a very painful thing."


    "Then what do you think should be done?" Lehman asked deliberately.


    "In my opinion, the most powerful special effects studios currently include Industrial Light & Magic, Sony Graphics, Digital Domain, Weta Digital, Method, DoubleNegative, and Comparable Mondo. A few years ago, rhythmic colors could also be added. If one of the leaders can gather 2 billion US dollars to buy several other companies, then they can completely control the entire special effects industry, which means that the pricing power is in the hands of our special effects company, not the studio. Therefore, to improve the status quo of the industry, the only way forward is to merge and lock the last talent and the best technology. Those studios can only negotiate prices, not as much as they say. Because, the most powerful special effects blockbusters Must rely on world-class visual effects technology..."


    When Lehman heard this, isn''t this an industry monopoly?


    But it sounds like a good way out.


    "You make a lot of sense..." Lehman paused. "But no one has the ability to lock all the technology. The studio has the right to speak. Even companies like Sony that start with technology attach great importance to This piece of investment."


    Scott smiled bitterly after hearing the words: "Yes, we missed the opportunity at the beginning, so I think the future of the special effects industry will be acquired by first-class studios, because the relationship between supply and demand is impossible."


    Lehman thought: This standard will be correct in the future.The first-class special effects companies are all in the hands of first-class studios, but now, Warner, Paramount and other companies have not yet made their efforts, because visual effects have not yet grown so important.


    Of course, they have enough funds, perhaps deliberately to let the special effects industry grow brutally, it is not impossible to single out the best among them to implement the acquisition plan.


    Lehman smiled and said: "In this way, Firefly Pictures actually needs a suitable special effects studio to complete the industry layout."


    Scott changed a more solemn look and watched Lehman, the big gold master, inexplicably entangled for a few seconds, but in his bones he was still a technician, not a businessman, otherwise he would not be close to George. This forced removal method drove out Industrial Light and Magic. In the end, he still said euphemistically: "I have seen the production of Firefly Pictures in recent years. Maybe, Firefly Pictures does not need to raise a special effects company, because you Most of them are feature films, and they don''t seem to use special effects technology. If they can''t produce complementary effects, the idea of ??industry layout can''t be mentioned."


    Lehman knew why Cameron would say that Scott was not a qualified company manager, and his face was too thin. No wonder he couldn''t beat someone like Lucas.


    The team brought out by one hand cannot have enough chips to fight against the major shareholders. If you change to a qualified businessman, believe it or not, the company¡¯s assets will be emptied for you.


    However, such people are not afraid of being stabbed when they cooperate. If funds are invested and the technology patents developed as a result have nothing to do with Lehman, then it is a joke.


    "Rest assured, Scott, Firefly Pictures will have considerable resources to focus on special effects movies in the future. This is the future of the times. I can only do what I can do to follow the trend. And, is Cameron leaving the digital field?"


    This matter is not a secret in the industry. Cameron even had an appointment with his old rival Industrial Light & Magic. As long as he has the heart, everyone knows that Cameron wants to sell shares in the digital field.


    Scott replied awkwardly, "Yes, but not many people are willing to take over his shares. Cameron doesn''t want to sell it cheaply."


    The reason for the embarrassment is naturally that Cameron¡¯s relationship with the company was deadlocked. The management denied that he wanted to change the company¡¯s CEO. The board of directors supported Scott, and Cameron had a lot of opinions. For this reason, Stan Wins Dayton also left the digital realm.

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    Whenever people recall the beauty of the past with the topic of "thinking of the past", for some people, the contrast between the past and the present is particularly cruel.


    Once like-minded partners, because of a little interest, they split up and stay away from each other. When they remember the past, they will only look embarrassed...


    Lehman asked seriously: "Why no one takes over the shares in the digital field? Your special effects technology should be pretty good in the industry."


    "Because all the special effects companies have not matured their profit models. For those investors, the profit models are not perfect, and the special effects companies are burning money. The output depends on whether the studio has demand, whoever Will they be willing to take over? As for the special effects companies in the industry, they can do the work themselves, so why increase the burden?"


    Lehman was very satisfied with Scott''s frankness. He pretended to think about it before he said: "However, I am still very optimistic about the future of special effects. If possible, I would like to invest in the digital field."


    Scott was silent for a while, and then said: "If you don''t make a profit for a long time, but you invest a lot, would you like it too? I don''t want to have a relationship with the second friend whom I can talk to."


    Scott felt that Lehman could agree with his optimism about the future of visual effects, and he still had a good impression of this person, so instinctively, he didn''t want him to be like Cameron, and he would only have melancholy and doubt when he develops later.


    After all, speaking of it, anyone who keeps investing money without getting the corresponding economic effect will be very upset.


    Cameron is not Scott, Scott is a professional technician. The love comes from the heart. Otherwise, he would not leave Industrial Light & Magic to start a new business, and he has never thought of leaving the digital field.


    Lehman said with a generous tone of money, and said very firmly: "Of course I am willing, otherwise I will not ask you out. It is precisely because I am optimistic about this industry that I am determined to invest, perhaps in the future. At that time, the money I invested now may not be worth mentioning."


    Well, the market value of the digital field is now more than 300 million, and the future will be the second year of "Avatar". In 2011, the market value will exceed 700 million.


    It is still that the digital field has not made much progress, and the valuation has soared with the progress of the times when relying on the situation of living and dying.


    Like Weta Digital, the current market value is 600 million, and it will rise to 3 billion in the future, and it will continue to rise.


    Of course, the shareholders of Weta Digital are too powerful and rooted in New Zealand. They are protected by government policies and cannot become a major shareholder at all, so Lehman did not take it as a target.


    It may be said that Scott''s confidence is based on the future of industry technology. As for Lehman, it is pure time to verify all this.


    In other words, he holds shares in the digital field, no matter how bad it is, an Indian brother will take over in 11 years, and he can still make money.


    It is the best time for him to enter the field now. According to the current situation, if Cameron is willing to make a move, it will be easier to negotiate the price.


    Lehman watched Scott not speak, and then continued: "I promise that I will not be too involved in the management of the company, and I will support the development of new technologies as far as I can, as long as it is not too demanding."


    He paused: "However, I am willing to invest in order to obtain absolute controlling rights in the company. Even if Cameron is willing to make a move, it seems..."


    Sco features nodded his head: "I can reduce my holdings, or I can contact board shareholders to let some investors cash out. They are also willing. But I hope the company can be stable and the management will not change blood."


    "Of course, the digital field is a technology company that needs professional people to lead it. I can promise you that there will be no changes to other personnel except for sending the financial department to review."


    Scott heaved a sigh of relief and listened to Lehman continuing: "Then, I hope to make this happen as soon as possible. If this deal is concluded, I will invest at least $50 million in the research and development of special effects technology. It is written into the contract and can also be disclosed to the management."


    Then, as soon as this sentence came out, with specific financial guarantees, Scott already thought that the company personnel would be happy from the heart, and smiled: "In that case, well, I will contact the management and board shareholders, Come up with the specific regulations as soon as possible. As for Cameron..."


    "I will find a time to contact myself. I think if I spend 50 million to buy 18% of his shares, he should be willing."


    "Maybe it doesn¡¯t take that much. Both he and Industrial Light & Magic¡¯s offer of 45 million US dollars were rejected. In the past few years, he has not invested much before and after. Compared with the initial capital investment of less than 10 million, he has already made a profit. Arrived."


    "Negotiating? What I just said is my bottom line. It would be better if I could start at a lower price. However, Scott, you can¡¯t just look at how much you invest in doing business. Jobs spent it at the beginning. Less than 20 million is in Pixar''s studio, but now the market value is so high, can he only be easily persuaded to quit with one sentence? Getting rich overnight, shouldn''t it be the American dream that the Americans pursue?"


    "There is no such thing as getting rich overnight." Scott didn''t care.


    But thinking that Lehman is a Frenchman, maybe it was some of his stereotypes about the United States, so I didn''t say much.


    After all, the American dream is worthy of media coverage not just because it is too difficult to cross classes.


    If the class is not solidified, why bother about the American dream.


    After drinking and eating, Scott left.


    After sending him away, Lehman went all the way back to Firefly Pictures and saw that Thomas was still busy editing "The Mist", and he went to help.


    Being able to invest in the digital field will definitely increase the strength and profitability of Firefly Pictures.


    Lehman became more optimistic as he thought about it. He was humming the editing material of the small song, and seeing Ryan strode over from the corridor, he was also very happy to watch.


    Lehman greeted him, and then asked, "Seeing you are happy, is there any good news?"


    Ryan met Lehman a lot when he was inconsistent, stopped, and said to himself: "Do you care about the PR of "Million Dollar Baby"? Also, the screening of "The Walking Dead" Now the fourth episode is aired, and the ratings have exceeded 30 million viewers. The situation is very good."


    "Oscar matter, even if we want to intervene, there is no way out. It''s not about Warner''s arrangements. Furthermore, even if we get the Oscars, the benefit of the big picture is the effect of Warner''s public relations, and it is not something we can get. What do we need to worry about? As for the poor results of "The Walking Dead", perhaps we should be worried. Isn''t it right that the results are good?"


    Ryan thought to himself: Good fellow, let you pretend to be forced.What is supposed to be?


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 496 Chapter 491 The Three Heroes of Mexico (seeking subscription, tickets)

    The entrustment of Scott Rose to coordinate shares in the digital domain will not be effective soon.


    The shortage of funds in the digital field is a shortage, but the introduction of too many large and small shareholders is also a trouble, which can only be solved internally.


    Perhaps the only good news is that the board of directors welcomes Lehman very much. After all, these people want to reap the rewards in the digital field. Now the environment is not good and the competition in the field of visual effects is fierce. There is a studio behind it. In any case, they can protect their asset investment to increase in value.


    Therefore, in addition to being responsible for the post-production of "The Mist" during this period, Lehmann also ignored Cameron.He believes that his offer is the most favorable one, and it is difficult for the other party not to agree.


    Moreover, what he wants is absolute controlling rights in the digital field, and must occupy the dominant position of the company. Then, if Scott does not cooperate, Cameron will buy the shares first, and it will not benefit much.


    In other words, the digital field is not the focus. The focus is on a special effects studio that can be controlled. Even if something goes wrong with it, can he not hire other special effects technicians if he has money?


    It''s nothing more than the digital field is the most preferred, but it is not an inevitable choice.


    On January 20th, the final edited version of "The Mist" was confirmed. It was 115 minutes in length and more detailed than the original version.


    The most important thing is that the ending of his movie version is based on the original version of the novel, a blank ending, not the anti-heroist ending of the original version.


    If you follow the original version, the controversy is too great. Although it sublimates the theme, it is very annoying.


    Some audiences were so angry that they burned the theaters--the truth is, two theater screens were burned in Ohio.


    After all, when anyone sees the climax, the protagonist in despair kills several survivors who rushed into the dense fog with a pistol, including his own son, who is about to commit suicide, not falling into the mouth of the monster, or being spidered As a human nest, he was suffering, but found that the fog had cleared. The army rescued along the way. None of the demons in the supermarket died, but stared at him with pity...


    This ending is a bit angry and can''t accept it, and it''s normal.


    For example, in "The Shawshank''s Redemption," Andy spent twenty years digging to escape from prison. As a result, as soon as he left, the warden stood by and said, "surprise, Andy."


    Taste it carefully, you taste it, who can bear it.


    Of course, director Frank has always liked to play shock, which is why his director''s work, even if it is well received, the box office is still not high.


    I can''t be greedy, and the characters are so aggrieved. Passersby and audiences can''t bear this anger, and they won''t watch it again after watching it.


    Even if it''s "Mist", if there is no big reversal at the end, depending on the quality, the score may be lower, but the box office will definitely be much higher.


    After all, many viewers just heard that watching this movie was annoying, and then they didn''t even watch it.


    Subsequently, Lehman spent two more days staying up all night editing a 50-second Super Bowl preview, which Blake took to negotiate with the TV station.


    After this period of work, even if Lehman''s energy is still vigorous, he can still relax and take a leisurely rest.


    ...


    ...


    After finishing filming the first four episodes of "The Walking Dead", Gyro left the crew.


    After all, he likes making movies more than TV shows, but he doesn''t have much inspiration for new works recently.


    Therefore, he still looks for all kinds of scripts every day, or reads some novels, comics and the like.


    One day, he was working in the studio, and the front desk led a person up.


    It was Mexican director Alessandro Gonzalez Inarito.


    ...


    The top was dressed in casual clothes and poured coffee enthusiastically.


    Alessandro sat on the sofa, feeling quite at a loss, occasionally looking at the surrounding layout, a little envy in his eyes.


    He knows tops, but he is not very familiar with them.


    But the Mexican director circle is so big, there are even fewer people who can mix in Hollywood, almost all of them can make friends.


    Not long after, watching the spinning top come over to serve coffee, Alessandro hurriedly said: "This time I took the liberty to come over and delay your work. I''m really sorry."


    The top smiled indifferently, "No need to." This sentence was spoken in Spanish.


    The two were originally from the same place, and they gradually became acquainted with each other when they talked and talked about hometown topics.


    Alessandro took advantage of the right atmosphere and asked, "Gyro, are you very familiar with Director Lehmann?"


    Gyro has cooperated with Firefly Pictures several times. Needless to say, this is not a secret in the circle.


    Speaking of him, Gyro nodded, "My current works are all Firefly Pictures helping to prepare and release the business, and get along very well."


    Alessandro was waiting for these words. He immediately said: "I have a script in my hand and I want Firefly Pictures to help, but I don''t have a chance to meet him. So, could you please make an appointment? "


    Firefly Pictures has a good performance. I don¡¯t know how many filmmakers want to make appointments for cooperation, but there is a mixture of dragons and snakes, and it is difficult to distinguish between young and old who want to defraud the project. Lehman basically only asks to vote for the script. Unless the script is selected.


    But too many scripts have been voted. Everyone has the dream of becoming famous, and Firefly Pictures has almost no time to review them one by one.


    This is a very common thing in the industry.The top also immediately understood what Alessandro meant, nothing more than pulling investment.


    For this hometown director, Gyro recognized from the bottom of his heart, but did not directly agree, "I can invite, but I can''t guarantee if I can agree."


    "Thank you, thank you, as long as I can meet Director Lyman, I will speak about these things." Alessandro let out a sigh of relief.


    He shot "21 Grams" the year before last, and he was internationally famous. He was also shortlisted for the official competition in Venice, and the two leading male and female actors won the Venice Actor Award.


    But even so, the box office of his independent filmmaker is really limited, and he can barely operate to make some money, relying on channel distribution ability.


    So when he took the new script to invest in investment is still a bit difficult, he still finds his old friend Alfonso Cuar¨®n first.


    Alfonso was the first Mexican director to become famous in Hollywood. He liked the script and introduced it to the production departments of Warner and Universal. However, these companies were not interested in non-English works or were literary and artistic, so he refused. In the end, Alfonso proposed to find the top to find a way.


    Of course, the more important point is that although he lacks investment, he can also get it together. What is more important is the distribution channel.


    Alessandro is accustomed to the loss of distribution channels, and he also thinks of Hollywood to seek development. For him, Mexico has fewer plates, which requires a strong film company to accept it.


    For several months, the attitude of the Sixth Party Congress was very uncertain, so I had to find Firefly Pictures to try...


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 497 Chapter 492 is too close to the United States (seeking subscription, tickets)

    In the office of Firefly Pictures.


    Lehman met Alessandro, one of the top three in Mexico for the first time.


    After the spinning top invited him, he was free and met him soon.


    This person''s face is slightly longer, his hair grows arbitrarily, but his forehead is exposed. He has a fierce temperament, but he seems to be a little lazy, and he feels very informal.


    There is politeness, but his eyes are firm and calm.Perhaps it has something to do with the environment where he stays in Mexico all the year round, unlike Gyro and Alfonso who came to Hollywood early to ask for life...


    While Lyman was looking at him, Alessandro was also looking at Lehman.


    The first thought I saw still couldn''t help feeling the other party''s age in my heart.


    I think he is more than 40 years old, and he is not as good as two fellow villagers. Compared with Lehman, he is even more embarrassed.


    Of course, it was just a little thought.


    The experience of life has long been polished to be transparent, not to mention that I have to ask for others.


    Alessandro handed him the script of "Sky Tower", and then quietly accepted the result.


    If Firefly Pictures does not agree to investment and operation, he will go to those other film companies to try.


    But at that time, no acquaintance can help.But he will not give up his efforts.


    If you don''t try, there will be nothing; if you try, even if you are rejected, there is a slight possibility.


    Lehman read the script very quickly, and went through it in his mind in only twenty minutes.


    He has not seen the original version of "Tongtian Tower", but according to his past vision, the profitability of this movie is not high. It is still about the family tragedy of a vacationing couple, which alludes to the United States and Mexico. Some of the nasty.


    After all, for Mexico, the current national conditions are not as good as the same day by day, which can be summed up in one sentence: too far from heaven and too close to the United States.


    Let¡¯s not talk about the Mexican land area occupied by the United States for so many years, but that after the signing of the 1992 Border Trade Agreement, under the impact of the United States¡¯ mechanized production of cheap crops, Mexican farmers went bankrupt on a large scale, and the Mexican government believed in the United States. The lie of liberal economism looks at all this happening.


    In addition, Mexico has long been a garbage disposal ground for the United States. The indulgence and support for that, and secretly slapped the government leaders who are not on the side of the United States. This has caused the Mexican government to have almost no credibility and control.


    And "Tongtian Tower" happened to have accusations in this regard, such as immigration policy and the rampant drug lord...


    Lehman guessed that the American people would not like it when the film was made. Internationally, this type of subject matter is not the popular one, but perhaps the film critics and jury like this kind of meaningful work, and the award is good.


    "Director Alessandro, I am afraid it will be difficult for your movie to be released? The theater''s support is definitely not enough."


    This is a very euphemism. The cinema group values ??the market the most, and it is impossible to give any support for the number of screens.


    Although Alessandro was somewhat psychologically prepared before, after all, the reasons given by those who refused were similar, and that must be a problem with his script.


    But he was still a little disappointed. After all, he spent a lot of thoughts on this work...


    Just when he was about to leave, Lehman said again: "But I still agree with the idea of ??the script. The movie is meaningful, but I don''t know the budget of the movie?"


    Alessandro thought about it and said: "Specifically, the crew has not yet been established, but it is estimated that it will not exceed 20 million. The main reason is that the shooting is very expensive."


    In the movie, the scenes involved are roughly in Mexico and the United States. If it is actually shot, it does cost money.


    Lehman nodded and said, "Yes, but what are your conditions for cooperation with the work?"


    "I can raise 7 million yuan, and other hope that Firefly Pictures will support, but the investment ratio and distribution share?"


    "All according to the rules. If Gyro talks to you about Firefly Pictures, you will know that we are happy to maintain this kind of win-win cooperation. If it is released, I will hand it over to Blue Butterfly Pictures, and only draw 10%. Work revenue."


    "Thank you Mr. Lehman." Alessandro happily said.


    "Well, I wonder if you have chosen the role actor for the movie?"


    "There is one, the actor I want Brad Pitt to play, he himself is willing to cut his salary, and his plan b studio also promised to invest 3 million."


    Brad Pitt?Lyman wondered how he met this guy again.


    But Lehman also knew that Brad Pitt had served softly, but what he didn''t know was that Brad now followed the advice of his agent and was ready to follow the film festival route and portray himself as an acting talent. Getting old will not always be the way of celebrity traffic.


    As for the choice of Alessandro, it is because his ability to win the actor of Venice in his last movie is not bad.


    The redemption of rewards and salary cuts are also intentional.


    "What''s your reason for choosing Brad Pitt?" Lyman suddenly curiously asked.


    "The promotion of the movie is very helpful." Alessandro tweaked.


    "But his image is too idol, why don''t you change to a more suitable one. "Tongtian Tower" needs a natural and lifelike performance. As for that investment, Firefly Pictures doesn''t care."


    When Alessandro heard it, he felt that Lehmann valued the work, and said: "I am not very familiar with Hollywood actors. Do you have any good recommendations?"


    "John Cusack or Woody Harrison, both of whom are about 40 years old, have enough experience and experience to support this movie. As for the heroine, I prefer Cate Blanchett, the Oscar actress partner, For the supporting role, just a few more rounds of auditions."


    Alessandro is quite satisfied with these candidates, but the salary budget needs to be suppressed to reduce the risk. "Will they agree to play?"


    "Yes, as long as you mention the name of Firefly Pictures. They are all middle-aged actors, and there are not many opportunities to play the protagonist. Even if the salary is lowered, they can get enough performance space... Director Alessandro can Do you understand me?"


    "I see." Alessandro nodded.


    A good role and the possible honor and reputation are far easier to think about gains and losses than a little salary.


    In particular, none of them are idols, and the image of that person can''t be idols, so they can only use one work to prove their acting skills.


    "So, I will let Firefly Pictures set up a project as soon as possible to make specific preparations for the crew. I hope I can cooperate more."


    "Okay, I will first come up with a detailed shooting plan."


    It''s not that Alessandro doesn''t understand Hollywood''s rules. A detailed shooting plan is necessary as a third-party guarantee for the completion of the film.


    Lehman is an investor, and Alessandro can only cooperate.


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 498 Chapter 493

    After editing "The Mist", it took more than a week to dub, subtitle, and insert narration and background music.


    Once the film was completed, Lehman asked Liam, the head of Blue Butterfly Pictures, to show it internally.


    In the spacious screening hall, most of the people sitting are the backbone of the distribution department, and the remaining small part is the post-production staff of "The Mist", and Nicholas Cage also specially came to watch the filming effect.


    This is the first time that Blue Butterfly Pictures has officially stepped into a large-scale cinema release, and it is forbidden to be ignored.


    With the slight buzz of the projector, the film officially begins in the bright and dark painting pavilion...


    Although the production staff in the projection hall looked at the editing material and saw the magic, it was clear what "The Mist" was talking about, but with the progress of the plot and the appropriate soundtrack and narration sound effects, the feeling was different.


    The feature film, which lasted nearly one hour and forty minutes, came to an end, and several publishers clapped unconsciously.


    "The movie is excellent, and it is much easier to negotiate with the various theaters. I think, boss, this time the company will definitely expand the theaters channels." Liam said, appearing confident.


    "Then set the number of screens and schedule as soon as possible. After a few days, the publicity can also start to build momentum for the film."


    After Lyman finished his order, he gradually dissipated. After all, there is a lot of work to be done next, and the distribution business of Blue Butterfly Pictures is not mature, so he must cooperate early.


    After Liam left with the people, he quickly contacted the senior executives of the major theaters and set up another filming session.


    In recent years, there have been many Firefly Pictures projects, which are very profitable and very profitable. The theaters do not doubt Lyman''s appeal and are very satisfied with the film itself.


    After the initial negotiation, Royal Entertainment and other theaters are willing to provide 2,000 screens to support, about 35% of the film schedule in the first week, and the rest depends on the subsequent results.


    If it is good, it will increase, and if it is bad, it will decrease. This is a common practice. In short, it depends on the profit of the film.


    In terms of schedule, from the beginning of February to cooperate with the Super Bowl for a week, it is initially scheduled to be screened on February 11.If nothing happens, it''s the arrangement.


    Although it was half a month earlier than the early March that Lehman expected, the theaters did not want to be too vacant, so Lehman agreed.


    Anyway, there are no threatening first-line productions throughout the spring season, and everyone is not afraid of "The Mist".


    In February, Universal¡¯s medium-production "Rivals of the People" was released first, followed by Warner¡¯s "Hell Star", and "The Mist" came in third, and the schedule was very reasonable.


    Lehman is not worried about the stamina of the two works. "The Rivals of the People" is a comedy romance movie starring Will Smith. The box office is definitely not bad, but the subsequent series will be reduced. This film has a lot of opening screens and the base of watching movies is reduced It''s also fast.


    Less than twenty days before the release, the pre-publicity of the film will begin.


    It just so happened that the Super Bowl was officially set on February 3.


    The spontaneous atmosphere in the streets and alleys also heats up, and even people like Lehman who are immersed in the office and who are not interested in rugby can experience this fanaticism.


    Because many people have changed into the New England Patriots or Philadelphia Eagles logo and uniforms in the past two days, and there are voices talking about the two teams everywhere.


    Maybe they are not native Americans, nor can they understand why this kind of event is so influential.


    At least, Lehmann had arrived at the moment when the match was broadcast. If he hadn''t cast the "Mist" midfield preview, he would definitely not spend time watching a group of men running around holding the ball.


    In the living room, Eva didn''t feel much about the Super Bowl, and saw Lyman come down from the study and helped him pour a glass of water.


    The scene of this finals was full again, and the voice of cheering seemed very full.


    Of course, it''s still boring for people who don''t like it.


    Finally, wait until the end of the second quarter, after the Lamborghini car advertisement, a coquettish blue butterfly quietly danced...


    At this moment, many of the audience on the scene are busy going to the bathroom or buying snacks, and carelessly pay attention to advertisements. However, there are at least about 100 million viewers besides the TV. The opening logo of Firefly Pictures flashed on the big screen. In the supermarket under the dense fog, pleading and crying came.


    "I don''t want to die, please... I''m going in, let me in..." The man was bleeding, begging through the glass door, until he knelt down.


    This sad scene fascinated most of the audience.


    The man was still begging, seeing that the clothes were still a soldier.


    Foggy and white.


    Except for the crowd watching the supermarket coldly, there was no sound.


    Suddenly, a heavy background music rang, like a dark shadow covering the depths of the mist.


    The man looked behind him with fear and slammed into the glass door like crazy.


    But the dark shadow monster quickly stretched out its tentacles, and instantly pinched to death...


    Then the shadows dispersed, leaving a pool of blood on the ground and the inexplicably relaxed crowd in the supermarket...


    The impression of this moment seemed to resonate briefly in the heart when the shadows'' footsteps sounded.


    Just when everyone thought it was a movie similar to "Alien", soon after the camera turned, Cage appeared...


    Although the trailer for "Mist" is only fifty seconds long, Lehman took a lot of thought to edit it, basically covering the main characters and the reasons for being trapped in the supermarket.


    Of course, this is more about highlighting the highlights of the movie, and the general plot is still specious, in order to arouse the curiosity of the audience and go to the cinema to find out.


    The prediction film finally came to the end, and in the final picture, only Cage''s extremely firm eyes.


    The picture turned black, but there were so many questions left.


    For example, why are there monsters in dense fog?Where did the dense fog come from?Why do supermarket survivors push people out to die?Why does Cage (David) say they are crazy and must escape?


    There are so many things I don¡¯t understand, I only saw a line of text on the big screen: Director Lyman Rast once again joined hands with Nicholas Cage¡¯s new film: "The Mist", which will be screened across North America on February 11 , Stay tuned!


    This trailer will be broadcasted on the televisions of thousands of households, and many fans have temporarily put aside the Super Bowl game and discussed excitedly.


    ...


    "Cool, what is that monster, I want to see."


    "This trailer looks very interesting. Maybe you can go to the theater to support it after the show."


    "How did the heroine feel bad, did Eva take over the villain?"


    "Cage''s acting skills are still so good. The films he worked with Director Lehman are all very good-looking. I bought CDs for "Bad Guy" and "Furious" and watched it three or four times."


    ...


    "Director Lyman has another new film? You have to go and see it."


    "I just let him shoot fast, and the quality is good, but has he changed the genre? Thriller and horror themes?"


    "How do I feel that it is a tragedy again? The ending will not be a deadly hero, right? I''m scared of this director''s old abuser."


    "Many directors like to seduce tears with a more tragic ending. If you watch too much, don''t be emotional, just don''t be fooled."


    "I don''t want to take my girlfriend to the movies, but I came back crying, and all the follow-up arrangements fell through..."


    "You fucking..."


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 499 Chapter 494 Heavy money marketing (seeking subscriptions, tickets)

    Willick is a very ordinary office worker, who can be said to be a movie lover at first, and will go to the cinema almost once or twice a month.


    But the preliminary reason is that he spends time watching movies to entertain himself, and he rejects not cool enough and plays esoteric works.


    In other words, he prefers the popcorn works criticized by film critics more than meaningful.


    Unfortunately, his girlfriend has different tastes and likes to watch a French director named Lyman Last, so he has to accept the pressure.


    But no way, girlfriends are more important than movies.


    ...


    After the 37th Super Bowl night, in addition to enthusiastic discussions about the performance of the New England Patriots who won the championship, or the performance of the midfield show, singers or dancers, they were also sought after. A preview of "The Mist" that appeared on the live broadcast.


    The number of viewers of this Super Bowl is not as high as in previous years, but it also has an audience of 120 million. In addition, the editing trailer gives a lot of suspense. Just like the title, the fog can not see the whole picture, attracting many viewers. Sight.


    According to word of mouth, in only one day, most of the fans knew that Lehmann''s new work was about to be released.


    At this time, the Super Bowl deserved to dare to charge such a high advertising fee. The platform had an amazing influence. Of course, the studio knew the role of the Super Bowl.


    But the point is that the spring schedule is really not worth the effort to fight for. Too much distribution expenditure is itself a big screening risk.


    After all, the publicity effect is very good, if the quality is not up to the standard, the possibility of being sprayed is too great.


    This is a problem caused by excessive marketing itself, such as a certain castle.


    However, Blue Butterfly Pictures is still very confident in the works, and the theaters have almost unanimously seen the market prospects.


    The next day, Blue Butterfly Pictures threw in another $5 million to contact the media and online to create momentum, and the discussion heated up.


    The main creators of the crew went to major talk shows and TV stations to promote variety shows; posters and hard-broadcasting were all over the crowds, shopping malls, office buildings, movie theaters... everywhere.


    The consequence of this is that nearly 60% of the propaganda channels are occupied by "The Mist".


    Even after it was released for several days, the popularity of "Rival of the People", which had a good box office, was suppressed by "The Mist."


    Such a big move, spending money is like running water.


    In the past week, publicity expenditures exceeded 30 million.


    The first step for the issuing company is critical. Lehman decided to make a heavy move a long time ago, otherwise he would spend money little by little. Although it lasted for a long time, how could there be such an effect.


    However, the cost of publicity is higher than that of production, which is very common for the film industry.


    Of course, the accounts are not calculated in this way. After all, behind many film companies are large media groups, which make better use of resources and spend much less.


    For example, if the release of "The Mist" is handed over to the Big Six, not only will they not need to spend so much money to achieve the same popularity effect, but also make a lot of money from it.


    After all, there are six major parent companies behind the advertising companies or newspaper publications on the market. Anyway, newspapers in the United States can also be founded by non-governmental capital. The national conditions are different.


    But for Blue Butterfly Pictures, these expenses are appropriate. The prices of the major paper media invitation pages of public relations are almost all public. No money, who will give you the page.


    Lehman doesn''t expect to be able to directly lay down the market for propaganda resources. He just wants to have a relationship and know the way to release low-cost movies.


    Otherwise, the release of blockbuster films would have valued publicity and distribution, and the channel costs could not be saved. Wouldn''t it be that the risks were multiplied? It would be better to give the members to the Big Six, at least people have such qualifications.


    The road has to be taken step by step, this time we can lay a solid foundation and stand firm.


    After all, if you have money, you can spend it smoothly.


    Not everyone can contact such multimedia to help build momentum.


    For a layman, perhaps 30 million spends, and most of it will be swallowed. It''s not as good as Blue Butterfly Pictures. At least, we are not unprepared for anything. For the "Mist" matter, we specially cooperated with Lionsgate and used other people. Propaganda network established.


    "Fortunately, the momentum came out. Otherwise, it won''t work at the expense of the "Mist" market interests, and it will be a headache." In the office of Blue Butterfly Pictures, Lehman was relieved when he saw the market report of the internal investigation.


    Liam, who was sitting opposite, smiled and said: "Yes, so much money was spent. If the topic of the Super Bowl was wasted, the start of "The Fog" would be a nightmare level. Not only did the money cost increase the risk of the film, but also Did not achieve the effect."


    The reason why the two said this is because the heat dropped rapidly in the week after the Super Bowl. After all, the game has passed, and the discussion will naturally go downhill.


    However, this wave of money-burning marketing by Blue Butterfly Pictures has increased the attention of "The Mist" to a higher level, and the hype on the topic of continuing the heat is very smooth.


    "Lyman, are you really not going to participate in the promotion of "The Mist"?"


    "No." Lehman shook his head and said, "It''s also thankless for me to show up. It''s unnecessary. It''s enough for Cage and Eva to cooperate and build momentum. I''m the director. How can I always participate in events."


    Liam did not persuade Lehman, so he gave up.


    As far as he is concerned, the behind-the-scenes workers still return to the end of the scenes. There is too much exposure, which is of no benefit to the director.


    Lehman doesn''t need these, as long as he keeps releasing good works, he will naturally be recognized by fans and audiences.


    ...


    2005, February 11.


    The premiere of "Mist" was held at the China Grand Theater.


    It overshadowed those works currently on the market in a flash.


    The universally released "Rival of the People" was originally very popular. In the original time and space, North America will get more than 170 million local box office. Now it is released for nearly nine days, less than 60 million, and the momentum is not enough. In addition, the audience generally expects " "Mist", the pressure of competition is also much fiercer than in the previous life, and it is destined to be greatly affected by the market.


    Warner''s "Hell Star" can''t even compete with "Rivals of the People", and now it has directly started to reduce the number of screens, which is even more miserable.


    The two were fighting back and forth, just as "The Mist" joined the battlefield again. The North American theaters chose to favor "The Mist" and favor resources, which naturally matched the enthusiasm of media follow-up reports.


    During the promotion period, Eva Green frequently appeared in front of movie fans as the "Rose of France".


    And beauty always attracts attention, not to mention that Eva''s reputation is better than that of her previous life. When she was the cover girl of the "Hollywood Reporter" in the latest issue, the sales were even more prosperous, and they were all sold out.


    This made Lehman also dumbfounded when he knew the news.


    He really didn''t expect Eva to be so popular among passersby...


    Perhaps it has something to do with her steadfast acting character, or perhaps Eva rarely appears on the cover of a magazine, and the audience has a very strange psychology...