I’m in Hollywood Chapter 988: Skills
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Firefly Studios, the ground floor lobby of an office building in the administrative area was temporarily transformed into the Stark Industrial Headquarters press conference hall.
Surrounded by several cameras, Eric is standing on the Chairman stage, and is proficiently talking about the last line of the film before the movie is killed: "Clearly speaking, I am not a Superhero material, I have so many personality defects, It also brings you so much trouble. "
Don Chandel, who played Colonel Rody, came together helplessly and whispered: "Read according to the manuscript."
Eric nodded knowingly, raised his hand and looked at the card in his hand, glanced at everyone, slowly said: "The actual situation is, I am Iron Man."
All of the media reporters were stunned, and immediately rose up and raised the camera and voice recorder.
The Natasha Henschy sitting in the front row also slowly lowered his long legs, and the questioning expression on his face was put away, revealing just the right shocked expression.
Outside the court, Joss Whedon behind the monitor shouted in time: "OK, G00d!"
Eric stepped down and came to Joss Weyden, and replayed the scene with him.
Speaking of this, it was already the seventh remake of this group of shots. It was near the end. The creators still did not give up control of the quality of the film. From the subtle expression of Eric to Natasha · Hunschweich heard Eric The actions and reactions after reading the lines of Iron Man are discussed and adjusted in detail, and only then can the current satisfactory results be achieved.
After confirming that everything is correct, Joss Whedon stood up and yelled at everyone: "I announce," Iron Man ", officially kill."
Wow wow-
All the crew members in the hall applauded.
After three months of busyness, Eric will naturally not be stingy, and then announced that tonight the party will be held in the banquet hall of the Titanic ship, which is naturally a cheer.
The finishing touches of the crew were handled by Joss Whedon and others. Eric greeted several main creators and went to remove makeup. Although it was already afternoon, he still had something to do next.
It is already Wednesday, May 27th.
In the first week of "Lethal Weapon4" released last week, the final Box Office was only 49150,000 USD. Due to the release of Sony Film Industry ’s "Patriot" this week, the Box Office of "Lethal Weapon4" was inevitably affected. The Box Office fell 46% on the three days of the next weekend In the first weekend of 34050,000 USD, the next weekend Box Office only had 18.38 million USD, and the film's ten-day Box Office accumulated 67.53 million USD, which was even worse than the first week of "Austin Powers2" Box Office last month.
Comparatively, if Sony Film Industry's "Patriot" has any advantages over "Lethal Weapon4", it is that the production cost of this movie is only 110 million USD.
In the film based on the United States Independence War, the original actor should still be Mel · Gibson, but because Mel · Gibson needs to participate in "Lethal Weapon4", the new actor finally fell on Kevin · Costner .
In the first three days of the first weekend, the Patriot ’s Box Office was only 32.19 million USD, which still did not reflect the explosive power of any blockbuster movie.
The Box Office situation of the two summer blockbuster films also indirectly set off how rare the total revenue of 360 million USD North America created by the three films during the Easter period. "Lethal Weapon4" is just the production cost of 140 million USD, which is already equivalent to the total investment of the three movies, not to mention that Warner also invested a lot of marketing costs for "Lethal Weapon4", but the Box Office potential of "Lethal Weapon4" is only three The "The Wedding Singer" in the movie is slightly better.
However, the weak performance of the two blockbusters has not lowered the expectations of fans for this summer.
Because most people ’s eyes are not on these two movies.
The special effects science fiction blockbuster "The Day After Tomorrow" of Firefly Pictures, "Charlie's Angels3" of Metro Goldwyn Mayer, "Scorpion King" of Universal Pictures, and "The Matrix2" of Amberlin Film Industry are the top priorities of this summer.
These four films, except for "Charlie's Angels3", are all special effects blockbusters. This is actually the reason why many fans are expecting. Since the market for special effects blockbusters has only just emerged in recent years, the market for special effects blockbusters is actually far from saturation.
However, because it is the first part sequel after the big crossover of the Agent Movie Universe series, last year's "Casino Royale" achieved Box Office more than 1.1 billion USD in global. Even if it is not a special effects blockbuster, "Charlie's Angels3" is undoubtedly this summer The most watched movie, the audience expectation even exceeds "The Matrix2". Many media also predict that if there is a global Box Office 1 billion movie this summer, "Charlie's Angels3" is undoubtedly the most promising one.
Eric removed makeup and walked out of the dressing room, and saw Natasha Henschüch, who also changed to a very casual T-shirt and trousers, waiting outside in the makeup room.
After seeing Eric coming out, Natasha · Hunschüche quickly greeted: "Hi, Eric."
Eric smiled at her and said, "Is there anything?"
Natasha Henschy walked out with Eric and said, "No, I have already found an apartment in Santa Monica, and I am planning to go home, Eric, can you send me?"
If at other times, Eric will certainly not refuse this invitation, but now he can only shake his head and say: "Sorry, Nata, I still have work to do."
"It's okay," Natasha · Hunschüche was not disappointed, and said: "You will participate in party tonight, right?"
"Of course, I will definitely pass," Eric nodded, the two walked out of the office building together, came to the park corridor, and looked at the girl beside them, Eric thought for a while, said: "Your next afternoon Is there anything left for time? "
Natasha eyes lit up, shook his head, and said: "No."
Eric said: "Then go to the movie with me, it is an internal screening of a horror movie."
"Of course no problem."
"However, this horror movie may be a bit different, um, that is, it is very scary, you need to be mentally prepared."
Natasha blinked his eyes mischievously and said, "Can I throw you in my arms if I am scared?"
"Uh," Eric smiled and looked up, saying: "You are such a big man, it's not cute to pounce in a man's arms."
The two said with a smile, they walked into another office building nearby.
The new line Film IndustryCEOKenneth Horn and "Ring" Director Gore Vybinski are already waiting here, seeing Eric and Natasha Henschy walk together, and hurried forward to say hello.
What Eric wants to see today is the brand new US version "Ring".
Preparation of "Ring" began at the end of last year. In fact, it was basically completed in mid-April. However, Eric was very dissatisfied with the film, and has been revised by Gore Vybinsky Also made some shots.
The film ’s schedule has been set for July 24, and it ’s not too late for this crowded summer schedule.
Although it has been revised, the promotion work has been carried out successively since last month. Thanks to the joining of Johnny · Depp, this horror movie has now attracted considerable attention. However, before 《Pirates of the Caribbean》, Johnny · Depp was actually not considered a commercial coffee. The package pay for the two films "Ring" and "Sleepy Hollow" was only 14million USD, with an average of 7million USD.
Eric initially released the budget of "Ring" under the persuasion of Gore Vinsky, but because the pay for Depp is not too high, the final production cost of this horror film has just reached 30 million USD, which is Gore Vybinski asked a lot less.
This audition is a special show for Eric, so with the addition of Natasha · Hunschüch, who was temporarily pulled by Eric, there are only four people.
Come to the small projection hall in the office building, Kenneth Horn sent the staff to prepare to play the film, and four people sat down in the projection hall.
Waiting for the gap, thinking of Johnny · Depp, Eric looked at Gore Vybinsky beside him, and asked, "Gore, how does this cooperation with Johnny feel?"
Due to a series of Eric amendments, Gore Vinsky was a little nervous during this time. However, everyone is very satisfied with the current filming effect, and he has to admire Eric in this regard. Vision.
Going to Eric ’s question, Gore Vinski, who was sitting next to Kenneth Horn, leaned forward slightly and was about to answer. Kenneth Horne got up with a smile and said, “Gore, you come Sit here, it will be more convenient for you to exchange videos with Eric. "
Eric looked at each other with a smile, they humbly changed their positions, and praised them. Kenneth · Horn has been prospering to take care of the new line Film Industry in recent years. It is not without reason. He obviously also saw Ge Vybinski's growth potential, want to draw some. At this time, just making this small detail along the river, you can get a good impression of Gore Vinsky.
Gor Vibinski sat down next to Eric, and nodded gratefully to Kenneth Horn, and then turned to Eric. He did n’t know what Eric wanted to know. Said: "Depp is a very good Actor, very idea, and very active in performing."
Eric nodded and asked again: "How are you getting along, do you plan to cooperate again?"
Gore Vybinski realized what he was and nodded: "If there is a chance, of course."
After a few words, the film ’s screening officially began.
The plot begins with the mysterious death of four girls. One of the girls ’mother felt that her daughter ’s death was too strange, and she commissioned herself as a reporter ’s sister Keller to investigate the truth of the matter. Keller followed some clues. A video cassette was quickly found in a holiday cabin where four girls had lived.
The original US version of "Ring" is more of a thriller suspense line. The main line of the story focuses on Heroine step by step to unlock the truth of the death of several girls.
The reason for this is also because the Japanese version of "Ring" has been played with psychological horror to the extreme, and the US version is naturally impossible to copy as it is. Therefore, although the US version has done a better job in various details, the level of horror is far from comparable to the Japanese version.
At the moment, because the Japanese version of "Ring" was cut off by Eric before it was started, naturally there is no need to worry about repeatedly using other shoots techniques. Eric this time combines the elements of the Japanese and American versions of the memory, and, strictly In general, this version is more inclined to the Japanese version, whether it is the picture or the soundtrack style. The theme of the entire film is also very straightforward, just to scare and scare people. Therefore, once the most classic scene in the Japanese version, that is, the shot of Sadako slowly crawling out of the TV set, Eric will naturally not let go this time.
The film that Gore Vybinski initially produced was the most unsatisfactory for Eric. In fact, it was the creation of a horror atmosphere. This is also the focus of his repeated revisions over the past month.
Now, the effect is undoubtedly immediate.
When the girl named Shamara slowly crawled out of the TV screen, not only the Eric was covered with cold hair, but the Natasha Henschy sitting beside him was scared directly. Closed his eyes, a small hand stretched out for help, clutching Eric's arm tightly.
Until the film is finished and the lights are on, Natasha's face is still white.
Eric comfortably patted the back of the girl ’s hand and looked at the other two. Although the film was directed by himself, Gor Vybinski ’s expression was also not very good. Kenneth Horne even said: "The current version is indeed much better than the original. Although the whole movie does not have any traditional **** shots, the horrible feeling makes me think of 《Exorcist》. Congratulations, this movie will definitely become another horror classic for Hollywood. "
"Thank you," Gor Vibinsky nodded to Kenneth Horn and looked at Eric. Kenneth Horn also followed.
Eric nodded and said: "Very good, you can send it to the Film Association for rating. In addition, have you set your promotional strategy for the next two months?"
"Yes, in terms of popularity, the main theme is Depp, which is mainly for young people under the age of 26. Eric, we have cut two different trailers, which are broadcast on TV platforms and theater patches, you Would you like to see it first? "
"No," Eric shook his head and said: "You can do these things, I only have one request, add a reminder to the movie trailers and posters: heart disease patients watch carefully."
Gore Vybinsky has not yet reacted, but Kenneth Horn, who is well versed in film marketing and distribution, nodded immediately and said, "This marketing point is great. The more prohibited things are, the more likely they are to cause The interest of the audience. However, this method may only be used once in a short time, which is a pity. "
Eric nodded and shook his head again, saying: "Ken, I am not giving you marketing advice, I am serious."
The previous "Ring" series really scared people to death. Adding such a reminder in advance is equivalent to getting a disclaimer. If something goes wrong in the future, the trouble will be much smaller. Of course, on the other hand, with such a prompt, it can really have a special marketing effect.