King of Hollywood Chapter 149: Official launch

After the release of "Tomb Raider 2" last year, the director and producer Stephen Sommers said that he would not make a sequel. Although the world has repeatedly retained it, his attitude is very firm, so he has not mentioned it again. sequel. The current Universal is much better than the previous Adrian Universal. The previous Universal is only slightly better than the unlucky MGM. Except for "Tomb Raider" and "Spy", there are basically no outstanding series of movies. From Surprised that the role won there was also the scumbag of the Hulk, so Hou Mina had to restart these two series, of course, the results were not very good.

And now, with the support of the media, especially the support of Adrian, and he added the quick start, the most profitable series after the millennium, such as the Harry Potter series, such as the superhero of Marvel Comics, All were written in the hand, so the high box office movies were launched one after another. Now Universal Hidden is at the top of several major film companies, so it is not very eager for the sequel to "Tomb Raider".

However, they did not give up the development of the surroundings of this series, any film company will not give up, so "Scorpion King" was born in this case, although Jushi Johnson did not have many plays in "The Expendables", But it's a preliminary show, and then the appearance of the Scorpion King in "Tomb Raider 2" is also very tasteful, so Universal has the idea of ​​creating an outgoing movie for him.

The screenwriters designed a mysterious female wizard in the script. Although they did not say where she came from, they still revealed that they came from the East, so they needed an Asian or Asian-American actress. Lin Xilei is in this situation. In the constant running around, he won this role for Lin Zhiling.

These weren’t known until Adrian was finalized. Neither Lin Xilei nor Lin Zhiling had mentioned them before. Undoubtedly, they want to surprise him, and by the way increase their sense of existence. Although Lin Xilei could get this role for Lin Zhiling, the Adrian standing behind her still played some role, but most of them depended on her own abilities. No wonder Adrian would sigh that she was so proficient as an agent.

"Wait for Xi Lei to come back later, and I will reward you tonight." Adrian took advantage of the darkness at the beginning of the movie. While kneading on Lin Zhiling's soft body, she blew into her ear.

Although Lin Zhiling did not compare with Cate in his favorites, he was obedient and good at catering, especially with Lin Xilei planning beside him, making Adrian very satisfied with Shuanglin. So I also prepared a lot of good characters for her, such as the Yuriko in "X-Men 2". However, it seems that this role can be given to Yu Jihui. Although the positioning of Yu Jihui is completely different from that of Lin Zhiling, it is not bad to try the action category occasionally. You also need to have a commercial blockbuster. Besides, she also had experience in action scenes in "Rush Hour 2" before.

In this respect, Jack Chen is very good at cursing people. Yu Jihui’s action scenes in "Peak Hour 2" are not many, but there are always bright spots every time. But at the same time it did not affect Jack Chen himself. The same is true for Lin Zhiling in "West Dragon", she also has several action scenes behind this movie. He Youjihui is just like the first one in "Rush Hour 2".

To be honest, Adrian also thought about trying to work with Jack Chen once. It is a pity that his witty fighting style is too strong and has completely become his label. Plus, as time goes by, Adrian has a new plan, basically there will be no action movies for a long time, so Had to forget.

It's okay, the big deal is not to squeeze him in a hurry. He finally thought this way in his heart.

I don’t mention that night and Shuanglin’s phoenix, nor the excellent box office of “Western Dragon” in the first week. Although the battle for the summer vacation file is about to start, most of the media were released by Universal in early June. A piece of news attracted the past. After discussions with Hasbro, Universal will invest 150 million to produce the live-action movie version of "Transformers" and invite James Cameron as producer and director!

For many people who were born in the late 1970s and early 1980s, what Transformers means is self-evident. Hasbro first introduced this toy and the animation was all the rage, and now many have already begun to work. One of people's best childhood memories, this considerable support all over the world. Even if you use your knees to know, as long as the plot of the movie is slightly reasonable and the special effects are made extremely realistic, Universal will not worry about recovering the cost and even having Hasbro.

Not to mention directed by Cameron, everyone knows that this madman’s obsession with huge machinery and the style of nothing to burn money, so that in the past few years, because of the huge cost of "Titanic" Dare to invite him to make rumors of the movie. Although the well-informed media knows that this is not true, there are not many movie companies after Cameroon to discuss cooperation with Cameron, but they are all rejected by him, but since readers like to watch, they are also happy to attract attention with exaggerated reports. Coupled with various tabloids that are too lazy to collect facts, many people think that Cameron will want to make a super big production like "Titanic" in the future.

Therefore, many diehard fans have expressed their dissatisfaction and support for Cameron through various channels, and even some people have launched the "King of Saving the World" action, which makes people feel a bit ridiculous. But precisely because of this, when the news that he was about to direct the live-action version of "Transformers" was confirmed, it caused a strong response among the fans, and the media also chased him at the press conference.

"Okay, frankly, when Adrian first asked me to talk about this, I didn’t pay attention to it. I thought there was a good adaptation of the kid’s toy, but he kept entangled. , Plus a lot of conditions, and many ideas, I gradually became interested in him, and finally appeared here. But, I really want to complain, this guy signed me After the contract, I pushed all the things to me, and I promised to fulfill all the promises. It was really irresponsible." Cameron was very funny at the press conference.

As a result, ordinary people's expectations of the live-action version of "Transformers" were instantly ignited, and major film companies also lamented again, even if they didn't have Cameron's words. All this was planned by Adrian. Think about the situation when the media acquired Hasbro. They were obviously already preparing at that time.

Look at it, how many valuable things have they mastered in the Lord of the Rings series, The Matrix series, Harry Potter series plus the superheroes of Marvel Comics? ! And always start before everyone has not responded! Look at it, if the live-action movie "Transformers" is a big success, no one will have to play the copyright of Hasbro's other toy movies. At that time, they have to promise the media. Like a superhero who shares surprises, that guy always seems to see something very far away.

However, although other film companies are envious of jealousy and hate, they do not know that it is still too early for the film to be completed. Universal just wanted to hype up the atmosphere first, and wait two or even three years before it was released. A series of marketing tools will surely give this film a remarkable box office performance.

Yes, at the beginning, Adrian gave the crew two years to produce. There are dozens of important characters of Transformers. It only takes a long time to decide which roles to play and how to model them in the movie, not to mention that there is not even a script so far, only an outline that is not an outline.

"In short, this is the story of a boy and his car." In Cameron's own office. This guy who still has a beard and some untrimmed guys put his feet on the table. With his hands behind his head, he shrugged his shoulders and then added a sentence: "The story of a car that can talk to him."

"It can be said." Adrian smiled and spread his hands.

"It sounds very similar to "Ball Ranger". Let's just take their script and modify it." Cameron said half-jokingly.

“It’s okay,” Adrian nodded in a hurry. “Anyway, it’s in charge. “Ball Ranger” is also the childhood memory of the people who grew up in the 1970s and 1980s. Maybe I can make a new "Rider Ranger" or a TV series like "Rider Ranger 2002."

"Okay, okay," Cameron raised his hand immediately. "I knew it was impossible to count on you. Everything had to come by myself."

"I just want to show my respect. As you said at the press conference, I will push everything to you, of course I have to do it." Adrian laughed.

"Really, how about removing the restrictions on character design?" Cameron hummed, sitting upright.

"That's not okay," Adrian immediately waved his hand. "Actually, your heart agrees with me, doesn't it?"

"Yes, but I think you came up with such an idea out of fear of spending money indiscriminately." Cameron said very seriously.

Adrian couldn’t help but laugh, his proposal is very simple, that is to make the robot look very heavy and powerful when making the role of Transformers, not the light and flirty feeling of the original. The original Transformers were indeed gorgeous and metallic, and even used thousands of parts in the CG. However, although this is beautiful, it also gives people a feeling of not being true.

In short, the more gorgeous the more fragile is already stereotyped thinking, even if the screenwriter tells the audience through the mouth of the character, their body is made of a special alloy, which is light and indestructible, but When the lens changes, when all kinds of **** plots appear, who cares about those? Then, the audience will feel a little awkward in the subconscious, even if the aftertaste comes after watching, it will still be affected when watching the movie, so Adrian will do nothing else, first emphasize that the robot should be made thicker.

"Come on, I have left some room for you. I never thought that 150 million would kill you." Adrian laughed with a sneer.

"Hah, can I use this as a compliment?" Cameron raised his hands with a smile.

"Of course-you really don't plan to sign two more, just for me?" Adrian said suddenly.

"Hey, Ed, I said from the beginning, I only directed one," Cameron replied very seriously, "You know what I want more. I commissioned the new camera that Sony researched, 3D has made good progress, and maybe it can be put into practical use in another year or two. I can’t wait to use it."

"Yes, I know, I just..." Adrian made a gesture and then sighed, "I have to find you a successor..."

"Don't worry, someone may do better than me." Cameron comforted him.

"Maybe..." Adrian stood up, "Okay, just like that. Everything is up to you."

"No problem...yeah, the investment you promised..." Cameron, who stood up, said suddenly.

"You guys!" Adrian punched with fists, "I promised you something, when did I not honor it!"

"Don't be excited. I just want to remind you." Cameron haha ​​made a dodge action with a smile.

"I think I still have some credibility," sneered at the Adrian's collar posture, "so, I warn you, James. Don't smash your own sign."

"Relax, I will go all out." Cameron put a smile on his face and gave him a hard blow.

It's a pity. Until he got out of the building, Adrian was still very sorry. If he could, he really wanted Cameron to direct the live-action trilogy of Transformers. But Cameron was willing to sign only one contract anyway, although he promised to say it later. But in fact it is because of another thing.

Yes, that's the super giant system seven or eight years later. In 1999, Cameron began to conceive, and then made a lot of preparations, and turned his attention to 3D movies-in this regard, his eyes are very forward-looking. And long before this, Adrian had promised to support his ideas and investment, and it was precisely because of this that he very readily agreed to take over the work of directing Transformers.

It's okay, that's it, you can't force it. Adrian is very open. Of course, this is under the premise that Cameron gave him an elaborate "Transformers", and it is precisely for this reason that in addition to requiring the robot to be full of weight when making, and giving it a reluctance Something like an outline, such as the boy’s idea of ​​chasing the girl by his car, or the fact that the robot sent a robot to destroy a US military base.

As for the others, I will leave it to Cameron to edit it. Will some of the originals appear? The robot appears later and finally fights in the city. The opening vertigo does not use heavy weapons and other problems. I’m too lazy to manage it anyway. It’s good to be ready to start shooting before the end of this year.

Think again about that humorous girl. She worked very hard. The crew of "The Big Liar" rated her well. I don't know if she was ready... in all aspects.

Compared with the sensation caused by "Transformers" preparing for a live-action film, another film that was also prepared at this time is relatively low-key.

"It's up to you, Peter, don't let me down." After the meeting, Adrian said on the shoulder of Peter Jackson.

"No problem, I will do my best to do it well!" Jackson with bright eyes said with excitement.

Yes, "King Kong", this movie that has been remade many times now is going to be remade again. Since Adrian promised Peter Jackson, he will not fail to honor it. And, although he didn’t squander $200 million from his previous life this time, it was only 50 million less, which was the same as Cameron’s “Transformers” budget. Of course, if Cameron thinks 150 million is not enough, it is definitely not difficult to make additional investment, but Jackson only has this 150 million.

This is the case with Rao. The fat man from New Zealand-well, he is not a fat man now, he has lost weight very well-still very excited, ready to fight hard. In this time and space, although he was involved in the production of "The Lord of the Rings", he has never directed a movie with an investment of hundreds of millions, and Adrian is the master who let Universal decentralize to him. It is inevitable that he will encounter a confidant.

These factors plus Adrian have not subverted him a lot, and promised that if "King Kong" sells, he will support him in directing "The Hobbit Adventures" or "Elven Treasure Diamond". Problems such as lack of pace and excessive use of slow motion should be curbed.

"That's why you want me to be the heroine?" After Adrian spoke with Jackson~IndoMTL.com~ immediately met Naomi's eyes.

The slightly petite girl pursed her lips and tried her best to look at Adrian with calm eyes, but the violent emotions behind her eyes were not completely covered. The people in the meeting room had already gone almost at the moment, and the rest of the time also slipped out with Jackson and gave them here.

"Is there any problem?" Adrian smiled gently.

"No, it's just..." Naomi made a gesture, and then turned her head to the side, biting her lips as if she might cry at any moment.

"I'm sorry," Adrian immediately embraced her arms, "I don't know... um... I don't know this will make you sad... If you think this offends you, I apologize to you, and then let They modify the script..."

"No!" Naomi whispered, she finally stabilized her emotions, lifted up and looked at Adrian again, her eyes glowed with blue and green, "This is good, Ed , This is very good, it reminds me that when gray is all over my life, the only color is there, I want to hold it tightly and never discard it."

Talking, she wrapped the Adrian around her neck, tipped her toes, and gently kissed him on the lips. (To be continued...)