Ace Hollywood

? "I think it's too complicated, or a little too much to express."

Daniel looks at Nia apologetically, in this version she and Joey are mainly in charge of editing, Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, when they approach the project, promise to give Nia enough autonomy, and Daniel intervenes After that, no doubts were expressed. But after working hard in Hollywood for a few years, "Legal Blonde" has achieved brilliant results that surpassed the previous work. Daniel has actually been able to grasp the reason why a movie is really selling. After all, this is a kind of "aftermath" awareness. Taking "Greek Wedding" as an example, in the love relationship between Tula and Miller, Greece, a mysterious civilization that is not familiar to Americans, is the biggest selling point of the film. If the Greek culture is symbolized, concise and clear. Incorporated into the film, into the jokes and baggage, so that this slightly tacky film is wrapped in a layer of ancient civilization, and then re-presented to the American audience, this is the main feature of "Greek Wedding".

Other than that, the story should be a no-brainer, just like everyone is familiar with, the traditional drama of two young people pursuing family reconciliation and then coming together. As for family affection, thinking about love between older women and handsome Prince Charming, they should not be a separate part of the movie. These can be incorporated into jokes without a trace, but they cannot be explained to the audience as content that needs to be considered. In that case, The relaxed and novel selling point of the movie itself will be dragged down by these private goods mixed with it.

That movie would be very difficult to succeed.

"Moreover, you should have seen the relevant marketing plan, we will lead a feast of topics, through the Internet, which means that when we make a movie, we need to consider some plot settings so that people can spread and discuss. Of course, it's all premised on the fact that it's going to be a good movie."

The situation that Daniel was worried about did not appear, Nia obviously understood and DD, especially Joey. They were very interested in Daniel's idea of ​​thinking about film editing from a promotional perspective.

"If you need, the publicity staff of the distribution department will intervene in the editing, and you can discuss with each other how to meet the needs of publicity more without affecting the integrity and smoothness of the film itself."

Leaving Nia and Joey to continue the discussion, Daniel will not get involved in the specific work. To be honest, this is Nia's own story after all. When she operates, she will integrate her own emotions consciously or unintentionally. This emotion is also An important factor in the success of a film. The resonance with the audience is the most important at any time.

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Daniel went back to David's office. In DD Films, because Century City is expensive, the office area is not large. Daniel does not have his own office. Usually, he works in David's office when he comes here.

Seeing a cabinet full of folders and a screen of software, Daniel understands that this is David's daily work.

He breathed in with David about the visit of Kevin and Brenner today.

"So, what's your opinion? If you feel that the development of DD is not in line with the development of DD, you can intervene from this side like "Pirates", but I will invest."

"I've been thinking about this, and I still think DD is not suitable for big projects at this stage, such as films like "Greek Wedding", we can try as much as possible, if its performance is okay, at least by virtue of You and Hanks, especially your starring, should have no problem making money. After all, we have all seen the cuts. I think 30 to 40 million in North America and 100 million in the world can be expected. But if you want to invest For a movie of the magnitude of "The Punisher", the budget of Lionsgate is 35 million, so you need to invest at least 20 million to be basically enough to achieve the special effects blockbuster you said. This is still based on the dimension. Tower Digital replaces part of the compensation with revenue. 20 million, if it fails, DD Pictures can wait to close its doors. This magnitude of loss is not something DD can afford. I think the reason why Marvel is so slow to make these by itself The blockbuster, presumably, is also considered this way. Once it fails, even the daily maintenance cannot be guaranteed. It is better to wait for the opportunity by selling heroes in the current way. We are also, we can develop on the cost film for a few more years, and then we have With enough risk resistance, try to invest in an A-level production to expand to a larger scope. Now, I think DD should do independent production, then try to release some of his own films, and find some talented people co-stars.”

David has obviously thought about it for a long time. These things are actually things that a studio should have considered very early, what kind of development is it going to be, how is its route determined, what kind of independent studio it is going to be? , which is a matter of life and death for a studio in brutal Hollywood.

But obviously Daniel didn't plan to consider these. He knew which movies were worth investing in and which movies could be made. Naturally, there was no need to limit himself. Unlike David, the producer experience he learned from Hollywood was orthodox. There are no cheats. So Daniel can't assert that David is wrong, nor can he force him to walk at his own pace.

It's David's business, he's not just looking for money, he's looking for the experience and the journey along the way, and that's where the real fun lies. It is also the way for him to realize his unfinished dream for his mother.

"However, Dan, I believe in your vision, and I also believe that the films you want to invest in may be worth investing in and can make money. So, have you considered creating a separate department in the DD film industry for the purpose of making money? Handle your personal investments, you pay their salary, project-based or extra, and they can do their own thing in the company when you don’t have a job there.”

"That's a good proposition, and I think about it again, David, you've made amazing progress, I forgot you were a hot dog seller, oh no, you were just a hot dog delivery before I left."

"You're so mean, doesn't anyone know that you were just a hot dog cook before you were a big star? Oh, little red sausage Daniel, sweetheart of the Housewives of East Frybash."

The two bosses were playing with snakes in the office, of course the rest of the staff knew nothing about it.

"You follow up on their progress. I hope to start screening in Los Angeles in early August. The theaters here should be able to test the water with hundreds of screens. Fred will let someone help us collect details. The feedback, so after the official release, there should be a chance to make targeted changes."

The early publicity of "Greek Wedding" did not account for a large proportion, mainly the stunt of Nia's semi-autobiography, the Greek style, and the participation of Daniel, and Tom Hanks' recommendation of these stupid things. The main publicity meeting will be after the screening, so if the data of the single hall and single screen is good enough, they will have more confidence to discuss more film arrangements with the three major theater chains.

Regarding the publicity and the theater negotiation, the two chatted for two hours, mainly Daniel was saying, because this time he had to do it himself, after all, DD Pictures was not famous, and he had to rely on him. Otherwise David might not even be able to get in Regel or the door.

"I've read a few scripts recently, and I think they're not bad. I want to choose one of them for the next project."

"Independent production?"

Seeing David nod, Daniel became interested.

"Oh, a horror movie?" Seeing the classification on the script, "Screenwriter Sebastian? Never heard of this name, let me look at his resume, oh, "The Kiss of Judas", I've seen this movie, The story is good."

Daniel did not read the entire script of more than 100,000 words here, but turned to the actor recommendation at the back.

"My God, he's looking for an Oscar winner? Halle Berry."

This black actress just won the Oscar this year, although the salary is still on the line of 10 million, it is not particularly expensive, especially compared to Daniel himself. But it is not appropriate to spend 10 million yuan on the heroine for a small-budget horror film.

David apparently doesn't agree with this either. "He may have invested in other big companies, but he hasn't gotten a response yet."

"Robert Downey? Oh, Robert Jr., is he out yet?"

"Of course, it came out a long time ago. I just heard that I didn't quit, but I'm already filming. Last year, I won a Golden Globe Award. Like you, it's a supporting actor and a TV short."

"OK!"

Daniel simply admired this list. He must have selected these people last year. Among them, there is an Oscar winner, an Iron Man, and every year after that, he was the most profitable man in Hollywood, and the rest Pene Lope Cruz is no ordinary guy, either, along with veteran actor John Carroll Lynch, and Bernard Hill, the captain of the Titanic.

Luxurious cast, but Daniel really hasn't seen the movie.

"Apart from Harry, the other actors are quite reliable."

"You even know Penelope?" David looked at him meaningfully~www.wuxiamtl.com~ This guy has only been in Hollywood for a year, and he is still not well-known. You seem to have a lot of interest in Spain as well. "

"Yes, this is a stunner, are you interested, David Producer?"

"Harry Berry is more to my taste, at least we're the same color."

"You're actually a racist."

Daniel threw the script to him, "I don't understand anything about horror movies, you can decide for yourself, it shouldn't be easy to control the cost, and it shouldn't be easy to lose money. Except for Harry, it's almost the same for everyone else adding a dollar or two million in remuneration. "

David nodded, "By the way, do you have any recommendations? Director, photographer, etc."

"Uh……"

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This weekend is a chapter, don't wait, thank you Dongfeng, and Fufu (I am Hu Jianren) for the reward. In addition, today's collection has risen slightly faster, which is strange

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