America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM

Chapter 43 Things about making movies (please vote for me, please give me rewards)

In the new week, as expected, several newspapers released photos of Gal Gadot, some of which were of her alone, and some of her and Eric walking together.

The title is: "Girlfriend or heroine?", and the accompanying text has completely revealed Gal Gadot's resume. I have to admire the work efficiency of these paparazzi.

It is estimated that in a few days, paparazzi will come to stalk her. Eric gave her a heads up and told her to adapt to the life of a star in advance.

In Charlie Cooper's office at MGM, several people were gathering here for a small meeting.

"Eric, how's the script going?"

"I finalized the outline more than a month ago, and the first draft was sent to me last week. I made some comments and am currently polishing it."

Charlie Cooper nodded: "Then speed up the progress. I am communicating with the Ministry of National Defense. It is estimated that there will be news within this week, but we must also be prepared to use any chips to impress the military."

"Money is only one aspect, but it is not the most important thing. After all, one F22 is more expensive than our total investment in the movie, so we need a trump card, a trump card that can attract the military's attention."

Everyone started discussing it, but in 2002, it is not an exaggeration to say that the US military was invincible. After a long discussion, their eyes finally focused on Eric.

For the requests you make, you also have to put forward solutions.

Eric thought for a moment: "There are two most powerful weapons in the world, one is money and the other is public opinion."

"If you can't make a fuss about money, you can only make a fuss about public opinion. I want to ask everyone a question. Although it has been a year since 9/11, do you think the impact of this incident is over?"

Bordeaux shook his head instantly: "I don't think so, no, definitely not. Before 911 happened, we always thought that we lived in the safest country."

"But after the 9/11 incident, no American will think so anymore. Someone can attack us, or even directly attack our homeland. Even young people like me feel panic many times."

Volvo feels the same way: "It's okay for young people, but middle-aged and elderly people like me feel it the most profoundly. If you observe carefully, you will find that the distance between people seems to be getting worse. This is caused by the inner influence." Performance."

"Furthermore, the war on terrorism against Afghanistan has been going on for a year, but the effect is not good. We did not catch Ben Ladeng. The EU is fighting, and many countries are fighting, but it seems to have turned into a see-saw. War, people call it the Imperial Cemetery!”

"Yes, the impact of 911 cannot be eliminated so easily, and the masses have also questioned the military. This is our breakthrough. We have to win over public opinion. Eric said firmly

"Tell the Ministry of National Defense that "Transformers" will show the positive image of the U.S. military to the greatest extent, and there will be enough footage and enough time."

"There will not be any issues that damage the image of the military. The film will highlight their heroic fighting skills and their spirit of sacrifice, so that the audience will applaud them after watching it."

"And there will definitely be scenes in the movie like 911 when a plane hits a building, but we will eventually win, and the military will play a key role in the process."

"In a word, this is a movie, but it is also an army propaganda film, and it is a propaganda film that is shown all over the world."

After listening to Eric's idea, the others agreed without thinking. This entry point was so right.

Charlie Cooper also smiled: "Eric's idea is very good. Let's implement it according to this. The other thing is the choice of the special effects company. Currently, Industrial Light and Magic and Weta Digital have given quotations."

"Industrial Light and Magic's quote is US$60,000 per second, and Weta Digital's quote is US$70,000 per second. We need to make a choice."

Before anyone else could express their opinions, Eric had already made a straightforward decision: "Choose Weta Digital, there is no doubt about it."

Production manager Hu Leo frowned: "But Industrial Light and Magic's price is lower. "Transformers" involves too many special effects lenses. The final film may have more than a thousand."

"Even if each shot is calculated at 3 seconds, the budget is estimated to be overrun. I am very worried about whether US$100 million can meet the needs of these Autobots."

The first thing the producer has to consider is cost. Eric understands him, but as MGM's first blockbuster and the first movie he will direct, he requires excellence.

Almost everyone who works in the film and television industry knows that although Industrial Light and Magic has a greater reputation and has been established for a longer period of time, in terms of purely technical level, Weta Digital, which came from behind, is better.

The reason is also very simple. Weta Digital is a company founded by Peter Jackson. As a great director coming out of New Zealand, the New Zealand government strongly supports his company.

I don’t know how much the annual subsidy is. Who allowed “The Lord of the Rings” to take off New Zealand’s tourism industry?

With generous state subsidies, Vita Digital offers the highest salaries in the industry.

It gradually attracted a large number of special effects talents, and even employees of Industrial Light and Magic frequently changed jobs. George Lucas even complained about this.

And the wealthy Weta Digital not only recruits people, but also has better equipment than Industrial Light \u0026 Magic. It is said that their rendering farm is more than twice the size of Industrial Light \u0026 Magic, but this is probably a joke, not that exaggerated.

Anyway, in the current special effects industry, Industrial Light and Magic has been on the decline, while Weta Digital has been on the rise. It is obvious who to choose.

Eric said: "Julio, I know your worries, but special effects are the soul of Transformers."

"The plot, the male and female protagonists, those are all secondary. What the audience wants to see is a group of steel robots fighting each other."

"You can save money in other areas, but you cannot save money in this area. You may even have to add more money. I hope you understand."

Julio wanted to say something else, but his father interrupted him directly: "I also prefer Weta Digital, or not to do it, but to do it the best. This is our first blockbuster, and I want it to be successful. I’ll make an appointment with Peter Jackson and try to get a friendly price if I can.”

Then he looked at the marketing department: "How is the contact with the company?"

"Boss, we have communicated with General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. All three parties are interested. This is a better opportunity to showcase ourselves than "Fast and Furious" and "007"."

"As long as the special effects department makes a pornographic film, I can guarantee that after I show it to them, they will rush to send the car over."

"In addition, businesses such as engine oil, lubricants, tires, glasses, mobile phones, and home appliances are also in contact and will give you results as soon as possible."

"Okay, let's keep up the good work. I hope the crew can start filming normally within two months!"