America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM

Chapter 74 People coming from the other side

In the Nevada desert, Ryan Reynolds led a group of handsome male supporting actors, panting and walking in front. Behind them were dozens of American soldiers, all of whom looked like they were surviving the disaster.

These soldiers were carefully selected by Eric. The young men are very enthusiastic about acting, and their emotions and expressions are quite accurate, making them suitable for filming.

Not far away, there is a temporary house and earthen wall built by the prop team, which looks like it is inhabited. Dozens of Arab extras create the appearance of life.

This group of people were all recruited by the trade union, and they spent real money every day.

Unlike the original version, Eric doesn't really plan to go to Qatar to film. He doesn't have the time. There are procedures to go abroad and coordination with the local government.

Now the United States is still stirring up trouble in the Middle East. If it encounters extremists, there will be no place to cry. It is safer at home.

"Transformers Scene 15, action!"

As Eric's voice fell, Ryan Reynolds and others walked away dejectedly for a while.

"Look, there's someone in front, we need a phone!" Tom Hardy wiped the sweat from his head and said.

After walking a few steps, a group of people suddenly stopped.

"Do you feel the ground shaking?" Ryan Reynolds asked solemnly.

Suddenly, Michael Fassbender's expression changed drastically, he pointed at a blank area and shouted: "Be careful!"

A group of people dispersed in a hurry, as if they were attacked by some monster.

"Passed! Everyone is in good condition, ready for the next game!" Eric shouted with an OK gesture.

Assistant director Neill Blomkamp trotted over and explained the shooting of the next scene to the soldiers.

"Don't worry, director, just treat him as an imaginary enemy. We have such training subjects!"

"Yes, it's just that the target has become imaginary. Do the same tactical actions as usual, right?"

Neill Blomkamp gave a thumbs up. Professional soldiers are just different. Except for the expressions and movements that need guidance, other aspects are absolutely perfect for actors.

He nodded at Eric.

"Transformers 1n!"

After arguing with John Adams on the first day, Eric threw 20 W's to the opponent that night. Money cleared the way and everything went smoothly.

The scene was divided into two groups, one led by Eric and one led by Patty Jenkins.

Because Eric drew the super-detailed shots, and he put a lot of effort into annotating the script, Patty Jenkins only had to execute the orders mechanically.

Don't be innovative, don't do fancy things, and don't design some lenses just to highlight your artistic sense. That's a waste of time.

We are a commercial blockbuster, and the audience is buying tickets to see Transformers, not this group of actors.

So except for the emotional outbursts that require close-ups, other times the actors' performances are just passable.

This is Eric's absolute advantage. There are not too many wasteful shots. After filming, it only takes a short time to edit and splice them together to produce a rough cut.

Looking around the world, there is no director who can do this, except him.

However, the shooting speed is guaranteed, but it is not without its shortcomings. For example, when you need to edit some highlights, you may be stuck in a situation where there is no material available.

Under this shooting format, the progress was surprisingly fast. In just seven days, the entire scene of Vertigo destroying the military base and the desert battle with Scorpions was completed.

At night, looking at the footage taken today, Eric nodded.

"Most of them are OK, but the expressions of this extra performer are not surprising or shocking enough."

"Do we need to reshoot tomorrow?" Patty Jenkins asked.

Eric thought for a while and decided to give up: "Forget it, it's just a supporting role, let's pass it."

Patty Jenkins pouted. The director who was able to produce "The Devil Wears Prada" is somewhat obsessive-compulsive. Although he knew that he was only an assistant director, he still couldn't help but suggested: "If you go through this way, is it a little too hasty? I think it’s better to reshoot it.”

Eric glanced at her: "Patti, don't look at commercial films from the perspective of literary and artistic films. This film is scheduled to be released in November, and I only have 9 months to make it good."

"If we reshoot, we need to re-set the scene, get the actors into the mood again, and restart the machine. It may be a waste of a day, but I don't have that much time."

"You have to understand that he is just a supporting character with two lines. Maybe when watching the movie, some viewers will feel that the emotions are not in place, but they will soon be distracted by the Autobots and Decepticons."

"When the adrenaline rushes, no one cares about these details."

"But I'm worried about the film critics," Patty Jenkins hesitated.

"Film critics? Who are they? Am I going to rely on "Transformers" to win the Oscar for Best Director and Best Picture? It has only one goal, and that is box office, box office, box office!"

"All you have to do is film the tasks I assigned you according to the script. Don't worry, I'm the director. If the film critics want to scold me, they'll scold me too. I understand your worries and it won't implicate you, let alone "" The Devil!"

After being furiously criticized, Patty Jenkins spread his hands and compromised: "Okay, you are the boss, you have the final say."

Eric looked at the assistant again: "Neal, how many scenes are left here?"

Neill Blomkamp looked at the filming progress: "There is only one last scene left, the scene where Vertigo blows away the tank."

"Okay, this is the most difficult shot. We will try to finish it tomorrow and then leave this desert."

Neill Blomkamp smiled: "I've wanted to say this for a long time. This place is simply a big prison. There are no bars, nightclubs, supermarkets, or restaurants."

"Don't worry, we will return to Samano, California after we leave here. You can relax after get off work."

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While he was talking, Eric's cell phone rang. It was Judy. He hadn't contacted this girl for half a month since he went to the Sundance Film Festival.

But Judy has a vicious eye, and every time she takes the initiative to find her, she always brings something good. The first time was James Wan's "Saw", the second time was Patty Jenkins and "The Devil Wears Prada", Don't know what it is this time.

It feels so good to open a blind box!

"Hey Judy, what's up?"

"Eric, I found an interesting project, so I plan to report it to you."

"Again the script?"

"Not entirely, there are people seeking investment in Hollywood, Chinese people. Don't you often say that China's film market has huge potential, so I met with them."

"Chinese? Go to Hollywood to attract investment? Which company? What's its name?"

"Xinghui Entertainment in Xiangjiang, Stephen Chow!"

Thanks to Lao Ma and Luciferhx for the 100 coin reward, thank you boss.