I’m in Hollywood

Chapter 425 Internal test piece

Donald Trump has always been a very pushy person, as can be seen from his always keen to play tricks in Hollywood movies. 【First Release】

After choosing the heroine's childhood role for Ivanka, Donald even wanted to play the heroine Qiu's father himself, but Donald Trump's pampered image has nothing to do with the Oklahoma rancher. Rick firmly refused the other party's request. However, Donald Trump personally brought Ivanka, who had just taken a summer vacation, to Punk City, Oklahoma.

At eight o'clock in the evening, on a small farm outside of Punk City, the crew was busy arranging the shooting scene, while Eric was idly sitting in the director's chair, holding a cup of coffee in his hand, and sitting next to Donald Trump casually. While chatting, Ivanka was teasing a poodle not far away, and this little guy will also participate in the shooting later.

Donald looked at his daughter not far away and said casually, Eric, I heard that the filming during this period was not very smooth?

Eric recalled the shooting experience of the previous two months and said, It's really a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, the big scenes are almost completed, and the next shooting will be much simpler. How about you, how is your business recently?

Donald Trump said: I'm going to build a high-rise apartment in Manhattan and I'm financing. Eric, you don't have a property in New York, do you?

Eric thought that Donald should be talking about the famous Trump Tower near the United Nations headquarters in his previous life. He didn't know when the building was built, but it shouldn't be so early. It seems that his appearance has affected it. less things.

Because of some experiences in his previous life, Eric is not interested in high-rise apartments, and even hates them a little. He prefers single-family buildings. But after hearing Donald Trump's promotion, Eric didn't refuse. Buying such a high-rise apartment in Jinwu Zangjiao is also a good choice.

I'll take a look when it's built.

Donald Trump just said it casually, and Eric's answer was almost a promise. Did not continue this topic.

The two were chatting when Ivanka ran over with the puppy, squatted on the ground and held the little guy in her arms, looking at Donald Trump expectantly: Dad. K is so good, can I take it home?

Donald knew that the puppy was a specially bred animal actor, and said, Innie, Polk has to stay and film, but I can't go home with you.

Ivanka didn't quite understand what Donald meant. Hearing his father's answer, he was suddenly a little unhappy.

At this time, Eric also joined in the fun and said: Ini,

This puppy also has an owner, and it costs at least $1,000 to take it home. Oh, do you have that much money?

Eric didn't know how much this animal actor was worth. He just remembered the performance of Little Loli's financial fandom last year, and casually said a number to see how she would react.

Sure enough, after Eric said this, Ivanka suddenly showed a disappointed look. She pursed her thin lips, thinking $1,000, that's 1,000 dollars a dollar, and she couldn't take it out now. The puppy in his arms seemed to feel Ivanka's loss, and very humanely stuck out his tongue and licked Ivanka's little hand.

Eric felt Ivanka's love for the puppy, and said, However, Ini, if you do well next, I can buy Pork for you.

Ivanka was overjoyed at first, but quickly shook her head: I don't want it.

Eric was a little surprised: Why?

Because my mother told me before. Boys must have some bad ideas when they give girls things. I don't want to accept your gifts.

Seeing that Ivanka obviously didn't understand the meaning of this sentence, but she looked serious. Eric and Donald looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.

When Ivanka saw the two suddenly burst out laughing, she suddenly showed an angry expression: You are all bad guys, ignore you.

After saying this, Ivanka called the puppy's name and ran not far away.

An assistant director quickly came over to inform Eric that the scene was set up. After three or two sips of coffee, Eric got up and started to work. This scene was edited and took up about three minutes of the whole film. It must not be finished in one night. Fortunately, Little Loli is on summer vacation, so I also Don't be in a hurry.

However, during the filming, Eric had a small dispute with Ivanka.

Looking at the bear doll in her hand, Ivanka complained to Eric, Why are you holding this, I'll be ten years old soon.

Of course, Eric couldn't say that this was his own bad taste. After Ivanka appeared in The Ghost Story, Eric planned to always let the girl appear in the image of a little girl holding a puppet. In the movies that came down, it was like some old man who was always haunted in superhero movies.

Yini, this is a movie prop, you see, that's what the script says, Eric shook the script in front of Ivanka pretentiously.

Obviously, Little Loli didn't know that the script could be changed. Seeing that something like the script was written that Qiu was holding a bear puppet in her arms, she had to obey obediently.

After this scene started, the filming went very smoothly. Although Little Loli occasionally looks stupid, but that is only limited by her age and knowledge, the filming is very aura, even better than the two who play her parents. The adult actors made few mistakes. It only took two nights to complete the filming of this scene about Qiu's childhood experience.

When leaving, Ivanka still took the puppy away. It often happens that the actor has a relationship with the animal actor because of the filming, and then adopted it.

After Ivanka left, the filming of the crew continued in an orderly manner. Because most of the thrilling scenes had been filmed, there was no major situation in the next filming.

In the second week of June, at the Disney headquarters in Los Angeles, an in-house viewing party that attracted a lot of attention was being held here. Michael Eisner, Robert Shea and a group of Disney executives all appeared in the screening room. inside.

Although the title of the first film with an investment of more than 100 million dollars has been taken away by Terminator 2, Cutthroat Island was released earlier than Terminator 2, so this movie, which was also increased to a budget of 100 million US dollars, was affected by The attention of the media and fans is no less than that of Terminator 2.

In the screening room, after the brief title, the heroine Morgan Adams played by Geena Davis first appeared through a simple small reversal, and then there was an aerial photo of the huge pirate ship. Under the magnificent sunset on the sea, the huge pirate ship was moored. The picture on the sea is very beautiful, next. It was the heroine who boarded the pirate ship, and through a series of confrontations with the pirates on the ship, successfully took over the role of her father's captain, and led the pirates to start a treasure hunt.

If Eric was there. You will definitely find that the part of the city chasing in the movie is very similar to the Pirates of the Caribbean in memory, and even the costumes, sets, etc. in the movie are all in the same vein as Pirates of the Caribbean.

However, the biggest difference between the two films is that there are no special effects scenes in Cutthroat Island, even the last scene where the two warships shell each other, did not use too many special effects. Completely real live shooting.

But it is precisely because there are no special effects that this large-scale pirate film does not seem to have any bright spots. The whole two-hour plot from beginning to end seems a little sullen.

Maybe it was because the expectations were too high. After the two-hour movie was played, not many people in the screening room even applauded. Instead, many people looked at each other, because after watching a movie, they didn't feel this movie at all. There is nothing special about the movie, even the last scene where the two ships are shelling each other, for those who have experienced the visual baptism of many war movies. There was no feeling of rushing either. Moreover, the process of the heroine's treasure hunt is too bland, without any suspense.

After the lights in the projection room turned on, Michael Eisner's expression was obviously gloomy. Until now, he has not thought that this is a big hole dug by Eric. But it seemed very bland, and there wasn't any cool movie to play, and he rightfully put the mistake on Renee Haring.

At this time, although Renee Haring was the director of the film, he did not have the treatment of sitting in the first row, but sat in the second row with Geena Davis. But it was arranged behind Michael Eisner and Robert Shea.

Seeing the reaction of everyone in the screening room after the movie was over, Rennie Harlem also obviously had a bad feeling.

He also realized that the film was too lacklustre. However, Rennie Harlin didn't think it had much to do with him. Because although he is the director of this film, he was abruptly pulled up to a blockbuster of 100 million US dollars as an investment. Even if he is the director, he does not have much authority. Although he participated in the editing of the film, the final editing rights in the later stage are not in his hands.

Also, Renee Haring had suggested making the film an R-rated film. That way, many scenes can be played more freely. But because of the cost. Neither Disney nor Robert Shea agreed with his suggestion, and set the movie at pg-13, which meant that there could be no intense and bloody scenes in the movie, so it seems that the fight between pirates is now Seems a little playful.

Michael Eisner really wanted to complain about what kind of rubbish this was, but with so many people here, it was impossible for him to say such a thing. What's more, he fully supported this movie. If Michael Eisner really said that, it would be slapped in the face of himself.

After making movies for more than ten years, Robert Shea has a very good vision in movies. At least, he still has a considerable appreciation for the finished film. Therefore, after watching it, Robert Shea also felt in his heart. Had a bad premonition.

Then, you can tell me, how is the movie, where... where does it need to be modified?

After everyone moved to the conference room, Michael Eisner spoke first.

More than a dozen people in the conference room looked at each other in dismay. Those who were able to climb to a high-level seat would not have a bad judgment on the movie's box office prospects. After watching the finished film, most of the executives basically made a movie without too much. Highlights, the conflict is not intense enough and other judgments, at this time, no one is willing to speak first, if something is wrong, if the film fails, it is likely to be blamed in the future.

The scene was awkwardly silent for a full minute. Michael Eisner frowned slightly and said directly to Renee Haring, who was sitting on his right side, Mr. Haring, can you talk about it first?

Michael Eisner used to call himself Renee affectionately before, and when he heard that he had changed his name, Rennie Harlem was also very depressed, but Michael Eisner called him directly, and he was not very good at pretending to be deaf. Dumb: Mr. Eisner, I don't think there is any need to make any changes. This final cut is not bad.

Renee Harlin deliberately bit the word about the final cut, just to remind everyone that this version has nothing to do with him, because his shooting concept has not been fully reflected at all.

The people present were all human beings. How could they not hear the meaning of Renee Haney's words? Several people showed a not-so-obvious sneer. What's the use of talking about these now, if this movie with a production cost of 100 million US dollars fails, Renee Haring, the director, should not even think about hanging out in Hollywood.

Noticing the expressions of some people, Rennie Harlin also realized this, and his face became a little ugly.

In addition to the announcement of the film, Robert Shea only paid $50 million. At this time, he was a little fortunate that he only got 40% of the investment share.

However, Robert Shea didn't want to see his fifty million dollars go to waste. Moreover, as an outsider, he doesn't have too many scruples. After Renee Harlem finished speaking, Robert Shea said, How about an extension?

Hearing this sentence, the atmosphere in the conference room froze again.

Not willing to speak, Michael Eisner had to bite the bullet and said, If it is postponed, when will it be postponed, at the end of the year, or next year?

The original release date of Cut Throat Island was June 28. The summer season has already begun a little and a half. It is impossible to postpone it at this time, and it is impossible to put it in August at the end of the summer season. What's more, Disney has already signed a contract with the theater chain. The premiere scale of 2,500 theaters. Because of the Gulf War at the beginning of the year, major studios have reduced the production scale. If Cut Throat Island is postponed, Disney will not even be able to produce a replacement film, and can only pay high prices. liquidated damages.

Moreover, the postponement of the movie will definitely make outsiders doubt the quality of Cut Throat Island. Don't look at the reasons why many film companies change the film's schedule. However, in fact, most people in the industry know that if a production If the finished movie suddenly changes the schedule, it must be a big problem with the quality of the movie.

In the end, Michael Eisner's deputy, Disney president Frank Wells said, The risk of film delays will be greater, so it's best to release it as planned.

Michael Eisner glanced at the executives of the distribution department and said: In this case, the distribution plan must be changed, Clark, please talk about it first.

According to the plan, after the internal test film, the film critics and audience screenings of Cutthroat Island will be arranged next, as well as the final premiere.

But now everyone has no confidence in the quality of the movie. In order to prevent the one-sided bad reputation of the movie before it is released, large-scale test screenings and screenings will definitely not be carried out. (To be continued.)

....easy.see.small.said.

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