I’m in Hollywood

When you get to work, time flies by quickly.

Residents of Lihue, Kauai's largest city, have seen hundreds of Jurassic Park crew members head to the island's canyon every morning to film as if they were going to work for more than a week.

The news of the start of Jurassic Park has already appeared in the media. As a high-profile movie, people are wondering how Eric will resurrect ancient dinosaurs.

Of course, there are people who are willing to work on it. In addition to the Jurassic Park crew, there are also paparazzi from all over the world on Kauai, who do everything they can to explore the secrets of the crew. The filming information was leaked, and the crew had to take very strict security measures, especially the dinosaur models. Once the photos of these models and other information were leaked before the movie was released, it would be a big deal for the movie. Disaster, after all, the selling point of Jurassic Park is the realistic dinosaurs. If the audience sees the dinosaurs in the picture and suddenly thinks of the dinosaur model photos exposed in a magazine, the viewing experience will definitely be greatly reduced. .

Therefore, it is impossible for even the crew of the crew to see the dinosaur models all the time. These props will only appear on the set when the relevant clips are filmed. Moreover, once the shooting is completed, the models will be quickly escorted to the guards by special personnel. Tight warehouse.

When the main crew on Kauai started filming, the two leading actors, who played Alan Grant and Allie Settler, were also filming archaeological scenes in Red Rock Canyon National Park in California. John Hammond's lawyer was also filming the Amber Mine scene in Dominica, with only two minor actors and a few other supporting cast members appearing on the set. Jurassic Park is a multi-narrative film, so this situation did not affect the operation of the crew in the slightest. Eric was just in time for some minor shots to break in with the crew.

A week later, by the time the lead actors show up on Kauai, Eric has completed most of the film's opening scene where the workers transport the raptors and most of the shot of the fat software engineer, Dennis.

In the dinosaur base built in the canyon, Eric looked at the frightened bull in the venue that was still kicking and jumping wildly, as well as several staff members who were a little helpless nearby, and turned to the assistant director in charge of the arrangement of props and said: Royce, what's going on. Didn't you say it's okay?

Royce didn't have the mood to watch the fun at all, and said with a bitter face: Eric. This cow is usually very docile. Although it is a bull, it has been gelded, and there will be no problem with a few whips. I think, it...it might be afraid of heights.

Royce said, and pointed to the nearby crane. At this time, the footage was taken of feeding the raptor. A live cow was sent into the raptor's 'laid' through the crane. However, the originally docile cow was being After the crane was hoisted, it struggled violently, so strong that the crane's mechanical arm swayed.

In this case, even if the camera was barely captured, it would definitely not work, and Eric had to instruct the driver to put the cow down immediately. However, after landing, the stimulated bull still did not calm down, dragging the wire rope that was still tangled around him wildly, and almost hurting people.

While the two were talking, a staff member with an anesthesia gun appeared outside the venue. Got the signal and shot the mad bull stunned. Several other crew members stepped forward and dragged the cow out together.

Eric rubbed his forehead in distress. Animal actors are really a big trouble for any crew, but fortunately the dinosaur props are not alive: Royce, but I don't care what method you use, tomorrow, the day after the day after, find me one. The cow who is not afraid of heights will come.

Although this simple feeding scene may only appear in the movie for a few seconds, it has taken more than two hours from the beginning of preparation to the present. In the end, this is the result. Of course, Royce can see that Eric Depressed, he didn't dare to bargain, he nodded and agreed, but Eric had already taken the speaker from his assistant: OK, skip this shot first, let's shoot the next scene directly, Nikkor, hurry up and set up the camera, and also There are others, move up!

Hearing the director's roar, everyone who was still reminiscing about the interesting things just woke up quickly and went to their jobs one after another. Eric also picked up the script and walked towards the leading actors.

I'm so sorry, it seems that we are going to shoot the next literary drama directly, you must have no problem here, right? Eric walked over to Sam Neill and others and asked.

Sam Neill, Helen Hunt, and the others surrounded them with a smile, nodding their heads to indicate that there was no problem.

Eric has not participated in the dialogue between actors. He only needs to see the final result, see everyone nodding, and then say: The next is a group scene, all five of you will appear in the camera, In order to cooperate with everyone entering the play, the corresponding dinosaur sound effects will be played, and I hope everyone can reflect the emotions that their characters should have.

Although there were some small accidents because of a arrogant cow who was afraid of heights, even the best crew would have some small accidents from time to time, so everyone was not surprised. After skipping the feeding scene, Nichol, who was the director of photography . Frank quickly arranged the next few shots.

Photography, ok!

Lights, ok!

Recording, ok!

...

The response from the leaders of each group sounded on the walkie-talkie, and Eric announced that the shooting would continue.

This is a scene after the five leading adult actors saw the base feeding the velociraptors. At this time, it has not been long since Dr. Grant and his party saw the resurrection of the dinosaurs, but everyone's mood is different.

As a dinosaur archaeologist, Dr. Grant is still in a state of excitement, asking various questions from time to time to John Hammond and administrator Robert Muldoon, showing a strong thirst for knowledge. And Dr. Ellie Settler showed a woman's unique unbearable emotion after seeing the dinosaur eating process. The excitement of seeing dinosaurs faded quite a bit. Chaos scientist Ian Malcolm has always expressed some anxiety from the moment he saw the resurrection of the dinosaur, and this anxiety became even more serious after watching the velociraptor eat. John Hammond has been in a complacent state while observing the reactions of the crowd, while lawyer Donald is thinking about how to commercialize Jurassic Park.

Although everyone's mind is different, it is not so easy to express it perfectly, but considering that the audience tends to focus on the speaker, so. Eric, who was watching the monitor, always paid attention to the speaker, if the other party's performance during the speech was impeccable. And others are above the standard, so this shot can pass.

Still, a few minutes of conversational footage took more than an hour of the rest of the morning.

After lunch, while the actors are in good shape. The crew immediately moved to another scene.

Pay attention to Royce's side. If you find a suitable cow tomorrow, you will first arrange to make up for the shot in the morning. If you can't find it, shoot according to the original schedule. In addition, pay attention to the recent weather and weather conditions. I'm going to arrange a rainy chase scene, I don't want to see it raining and I want to start shooting but there are all kinds of problems...

After a day's work, Eric has a bottle of mineral water in his hand. As he walked, he quickly explained the precautions to the assistant director of the crew.

The two walked all the way to a jeep, the driver opened the door for Eric, and Eric drank the water in his hand. After stuffing the empty bottle into the trash can on the side of the road, he got into the jeep.

In the back seat, Alan, who was sitting on the other side, had already spread out the folders on his lap.

On set, Eric was a director, though, a lot of the time. As soon as he finished work, Eric had to switch to another identity.

The Jeep drove smoothly on the road. Allen didn't say anything nonsense and started his work directly.

The budgets for the new seasons of Friends, The X-Files, and Who Will Be a Millionaire have been made, as well as the announced budgets for Firefly and Disney's films in the second half of the year. These documents need to be read as soon as possible. signature.

Eric nodded.

The opening of Disneyland Paris is scheduled for September 10th. I hope you can attend the opening ceremony in person, and an invitation has come.

September 10, what date is this? Eric wondered.

Allen explained: Disney also raised objections. The summer vacation on September 10 just passed. However, this is the arrangement of the French partner. The whole of Europe is against the opening of Disneyland Paris. They chose this date, for sure It’s also because of the corresponding pressure.”

Eric stroked his forefinger lightly on his thigh a few times. The filming of Jurassic Park will take at least ten weeks. If all goes well, he may indeed be able to rush to Paris on September 10.

It depends on the situation. If I can attend, I will rush over, otherwise forget it.

Allen quickly recorded a few words on the memo, and then continued: One more thing, with regard to 'Grangers,' Fox is in charge of the overseas tour of 'Grangers,' which is currently only available in seven European locations. Released in 10 countries, it has not yet covered the five major ticket-holding countries of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. However, its total box office has accumulated more than 10,000 US dollars. The marketing department handed over a report. It is estimated that the overseas box office of this film may be Breaking through $200 million, it’s almost double the domestic price.”

Allen said here, looked at Eric, and did not continue, these have been able to clearly convey the meaning of the management.

Eric shook his head and said with a smile: Firefly is in charge of domestic operations, and Fox is in charge of overseas operations. Liz and I made an agreement when tg was established, so that they should not make this idea. Moreover, Geezer in Disguise is just a Surprisingly, most of this strong local comedy won't do well overseas.

Allen opened his mouth, but didn't say anything. He quickly wrote it down and said, Also, Mr. Martin Davis will come over on the fifteenth.

Isn't that day off?

I told the other party about it, but Mr Davis insisted.

Then let him, Eric said indifferently.

Allen turned a page of the document in his hand and said: There is one more thing, about Life and Death, a week ago, there was an accident during the filming of Life and Death, but it was not too serious. As a result, only three people suffered different degrees of trauma, and the most serious one only took a month to cultivate. Originally, this matter would pass after the crew clarified, but three days ago, a report titled Daily Hollywood '' Entertainment Newspaper published a follow-up report on the incident, pointing the finger at you.

Me? Eric raised his body slightly.

Alan took out a newspaper from the folder and handed it to Eric: Look.

Eric took it over and quickly browsed the article that Allen had marked with a red pen. This report exaggerated the accident of the Life and Death crew, and pointed the finger at Eric who provided the idea for the story. , said that it was Eric who set the story too thrilling, which caused the accident during the filming of the crew. Finally, the report even called on the Los Angeles government and industry associations to pay attention to this matter, and hoped that the Life and Death crew could suspend filming and accept corresponding safety investigations.

What happened? Eric asked in a deep voice after reading the report. This report was news three days ago. Since it was handed over to him, there must be a follow-up.

After this report, several other newspapers also reprinted the article, but, realizing the unusualness of the incident, the PR department followed up quickly and it has now subsided.

Eric rubbed his forehead lightly. He didn't need to think about it. He also knew that some people couldn't stand loneliness and wanted to make some small moves. It seems that the success of Tornado really stimulated those people a lot. After all, If you just want to hype a piece of news, you won't turn the blame on him at all.

Have you found more information? Although Allen didn't say anything, Eric already realized the result, but he still asked tentatively.

Allen shook his head: No, but Daily Hollywood is a newspaper owned by Newhouse Media.

Eric recalled the information about Newhouse and quickly said: You send a letter to the person in charge of Newhouse Media in my name, my request is not excessive, let the editor-in-chief of Daily Hollywood and The reporter who wrote that report get out, I don’t care who is behind it, since they are willing to be cannon fodder with the benefits, they must have the consciousness of being cannon fodder.” (To be continued) [End of this chapter]