The Best Entertainment Era

In Century City, the newly built Death Star Building, the entire seventh floor was rented by Relativity Entertainment as the location of the post-production studio of the group company.

In the past, the post-production of all the films produced by Relativity Entertainment was placed in Warner Studios, and the post-production studio of Warner Bros. was leased to complete, but this was not a long-term solution after all. The reputation of Sand Sea Entertainment gradually became prominent, and it was close to DreamWorks. The production company must have an independent post-production studio.

With the development of Relativity Entertainment, it will inevitably touch the cake of traditional forces, and the contradictions will gradually become prominent. The ratings of the rating committee are only one aspect. For example, in terms of film production, the six major companies also have many places that can be restricted.

In terms of shooting, it’s okay to say that it’s not necessary to establish an independent filming studio in Los Angeles. Nowadays, the trend of globalization of Hollywood production crews is obvious, and various preferential policies for taxes and fees in other places are emerging one after another. It is impossible for the production crew to stay in Los Angeles for a long time. Distribution throughout North America and the world.

Even for commercial films with a slightly larger investment, traveling to more than a dozen countries for filming will become the norm.

But the post-production is different. It needs to gather many forces such as special effects, sound effects, art, and editing. It is necessary to find a stable and familiar location.

At present, Relativity Entertainment and Warner Bros. can be said to cooperate closely, and no one can guarantee that the cooperation will continue in the future.

If Warner Bros. and everyone else have trouble in post-production, Relativity Entertainment will certainly have trouble.

Moreover, the post-production studio of Warner Bros. has been established for many years, and the equipment is relatively old, and some of them cannot keep up with the development of the times.

Digital technology is the future development trend of the film industry, especially large-scale commercial films, which must be fully applied to digital technology.

Shahai Entertainment has funds and contacts. It started planning to establish a post-production studio half a year ago. In October, it rented an entire floor of office building in the newly completed Death Star Building. Since the end of November, the equipment has been in place for debugging and recruiting and hunting. Manned, the first studio started actual operation in early December.

According to the plan, when the post-production studio is fully completed, it will have the ability to allow four to six crews of different sizes to perform post-production at the same time.

Of course, there is only one post-production studio that can be put into work today, but it also involves more than ten types of work and production.

The post-production of the crew of Survival in the Wild is relatively less complicated than a movie, and more about editing and adjusting the screen, so it became the first crew to move into the studio.

Ronan met Bear Grylls and some of the crew's main creators involved in post-production in the post-production room.

Thanks for your hard work.

In the post-editing room, Ronan shook hands with Bear Grylls: Compared to the last time we met, he is darker, thinner, and more energetic.

Bell said with a smile: After staying in the wilderness for this period of time, it feels like coming home. He shrugged: Ronan, you made me realize the essence of life. Is a life without adventure and excitement still a life? ?”

Ronan said solemnly: Don't worry, this adventure is just the beginning. We will cooperate in the second and third seasons in the future.

Bale is also a quick-witted man: I dream.

He felt that all the activities he had engaged in before had gone the wrong way, and this program was obviously more suitable for him.

Into that treacherous wilderness, with adequate logistical support, Bear Grylls felt like a fish back in the water.

Years of training, learning and accumulation have all come in handy.

Compared with these, kayaking across the Atlantic is too ordinary.

The two chatted for a while, and the topic quickly turned to the post-production of Survival in the Wild.

Survival in the Wild is different from previous wilderness survival reality shows. Bell Grylls is not only the host, but also one of the producers of the show. When it comes to production, we strive to be realistic, and we don’t need to add any special effects in post-production, and we still focus on simple editing and highlight practicality.”

Ronan agreed with Bell Grylls' point of view, and said, Yes. Since I have entrusted you with the post-production, you can do it with confidence.

Bell Grylls added: In the first season, I will focus on eating...to be exact, looking for food, adding more shots and knowledge in this regard. Eating raw slugs, snake eggs and various insects , It looks disgusting, but it is very practical, in the wilderness, survival is the most important thing, and everything else can be put aside.

Ronan instantly thought of a few words, you can eat it when you pinch your head, the taste of crunchy chicken...

I already have a very clear editing idea, and all episodes will adhere to a theme. Bell Grylls is also trying to win Ronan's support as much as possible, and wants the show to follow his own ideas: In the wilderness, Taking the wrong path can lead to a struggle for survival. Even experienced travelers can get lost, trapped, disoriented, and even face fatal crises. How do we get out of these situations? And what do we do? Survive?

Ronan nodded slightly, feeling that Bear Grylls hadn't finished speaking, so he didn't interrupt.

Bell Grylls continued: Therefore, the show will put itself in the shoes of tourists who are trapped and teach them how to survive in the most dangerous environment.

No problem. Ronan quickly made a decision: Bell, just follow your thinking.

Bell Grylls breathed a sigh of relief, then asked with a smile: Is there anything else I need to pay attention to?

Ronan thought for a while and said, You have to complete all post-production before June next year. In addition, go to the Netflix website to register an account, and share pictures, videos and knowledge of wilderness adventures through Netflix. Professional propagandists will come to cooperate with you, and we will make you an expert in wilderness survival in all aspects.

Bear Grylls does his part: I'm actually a wilderness expert.

Ronan smiled and said, Pay attention to rest, don't get tired, we still have a long time to work together.

The field can't break me. Bear Grylls laughed: These jobs can't break me.

Ronan chatted with Bell about other things in post-production. After ten minutes, he left the editing room and went to other supporting workshops.

All the equipment in the studio is up-to-date, including personnel, venue costs, equipment and other expenses, the total cost is nearly ten million US dollars.

Subsequent construction is still in progress, and Relativity Entertainment will have a post-production studio that matches the company's development.

As for Wilderness Survival, this is a variety show carefully prepared by Ronan for Netflix's streaming media business next year. He must wait for Netflix's streaming media business to go public and log on to the Netflix website directly.

When Ronan went downstairs, George Clint, who came here to check the progress of the work, followed.

Going down to the lobby on the first floor, Ronan observed for a while and said, It seems that there are very few people.

George Clint replied: The building has just been put into use, and the leasing work started in October. It seems that only our company has settled in. It’s Century City, the rent is not cheap, and there won’t be too many companies renting offices here in a short time.”

Ronan looked at the high-end decoration and said, Is there any well-known company interested in moving here?

George Clint thought for a while, and said: CAA intends to buy out this building at one time a few months ago, but CAA's revenue is here, and it is just over 100 million a year. This building is too much for them for the time being. The reputation is too extravagant, and the asking price of nearly 500 million US dollars is not acceptable to CAA.

The Death Star Building covers a large area, but like most buildings in Los Angeles, because it is on the San Andreas fault, the floors are not high, only a dozen floors.

There are relatively few skyscrapers in Los Angeles.

Ronan thought about it, and said, George, ask someone to collect information about this building and its current owner, and pass it to me before the New Year.

George Clint responded, Okay.

The two left the building together, and Ronan asked again: How about Prison Break?

George Clint said: Dwayne Johnson has already entered the group. He signed a contract with us for three seasons. I originally wanted to sign another three movie contracts with him, but Dwayne Johnson didn't know the details of the movie. In the case of filming something, he refuses to sign a contract no matter what.”

Ronan said: Don't worry, we are not what we used to be. Although we need to do everything possible to reduce costs, we still have the money to hire big stars.

George Clint is full of confidence: I will talk to Dwayne Johnson and his agent again, and I can fight for one more.

Ronan thought for a while and said, Do you know about the Fast and Furious series bought from Universal Pictures?

I've seen it. George Clint said: Two big hits in a row, but the second one is obviously not as good as the first one.

Ronan and George Clint didn't have to go around in circles, and said directly: I am going to shoot this series, and I need an absolute tough guy actor to join. Dwayne Johnson is good, you can talk to him about this project.

Serialized movies? George Clint's heart moved: Now that there is a project, I will talk to them on this basis and try to get Dwayne Johnson to sign more movie contracts.

Ronan warned: Don't ignore the Prison Break project, it must be completed before the second half of next year.

George Clint assured: It will definitely be completed on time.

Ronan changed the subject: We only have one movie left this year, and the premiere will be next week. Please get in touch and find more people to attend the premiere.

George Clint said, Leave it to me.

Relativity Entertainment's 2003 film release schedule came to an end, leaving only Will Smith and Charlize Theron's The Rival starring Will Smith.