Chapter 912 (1/2)
Just like many main creators of Marvel movie universe are cartoon fans, if an IP can be successfully filmed, the creator must first have a good understanding of the work itself.
After paying a little attention to the background of the whole series, we can see that Peter Jackson is not a loyal fan of Thor King's series, but just like many people, he likes it very much after watching it, and inevitably has some ideas. After most people have an idea, they tend to forget it, but Jackson really starts to implement it.
Familiarity with the novel series, long-term accumulation of solid film skills, coupled with a pragmatic attitude, eventually created a big screen legend.
These factors seem simple, but few people can do it.
In the office, Simon listened to Jackson's obviously prepared speech and nodded slightly: ”I've read your proposal. It's a good idea to split the Lord of the rings novel into two series, which can save a lot of costs. The shooting place is in New Zealand, which is to be determined. However, as long as the shooting environment and tax rebate meet the requirements, this is not the case No problem. My idea is that since we want to split it, we can completely follow the original work and split it into three parts, three in a row. ”
Peter Jackson actually prepared a whole set of speeches. At this time, he was stunned by Simon's words: ”Simon, do you agree?”
Simon shook his head: ”it's just an intention, Peter. You know, the most common thing in Hollywood is uncertainty. 90% of the projects disappear in the process of time. So, first of all, I want to see the results of ghost of terror, as if it was a trial. Secondly, you can start to create movie scripts from now on. According to the standard of trilogy, I will see the animation samples and live action clips you make according to your own ideas in the future. If the trilogy is launched at the same time, even according to the investment budget of $70 million per trilogy, the trilogy will be $210 million. So, Peter, if you fail and Danielle is still Danielle, Peter Jackson may not be Peter Jackson any more. You have to understand that. ”
Simon's tone was flat, but Peter Jackson's whole body was filled with a shiver of excitement or fear, and his fingertips were slightly numb.
With the influence of danilisi entertainment in Hollywood, if this project with a cost of more than 200 million dollars fails, Jackson knows that he will never have any place in this circle in the future.
However.
Everything has two sides.
What if it works?
So silent for a few seconds, Peter Jackson forced to calm down, and Simon's eyes, tone with firm: ”Simon, I will cherish this opportunity.”
Simon was very satisfied with Jackson's quick recovery under the pressure of his own words: ”very good. Well, someone will contact you about the script creation entrustment agreement. Let me talk about my personal views first. ”
Just about to continue, the door of the office was knocked.
A girl came in, holding a stack of photos: ”boss, this is MIA Sara's photo, and a resume.”
Simon stops talking, takes the photo information from girl a, hands it to Jackson, and looks at the photo in his hand.
After a few turns, I'm disappointed.
I remember when I just came to Los Angeles, ”spring is not a day for reading” was hot. The production cost of $6 million was only $70 million in North America. As the female owner of the film, Mia Sara has become the dream lover of many teenagers.
In the twinkling of an eye, it has been ten years.
Mia Sara in the photo is still very beautiful, with a score of more than 80 points. It's just that she has lost the thrill that made people's heart beat faster in those years. Moreover, the traces of plastic surgery are obvious, and she is still not very good at plastic surgery.
Simon picked up the resume and opened it.
Mia Sara is 29 years old this year. Apart from spring is not a day for reading ten years ago, none of her other works has caused any repercussions. In recent years, many films have been marked with ”TV movie”.
It's hard for actors to get a chance to turn over when they start shooting TV movies.
Simon would not have wasted time on these details since he couldn't meet his requirements. If it was any other time, it would be rejected and Jackson would be allowed to re select the heroine. However, at this moment, there are some memories of the passage of time in my heart.
Ten years.
At the beginning, it was also my starting point.
It's hard to be emotional, so I decided to give each other another chance.
The original version of ”ghost of terror” is indeed a failure, but this time, many things have changed. In the future, even if it is not too successful, depending on her own guidance and the publicity of Denise entertainment, it is very likely that the local box office will exceed 50 million US dollars. To meet this standard, Mia Sara, as a heroine, will be able to get out of the TV and film circle and get more opportunities in Hollywood.
”Boss, CAA says MIA Sara is in Los Angeles. If you need to, you can come here in half an hour.”Putting down the photo, Simon shook his head and said to Alison, ”no, send a copy of the ghost of terror script and let her prepare.” then he turned to Jackson, ”you can arrange an audition in three days. Don't worry about my opinions. Be strict. If you can, it's her. If you can't, choose someone else.”
Peter Jackson said yes, but in his heart he had another plan.
Unlike Simon's sudden emotion, Jackson was very satisfied with the photos. After all, the production cost of ”ghost of terror” is only $30 million. In this era, it's only medium-sized production, and the first-line female stars can't be invited. At first, he just wanted to find a second or third line vase. MIA Sara, who has more than ten years of acting experience, is completely above the standard.
As for the difference between the photo in hand and ten years ago, Jackson doesn't feel like Simon.
But also quietly make up their minds to choose each other as much as possible.
This is the wisest choice out of worldly wisdom. Although Simon westero doesn't need to worry about his opinions, if the boss's suggestions are adopted and the project is successful, it can bring some potential human rewards in any case.
After the episode, Simon and Jackson continue the theme of the Lord of the rings series. Girl a arranges the photos and leaves the office.
Just outside, another assistant reminded her that CAA's Michael owitz was online.
Michael owitz's phone call in the late 1980s, when CAA was at its peak, could be directly called to any high-level office of a studio without the help of an assistant. Now, although it is possible, Simon is different here.
Girl a contacted David O'Connor, a former assistant of owitz. With the retirement or departure of other senior members of CAA, a new generation of agents such as O'Connor have taken the lead. Alison just didn't expect owitz to receive the news so soon. She also called and gave a general introduction. Girl a sent a script to CAA according to Simon's instructions.
Century City, CAA headquarters.
In less than five minutes, the script of ”ghost of terror” in e-mail was copied and distributed to people in a conference room.
It's a coincidence.
When girl a called, David O'Connor was just about to attend a CAA executive summary meeting on Friday afternoon. Some actress who was barely on the third line was now ignored by David O'Connor. The former assistant of owitz is now responsible for clients of Tom Hanks and Robert Redford.
However, O'Connor couldn't ignore the call from Simon westrow's office. In order to get a picture of MIA Sara in person and send it to Denise studios, O'Connor delayed the meeting.
Michael owitz, who presided over the meeting in person, certainly didn't blame him. He was also very concerned about this matter. After all, Simon seldom asked the agency for information about the actresses directly. He was usually in charge of Linda WAGGS, who had been with Simon for many years.
Maybe there's something big going on with Denise.
People don't know. If it wasn't for someone's sigh, things probably wouldn't have changed.
CAA's intelligence gathering ability has always been very strong.
While the script of ”ghost of terror” was distributed to the CAA leaders in the conference room, all kinds of information were gathered, including the basic information of Peter Jackson, the general situation of ”ghost of terror” project, Jackson's meeting with Simon at this time, and the news about the series of ”the Lord of the rings”.
The original agenda of the work summary meeting has been shelved. Each of the CAA senior executives has a script of ”ghost of terror” in their hands. About ten minutes later, Michael owitz first put down the script and looked at his watch. It's already five o'clock.