Ace Hollywood

? I think it is too complicated, or there are too many things to express.

Daniel looked at Nia apologetically. This version was mainly edited by her and Joey. When Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks contacted this project, they promised to give Nia enough autonomy, and Daniel intervened After that, no doubts were expressed. But after working hard in Hollywood for several years, Legal Blonde has achieved brilliant results surpassing the previous ones. Daniel has actually been able to grasp the reason why a movie is really popular. consciousness. Take Greek Wedding as an example. In the love relationship between Tulla and Miller, Greece, a mysterious civilization that is not familiar to Americans, is the biggest selling point of this movie. Incorporating into the film, incorporating jokes and burdens, makes this slightly tacky film wrapped in a layer of ancient civilization, and then re-displayed to American audiences. This is the main feature of Greek Wedding.

In addition, the story should be a no-brainer, that is, the familiar, traditional drama of two young people pursuing family reconciliation and coming together. As for family affection, thinking about love between older women and handsome Prince Charming, they should not be a separate part of the movie. These can be seamlessly integrated into the jokes, but they can’t be explained to the audience as something to think about. In that case, The relaxed and novel selling points of the movie itself will be dragged down by these private goods mixed in it.

That movie would have a hard time making it.

Moreover, you should have seen the relevant marketing plan. We will lead a feast of topics through the Internet, which means that when we make movies, we need to consider some plot settings so that people can spread and discuss them. Of course, the premise of everything is that this will be a good movie.

The situation that Daniel was worried about did not appear, and Nia obviously understood and DDed, especially Joey. They were very interested in Daniel's idea of ​​thinking about film editing from a promotional perspective.

If you need it, the publicity staff of the distribution department will intervene in the editing, and you can discuss with each other how to meet the publicity needs more without affecting the integrity and fluency that the film itself should have.

Leaving Nia and Joey to continue the discussion, Daniel will not get involved in the specific work. To be honest, this is Nia’s own story after all. When she operates, she will integrate her emotions intentionally or unconsciously. important factor in the film's success. Resonance with the audience is the most critical at any time.

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Daniel returned to David's office. In DD Films, the office area is not large because Century City is very expensive. Daniel does not have his own office. Usually he comes here to work in David's office.

Seeing a cabinet full of folders and a screen of software, Daniel understood that this was David's daily work.

He told about Kevin and Brenner's visit today,

Breathe with David.

So, what's your opinion? If you feel that the development of DD is not in line, you can intervene from here, just like Pirate, but I will invest.

I've been thinking about this. I still think that DD is not suitable for big projects at this stage, such as Greek Wedding. We can try as much as possible. If its performance is okay, at least with You and Hanks, especially your starring role, should have no problem making profits. After all, we have seen the cuts. I think 30 to 40 million in North America and 100 million in the world can be expected. But if you want to invest For a movie of the magnitude of The Punisher, Lionsgate's budget is 35 million, so you need to invest at least 20 million to basically achieve the special effects blockbuster you mentioned. Tower Digital replaces part of the remuneration with income. 20 million, if it fails, DD Films can wait to close its doors, a loss of this magnitude cannot be borne by DD. I think the reason why Marvel has not produced these by itself Blockbuster movies must be considered in the same way. Once they fail, daily maintenance cannot be guaranteed. It is better to wait for opportunities by selling heroes in the current way. The same is true for us. We can develop on low-cost movies for a few more years. Sufficient risk resistance ability, and then try to invest in an A-level production to expand to a larger scope. Now, I think what DD should do is to produce independently, then try to release some of his own films, and find some talented people co-stars.

David has obviously thought about these things for a long time. In fact, these things should be considered by a studio very early. What is its development like, how is its route determined, and what kind of independent producer it wants to be? , for a studio in the cruel Hollywood, this is a matter of life and death.

But obviously Daniel didn’t intend to think about these things. He knew which movies were worth investing in and which movies could be made. Naturally, there was no need to limit himself. Unlike David, the producer experience he learned from Hollywood was orthodox. There are no cheats. So Daniel can't assert that David is wrong, nor can he force him to walk according to his own pace.

This is David's career. What he wants is not only money, but also the experience and process along the way. This is where the real fun lies. It is also a way for him to realize his unfinished dream for his mother.

However, Dan, I believe in your vision, and I also believe that the films you want to invest in may be worth investing in and can make money. So, have you ever considered setting up a separate department in DD Films for Handle your personal investment, you pay their salaries, project system or additional payment, when you have no work, they can do their own things in the company.”

That's a good proposal. Let me think about it again. David. Your progress is amazing. I forgot that you were a hot dog seller. Oh no, you were just a hot dog seller before I left.

You're mean. Doesn't anyone else know that you were a hot dog cook before you were a big star? Oh, little sausage Daniel, the sweetheart of the housewives of East Frybash.

The two bosses are playing Viper in the office, and of course the rest of the staff don't know anything about it.

You can follow up their progress. I hope to start screenings in Los Angeles in early August. The theaters here should be able to test the waters with a hundred screens. Fred will ask someone to help us collect details. After the official release, there should be a chance to make targeted changes.”

The pre-publicity of Greek Wedding does not account for a large proportion, mainly due to the gimmick of Nia's semi-autobiography, the Greek style, Daniel's participation, and Tom Hanks' recommendation of these empty-headed things. The main publicity will be after the screening, so if the data of a single hall and a single screen is good enough, they will have more confidence to discuss more film arrangements with the three major theaters.

Regarding the promotion and theater negotiations, the two chatted for two hours. Daniel was mainly talking, because this time he had to do it himself. After all, DD Films is not well-known, so it depends on him. Otherwise David might not even be able to get through Regel's door.

Recently, I have read a few scripts, and I think they are not bad. I want to choose one of them for my next project.

Indie production?

Seeing David nodding, Daniel became interested.

Oh, horror movie? See the category on the script, Screenwriter Sebastian? Never heard of this name, let me see his resume, oh, Judas Kiss, I have seen this movie, The story is not bad.

Daniel didn't just read the script of more than 100,000 words, but turned to the actor recommendation later.

My God, he wants an Oscar winner? Halle Berry.

This black actress just won an Oscar this year, although the film salary is still on the line of 10 million, which is not particularly expensive, especially compared with Daniel himself. But it's not appropriate for a small-budget horror film to invest 10 million yuan on the heroine.

David obviously didn't agree with this, He may have invested in other big companies, but he hasn't received a reply yet.

Robert Downey? Oh, Robert Jr., is he out yet?

Of course, it came out a long time ago. I just heard that I haven't quit clean, but I'm already filming. I won a Golden Globe last year. Like you, it's a supporting actor, a short TV drama.

OK!

Daniel admired this list. He must have decided on these people last year. Among them was an Oscar queen, an Iron Man, and later became the most profitable man in Hollywood every year. The rest of them were Penny. Lope Cruz is no ordinary stuff, and there are veteran actors John Carroll Lynch and Bernard Hill, the captain of Titanic.

Luxurious cast, but Daniel really hasn't seen this movie.

Except for Harry, the other actors are relatively reliable.

You even know Penelope? David looked at him meaningfully. This person has only been in Hollywood for a year, and he is not well-known so far. You seem to have paid a lot of attention to Spain.

Yes, this is a stunner. Are you interested, Producer David?

Halle Berry is more to my taste, at least we are of the same color.

You're actually a racist.

Daniel threw the script to him, I don't know much about horror films. You decide for yourself. If you control the cost, it shouldn't be easy to make a loss. Except for Harry, it's almost enough for everyone else to add one or two million yuan to the film.

David nodded, By the way, do you have any recommendations? Directors, photographers, etc.

Well……

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Oh, don’t wait for this weekend’s chapter, thank you Dongfeng, and Fufu (I’m Hu Jianren) for the reward. In addition, the collection is rising a little faster today, which is strange

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