Chapter 1198 1198 Internal Differences
Gianni looked at the silent colleagues sitting around the conference table and sighed softly. When you mentioned the need to revise the ending before, everyone seemed very excited. Your words and my words almost settled the matter during the meeting. Everyone was discussing what kind of ending would make the movie successful. Better box office. But now...
Phyllis. Carlyle looked around at the silent people, and said nonchalantly, "Why should we care? We are the producers, and even if there is a discussion, we should ask Andrew's opinion, Hugo. Just an actor, he has no right to dictate our work."
Phyllis is an independent filmmaker who has only made "The. Accidental. Tourist" before this, but he is well-connected in the independent film circle, and this time as "The Seven Deadly Sins" The producer of New Line Films also took a fancy to his knowledge of independent films.
"He's not qualified? All the people in our room together are not qualified for him alone!" Lynn Harris (Lynn. Harris) scoffed at Phyllis's words. He is a studio assistant and a dramatist. He has a deep understanding of the production process. "Seven Deadly Sins" is his first work as a producer. He holds an executive position in the producer team. Usually he is responsible for representing other producers and Gianni who is resident on the crew. connect.
"If he interferes with our work as an actor, he is playing a big name!" Phyllis is an independent filmmaker who has a very hot personality and is rebellious. .
Lynn was also provoked, clapped the table and stood up, "He just has the right to play big cards, even if he plays big cards, we have to shut up!"
Phyllis's eyes flashed with anger, and he stood up and clenched his right fist, "Why, when did this crew change their surname Lancaster, why didn't I get a notice! He is an actor playing there. Big name, is there any reason? Even Tom Cruise and Arnold Schwarzenegger dare not be so sure!"
"Then he has the ability to replace us all!" Lynn said angrily, it's really too troublesome to communicate with such a dead brain.
"He dares!" Phyllis slammed a punch directly at the table, startling everyone else.
"Of course he dares." Anne Kopelson, who was sitting in the seat, said indifferently, she also came out of the independent film circle, and she was the producer of "Seven Deadly Sins" The second work, the debut is Dustin - Hoffman, Morgan - Freeman, Kevin - Spacey starring "Terror Zone (Outbreak)".
Anne's feminine voice full of softness eased the tense atmosphere, and everyone turned to look at her," Spielberg said today after hearing the news yesterday, he has two projects in hand and wants to find Hugo The 'Men in Black' project, which has invested nearly 100 million in cooperation, is still waiting for Hugo's reply; Ron Mayer of Universal Pictures called Rick Rosen last night, saying that as long as Hugo is willing, Universal The scripts currently in the pipeline are selected by Hugo.”
Although Annie's words were not in a hurry, the content was staggering, and even the sullen Phyllis couldn't help but calm down, "Now Hugo has such capital, he is playing a big name in our crew, other crews can't help it. We are all willing to bow to welcome him, but in the end it’s only our crew that loses face. What’s more, we all know in our hearts whether he is playing a big name.” The participation of big-name actors in the work of the crew is Hollywood’s potential. One of the rules, especially the actors who participate in box office dividends, is actually a member of the production crew, because they also need to take risks for the success or failure of the film. The bigger the brand, the higher the salary, the more so.
Sitting next to Annie is her husband, Arnold Kopelson. One of them is responsible for communicating with the film company and the other is responsible for communicating with the crew. The cooperation is seamless, which is regarded as a large group of producers on the "Seven Deadly Sins" crew. The most well-connected and well-informed member among them.
Arnold took his wife's words and said, "I got five calls last night and this morning asking about it, Paul Newman, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Mark Canton. and Gregory Peck."
Arnold's words were very simple, but it made Phyllis completely quiet. Which of these five names is not the character who is now calling for wind and rain, especially the last Gregory Pike, this respected old actor has been very Don't take care of things in the circle, but no one can ignore his huge network in the circle. Including Paul - Newman as well.
A Hugo actually affected such a huge momentum, which is really eye-catching. Indeed, as Lynn said, Hugo has the qualifications to play big names, and they are no match for this group of rabble.
"Then...then we just admit defeat?" Phyllis was still a little unwilling, but his voice had slowed down a lot, more like a grumbling grumbling, "Didn't we have a good discussion before, the ending must be revised, otherwise Audiences are reluctant to buy such a story, and even if they walk into the movie theater and feel too heavy after coming out, they will definitely not be willing to go into the movie theater again.”
The box office of a movie never depends on how many audiences walk into the movie theater, but on how many audiences are willing to go into the movie theater again. Second-, third-, or even a dozen movies can often set off an amazing box office.
Phyllis's words made everyone quiet down, which is also the fundamental problem. Gianni saw that everyone stopped talking, so he said, "I add one thing, Rick contacted New Line directly yesterday, expressing his willingness to pay the liquidated damages, and then... Attenborough was inquiring about Hugo's schedule. "
One word, many meanings. The first half of the sentence showed Hugo's resoluteness, showed no room for maneuver, and was supported by the agent. This can also be concluded from the content of the words of the Coppellsons just now; the second half of the sentence is Speaking of Richard - Attenborough (Richard. Attenborough).
Richard Attenborough, the industry's leading director and actor, is very similar to Clint Eastwood. Richard won the first place in 1982 with "Gandhi". In addition, he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for two consecutive years in 1966 and 1967. The "Dwarf" that swept the army the previous year He can also be seen in "Luoji Park", and he is a well-known all-rounder in the industry.
Richard is currently working on a film called "In. Love. And. War" with New Line Cinema, which has aroused a lot of ideas because the story is based on the famous American writer Ernes. The adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's early life is obviously aimed at the major awards ceremonies at the end of the year.
At this juncture, Richard asked about Hugo's schedule, and his attitude couldn't be more obvious: I want to cooperate with Hugo!
Now even the New Line Film Company is trying to dig a foot inside itself. It is conceivable that if Hugo really leaves the crew, the New Line Film Company will not only not cooperate with the crew to promote Hugo's big name, it is estimated that the fault will be blamed on the crew. , after all, the "Seven Deadly Sins" crew only invested 30 million in scale is not enough to watch.
So, who is to blame then? It was obviously the group of people who were staying in the room at this time, or more precisely, the group of people in the room who insisted on changing the ending of the script.
"Richard is considering Sandra Bullock as the heroine," added Gianni, the straw that broke the camel's back.
If Sandra becomes the heroine of "Love and War", New Line Cinema will definitely not reject Hugo and Sandra's re-cooperation after "Life and Death", then, the most likely ending is that New Line The Line Film Company did not want to offend Hugo, supported Hugo's request, and did not change the ending of "Seven Deadly Sins"; then sought to cooperate with Hugo for the second time in a row.
At that time, the producers who still want to change the ending without repentance will be Zhu Bajie looking in the mirror - not human inside or outside.
"Actually, I don't think the ending has to be changed." Annie said, which eased the atmosphere and became a step for many people to excuse themselves.
"Yes, Hugo is right, his analysis of the script is very good." Lynn echoed, "Everyone in the circle now knows that Hugo's understanding and reading of the script is admirable. Pierberg is asking Hugo to write the script again."
"Hugo is called the Golden Hand for a reason." Arnold said succinctly.
Gianni looked at everyone and explained, "Hugo made a profound explanation for the existing ending. He believes that the current ending is the key to elevating the tragedy of small people to social tragedy, which has far-reaching implications for the film. Meaning. If you still have questions, I think Hugo would be happy to discuss it with you.”
"He's an expert, isn't he?" Phyllis said suddenly, and then everyone looked at him sideways, which made him a little embarrassed and explained a little embarrassedly, "I mean 'before sunrise', He wrote that script very well, and although I don't like him, I won't deny it." Phyllis tried to defend himself, but found that it didn't work well, so he simply shut up.
The meeting room was very noisy one moment, but the next moment it was quiet. Gianni looked left and right, and after waiting for a long time, no one said anything. He thought for a while, then coughed lightly, "Then I'll go tell David that the ending should not be revised. We choose to respect the fruits of Andrew's labor. ."
"Yes, yes, this is the best", "The work should still be left to professionals", "Isn't this the best result", "I believe this will be an excellent work, we should believe in the crew. "…
Gianni breathed a sigh of relief. He had felt that he was going to have a heart attack several times just now, but fortunately, the matter was properly resolved.