Chapter 588 Little Li Is Not Free

The next day he took Linda to the A+ film studio to meet Yeremov and Kunes, the original screenwriter who had been brought in to revise the script.

"Is your modification okay? APLUS, greatly increasing the plot of FBI agents, will weaken the charm of the protagonist."

Kunes is a middle-aged white man who is brightly dressed and cheap. "Now this is a story with two protagonists."

"This kind of change is not bad for the market, at least it will not over-promote a liar and cause the disgust of the mainstream people."

Another screenwriter said.

Kunes' reputation was not very good, and Yeremov and Hollywood Pictures were worried. They each found a screenwriter to join in the new script to ensure the smooth progress of the project. After the script is initially finalized, more screenwriters are needed, such as dialogue screenwriters, who will be responsible for embellishing the dialogue of the characters so that it fits the personality of each character and the background of the age and social class in the play.

"It's all bullshit. The godfather told the story of the mafia, and it's not well received."

Kunes retorted, "This movie cannot make a charismatic liar and it must fail. I said, Mr. Abagnell is my idol."

"Abagnell is very good now, unlike some people." The screenwriter sent by Hollywood Films satirized him.

"Really? I think he is still a successful liar, running circulars, publishing books, bragging about his personal experience, and teaching people to avoid being cheated? Hehe, he just changed the trick from forging checks to collecting IQ tax from readers and viewers .” Kunes sees this very clearly.

I heard from Yeremov that after Kunes got the screenwriting task of the book "Catch Me If You Can" in the 1980s, his whole talent began to change. He regarded Abagnell as a spiritual idol. Hollywood cheated and cheated, but the 'personal level' was not enough, and quickly ruined his reputation. Now life is difficult, so when he hears that the old job has a chance to fall into his hands, he immediately rushes away coming.

"It's still the same sentence, I set the outline, and I paid for you, so I have the final say."

The screenwriters will definitely write more content than the 140-minute original script, which is normal, Song Ya has no intention of interfering, "I don't care about the details, but the overall story line must be written strictly according to my outline, this is a proposition Composition, OK?"

The original cat and mouse game is too long, even if it’s all in your own mind, it’s tiring to go through it carefully. Song Ya took the time to make an outline of the story, and added and deleted some paragraphs based on Kunes’ version of the script. , Let go of the matter, and only plan to be responsible for the key points in the future.

The screenwriters didn't bother anymore, and the one who paid the most, the three of them went to the small room to work at their desks with a thick manuscript.

"Can he do it? That screenwriter with a worrisome character?"

Linton, the president of Hollywood Pictures, learned that he was here, and rushed over in person. He asked while flipping through the latest version of the script.

"I don't care about anything else, at least he is sincere about the cat-and-mouse game project. This is a rare bright spot in his screenwriting career. I like his version of the script in the 1980s, so I still use him now." Song Ya answered.

"Have you ever thought about it, him, those two crooks Abagnell will definitely come out to claim credit after our movie is released, maybe they will find an excuse to take us to court, they will not let this Chance."

Linton’s worries are normal. The original authors and screenwriters of novels often take advantage of the popularity of movies to find their own presence. Most of them are to sell books and earn advertising opportunities. Only a few, such as the original author of Forrest Gump is I'm really angry. That movie changed his original work beyond recognition, and even distorted the spiritual core he wanted to express, but it was well received by the American public. This is too ironic for the original author.

"Your way of adapting is right, I like your outline very much." Linton said: "I heard that David Geffen praised you for your strong action in doing things, and this time I finally saw it. Your sincerity... I also I see, you really really want to put this story on the big screen..."

The eight characters of this project have not been written yet.

Song Ya has already spent a total of 500,000 dollars in upfront costs such as script deposits, screenwriting commissions, and other miscellaneous items. Although the 250,000 dollars in deposits can be recovered if the project fails, this attitude itself is very self-explanatory.

"I'm not the liar in the story." Song Ya laughed.

"Twenty million investment..." Linton gritted his teeth and fell into deep thought.

The intention belongs to the intention. The Hollywood film industry he controls is a company that needs to strictly control the budget below five million dollars. It has nothing to do with being cautious. This is the positioning of Hollywood film industry within Disney. Live-action commercial films are the work of Touchstone Films, cartoons are owned by Disney Animation, and independent art films are owned by Miramax. The division is very clear.

"That line doesn't exist, it's just an internal division of labor, not strict rules and regulations, right?"

But there is no way, the right to adapt is in their hands, and Linton refuses to let go, so Song Ya has to work hard on him, "No one will blame the successful, as long as we succeed."

"It took a lot of courage APLUS."

Linton smiled wryly, "I bet on the courage of my career."

"Maybe we can bring in Touchstone Films and co-finance?" Song Ya took the opportunity to ask.

"No no, I'd rather involve outsiders than Disney insiders."

Linton quickly refused, "Can you compress the length of the film? Otherwise, I can't arrange the film."

"Let's talk about that after entering the editing process. I have no objection in principle."

The original film of Apocalypse is indeed a bit lengthy, but it is Apocalypse. Song Ya has not made up his mind to change the things given by Apocalypse. He plans to delay it first, and then solicit opinions from the main creator when the film enters post-production.

"There is no Tom Hanks, nor Christopher Walken, we can't afford them." Linton confirmed again.

"This is a men's film, and the script needs three outstanding male protagonists to perform." Song Ya said: "But I also agree that Tom Hanks is absolutely unaffordable."

If this kind of script is given to the Oscar winner who has just achieved great success with Forrest Gump, it is basically impossible for him to lower his salary, and where can the reduction go? Hollywood superstars who can carry the box office alone are not doing charity.

"A middle-aged male actor who is good in the show is not a scarce resource." Linton said: "But the box office appeal is hard to say."

"Yes."

The two talked about the director again. Song Ya didn't want to compromise on the director side. This movie is much more difficult to shoot than Dance Out of My Life, and the same is true for photography and editing. Without a top-notch creative team, it will definitely not work.

"I don't have a clue for the time being. Let's talk about it after the script is finished. I will bring it to the big directors who have schedules." Linton said.

"In the name of Hollywood Films?" Song Ya asked, this company cannot catch the eyes of outstanding directors in Hollywood.

"I will find a friend from the parent company to come out together, or add CAA."

Linton blinked, and Katzenberg left. His life at Disney was much easier. Recently, there were rumors that Disney boss Michael Eisner intends to bring his friend, CAA boss Ovitz into Disney as president, which means that That means CAA will take over most of Disney's packaging business.

"All right."

Song Ya nodded and agreed. Due to the bad personal relationship between Linton and Katzenberg, he could not get help from David Geffen and Spielberg on this project. These are two groups.

"Also, Xiao Lizi's schedule is full next year, so we may not get him." Linton added.

"What?"

Without him, Song Ya can't imagine any male star in this era who can replace Xiao Li in the cat-and-mouse game, "There is absolutely no compromise on this, I only want him."

Linton looked over strangely, "I've already contacted his agent, he really doesn't have a schedule, after being nominated for an Oscar supporting role by a different sky, he's been playing like crazy, next year he will have a basketball diary, fatal Pleasure, total eclipse, Marvin's room is about to be released, and I heard that he is planning to win James Cameron's Titanic project male lead, how many movies have been involved? He doesn't have enough foundation, it is impossible to pick us up again Otherwise, you will be scolded to death, and it is already very dangerous now."

"Is it so popular...Leave it to me, he owes me." Song Ya took the matter over.

"I owe you...huh?"

Linton's betting eyes were more complicated.