Chapter 43 43 Things About Filming (Asking for Monthly Tickets and Rewards)

Chapter 43: Things about Filming (asking for monthly tickets and rewards)

In the new week, several newspapers published photos of Gal Gadot, some of which were her solo photos, and some of which were photos of her walking with Eric.

The title was: "Girlfriend or heroine?", and the accompanying text had already thoroughly exposed Gal Gadot's resume. I have to admire the work efficiency of these paparazzi.

It is estimated that in a few days, paparazzi will go to stake out her. Eric reminded her and told her to adapt to the life of a star in advance.

In MGM, in Charlie Cooper's office, several people were gathering here for a small meeting.

"Eric, how is the script going?"

"I finalized the outline more than a month ago. The first draft was delivered to me last week. I received some comments and it is being polished."

Harry Cooper nodded: "Then speed up the progress. I am communicating with the Ministry of Defense. I estimate that there will be news within this week, but we must also be prepared to show what chips to impress the military."

"Money is only one aspect, but it is not the most important. After all, an F22 is more expensive than the total investment of our movie, so we need a killer, a killer that can attract the military."

Everyone started to discuss, but it is not an exaggeration to say that the US military in 2002 was invincible. After discussing for a long time, the eyes finally focused on Eric.

You have made a request, and you also have to propose a solution.

Eric pondered for a moment: "There are two most powerful weapons in the world, one is money, and the other is public opinion."

"If you can't make a fuss about money, then you can only make a fuss about public opinion. I want to ask everyone a question. Although 911 has been over for a year, do you think the impact of this incident is over?"

Bordeaux shook his head instantly: "I don't think so, no, it's definitely not. Before 911, we always thought we lived in the safest country."

"But after 911, no American would think so anymore. Someone could attack us, even directly attack our homeland. Even young people like me often feel panic."

Volvo deeply agrees: "Year Young people are fine, but middle-aged and elderly people like me feel the most deeply. If you observe carefully, you will find that the gap between people seems to have widened, which is a manifestation of inner influence. "

"And the anti-terrorism war in Afghanistan has been fought for a year, but the effect is not good. We have not caught Ben Laden, the EU is in, and many countries are in, but it seems to have become a tug-of-war there. People call it the graveyard of empires!"

"That's right, the impact of 9/11 is not so easy to eliminate, and the masses have also questioned the army. This is our breakthrough. We must strive for public opinion. Eric said firmly

"Tell the Ministry of Defense that "Transformers" will show the positive image of the US military to the greatest extent, and there will be enough shots and enough time."

"There will be no problems that damage the image of the army. The movie will highlight their heroic fighting skills and their spirit of sacrifice, so that the audience will applaud them after watching it."

"And there will definitely be scenes of planes crashing into buildings similar to 9/11 in the movie, but we will eventually win, and the army will play a key role in the process. "

"In a word, this is a movie, but it is also a military propaganda film, and it is a propaganda film that will be shown all over the world."

After listening to Eric's idea, the others agreed without thinking, this entry point is just right.

Harry Cooper also smiled: "Eric's idea is very good, just execute it. Another thing is the choice of special effects company. At present, Industrial Light and Magic and Weta Digital have both given quotes."

"Industrial Light and Magic quoted a charge of $60,000 per second, and Weta Digital quoted a charge of $70,000 per second. We need to make a choice."

Before others expressed their opinions, Eric had already made a straightforward decision: "Choose Weta Digital, there is no doubt about it."

Production manager Julio frowned: "But Industrial Light and Magic's price is lower. "Transformers" involves too many special effects shots, and the final film may have more than a thousand."

"Even if each shot is calculated at 3 seconds, the budget will probably be overspent. I am very worried whether $100 million can meet the needs of these Autobots. ”

The first thing a producer should consider is the cost. Eric understands him, but as MGM's first blockbuster and the first film he will direct, he requires excellence.

Almost everyone in the film and television industry knows that although Industrial Light & Magic is more famous and has been established for a longer time, the latecomer Weta Digital is better in terms of technical level.

The reason is also very simple. Weta Digital is a company founded by Peter Jackson. As a great director from New Zealand, the New Zealand government strongly supports his company.

It is unknown how much subsidy is given every year. Who let "The Lord of the Rings" bring New Zealand's tourism industry to a high level?

And relying on generous national subsidies, Weta Digital offers the highest salary in the industry.

Gradually attracted a large number of special effects talents, even employees of Industrial Light & Magic frequently changed jobs, and George Lucas even complained about it.

And the wealthy Weta Digital not only poached people, but also had stronger equipment than Industrial Light & Magic. It is said that their rendering farm is more than twice as large as that of Industrial Light & Magic, but this should be a joke, not so exaggerated.

Anyway, in the current special effects industry, Industrial Light & Magic has been going downhill, while Weta Digital has been rushing up. It is self-evident who to choose.

Eric said: "Julio, I know you are worried, but special effects are the soul of Transformers."

"What plot, what male and female protagonists, those are secondary. What the audience wants to see is a group of steel robots fighting each other."

"You can save money on other aspects, but you can't save money on this aspect. You even have to pay more. I hope you understand."

Julio wanted to say something, but his father interrupted directly: "I also prefer Weta Digital, or don't do it, and do the best if you do it. This is our first blockbuster, I want it to be successful, I will make an appointment with Peter Jackson and try to get a friendly price."

Then he looked at the marketing department: "How is the contact with the enterprise?"

"Boss, we have communicated with GM, Ford, and Chrysler. All three parties are very interested. This is a better opportunity to show ourselves than "Fast and Furious" and "007."

"As long as the special effects have made a rough film, I can guarantee that when I show it to them, they will compete to send the car."

"In addition, the merchants of motor oil, lubricants, tires, glasses, mobile phones, home appliances, etc. are also in contact, and the results will be given to you as soon as possible."

"Okay, then everyone keep up the good work. I hope the crew can start filming normally within two months!"