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Chapter 890 Good guy Martin helps DC recommend talents
“Let’s try using lens No. 2-18 here.”

In the post-editing room, Martin looked at the screen and kept giving instructions: "The shot only takes 3 seconds to end the crazy part."

Joel Negron did the editing himself.

Taking advantage of the popularity brought by the negative reviews of "Batman v Superman", Martin is planning to release an advance advertisement for "Joker".

The length of the commercial is planned to be about 30 seconds, and the shots will basically be all about the clown's madness.

These are in line with the expectations of the market and movie fans for the film.

After Joel Negron finished editing, he said, "Shortening it by another 0.5 seconds should have a better effect."

Martin listened to the opinions of these professionals and immediately said: "Try it."

Joel Negron made the adjustments, Martin took a look at it, it looked really good, and continued with the edit below.

After working all morning, he only felt dizzy. Instead of going out to eat, he called Leonardo and Nicholson and asked the two bastards to wash their faces together.

Unexpectedly, neither of these bastards were in Los Angeles.

It's not fun to go alone, but if you don't wash your face, it's hard to guarantee your work efficiency in the afternoon.

Martin thought for a moment, among all the lovers, who has the best face-washing effect?
He called Alexandra Daddario.

Half an hour later, the two entered the penthouse suite of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Alexandra brought super facial cleanser, who knows who uses it.

After a good rest at noon, Martin returned to work full of energy in the afternoon.

After editing the sample and leaving the rest of the finishing work to Joel Negron, Martin left the studio before four o'clock and went next door.

"Split" will be released in North America in October this year and is currently undergoing final editing.

David Fincher, who has finished filming "House of Cards 2", has returned to the crew to preside over the fine editing work.

Martin met David Fincher in the director's office and asked, "When will all post-production be completed?"

David Fincher said: "At the latest in early August, fine editing and special effects production will be in the final stages."

This film didn't use many special effects shots. He thought about it and mentioned specifically: "You plan to use this film to win the second Oscar for Best Actor. When I was editing later, I used a lot of them to highlight your acting skills. A shot that meets Oscar aesthetic standards.”

Martin knew very well that David Fincher was focusing on this aspect during filming and said: "Thank you David."

"This also comes at a cost." David Fincher further said: "The storytelling aspect of the film may be weakened."

Martin smiled and said: "With your level, the quality of the plot is definitely guaranteed."

David Fincher still has this confidence: "I promise, the plot of the film will not be worse than any of my movies."

Soon, Louise also rushed over, and together with a distribution producer from Disney Pictures, the four of them held a promotion and distribution meeting in the studio to discuss the subsequent promotion and distribution of the film.

Although it has not yet been submitted to the MPAA for rating, the film is quite large and will definitely be rated R in the end.

As a result, the number of theaters opening in North America will be affected to a certain extent.

In the promotion of the film, the main character's characteristics are multiple personalities.

In addition, Billy Milligan passed away last year, and the crew will organize a memorial event for Bill Milligan.

Dead people have always played a big role in promoting movies.

After the meeting, Martin accompanied Louise out of the studio and walked toward the studio entrance together.

While passing by Marvel Studios' "Avengers" studio on the way, Martin found many people gathered at the door, as if watching the excitement.

Everyone likes to eat melon and watch the fun.

Martin was no exception. He pulled Louise to stop and looked at the studio across the road.

A four-wheel electric vehicle was parked at the door, and a full-time driver was waiting on it.

Someone is moving things out of the studio and placing them on the electric car.

Soon, a familiar face walked out of the main entrance of the studio.

Martin knew that man, Joss Whedon, the director of the first two "Avengers" films.

The man looked tense and seemed to be in a bad mood. He also scolded the assistant who was moving things next to him.

Joss Whedon saw the crowd watching at the door and said angrily: "What are you looking at? Have you never seen a move?"

In Hollywood circles, this is a director with a hot temper, violent style and vulgar language.

The public doesn’t care because Joss Whedon was fired by Walt Disney.

“Before, he was surrounded by good people,” Martin said.

"If "Avengers 2" is as successful as the first one, Joss Whedon will still be surrounded by good people." Louise said directly: "Losers don't deserve to have good people around them."

Martin asked deliberately: "It would be the same for me."

Louise pushed up her glasses and joked: "When you are no longer valuable, Kelly and I will tie you up in a villa in Sherman Oaks, transform into a juicer, and drain you completely."

Martin watched Joss Way board the four-wheeled battery car and suddenly remembered something: "In general, the two "Avengers" he directed were commercially successful."

"The problem with the second part is the same as that of "Batman v Superman". The audience's reputation is too bad." Louise has learned about the situation between Disney and Marvel: "They are worried about affecting Marvel's overall plan, and... …How can I put it, Joss Whedon is not what he used to be. The success of these two movies gave him capital and created conflicts with Kevin Feige.”

She thought for a while and added: "It's not a personal conflict, it's about the creative concept of the series. Personal conflicts are easy to say, but conceptual things are often life-and-death."

Martin pondered and said: "Joss Whedon is a talent and should not sink like this."

Louise asked: "What, you want to use Joss Whedon? There is a project suitable for him. Is it the "Collapse"?"

"No, no, no." Martin, a double-standard dog, is very honest: "I am a bad guy, how can I use a director who has just been fired by Disney? In his current situation, there is a high probability that his next work will fail."

Louise thought about it carefully and realized that this indeed made sense. From what she knew, Joss Whedon was extremely swollen and could no longer be described as arrogant.

On the set of the new season of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", it is said that the actors were tortured to death, and it was not just filming.

She asked curiously: "I remember that you and Kevin Feige don't have a good relationship. Why do you suddenly want to mess with Joss Whedon?" Martin waved his hand: "This matter has nothing to do with Kevin Feige. I'm going to Recommending Joss Whedon to a more suitable place...well, this may not be easy, it may take some time, and I need your help.”

He planned to bring Louise into trouble together, and he wanted her to know more or less: "It's actually not complicated. On the premise of not involving us, let Joss Whedon come into the sight of the Warner team, especially the DC management. "

Some time ago, Hamada, a member of the Warner Group, together with many DC executives, attacked the "Joker" project. Louise, who participated in the investment and served as a producer, was angry and had nowhere to vent her anger. When she heard Martin The words immediately lifted my spirits.

She understands Martin: "As far as I know, DC has no plans to change directors on the 'Justice League' project for the time being."

Martin said: "The ideas of the Warner team will always be unexpected, not to mention Zack Snyder... I don't know what to say, just think of it as a gift from us to the Warner team, Jos -No matter what, Whedon is still the director who directed two "Avengers"."

Louise said: "No problem, I will find a way to bring talents like Joss Whedon to DC's radar. It will not be difficult."

Martin thought for a moment and then said: "The reputation of "Batman v Superman" is still declining, and I will let people keep making a fuss about his dark and serious style."

Louise understood what Martin meant as soon as she heard it: "Let Warner Group think that there is a serious problem with the dark and serious style and is not suitable for the superhero movie market?"

Martin snapped his fingers: "My dear, you still understand me best."

The four-wheeled electric vehicle carrying Joss Whedon left the Disney Studios.

Louise took Martin's arm and pulled him forward.

Martin sighed to himself as he walked: "Sure enough, I truly love Warner Bros. and DC. I have had conflicts with Warner Bros. to the point of publicly breaking up, and I have not forgotten to help them find a director more suitable for "Justice League" ”

It's a pity that the people in the Warner Tiantuan Group are all a bunch of white-eyed wolves. Not only do they not express gratitude, they often retaliate for kindness.

The audience reputation of "Batman v Superman" continues to decline without Martin having to do anything.

This film once again proves that relying solely on comic book fans cannot support a commercial masterpiece of this size.

Even though Zack Snyder's fans worked hard to improve their scores, the film's reputation on IMDB still fell below the passing line of 6 points and continued to decline.

According to past experience, after the extended version directed by Zack Snyder is released, the score may be able to go up and return to above 6 points.

But now the reputation of this movie is really bad.

The industry's North American box office expectations have dropped from US$2.6 million to US$2.5 million.

As the film's popularity continues, Disney Pictures took the opportunity to release the first commercial for "Joker."

Although it only lasts for thirty seconds, it has the crappy "Batman v Superman" as a negative foreshadowing, and almost everyone on the Internet is applauding.

"Look at the Joker, this is what a DC movie should look like."

"The management of DC knows a lot about DC, but the one who really understands DC is Martin!"

"How to shoot in a dark style? It doesn't mean that you make the picture dark, it's a dark style. Look at the clown, this is called a dark style movie!"

Among the spontaneous comments from fans, there are also some articles with ulterior motives.

"Obviously, Zack Snyder is not suitable for directing DC movies. DC can either go truly dark, or learn from Marvel and make light-hearted monster-fighting movies."

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Warner Building, Chairman's Office.

Kevin Tsujihara's face was so dark that he could shed water. Even though he was used to ups and downs, he still felt annoyed when faced with the poor reputation of "Batman v Superman" from the audience.

He looked at Hamada: "The response overseas isn't very good either?"

Hamada said: "The box office is not bad, and the overseas box office exceeds that in North America."

Kevin Tsujihara asked the key: "What about word of mouth?"

There is even less understanding of DC comics overseas, and the influence of the movie is many times greater than that of the comics, but Hamada couldn't avoid it and could only bite the bullet and said: "The film's reputation overseas is even worse than in North America, but I am confident. To reverse the trend, with the release of this movie, the audience has generally noticed DC's superheroes and will have a basic understanding of them. The next one..."

Kevin Tsujihara raised his hand to interrupt Hamada: "Haven't you noticed yet? Most movie audiences have no interest in comics at all. They just want to watch a movie that they can understand, not a movie release. I was doing homework before. Should I watch movies for leisure, or should I go to work and go to school?”

"Chairman." Hamada glanced at Kevin Tsujihara secretly: "Fortunately, this movie has a good box office and a large enough audience..."

Kevin Tsujihara once again interrupted Hamada and asked: "Is it possible to replace the director Zack Snyder?"

These words made Hamada want to cry, and said: "The preparations for "Justice League" are almost over. We have invested hundreds of millions of dollars and it would be a huge loss to change the director, screenwriter, and producer at this time."

He didn't want to give up: "Zach Snyder also has a large number of supporters. His style does have some problems. If we intervene and let Zach adjust his style appropriately, I think it is completely feasible."

In the current situation, the loss from changing the director may be more serious. Kevin Tsujihara thought for a moment and said: "In addition to Charles Rowan, send a new producer to be responsible for the style of the film, so that he can always pay attention to Zach." "Batman v Superman" was unflattering in its dark and serious style, and "Justice League" must learn from its experience."

Hamada said: "I will send a dedicated person to take charge, and I will also personally check this project."

The two discussed the project for a long time.

Although the audience's reputation has somewhat collapsed, the film will definitely be a commercial success, and the profit is only a matter of how much. If the group company is accounted for, it will not be a situation where the blame will be taken.

Hamada came out of the chairman's office and quickly returned to DC.

I came to the office and sat down, reviewing a batch of documents. During my break, I brought a newspaper and read the latest news about "Batman vs. Superman."

Except for the box office, which was barely acceptable, it was terrible in other aspects.

Hamada wondered why the more serious and dark style of "The Dark Knight" was not only accepted by fans and the market, but also gave high scores, while the reputation of "Batman v Superman" collapsed?
Is the dark and serious style really not suitable for the market?
wrong!

Hamada immediately rejected this idea because he saw a report about "Joker" in the "Hollywood Reporter" that he must read every day. Martin Davis' new film is also dark and serious.

That bastard has a very keen sense of the market.

Hamada followed his past habit and looked at the homepage of TMZ again, where there was a short commercial for "Joker".

He discovered that "Joker" was not only dark, but also mad, and those madness seemed to dilute the depressive feeling of darkness.

Just below the commercial is another piece of news and video.

Joss Whedon ends cooperation with Marvel!
Hamada remembers very clearly that the director single-handedly created the huge success of "Avengers" and truly blended six seemingly mismatched and coordinated superheroes into a team.

Either intentionally or unintentionally, Joss Whedon’s name was etched in Hamada’s heart.

(End of this chapter)