my movie years

Chapter 164 Going to Hollywood

"Recently, the company has signed a few good newcomers. These are the profiles of the newcomers. Take a look." Cai Runping handed over a dozen documents to Zhang Hao.

"Reba, Zhang Binbin." Zhang Hao nodded and said, "You have to look at the arrangements for the artists, and you have to give opportunities in terms of resources. The rest depends on their own good luck."

Cai Runping gave a reassuring look and said: "Don't worry, with the sign of you, there is no shortage of resources for newcomers under our company, and many companies will take the initiative to give some resources."

This is not difficult to understand, Zhang Haoming is another top director, such a director will naturally be sought after no matter where he is.

Now that Zhang Hao has set up his own company and signed contracts with some newcomers, many companies want to give these newcomers a chance to form a good relationship with Zhang Hao.

In case the project led by Zhang is short of funds one day, the good relationship formed may work.

Using insignificant resources in exchange for the favor of a big director, this deal is a good deal no matter how you look at it.

So when Cai Runping personally manages the artist department to make an announcement, there is no need to say anything, just tell the program team or a certain crew director that our boss is Zhang Hao, and the resources will be sent up.

Zhang Hao went on to say: "When I go to Hollywood, I may not be able to come back for more than half a year, so you should negotiate with several distribution companies about the promotion of "Butterfly Effect", so that there will be no problems."

"I know the boss," Cai Runping wrote down in her work notes.

"In addition, the manpower will continue to expand. In the future, not only film projects, but also TV drama projects in our company will require a lot of manpower."

"I've been recruiting people, and I've recruited a lot of industry experts these days."

"That's right," Zhang Hao was very satisfied, and instructed: "Pay attention to screening, those who are foolish and slippery are not allowed, it doesn't matter if you are inexperienced, the important thing is that you can keep up with our company's development ideas.

In addition, you continue to pay attention to copyright, especially popular novels, even if we don’t make them ourselves, we can buy them and sell them to others.

In this regard, I will give you a list, and you can talk about it according to the list. "

Cai Runping wrote it down in her work notes, then remembered something, and said to Zhang Hao: "Teacher Liu called two days ago and wanted to visit the company."

Zhang Hao smiled: "He saw that I had been busy for so long and didn't start planning to shoot his works, so he was a little anxious.

In this way, you can communicate with Mr. Liu, and ask him to go to Hollywood with me to see what his cutting-edge film production is like, and I will have a good chat with him. "

"Okay, I'll contact you right away."

After talking about these things, Zhang Hao stretched his waist and said: "The company will be handed over to you as the big housekeeper. If you have anything to do, please contact me by email at any time."

"Don't worry, boss..." Cai Runping was a little moved when she was entrusted with a heavy responsibility.

After finishing his work, Zhang Hao seldom went home to have dinner with his mother Zhang Yu.
Knowing that Zhang Hao is going to work in North America for more than half a year, Zhang Yu specially cooked a table of good dishes to satisfy Zhang Hao who is about to travel far away.

"Wow, this soup is delicious and fresh." Zhang Hao sipped the soup beautifully.

"Drink more if it tastes good," Zhang Yu recently lost weight and ate well, so he stopped after two mouthfuls and watched Zhang Hao eat.

After two or three mouthfuls of rice in the bowl, Zhang Hao put down the bowl and chopsticks in satisfaction: "It's still delicious, mom, I haven't been so full for a long time."

"You kid, you spend most of the year eating boxed lunches on the set. You can imagine the taste of the boxed lunches. This time you go to Hollywood, and the food there is not as good as in China." concern.

Zhang Hao gave a reassuring look and said: "Don't worry about mom, I'm not going to die, I'm going to work."

"Of course I know that you are going to work, but it seems that the foreign country is quite chaotic. You should pay attention to protecting your own safety. It is really impossible to hire more bodyguards." Zhang Yu said.

"Don't worry, we're all filming in the studio, it's safe." Zhang Hao comforted his mother.

After all the arrangements were made, Zhang Hao and Guo Fan boarded the flight to Los Angeles together and began to formally contact the Batman project.

After confirming Zhang Hao as the director, producer Charles Rowan took charge of the preparatory work, and the project was named B, which is the initials of Batman's English name Batman.

Unlike Chinese film crews, where directors generally control the overall situation, Hollywood implements a producer-centered system. Unless they reach the level of top-notch commercial directors, the power of directors in Hollywood crews is not as good as that of producers.

This kind of producer system has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, it can well control the direction of film shooting and prevent the director from letting himself go too much.

But there are also disadvantages. Once there is a conflict with the director, the power struggle of the crew is likely to bring down a project.

Unless you are Spielberg, most studios will support the producer and kick you out as a director.

In the past "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, the director and the producer competed for the power of the crew. Not surprisingly, the director was struck out.

Since then, the director who was replaced came to the set every day to only shoot, and did not participate in other things at all, and the producer had full control over it.

Even the director of "Pirates of the Caribbean" couldn't participate in the post-production, and couldn't even get the right to suggest editing, so he was just a shooting tool and an outsider.

Therefore, how to get along with Warner Bros. producer Charles Rowan has become Zhang Hao's top priority as the director of "Batman".

After a long flight, Zhang Hao and Guo Fan arrived in Los Angeles in the morning, and went directly to the Warner Pictures headquarters in Burbank without taking care of the rest time.

"Zhang, this journey is going well, I think you look a little tired." Jeff Robinov was in charge of receiving Zhang Hao.

"It's not a problem, but the time difference is still getting used to." Zhang Hao said, introducing Guo Fan beside him: "This is Guo Fan, my assistant, who is also a director."

"Hello," Jeff Robinov greeted briefly, and said to Zhang Hao, "Please come with me, the president and Charles are waiting for you."

"Okay..." Zhang Hao nodded, and followed Jeff Robinov to the meeting room with Guo Fan.

Entering the conference room, there were not many people. Warner Pictures President Severin Meyer, producer Charles Rowan, and senior vice president Rick Solomon were all present.

After a brief exchange of greetings, the "Batman" project preparation meeting officially started.

Charles Rowan is an excellent producer. He ordered his assistant to send all the materials he prepared to everyone, explaining in his mouth:

"Based on Zhang's script, I have formulated a detailed project production schedule and detailed calculations. It is estimated that the production cost will not be less than 5000 million US dollars."

Hearing the last number, Guo Fan felt that the air in the conference room froze for a moment. Looking at the detailed project production cycle table in his hand, Guo Fan felt the difference from the domestic one.

Where have I seen such a detailed project production cycle table in China before!

This is not to say that domestic production crews are poor, but because they are not needed. With a production crew of more than 100 people, it is up to the director how to manage it conveniently.

However, the crew of thousands of people is different. Guo Fan saw that there is still a number of workers in the project production cycle table, which is expected to reach 1800 people.

If this is placed in China, it will definitely break the record, but in Hollywood, this is just an ordinary number.

The larger the number of people, the more difficult it is to manage.

After all, people are not machines, and they don't know how to do things obediently. Especially when there is a director from China, it is thankful that these foreign devils can work without mistakes.

Charles Rowan went on to say: "This is just my preliminary preparations. The production schedule has to wait until Zhang you fully participate in the project to modify it and finally take shape."

Looking at the production cost of 5000 million US dollars, Zhang Hao was also a little surprised, and his hand holding the project production cycle table trembled slightly.

Although he has always opposed Zhang Hao as the director of Batman, the company's schedule has been decided, and Rick Solomon has to cooperate with the work.Seeing that Zhang Hao was a little nervous, he smiled and said that this Chinese director is a young man after all.

"Don't be nervous about the Chinese, there is Charles Rowan, he is an excellent producer and will take full control of the situation." Rick Solomon said.

Zhang Hao forced himself to calm down, and quickly came up with an idea in his mind: "The top priority is to choose the right actors. At the same time, I think the film should be shot in a realistic style, using real scenes as much as possible."

"Then do you have a suitable candidate?" Severin Meyer, sitting at the top, asked.

"I do have a suitable candidate, and I propose it for everyone's reference." Zhang Hao knew that he did not have the right to determine the role, so he only offered a suggestion: "I think Christian Bale is very suitable."

"President, I don't think it's appropriate. I think Ben Affleck is closer to the image of Bruce Wayne in the comics." Rick Solomon immediately objected.

Severin Meyer waved his hand, told Rick Solomon not to speak, and then said to Zhang Hao, "Tell me your reason."

Zhang Hao explained his reasons: "Christian Bale once worked with our Chinese director Zhang, and I have seen his performance, which is very charming.

But the most important thing is that Bell has an innate temperament, which is very similar to the temperament of Bruce Wayne in the script I created. If this film is created based on reality, Bell is a suitable candidate. "

Severin Meyer thought about it, and said after some consideration: "In this way, invite Ben Affleck and Christian Bale to audition, and whoever performs better in the audition will be chosen."

Now that the president has made a decision, everyone has nothing to say.

However, Zhang Hao vaguely felt that there might be something wrong with this audition because of his own problems.

The meeting continued, and the progress of various preparatory work was discussed. Charles Rowan had already completed a large part of the work before Zhang Hao even came.

If the director has a strong desire for power, he may feel that Charles Rowan has all the affairs of the crew in control.Fortunately, although Zhang Hao is also a person with a strong desire to control, he clearly distinguishes the severity.

Zhang Hao knows what is the most important task at the moment. He is not here to fight for power and profit, but to do a good job of this project and make it a brand.

The title of the "Batman" project is "Time to War". In fact, Zhang Hao is more familiar with the title of "The Mystery of Heroes", but he has no right to decide.

At the same time, starting from tomorrow, Zhang Hao and Charles Rowan will inspect New York, Chicago and other major cities in North America to prepare for location scenes.

The meeting lasted for more than two hours, and Zhang Hao, who hadn't had a good rest, was dizzy due to a lot of complicated work.But it's just finished talking about the general content of the crew's preparatory work, and the specific affairs can't be done until the crew is formally established.

Although he was very tired, Zhang Hao couldn't take a break yet. After talking about business affairs, it was time to talk about personal matters.

On behalf of the crew of "Batman: Begins", Charles Rowan discussed the director contract with Zhang Hao. Compared with other top Hollywood directors, Zhang Hao's film salary is pitifully low, only a mere $30.

Let alone the box office share, it is impossible to give him a box office share for a pure newcomer director in Hollywood.

Zhang Hao also had no objection, and signed the contract happily under the witness of the lawyer.

After that, we discussed the issue of the Chinese team joining the study group. Warner Pictures is still very kind. Although the Chinese team made it clear that they came to steal the teacher, they still paid the Chinese team according to the minimum salary standard in California. .

It cost 5000 million U.S. dollars, and Warner Pictures didn't care about the labor costs.

If this little labor cost allows Zhang Hao to do a good job in the Batman project, Warner Pictures will be extremely happy.

When Guo Fan sent the news back to the past, Zhang Hao's team members were all overjoyed. They never expected that studying abroad could actually make a lot of money. They thought there was no salary!
Now, those who didn't want to go are planning to go, and it's another matter if they don't learn or not, but Dao Le is very fragrant!

It's a pity that these opportunities have been missed. In the end, the number of Zhang Hao's team coming to Hollywood was reported as [-] people, a very clever number.

As for Tiangong Yicai, they knew that Zhang Hao was going to take them to Hollywood to learn top special effects technology, except for the necessary left-behind staff, administrative staff, all the staff signed up.

It is very simple to be a technical person. If you have a good technology and a good opportunity, you must grasp it and not miss it.

Such a calm and studious attitude is naturally inseparable from the studio director Gong Jun and technical director Wu Yinghao.

Before setting off, the two stood on the balcony of the studio, watching the night view of the distant city and looking at the future together.

"Yinghao, this time we go, we must make a personal appearance. Director Zhang finally gave us the opportunity to win, so we can't waste it."

"It's up to you to say, I will bring back people and technology together this time."

The two good partners looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

Zhang Hao's team members applied for visas collectively, so naturally they couldn't hide from the eyes of the media, so some media on the Internet began to report this matter from the media, and at the same time speculated about the reasons for these people to apply for visas collectively.

Then some monsters and ghosts were drawn out. Some people said that because Zhang Hao immigrated, these people followed him.

Of course, anyone with a little brain knows that this is impossible. What are you doing there?Wash the dishes?

Some people speculate that these estimates are for group travel. After all, after working for such a long time, it is time to take a break.

But this is also untenable. The movie "Butterfly Effect" has not yet been released, and the exclusivity will not be available until after the movie is released.

As everyone knows, "Butterfly Effect" can be released at any time. Zhang Hao completed the production of the film very quickly while filming and post-production. Now it is only a suitable schedule.

After this, an insider who claimed to be inside the Tianmi film and television production company revealed a little information. It is rumored that the director Zhang Hao received a Hollywood film project, and the team members went to Hollywood.

The news immediately caused an uproar, and then became a hot search.

Even in the later era when the beauty and ugliness were all over the place, there were still so many dog ​​legs and muyang dogs with knife music on the Internet bragging about their masters, let alone at this time.

Being able to go to Hollywood is very promising in the eyes of most people. An entertainment star can be called an international superstar if he visits Hollywood, and a director can be called an international director if he visits Hollywood.

But compared to celebrity actors, there are not many directors who can go abroad. After all, celebrities can show their faces, so directors can't go to film a scene, right?
Besides, there is no chance for Chinese directors to try it!

But now, you say that Zhang Hao has received a Hollywood project, regardless of whether it is true or how big it is, this in itself is a piece of news worth hyping for several days.

In the next few days, as the heat fermented, more and more netizens joined the discussion online.

Although some Heizi brought up the old story again, thinking that Zhang Hao was worshiping foreigners, but netizens ignored the gang of bewitched Heizi.Every day worshiping foreigners and emigrating every day, everyone was happy with it at first, but now they don't think it's interesting.

If you have the ability, you can show the evidence first.

Afterwards, Feng Dapao came forward to speak out and once again confirmed the news.

When interviewed by the media, Feng Dapao said: "I did hear that Zhang Hao led his team members to study in Hollywood. The time will be very long. I don't know the specific project."

"Then Director Zhang is going to Hollywood to direct a movie?"

"I don't know about this. You have to ask Director Zhang Hao." Feng Dapao avoided the question.

The breakthrough point is Da Mimi. Da Mimi, who attended a certain brand event in Shanghai, was asked about her boyfriend Zhang Hao, and Da Mimi confirmed it.

"It is true that I went to Hollywood to direct a movie. I can't say what the specific project is. You will know when the news of the project is announced." Da Mimi said.

The reporters became even crazier: "Can you reveal more information?"

Da Mimi recalled: "Anyway, Zhang Hao told me that the investment in that project is quite large, not less than [-] million U.S. dollars."

"Hiss~" The reporters at the scene gasped, and they were even crazier than crazier. The microphone was almost stuffed into Da Mi Mi's mouth, and even almost caused a stampede.

Fortunately, the security guards at the scene maintained order in time, and no serious accidents were caused.

Da Mi Mi confirmed that Zhang Hao is about to go to Hollywood to develop, and the popularity of this matter has risen to a higher level. Eight of the top ten searches are all about Zhang Hao directing Hollywood films.

Netizens have also speculated about which film Zhang Hao directed, and there are various genres.

With a production cost of more than [-] million US dollars, it must be an A-level commercial film with a big production.

A knowledgeable netizen analyzed: "It can't be an original movie, because if it is an original movie, Zhang Hao will definitely not be trusted by the Hollywood studios, he doesn't have the capital.

Therefore, it must be a film adaptation of the script. Only in this way, with the cooperation of the producer, can Zhang Hao complete the production of this film.

I hope Zhang Hao can succeed and explore a way for Chinese-language film directors to go global. "

Most of the netizens were both surprised and delighted, and at the same time wished Zhang Hao good results.

Of course, there are also many netizens watching Zhang Hao’s trip to Hollywood. Their point of view is also very simple. Looking at the few Chinese-language filmmakers who can succeed in Hollywood, they believe that Zhang Hao is no exception.

Zhang Hao's fans are much simpler. For the loyal fan group, the better Zhang Hao's development is, the more it proves that they don't like the wrong person.

(End of this chapter)