my movie years

Chapter 173 Launching Operation Paperclip Against Industrial Light & Magic
In the Internet age, some people cannot control the popularity and flow of those news.

At the same time, this also means that the popularity of an issue passes quickly. After the spokesperson above has qualified the incident, according to the seven-day popularity rule of Internet public opinion, the incident will slowly pass.

There is no shortage of new things in the entertainment industry every day, and soon the focus of the media and the public is attracted by other things.

What is the state teacher and Zhang Weiping's quarrel, the divorce battle between Naipan and his wife, and then Naipan took the blame in various ways and became a scumbag.The dazzling variety of news quickly overwhelmed the enthusiasm of Zhang Hao's crew.

Everyone will stop chasing this matter soon, and the heat will pass.

Having said that, if it is the fairy sister or Da Mi Mi who made this matter, it is estimated that the popularity will last for a long time.Ordinary crew members, if it weren't for Zhang Hao, who would care about this matter?

After the five-day vacation, the crew returned to filming, and the first thing was to shoot the scene of the explosion in the studio.For this part of the explosion scene, Zhang Hao did not intend to involve the actor, but a stand-in.

There are many explosions experienced by actors in the film, such as the scene where Bruce Wayne blows up the Budokan of the Shadow Warrior Alliance.

But in Hollywood, few directors will actually let actors enter the scene of the explosion to shoot. Some directors pursue on-site effects and use misplaced shooting effects.

However, the Chinese film crew has full experience in letting actors be bombed, and can guarantee the safety of actors to the greatest extent.

Even so, Zhang Hao still couldn't let Christian Bale and other actors take risks, but replaced them with Qian Jiale's team doubles.

Crew pyrotechnician Chrisman Johansen was very surprised when he saw the crazy behavior of the Chinese director, and kept shouting that it was too bad.

He and Zuo Daguang, the pyrotechnician of Zhang Hao's team, completed the explosion setup for the entire scene, trying to ensure the safety of the stuntman.

At the same time, crew photographer John had a slight complaint about Zhang Hao's use of expensive IMAX cameras to enter the scene of the explosion to shoot.

In the end, Lu Jianqiu, Zhang Hao’s royal photographer, personally designed the route to ensure that IMAX completed the shooting task without damaging the camera.

"Chrisman, how are you preparing?" Zhang Hao asked the pyrotechnician.

"Don't worry, it's already fixed. We use the delayed detonation setting, which will leave enough reaction time for the stuntman." Chrisman assured.

"Very good," Zhang Hao turned his head and asked the two directors of photography, John and Lu Jianqiu: "Is there any problem with the equipment? I only built a model. If the shooting is not good, it will be very troublesome to do it all over again."

"Don't worry about the director, we specially designed the track to allow IMAX photography to enter the inside shooting, follow the track to quickly withdraw, and also prepared drones to shoot shots in the air." John assured.

The huge hangar can provide a space that other studios cannot provide, which is why Zhang Hao can shoot explosion scenes here.

Half an hour later, after checking the safety device, Zhang Hao retreated to the safe range, looked at the monitor, and the voice of pyrotechnician Chrisman came from the earphone he was wearing: "Countdown, 10.9.8.7.6.5.4.3.2.1 , detonated..."

With the sound of a rumbling explosion, a ball of flames sprang upwards. The explosion was quite astonishing, but its power was extremely limited.

The rising flames were still far away from the hangar ceiling, so they lost all momentum and scattered slowly. Only bursts of gunpowder smoke curled up, which were sucked away by the exhaust fan above and sent to the outside atmosphere.

The IMAX camera installed inside was withdrawn with the track in time, and several stuntmen were safe and sound.

Zhang Hao was very satisfied with the impactful picture effect, and said to Guo Fan: "Notify the crew, let's change the scene..."

Zhang Hao's task today is to destroy and satisfy his desire to destroy.

Jeff Robinov happened to come to the crew to have a look. After Zhang Hao finished a blasting scene, he came over to say hello to Zhang Hao: "How was the filming? I heard you encountered a lot of trouble in Iceland?"

"It's all over. The main reason is the weather. The wind and heavy snow caused a lot of trouble, but the crew still completed the shooting plan on time." Zhang Hao replied.

"That's good," Jeff Robinov followed Zhang Hao to the studio, and said to Zhang Hao, "I have already suggested to the company to hire a professional security team to protect the safety of the crew."

"Thank you, this is very helpful for my shooting in Chicago." Zhang Hao thanked.

Jeff Robinov also revealed to Zhang Hao that the TV series production department of Warner Pictures has launched multiple plans, and after the success of "Superman: Man of Steel" and "Batman: Beginning of War", it plans to launch more plans. A series plan, shooting some second-line superhero series.

This made Zhang Hao feel the pressure. It can be said that "Batman: Beginning of War" bears the life and death of DC. If the fans fail, DC should think about how to guarantee not to go bankrupt!
Marvel next door is still not idle, and is ambitiously launching multiple plans. After "The Avengers", multiple superhero movie projects have started, and Kevin Feige wants to create the second phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

A series of film projects such as "Iron Man 3", "Captain America 2", "Thor 2", "Guardians of the Galaxy" and so on are all underway.

Although some film critics criticized the Marvel movie as not a movie at all, but a stinky and long TV series.But in today's commercial society, making money is the most important thing, and the others are irrelevant.

While chatting about Hollywood anecdotes, the two visited the huge hangar converted into a studio.

"The way of real scenes can make actors more involved in the performance. I am not against green screen technology, but I think that more real scenes can make actors feel immersive and contribute better performances.

Technology ultimately serves the film itself, and I always stick to this point of view. Zhang Hao and Jeff Robinoff explained their filmmaking philosophy.

Jeff Robinoff agrees very much: "I have been to the set of "The Avengers", which are basically green screens. Kevin Fitch revealed that the production of "Guardians of the Galaxy" will all be produced with green screens.

I was thinking at the time, whether one day the live-action method will become obsolete, but there are still directors like you who insist. "

"I was going to plant cornfields, but you pulled me to shoot Batman." Zhang Hao joked.

The two sat in the director's lounge and drank coffee. Jeff Robinoff revealed a piece of news to him: "Have you heard? Disney is about to acquire Lucasfilm, and the Star Wars series and Indiana Jones are about to enter It's owned by Disney."

"Are you sure?" Zhang Hao's heart moved.

"It has been confirmed. It is said that the merger price is as high as 40.5 billion US dollars. Disney has sought financing from Wall Street. The merger and acquisition case has come to an end." Jeff Robinov sighed.

Seeing that under the leadership of the new president Robert Iger, Disney first acquired Marvel, and now it has acquired Lucasfilm, Jeff Robinov, a Warner executive, is a little envious and jealous.

"Will Industrial Light & Magic under Lucasfilm also be merged into Disney?" Zhang Hao asked.

"Of course, since it is going to be acquired, all assets are required. Industrial Light and Magic must belong to Disney." Jeff Robinov said as a matter of course.

After Jeff Robinov left, Zhang Hao fell into deep thought. He was thinking whether he should use this opportunity to intervene.

It's not that Zhang Hao participated in this acquisition. The acquisition price of 40.5 billion US dollars, according to Zhang Hao's current worth, is probably equal to more than 30 of his worth.

Therefore, Zhang Hao couldn't afford it.

What's more, even Warner Pictures, Universal Pictures and other companies have not been able to snatch Disney, what can he do.

But what moved Zhang Hao was Industrial Light & Magic, an old-fashioned special effects company with decades of technology accumulation and talents in the industry, including many engineers from China.

Therefore, Zhang Hao wondered whether he should take advantage of this opportunity to recruit a group of talents to join Tiangong Yicai Studio.Just like what Lao Mei did before, Zhang Hao also gave Industrial Light and Magic a paperclip operation.

Just do it, Zhang Hao immediately told Tang Qianqian: "Contact Gong Jun and Wu Yinghao, let them come here, I have something to ask them."

After a while, Gong Jun and Wu Yinghao, who led the team to participate in the study and production in the digital field, arrived.

"Sit down," Zhang Hao beckoned, and after Tang Qianqian served tea, Zhang Hao said, "I'm here for business. I just heard that Disney is going to buy Lucasfilm."

Gong Jun and Wu Yinghao looked at each other, not understanding what this news had to do with them.

I only heard Zhang Hao continue to say: "Lucasfilm has an asset that makes me jealous,"

"Industrial Light and Magic?" Gong Jun guessed.

"That's right," Zhang Hao nodded.

Gong Jun had a hard time: "Boss, Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm must be a full-asset acquisition. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to get Industrial Light and Magic."

Zhang Hao shrugged and said, "Who said I want to get Industrial Light & Magic? What is Industrial Light & Magic? It's just a name. The name is composed of talents and technology."

Wu Yinghao immediately understood: "So, boss, you mean to poach people?"

"That's right, you all graduated from New York University, you must have a lot of acquaintances in Industrial Light and Magic!"

Gong Jun and Wu Yinghao nodded, indicating that they were right.The special effects industry is not big or small, and you can get to know some people casually. There are really a few of their alumni in Industrial Light & Magic.

"So, I will give you a task to contact these talents, preferably Chinese, or technical talents with Chinese nationality, and then..." Zhang Hao made a digging movement.

Dreams are beautiful, but the reality is cruel. Gong Jun poured cold water on his hot-headed boss: "But the boss, there is a non-compete agreement. Even if they are hired, they will not be able to work in the mainland for five years."

"You are stupid, you can't work in the mainland, and you didn't say you can't work in Hong Kong Island. Tiangong Yicai Studio set up a branch studio in Hong Kong Island, and all the technical talents it recruited joined this branch studio to avoid competition. Agreement." Zhang Hao said.

"That's right," Gong Jun's eyes lit up, and he said to Wu Yinghao, "I think there is something wrong with this matter, and Yinghao and I will get in touch right away."

Seeing the two leaving in a hurry, Zhang Hao showed a slight smile.Is it great if this thing is accomplished, and it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t, just give it a try anyway.

After Disney took over Industrial Light & Magic, they found that more than half of the technical engineers inside had left. Their expressions must have been so beautiful that Zhang Hao couldn't help but laugh.

The conversation was divided into two parts. After receiving Zhang Hao's instructions, Gong Jun and Wu Yinghao began to contact their university alumni, and through them as a medium, they got to know the Chinese engineers in charge of technology.

Looking at the bleak office, Bai Xia felt a little dejected. Although he was an engineer of Industrial Light & Magic, he did not join the nationality here, and still retained the Chinese nationality.

Due to the non-competition agreement and the need to support his family, he can't leave his job. Otherwise, he will have no income for five years and no access to the cutting-edge technology of the industry. He will soon be no one wants him.

Just when he was thinking wildly, one of his subordinates found him: "Director, there are two Chinese who want to see you."

"No," Bai Xia just wanted to refuse, but then waved his hand: "Wait, Chinese?"

In the end, Bai Xia still saw these two Chinese, it was Gong Jun and Wu Yinghao,

"Finally, what do you want from me?" After the assistant served the coffee, Bai Xia asked directly.

Having worked in the United States for more than ten years, Bai Xia has long been accustomed to the way of talking and doing things here, never beating around the bush and going straight to the point.

Gong Jun spoke first: "That's it. We are Tiangong Yicai Studio from China. This time we are here to discuss a major matter with you."

"Big thing? What big deal?" Bai Xia expressed doubts.

Wu Yinghao added: "Perhaps you have heard of our boss, director Zhang Hao."

"The one who directed Batman?"

"That's right, he authorized us to discuss this matter with you. He solemnly invites you and your team to join our Tiangong Yicai Studio."

Bai Xia frowned and said, "Join your studio? What are you kidding?"

Gong Jun signaled Bai Xia to calm down, and then added: "I know Director Bai, you have a lot of questions. In fact, we have already received news that Disney is about to acquire Lucasfilm. At that time, the studio will usher in a period of turmoil. .

Several senior engineers of Industrial Light & Magic have left to work in the digital field. We also know that Director Bai’s dream is to help China’s special effects industry progress, so we specially invite you to return to China for development. "

Bai Xia sighed and said, "Why don't I want to go back, it's just difficult."

"Could it be a non-competition issue? Mr. Zhang has already discussed this aspect. We will set up a new studio on Hong Kong Island to bypass the non-compete agreement." Wu Yinghao said.

"It's not this. I have been working at Industrial Light & Magic for more than ten years, and I have already taken root here. To be honest, my wife and daughter have already naturalized in the United States. I can't leave here anymore." Director Bai said.

Gong Jun and Wu Yinghao looked at each other, and they both saw the disappointment in each other's eyes. Even if they bypassed the non-compete agreement, there was nothing they could do if they didn't want to come.

But Bai Xia immediately said: "Forget it, I can't leave, but I can match many engineers and technicians under my command, and see if they are willing to leave with you according to their personal wishes."

"This is great. With your help, many people will be willing to work in China." Gong Jun said happily.

Although Bai Xia said that he couldn't come, but under his matchmaking, Gong Jun and Wu Yinghao quickly recruited people, eight engineers and 23 technicians were recruited in a short period of time.

These are the backbone of Industrial Light & Magic, and based on these backbones, a good special effects studio can be established.

Zhang Hao was very happy to hear that, so he quickly called back and asked Cai Runping to help, and registered a special effects studio called Moon Palace on Hong Kong Island to accommodate these people.

By the time Disney reacted, these technicians had already settled down on Hong Kong Island.

Disney was furious, and immediately wanted to sue these "defected" engineers for violating the non-competition agreement, but at this time, Bai Xia, the head of Industrial Light & Magic, covered up these technical talents.

He told Disney that he went to Hong Kong Island to work, but did not enter the mainland, so he did not violate the non-compete agreement. Disney had no choice but to give up.

However, Bai Xia's situation was not very good. It was because of his cover that Gong Jun and Wu Yinghao were able to transfer this batch of technical talents without Disney's knowledge.

Zhang Hao was very happy and gave Gong Jun and Wu Yinghao a large bonus.

But Gong Jun said: "This is thanks to Director Bai. Without him, we would not be so successful."

Zhang Hao thought for a while and asked Gong Jun, "Does Director Bai like cars?"

"Should like cars!"

"Then there's no problem, look at that car." Zhang Hao stretched out his finger.

Gong Jun looked along Zhang Hao's hand, and immediately saw the beast-like, extremely cool Batmobile.

(End of this chapter)