Made in Hollywood

In the editing room of the Duke’s studio, the atmosphere is much more relaxed than in the past month or so. The later work of "Chicago" is gradually coming to an end. Whether it is Duke himself or Mike Dawson's editing team, the pressure is not as much as the previous time. So big, but the attitude is still serious and rigorous, in order to complete the last stage of fine cutting.

"Mike, edit it again here."

Pointing to the picture played on the monitor, Duke said to the editor, "The narrative before and after is out of rhythm and changed to a parallel montage."

Later, in the period when the female prisoner Catherine was executed by hanging, Mike Dawson used parallel montage to re-edit according to Duke's request.

Anna Prinz had been standing nearby to observe, and when she saw the edited replay, she immediately understood the purpose of doing so.

This is a typical parallel montage technique. On one side, a performance is performed on a gorgeous stage. The host introduces Catherine to perform the Hungarian disappearance performance; on the other side is a live broadcast by a reporter who went to the gallows under the gloomy sky-the first in Illinois Woman executed.

Climbing up the high test platform on the stage and being escorted to the gallows on the execution ground, the same ropes are lowered and the same sets on the body, the only thing is that the ending is completely different.

The camera cuts each other synchronously"◇, opposing and echoing each other, only empty ropes are left on the stage, but the audience's applause is given to the lifeless feet of the execution ground, so ironic and sharp.

After reading this paragraph, Anna only feels that life is a gorgeous performance, an exceptionally beautiful death that was originally cruel and dealt with by the director.

The post-production ended here. Although it lasted for more than a month, it was nothing compared to the lengthy shooting.

Leaving the editing room, Duke returned to his office, Robin Grand, Penny Kellys, and Warner Bros’ Jamie Johnson were already waiting here. The three parties are still discussing the topic of the film, mainly in terms of publicity.

"Warner has been using your collaboration with Tom Cruise to make a fuss."

The big director increases the propaganda point of star cooperation for the first time, and even fools will not let it go, Jamie Johnson said, “Propaganda for the nostalgic and drama lovers is also underway, according to the existing feedback analysis. There are about six The opera and dance lovers in the left and right of Cheng said they would go to see the difference between the movie and the musical version.

Duke also knows that the publicity strategy developed by Warner Bros. is very targeted.

Pani Kellys also said at this time, "As far as I know, the targeted publicity strategy is not bad. Now that the film is completed, there are still more than two months before the release. Duke, you must also be timely. follow up."

"You're up to you, Penny." Duke knew what she was talking about about Catherine Zeta Jones.

"I already have a concrete plan." Kelly didn't say much. Duke turned to look at Jamie Johnson, and asked, "What about the release?"

"Limited to the subject matter of the film, there will definitely not be many premiere theaters." Jamie Johnson thought for a moment and said, "The theaters will not give this kind of film too many resources at the beginning, so the film will target the main audience. Crowd, the film will be screened in a small-scale trial. Then we will gradually expand the scale of the screening, and we will strive for Oscar nominations. After the nomination list is announced, the film will be screened overseas."

As long as it helps the film's revenue, Duke will cooperate with Warner Bros. He also knows that this is the most normal theater treatment for musicals.

Jamie Johnson did not stay long before returning to Warner Bros., after he left. Pani Kellys said, "You are about to take the film to the Toronto Film Festival. Don't forget to say hello to Kate in advance."

The Toronto Film Festival does not yet have a competition unit. "Chicago" will participate in the film screening, of course, for the purpose of publicity.

Compared to simple, rude, and direct summer videos. For a film like "Chicago" that is inherently inadequate in the genre, if it wants to succeed, the publicity will be a very complex and large project, which is full of various elements.

For example, Tom Cruise’s first song and dance drama in his life, he personally performed dances and sings; for example, since July, the gossip media has been hyping Duke and the heroine of his new film for falling in love with his new film because of the filming of Without definite evidence, the parties have never made a public response.

"According to the plan, in the final stage of the pre-screening promotion, you will openly hold hands and kiss Kate to determine the relationship between you."

When leaving the Duke’s studio and walking towards the parking lot, Penny Callis was still talking to Duke about her plan, “Before and after the film is released, I will work with Vivian to make the right time for Kate to be formal. Moving into your mansion, you will cross your fingers and walk on the red carpet for the premiere."

"These are no problems."

Starting from taking himself as an important propaganda point, Duke has enough psychological preparation, "You can inform Tina of the specific details."

Seeing that Duke was quite cooperative, Penny Kellys sighed and said, "If Tom Cruise also breaks some heavyweight news during the film's upcoming release and release stage, "Chicago" will be even more eye-catching."

Ask David Beckham to engage him. Kee?

As soon as this thought came out of his mind, Duke shook his head quickly, not to mention the truth of this rumor, and Tom Cruise himself would not be so confused that he agreed to use this kind of thing for publicity.

Besides, the current David Beckham doesn't seem to have much hype value, right?

Called his driver, Penny Kelly got into Duke's car, "Where are you going?"

"Go to the car dealer!" Duke started the car and turned out of the parking lot. "Tina is waiting for me. I'm going to buy a few cars to fill the garage."

This is of course a joke. The new film is about to be released. He will inevitably attend various events frequently in the next few months, and he will also hold parties at the right time at home. Many luxury cars are also a necessity.

Duke had long been optimistic about the car. Of course, Tina Fei was dispatched for bargaining. It didn’t take long to arrive at the car dealership, and he had finalized a motorhome, an SUV, and a station wagon. After the dealership, the car would be delivered directly. Transported to his ducal manor.

Back home, Duke found that Catherine Zeta Jones was waiting in the living room, drinking black tea and chatting with the housekeeper, in a leisurely manner, like a hostess enjoying afternoon tea.

Seeing Duke coming in from the door, the housekeeper Emma greeted him, took Duke's handbag, and whispered, "Miss Jones has been here for two hours."

Duke nodded and walked toward the sofa, Zeta Jones stood up and greeted him affectionately.

"Honey, you are finally back!"

Upon hearing this, Duke asked calmly, "Why are you here, Kate?"

"I heard that our yacht has arrived." Zeta Jones looked towards the French window facing the sea, "I came here to take a look, and I want to experience it."

The small offshore yacht was delivered three days ago and has been parked at the manor’s seaside pier. The Princess Company also specially left a short-term coach, but Duke has been busy with movies lately and has not had time to try it. .

"I'll change my clothes."

Walking up the stairs, Duke turned his head and said to the housekeeper, "Emma, ​​inform the coach from the Princess Company to go to sea."

The hot summer vacation hasn’t been long. For the film company, another important schedule is about to begin, and new publicity and screening plans are in full swing.

Miramax is a film company established in the 1970s. It rarely invests in large-scale productions. Instead, it loves some alternative and relatively niche themes. After more than ten years of hard work by the Weinstein brothers, it has been The acquisition of Disney, a major crocodile, has become one of the most important independent film producers in the United States. Even after Carlock Pictures went bankrupt last year due to "Cut Throat Island", it faintly became the leader of second-tier film companies.

"Anthony, starting in October, you are moving to Los Angeles!"

With a fat body squeezed on the sofa, Harvey Weinstein said to the British director next to him, "To cooperate with Miramax’s publicity work, if you want to make a difference during the awards season, you must attend Miramax. All public events scheduled for you."

"I will cooperate with you."

Anthony Minghella has no objection, "Sure "The English Patient" will be released in November, Harvey?"

"November 22." Harvey Weinstein nodded, "Thanksgiving weekend, the film will be released on a small scale in independent theaters as a prize-winning film."

Hearing Harvey Weinstein's words, Anthony Minghella thought for a while and said, "I heard Zeta Jones mention some time ago that "Chicago" is also released this weekend."

"Don't worry, this is not the type of film that Duke Rosenberg is good at. I have definite news. The release strategy of this film is similar to that of "The English Patient" and it will not form fierce competition in the market."

When it comes to "Chicago", Harvey Weinstein is a little bit complicated. This is also his very optimistic adaptation theme, but when I went to talk about it, I discovered that the film adaptation rights had long been taken away.

"So, "Chicago" is also for the awards season?"

Anthony Minghella frowned when thinking of the bad things that happened in the last awards season. "Will it affect our plan?"

"No one is not sure what kind of musical Duke Rosenberg will make, but I will look forward to the worst."

Working hard from the bottom step by step, Harvey Weinstein will not underestimate anyone, and those who underestimated Duke Rosenberg in the past are now Hollywood jokes. "It is said that Warner Bros. "Developed a series of award-winning strategies. If "Chicago" is a big success, it will inevitably affect our award-winning strategy."

He turned to look at the British director, "Anthony, don't worry too much, Miramax will formulate corresponding measures!" (To be continued...)