Made in Hollywood

Despite being on vacation, Duke had no time to spare. After returning from San Francisco to Los Angeles, he went to Marvel Studios in Burbank and met with Kevin Fitch to discuss the future of "The Avengers." Matters.

"Iron Man 2 is tentatively scheduled to be released in the summer next year..."

In the office, Kevin Fitch told Duke about Marvel's plan, "Thor is later than "Iron Man 2," which is also the last single superhero movie before "Avengers."

He asked Duke, "Do you have a plan for "The Avengers"?".

Regarding "The Avengers", Duke had a clearer idea for a long time, "I plan to start preparing for filming in 2010 and release it in the summer of 2011."

His plans for the next few years are quite tight, and Warner Bros. is still urging the next installment of The Dark Knight. The Dark Knight Rises can only be ranked behind the Avengers.

"Can you make it earlier?" Kevin Fitch was a little impatient.

"Kevin..." Duke shook his head slowly, "One a year is already my limit."

A film has to go through the process from germination to development, modification, reshaping, polishing, adjustment, processing, and repeated editing before it is approved and confirmed for release. In the process, it is not only Duke alone, but also There are huge crews who need to guide, induce, supervise, rush, intimidate, inspire, scold, organize and praise, regardless of working days and off days, let them devote their efforts to film production...

These are not difficult to say, but not easy to do.

Kevin Fitch sighed, he also understood the truth in this regard, and asked, "What about the second stage?"

"According to the plan." Duke said without hesitation, "Take "Captain America 2" as the beginning of the second phase. Then expand the world view to the universe.

There is always a day when superhero movies are bored by the audience. There is no doubt about this, but there is still a long period of time, during which of course the greatest value of Marvel must be squeezed.

When leaving Marvel Studios and returning to Malibu by car, Duke was still thinking about the Avengers. This movie seems simple, it just piles up a team of heroes into a movie. In fact, it is extremely difficult to make. Each hero has its own style. The problem of two people getting together is not obvious. When six people fight together How to integrate their respective styles is quite a test of the director’s skills.

If you accidentally turn the six superheroes into a stew, it will inevitably fail to achieve the desired effect. There may even be a risk of failure.

Whether it is in North America or around the world, movies with chaotic styles are not very popular.

The former Jos Weiden did a good job at one time. He fully absorbed the experience and lessons of the failure of the "Firefly" chowder movie, and made "Avengers" amazing enough, but in "Avengers 2," he Started to commit the same old problems again. The film production is too fan-like and is extremely unfriendly to passersby.

And Boss Ultron in "Avengers 2". Not as full of personal charm as Rocky.

"The Avengers" has a relatively weak wave SS, which is normal and is in line with Marvel's overall plan. In Marvel's plan, the villain is originally a funny character with facial makeup.

Just Ultron...

Duke shook his head and didn't think about it anymore. After all, "The Avengers" has not been filmed yet.

Not to mention. Even if he has some consideration, the main energy should be put on the next project.

The script for the new project has been submitted to Warner Bros., and the relevant review has been completed last month. At present, Leonardo DiCaprio has also decided to act as the leading actor, only to wait for the project to be formally approved to start negotiations.

This is a group show led by Leonardo. Duke also plans to form a more luxurious cast. For example, Scarlett Johansson, who is preparing for next year's film, will also appear in the crew as Leonardo’s assistant.

There is also James Franco. Duke greeted him as early as the Cannes Film Festival. James Franco was also very interested.

However, the biggest problem with the formation of such a crew will be the pay. Excessive pay for actors will only crush Duke's budget.

The best way is to disperse the remuneration into the later splits. As the sole investor, Warner Bros. can make concessions in this regard. It is hard to say. After all, Duke and Leonardo's splits will add up to An astronomical number.

When he got home, Duke found that Leonardo had come and was sitting in the living room chatting with Scarlett.

"Hey, Duke."

He beckoned here, and Duke walked over and asked, "When did you come back from Spain."

"I've been back for two days," he stood up and fisted Duke. "I came here to find you fishing."

"Wait for me to change clothes."

Back upstairs, Duke changed into casual clothes, went to the small pier by the beach with Leonardo, and drove the small yacht toward the sea.

"So the project will be established in July?" Standing next to the driving seat, Leonardo asked, "Aren't you going to take a few more days off?"

"In the coming year, our footprint may spread all over the world." Duke gradually slowed down the speed of the yacht, "I plan to shoot six countries on four continents just for the main scenes."

"I heard that you have always wanted to travel around the world, but you never have time," Leonardo quipped, "Do you want to travel around the world in this way?"

Duke shrugged and turned the subject, "Leo, after reading the script, how do you feel about your role?"

"Very interesting." Leonardo took out the fishing rods of the two and prepared related equipment. "I like the role of this dreamer!"

That’s right, Duke’s next project finalized is Inception. This script was registered with the Screenwriter Association and the Copyright Office a few years ago. As for the Japanese animation "Red Pepper" that Nolan was rumored to learn from. , He didn't care about it at all.

In Hollywood and all movie circles around the world, whenever a movie sells, there will always be voices like this.

Almost all well-known Hollywood directors have been harassed by similar issues. Duke is no exception. A few years ago, there was an Argentine writer who said that "Independence Day" copied his unpublished manuscript, and later there was a Catalan. The cartoonist in the area believes that "The Matrix" violated his comic copyright...

Duke simply doesn't bother to pay attention to these issues. Even if those who want to profit from the situation really want to do something, Warner Bros., the copyright owner of the film, is at the forefront.

There are a lot of people's popularity. This sentence is not just to talk about it. In many cases, even if you don't want to cause trouble, trouble will actively come to your door.

In this circle that has magnified the battle for fame and fortune countless times, it is basically impossible to make a movie in peace and harmony.

The competition here is extremely fierce. If you want to climb up, even if you don't have the intention, you will step on the head of others.

Gal Gadot came to Hollywood from Israel a few years ago. After the introduction of her friend Natalie Portman and her Jewish identity, her first Hollywood film appeared in "Fast and the Furious 4". The investment and the response were so big. Good production, I thought it would stand firm and, like Natalie Portman, become a representative of the new generation of actresses.

However, in the audition for "007 vs. Quantum Crisis", she lost to the Ukrainian model Olga Krylank, who had an absolute advantage. She gradually realized that this circle is far better than that. Her imagination is complicated.

Even if she is a Jew, it is not easy to succeed.

She thinks she is full of talents, but she will definitely be appreciated if she is talented? After the audition for "007 vs. Quantum Crisis," Gal Gadot threw away this extremely naive idea. After all, she is not an unborn child.

Gal Gadot knows the importance of networking, so with the advice of his agent, he got closer with Natalie Portman.

She stood in the training hall, watching the petite girl dancing in the swan dance, a few traces of envy flashed in her heart...

The dance music stopped, Natalie Portman rubbed her wrist and walked towards this side. Gal Gadot quickly took the towel from her assistant, greeted him and handed it over.

"Wipe off your sweat, Nat." She said with a smile.

"Thank you, Gail." Natalie Portman took the towel and wiped the sweat off her forehead. "I'm glad you came to see me."

Gal Gadot accompanied her to the resting place, sat in a chair, and said, "You have been upset since you came back from Cannes. I am a little worried. What happened?"

Natalie patted her hand lightly, "It's nothing, just some humble little things."

Seeing nothing to ask, Gal Gadot took the initiative to change the subject, "Is there time for the evening, I booked a seat."

"I'm sorry, Gail." Natalie's eyes turned to a coach who was practicing dancing with her just now. "I have already agreed to someone else's invitation this morning."

"It doesn't matter, I think Black should be willing to accompany me." She was talking about her agent.

Natalie Portman nodded, "Tomorrow night, I'll be with you tomorrow night."

The ballet practice started again. Gal Gadot sat here and watched for a while, called his agent, and left.

Ten minutes later, she appeared at a nearby Italian restaurant and was led by the waiter to the place she had reserved. The agent Blake was already waiting here.

After ordering the meal, Gail Gado asked, "On the phone you just said you have something to talk to me?"

"Yes, a very important matter is related to your future!" Black's attitude is quite serious. "If you can get the appreciation of some big people, the future development will not be a problem!"

Gail Gadot looked at his agent suspiciously, not understanding what he meant.

"Someone doesn't like Natalie Portman!" Blake raised his eyebrows. (To be continued.)

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