Burbank, the hangar studio of Hughes Aircraft Works.

The crew of "Iron Man" has finished filming and has not left for the time being, due to the use of all-digital shooting, director Jon Favreau reviewed the footage of several key scenes through the equipment temporarily set up in the studio, and if there is anything unsatisfactory, while the crew has not been disbanded, he can call in people to shoot at any time.

Jon Favreau also brought Ronan and Kevin Feige over.

Neither Ronan, nor Jon Favreau and Kevin Feige wanted to wait for post-production to start before gathering people to reshoot.

Not only does it take time, but it also adds a lot of money to your budget.

Many of the film's shots were shot in front of a green screen, and no special effects were added for the time being.

Although Ronan can't make movies, after so many years, his ability as a producer has long been exercised, and he still has vision.

Robert Downey Jr.'s scenes, many of the special effects belong to the actual shooting of the model plus post-production, which is not as funny as the behind-the-scenes footage of the film announced by Marvel.

What Ronan remembers most clearly is the former Wanda, that is, the scene of the Scarlet Witch releasing her magic, which is simply a cramp in the human body.

In fact, performing these in front of the air is no less difficult than making an independent literary film.

After the footage of several key scenes, Jon Favreau asked, "Ronan, Kevin, what do you think?"

Ronan waved his hand: "You and Kevin are the directors and the producers, it's up to you to decide." ”

These two people controlled the filming of the film throughout the whole process and knew the specific situation better than him.

"That's it. Kevin Feige said: "For now, there is no need for additional filming. ”

Jon Favreau also said: "I think I can do it for the time being. ”

Ronan nodded: "Then let's move to post-production, there is still a year before the release." ”

Kevin Feige said: "There is plenty of time, and with our plan, we can complete all the post-production work in about 10 months. ”

The post-production of this kind of film is more time-consuming and labor-intensive than shooting.

Ronan advised: "It must be completed before April next year, and Embassy Pictures needs at least a month to test screening, to create momentum, to operate word of mouth." ”

Jon Favreau assured: "I will definitely finish on time." ”

Ronan is also relieved, the first step of Marvel's Avengers plan is going smoothly for the time being, but whether it can succeed or not is measured by only one criterion - the market reaction after the release of "Iron Man" next year.

"Easter eggs were filmed too, right?" Ronan asked again.

"It's done. Jon Favreau replied: "Several actors are very interested in this novel way of stringing films. ”

Kevin Feige said: "The cast of Bruce Banner has not yet been confirmed, and there will only be a CG video about the Hulk in the easter egg." ”

Ronan said: "The Hulk project also needs to start preparations, and the actors and directors will all sign long-term contracts, and pay attention to the lessons learned from the failure of Ang Lee's version. ”

Kevin Feige said: "The script is being written, and I will send it to you as soon as it is finished. ”

Ronan asked, "Do you have a favorite actor or director?"

"The director hasn't yet. Kevin Feige told the truth: "The actor has one. ”

He said simply: "Edward Norton's agent has contacted me and is willing to sign a long-term contract. ”

Ronan frowned: "Is this Edward Norton's will, or is it his agent's will?"

Edward Norton's acting skills and image as Bruce Banner are not a problem, an actor who wears a mask and plays a supporting role throughout the whole process can kill the actor in seconds at any time, which is enough to show his strength.

But Edward Norton signed a long-term contract with Paramount Pictures, and the two sides had a very unpleasant quarrel, and even sued the law for a time, and finally Edward Norton lost the lawsuit and had to play an unusually obscene villain in "Stealing the Day".

After such an experience, will Edward Norton still sign a long-term contract with the production company?

Kevin Feige thought for a moment and said, "I ignored this question, I didn't ask about it, I'll be in touch with Edward Norton's agent later." ”

Ronan said directly: "If Edward Norton himself is willing to sign a movie long-term contract with Marvel, we can consider him." If it's just the agent's will, or if Edward Norton just wants to make a film, don't think about him. ”

"I understand. Kevin Feige said.

Jon Favreau continued: "I recommend a candidate, Joaquin Phoenix is good, once he chatted with me, talked about Marvel Comics, said he was a fan of the Hulk. ”

Joaquin Phoenix Ronan thought the name was familiar, and after thinking about it, he had a rough idea of who it was.

The younger brother of Raven Phoenix, who died of drug abuse, played with Russell Crowe in "Gladiator" and played the madman king.

This person's acting skills are very good, and he has a temperament that he can't survive if he doesn't go crazy.

Once, it seems that he also starred in Warner Bros. and DC Comics' alternative superhero movie "Joker".

This alternative superhero movie also won a Golden Lion from the Venice Film Festival.

Sometimes I have to admire Warner Bros., who always shoots DC Comics villain movies very charmingly, can DC superhero movies really only rely on villains to save?

You can't count on Thunder's stupid dick, right?

Ronan thought about it quickly and said, "Jon, you can contact Jacquen Phoenix first and test his attitude, if he's interested." He looked at Kevin Feige: "Let Marvel Entertainment arrange an audition." ”

Kevin Feige should come down: "No problem. ”

The current Marvel Avengers plan will not use popular stars in a short period of time, and the range of actors is relatively wide, and whoever is willing to sign a long-term contract with Marvel Entertainment will have an absolute advantage.

Actors who have already made a name for themselves like Edward Norton and Jaaquin Phoenix often struggle to accept long deals with nearly ten films at every turn.

You can only get Jon Favreau and Kevin Feige in touch first.

Jon Favreau stayed on set to continue working on the rest of the crew, and Kevin Feige accompanied Ronan to the outside of the studio.

Ronan is still talking about actors: "The casting of Thor and Captain America should also be put on the agenda, these two actors need to be particularly strong, and their body is more important than their acting skills." ”

It's just hilarious for a sissy type actor to play this kind of role.

Kevin Feige said: "I have a lot of information on the cast and I'm doing the initial audition. ”

Ronan said: "You keep in touch with Susan Levine, and make her have to be the first supervisor of Robert Downey Jr., not only to prevent Robert Downey Jr. from coming into contact with those messy things again, but also to urge Robert Downey Jr. to keep his body in shape, I don't require him to be a muscleman, but he must stay in shape." ”

When people reach middle age, they are easy to gain weight if they don't pay attention, and people who have successfully detoxified often become fat.

Robert Downey Jr. will need to put in more effort than normal if he wants to maintain his current size.

Kevin Feige told the truth: "When it comes to supervising Robert Downey Jr., Susan Levine is more attentive than we are. ”

Ronan smiled and said, "Robert Downey Jr.'s greatest luck is that he met a good woman. ”

Kevin Feige couldn't agree more: "A crush on a scumbag can ruin a life, but a good woman can drag the prodigal son back on the right path." ”

Ronan nodded slightly, the scumbag is as terrible as the scumbag.

What will happen when a scumbag meets a scumbag? It is estimated that the earth will be blown up.

Therefore, for the sake of the safety of the earth and all mankind, the destination of a scumbag must not be a scumbag.

Kevin Feige asked with concern: "How are the rights of "X-Men", "Fantastic Four" and "Spider-Man" discussed?"

Ronan shook his head: "It's not a big progress. Sony Columbia Pictures is better and is willing to give up a little revenue to Marvel Entertainment, but Twentieth Century Fox is unmoved. ”

Kevin Feige said: "It's so hard to sell something to the Big Six companies and get it back. ”

Ronan said: "The influence of the new version of the "Fantastic Four" comic book is getting bigger and bigger, Sony Columbia Pictures has concerns, so it is willing to give up 2% of the revenue of the North American box office to Marvel Entertainment, I temporarily suspended the negotiations with Sony Columbia, it is not bad to get such a result, and the rest will wait until the right opportunity." ”

He thought for a moment, and then said, "As for Twentieth Century Fox, there has been no progress. Last week, the court conducted an out-of-court mediation, and Twentieth Century Fox did not budge, and the war could only continue. ”

Kevin Feige said: "It's a pity that Fantastic Four and X-Men, they are in our hands and can play a bigger role. ”

Ronan smiled, "There will always be a time when you can take it back." ”

Once, Marvel Studios didn't have the rights of the X-Men, maybe it was a kind of luck, after all, the power system of mutants is more complex and chaotic, and joining the Avengers universe requires a lot of brains.

There are too many mutants in the comics who destroy the world at every turn.

Compared with mutants, the Fantastic Four is more suitable to join Marvel's Avengers cinematic universe, this small team can fight, research and do things, and the rivals are also very good.

By the way, Twentieth Century Fox's "Fantastic Four" has released its first trailer, and the person who starred in Thunderbolt is called Chris Evans, who is none other than the former Captain America.

Ronan specifically asked people to inquire that Chris Evans had only one film contract with Twentieth Century Fox.

Hopefully, under the influence of the comics, there will be no sequel to Twentieth Century Fox's Fantastic Four movie.

Ronan and Kevin Feige walked out of the studio while chatting, and just came to the door, a red-haired woman approached him.

"Hello, Mr. Anderson. The red-haired woman said, "Can I talk to you alone?"