In the large pulling room of the Warner Studios office building, many people came today, and because the clips that were about to be auditioned could be the future development direction of the film industry, Warner Bros. invited many directors or producers who had cooperated with them.

For example, Chris Columbus, who directed two Harry Potters, such as David Heyman, a famous producer from the United Kingdom, and Brian Singh, who has been confirmed to direct the new Superman movie "Superman Returns".

Ronan greeted the men and moved to a lower seat, where he sat down with Charles Rowan.

After turning his gaze around the film room again, and not seeing Tom Hanks, Ronan deliberately asked, "Why didn't you see director Robert Zemeckis and actor Tom Hanks?"

Charles Rowan said: "They're talking to people from the production department, and they're expected to be over soon. ”

The preview footage shown today is from Robert Zemeckis's "The Polar Express", in which Tom Hanks is one of the main voice actors, who also participated in the investment and doubled as an executive producer.

Ronan had a few words to talk to Charles Rowan when Tom Hanks walked into the pull room with his old partner Robert Zemeckis, and since the preview clip was about to start screening, it was not a good time to talk to Tom Hanks about it.

When the trial was over, there was time, and Ronan was very calm.

A few staff members came over at this time and handed out 3D glasses next to each other, Ronan took the glasses and said to Charles Rowan, "Warner remodeled this pull-tab room?"

Charles Rowan shrugged slightly: "3D is the future, and sooner or later such a professional pull-tab room will be needed." ”

The lights were turned off, Ronan put on his glasses, and a 3D animation clip that lasted for more than half an hour began to show.

3D is not a new film technology, it has appeared since the sixties of the last century, but it has been used in planetariums and science museums, etc., and has never been popularized at the commercial level, and Hollywood has also shot and produced some 3D movies, but it is very far from becoming mainstream.

Old-fashioned 3D film technology also has many flaws, the most typical of which is that it is extremely easy to cause eye fatigue, and even show action or sports footage, which makes people feel dizzy and vomit.

At present, 3D film technology is not suitable for action scenes, which can be said to be the consensus in the industry.

Many people believe that the old-fashioned 3D film technology must be innovated in order to be better used in Hollywood movies and then commercialized.

The exponent of this is undoubtedly James Cameron, the king of the world.

Ronan has dealt with James Cameron and has since followed James Cameron, who is currently filming a documentary called "Alien of the Deep" in the North Atlantic.

It's a real hands-on work, and James Cameron has teamed up with IMAX and Sony Electronics to revolutionize film 3D technology by shooting documentaries in preparation for the next film.

Regardless of anything else, from a technical point of view, James Cameron's claim that "a sword sharpened in ten years" is not too much.

Without James Cameron's two documentaries to innovate technology, the subsequent blockbusters would not have been able to present such amazing technology and visual effects.

The clip of "Polar Express" screened has a very gorgeous 3D effect, which is much better than the 3D effect that was purely converted in post-production.

It has to be said that Hollywood leads the trend of film technology all over the world.

The characters and scenes of the film take the effect of imitation oil painting, everything is like a dream, and it is surprisingly clear and real, giving people a beautiful feeling.

It was a preview and the screening lasted for half an hour and ended quickly.

When the lights in the pull-up room came on again, most people were still lamenting the film's breathtaking visual effects.

Charles Rowan, who is from Warner Bros., glanced at Ronan and specifically asked, "What do you think?"

Ronan smiled and said, "These images have a transcendent quality, somewhere between dream and reality, truly capturing the mystery of a sleepless Christmas Eve." ”

James Cameron is not the only technomaniac in Hollywood, Robert Zemeckis is also famous.

Charles Rowan asked again: "Ronan, it seems that you are very much in favor of 3D movies. ”

Ronan put it bluntly: "Any good movie deserves praise. He pointed to the screen: "Charles, don't you think 3D is the key to Hollywood for a while in the future?"

Charles Rowan didn't answer, but asked, "3D represents the future?"

Ronan also did not answer, saying: "The overall number of audiences in the North American film market has not only not increased in recent years, but has shown a downward trend. In today's era, it is not the past, and entertainment was relatively scarce in the past, especially cheap entertainment like watching movies, which is a rare way of entertainment that the masses can afford. ”

In terms of average income and the unit price of movie tickets, going to the theater to watch movies in the North American market is indeed a relatively low-cost entertainment method.

"Nowadays, the Internet is growing rapidly, and video games are proliferating. Ronan said slowly: "The public, especially the teenagers of the main moviegoers, have too many entertainment options. ”

Charles Rowan nodded: "You see it very accurately. ”

Ronan said lightly: "If you want to get more theater revenue, the only option is to increase the ticket price, but a large increase in ticket prices will only lose more audiences, and 3D movies bring the best reason and excuse." ”

Charles Rowan couldn't help but laugh: "No wonder everyone says you have a good eye." ”

Ronan smiled and didn't answer again, there are many people who can see this, and Hollywood and cinema companies used to do the same.

After the pull-tab meeting was over, everyone left the pull-tab room and walked towards a conference room, and Ronan found an opportunity to come to Tom Hanks and take the initiative to say hello: "Hello, Tom. ”

Tom Hanks smiled innocently: "Hello, Ronan. ”

The two have dealt with each other before because of "Band of Brothers", and although they have not reached a cooperation agreement, they are also acquaintances.

Ronan lowered his voice slightly: "Can you talk alone?"

Tom Hanks looked at Robert Zemeckis in front of him, hesitated slightly, and finally nodded: "Yes." ”

Ronan waved his hand to Charles Rowan and beckoned to Tom Hanks: "This way." ”

There is a private space, where Shahai Entertainment rents an entire floor to be used as a post-production room for each crew.

One floor down, Ronan was the first to walk into an office, followed by Tom Hanks.

"What's the matter?" asked Tom Hanks, who still had something to attend to.

Ronan didn't need to go around in circles, saying, "The folks at Relativity Entertainment have gone to Mr. Dan Brown. ”

Tom Hanks smiled: "Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code?"

"yes, that's him. Ronan said unhurriedly: "Some time ago, someone recommended this book to me, and I had people contact Dan Brown, and found out that it was too late, and the film rights to "The Da Vinci Code" had already been bought by you. ”

Tom Hanks casually said, "I happened to see this book, and it was very good. ”

Ronan asked tentatively, "Tom, can the copyright be transferred?"

Tom Hanks still had a smile on his face, but he said very resolutely: "Ronan, although you are a producer and I am an actor, we both have production companies, if you get the copyright of the work you like, will you resell it?"

Although this is a tactful statement, Ronan understands what Tom Hanks means that it is impossible to transfer copyrights.

Ronan didn't give up easily, and proposed: "Tom, we can cooperate on this project, and Shahai Entertainment and your Preton Company will join forces." ”

"Honestly, Ronan. Tom Hanks said: "I've already asked Rita to start planning this project, and even the main creative team has a preliminary plan. Indeed, with the strength of Pretong, it was a bit difficult to complete this project alone, and I was also looking for external cooperation. ”

Ronan knew what he was saying and didn't speak, so he just waited patiently.

Tom Hanks has thick curly hair, a broad forehead and plump cheeks, and has a natural and innocent nature, especially his fleshy nose, which is like an inverted exclamation point.

This makes him look very kind and honest.

"I have to be responsible for the team, and there is a prerequisite for cooperation. Tom Hanks proved that behind the honest actors, he had already honed the shrewdness of a film businessman: "The Da Vinci Code, no matter how much investment is invested by both parties, my team and I will enjoy a 40% share of the box office. ”

Hearing this number, the muscles on Ronan's face shook unconsciously, and he subconsciously asked, "North American box office?"

Tom Hanks nodded: "Forty percent of the North American box office, and the overseas box office and offline sharing will be discussed again." ”

Ronan secretly calculated that if he cooperated in this way, most of the film's income would fall into the hands of Tom Hanks, and Shahai Entertainment could only recover its investment through offline operations, and if it didn't work, it would have to work for others in vain.

Tom Hanks smiled innocently again and said, "This is the condition of my cooperation." Ronan, think about it, I still have something to do over there, so I'll take my leave first. ”

Ronan said politely, "Goodbye." ”

Tom Hanks left the office, and Ronan shook his head unconsciously, feeling that like "Band of Brothers", it was difficult to have a chance to meddle in "The Da Vinci Code" again.

These conditions are a bit outrageous, and it is estimated that on the one hand, Tom Hanks must fight for the best conditions for himself, and on the other hand, he will be embarrassed.

Tom Hanks walked out of the office, looked at the early poster of "Wonderful Night at the Museum" hanging on the wall, and walked up the stairs without looking back.

Because of his old friend Spielberg's relationship, he didn't like Ronan Anderson, and he didn't like it when he first met talk about "Band of Brothers".

When he comes to such a position, if he doesn't like it, he won't cooperate, and he has such capital.