When Donn became the director of Star Wars Episode 1: The Ghost Man Menace, he took back the script and had his royal team of writers revise it.

Tang En is too familiar with this movie, in addition to the spectacular scenes and realistic special effects, the film's protracted plot, long-overdue battle, dramatic twists, and young laughter make it hard to imagine that this is a masterpiece!

Especially the PPT-like scene switching, which makes people laugh off their big teeth.

Compared with the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy of the same period, the biggest advantage of this movie is probably that the author is from the United States, not the United Kingdom.

Now that Don has become a director, it is natural that he will have to make some changes, at least to make the film look less childish.

However, Donne's revised script was firmly opposed by George Lucas!

"Donne, you should know that our post-production has already begun, and it is impossible for us to make drastic changes to the script at this stage, which will seriously affect the progress of the project!" George Lucas looked serious, as if he didn't want to give Don a chance to talk back.

Tang En's face was also heavy, "George, I understand what you said, so I didn't change the framework of the script, but adjusted some details, especially the jokes and action scenes, and improved them." ”

"No, no, no, I don't think it's necessary at all!" George Lucas put a lot of effort into writing this script for two years, and he didn't want to be vetoed, "The plot is perfect and doesn't need any changes." ”

Don said in a deep voice: "George, I think you have fallen into a misunderstanding, such a plot design...... We're shooting Star Wars, not cartoons!"

Donn's tone was not heavy, making George Lucas's face turn pale, and he blew his beard angrily and glared, "Boy, what are you talking nonsense?"

Don is the director, he is now the director, and he has the right to put forward reasonable opinions on the script, "The whole script, except for the car chase scene in the valley, which is eye-catching, what is the difference between the whole plot and a children's film? George, I say something ugly, I don't want to direct a golden sour plum movie!"

George Lucas was so angry that he almost vomited blood, Star Wars...... Can it be mixed into a golden sour plum?

"I know, you want to make the movie more interesting, but it's enough to have a teenager Anakin, is it necessary to give so many scenes to the robots and Gangas in a row?

Listening to Donne's words, George Lucas calmed down a little, "This is the beginning of the trilogy, and the main role is to foreshadow. ”

"Then there's no need for so many flashy things!" Don waved his hand, his tone was heavy, "The heroine is underage, Anakin is a child, and there are so many young CG characters, which will seriously lower the height of the movie." And the scenes of the two Jedi are obviously too few, especially the final battle, which is simply ridiculous, without logic, and without any sense of urgency!"

"Don, I understand your thoughts, but there are some deep things you haven't considered. George Lucas sighed, rather helpless.

Tang En said coldly: "I'm sorry, George, I'm the director, and my task is to make the movie a good and make it look like a real Star Wars! ”

In today's Hollywood blockbusters, action scenes are getting younger and younger, and it wasn't until "The Matrix" led by Yuan Jiaban came that Hollywood finally understood the essentials of action scenes, and the style of a series of action blockbusters has changed a lot.

"It's easy to say these questions, but our disagreement is still about the script. George Lucas waved his hand and sighed, "Donn, you see, I'm not just a filmmaker, I'm also the owner of a film company. ”

"What do you mean?" Don didn't react for a moment.

George Lucas turned around and put his hands behind his back, "The biggest investor in this film is Fox Films, and it is conceivable that Lucasfilm doesn't make much money at all." ”

Don was confused, "The better the movie, the higher the box office, and the more money you make?"

George Lucas shook his head, "Donn, you're still young and don't understand the market. Movie...... It's not that the better you shoot and the higher the box office, the more you earn. ”

"Huh?"

Don felt like his perception had collapsed.

How is this possible?

The better the reputation, the higher the box office, the greater the influence, and the more money you make?

George Lucas turned around, staring straight at Donn with cloudy eyes, "Star Wars is culture, and a derivative of culture can cover any corner of the world!"

Tang En was startled, and a word flashed in his mind in an instant-peripheral!

Yes, this is Star Wars, the movie series with the highest peripheral consumption in history!

"It's true that the script is younger, but ...... But it will attract more children. Peripheral consumption, they are the mainstream group, do you understand?"

George Lucas's words are heavy-hearted, and they have a bit of a teaching meaning.

There are so many animated characters in the movie, like horses, deer, hippos, and various robots that are cute and cute, just to attract more children and sell more toys.

In the eyes of George Lucas, how can you not see that this script is too naïve and young?

Don sighed, a little more lost in his voice, "George, how many years have you not made a movie?"

George Lucas was stunned for a moment, puzzled by Donn's meaning.

Donn asked again, "George, what do you think...... Are you a filmmaker or a ...... Merchant?"

George Lucas understood what Donn meant, and was silent for a moment.

Tang En raised his head, looked at the lamp on the roof of the shed, and said to himself, "Everyone wants to make money, and so do I." But at the end of the day, we're just filmmakers in the guise of businessmen! Hollywood is where we put our roots!"

"Businessmen can not care about the development of Hollywood, they are crazy to take, they don't care about the development of Hollywood, and they regard the spirit of Hollywood as a joke. We all see the tragedy of MGM, don't you feel heartache at all?"

"Hollywood needs capital, but capital can't replace Hollywood! Movies are the soul of Hollywood, and we? We are filmmakers! What Star Wars should look like, George, you must know better than anyone else. ”

"I know you want Lucasfilm to have more capital, but Lucasfilm is strong enough! Is there any filmmaker in Hollywood who is richer than you? Is it really that much money to make? Even so, there is no need to sacrifice the quality of the film, right?"

Donn babbled a lot, and seeing that George Lucas had been silent, he paused, "Some time ago, I went to visit Mr. Francis Coppola, and his teachings made me understand where the roots of filmmakers are. He said that the atmosphere in Hollywood had changed, and he liked the taste of the past. ”

"Mr. Coppola's words often ring in my ears, and I will always persevere, I want to make the best film, to thank the fans for their love, to repay the home that Hollywood has given me. ”

"George, I'm the director you resigned yourself to, and I will respect my profession. If we can't agree on our differences, I'll follow your advice and finish the film, but ...... You will lose my respect. ”

"By the way, I'll give you a videotape. This is the $6,000 film made by my assistant director, Christopher Nolan, and I hope that Hollywood will continue to give hope to these new directors from all over the world, not disappointment. ”

……

Don left George Lucas's office, still sitting on the couch in a daze.

Francis Coppola......

Not only did he guide Donn, but he was also the leader of George Lucas's entry into Hollywood!