Chapter 352: Autobots, Transformation and Departure (Three Watches)
Family Pictures has acquired the rights to the adaptation of "Transformers", officially signed an agreement with Hasbro to be responsible for the production of the live-action film of "Transformers", as well as signed an agreement for the development, manufacture and sales of "Transformers" model toys.
Originally, because of money, the sale of film rights to family pictures was not awkward among Hasbro's shareholders. After all, Paramount and DreamWorks have more confidence. Unexpectedly, Hu Yifei immediately became a global hit with an unprecedented god-level production, and the exquisite structure of the film promoted him from a rookie director to a potential director. Even the family film industry has also been promoted from a film company that originally played tickets to a potential company.
If Hu Yifei is willing to direct "Transformers" himself, both companies are full of confidence in the future.
When Hu Yifei and Cameron arrived at the digital field factory together, they saw the behemoth nearly ten meters high at first sight.
"Optimus Prime!"
Anyone who sees such a behemoth for the first time will be surprised. Under the expectant gaze of several confident staff, Hu Yifei circled around the huge robot a few times and said with a smile: "It's really good, it looks like it." How many big trucks have you dismantled? ”
Cameron has officially returned to the digital space, where he will take on the role of technical director and will not be involved in the management of the company. "Three big trucks, and tons of machinery. But that's not enough, it can't move yet. In order to maintain balance, it can now only have a balanced triangle POSS. We brought in a couple of roboticists, and the next step was to get it up and running. At the very least, the pulley underneath should be functional enough to roll a few laps on the road. ”
"Wow~~"
Hu Yifei couldn't help but be surprised, he hadn't seen a moving Transformer yet, "That's a big project." ”
"Of course, it's also challenging." Stan Winston laughed.
Engage in special effects and film technology?
This is a big hole that burns money extremely much, and if you really want to fight for technology leadership, it is normal to invest millions of dollars every month. If you enter this industry, you can't lag behind, no wonder those special effects companies have declined. After Hu Yifei acquired the digital field, the investment was not small, which is the foundation for continuous research in the digital field.
"So what can it do now, as a model?"
"No!" James Cameron said, "Want to see what it looks like on the streets?" ”
"I'm looking forward to it."
So a group of staff began to get busy, and the door of the already huge factory was opened. This behemoth, with an accurate height of 8.65 meters, appeared in the sunlight for the first time.
"Oh my god, what's that?"
"Transformers?! God, is that Optimus Prime? ”
The company is set up in the industrial park community, and naturally there will be residents. When "walking" on the road in front of a huge object, the rate of turning back is absolutely 100%. Transformers cartoons, Americans have basically seen them, and even the rubber Transformers toys are still in the toy box of childhood, but no one has ever seen such a huge metal Transformers before.
Optimus Prime can not only move, but also speak, and the synthesized electronic voice utters the classic line: "Just today, let's fight it out, either you die or I die!" ”
"That's cool!"
Out of nowhere, a group of elementary and middle school students came out, circling around the Transformers, and those with cameras were also taking pictures of this big guy, and they were very excited.
"Autobots, can you shapeshift?" There are elementary school students who don't know what to call yelling.
Optimus Prime was really hungry and responded, "This sacrifice is necessary in order to bring peace to this planet. We cannot allow these human beings to bear the consequences of our mistakes. It's my honor to fight with all of you. Autobots, transform and go! ”
"Wow", hundreds of fans at the scene cheered wildly, like a festival.
Hu Yifei crossed his arms and watched, "It seems that the effect is not bad, everyone is looking forward to it." ”
James Cameron said meaningfully: "That's a Transformers, a movie with more feelings than the Terminator." ”
I don't know where to get the news, a few reporters came over, and when they saw Hu Yifei and Cameron standing aside and chatting, and seemed to be nervous about what kind of test, their scalps were numb with excitement, and they boldly stepped forward and asked: "Mr. Galen, is your new movie "Transformers"?" ”
Hu Yifei smiled: "It seems to be so. ”
"And what about Mr. James Cameron, what is the position in this movie?"
James Cameron sometimes had a straight temper like a child who didn't understand the world, and he didn't give face at all: "I'm working for him now, don't ask me." ”
Hu Yifei said with a smile: "I would prefer to invite director Cameron to be the director of "Transformers", but unfortunately he is preparing for his new film. That's the big picture. But I think in "Transformers", Mr. Cameron will also contribute his wisdom, and he will be the producer. ”
"Wow, that's really nice. We look forward to the moment when Transformers is actually filmed. ”
"Thank you."
The big guy tested perfectly, and everyone was very happy. Fans shouted happily: "Galen, you must shoot it well." It's the same as Inception. ”
Hu Yi raised his arm in response.
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Hollywood is not as strong as it is impermeable, not to mention that this time it was not hidden.
Eight or nine meters tall behemoth, the all-metal Transformers took to the road, not only fans came to watch, but even the media gathered to report.
""Inception" was a hit, a global hit, and Galen Hu was full of confidence and started filming the next movie non-stop: it is still a sci-fi blockbuster, adapted from the live-action version of the classic animated "Transformers". -- Los Angeles Times, "...... A few days ago, the test robot in the digital field pushed the huge Optimus Prime into the sun, causing people to watch and take pictures, which has now become a hot topic on the Internet. - The Hollywood Reporter......
"Optimus Prime is so domineering, it is said that three large trucks were used to modify. It's just that the face doesn't look very delicate, and there are many lines exposed, and if the movie is shot with this kind of model, I'm afraid I won't be able to see where it goes. "Where are the Decepticons, are the Transformers really going to take over the Earth? "I just want to know when the movie will start filming and when it will be released. At any time, it's on my must-see list by now. ”……
After this gossip was spread by the media, it instantly attracted the attention of many people in the entertainment industry, and Hu Yifei's fans were even more excited.
It's a pity that the secrecy of the family film industry is too tight, and it is difficult to find out even the slightest bit of the inside story.
But the more confidential it is, the more it can pique the curiosity of others.
Not long after the news spread, DreamWorks-Paramount, which lost the battle for the copyright of "Transformers", had already begun to regret it, why was it not firm in the first place. But they have another trick up their sleeve. Since you can't grab the copyright, let's cooperate with both sides. They immediately contacted the family film industry and expressed their willingness to cooperate.
Warner Bros. CEO Jeff also called on his heels, "Galen, is your next movie confirmed?" "He's more worried about schedules.
"Not yet, Jeff. Are you asking Batman? ”
"Yes, that's right." Jeff smiled, "I officially extended an invitation to you to direct the sequel to Batman?" Or reboot it as you want it to go. Of course, we're also very interested in Transformers. ”
Hu Yifei smiled: "Then whether you want to talk about "Batman" or "Transformers", you can only choose one." ”
Jeff hesitated for a moment and said, "Of course it is...... Batman! ”
"OK, I'll be able to answer you right now. I'm interested in Batman. There is no need to reboot, and if you make another Batman Origin, the audience will be bored. In fact, Nolan did a good job, he opened up new ideas for "Batman". Even if I want to make a sequel, I will only follow the ideas he set and continue to carry forward the ideas of mortals. Therefore, Batman is still a maverick superhero, and he only relies on his own intelligence, technology, and never-say-die will, as well as his deep inner determination to never forget. …… So, are you going to replace the original director and let me shoot it? ”
Jeff hesitated again, but he heard Hu Yifei's ridicule in Chinese, bit his silver teeth, and said categorically: "Of course." If you agree, I'll do it right away. ”
Hu Yifei didn't answer him quickly this time, and Jeff didn't urge, and after a while, Hu Yifei finally spoke, "I want to write the script myself, and I want to participate in the sharing?" ”
"These can be discussed." Seeing that "Inception" is about to hit a new high at the global box office, there is nothing that cannot be talked about in the face of the US dollar.
"Well, you convinced me. It's a huge temptation, and I think I'll have a schedule in the second half of the year. I will have a schedule next year, and I will have a good time working together. ”
Jeff said confidently: "It's a pleasure to work with. After hanging up the phone, he couldn't help but wave his arms vigorously, "yes!" (To be continued.) )