Chapter 8: Pirates 2 sets sail
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"Hey, I said where did you kid go, I didn't expect you kid to hide here, stay with the beautiful Miss Kayla, you kid is too boring, you kid is so heavy on sex and light friends. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć ļ½ļ½ļ½ļ½ā
As the conversation continued, Han Kwonwoo and Kayla? Knightley has also become more familiar, and now more natural and casual. But at this point, Johnny? Depp's strange scream suddenly sounded, and he saw Johnny? Depp and Gore? The two Vebinski appeared in front of them, staring at them with a wicked smile on their faces.
"Johnny, I see that you are extreme, extremely Lee able to have a good conversation with the beautiful Miss Kayla. But to be honest, this is also something you can't really do, don't look at Kayla and Lee, the two of them are simply talented men and women, a natural pair. En~~~ The two of them are about the same age, and they are both very powerful, how about it, Kayla and Lee, you don't have to think about it. ā
Gore? Vebinsky, an old immortal, said the first words very uprightly, but the latter words have some problems. After all that, Gore? Verbinski was also stunned and winked at the two of them in a funny way, making Han Kwonwoo and Kayla ? Knightley was even more embarrassed.
"Johnny, Gore, you two speak politely, okay!" For these two crazy weirdos, Han Quanyou has no choice, and can only beg for mercy in a low voice.
And Kayla? Knightley didn't say a word, just looked at Han Kwonwoo from time to time, and then thought of Johnny just now? Depp and Gore? Verbinsky's face couldn't help but turn red.
"Okay, who called us brothers, since you said so, then I won't say more, come, my brother, come with me, I need to take you to meet some people." See Han Kwonwoo begging for mercy, Johnny? Depp didn't say anything anymore, just motioned for Han Quanyou to come up and get to know the others.
As the screenwriter of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", Han Kwonwoo also needs to get to know the other staff members, which is definitely important. Now the two sides know each other and leave a good impression, which is of great help to each other in the future in the exchange and communication at work.
Therefore, Han Quanyou stood up without thinking about it and began to follow Johnny? Depp and Gore? Behind the two of them, Vebinski is ready to get to know other important people in the crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2". Of course, Kayla? Knightley didn't sit any longer, and followed with him holding that he had nothing to do.
With Johnny? Depp and Gore? With the help and introduction of the two Wibinski, Han Quanyou suddenly got to know a large group of important personnel of the crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2".
Got the gold medal producer Jerry? Bruckheimer, Executive Producer Erik? McLeod, Production Manager Doug? Merryfield, production designer Rick? Hain Riches...... I have to say that today's dinner is definitely a formal dinner for all the members before the start of filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2". It's just that unlike history, in this dinner, there are two less original screenwriters and one more Han Kwon woo.
"This time, because of the script and filming, we need to rush to more places, we need more islands, we need more ships, these are necessary, otherwise, we can't reflect the huge, magical and supernatural characteristics of Pirates of the Caribbean 2!"
After a brief acquaintance, the main personnel finally came to a small conference room alone and began to discuss the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean 2".
As the original creator of the script, at this time, of course, Han Quanyou has the absolute authority to put forward his own requirements and opinions, in fact, to put it bluntly, the people sitting now are basically only Han Quanyou who is responsible for raising questions, and the others are only responsible for answering and solving the questions raised by Han Quanyou.
"Well~~~ I know, I've also read the script, compared to the first part, the second part does need more islands and ships, and we will solve this matter." As the production manager, Doug took Han Quanyou's words and signaled Han Quanyou to rest assured.
Since Doug has said so, Han Quanyou can't continue to talk about it, after all, Han Quanyou knows that although Americans are scattered, they are still very serious and efficient in their work.
"Everyone also knows that "Pirates of the Caribbean 1: The Curse of the Black Pearl" was completely filmed by Disney with the mentality of trying it out." Han Quanyou's words suddenly made Johnny? Depp and Goldwipenski whistled strangely, and Doug and the others were a little embarrassed.
Indeed, in the case of pirate movies that have disappeared for nearly forty years, although "Pirates of the Caribbean 1: The Curse of the Black Pearl" began filming, Disney also had the idea and attitude of trying it, but no one expected that it would achieve shocking results.
"I believe that Disney will definitely attach great importance to the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", and will definitely fully support and cooperate." Speaking of this, Han Quanyou couldn't help but stare at Doug, after all, Doug is not only the production manager, but also the official representative of Disney this time.
"Yes, I can be sure of this, Disney will definitely fully support the filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" this time, as long as the crew has any needs, Disney will definitely try their best to solve it." Of course, Doug understood what Han Quanyou meant, and although he was a little unhappy, he still endured it and explained.
There's no way, who called Disney was indeed a little too much in "Pirates of the Caribbean 1: The Curse of the Black Pearl", and the financial support was pitiful, and it was indeed a little sorry for the actors and directors and other staff who worked hard to shoot.
"Hey, when you see the dollars, Disney is generous, tsk, it's really a shrewd businessman." Thinking of how hard you suffered in the first part, Johnny? Depp couldn't help but sneer at sarcasm.
"I don't want to say anything else, I just ask that Disney must give us full support for this shooting, and give us comprehensive logistics. And considering that the filming time will definitely be very long, the most preliminary estimate will also take ten months, and many times it will be filmed on inaccessible islands, so I ask the crew to require medical staff, adequate medicine, and rest, and must let our actors and workers get a good rest, not to live in a five-star hotel, but at least not to let us sleep in tents! ā
Han Quanyou's words are things that must be paid attention to, so Doug was not angry, and immediately nodded and said: "Well, we know that at present, for the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", Disney has sent professionals to start investigating the small islands in the area where we are about to shoot, so as to give the most suitable location for filming. As for the potential dangers of those inaccessible islands, you can rest assured that we will all be ready. Even if it is a poisonous snake on a small island, we will prepare the most adequate antivenom for all kinds of poisonous snakes. ā
After receiving Doug's answer, Han Quanyou couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and went to these inaccessible islands to shoot, and medicine was inevitable. After all, the place is unfamiliar, what if something unexpected happens. There are also animals on the island that attack the surname, which need to be guarded against, and the first to bear the brunt is of course the poisonous snake.
These small islands are all inaccessible places, and there are definitely many poisonous snakes on the islands, and they are not afraid of people. Therefore, while shooting, plenty of assortment of antivenoms, which is a must-prepare item.
But since Doug has said so, according to Disney's wealthy performance, I believe that the work and problems in safety will definitely not disappoint everyone at that time.
This is not to say that Han Quanyou thinks that Disney really takes care of the actors and crew, because Han Quanyou knows that this is completely Disney's filming in order to make everyone better and smoother, after all, the box office results of more than 600 million US dollars in "Pirates of the Caribbean 1: The Curse of the Black Pearl" have already made Disney's senior management red-eyed.
In this case, Disney executives naturally hope that "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" can be filmed as soon as possible, then released, and then make money. Therefore, at this time, the filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" is much stronger than the first part, and it can basically be said that it requires people and money.
"And the boat, this time I wanted to be able to set up a more perfect, realistic, and photographic boat that could be used to shoot on the sea, no longer limited to the small boat in the studio. Especially the two main characters, the Black Pearl and the Flying Dutchman. ā
Speaking of this, Han Quanyou paused for a moment and quietly waited for Doug's answer.
"This is no problem, because of the setting of the script, in order to better shoot, as early as a month ago, Disney began to prepare for this work. I believe that when everyone finishes filming in the studio and goes to the real sea to shoot, two huge and beautiful Black Pearl and Flying Dutchman will appear in front of everyone, which will definitely satisfy everyone. ā
Han Kwon Woo was not surprised by Doug's answer, after all, in history, when "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" was filmed, the two main ships, the Black Pearl and the Flying Dutchman, had already begun to be really specially made for filming. It's not like in the first part.,It's basically a boat and computer stunts.ć
"And a large part of the script is about a play with a group of indigenous people, and I hope Disney can take a lot of trouble to find a suitable place to shoot with indigenous tribes to ensure that the filming goes smoothly."
Hollywood shoots blockbusters like this, basically the screenwriter and director keep making requests, and then the film company is responsible for the rest, which can also greatly improve the efficiency of the work.
"Well, I've done enough research in this regard, and I can investigate it on Bataca Island in Dominica." Han Quanyou will really investigate again, but Han Quanyou knows that when he originally filmed this part of the aborigines, it was in this place. What Han Kwonwoo wants to say now is just a reminder of Disney.
Of course, Han Kwonwoo didn't do this kindly to remind Disney to avoid Disney spending too much time and energy to find suitable places and indigenous people. The reason why Han Quanyou did this was completely because he was afraid that his appearance would change history and make Disney's choice in this regard change.
In order to successfully start his first step into the American entertainment industry, Han Quanyou is very cautious, striving to maintain the original flavor, and where he can not be modified, he will never modify or change.
Subsequently, Han Kwon Woo and Gore? Verbinski, plus a Johnny? Depp, the three of them did not have the slightest politeness, and directly began to put forward various conditions. The three of them now also know that for the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", Disney's senior management must attach great importance to it and will fully support it.
Since this is the case, why do the three of them feel embarrassed, and what is the need to be polite. Therefore, the three of them were unceremonious, and they simply mentioned everything, and Doug couldn't help but smile bitterly and nodded, while explaining and answering some things, he nodded in agreement with the request made by the three, because there were too many, and finally he was stunned because the laptop had written it down.
Because of the success of "Pirates of the Caribbean 1: The Curse of the Black Pearl", Disney definitely attaches great importance to "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" and gives full support, and there is absolutely no skimpiness where it needs to be spent, just in order to make a better movie that surpasses "Pirates of the Caribbean 1: The Curse of the Black Pearl".
For the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", there are more than 600 people in the producer and crew alone, and more than 400 people are employed in the main filming locations. This scale, even in Hollywood, has to be said to be unprecedentedly grand. You know, this is not an epic war blockbuster, just a movie with a magical adventure theme, which can surpass a thousand people, can definitely be called unprecedentedly grand.
And Disney has indeed given full support to the crew, just in terms of food, three meals a meal is not a lot, for more than 700 to more than 800 people, breakfast alone needs 11 to 1,500 eggs, 100 to 160 pounds of bacon, 100 loaves of bread, 50 pounds of sausages, and more than 10 boxes of fruit. Except for some purchased locally, the vast majority are flown directly from the continental United States.
It can be said that in terms of food, Disney does give another strength. Of course, it can't be perfect, at least in terms of accommodation, there is really no way, after all, the shooting place is not a metropolis, and there are no large high-end hotels, it is good to have a place to sleep, as for the accommodation conditions, of course, it is not ideal.
In fact, hundreds of cast and crew members are scattered into more than 80 hotels, and 150 drivers are needed to transport the whole class every day, as well as more than 40 accountants scattered all over the country.
However, although it is very troublesome and complicated, Disney is rich in the end, and it is not stingy in this regard, and everything is done perfectly.
Not only did they spend a lot of money on accommodation and food, but the crew also spent a lot of money during the filming process.
When the crew finished filming all of their time in the Caribbean, a staggering list of numbers became clear. This does not include the rental of airplanes, and the crew used more than 10,000 one-way tickets for transportation; 475 mobile phones were used in Dominica; At most, 200 walkie-talkies were used at the same time; 550 boxes of costumes for filming; 178 barrels of smoke-generating material; More than 6,000 batteries are used in the sound department; more than 460,000 feet of rope, equivalent to 87 miles; The length of all the films even reached 335 miles.
These are really a lot of dollars when you count the money, but fortunately, this time Disney did not skimp on it and gave full support in order to make a better movie.
It can be said that the final investment and cost of the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" is definitely a lot, but it is precisely because of Disney's full support that the funds and logistics are in place to ensure that the classic movie "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" will be born. is also because of the classic movie, which made "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" reach an astonishing billion 60 million US dollars at the global box office.
It can be said that Disney did spend a lot of money for the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", but earned even more.
Thinking of this, Han Quanyou also had to sigh that although American businessmen are very stingy, they only value profits. However, there is one thing that is very commendable, when an American businessman approves of one thing and absolutely does one thing, then he will definitely become super generous, and he will not see the slightest stinginess at all, and even many times, not only will he have enough funds, but he will even give you a large amount of money as a backup.
Of course, the premise of all this is first and foremost after the approval and decision of American businessmen, otherwise, being stingy will definitely make you go berserk.
Of course, the actors are ambitious and want to shoot "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" as soon as possible, and Disney also hopes that the movie can end filming earlier and be released earlier to make money. Disney first settled the salary problem of the actors and crew, and Han Quanyou also got a salary of eight million US dollars, which once again made Han Quanyou sigh that it is really easy for actors to make money, although they can't talk to John? Depp's 16 million, but Han Quanyou is still very satisfied, after all, he is only a newcomer at this time.
Among the eight million salaries, five million is the cost of the script, of course, this is also because of the official purchase fee for the copyright of Han Quanyou's script, which also means that the copyright fee of the script of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" is no longer himself, but Disney, and it was purchased by Disney's permanent surname.
In the past, the money for the purchase of the permanent surname was indeed a little less, but Han Quanyou didn't care at all, anyway, this money was picked up for nothing before, so what else did he care about.
The remaining 3 million is Han Kwon-woo's salary and the hardship expenses when he needs to guide the shooting in the movie. After all, Han Kwonwoo is not only an actor, but also a screenwriter, and at the same time of filming, many times and places, director Gore? Wibinski had to ask for the advice of Han Kwon-woo, the screenwriter, or the two of them to discuss it before deciding how to shoot the next shot.
The issue of salaries with the staff and employees was solved, and when all the equipment was ready and the shooting began, it became the first problem.
In this case, Disney is wealthy, and it spends a lot of money, works overtime, and starts to build a studio scene in a remote place in Disneyland.
It only took three days to get everything done, and then with a phone call, all the cast and crew were officially called to the studio to start the official filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2".
And the official filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" is not small, which naturally has attracted the attention of countless people. Reminiscent of the success of "Pirates of the Caribbean 1: The Curse of the Black Pearl", this also made everyone in the outside world look forward to "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", although "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" had just begun filming at this time.
With Disney's official announcement that "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" has begun filming, all of a sudden, this news was published on the front pages of major entertainment circles in the United States, which immediately attracted huge attention.
In the midst of the crazy reports of the media, it was officially announced to the world: "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" has begun!
(To be continued)