"I think it's too complicated, or it's a bit too much to say."

Daniel looked at Nia apologetically, this version was that she and Joey were mainly responsible for editing, Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks promised to give Nia enough autonomy when they approached the project, and Daniel intervened without doubt. But with a few years of hard work in Hollywood, "Legally Blonde" has achieved brilliant results that surpass its predecessor, and Daniel has actually been able to grasp the reason why a movie is really a hit, which is an afterthought-like consciousness after all. Taking "Greek Wedding" as an example, in the love relationship between Tula and Miller, Greece, a mysterious civilization that is not familiar to Americans, is the biggest selling point of this movie.

In addition, the story should be mindless, just like the familiar one, the traditional drama of two young people pursuing family reconciliation and then coming together. As for the love between family, older young women and handsome Prince Charming, they should not be a separate part of the movie, these can be integrated into the joke without a trace, but they cannot be explained to the audience as content that needs to be considered, in that case, the relaxed and novel selling point of the movie itself will be dragged down by these private goods.

That movie will be very difficult to succeed.

"Moreover, you should have also seen the relevant marketing plan, we will lead a feast of topics, through the Internet, which means that when we make a movie, we need to consider some plot settings so that people can spread and discuss. Of course, the premise of a qiē is that this will be a good-looking movie. ”

Daniel's fears didn't come up, and Nia clearly understood IFC and DD, and Joey even more so. They were very interested in Daniel's idea of thinking about film editing from a propaganda point of view.

"If you need it, the publicity staff in the distribution department will intervene in the editing, and you can discuss with each other how to do more with the publicity needs without compromising the integrity and fluency of the film itself."

Leaving Nia and Joey to continue the discussion, Daniel will not get involved in the specific work, to be honest, this is Nia's own story after all, and she will consciously or unconsciously incorporate her own emotions into the operation, which is also an important factor in the success of the film. Resonance with the audience is the most important thing at all times.

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Daniel returned to David's office, at DD Pictures, because Century City was expensive, so the office area was not large, Daniel did not have his own office, usually he came here, he was in David's office.

Seeing the cabinets full of text folders and a screen of office software, Daniel understood that this was David's daily work.

He told David about Kevin and Brenner's visit today.

"So, what is your opinion? If you don't think DD's development is in order, you can intervene from here, just like "Pirates", but I'll invest. ”

"I've been thinking about this matter, I still think DD is not suitable for too big projects at this stage, such as movies like "Greek Wedding", we can try as many as possible, if its table is okay, at least with you and Hanks, especially your starring, there should be no problem with making a profit, after all, we have all seen the cut out, I think thirty or forty million in North America, and one hundred million in the world can be expected. But if you want to invest in a movie of the magnitude of "The Punisher", and Lionsgate's budget is 35 million, then you need to invest at least 20 million or more to be able to basically achieve what you call a special effects blockbuster, which is still based on Weta Digital's revenue instead of part of the remuneration. Twenty million, if it fails, DD Pictures can wait to close its doors, and a loss of this magnitude is not something DD can bear. I think the reason why Marvel has been delaying making these blockbusters by itself must also be thinking so, once it fails, it can't even guarantee daily maintenance, it is better to wait for the opportunity by selling heroes in the current way. We too, we can develop on the cost of the film for a few more years, and when we have enough risk resistance, we can try to invest in an A-grade system to expand to a larger scale. Now, I think DD should be going to make it in-house, then try to release some of its own films and find some talented co-actors. ”

David has obviously been thinking about it for a long time, these things are actually what a studio should have thought about a long time ago, what kind of development it will have, how its route will be determined, and what kind of independent producer it will be, which is the importance of life and death for a studio that is mixed up in the cruelty of Hollywood.

But apparently Daniel didn't plan to think about this, he knew which movies were worth investing in, which ones could be made, so naturally there was no need to limit himself, but David was different, the producer experience he learned from Hollywood was orthodox and there was no cheat. So Daniel can't assert that David is wrong, and he can't force him to go at his own pace.

It's David's business, and he's asking for more than just money, it's the experience and the process along the way, and that's the real fun. It is also a way for him to realize his unfinished dream for his mother.

"But, Dan, I believe in your vision, and I also believe that these films that you are going to invest in may be worth investing in and can make money. So, have you ever considered setting up a separate department in the DD film industry to handle your personal investments, you pay their salaries, project systems or extras, and when you don't have a job there, they can do their own thing in the company? ”

"That's a good mention, I'll think about it, David, your progress is amazing, I forgot that you were a hot dog seller, oh no, before I left, you were just a hot dog deliverer."

"You're mean, isn't there anyone who doesn't know that you were just a hot dog chef before you became a big star? Oh, little red sausage Daniel, the little sweetheart of the housewives of East Freybach. ”

The two bosses were playing vipers in the office, and the rest of the staff certainly didn't know anything about it.

"You follow up on their progress, I hope to start screening in Los Angeles in early August, and the theater chain here should be able to test the water with a hundred screens. Fred will ask people to help us collect detailed feedback, so that after the official release, there should be a chance to make targeted changes. ”

The pre-publicity of "Greek Wedding" does not account for a large proportion, mainly the gimmick of Nia's semi-autobiography, Greek style, and Daniel's participation, as well as Tom Hanks' strong recommendation of these vain things. The main publicity will be after the screening, so that if the number of single theaters and single screens is good enough, they will have more confidence to talk about more films with the three major theater chains.

Regarding the promotion and theater negotiations, the two chatted for two hours, mainly Daniel was saying that because this time he had to do it himself, DD Pictures was not famous after all, and it depended on him. Otherwise, David might not even be able to get through the door of Regel or AMC.

"Recently, I read a few scripts and I think it's pretty good, and I want to pick one of them for my next project."

"Independent?"

Seeing Davy nod, Daniel became interested.

"Oh, horror?" See the category on the script, "Screenwriter Sebastian? I haven't heard of this name, let me look at his resume, oh, "Judas's Kiss", I've seen this movie, the story is not bad. ”

Daniel didn't read the entire script of more than 100,000 words here, but turned to the actor recommendation later.

"My God, he wants to find an Oscar? Harry Berry. ”

The black actress just won the Oscar this year, although the salary is still on the 10 million line, which is not particularly expensive, especially compared with Daniel himself. But it's not appropriate for a low-budget horror film to invest 10 million on the heroine.

David apparently doesn't agree with this either, "He's probably voted for other big companies, but he hasn't gotten a response yet." ”

"Robert Downey? Oh, little Robert, is he already out? ”

"Of course, I came out a long time ago, but I heard that I didn't quit cleanly, but I was already filming, and I won a Golden Globe Award last year, just like you, it's a supporting actor, a TV miniseries."

“OK！”

Daniel simply admires this list, presumably he decided on these people last year, one of them is an Oscar-winning actress, an Iron Man, and then the most profitable man in Hollywood every year, and the rest Penelope Cruz is not an ordinary person, as well as the old actor John Carol Lynch, and Bernard Hill, who is the captain of "Titanic".

Luxurious cast, but Daniel really hasn't seen the movie.

"Except for Harry, the other actors are still more reliable."

"You even know Penelope?" David looked at him meaningfully, "This one has only been in Hollywood for a year, and he is not well-known so far." You seem to have a lot of interest in Spain as well. ”

"Yes, this is a stunner, are you interested, Davy Producers?"

"Harry Berry is more to my taste, and less of us are the same color."

"You're a racist."

Daniel threw the script to him, "I don't know much about horror movies, you decide for yourself, control the cost, it shouldn't be easy to lose money." Except for Harry, the others plus a salary of two million are about the same. ”

David nodded, "By the way, do you have any recommendations?" Director, cinematographer, etc. ”

"Uh......"

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Today's weekend chapter Oh, don't wait, thank you Dongfeng, and Fufu (I'm Hu Jianren) for rewarding. In addition, today's collection is rising slightly faster, which is strange