Since the establishment of the Harry Potter studio, after a long period of hype and publicity, the Harry Potter series has completely bloomed in Europe and the United States, just like many book reviewers have commented, the book may not have much literary value, but it is extremely suitable for the needs of the market, and the daydream-like storyline is not only loved by minors, but also has a huge influence among young people.

All the feedback from the market indicates that the time has come to cinematize the series.

Although after a few more years of fermentation, the effect of the explosion may be better, but the Harry Potter studio has invested a lot of financial resources in the series, and capital is born to save for profit, from the Duke studio to Warner Bros., everyone wants to see the emergence of profits.

After the establishment of "Reload" and "Matrix Revolution", the film preparation of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was also put on the agenda.

Duke flew back to Los Angeles from Sydney to determine the most critical aspects of the film.

As a future investor and producer, as well as a top director who has proven his vision in films, Time Warner Group also strongly asked Duke to be involved in the preparation and production of this series.

Another key character in the series, Joanna? Rowling, who also came to Los Angeles from London, saw the inspirational single mom writer again, and found that her whole temperament had changed drastically, the caution of the past was completely a thing of the past, and confidence and shrewdness were clearly on her face.

Anyone who has Joanna today? Rowling's fame will produce such a change.

Rowling's change has its own reasons for continuous efforts, and more importantly, she can be said to be the new generation of top stars in the publishing industry created by Time Warner Group with its huge media resources.

"Joe. You look prettier. ”

Walking into the Harry Potter studio in the Warner Building, Duke and Joanna? Rowling shook her hand, then to Doug? Walter and Robin? Grande and the others said hello to Tina? Fei sat in the next two seats.

These people here will form the decision-making layer in the early stage of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", deciding the film's affairs from investment to director.

Thereinto. The one who has seen the largest increase in discourse power is Joanna? Rowling.

This is a very normal thing, just like in Duke's past, the increase in status and influence, and with it the increase in power.

Even if Duke and Warner won't do what she says, give them the right amount of respect.

Rowling and Warner, on the other hand, also have a tacit understanding in some aspects, such as the fact that they always remember that Duke will be the director of the series.

"Duke ......"

Joanna? Rowling made no secret of her thoughts, "I think you're the right person to be the director." ”

Doug? Walter immediately chimed in. "You know, Duke, that's what I've always thought."

"Joe, Doug, you've all seen it, I'm going to direct the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and I'm going to be the producer of "Reloaded" and "Matrix Revolution" ......"

Duke isn't done yet, Doug? Walter interjected. "And Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, you have to be a maker."

If you can. Doug? Walter wanted him to be the producer of every Warner Bros. film.

"Human energy is limited." Duke spread his hands helplessly, "I can't put all my energy on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and I'm not suitable for the family's style......"

Of all the words, none of the last sentences are more convincing, Joanna? Rowling and Doug? Walter looked at each other, momentarily silent.

As the production manager in charge of the crew in the future. Robin? Grande said at the right time, "I think I have a say in this, I've worked with Duke since I was in Life and Death, and his style really doesn't fit the whole family." ”

"Guys, you've all seen my films." Duke's tacit interface. "If I make Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone PG-13, it will inevitably cause a lot of trouble."

Doug? Walter frowned and sighed, "Duke, you're the director we have the most confidence in......"

Speaking of which, in fact, there is already a clear intention, and the people here are not fools, Duke has never made a G or PG rated film, and even PG-13 rated films are very rare, and most of the works released are R-rated.

Ratings are crucial for a work like Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

"Rowling, what about your opinion?" Doug? Walter looked at Joanna? Rowling.

Jeff? Robinoff has confirmed that he will be transferred to Time Warner as CEO at the end of his term, and he wants to compete for the CEO position, with Duke and Rowling being the most important supports.

"I'm really sorry that Duke can't be a director." Joanna? Rowling thought for a moment and said, "I think director Spielberg is a good candidate. ”

The two works that really brought Spielberg to the altar are typical family fun.

Looking at the whole of Hollywood, Spielberg is indeed a very suitable director for Harry Potter, but Duke does not want to see him as a director.

"I'm against it." Duke, who is not only a director, but also a businessman, immediately gave reasons enough for Warner to abandon Spielberg, "Now that DreamWorks is in considerable trouble, Spielberg has been looking for the right project to save DreamWorks from declining, what if he asks to participate in the investment of the film?" ”

It doesn't affect Rowling, but it does affect him and Warner Bros.

Barely thought about it, Doug? Walter was on Duke's side, "Joe, I think it's better to be cautious. ”

Joanna? Rowling is not stupid, and the agent sitting next to her also gave a timely reminder, she immediately understood that this was related to the competition of forces within Hollywood, and did not insist on her opinion.

"The film was produced with a budget of $130 million."

Such a figure is enough to make anyone cautious, and directors who do not have enough qualifications will not be taken into account, so Robin? "We need a director who has a proven track record of success. ”

"I recommend someone." Duke certainly remembers the name of the former director, "Do you remember the Home Alone series? ”

Doug? Walter immediately understood what Duke meant, "You mean Chris?" Columbus? ”

Duke nodded, "He's Hollywood's most successful family director since the nineties. ”

This is just a mention, before making enough investigation and contact negotiations, Duke and Warner will not be stupid enough to immediately determine the director, after all, he mentions yì is one thing, Chris? Whether Columbus will pick up is another matter.

Determining the director of a crew with such a huge investment is not something that can be done in a few words.

Subsequently, another Warner executive mentioned Tim? Robbins and Brad, the director of "Ghost Ponys"? Sebonin, they were also included in the list of candidates.

The amount of investment was determined, the directors who were interested in approaching were listed, and the meeting turned to an equally important and most divisive topic - the location of the film!

The main disagreement comes from Rowling and Harry Potter Studios.

"I insisted that the film be shot in the UK." Joanna? Rowling's attitude is quite tough, "British actors are used for the main roles. ”

Duke looked at Doug, who was frowning? Walter, understanding that this is not the first time that the two sides have quarreled over the matter.

Doug? Walter looked at Duke, apparently hoping that he would convince Joanna? Rowling.

To be precise, Duke didn't take Rowling's requirements seriously at all, the film has a huge investment, if it is filmed in English-speaking countries such as Australia, New Zealand or Canada, tax incentives alone can save the crew a considerable amount of expenses, and British actors must be used for the main roles......

It can only be said that literature and film have no borders, but writers and directors do.

Duke doesn't care if the actor is British or not, the "Harry Potter" series is a typical character achievement actor, and once the series ends, the value of the main actors in it will immediately be minimized, and even the whole series will not be able to get rid of the label for life.

Those little actors in the past are really impressive, but it doesn't really matter who is missing in this series, without Daniel? Radcliffe or Emma? Watsons, Harry Potter is still Harry Potter.

Besides, Joanna? The actors selected by Rowling were basically disabled in the end, including the three leading actors, almost became the growth samples of Hollywood child stars, and when they grew up, they became crooked melons and cracked dates.

This is not the point, the acting skills of the three leading actors, as they grow older, not only do not grow, but continue to degenerate, not to mention Daniel? Radcliffe and Rupert? Grint, is Emma who is favored by countless people? Watson basically didn't have any acting skills, and even later, many people knelt down and begged someone to teach them how to act.

Recalling the three leading actors, Duke suddenly thought, Emma? Watson is simply Natalie? Portman's British remake, her reputation in the media has always been good, but it is not difficult for careful people to find that the number of boyfriends she has dated and the frequency of changes are definitely above the normal level of Hollywood.

The goddesses with noble and pure appearance in this circle are just fantasies of fans.

Duke believed that if he hadn't come to Los Angeles, he would have seen Emma if he had been there for a few more years. Watson's more wonderful lace, as well as her career as an actress, either presents a falling posture or strips herself naked in search of transformation.

Hollywood's youth idols will inevitably embark on this path, but some people succeed and some fail.

But with Emma? Watson has a deep Hermione imprint, and her acting skills are so bad that as long as there is no miracle, the highest height in her life is Hermione? Grande.

The thoughts flashed through his mind, and Duke turned to look at Joanna? Rowling, he could agree to the request that the film be placed in the UK, etc., but empty words are not convincing. (To be continued......)

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