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Under the introduction of the Pentagon's liaison officer in Hollywood, Duke shook hands vigorously with a military man with short chestnut hair, "Hello, Lieutenant Colonel, it's a pleasure to meet you." ”

"It's also a pleasure to meet you, director Rosenborg."

The one who can sit in the position of an official who deals with the media industry is certainly not a rigid person, and the Lieutenant Colonel Howard smiled quite brightly at Duke.

"Just call me Duke, Lieutenant Colonel."

Although he has achieved something, Duke has never been an arrogant person, and besides, there are only benefits to befriending the Pentagon, and there are many places where he will use the Pentagon for future films, and only idiots will think that everyone in the Pentagon is a bunch of idiots.

This was the reception room of the Duke's studio, and Lieutenant Colonel Howard introduced Duke to the members of his entourage, and a small negotiation began about a film collaboration.

As we all know, the Pentagon has always supported Hollywood film productions, and in many cases can provide free equipment and personnel support, of course, this premise is that the film must conform to the military's consistent propaganda purpose.

Although the script of "Iron Man" alludes to the war in Afghanistan, it actually contains a strong sense of Americanism, and after the final version of the script was determined, Duke asked people to send the script to the Pentagon's Hollywood liaison office, except for a very small number of small details that would not damage the value of the film market at all, the Pentagon did not put forward too many comments.

Duke has been working with the Pentagon for more than a decade since "Into the Dead Island," and later "Independence Day" and "Saving Private Ryan" not only deepened the partnership, but also the films were all about American saving the world. Coupled with the various ideas put forward by the government and the military after 911, it is no exaggeration to say that he is definitely the most trustworthy partner in the eyes of the Pentagon.

It also has to do with Duke's personal character and thoughts, both in the past and in the present. It is abundantly clear that the individual will never be able to compete with the mainstream society as a whole and the vast state apparatus.

His experience is very special, but only when his head is funny, he will be stupid enough to fight instead of cooperate.

It's like as a Hollywood director, he's not stupid enough to be arrogant enough to go against the traditional Big Six, but has developed very deep partnerships with some of them.

Agree on the direction of cooperation. The modest negotiations went so smoothly that the Pentagon would send a convoy of military Humvees, more than two dozen warplanes, and a large number of professionals to participate in the filming for a nominal fee.

But what Duke didn't expect was that the Pentagon also gave away a luxury gift package.

"Duke, there's a Tony in the script? Stark encounters an Air Force fighter. First the plot of confrontation and then rescue. ”

Although a civilian officer, Lieutenant Colonel Howard always sat up straight, and after a moment of recollection, he said, "I remember here suggesting that the Pentagon use the planes be -16 or -18 Hornets?" ”

"That's right." Duke nodded slightly.

Although I can't remember exactly what year the -22 Raptor will be equipped in the future, it is obvious that the US military is not equipped now, so Duke did not bring it up.

What he didn't expect was that Lieutenant Colonel Howard took the initiative to bring it up. "Have you heard of the -22 Raptor?"

Duke, of course, knew, said, "A new generation of main combat aircraft? ”

"The -22 is about to enter service." Lieutenant Colonel Howard leaves also don't go around in circles. said directly, "The Pentagon wants the -22 Raptor to appear in your movie, so that its name can be resounded around the world as soon as possible." ”

Pay is rewarded, the Pentagon's support for him is not a free lunch, Duke understands this truth. What's more, it's only good for the movie.

Tony? After Stark incarnates as Iron Man, he confronts the -22 Raptor fighter. It will undoubtedly add a big attraction to the film.

So Duke didn't hesitate and said, "I completely agree with this suggestion." ”

Lieutenant Colonel Howard stood up. Take the initiative to reach out, "I believe this will be another pleasant cooperation." ”

Duke shook his hand, "I've always thought that we had a very pleasant time working together. ”

After sending off the Pentagon group, Duke also left the Duke studio and went to Warner Studios not far away to check the progress of some preparations.

On the producer side, apart from him and Kevin? Fitch Outside, Charles? Rowan took on another extremely important role as a production manager, and as in the past, he was responsible for handling all chores for Duke.

At the moment, the most important task at hand is the negotiation with the main actors, and after a week or so, Robert Jr. has been decided? Downey's contract, the other party not only officially signed the actor contract, but also signed the supplementary terms.

According to the provisions of the supplementary terms, Robert Jr.? Of Downey's total $2 million in compensation, except for the $500,000 previously paid by the crew to allow him to pay off his debts, the rest of the compensation will not be paid until the film is removed from North America. Donnie takes drugs again, and the rest of his remuneration will be automatically forfeited.

Of course, drug use here refers to being poked in front of the public by the media.

As long as it doesn't cause any negative effects on the film, even if Robert Jr.? Donnie switched to heroin injections, and Duke didn't bother to care.

This circle really can't be measured by normal standards, but the road is chosen by oneself after all.

In addition, the crew is also in contact with Scarlett? Johnson signed a formal actor contract, and she was paid only half a million dollars.

At first glance, this has to do with Scarlett? Johnson's fame seems to be extremely incompatible, but at this price, Marvel Studios has actually given a great discount for Duke's sake.

Scarlett has a certain reputation, but she has never starred in a commercial movie, and she has never proven her market value, to a certain extent, this is a great sadness for literary actors, just like Daniel in the past? Wear? Lewis and Meryl? Streep, in the field of commercial films, is not too valuable at all.

Especially the latter, with her acting skills and the number of awards she has won, she should be a member of Hollywood's A-level or even super A, and she has long entered the 20 million club, but the truth is the opposite.

Acting and awards have always been a part of what makes up a superstar, if not the most important part.

Like Julia? Roberts, even if she didn't win an Oscar at the turn of the century, no one would deny that she was the most representative actress in Hollywood in the 90s.

The price of half a million dollars is enough to confirm the current Scarlett? Johnson's worth, and Duke vaguely remembers a little, the former Scarlett? Johnson, in order to transform into a commercial film, his salary when he starred in "Iron Man 2" seems to be less than $300,000.

Entering the big studio at Warner Studios, Duke walked around the department to keep abreast of the progress of the preparations, and although there were no tax incentives in California, Duke decided to shoot the film in the greater Los Angeles area.

"While the locations in the Iron Man comics are mostly in New York, like all M Marvel superhero comics, I wanted to set the story on the West Coast."

While walking in the studio, Duke said to his deputy Anna? "There have been too many superhero movies in the past that have put the battlefield in New York, Tony? Stark is fundamentally different from other superheroes, and we had to bring something different. ”

Compared to Zach? Schneider, Anna? Prinz is a good executor, but not a decider, and she thinks for a moment and says, "What differentiates other superhero movies?" Is this your insistence on getting Tony at the end of the movie? Why did Stark reveal his Iron Man identity? ”

"All superheroes hide their heads and tails, they all have two identities and two lives, although they don't cause aesthetic fatigue now."

Walking to the door of the studio, Duke stopped, looked up at the vast sky, and said, "But we always have to bring something new, will an Iron Man who dares to openly admit his superhero identity be more fresh?" ”

The movie that used to be, Tony? Stark publicly admits that he is Iron Man at the end of the film, which is a very big shock, because no superhero has ever done this in the movie before, and Marvel can agree to the movie to be filmed this way, and what considerations went behind it, Duke is not clear.

Perhaps because of the early stage, when Duke proposed this idea, he was attacked by Estan? The Marvel writers led by Lee strongly oppose it, and after so many years of development of superhero comics, it is inevitable that there will be some stereotyped fixed thinking, and Duke can finally convince them that the achievements in the past have played a huge role.

After all, no one can ignore the advice of such a successful director.

Besides, the plan formulated by Marvel Studios will develop later, and the Avengers will inevitably appear, and the Avengers will definitely make an earth-shattering appearance, if in this case, the identities of the superheroes can still be kept secret, it is mocking the audience's IQ.

"I'm leading a couple of assistant directors on the script plan and storyboard."

See Duke ready to leave, Anna? Prinz handed him a folder, "This is the part that has been done. ”

Now is not the time to look at these, Duke just opened it and simply flipped through it, and handed it to the bodyguard who followed behind, right? Prinz waved his hand to signal that he would be here for the time being, and turned to walk towards the training hall next to the studio.

The crew has several of the main actors of the action scene and their stunt doubles, all currently receiving Jimmy in the training gym? Carter's professional training, after Duke walked into the training gym, in addition to seeing Scarlett? In addition to Johnson's familiar figure, he also saw another main actor as Tony? Stark's Robert Jr.? Downey. (To be continued)

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