Disney Studios, "Escape from Tehran" Studios.

"Want to fool Hollywood? A place where everyone makes a living by lying? In the studio, Martin recalled the scene and uttered the line: "If you want people to believe a lie, then you have to let the media help you promote it!" ”

David Fincher nodded: "OK! ”

Martin came out of the studio and asked David Fincher, "Is it okay?" ”

David Fincher asked the recording engineer to play back all the dubbing, took off the headset and said, "Good job." ”

The recording ended, and the two came out of the studio.

David Fincher asked, "Are you a good prospect of winning the Oscar for Best Actor this year?" ”

"Kind of sure." Martin said directly: "David, remember to help me canvass for votes." “

David Fincher replied: "No problem. He added, "Remember to introduce me to your PR team." ”

Normal Oscar measures such as public relations lobbying, since the beginning of the awards season, Martin has not left any behind, and the public relations team he hired is very capable: "When you have time, I will introduce Rita's public relations team to you." ”

David Fincher nodded, and said: "The post-production of this "Escape from Tehran" may take a little longer, this is my last time to hit the Oscars, no matter whether it is successful or not, I will not play with the academy in the future." ”

Martin said: "The film is scheduled for the next awards season, David, you have plenty of time. ”

David Fincher had his back to the fight, but the pressure wasn't great.

The phone rang at this time, Martin said a word to David Fincher, turned into the front room, and answered the phone: "Taylor? ”

Taylor Swift's crisp and melodious voice came from the earpiece: "My agent went to Ling's studio to negotiate a contract, and your crew is at Disney Studios?" I'm going to go over and take a look. ”

Martin asked, "You're coming to Disney Studios?" ”

Taylor replied, "I'm already at Disney Studios...... Uh, this place is really interesting, there are a lot of signs that prohibit open defecation and defecation? Sure enough, Disney Studios is notorious! ”

Martin sighed inwardly, this is almost a Disney logo, and he said, "Because there have been some smelly things happening here." He skipped it: "You go to Studio No. 9 where the crew of La La Land is located first, I still have something to do here, and it is estimated that I can arrive in about an hour." ”

"Then I'll wait for you." Taylor hung up.

Martin put away his phone and went to producer Graham King's office.

When he came to Disney Studios today, Martin made an appointment with him.

In his office, Graham once again perused the script adaptation of "The Prince of Thieves."

At this stage of "Escape from Tehran", he is basically not involved in specific affairs, and the post-production is handled by David Fincher, and the crew is managed by Louise Mayer on a daily basis.

Graham's energy was focused on the exchange of interests that he had negotiated with Martin last time.

That is, this "Prince of Thieves".

Graham closed the script and looked at Martin: "The script is well written, when will the preparations begin?" ”

Martin smiled: "You're the producer, watch your time." The Davis studio will invest $40 million in this project. ”

This part of the investment can be solved only on the stick side.

"$60 million is enough, and I'll settle the remaining $20 million." Graham has GK Productions under his name, but medium-sized production is already the limit of GK, and like other small and medium-sized production companies in the circle, GK rarely operates films alone.

On the one hand, a large investment means a large risk.

On the other hand, by cooperating with other companies, more resources can be mobilized.

Graham said: "We first choose the director and then start the preparations. He asked Martin, "Do you have the right directorial staff?" ”

Martin was busy making people worse during this time, and he didn't have time to think about this: "Not for the time being, the WMA will recommend some to come." ”

Graham suddenly had an idea full of gimmicks: "Martin, I heard David say that you once made a temporary cameo as a director on the set, and you didn't want to be a real director?" ”

Martin told the truth: "On the crew of director Nolan and director Fincher, I tried to shoot a scene on the fly, and it turned out to be very bad, and it was a very bad experience for me and everyone else, not because the crew was not good, but because I was not capable enough. ”

He shrugged: "The directing industry is too talented, and my talent is all focused on acting." ”

He knows that it is much more difficult to direct than being an actor, and he has also tried to learn and film, but his talent is mediocre.

Just like there are so many students graduating from film schools in the United States every year majoring in directing, very few can really make good movies.

Even many big directors don't have anything to do with hard work at all, taking drugs, drinking, and having carnival parties every day, but when they pick up the camera, they can shoot amazing works.

Graham also knew that this kind of thing was reluctant, so he could only say: "We will communicate when we have the right director." ”

After exchanging views on the film's preparations, Martin took his leave and went to Studio Nine.

Preparing a movie is quite troublesome, some films only take two or three months to shoot, but if you count the preparation, it may be two or three years.

If you start from the time the script is written, ten or twenty years is not uncommon in Hollywood.

Mia, a former extra and part-time counter sister at a cold drink shop, wrote a project that finally set up a separate studio called "La La Land".

In front of Studio 9, a copperplate plate of "La La Land" has been hung.

Martin walked into the studio and went straight into the specially repurposed dance studio.

In the dance studio, Taylor Swift is exchanging music with Sebastian.

Mia saw Martin and was about to speak, but Martin made a silent gesture and pointed to the two people who were immersed in the music.

Martin sat in his chair and listened to the two men discuss.

Taylor and Sebastian speak jargon that he basically doesn't understand.

After a while, Sebastian sat down in front of the piano, put the score in place, and played a piece of music.

Taylor turned his head, smiled at Martin, and began to sing.

The song is sad, slightly dignified, as if reminiscing about something.

Mia listened very carefully, and immediately remembered the ending of the hero and heroine in the script.

Martin also thought of the heroine's success in chasing her dreams, marrying successful people, and then watching her ex-boyfriend miss the ending of sweet love.

It's so in line with Hollywood's temperament!

A few minutes later, Taylor finished singing the song.

Martin immediately applauded and said, "Good! ”

Taylor is not generally confident: "I think it's good too. ”

Sebastian got up from the piano and said, "This song fits the mood of the ending scene of the play. ”

Mia, the screenwriter, also said: "Yes, the song automatically put me in the ending scene. ”

Sebastian suddenly glanced at Mia's side, his eyes slightly strange.

Martin noticed, but he would not interfere in other people's emotional matters.

Taylor walked over a few steps, grabbed Martin's arm, and asked, "Do you think this song will be popular?" ”

"Definitely." Martin looked particularly sincere.

In fact, he didn't know much about the music market.

There are not a few movie theme songs that directors and producers feel are not good, and they have become classics.

The most typical "My Heart Is Eternal", James Cameron looked down on it from the very beginning, and never wanted to use it, if it weren't for chasing Twentieth Century Fox to invest, he was forced to accept this song might be a different situation.

Sebastian said, "Mr. Davis, I personally think that Miss Swift's song is a good ending song. ”

Martin smiled and nodded: "I'll try to talk about it." ”

Taylor winked at him, "I can ask the agent to take advantage of the opportunity to ask for a high price." ”

She pulled Martin out: "The work is done, accompany me to the Disney studios, and a friend will come over later." ”

Martin asked curiously, "Who wants to join the girlfriend group?" ”

"She wants to join but I don't accept her, and in your eyes, I can't look down on her." Taylor accompanied Martin out of the studio: "The last time you saw it in Nashville, Katy Perry. ”

"What is she here for?"

"I took a picture with her with you, posted it on social media to promote our girlfriend relationship, and then turned my face on the Grammys."

Martin gave a thumbs up: "You guys still know how to play." ”

Taylor suddenly stopped in front of the erected king-size parasol and asked, "Is this where Emma Watson became incontinent?" ”

"Yes, this is it," Martin said. ”

Taylor found that the place was cleaned, and he regretted it: "It's a pity that I can't ...... it with my own eyes"

Martin dragged her away: "What's so nice about this." ”

Passing by a public toilet, Taylor found a familiar light pole and said, "I remember this place, Depp's girlfriend ......"

Martin interrupted her, "Why do you keep remembering such strange things? ”

"You don't know?" Taylor was rather surprised: "These are two of the most famous attractions at Disney Studios, and they attract more attention than Mickey Mouse at the door. ”

Martin said in his heart, it's all Nicholson and Saoirse Ronan, what has the reputation of Disney Studios become?

Later, when the media and the public mentioned Disney Studios, the first thing that came to mind was the stinking sky?

After a short walk around the Disney studios, Taylor's good friend Katy Perry rushes over.

With Mickey Mouse in front of Disney as the background, the two had Martin take a few group photos, and then took a selfie with Martin, which they posted on their respective tweets.

What a sisterhood.

Katy Perry didn't stay long and left after ten minutes.

After playing at the Disney studios and showing off the sisterhood, there is no need to stay here as a light bulb anymore.

Taylor also took his phone and opened Twitter for Martin to see.

In her tweets, there have been a lot of photos with Katy Perry recently, showing off girlfriends everywhere.

Martin asked her, "How long have you been showing affection?" ”

Taylor recalled: "It's been more than a month, and the foreshadowing is basically done. ”

She picked up her mobile phone and looked longing: "I'm really looking forward to the moment when I turn against each other, it must be very cool." ”

(End of chapter)