Chapter 261: Doubts from all sides, $300 million investment!
"Director Su Yi, although the copyright of this clown in DC Comics belongs to the company, he is like my child, but for this version of the Batman Dark Knight script, the definition of the joker is a little wrong."
This Robinson has a serious face, as if he is a scholar, not the creator of a comic character.
Su Yi didn't expect that he would encounter such doubts as soon as he came up.
But it's not like I'm here to find fault, and it's not some race questioner or anything like that.
Just come over and ask Su Yi about the definition of a clown in the movie.
Not many people have read this script, Robinson is one of them, and almost everyone who read it at the beginning was shocked, because this script and Su Yi's fame and identity directly made Warner Bros. determine Su Yi's directorship.
But many people still have a lot of complaints.
"The definition of a clown should be a supervillain, but the ending is very vague, there is no right or wrong, and there is no win or loss."
The Marvel superhero movie, which was invested by Disney at the beginning of this year, has a good reputation after its release.
Although the market in Dragon Country was blocked by Su Yi's films, it was still very good in the North American and European markets.
It can even be regarded as the beginning of Marvel hero movies.
This gives Warner a great sense of crisis.
And Iron Man's mode is simpler, a rich man is caught, uses the technology he can master, creates Iron Man's armor, and then sweeps the villain, and has a happy ending!
When has such a movie been abandoned, because whether it is 007 or the previous Superman TV series, it seems to be such a route, from 2000 to the present, these film companies with big IP adaptations seem to have always wanted to change and take the commercial literary route.
But this time Iron Man's filming technique is very good, the actors' acting skills are online, the rhythm is clear, although the plot can be guessed, but it still gained a lot of popularity.
Many filmmakers feel the 'fast food' of filmmakers, but they don't know if this is an accidental phenomenon or if the market trend has changed in the future.
So some people who firmly supported Su Yi's script at the beginning quietly changed their minds.
A movie that is too deep may hit the box office!
They Warner is now short of funds, but as soon as Su Yi came up, he increased his investment.
Robinson's appearance also represents the attitude of some people in Warner Film and Television.
If the investment of more than 200 million US dollars is really lost, Warner, which has deep pockets, will not be able to bear it.
This is also their biggest project of the year.
When Su Yi heard this, he knew that the other party was here to 'find fault'.
Whether at home or abroad, a well-known screenwriter can be called a director.
Su Yi knew what they meant, not to change the director, but to change the style.
At the very least, it should be replaced with a film that is 'in line with the market'.
So Su Yi didn't rashly refute, but waited for them to finish speaking.
"Director Su Yi, this Robinson is a veteran screenwriter of DC Comics-"
Diane explained, which was an introduction to identity.
However, Robinson is obviously not a face-saving person, and even interrupted Diane's words.
"So I don't think the theme of the whole movie is clear, although the style of the Batman movie is biased towards darkness, but it can't be too serious, so that the audience will also have visual fatigue at that time. And the definition of the Joker is also very vague, his charm lies in the terrifying villain, which makes people desperate, and when Batman defeats such an enemy, it will make the audience feel refreshed. โ
But what he said was the head.
With a smile on the corner of Su Yi's mouth, Han Sanping on the side sat in his seat and didn't make a sound, because this matter had nothing to do with him, and he couldn't interject, besides, this Su Yi was a propaganda blade, sharp and sharp, and the capital was basically useless to Su Yi.
Xie Jin frowned as he listened.
Their translator has translated the words.
As a director, I naturally know the importance of screenwriters, especially famous screenwriters, if there is really any contradiction, it is possible that the film project will be dragged out like this.
Xie Jin knew the arrogance of this group of white people.
Could it be that this foreign country also knows about the dismount?
But he was obviously begging Su Yi to come over!
Xie Jin was a little puzzled, but he didn't say anything, he just came to study, or as Su Yi's assistant.
In fact, studying is also a bit nonsense, at this age, I won't make any more movies in the future, basically I am here to realize my dream.
The scene was quiet, and Christian and the others before were silent.
After all, they all know that DC's comic artists are very stubborn, and they became the screenwriters of Batman this time, and they don't know if Warner Bros. Films did it on purpose.
"So what do you mean? Revert to 30 years of hilarity? Tell us about Batman's hilarious crime-solving journey? โ
Su Yi chuckled.
He knew what their purpose was.
It's nothing more than a little weak and wants to reduce costs.
In fact, the previous Batman was really not a dark style comic, but a funny and bloody movie.
Focusing on solving crimes, Batman is a bit of a funny image.
After all, most of the original comics were funny, and World War II made people all over the world panic.
But then came the Cold War, and cartoons of all kinds of conspiracy theories appeared.
For example, Hydra in Marvel and the like.
Batman followed suit, but it didn't work well.
This time, because of Su Yi, the Dark Knight has not been able to come out, but it has made Iron Man ring the market.
While Warner is a little anxious, some people are also definitely not in the wrong direction?
That's why the role of the clown is used to talk about things.
No, they can even change the director, they don't want to have trouble with Su Yi, but at the same time, they must not lose money.
"And turn the clown into an acrobatic troupe? Responsible for the atmosphere funny? โ
Su Yi's smile did not decrease, and he asked directly.
Robinson coughed, he didn't expect that this Su Yi was not polite.
"It doesn't have to be so extreme, but all the actors still have to cater to the market. The market in North America is changing very quickly, and I used to think the script was good, but after the Iron Man movie, the market has changed. A movie that belongs to superheroes should have multiple elements, and the character of the Joker is my child, but I hope that a brand new Batman will appear and create a box office miracle for DC movies! โ
Robinson's words are not completely fault-finding, and they can be regarded as somewhat reasonable.
But Su Yi didn't think about it, and shook his head directly.
Joke, this Batman: The Dark Knight is basically the ceiling of this type of movie!
Although the later Avengers 4 completely surpassed the box office, no movie has ever been able to surpass it in terms of film literature and art.
"Who is the box office miracle and the so-called market trend? Whose wind is this Iron Man following? Create a movie with your own style and let others imitate it! โ
Su Yi's words made Robinson's face change.
This young man has a very big tone!
But it makes a lot of sense.
His face froze, and he was speechless for a moment.
"That's right, I believe that Director Su Yi still has this ability, and I hope our film can create miracles this time."
Diane played a round, and he also knew what the higher-ups were thinking.
This seems to be a screenwriter's questioning of Su Yi's plot, but in fact, the ultimate goal.
It's about saving costs!
Diane was also a little helpless, this kind of thing was decided by the high-level, and he just conveyed it.
Han Sanping also understood on the side.
"Mr. Diane, if you insist on Su Yi's ability to direct. Then we can invest! Exclusives are available! โ
Han Sanping strongly supported Su Yi.
Although the $200 million is not a small amount, Han Sanping trusts Su Yi.
In fact, if he didn't owe Warner some favors now, Su Yi would not have accepted such a big-budget movie.
Some time ago, when Su Yi was in China, countless investors found Su Yi and said that they wanted to make a movie, and they only recognized Su Yi, after all, this was a box office guarantee, but Su Yi refused.
Without landmark movies, Su Yi, who is free of wealth, will not continue to shoot.
Han Sanping's persuasion was useless, after all, he also knew that Su Yi was now valued by the above, and the tourism industry even gave Su Yi the trust of developing the economy.
This can only prove that Su Yi will definitely not have the time to shoot movies in the future as before.
Originally, Han Sanping came to talk about cooperation, after all, if foreign films want to be broadcast in China, they still need to be reviewed and distributed by China Film.
And who is Han Sanping?
The influential people in the system in the film industry of the Dragon Kingdom, as soon as he made such a show today, he could instantly understand what was going on.
"Mr. Han Sanping, that's not what I meant. I still have a lot of trust in Director Su Yi, and today we are just discussing it, because DC Comics is a sector that we Valner values very much, and the business of this sector is the supporting part of our TV series and movies, so we are very cautious this time. โ
Diane hurriedly calmed their emotions.
Robinson frowned, didn't speak, and was a little more cautious about Su Yi in his heart.
This is not an ordinary Dragon Country, there can be no discrimination and contempt, at least it can't be shown.
After all, he is also a director who has won an Oscar and the Palme d'Or.
"This movie is not about a superhero's story, but a group portrait description, whether it's a two-faced man or a clown, they are the protagonists! And Batman's enemies aren't just for the ridiculous destruction of the world. โ
Su Yi didn't talk to Diane, but looked at Robinson.
is indeed different from the current superhero movies, Christian nodded secretly in his heart on the side, he saw Su Yi for the first time, and it was all on the news before.
A director who insists on himself can shoot good works!
Christie relaxed a little.
"Also, I'm not satisfied with the clown actor. Prepare for substitutions. โ
That's the good thing about the time-traveler, he knows the classics of this movie.
His-Royce!
In fact, after Sharon Stone was banned, the project "Batman: The Dark Knight" has been fully launched.
Including the casting of actors, etc., it's just that Su Yi was busy filming travel documentaries at that time and didn't have time to come.
The casting rights are also given to Warner, and most of the other roles are fine.
It's this clown, it's very important.
"The role of the clown is a very famous actor, which is one of the reasons why I felt that the script was not suitable at first."
Robinson spoke again.
"The clown actor this time, we think it is very suitable, his name is Paul Bettaney, he has just dubbed in Iron Man, and he has also starred in the movie "Dogtown" before, and his acting skills are very good. Fit our clown role. โ
Su Yi then took the information in Robinson's hand.
For these foreign names, Su Yi still feels a little unfamiliar.
But after looking at the resume, I immediately knew who it was.
Later 'Vision' in the Marvel series of movies!
This actor to play the Joker? Definitely not!
Su Yi shook his head.
"I can leave the rest of the characters alone, but Batman, Two-Face, and the Joker must be the ones I am satisfied with!"
There is a meaning in this statement that cannot be denied.
Su Yi knows that if you want to shoot a good movie, the script and director are the soul, and the actors are the flesh and skin.
If the flesh is not good, then the soul will not be good.
"If you want to change the actor Director Su, in fact, this actor is really good, why don't you try it out?"
Diane was also a little embarrassed.
Because the project has been delayed for a long time, the preliminary work, including some shooting locations, has actually been selected.
Su Yi sent all the requirements, and Warner got all the preparations done.
just waited for Su Yi to come over and direct.
But I didn't expect Su Yi to come over and put forward two conditions.
The first is to increase investment and shoot in IMAX 3D throughout.
The second is to replace the originally scheduled clown, and refuse the screenwriter's request to change the script.
To put it simply, if you propose to revise it, send it back!
He really has the demeanor of an international director.
Robinson and the others laughed bitterly, but didn't say much.
Because this matter is decided from above.
"Time is short, Mr. Diane, just report it. I also want to finish shooting quickly so that I can go back home. โ
Su Yi looked at the time, looking like I was very busy.
It is useless to treat these capitals, and it is useless to grovel, because if you have strength, they will pay attention to you.
Diane sighed, and at the beginning, he felt that this movie would definitely not go as smoothly as "12 Years a Slave".
But he didn't dare to delay the time, so he directly dialed the mobile phone of the chairman of Warner Bros.
Xie Jin on the side was frightened, and at first he thought that Su Yi would retreat.
Unexpectedly, Su Yi was not used to them at all, and he looked like he would withdraw if he couldn't talk.
This is Warner!
A film company that was a Hollywood giant a few decades ago.
How many film companies have gone out of business before! Warner is still tall, albeit a bit of a decline over the years, but it's still one of the giants.
Now he has regressed to Su Yi, a young man. It's really shocking.
Xie Jin was happy in his heart, Long Guo needed such an influential director!
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Star Flag Country Entertainment Newspaper.
"In the previous Sharon Ventilation Wave, the director of the Dragon Kingdom, who took the lead in a comprehensive boycott, confirmed to join the filming of Warner Bros.'s latest movie: "Batman: The Dark Knight"!
"This film originally invested 200 million US dollars, but director Su Yi was not satisfied with the investment, and now he has invested an additional 100 million US dollars! $300 million in high-budget production! โ
Even in the Star Flag Country, this news can set off stormy waves.
The movie invested in this way is not unprecedented, but it is also a very large amount.
$300 million investment!
2.4 billion dragon coins!
The total box office of the Dragon Kingdom in Changjin Lake is 2.4 billion!
Dragon Country box office No. 1!
But this time the investment alone is 2.4 billion!
Even if it's Hollywood, it's shocking enough.
"Warner Bros. put all the bets on Su Yi?"
Paul Bettani in an interview: It's a pity that I didn't play the role of the Joker this time. I am also looking forward to the Batman directed by the Chinese. โ
"The Joker in Batman is very popular, the most classic actor is Jack Nicholson, but now the casting is a frivolous actor who always likes to play gay roles, and has twice played gay roles in movies - interestingly, he has also played roles in gay films made by Chinese directors! It seems that this type of actor is very popular with Chinese directors. โ
Originally, this so-called 'free' media was very similar to the self-media in the later generations of the Dragon Kingdom, with a picture at the beginning, and the content was all based on the kind of compilation.
In addition, Black Dragon Kingdom seems to be their mainstream, which attracts a lot of attention and love, so this new movie in the Batman series, which is very topical, immediately became their 'headline'.
The previous incident of Sharon Stone made a lot of capital see the market of the Dragon Kingdom.
At the same time, it has also caused some people to slander.
They believe that the Dragon Country market is not free enough, and they are not confident enough and extremely sensitive.
Of course, the mainstream media in these countries have always been double-standard, and Su Yi didn't bother to pay attention to them.
After all, they wanted to see Su Yi's jokes this time.
In particular, some of Warner's opponents, their media are also ruthlessly hacking all content related to Batman: The Dark Knight.
From the director to the actors, all kinds of black material and black history.
This wave of rhythm is also powerful, and the temple has begun to blow up on the Internet forum.
Because many DC Comics fans were the first to stand up.
"Is Warner trying to ruin the classics? I watched the movies directed by the Chinese, most of them have political purposes, although they are all low-cost and high-box office, but they are also the reasons why the script is very good, I heard that the script this time is not an adaptation of the comics, but the director of the Dragon Kingdom! Hell, Batman has so many comics that don't change, why make a four-like? โ
"I didn't expect anything, Warner was finished this time! Is this forcing me to read Marvel Comics? โ
"Gay plays the clown, directed by the dragon country? Hahaha! Do people who invest $300 million have water in their brains? โ
"That dragon director shot two IMAX movies, and although the scenes were not bad, they lacked some dark elements! I don't think he's the right fit for this film! will become the king of 300 million bad movies! โ
DC Comics fans are complaining.
All of a sudden, the pressure on Warner Bros. Film and Television also increased.
Not only at the box office, but also with the reputation of the Batman franchise for so many years!
(End of chapter)