novelones Chapter 544: Learn to take the time
Chapter 544: Learn to take the time
Peter Weill came very quickly and brought a car full of people. In addition to him, there were also cameramen, lighting engineers, etc. This was to record some behind-the-scenes footage, footage from the preparatory stage, which is a normal procedure for a large production.
Will is not yet 50 years old. He is tall and slender, with a strong physique and a confident speech. He is probably trained on the set, and he is shrewd and picky in every aspect.But as soon as he saw Xia Chuan's face, his eyes became kind, somewhat honest and kind, and even pedantic.
"They are just filming a preparation footage. Although this film is not a big-budget film, if it becomes a classic, the footage will have great historical value. I believe you can understand this."
Will explained to Xia Chuan and Shiyun as soon as he sat down.
Shiyun sighed inwardly, no wonder the younger brother dared to do this. It was because he was sure that the great director would bring a photographer.
Xia Chuan showed a gentle smile: "I understand very well and believe that Mr. Weir can create a classic and revive Paramount's glory."
When it comes to Paramount's past glory, it was so dazzling that none of the other movie companies combined could compete with it.As a result, other companies wielded anti-monopoly sticks and were beaten to death. Paramount was sentenced to monopoly and was punished to death. From then on, it was half-dead, and the entire Hollywood was in depression.
Wild said: "Then let's start. According to your recommendation, the male lead will be Jim Carrey. This is no problem. What about the other actors?"
"I think Harris is more suitable to play the villain. He is an impressive actor. I have no objection to the rest." Xia Chuan said with a smile.
Will nodded immediately, "I admire your vision very much. I also think Harris is suitable for the villain, but the background of this film is difficult to set up in a studio. What suggestions do you have?"
"Without a studio, aren't there any newly built towns in the United States? The best within ten years." Xia Chuan remembered that this film was shot in that newly built town.
Will's eyes lit up. Xia Chuan's thinking was too clear. "Okay, I believe there must be one. There is another important question. Should this era be blurred, or should it be specified as a future date and add science fiction elements?"
"Don't add a science fiction plot, but the TV station's equipment cannot be the same as now."
Will smiled and said: "I just want to ask this, can you describe the future equipment?"
Xia Chuan picked up a piece of paper and drew quickly on it, explaining the functions while drawing. Will was stunned and his heart was beating fast. Xia Chuan was completely different from the sci-fi background designers in Hollywood. Those people were just like He likes to do things that no one understands, but Xia Chuan can really tell you the uses and basis.
These pieces of paper are of great commercial value. Whichever company takes them will know the future development direction.
The two of them then discussed a number of details. Xia Chuan recalled the movie and pointed out the shortcomings one by one.
After all, the film in history was only filmed in 98, and now it has been produced in 92. Will's experience may not be sophisticated enough, but Xia Chuan has 30 years more experience in watching movies. Based on the outstanding performance techniques of later generations, one One explains to Will.
The more Will listened, the more excited he became, and the more horrified he became at the same time. Xia Chuan must have never been a director, but his suggestions were simply master-level!
He suddenly felt that this film might win an Oscar.
Although this movie in history has won many awards and has a profound impact, it has not won an Oscar.Will had no idea at the time how significant this film would be. He treated it as a black humor without any subtlety. As a result, it received rave reviews as soon as it was released, and it became a unique classic in the history of film.
At this time, Will was originally planning to make a commercial film because the plot seemed too bizarre and not yet science fiction.
But now with Xia Chuan's suggestions, he suddenly felt ambitious.
It must be carefully crafted!
Xia Chuan said meaningfully: "If you overspend, I think it's a good thing. Money is not an issue."
Will was even more excited. With Xia Chuan's words, even if Matthew didn't make additional investment, he could just go to Xia Chuan directly. Moreover, how could Matthew not make additional investment? He made it very clear that everything should be done according to Xia Chuan's instructions. Xia Chuan must be satisfied.
Matthew knew in his heart that only movies made according to Xia Chuan's plan would make a lot of money.
When it comes to planning, is there anyone in the world who can surpass him?
Will couldn't hide his excitement and said: "Xia Chuan, do you have any ideas to acquire Paramount? I think you can definitely push Paramount to a new level of glory."
Xia Chuan smiled: "That would require 100 billion US dollars. I am not interested in the return on investment of the movie, and it is impossible for the regulatory agencies to approve it. But I can provide you with some valuable suggestions, provided that Paramount helps me do it. one thing."
Will quickly asked: "What's the matter?"
"I want to express some opinions about Old Booth, but the media has been warned by the CIA. Do you understand?"
Will was stunned for a moment and refused to let Xia Chuan speak?Doesn't this violate human dignity?
Then he smiled and said narrowly: "I can agree to this without the CEO saying anything. We can do a commercial for "The Truman Show", which is just a behind-the-scenes preparation. Your identity is the planner. Let's start with "The Truman Show". The plot of this movie is very similar to the plot of reality. It naturally leads to reality. This is not a reporter's interview. You tell me what I should ask first, and we design the lines..."
Shiyun chuckled, director interview?
"Okay." Xia Chuan reached out and held Shiyun's hand, pulling him closer to his side.
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Old Booth finished his day's work and called Woolsey over again.
"You said Xia Chuan didn't do anything today?"
"No, he just rushed to the airport with ten of his men and got on the flight to Moscow."
"Why are you leaving at night?" Old Booth wondered.
Woolsey shrugged, "Sleeping as soon as you get on the plane makes it easier to pass the time."
"No, he didn't meet the reporters today?"
"Absolutely not. The only person he met today was the great Hollywood director Will to discuss preparations for filming "The Truman Show."
Old Booth suddenly became nervous: "Why does Xia Chuan suddenly want to make a movie?"
"It's normal. The movie rights were bought from Xia Chuan's sister Tang Yun. I think it was the book written by Xia Chuan, or the plot he designed was written by Zuo Shiyun. It was definitely not written by Tang Yun. That little girl didn't have this depth."
Old Booth felt something was wrong, "What storyline?"
Woolsey briefly talked about it. He didn't read the original book, it was just an outline refined by an intelligence analyst.
Old Booth felt more and more something was wrong, "Didn't Will go with a camera?"
Woolsey suddenly became excited and timidly said: "No, he brought the camera crew."
Snapped!Old Booth was so angry that he slammed the table and cursed: "What else can you do? No wonder Xia Chuan wants to get you down, he can't stand it anymore. This afternoon is enough to edit and send it to the TV station for broadcast!"
He was so angry that he picked up the remote control and turned on the TV. An unknown man was talking on the TV. He thought the TV was about to change the channel. Woolsey exclaimed: "He is Will!"
Bang, the remote control fell to the ground.
Then the scene switched to Xia Chuan: "The meaning of this movie is to reveal a realistic problem. Each of us may live in a false reality. When you are kept in the dark, you cannot Know what the truth is.
When you discover the truth, it is difficult for you to get out.Even if you can go out, you will still face the falseness of the real world.We have only two choices: do you choose the truth of the false world, or the falsehood of the real world? "
Will asked cooperatively: "What would you choose?"
Xia Chuan smiled and said: "There is a saying that goes well, when you must be raped, why not do it."
Will laughed, but the camera switched to Shiyun's face. She was as charming as Xia Chuan, charming and charming.
The camera instantly pulled back, and Xia Chuan continued: "For example, when I was buying a plane ticket to go to Moscow... I felt like I was being raped. Because I couldn't resist, I immediately adjusted my mentality. He honestly took his fiancée back to Luoshanji's home.
We had a great night and, well, no one was affected.In fact, happiness is that simple, don’t ask for too much.Especially don't have too high demands on regular customers. What they are best at is blocking, not creating.As a vulnerable group of us, we must learn to take the time to do so, and we will be much happier..."
Old Booth was so angry that his eyes turned black and he turned off the TV.
It's over. If Creton didn't know how to seize this opportunity, he would be a ghost.