hollywood draw

Jonathan Keller's concerns are normal, and it can be seen from the first cut samples. All the shots of this film are filled with seriousness, darkness and depression.

This is a rare film that abandons all comedy elements. It is quite rare in this era. Nowadays, the mainstream commercial productions, and the most popular action films of the audience are also mixed with comedy elements. This is also a feature of the 1990s.

"Jonathan, the original intention of making this video was not considered humor. I defined him as a dark and serious core. I have never been a comic fan since I was a child, and I have only read some particularly famous ones.

Of course I understand your concerns about the market prospects, but I still have some personal understanding. I have read all the DC comics, Wonder Woman, Superman, especially Batman and Justice League. The least you need to care about in the stories in these comics is the damn sense of humor."

Not only did this say to Jonathan Keller, but even Zach Schneider, John Gray and Dawn Scott, who was about to start editing, all recalled the comics they had read in silence.

Yes, there is nothing wrong with that. Almost all the characters or heroes appearing in DC comics are bitter and deep types, and the funny elements are basically not tied to them.

"Is this why you shot the video with a little comic texture?" Zach Schneider was trembling with excitement. Perhaps only Wayne knew why he was so excited in this room.

He is a complete DC comic fan. Even the videos shot by him later have a strong comic style. This is a carnival for comic fans and irresponsible to passers-by.

It’s not impossible for fans to have movies, such as those youth campus films, or the most typical Mary Sue "Twilight", these movies have achieved good box office results, and fans will also pay for the movie.

However, the investment in DC comic adaptation blockbusters is impossible to make it into a group carnival for fans. The kind of movie with particularly poor popularity has lost too many passers-by audiences. Just relying on fans to pay for the movie, it is far from being able to recover the investment.

The reason why the three giants of justice were later suppressed by Marvel was related to the mysterious operations of Warner Bros. executives, and also to Zach Schneider's lack of long-term plans and the films they shot were too fan-oriented, which has a lot to do with it.

After the second editing of the film officially began, Jonathan Keller once again returned to his taciturn. Sometimes he was not like an executive of a big company, spending all day in the editing room, and sometimes he didn't see anyone for two or three days.

"Here, stop!" The material on the screen is the long shot of Robert Dronney and Nicholas Cage at the end of the film. "Apart from the editing points I left, everything else will be left!"

This scene is Wayne's most satisfied with the whole film. In his opinion, this long shot is even better than the original scene in his mind.

"Wayne, will this long shot be kept all too long?" John raised his objection for the first time, which is closely related to his role as a producer manager.

If this video is edited completely according to Wayne's intention, how long will it take for the film to be completed? This makes John feel that the director has too much power and some have begun to let himself go?

As we all know, the length of a film determines the number of screenings that can be performed in the theater every day. The producers definitely hope that the shorter the better with the guarantee of rationality.

On the contrary, a film is a continuation of the director's thoughts. If the director lets the director decide, it will not be surprising how long it takes to cut it.

This is why Hollywood generally excludes directors from post-production work. Even if the directors who get the right to participate in the editing and the right to suggest the decision will ultimately make the decision. After all, they have always kept a clear mind and the decisions they make are for the market.

Looking up at the worrying look of the producer, Wayne gave him a comforting smile. "John, don't worry, I'm not overwhelmed by those damn obsessions. You should believe that I can find that balance in business and artistic terms."

Originally, this matter should have passed here, but after thinking for a while, John still pulled Wayne out of the studio and sat on the chair outside the door together.

After taking a sip of the coffee in his hand, he still hesitated and asked: "Wayne, how long will the final length of the film be? This is related to Warner Bros.'s overall promotional strategy. Now that the first editing is over, you must give me an accurate estimated time."

"You know post-production is impossible..."

"Director Greenberg, don't make me embarrassed. We have always worked very well!"

The producer's rare seriousness pushed Wayne to the corner, making him unable to vaguely pass. After thinking about it for a while, he spoke cautiously: "The final length of the film will be between 115 and 125 minutes. If it is shorter than this, it will basically hurt the main body of the story.

Of course, I will try to compress this time, and many unnecessary retention shots will be cut off. However, I expect that even if I pass two to three rounds of fine cutting, the last time I have to keep will not be lower than this number."

This is already the most conservative number in his mind. If there are fewer ones, it will really affect the completeness of the film. In fact, he cares more about commercial performance than anyone else, because only by turning this film into a box office bomb that crushed the same period as he expected can he support him in continuing to implement the next plan.

"There are still some long things. Is it possible to compress to about a hundred minutes? This is the ideal state!"

This obviously did not meet John's expectations, nor did it meet Warner Bros. The duration of about 120 minutes is two hours, which had a huge impact on the film's screening.

"Impossible, John." When talking about fundamental issues, Wayne definitely refused to give in. "You can communicate with the company first, and after I finish all the post-production, I invite company executives to watch the trial. By then, I am not satisfied with the results, and you can host the editing again."

There is no way to do this. He is confident that he can conquer everyone by speaking with the quality of the video and the screening effect.

After confirming his partner's determination again, John also stopped dissuading. "Okay, Wayne, the fate of both of us is tied to this project. I hope you can be cautious before making a decision!"

Wayne shrugged, stood up and walked back to the post-production studio. This episode did not affect his decision. The most important thing at the moment is to finish the film as soon as possible. There are too many things waiting to be proved with this film.

After nearly a month of busy work at Warner Bros.'s late studio, Wayne had to draw out his energy and hand over the post-production work to Zach Schneider temporarily.

Warner Bros. sent him an invitation letter to the Golden Globes and asked him to participate. This Golden Globes "Escape from the Deadly Town" was nominated for several nominations.

Perhaps the only difficulty for Wayne is that he needs a formal female companion in such an important occasion. After thinking about it, he seems that he has a lot of choices, but there seems to be nothing suitable.

In fact, Naomi Watts is the most suitable candidate, but after calling her, it was very unfortunate that Naomi Watts went to Australia to film with the crew of "The Slim Dad". It was impossible for him to leave his work and come back.

Trouble about this kind of thing is not his style at all, so he simply said to the little assistant who was hiding on the corner of the sofa and flipping magazines: "Nina, why don't you be my female companion? How about going to the Golden Globes for a walk together?"

After she put down the magazine in her hand, she rolled her eyes directly. "I don't want it! So many women can't ask for this red carpet opportunity. You can go to Cami or Harry. Believe me, if they get this opportunity, they will definitely be grateful to you."

"Okay, look back and see who has time." Wayne shook his head with emotion when he looked at the assistant who was too lazy to change his clothes even if he didn't go out.

"You are almost becoming a home girl, Ms. Nina Klein! I've been busy with the late films during this period. Didn't I give you a holiday? Why do you stay in the manor all day? You should go find a boyfriend!"

When Nina mentioned this, she was a little angry. "I returned the apartment I rented. Besides, I have everything in the manor. Why should I go out? Don't mention my boyfriend's business, the men who asked me for the phone are all very handsome, but they approached my purpose only because my boss is Wayne Greenberg!"

"By the way, boss, what does the home girl mean?"

"Uh...the lazy girl who doesn't leave the house!?"