hollywood draw

During the preparatory meeting, Bruce Rosenblum kept observing silently. Like most Hollywood crew members, the director could fully control everyone if he had no professional level.

After the meeting, Wayne left the casting director again and gave him a few more words. "Schwartz, your main purpose is to pick out awesome young actors. You don't ask if you are a little older. We can solve the problem by applying makeup and post-production methods. By the way, call Lee Guohao and let him participate in the audition for the role of clown."

"No problem!" After seeing him finish speaking, the casting director nodded to the producer and took the initiative to leave the conference room.

"Bruce." Wayne and him walked out and said, "The location and funds are handed over to you, but one thing is very important. All the contracts signed by everyone in the crew must have anti-drug clauses!"

This is the thing that makes him vomit blood the most. Not only the behind-the-scenes managers who just participated in the preparatory meeting, but also many basic employees like to take a few sips. However, there must be restrictions that should be taken. If you want to completely eliminate it, you can only use contracts to maximize the restrictions.

Walking into the elevator, Bruce Rosenblum nodded silently. Not only the staff behind the scenes, but also the contracts of actors of all sizes must be passed by his hands and signed on behalf of Warner Bros.

"This movie is different, Bruce." Wayne looked at the rising elevator and said worriedly: "The main actors are children. If there are damn contraband in the crew, the union and the American child protection organization will put the crew under a microscope and stare at it, and the work progress will definitely be greatly delayed."

The young director had a serious expression, and Bruce Rosenblum finally spoke. "I understand, you don't have to worry about this!"

"Um."

This time when he came to Warner Building, he was also preparing to check the review progress of the project "Batman". After all, this is the direction he chose in the future, and he still has plenty of time. He mainly needs to find out about Warner's attitude.

Just when Wayne brought his assistant and producer to knock on the door of the president's office, not only Kevin Teshura was waiting for a few people, but also a surprise that surprised everyone.

"Hi, Tim." The unexpected surprise was Tim Burton, who enthusiastically hugged the Gothic director. They hadn't seen each other for a long time. He smiled and said, "Are you talking to Kevin? Do you need to go outside and wait?"

Tim Burton patted his back and walked towards the rest area together. "I'm waiting for you too!"

He turned his head in confusion and looked at him. Wayne made a phone gesture with his hand. "Is there anything to ask me for? You can call me directly. By the way, the production of "Ed Wood" has been completed?"

After all the people sat down, Tim Burton shrugged, he was still in a neat suit and messy hair. "Kevin told me that someone had snatched the new project I planned, and I threw Ed Wood aside and came to wait for you."

“What? “Batman”?”

"Of course! I directed the first two films and TV series. Although the second film has not received a good reputation, I planned this time "Batman". I didn't expect you to have a target for Bruce Wayne."

At this moment, he couldn't help but feel strange. The director's head was really hard! He couldn't remember everything. Unexpectedly, the Batman movie that followed was also planned by Tim Burton. He changed his identity to become the producer.

"The audience may be tired of Gothic Batman. This time I am going to find Joe Schumacher to direct the cartridge, but the project plan has been returned. Wayne, are you going to direct it yourself?"

After taking a look at Ceo who had never spoken, Wayne understood in his heart that since Tim Burton's project plan was returned, it means that his plan has officially entered the review process. Maybe Warner Bros. has started market research.

"Yes, I'm going to direct it myself!" There was nothing to hesitate about, and he gave the other party an answer directly. But Wayne immediately had a new idea. "Maybe we can work together, Tim, how about you be a producer?"

"Me? Uh..."

Not only Tim Burton did not expect this proposal, but even Kevin Tessulhara, who had been silent, was shocked, but thinking about it carefully, it was not impossible.

The genius director Tim Burton is the first to become Batman in film and television. He does not discuss the audience's reputation issue. He is definitely one of the few people most familiar with this aspect. He has been studying Batman film and television for several years.

Invite him to be a film producer to control the market direction, and his ability is absolutely fine. Kevin Tessulhara is worried about whether these two strong directors will have discordant voices when they collide with a team.

"I'm going to go back and think about this." Tim Burton leaned against the sofa with his hands holding his shoulders and said, "I will give you an accurate answer before the film "Ed Wood" is finished."

Wayne saw that he was moved by this proposal. The other party's obsession with Batman was definitely enough, so it depends on the final result. His purpose is very simple. If this genius director can be brought in, how much work can he save in the early preparations!

And with Tim Burton watching the preparations, he can still make a new film with confidence. This high-quality worker must be brought to him.

Thinking of this, Wayne smiled and said, "Tim, the preparation time for "Batman" is very abundant. It is expected to take 6 to 10 months. As long as it can be completed in the summer season of 1995, I'll wait for you!"

"I'll call you when "Ed Wood" is finished!"

Tim Burton raised his eyebrows and stood up, shook hands with Wayne and others. It could be seen that although this person was ungrateful, he was very well-educated. Even the little assistant Nina and Kevin Teshura's secretary greeted each other, then turned around and left.

"For Batman, Warner Brothers will pass the review as soon as possible, but the investment in the film..." Coe Kevin Tessulhara pondered for a while. Such a high investment amount is definitely a big deal in Hollywood.

"Are you sure you have to get hundreds of millions of dollars? If it weren't for the production cost, based on your past achievements, the review of this film would be much simpler!"

In the plan submitted by Jimmy to Warner Bros., it has been explained that this will be a trilogy series. Although it only comes with the script and plan for the first part, the production cost of Wayne marked at the end was as high as 120 million US dollars!

Some things cannot save money, especially in this era, just a special stunt model that needs to be made in advance is a huge expense. Moreover, although the film is mainly dark realistic, it still has the most expensive special effects.

"Kevin, this is a trilogy series!" Wayne began to explain where to spend money. "There are most props and items that can be used in three consecutive movies! For example, Bruce Wayne's Batmobile and the newly designed bat suit, these can be reused and can save a lot of money for the shooting of the last two movies!

As for the more expensive special effects synthesis, in the imagination, we have tried our best to avoid this aspect of the shots, but this is Batman! Some things are unavoidable. 120 million US dollars, which is not a good deal for the entire project."

"Ok!" For such movies that must have special effects, Kevin Teshura understands very much, but just looking at this investment figure is still very scary.

"I will promote the video review as soon as possible, and the company will also conduct overseas financing as soon as possible. You don't have to worry about the funds."

In a movie, there are many places that can deceive the audience's attention, but there is only one thing that cannot be deceived, that is special effects. This thing is the existence of the money you pay for. The effect of ten million dollars and the effect of twenty million dollars on the big screen is simply a very different difference.

"Okay!" Wayne also stood up and prepared to say goodbye. "I hope that Batman preparations can be started before the filming of "The Joker" is completed!"

Just as he was about to open the door with his assistant Nina, Bruce Rosenblum suddenly said: "Wait a minute, how long is Wayne. How long is the production time for "The Joker Returns"? I have to communicate with the publicity and distribution department in advance, and they also have to communicate with the colleges and universities in advance. After all, this is Wayne Greenberg's new film!"

“Production time…”

He thought for a while and said, "If the filming is smooth, it will be completed before February next year. However, considering that Batman's work is also taken into account, the completion time will be very likely to be delayed. So let's put the film in September and give up the summer vacation."

Bruce Rosenblum nodded. "I will communicate with the publicity and distribution department."

After leaving Warner Building, Wayne is still thinking about this. Next year's summer vacation will be a battle. This time I have plenty of time and can avoid those masterpieces.

Of course, he is not afraid of so-called competition. Since he is in this circle, every film will inevitably be accompanied by various competitors when it is released. But since he has plenty of time, there is no need to fight the box office bombs with all his might.

What are the "Forrest Gump", "The Lion King", and the Truck Driver's "The True Lie". This summer season is simply a battle royale. Many classic films circulating in later generations are from next year's summer season.

Sadly, Warner Bros. will almost be wiped out next year and there are no outstanding works. Wayne feels that his weight will be heavier to Warner.

This is also the reason why he didn't have to worry too much about investing in Warner Bros.'s negotiating team, time is on his side.

"Boss!" The little assistant pushed his glasses and pointed to the roadside outside the manor. "Do you want me to call her back?"

In the direction leading to Beverly Park, Charlize Theron was holding two golden retrievers alone, walking forward slowly, probably because he wanted to go to the park to walk his dog.

"Call her back, and you tell her not to go out to walk the dog! Damn..."