Chapter 516： Dislike not cooperating

In the large drawing room in the office building of Warner Studios, many people came today. Since the clips to be tested may be the future development direction of the film industry, Warner Bros. invited many directors or producers who have worked with them.

For example, Chris Columbus who directed two Harry Potter films, such as the famous British producer David Hyman, such as Brian Singer who has been determined to direct the new Superman movie "Superman Returns".

Ronan greeted these people, came to a back position and sat with Charles Rowan.

Looking around in the drawing room, he didn't see Tom Hanks. Ronan asked specifically, "Why didn't you see the director Robert Zemeckis and the actor Tom Hanks?"

Charles Rowan said: "They are talking to the people in the production department and they are expected to come over soon."

The demo footage shown today is from "Polar Express" directed by Robert Zemeckis. Tom Hanks is one of the main voice actors, and he also participates in investment and serves as an executive producer.

Ronan chatted with Charles Rowan and didn’t say a few words. Tom Hanks and his old partner Robert Zemeckis walked into the drawing room together. Since the preview segment is about to start, it’s not suitable to go at this time Talk to Tom Hanks.

When the trial was over, there was time, and Ronan was very calm.

Several staff members came over at this moment and distributed 3D glasses next to them. Ronan took the glasses and said to Charles Rowan, "Warner transformed this pull-out room?"

Charles Rowan shrugged slightly: "3D is the future. Sooner or later we need such a professional drawing room."

The lights turned off, Ronan put on his glasses, and a 3D animation clip that lasted for more than half an hour began to show.

3D is not a newly born film technology. It has appeared since the 1960s, but it has been used in planetariums and science museums. It has not been popularized on a commercial level. Hollywood has also shot and produced some 3D movies, but the distance has become The mainstream is very far away.

The old-fashioned 3D movie technology also has many flaws. The most typical one is that it is extremely easy to cause eye fatigue, and even screen actions or sports shots, which can cause dizziness and vomiting.

At present, 3D movie technology is not suitable for action scenes, which can be said to be a consensus in the industry.

Many people believe that the old-fashioned 3D movie technology must be innovated in order to be better used in Hollywood movies and then promoted commercially.

The representative figure in this area is undoubtedly the king of the world James Cameron.

Ronan has dealt with James Cameron, and then he is paying attention to the development of James Cameron. James Cameron is currently shooting a documentary called "Deep Sea Alien" in the North Atlantic.

This is a real practice work. James Cameron united IMAX and Sony Electronics to innovate movie 3D technology by shooting documentaries and prepare for the next movie shooting.

Regardless of other things, from a technical standpoint alone, James Cameron claimed that the latter masterpiece was not excessive.

Without James Cameron using two documentaries to innovate the technology, the subsequent masterpieces would not be able to show such amazing technology and visual effects.

The part of the "Polar Express" screened has a very gorgeous 3D effect, which is much better than the 3D effect that was purely converted through post-production.

I have to say that Hollywood leads the world's film technology trends.

The characters and pictures in the film are imitation oil paintings, everything is like a dream, but it is amazingly clear and real, giving people a beautiful feeling.

This is a preview. It took half an hour to show and it ended soon.

When the lights in the pull-out room turned on again, most people were still feeling the stunning visual effect of the film.

Charles Rowan is from Warner Bros. He glanced at Ronan and asked specifically, "What do you think?"

Ronan smiled and said: "These images have a supernatural quality, between dreams and reality, and really capture the mystery of a sleepless Christmas Eve."

Hollywood tech madman is not only James Cameron, Robert Zemeckis is also famous.

Charles Rowan asked again: "Ronan, it seems that you agree with 3D movies very much."

Ronan told the truth: "Any good movie is worthy of praise." He pointed to the screen: "Charles, don't you think that 3D will be the key to Hollywood for some time to come?"

Charles Rowan did not answer, and asked, "3D represents the future?"

Ronan also did not answer, saying: "The overall number of audiences in the North American film market has not increased in recent years, but has shown a downward trend. This era is not the past. Entertainment used to be relatively scarce, especially cheap entertainment like watching movies. It is a rare form of entertainment that is affordable to the masses."

In terms of average income and the unit price of movie tickets, going to theaters in the North American market is indeed a relatively low-cost entertainment method.

"The Internet is developing rapidly nowadays, and video games are flooding." Ronan said slowly: "The public, especially the main movie audience young people, have too many entertainment options.

Charles Rowan nodded: "You are very accurate."

Ronan said lightly: “If you want to get more cinema revenue, you can only choose to increase the ticket price, but if you increase the ticket price significantly, you will only lose more audiences. 3D movies provide the best reason and excuse. ."

Charles Rowan couldn't help laughing: "No wonder everyone says you have a good eye."

Ronan smiled and did not answer any more. There were many people who could see these, and Hollywood and theater companies used to do the same.

The pull session was over. Everyone left the pull room and walked towards a conference room. Ronan found an opportunity and came to Tom Hanks to say hello: "Hello, Tom."

Tom Hanks smiled honestly: "Hello, Ronan."

The two have dealt with each other because of "Brothers", although they did not reach a cooperation agreement, they are still acquaintances.

Ronan lowered his voice slightly: "Can you talk alone?"

Tom Hanks glanced at Robert Zemeckis in front of him, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded: "Yes."

Ronan waved to Charles Rowan and greeted Tom Hanks: "Here."

Some of the private spaces are that Shahai Entertainment leases a whole floor here as a post-production room for each crew.

After going down a floor, Ronan walked into an office first, and Tom Hanks followed.

"What's the matter?" Tom Hanks had something to deal with and asked directly.

Ronan didn't have the need to go in circles, and said, "The people of Relativity Entertainment went to Mr. Dan Brown."

Tom Hanks smiled slyly: "Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code?"

"Yeah, that's him." Ronan said unhurriedly: "Some time ago, someone recommended this to me. I contacted Dan Brown and found it was too late. "The Da Vinci Code" "The movie copyright of "has been bought by you."

Tom Hanks casually said, "I happened to see this book, which is very good."

Ronan tentatively asked: "Tom, can the copyright be transferred?"

Tom Hanks still had a smile on his face, but he said very resolutely: "Ronan, although you are a producer and I am an actor, we all have production companies. If the copyright of your promising work is in your hands, Would you resell it again?"

Although this is more tactful, Ronan understands what Tom Hanks meant, and it is impossible to transfer copyright.

Ronan didn't give up easily and suggested: "Tom, we can cooperate on this project, and Shahai Entertainment will join forces with your Pretone Company."

"It's true, Ronan." Tom Hanks said: "I have asked Rita to start planning this project, and even the main creative team has a preliminary plan. Indeed, with the strength of Pretone, we will complete this alone. The project is a bit difficult, and I am also seeking external cooperation."

Ronan knew that he hadn't spoken, so he waited patiently.

Tom Hanks has thick curly hair, a broad forehead and plump cheeks, with a natural innocence, especially his sensual nose, like an inverted exclamation mark.

This makes him look very kind and honest.

"I have to be responsible for the team. There is a prerequisite for cooperation." Tom Hanks proved that behind the honest actors, he has honed the cleverness of the film merchant: "The film project "The Da Vinci Code", No matter how much the two parties invest, my team and I will enjoy a 40% box office share."

Hearing this number, the muscles on Ronan's face jerked unconsciously, and subconsciously asked, "North American box office?"

Tom Hanks nodded: "Forty percent of the box office in North America, and the overseas box office and offline split will be discussed again."

Ronan secretly calculated that if we cooperate in this way, most of the film’s income will fall into the hands of Tom Hanks, and Shahai Entertainment can only recover the investment through offline operations can’t get it. If you want to work for others for nothing.

Tom Hanks smiled honestly again, and said: "This is my condition of cooperation. Ronan, you think about it, I have something to do, let's say goodbye."

Ronan said politely: "Goodbye."

Tom Hanks left this office, Ronan shook his head unconsciously, feeling like "Brothers", it is difficult to have a chance to intervene in "The Da Vinci Code".

These conditions are a bit outrageous. It is estimated that on the one hand, Tom Hanks must strive for the best conditions for himself, and on the other hand, it is also to let him retreat.

Tom Hanks went out of the office, looked at the pre-poster of "A Wonderful Night in the Museum" hanging on the wall, and went up the stairs without looking back.

Because of his old friend Spielberg, he didn't like Ronan Anderson, and he didn't like Ronan Anderson when he first met and talked about "Brothers".

When he reaches his position, he won't cooperate if he doesn't like it, because he has such capital.