To appease people like Peter Jackson, who were passionate about their dreams, it was best to use a complimentary tone to describe a better future quickly and concisely, just like Adriaan.
"A more realistic and magnificent Middle Earth?" Sure enough, Jackson immediately chewed on this sentence, and his expression became calmer.
"Yes, you should know something about the filming technology, right? So tell me, what will happen next? "Adriaan asked with a smile.
"You mean … 3D?" Jackson was a director who started out with CG, after all. He quickly thought of what he might say, but he immediately shook his head. "It's too early to talk about this. The market seems to be incomplete. I remember there was a movie called 'The Polar Express' in 2004, directed by Robert Zemigis and produced by Tom Hanks. It had 3D effects, live-action CG, and used IMAX, but the box office was so bad that it made people want to commit suicide. In addition, just over a month ago, Warner and IMAX launched the IMAX 3D version of 'Superman Returns', but the box office was also not good. "
"I know, I know both of these movies, but that's not the fault of 3D, live-action CG, or IMAX." Adriaan spread his hands. "It takes time for the market to mature, Peter, and Zemigis's ambition is too big. If he only used 3D, live-action CG, or IMAX, he would have achieved great results. Unfortunately, he used all of them, and naturally, he was not used to it. However, this isn't bad either. Warner has been a good stepping stone for us. "
Speaking of this, he chuckled. "You may not know this, but I have a lot of shares in IMAX."
Jackson was stunned, and then Adriaan continued, "3D and IMAX have accumulated a considerable amount of technology. Just like the use of CG, they are only missing one person, a person who can show the best of it. And now, that person has appeared."
"You mean …" Jackson's eyes widened. He had obviously guessed who he was talking about.
"Yes, James Cameron." Adriaan nodded. "He's currently making a new movie with a newly developed 3D camera, and he's working with IMAX. The total investment is likely to exceed 400 million yuan. I fully believe that when his new work comes out, it will set off a new wave in the use of technology just like Titanic. "
He patted him heavily on the shoulder. "You have to admit, Peter, James has always been at the forefront of technology. No one can surpass him, not even me."
Jackson's expression changed several times. In the end, he sighed gloomily and said, "Alright, although I don't want to admit it, this is indeed the truth. A sad and unpleasant truth."
Adriaan was very satisfied with his attitude. As long as Jackson admitted this, it would be much easier to negotiate later.
"Although Cameron is always keenly aware of the latest film technology, because these technologies are not fully developed, the initial investment is always very large. This is why he has the reputation of burning money. You, on the other hand, are different, Peter. You are better at making use of the existing mature technology to make movies and give them 120% of their advantages. This is why I asked Universal to stop the production of The Hobbit. "
"You want to make it into a 3D movie, or even a 3D movie?" Jackson caught the meaning behind his words.
"Yes, this is why I said that you can make a more realistic and magnificent Middle Earth." Adriaan nodded. "No matter how realistic a 2D movie is, it is still a flat image. 3D is equivalent to letting people see the world through a window. A good 3D effect can let the audience reach out to block things that are shot at them. So if it is used well, it will give people a whole new viewing experience. We have to keep moving forward, and not stay in the same place, right?"
This last sentence was the key. Adriaan was hinting that you don't want the critics to say that you are just repeating the work of Miracle Director? Don't you want to leave your own mark on Middle Earth?
Jackson obviously understood. "Alright, I … I can wait, if … it really has that kind of effect. I'm not doubting Cameron, I'm just … a little worried."
There was no doubt that this hint was very attractive to him. He was indeed a fanatic of The Lord of the Rings.
"Then you can go talk to him, observe him, understand the specific situation, and help him at the side." Adriaan immediately said, "You can take this opportunity to think about what adjustments' The Hobbit 'needs to be made. Peter, James's movie will be released at the end of 2009 at the latest. Then, I hope to see the movie version of' The Hobbit 'in the following year, so you have a heavy responsibility."
"But …" Jackson looked like he was struggling.
"Believe me, Peter, you will gain something." Adriaan further strengthened his confidence. "Anyway, we haven't announced that 'The Hobbit' will be adapted into a movie. You can find another work to practice on. You should have other movies that you want to shoot, right? Then, take some time to talk to James and understand the details of 3D and IMAX. When we officially announce it, you can go all out. I may not be able to give you the same amount of investment as James, but for the entire series, it's not a problem. "
"I understand." After letting out a long breath, Jackson finally agreed. "You can always convince others, Eide."
"Because you are willing to be convinced by me." Adriaan smiled.
When "Avatar" was released, Cameron had decided on this name from the beginning. Although Adriaan said that maybe it could be changed to a more common name, he was mercilessly rejected. The development of 3D and IMAX movies would be explosive, and the directors who followed them would inevitably leave their names behind. That was why Adriaan urged Jackson to seize the opportunity to follow Cameron. Of course, he could produce "The Hobbit" and "The Silmarillion" and make them into a series. It was not a difficult task, but what was the point? Giving it to Jackson was also a form of compensation.
As long as someone was willing to follow him and contribute, he would try his best to repay them. This was Adriaan's principle.
Let's not talk about this or the sad filming. Although he had a good conversation with Fei Ru, the progress of the cave scene was still slow. Other than Adriaan, there were some other problems. For example, there was one time when Adriaan finally performed well in front of the terrorists. But at the end of the filming, the prop rack next to him suddenly collapsed, and they failed.
This accident made the crew depressed for a long time. In the end, after Fei Ru watched the footage for a long time and communicated with many people, including Adriaan, they decided to insert a shot before the prop rack collapsed, and then continue filming from another angle. Finally, they recovered some of their losses.
Even so, as time passed, everyone began to accept this situation. After all, the budget was not exceeded. Even if it was, a super rich person could increase the investment!
Therefore, Adriaan was still very free. It was not a problem for him to attend some movie premieres. For example, the second installment of "The Hulk." Although it was produced by Fox, the female lead was still Liv. Other than that, Big Bing Bing also came to the United States to attend the premiere. She made a guest appearance for about five minutes. She was not a villain, and her lines were not bad. She also had three or four close-ups.
She could have had a few more minutes, but Adriaan set a limit of fifteen minutes. The earlier she blew it out, the more time she would have on camera. Although she tried her best, she was still a little anxious. She could have had seven minutes, but because of her lack of strength at the critical moment, she was only left with five minutes.
Little Bing Bing was a little better than her. She had six minutes in the second installment of "Fantastic Four." However, the movie would not be released until the end of the year, and at least one close-ups was missing. Well, there was no difference.
From this point of view, the weight of the China market was indeed increasing. Without Jos Weldon, the performance of "The Hulk" in North America was not as good as the first installment. However, the response in China was good. Perhaps it was not as big as it would be five or six years later, but the speed of the increase was obvious to anyone with a discerning eye.
At the end of the movie, Clark Gregg's character, Colcente, made his first appearance and asked to take over the role of the Hulk. In another time and space, it was supposed to be Tony Stark. Unfortunately, "Iron Man" was still being filmed, and Adriaan wanted to keep it a secret. So, the Easter egg became S.H.I.E.L.D.
Even though Universal did not have much to do during the summer, it was only referring to commercial blockbusters. Some medium-budget movies were still very good, such as "Dancing Out Of My Life" starring Megan.
Like "Fast and Furious," "Dancing Out Of My Life" was also a very popular series. After the turn of the millennium, as musical movies began to appeal to younger audiences, movies that showcased the love of dance and music started to become more popular. "High School Musical" at the beginning of the year was the best example.
However, "High School Musical" was still a little far from life. Not everyone had acted in a musical in school, but they had more or less seen a street dance. So, "Dancing Out Of My Life" easily attracted people's attention, and this series became one of the examples of low-budget, high-return movies. That was why Adriaan let Megan play the female lead in the first movie.
Even though Megan became an instant hit with "Transformers," she was still very young. It was suitable for her to star in a movie that was full of youthful energy. After all, it didn't require too much acting skills. The key was whether the dance in the movie could resonate with the audience. In fact, even though "Dancing Out Of My Life" was badly criticized by the critics, the box office became very popular, and Megan became more and more popular. Especially in the movie, when she swayed her hips, it was sexy and hot, and it was impossible to tell that she had given birth before. This made many young people think of her as the goddess of their dreams.
Even so, not many people thought about this in the beginning, so naturally, there were no decent premieres. So, apart from "The Hulk," there was only one official movie premiere that Adriaan had to attend in August.
"Okay, I got it. Don't we still have time?" Adriaan said as he yawned against the sun, holding his phone. "Is there? Okay, maybe you can … "
He stopped halfway through his sentence because a slim figure appeared at the staircase in a panic. She was wearing clothes that were a little messy, and she was carrying a bag and high heels in her hands. When she saw Adriaan, she immediately looked flustered and exasperated.
"How could you do this, Eide! This is terrible, this is too despicable! I have a husband, I love him, how do you want me to face him! " The other party said while gritting her teeth. If it weren't for the fact that she was still a little uncomfortable, the pair of high heels would have already flown towards his face.
"Calm down, Tina, calm down." Adriaan covered his phone immediately. "Listen to me, this is an accident."
"To hell with your accident! I'll never believe you again! " Tina Fey, who was intertwined with anger and frustration, gave a fake punch. She then put on her high heels, ignoring her messy clothes and walked out of the villa. Soon, the roar of a car could be heard outside.
Adriaan shrugged and did not care too much. If Tina really hated him as much as she showed, she shouldn't have come last night at all. So, in fact, she still had … desires in her heart.
"Nothing, just a small problem. You should be able to guess it." He continued to talk on his phone in a relaxed tone. However, a few minutes later, he had to cover his phone again because a woman was coming down from upstairs.
"This … this is really …" Brigid Muna covered her forehead, her footsteps were a little unstable. She was slightly better than Tina because her clothes were relatively tidier.
After seeing Adriaan, she immediately rolled her eyes, "How can you do this, Eide? This is crazy! "
"Hmm … it's a little crazy indeed. To be honest, I didn't think it would end up like this," Adriaan shrugged and said half-truthfully.
"No, it's impossible that you didn't think of it. I might not know you very well, but I'm sure of this." Brigid was angrily tidying her clothes.
Just when Adriaan was about to say something, they suddenly heard knocking sounds. Vanessa Marcel, who was only wearing her underwear, rushed down from upstairs.
"What happened? What happened! Why … Why … "She asked a little nervously. She looked at Brigid and then at Adriaan, and only reacted after a while.
"What happened last night?" Vanessa looked at Adriaan unhappily as she put on her clothes in front of him.
"Hmm … As you can see, that's what happened." Adriaan shrugged again.
"This is the worst party experience I've ever had. This is terrible. Although I don't mind letting loose once in a while, this is too casual." Brigid became angry again.
Vanessa wanted to say a few words, but she thought of something and didn't say anything. She glanced at Adrian and put on her coat. "But it's good to be crazy once in a while, isn't it?" Vanessa comforted Adrian.
"Not bad?" Brigid looked at Vanessa and was a little surprised. "Did I hear it wrong, or did you say it wrong, Vanessa?"
Her tone was a little hurried, so she sounded a little aggressive. Although Vanessa was a little unhappy, she did not show it. She just opened her hands and said, "Am I wrong? The world is so interesting, and there are many things worth trying. It's not a big deal to go crazy once in a while. It's better than thinking about it when you're old and regretting that you could have tried it, but you gave up because of various reasons. What a pity, isn't it? "
Brigid was stunned. She pursed her lips as if she wanted to retort, but she did not know how. After a few seconds of silence, she seemed to have guessed something. She glanced at Vanessa and Adriaan, then picked up her things and was about to leave. "I'm going back."
"Do you want me to drive you? You don't look very sober, "Adriaan said.
"It's okay, I'll drive slowly." Brigid turned around and sighed, then strode out.
"How did I do?" After she left, Vanessa smiled at him as if she was trying to take credit for it.
"Not bad, I like it." Adriaan smiled and kissed her cheek. "Let's have breakfast together?"
"Of course …" Vanessa suddenly thought of something and looked at the time. She sighed and said, "Sorry, Eide. I have an appointment with the dentist, so I woke up a little late. It's almost time."
"Oh?" Adriaan also looked at the time. Alright, it was already ten o 'clock.
"Do you want me to drive you?" he asked.
"No, I can drive myself." Vanessa looked at the phone in his hand and smiled. "Goodbye."
Not bad, she's smart. Adrian praised her in his mind, and then gave her a slap on the buttocks, which made a crisp sound.
Vanessa rolled her eyes and walked out. After she disappeared at the door, he raised the phone to his ear again. "I have to hang up, Innie. I'll be in New York on time."
As soon as he finished speaking, the phone was disconnected. There was no doubt that even though he covered the phone, Ivanka heard everything.
Adrian smiled and was about to put his phone away when he heard the sound of footsteps again. This time, Melinda Clark and Camilla Baylor appeared at the top of the stairs together. The two of them walked down the stairs in tacit understanding. As they walked, they whispered to each other and glanced at him from time to time. They really did look like … a mother and daughter.
"Hi, good morning." This time, Adriaan greeted them first.
"I don't want to trust you anymore, Eide," Melinda sighed. Melinda sighed. Although she was abnormally unrestrained in bed, she would always have some elegance at times like this.
"Okay, if that's the case … I'm sorry. Obviously, I shouldn't have provided so much marijuana last night, so …" Adriaan smiled and spread his hands. Unlike Tina, Melinda had said this many times, but in the end, she still did what she was supposed to do. He could see that she enjoyed it.
"I think even without the marijuana, it would still be like this this morning," Camilla interrupted.
Her expression was very normal. Well, a girl who could play the trumpet for him in the office had a strong ability to accept things. Even if there was any discomfort, she should have adjusted by now.
"As compensation, how about I invite you to breakfast?" Adriaan said with a smile. "I made it myself, don't let me eat it alone."
"Okay, since you invited us so kindly." Camilla exchanged a look with Melinda and nodded. Then she reminded him, "Oh yeah, there's one more. I'm afraid you have to wake her up yourself."
"Indeed." Adriaan said and made a gesture.
Then, he went up the stairs to the room on the second floor where they partied last night. When he opened the half-closed door, he saw a slightly petite figure leaning against the headboard with her arms around her legs, staring blankly at everything in front of her. It was Emma Stone, who played Vanessa Marcel's daughter in Desperate Housewives!
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