Hollywood Starts with Animation

Time flies by like a stream running to the sea.

In the blink of an eye, two months passed.

The filming site of "Spartan 300".

"click~"

Director Zach Snyder stopped the performance, stood up immediately, and said loudly: "Now I announce that the filming of "300" has ended and the film is officially closed!"

Whoa whoa whoa! ! !

When the voice fell, the entire crew from top to bottom, whether it was Zucker as the producer, director Zack Snyder, or the actors and ordinary employees of the crew, Ku Shi burst into warm applause and shouts.

"awesome!"

"At the end of December last year, the project of "Spartan 300 Warriors" was approved, and the actors were selected in early March, and after 100 days of actor body training, it took a 4-month shooting cycle, and now all the shooting links have finally ended. "

"Yeah, it's really not easy!"

"Guys, it's not over yet. After all, the post-production work for "300", as well as the special effects work, can't be completed without 3-4 months."

"Hey, hey, I said guys, don't worry about this now, the banquet must be held!"

All the crew members at the scene have been talking about it, or they are happy, sigh, or reluctant.... All kinds of emotions, to name a few.

Zu Ke, who has always been stingy, did not disappoint everyone at this moment, and announced on the spot that a large-scale killing banquet would be arranged tonight.

"Long live the boss!"

"Thanks Mr. Wald!"

For the cheers of the crowd, Zucker absolutely accepted it without reservation.

It's so urinal!

After all, whether it is in the United States or the Great Celestial Dynasty, it is a custom in the entertainment industry. It has become a practice, and Zucker does not intend to destroy it.

that night.

The "300" finale banquet was held at a five-star hotel in the Burbank area.

This is the finalizing banquet belonging to the crew, so Zu Ke did not invite outsiders to participate. Of course, Old Bill, president of Wald Pictures, and Kevin Feige, vice president of Wald Pictures, attended the banquet.

on the wine table.

Kevin Feige said: "Boss, the post-production special effects production team of "300", we have roughly finalized the cooperation with Industrial Light and Magic. However, their fees are not cheap."

"Is it Lucas' company?" Zucker asked.

"Yes, boss."

Industrial Light and Magic, one of the most well-known special effects production companies in Hollywood, was founded by George Lucas, the well-known director of the "Star Wars" series.

Since its establishment, it has won 9 Oscars for best visual effects!

In 1991, Industrial Light \u0026 Magic created the T1000 for "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", which became the first computer-produced protagonist in film history;

In 1994, it was commissioned by the crew of "Jurassic Park", and as a result, for the first time in film history, a digitally created, breathing character with real skin, muscles and motion texture appeared.

Subsequently, the technology of Light Magic became more and more advanced, and the imagination became wider, creating countless firsts in the history of film, and three-dimensional cartoon characters and talking real people also appeared in live-action movies one after another.

In the future, after entering the 21st century, it will become the most representative special effects production company in Hollywood.

"Star Wars", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Transformers", "Harry Potter", "Iron Man"...

Since 1975, it has produced special effects for countless film companies,

Only Hollywood's first-line big productions costing more than 100 million yuan, it undertakes as many as hundreds of special effects productions.

It is no exaggeration to say that Industrial Light \u0026 Magic has played a creative and subversive role in the development of OK Gifts!

In the era of special effects in Hollywood, Industrial Light and Magic is absolutely indispensable!

However.......

It's excellent, but it's expensive!

Compared with special effects production companies in the same industry, it is much more valuable.

"Kevin, what's ILM's offer?" Zucker asked.

"$15 million, 4 months to make," Kevin responded.

Zucker frowned.

To be honest, the price is a bit high!

After all, throughout the whole film of "300", there are not many special effects parts.

That is to say, the special effects level of Industrial Light and Magic is superb, otherwise Zu Ke will definitely scold the mother, it is too dark!

"Kevin, talk to them again and try to get the price down to less than $10 million. Of course, you are not without bargaining chips, don't forget, our $140 million production cost of "Spider-Man" has not yet finalized the special effects What about the production company?"

As Zuke's voice fell, Kevin Feige's eyes lit up immediately.

"Spider-Man" is worth more than 40 million US dollars worth of special effects large orders, I don't believe that Industrial Light and Magic is not excited!

In fact, so too.

In early and late September, Zucker personally received several calls from Industrial Light \u0026 Magic boss George Lucas.

The content of the conversation is nothing more than a special effect order for "Spider-Man"!

As for special effects productions like "Spartan 300 Warriors" that cost around 10 million US dollars, ILM doesn't know how much they have to undertake every year. They don't particularly care. After all, even the six major Hollywood A-level first-line productions, Most of them are handed over to them to make special effects.

Well, Industrial Light and Magic has such confidence!

At least before Peter Jackson's Weta Digital, Cameron's digital realm, and Sony Image Studios really took off, Industrial Light and Magic was the best special effects production company in the world.

"Oh, right."

Zucker suddenly asked: "I remember that "My Big Greek Wedding" has also been filmed and entered the later stages, right?"

"Yes, boss."

Kevin Feige nodded and said: "The late stage of "My Big Greek Wedding" is more than halfway through, and it is expected to be completed in early November. Of course, it is a romantic comedy. Bill and I plan to arrange It's coming out on Valentine's Day next February."

Zucker understood.

How can a romantic comedy movie not be released on Valentine's Day to maximize the box office? !

Zucker pondered for a while and said, "At the same time that "My Big Greek Wedding" is released in North America, you should discuss with several companies such as the Carlos Foundation and Mountain Capital to see if they can help us and let this film Movies can also be screened overseas at the same time.”

Kevin tentatively said: "Do you intend to let it test the water and see our current overseas distribution capabilities?"

"That's right!"

Zucker said bluntly: "Not only our overseas distribution capabilities, but also to see what these big companies can do for us. Just one "Spider-Man" is not sincere enough."

The nature of profiteers is exposed.

If you can take advantage of it, Zucker will never let it go!

......

the next day.

On this day, Zucker got up very early, because today is bound to be a busy day.

Jin Shuguang Entertainment Group, as well as its TV group, publishing group, music company, animation company, etc., Zhu Ke will ask about the recent development.

Similarly, Under Armour Sporting Goods, LinkedIn, Manchester City, Gale Capital, California Standard Bank and other companies, Zucker should also pay attention.

Laissez-faire, too much behavior of a new professional manager, is not Zu Ke's consistent style.

alert!

Be vigilant again!

Workplace, don't relax!

"The life of a rich man is not easy for his mother!" Zu Ke couldn't help but raise his lips slightly.

" "The first more is sent.