v2 Chapter 861： Machine cute

"I was deeply shocked by James' performance."

Walking out of the door of the Warner Building, Duke and James Franco stood together. When the reporters gathered around, they simply said, "It is true that we did rehearsals, but only the first time I saw James In the movie scenes, I realized that James’ performance was amazing, never seen before."

Everything is for publicity, and Duke also has a good impression of the humorous James Franco, "I worked with him in Inception, and I know his talents are outstanding. So I think it is "The Dark Knight Rises" "I immediately thought of him when casting the cast."

When the reporter turned to James Franco, he was very cooperative and said, "Working with Duke is very inspiring. I am very happy that he can work with me again, let alone let me participate in "Batman". I have always been a fan of Batman, and I have seen all of the Batman works in the past."

"James, I heard that you are shooting a new work?" The reporter turned to Duke, "It is said that it came from your recommendation."

"Yes." James Franco said first, "a comedy I played with Seth Rogen."

Duke said formulaically, "James is not only an actor, he also has creative talents. I really like his talent in this area, but I just recommended it to Warner Bros."

Standing in front of the Warner Building and saying these words, more and more reporters came to surround him. Several of Duke’s bodyguards immediately stepped forward and divided the crowd of reporters into a corridor. Duke spoke to James Fran. With a look, Ke took the lead to break through the reporter's siege, and got into the car waiting here. James Franco had no intention of leaving. His new work has already started shooting and will be released at the end of the year. It is in need of publicity and hype.

As soon as the car started, Scarlett, who was sitting next to him, complained, "My dear. Why do you support that plan of James Franco?"

As a political activist, Scarlett Johansson can naturally see the impact of this project called "Interview".

Tina Fei in the co-pilot also turned her head, "This is really not like your style of doing things."

In a film, take the stand of justice. To openly assassinate the leader of a country, even in a country like North Korea that is rejected by the whole world, will inevitably bring about a storm.

Duke knew this, but he still chose to support James Franco.

"Of course I did this after careful consideration." Duke's eyes showed a somewhat thoughtful look. "If the advantages are not greater than the disadvantages. How can I support this project?"

Scarlett understands what kind of person her boyfriend is. Except for treating those around him very well, he is definitely a complete benefit-oriented person. In her opinion, it is this kind of concept that made Duke go. To the point where it is today.

Looking at the successful people in the United States, which one is not profit-oriented?

It’s just that this matter is still ill-considered in her opinion, “I don’t see where the profit is. Such a comedy with **** as a selling point, even if it is a big hit. The profit cannot exceed $100 million.

Tina Fei added, "It would be nice to have 50 million U.S. dollars, and you are only a major shareholder of Warner Bros., and ultimately you can get a dividend of up to 10 million U.S. dollars."

Let alone Duke, even Tina Fei thinks it's nothing great.

Duke looked at Scarlett first, then at Tina Fei, and slowly uttered a word, "China."

China?

Tina Fei and Scarlett both frowned. The difference is that the latter has always been actively involved in political activities. Political sense is more sensitive.

Scarlett asked tentatively, "Are you showing your position?"

Duke nodded slightly, but Tina Fei looked at Scarlett suspiciously.

"He went to China too many times, and went too close to the official media and certain departments over there." After Duke's reminder. Scarlett has figured it out, "In fact, many people in politics and the upper class are already talking about Duke..."

Tina Fei's head also turned that way, "Duke is now the most representative figure in American culture, and he is too close to China, and some problems will indeed arise."

Politics has never been far away from Hollywood. Unlike James Cameron, Duke was born in California and grew up in Los Angeles. In the eyes of some people, he is a standard native American. In addition, his 20-year director career has accumulated more than tens of billions of dollars in box office. The influence of the world can be said to be unparalleled.

If such a person is a person who sympathizes with or recognizes something, problems will inevitably arise, and even the nation's uproar is not excessive.

It is true that today's society is more open than before, but ideology has always been the same big issue as religion and race.

In some respects, Duke put his name on the list of producers of "Interview", which is also showing some of his position to the mainstream society in the United States.

Of course, these are mainly concentrated in North Korea, and he does not want to give up the Chinese market.

"Interview" is a low-input work after all. It is not easy to create a sensational effect. Back in the villa of the Duke’s Manor, Duke called Tina Fei to the study, and solemnly confessed some things to her. Talk to Doug Walter and Jamie Johnson in person.

"Wait, Tina."

When Tina Fei was about to leave the study, Duke called her again, "Remember to inform the people of Warner Bros. to strengthen the security of the premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises."

He vaguely remembered that a serious accident happened during the screening of this film.

However, the film will be shown in more than 44 theaters in North America, these theaters are independent companies, even if he wants to do what he has nowhere to start.

How can a theater company let an outsider interfere with the normal operation of its own company?

All Duke can do is to strengthen the security of the premiere. He really can't remember whether the accident happened at the premiere or in other theaters.

As long as there are no problems with the premiere, everything else is easy to say.

Tina Fei nodded slightly, "Warner Bros. has hired two professional security companies. I will communicate with Jamie Johnson again."

The door of the study was opened and closed again. Scarlett Johansson, who sat silently, couldn't help asking curiously, "My dear, what are you worried about?"

"Just take precautions." Duke sighed lightly.

The death of Heath Ledger undoubtedly made the clown a myth and created a large number of crazy fans. He was really worried. Some people were too crazy. If he imitated the actions of the clown...

The consequences can only be described as disastrous.

There are so many fans in the United States. Except for proper precautions, Duke has no good way to censor every audience who buys "The Dark Knight Rises" movie ticket, right? Then "The Dark Knight Rises" will definitely hit the street to death.

Shaking his head, Duke dissipated his thoughts, stood up and said, "Let's go down to dinner."

Scarlett shrugged, came over and took his arm, left the study, walked down the stairs, and walked slowly towards the dining room.

In the past year, Duke has been strictly following the diet formulated by the nutritionist. I don’t know if it’s the psychological effect or the regained fitness effect. He feels that his body is much better than before, especially the quality of his sleep. Big improvement.

Dinner is basically vegetarian food with fish and meat. Duke and Scarlett don't eat much. After eating, Duke went back to the study to check the latest Star Wars series restart plan sent by Lucasfilm.

Today, Catherine Kennedy flies to China for the second time to promote and popularize the Star Wars series in the world’s second largest film market. After more than a year of adjustments, Lucasfilm has also begun to formulate specific plans for the new Star Wars. The outline of the script written this time was rejected by Duke.

These script outlines are very creative and innovative, but they cannot be recognized by Duke. He is very clear that the restart of the first Star Wars can be said to be of great importance. It is directly related to a series of subsequent plans. The so-called creativity and innovation are almost risky. Synonymous, what the new Star Wars first part wants is not these, but security and conservative.

The newly sent plan was rejected by Duke again, and he was about to talk to the relevant person in charge of Lucas Films before the release of "The Dark Knight Rises", telling them to directly learn from the characters and settings of the first film, and use the nostalgic style. Develop outline and character settings.

The influence of the Star Wars series in North America and the entire Western world can only be described as incredible. Duke is very clear about this. The new Star Wars first episode must first take into account the North American market and North American audiences, and then the others. overseas market.

As for the Chinese market, we can only say that we should try our best to prepare for it. Duke has no confidence in whether films like "Transformers" or "Avatar" can explode.

However, he will not change the concept and direction of the first new Star Wars for this reason. Whether it is market size or share amount, North America is now the world's number one film market.

There is also the surrounding area. From the current point of view, the previous generation of cuteness d2 is undoubtedly a bit old. Although it can make many people nostalgic, but the surrounding areas want a good harvest, there must be new growth points, and a new generation of cuteness machine **** It is undoubtedly the most suitable choice.

Thinking of this, Duke picked up his pen and drew the shape of a robot superimposed on top of one another in a reply to Lucasfilm.

But Duke's painting skills are very general, and he can only make some conceptual things. The specific review and design work still has to be handed over to the professional engineers of Lucasfilm.

After a busy half night, Duke went to the lounge and chatted for a while with Scarlett Johansson, who was sent by Luc Besson, and the ordinary day passed.

As the release time approaches, the pre-sales of "The Dark Knight Rises" have also started, and after nearly a year of screening, "The Avengers" basically ended the theater journey in North America and overseas. (To be continued.)

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