Chapter 297： Completely subvert

After three years of shooting and producing several films, especially a medium and large-scale project such as "The Bourne", Shahai Entertainment has gradually accumulated sufficient experience and resources in the field of film production.

After the first $8 million investment was put in place, a large-scale crew quickly gathered in Warner Studios.

Shahai Entertainment is no longer an unknown small company. It already has a considerable reputation in the industry, coupled with the natural attraction of large production projects, in Hollywood, a place where film talents from all over the world gather, it is not enough to recruit qualified personnel for various positions. How difficult is there.

Moreover, after Ronan and Brian Lord reached a strategic partnership, Shahai Entertainment can also borrow the huge human resources of CAA.

Among the behind-the-scenes staff of the crew, Ronan first hired designers in addition to professional historians and trainers.

From props to costumes to scenes to character shapes, the comprehensive design is rapidly unfolding.

In early October, Ronan and Allianz's firefighter fund took the lead in negotiating a third-party completion guarantee, which is of course the top priority for external financing.

With the third-party completion guarantee from Allianz Insurance, there is sufficient guarantee for external financing.

Due to the 100% completion of Shahai Entertainment and the previous cooperation between the two parties, this insurance agreement was reached very smoothly.

This is Shahai Entertainment's first film project with an investment of more than 100 million U.S. dollars. It is also Ronan's largest investment since he came to Los Angeles. He is not only a producer, but also personally responsible for all major decisions of the crew.

If "Pirates of the Caribbean" can achieve the success of the previous life, it will inevitably advance the entire Relativity entertainment a big step forward.

If it fails, even if most of the investment will be solved by external financing, it will still cause great trouble.

Even Shahai Entertainment was in trouble.

The Warner Studio No. 1 studio is undergoing intensive expansion, and the scene designers are drawing several sketches based on the space of the studio.

This will be arranged as a cave where Barbosa hides treasures.

Ronan, wearing a helmet, walking in the busy studio, said to Hill, the design leader of the set group, “This cave must be big enough to accommodate dozens of people fighting here. In addition, there are also complexities. Waterways and rocky terrain."

As he walked, Hill recorded in a small notebook and said: "We will come up with several design plans as soon as possible and give you a preview."

Ronan nodded lightly, walked around a small crane, and said, "This is a pirate movie. A lot of water is needed in the scene. You have to consider the material for the scenery."

"Okay." Hill responded.

Ronan once said: "With regard to treasure, there is gold everywhere in the treasure cave. Pirates are not art collectors, but genuine fans of wealth, only interested in surface value."

Hearing this, Hill moved in his heart and said: "Heavyweight gold objects can be solved by dyeing them gold."

Ronan reminded: "The focus is on gold coins and delicate instruments."

Hill immediately said: "My team has cooperation with two ancient coin imitation companies, and we can find them to order ancient Spanish gold coins."

Ronan looked at the huge space and said, "It probably needs hundreds of thousands."

It may require millions of imitation coins. Under the modern industrial system, the cost of large-scale imitation is not high.

After a round in the studio, Ronan went to Studio No. 2 and found Matt O'Connor, a prop designer who had just joined the crew, to discuss the key sailing issue.

As a pirate movie, the pirate ship is naturally an important prop.

At least three ships are required for the shooting, including the British navy's brig "Interceptor", the Empire's first warship "Intrepid", and the legendary "Black Pearl".

As we all know, the 18th century ships that have survived to this day are rare in the world.

Matt O’Connor has developed a preliminary plan: "I assisted James Cameron in filming "Titanic" before." This is also the main reason Ronan hired him: "For the Baja California Rosario The studio is very familiar."

Ronan nodded. Since James Cameron dug a huge artificial lake in Rosario to shoot a big boat, it has become a Hollywood location shooting base, many movies involving a lot of water scenes, I often shoot in artificial lakes and huge studios next to them.

Unfortunately, the Titanic built by James Cameron at a cost of tens of millions of dollars has been dismantled.

As for the dismantled ship, of course, it sold scraps.

This is also the usual practice of many Hollywood crews in dealing with large sets or props, because most of them can only be used once, and even if it costs more, they can only be sold at a scrap price.

Matt O’Connor looked at the drawing and said, “I plan to build the Black Pearl in the studio next to the artificial lake, so that the relatively static scene can be shot in the studio with a green screen. If the ship needs to move, you can Let the tugboat drag the Black Pearl into the artificial lake to sail."

"Good idea." Ronan recognized this kind of plan. An excellent film prop designer, not only considers his own design, but also facilitates later shooting. He asked again: "Where are the Interceptor and Dreadnought?"

Matt O’Connor replied: “I have prepared two plans. One is to rebuild it in Rosario’s dock area after design. The other is to look for this old-style sailboat. Some people like this style of ship, maybe build it. For play and other purposes."

He obviously has made mature considerations: "If the latter can be rented, it can save millions of dollars in expenses."

Ronan was very satisfied with Matt O'Connor's extremely serious and responsible attitude and said, "Just follow your plan."

For a big production like "Pirates of the Caribbean", only the preparation of background props is a huge project.

Ronan tried his best to concentrate the filming of the crew, using Warner Studios and Rosario Artificial Lake as the two main filming bases.

This can effectively cancel the contract time and expenses.

In addition, it is also necessary to go to the Caribbean Sea for shooting.

Several location surveyors had been dispatched by Ronan early.

Although the director will only be in place at the beginning of next year, all preparations are proceeding in an orderly manner. It is no exaggeration to say that Gore Wibinski is more like a filming director.

Of course, Gore Wibinski will also participate in the post-production of the film, which is also Ronan's request.

After a busy morning, after lunch, Ronan came to the studio's office building. Johnny Depp had already rushed over to try on makeup.

Captain Jack Sparrow’s styling, behavior, and speaking style are the top priorities in shaping this character. Doris, the head of the stylist department, and Nataya, the head of the clothing department, came to the office building early. Try the makeup room, personally transform Johnny Depp into a pirate captain.

Since I had already auditioned once before, the makeup application only took more than two hours to complete.

"How is it?" Johnny Depp asked, still sitting in front of the makeup mirror.

Ronan folded his arms and said, "Stand up and take two steps."

Standing next to Ronan, Tracy Jacob looked at Johnny Depp with a frown, feeling that the look was terrible, weird and sloppy, completely ruining Depp's image.

Johnny Depp asked the stylist to put on the headscarf, stood up, walked a few steps facing Ronan, and asked again: "How?"

Ronan folded his chest, rubbed his chin with the other, and asked, "Depp, you said you had some considerations about this role last time. In what way?"

"I think the image of Captain Jack should be more shocking to the world." Johnny Depp said.

Tracy Jacobs couldn't help but said to the dirty pirate with smoky makeup: "Depp, your current look is enough to shock the world."

"Not enough, not enough." Johnny Depp looked at Ronan: "I have been thinking these days, the character of this character can be revealed through actions..."

Ronan didn't object, but nodded slightly. It can be seen that Johnny Depp has indeed worked **** the role of Captain Jack.

It can only be said that the current Johnny Depp is not the superstar who will be reckless in the future.

Johnny Depp stood twenty feet away from Ronan and said, "I will demonstrate it now."

As he spoke, Johnny Depp had already raised his orchid finger, his temperament seemed to have changed, and he took the first step.

Taking this step, Depp made a very natural twisting motion, and then took the second step in the same way.

Then came the third and fourth steps...

The left and right feet that landed one after another were clearly on a straight line!

This kind of pace is not uncommon, like a catwalk when a slowed down female model walks on the catwalk.

Cough-cough-

Tracy Jacob coughed suddenly. Is Johnny Depp trying to completely subvert the previous image?

As a broker, UU read www.uukanshu. com, she couldn't help but worry, taking this role would make Johnny Depp's career as an actor undone?

Although Johnny Depp’s career hasn’t improved much in recent years, he is still in the second line. If such a giant system is screwed up, the consequences would be unimaginable...

Wearing smoky makeup, pointing orchid fingers, walked, swaying.

Ronan seemed to have seen the Captain Jack Sparrow on the screen of his previous life, sloppy, cunning and enchanting...

Although it looks a little bit of a gun, it can be seen from the action that this is a pirate captain who is unruly, casual and free.

Johnny Depp walked straight in front of Ronan, and suddenly his upper and lower lips parted, showing a slightly stiff but distinctive smile, and said in a different tone from the normal voice: "Your Excellency, please call me Captain Jack Sparrow ."

Ronan seemed to see Captain Jack walking off the big screen, and couldn't help but pat his palm gently: "Okay! Very good! But Depp, there is still room for improvement."