Chapter 614： 300 Warriors

Unlike other film projects of Shahai Entertainment, for Ronan’s ulterior motives, several small crews, including Dawn of the Living Dead, did not enter the studio of the Theory of Relativity Building for post-production, but continued to stay at Warner. Studio.

Similar to "Dawn of the Living Dead", "Reaper is Coming 3", "Human Removal Project 4" and other films, Warner Studios' slightly outdated post-production studio is sufficient to meet their production requirements.

Ronan met Zach Schneider in the office building of Warner Studios.

"Post-production will be completed next month." Zach Schneider introduced Ronan to the latest situation of the project: "Now there is some finishing work on adding subtitles and sound effects."

Ronan nodded slightly: "I watched the sample, and the shot was good. As long as it works properly, the chance of success is very high."

Zach Schneider is very confident: "I have been very excited to build these stories. I like big action movies."

Hearing this, Ronan couldn't help but think of the films that Zach Schneider had shot. Whether "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", "Man of Steel" or "Bat Super", the action scenes are indeed full of momentum.

Not to mention the quality of the film, just talk about the design and rendering of the action scenes, once Marvel's superhero movies, in front of the action scenes of Zach Schneider, are very similar to a schoolboy.

Ronan asked, "Dawn of the Living Dead is about to be completed, Zach, what plans do you have next?"

Zach Schneider smiled and deliberately reminded: "Ronan, I signed a contract with Shahai Entertainment for two movies."

"That's right." Ronan said, "I want to discuss it with you first when I come here."

It seems that Charles Rowan and Warner Bros. only included Zach Schneider on the shortlist. If they want to really come into their sight, Zach Schneider must have decent commercial results.

Just one "Dawn of the Living Dead" is not enough.

Regardless of the self-interest of relativity entertainment or the consideration of future DC comics' superhero movies, it is very necessary for Zach Schneider to continue to come together with "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors".

Ronan beckoned to Connie, and Connie immediately handed over an illustration to Zach Schneider.

"Look, this is the famous cartoonist Frank Miller's masterpiece "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors"." Ronan said directly: "The copyright of this illustration is already in the hands of Shahai Entertainment, I plan to Adapt it into a movie, you are the director’s first choice."

Zach Schneider opened the illustration and looked at it seriously. The heavy ink and color of the picture is like an oil painting. The visual impact is extremely strong. This makes him, a director who is an advertising director and a director who attaches great importance to the color of the picture, instantly feels different.

Ronan briefly introduced: "This illustration depicts the battle between King Leonidas and Hot Spring Pass, a massacre, but shocking. Frank Miller said that "The Three Hundred Spartans" is his profession. The pinnacle of my career. Zach, I have seen the commercials you shot and the samples of "Dawn of the Living Dead". I believe you can make the original feel."

Zach Schneider closed the illustration: "Ronan, I will read it as soon as possible, and then I will reply to you."

Ronan nodded: "Yes."

Although the two parties have signed a director agreement for the two films, the specific film is still a two-way choice.

But Ronan believes that Zach Schneider would choose "Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" because this illustration fits Zach Schneider's aesthetic too much.

Frank Miller’s protagonist attaches great importance to possessing a bleak and tragic temperament. For example, Christopher Nolan borrowed heavily from "The Dark Knight Returns". The old protagonist has been retired for many years, but for various reasons has to return to the arena and various evil forces Fighting, one of the scenes is that the aging protagonist fights the former comrade-in-arms Superman.

In some ways, the characters created by Zach Schneider are not heavy enough. Frank Miller's original works can make up for this. But the characters he is good at creating are those who no matter how hard they work, they always lose hopelessly in the end. Tragic heroes of destiny, they lost the last battle, but won the hearts of the people.

As for Frank Miller's opinion, it is not important. Now that the copyright has been in the hands of Shahai Entertainment, Ronan has the final say on how to choose the director.

I vaguely remember that there used to be a very popular line in this film-this is Sparta!

When the film becomes popular, maybe we can make a "This Isn't Spartan", and it must be a market.

Later, Ronan went to several crews that also remained at Warner Studios for post-production to watch the sequels of horror movies such as "Reaper Incoming 3", "Fatal Turn 3" and "Saw Cry 2" , Will be released successively this year.

Although these sequels cannot get rid of the limitations of niche films, they have cultivated a loyal audience and can generate relatively stable income.

Ronan deliberately chatted with James Wendor.

"This series is without you, I don't rest assured." Ronan said directly: "James, you insist on shooting one more and then change to the producer of this series. If you have other ideas about horror films, I still fully support you."

At this stage, if James Wynn’s is not a horror movie, then forget it.

James Wynn said: "Ronan, without you, there would be no success in "Chain Saw". I will complete the "Chain Saw" trilogy and then go to shoot other horror movies.

Ronan asked: "Do you have other new ideas in horror films?"

James Wen smiled and said: "It's just a vague concept. When I sort it out, I will contact you as soon as possible."

Ronan smiled and said, "James, you are a genius in making horror films. I believe you can create even greater achievements."

He is not in a hurry, James Wynn signed a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment and can wait patiently for the "Call of Souls" series.

Even if James Wen hasn't had any creativity in this area, he can still get the script out first.

These are not difficult.

It seems that James Wynn also directed the "Fast and Furious" series later.

After leaving the Warner Studios, Ronan specifically called George Clint to learn about the "Fast and Furious" series.

After obtaining the copyright from Universal Pictures, he specially laid out an outline of a new trilogy and gave it to the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment, so that they can use this as a basis to create a coherent script.

Currently the script writing is still in progress, and if it goes well, the preparations will not start until next year.

Ronan used Dawn Johnson as the leading actor in "Prison Break" which has been filmed so far. At that time, he had the idea to let Dawn Johnson join the "Fast and Furious" series and become a top-level character.

As for Van Diesel, Sandsea Entertainment will invite him to play in the third part, competing with Dawn Johnson, and finally hang up, letting Don’s close comrade Dawn Johnson and Paul Walker become the core .

The plan has been worked out, and it depends on how the script written by the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment.

On the way to the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan received a call from Mark Randolph. The technical preparations for Netflix’s streaming media have been completed, and they only waited for time to launch.

Mark Randolph focused on the two beginning dramas-"Prison Break" and "Survival in the Wilds".

The latter has completed all production, and the two small-scale internal trials have received extremely high evaluations; the post-production of the former has also reached the final stage and can be completed soon.

These are important resources for Netflix's streaming media business promotion.

Shahai Entertainment promotes multiple project shooting and production at the same time, not only the outside is staring, but there is also competition inside.

The crew of Uvi-Bauer's "Draculaline" and the crew of Gilmour del Toro's "Hellboy", at the same time, they have taken a fancy to Lang Pullman, who has a very distinctive appearance, and both want to invite Lang Pullman to be the important As a result, the two individual directors made trouble with Shahai Entertainment, and even called Ronan separately.

Ronan handled it swiftly and called Uvi Bauer and Gilmour del Toro to hold a conference call together, asking the two directors to respect Lang Pullman's choice.

Actors like Ron Pullman are usually not cared for. I didn't expect that the directors of both genres like him very much.

Ronan thinks about Ron Pullman's looks. It seems to be very convincing. The peculiar-looking actor, Ron Pullman, seems especially suitable for some alternative roles.

In the end, Ron Purma chose Gilmour del Toro's "Hellboy" crew.

There is no other reason, "Hellboy" gives Ron Purma an absolute actor, while in "Draculaline", Uvi Bauer prepares only a supporting actor role.

Perhaps Uvi-Bauer's directing ability is still as bad as ever, but after two films, his ability in other areas has gradually been exercised, and he even contacted the relevant department in Bulgaria and won a lot of money. , And then took the crew to Sofia to film.

In this way, the crew is equivalent to a budget of more than one million dollars out of thin air.

To be honest, ignoring the bad production and shooting ability, how can a real person like Brother Bao be disliked?

Even if Brother Bao can't keep working in the directing industry, he is more than enough to serve as an external producer.

Ronan believes that Brother Bao is an individual talent, and for the last time he can shock some shameless film critics who scolded him.

As soon as Brother Bao came out, film critics avoided!

It is a pity that Brother Bao could not touch the love in his heart, and Ronan did not write too much about the relationship between Blizzard and Vivendi.

Near the beginning of the summer vacation in 2004, the North American film market has gradually become lively, especially the three films "Van Helsing", "Shrek 2" and "Troy" that were released in the first three weekends. The city is almost everywhere.