Chapter 747： New look

Later, Ronan, as a producer, also joined the discussion among Martin Scorsese, Tom Cruise, Will Smith and Andrew Liu.

In addition, two screenwriters who were responsible for adapting the script into the US version participated.

This kind of custom project, the screenwriter basically has no right to speak, especially when facing a group of people in the conference room.

From Port City to Boston, the main line and framework of the film have not changed, but the story background and character settings have become very thorough.

There is no romantic romance, only the cruelty of facing fate!

To put it simply, when destiny or other people come over harshly, the response is not poetic, but ruthlessly returning!

Therefore, the word beginning with F in the script appeared more than 300 times!

This project, shot into a movie in Hollywood, will inevitably appear with a brand-new look that conforms to the aesthetics of the North American market.

Ronan looked at the people in the conference room, his eyes finally fell on Martin Scorsese, and said: "This is not a simple remake, but a brand new creation, a story of an American gangster filmed and produced by Shahai Entertainment! "

Martin Scorsese nodded slightly. During this time, he has watched the "Infernal Affairs" trilogy. Although the third part has somewhat dragged down the quality of the entire series, the first and second parts were really excellent.

Andrew Liu asked: "Can you keep the original features as much as possible?"

He is the most unwilling person to sell the North American copyright and remake copyright of the series at the price of cabbage.

Especially the latter, it is simply a luxury gift package.

But he respects the contract, and Hollywood remakes his film, which is also a kind of honor. I am also fortunate to be unwilling.

"I am fascinated by this great story." Martin Scorsese respects the creator of the original work, but he also has his own insistence: "But we must realize that moving from Port City to Boston, even if it is the same story, There should be characters with completely different characteristics to support. Although I like how every character in "Infernal Affairs" is so deliberate, my idea is the same as Ronan, and what I want to create is an American tragedy. It’s not Eastern."

He emphatically said: "The script is well written. Once a person is forced to be separated from his familiar life, it is doomed to a tragic end.

Ronan slowly nodded: "Andrew, you can't let two American gangsters say those romantic and poetic lines on the rooftop?"

Andrew Liu opened his mouth and said nothing in the end.

The "Infernal Affairs" directed by him is fully in line with the oriental cultural mood. The gangsters are also cultural, which is a typical gang crime movie beloved by oriental fans.

Gang City movie gangsters are always full of romanticism. For example, the series "Young and Dangerous" filmed by Fatty Wang, a group of inexperienced gangsters shocked the world, and affected countless people.

The screenwriter who has been silent said: ""Infernal Affairs" is not a copy of "Infernal Affairs". We were only inspired by the human nature of the story when we created it."

Another screenwriter continued: "In addition to using the same story clues, the script we created is also very different from the Hong Kong version. What really touches people here is not the intricate relationship between the characters, but the strongest human nature. The most invincible side."

The words of these two people carry American and Hollywood arrogance.

Ronan raised his hand to stop the two of them from continuing to talk. Anyway, this is a remake, and it is useless to say more.

Andrew Liu has been working hard in the entertainment circle of Hong Kong City all year round, and the situation there is just as messy, no wonder.

Several big people like Ronan are very easy to get along with, but two little-known small screenwriters who say sour words from time to time.

This can be regarded as the American version of Hades.

Tom Cruise and Will Smith didn't say much, they have already decided to play the two main characters, and they firmly believe in Ronan's vision.

Perhaps, they believed that Ronan would succeed in running this project.

"You are best at shooting gangster movies, Martin." Ronan said at this time, "I want to hear your opinion."

Martin Scorsese does not have the arrogance of a big director. Perhaps the failure of the Oscars in the past two years has also made his mind more sober: "This is a huge difference from the films I have shot in the past, not only The background of the film was changed to Boston, and the protagonist was replaced by an Irish gang, and because this is the first time I have touched on the subject of internal and corruption issues in American police agencies."

Although there have been a lot of gangster movies in the past, few of Martin Scorsese's movies directly involve relevant government departments.

Ronan said: "These will not be a problem, I can guarantee that there will be no relevant agencies to put pressure on you or the crew."

Entertaining the current strength with the theory of relativity, the general pressure is not a problem.

Besides, here, from Washington DC to various states and capitals, they are the most common culprits in movies.

One of the two screenwriters said: "We did a related investigation in Boston. Corruption is not uncommon in the Boston area, and it was even a relatively common problem at one time."

Another screenwriter said: "In the south of Boston, from the early 1970s to a few years ago, Irish gangs have been controlling underground gangs in the city. They are the absolute core of crime. But why for nearly 30 years? Here, can Irish criminals be so rampant in Boston? This is inseparable from corruption within the police."

"The two young people were forced to walk into a world that was completely contrary to their expectations," Martin Scorsese seemed to be considering the script and film planning: "In the police agencies and gangs, the inhumans who are torturing their nerves live. life……"

He looked at Will Smith and Tom Cruise: "Although they are two completely different characters, they have similarities. It's just that one chooses this path, the other chooses the other... these two paths , It's no return."

Will Smith said at the right time: "I contacted the Los Angeles Police Department and will experience life with them for about two months. I will patrol with the police officers and participate in some copywriting work and so on."

Tom Cruise helplessly spread his hands: "I can't compare to Will in terms of experiencing life. I can't go to the gang to experience life?" Everyone present laughed, and he laughed: "CAA is passing Contact the FBI. They will contact me one or two retired agents who have been involved in undercover agents. Through them, I will have a more intuitive understanding of undercover agents."

Hearing these two Hollywood super kings say so, Andrew Liu sighed in his heart. No wonder Hollywood movies are popular all over the world, and Hong Kong movies...

Although the "Infernal Affairs" trilogy is considered by the Hong Kong City media and the industry to be the city's film rescue work, after the trilogy is released, look back again. Except for the box office of "Infernal Affairs" itself, the Hong Kong City movie is The look of immortality.

Why are the developments of two world film production centers that could have been equalized in a completely different situation? This is not just the gap between industry and technology.

The dedication, ability and appeal of Tom Cruise and Will Smith are unquestionable. Martin Scorsese also likes to work with big-name actors, although he has worked with Leonardo DiCaprio. Twice, but the cooperation between these two top stars is not bad.

"I accept your invitation, Ronan." Martin Scorsese made a decision: "You can let me discuss the specific conditions with my manager."

In order to attack the Oscar, he can lower his personal salary, which is not a big deal in front of the Oscar statuette.

Taking the position of director, Martin Scorsese thinks that the theme of the script is very good, very suitable for his style; on the other hand, Relativity Entertainment's Oscar record in the past two years is getting better and better.

Especially this year, two of the four awards were taken away.

In the past two years, Martin Scorsese deeply realized that if you want to hit the Oscar and win the hopeful golden figure, the film is very important, but the operation is more important.

Harvey Weinstein and Miramax are caught in the whirlpool of Walt Disney's infighting, and will not be able to escape for a while. From the current situation, Ronan Anderson and his relativity entertainment are the most suitable choices. .

Ronan will not care about specific negotiations. With Martin Scorsese’s psychology, it is impossible to make excessive conditions.

Ronan said: "The production budget of the project is 70 million US dollars, but the film needs to be shot in the Boston area. Sandsea Entertainment has reached an agreement with Massachusetts, and Massachusetts will provide the crew with up to 15% tax rebate policy. Will Smith and Tom Cruise certainly have no objection.

Martin Scorsese said, "I have no problem." But as soon as he changed his voice, he added: "For such themes, the crew also needs to hire professional technical consultants, preferably senior police officers in the Boston area."

Shahai Entertainment has already done a lot of work. Ronan said: “Sandhai Entertainment has already contacted. After the crew is established, it will hire retired detective Thomas Duff, who has worked in the Boston Police Department for more than 30 years, as a special consultant. He is good at investigating organized crime and has participated in the conviction investigation of the most notorious gang leader in South Boston. The villain in the script is partly based on the criminal experience of this gang member."

In fact, there is no direct monetary expenditure for this employment. Thomas Duff is very interested in Hollywood movies, and the only requirement is that he can show his face in the movie.

Martin Scorsese said: "I have no other questions for the time being. I have other ideas later, and I will communicate with you in time."

Ronan finally said: "This film will start preparations this year and will be released in the 2006 awards season. The goal is the 79th Academy Awards."

This meeting ended, and the "Infinite Walker" crew was established. When Shahai Entertainment and Martin Scorsese signed a director's agreement, related preparatory work would officially begin. The latest chapter of the best entertainment era is here: