Chicago 1990

The next day he took Linda to the A+ film studio again to meet Yeremov and the original screenwriter Kunes who was asked to modify the script.

"Are your modifications okay? APLUS, which greatly increases the plot of the FBI agent, will weaken the protagonist's charm."

Kunes is a brightly dressed and cheap middle-aged white man, "Now this is a double protagonist story."

"This change is not bad for the market, at least not too much touting a liar to cause the mainstream crowd to resent it."

Another screenwriter said.

Kunes has a bad reputation, and Yeremov and Hollywood Pictures are not at ease. They each find a screenwriter to join the new script to ensure the smooth progress of the project.After the script is initially determined, more screenwriters need to be added, such as dialogue screenwriters, who will be responsible for modifying the dialogue of the characters to suit the personality of each character and the background of the age and social class in the play.

"It's all nonsense. The godfather told the story of the Mafia, which is not very well received.

Kunes retorted, "If this movie can't make a charismatic liar, it will fail. I said Mr. Abagnell is my idol."

"Abagnell is very well-behaved now, unlike some people." The screenwriter sent by Hollywood Pictures satirized him.

"Really? I think he is still a successful liar. He runs notices, publishes books, brags about his personal experience, and teaches people to prevent being deceived? Hehe, he just changed the fraud from forging checks to collecting IQ taxes from readers and viewers. . "Kunes sees this very clearly.

Yeremov said that after Kunes got the scriptwriting assignment for the book'I have the ability to catch me' in the 1980s, the whole talent began to change. He regarded Abagner as a spiritual idol. Hollywood cheated and cheated, and the result was not enough "personal level". He quickly stigmatized his reputation. Now his life is embarrassing, so when he hears that the old work has a chance to fall into his hands, he immediately rushes away. coming.

"It's still the same sentence, I set the outline, I paid for you, so I have the final say."

The screenwriters will definitely write more content than the one hundred and forty-minute original script. This is normal. Song Ya has no intention of interfering. "I don’t care about the details, but the overall storyline should be written strictly in accordance with my outline. This is a proposition. Composition, OK?"

The original movie of the cat and mouse game is too long, even if it’s all in my mind, it’s tiring to go through it carefully. Song Ya took the time to get the outline of the story and added and deleted some paragraphs on the basis of Kunes’s version of the script. , I just let things go, and I only plan to be responsible for the key points in the future.

The screenwriters didn't entangle anymore, the biggest payer, the three of them went to the desk in the small room with thick manuscripts.

"Can he do it? That screenwriter with a bad character?"

Linton, the president of Hollywood Pictures, learned that he was here and rushed over in person. He asked while reading the latest version of the script.

"I don't care about anything else. At least he is sincere about the cat and mouse game project. This is one of the few highlights in his screenwriting career. I like his version of the script the most in the 1980s, so I still use him now." Song Ya answered.

"Have you ever thought about him, and the two scammers Abagnell will definitely come out after our film is released, maybe they will find excuses to take us to court, they will not let this go. opportunity."

Linton’s worries are normal. The original authors and screenwriters of novels often use the heat of movie releases to find their own presence. Most of them are to sell books and make announcement opportunities. Only a few, such as Forrest Gump’s original author is I was really angry. That movie changed his original work beyond recognition and even distorted the spiritual core he wanted to express. However, it was popular with the American public. This was too ironic for the original author.

"Your way of adapting is very right. I like your outline very much." Linton said: "I heard David Geffen praised you for your strong action in doing things. This time I finally saw your sincerity...I also I see, you really want to put this story on the big screen..."

The horoscope of this project has not yet been written,

"I am not a liar in the story." Song Ya smiled.

"Twenty million investment..." Linton gritted his teeth, lost in thought.

Intentions return to intentions. The Hollywood film industry he controls is a company that needs to strictly control the budget below $5 million. Regardless of prudence or carelessness, this is the positioning of Hollywood Pictures within Disney, which is more than $5 million. Live-action commercial films are the work of Touchstone Pictures. Animations belong to the Disney Animation Department, and independent films and art films belong to Miramax. They are clearly divided.

"That line doesn't exist, it's just an internal part of work, not strict rules and regulations, right?"

But there is no way, the right of adaptation is in their hands, and Linton is reluctant to let go. Song Ya has to work hard against him, "No one will blame the winners, as long as we succeed."

"This requires a lot of courage APLUS."

Linton smiled bitterly, "Betting on his career courage."

"Perhaps we can bring in Touchstone Pictures and jointly fund it?" Song Ya took the opportunity to ask.

"No, no, I would rather involve outsiders than Disney's own people."

Linton quickly refused, "Can the length of the movie be reduced? Otherwise, I can't handle the scheduling.

"Wait until we enter the editing process. I have no objection in principle."

The original film of Apocalypse is indeed a bit lengthy, but it is Apocalypse. Song Ya has not made up his mind to change the things given by Apocalypse. He plans to drag it first and solicit opinions from the creator when the film enters post-production.

"Without Tom Hanks or Christopher Walken, we can't afford them." Linton confirmed again.

"This is a man film. The script needs three outstanding male actors to play." Song Ya said: "But I also agree that Tom Hanks is absolutely unaffordable."

This kind of script is given to the Oscar actor who has just relied on Forrest Gump to make a big success. It is basically impossible for him to drop his pay, and where can the drop go?Hollywood superstars who can carry the box office alone are not for charity.

"A good middle-aged actor is not a scarce resource." Linton said: "But the box office appeal is hard to say."

"Yes."

The two talked about the director again. The director, Song Ya, didn't want to compromise. This film is much more difficult than the dance of my life. The same is true for camera and editing. No first-class creative team will definitely not be able to play it.

"For the time being, I don't have a clue. I'll talk about it after the script is finished. I will take it to the big directors who have a schedule." Linton said.

"In the name of Hollywood Pictures?" Song Ya asked, this company is not in the eyes of excellent directors in Hollywood.

"I will find friends from the parent company to come forward together, or add CAA."

Linton blinked and Katzenberg was gone. His life at Disney was much better. Recently, there have been rumors that Disney boss Michael Eisner intends to introduce his friend, CAA boss Ovitz to Disney as president. This means CAA will take over most of the packaging business of the Disney series.

"Ok."

Song Ya nodded and agreed. Because of the poor personal relationship between Linton and Katzenberg, he could not get the help of David Geffen and Spielberg on this project. They were two groups.

"Also, Xiao Lizi's schedule is full next year, and we may not get him either." Linton said again.

"What?"

Without him, Song Ya couldn't imagine any male star in this era who could replace Xiaoli in the cat and mouse game. "There is absolutely no compromise. I only want him."

Linton looked over strangely, "I have already contacted his agent. He is really no schedule. After being nominated for an Oscar male match with a different sky, he went crazy in the drama. Next year he has a basketball diary and is fatal. Pleasure, total eclipse love, Marvin’s room is going to be released, I heard that he is also planning to fight for James Cameron’s Titanic project male lead, how many dramas are there? He has not enough foundation, it is impossible to come to pick us up The drama, otherwise you will be scolded to death. Now it is very dangerous."

"Is it so red... Give it to me, he owes me." Song Ya took the matter over.

"I owe you...huh?"

Linton's betting vision is more complicated.