Hollywood Hunter

Burbank, Universal Studios.

The two cars stopped in tandem outside the special studio for the Victoria Secret show.

The driver of a luxury Cadillac SUV in the front got out of the car and pulled the door. Madonna stepped out of the compartment. A white man in his thirties, who got off the BMW convertible, came over.

Madonna walked to the studio with the man and said: "David, no matter whether it succeeds or not, you must remember to owe me a favor. If it is not for me to call Simon, he may not agree to see you, many people stare at this The project. Although "Alien 3" is smashed, as long as you can make this fashion show and impress Simon, it is a breeze to get a foothold in Hollywood."

The man next to Madonna was named David Finch.

Like many famous Hollywood directors, David Finch was full of interest in movies since childhood, plus some connections. At the age of 19, he found a job at Lucasfilm and participated in the 1983 "Star Wars: Jedi" Behind the scenes of Counter Strike.

However, Hollywood is not so easy to enter after all.

Throughout the 1980s, Vinci was still the director of music MVs and commercials, but he also quickly made his mark in the industry. He not only produced Nike commercials, but also shot MVs for top musicians such as Smith Spaceship and Madonna.

Just last year, Finch finally got the plan to direct the film for the first time, and it was also the sequel to the Fox heavyweight "Alien" series "Alien 3."

However, this directing experience is like a nightmare.

The reversal of the script, the rush of the Fox schedule, the creative disagreement with the producers, the over budget of the film, etc., the situations that often occur in the Hollywood film production process are almost all encountered by David Finch.

Although the movie was finally completed, the result of the matter was not good.

"Alien 3" released on June 19th, relying on the popularity of the "Alien" series and Fox's spare no effort to promulgate, the first week of the opening won 26.84 million US dollars at the box office, it seems pretty good.

It's just that because of its poor reputation, "Alien 3"'s box office drop in the next week reached an astonishing 58%, which is almost the movie with the largest box office diving in this summer's week.

In the fourth week just past, the single-week box office of "Alien 3" had only 4.09 million US dollars left, and the cumulative box office was only 47.96 million US dollars.Considering the $50 million production budget for "Alien 3", Fox is definitely unable to recover the cost in the short term.

After this, David Finch originally felt that he should be quiet for a few more years in the commercials and MV field. However, suddenly there was another opportunity.

Simon Westeros recently created a fashion lingerie show, looking for a director.

And it happens to be a director who is good at commercials and MVs.

This is a rare opportunity for practitioners in the MV circle who intend to enter Hollywood.

Even though half of his feet have stepped into Hollywood, David Finch was in contact with the Wei Mi project team for the first time, and tried to help him talk through the network he has accumulated over the years.

Hollywood is a circle of human relations, and someone who helps can often do more with less.

David Finch was able to work at Lucasfilm at the age of 19, because a neighbor of their family happened to be a producer of Lucasfilm.

Speaking of which, if the producer of the "Alien" series, David Giller, will come forward, he will definitely be more confident.

David Giller was one of the three famous producers of Simon Westero's famous "Roller Run", and he was kind to the young man.Moreover, while producing the "Alien" series for Fox, Giller was also a contracted producer under Daenerys Entertainment.

It's just that although the two sides are very'familiar' because of the cooperation of "Alien 3", the relationship is very bad, and it belongs to the type that doesn't want to deal with each other.Directors and producers who have differences in their creations are inherently enemies, and it is obviously impossible to get Giller to help.

Fortunately, in addition to David Giller, David Finch also knew another person who was said to have a very good relationship with Westeros, and it was Madonna beside him at this time.

David Finch has served as the MV director for several songs of Madonna a few years ago, and the relationship between the two parties is not bad.

Trying to get in touch, Madonna responded to him very quickly, and Westero wanted to see him, today.

The two entered the studio with a smile, and a staff member greeted him, saying that Simon was already waiting for them.

Through the corridor partitioned into different work areas, there are busy figures on both sides. Madonna was also attracted by the angel wings in a compartment. If Simon was not waiting, he would almost go in and try on.

The working areas on both sides of a corridor were busy enough at the end, and at the end of the corridor, the open space with a T-stage was even more crowded.

In this circle, both of them can see that the camera lights and other shooting props are being arranged here.

Madonna saw the figure of a young man at a glance, and Simon was standing with another long-haired man who was also tall, pointing and saying something.

The staff took the two to the rest area, said a few words, and walked towards Simon's side.

Someone brought coffee, Madonna said thank you, holding a cup and looking at Simon over there, turned to David Finch, but found his expression a bit strange, so he asked, "What's wrong?"

David Finch hesitated and pointed to the man beside Simon, saying, "That's Michael Bay."

Madonna was still puzzled: "Huh?"

David Finch’s expression still explained somewhat strangely: “Bei and I have all worked at Lucasfilm. I remember very well that in 1980, he was only 15 years old. Moreover, Bei was also a recent couple. In the industry's most watched music MV and commercial director, Coca-Cola produced the commercial two years ago."

After a pause, Finch added: "Bei's style is indeed more suitable for this fashion show than me."

That being said, there was not much loss in Finch's expression.

Westeros has obviously chosen the director of the Victoria's Secret show, and even Vinci himself has to admit that Michael Bay's shooting style is more suitable for directing this big show than himself.Then, Westero will choose the other side, it seems natural.

However, since Westeros has selected a director and asked him to come and see him, this obviously means another opportunity.

Madonna was not stupid, she turned her head around, and soon understood it, she smiled and said, "It seems that you owe me a little more affection."

The two waited for a while, and Simon finally came over, wearing Michael Bay beside him.

Simon is wearing a casual T-shirt and casual pants today, but Michael Bay is a neat shirt and trousers, which looks serious.

Seeing this, Madonna couldn't help but think of a stalk that was dressed more casually and became the boss's, but it did not prevent her from getting up with a smile and spreading her arms in a polite way to ask Simon for a hug.

Simon hugged Madonna reluctantly and hugged it a few times, then smiled and said, "It's too small, I don't feel anything at all."

"Man is really greedy, mine is actually just right. Do you like silicone?"

Simon and Finch shook hands, introduced Michael Bay next to him, and then said to Madonna: "I mean, you are too small."

Madonna glimpsed a few tall and hot models on the scene, and realized that she only had a small one-and-a-half meter. In front of these big goblins, she was really not competitive.However, Queen Mai was never a person lacking in self-confidence, and immediately said: "That's what you don't know, small has small benefits." He also licked his lower lips provocatively, and his eyes fluttered to Simon: "Simon , Maybe we really should find some time to talk about this topic in private."

In front of Queen Mai, Simon always felt that he was the target of the hunted stamp collection.

This didn't feel good at all, so I simply ignored Queen's words and motioned for a little embarrassment. Finch and Bey sat down together.

Madonna sat down reluctantly beside Simon, and said, "Finch just said, he knows this Mr. Bay."

Simon does not know the details of Lucasfilm, but it is not surprising.

Both of them are in a circle, and they are not unknown pawns. It is natural to know each other.

Now that you know everything, it’s easier to make things clear. Simon said straight to Finch: “I’ve seen you shoot a few MV samples. The overall style is dark and gloomy. Although it is very artistic, it is not suitable for this fashion show. . So, I chose Bay."

There was no disappointment on David Finch's face, and he nodded: "I also think Mike is more suitable than me."

Simon looked at Finch a few times and smiled: "You should have guessed it. Letting you come today is indeed another thing. A movie. I want you to try it."

David Finch couldn't help but get up a bit.

Originally, because of this opportunity, Michael Bay, who was a bit proud in front of Finch, was a little envious.However, thinking of Westero's previous conversation with him, he quickly relieved.As long as he completes this big show seriously, he is also expected to test in Hollywood.

Simon did not sell Guanzi, and soon followed: "This is a crime thriller, telling the story of a serial murderer using the seven deadly crimes in Catholic teaching. The script will be given to you later, we now talk about "Alien 3" "Do you think this movie, what is your personal problem?"

David Finch didn't want to mention "Alien 3". However, considering the relationship between Westeros and David Giller, if the other party wanted to know anything, it seemed simple enough that he could not hide it at all.

There are many reasons for the loss of the "Alien 3" project. Finch has complained more about the studios and producers before, but he is not willing to admit his problems.

After hesitating for a moment, Finch finally said: "I think, mainly because I directed the film for the first time, my experience is somewhat inadequate."

Simon smiled and shook his head: "Not this problem, I know your qualifications, the basic skills are very solid."

Facing Simon's gaze, David Finch thought for a moment, and finally said again: "Perhaps, I am a little too concerned about the details."

Simon nodded this time.

In addition to the gloomy style of the director himself, the biggest feature of David Finch's film is the attention to detail.In this regard, Finch is actually somewhat similar to Cameron. It is precisely because of the habit of tangling in the details that the production cost of David Finch's movies has always been high.

Similarly, detail control creates classics.

David Finch is not very productive, but in the original timeline, he produced a series of classic films highly praised by fans, such as "Seven Deadly Sins", "Fight Club" and "The Lost Lover".

"Actually, attention to detail is not a shortcoming, the key is to be restrained, and the scale can only be controlled by yourself," Simon said quickly. "I like the style of your previous MVs, "Alien 3" I have also seen that as a commercial film, the overall is not too bad, and the film also brings a lot of your own unique understanding. Although the North American box office is not high, but according to the information I got, the film’s box office performance in overseas markets is actually Yes, Fox can definitely recover the cost."

For a film director, no matter how many fans are sought after and won many awards, in the final analysis, it still depends on the box office to speak.

David Finch was relieved to hear Simon say this.

If the cost can be recovered through the global release, "Alien 3" will not be a big obstacle to his continued development in Hollywood.

"For this "Seven Deadly Sins", I hope you can play the style you showed in the MV and "Alien 3". As for the cost, after reading the script, you should carefully consider it and make a budget yourself. My request to you is that you must complete this movie strictly according to your own budget." Simon said, with a hint of joke: "Of course, if you made a budget of 100 million US dollars, I think this The project does not need to continue."

The original "Seven Deadly Sins" was released in 1995. In fact, the script of this movie was written by Hollywood screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker last year, and the film copyright also successfully fell into the hands of Daenerys Entertainment.

Simon had considered this project before, and also noticed David Finch who directed "Alien 3".

After planning another movie plan for next year, Simon decided to start the project ahead of time. If all goes well, the schedule of "Seven Deadly Sins" will be determined on Halloween next year.

In terms of creativity, the original version is of course the best.

Director David Finch, one of the actor Morgan Freeman, Simon does not intend to be higher.

It is another actor Brad Pitt, Simon has already planned to replace.

"Superman" has started shooting, and the schedule is next summer.According to the production plan, Pete's schedule must be ample.

However, once "Superman" is released, Brad Pitt's image as Clark Kent will be deeply rooted in people's hearts. This role stereotype is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, even after many years, mentioning this actor, Everyone can easily think of'Superman'.On the other hand, while playing Superman, Pete's other movie roles were destined to hardly attract too much attention.