Hollywood starts with animation

Time flies quickly, like a stream running towards the sea.

In a blink of an eye, two months passed.

The filming scene of the crew of "Spartan 300".

"Crack~"

Director Zach Schneider stopped the performance, stood up for the first time, and said loudly: "Now I announce that the filming of "300" is over and the film is officially closed!"

Shattering!!!

As the voice fell, the entire crew from top to bottom, whether it was the producer Zhu Ke, director Zach Schneider, or the actors and ordinary employees of the crew, burst into enthusiastic applause and shouts.

"awesome!"

"At the end of December last year, the "Spartan 300 Warriors" project was established. By the beginning of March, actors were selected. After 100 days of actor body training, after a four-month filming cycle, all filming sessions have finally ended. "

"Yes, it's really not easy!"

"Guys, it's not over yet. After all, the post work of "300" and the special effects work will not be completed without 3 to 4 months."

"Hey hey, I said guys, don't worry about these now, the finale must be held!"

The crew members on the scene have been talking about it, and they have been happy, sighed, or reluctant... all kinds of emotions, and so on.

Zhu Ke, who has always been stingy, did not disappoint everyone at this moment, and announced on the spot that a large-scale finale banquet would be arranged tonight.

"Long live the boss!"

"Thank Mr. Wald!"

For the cheers of the crowd, Zhu Ke absolutely accepted without reservation.

It's so urinary!

After all, whether the finale banquet is a convention in the entertainment industry, whether it is in the United States or the Great China, it has become a routine, and Zhu Ke does not intend to destroy it.

That night.

The "300" finale banquet was held in a five-star hotel in the Burbank area.

This was the finale of the crew, so Zhu Ke did not invite outsiders to participate.Of course, Old Bill, the president of Wald Pictures, and Kevin Fitch, the vice president, attended the finale.

Wine table.

Kevin Fitch said: "Boss, the post-production special effects team of "300", we have roughly finalized, and cooperate with Industrial Light & Magic. However, their charges are not cheap."

"Is it Lucas' company?" Zhuke asked.

"Yes, boss."

Industrial Light and Magic, it is one of Hollywood's most well-known film special effects production companies, founded by the famous director George Lucas who filmed the "Star Wars" series.

Since its establishment, it has won 9 Oscars for best visual effects awards!

In 1991, the T1000 created by Industrial Light & Magic for "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" became the first protagonist of computer production in film history;

In 1994, it accepted the commission of the crew of "Jurassic Park". As a result, for the first time in film history, a character with real skin, muscles and action textures that can breathe, created by digital technology, appeared.

Subsequently, the technology of Light and Magic became more and more advanced, and the imagination was broader, creating countless firsts in film history. Three-dimensional cartoon characters ("Ghosts in Disguise") and real people who can speak ("Ghost Horse Elf") also appeared one after another. In live-action movies.

In the future, after entering the 21st century, it will become the most representative film special effects production company in Hollywood.

"Star Wars", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Transformers", "Harry Potter", "Fake God", "Iron Man"...

Since 1975, it has produced movie special effects for countless film companies. Only Hollywood’s first-line major productions cost more than 100 million yuan, and it has undertaken as many as hundreds of special effects productions.

It is no exaggeration to say that Industrial Light and Magic has played a creative and subversive role in the development of the good gift!

In the era of special effects in Hollywood, Industrial Light and Magic is absolutely indispensable!

however.......

It is excellent, but it is expensive!

Compared to special effects production companies in the same industry, it is a lot more expensive.

"Kevin, what is Industrial Light & Magic's offer?" Zhu Ke asked.

"$15 million, 4 months of production time." Kevin responded.

Zhuke frowned.

To be honest, the price is a bit high!

After all, looking at the entire film of "300", there are not many special effects.

That is to say, the level of special effects of Industrial Light and Magic is superb, otherwise Zhu Ke will definitely scold his mother, Nima is too black!

"Kevin, you can talk to them again, and try to lower the price below 10 million U.S. dollars. Of course, you are not without bargaining chips. Don’t forget, our $140 million production cost of "Spider-Man" has not yet finalized special effects. Where is the production company?"

As Zucker's voice fell, Kevin Fitch's eyes lit up.

"Spider-Man" is worth more than 40 million US dollars of special effects orders, I don't believe that Industrial Light and Magic is not moving!

In fact, the same is true.

At the beginning of September and the end of September, Zhuke personally received several calls from George Lucas, owner of Industrial Light & Magic.

The content of the conversation is nothing but a big order for special effects of "Spider-Man"!

As for the special effects production of "300 Spartan" with a price of about tens of millions of dollars, Industrial Light & Magic does not know how much it has to bear every year, and they don’t particularly care. After all, even Hollywood’s top six Class A productions, Most of them are handed over to them to make special effects.

Well, Industrial Light & Magic has such confidence!

At least when Peter Jackson’s Weta Digital, Cameron’s digital field, and Sony Imaging Studio have not really risen, Industrial Light and Magic is the world’s best film special effects production company.

"Oh, right."

Zhuke suddenly asked: "I remember that "My Grand Greek Wedding" has also been filmed, and it is in the later stages, right?"

"Yes, boss."

Kevin Fitch nodded and said: "The late stage of "My Grand Greek Wedding" has already progressed more than halfway, and it is expected to be completed in early November. Of course, it is a romantic comedy, and Bill and I plan to arrange It will be released on Valentine's Day in February next year."

Zhuke knew it.

Love comedy movies, if they are not released on Valentine's Day, how can you maximize the box office?!

Zhuke pondered for a while and said, "While "My Grand Greek Wedding" is released in North America, please discuss with several companies such as the Carlos Foundation and Mountain Capital to see if they can help us to make this movie Movies can also be shown overseas at the same time."

Kevin tentatively asked: "Are you going to let it test the water and see our current overseas distribution capabilities?"

"Yes!"

Zhu Ke bluntly said: "Not only our overseas distribution capabilities, but also to see how these big companies can do for us. Just one "Spider-Man" is not sincere enough."

The nature of profiteers is fully exposed.

Zhuke will never let go of those who can take advantage of it!

.......

The next day.

Zhuke got up early on this day, because today is bound to be a busy day.

Jin Shuguang Entertainment Group, as well as its television groups, publishing groups, music companies, animation companies, etc., Zhu Ke has to ask about recent developments.

Similarly, Zhu Ke should pay attention to companies such as Under Armour Sporting Goods Company, LinkedIn Company, Manchester City Team, Gale Capital, California Standard Bank and so on.

Laissez-faire, too ethical for new professional managers, is not Zhu Ke's usual style.

alert!

Be vigilant!

In the workplace, there is no room for relaxation!

"The life of a rich man is not easy!" Zhu Ke couldn't help but raise his mouth.

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