Chapter 1025 S.H.I.E.L.D.
Movies like "The Hulk" may lose half of the fun of watching movies if you don't watch them in the theater. The huge pictures on the big screen and the deafening sounds are all things that home entertainment equipment cannot provide for the time being.
During the summer season, what the audience wants is sensory stimulation, not thinking storms.
The difference between directors and directors is also quite big. Joss Weiden and Ang Lee have completely different styles.
The saying that specializing in the profession is not just a saying, but is clearly reflected in Hollywood.
Art directors are born for thoughts, and special effects entertainment directors are born for vision. The two themselves specialize in different "arts" and the results are also completely different.
The success of "Hulk Hulk" undoubtedly brought Marvel Entertainment's Avengers program further into the fast lane.
Marvel Entertainment convened a press conference on Monday to officially announce the establishment of the "Avengers" project, and announced that Jos Whedon was directed by the director.
The production budget of this project will be as high as US$200 million, which is definitely a top commercial production.
If there are many people inside and outside the Hollywood circle after "Iron Man" were released, they believe that the Marvel Entertainment Avengers program may not be successful. After the box office of "Hulk" in North America for the first weekend, these people began to realize that comic-adapted superhero movies and even Hollywood's mainstream commercial movies may usher in a new era.
After more than two years of operation, Netflix streaming has also gained a certain sense of smell in the entertainment market. Mark Randolph called Ronan, hoping that works related to Marvel's Avengers program can be directly broadcasted on Netflix streaming as a platform in the future.
Ronan also specially convened Kevin Feige and George Clint to discuss it. When the Avengers plan is expected to be successful and the future becomes clearer, the main direction of the first-mover series will be determined.
Since personnel calls were involved, Robert Eiger, who was responsible for the company's daily operations and management, also attended the small meeting.
“Marvel Entertainment does not have a dedicated episode production department.”
The small conference was hosted by Robert Iger: "Marvel's series development requires the cooperation between Marvel and Sand Sea Entertainment."
George Clint said: "There is no problem with cooperation, but Shahai Entertainment also has practical difficulties." He glanced at Ronan and said directly: "Stahai Entertainment is currently undertaking multiple Netflix streaming customization projects, and the personnel in the production of the series are very tight."
Kevin Feige knew that Marvel Entertainment did not have the ability to produce independent series at the moment, and said: "This is a long-term plan. I will temporarily form a small team to prepare for copywriting work in advance."
Robert Eiger said: "You two companies will draw personnel to work together. The crew is a long-term plan. According to Ronan's plan, the Avengers will be released at the earliest."
Ronan responded: "The movie has enough popularity and will fully drive works including dramas and animations."
His meaning is very clear, and the Marvel superhero movie series is far from popular enough.
At the earliest, you will have to wait until "Avengers" before Marvel can truly take shape and pull related works in all aspects.
George Clint: "I have no objection, and I will immediately draw the right hands when I turn around."
Kevin Feige said: "I will keep in touch with George."
Robert Eiger said directly: "Contact me or Ronan in time if you have any questions."
Connie put a copy of the prepared text in front of everyone. The text was not thick, and it was Ronan's simple plan.
Ronan quickly said: "There are many well-known characters in the comics that may not appear in movies in the future, such as the main characters in S.H.E.L.D. and Hydra. These are some of my ideas about the first Marvel series, focusing on S.H.E.L.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.E.L.
Kevin Feige said: "S.H.I.E.L.D. is the key organization among the Avengers, and it is very suitable for adaptation with S.H.E.L.D.."
George Clint has limited knowledge of Marvel Comics and has no comments.
Ronan said again: "I am only responsible for providing advice. Kevin, who knows Marvel's comics best, is Marvel itself. The specific plans and scripts and other work will be fully responsible for you."
Kevin Finch said: "No problem."
Ronan nodded to Robert Eiger, and Robert Eiger immediately announced the end of the meeting.
George Clint and Kevin Feich went out of the conference room one after another and entered the elevator one after another, and it was obvious that they needed to communicate.
Robert Eiger and Ronan also chatted for a while, mainly about the 20th Century Fox.
The relevant plans are currently at the level of the core team around Ronan and Robert Eiger. If you want to truly implement them, you must wait for the right opportunity.
This opportunity is not only about waiting, but also about actively creating it.
Ronan returned to the office and called Finch to make him and his security team be vigilant. He put the people outside and collected relevant information as much as possible without attracting attention.
At noon, Ronan was about to have lunch with Jessica Felton. Jessica Felton was not in the office and went out to meet the director.
While she was conducting the post-production of "Fast and Furious 4", she was also promoting some preliminary preparations for "Hot Police Flower".
For example, looking for the right director and actor.
Ronan had heard Jessica Felton talk about some situations before. Because of his professional relationship, the two heroines could not use too young actors, and they would basically choose between actors born between 1970 and 1980.
During this period, Hollywood has many actresses with outstanding acting skills and appearance and not very high pay.
In the afternoon, Ronan met Robert Lee, and the negotiations with Warner Bros. were not much progress.
Since he was not in a hurry at all, the conditions offered could only be described as a lion's mouth. As long as it is possible, Ronan still wants to win the copyright of "Wonder Woman" film and television adaptation.
This is also the biggest difference between the two sides. Warner Bros. and DC Comics don't want to see another "Batman" series of movies appear.
“Time is not good for us.”
Burbank, in the conference room of Warner Building, DC Comics executive president Diego Harris looked serious: "The success of "The Dark Knight" can be expected. If it is dragged until the success of "The Dark Knight", we may pay a greater price."
Charles Rowan complained: "More than a year ago, I had reacted to Ronan Anderson's conditions. At that time, we were not passive..."
Kevin Tesuhara's eyes swept over, and Charles Rowan could only shut up.
Another Warner Bros. executive said: "Can we think of something on Christopher Nolan?"
Charles Rowan reminded: "Christopher Nolan has signed a contract with Shahai Entertainment and is preparing to shoot a big science fiction production. What Warner Bros. can give him, and Relativity Entertainment can give him. With his relationship with Ronan Anderson, it is possible that we will be sold backhanded."
Kevin Tesuhara slowly spoke at this time: "The copyright of Wonder Woman is absolutely not allowed, this is our bottom line!"
Diego Harris and Charles Rowan both nodded. This is the consensus among all of them. Warner Bros. and DC Comics are advancing the Justice League movie universe project. How can Wonder Woman, one of the three big names of justice, be absent?
There is a Black Widow in the Marvel Avengers universe, and the Justice League universe also needs to have female characters corresponding to it.
In terms of fame and influence, Wonder Woman must beat Black Widow in any aspect.
Kevin Tesuhara asked: "Can the Batman series besides "The Dark Knight Rises" still shoot another sequel?"
Charles Rowan replied: "Christopher Nolan only signed a trilogy contract. According to my knowledge of him, it is impossible for him to continue directing this series after the trilogy ends."
Diego Harris said: "Just change the director. Once the trilogy is sold well, the subsequent sequels can still maintain sufficient influence. We are not necessarily a director. There are also many directors of Dark Wind in Hollywood, such as Zach Schneider."
Kevin Tessulhara said: "Charles, can this series be directly linked to our Justice League universe."
Charles Rowan pondered for a moment and said, "I discussed this issue with Zach Schneider. He believes that the sequel is very feasible if it is adjusted properly."
"Let Christopher Nolan complete his trilogy," Kevin Tessulhara said. "We will take over the sequel with other directors and make the most of the established advantages."
He glanced at everyone in the conference room: "Since that's the case, it's imperative to get back the investment power."
Diego Harris continued: "There is no possibility of Wonder Woman, but the Joker and Suicide Squad are both marginal characters, so we can consider..."
Charles Rowan said: "I suggest that, besides the remake rights of those two old movies, it is best not to add other copyrights to the transaction. It is better to pay Relativity Entertainment a certain amount of money to compensate."
"They want $100 million!" Diego Harris said: "There is no room for bargaining."
Charles Rowan said: "Don't forget, this includes offline revenue rights for "War Start" and "The Dark Knight."
The people below were divided into two factions, supporting Charles Rowan and Diego Harris respectively, and the meeting room was full of disputes.
"Quiet!" Kevin Tesuhara and other conference rooms returned to quiet, saying: "Either of these two conditions is OK. I only ask for a little bit. Before "The Dark Knight" is released, the problem must be solved."
Others stopped talking, but everyone knew that the negotiation was not easy.
Kevin Tesuhara said: "Now, another question is that "Hulk Hulk" has been successful. Marvel Entertainment's Avengers Cinema Universe has already sold two movies, and the progress is far ahead of the Justice League Cinema Universe! What about us? Not even a single movie was released!"
Chapter completed!