Chapter 370

Since the establishment of the Harry Potter Studio, after a long period of hype and publicity, the Harry Potter series has completely bloomed in Europe and the United States. Just like many book critics commented, books may not have much literary value, but they are extremely relevant. The demand of the market and the daydreaming storyline are not only popular among minors, but also have a huge influence in the youth community.

All the data returned from the market indicates that the time to make this series into a film has arrived.

Although after a few more years of fermentation, the effect of the outbreak may be better, but Harry Potter Studio has invested a lot of financial resources in the series. Capital is born to exist for profit, from Duke Studio to Warner Brother, everyone wants to see the emergence of profit as soon as possible.

After the projects of "Reloading" and "Matrix Revolution" were established, the film preparation of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was also on the agenda.

Duke flew back to Los Angeles from Sydney to determine the most critical aspects of the film.

As future investors and producers, as well as top directors who have successively proven their vision in films, Time Warner Group also strongly requested Duke to participate in the preparation and production of this series.

Another key figure in the series, Joanna Rowling, also came from London to Los Angeles. After Duke once again saw this inspirational single mother writer, she found that her whole temperament was turned upside down. Changes, the previous caution and prudence have completely become the past, self-confidence and shrewdness are clearly on his face.

Anyone, with the fame of Joanna Rowling, would have such a change.

Rowling's changes are due to her own continuous efforts, and more importantly, opportunities. She can be said to be a new generation of top stars in the publishing industry created by Time Warner Group with its huge media resources.

"Joe. You look more beautiful."

Walking into the Harry Potter studio in the Warner Building, Duke shook hands with Joanna Rowling, then greeted Doug Walter and Robin Grande, and Tina Fey. Sit in two seats next to each other.

These people here will form the early decision-making level of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" to decide the film from investment to director and other matters.

among them. The biggest increase in the right to speak is Joanna Rowling.

This is a very normal thing, just like Duke back then, the increase in status and influence, followed by the increase in power.

Even if Duke and Warner won't follow her advice, they must give proper respect.

Rowling and Warner also have a tacit understanding in some aspects. For example, they never forget that Duke will be the director of this series.

"Duke..."

Joanna Rowling made no secret of her thoughts, "I think you are the most suitable director."

Doug Walter immediately agreed. "You know, Duke, this is what I have always thought."

"Joe, Doug, you have all seen, I will direct the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and be the producer of "Reloading" and "Matrix Revolution"..."

Before Duke was finished, Doug Walter interjected. "And "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", you must be a producer."

If you can. Doug Walter wants him to be the producer of every Warner Bros. movie.

"Human energy is limited." Duke stretched out his hands helplessly, "I can't put all my energy on "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", and I am not suitable for the style of family fun..."

None of the last words were more persuasive. Joanna Rowling and Doug Walter looked at each other and fell silent for a while.

As the production manager in charge of the crew in the future. Robin Grande said in a timely manner, "I think I have a say on this point. I have worked with Duke since "Life and Death". His style is really not suitable for the whole family."

"Everyone, you have all seen my movie." Duke's interface was tacitly agreed. "If I make "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" pg-13, it will definitely cause a lot of trouble."

Doug Walter frowned and sighed, "Duke, you are the director who gives us the most confidence..."

At this point, there is actually a clear intention. The people here are not fools. Duke has never made g- or pg-level movies, and even pg-13-level movies are very few. Most of the works released are r level.

Grading is crucial for works like "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."

"Rowling, what's your opinion?" Doug Walter looked at Joanna Rowling.

Jeff Robinoff has confirmed that after the end of his term, he will be transferred to Time Warner as CEO. He wants to compete for the position of CEO. Duke and Rowling are the most important supports.

"Duke can't be the director. I really regret it." Joanna Rowling thought for a while and said, "I think Director Spielberg is a good candidate."

The two works that really brought Spielberg to the altar are typical family delights.

Looking at the entire Hollywood, Spielberg is indeed a very suitable director for Harry Potter, but Duke does not want to see him as the director.

"I object." Duke is not only a director, but also a businessman, and immediately gave Warner a reason to give up Spielberg. "Now DreamWorks is in considerable trouble, and Spielberg is always looking for a suitable one. Project, to save the decline of DreamWorks, what if he asks to participate in the investment of the film?"

This has no effect on Rowling, but it will affect him and Warner Bros.

With almost no consideration, Doug Walter was on Duke's side, "Joe, I think we still have to be cautious."

Joanna Rowling is not an idiot, and the agent sitting next to her also gave a timely reminder. She immediately understood that it was related to the competition of internal forces in Hollywood, and did not insist on her own opinions.

"The production budget for the film is as high as 130 million U.S. dollars."

This number is enough to make anyone cautious, and those directors who do not have sufficient qualifications will not be considered, so Robin Grande said, "We need a director with sufficient successful experience to direct the tube."

"I recommend someone." Of course Duke remembers the name of the former director. "Do you still remember the "Home Alone" series?"

Doug Walter immediately understood what Duke meant. "You mean Chris Columbus?"

Duke nodded, "He is the most successful family director since Hollywood entered the 1990s."

This is just a proposal. Duke and Warner will not be so stupid to immediately determine the director candidates before they have made enough investigations and contact negotiations. After all, his proposal is one thing. Will Chris Columbus take another one? thing.

Determining the director of a crew with such a huge investment cannot be done in a few words.

Later, another Warner executive suggested Tim Robbins and Brad Sebernin, the director of "Ghost Elf", who were also included in the inspection.

After determining the amount of investment and enumerating the director candidates who are interested in contact, the meeting turned to the equally important and most divergent topic-the location of the film!

The main difference comes from Rowling and Harry Potter Studios.

"I insist that the film should be shot in the UK." Joanna Rowling's attitude appeared quite tough, "The main role must use British actors."

Duke looked at Doug Walter, who was frowning, and realized that this was not the first time the two sides had a dispute on this matter.

Doug Walter looked at Duke, apparently hoping that he could convince Joanna Rowling.

To be precise, Duke did not take Rowling's request at all. The investment in the film is huge. If it is shot in English-speaking countries such as Australia, New Zealand, or Canada, the tax benefits alone can save the crew a considerable amount of money. As for the main role, British actors must be used...

It can only be said that literature and film have no national boundaries, but writers and directors have national boundaries.

Whether the actor is British or not, Duke does not care. The "Harry Potter" series is a typical role achievement actor, and once the series ends, the value of the main actors will be immediately reduced to the lowest level, and even the whole series will not be able to get rid of it for life. Tag of.

Those little actors in the past are really impressive, but it doesn't matter if anyone is missing from this series. Without Daniel Radcliffe or Emma Watson, Harry Potter is still Harry Potter.

Besides, the actors selected by Joanna Rowling were basically disabled in the end. Including the three leading actors, they almost became the growth samples of Hollywood child stars, and turned into crooked melons when they grew up.

This is not the point. The acting skills of the three leading actors, as they grow older, not only did not grow, but continued to degenerate. Not to mention Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, they are Emma that countless people like. Watson, basically has no acting skills, even afterwards, many people begged someone to teach them how to act.

Recalling the three leading actors, Duke suddenly thought that Emma Watson is simply a British copy of Natalie Portman. Her reputation in the media has always been good, but it is not difficult for careful people to find that she is dating The number of boyfriends I have ever exchanged and the frequency of replacement are definitely above the normal level of Hollywood.

The noble and pure goddesses in this circle are just fantasies.

Duke believes that if he hadn't come to Los Angeles, he would be able to see more of Emma Watson's wonderful lace and her career as an actress if he only had to look there for a few years, or he would show a constantly falling posture. Or take off their clothes in order to seek transformation.

Hollywood's youth idols will inevitably follow this path, but some people succeed and some people fail.

But with the deep Hermione brand on Emma Watson and her acting so terribly messed up, as long as there is no miracle, the highest height in her life is Hermione Grand.

These thoughts flashed through his mind quickly, and Duke turned his head to look at Joanna Rowling. He could agree to the request for the film to be placed in the UK, but empty words are not convincing. (To be continued...)