1751 rapid progress
Andy untied his tie and unbuttoned the first button of his shirt, but his movements couldn't help but stiffen. He raised his head and looked at Renly in front of him, "Why do I feel weird?"？”
At this time Rooney walked into the restaurant, placed two cups of coffee in front of Renly and Andy, and said jokingly, "If you say this, does it mean that I should avoid it? Save it for the two of you." Next some... 'private' spaces.”
Andy looked at Rooney, a little unable to keep up with the rhythm - he was still too tired, and his tense nerves finally relaxed, and now his reaction was a little slow. Then he looked at Renly, and found the corner of Renly's mouth. He raised his head and seemed to have no intention of helping him out, which made Andy helplessly shake his head, "I'm a guest, okay?"？”
Rooney said with a smile, "Then I will leave some space for the guests." Then, Rooney cast a look at Renly, turned around and left the restaurant, returned to the living room sofa and sat down..
Andy stared at Renly in front of him, "What I'm most curious about now is whether it was because the two of you were so similar that you got together, or whether it was because you two gradually became more and more similar after you got together.？”
A smile appeared in Renly's eyes, but he did not answer, but returned to the topic, "Judging from your reaction, the conversation this afternoon did not go so smoothly..”
“No, in fact, the conversation went smoother than expected." Andy's answer surprised Renly, "Bob Iger is a decisive character. As long as he makes a decision, to a certain extent, he is willing to give up some of his interests to promote Throughout the entire project, his courage and courage were superior to mine..”
It was a surprise that Andy frankly admitted that he was not as good as Bob..
Sensing Renly's surprised gaze, Andy tapped his fingers on the table, "This is not a shame. He is obviously not an idiot for being able to take charge of Disney's handsome seal; on the contrary, this has proven his ability. This is not the first time I have dealt with him, but it is the first time I have engaged in a real game of interests. His decisiveness and control have really left a deep impression on people, and can even be said to be oppressive. I can feel it. to the gap.”
Renly pursed his lips and nodded slightly in agreement..
Andy was stunned for a moment, and then asked in surprise, "Aren't you going to comfort me? Praise me, tell me that I'm not that bad after all, comfort my injured heart, and so on..”
“Do you need it? "Renly asked back..
Andy opened his mouth and tried to defend himself, but was defeated in the end. It was not the first day he met Renly, so he returned to the topic, "In fact, we fell behind in this cooperation plan. Passive.”
In order to check and balance Universal Pictures, Renly took the initiative and brought Warner Bros., Sony Classics and Disney into the game. This also means that Disney has more initiative and they can decide whether to enter the game..
“Although this passivity is not obvious, we do not have to rely on Disney. Even if there is no real project cooperation, just a positive gesture from us and Disney is enough. These rumors are enough to create the situation we expect. But... Disney does have certain advantages. But in today’s conversation, Bob almost gave up this advantage..”
Andy's words made Renly raise his eyebrows slightly, showing interest in his eyes..
“It can be seen in many details and links that he has preset and considered all the potential possibilities in advance. In his eyes, my game is completely expected. The frustration is really indescribable." As he spoke, Andy's eyebrows showed a somewhat thoughtful look, and his speaking speed also slowed down significantly..
This kind of Andy is a bit unfamiliar. It can be seen that the head-on confrontation with Bob made him feel a higher level of conspiracy - some strategies have no effect in the face of absolute strength, just like defeating ten enemies with one force. Generally speaking, that kind of unreasonable and absolute strength is an insurmountable barrier..
That's how Disney is now.
From a certain perspective, Renly is actually the same.
After Andy was dazed for a moment, his eyes focused again, and he continued, "He gave up some of his interests, and the entire negotiation process far exceeded my expectations. If nothing else, we can get the contract tomorrow. , and then comes the review and signature process..”
“Oh." Renly also made an unexpected cry. The progress was so fast... it was simply amazing, especially compared to Universal Pictures, it was even more incredible..
Andy nodded in affirmation, making sure that he had said it correctly and that Renly had heard it correctly, and then added, "But I have tested it in detail and there is indeed no script. The original characters and story framework have been overturned. Now it needs to be re-written, and I suspect that the progress of the script creation is even slower than what Bob said. I don't know what happened in the process, and I need to find out further. So, if you hope to read the script before signing, then we will still Need to wait a little longer.”
Renly's expression still didn't change much, he just gave his opinion objectively, "You can ask if my rights as a producer include the right to modify and make decisions on the script..”
Although it is just a script, it is actually a very powerful power. Just like Tom Cruise has control over the "Mission: Impossible" series, he can completely set the script according to his own ideas, not just the protagonist and supporting roles. The proportion of the roles, as well as the relevant plots of the protagonist, etc..
To give a simple example, a moral dilemma often arises in art films, such as whether innocent children should be killed, or whether the interests of a small number of people should be sacrificed to benefit the majority of people. In "Batman: The Dark Knight", The Joker creates such a moral dilemma for Batman to make a choice.
But not every screenwriter can control this kind of moral dilemma well, and not every actor can interpret it well. If you are not careful, it may cause fire and trigger a backlash from the audience. If Tom Cruise is not satisfied , you can completely change the plot and change it into a scene that shows the heroic spirit and righteousness of the hero..
The producer's power overrides that of the screenwriter and director, just like Harvey Weinstein's nickname of "Scissorhands". The director cannot overpower Harvey; if the crew gave Renly such power , which means that Renly can almost be on an equal footing with Kathleen Kennedy..
Renly's suggestion was not just a test, but also a game. Andy's expression was a little strange, "In fact, I did make such a request. Bob did not directly reject it, but avoided the topic. Later he said that the script Before formal implementation, I will definitely get your approval..”
This time, Renly's expression became a little weird.：
There is no direct veto, which means there is still room for maneuver; and it is implicitly stated that the script will definitely be reviewed by Renly. Even if it does not have the right to modify and make decisions, it at least has the right to make suggestions, which means that Renly's producer The title, even if it is not as good as that of Kathleen Kennedy, is definitely not a false one..
Disney’s concession is definitely not the slightest bit.
Now Renly can understand what Andy means..
Disney already has the upper hand, and "Rogue One" also benefited from the aura of the Star Wars series, and there is no shortage of actors willing to join; facing an actor of Renly's level, they need to show respect, but do not need to grovel, film production There is still no doubt about the company's innate toughness; what's more, this is Renly's first appearance in the Star Wars series, so naturally he does not have the privilege of Robert Downey Jr. and Johnny Depp when negotiating sequels..
In other words, even though you have an advantage, you still maintain courtesy or even give in. This is really abnormal.！
Renly raised his eyebrows slightly, not hiding his surprise, "Obviously, they are seeking greater interests." This is the only reason that can be explained..
Andy nodded in agreement, "I know. But it's precisely because of this that I exhausted all my energy and only felt exhausted. Because I couldn't see Bob's blueprint, and I couldn't see it either. Disney's ambitions. I can't find the safety of familiarity.”
The difference in stance and position also determines the difference in perspective and field of view..
Renly set up a trap to surround Diesel, but Diesel couldn't notice it at all; similarly, Disney set up a trap to use Renly, and Andy can't spy on the overall situation now..
Furthermore, Renly and Andre have a grand plan to build Sisyphus Films, and many people in the industry may not be able to see through their intentions..
Renly thought for a moment, vaguely aware of Disney's thoughts.：
The commercial interests and market value of the Star Wars series are not inferior to those of Marvel movies; the characters of Marvel comics are inexhaustible, and Disney can open up the film, TV and park industries to build a huge Kingdom, they must also hope to replicate such a feat in the Star Wars series.
But unfortunately, there are too few "expanded characters" in the Star Wars series. Disney must create more original characters while firmly grasping loyal fans. This is not an easy task. "Rogue One" is The first exploration of the Star Wars Gaiden series. Disney hopes to use Renly to establish the Gaiden universe and lay the foundation of a kingdom. This also means... they must pay more attention to the characters, because these characters may become brand new in the future. A foothold for attracting money.
If you think about it this way, things make sense..
There is no need for Bob to be entangled in the partial interests of "Rogue One". The interests he has now "sacrificed" can all be recovered through Renly - and more importantly, Bob has not failed to use Renly to complete the script and The meaning of completing the role is actually to use Renly's reputation to promote it in advance.：
Renly serves as the producer, and Renly appreciates the script. If the work is successful, then the box office will be a hit; if the work fails, then Renly will take the blame and reduce losses. With Renly's current undefeated aura of victory in every battle, The unseen potential benefits go far beyond the numbers on paper..
This is true sophistication！
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