American fame and fortune

"Try lens 2-18 here."

In the post-editing room, Martin looked at the screen and kept giving instructions: "The shot only takes 3 seconds, and ends at the crazy part."

Joel Negron personally started editing.

Taking advantage of the popularity brought by the negative reviews of "Batman v Superman", Martin is going to release an advance advertisement for "Joker".

The length of the advertisement is planned to be about 30 seconds, and the shots are basically all the madness of the Joker.

These are in line with the market and fans' expectations for the film.

After Joel Negron finished editing, he said: "It should be better if we reduce it by 0.5 seconds."

Martin listened to the opinions of these professionals and said immediately: "Try it."

Joel Negron made adjustments, Martin took a look, and the effect was really good, so he continued with the next editing.

After working all morning, he felt dizzy and swollen. Instead of going out for dinner, he called Leonardo and Nicholson and asked the two bastards to wash their faces together.

Unexpectedly, these two bastards were not in Los Angeles.

Going alone is boring, but if you don't wash your face, it's hard to guarantee work efficiency in the afternoon.

Martin thought about it, who among all the lovers has the best face washing effect?

He called Alexandra Daddario.

Half an hour later, the two entered the top floor suite of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel one after another.

The super facial cleanser brought by Alexandra, whoever uses it knows.

After a good rest at noon, Martin was full of energy and devoted to work in the afternoon.

After editing the sample, the remaining fine-tuning work was handed over to Joel Negron. Martin left the studio before four o'clock and went to the next door.

"Split" will be released in North America in October this year, and the final fine-tuning is currently underway.

David Fincher, who finished filming "House of Cards 2", has returned to the crew to preside over the fine-tuning work.

Martin met David Fincher in the director's office and asked, "When will all post-production be completed?"

David Fincher said, "By early August at the latest, the fine editing and special effects production will enter the final stage."

This film did not use many special effects shots. He thought about it and specifically mentioned, "You plan to use this film to impact the second Oscar for Best Actor. During the post-editing, I used a lot of shots that can highlight your acting skills and meet the Oscar aesthetic standards."

Martin knew very well that David Fincher had focused on this aspect during the filming and said, "Thank you, David."

"There is a price to pay for doing this." David Fincher further said, "The story of the film may be weakened."

Martin smiled and said, "With your level, the quality of the plot is definitely guaranteed."

David Fincher still has this confidence: "I promise that the plot of the film will not be worse than any of my films."

Soon, Louise also rushed over, and together with a distribution producer from Disney Pictures, the four of them held a publicity and distribution meeting in the studio to discuss the next publicity and distribution of the film.

Although it has not yet been submitted to the MPAA for rating, this film is quite large and will definitely be rated R in the end.

As a result, the number of theaters opening in North America will be affected to a certain extent.

In the promotion of the film, the main character's characteristics are multiple personalities.

In addition, Billy Milligan passed away last year, and the crew will organize a memorial event for Billy Milligan.

The dead have always played a big role in promoting movies.

After the meeting, Martin accompanied Louise out of the studio and walked towards the entrance of the studio together.

When passing by Marvel Studios' "Avengers" studio on the way, Martin found that many people gathered at the door, as if watching the excitement.

Everyone likes to eat melons and watch the excitement.

Martin is no exception. He pulled Louise to stop and looked at the studio across the road.

There was a four-wheeled electric vehicle parked at the door, and there was a full-time driver waiting on it.

Someone was moving things out of the studio and putting them on the electric vehicle.

Soon, a familiar face walked out of the main entrance of the studio.

Martin knew that person, Joss Whedon, the director of the first two "Avengers".

This person had a tense face and seemed to be in a bad mood. He also scolded the assistant who was moving things next to him.

Joss Whedon saw the crowd at the door and said angrily: "What are you looking at? Haven't you seen moving?"

In the Hollywood circle, this is a director with a hot temper, violent style and vulgar language.

The crowd didn't care because Joss Whedon was fired by Walt Disney.

Martin said: "Before, he was surrounded by good people."

"If "Avengers 2" is as successful as the first one, Joss Whedon will still be surrounded by good people." Louise said directly: "Losers don't deserve good people around them."

Martin deliberately asked: "It's the same for me."

Louise pushed her glasses and joked: "When you are worthless, Kelly and I will tie you up in the villa in Sherman Oaks, turn you into a juicer, and completely squeeze you dry."

Martin watched Joss Whedon get on the four-wheeled battery car and suddenly remembered something: "In general, the two "Avengers" he directed were very successful commercially."

"The problem with the second part is the same as that of "Batman v Superman". The audience's reputation is too bad." Louise has learned about the situation between Disney and Marvel: "They are worried about affecting Marvel's overall plan, and... …How can I put it, Joss Whedon is not what he used to be. The success of these two movies gave him capital and created conflicts with Kevin Feige.”

She thought for a while and added: "It's not a personal conflict, it's about the creative concept of the series. Personal conflicts are easy to say, but conceptual things are often life-and-death."

Martin pondered and said: "Joss Whedon is a talent and should not sink like this."

Louise asked: "What, you want to use Joss Whedon? There is a project suitable for him. Is it the "Collapse"?"

"No, no, no." Martin, a double-standard dog, is very honest: "I am a bad guy, how can I use a director who has just been fired by Disney? In his current situation, there is a high probability that his next work will be blocked."

Louise thought about it carefully and realized that this indeed made sense. From what she knew, Joss Whedon was extremely swollen and could no longer be described as arrogant.

On the set of the new season of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", it is said that the actors were tortured to death, and it was not just filming.

She asked curiously: "I remember that you and Kevin Feige didn't have a good relationship. Why do you suddenly want to mess with Joss Whedon?"

Martin waved his hand: "This matter has nothing to do with Kevin Feige. I am going to recommend Joss Whedon to a more suitable place... Well, this matter may not be easy and may take some time. It needs Your help."

He planned to bring Louise into trouble together, and he wanted her to know more or less: "It's actually not complicated. On the premise of not involving us, let Joss Whedon come into the sight of the Warner team, especially the DC management. "

Some time ago, Hamada, a member of the Warner Group, together with many DC executives, attacked the "Joker" project. Louise, who participated in the investment and served as a producer, was angry and had nowhere to vent her anger. When she heard Martin The words immediately lifted my spirits.

She understands Martin: "As far as I know, DC has no plans to change directors on the 'Justice League' project for the time being."

Martin said: "The ideas of the Warner team will always be unexpected, not to mention Zack Snyder... I don't know what to say, just think of it as a gift from us to the Warner team, Jos -No matter what, Whedon is still the director who directed two "Avengers"."

Louise said, "No problem. I'll think of a way to bring talents like Joss Whedon to DC's radar. It won't be difficult."

Martin thought for a moment and then said: "The reputation of "Batman v Superman" is still declining, and I will let people keep making a fuss about his dark and serious style."

Louise understood what Martin meant as soon as she heard it: "Let Warner Group think that there is a serious problem with the dark and serious style and is not suitable for the superhero movie market?"

Martin snapped his fingers: "My dear, you still understand me best."

The four-wheeled electric vehicle carrying Joss Whedon left the Disney Studios.

Louise took Martin's arm and pulled him forward.

Martin sighed to himself as he walked: "Sure enough, I really love Warner Bros. and DC. I have had conflicts with Warner Bros. to the point of publicly breaking up. I have not forgotten to help them find a director more suitable for "Justice League" ”

It's a pity that the people in the Warner Tiantuan Group are all a bunch of white-eyed wolves. Not only do they not express gratitude, they often retaliate for kindness.

The audience reputation of "Batman v Superman" continues to decline without Martin having to do anything.

This film once again proves that relying solely on comic book fans cannot support a commercial masterpiece of this size.

Even though Zack Snyder's fans worked hard to improve their scores, the film's reputation on IMDB still fell below the passing line of 6 points and continued to decline.

According to past experience, after the extended version directed by Zack Snyder is released, the score may be able to go up and return to above 6 points.

But now the reputation of this movie is really bad.

The industry's North American box office expectations have dropped from US$260 million to US$250 million.

As the film's popularity continues, Disney Pictures took the opportunity to release the first commercial for "Joker."

Although it only lasts for thirty seconds, it has the crappy "Batman v Superman" as a negative foreshadowing, and almost everyone on the Internet is applauding.

"Look at the Joker, this is what a DC movie should look like."

"The management of DC knows a lot about DC, but the one who really understands DC is Martin!"

"How to shoot a dark style film? It doesn't mean that you make the picture dark, it is a dark style film. Look at the clown, this is called a dark style movie!"

Among the spontaneous comments from fans, there are also some articles with ulterior motives.

"Obviously, Zack Snyder is not suitable for directing DC movies. DC can either go truly dark, or learn from Marvel and make light-hearted monster-fighting movies."

…………

Warner Building, Chairman's Office.

Kevin Tsujihara's face was so dark that he could shed water. Even though he was used to ups and downs, he still felt annoyed when faced with the poor reputation of "Batman v Superman" from the audience.

He looked at Hamada: "The response overseas isn't very good either?"

Hamada said: "The box office is not bad, and the overseas box office exceeds that in North America."

Kevin Tsujihara asked the key: "What about word of mouth?"

Overseas people know even less about DC comics, and the influence of movies exceeds that of comics by many times, but Hamada cannot avoid it and can only bite the bullet and say: "The reputation of the film overseas is even worse than that in North America, but I am confident that the decline will be reversed. With the release of this movie, the audience has generally noticed DC superheroes and will have a basic understanding of them. The next one..."

Kevin Tsujihara raised his hand to interrupt Hamada: "Haven't you discovered yet? Most moviegoers have no interest in comics. They just want to watch a movie they can understand, rather than doing homework before the movie is released. Is that watching a movie for leisure or for work and class?"

"Chairman." Hamada secretly glanced at Kevin Tsujihara: "Fortunately, the box office of this movie is OK, and the audience is large enough..."

Kevin Tsujihara interrupted Hamada again and asked: "Replace Zack- Is Snyder a feasible director? "

This made Hamada want to cry, and he said: "The preparations for Justice League are almost over. We have invested hundreds of millions of dollars. It would be a huge loss to change the director, screenwriter and producer at this time."

He didn't want to give up: "Zack Snyder also has a large number of supporters. His style is indeed a bit problematic. If we intervene and let Zack adjust his style appropriately, I think it is completely feasible."

In the current situation, the loss of changing the director may be more serious. Kevin Tsujihara pondered for a moment and said: "In addition to Charles Roven, send a new producer to be responsible for the style of the film and let him pay attention to Zack at all times. Batman v Superman is not pleasing in the dark and serious style. Justice League must learn from the experience and lessons. "

Hamada said: "I will send someone to be responsible and I will personally check this project."

The two discussed this project for a long time.

Although the audience's reputation has collapsed, the film will definitely be successful in business, and the profit is only a matter of how much. It will be explained to the group company, and it will not be a scapegoat.

Hamada came out of the chairman's office and quickly returned to DC.

I came to the office and sat down, reviewing a batch of documents. During the break, I took a newspaper and read the latest news about "Batman v Superman".

Except for the barely acceptable box office, other aspects were terrible.

Hamada was puzzled. Why did the fans and the market not only accept the more serious and dark style of "The Dark Knight" but also give high scores, while the reputation of "Batman v Superman" collapsed?

Is the dark and serious style really not suitable for the market?

No!

Hamada immediately denied this idea, because he saw the report about "Joker" in the "Hollywood Reporter" that he must read every day, and Martin Davis' new film was also dark and serious.

That bastard has a keen sense of the market.

Hamada followed his past habits and looked at the front page of TMZ again, where a short advertisement for "Joker" was hung.

He found that "Joker" is not only dark, but also crazy, and those crazy seem to dilute the oppressive feeling of darkness.

Just below the advertisement, another news and video followed.

Joss Whedon ended his cooperation with Marvel!

Hamada remembered very clearly that this director created the huge success of "The Avengers" by combining six seemingly uncoordinated superheroes into a real team.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Joss Whedon's name was engraved in Hamada's heart.