Legendary Hollywood Producer

There is something to do today, and Roman sighed after eating his last breakfast.

Peter Heggis, the director of the "Punisher" TV series, called last night and told Roman to watch the film. He had edited the first episode.

His tone was a bit anxious. It is estimated that Roman's funds have not been available. He is afraid that this project will continue to be delayed like this and delay his plan.

At the beginning, a production fee of 3 million US dollars was given. In order to film and edit these three episodes, the money has been spent. If you don't invest any money, the crew will be dispersed.

That's why Peter Heggis hurriedly called to urge Roman, but he came to agree that CAA would not continue to promote the shooting of the project.

Finally, after some time, Roman drove a new car to the editing room of Warner Studios.

"Mr. Peter Heggis, I'm here."

Roman pushed open the door of the rented editing room and saw the director Peter Heggis.

"You are finally here." Although Roman's arrival made Peter Heggis let go of his uneasy heart, there was still a bit of complaint in his words.

Roman also knew that it was his own sake that delayed the development of the project, so he quickly said sincerely: "Let me see the finished film first. If the effect is good, I will immediately contact CAA and put the TV series on the TV."

"Come here." Peter Heggis walked to the workbench and began to play the first episode of his fine-cut TV series.

After more than 40 minutes, the content of the first episode is finished. TV shows are different from movies. Generally, it is best to control the duration of about half an hour. The review of the previous episode and the preview of the next episode of some unscrupulous TV series accounted for 10 minutes, so how much content can be played in the remaining time?

Roman is different. After he finished watching, he said to Peter Heggis: "The duration is too long. The content of one episode should be limited to 25 minutes. We will also add the next episode preview and review of the situation, your text There is so much content, and the total length of the episode is close to one hour, which is very bad for the audience’s viewing experience."

"Well, I see, I'll cut it again later." Peter Heggis started to replay the content again, and asked: "How about the style of this TV show? Are you satisfied?"

When filming "The Punisher", Roman said that it is necessary to describe the action scenes in the story as clearly as possible, and it is best to find actors who fight in the army to play the "punisher".

Peter Heggis and CAA did not disappoint Roman either. Judging from the images revealed in the first episode, they faithfully completed the task.

The fighting scene was extremely intense, and it seemed to make people unconsciously devote twelve points of energy.

"The style of the TV series is okay, and we must continue to maintain it." Roman recalled the content of the episode that he had just watched, and then ordered: "The plot arrangement should also highlight the protagonist as much as possible. There should not be too many dramas with other characters. , The scenes of the fighting scenes are switched a bit sharper, so that the audience can better bring the characters into them."

Peter Heggis thought for a while, and felt that what Roman said was reasonable.

This was originally a one-man show, and he took it for granted to highlight the image of other characters, so the plot was not compact enough, and the duration was too long. However, these problems can also be corrected. After all, the TV series has not yet confirmed the broadcast time.

"Simply and straightforwardly, isn't it? The plot revolves around the protagonist."

"Correct."

Peter Heggis has fully understood the effect of the TV series that Roman wants.

"I'm editing it, and it will be processed soon."

After speaking, Peter Heggis sat on the seat of the workbench again, staring at the footage in the monitor, and began to cut out some unnecessary plot scenes to make the content more compact.

Roman stood aside and looked at it seriously.

About an hour later, Roman couldn't stand it anymore. He kept staring at the footage on the monitor and his eyes became a little sore.

Rubbing his eyes to make himself more comfortable, Roman looked aside. Peter Heggis is still immersed in the editing world, not even moving in the sitting posture.

Roman secretly called in his heart. Peter Heggis still didn't say his work enthusiasm. Editing such a torturous thing can still be endured. It seems that he will have to cooperate more with him in the future.

He has a serious attitude, has skills, and has rich director experience. He is still a low-value person. It is really best for such a person to be the director of the film and television project developed by Manhai Entertainment.

It took another half an hour or so before Peter Heggis looked away from the monitor.

He looked at Roman and said seriously: "There are only 26 minutes of content, you are looking at it."

"Ok."

Replayed the first episode edited again. After watching it, Roman nodded in satisfaction and said: "Thanks for your hard work, Peter Heggis, the editing is great."

"When will the funds arrive? Now the crew has been half-disbanded. If you don't start work, people will run away, and you will be in trouble at that time."

"After the TV station broadcasts the first episode and see how the response is, I can decide whether to invest money in this project." Roman explained: "This will minimize the risk. I can't take risks, Mr. Peter Heggis, It’s useless if we think it’s good. We have to let the audience decide the production and shooting plan of the TV series."

"Then don't take it too long. The actors' schedules must be coordinated. You can't keep people from leaving."

"Rest assured, although Manhai Entertainment is making a TV series for the first time, we are not lacking in this aspect."

After chatting with Peter Heggis for a few more words, Roman made an excuse to go out and made a call to Kevin Hoween.

CAA has a relationship with the TV station, and there is only Kevin Hoween who is most familiar with and has real power over there.

It is also best to consult him. After all, the two of them had friendship.

Toot toot... the call was connected.

"Hey, Roman, why are you looking for me today?"

"The first episode of the "Punisher" TV series has been edited. I want to find a TV station to play it and see the effect. Do you have any good suggestions in deciding whether to continue filming?"

"Well, I know a lot of high-level people in TV stations. These may be helpful, but I can't talk to you on the phone. Well, you are there now, and I will come to you right away."

"In the editing room No. 3 of Warner Studios, the director and I are here."

"Then I'll come over now, let's talk when we meet."

"sorry to bother you......"

"..."

The phone was hung up.