Made in Hollywood

The photo studio converted from the large hangar of the Hughes Aircraft Factory is arranged to look like a cave. The three cameras are skillfully set up on the reserved photography positions at angles that do not affect each other. The focus of the lens is All of them were the haggard man standing in front of the dilapidated workbench.

With his eyes fixed on the screen on the director's monitor, Duke watched the performance of Robert Downey Jr., a talented Hollywood actor in the early 1990s, who experienced the same experience as Tony Stark now, to some extent. In terms of the above, there are quite similarities.

Both are geniuses, and both faced the most difficult times in their lives. Tony Stark, who was set in the script, faced difficulties and finally chose to save himself, but what about Robert Downey Jr.?

He has been on the set for more than four months, and the feedback Duke has received from all aspects is almost all positive news from Robert Downey Jr., as if the prodigal son has come to his senses. This genius who is no longer young, although he still retains With a detached character, he has put in enough effort, from physical to mental to acting, he seems to be fully prepared.

In Hollywood, the importance of opportunity is self-evident, but opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared.

In the monitor screen, Robert Downey Jr. picked up the hammer and slammed the metal plate in front of him heavily. His expression was dignified and his eyes were firm. Can't stop him from saving himself.

The iron hammer tapped the metal sheet one after another. This is not a prop. Both are real materials. It seems that they have completely entered the world of Tony Stark. Robert Downey Jr. waving his hand is extremely powerful and knocks loudly. The pounding sound spread to every corner of the studio, and that kind of anti-vibration force was not pleasant.

Robert Downey Jr. didn't seem to be affected at all. As long as Duke didn't stop, he would keep knocking. The months-long fitness has played a role at this time, and the muscles are strong enough to ensure that he has enough strength to swing the hammer and can bear the corresponding shock force.

"Cut!" Duke shouted, "This is over."

This was the first shot of the shoot, and Robert Downey Jr. got into it very quickly. After just one test shot, it was declared complete.

"Transitions!"

After saying this, Duke turned to look at Robert Downey Jr., who was gently rubbing his wrist and walking towards the resting place.

Duke is very satisfied with the performance of Robert Downey Jr. He is a man who knows how to cherish opportunities.

"Do you need water?"

Suddenly, a familiar female voice came from behind. Duke turned his head, took the water glass handed by Scarlett Johansson, took a sip, and said, "Why did you come here?"

"I'm also a member of the crew." Scarlett took the cup back. Said, "It's officially starting today, of course I'll come over to see it. Besides, Tina is very busy right now. There must be someone to take care of you."

Looking at Scarlett, Duke didn't say anything. Directed the crew to switch to another built cave and start shooting the terrorists.

In the morning, except for a scene in which Tony Stark was filmed, the other time was shooting terrorist pictures. Due to sufficient preparations in the early stage, the shooting has been very smooth, although there will inevitably be many NG situations, but before noon, the morning shooting plan was announced to be completed.

Lunch is at Hughes Airport, and the crew rented the in-house restaurant at Hughes Airport. Duke and Charles Rowan never save in this regard. The crew's food, clothing, housing and transportation are guaranteed, and the energy in work will be Vigorous, and even in October, the weather at noon in California is not too cool, and an air-conditioned restaurant at least guarantees enough rest.

After all, people are not machines, just like Duke can only make one movie a year at the fastest.

After bringing her own plate, Duke just sat down when Scarlett Johansson took her lunch and sat opposite.

Duke glanced at the plate she was holding. There was no suspense. It was all vegetables and fruits. In the Hollywood circle, even Scarlett, who claimed to never lose weight, was actually very careful about her diet.

"Sorry to bother you."

A man's voice came from the side, and then Charles Rowan walked to the table. Scarlett knew very well that he must have something to talk to Duke, smiled and said, "It's okay, Charles, just sit down. already."

Duke gestured to the left, Charles Rowan sat down, took a sip of the coffee on the plate, and said, "Just got a notification from Warner Bros., the exact North American box office of "Batman: War Hour" The numbers are already in."

"How many?" Duke asked.

The film was officially pulled from North America the day before yesterday, and has been shown for more than five months.

Scarlett Johansson also showed interest and said, "Is there a big outbreak in the end?"

"I also really want it to explode..." Charles Rowan joked with Scarlett and changed his tone of seriousness, "But dear, it's impossible."

He recalled briefly, saying, "The final North American box office was $282.56 million."

Hearing this number, Scarlett couldn't help muttering, "It didn't break through $300 million."

"It's so easy for the North American box office to exceed $300 million." Duke couldn't help shaking his head, "It has already exceeded my expectations of $250 million by a lot."

"What about the global box office, Charles?" Scarlett asked again. "How many are there now?"

"$562.78 million." Charles Rowan sighed softly, "The response of the film in overseas markets was a little dull."

"It's a matter of style." Duke picked up his fork, forked a diced apple from Scarlett's lunch box, and threw it into his mouth. "It's normal for a dark, realistic-style superhero movie to have such an overseas reaction."

Compared with North America, overseas audiences prefer relatively simple superhero movies.

However, Duke is still very satisfied with the global box office of more than 550 million US dollars, which also lays a better foundation for the next film.

"What about our competitors?" Scarlett Johansson asked again. "Especially the movie that the nasty guy named Ellison invested in. What was the final box office?"

"Air Combat Heroes"?" Charles Rowan laughed, "so low that you can't believe it."

He didn't make Scarlett wait, he said, "Air Combat Heroes was released for seven weeks, but was forced down by theaters. The North American box office was only 23.09 million US dollars, and it was not much better overseas. It has basically ended its overseas screenings. With only $13.44 million, the film's global box office will never exceed $50 million."

"What about the surroundings?" Scarlett continued to ask.

"I haven't paid attention to the specific data in this regard," Charles Rowan thought for a while and said, "However, so far, at most, it has only exceeded 2 million US dollars, and the sales of "Batman: War Hour" have exceeded 300 million US dollars. Totally incomparable."

By any measure, "Air Fighter" lost terribly to "Batman: Hour of War."

Not only this movie, but "Kingdom of Heaven", which was released at the same time as "Batman: Time for War", was not much better. This epic war film produced by Ridley Scott eventually swept away $27.11 million from North America. With a combined worldwide box office of $47.39 million, the film is doomed to lose money even if subsequent TV and DVD rights sell for a decent price.

In fact, if it weren't for the existence of George Lucas's "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith", "Batman: Hour of War" would have taken the North American box office title this summer.

"Duke, "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" is here..." Scarlett Johansson put down her knife and fork, picked up a tissue, wiped her mouth, and said, "It's hard for you to get the annual box office this time. champion."

"There are opportunities in the future." Duke finished eating, looked at his watch, and stood up first, "You guys rest here, I'll go and see the preparations for the afternoon."

After speaking, she left the restaurant directly. Scarlett waved to Charles Rowan and followed.

The shooting in the afternoon started very quickly. The shooting here was mainly based on the shots of Robert Downey Jr., and some scenes where he made the Mark Generation steel suits were shot. , began to shoot some scenes after Tony Stark put on the battle suit.

The Mark I suit, crafted by Industrial Light \u0026 Magic's modeling and special effects department, has a strong, rugged style that looks like a humanoid tank, just as Duke requested.

Of course, such clothes, although mainly made of lightweight polystyrene, are not comfortable in any way.

Even though Robert Downey Jr. had practiced wearing this uniform several times in the practice before shooting, it was still very difficult to shoot. Every few minutes of shooting, he had to rest for a while.

Fortunately, Duke prepared two identical props and battle suits, and also specially equipped Robert Downey Jr. with a stunt double. The two people took turns to go into battle, which was enough to ensure the filming progress of the crew, and even if there were some small flaws in the scene shot, the later stage It can also be adjusted and retouched through CGI effects.

During the shooting, there was also a little accident. After Robert Downey Jr. completed a shot in the cave, he accidentally fell down, and he was in a head-down position. Fortunately, the Mark generation shirt made by Industrial Light and Magic was enough. Strong, not only did not break, but also protected Robert Downey Jr.'s head from injury.

But Robert Downey Jr. didn't like the suit very much. After the afternoon's work, he came and complained to Duke a few words.

"I've acted for so many years and I'm pretty strong, but the first time I put on the steel suit, I got a little bit of a disposition. I'm not claustrophobic, but after a few hours in this suit, your mood It will start to get a little restless, and I hope I can quickly replace the substitutes to rescue you."

Maybe he is using this method to shorten the distance between Duke and Duke, "The important thing is, this dress is too ugly, when will I be able to restore my identity as a handsome, rich and handsome?" (To be continued ~^~)