Looking up, Andy saw Lan Li put the beer on the table and set his posture upright. He knew that Lan Li was ready. Looked down at the two scripts, then handed the one above, and at the same time gave an introduction, "I just got this script. I haven't read it in detail yet, but I have watched the original TV series-1966. A set of fantasy comedies aired on ABC television in 1970."

"First is the'Dragon Tiger Youth Team', and then this is it again?" Lan Li hasn't opened the script yet, but he heard Andy's introduction and joked, "It seems that Hollywood is indeed lacking a script now, I don't know when. 'Wonders of the Giants ()' can be adapted."

"The Enemy of the Giants" is a soap opera broadcast on CBS TV in the late 1970s. Lan Li's ridicule is so sarcasm that it can't be more obvious.

Andy didn't mind, instead he took the conversation with a smile, "I don't know you actually like soap operas." Lan Li pursed his lips and shrugged, and Andy went back to the topic, "The original episode was about It's a story about adventure, about family, and about fantasy. The hero is a vampire who travels through time and space with other non-human creatures and embarks on an adventure. Adapted to a movie, there are many different development possibilities, and it is a project worthy of excavation. ."

Lan Li nodded in affirmation. Generally speaking, the content of TV dramas is rather complex, and it is impossible to copy all of them into movies. Therefore, the final story line and finished style of the movie depend on the creative intentions of the screenwriter and director. The "Dragon Tiger Youth Team" is a successful case.

"Now that the vampire trend continues to rise, and the zombie theme has received more and more attention, Warner Bros. has high hopes for this project." Andy said simply.

The vampire trend was brought up by the "Twilight City", which spawned a large number of movies and TV series; while the zombie trend returned to the audience's attention due to the success of "The Walking Dead". It can be said that film works of this kind have always been a cult of swordsmanship, but now they are creating market miracles.

"They gave a generous budget of 150 million U.S. dollars." Andy's words did not stop. "The latest progress is that the director has signed a contract, and it is determined to be directed by Tim-Burton, and Warner Bros. hopes to build an All-Star lineup."

The six major film companies are all models of wealth and wealth, but among them, Warner Bros. has always been obsessed with blockbuster films. Their annual film projects have an investment ratio of more than 150 million, which is the highest among the six. , And they are very daring to throw money. The first 300 million in movie history is the "Return of Superman" invested by Warner Bros., and the projects with more than 200 million are also the most among the six major projects.

Therefore, the "All-Star team", for Warner Bros., is a real All-Star.

"Tim Bolton?" Lanly repeated. "If Tim chooses the All-Star lineup, then Johnny Depp is his number one choice, isn't it?"

Famous for "Edward Scissorhands" and filmed "Batman", "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "Driftwood", "Barber Todd" and other masterpieces, director Tim is generally regarded as a "geek" "His unique interpretation of the dark Gothic style is of its own kind, which can be called a unique existence in Hollywood.

Last year, Tim's "Alice in Wonderland" turned out, and it swept a billion dollars in the box office around the world, creating a personal record for his director career. -Depp's acting career has once again pushed to a new peak.

Tim and Johnny can be said to be close friends. "Edward Scissorhands" has not only made Tim, but also Johnny. After that, the two old partners have collaborated on a total of seven works, including receiving countless "Ed Wood" praised by film critics.

Johnny once said that as long as Tim summons, he will act unconditionally, without reading the script, asking for pay, and not picking schedules. Even after "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Alice in Wonderland" pushed Johnny to the position of the industry's number one actor, the same is true. This is not just talking, Johnny actually did the same.

The reason why these two partners have such a tacit understanding is not only because of the long-term cooperation, but also because the two people's style and temperament are very compatible, and they can often create more sparks.

So, as Lanly said, if Tim chooses the All-Star, Johnny is definitely the number one player on the roster, or even the only player.

"Warner Bros. wants to build a young lineup. It's like..." Andy opened his mouth, his words were suddenly cut off, and he was about to speak, and then he saw Lan Li's jokes that looked like a smile. He knew his own. The intention was seen through, so I simply said it along the way, "It's like'Twilight'."

"So, my position is Robert Pattinson?" Not only was Lanly not angry, he thought seriously, "We are all British. How old was he when he became a vampire? He was in his early twenties, right? I’m my age now. Wow, does that mean I’m going to be popular?"

The ironic ridicule made both Andy and Roy laugh.

"Is there an iron triangle in this too?" Lan Li raised the script in his hand, "I was a little surprised that Tim Bolton was willing to tell a love story willingly."

"I'm not sure if it is a love story," Andy hasn't had time to read the script for the time being, "but I know the ambitions of Warner Bros. At present, in the position of the heroine, Anne Hathaway and Lindsay Lohan (Lindsay-Lohan) Lohan), Emma Watson, Jennifer Lawrence are all auditioning."

Lan Li's eyebrows are lightly raised. The audition list is a bit wide, including young idol movie directors like Lindsay, popular idol actors like Emma, ​​and acting skills like Jennifer. Rising stars with well-recognized skills, of course, there are also representatives of the new generation who coexist with popularity and acting skills like Annie.

"In terms of actors, Andrew Garfield, Liam Hemsworth, Bradly-Cooper, Channing Tatum are on the audition list." Andy went on Renly's competitors are listed.

This list is enough to compare with actresses, covering a wide range. Except for Bradley, who was born in 1975, the other candidates are relatively young. Of course, in Hollywood, there is no strict age limit for male actors and actresses, and the age difference between male and female protagonists is more than twenty or thirty years old.

Andy went on to add, "In addition, I have inquired that this time Tim deliberately created a comedy, similar to the comedy of'Ed Wood' with both tragedy and humor. Coupled with the Gothic style, I think This is an interesting challenge, even for commercial films."

Just like "Alice in Wonderland", it is very interesting to be a part of commercial films like this. Because the director has given different styles to the lens language of the movie, he truly interprets the concept of "Wonderland".

There are directors, styles, and investments; in addition, judging from the alternate cast, the crew obviously has expectations for performances. This also means that the script will be more serious and careful. Compared with "Ed Wood", that is indeed It is worth looking forward to; more importantly, this is a comedy. I missed the "Dragon Tiger Youth Team" and another work came up as a substitute.

In the absence of a script, Andy has considered every aspect as much as possible, and this project was selected. Even if Universal Pictures is pressing forward every step of the way, Andy still has no self-confidence, which can be described as painstaking.

But the problem is that since "Alice in Wonderland", Tim seems to have entered a creative bottleneck. Strictly speaking, the story of "Alice in Wonderland" has also been criticized by film critics for being too empty and the visual effects fail to be a plot. The service was empty and boring, and it was met with bad reviews. The media review only scored 53 points. However, thanks to the strong publicity, the foundation of fairy tales, and the wonderful visual effects, this work succeeded in achieving a box office victory.

It can be said that since "Barber Todd" in 2007, Tim has faced the exhaustion of creative inspiration. Film critics in the industry generally believe that on the one hand, Tim does not want to make progress and always sticks to the dark Gothic style. After the lack of new ideas, the inner soul is also dissipating; on the other hand, the lack of sparks, Tim and Johnny Two people cooperate frequently. The advantage is that they have a good understanding, but the disadvantage is that the chemical reaction is lost. Both of them are dragging each other back.

For reference, since "Edward Scissorhands", Tim has directed a total of eleven works, seven of which are starring Johnny. The last time Tim used another actor as the protagonist, it was "Big Fish" in 2003.

He lowered his head, opened the dark blue cover without a name, and briefly glanced at the synopsis:

The story revolves around the male protagonist~lightnovelpub.net~ He is a rich second-generation playboy. A witch falls in love with him, but he cares about another kind girl and ruthlessly rejects the witch. The witch became angry and cast a poisonous curse on the two people. The girl died of jade, and the hero became a vampire and was sealed in a coffin.

Two centuries later, a construction team unintentionally opened the coffin. The hero returned to his manor and prepared to make a comeback, only to find that the homeland once belonged to him had become the domain of witches and was ruled by her for two hundred years. On the one hand, the male protagonist is trying to take back his own property and fight against the witch; on the other hand, a girl who looks like his former lover appears again. At the same time, he also encounters non-human beings such as zombies, werewolves, ghosts, and monsters. Of creatures.

I briefly browsed the plot. Although I haven't started to read the script yet, Lan Li has a corresponding work in his mind, "'Shadow'?"

"Yes, it's "Dark Shadow"." Andy chuckled lightly. "Have you seen TV shows? I think the British don't like American soap operas." And it's such an old soap opera.

Lan Li was silent, but he didn't watch a TV show, but he knew the movie. However, I did not expect that this highly anticipated and highly anticipated work was actually a "dark shadow"!