Chapter 551
Century City, the newly built Death Star Building, the entire seventh floor, was rented by Relativity Entertainment, as the location of the group company's post-production studio.
In the past, all the films produced by Relativity Entertainment were placed in Warner Studios and completed by renting Warner Bros.’s post-production studio, but this is not a long-term solution. As a production company that is gradually gaining popularity, it must have an independent post-production studio.
With the development of relativity entertainment, it will inevitably touch the cake of traditional forces, and the contradictions will gradually become prominent. The ratings of the rating committee are only one aspect. For example, in terms of film shooting and production, the six major companies also have many restrictions.
It's okay to say that it's not necessary to establish an independent filming studio in Los Angeles. Nowadays, Hollywood crews are becoming more and more global, and various tax and fee preferential policies are emerging one after another. The crew cannot stay in Los Angeles for a long time to shoot. In the future, it will only divert all over North America and even the world.
Even commercial films with slightly larger investments will become the norm when filming in more than a dozen countries.
However, post-production is different. It requires the collection of many forces such as special effects, sound effects, artwork and editing. It is necessary to find a stable and familiar place.
At present, Relativity Entertainment and Warner Bros. can be said to be closely cooperating, and no one can guarantee that they can continue to cooperate in the future.
If Warner Bros. and everything else have problems with post-production, Relativity Entertainment will definitely be in trouble.
Moreover, Warner Bros.'s post-production studio has been established for many years, and its equipment is relatively outdated and it is somewhat unable to keep up with the development of the times.
Digital technology is the future development trend of the film industry, especially large-scale commercial films, which must be applied to digital technology in all aspects.
Shahai Entertainment has funds and connections. It began planning to establish a post-production studio half a year ago. In October, it rented a whole floor of office buildings in the newly completed Death Star Building. From the end of November, the equipment was successively commissioned and appropriate personnel were recruited and hunted. The first studio began to operate in actual operations in early December.
According to the plan, when all the post-production studios are completed, they will have the ability to allow four to six crews of different sizes to perform post-production at the same time.
Of course, there is only one post-production room that can be put into work now, but it also involves more than a dozen jobs and productions.
The post-production of the crew of "Survival in the Wild" is relatively not as complicated as a movie. It is more about editing and placing the picture, so it became the first crew to move into the studio.
Ronan met Bell Griers and some of the main creators involved in post-production in the post-production studio.
"Thanks for your hard work."
In the post-production editing room, Ronan shook hands with Bell Griers: "I'm darker, thinner, and more energetic than when I met last time."
Bell smiled and said, "It feels like I've been home after staying in the wilderness for a while." He shrugged: "Ronan, have you made me realize the essence of life. Is it still life without adventure and excitement?"
Ronan said seriously: "Don't worry, this adventure is just the beginning. We will work together in the second and third seasons in the future."
Bell is also a smart person: "I dream of it."
He felt that all the activities he had done before had gone the wrong way, and this program was obviously more suitable for him.
Entering the sinister wilderness, with sufficient logistical support, Bell Griers felt like he was a fish back into the water.
Years of training, learning and accumulation all came in handy.
Compared to these, kayaks across the Atlantic Ocean are too dull.
The two chatted for a while, and the topic quickly turned to the post-production of "Survival in the Wild".
"Survival in the Wild" is different from the past lifestyle show." Bell Griers is not only the host, but also one of the producers of the show. He told Ronan: "From the shooting to the production of the show, we strive for reality. We do not need to add any special effects to the post-production, but will focus on simple editing and highlight practicality."
Ronan recognized Bell Griers' point of view and said, "Yes. Since I have handed over the post-production to you, you can do it with confidence."
Bell Griers said: "In the first season, I will focus on eating... To be precise, it is to find food and increase the lens and knowledge of this. Eating slugs, snake eggs and various insects raw looks disgusting, but it is very practical. In the wilderness, the most important thing to survive, and everything else can be put aside."
Luo Nan thought of a few words in an instant, "You can eat it by pinching it back", "crunchy chicken flavor"...
"I already have a very clear editing idea, and all episodes will adhere to a theme." Bell Grylls is also trying to get Ronan's support as much as possible, wanting the show to follow his own ideas: "In the wilderness, if you take the wrong path, you may end up struggling to survive. Even people with travel experience will get lost, get trapped, lose their sense of direction, and even face a fatal crisis. In these situations, how do we get out of trouble? How should we survive?"
Ronan nodded slightly, feeling that Bell Griers had not finished speaking, so he didn't interrupt.
Bell Griers continued: "The program will therefore put itself in teaching trapped visitors how to survive in the most sinister circumstances."
"No problem." Ronan made a quick decision: "Bell, just do it the way you think."
Bell Griers breathed a sigh of relief and asked with a smile: "Do I have any other things to pay attention to?"
Ronan thought for a while and said, "You have to complete all post-production before June next year. In addition, register an account on Netflix's website, and publish pictures, videos and knowledge of wilderness adventures through Netflix. In this regard, professional publicity personnel will come to cooperate with you. We will build you into a wilderness survival expert in all aspects."
Bell Griers was the only one who took the initiative: "I'm actually a wilderness expert."
Ronan smiled and said, "Please take a break and don't get tired. We still have a long time to cooperate."
"I can't beat me in the wild." Bell Griers laughed: "I can't beat me even if these jobs."
Ronan talked to Bell about other things in post-production. After more than ten minutes, he left the editing room and went around the other supporting workshops.
All the equipment in the studio is the latest, and the total cost of spending on personnel and venue costs and equipment is nearly 10 million US dollars.
The subsequent construction is still underway, and Relativity Entertainment will have a post-production studio that matches the company's development.
As for "Survival in the Wild", this is a variety show carefully prepared by Ronan for Netflix's streaming business next year. He will definitely log in to Netflix's website after Netflix's streaming business is listed.
When Ronan went downstairs, George Clint, who came here to check the progress of the work, followed.
When he went down to the first floor lobby, Ronan observed for a while and said, "It seems that there are very few people."
George Clint replied: "The building has just been put into use. The rental work began in October. It seems that only one of our companies has settled in." He pointed to the above: "Although the economy is recovering, the survival pressure of enterprises is extremely high. This is Century City, and the rent is not cheap. There will not be too many companies coming here to rent a writing room in a short period of time."
Ronan looked at the high-end decoration and said, "Does there any well-known company intend to move here?"
George Clint thought for a while and said, "Ca was interested in buying out the building at one time a few months ago, but Caa's revenue is here, only 100 million yuan a year. This building is too lavish for them for the time being, and the offer of nearly 500 million US dollars is not acceptable to Caa."
The Death Star Building covers a large area, but like most buildings in Los Angeles, it is not very high because it is located on the San Andres fault, with only a dozen floors.
Skyscrapers are relatively rare in Los Angeles.
Ronan left a thought and said, "George, please collect information about this building and the current owner, and pass it to me before the New Year."
George Clint responded: "Okay."
The two left the building together, and Ronan asked again: "How is the situation in "Prison Break"?"
George Clint said: "Daun Johnson has joined the group. He has signed a three-season contract with us. I originally wanted to sign three more movie contracts with him, but Dwayne Johnson refused to sign no matter what the movie was filmed."
Ronan said: "Don't worry, we are not the same as before. Although we need to do everything possible to reduce costs, we have the money to afford big stars."
George Clint was confident: "I will fight Dwayne Johnson and his agent again, and I can fight for one more movie."
Ronan thought for a while and said, "Do you know the "Fast and Furious" series I bought from Universal Pictures?"
"I've seen it," said George Clint. "Two consecutive hits, but the second one is obviously not as good as the first one."
Ronan and George Clint said directly without going around the circle: "I am going to shoot this series and I need an absolutely tough actor to join. Dwayne Johnson is good, so you can talk to him about this project."
"Serialized movies?" George Clint's heart moved: "Since there is a project, I will talk to them on this basis and try to get Dwayne Johnson to sign several more movie contracts."
Ronan reminded: "Don't ignore the "Prison Break" project, it must be completed before the second half of next year."
George Clint promised: "It will definitely be done on time."
Ronan changed the topic: "We only have one movie left this year, and the premiere will be next week. Please contact us and find more people to attend the premiere."
George Clint said: "Leave it to me."
Chapter completed!