Chapter 675
Every month, Embassy Pictures, a distribution company under Relativity Entertainment, will release at least one movie.
The second weekend in mid-August, directed by Zach Schneider, is remake of George A-Romero's classic zombie film "Dawn of the Living Dead" to be released soon.
Although the project production budget is only 20 million US dollars, which is a medium-low investment in Hollywood, it is definitely a big investment and big production among the zombie films.
It is relatively rare to invest more than ten million US dollars in zombie movies.
Many times, zombie films are synonymous with B-level films and shoddy production.
But once the trailer for "Dawn of the Living Dead" was released, it attracted the attention of a large number of zombie fans.
Although zombie culture is a niche culture in North America, it has a considerable number of die-hard fans. These people's obsession with zombie culture is no less than Captain Jack Sparrow's fans.
During the promotion of "Dawn of the Living Dead", Embassy Film also invested heavily inviting George A-Romero and participated in several promotional activities in succession.
George Romero was quite satisfied with the crew's acceptance of his advice and the use of women as the first protagonist. Not only did he praise Scarlett Johnson's excellent acting skills, but he also actively cooperated with some publicity measures of the Embassy Film Industry.
In the field of zombie films, George Romero's influence is self-evident.
The image of zombies in the true sense in modern popular culture was expanded from the rabies virus, and it was widely spread in the movie "Night of the Living Dead" directed by George Romero in 1968. Zombies are no longer simply and rigidly controlled coolie images, but instead become horrible images of immortality, rotting limbs, and biting living people.
George Romero also became the veritable father of modern zombie films. His "Living Dead Trilogy" not only criticizes current ills, but also has distinct characteristics of the times, but also has bloody violence, which makes people eye-open the zombie scenes, which influences countless zombie movies afterwards, and also lays several general developments for the later zombie culture. It can be called the "three laws of robots" in the zombie world, and has been used to this day.
The premiere of "Dawn of the Living Dead" was placed on the newly completed Nokia Plaza in Los Angeles. From the morning, the scenes of various zombies coming out of the cage were staged near the square as if the end of the world had arrived.
Zombies of different shapes appear around, and Nokia Plaza is completely occupied by zombies.
The premiere was built into a carnival feast for zombie culture by Embassy Film.
At five o'clock in the afternoon, the premiere kicked off. Before many celebrity guests walked on the red carpet, zombies took the lead on the red carpet, causing zombie culture fans on both sides to scream. Some female fans even fell into madness, as if they were even more call than seeing handsome guys.
When I saw the zombies, some people's emotions suddenly flew up.
Maybe you can shoot a zombie romance film called "My Boyfriend is a Zombie".
Ronan came to the door of the Nokia Theater, looked at the excited and screaming zombie culture enthusiasts, and said to George Clint: "These are all guarantees for our audience."
George Clint said: "Robert has obtained the copyright of film and television adaptation of "The Walking Dead". We really don't make movies, but adapt TV series?"
"This is a project for Netflix," Ronan said.
George Clint nodded: "When will it start?"
"Don't worry." Ronan looked at Scarlett Johnson walking on the red carpet: "As long as "Dawn of the Living Dead" is successful, more zombie movies will inevitably follow the trend later, which will further expand the influence of zombie culture and film and television works, and create an environment that is more conducive to the dissemination of related works."
George Clint estimated: "It will take at least three to four years."
Luo Nan smiled and said, "It's almost the same, it depends on the specific situation."
He specifically asked Connie to do surveys and statistics. There is no zombie-themed TV series in Hollywood. If "The Walking Dead" appears as the pioneer, it may attract more people's attention.
Scarlett Johnson walked into the interview area. The female star at the peak of her appearance and figure instantly attracted the attention of countless media reporters and surrounded her layer by layer.
Scarlett Johnson paid a lot for Ronan, and of course he needed to pay back, and she knew Ronan didn't mind making him appropriate.
"When Ronan came to me and let me play the heroine, I was moved by his new ideas." Scarlett Johnson said naturally: "I have been fascinated by zombies since I was a child. All my thoughts come from curiosity after death. If death is not eternal, if it is just half-dead and the body is still alive, what would this world be like? So I also fell in love with the movie directed by Romero."
When celebrities are interviewed, all kinds of beautiful remarks will appear. As for the authenticity of them, they themselves know the most.
Scarlett Johnson doesn't like zombie culture, so he took over the film "Dawn of the Living Dead" just because the producer is called Ronan Anderson.
Because she believes that Ronan will be successful as always, Ronan's success will drive her success and thus achieve a transformation in the business direction.
Although Luo Nan gave her a lot of precious gifts, if she didn't gain anything in business, if she wanted to continue to maintain a glamorous life, she would probably sell herself to Luo Nan.
If you charge every time you go to the Future World Manor, the nature will change.
"Hi, Ronan." Scarlett saw Ronan at the entrance of the theater and hurried over to say hello: "Didn't you walk on the red carpet?"
Ronan shook his head: "There are too many zombies, I'm scared."
Scarlett Johnson couldn't help laughing and deliberately held Ronan's arm: "Don't worry, I've beaten many zombies and will protect you."
Ronan also laughed and entered the theater with Scarlett Johnson.
"Zach, Warner Brothers hopes to be with you in the future..."
As soon as he entered the VIP lounge, Ronan saw Charles Rowan chatting with Zach Schneider and said over and said, "Charles, if you want to dig Zach to Warner Bros., you have to wait for Zach to complete the director contract with Shahai Entertainment."
Charles Rowan replied with a smile: "I'm talking about the future, not the present."
Zach Schneider was very calm: "I have another film appointment with Shahai Entertainment."
"Have you confirmed the project?" asked Charles Rowan.
Zach Schneider glanced at Ronan, saw that he had no objection, and said, "Yes, I'm sure, an epic action movie based on the comic."
Charles Rowan thought of what he heard: "Frank Miller's "The Three Hundred Spartans"?"
Ronan said: "It's this movie, and preparations will begin when Zach's leave ends."
Charles Rowan didn't say anything more, but remembered it in his heart.
"Batman: The Moment of War" was a great success. The theme and core of the film basically came from Frank Miller's comic "The Return of the Dark Knight", which made Warner Brothers pay attention to Frank Miller's comic works and wanted to win the copyright of adaptations of several other comics and interludes.
Unexpectedly, Warner Bros.'s moves slowed down, and the copyrights of Frank Miller's two other well-known works, "Sin City" and "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", were all sold.
The former was bought by Weinstein's brother Dimen Pictures, while the latter fell into the hands of Shahai Entertainment in the morning.
Tony Koch walked over at this time, Ronan introduced him to the people present, and then went to another place, and Scarlett Johnson followed.
"Marvel Entertainment is your relativity entertainment now?" asked Scarlett Johnson.
Ronan said: "Relativity Entertainment holds Marvel Entertainment."
Scarlett Johnson greeted Ronan with the person who came to greet Ronan with a smile, and when the other party walked away, he whispered: "The people from Marvel Entertainment have contacted me and asked me if I were interested in the Black Widow Natasha Normanov."
"Did they come to you?" Ronan said: "If you are interested, you can talk to Marvel Entertainment."
Now that Ronan is involved in the contract with Stan-Lee, he can't say more, just a vague statement.
Scarlett Johnson was a little confused: "This character has very few roles in "Iron Man"..."
Ronan thought for a while and said, "Since it involves commercial secrets, I can't say much about it. Scarlett, if you think the conditions are right, then go ahead."
Scarlett Johnson frowned slightly. Is it really appropriate to have a role with few roles, low pay, and signing a long-term contract?
She couldn't make a decision immediately.
Although Black Widow is a typical movie and role, there will be no big difference between acting and other actresses with excellent appearance, and it is not difficult to find suitable candidates. After all, there are not too many sexy and beautiful women in Hollywood, but thinking of the familiar roles and the efforts Scarlett Johnson has made on him now, Ronan decided to say a few more words.
"Sometimes, you can't just look in front of you." Ronan said lightly: "Scarlett, you can also take a longer-term vision."
Scarlett Johnson heard the hint in Ronan's dialect and thought about it carefully. From getting together in the elevator until now, it seems that Ronan has never done anything that is not good for her.
With Ronan's status, it would be detrimental to her, so there would be no need to be such trouble.
Speaking of this, Scarlett Johnson's experience of working hard in Hollywood since childhood made her make a decision quickly: "Ronan, I understand what to do."
Ronan smiled and said, "Do as you want, don't think about me."
"No." Scarlett Johnson said seriously: "I think we can work together for many more years, at least I'm still young and beautiful."
This is straightforward enough.
Ronan patted her arm: "Miss Johnson, you are a smart and good girl."
Scarlett Johnson said: "A smart and good girl will wait for your call anytime and at any time."
Chapter completed!