Chapter 544 The True and False Forrest Gump Project
After the casting of the two protagonists was confirmed, 80% of the core content of the film was determined. Ronald did not care about the remaining castings. Jan de Bont chose Dennis Hopper, who may be a Hollywood attraction.
The most exciting actor who is still alive, as the neurotic spokesperson, it is very suitable to play the veteran villain whose pension is owed.
Ronald's freed hands were mainly focused on his proposed movie project "Forrest Gump".
"Of course Tom Hanks is the most suitable protagonist. I have sent the script revised by Eric Roth to Tom who has just finished filming 'Philadelphia Story' and is on vacation."
Ronald came to Julia Taylor to talk about the casting of the new project. After more than ten years of friendship and cooperation, plus Ronald paying a large confidentiality fee, the casting of the Forrest Gump project was just "
Under the cover of "Speed", it was carried out in secret. Only a few core members knew that Ronald was planning to take over the preparation of the film.
"I heard that Eric Roth's script changed the tone and core values of many of Winston Groom's novels?" Julia Taylor did not see the entire script, only some of the male and female protagonists.
Scenes.
"Yes, my opinion is to invert the two elements of the book so that love becomes the main content and fantasy adventure becomes the secondary content. The Forrest Gump in the book is too cynical and too cold. The audience will not watch this
A fool, this is the valuable experience that 'Rain Man' taught me. The warmth of a fool's family is what makes the audience feel the most comfortable."
Ronald has been discussing with Eric Roth how to make the audience like the movie script adaptation. The most interesting thing about "Forrest Gump" is that it is seen through the eyes of a fool whose IQ is lower than that of ordinary people.
, let’s look at the process of America’s history over the years.
However, the original work uses a deconstructive idea to ridicule all major historical events. Moreover, the depiction of Forrest Gump is not very good, turning him into a "Rain Man"-style idiot genius. Although he is lagging behind in learning,
But he could quickly understand advanced astrophysics, and later he became an astronaut and landed on the moon because of this.
This tone of ridicule is actually the same as the social trend in the 1970s. It is a hippie attitude that looks coldly on the crazy actions of previous commanders.
For example, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the assassination of the commander-in-chief, the Apollo moon landing, ping-pong diplomacy, and the Vietnam War, which was the most painful thing for the hippie generation, all knocked down the previously aloof politicians from the altar, mocking them as less useful than a fool.
Eric Roth originally received an adaptation fee of US$500,000 from Warner Bros. and Steve Tisch. He wrote three drafts, and although he received full compensation in the end, due to the success of "Rain Man", this
A movie with a similar plot was put into limbo by Warner Bros.
After it was transferred to Shirley Lansing's newly appointed Paramount, especially after it was transferred to Weintraub, Ronald quietly paid for Eric Roth to rewrite the script according to his own ideas.
In the novel, all the plots of idiot geniuses similar to those in "Rain Man" were deleted, leaving only Forrest Gump's below-average IQ. Moreover, he was given a kind-hearted character that fits the world view of young people in small southern towns.
In other words, Forrest Gump's description of the lifestyle of hippies and the chaotic relationship between men and women in the novel was completely replaced by the conservative tendency of focusing on traditional values and returning to the family in the script.
"So, you have completely subverted the novel, right?" Julia Taylor was also very excited after understanding the whole picture. This kind of adaptation has the look of a blockbuster movie.
First of all, because of the epidemic of... disease, even Hollywood rarely has the chaotic relationships and parties of the 1970s and 1980s. The entire generation is very afraid, and the rate of premarital behavior has reached the lowest level since the Vietnam War.
Moreover, movie audiences still want to watch a love story, and it is best to have a happy ending in the end. Although this ending is not as happy as ordinary Hollywood movies, it is very consistent with the mainstream social trends among movies adapted from satirical novels.
It's in tune.
"Ronald, this script is very good. I want to play Forrest Gump..."
Having just received the script, Hanks read it for more than an hour and then excitedly called Ronald and asked to lock in the male lead, Forrest Gump.
"Of course, you are the first choice that Julia Taylor and I think of. Don't tell anyone, not even your agent. When I get the filming rights, I will formally contact you through my agent. Otherwise, this news will be lost forever
"Excuse me, I'm afraid of causing trouble..."
"No problem, I will hide it..."
"Then it's settled. You need to get back in shape and do some exercise. I'll let the nutrition experts make a special plan for you."
"Very good, Tom Hanks is indeed a very suitable candidate..." Julia Taylor heard the call. She thought about it and made a suggestion to Ronald:
"However, you need to hide it as deeply as possible. It's best to do something fake..."
"What do you think?" Ronald also became interested.
Although Warner Bros. has transferred the distribution rights to Paramount for this movie, there are still some restrictive clauses in the complicated contract terms. This is why Ronald needs Paramount to transfer the filming rights twice -
It was sold first to Weintraub Pictures and then to Minahan Golan's 21st Century Pictures.
After these two changes of hands, and finally sold to Ronald's Daydream Pictures, some of the legal terms of the filming will become invalid. Even if Warner Pictures and the original producer Steve Tisch are not satisfied, but
Legal action can only be taken after the fact, rather than launching an objection when Ronald starts filming.
"Is there any way you can release a smoke bomb?"
"If Minahan Golan made this movie, who would he choose to play Forrest Gump?"
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"Quack... Ronald, the distribution of Street Fighter in the Middle East and Latin America is very good. They like this kind of Hollywood movie the most. There are not many lines, just slap bang... fighting..."
Minahan Golan was so happy that Ronald gave him some regions suitable for international distribution as a distribution agent. Relying on the good international nature of the films produced by Ronald, it was bigger than some Hollywood movies.
The production is even more popular.
"You must have read the Mortal Kombat project book. I have left you two second-round financing lines." Ronald smiled and shook hands with him and hugged him.
His new company, 21st Century Productions, has embarked on a virtuous cycle. By distributing action films produced by Daydream to certain areas where he has very good connections, the money earned from copy rentals can still be used.
As an investor participating in the early financing round of Daydream's next project, in addition to making money from issuance, you can also make a profit through sharing.
If he had Ronald's vision, if the Cannons had followed this path, they might have squeezed out MGM and become one of the major members of the MPAA. It was the first time since RKO in the 1950s that there was a new
of production companies ranks among the eight largest in Hollywood.
It's a pity that he has poor vision. Eight out of ten movies he invested in were box-office failures. As long as some movies can reach the level of Street Fighter, it won't be... forget it...
Minahan Golan is in a very good state of mind now. He knows that he is not the same as the Jews who dominate Hollywood. Now he can still hang out in Hollywood, regain his dominance in distribution and production in the Israeli market, and also get his hands on some Ronald
The project is very good. It’s not too late to realize your dream after you save enough money.
"My casting director and I had an idea. Minahan, let me ask you, if you were casting Forrest Gump, who would you cast?"
"Of course it's John Travolta...Hey, no, do you want me to lead the project? I'm ready to transfer it to you...Oh, you're not...Quack, I like your cunning."
Minahan realized that Ronald was trying to feint. Anyway, this little brother had always been kind to him, so he could play with him however he wanted.
"Why Travolta?" Ronald was quite surprised when he heard this answer.
"First of all, he is a star. I sold the musical Grease to Israel. The young people there like him so much... And your recent Look Who's Talking and sequel, oh, God, this is old school.
The style of Hollywood male stars..."
Ronald listened and shook his head in his mind. Minahan Golan's aesthetic taste is simply...
Choosing John Travolta shows that in his mind, who is a popular Hollywood star is still based on the standards of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Travolta was indeed popular at that time, but now...
Moreover, the fact that he chose a celebrity face like Travolta shows that his thoughts on Hollywood stars are still stuck in the Cold War. He is tall, handsome, with a square chin and a dent in the middle.
Maybe, in places like Israel, people still prefer this type of male stars. But in the 1990s, the local market has changed.
This may be the reason why Minahan Golan did not succeed. His understanding of Hollywood movies will always be from the perspective of a foreign audience.
"How about, if I was still in Cannon, wouldn't this casting be very attractive, plus Brooke Shields plays Jenny, the posters of these two people put together, the movie poster in Cannes can sell 20 million
.”
"Pfft..." Ronald laughed out loud. This taste is still in the early 1980s, but maybe you can actually receive advance payment in Europe? The international market's perception of celebrities is indeed very different from that in China.
big.
"I know you are disapproving of my casting, but in some places, they still recognize these stars..." Minahan Golan smiled coquettishly.
"I just think you're really loyal to your friends, Minahan, and there are so few producers like you in Hollywood."
"Gah ga ga, isn't it? Many of the Jews here are SOB, and the bad thing is in the hands of these self-righteous people."
Ronald next quietly worked out the details of Operation Smoke with Minahan Golan. 21st Century Pictures would make a misguided project, cast John Travolta as Forrest Gump, and then have Wentz
Don Groom shot this movie with his original cynical tone.
The entire project was sent to the MPAA for filing, and then a project announcement was published in the "Hollywood Reporter". Later, John Travolta was interviewed, and a one-sentence news article was published on Page 14 of the Hollywood Reporter.
…
"21st Century Pictures launches new project, Minahan Golan's first big production after leaving Cannon?"
The news was published in the "Hollywood Report" the next day. Minahan Golan revealed in the interview that John Travolta is interested in joining the movie adapted from the novel. The movie will use the latest special effects technology to film the Apollo moon landing.
Spaceship, and shots of African jungle gorillas.
He also said that he would convene real college football team members to re-enact the plot of Forrest Gump, in which he represented the university and won the best running back in the NCAA competition. Since it involves previous American captains, he is contacting Hollywood actors to select the best running back.
Suitable for actors such as JFK, Johnson, Richard...etc.
"I had the opportunity to cooperate with Minahan ten years ago, but I missed it by some strange combination of circumstances. It is a good thing that I can make up for my regrets this time.
The specific situation depends on Minahan's preparation progress. He said that I am the most suitable Hollywood actor to play Forrest Gump. After all, Forrest Gump in the novel is a two-meter-tall football running back. I have always looked forward to playing a football movie.
The characters in..."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! John Travolta doesn’t know the inside story. He really got an invitation from Minahan Golan to play Forrest Gump. Now he happens to have no one to come to him to film.
A big production, this Forrest Gump looks like Minahan's first big production after a long hiatus. Maybe it's also an opportunity for him to make a comeback.
Besides, in the previous film "Rain Man", Dustin Hoffman played an idiot genius and won an Oscar. Maybe he can also win the recognition of the judges?
The reason why he thought so was, of course, because what Minahan gave him was Eric Roth's earliest adaptation, which was still a project led by Warner Bros. at that time.
"Oh my God, is this fat Israeli guy going to make a movie again? Hahaha, does he think he hasn't left enough laughing stock in the history of Hollywood?"
Seeing this news, several Warner Bros. executives all laughed together. The reason why they sold the filming rights to Paramount's new female president who knew nothing, Shirley Lansing, was because "Rain"
"People" has already occupied the market for this type of movie, and its remake will definitely fail at the box office in a short period of time.
It seems that Shirley Lansing discovered something was wrong afterward and quietly sold the project to Weintraub. Although Weintraub was an outsider from the recording industry, he had also made blockbuster movies such as "The Kid".
He also saw something was wrong and sold it to Minahan Golan.
Finally, in the hands of Minahan Golan, the eternal amateur, this is a real project. It seems that I can appreciate this Israeli project again. After investing a lot of money, it failed at the box office, like a bomb, once again put his
The company was on the verge of bankruptcy.
"It seems that Ronald doesn't want this project at all. We have been worried for a while in vain. However, this guy seems to want to transform and enter the truly asset-heavy international issuance.
I heard that he is the only Hollywood company competing with us for theater investment projects in China. However, this guy is great at making movies. He doesn’t seem to know how to truly build international distribution channels. He actually doesn’t build his own cinemas or acquire existing ones.
, but want to sell updated equipment to them.
This time I go to China to finalize the cooperation with the film company before he can react."