Chapter 62: The grand shooting plan!

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On January 30, the American Directors Union Award announced the list of winners. Ike did not deduce this award, but he continued to follow the powerful east wind of the Golden Globe Awards, defeating the previous popular award, Sam Mendes Ike, director of "American Beauty", attended the award ceremony and delivered a speech on the winning ceremony.

At this time last year, he was shortlisted for this award, but he eventually lost to Spielberg's "Save the Soldier".

The American Film Union will set up many award institutions below, such as the Director's Union Award, the Actors Union Award, the Screenwriter's Union Award, the Editing Union Award, the Special Effects Union Award, etc. Like the Golden Globe Award, it is regarded as the Oscar's weather vane.

The Directors Union Award was first established here and was established in 1938. It is a director industry union covering the art fields of American film, television, stage plays, radio and other arts. The predecessor of the union is the "Screen Directors Union".

The American Directors' Union has more than 13,400 members. The composition and existence of the directors' union not only represents the development level and future trends of the entire industry, but also makes active efforts to safeguard the rights and interests of directors. It can be regarded as the greatest guarantee of the norms of the American media industry. So far in 2000, the members of the American Directors' Union, which has a 62-year history, include professional directors in various fields such as film, television, drama, radio, and even games. Every year, they will summarize and evaluate their respective industries. The evaluation coverage of the Directors' Union Awards and the scale of the award ceremony can be regarded as a shrinking complex of the Academy Awards, TV Emmy Awards and the Drama Tony Awards. The stars on the red carpet are comparable to the Golden Globe Awards across the film and television fields every year.

It is worth mentioning that since nearly 40% of Oscar voters among the American Academy of Film Arts and Sciences members come from the Directors’ Union, the Directors’ Union’s choice for the best director of the year has become the best weather vane for the Oscars.

Ike's victory in this award also marks that his directorial level has reached a considerable level. He did not rely on modifiers for this award. His real ability has been recognized professionally.

After winning the second award, some media commented that Ike Lee is very likely to win the Oscar for Best Director in late March with "Life and Death Reading". This will cause a huge shock in the industry.

Of course, Oscars sometimes have the popularity, but they don’t necessarily win the award. Just like this union award, the hottest "American Beauty" eventually lost.

So, it is hard to say who will win the Oscar in late March. However, Ike did not put the best director in mind whether he won the Oscar or not, because this should not be the main task given by the system, but he must gain the best actor and actress. Ike is the last task of the system, and he must complete it well.

Two days after the Directors Union Award, the Actors Union Award was also presented. Monica Bellucci won the Best Actress Award, and Jamie Foggs lost to Kevin Spacey in "American Beauty". But this was not a systematic task, and Ike didn't care. After all, Kevin Spacey's performance in "American Beauty" was indeed excellent enough.

On the third day after attending the ceremony for the Union Awards, Ike met in his office from Zambique, Italy.

From Zambique's mouth, Ike learned that the Sith is now in Italy and he does not intend to return to the United States in the near future. He has become Zambique's right-hand man, and Zambique has completed the transfer of power to the "Ark".

"I feel sorry for your father and brother." Ike said with a breath, shook his head. He handed the coffee that Karin brought to Sambik for a cup.

"Hey, it's really hard to say fate. Who would have thought that my father and brother passed away on the same night?" Zambique leaned his body against the sofa. He looked a little haggard and more mature than before. After experiencing major changes, people will be more mature and steady. "My father is not in good health. I, but I didn't expect that my brother also had a heart disease. He usually looks very strong."

"May they rest in heaven." Eck said, and he actually knew that people like Corleone and Siro were certain to go to hell.

"Oh, let's not talk about these unhappy ones for now." Sambik raised his legs and said, "I came here this time to tell you, well... 'Ark' company will work with 3D to continue to develop in the entertainment industry. You are the first choice, and we will strongly support your film shooting. Well... This is also what the Sith has always emphasized when I came."

"The Sith's family is okay." Ike asked suddenly.

Zambique shook his head, "He didn't tell me in detail, he just said that his family went to South America..."

Ike nodded, thinking in his heart that maybe Sambik didn't know that his brother and father wanted to get rid of the Sith.

But now it's safe, Ike doesn't want to tell Sambik about this.

"Our company is now investing in many movies, and it requires relatively more funds." Ike said.

"It's okay, 'Ark' is powerful." Zambique paused for a moment, "and, well... I can say that every amount of money that comes out of 'Ark' is legal now."

"Oh?" Ike was stunned. "This is very good." He didn't say much, but he felt a little confused.

"However, it's a bit inappropriate if you don't take the interest rate before," said Sambik.

"Oh, of course, we will definitely pay your company back," said Ike.

"Haha, don't worry, we are, the return on investment we need must be much lower than other investors. You and I are also a person who likes movies. I am going to live in Los Angeles for a while, so... don't worry. We will not be usury to you," said Sambik with a smile.

Ike smiled, "By the way, Zambique, are you still planning to enter the adult film industry?" He didn't skip the words.

"Oh, God. That's it... I have to consider it now." Sambik shrugged and said.

Haha Aike and Sambik both laughed.

A few days after this meeting, "Ark" company injected $300 million into 3D company at once, and Ike only needs to pay off the capital and interest within 5 years.

With an injection of 300 million US dollars, Ike's plan to invest in filming was implemented. He began to gradually plan the blueprint.

According to Ike's recommendation, Zambic bought a villa in Los Angeles, which is also considered a "palace" that Italy has here.

The preparations for "Chicago" continue. Rob Marshall not only happily accepted Ike's invitation, but also wanted to discuss and write the movie script with Ike. Green also obtained the right to adapt the movie from the Washington side.

Due to the in-fact, the plan for "Pirates of the Caribbean" was officially launched. The director chose Gore Vibinski and screenwriter Terry Rosiotted Elliott, and the script name was set as "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl". Ike served as the producer.

The film will be filmed in Port San Pedro in Los Angeles, with some intense sea battle scenes filmed in studios in South Bay and some later completed in the Caribbean Sea.

I have to mention here that 3D company now has a studio in Hollywood. And it is the best among the same category. This is what Ike means, just do it.

If the 3D company is not used, it can be rented out, and the cost is not low. The Pirates of the Caribbean crew will build a cave where Barbersa hides treasures. According to professional estimates, the construction of this scene will take 100 craftsmen to 5 months, and the infusion of 300,000 gallons of water will take 3 or 4 days, and the final decoration will take another 3 weeks.

And this work has begun. Another thing is the "Defferves" that is to be used in the film. Its hull is 170 feet (51 meters) long and 34 feet (11 meters) wide, and requires 40,000 pounds of steel (1.8 tons) and 1,000 square feet (92 square meters) of canvas. Experts estimate that according to the completion of this scale, it will take at least 3 and a half months for 150 craftsmen to start work.

This work has also started at the same time. The video has a preliminary estimate and the budget has reached 8,800 US dollars.

After the budget was made, Ike signed the name on it, while "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" had also begun the final planning. The director's last selected Chris Columbus, the screenwriters were J.K. Rowling and Stephen Colover. The film was filmed in the UK throughout the film, and the actors all used the British. The budget was $125 million to exclude the Coca-Cola company, and the 3D company exclusively sponsored $3,000,000,000.

In addition, the crew of "The Lord of the Rings" that has already flown to New Zealand. It can be said that three blockbuster movies have started construction at the same time. They will all be screened in 2001.

Is this enough? Ike thinks it's far from enough.

Since the beginning of this period, 3d company has mastered the copyright of many movies and scripts through its establishment of the Information Department, and has successfully won several movies.

First of all, "Eleven Arhats", which 3D Company won the renewal of its auction rights. This movie had a version in 1960, and it was relatively successful at that time and had a good audience favor. Of course, it has been gradually forgotten after so many years. One of the important reasons why Ike won this movie is that it is very popular. Not to mention anything else, but the stars invited by this movie in history are enough to be dazzling enough. Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, etc.

For this movie, Ike decided to let it meet the audience in 2001.

There is also 3D company that won the remake of "The Battle of the Apes". Ike has not decided yet when filming this film, but the preliminary plan will also be brought to the screen in 2001.

John Forbes Nash's biography novel has been obtained by 3D company to adapt the movie. It will be made into a movie, and the name of the movie is "Beautiful Mind"

Another heavyweight is that 3d company bought the movie adaptation rights for the action adventure game "Tomb Raider" launched by eidos.

This will be the first movie adapted from the game by 3D. Ike stressed that the movie must be brought to the screen at the end of May and early June in 2001.

At this time, "One Hundred Percent" has entered the countdown to start filming. Starring Mel Gibson, Helen Hunter, director Nancy Meyers, the film budget is 3,800,000 US dollars. Half of this is paid for Mel Gibson's pay

The film will be released in December this year.

Of course, Ike is still considering some other movies. With the investment in shooting these movies, 3D companies are now spending money like flowing water.

However, Ike knew that the temporary financial difficulties were not available, and everything would be decided by the end of next year.

In mid-February, the list of the 72nd Oscars was finally announced. Jamie Foggs from "Training Day" was shortlisted for Best Actor, David Aye was also shortlisted for Best Original Screenplay for the film. Ike was shortlisted for Best Director and Best Film for "Reading Life and Death". Monica was shortlisted for Best Actress. "Reading Life and Death" was also shortlisted for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Photography, and Best Editing

If we count this way, "Training Day" was shortlisted for two items, and "Life and Death Reading" was shortlisted for six items, which was very successful.

The 72nd Oscar will be held on March 26. Then it will be a grand event that will be seen by the world.

Of course, Ike was very happy after seeing the shortlist, but he quickly became involved in the preparations for "Chicago". If he wanted to bring this movie to the big screen this year, he would have to start filming immediately after the Oscars. So now the preparations for the script, actors and crew are very urgent.

Ike has a wish, that is, he will continue to strive for next year's Oscars with this "Chicago", and put it aside if he won the award, and it is also a very impressive achievement.

Of course, after the list of this Oscars was announced, media critics have another analysis of hot reviews. After they conducted a survey, this Oscar will be a contest between "Reading Life and Death" and "American Beauty"

"Reading Life and Death" won a great victory at the Golden Globes, so what about the Oscars? Everything will not be announced until March 26, 2000.

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