I’m in Hollywood - Chapter 482
[Chapter four hundred and seventy-ninth small accident]
When you get to work, time flies by quickly.
Residents of Lihue, Kauai’s largest city, have seen hundreds of “Jurassic Park” crew members head to the island’s canyon every morning to film as if they were going to work for more than a week.
The news of Jurassic Park’s start has already appeared in the media. As a high-profile movie, people are wondering how Eric will ‘resurrect’ ancient dinosaurs.
Of course, there are people who are willing to work on it. In addition to the “Jurassic Park” crew, there are also paparazzi from all over the world on Kauai, who do everything they can to explore the secrets of the crew. The filming information was leaked, and the crew had to take very strict security measures, especially the dinosaur models. Once the photos of these models and other information were leaked before the movie was released, it would be a big deal for the movie. Disaster, after all, the selling point of “Jurassic Park” is the realistic dinosaurs. If the audience sees the dinosaurs in the picture and suddenly thinks of the dinosaur model photos exposed in a magazine, the viewing experience will definitely be greatly reduced. .
Therefore, it is impossible for even the crew of the crew to see the dinosaur models all the time. These props will only appear on the set when the relevant clips are filmed. Moreover, once the shooting is completed, the models will be quickly escorted to the guards by special personnel. Tight warehouse.
When the main crew on Kauai started filming, the two leading actors, who played Alan Grant and Allie Settler, were also filming archaeological scenes in Red Rock Canyon National Park in California.
John Hammond’s lawyer was also filming the Amber Mine scene in Dominica, with only two minor actors and a few other supporting cast members appearing on the set.
“Jurassic Park” is a multi-narrative film, so this situation did not affect the operation of the crew in the slightest.
Eric was just in time for some minor shots to break in with the crew.
A week later, by the time the lead actors show up on Kauai, Eric has completed most of the film’s opening scene where the workers transport the raptors and most of the shot of the fat software engineer, Dennis.
In the dinosaur base built in the canyon, Eric looked at the frightened bull in the venue that was still kicking and jumping wildly, as well as several staff members who were a little helpless nearby, and turned to the assistant director in charge of the arrangement of props and said: “Royce, what’s going on? Didn’t you say there’s no problem?”
Royce didn’t have the mood to watch the fun, and said with a bitter face, “Eric. This cow is usually very docile. Although it is a bull, it has been gelded, and it will not be a problem to whip a few whips. I think, it… it may be afraid of heights.”
Royce said, pointing to the nearby crane, which was photographed at this time. In the scene of feeding the raptor, a live cow is sent into the raptor’s ‘laid’ by a crane. However, after being lifted up by the crane, the docile cow soon struggled violently, so powerful that the crane’s The robotic arms were shaking.
In this case, even if the camera was barely captured, it would definitely not work, and Eric had to instruct the driver to put the cow down immediately.
However, after landing, the stimulated bull still did not calm down, dragging the wire rope that was still tangled around him wildly, and almost hurting people.
While the two were talking, a staff member with an anesthesia gun appeared outside the venue.
Got the signal and shot the mad bull stunned.
Several other crew members stepped forward and dragged the cow out together.
Eric rubbed his forehead in distress. Animal actors are really a big trouble for any crew, but fortunately the dinosaur props are not alive: “Royce, but I don’t care what method you use, tomorrow, the day after the day after, find me one. The cow who is not afraid of heights will come.”
Although this simple feeding scene may only appear in the movie for a few seconds, it has taken more than two hours from the beginning of preparation to the present, and in the end this is the result, Of course, Royce could see Eric’s depression, he didn’t dare to bargain, he nodded and agreed, but Eric had already taken the speaker from his assistant: “ok, skip this shot first, let’s shoot the next scene directly. , Nikkor, quickly set up the seats, and everyone else, move!”
Hearing the director’s roar, everyone who was still reminiscing about the interesting things just woke up quickly and went to their jobs one after another. Eric also picked up the script and walked towards the leading actors.
“I’m so sorry, it seems that we are going to shoot the next literary drama directly, you must have no problem here, right?” Eric walked over to Sam Neill and others and asked.
Sam Neill, Helen Hunt, and the others surrounded them with a smile, nodding their heads to indicate that there was no problem.
Eric has not participated in the dialogue between actors. He only needs to see the final result, see everyone nodding, and then say: “The next is a group scene, all five of you will appear in the camera, In order to cooperate with everyone entering the play, the corresponding dinosaur sound effects will be played, and I hope that everyone can reflect the emotions that their characters should have.”
Although some small accidents were caused by a arrogant cow who is afraid of heights, even if it is excellent There will be some small accidents from time to time in the crew, so everyone is not surprised. After skipping the feeding scene, Nickel Frank, the director of photography, quickly arranged the next shots.
“Photography, ok!”
“Lighting, ok!”
“Recording, ok!”
“…”
The response from the leaders of each group sounded on the walkie-talkie, and Eric announced that the shooting would continue.
This is a scene after the five leading adult actors saw the base feeding the velociraptors. At this time, it has not been long since Dr. Grant and his party saw the resurrection of the dinosaurs, but everyone’s mood is different.
As a dinosaur archaeologist, Dr. Grant is still in a state of excitement, asking various questions from time to time to John Hammond and administrator Robert Muldoon, showing a strong thirst for knowledge.
And Dr. Ellie Settler showed a woman’s unique unbearable emotion after seeing the dinosaur eating process.
The excitement of seeing dinosaurs faded quite a bit.
Chaos scientist Ian Malcolm has always expressed some anxiety from the moment he saw the resurrection of the dinosaur, and this anxiety became even more serious after watching the velociraptor eat.
John Hammond has been in a complacent state while observing the reactions of the crowd, while lawyer Donald is thinking about how to commercialize Jurassic Park.
Although everyone’s mind is different, it is not so easy to express it perfectly, but considering that the audience tends to focus on the speaker, so.
Eric, who was watching the monitor, always paid attention to the speaker, if the other party’s performance during the speech was impeccable.
And others are above the standard, so this shot can pass.
Still, a few minutes of conversational footage took more than an hour of the rest of the morning.
After lunch, while the actors are in good shape.
The crew immediately moved to another scene.
“Pay attention to Royce’s side. If you find a suitable cow tomorrow, you will first arrange to make up for the shot in the morning. If you can’t find it, just follow the original schedule to shoot. In addition, pay attention to the recent weather and weather conditions. I’m going to arrange a rainy chase scene, I don’t want to see it raining and I want to start shooting but there are various problems…”
After a day’s work, Eric held a bottle of mineral water in his hand.
As he walked, he quickly explained the precautions to the assistant director of the crew.
The two walked all the way to a jeep, the driver opened the door for Eric, and Eric drank the water in his hand.
After stuffing the empty bottle into the trash can on the side of the road, he got into the jeep.
In the back seat, Alan, who was sitting on the other side, had already spread out the folders on his lap.
On set, Eric was a director, though, a lot of the time.
As soon as he finished work, Eric had to switch to another identity.
The Jeep drove smoothly on the road.
Allen didn’t say anything nonsense and started his work directly.
“The budgets for the new seasons of “Friends,” “The X-Files,” and “Who Will Be a Millionaire” have been made, as well as the announced budgets for Firefly and Disney’s films in the second half of the year. These documents need to be read as soon as possible. Sign.”
Eric nodded.
“The opening of Disneyland Paris is scheduled for September 10th. They hope you can attend the opening ceremony in person. The invitation has already arrived.”
“September 10th, what date is this?” Eric wondered.
Allen explained: “Disney also raised objections. The summer vacation on September 10 just passed. However, this is an arrangement from the French partner. The whole of Europe is against the opening of Disneyland Paris. They chose this date, for sure It’s also because of the corresponding pressure.”
Eric stroked his index finger on his thigh a few times, and the filming of “Jurassic Park” will take at least ten weeks. If everything goes well, maybe he will be on September 10th. to go to Paris.
“It depends on the situation. If I can attend, I will rush over, otherwise it will be fine.”
Allen quickly recorded a few words on the memo, and then continued: “One more thing, about the “Geek in disguise” , Fox is in charge of the overseas trip of “Geezes in Disguise”. At present, the film is only released in seven European countries, and has not yet covered the five major ticket-holding countries of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. However, its total box office has accumulated more than The marketing department handed over a report, and it is estimated that the overseas box office of this film may exceed 200 million US dollars, which is almost double the domestic box office.”
Allen said here, looked at Eric, and did not continue. , these have been able to clearly convey the meaning of the management.
Eric shook his head and said with a smile: “Firefly is in charge of domestic operations, and Fox is in charge of overseas operations. Liz and I made an agreement when tg was established, so that they should not make this idea. Moreover, “Geezer in Disguise” is just a Unexpectedly, most of the local comedies with such a strong style will not achieve good results overseas.”
Allen opened his mouth, but did not say anything, quickly wrote it down, and continued: “Also, Martin Day. Mr. Davis will be here on the fifteenth.”
“Isn’t that a day off?”
“I told the other party about it, but Mr. Davis insisted.”
“Then let him,” Eric said indifferently. .
Allen turned a page of the document in his hand and said: “There is one more thing, about “Life and Death”, a week ago, there was an accident during the filming of “Life and Death”, but it was not too serious. As a result, only three people suffered different degrees of trauma, and the most serious one only took a month to cultivate. Originally, this matter would pass after the crew clarified, but three days ago, a report titled “Daily Hollywood” The entertainment newspaper published a follow-up report on this incident and pointed the finger at you.”
“Me?” Eric slightly propped up his body.
Allen took out a newspaper from the folder and handed it to Eric: “Look.”
Eric took it and quickly browsed through the article that Allen had marked with a red pen. This report was exaggerated. The accident of the crew of “Life and Death”, and pointed the finger at Eric who provided the idea for the story, saying that it was Eric who set the story too thrilling, which led to the accident during the filming of the crew.
Finally, the report even called on the Los Angeles government and industry associations to pay attention to this matter, and hoped that the “Life and Death” crew could suspend filming and accept corresponding safety investigations.
“What’s the result?” Eric asked in a deep voice after reading the report. This report was news three days ago. UU reading www.
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Since com has been handed over to himself, there must be a follow-up.
“After this report, several other newspapers also reprinted this article. However, realizing that this incident was unusual, the public relations department quickly followed up, and it has now subsided.”
Eric rubbed gently .
Forehead, don’t think about it, he also knows that this is because some people can’t stand loneliness and want to make some small moves. It seems that the success of “Tornado” has really stimulated those people a lot. After all, if you just want to hype a piece of news , will not turn the blame on him at all.
“Have you found more information?” Although Allen didn’t say anything, Eric already realized the result, but he still asked tentatively.
Allen shook his head: “No, but Daily Hollywood is a newspaper owned by Newhouse Media.”
Eric recalled the information about Newhouse and quickly said: “You use my A letter in name to the head of Newhouse Media, my request is not too much, let the editor-in-chief of “Daily Hollywood” and the reporter who wrote the report get out, I don’t care who is behind it, since they take the benefit and are willing to To be cannon fodder, one must have the consciousness of being cannon fodder.” (To be continued) [End of this chapter]
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