Sure enough, what are you thinking about? Angela raised her eyebrows, but her tone was still calm: "I think... Mr. Nakata seems to have misunderstood me, maybe because I didn't make it clear in the email?"
Nakata and Shimizu looked at each other and shrugged, then Nakata showed a wry smile: "Actually... well, this is just one of our thoughts, it's fine if Miss Mason insists on her opinion."
Japanese self-esteem? Do you think Americans can't master this kind of rhythm horror movie? Or just competition? Hey, who cares what the reason is, all I need is that The Grudge is from Hollywood and has my name written and produced, and everything else. Angela thought silently, in fact, if it wasn't for the arrangement, she would definitely direct it herself. Anyway, the essence of "The Grudge" is how to make Gaya's strange appearance suddenly appear shocking from the heart. She is basically familiar with linear editing, but in order not to conflict with her own main plan, she can only find a Japanese director who is familiar with this style to direct it. I don't know how Nakata thought about it.
"So, does Mr. Nakata have the intention to shoot for this movie?" Angela asked bluntly.
"As a matter of fact..." Nakata's Fang face showed a wry smile again, "When Mr. Sparrow contacted us, the firm had already started preparations for "Midnight Bell"
Episode 2... Wonder when Miss Mason plans to start filming? "
These guys are really smart. Angela thought quietly that if they can't get the production rights, they will focus on the distribution rights, and they are very sure, because they found Hideo Nakata directly, which means that they don't recognize Nakata in their hearts. Outside Japanese directors.
Well, they did guess right, because "Midnight Bell" is very similar to "The Grudge" in some places, and Angela is really unfamiliar with Japanese film directors, so Hideo Nakata really can only be in charge directed. In fact, Angela didn't mind handing over the distribution rights to them, but she didn't want the production time to drag on for too long. But Nakata made it very clear now: "Midnight Bell" is being produced
In the second episode, we can't let him put it down for a while and shoot "The Grudge" first, right? Angela is not the person in charge of their office, nor is she the emperor of Japan. By the way, what about that person
Angela suddenly looked at Shimizu Chong who didn't speak much with interest: "Does Mr. Shimizu have any directing experience?"
Nakata Hideo and Shimizu Takashi were stunned when they heard this sentence, they naturally understood what Angela meant, and after looking at each other again, Shimizu coughed dryly, "I'm sorry, Miss Mason, I've only shot a 3-minute short film so far. ."
"A 3-minute short film?" Angela raised her eyebrows, "Can you briefly talk about your filming experience?"
Shimizu Takashi thought about it carefully before speaking again: "I liked movies very much when I was very young, and I was deeply infected after watching Mr. Spielberg's "ET", so I decided to make movies my goal. , I studied under the seniors of Shitang Shulang during my student days. After dropping out of college, I worked as a screenwriter for independent films and stage plays. Last year, I attended the first session of the film technical aesthetics lecture given by Mr. Kurosawa Kiyoshi, and it was Mr. Kurosawa Kiyoshi who appreciated me. It took me a 3-minute short film to recommend me to Mr. Takayoshi Ichinase, and then he served as Mr. Nakata’s assistant during the latter stages of the production of “Midnight Bell”.”
Although Angela was nodding her head and looking impatient, she was actually confused by the long list of names in the other party's mouth. She felt that it was a mistake to let this 30-year-old man introduce herself. Maybe she should be more direct, and then she heard the other person say: "Actually, this time I asked to follow Mr. Nakata to the United States. I like your idea very much. I think it can make a A whole new style of horror movie!"
Hearing this, Angela's eyes suddenly lit up, a new style of horror film... Thinking about the question I wanted to ask, is this guy with a stubble beard in front of me who I originally wanted to find but didn't know how to find
"Thanks for the compliment, so is Mr. Shimizu interested in directing this movie?" Angela asked with a smile, and then explained after the two showed their shocked expressions: "I say this because I found that Mr. Shimizu and My ideas coincide in a lot of places."
With that said, Angela gestured and asked Annie to ask her to go to her bedroom to get the things. A few minutes later, some drawings were placed in front of Nakata and Shimizu. These are all drawn by Angela intermittently in her spare time. There are character setting drafts of several characters, and there are also several sub-shots. Compared with the drafts that Shimizu took out before, Angela's drawings are more detailed, basically already It can be used as a setting sketch for a movie.
Among them, the heroine's appearance is directly drawn in the appearance of Sarah, while Gaya and Junxiong are pale and dark circles all over their eyes, not the blood-covered Takashi Shimizu, who was drawn in a split shot. It was Gaya who pulled a female character in from the quilt, and the use of some colors was also very visually impactful.
"Miss Mason's thoughts are really different from ordinary people," Nakata couldn't help but praised in amazement. "Just these few split-shot drawings can already make people shudder."
Angela, who was smiling without saying a word, kept her eyes on Shisui Tsong. After the initial surprise, the man who was flipping through the sketches was full of excitement, and it seemed that he had figured out a lot of things. It wasn't until Nakata coughed twice that Shimizu, who was fully absorbed in it, woke up and put down the sketch with a reluctant expression.
"So, do the two gentlemen have any suitable opinions on my proposal?" Angela sat up straight.
Nakata pondered for a while and exchanged glances with Shimizu before opening his mouth: "I'm sorry, Miss Mason, although I believe that Shimizu-kun has this ability, and he is definitely willing to serve as a director, we must communicate with the office first. "
"I understand, so let's stop here for now. I hope we can reach a consensus soon." Angela nodded and stood up, and Nakata and Shimizu also stood up and bowed to her: "I'm causing you trouble. ."
After the two Japanese left, Angela stretched without image, and said to Sparrow half-complaining and half-joking: "Just after the Halloween holiday, you brought two Japanese directors here, but you really know how to choose. time."
"Didn't you ask that you be notified as soon as there is any news in Japan?" Mr. Agent shrugged.
"Yeah, you still remember that you notified me the first time and called me when you were about to get on the plane." Angela rolled her eyes, then waved her hand: "Well, let's not talk about this, for these two Japanese What do you think people?"
"Well... Humble and prudent, very polite, and speaking too succinctly, that's all, what's wrong?" Sparrow was a little puzzled.
"Nothing?" Angela thought for a few seconds and finally shook her head. Forget it, you don't need to take care of some things yourself, just make a set plan. As for Shisui Chong... There are not many Chinese students in Cambridge. Well, some of them should be able to speak Japanese, so I'll ask someone to help translate it.
"Angie, I still have something here, are you going to watch it now or tomorrow?" Sparrow spoke again at this time.
"What?" Angela blinked.
"The invitations for some movie characters and the review of the script, and John's dissatisfaction with your behavior of putting their pigeons." Sparrow's tone turned into a joke.
"Oh, damn," Angela rolled her eyes and waved her hands angrily, "It's not my fault, who made me go to the East Coast to go to college, and in addition to supervising one film, I have to ask for another. "
Having said this, she stopped suddenly, and sighed after a few seconds: "Well, there is indeed a little responsibility, so you remember to tell John and them that I promise to come back next summer for Cowgirl Jay in "Toy Story" Akane's voice."
Followed Angela to change the topic: "Isn't Edwin responsible for the selection of the script? I only occasionally go to the editorial team to check, even if there is something difficult to decide, they will tell me by email instead of handing it over to you? Let I guess, it should be a script recommended by someone I know, right?"
"Basically." Sparrow nodded with a smile, "Do you still have to remember Andrew Nicole?"
Angela tilted her head and thought carefully: "You mean Andrew Nicole, who bought the adaptation rights of my science fiction novel and made it into the movie "Virtual Idol"?!"
"Yes, he has come up with a new script this time, and the major companies have received good reviews after reading it, but he really wants to be the director himself, so it has not been negotiated." Sparrow said from the package Take out a floppy disk.
"So he came to me to see if I could give him this chance, right?" Angela put the floppy disk into the computer, and said with a sigh, "Looks like I've become a big man too."
"Don't anyone think so?" Sparrow said mockingly, Angela shrugged and didn't continue the topic: "To be honest, I don't think Andrew is suitable to be a director, he can be an excellent screenwriter or an excellent director. Producer, but shouldn't be a director. I don't want to speak ill of him, but from the fact that he always likes to write very rich scripts, it can be seen that if he is a director, it is difficult to choose important content, so he does not A script suitable for the director himself...especially this one!"
Looking at the name of the script, Angela didn't know whether to sigh or smile. Although she said so, she still decided that if the script was good and it didn't cost much money, Andrew could try it, but she didn't expect this script The name turned out to be "The World of Truman"!
Quickly browsed the content, Angela covered her forehead with a sigh, and spoke after a while: "Jack, you and McKinley discussed ways to win this script, and told Andrew that we can compensate him in other ways, For example, let him serve as an executive producer, etc., in short, sell the script while declining his director's request."
"Okay, I see." Sparrow nodded without any extra words.
"In addition, tell him that I know someone who is very suitable to play Truman," Angela thought for a while. "Specifically, it's up to you and McKinley to discuss what to say. Well, that's it."
It's a pity Andrew, everything else works but this movie doesn't. Angela shook her head and stood up, ready to go upstairs to see Alizee, but Sparrow immediately stopped her again: "Wait, Angie, there are still things for you to decide."
"An invitation to a movie character? Sorry, I'm not interested for the time being. If there is a similar one in the future, unless it's someone I have a good relationship with, I'll reject it all." Angela said without looking back.
"Did you also refuse to be invited to play Legolas?" Sparrow's voice sounded again immediately.
"Just let me play Gandalf... Wait, what did you say?" Angela turned around abruptly, staring at her agent in surprise, "Invite me to play Legolas?"
"Yes, Legolas from Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, apparently they watched the Halloween parade live." Sparrow shrugged.
"Damn, stop joking, Jack! This year is 98!" Angela looked hesitant and unbelievable.
"Does '98 have anything to do with the film version of The Lord of the Rings?" Sparrow was at a loss.
"Ah, of course... No," Angela, who realized her mistake, immediately changed her tune, "I'm asking... Which company and which director is going to bring The Lord of the Rings to the screen?"
"New Line Pictures invested in the filming, and the director was a New Zealander named Peter Jackson." Sparrow recalled carefully.
"You mean a New Zealand director named Peter Jackson is going to make "The Lord of the Rings" into a movie with the support of New Line Cinema, is that so?" Angela stared at Sparrow and repeated the previous content.
"That's right," Sparrow nodded, "I have to say that they are very courageous. They invested 300 million and planned to make a trilogy, but it's really hard to say what the final result will be. It's a terrible thing."
"That's not going to happen," Angela murmured, still immersed in the news that "The Lord of the Rings" might be about to start filming, "I just want to say it's incredible to invite..."
She finally raised her head: "What did they say? They invited me to play Legolas instead?"
"They didn't specify, they just asked if you would like to audition for this role in the past. I think you should be invited to play the role. After all, you did dress up in reverse during the parade, and they issued an invitation to audition."
"Just an audition?" Angela couldn't help pinching her chin. "Is there any more news? For example, when will the filming start, where will it be filmed, and what is the estimated shooting period."
"These questions have not yet been answered. They have just started preparations and are still discussing how to choose the cast. It is estimated that the official shooting will take a long time," Sparrow analyzed for her. Knowing the situation, they plan to shoot the trilogy in one go, so the shooting cycle may be very long."
"Film it all at once? You plan to finish three books for $300 million?" Angela didn't know whether to laugh or be surprised, but her memory told herself that it seemed like this.
So do you want to take this role? Angela didn't go to find out, but thought about the problem in front of her, and gradually the corners of her mouth turned up: "Obviously, this can't make me refuse, so why not agree?"
"so… "
"Yes, tell them that I am willing to audition, but please try to delay it later if you can. If you are not in a hurry, please arrange it after the New Year, because only then will I have time." Angela smiled and folded her arms, "Maybe I can give them a surprise then."
Saying that, she took a deep breath and waved her arms vigorously: "It seems that the era of mature use of CG in movies is coming, and after "The Lord of the Rings"..."
Having said that, Angela suddenly stopped and turned her head with a strange expression, looking at her manager who was packing up and preparing to leave with interest.
"Anything else?" Sparrow stopped himself.
"I think... you might be able to change jobs, Jack." Angela said with a half-smile.
"You mean..." The agent looked clear, "You want to unilaterally terminate the contract, and then let me go home to retire, right?"
"What do you think—" Angela dragged her voice, "how about being a pirate in the Caribbean?"
"Being a pirate?" Sparrow, who was joking just now, was completely stunned this time.
"Yes, go to the Caribbean Sea four or five hundred years ago to be a pirate," Angela looked at Sparrow while pinching her chin with a smile, "Let me think about equipping Captain Jack Sparrow with something. Better? Like the Black Pearl, the only ship at sea that can match the speed of Davy Jones's flying Dutchman? And a compass that can point you where you want to go? Captain Sparrow If he wants to escape, he can escape quickly, and when he is full of courage and wants to rescue his friend, he can easily find the location! No, no, let it go, he is heroic, weird and afraid of death, although right Friends are not bad, but they are all based on the absence of conflicts of interest. It is better to let friends help him more... Damn, where did I say."
Speaking of which, Angela clapped her hands fiercely: "Okay for now, Captain Sparrow is about to set sail, but before that, I have to go upstairs and write down all these points. Goodbye, Captain Sparrow."
Seeing her clucking upstairs, Sparrow was still confused and couldn't understand what Angela was talking about, oh no, at least one thing he knew, Miss Genius had a script about pirates conceived.