The atmosphere in the editing room of Duke Studio has been much easier than in the past month. The post-production work of "Chicago" is gradually coming to an end. Whether it is Duke himself or McDaoson's editing team, the pressure is not as great as before, but the attitude is still serious and rigorous to complete the last segment of the fine cutting.

"Mike, re-edit here."

Pointing to the screen played in the monitor, Duke said to the editor, "The front and back narrative is out of the rhythm and changes to a parallel montage."

Subsequently, during the period when the female prisoner Katherine was hanged, McDaoson re-edited using parallel montage techniques according to Duke's request.

Anna Prinz has been standing nearby to watch. When he saw the clip being replayed, he immediately understood the purpose of doing so.

This is a typical parallel montage technique. On one side is a gorgeous stage, the host introduces Catherine to perform the Hungarian disappearance; on the other side is a reporter rushing to the execution ground under the dark sky to perform live broadcast - the first woman executed in Illinois.

The high test jumping platform was climbed on the stage and the execution ground was escorted to the scaffolding platform. The same rope was put down and the same was put on the body. The only thing was the complete difference in the ending.

The cameras are synchronously cut against each other and echo each other. Only empty ropes are left on the stage, but the audience's applause gives the lifeless feet on the execution ground, so ironic and sharp.

After watching this episode, Anna only felt that life was a gorgeous performance, an extremely beautiful one that was originally cruel to death was handled by the director.

The post-production ended here. Although it lasted for more than a month, it was nothing compared to the long shooting.

Leaving the editing room, Duke returned to his office, Robin Grand, Pany Kellis and Warner Bros. Jamie Johnson were already waiting here, and the three parties were still discussing topics about the film, mainly in the promotional and promotional aspects.

"Warner has been using your cooperation with Tom Cruise to make a fuss."

The big directors have increased the promotional point of celebrities working together for the first time, and even fools will not let go. Jamie Johnson said, "The promotion is also being carried out for the crowd of nostalgia and drama lovers. According to the existing feedback analysis, about 60% of opera dance enthusiasts said they would go to see the difference between the movie and the opera version."

Duke also knows that the publicity strategies formulated by Warner Bros. are very targeted.

Pani Kellis also said at this time, "As far as I know, the targeted publicity strategy is quite effective, and the film is now completed. There are more than two months left before it is released. Duke, you should follow up at the right time."

"You can grasp the specific progress, Panny." Duke knew what she was talking about Catherine Zeta Jones.

"I already have a specific plan." Kellis said nothing more, and Duke turned to look at Jamie Johnson and asked, "What about the distribution?"

"Due to the types of themes of the film, there will definitely not be many theaters for premiere." Jamie Johnson thought for a moment and said. "The theaters will not give such films too much resources at the beginning, so the film will be released in a small way to the subject audience. Then gradually expand the release scale, we strive for Oscar nominations, and after the nomination list is announced, the film will be released in overseas regions."

As long as it is helpful to the film's income, Duke will cooperate with Warner Bros. He also knows that this is the most normal theater treatment for musical and dance films.

Jamie Johnson didn't stay long and returned to Warner Bros. After he left, Pany Kellis said, "You're going to take the film to the Toronto Film Festival soon, don't forget to say hello to Kate in advance."

There is no competition unit at the Toronto Film Festival yet. "Chicago" will participate in the film screening session, and of course the purpose is to promote and create momentum.

Compared with simple, rough and direct summer films, films like "Chicago" with inherently inadequate themes will be a very complex project to achieve success, and it is full of various elements.

For example, Tom Cruise's first singing and dancing scene in his life, he personally performed a dance and sang; for example, since July, gossip media have been hyping Duke and his new heroine fell in love with the filming of "Chicago", but they have never obtained the exact evidence, and the parties involved have never made a public response.

"According to the plan, in the final stage of pre-screening publicity, you will openly hold hands and kiss Kate and confirm the relationship with the outside world."

As she left the Duke Studio and headed towards the parking lot, Panicalis was still talking to Duke about her plans, "Before and after the film was released, I will create the right time with Vivian to let Kate officially move into your mansion, and you will step onto the premiere red carpet with your fingers."

“Nothing is wrong with that.”

From the moment he was regarded as an important publicity point, Duke was mentally prepared enough, "You can notify Tina about the specific details."

Seeing Duke cooperated quite well, Pany Kellis sighed and said, "If Tom Cruise had some heavyweight news in the upcoming release and release stage of the film, "Chicago" would be more eye-catching."

Find David Beckham to get a kid with him?

As soon as this thought popped up in his mind, Duke quickly shook his head. Not to mention the truth or falsehood of the rumor, Tom Cruise himself would not be so confused that he agreed to use this kind of thing as publicity.

Besides, David Beckham doesn’t seem to have much hype value now, right?

Calling his driver, Pany Kellis got into Duke's car, "Where are you going?"

"Go to the car!" Duke started the car and turned it out of the parking lot. "Tina is waiting for me. I'm going to buy a few cars to fill the garage."

This is of course a joke. The new video is about to be released. He will inevitably attend various events frequently in the next few months, and he will also hold parties at home in a timely manner. Multiple luxury cars are also necessities.

Duke had long been optimistic about the car, so he dispatched Tinafei to bargain. It was not long before he arrived at the car dealer, but he decided on a RV, a SUV and a station wagon. After the car dealer, he would directly transport the car to his Duke Manor.

When Duke returned home, he found Catherine Zeta Jones waiting in the living room, drinking black tea and chatting with the butler, leisurely, like the hostess who was tasting afternoon tea.

Seeing Duke come in through the door, the butler Emma comes up to him, takes Duke's handbag, and whispers, "Miss Jones has been here for two hours."

Duke nodded and walked towards the sofa. Zeta Jones stood up and greeted him intimately.

"Dear, you're finally back!"

Hearing this, Duke asked quietly, "Why are you here, Kate?"

"I heard that our yacht has arrived." Zeta Jones looked at the floor-to-ceiling window, "I came here to take a look, and I also wanted to experience it."

The small offshore yacht was delivered three days ago and has been parked at the dock near the sea in the manor. The princess company also left a short-term coach, but Duke has been busy with movies recently and has not had time to try it.

"I'll go change my clothes."

Walking towards the stairs, Duke turned to the butler and said, "Emma, ​​inform the coach of the Princess Company to go out to sea."

The hot summer season has not been long since passed. For film companies, another important period is about to begin, and new promotions and release plans are being formulated in full swing.

Miramax is a film company founded in the 1970s. He rarely invests in big productions. Instead, he is fond of alternative and relatively niche themes. After more than ten years of efforts by the Weinstein brothers and being acquired by Walt Disney, he has become one of the most important film companies in the United States. Even after Carlock Pictures went bankrupt last year due to "Cutting the Throat Island", it became a leader of second-tier film companies.

"Anthony, starting from October, you're moving to Los Angeles!"

With his fat body squeezing on the sofa, Harvey Weinstein told the British director next to him, "To cooperate with Miramax's publicity and promotion work, if you want to make a difference during the awards season, you must attend all the public events arranged for you by Miramax."

"I will cooperate with you."

Anthony Minggra has no objection, “Confirm the English Patient is released in November, Harvey?”

"November 22." Harvey Weinstein nodded, "On Thanksgiving weekend, the film will be released in theaters in small-scale theaters through the promotion of award-winning films."

Hearing Harvey Weinstein's words, Anthony Mingla pondered for a while and said, "I heard Zeta Jones mention it some time ago that "Chicago" is also released this weekend."

"Don't worry, this is not the type of film Duke Rosenberg is good at. I have the exact news that the distribution strategy of this film is similar to "The Patient in the UK" and will not form a fierce competition in the market."

When it comes to "Chicago", Harvey Weinstein's heart is a little complicated, which is also the theme of adaptation he is very optimistic about, but when he went to talk, he found out that the right to adapt the movie had long been stolen.

"So, Chicago is also aimed at awards season?"

Thinking of the bad things that happened in the last awards season, Anthony Mingla frowned, "Will it affect our plans?"

"No one is sure what kind of musical film Duke Rosenberg will make, but I will expect it in the worst direction."

From the bottom, Harvey Weinstein will not underestimate anyone. And those who underestimated Duke Rosenberg in the past are now Hollywood jokes. "It is said that Warner Bros. has formulated a series of award-winning strategies for "Chicago". If "Chicago" is a big success, it will inevitably affect our award-winning."

He turned to look at the British director, "Anthony, don't worry too much, Miramax will formulate corresponding measures!" (To be continued)

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Chapter completed!