When he left the training ground and walked out of the door of the studio, Duke stopped and a middle-aged man followed from behind. This was Jimmy Carter, an action guide who had been cooperating with him since "Breaking into the Deadly Island".

"Do you have any experience, Jimmy?" Duke asked.

"The training has just begun, and I don't have a clue yet." Jimmy Carter shook his head. "This is a completely different action method from Hollywood, and it is also different from the movies of Bruce Lee and Jack Chen. Their movements are fancy and do not seem to meet the actual requirements at all."

"But it's pretty, isn't it?" Duke patted his shoulder. "We're shooting movies, not fighting competitions. Every kind of movie that can flourish has its advantages. Don't you think Hollywood's action is too rigid and stiff? So, Jimmy, work hard, I'm waiting for you to surprise me in the future."

"My people have taken the whole training process." Jimmy Carter said confidently, "and later, we can get more image data, I will analyze it carefully. Duke, when will I let you down?"

"Can you get in touch with that tiger? Chen," Duke said after thinking, "He has had years of life in the United States and is easier to integrate into Hollywood. When the film is about to come to an end, you can try to keep him."

"I know what to do," said Jimmy Carter.

Nodding, Duke walked into another large studio next to him, where he was busy building scenes. The subway station, the majestic martial arts hall, the cyberpunk hovercraft cabin, etc. could already be seen. The photography director John Schwartzmann he was looking for was communicating with the setter so that he could leave a suitable photography position when setting the scene.

Seeing Duke, John Schwartzman immediately came over, "Is it over there? Let's talk about it, Industrial Light and Magic's Collins is waiting."

The two bypassed the scenic area and walked into the area opened separately in the studio. Several special effects engineers from Industrial Light and Magic were making some special effects props according to Duke's requirements, and some people were doing other experiments.

"Hi, Duke. Hi John."

Collins brought the two of them into the lounge area, and the three of them sat together and got straight to the topic.

"I have discussed it with John a few times," Collins said first, "Although it is a bit difficult to achieve, it is not impossible. In "Stendard Syndrome" released last year, CGI and a bullet showed the effect of the bullet time you explained. With our ability, we can do better."

After listening to John Schwartzmann, Duke also watched that movie, "I need not just a bullet, but a coherent and smooth action in a 360-degree scene."

"Collins and I have a preliminary plan." John Schwartzman took over the topic. "We will first use a computer to simulate the design, and then do a series of actual shootings to find the most suitable shooting method."

"Then I'll wait for your test results."

Although some ideas and opinions were put forward in the early stage, just like giving gunfighting skills to Yuan Heping for design, Duke will be left to professionals to complete professionals, and in terms of photography and special effects, John Schwartzmann and Industrial Light and Magic are more professional than him.

And those methods that have been circulated can be used if you don’t try them in advance?

In the busy preparations, June quickly passed. In addition to the work in Sydney, Duke went to New Zealand almost every weekend. The overall progress of the work on the other side was also smooth. Design work such as weapons and armor, set art, prop production and other design work have been carried out. After reviewing the completed design artwork, Duke also communicated with relevant personnel in a timely manner and modified many details.

Charles Rowan also contacted two horse trainers to tame war horses for photography; he rented a hilly land near Wellington, and after the design pattern was passed, Harbiton would be built here.

In addition, the early special effects of Vita Studio are gradually unfolding, such as designing the shapes of half-orcs and strong orcs, and improving and applying motion capture technology according to Duke's requirements.

While preparing for the two crews, a large amount of funds were spent like flowing. "The Matrix" was fine, after all, there was investment from Warner Bros., but the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy was temporarily only invested by the Duke Studio, so his funds were inevitably a little tight.

Fortunately, good news in North America keeps coming. Duke and Warner Bros. are now the closest partners, and the other party has no intention of delaying payment and destroying the relationship between the two parties.

By mid-July, "Chicago" ended its screening in Moldova, the last region, and officially dropped from the global market. The global box office of the film finally stopped at the figure of $357.51 million.

Subsequently, Duke Studio and Warner Bros. began negotiations with overseas marketers on various overseas copyrights of the film. By late July, the negotiations in major overseas markets were basically completed. Chicago's 10-year copyrights such as videotapes, vcds and TV broadcasts in 77 overseas countries and regions sold a total of US$38.2 million, and also enjoyed a sales share of 4% to 7% in different regions.

According to the agreement, the issuer Warner Brothers took away 10% of it, and the copyright sales were not immediately available, which took time to get back and forth. However, the 10 million US dollars that were received in advance were enough to support the crew of "The Lord of the Rings" for a considerable period of time.

At this point, not counting the commission from Warner Bros. as the publisher, Duke Studios received nearly $47 million in pre-tax box office profit from "Chicago". From discs, videotapes, TV playback, original soundtracks and protagonist dolls, it earned more than $34 million, and the total pre-tax profit of the film was as high as $81 million!

This is not the end yet. Although the various peripheral incomes of the film have slowed down, they are still increasing. As long as the film still has a market, the income of the Duke Studio will continue to be generated.

A successful movie can bring huge income and impact, even terrifying. It is not only investors who benefit, but also the cast and crew involved in the movie, especially the starring actors.

No one can deny that Naomi Watts soared into the position of Hollywood's first-tier actress with the high box office of "Chicago" and the nomination for Best Actress in the Oscar.

“Is it strange to see me?”

In the studio's lounge, Naomi Watts looked at Duke, "Don't forget this is Australia, this is my hometown."

"I just didn't expect you to come and visit the set."

After taking a cup and putting it on the table in front of her, Duke poured a cup of coffee, "According to my calculations, you should be a busy person now."

"Yes, I've got a new movie. If there is no accident, I'll be on the crew in the second half of the year." Naomi drank coffee and looked at Duke like an old friend. "I'm a little idle during this time, so I'll go back to Australia and see your crew on Fox set in the newspaper, and I'll see you."

"New movie?" Duke asked curiously, "Can you know what movie it is?"

In Duke's view, Naomi Watts is one of the Hollywood stars most influenced by him. Like Sean Connery, who retired early, she embarked on a completely different path from the past, especially after "Chicago", her status is even higher than the most glorious moments she once had.

North America is now nearly 200 million yuan, with more than 300 million yuan in box office worldwide, and nominated for the Best Actress of the Oscar, which is much heavier than after the new century.

He was curious and wanted to know if Naomi Watts was taking "Mulholland Road".

"A big production, the investment may be around $150 million."

Naomi Watts's words completely rejected Duke's conjecture, "a remake of Universal Pictures."

She blinked at Duke playfully, "You can guess."

Then he laughed again, "If you guess correctly, you will get a reward."

"It seems a bit difficult." Duke sat opposite Naomi, "You have to give me some tips?"

"I was not born in the United States, but later went to the United States and died in the United States."

Hearing Naomi Watts' prompt, Duke thought for a while and asked, "Is it accidental to go to the United States? Did you go by yourself?"

"No." Naomi shook her head slowly.

"Did that come from something mysterious and weird?"

"Yes."

"Did you come by by boat?"

"Yes."

"Also with chains?"

"Yes."

"Have you shown it with chains?"

"Yes."

Looking at Naomi Watts with a bright and charming smile, Duke had an answer in his heart. Although the time was wrong, it was not impossible. He bent his knuckles and gently tapped the table, saying, "King Kong?"

"Dear..." Naomi Watts smiled even brighter, "It's true that it won't hurt you."

Duke frowned slightly and asked, "Can you know the director's name?"

"A New Zealander." Naomi Watts changed into a disapproving look, "I'm called Peter Jackson, let alone compete with you, I can't even be a second-tier director."

She said, "It is said that he took the initiative to come to Universal and asked for a remake of the movie, and it only costs a very low salary. He has no particularly successful work, and I am not very satisfied with him."

It’s indeed Peter’s fat man, Universal Pictures was really moved by him!

With a gentle sigh, Duke could hear from Naomi's words that this director will definitely be very difficult to deal with a relationship with a big-name heroine in the future. The reason is very simple, and the status of both parties is completely unequal.

Later, Duke confirmed this from Naomi Watts' words. Peter Jackson didn't want to use such a big-name female star, but Naomi Watts was the candidate finalized by Universal Pictures. Although it was just a level A, like all A or Super A, such actors have a huge reputation and appeal. In addition, the film may have a high investment in the film, the film company certainly wants to have the best-selling film stars.

Once Peter Jackson was squeezed by the New Line Film Industry, and now he has changed his series, it seems that he will encounter many difficulties. (To be continued, please search for Piaotianyi, novels are better, updated and faster!
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