Since the establishment of Harry Potter Studio, after long-term hype and publicity, the Harry Potter series has completely shined in Europe and the United States. Just like many book reviewers commented, books may not be of much value, but they are extremely in line with market demand. The daydream-like storyline is not only loved by minors, but also has a huge influence among young people. ∑,

All the data back from the market feedback shows that the time has come to make this series movie.

Although the explosion may be better after a few years of fermentation, Harry Potter Studios has invested a lot of financial resources in the series. Capital is born to exist for profit-seeking. From Duke Studio to Warner Bros., everyone wants to see the emergence of profits as soon as possible.

After the project of "Reload" and "Matrix Revolution", the preparations for "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" were also put on the agenda.

Duke flew back to Los Angeles from Sydney to determine the most critical matters of the film.

As a future investor and producer, and a top director who has proved his vision in films one after another, Time Warner Group also strongly requested Duke to participate in the preparation and production of this series.

Another key character in the series, Joanna Rowling, also came to Los Angeles from London. After Duke met this single mother writer with inspirational experience again, she found that her temperament had changed drastically. Her past caution became a whole past, and her confidence and shrewdness were obviously on her face.

Anyone who has the fame of Joanna Rowling will have such a change.

Rowling's change is due to her continuous efforts, and more importantly, she is the opportunity. She can be said to be the top star in the publishing industry using its huge media resources.

"Joe. You look even more beautiful."

Walking into the Harry Potter studio in the Warner Building, Duke shook hands with Joanna Rowling, then greeted Doug Walter, Robin Grand and others, and sat in the two adjacent seats with Tina Fey.

Those here will form the decision-making level of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the early stage, and decide on the film's affairs from investment to director.

Among them, Joanna Rowling has the largest increase in voice.

This is a very normal thing. Just like Duke back then, the increase in status and influence followed by the increase in power.

Even if Duke and Warner don't follow her advice, they should give appropriate respect.

Rowling and Warner also have tacit understanding in some aspects, for example, they always miss each other but say that Duke is the director of this series.

“Duke…”

Joanna Rowling did not hide her thoughts, "I think you are the most suitable director."

Doug Walter immediately echoed. "You know, Duke, that's what I've always thought."

"Joe, Doug, you all saw it. I want to direct the Lord of the Rings trilogy and also serve as the producer of "Reload" and "Matrix Revolution"..."

Before Duke finished speaking, Doug Walter interrupted. "There is also "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", you must be the producer."

If possible, Doug Walter wants him to be the producer of every Warner Bros.

"Human energy is limited." Duke spread his hands helplessly, "I can't focus all my energy on "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", and I'm not suitable for the family-friendly style..."

All the words were more convincing than the last sentence. Joanna Rowling and Doug Walter looked at each other and fell into silence for the time being.

As the future producer manager in charge of the crew, Robin Grand spoke at the right time, "I think I have a say in this regard. I have worked with Duke since "Life and Death Hour". His style is indeed not suitable for the whole family."

"Everyone, you all have watched my videos." Duke Moqi's interface. "If I make "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" into PG-13, it will inevitably bring a lot of trouble."

Doug Walter frowned and sighed, "Duke, you are the director who gives us the most confidence..."

At this point, there is actually a clear intention. People here are not fools. Duke has never produced G or PG-level videos, and there are even very few PG-13-level videos. Most of the works released are R-level.

Grading is crucial to works like "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone".

"Royling, what about your opinion?" Doug Walter looked at Joanna Royling.

Jeff Robinoff has confirmed that he will be transferred to Time Warner as executive president after his term ends. He wants to compete for the position of EO, and Duke and Rowling are the most important support.

"I'm really sorry that Duke can't be the director." Joanna Rowling thought for a while and said, "I think director Spielberg is a good candidate."

The two works that really touched Spielberg on the altar are typical family fun.

Looking at the whole of Hollywood, Spielberg is indeed a director who is very suitable for Harry Potter, but Duke doesn't want to see him as director.

"I object." Duke was not only a director, but also a businessman, and immediately gave a reason enough to make Warner give up Spielberg. "Now DreamWorks is in quite a lot of trouble. Spielberg has been looking for a suitable project to save DreamWorks' decline. What if he asked to participate in the film's investment?"

This has no effect on Rowling, but it will affect him and the Warner Brothers.

With little consideration, Doug Walter stood on Duke's side, "Joe, I think you should be cautious."

Joanna Rowling is not a fool, and the agent sitting next to her also gave a reminder at the right time. She immediately understood that this was related to the competition among internal forces in Hollywood and did not stick to her own opinions.

“The production budget for the video is as high as $130 million.”

Such numbers are enough to make anyone cautious, and directors who don’t have enough qualifications will not be considered, so Robin Grande said, “We need a director with enough successful experience to take charge.”

"I recommend someone." Duke certainly remembers the name of the director once, "Do you still remember the "Home Imperial" series?"

Doug Walter immediately understood what Duke meant, "You mean Chris Columbus?"

Duke nodded, "He is the most successful family director in Hollywood since the 1990s."

This is just a proposal. Before making enough investigations and contact negotiations, Duke and Warner will not be stupid enough to determine the director candidate immediately. After all, his proposal is one thing, and whether Chris Columbus will take it is another thing.

It is not possible to determine the director of a crew with such a huge investment in a few words.

Subsequently, Warner's senior executives proposed Tim Robbins and Brad Seberning, the director of "The Elf", who were also included in the inspection candidates.

The investment amount was determined and the director candidates who were intended to contact were listed. The meeting turned to the filming location of the same important and most diverse topics!

The main differences came from Rowling and Harry Potter Studios.

"I insist that the film should be filmed in the UK." Joanna Rowling's attitude seemed quite tough, "all the main characters should use British actors."

Duke looked at Doug Walter with his frown and understood that this was not the first time the two sides had a dispute over this matter.

Doug Walter looked at Duke, obviously hoping that he could convince Joanna Rowling.

To be precise, Duke doesn't agree with Rowling's requirements at all. The film is investing heavily. If it is filmed in English-speaking countries such as Australia, New Zealand or Canada, tax incentives alone can save considerable expenses for the crew. As for the main characters, you must use British actors...

It can only be said that there is no border with movies, but writers and directors have borders.

Duke doesn't care whether the actor is a British or not. The Harry Potter series is a typical role-making actor. Once the series is over, the value of the main actors will be immediately reduced to a minimum, and you will not even be able to get rid of the labels placed on the entire series for life.

The young actors in the past are indeed impressive, but it doesn’t matter who they lack in this series. Without Daniel Radcliffe or Emma Watsons, Harry Potter is still Harry Potter.

Besides, the actors selected by Joanna Rowling were basically broken in the end, including the three starring actors, and almost became a growth sample of Hollywood child stars, and when they grew up, they became crooked people.

This is not the point. As the acting skills of the three starring actors grew older, they not only did not improve, but instead continued to deteriorate. Not to mention Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, even Emma Watson was favored by countless people, they basically had no acting skills. Even later, many people begged someone to teach them how to act.

Recalling those three starring actors, Duke suddenly realized that Emma Watson was simply a British copy of Natalie Portman. Her reputation in the media has always been good, but it is not difficult for careful people to find that the number of boyfriends she has dated and the frequency of replacement is definitely above the normal level in Hollywood.

The goddesses in this circle who look noble and pure on the outside are just fantasies.

Duke believes that if he hadn't come to Los Angeles, he could see Emma Watson's more wonderful gossip and her acting career, either appearing as a falling posture or taking off her clothes in order to transform.

All the young idols in Hollywood will inevitably go on this path, but some have succeeded and some have failed.

However, with the deep Hermione imprint on Emma Watson and her acting skills that are so bad that they are, as long as there is no miracle, the highest height in her life is Hermione Grande.

These thoughts flashed quickly from my mind, and Duke turned to look at Joanna Rowling. He could agree to the request for the film being placed in the UK, but the vernacular language was not convincing. (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!