"Which toy is Sony Entertainment going to buy the movie adaptation rights of Hasbro?"

Compared with novels or games, the right to adapt the movie toys is not only blank, but actually very few are actually very few. Even the only few movies, such as Mattel's Barbie dolls, do not really exist as movies, but are more for selling toys.

Duke knows that there will be a toy series of movies in the future that will be able to spread all over the world!

Of course he remembered this series, but because toy movies were not very popular and were mainly focused on the "Lord of the Rings" and "Harry Potter" series, he was not in a hurry. Unexpectedly, someone started to take action in advance.

The problem is, the person who started it was not DreamWorks or Paramount Pictures.

However, Tina Fei's words made Duke feel back in his stomach.

"It's the Special Forces Series." Tina Fee recalled and said, "It is said that Sony Entertainment has reached a preliminary agreement with Hasbro."

Duke nodded, thought for a while, and was not surprised by the situation.

Just like Hollywood's strict project review system, Hollywood's major companies are not stupid. While consolidating their current status, they are also working hard to expand new territory. It is not surprising that Sony Entertainment is focusing on the Special Forces series.

First of all, this is an authentic American toy, not an exotic product like Godzilla.

Secondly, the Special Forces was once Hasbro's best-selling toy and had a huge influence in North America.

Finally, another Hasbro ace toy Transformers is too difficult to shoot. If you want to shoot a live-action version of the movie technology, you must sign out an astronomical check, and the special forces can be made in a relatively cheap way.

With his fingers curled up and gently pressed the table in front of the seat, Duke pondered for five minutes before he slowly spoke.

"Tina, let Nancy contact Hasbro," he said.

"We are going to join the ranks of the competition for the copyright of the special forces?" Tina Fei clearly misunderstood.

Duke shook his head, "We don't want the special forces. Let Nancy talk to Hasbro about the adaptation rights of the Transformers series!"

Despite some doubts, Tina Fei took out her work log and quickly wrote it down, then asked, "Do you want to make a live-action movie?"

"Not now." Duke said before picking up the coffee cup and drinking it, "This is the plan for the future."

With the current film technology, it is not that it cannot be filmed, but the problem is that the price paid is too expensive. Even a few years later, the cost of making robots is still astronomical.

There is also the director, who seems to be the director who ruined his childhood, is in a relatively proud stage in his life, so it is best to wait a few more years.

Of course, in Duke's mind, even if the film changes, it will be a story between people and Transformers. Without anyone participating, the sense of substitution of the film will be a big problem.

In addition. If most of them are Transformers’ pictures, then the production cost will be as high as hundreds of millions of dollars?

This video is not something that you want Optimus Prime and Megatron to appear at will. Every special effects scene burns a large amount of US dollars.

Just like "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", its special effects rely more on sets and props. Many scenes at Hogwarts Magic Academy are shot using models, with only one purpose to save costs!

Duke got off the plane and did not go to the Hilton Hotel where he checked in. He rushed directly from Heathrow Airport to the set in Northampton. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" had just begun. The various buildings on the set were only built in the prototype.

If you want to make the Harry Potter series a real money-making industry chain, movie projects are the top priority. If you want to make the movie popular and pay attention, the quality of the movie must be ensured.

The script is jointly compiled by Joanna Rowling and professional screenwriters. It can not only ensure that it is in line with the main line of the novel, but also increase appeal and publicity for the film.

“Rolling is on the other side, involved in designing the emblems and school uniforms of the major colleges.”

In the office on the set, after Duke met Robin Grande, the two did not waste time to greet him. Grande directly talked about some of the work carried out by the crew now. "The actor auditions have begun, and the registration and selection are carried out at the same time, especially for the young actors. There are too many people who signed up. When we eliminated 90% of the first round, hundreds of people were shortlisted."

As he said that, he handed over a list, Duke took it and just roughly flipped it. The candidate for the young actor was actually not important at all. Even though he did not see the name, including Emma Watson, and did not express any opinions. Anyway, this is a typical movie where the roles make the actors successful.

“There are also some actors recommended by agents or acquaintances in the UK who are not included,” Robin Grand added. “Chris and I prefer to use recommended candidates than those who are not experienced in performing.”

Duke returned the list to him, "You guys have a idea."

Subsequently, Robin Grande introduced Duke various preparations, especially the most critical funding issues in the early preparations.

"Now the first $30 million start-up capital is not much." He was a little anxious. "Duke, I communicated with Harry Potter Studio. The second investment from Duke Studio and Warner Bros. is not in place, if there is no funding..."

Speaking of this, he stopped.

Duke has prepared many movies and naturally knows the importance of funds. "Don't worry, Robin, the funds will be in place soon."

He turned his head and said to Tina Fei, "Remember to remind me to communicate with Jeff Robinoff."

After talking about some difficulties encountered in preparation, Duke, led by Robin Grand, made a simple walk around the set. The set was just a prototype and there was no way to see much actual content. However, the staff were busy in and out, and it was obvious that the entire preliminary work was in full swing.

When passing the door of the set, Duke also saw more journalists and paparazzis isolated outside the door than when he entered.

This is a typical UK. It can attract Hollywood to pay so much attention and invest huge amounts of money to adapt. For British people who have always had a sense of superiority, it will definitely mean more care and enthusiasm.

Of course, the increase in journalists must be due to Duke. Since he left Heathrow Airport, he has been targeted by paparazzi.

In this world's most gossipy and paparazzi country, it is no less difficult than hell. It is not only paparazzi who are spread across various traffic points and important occasions, but also the active cooperation of citizens. A lot of London citizens are particularly active. The first thing that comes to mind when they meet celebrities is not to sign and watch, but to call the paparazzi to make a fortune first, and then rush up like crazy fans.

"Starting from the day the project was announced in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Robin Grand looked at the door of the set, "it became the main battlefield of Fleet Street, even busier than Downing Street 10 and Buckingham Palace."

He sighed, "Compared with his British counterparts, American entertainment journalists are really civilized."

"It's good." Duke also turned to look over, "As long as you throw some materials to them from time to time, the video can maintain a certain popularity."

Robin Grand agrees, “This is the only benefit I can think of.”

While talking, the two walked through the busy set and entered the fashion design room. Joanna Rowling was here. As the original author, he could turn the fantasy world in his mind into real scenes through movies. In addition, the crew finally chose her hometown to shoot, which made the single mother very excited.

In the conversation just now, Robin Grand also focused on Joanna Rowling. She participated in almost every part of the film preparation, especially the design of clothing, wands and various emblems, which was the focus.

“Hi, Duke.”

Nowadays, Rowling is already a celebrity writer, and her communication skills have gradually been tempered. "I am very happy to see you. I have always hoped that you can come over and then give some suggestions."

"I'm happy to see you, Joe."

Holding her reaching hand, Duke's eyes swept through the various costumes and insignias hanging in the design room, "You guys did a great job, and I have reason to believe that this would be a great movie."

"Thank you." Rowling laughed.

Currently, only the first three novels have been published, and only the first three have copyrights on Harry Potter Studio. Although according to the contract between the two parties, the studio has the right to sign the subsequent sequels first, when the film is really popular and the surrounding sales are booming, Joanna Rowling will easily get the initiative back.

This is something that is impossible. If you want to sign the subsequent copyright with Rowling under previous conditions, how can there be any possibility?

Even if Joanna Rowling agreed with her mental retardation, her agent would not agree!

Business has always been complicated and full of intrigue. Although Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone have only begun to prepare for it, Duke has already prepared for the future.

After all, once this series is successful, the benefits it can generate are really amazing.

He vaguely remembered that after the "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was sold at an anime exhibition, Warner Bros. sold a sky-high price of $1.2 billion with some image authorization!

The Harry Bit phenomenon later was not only the focus of research in the film industry, but also the object of analysis in the economic circle. More than one financial media organization predicted that when the Harry Potter movies were released for twenty years, the industrial chains related to Harry Potter could create a output value of 100 billion US dollars.

Such a huge industrial chain, let alone Duke, would be extremely tempted if anyone in the world would be.

It is no exaggeration to say that Rowling will be his and Warner Bros. A cash machine in the future.

After chatting with Rowling here for a while, Duke went to the set next to him and met Chris Columbus, the childlike director is indeed an expert in Hollywood family movies.
Chapter completed!