Chapter 48 The crew is suspended
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“It’s not very good.”
In the studio's office, Charles Rowan held his chin with one hand, "the right arm has a fractured radius and he will definitely withdraw from the crew."
When shooting an action scene, accidents are inevitable. Duke also knows this. What he is worried about is that on the other hand, "will it affect the crew's next shooting?"
"Don't worry, Duke."
The two producers have been on multiple crews and obviously have rich experience in handling the situation. Robin Grande said at this time, "We have contacted his agent and will give appropriate compensation in terms of the economy. The actors generally do not appeal to the union, which is not good for both parties."
"Yes, this is just a matter of compensation." Charles Rowan was also optimistic, "Duke, leave this matter to me and Robin, you should be responsible for the shooting."
This is exactly in line with Duke's idea. Of course, there is no reason to refuse. He doesn't want to let this kind of thing distract himself. If he has time, just ask Sophia to take a look at the injured stunt actor on his behalf. The two producers representing the investor are the most suitable candidates for handling the deal.
After leaving the office, Duke went directly to the open-air set, and the crew was still waiting for him to film.
"Joss, I want the flames that explode to pass through the passage."
When he arrived at the set, Duke first found the fireworks master Jos William, and pulled him into the built venue. "The flame effect should be bright enough, not too powerful, and the camera can capture the close-up shot..."
"I see."
Both sides discussed this matter yesterday, and Joss William seemed full of confidence, "Leave it to me."
Some actors were seriously injured, which had some impact on Duke, and no one wanted to see a safety accident happen.
After walking back and forth in the venue for a few times, Duke checked the paved tracks, camera positions, lamps placed by the lighting engineer and the scenery arranged by the art director one by one. Even if it was a slight difference from his idea, he would call the person in charge to redecorate it.
Although he is not a 200% perfectionist, Duke is equally strict in the requirements of details, and doing the best within the effective range is the shooting effect he pursues.
An hour later, accompanied by the loud explosion, the orange-red flames rose to the sky of Warner Studios, dyeing half of the open-air photography area red.
The gusts of wind blowing from the north passed by, taking away the smoke of gunpowder, heading east and south, and when we arrived at the Universal Studios south of Burbank, we could no longer smell the scent of fireworks.
Standing at the door of the studio, Martin Bob looked at the scene being filmed from afar. The girl, who was over ten years old, showed a completely different acting skills from her age.
Thanks to the joint support of CAA and 20th Century Fox, after intense preparations, "Night Visit to the Vampire" has been on the production of Universal Studios for almost ten days, and the progress has been smoother than they thought. Even Tom Cruise, who was questioned by Anne Wright, was recognized by her original author after the filming started.
The movie is completely in line with next year's summer season. Although the type of film is a bit problematic, it is strongly promoted by CAA and Twentieth Century Fox, as well as the joining of two popular movie stars, Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. Coupled with the influence of the original work, Martin Bob is confident that he can create a box office bomb next year's summer season.
Perhaps…Kerstein Dunst can also become one of the key points of publicity?
Just as Martin Bob was thinking, an electric car parked not far away. Lovett jumped out of the car and hurried over.
"Mr. Bob, a good news." He looked in a good mood. "The crew of "Brave the Deadly Island" just had a safety accident and a stunt actor was seriously injured and sent to the hospital."
"Confirm?" Martin Bob turned to look at him.
"Confirm!" Lovet nodded solemnly, "There is the Actors' Union..."
After thinking about it for a few minutes, Martin Bob said slowly, "You can use the company's resources appropriately. I will say hello to Twentieth Century Fox. They should have a channel to vent their dissatisfaction with Duke Rosenberg."
The next day, several local newspapers in Los Angeles also published an accident in the crew of "Brave the Deadly Island" and an actor was seriously injured. This news was reprinted by many tabloids.
"There are safety hazards in the filming venue of "Brave the Deadly Island", and some actors were injured one after another..."
"According to people familiar with the matter, since the filming of the crew of "Brave the Deadly Island", one actor has voluntarily withdrawn due to safety issues, and three stunt actors have been hospitalized for fractures."
The California Independent, which has some influence throughout the West Coast, also disclosed the news revealed by a crew member.
"You can't imagine our working environment, that's the messy 'apocalypse'. There are dozens or even hundreds of people working together every day, and things explode everywhere. If we want to communicate, we have to speak loudly and even shout to let each other hear it! I strongly call on the Actors Association to intervene in the investigation!"
In just a few days, the safety issues of "Brave the Deadly Island" have become a hot topic that many people pay attention to.
Due to his concentration in shooting, Duke did not know about this in time. When he was reminded by Sophia and looked at him with attention, the staff union had already arrived at Warner Studios.
In North America, trade unions are sometimes cute and sometimes annoying. For example, the actors' union. After the actors are eligible to pay membership fees, the actors' union will come forward to protect their rights as long as they need them. If a crew is reported to be in danger of the personal safety of the actors, they will also come forward to investigate.
Although many times, actors will turn a blind eye to some large crews, after all, filming injuries are the norm. As long as the crew and the actors can reach a compensation agreement, they will not come forward. However, once they are targeted, it is definitely not a good thing.
"Duke, this is Mr. Handington, this is Mr. Rufitt."
As soon as he walked into the office on the set, Robin Grand introduced to Duke two middle-aged men, who were investigators from the Actors' Union, and would investigate the crew's treatment of actors and safety measures on the set.
“There was no danger during my crew filming.”
Faced with the other party's routine inquiries, Duke certainly would not think that there was something wrong with shooting and set safety. "All actors are adhering to the concept of enthusiastic work, the entire venue is safe, and the crew will be responsible for every actor."
"But someone was still injured." said the bald middle-aged man.
"It was just an accident," Duke couldn't find a good word. "I have always been highly demanding and highly demanding that my crew members do their best to plan and ensure the safety of the actors."
Which action movie will not hurt many times? But how many actors will come forward? Since they come to the door, Duke also understands that there must be some more complicated reasons involved.
Today's shooting plan is ruined.
The two producers accompanied the Actors Union to the set. Duke asked Sophia to inform him to suspend filming and went straight back to his office. If even Warner Bros. can't handle the Actors Union, he would have no effect after following him.
Not long after, Sofia brought even worse news.
"The union advises the crew to stop filming for the time being,"
Throwing the folder on the desk, Sophia sat angrily across from Duke, "to wait for their findings."
Hearing Sophia's words, Duke's brow frowned unconsciously.
Indeed, the Actors Union did not have the right to stop filming, and could only make suggestions, but they could notify the actors to leave the crew temporarily. Most of the actors, including three starring actors such as Ed Harris and Nicholas Cage, are members of the Actors Union, and members of several major trade union organizations in Hollywood are famous for advancing and retreating with the union.
The reason is very simple. Trade unions are the components of their own rights and interests. It is precisely because of the trade unions that both actors, directors, or screenwriters can compete with producers and other investor organizations.
If Duke joins the Directors Association, he will also stand with the union when the union calls for a strike.
When he left the set in the afternoon, Duke had just walked out of the Warner Studios gate and was surrounded by many media reporters.
"Director Rosenberg, it is said that there were many safety accidents in "The Deadly Island". Is it true?"
"Someone revealed that you used military explosives illegally in order to pursue the explosion effect."
"I heard that there are actresses who come into the crew through your relationship?"
"Will "Break the Deadly Island" be suspended due to safety issues?"
With the assistance of the security guard on the set, Duke broke through the siege of the reporter, said nothing, and got into the car driven by Sophia.
"Thank you." His face was not very good.
"You are welcome."
Sofia turned the steering wheel and drove his BMW onto the road to North Hollywood.
Things are as mentioned by some reporters, because of the call from the Actors Union, the crew had to temporarily suspend the crew without enough actors to wait for the Actors Union's investigation results.
At the same time, Duke also learned from Warner Bros. that the actors' union came forward to receive reports from the crew and was promoted by certain forces. Of course, as a trade union organization, their investigation must be in line with the procedures, and it is impossible to completely disintegrate the crew and delay it for too long.
With a little analysis, Duke can also guess the other party's purpose.
They just want to cause trouble for the crew of "Brave the Deadly Island" and disrupt the crew's shooting rhythm. After all, every day the filming is delayed, the funds consumed will increase. It is possible that it will cause trouble for him, an inexperienced director, and cause mistakes that should not have been made in the film.
As for who the other party is, it is actually not difficult to guess. There are only a few Hollywood companies that can compete with Warner Bros., and even fewer people are unhappy with him and "The Island of Deadly".
"Robin..."
After thinking about it, Duke called the Warner producer manager, "If I remember correctly, one of the stars of the crew of "Night Visit Vampire" is a minor!"
Chapter completed!