New York, Universal Pictures Building.Faced with Zhao Yuan's idea of a superhero script, Ron Meyer's expression was a little surprised, but he felt that everything was reasonable.With the release of the movie "Smart: Ghost Shadow" and a box office hit.Zhao Yuan has established a well-deserved identity in the 'pseudo-documentary' style of film.The first name that anyone can think of when they mention a 'pseudo-documentary' is him.After all, from "Blair the Witch" to "Smart: Ghost Record", which was just released, and "Modern Family", which is still airing on ABC TV and is about to usher in the finale of its first season.If, the success of a work, can be classified as luck.Then, such successive achievements in films of the same theme are enough to prove that Zhao Yuan, at least in terms of 'pseudo-documentary', does have direct uniqueness."
It's just, 'pseudo-documentaries' and superhero movies."
Ron Meyer really can't connect the two themes."
In fact, very simply, the most important thing about 'pseudo-documentary' is to create a sense of presence for the audience, so that the audience watching the movie unconsciously brings it into the documentary, thinking that what they are watching is not a movie, but a documentary.After all, the audience who enters the theater to watch the movie will unconsciously bring the characters in the comics in their minds......
"However, this point, if the object of superheroes is selected as a superhero who really exists in the real world, then this problem can be well avoided. ”"What do you mean?"
To be able to become the vice president of the film and television distribution department of Universal Pictures, Ron Meyer is naturally not a stiff-headed existence.Therefore, in the next second of hearing Zhao Yuan's explanation.Ron Meyer reacted.Zhao Yuan planned to bring the setting of the script to the three 'superheroes'."
Based on reality.""
This idea, it's just ......"
Hearing Zhao Yuan's idea, even Ron Meyer couldn't help but want to clap.The whole of Hollywood is crazy about the superhero theme because of the emergence of realistic superheroes.But I ignored that among the many superheroes, the most eye-catching ones were the three superheroes in rough uniforms.Compared with the superheroes of those comic IPs, the three superheroes may not be eye-catching, and even if they are placed in comics, they only appear as 'superheroes' of the dragon type at most to set off the aura of the protagonist.However, all this, in the real situation, is obviously very different.As real 'superheroes' that exist in reality, even if the three of Andrew are inconspicuous, once they are put on the big screen, the topicality caused by them is absolutely unprecedented.This kind of screenwriting of real people into movie scripts is not uncommon in Hollywood.There are many beautifying movies in Hollywood with real people as the theme, but this kind of selection is often adapted from some well-known characters or stories."
Just, is this possible?"
After lamenting Zhao Yuan's whimsical script ideas, Ron Meyer calmed down, but he was inevitably worried."
After all, they are real-world superheroes, and if we make a movie that doesn't meet their intentions and angers them, Universal doesn't have the power to resist their wrath."
On the one hand, Ron Meyer is looking forward to making real-life superheroes into the movie, but on the other hand, he is worried about the problems that may arise when the movie is actually filmed.He'd seen the news reports that a few superheroes could lift a car with a flick of their arms.Ron Meyer doesn't think the Universal Building can withstand the wrath of superheroes."
We're just borrowing from their backgrounds, and we're not really making documentaries."
Regarding Ron Mayer's concern, Zhao Yuan opened his mouth to comfort him."
Don't forget, what we are shooting is a 'pseudo-documentary', although it bears the name of a documentary, but after all, it is just a fictional movie, if as a superhero is dissatisfied with the fictional plot of a movie, or even makes dangerous moves, then they are not superheroes, but supercriminals."
On the surface, Zhao Yuan used the 'pseudo-documentary' as an excuse to comfort Ron Meyer.But in fact, if you are the least afraid of 'Andrew' them, it is naturally the creator of his script.After all, judging from the previous contact with the characters in the script, in the minds of the plot characters, Zhao Yuan, who created the script, is equivalent to the existence of the creator.The same is true of the spirit that occupies Andrew.However, he, the creator, actually wants to buck the popularity of the plot characters and use their popularity to make movies.In a way, it's also somewhat fantastical."
Of course, if the Universal side is really worried, you can also find those superheroes and ask for their permission, provided that you can find them."
Looking for superheroes to ask for image rights to shoot their movies?
Such a suggestion, even for Ron Meyer, is somewhat outlandish.As Zhao Yuan said, where he is going to meet these three superheroes.So, in the office, after a few minutes of hesitation.Ron Meyer finally gritted his teeth and made a decision."
Just as you said, Zhao, shoot a 'pseudo-documentary' movie of superheroes."
Looking at Ron Meyer, who looked like he was open-minded, Zhao Yuan couldn't help but hook the corners of his mouth, and asked with a forced smile."
You're not afraid of superheroes getting you in trouble, Ron?""
Like you said, it's a 'pseudo-documentary,' a fictional plot of a movie."
Throwing back Zhao Yuan's comfort just now, Ron Mayer used this way to convince himself.Of course, it is different from the calmness shown by Zhao Yuan when he knew that 'Andrew' could not hurt him.The reason why Ron Meyer was willing to let Zhao Yuan write the script when he knew that filming this film might be 'dangerous'.Naturally, it is clear that once such a movie proposed by a superhero is really filmed, it will definitely be a sure profit at the box office, and even a big hit.With such an attractive prospect, it is difficult for Ron Meyer to say no to Zhao Yuan."
Perhaps, we should do some preparation, such as putting a reminder at the end of the movie that everything is fictional.".