Made in Hollywood

In the editing room of Duke's studio, the atmosphere is much more relaxed than in the past month or so. The post-production work of "Chicago" is gradually coming to an end. Whether it is Duke himself or Mike Dawson's editing team, the pressure is not the same as some time ago. So big, but the attitude is still serious and rigorous to complete the last piece of fine cutting.

"Mike, re-edit here."

Pointing to the footage playing on the monitor, Duke told the editor, "The front and back narratives are out of rhythm and changed to a parallel montage."

Later, in the scene where the female prisoner Katherine was hanged, Mike Dawson used a parallel montage technique to re-edit according to Duke's request.

Anna Prinz had been standing nearby to observe, and when she saw the replay of the editing, she immediately understood the purpose of doing so.

This is a typical parallel montage technique. On one side, there is a performance on a gorgeous stage, and the host introduces Catherine to perform a Hungarian disappearance performance; The woman who carried out the execution.

Climbing up the high test platform on the stage and being escorted to the gallows on the execution ground, the same rope is lowered, the same wrap is placed on the body, the only thing is that the ending is completely different.

The synchronised cuts of the cameras oppose and echo each other, leaving only an empty rope on the stage, but the audience applauds the lifeless feet of the execution ground, so ironic and sharp.

After watching this passage, Anna only felt that life was a gorgeous performance, and that an originally cruel death was handled exceptionally beautifully by the director.

This is the end of post-production. Although it lasted for more than a month, it is nothing compared to the lengthy shooting.

Leaving the editing room, Duke returned to his office, where Robin Grande, Panney Kelly, and Jamie Johnson of Warner Bros. were already waiting. The three parties are still discussing the topic of the film, mainly in terms of publicity.

"Warners has been making a fuss with your collaboration with Tom Cruise."

The big director is stepping up the promotion of the star's first cooperation, and the fool will not let it go, Jamie Johnson said, "The promotion for the nostalgic and drama lovers is also going on, according to the existing feedback analysis. There are about six Opera and dance fans around Cheng said they would go to see the difference between the movie and the opera version."

Duke also knew that Warner Bros. had a well-targeted publicity strategy.

Panney Kelly also said at this time, "As far as I know, the targeted publicity strategy is not bad. Now that the film is completed, there are still more than two months before the release, Duke. You should also be timely on your side. follow up."

"It's up to you, Panney." Duke knew what she was talking about about Catherine Zeta Jones.

"I've got a concrete plan." Kelly didn't say much. Duke turned to Jamie Johnson and asked, "What about distribution?"

"Limited to the genre of the film. There won't be too many premiere theaters." Jamie Johnson thought for a moment and said, "The theater will not give too many resources to this kind of film at the beginning, so the film will be aimed at the main audience. Crowd. It will be released in a small-scale test screening, and then gradually expand the scale of the release. We will strive for Oscar nominations, and after the nominations are announced, the film will be released overseas.”

Duke will cooperate with Warner Bros.'s work as long as it helps the film's revenue. He also knew that this was the most normal theater treatment for musicals.

Jamie Johnson didn't stay long before returning to Warner Bros. After he left, Panney Kelly said, "You're going to take the film to the Toronto Film Festival soon, don't forget to say hello to Kate in advance."

The Toronto Film Festival does not yet have a competition unit. "Chicago" will participate in the film screening session, of course, for the purpose of publicity.

Compared with the simple, rough, and direct summer movies, for a movie with a lack of subject matter such as "Chicago", if it wants to be successful, the publicity meeting is a very complicated project, which is full of various elements.

For example, in Tom Cruise's first song and dance show in his life, he personally danced and sang; for example, since July, the gossip media has been hyping Duke and the heroine of his new film because they were filming "Chicago". Without concrete evidence, the parties never responded publicly.

"According to the plan, in the final stage of the pre-screening promotion, you and Kate will openly hold hands and kiss and confirm the relationship."

Leaving the Duke studio and walking towards the parking lot, Penny Callis was still talking to Duke about her plans, "Before and after the movie, I will work with Vivian to create the right moment for Kate to officially Move into your mansion and you'll walk down the premiere red carpet with your fingers interlocked."

"There's nothing wrong with that."

From taking himself as an important publicity point, Duke was mentally prepared, "You can inform Tina of the specific details."

Seeing Duke's cooperation, Panney Kelly sighed and said, "Chicago would be more eye-catching if Tom Cruise broke some heavyweight news during the film's upcoming release and release."

Looking for David Beckham to have him. Key?

As soon as this thought popped into his mind, Duke quickly shook his head, not to mention whether the rumor was true or false, Tom Cruise himself would not be confused enough to agree to use this kind of thing for publicity.

Besides, now David Beckham doesn't seem to have much hype value, right?

After calling his driver, Penny Kelly got into Duke's car, "Where are you going?"

"Go to the garage!" Duke started the car and turned out of the parking lot. "Tina is waiting for me. I'm going to buy a few cars to fill the garage."

This is of course a joke. The new film is about to be released. He will definitely attend various events frequently in the next few months, and there will be parties at home in due course, and multiple luxury cars are also a necessity.

Duke has long been optimistic about the car, so Tina Fei was dispatched to negotiate the price. It didn't take long for him to arrive at the dealership, so he settled on an RV, an SUV, and a station wagon. to his ducal estate.

Back home, Duke found Catherine Zeta-Jones waiting in the living room, drinking black tea and chatting with the housekeeper, looking very leisurely, like the hostess who was tasting afternoon tea.

Seeing Duke come in from the door, the housekeeper Emma greeted her, took Duke's handbag, and whispered, "Miss Jones has been here for two hours."

Duke nodded and walked towards the sofa. Zeta Jones stood up and greeted him affectionately.

"Darling, you're finally back!"

Hearing this, Duke asked quietly, "Why are you here, Kate?"

"I heard that our yacht has arrived." Zeta Jones looked at the floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea, "I came here to have a look, and I also want to experience it."

The small offshore yacht was delivered three days ago and has been parked at the pier of the manor. .

"I'm going to change clothes."

Walking towards the stairs, Duke turned his head to the housekeeper and said, "Emma, ​​notify the coach at the Princess Company to prepare to go to sea."

It's not long since the hot summer season has passed. For the film company, another important schedule is about to start, and new promotion and release plans are in full swing.

Miramax is a film company established in the 1970s. It rarely invests in large productions. Instead, it loves some alternative and relatively niche themes. After more than ten years of hard work by the Weinstein brothers, and by Walter The acquisition of Disney, a predator, has become one of the most important independent film companies in the United States. Even after Carlock Pictures went bankrupt because of "Cut Throat Island" last year, it has become the leader of second-tier film companies.

"Anthony, starting in October, you're moving to Los Angeles!"

The fat body was crowded on the sofa, Harvey Weinstein said to the British director next to him, "To cooperate with Miramax's publicity work, if you want to make a difference in awards season, you must attend Miramax. All the public events scheduled for you."

"I will cooperate with you."

Anthony Minghella had no objection. "Are you sure The English Patient is out in November, Harvey?"

"November 22." Harvey Weinstein nodded. "On Thanksgiving weekend, the film will be released on a small scale in independent theaters as an award-winning film."

Hearing Harvey Weinstein's words, Anthony Minghella pondered for a while and said, "I heard Zeta Jones mention some time ago that "Chicago" is also coming out this weekend."

"Don't worry, this is not the type of film that Duke Rosenberg is good at. I have firm information. The release strategy of this film is similar to "The English Patient", and it will not form a fierce competition in the market."

When it comes to "Chicago", Harvey Weinstein's heart is a little complicated. This is also the subject of adaptation he is very optimistic about, but when he went to talk, he found out that the right to adapt the film has long been taken away.

"So, 'Chicago' is also for awards season?"

Thinking of the bad things that happened last awards season, Anthony Minghella frowned, "Will it affect our plans?"

"No one's sure what kind of musical Duke Rosenberg will make, but I'm expecting the worst."

Working hard from the bottom up step by step, Harvey Weinstein will not underestimate anyone, and those who underestimated Duke Rosenberg in the past are now Hollywood jokes.” It is said that Warner Bros. ” has formulated a series of award redemption strategies, if “Chicago” is a great success, it will definitely affect our award redemption.”

He turned to look at the British director, "Anthony, don't worry too much, Miramax will formulate corresponding measures!" (To be continued ~^~)