Chapter 175: Modify the script

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"Hello, Mr. Ryan-Gosling."

In the lounge of the studio, a middle-aged man in military uniform showed his ID, "I am Lieutenant Colonel Robert Senford, a liaison officer from the Pentagon."

Ryan took his ID and glanced at it, then handed it to Moritz Berman, and asked, "Mr. Lieutenant Colonel, what is your purpose?"

"It seems that our crew has nothing to do with the Pentagon or the military."

There are not many places where "Terminator 3" needs to deal with the Pentagon or the military, at least for the time being there is no connection between the two.

Even if there is a connection, Ryan will choose to hand it over to 20th Century Fox, rather than directly by the crew.

The crew brought over a few cups of coffee, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Senford did not refuse, took a sip of the coffee, "The Pentagon learned about a situation, in some plots of "Terminator 3", there is a topic of Area 51, may I ask Is that so!"

Area 51!

Moritz-Berman glanced at Ryan. At the beginning, he did not agree with Ryan to modify the script and add the topic of Area 51, so as not to touch the sensitive nerves of the military.

"The topic of Area 51 should not violate the military's confidentiality guidelines." Ryan never thought that Area 51 was involved in the trouble.

In order to increase the film's selling point, he deliberately revised the script and added some topics about Area 51, but not many.

What's more, with "Independence Day" at the forefront, the plot of Area 51 in "Terminator 3" is not very sensitive.

"The Pentagon may not know much about it. There are not many plots about Area 51 in "Terminator 3." He explained again.

In fact, the news about Area 51 has been reported by the American media countless times. It is not a new topic at all, let alone a secret.

However, Robert Senford took out a notice and handed it to Ryan, saying, "Mr. Ryan, you don't need to explain anything."

"The Pentagon and the military want Area 51 to be removed from all Hollywood films, including the 'Independence Day' crew."

Ryan took a look at the notice, looked up at Robert Senford and said, "What if I choose to refuse?"

The Pentagon's notice doesn't explain anything. As long as the law and military secrets are not violated, even if they refuse to modify the script, the other party has nothing to do.

"Independence Day" endured pressure from the Pentagon and the military, so it was not the same filming.

Robert Senford's expression remained the same, with a regretful tone, he said: "Mr. Ryan, if you choose to refuse, then the Pentagon and the military will refuse to provide any help for the filming of "Terminator 3."

"Even, the Pentagon and the military have the right to choose to refuse to cooperate with Orion Films' projects in the future."

"Refused to cooperate? Or a threat!" Ryan frowned.

If it was just the crew of "Terminator 3", he really wasn't worried about the Pentagon's refusal to cooperate with the military.

But Orion Pictures obviously couldn't accept it.

Don't underestimate this matter. On the surface, there is no loss. At most, it will be more troublesome when shooting about military equipment.

But in fact, cooperating with the Pentagon and the military can save a lot of capital costs.

"Mr. Ryan, I hope you can think about it seriously." After finishing speaking, Robert Senford stood up and looked at Ryan and Moritz Berman, "There is one more thing, I personally hope that "Terminator The plot in "3", try to ensure a positive image of the military."

"The Pentagon and the military don't want to see that there are plots in the film that deliberately smear the military, and it may even affect this year's conscription."

Speaking of this, he is also a little helpless. Since the end of the Cold War, the military's annual recruitment has been difficult to meet expectations.

However, in many Hollywood movies, the military appears in a negative image, which is simply synonymous with villains. As a result, many young people have a worse and worse reputation for the military.

As far as the Pentagon and the military are concerned, they wish Hollywood studios could make more films similar to "Top Gun".

As Robert Senford left, Ryan showed a sarcasm, "Conscription?"

"They should go to Paramount and Tom Cruise."

At the beginning, Paramount invested in "The Hero" starring Tom Cruise, which was simply the best recruitment advertisement for the military.

"Well, Ryan, now is not the time to complain."

Moritz-Berman pondered for a while, and said, "Without the support of the Pentagon and the military, the crew's shooting budget would definitely increase a lot."

"Moreover, the cause and effect of this incident may not be with us at all."

"I understand what you mean." Ryan knew the cause of the matter better than him. It must be with the "Independence Day" crew, and the "Terminator 3" crew was just implicated.

"Big deal, I'll revise the script and review it again."

"Although we can ignore the Pentagon and the military, it is obviously not a wise choice to lose the support of both." He continued.

Moritz-Berman nodded and said, "This is the only way for now."

"Well, I'll modify the plot first and resolve this matter as soon as possible." Ryan stood up, "If you have specific news, let me know."

To solve this matter is actually very simple. Ryan only needs to slightly modify the plot in the script and remove the content about Area 51. The Pentagon and the military will have no excuse to continue to intervene.

Coming to the temporary office, Ryan took out the script, crossed out the plot about Area 51, and filled in new plots.

Before noon, several food delivery trucks came outside the studio one after another, attracting many crew members to run out to help.

Arnold-Schwarzenegger personally carried a dinner plate, knocked on the door, walked into the temporary office, and put the dinner plate in front of Ryan, "Authentic Mexican food, I hope you like it."

The taste of Mexican food is not bad, at least much better than American food.

No, it should be said to be several times stronger.

"Ryan." Arnold Schwarzenegger hesitated, and continued: "As for what happened just now, I don't think it has much to do with the crew."

"Some time ago, the Pentagon and the military asked Roland Emmerich to revise the plot of "Independence Day", and the topic of Area 51 should not appear in the film, but Roland Emmerich and 20th Century Fox firmly rejected it. , causing some people to be very dissatisfied."

"So, I hope you can revise the script and not get involved in this matter."

Arnold Schwarzenegger is well aware of the implications of this incident.

"The trouble caused by 20th Century Fox." Ryan said with a hint of helplessness, "I'm already revising the script, and I can review it again in two days."

How could he fail to hear Arnold Schwarzenegger's hesitation, an action sci-fi film without the support of the military would inevitably encounter some troubles in filming.

Hearing Ryan's words, Arnold Schwarzenegger suddenly whispered: ""Independence Day" is likely to face a suspension of filming and a postponement of release."

"The topic of Area 51 is too sensitive. Roland Emmerich is simply touching the bottom line of the military."

Area 51 is a restricted area for the U.S. military, and its secrecy level is frighteningly high.

"There are really aliens and alien spaceships in Area 51!"

Ryan looked at Arnold-Schwarzenegger and asked: "The Pentagon, the military, and the CIA have never acknowledged the existence of Area 51. Apart from aliens and alien spacecraft, I really can't think of anything else. reason."

It was not until 2013 in the previous life that the US government officially recognized the existence of Area 51.

"When I become the President of the United States one day, I may be able to answer your question." Arnold Schwarzenegger shrugged his shoulders, and he couldn't answer this question.

"Arnold, if you run for president, I will definitely vote for you." Ryan punched him, and said in a joking tone: "A future American presidential candidate will personally deliver meals."

Whether Arnold Schwarzenegger will run for the president of the United States, he does not know, but if there are no accidents in the future, he will definitely run for the governor of California.

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"I'll go right away." Jonathan Mostow got up and walked outside.

Seeing this, Ryan nodded, and continued to discuss with several people.

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