Chapter 263: return to new zealand

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On the second day after Blue Sky Studios went public, Ryan took a flight back to New Zealand quietly and returned to the preparations for the crew of "Inception".

As a sci-fi movie, the crew needs to prepare a lot of things, such as various props, costumes, shooting scenes, etc. in the Biri movie.

It is impossible for "Inception" to be filmed only in New Zealand, and it also needs to go to London for on-site shooting.

The difference from the original version is that Christopher Nolan wanted to shoot in real scenes, and he was very resistant to computer CGI technology. In the original film, there were not many scenes shot with computer CGI technology.

Ryan is just the opposite. Instead of having any resistance to computer cgi technology, he is very supportive.

As a commercial director, you must consider it from the perspective of income. In many cases, the cost of live-action shooting far exceeds that of computer-based CGI shooting.

Of course, when necessary, Ryan does not reject live shooting.

To put it bluntly, as long as it feels reasonable, Ryan doesn't mind shooting in any way.

Computer cgi special effects will be widely and even critically used in the filming and production process of "Inception". It is estimated that there may be 900 to 1,500 CGI technology shots used in the entire "Inception".

Much more than the original.

The special effects working group formed by Digital Domain and Blue Sky Studios has already been stationed in the studio in Wellington.

From the external structure of the building to the internal rooms, as well as every small detail, they will be photographed as material.

These high-precision photo materials are then used as "baked textures" and pasted on the 3D model, and finally become the entire virtual scene.

It seems a very simple process, but there are only a few special effects studios in Hollywood that can complete it.

These include Digital Domain and Blue Sky Studios.

In fact, the first films produced using computer cgi technology on a large scale were the animated feature film "Toy Story" produced by Pixar Animation Studios and "Ice Age" produced by Blue Sky Studios.

There is also "Toy Story 2" being produced by Pixar Animation Studios, which is a full-digital 3D animated feature film.

Without the technical support of the digital field and Blue Sky Studios, Ryan may not be able to shoot "Inception" at this stage.

Of course, technical support from Pixar Animation Studios and Industrial Light & Magic is also available.

According to the requirements of the script of "Inception", the requirements for the entire shooting scene are very high, and many factors need to be considered.

Things like shadow casting from light, and hiding penetrations in buildings, and avoiding goofy shots.

With the existing technology, it is a challenging job for the digital field and Blue Sky Studio.

So on the second day after returning to New Zealand, Ryan made it mandatory for the crew to maintain close communication with the special effects production team during the upcoming filming process.

Instead of throwing the shot to the special effects production team, the list of members of the special effects production team will appear on the subtitles of the film just like the crew.

Needless to say now, even in another ten years, for many Hollywood crews, the status of the special effects production team is very embarrassing.

On the one hand, the special effects production team is an indispensable part of the shooting process, and it can almost be said to be a hero, but on the other hand, they don't get the treatment they deserve.

Ryan must change this situation and improve the status of the special effects production team. In the future filming process of the crew, computer cgi technology is the most critical link, and there is no room for any mistakes.

By the last day of May, most of the props needed for the shooting had been shipped to the studio in Wellington.

Among them is a shooting prop that is very eye-catching, a spinning top made of all-metal appearance, the most important prop for the protagonist of the future film.

"This is the totem spinning top?"

Leonardo DiCaprio looked at the metal top on the table, and suddenly remembered the setting in the script, "Now the top is not spinning, that is to say, I am not in a dream."

Ryan was dumbfounded by his words, "That's in the movie, not reality."

"In reality, this is just an ordinary metal top."

Leonardo DiCaprio shrugged and said, "You made me feel more about the characters."

As he spoke, Leonardo DiCaprio took the spinning top in his hand. It was only the size of one knuckle, and the length of two knuckles was small, but the weight itself was not light. "What material is this made of? !"

"I'm not too sure." Ryan didn't ask this either. "It should be a certain kind of metal."

Leonardo DiCaprio played for a while, put the top back on the table, and suddenly became a little hesitant and asked: "I heard that the movie will be released in early May next year!"

Also coming out in early May next year is "Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace."

"The release time initially set by Orion Films should be mid-July or late August, and "Inception" will not be released in early May."

Ryan smiled and continued: "Don't worry, that's just a rumor. In the future, the film will not be released at the same time as "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace"."

This is the news that Ryan asked to release. Twentieth Century Fox has initially set the release time of "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace", and it is expected to be released in early May next year.

Ryan, of course, will not really be the first iron, and put "Inception" in early May, and "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" will be released at the same time.

"Inception" is only an original sci-fi film, while "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" is one of the Star Wars series of films with a large amount of accumulated fan support.

The entire Star Wars series of films can be regarded as a symbol of an era representing the United States, and even the number one series of films in the world.

Ryan isn't that idiotic for an original film to be released at the same time as a Star Wars film.

Not to mention, George Lucas has helped him a lot.

That night, George Lucas made a phone call in person. Ryan explained a little on the phone, and it was nothing more than creating some pressure on 20th Century Fox.

It is not aimed at "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" to make it pay the North American box office share and surrounding copyright income of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" as soon as possible.

Speaking of which, Twentieth Century Fox did feel a little bit of pressure.

With the combination of Ryan Gosling and Leonardo DiCaprio, and an investment budget of up to 130 million US dollars, no one dares to underestimate such a film.

The same goes for Twentieth Century Fox.

If the release date of "Inception" is really released at the same time as "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace", it is definitely not good news for 20th Century Fox.

This Star Wars series film "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" is not only the most important project of Twentieth Century Fox in recent times, but also related to the shooting plan of the next two remaining Star Wars series films .

Long before the official filming of "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace", Lucasfilm reached a shooting agreement with 20th Century Fox, planning to shoot a trilogy instead of a single film.

"Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" is just the beginning of the Star Wars prequels, and there are two more films to follow.

"Is it news from within Orion Films?"

Twentieth Century Fox CEO Tom Rothman sat behind the desk with an uneasy expression on his face. If he were any director, he wouldn't have to worry about anything.

Even, it can be listened as a joke.

But Ryan Gosling?

From "The Blair Witch" and "The Evil Invasion" to "Terminator 3" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", every film that cooperates with 20th Century Fox is a global hit, often creating unimaginable score.

Even with all his faith in George Lucas and the Star Wars franchise, Tom Rothman is a little worried.

No one in Hollywood can ignore a film directed by Ryan Gosling, not even 20th Century Fox.

Colette Singer's face was a bit serious, "Sophia Coppola said it personally, it seems that it was because she was dissatisfied with the North American box office share of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and the payment of surrounding copyright income."

"What a lunatic." Tom Rothman couldn't help cursing in a low voice, "Isn't he afraid that Orion Pictures won't be able to recover the investment cost?"

"That's a $130 million investment!"

Tom Rothman almost gritted his teeth and said that the investment of up to 130 million US dollars is not a small amount even for 20th Century Fox.

What worries him the most is that the result of the two films being released at the same time is very likely to be a lose-lose.

Even if "Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace" can eventually outperform Ryan Gosling's "Inception," I'm afraid it will lose a lot of box office revenue.

"He can afford to lose."

Colette Singer sighed, "The successful listing of Blue Sky Studios has made Ryan Gosling's net worth soar. Even if he loses 130 million US dollars in investment, it will not have much impact on him."

"What's more..." He said helplessly: ""Inception" may not be unable to reap investment costs."

"At the same time, he is also one of the major shareholders of Yahoo!, and recently invested in a search engine company in the name of Orion Films."

Yahoo's stock price has been rising~www.wuxiaspot.com~The price per share has reached about 170 US dollars, which is more than ten times faster than the price Ryan bought Yahoo shares at the beginning, and it is still rising. Almost like 20th Century Fox.

"Yahoo shareholders!"

Tom Rothman was silent for a while, "Don't continue to procrastinate on the North American income payment of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and ask the animation department, when will the production of "Frozen Planet" be completed!"

America is a money society after all, as wealth increases, many things can change

"Tell Meledandri that as long as the release of "Frozen Planet" meets expectations in the future, then I can support his decision to make a 3D animated feature film." He said suddenly.

In the early 1990s, a number of Hollywood giants began to pay attention to the animated feature film market, so they established animation production departments one after another, including 20th Century Fox.

"Frozen Planet", which is under production, is an important project of 20th Century Fox in the animated feature film.

A few days later, 20th Century Fox received news that it would pay Mr. and Mrs. Smith's North American box office share and surrounding copyright revenue before the next weekend, and invited Nancy Utley to talk for a long time.

In response, Orion Pictures stated that the release date of "Inception" will not be early May next year, but around mid-July, and it will not be released at the same time as "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace".

Just when Orion Films officially announced the future release date of "Inception", Ryan, who was far away in New Zealand, was already preparing to start filming.

At the beginning of June, the crews of "Inception" and "Lord of the Rings" started filming almost at the same time, and the Wellington studio suddenly became busy.