Vol 2 Chapter 565: Downey

The studio, which was converted from the large hangar of the Hughes Aircraft Factory, was arranged to look like a cave. The three cameras were cleverly set up on the reserved photography positions at an angle that did not affect each other. The focus of the lens was They were all the haggard man standing in front of the shabby workbench.
With his eyes fixed on the screen on the director's monitor, Duke watched Robert Downey Jr.'s performance, the Hollywood genius actor in the early nineties, experienced with Tony Stark, who is now acting, to some extent In the above, there is a considerable degree of similarity.
Both are geniuses, both are facing the most difficult time in life. Tony Stark in the script is facing a difficult situation and finally chooses to save himself. What about Robert Downey Jr.?
He has been on the crew for more than four months. The feedback that Duke has received from all aspects is almost all positive news from Robert Downey Jr., as if the prodigal son has turned his head back and wakes up, this genius who is no longer young, although he still retains it. With a detached personality, he has put out enough effort, from physical to mental to acting, it seems to be completely prepared.
In Hollywood, the importance of opportunities is self-evident, but opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared.
In the monitor screen, Robert Downey Jr. picked up the hammer and hit the metal plate in front of him heavily. His expression was dignified and his eyes were determined, not only the terrorist in the setting, but even if Satan descended from hell. , Can't stop him from saving himself.
The hammer hit the metal sheet one at a time. This is not a prop. Both are real materials. They seem to have completely entered the world of Tony Stark. The hand of Robert Downey Jr. waved extremely powerfully and loudly. The percussive sound spread to every corner of the studio, and the anti-shock force was uncomfortable.
Robert Downey Jr. didn't seem to be affected at all. As long as Duke didn't call to stop, he would keep knocking. Several months of fitness work at this time. The muscles are strong enough to ensure that he not only has enough strength to swing the hammer, but also can bear the corresponding shock force.
"Cut!" Duke called to a halt. "This one is over."
This is the first shot taken. Robert Downey Jr. entered the state very quickly. After just one trial shot, it was declared complete.
"Transitions!"
After saying this, Duke turned his head and looked at Robert Downey Jr., who was gently rubbing his wrist and walked towards the resting place.
Duke was very satisfied with the performance of Robert Downey Jr. He was a man who knew how to cherish opportunities.
"Do you need water?"
A familiar female voice suddenly heard behind him, and Duke turned his head and took the water glass from Scarlett Johansson. He took a sip and said, "Why are you here?"
"I'm also a member of the crew." Scarlett took back the cup and said, "Of course I will start the machine today. Of course I have to come and have a look. Besides, Tina is very busy now, and someone must take care of you."
Glanced at Scarlett. Duke didn't say anything, and directed the crew to switch to another well-built cave. Start shooting terrorists.
In the morning, except for the filming of a scene with Tony Stark, other times were shooting terrorist scenes. Due to sufficient preparation in the early stage, the shooting has been smooth, although it is inevitable that there will be many encounters. Kind of ng situation. But before noon, the morning shooting plan was announced.
Lunch was at the Hughes Airport. The crew rented the in-house restaurant at the Hughes Airport. Duke and Charles Rowan would never save money in this regard. The crew’s food, clothing, housing and transportation are guaranteed. The energy at work will be vigorous, and even in October, the noon weather in California is not so cool. Air-conditioned restaurants can at least guarantee enough rest.
People are not machines after all, just like Duke will only shoot one movie a year at the fastest.
Bringing his own dinner plate, just as Duke sat down, Scarlett Johansson took his lunch and sat opposite.
Duke looked at the dinner plate she was holding. There was no suspense. It was all vegetables and fruits. In the Hollywood circle, even Scarlett, who claims to never lose weight, actually pays great attention to his diet.
"Sorry to disturb you."
There was a man’s voice nearby, and then Charles Rowan walked to the table. Scarlett knew very well that he must have something to talk to Duke. He smiled and said,
It’s okay, Charles, just sit down. Up."
Duke gestured to the position on the left. Charles Rowan sat down, took a sip of the coffee on the dinner plate, and said, "I just got the notice from Warner Bros. The exact North American box office of "Batman: Hour of War" The figures have been calculated."
"How many?" Duke asked.
The film was officially released from North America the day before yesterday, and it was shown for more than five months.
Scarlett Johansson also showed interest and said, "Is there a big explosion in the end?"
"I also want it to explode..." Charles Rowan joked with Scarlett, and changed his serious tone. "But my dear, it's impossible."
He recalled a bit, and said, "The final North American box office was $282.56 million."
Hearing this number, Scarlett couldn't help muttering, "It didn't exceed 300 million US dollars."
"It's so easy for the North American box office to exceed 300 million US dollars." Duke couldn't help but shook his head. "It has exceeded my expected 250 million US dollars."
"What about the global box office, Charles?" Scarlett asked again, "how many are there now?"
"US$562.78 million." Charles Rowan sighed lightly. "The film's response in overseas markets is a little flat."
"A question of style." Duke picked up his fork, picked up a diced apple from Scarlett's lunch box, and threw it into his mouth, and said, "It's normal to have such an overseas reaction in a dark realistic style of superhero movie."
Compared to North America, overseas audiences prefer relatively simple superhero movies.
However, Duke is still very satisfied with the global box office of more than 550 million US dollars, which also laid a better foundation for the next one.
"What about our competitors?" Scarlett Johansson asked again, "especially the movie invested by the nasty guy with the last name Ellison, what is the final box office?"
""Heroes of Air Combat"?" Charles Rowan laughed, "It's so low that you can't believe it."
He did not let Scarlett wait and said, "After being released for seven weeks, "The Heroes of Air Combat" was forced down by the theaters. The box office in North America was only 23.09 million U.S. dollars. It is not much better overseas. Now the overseas screenings have basically ended. With only $13.44 million, the film’s global box office will never exceed $50 million."
"What about the surroundings?" Scarlett continued to ask.
"I haven't paid attention to the specific data in this area," Charles Rowan thought for a while, and said, "However, so far, the maximum is no more than two million US dollars, and the sales of "Batman: Hour of War" are more than 300 million US dollars. It's totally incomparable."
No matter how you look at it, "Batman: Hour of War" was defeated in front of "Batman: Hour of War".
Not only this movie, but also "Kings of Heaven" that was released at the same time as "Batman: Hour of War". This epic war film produced by Ridley Scott eventually took away $27.11 million from North America. The global box office totaled US$47.39 million. Even if the subsequent TV and DVD rights were sold at a good price, this film was destined to lose money.
In fact, if it weren't for George Lucas's "Star Wars 3: Revenge of the Sith", "Batman: Hour of War" would inevitably take away the North American box office champion in this summer file.
"Duke, there is "Star Wars Prequel 3: Revenge of the Sith" in..." Scarlett Johansson put down his knife and fork, picked up a tissue and wiped his mouth, and said, "It's hard to get the annual box office this time. Champion."
"In the future, there are opportunities." Duke finished eating, looked at his watch, and stood up first, "You guys rest here, I'll go to see the preparations in the afternoon."
After finishing speaking, leaving the restaurant directly, Scarlett waved to Charles Rowan, and then followed.
The shooting in the afternoon started very quickly. The shooting here was mainly based on the shots of Robert Downey Jr., shooting some scenes where he made Mark's generation of steel suits. On the other side, the venue was set up, and Duke led the crew to transition. , Began to shoot some shots of Tony Stark after putting on his suit.
The Mark generation suit, carefully crafted by the Special Effects Department of Industrial Light and Magic Models, has a strong and rugged style, just as Duke requested, it looks like a humanoid tank.
Of course, although such clothes are mainly made of lightweight polystyrene, they are not comfortable to wear.
Even if Robert Downey Jr. had practiced wearing this suit several times in the practice before shooting, it was still very difficult to shoot. Every few minutes of shots should be taken for a period of time.
Fortunately, Duke prepared two uniforms with the same props, and also specially equipped Robert Downey Jr. with a stunt stand-in. The two took turns taking turns to ensure the crew’s shooting progress, and even if the scenes were shot on the spot, even if they were a little bit flawed, in the later stage. It can also be adjusted and modified through cgi special effects.
During the shooting, there was also a little accident. After finishing a shot in the cave, Robert Downey Jr. accidentally fell down, and he was in a head-down position. Fortunately, the Mark Generation suit made by Industrial Light and Magic was enough. Strong, not only did not break, but also protected Robert Downey Jr.'s head from injury.
But Robert Downey Jr. didn't like this suit so much. At the end of the afternoon's work, he ran over to Duke and complained a few words.
"I have been acting for so many years, and my body is still strong, but the first time I wore a steel suit, I became a bit disintegrated. I don't have claustrophobia, but after a few hours in this costume, your emotions I’ll start to feel a little anxious, and I hope I can change my double to rescue you."
It might not be that he is narrowing the distance with Duke in this way. "The important thing is that this dress is too ugly. When can I regain my status as a rich man?" (To be continued...)