eurekapd Chapter 288 Salvation and Self-salvation
Chapter 288 Salvation and Self-salvation
"According to the latest film schedule, Galaxy Film's 'Marvel Universe Project' is about to launch the most core 'Iron Man series'." "Hollywood Reporter" published, "Galaxy Film's 'Marvel Universe Project' will revolve around The two core settings of the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D. are unfolding, and as the founders of the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D., the Stark family is obviously the core work of this 'Marvel Universe Plan'. And from three years ago The "Iron Man" series of the project has been in the stage of mysterious shooting. It was not until April this year that the first advance promotional film was officially announced. Like all advance promotional films, this promotional film only announced a few scenes in the movie and The main cast list. To our surprise, Robert Downey Jr., one of the bad boys in Hollywood, has become the leading actor of Iron Man. Of course, to some extent, Robert Downey Jr. and Tony Stark are undoubtedly Typical of 'Playboy'. But the reporter wonders, is it true that Hollywood does not value acting skills so much? It is true that Robert Downey Jr. had amazing acting skills in Hollywood, but after many years, drugs and alcoholism It has completely destroyed the rising star of the year. According to the sources of the crew, the list of starring actors in "Iron Man" was finalized by Mr. Jed Sherman, and even when Robert Downey Jr. was decided to play Tony Stark, Mr. Robert Downey Jr. is still serving his sentence in prison. Although Mr. Jed Sherman has proved his vision time and time again, we still have to doubt here that it is really right to cooperate with Robert Downey Jr. decision?"
"This may be the most unexpected collaboration in Hollywood! Jed Sherman, who is the most disciplined actor in the United States, actually collaborated with Hollywood bad boy Robert Downey Jr. in a movie?" "Variety" joked The language teased, "According to the "Iron Man" promotional film released by Galaxy Film Company yesterday, we can see that Robert Downey Jr., who has always been rebellious, has actually become the actor Tony Stark in this movie. Maybe many years ago, Robert Downey Jr. did amaze us as a rookie actor, but then he was like most Hollywood stars who became famous overnight, drinking, taking drugs, indulging in nightclubs... and then again and again Gossips and scandals squandered his talent. If Miss Susan (Downey's agent) had not had a good network in Hollywood, this former genius would have been forgotten by American audiences to the garbage dump. But even In this way, Robert Downey Jr. also caused a lot of trouble for Susan. During the filming of "Zodiac" directed by David Fincher, several disappearances delayed the shooting progress. It is reported that the production company probably Nearly half of Robert Downey Jr.'s salary was fined, and his right to participate in box office dividends was also deprived. Moreover, the friendship between David Fincher and Susan for many years also ended, and whether this participation in the filming of "Iron Man" also has the same effect What happened?"
After the two top-selling entertainment magazines in the United States, "Hollywood Report" and "Variety Show", both raised doubts, "Iron Man" ignited great attention after the release of the first promotional film.Galaxy Films also struck while the iron was hot with a second trailer.Like the first trailer, the second trailer only reveals some plot shots, and a lot of shots focus on Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark.Although there were not many shots, Downey's fans all praised Robert Downey Jr.'s acting skills on their respective social media, not only did not regress, but improved.And after Galaxy Film Company confirmed the final cut version, the official promotional film is also in production.Robert Downey Jr., who was in the whirlpool of public opinion, first accepted an exclusive interview with "Vanity Fair" with the entire crew. Fortunately, although "Vanity Fair" was an entertainment magazine, they still relied on their status and did not focus all their firepower on Robert Downey Jr.But among the questions they asked, three out of ten were about Downey.
"I have to admit that working with Downey really gave me a bad impression." Director Jon Favreau said frankly, "After all, his past and his cooperation with David Fincher in the first part have left me with lingering fears. Protested that the company arranged for him to play the male lead. But the producer Mr. Jed Sherman specifically talked to me about this issue several times, and finally I decided to give him another chance after watching his performance in "Zodiac" .Of course, thanks to a genius proposal from Susan, we finally signed the contract."
"Genius proposal?" The reporter of "Vanity Fair" suddenly became interested, "What kind of genius proposal makes everyone feel at ease?"
"Wow, that's really a genius proposal!" Robert Downey Jr. took over the topic in an exaggerated tone, "Because of many absurd acts in the past, there are almost no producers and directors in Hollywood who are willing to believe in me This predicament once made Susan feel desperate, and we even considered whether to act in a daytime soap opera (a type of drama that American audiences think least requires acting skills). Just when I was arrested for speeding again At that time, I swore that this situation would never happen again. Mr. Jed Sherman came to the prison to find me. He asked me one thing, do I still want to act? He said, if I think clearly , you can give him a call. During the time I was in prison, I was thinking about this question every day, do I love acting? My heart tells me that I really love acting very, very much, otherwise I would not give up everything and come to Hollywood. But I have to say, during my slightly successful days, I did let a lot of people down, including me. I even thought, why do I still have to act? I just want to drink in bars every day Well, if one day I am taken away by God, then I will be detached from everything. I can fool many people, but I can’t fool myself. I really want to be a good actor.” Speaking of this, Downey was somewhat Choked up, the interview was interrupted for a while.After resting for a few minutes, Downey's mood improved a lot, and he continued, "I called Mr. Sherman after I got out of prison, and I told him that I really want to act, and I want to be one of the best actors in Hollywood. So Mr. Sherman gave me a contract. This is the most ridiculous contract I have ever signed. The Screen Actors Union did not allow me to sign this contract. Finally, under the mediation of the court, we signed this contract as a special case. According to this contract, I will not get a penny until the film is finished. But the company will provide food and lodging, other than that, I will have no income. If I am absent from work without reason or commit any crimes If I behave, the company will fine me money. Mr. Sherman also 'threatened' me that if the fine ends up being negative income, he would not mind letting me appear in a daytime soap opera on the we TV network."
"This is indeed...", the reporter of "Vanity Fair" didn't know how to evaluate it.According to Hollywood rules, any film with a production cost of more than 3 million must use union members, and all contracts must be signed under the supervision of unions and insurance companies.Undoubtedly, Robert Downey Jr.'s contract violated a series of regulations, and it is no wonder that everyone will end up in court.However, the reporter also admitted that this unequal contract did effectively supervise Downey, and in subsequent interviews, both the screenwriter Stan Lee and the heroine Gwyneth Paltrow had a very good impression of Downey .As a privilege of exclusive interview, "Vanity Fair" got the final makeup photos of several characters and a few side shots of the set.And the "Vanity Fair" published in this exclusive interview called "Genius Nirvana" actually set a record for the best sales in the past few years, and it was the first time that it surpassed the normal number of "Vanity Fair" "Oscar Preview" special issues.
And just when the public's impression of Robert Downey Jr. changed because of this issue of "Vanity Fair", the official trailer of "Iron Man" appeared on all major media in the United States.In this 6-minute trailer, the audience has a general understanding of part of the plot of "Iron Man".At the same time, with the announcement of the trailer, more and more shooting tidbits have been spread through a series of exclusive interviews.For example, the opening scene of the movie was really filmed in Iraq. Although Iraq is still a little turbulent at this time, tourists are still allowed to enter part of it.The vicissitudes of life in Iraq have also attracted many anti-war people to attack the government, and many people are speculating about the political stance of the film.Although there is no so-called censorship agency in the United States, political correctness is what every movie must do.For example, Hollywood is actually the place in the United States that discriminates against women, homosexuals, people of color, and people with disabilities the most. However, every movie produced here does not have any discrimination issues. Instead, it promotes the disadvantaged groups to the status of American heroes.Similarly, when the United States launched the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Iraq War, Hollywood in the United States absolutely did not have the guts to produce large-budget anti-war movies.Only when the American people are tired of war, will there be various war reflection movies.For example, "Apocalypse Now" after the Vietnam War, etc., and because the Korean War is too sensitive, no Hollywood movie has dared to reflect positively.And many film critics are analyzing that perhaps "Iron Man" will open the United States to reflect on the Iraq War.Although the original "Iron Man" comics are somewhat advocating war, considering Jed Sherman's liberal stance, this movie is very likely to oppose war in the film.But Jed denied this in a public statement, "Movies are just entertainment. Normally, I don't let movies bring you too heavy a topic. More importantly, "Iron Man" is about An American hero who doesn't take much of a stance on international wars. In the end, my stance doesn't represent the company's stance."
Jed's remarks caused dissatisfaction among the free elite camp, but the collision of many opinions also made "Iron Man", a superhero movie that was actually filmed by Galaxy Films, get great attention.In fact, critics have been fairly unanimous in their evaluation of Sherman Entertainment's recent superhero movies. For comic fans, these adaptations are undoubtedly successful; but for movie audiences, whether commercial or The artistry seems a little thin.It can be said that there is absolutely no need for some superhero movies of Sherman Entertainment to be released, and it would be fine to directly make DVDs or videotapes for sale and rental to die-hard fans.Moreover, several film critics suggested that Jade refer to the Japanese practice of making animated films. The practice of the TV version, the ova version and the theater version is very good.Some of them will be made into TV dramas, some will be made into DVDs, and then the remaining high-quality goods will be released.Of course, in any case, most movie fans still have confidence in the movies that Sherman Entertainment produces every summer.