"I stood there, facing the three trolls, and there was nothing I could do."

With the noisy banquet as the background, Bilbo Baggins was facing the camera and told several children about the Hobbit adventures. "They argued about how to eat us, whether to swallow us in one bite, or to turn to crush us into meat sauce..."

In line with the words, the old hobbit also showed a corresponding expression, "They spent too much time on this issue until the first ray of sunshine climbed up to the treetops in the morning...Bang, they all turned into stones!"

"ut!" Duke stopped, "This one has passed."

Ivanka Trump behind him immediately walked over and handed him a glass of iced coffee. Duke took a sip and ignored the crew who was busy setting up the next scene and asked, "Yevie, how is the copyright negotiations for "The Hobbit" going on."

"It's still arguing," said Ivanka Trump. "The news from Nancy and Tina has been unanimous in the price, and it may be delayed for a while."

When Duke purchased the copyright of the movie "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, he did not get the copyright of "The Hobbit". It was not that Duke didn't want to buy it, but that the copyright holder didn't want to sell all the chips in his hand at once, which led to the current negotiations.

Duke thought for a while, "As long as the other party's request is not too much, we can appropriately improve the bottom line."

Just like the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy once caused countless troubles, the copyright of "The Hobbit" is also constantly quarrels. Duke's idea is to buy out the copyright of "The Hobbit" again, just like buying out the copyright of "The Hobbit".

He didn't want to have a lot of controversy over this matter like the later Weinstein Brothers Pictures and Warner Brothers.

Next, Duke sent John Schwartzman and several other photography assistants out to capture the scenes of the banquet. Of course, they would not waste time on those extras who were purely so-called, and the camera was filming around several protagonists.

In addition, it is almost all of the Hobbits here. In order to highlight Gandalf's differences from them, Duke used an enlarged version of the actor model to shoot. These are all long-range shots, and the modifications in post-production are not uncommon.

Because Duke did not plan to slow the pace of future films and would not have too many shots at the banquet, he announced the end of his work after nearly three hours of shooting.

Of course, the shooting is not completely over, and there is a fireworks show.

Although most of Gandalf's fireworks rely on gi to be implemented in post-production, but not too complicated, Duke still shoots in the traditional way.

The crew ordered a large number of fireworks from a British company. This company has a very long history of producing fireworks. It can be traced back to the fireworks fair held for Elizabeth I in the 16th century. It is the world's top fireworks manufacturer.

Six cameras were spread out to different angles and were ready to capture the fireworks in the sky. After Duke received feedback from all departments in place, he made the record call to start.

"Scene 178, Act 23, begin now!"

As the sound of the amplifier fell, several fires rose into the sky, and the fireworks of Gandalf's card in Middle-earth World rushed into the sky.

"So beautiful."

Behind Duke, Scarlett Johnson had just taken off the female hobbit outfit. He was wearing a hot pants and T-shirt and stood beside Mrs. Leah, "I remembered the **Night Day Fireworks Club when I was a kid."

Just before her, the beautiful fireworks fell from the sky like meteors, sometimes like fairies scattering flowers, sometimes like flames, sometimes like colorful butterflies flying, sometimes like buds about to bloom...

The fireworks in the sky are like blooming flowers, with various shapes and colorful colors.

This is the last scene the crew filmed in Charles and a carnival before Christmas.

As Duke shouted to stop, everyone in the crew cheered in unison, and more fireworks flew into the sky. Soon the food truck drove to Hobbiton, and countless wines and dishes were delivered, and hired chefs and waiters were sent to replace the very beautiful but inefficient Hobbit food carved out of polystyrene.

“Hi, Duke.”

Scarlett walked over from behind and grabbed Duke's arm, "Why don't you go? I want to have a drink with you."

She still remembers that she had stolen beer with Duke when she was a child, which was one of the best memories of her childhood.

"You go over, don't drink too much." Duke broke free from her hand and continued to work hard. "I also want to see the footage taken tonight."

"Then I won't go."

After watching the lively party, Scarlett resisted the steps he wanted to move forward, "I'll be here to accompany you."

Duke glanced at her and said that her parents' divorce directly caused a lot of changes in her personality. In addition to her self-deprecating rebellion for the first time, she obviously began to mature.

"Where is Mom?" he asked.

"The godmother doesn't like this kind of occasion."

This is completely different from a social party. Scarlett pointed to the sky, "After setting off the fireworks, the godmother will go back first."

After saying that, she stood quietly beside Duke, watching him busy and stop interrupting.

In fact, being able to reach the heights of the past is enough to show that Scarlett Johnson is not stupid at all. She knew very well that after the two got along well at the beginning, Duke took the initiative to distance themselves from her. Talk is probably an important reason.

Although the party attracted her, Scarlett stood here until Duke finished the work at hand.

"Yevie..." Duke turned off the monitor and "let the security guard send the film to the insurance vehicle."

The films that were filmed have always been the focus of the crew's storage, especially Duke had an unforgettable experience.

Seeing Duke finish his work, Scarlett gave up playing the game of his fingers, looked up at the starry sky, and asked, "Where are we going to celebrate Christmas?"

It’s Christmas soon, and it’s the last Christmas before the arrival of the new millennium.

"I rented an island near the Great Barrier Reef." Dukla came over a chair and pointed, "Sit, Ska."

"Isle?" Scarlett turned the chair in a direction, lying on the back of the chair in a straddle posture, looking at Duke, and whispered, "Now there are many remarks about doomsday in New York. I think we should find a high point, such as the highest plateau in the world, if a tsunami occurs..."

"Ska!" Duke glared at her.

"I'm just talking casually." Scarlett shrank his neck and muttered in a low voice, "I'm not afraid if you and my godmother are with me anyway."

The crew's carnival party will not end until the early morning. After Ivanka Trump came back, Duke looked at the time, "If you don't attend the party, let's go back."

"OK."

Scarlett stood up, took Duke's arm, and followed him to the parking lot.

As Charles' scene ended, the crew returned to the set of Wellington, and then the five-day Christmas holiday. The lively set of the past suddenly became quiet. Not only did a large number of cast and crew leave Wellington, but a large number of entertainment reporters who had been stationed here for a long time also left.

Some of them chased Duke to the airport, but when they saw them entering the private apron, they gave up their plans to chase.

The plane's destination is Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, where Duke plans to go to the Gold Coast first, from where he takes a private rental yacht to the Great Barrier Reef and spend the last Christmas of the millennium on a quiet private island.

"Mom, you should also consider buying a plane."

Unlocking the seat belt, Duke asked the flight attendant to deliver drinks and said, "You often travel between North America and Europe, which is more convenient."

Mrs. Leah picked up the water cup and took a sip, "I have placed the order, and the plane will be in place around March next year."

After talking to his mother about the plane, Duke turned his head and looked at him. Scarlett Johnson held a handheld machine and was pressing and pressing with interest.

"What game are you playing?" Duke tilted his head curiously to watch.

Scarlett turned the screen slightly toward him, "a game about surfing."

"surf?"

Hearing Duke's question, Scarlett shrugged playfully, "I like this sport very much. I went to Hawaii to practice for a while in the summer."

"Then you can have fun this time." Duke recalled the information about the island Ivanka Trump mentioned, "There is a flat sea over there, which is very suitable for diving or surfing."

"We can be together." Scarlett asked when he saw Duke seemingly hesitating, "You won't?"

"No." Duke shook his head.

"I can teach you." She smiled sly.

Duke continued to shake his head, "I very much doubt your level."

Based on his understanding, Scarlett Johnson is at best a beginner.

The plane arrived in Brisbane. As soon as Duke and others turned on their phones, Mrs. Leah received a call. After a few words, her brows quickly frowned.

She hung up her phone and sighed, "Duke, I'm sorry, I can't have Christmas with you."

"What did you post, mom?" Duke asked quickly.

"There is something wrong with San Fia's cooperation with Chanel." Mrs. Leah turned to her assistant and said to Duke, "I'm going to Paris to handle the contract with Chanel."

She looked at Duke, then looked at Scarlett, "Duke, Scarlett will be given to you for the time being. I will use the plane first, I will fly directly to Paris."

"Why don't I go with you?" Duke asked.

Mrs. Leah shook her head, "You don't understand the European fashion industry, and you have never dealt with them, and you can't help if you go there. I can handle this little thing, and you and Scarlett will continue on vacation."

She didn't give Duke another chance to speak, and turned around and walked towards the plane.

"Now there are only two of us left." Scarlett said to look at the sky. (To be continued)
Chapter completed!