Editing a movie is usually divided into three steps. The first step is the editor’s editing version. They will edit the shots together according to the script, and at this time there will be a large number of unnecessary shots.

The second step is the director’s editing version. The director will use his or her personal artistic expression and thinking based on the rough version to make his or her favorite version.

The final editing version is the final editing version, which is the release version that people usually see in cinemas. The producer, director or film review agency edits this version after discussion on the market situation.

Most Hollywood directors do not have the final editing rights, even Ridley Scott!

You can get this power with some not-so-strong film and television production companies, but Universal Pictures will not easily hand over the final editing rights of the Lord of the Rings movie.

The planned production cost alone is close to $500 million, and the promotional cost of each movie may end up close to $900 million or even one billion.

If Global did not have control over such a large project, it would not be able to invest in it at all.

Fortunately, Ridley Scott's agents also knew the situation. The reason why they were confused about this was just to allow Universal to delegate power during the shooting and production stages, and not always interfere in the crew.

The final editing rights are lost, but the voice in casting, scripting, shooting, and post-production is actually not too difficult for creators.

As for more detailed and specific treatment, it is to refer to Hollywood's usual habits. Anyway, Ridley is not a picky Hollywood star. He does not need to have a team of dozens of people to guard him at any time, nor does he need a specific shower gel or shampoo.

The only requirement for Chris is to submit a physical condition test report every three months to ensure the health of Mr. Ridley Scott.

When ordinary people are 80 years old, their physical functions have declined significantly, and they still have to shoot movies on the set for a long time, so they have high requirements for physical fitness.

No one wants the old man to have a little bit of a mess, so a health test is essential.

Unlike Zhang Chu, the listed producer, Ridley is a director who has real power. Now he not only makes movies by himself, but also brings a big business to his special effects company!

Of course, Universal won't place an order easily. The demo video just now was not very good. Ridley's special effects company was established in the UK and once provided post-production in movies such as "Martian Rescue" and "Alien Contract", but the sci-fi style is a bit different from the fantasy epic style. Chris and the others have to look at specific things and discuss specific templates.

The script has not yet been released. We must consider these scenes carefully which scenes are shot with models, and which scenes are shot with green screen cutouts.

In comparison, modern movies are the best, at least there is no need for much preparation time.

The contract was signed quite quickly, and Chris said to Zhang Chu: "You are on vacation now. How about staying in the United States for a few more days? Tomorrow we will hold a small press conference, you can participate, and then discuss the script with Sir Scott. You are very needed as the author."

"Sorry, I have signed an agreement with domestic TV stations and cannot be violated. I have written out my thoughts on the plot. You can take a brief look at it. Of course, it mainly depends on the strength of the director and screenwriters. By the way, the script you brought with me before is really not good and needs major modifications."

What Zhang Chu said is the script that Chris brought when he came to Yanjing to buy the movie adaptation rights. Because he had watched the movie in his previous life, the script that was kicked out in a few days seemed very rough, so of course he cannot be used directly now.

"It's such a pity. Maybe I will contact you frequently via email in the future. Don't forget to check the email!"

"I'll check it out regularly, but don't call me in the middle of the night. I know a lot of people will forget the time when they work."

"Try to say no one can tell. Don't forget, you are also a producer." Chris reminded that producers not only enjoy dividends, but also have to work hard!

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After having lunch at Universal Pictures, Zhang Chu returned to the hotel to pack up his own things and prepare to set off for a trip to return home.

I completed all kinds of work in almost two days after coming to the United States, and almost all of them worked, and I did not waste his time and energy.

Claire said regretfully: "I hope you will be 21 years old next time you come to the United States."

He has always been obsessed with this and wants to drag down a pure young man and experience the decadent life of American teenagers.

Zhang Chu sat in the passenger seat and looked at his phone, and then replied: "I can't say that I may come to the United States again within a few months. Let's see the progress of the crew of "The Lord of the Rings".

"Hopefully everything goes well for that movie, and now many readers are worried that they think Universal might mess up these three works."

There are more and more movies and TV series adapted from it, but there are fewer and fewer fine works. Many times, although they look good in all aspects, they are just unsatisfactory.

The sales of "The Lord of the Rings" are gradually increasing globally. Random House is of course very happy and a little worried.

If the movie is too bad, the bad reputation will backfire on the books!

Because when people discuss a bad movie, they usually label it with bad labels, and nothing is spared.

Previous readers may know that books are much better than movies, but the problem is that later consumers don’t know that they see that movies are so ugly, who still has the heart to review the books, what if they are the same bad?

The strong potential of the book would be cut in half as a result.

But Random House has no choice but to decide what Universal Pictures will look like.

"By the way, you are writing an oriental feature now, right? Do you have any ideas about the new book?" Chris knew the existence of "Ghost Blows Out the Light" and also contributed some box office in New York to "Ghost Blows Out the Light: The Ancient City of Jingjue" in New York, but the sales of the book are still far from the difference between "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Da Vinci Code".

Even the top ten best-selling list did not make it, let alone the top!

Americans are indeed interested in the East, but they are not necessarily willing to spend time reading.

Zhang Chu had already thought about the theme of the new book before coming to the United States. Fortunately, Chris asked about it now, otherwise he would have forgotten about this matter. He would have to rely on Random Bookstore to contact FBI and tell the basic case handling rules and procedures. It would be better if he could go to a modern prison entity to see it.

"You will definitely like my new book, because the background of this story is in the United States, and it will be quite thrilling and suspenseful, talking about crime and serial killers. Can you help me contact FBI? I would like to ask about the training of new agents and the process of handling cases, especially to visit prisons where dangerous people are detained."

"What?"

Chris was surprised and happy. This type of book is indeed very popular among Americans, and Zhang Chu happened to be an expert among them. He had several horrors before, and all the books on detectives were very good.
Chapter completed!