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    Compared with the previous preparation of "chainsaw horror", although the scale of investment in "terror planet" is larger, Murphy is only a screenwriter and director, and no longer a producer who co ordinates everything in the crew. On the contrary, it is much easier, at least not disturbed by some trivial chores.


    All his energy was on preparing for the shooting.


    This is a black absurd comedy in which beautiful women, handsome men and cheap men fight against zombies together. It doesn''t need actors to show how brilliant they are, or whether they have superb acting skills, let alone breakthrough genius.


    So, according to Murphy''s request, from the day of signing the actor contract, James Franco, Robert Downey, Seth Rogo, Jonah hill and Kerry Mulligan began the necessary rehearsal, so that they could pass the shooting faster.


    In particular, Robert Downey Jr. and Kerry Mulligan Jr. have a lot of action plays in the film. Besides rehearsal, they also need to do some fitness and physical training.


    In this respect, Murphy doesn''t need to worry too much. Quentin Tarantino specially invited yuan Heping''s action team for his new project Kill Bill. Because he had to wait for UMA Thurman, now the project of Kill Bill can''t enter the actual operation stage. Harvey Weinstein simply mobilized some people in Yuan Heping''s team here to take charge of horror The guidance work of the star action play.


    Murphy also communicated with Yuan Heping''s two apprentices. The characters of Robert Downey and Kerry Mulligan in the script are set as killers, so they can''t play fancy Chinese Kung Fu. He demands that the close combat scenes designed for them be more concise and practical, especially highlighting the characteristics of lethal strike.


    In the first two films, Murphy didn''t shoot much action scenes. There will be a lot of action scenes in this film. He is very modest and knows that he is the first brother in this field. As long as he can spare time, he will also discuss the shooting of action scenes with the two action directors.


    As we all know, Hong Kong films are indeed in decline, but Hong Kong Style action plays are very characteristic. In recent years, they have swept Hollywood and the whole North American film market. Even if they gradually withdraw from North America, they have profoundly affected the whole Hollywood action film production style.


    Like Hollywood''s eclecticism, Murphy has just started, and has never given up on the improvement of her own ability.


    In addition, Murphy is also considering cultivating an action guidance team suitable for his own style. In the future, Murphy will definitely enter the mainstream film circle. In many large-scale production films, action plays are extremely important parts, and action guidance is not just a team to adapt to his production style.


    Every director has his own style, even if Spielberg is involved in many types of films, there is no director without his own style in the world, of course, Murphy is no exception.


    He used to study black style films the most, and now he is good at this aspect. Other elements added to the film must conform to this overall style. The hodgepodge type films are not only in North America, but also in the whole world.


    "Philly, you''ve read the plan," Murphy said, looking at the director''s office opposite Philly Raschel, "this film, I need a dark yellow style of photography."


    Philip Raschel nodded, just about to say something, and suddenly there was a whoosh from the next room.


    This is the warehouse on the outskirts of Venice. After going through the rental procedures, the crew not only started to build the scenes Murphy needed, but also made appropriate renovation, with several rooms separated by wooden boards, including the director''s office.


    Next to Murphy''s office is a makeshift gym, where Kerry Mulligan and Robert Downey Jr. train.


    The overall conditions of the crew can''t compare with the big productions in Hollywood, but they are also much better than when they were shooting "chainsaw.".


    They are not new people in Hollywood. They always face all kinds of difficulties when they know that a film project enters the formal preparation.


    When the voice of Robert Downey next door was a little lower, Murphy said, "the whole film takes place at night, but the shooting will be in the daytime. You should pay attention to coordination."


    Philip Raschel frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "well, I''ll do something special with the film. First, I''ll take some experimental shots to see if I can meet your requirements."


    Murphy nodded. "Yes, I''ll ask Paul to help you."


    Not only the director of photography, Philip Raschel, but also Murphy called the props engineer, Jedi Hartson, the art director, Helena espora, and the lighting engineer, David Robbie, and put forward many specific requirements.


    These are more based on the most basic production concept of the film. In the follow-up, Murphy will take these people out to discuss the setting of the scene. The specific situation needs to be treated in detail.


    The preparation period of the film is more than two months, which will last from now until around the new year. Murphy plans to start shooting in 2002, because to participate in the Cannes Film Festival in mid May, all production must be completed before the end of April, which is relatively abundant.Later, a representative from the guarantee company came to discuss with Murphy about the expenses of some scenes.


    "Can we have less action scenes?"


    The only purpose of these people is to reduce expenses as much as possible. "There are also several bombings, which are too large in scale, and the risk is not easy to control. If the explosion spreads to the set, it may cause other losses."


    "Jin, the crew hired the most professional fireworks team!" Murphy put down his carbon pencil and looked at the old man across the desk. "The rest of the explosion is the key. It''s impossible to reduce it!"


    "Where''s the car?" This man, Kim cleman, is conservative and stingy. He''s a natural choice for the industry. "There''s a scene where you have to bomb five cars in a row, and you have to bomb the real thing. Even if you use scrapped cars, you''ll have to spend 10000 dollars more."


    Murphy wanted to get rid of the guy, but took a deep breath and said, "what do you think is the right choice?"


    "Set!" Kim cleman looks very professional. "The way of setting and props can save at least half of the expenses."


    "But that''s not what I want." Murphy spread out his hand, "Jin, can it be an effect to blow up the set and the real vehicle in the lens?"


    "Murphy, it''s going to cost more than that!" Kim cleman said seriously, "if you overspend on one scene, you will continue to overspend on the next few scenes, and then the whole movie will cost more than the budget. You can''t finish the movie with $8 million!"


    "Have you read the plan?" Murphy pointed to his forehead. "All the scene settings have been carefully thought out by me and the production team. Not only will they not exceed the expenses, but also I''ve specially given out a buffer of $500000 to $800000!"


    What else did Kim cleman want to say, but Murphy raised his hand to stop him. "Kim, if you have any objection, you can ask Erica or Miramax to respond instead of arguing with me here."


    "Well," Kim cleman stood up. "I''ll see Harvey Weinstein this afternoon."


    Murphy waved his hand casually, and didn''t want to say anything more. These guys are so annoying.


    ''s first two films, he himself has the final say, now increases these people, the differences between them are inevitable. Murphy is the director who spends money. But the Guarantee Corporation, which is represented by King clement, has to save as much as possible to ensure that the film can be completed within the budget of 8 million yuan. There is a natural conflict between the two sides.


    Kim cleman is a serious and responsible person, which is a good thing, but for Murphy, it is a certain trouble.


    Fortunately, although Murphy is young and vigorous, he knows how to compromise properly. Harvey Weinstein and Miramax still support him up to now. Even if Kim cleman finds Harvey Weinstein, it doesn''t help much.


    Most importantly, the movie Murphy plans to make is not exactly the same as the one he once made. As long as there is no big accident, 8 million dollars is enough.


    In the shooting and production of the first two films, he is absolutely a typical example of frugality.


    Kim cleman just went out. The door of the office was knocked from the outside. Kerry Mulligan pushed the door and came in. She was wearing a white training suit. Her short golden hair was wet with sweat and turned into wisps. While she was gently fanning with one hand, she came over.


    "Drink water?" Murphy poured her a glass of water. Kerry Mulligan sat in the chair opposite him, took a sip of the glass, looked back at the door and asked, "is that old man in trouble again?"


    Murphy shrugged. "It''s just work."


    They don''t have personal conflicts. It''s all about work.


    Kerry Mulligan turned her lips, but she couldn''t say anything. She changed the subject and asked, "I heard you vetoed Jenna Jameson? We need a new heroine. "


    "That''s right." Murphy took a banana from a nearby cupboard, peeled it and handed it to him. Kerry Mulligan took it, bit it and asked, "is there a suitable person?"


    Murphy picked up a grape and threw it into his mouth. "Ready for an audition."


    "Ah, so..." Kerry Mulligan''s eyes rolled. "You remember Liz, my friend at acting school."


    "Elizabeth Banks?" Murphy was impressed.


    "That''s her." Kerry Mulligan took another bite of the banana and muttered, "I went shopping with her yesterday, and she''s interested in the role, too."


    "Well." Murphy nodded. "Ask her agent to contact Paul for an audition."


    Kerry Mulligan laughed. "I''ve always wanted to be in a movie with Liz."


    Murphy smiles. "She has to meet the requirements until the audition is over."


    Walking out of Murphy''s office, Kerry Mulligan can''t wait to dial Elizabeth Banks'' number. "Liz, I have good news for you..." (to be continued). )