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Chapter 366 Demon's Affirmation (Earth)

The setting of "Spawn" is not complicated.

His name is Al Simmons. He was endowed with superpowers and immortality by the Demon King, and then sent to the world to gather an army for the Demon King after his memory was erased. a member.

The devil collects power through Spawn, and when the devil has enough power, he will launch a decisive battle between good and evil to destroy the three realms. Therefore, Spawn is actually helping the devil, and he will also encounter the obstruction of the angel hunter. If he is killed by the angel hunter If you die, you will fall into a cycle of eternal doom.

This plot is obviously very similar to "Hell Detective". Yes, "Hell Detective" starring Keanu Reeves is based on Spawn.

There has been a history of copying characters between several major American comic companies, such as Hawkeye and Green Arrow, Deadpool and Deathstroke, Captain America and Captain Steel. Anyway, if you change the name and color of the characters, it becomes Another role.

……

Todd McFarlane is upstairs in Image's San Francisco headquarters, opening the blinds to watch the arriving convoy downstairs.

Robert, president of Skybound Entertainment, stood by his side.

The conversation between the two was full of doubts about Truman.

"Is he the president? I've never seen a celebrity travel with so many bodyguards." McFarlane is nearly 70 years old and has worked hard in Hollywood all his life. He has never seen a star with such a big posture.

Among the dozens of cars with different standards, nearly 100 people got off. Among these 100 people, Truman also appeared very dazzling, with an aura, because these people were all guarding Truman, Be a leader.

"He is a saint taught by CHIYU, a Jesus walking in the world. Those are his fans. It is said that without the company of this number of fans, he will get lost." Robert said, with a smile inevitably in his tone.

So in order to remind himself to respect this 'saint', Robert said: "Of course, he is still a director who has won an Academy Award, a director of a $17 billion commercial blockbuster."

"It's unbelievable," McFarlane said. "Is it really a wise choice to hand Al Simmons over to him?"

Robert said: "Todd, I know you have always wanted to shoot a remake of "Spawn", but the era of "Spawn" has passed. It takes someone like CH who can perform miracles to save Spawn."

McFarland said nothing.

He owns the largest toy company in the United States. Although Image is down and out, it is also one of the top five comic companies in the United States. There are countless film companies coveting the heroes in his hands, but he has never sold them. The cooperation with this Chinese director and actor, Not because of the $2000 million, but because he wants the superhero he put his heart and soul into to return to its glory days.

"If this Chinese person wants to change the setting and plot of "Spawn" and change it too much, I must take back the copyright of "Spawn." McFarlane said in a 'non-negotiable' attitude said.

"If you want to adapt to the market, you have to make some compromises." Robert said, seeing the old man's expression of displeasure, he hurriedly said: "We don't presuppose a position, but don't object immediately. If you think about it."

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"Hello." MacFarlane shook hands with Truman.

Seeing that Truman was alone, he asked, "CH, is it just you?"

McFarland originally wanted to ask, don't the 100 people downstairs need to send some coffee or something?
"My assistant is home for the New Year." Truman smiled, "I can do it myself, although Adam asked me to bring an assistant, but I'm not a big shot after all, I can do it myself."

You have 100 assistants downstairs... McFarlane couldn't help but glance at Robert.

"CH came to San Francisco this time, mainly to talk about the script of "Spawn." Robert was responsible for bringing the two parties into the main topic, "According to the agreement we signed, all script ideas need to be reviewed and approved by McFarlane, and it is best to The editors at Image will pen it."

McFarlane was very conscious of that, he had to control the script, and Spawn was like his baby.

"I read the script written by Mr. MacFarlane..." Truman said.

McFarlane planned to remake "Spawn" as early as 8 years ago, and the script was of course ready.

When Truman said this, McFarlane was even a little nervous. Although he was 70 years old and had already experienced dust and smoke, "Spawn" was his own son. heard about it.

It is said that the Disney shooting that caused a sensation in half of the United States before was because the beautiful Chinese boy in front of him was too demanding on the script, which caused a screenwriter to collapse and become a murderous maniac.

This is known as an anecdote in Hollywood, but when facing Truman and asking him to comment on the script, it will become a kind of psychological pressure.

Yes, McFarlane felt the pressure from the Chinese.

This Chinese, he is too elusive, sitting here, he is clean and beautiful, like a top model in the world, seems powerless, but he controls the biggest power in Hollywood, which is to shoot a movie that sells well all over the world.

This visual and psychological contrast creates an unpredictable pressure that makes McFarlane attach great importance to his views.

"...the script is great, and I don't think there's any need to change it," Truman said.

This evaluation was so high that McFarlane and Robert could hardly believe it.

"Don't you need to change it?" McFarlane repeated Truman's words, "but the world view of this script is very dark, completely different from the current family carnival superheroes. Will the audience like it?"

"We think that everyone is tired of seeing the stereotyped heroes like Iron Man and Doctor Strange. Spawn will give the audience a new visual stimulation, and he will be successful." Truman said.

"But if it is shot according to that script, it will definitely be an R-rated film." Robert said, "Once it is rated R-rated, it will not be released in many big-ticket warehouses around the world."

"We will try our best to make it PG13 (under 13 years old need to be accompanied by parents to watch it)." Truman said, "but the quality of the movie is the most important. Our goal is always to make it an irreplaceable classic in the hearts of the audience. El Simmons is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and recorded in film history."

McFarland was even a little moved, and then he took the initiative to say that he would change some settings about the plot and characters, reduce some blood and violence, and make it more likely to sell well. After all, Truman's investment is to pay back .

Robert looked at Truman and thought, if this is a negotiating tactic, you've already succeeded.

"CH, what are you looking at?" McFarlane noticed that Truman had been looking at his side, but there was nothing there.

"Oh, I'm watching a demon minion, and her image is getting clearer..." Truman said, "I believe this is because I found the right movie."

Neither MacFarlane nor Robert understood.

"Who do you say you saw?" Robert asked.

"A girl with brown hair, I can't see her face clearly, I can't hear her voice clearly, but I know she is scolding me... sorry." Truman thought that Adam would not let him talk about what he saw in front of outsiders. Things, and smiled back: "I mean, our cooperation is correct, so the devil will stop me."

Ah... The two people in front of them felt that this turning point was too blunt, and then they remembered the rumors in Hollywood that the Chinese in front of them was a serious mental patient.

So, is it really okay to work with him?
(End of this chapter)