Well for one thing, people don't seem to get the fact that this is a clear winner of a screenplay idea. So I see I need to set some misconceptions on their ear!
First, Kong. The presence of Kong in the film might raise some questions. Just from a legal perspective. Rather than duck those objections, I will meet them head-on like I always do! To wit. King Kong is an intellectual character, that's true. Which means that legally, in theory, not just anybody can use him in a movie. There are certain rights issues. But get this: the movie is set two thousand years ago! Therefore, if Kong existed two thousand years ago, then it stands to reason that he's now in the public domain! See?
All you need to do is buy into the premise a little, and problem solved.
The other objection is that maybe the topic itself could be a problem. But how can anyone seriously make that objection, in this day and age! Have we ignored so soon the lessons learned from successes made by films such as The Passion of the Christ? If we have, then lesson up, folks! Wake up and smell it: the audience is out there! People are ready for these types of films. All you need to do is execute it well, with respect for the material. You can't fool the audience with a watered-down or insincere approach! But if you gussy it up with integrity, with a guts-first take that displays intelligence and respect, then you will find yourself reaping the sweet rewards of beaucoup box office profits!
Bidding on the screeplay is now open. Bearing in mind I haven't written it yet.
Completed it yet, I mean.
First, Kong. The presence of Kong in the film might raise some questions. Just from a legal perspective. Rather than duck those objections, I will meet them head-on like I always do! To wit. King Kong is an intellectual character, that's true. Which means that legally, in theory, not just anybody can use him in a movie. There are certain rights issues. But get this: the movie is set two thousand years ago! Therefore, if Kong existed two thousand years ago, then it stands to reason that he's now in the public domain! See?
All you need to do is buy into the premise a little, and problem solved.
The other objection is that maybe the topic itself could be a problem. But how can anyone seriously make that objection, in this day and age! Have we ignored so soon the lessons learned from successes made by films such as The Passion of the Christ? If we have, then lesson up, folks! Wake up and smell it: the audience is out there! People are ready for these types of films. All you need to do is execute it well, with respect for the material. You can't fool the audience with a watered-down or insincere approach! But if you gussy it up with integrity, with a guts-first take that displays intelligence and respect, then you will find yourself reaping the sweet rewards of beaucoup box office profits!
Bidding on the screeplay is now open. Bearing in mind I haven't written it yet.
Completed it yet, I mean.
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