Resource TheWrap reports: according to people close to the production of the film "47 Ronin" (47 Ronin), director Carl Rinsch was removed from installation due to the fact that the project budget grew beyond $225 million.
One of these people said that control over the installation was transferred Donna Langley, co-chairman of the studio "Universal".
About a week ago, work on the film ended in London with reshoots of a number of episodes, where “key” close-ups of the actor were re-shot Keanu Reeves in order for the actor to be at the center of the action of the climax.
Some "insiders" described the production process as a "nightmare."
Representative "Universal" refused to comment on this situation in any way, but said that the budget did not exceed the original mark of 175 million, despite reshoots. Representatives are also slow to respond Carla Rinsha.
However, the studio was not satisfied with what the film was becoming and took the reins away from Rinsha.
According to one of the above mentioned people, Rinsch, who seemed competent and creative during pre-production, had difficulty coping with the filming process. As a result, the Los Angeles-based studio had to step in to handle post-production and final editing.
Earlier dismissal Rinsha It was not possible, since, according to the Directors Guild of America, the director who was personally involved in the production is required to participate in reshoots. But when the episodes were reshot, the director was removed.
Scenes from Keanu Reeves, which initially did not receive too much screen time, it was decided to reshoot it. We're talking about a big fight before the finale, as well as several other episodes where the emphasis is on Kae, character Reeves. Before Kai did not take part in the final battle, but in the new episode he fights with a supernatural creature.
In addition, the studio added close-ups, a love scene and a number of new dialogues for Keanu.
It is reported that reshoots in London, which lasted about a week, began at the end of August, having been temporarily delayed due to the Olympic Games and his directorial debut. Reeves, film "Man of Tai Chi".
The studio has already postponed the release date twice. This time it was shifted from November 2013 to December 2013.
Source: thewrap.com
Yes, I’d rather turn gray than wait for this film... I’ve been waiting for it since time immemorial, as soon as it was posted on Kinopoisk... I don’t even remember how much time has passed since then
Offtopic on SPL 2: It is confirmed that Francis Ng will take part in the film (I hope you know this actor).
Along the way, beta screenings and tests failed...
Somehow I can’t believe that the film will pay off, much less make money from it.
IMHO, Hollywood should generally be prohibited from touching the holy of holies of Japanese history.
Now and forever and forever and ever. Amen.