Editing Blade: Trinity (section)

==Production==
===Development===
In 2001, before the release of ''[[Blade II]]'', New Line Cinema made a deal with [[David S. Goyer]] to write and produce a third ''Blade'' film.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 21, 2001 |last=Fleming |first=Michael |title=New Line sharpens 'Blade 3' |url=https://variety.com/2001/voices/columns/new-line-sharpens-blade-3-1117851502/ |website=Variety |access-date=November 22, 2020 |archive-date=October 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023024415/http://variety.com/2001/voices/columns/new-line-sharpens-blade-3-1117851502/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2002, German director [[Oliver Hirschbiegel]] was in talks to direct the film,<ref>{{cite web |date=8 July 2002 |last=Meza |first=Ed |title=Hirschbiegel may take on next 'Blade' |url=https://variety.com/2002/film/news/hirschbiegel-may-take-on-next-blade-1117869391/ |website=Variety |access-date=December 8, 2020 |archive-date=May 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506123101/https://variety.com/2002/film/news/hirschbiegel-may-take-on-next-blade-1117869391/ |url-status=live }}</ref> but chose instead to direct a film about Adolf Hitler called ''[[Downfall (2004 film)|Downfall]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=15 April 2003 |last=Meza |first=Ed |title=Teuton helmer is taking on Hitler |url=https://variety.com/2003/film/news/teuton-helmer-is-taking-on-hitler-1117884614/ |website=Variety |access-date=December 8, 2020 |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410180324/https://variety.com/2003/film/news/teuton-helmer-is-taking-on-hitler-1117884614/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Goyer, friends with both Stephen Norrington and Guillermo Del Toro, asked for their advice. Del Toro did conceptual artwork for the film and was thanked in the end credits.<ref name="Otto" />

{{Anchor|Casting}}
In August 2003, [[Ryan Reynolds]] was in negotiations to join the film and [[Ashley Scott]] was also being considered as his counterpart, and they would also star in a potential spin-off film.<ref>{{cite web |date=21 August 2003 |last=Fleming |first=Michael |title=Reynolds wields 'Blade' |url=https://variety.com/2003/film/news/reynolds-wields-blade-1117891216/ |website=Variety |quote=Pairing could lead to a spin-off film. |access-date=November 23, 2020 |archive-date=May 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506125325/https://variety.com/2003/film/news/reynolds-wields-blade-1117891216/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Later that month, [[Jessica Biel]] signed on to the project.<ref>{{cite web |title=Biel sharpens up for 'Blade' |url=https://variety.com/2003/scene/markets-festivals/biel-sharpens-up-for-blade-1117891587/ |website=Variety |date=27 August 2003 |quote=Pairing of Biel and Reynolds could lead to a spinoff film and a new franchise for the company. |access-date=November 23, 2020 |archive-date=May 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509124109/https://variety.com/2003/scene/markets-festivals/biel-sharpens-up-for-blade-1117891587/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Producers at New Line Cinema suggested casting professional wrestler [[Triple H]] and Goyer was highly skeptical. Goyer was impressed by Triple H's comic timing and self-deprecation and ended up expanding his role.<ref name="Otto">{{cite web |date=1 March 2004 |last1=Otto |first1=Jeff |title=An Interview with David S. Goyer |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/03/01/an-interview-with-david-s-goyer |website=[[IGN]] |access-date=May 27, 2022 |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319172127/https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/03/01/an-interview-with-david-s-goyer |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[Apple Inc|Apple]] did not pay for product placement. They made the equipment available and included the option to buy it at a 60% reduction.<ref name="Otto" />

===Production troubles===
Reportedly, [[Wesley Snipes]] was unhappy with the film's script and original choice of director. [[David S. Goyer]], who had written all three films in the franchise, was then selected to replace the director of the film, which Snipes also protested. Snipes reportedly caused difficulty during filming, including frequently refusing to shoot scenes, often forcing director Goyer to use stand-ins and [[Computer generated imagery|computer effects]] to add his character to scenes. Goyer described making the film as "the most personally and professionally difficult and painful thing I've ever been through".<ref>{{cite web |date=6 January 2016 |last=Eggertsen |first=Chris |title=David Goyer: I never spoke to Wesley Snipes again after nightmarish 'Blade 3' shoot |url=https://uproxx.com/hitfix/david-goyer-directing-blade-3-was-the-most-painful-thing-ive-ever-been-through/ |website=UPROXX |access-date=November 3, 2020 |archive-date=October 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029143943/https://uproxx.com/hitfix/david-goyer-directing-blade-3-was-the-most-painful-thing-ive-ever-been-through/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Co-star [[Patton Oswalt]] alleged that Snipes would spend much of his time smoking marijuana in his trailer and that he became violent with Goyer after accusing him of racism. It has also been alleged that Snipes refused to interact with the rest of the cast and crew, including Goyer, and would instead communicate with them through his assistant or the use of notes.<ref>{{cite web |date=2012-11-19 |author=Nathan Rabin |url=https://www.avclub.com/article/patton-oswalt-on-his-most-memorable-roles-and-givi-88860 |title=Patton Oswalt on his most memorable roles and giving life advice to Dane Cook |work=[[The A.V. Club]] |access-date=February 18, 2020 |archive-date=August 22, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822042244/http://www.avclub.com/article/patton-oswalt-on-his-most-memorable-roles-and-givi-88860 |url-status=live }}</ref> Snipes also allegedly referred to co-star [[Ryan Reynolds]] as a "[[cracker (term)|cracker]]" on one or more occasions.<ref name="Parry">{{cite web |date=2005-04-22 |author=Chris Parry |url=http://www.efilmcritic.com/feature.php?feature=1451&printer=1 |title=eFilmCritic - Drugs, Stand-Ins, Mood Swings and Legal Action: The Real Wesley Snipes |website=eFilmCritic |quote=I spent two days on the Blade: Trinity set on behalf of Spin Magazine |access-date=August 24, 2014 |archive-date=October 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007050609/https://www.efilmcritic.com/feature.php?feature=1451&printer=1 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Snipes denied that version of events and said that as an executive producer on the film he had the authority to make decisions but that some people had difficulty accepting that.<ref>{{cite web |date=2 November 2020 |author=Simon Hattenstone |title=Wesley Snipes on art, excellence and life after prison: 'I hope I came out a better person' |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/nov/02/wesley-snipes-on-art-excellence-and-life-after-prison-i-hope-i-came-out-a-better-person |website=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=November 3, 2020 |archive-date=November 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103003410/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/nov/02/wesley-snipes-on-art-excellence-and-life-after-prison-i-hope-i-came-out-a-better-person |url-status=live }}</ref>

Snipes had found Reynolds' humor a little too over-the-top for ''Blade: Trinity'', but thought it made sense in the context of [[Wade Wilson (film character)|Deadpool]]. Snipes enjoyed working with Reynolds, stating "He's unique in that way, and he's found a fantastic niche for himself doing what he does. Deadpool is Ryan Reynolds all day long. So it was enjoyable. It was enjoyable to work with him. It was enjoyable to revisit."<ref name="Romano">{{cite magazine |date=July 26, 2024 |last1=Romano |first1=Nick |title=Wesley Snipes didn't think Blade return was possible until Ryan Reynolds called |url=https://ew.com/wesley-snipes-blade-return-deadpool-and-wolverine-ryan-reynolds-reunion-comic-con-2024-exclusive-8684479 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] }}</ref>

===Language {{Anchor|Locations|Language}}===
In the DVD special features,<ref name="nightstalkers">{{cite video| people = David S Goyer| title = 'Nightstalkers, Daywalkers and Familiars: The World of Blade: Trinity}}</ref> Goyer talks about how cities are often multilingual. Goyer used [[Esperanto]] and its flag as part of the fictional city where Blade is set.<ref name="flag">{{cite web| author = António Martins| date = 16 March 2004| title = Flags of the World, Blade Trinity, Unnamed City in the USA| url = http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/fic(bla3.html| access-date = 2009-10-27| archive-date = December 5, 2008| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081205044042/http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/Flags/fic(bla3.html| url-status = live}}</ref>
The Esperanto flag is shown twice, at the entrance to the Police headquarters after Blade is rescued from jail, and in the rooftop scene where Drake threatens to drop a baby over the edge.<ref name="flag" /> Background elements such as signs and advertisements include Esperanto translations.
[[Hannibal King]] is at one point seen watching the [[William Shatner]]-starring Esperanto-language film ''[[Incubus (1966 film)|Incubus]]'' on television; one reviewer remarked that it was "an unintentionally apt reference" considering first-time director "Goyer's grasp of directorial fundamentals (such as when to tilt the camera and when to shoot in close-up) is about as strong as Shatner's fluency in Esperanto".<ref>{{cite web |author=Nick Schager |date=July 6, 2004 |title=Blade: Trinity, Film Review |url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/Film/film_review.asp?ID=1159 |work=Slant Magazine |access-date=2009-10-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090317111529/http://www.slantmagazine.com/Film/film_review.asp?ID=1159 |archive-date=2009-03-17}}</ref> The film's [[director of photography]], Gabriel Beristain, makes a [[cameo appearance]] as the one-eyed newspaper vendor who talks to Whistler in Esperanto and discusses the public perception that Blade is a menace to society.