Extracting skills from movies

"What's the rush? It's bound to happen sooner or later."

Du Sheng patted her pert buttocks:

"Besides, there's Gao Yuanyuan and the others in the crew. A group of girls together, it's very lively."

Yang Mi's eyes lit up when she heard she could be in the same frame as her girlfriends:
"Really? That's great!"

Acting as sisters together would definitely be super fun!

"That also depends on how well you act."

Du Sheng teased her on purpose:

"If it gets smashed, I'll replace it immediately."

"would not!"

Yang Mi patted her chest and guaranteed:
"I will definitely study the role carefully and make you look at me in a new light!"

Seeing her indomitable spirit, Du Sheng smiled.

That's what makes this girl so appealing.

Whether it's dating or pursuing a career, they're always full of enthusiasm and live life to the fullest.

He reached out and pulled her into his arms:
"Alright, stop lounging around here and hurry back to prepare for the scenes of 'The Heirs'."

Yang Mi snuggled against him and gave him a quick kiss.
"I'll be going now, Sheng-ge, you should get some rest too~"

Just as he finished speaking, the office doorbell rang.

At this point, who else but family members could knock on the door without being stopped?

Yang Mi calmly straightened her clothes and swayed her hips as she opened the door.

Standing at the door was my good friend Liu Shishi.

She glanced at Yang Mi's languid demeanor and couldn't help but smile slightly, then walked straight to Du Sheng:
"Brother Sheng, the nominations for the Hundred Flowers Awards are out!"

I've been nominated for Best Actress, and so have you. Are you going to the ceremony?

The nomination list for the 29th Hundred Flowers Awards for Popular Films has just been announced.

The film "Lost in Thailand," released during the May Day holiday, received three nominations. It stars Wang Baoqiang, Zuo Xiaoqing, and Tang Yan, with Tang Yan nominated for Best New Actress.

Du Sheng and Liu Shishi were both nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress for their roles in "The Grandmaster".

Since Huayi Brothers collapsed, the Hundred Flowers Awards immediately changed course and became a "strategic partner" with Star Media.

Du Sheng nodded:
"If I have time, of course I'll go and support them."

Not only me, but a bunch of artists from the company also had to be there.

This is the first time the Hundred Flowers Awards have teamed up with us, and it's a major reform, so we have to go and support them.

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi immediately beamed with joy:

"I can't wait! This event is being held in Suzhou, so we can go sightseeing and visit Sister Yuanyuan on set!"

The crew of "The Message" built a manor in Suzhou, which was completed two months ago, and filming only started in early July.

The company is investing heavily in real-life sets, aiming for a high-quality production. Filming is planned to take several months and is expected to wrap up by the end of the year.

Gao Yuanyuan only went back to Beijing a few days ago; the rest of the time she spends her time in Suzhou.

Du Sheng patted her head and teased her with a smile:

"This is your first time being nominated for Best Actress. You're not nervous at all, but all you can think about is having fun?"

Liu Shishi smiled slightly and said sweetly:
"The Grandmaster was a box office hit and gained some international recognition. I'm satisfied."

As for the award, let it happen naturally.

The key is being able to go with you; having a good time is the most important thing.

Yang Mi, who was standing next to her, listened and muttered to herself.

She also longs for Liu Shishi's relaxed and carefree attitude.

But then I thought about how I was about to film "The Heirs" and there were other movies waiting for me, so I felt relieved.

She cleared her throat, put on a "serious secretary" face, and asked:

"Mr. Du, Hunan TV has sent an invitation to the Golden Eagle TV Festival at the end of August. Are you going?"

This sounds like a work report, but deep down I'm hoping Du Sheng can come.

At this year's Golden Eagle Awards, she was nominated for the Most Popular Actress Award for her role in "My Love from the Star".

Although the chances of winning the award are unknown, she would definitely go if she could walk the red carpet with Du Sheng.

Du Sheng shook his head:

"I don't have any works in this area, so I won't go to join the event."

In recent years, he has focused on movies and hasn't filmed many TV series.

However, Star Media has produced many hit dramas, and Song Ji, Liu Tao, Jia Jingwen, Lu Yi, and Liu Yunlong have all received nominations, with a bunch of Best Actor and Best Actress winners.

However, neither the Golden Eagle Awards nor the Hundred Flowers Awards are currently considered hot topics.

The entire nation's attention is focused on the Olympics.

Especially last night, when the news of Liu Xiang's withdrawal from the competition broke, the entire internet erupted in uproar, with countless boos.

During the Olympics, the athletes are the main characters.

Du Sheng was happy to keep a low profile, which gave her time to join the crew and prepare for her new film.

Yang Mi felt a little disappointed when she saw that Du Sheng didn't plan to go, but she knew it was true.

Liu Shishi wasn't even thinking about the Golden Eagle Awards; she was still planning her trip to Suzhou.
"Then let's go to Suzhou. How about we bring some local specialties back for Sister Yuanyuan's film crew?"

They must be homesick after staying there for so long.

Du Sheng laughed:
"You decide what to do. While you're at it, ask the crew what they need and we'll bring it over with us."

Just then, Yang Mi's phone rang, and her assistant reminded her that she had a photoshoot for an endorsement that afternoon.

She hung up the phone and waved to the two of them:

"I'll head out now, I have to rush off this afternoon."

"Go."

Du Sheng waved his hand:
"Don't forget what I said, make 'The Heirs' well done."

Yang Mi gave a playful military salute, then turned and left.

Liu Shishi leaned into Du Sheng's arms and asked softly:
"Brother Sheng, do you think Liu Xiang must be feeling really bad about withdrawing from the race, with all the fuss online?"

Du Sheng sighed:

"Being an athlete is really tough."

Especially the top performers, who carry the expectations of the entire nation.

There's nothing anyone can do if someone gets injured and has to withdraw from the competition.

I hope everyone can be more understanding.

Liu Shishi nodded:
"If it were me, and this happened at the Olympics, I would probably collapse on the spot."

"So the actors are actually pretty good."

Du Sheng sighed:

"If you mess up your performance, you'll only get criticized for a few days, but you'll still have a chance to turn things around in your next project."

But it's different for athletes; it happens every four years, and if they miss it, it might be for a lifetime.

Liu Shishi didn't say anything more, but just quietly leaned against him.

Sunlight streamed in through the glass, making it feel warm and cozy.

The office was quiet, with only the wall clock ticking away.

After a while, Du Sheng checked the time and said:
"I have to go to the planning department this afternoon to talk to Hou Hongliang about the schedule for the Hundred Flowers Awards."

If you have nothing else to do, you can stay here, or go back upstairs to the lounge and take a nap.

Liu Shishi shook her head:

"I'll go with you, and see if there's anything I can do to help."

"Okay, let's pack up and go."

The two got up and straightened their clothes. Du Sheng picked up the documents on the table and walked out of the office with Liu Shishi.

They encountered several employees in the corridor, who greeted them with smiles, and Du Sheng and Liu Shishi responded with smiles as well. As the elevator descended, Liu Shishi suddenly seemed to remember something and said:

"By the way, what dress should I wear to the Hundred Flowers Awards ceremony? You need to give me some advice."

Du Sheng laughed:

"Don't worry, we'll have the stylist prepare a few outfits for you, and we guarantee you'll outshine everyone else."

Liu Shishi playfully punched him:
"All you do is say nice things."

.........

Having just finished dealing with all the trivial matters, Du Sheng was summoned to Zhoushan by director Lin Chaoxian to discuss filming arrangements.

The new film "Agent 3: Life and Death Crisis" is about to start filming, with the original cast and crew returning.

The story continues from "Taken", which is the original sequel "Taken 2".

In its previous life, this film grossed nearly $4 million worldwide, received decent reviews, and featured distinctive action sequences, showing considerable potential for further development.

In order to create a complete blockbuster series, Du Sheng simply incorporated it into Agent 3, which can be considered to strengthen the logic.

The directors are still Lin Chaoxian and Li Dachao.

After all, if you're comfortable using it, the shooting process can be sped up considerably.

In addition to filming in Japan and Korea, the filming locations will also include indoor scenes and sea chase sequences in China.

In particular, the opening sea chase scene required the use of yachts, speedboats, coast guard vessels, etc., so the production team simply chose Zhoushan, which was nearby.

The scenic area here includes a yacht marina, bay views, and natural landscapes such as mountains, sea, reefs, and beaches, making it incredibly photogenic.

More than a month ago, Lin Chaoxian and Li Dachao had already scouted out the location, and two sets were built at the Zhoushan film set.

However, when it comes to the naval battles and the sea-land chase scenes, they still need to consult with Du Sheng, the producer and lead actor.

After all, he provided the script for this film, so he is absolutely familiar with all aspects of it.

Du Sheng naturally wouldn't refuse.

The main storyline of this film continues from the previous work, in which the protagonist Yang Yongjie successfully rescues his kidnapped sister Yang Mi and destroys the human trafficking chain of the gang, but in doing so, he completely angers the Yamaguchi-gumi.

The film opens with Yang Yongjie hoping to mend his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Zhang Zhi and sister Yang Mi, so he invites them to South Korea for a vacation.

While the Yamaguchi-gumi boss, Taro Watanabe, was enjoying a boat ride and harboring hatred after losing his son, he secretly launched his revenge.

Although the experienced Yang Yongjie quickly realized he was being followed and successfully lured away the kidnappers with his special agent skills, he was ultimately isolated and helpless at sea, and Zhang Zhi was captured, forcing him to surrender...

The suspense has shifted from the 72-hour rescue in "Agent 2" to the rescue of someone trapped in prison.

The most exciting scenes at the beginning, besides the sea battles and yacht chases, are those featuring Yang Mi, who plays Yang Mi.

Because she wasn't on the yacht at the time, she narrowly escaped the kidnapping, and then, following Yang Yongjie's secret guidance, she was asked to help him get out of trouble...

These scenes were quite challenging and difficult to film, so in order to avoid any unnecessary risks, Du Sheng naturally had to personally familiarize himself with them.

He had seen this film in his previous life and used the "Aha!" skill to recall it, so the overall accuracy of the recreation should be at least 60-70%.

Of course, some of the flaws in this film also need to be addressed.

For example, the most criticized parts of the plot have logical flaws.

For example, after Yang Yongjie was kidnapped, the gang did not take sufficiently strict measures to prevent him from contacting the outside world.
Giving him the opportunity to instruct his sister using a mini-phone makes the villain seem intellectually challenged.

Furthermore, Yang Mi's easy escape from the enemy's pursuit seems too smooth and lacks plausibility.

All of these had to be redesigned.

For example, the gangsters conduct stricter body searches and surveillance on the male protagonist, but he uses his superb spy skills to trigger the plot by using extremely subtle objects around him.

The same applies to Yang Mi's escape.

She can use her familiarity with the environment and some cleverness to cleverly get rid of the enemy, rather than simply relying on luck.

All of these require Du Sheng to personally go to the set to make adjustments; it would be difficult for the two directors alone to get involved.

In addition, the fight scenes are also a point of contention.

Although its action scenes are still explosive, it lacks sufficient creativity.

The fight and gunfight scenes are somewhat formulaic, making it difficult to offer viewers anything new.

In order to optimize the game, Du Sheng needs to design some novel action scenes.

For example, by utilizing the unique urban landscape, chases and fights can take place inside ancient buildings or in narrow streets, and elements such as parkour and climbing can be incorporated.

After two days of work, Du Sheng finally breathed a sigh of relief as he managed to get everything under control.

Next, we just need to wait for the arrangements in Japan and South Korea to be in place, and for the main creative team to return, then filming can begin.

This timeframe should not exceed one week.

…………

Back at the company, Du Sheng got busy again.

As the group expanded its operations, the advertising business also became incredibly demanding.

Their own company needs to advertise its products, Miracle Cinemas needs to accept brand sponsorships, and Renren.com also needs to sell traffic...

Advertising is indispensable in everything.

Ye Jingzhi made a decisive decision to establish Miracle Media, specializing in this industry.

They handled all aspects of advertising planning and marketing promotion, and even the original "internet army" from StarCraft was brought over and turned into a regular army.

Du Sheng came to Miracle Media that day, mainly to fulfill his previous promise to Gulinazha.

Introduce her to her idol.

Yes, she always calls her "Fairy Sister" in the girls' group chat.

Coincidentally, Liu Yifei is here today filming an advertisement for "Kung Fu Panda".

In recent years, Kungfu Pie has been very successful, with 1800 stores nationwide, becoming a national-level clothing brand.

To broaden the customer base, they also created three sub-brands: high-end, mid-range, and low-end, catering to different budgets.

Liu Yifei's latest shoot is for a new high-end product line endorsement.

As soon as Du Sheng entered the photography studio, he saw Liu Yifei wearing a light purple trench coat, posing for the camera.

Her makeup was very light, her beauty was understated, and she had a lazy, languid air about her, like a cat that had just woken up.

Once I put on that trench coat, I felt light and airy, as if I could fly away at any moment.

This is the new winter collection from Kungfu Pai, the "Dream Series," which emphasizes a natural and fresh style. It comes in both men's and women's styles, and the prices vary.

Du Sheng came here not only to take Gulinazha to meet her idol, but also to shoot an advertisement for his menswear line.

When Gulinazha saw Liu Yifei, she was even happier than when she first met Du Sheng.

She gripped Du Sheng's hand tightly, her voice rising an octave:

"My God! The real-life Fairy Sister is so ethereal! She's even more beautiful than on TV!"

Her voice was already clear, but when she got excited, she didn't lower her voice at all, and the whole studio could hear it.

Liu Yifei also snapped out of her work mode and her gaze immediately locked onto Du Sheng.

Having not seen each other for many days, the longing in my heart had grown into a vast grassland, so I no longer cared about being reserved.
Wearing a trench coat, he strode over with long legs and then jumped down with a "whoosh".

Du Sheng reacted quickly, catching the object and pulling it firmly into her arms.

The next second, my lips felt soft.

Liu Yifei leaned in and kissed him, and she kissed him quite earnestly.

Gulnazar stood to the side, completely dumbfounded.

As Liu Yifei wrapped her legs around Du Sheng's waist tighter and tighter, the fairy filter in his heart snapped.

Broken!

So even the ethereal beauty can be so down-to-earth!

She had already been added to Du Sheng's group chat, and apart from some of the girls she hadn't met in real life, they had been chatting in the group for a while.

Before I could even catch my breath, another stunningly beautiful woman walked over with a beaming smile.

Gulinazha recognized her at a glance.

It was none other than Princess Minmin, Jia Jingwen, from the group chat.

Today she was wearing a white suit, looking capable and stylish, with an aura that seemed to stretch for miles.

…(End of this chapter)