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"Aren't you in Hollywood? Have you ever participated in fighting training?" Jiang Heng asked casually.

In the American version of "Alien" that they previously collaborated with Columbia Pictures, iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Pictures designated Guli Nazha to play the female lead. The girl participated in a certain amount of fighting practice before filming began.

Guli Nazha said: "What I have practiced are just fancy moves. It's OK for martial arts movies, but it's not good enough for real combat style action movies, right?"

Jiang Heng said: "It's okay, anyway, it will be at least half a year before the filming starts, there is plenty of time to practice. I remember Zhang Zhen practiced Bajiquan for three years in order to film "The Grandmaster" and even won a championship! If you practice well, I will support you as a 'action star' in the future!"

Guli Nazha was so scared that she shook her head subconsciously. Being an action star? That's so hard, and you may not make much money!

Instantly he said pitifully: "Ah, let's not do it, shall we?"

Jiang Heng smiled, as if he was thinking about you. "The competition in the Chinese entertainment industry is so fierce nowadays. It's one thing to have company resources to support you, but you also have to have your own characteristics, so that you can be popular for a long time. Even if you don't become a 'action star' who excels in action scenes, at least when you are filming a fairy tale movie, your movements can be more beautiful!"

“In the fighting scenes of fantasy films, isn’t it just a matter of moving your fingers and making a few gestures?” Guli Nazha said aggrievedly.

"This kind of film is a disgrace to the market!" Jiang Heng snorted, his tone very dissatisfied.

Because of the emergence of iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video, the overall quality level of this time and space ancient costume fantasy drama is far beyond that of the previous life.

However, some film and television production companies, in order to make quick money, do not work hard on the storyline, special effects, fighting, costumes and props, but just put in various "love stories", and surprisingly they can get good ratings. Occasionally, if they do it well, the ratings will skyrocket and they can make a small profit.

So, no matter what time period, there is never a shortage of shoddy TV dramas and movies.

There are many such “qinggong” techniques in this world, where people hang up and down with wires, swaying and dangling, and they are affecting more and more film and television crews.

After all, it is impossible for most film and television production companies to invest huge amounts of money and create works as carefully as iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video.

For them, the best option is to produce shoddy products and make a small investment for a big return.

Actors also like this, as it makes filming easy. They can use various stand-ins and just move their fingers a few times. After adding the “5-cent” special effects in post-production, the fight scene is done. It saves so much trouble!
Guli Nazha would occasionally take on TV dramas and movies from other companies. Gradually, she was influenced by this and spoke out her thoughts without giving it much thought.

Seeing Jiang Heng's expression of surprise, he hurriedly said, "I'll ask my assistant to sign me up for a fighting training class when I get back. I'll practice every day, every day!"

Liu Yifei said: "After I go back, I will definitely practice every day. Then you can follow me and we can practice together!"

"That's right, I almost forgot about it!"

Speaking of this, I realized that what was originally mentioned was that "The Legend of Dragon and Snake" should be adapted into a movie. How did it get to the point where I need to practice fighting skills hard? I really shouldn't say anything nonsense!

Liu Yifei said: "Naza and I have to go back to train hard, so why would we switch to filming a movie?"

"Alright, let's make a movie and I'll play the leading role again!" Jiang Heng said with determination.

To be honest, he had never thought about making an action movie before, because the market had long proved that this type of movie was, if not outdated, at least already an unpopular genre.

But box office is only one aspect. Jiang Heng is more worried about bad reputation. He has been directing movies for nearly 20 years and has thought about retiring for about 18 years. He is really afraid of "losing his reputation in his later years".

But he has a "super microscopic computer" and can learn things very quickly. He is indeed a "Kung Fu" master.

Putting aside his actual combat level, at least in terms of moves and actions, even Jet Li at his peak could not necessarily beat him!
With such great kung fu skills, if he doesn't make a decent action movie, he might really regret it in the future.

Anyway, he would not lose money and he expected the reputation would not be too bad. Jiang Hengyi made up his mind and decided to direct and star in the movie "Dragon and Snake Romance".

When these words came out, not only Liu Yifei was extremely happy, but also Guli Nazha and Yang Mi who were next to her, as well as other actors and staff who were a little further away, were also extremely surprised after hearing the news.

Because Jiang Heng has performed Jet Li's unique skill "Fanzi Quan" in front of the media more than once, and has been praised for his kung fu many times by Zhang Yimou, Jet Li, Jacky Cheung, Sammo Hung, Stephen Chow and others.

People are curious, and the more controversial the topic is, the longer it will be discussed.

The topic of "Jiang Heng knows Kung Fu" on the Internet has been discussed tirelessly by many movie fans, and it is even more popular than the debate among netizens about "Who is better, Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan?"

Those who support Jiang Heng believe that he is from Hong Kong, where there are so many martial arts schools, and Jiang Heng is very rich. If he hired masters to practice martial arts for many years, he must have some good kung fu skills.

Opponents believe that the media has never reported on Jiang Heng’s master, and no photos of him practicing martial arts have been leaked, so how could he be a master.

If you want to say that Zhou Xingxing is a top martial artist, it is possible. After all, there are media reports that Zhou Xingxing learned Wing Chun from Ip Man's disciple Huang Chunliang.

And we all know that he is a fanatical fan of Bruce Lee, so he must practice often, so it’s not surprising that he knows Kung Fu!

As for Jiang Heng, he has always given people the impression of being a director of special effects blockbusters, and he occasionally stars in or makes guest appearances in films.

Although the fighting scenes in "Hero" are very amazing, the problem is that they can use a stunt double or wire suspension!
The topic has been debated endlessly, so whether Jiang Heng really knows kung fu has become an unsolved mystery in the entertainment industry.

There are too many viewers who want to watch the action movie starring Jiang Heng, and many cast and crew members on the set also have this curiosity.

Upon hearing this, action director Yuan De came over and said with a smile: "You should have made a movie like that a long time ago, and let everyone see what the last action superstar looks like!"

Yang Mi asked curiously, "Why do you say he is the last action superstar?"

Yuan De sighed, "Everyone has seen the current situation of action movies. It's not doing well. Even movies starring A-Lung don't sell much at the box office. Jet Li has semi-retired, and the others are even worse off!
But if Director Jiang shoots it, it will definitely be a hit, and he deserves the title of action superstar. But when he stops shooting, who will take over? Not many people want to watch action movies! "

Jiang Heng said: "It's a market problem. Special effects blockbusters are more shocking and outstanding than action movies, and the audience votes with their feet. One day, when people are tired of special effects blockbusters, perhaps only new technology can save the film industry!"

“Not really, will it get to that extent?” Several girls had expressions of disbelief on their faces.

Jiang Heng thought to himself, I can tell you that in ten years, audiences will not like to go to the cinema to watch movies. Special effects blockbusters, comedies, and romances will all lose their appeal! (End of this chapter)