Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 132: "Curse of the Golden Flower" premieres.

More than two months passed quickly.

The entire plot of The Warlords was shot in a very scattered manner.

Talk about it.

The plot of The Warlords is not complicated.

After Pang Qingyun joined the court with his two brothers, Pang Qingyun relied on his ruthlessness, bravery, strategy and wisdom... to capture several cities step by step.

Simultaneously.

Pang Qingyun was also appointed Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi because of his great contributions.

It’s just that Pang Qingyun is too idealistic.

He thought.

After he became the Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi, he could realize his ambitions and change this era.

But the darkness of politics was beyond his imagination.

Under pressure from the three giants and the imperial court, Pang Qingyun took the lead in disarmament.

Under the threat of Lord Di, Pang Qingyun killed his second brother Zhao Erhu who followed him.

Poor Zhao Erhu believed until his death that the imperial court wanted to kill Pang Qingyun, and he was always thinking about protecting his elder brother.

The third brother Jiang Wuyang thought that the reason Pang Qingyun wanted to kill his second brother was because of his sister-in-law "Lian Sheng".

Because his sister-in-law had an affair with his eldest brother Pang Qingyun, he killed "Liansheng" immediately.

He thought that if he killed Liansheng, his eldest brother would not kill his second brother.

have to say.

Jiang Wuyang thought too naively.

Until Zhao Erhu died.

Jiang Wuyang's inner brotherhood was shattered, and he killed Pang Qingyun single-handedly.

of course.

Pang Qingyun’s death was not entirely caused by Jiang Wuyang.

On the day Pang Qingyun took office, there were already a series of men in black lying in ambush.

They didn't show their faces and no one knew who they were.

Possibly one of the Big Three.

It could be He Kui.

It could also be Karl Lagerfeld.

It could even be everyone you can think of.

In short.

Pang Qingyun died due to the assassination attempt by Jiang Wuyang and a series of men in black.

Before he died, Pang Qingyun thought of the pledge of allegiance that the three people had made, and was filled with emotion.

At last.

Jiang Wuyang was sentenced to death by slicing for murdering Pang Qingyun.

In this scene, Jin Chengwu's performance as Jiang Wuyang was outstanding.

But it's a pity.

This scene was filmed, but Chen Cheng believed that it might not be released and might be deleted.

But no matter what.

It took more than two months to officially complete the filming of The Warlords.

……

"Everyone has worked hard. I want to toast you all."

The wrap party for The Warlords.

Chen Cheng sat at the main table.

Also sitting at the main table were directors Chen Kexin, Ye Weimin, Jet Li, Andy Lau, Jin Chengwu, and Xu Jinglei.

One of the producers is Huang Jianxin, and the other producer is Feng Fengzhen.

Of course, there is also martial arts instructor Chen Xiaodong.

As for the other assistant directors, they had no choice but to sit in other seats.

Chen Kexin toasted everyone first.

Next, we would like to pay tribute to the producer Huang Jianxin and the producer in order.

However, Huang Jianxin shook his head and said, "Let's not follow these rules. We are just investors and don't know how to produce a film. Just drink and have fun."

Huang Jianxin said this and Chen Kexin swept the table.

The first cup was toasted to Chen Cheng: "Little Chen Cheng, this cup is for you."

Chen Cheng was a little surprised: "Director Chen, I should respect you."

"No, no, no, I'm the chief director. I'm the one giving the toast this time. If it weren't for you, I think we would have to shoot this drama for another two months. No, if it takes another two months, I guess I won't be the chief director anymore."

talking.

Everyone burst into laughter.

Huang Jianxin explained: "Director Chen, don't blame me. We as producers are under a lot of pressure as well."

"Director Huang, we understand."

We all do this business.

Every industry has its own difficulties.

Producers have great power, but also the greatest pressure.

Because they paid for it.

They have to consider whether they will suffer losses in the future and whether they can recover their costs.

If it's obvious that they're going to lose money, why would they spend money on filming if there's no other reason?

Do you really think making movies is for the sake of ideals?

For the producer.

Making movies is a business.

The famous Hong Kong director Wang Jing has long realized this.

He has always regarded movies as a business.

Although he does not object to others considering movies as art.

But in his eyes, movies are business.

Since you are doing business, you have to think about losses and gains.

As producers, they make movies naturally to make money.

Fortunately.

All is not so bad.

Although there were some complicated things in the middle, but overall it was okay.

Also.

After Chen Cheng joined the team later, the shooting quality of the entire film improved a lot.

This is not.

After Chen Kexin toasted everyone, the other leading actors started to toast Chen Cheng one after another.

First, Jet Li said: "Director Chen, I toast to you. First, I toast to your great skills. Second, I toast to your great directing skills. Third, I toast to your all-round talent."

Then it was Liu Dehua who said: "Director Chen, this is not the first time we have worked together. I believe that we may work together again someday."

And there is Jin Chengwu.

Jin Chengwu didn't have much dealings with Chen Cheng.

But in the last scene of lingchi, Chen Cheng told Jin Chengwu a story from the play, and Jin Chengwu benefited a lot from it, and also raised his glass.

Chen Xiaodong admires Chen Cheng very much.

At the same time, the two of them had been interacting quite a lot during this period, so Chen Xiaodong raised his glass and said, "Chen Cheng, let's have a drink."

Chen Cheng said: "Director Chen, I grew up watching your movies. This is a toast to you."

Chen Xiaodong glared at Chen Cheng and said, "What respect is needed? We are all family. Come on, drink."

Of course there is also Ye Weimin, who had a grudge against Chen Cheng before.

At this moment, the two became close friends.

Ye Weimin said, "Chen Cheng, you should stop hanging around in the mainland."

Chen Cheng was stunned: "Where else can we go if not in the mainland?"

"Come to our Xiangjiang."

Ye Weimin said: "With your ability, you can make a name for yourself even in Hong Kong."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "There are too many masters in Hong Kong. I am going to die."

One aspect of this is modesty.

on the other hand.

Chen Cheng didn't want to go to Hong Kong at all.

Not to mention anything else.

Let’s talk about the previous life.

After 2003, apart from co-productions, there are only a handful of Hong Kong films that are memorable.

Many times, even if a series of top directors, top actors, top productions... are put together, the market still doesn't buy it.

The future belongs to the mainland.

Chen Cheng was going to Hong Kong at this time, which was equivalent to joining the National Army in 49.

"Okay, you guys chat, I have something else to do."

I was at the table for only half an hour.

Huang Jianxin toasted everyone at the table and then left.

When leaving, Huang Jianxin patted Chen Cheng on the shoulder.

Although he didn't say anything.

But everyone could see that Huang Jianxin was satisfied with Chen Cheng.

Chen Kexin and Ye Weimin said enviously, "Well, it was wrong of me to let you go to Hong Kong."

"Of course not. Director Huang values ​​Chen Cheng so much, why would he go to Hong Kong?"

"I think we should follow Chen Cheng from now on."

"Yes, yes, Director Chen, you must not bear a grudge. If you take on any big movies in the future, I will be your assistant director."

"And me, how about I be your assistant director?" This was of course a joke.

Chen Cheng didn't take it seriously.

But it's just a joke.

But everyone knows that as long as Chen Cheng does not commit suicide in the future, he will definitely have a place in the mainland director field.

……

"Lao Liu, come, let's have a drink."

The main table here finished drinking.

A group of directors also went to other tables.

This is normal.

Behind every director at the main table, there are a bunch of younger brothers following them.

Chen Cheng doesn't have many younger brothers.

But in the crew of The Warlords, Chen Cheng still squeezed in a lot of people.

Not to mention my classmate Zhu Xiaohua.

Xiao Wu and Da Long, who had been following Chen Cheng, were also pushed in by Chen Cheng as soon as possible.

There is no problem at all in stuffing it in like this.

Xiao Wu and Da Long are engaged in art and action respectively, and are also developing into martial arts instructors.

This is the behind-the-scenes production.

It may be difficult to fill an important role in front of the camera.

But Chen Cheng can fill a lot of capable people who need to work behind the scenes in a matter of minutes.

of course.

In addition to them, there is also Lao Liu, Chen Cheng’s former deputy art director in the Curse of the Golden Flower crew.

At that time, Chen Cheng and Lao Liu were both deputy art directors.

However, development varies from person to person.

Just because you join the cast of Curse of the Golden Flower doesn't mean you will be successful in the future.

It doesn't mean that just because you joined the crew of Curse of the Golden Flower, you will be able to join a crew of the same big production later.

Producer Zhang was so awesome that he took over the crew of Curse of the Golden Flower, and then he could only work his way around in smaller crews.

The same goes for Old Liu.

Chen Cheng recognized Lao Liu's artistic level.

Chen Cheng took advantage of his power and brought Lao Liu to the crew of The Warlords to serve as deputy art director.

"Wow, Director Chen, you finally remembered us."

See Chen Cheng coming.

Old Liu pretended to be unhappy and said.

Chen Cheng immediately apologized: "Lao Liu, the producer at that table didn't leave just now, so who among us dares to leave? I can't be so arrogant that I won't even bother with the producer."

This made everyone laugh.

Lao Liu was also impressed: "Haha, I was just kidding you. How could I not know you? Come on, let's do one. I was able to join the group this time thanks to you."

Chen Cheng replied: "Old Liu, we are all friends, and we can help each other. If there is a good opportunity in the future, take me with you."

Old Liu patted his chest and said, "That's definitely no problem. However, I don't think I'll have many opportunities like this. If I have the chance later, I can still take care of Xiao Wu."

Chen Cheng gave Lao Liu a thumbs up and said, "Xiao Wu graduated from the fine arts department of a prestigious university and has a talent for art."

Xiao Wu wisely raised his glass and toasted to Old Liu: "Uncle Liu usually takes good care of me."

Lao Liu is in his 40s.

If we go by age, Chen Cheng would naturally call him Uncle Liu.

However, Chen Cheng's status was there, and since Chen Cheng dared to call him that, Lao Liu did not dare to be arrogant and just addressed him as "brother".

But Chen Cheng called Lao Liu "Brother", and Xiao Wu was not so stupid as to follow suit and call him "Brother".

Then Chen Cheng looked at Dalong: "Dalong, how have you been these past two months?"

Dalong was a little excited: "Not bad, Director Xiaodong is very optimistic about me and even asked me if I want to go to Hong Kong."

"That's great. Director Xiaodong is one of the top three martial arts directors in Hong Kong."

"But I refused."

"Are you stupid? I guess you won't have this opportunity again in the future."

"How could that be, Cheng-ge, I only recognize you."

talking.

Dalong drank a glass.

Chen Cheng saw what Dalong meant and said, "Good brother."

……

"This table is so lively, Director Chen, let's have a drink."

Chatting with everyone.

At this time.

Two people came over from another table.

Chen Cheng took a look.

It was none other than art director Xi Zhongwen and photography director Huang Yetai.

Xi Zhongwen previously worked as a costume director on the set of Curse of the Golden Flower.

Actually, Xi Zhongwen is an artist, so in the crew of The Warlords, he went back to his old job as an art director.

However, the crew of "Curse of the Golden Flower" is really too large, so the various departments of the entire crew are divided into more detailed ones.

The costume director had the same status as the art director Huo Tingxiao at that time.

Chen Cheng is more familiar with Huang Yetai, as he previously served as the director of photography for the Painted Skin crew.

When they were filming Painted Skin, there were some conflicts between the two parties.

However, under Chen Cheng's overwhelming strength, Huang Yetai had no choice but to admit defeat, and even asked Chen Cheng for advice later.

Now, the crew of "The Warlords" has met again.

Almost at the same time, both of them came to Chen Cheng's table, holding wine glasses.

"Oh, Mr. Xi, I was just about to go to your table."

Chen Cheng said.

Huang Yetai continued on the other side: "It doesn't matter which table we go to. I didn't expect that we are so destined to be together. We were in the same crew before, and we are still in the same crew now. I think we will have many opportunities to cooperate in the future. Director Chen, please take care of me in the future."

"Teachers, what are you talking about? I am just a young boy. I hope you can give me more guidance in the future."

Although Chen Cheng's current status is above the two of them.

But Chen Cheng is not the kind of person who looks down on others.

The two have long been famous for their behind-the-scenes production work in Hong Kong.

Even if he was temporarily under Chen Cheng, it was just a different division of labor.

"Xiao Wu, you have great talent for art. Let's keep in touch in the future."

Xi Zhongwen didn't say much.

After clinking glasses with Chen Cheng, he chatted with Xiao Wu for a while.

Xiao Wu was a little excited.

Xi Zhongwen was in the crew of "The Warlords" and was the highest leader of the art department.

Most of the time, Xi Zhongwen would never even look at Xiao Wu.

This is not Xi Wenwen's aloofness.

Xi Zhongwen is in charge of countless people in the entire art department, and Xiao Wu is just an ordinary one.

but now.

Xi Zhongwen pays so much attention to me.

As for the reason.

Of course it’s not that Xiao Wu is gifted.

It’s all because of Chen Cheng.

……

The wrap party is over.

Most of the crew of The Warlords left.

Chen Cheng stayed in the crew for a few more days, mainly to deal with post-production editing and dubbing.

The people mainly responsible for this area are Chen Kexin, as well as editing professionals and art directors.

Chen Cheng just put forward some of his own opinions.

Everything is done.

Three days later, Chen Cheng returned to the studio.

Same as before.

After finishing filming each drama, Chen Cheng would rest for several days.

This rest is nothing but sleeping.

I sleep at night and during the day.

After three days of this, Chen Cheng felt that his energy had recovered.

"Xiao Wu, let's go watch Curse of the Golden Flower tonight."

Remembering that Curse of the Golden Flower premiered today, Chen Cheng called Xiao Wu.

Three days ago actually.

Zhang Yi called Chen Cheng and wanted him to attend the premiere.

However, Chen Cheng had just finished filming The Letter of Submission and was very tired, so he did not go.

This is actually nothing.

Chen Cheng worked behind the scenes in the Curse of the Golden Flower crew, and the most attention at the premiere was paid to Chow Yun-fat and Gong Li in front of the camera.

It doesn’t matter whether Chen Cheng goes or not.

However, Chen Cheng did not go, but he still wanted to watch the premiere that day.

Even though Chen Cheng had seen Curse of the Golden Flower in his previous life.

But even though Chen Cheng had seen the movie Curse of the Golden Flower many times, he still went to the cinema.

(End of this chapter)