Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 149 Served as the art director for "Kung Fu Panda".

With the end of the theaters of "Resurrection of the Dragon", the publicity about Chen Cheng gradually died down.

Chen Cheng's popularity also dropped a lot.

This is normal.

Any star will return to calm after becoming famous.

It is impossible for him to occupy the public's attention every day of the year.

The same goes for Chen Cheng.

However, the publicity given to Chen Cheng by China Film Group this time brought Chen Cheng great benefits.

In addition to allowing the public to know Chen Cheng as the behind-the-scenes producer.

Various companies in the circle have sent Chen Cheng a series of film contracts.

even.

At this time, a director from Hollywood also noticed Chen Cheng.

The director's name is "Mark Osborne".

He is also the director of the animated film "The Adventures of SpongeBob SquarePants".

recent.

He had a new idea.

The idea came from a recent trip he made to the zoo.

The pandas from China in the zoo attracted Mark's attention.

Pandas are unique in the world, but they are only found in China.

At the same time, he also thought of another thing unique to China, kongfu, or kung fu.

Subsequently.

Mark wanted to make a Kung Fu-themed movie involving pandas.

and.

He also set the story in China.

He intends to present this animated film in a completely oriental style.

then.

Mark came to China.

He first traveled around many cities in China.

He went to Guilin, the panda base, and Mount Qingcheng in Sichuan.

He went to West Lake and Wudang Mountain...

Just as he imagined.

The countless landscapes in China made him linger and he wanted to make these beautiful scenes into an animated film.

but.

Although I have a lot of thoughts in my mind, they are too complicated at once.

In addition, the script of the entire animated film has not been fully written, and the images of a series of characters have not been determined.

So Mark plans to stay in China for a while longer.

During this period, he watched many Chinese martial arts movies.

Such as Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Jackie Chan's Drunken Master.

I also want the Thirteenth Chamber of Shaolin.

He thought these martial arts routines were very good, and he really wanted to incorporate them into the panda-themed film he was going to make.

But a pity.

The inspiration is still a little lacking.

Just when Mark was having a headache, he discovered a film producer named Chen Cheng among a series of Chinese media.

He is not only a director, but also an art director and a martial arts instructor. It is also rumored that he also knows kung fu.

Mark really wanted to meet Chen Cheng.

……

"Chen Cheng, good news."

"Brother Hua, you've told me no less than 10 good news in the past two days."

"Ha, who told you to be so popular now? A lot of people in the industry want to work with you, but you always pick and choose."

"You have to choose. I used to choose all the time. Now that I'm a little bit popular, I should choose even more."

"That makes sense. However, a director came to the company today and said he wanted to meet you."

"Which director?"

"Mark Osborne."

"Foreigner?"

"Correct."

"Who is he? I don't know him."

Chen Cheng felt a little surprised when he received a call from his agent Wang Hua.

Wang Hua introduced Mark Osborne to Chen Cheng, saying, "Mark Osborne is from Hollywood. He is a director under Paramount, one of the eight major Hollywood film and television companies. He previously created the animated film The Adventures of SpongeBob SquarePants, which grossed over 1 billion yuan worldwide."

"Oh, it's him."

"Will you see it?"

"I can meet him, but why does he want to see me?"

"He said he was planning to make an animated film featuring Chinese elements, but he didn't have any inspiration right now and wanted to talk to you. If possible, he would like you to be the art director for his film."

“An animated film with mainly Chinese elements?”

For a moment, Chen Cheng couldn't remember which movie it was.

"Is he still in the company?"

"exist."

"Okay then, tell him to wait, he'll be here soon."

Chen Cheng’s studio is not far from the company.

After more than twenty minutes, Chen Cheng arrived.

After some understanding, Chen Cheng finally understood.

So this is why Mark came to find me.

"Chen, I heard you're great at Kung Fu."

"good."

“I have an idea that I want to make a Chinese-style animated film based on pandas and kung fu.”

"Kongfu Panda, Kung Fu Panda?"

"Oh, Chen, you are a genius, yes, your name is so good, I just want to make a Kung Fu Panda movie."

Chen Cheng's English level is pretty good, so he has no problem communicating with Mark.

Mark was also very excited when he met Chen Cheng.

before coming.

Mark looked up a lot of information about Chen Cheng.

In particular, many videos of Chen Cheng's actions were exposed on the Internet, which made Mark even more interested in Chen Cheng.

This is not.

Just after they met, Chen Cheng gave him a very big surprise.

kungfu Panda.

He hasn't decided on a name for this animated film yet.

But after hearing what Chen Cheng said, Mark decided to use this movie title from now on.

"Mark, what's your progress?"

"I am still writing the script. I have traveled to many places in China recently. My idea is to incorporate some Chinese landscapes, cultural elements, especially Kung Fu, into the film. Yes, I just want to tell the story of a panda who knows Kung Fu."

"Is this this one?"

Chen Cheng smiled and took out a panda he had just drawn.

"God……"

Looking at the image of the panda drawn by Chen Cheng, Mark's eyes widened: "Chen, when did you draw this?"

"Just now."

Chen Cheng said: "I also gave him a name, Abao."

"Abao, what a good name, I like it. Any more?"

Mark asked excitedly.

"Abao should still have a father."

Chen Cheng said.

"Oh, yes, he should have a father."

"Father is a goose."

As he spoke, Chen Cheng quickly drew a goose on the note paper.

Looking at the goose drawn by Chen Cheng, Mark asked in confusion: "No, Po is a panda, how can his father be a goose?"

"This is his adoptive father. He also has his biological father and mother."

"Who is the biological father?"

"The biological father is the content of Kung Fu Panda 2."

"Chen, you actually thought of making a second season?"

“Maybe if the box office is good, we can make a third or fourth season.”

"Is there more, is there more?"

"Po's adoptive father runs a noodle shop, but Po likes martial arts very much. However, he is too fat. By chance, he heard that Master Turtle of the Jade Palace was holding a martial arts conference..."

"Master Turtle, who is Master Turtle?"

"Master Oogway is the founder of the Jade Palace, a peerless warrior, and the embodiment of wisdom and kung fu."

"I like this Master Turtle. Any more?"

"Of course."

Chen Cheng smiled but didn't say anything.

Mark slapped his head and said, "Chen, I now formally invite you to be the art director of our Kung Fu Panda."

Say it.

Mark also took out a contract.

Chen Cheng looked at it and said, "Sorry, I may not have time to go to the United States."

Chen Cheng shook his head.

"The Besieged City" has not been completed yet, so it is impossible for him to go to the United States to shoot "Kung Fu Panda".

But Mark said, "It's okay. I can modify the contract. You just need to be our co-art director. By the way, can you also be our co-action director? No, no, no, and co-screenwriter... The story you just told is really great."

"If it doesn't take up too much time, yes."

"That's great, Chen. I think with your participation, our Kung Fu Panda will be released next year."

Chatted with Mark for over two hours.

Afterwards, Chen Cheng took Mark to Hengdian for a stroll. The reason he took Mark to Hengdian was not to take him to see the scenery, but mainly because Chen Cheng wanted Mark to experience Chinese Kung Fu.

"Lao Li, Xiao Bo, how is your Kung Fu training going recently?"

"Director Chen, the practice is going well. When will you take us to the crew?"

"There is a chance, definitely."

Lao Li and Xiaobo are both contracted behind-the-scenes producers in Hengdian, and are mainly responsible for action design.

However, due to limited resources, the two can only serve as deputy martial arts instructors most of the time.

"Can you show me some monkey boxing?"

"of course can."

Xiaobo nodded and immediately performed a set of monkey boxing.

Mark on the side gave Xiaobo a thumbs up.

Chen Cheng asked Lao Li to perform a set of tiger and crane double lines.

of course.

Both of them have kung fu of a routine nature, and have a little bit of actual combat skills, but they are only slightly stronger than ordinary people.

But even so, when this routine is performed, most people will be dazzled.

Not to mention, for this foreigner from the United States.

"Chen, are you two free? I would like to invite you to come to the United States to help us design some martial arts moves."

"I'll have to ask them."

Chen Cheng told Xiaobo and Lao Li about it.

Xiaobo and Lao Li couldn't believe it: "Director Chen, please don't fool me."

"I'm kidding you. Why don't you check this director out? His name is Mark Osborne."

It doesn't take two people to check.

Chen Cheng took out his cell phone and found Mark Osborne's information.

By 07, most mobile phone Internet functions had been opened. Although the Internet speed was not as fast as in later generations, it was still possible to check text information.

"I, I...Hollywood?"

"Director Chen, are you saying that he is a famous Hollywood director?"

The two were stunned.

“Isn’t it written on it?”

"No, Director Chen, what is he asking me to do?"

"Action design is similar to action direction."

"I'll go, we can't do that."

If it was an ordinary drama, the two of them would have gritted their teeth and accepted it.

Although they have never worked as action directors before.

But there is a first time for everything.

Besides, they don’t think they are much worse than others.

But when they found out that the director opposite them was a big Hollywood director, they felt somewhat guilty.

There are so many well-known action directors in China.

If it were a big Hollywood production, they definitely wouldn't look for them.

They are just small shrimps.

"Why not?"

Chen Cheng was a little surprised.

"If we were to appear in such a great Hollywood movie, we would be scolded to death by others."

The two still said without confidence.

"Haha, don't be timid. I don't know if he is an action director or not. However, Director Mark has already signed a contract with the company. Basically, this film will be put on the agenda. Think about it and see if you are willing to go to the United States. Once there, even if you are not an action director, it would be good to just provide them with some action ideas."

"Well, then...we're fine."

The two looked at each other, both extremely excited.

As Chen Cheng said.

Although you may not have a very good position in the United States.

But this is Hollywood, a place that many stars and big directors dream of visiting.

"Okay, I'll ask Brother Hua to contact you when there's news."

The matter had not yet been settled, so Chen Cheng did not dare to say anything too final.

……

The next few days.

Chen Cheng and Mark...or rather.

It was not Mark, but another cooperation agreement was signed with Paramount Pictures.

Chen Cheng provided action, art, and script ideas.

to this end.

These days, Chen Cheng locked himself in the studio and devoted himself to his creation.

This creation is mainly art.

This involves a series of character designs of Kung Fu Panda.

As for the script.

The previous life of Kung Fu Panda was released in 2008, and Chen Cheng doesn’t remember much of the plot of this movie.

But Chen Cheng still has no problem with some major settings.

and so.

Chen Cheng created the general plot of "Kung Fu Panda", or rather, wrote an outline.

As for the specifics, other people are responsible.

In fact.

Chen Cheng also didn't want to be too responsible for the specific script.

Screenplays are not like novels.

Novels generally do not need to be revised much, and even if they are revised, they are just to correct typos or some bugs.

But the script was revised again and again.

I don't know how many times the script was revised from the first version to the actual filmed version.

There was a joke in the industry in the previous life.

There was a screenwriter who revised his script 1000 times, but in the end his script was still not used.

Chen Cheng signed a contract with Hollywood Paramount Pictures, but they would not use Chen Cheng's contract.

But if he really had to be responsible for the specific plot, Chen Cheng would have no time.

As a screenwriter of a movie, he often follows the crew throughout the entire process.

Because at any time, you may need to modify the script due to the filming of the crew or the production of the film.

This kind of work looks easy, but in fact it is more tiring than any other job.

Then comes the action design.

Action design is actually related to art.

Chen Cheng himself was a martial artist and was very adept at a series of martial arts routines.

to this end.

Chen Cheng added monkey fist, mantis fist, snake fist, and tiger-crane double form to Kung Fu Panda, corresponding to five animals.

They are monkey, mantis, snake, tiger and crane.

This setting in the script is also called the Furious Five.

In order to reflect the Chinese style, Chen Cheng also wrote the word "longevity" on the back of the mantis.

Then Chen Cheng designed the image of Master Turtle, Master Raccoon, and the only villain, Canbao.

In addition to these, Chen Cheng also designed a series of killer weapons for these anime characters.

It’s just because it has been so long that Chen Cheng has forgotten all the Kung Fu skills from Kung Fu Panda in his previous life.

But this did not pose a problem for Chen Cheng.

As an art director and martial arts instructor, it takes every minute to design signature kung fu for these characters.

First, Chen Cheng designed the monkey fist from traditional martial arts for the golden monkey.

But this was not enough, Chen Cheng also took advantage of the monkey's strengths and designed his Monkey Tail Magic Kung Fu and Crazy Monkey Fist.

Where did Crazy Monkey Fist come from?

Chen Cheng came from the Mad Dog Fist.

As for whether it is the same as the previous life, who cares.

Hollywood can modify it or make it their own.

Next is Tigress’s special move.

In addition to designing the tiger-crane double form, Chen Cheng also designed the tiger descending the mountain, three tail sweeps, and meteor punch.

Inspired by Saint Seiya, Wu Song fighting the tiger...etc.

For Linghe, Chen Cheng designed a unique trick called "Threading a Needle from a Thousand Miles Away".

Use the crane's mouth to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy's weak spot.

Although the little dragon is called a dragon, it is actually a snake.

The special move Chen Cheng designed for it is the Dragon's Tail.

The snake is the dragon and the dragon is the snake.

The second special move is called Flying Dragon.

The third trick is called Dragon Seen in the Wild.

The inspiration comes from the Book of Changes, which is similar to the name given by Jin Yong to the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.

Fast Mantis is the last character of the Furious Five.

Chen Cheng designed three skills for it: Torrential Pear Blossom Needles, Golden Bell Cover, and Peerless Dual Swords.

The most important thing is Po the panda.