Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 157 Beyond Everyone's Expectations, "The Secret That Cannot Be Told"

"Chen Cheng, are you too old?"

"Have it?"

"No? Look, you've developed very well now. If you say you're second among the younger generation of directors in China, others dare not say you're first. Logically speaking, you're just young and frivolous now."

"There's nothing to be crazy about. Although things were going well before, it was more due to luck."

"Luck?"

"Otherwise, these big productions all have the chief director in charge. To be honest, whether I am there or not will not affect these films."

"You are too cautious."

"maybe."

He shrugged his shoulders, thinking that Chen Cheng would not fight an unprepared battle anyway.

"Since you are so cautious, Director Chen, please help me analyze our Tang people."

"Didn't the Tang people save him?"

"Although he was saved, he has not yet been discharged from the hospital. If we are not careful, he may end up in the ICU."

"You say I'm cautious, but aren't you cautious too?"

"I'm different. I'm not alone. I want to be alone. I dare to do anything. But behind me is Tangren. Tangren also has a series of actors, directors, and a lot of producers."

"That's true."

Chen Cheng nodded: "But don't worry. Although the Hu Ge incident has affected Tangren's development, Hu Ge's popularity is still there, and you have been pretty good to Hu Ge. Your fans have a pretty good impression of you. When Hu Ge recovers, you can start filming Chinese Paladin 3."

"We are considering Chinese Paladin 3, but we can't just bet on it."

"That's true. I think so too. But there are so many good books in this world and you have such a good vision. What are you afraid of?"

"I don't even dare to trust myself now, let alone talk about vision."

"Do I have a suggestion?"

"What advice?"

"I think you can focus more on online literature in the future."

"Online literature, do you mean those novels on the Internet?"

"Correct."

“Isn’t it a bit low-end?”

“There are some, but there are also quite a few fine products.”

“It’s not suitable for adaptation.”

"Some are more suitable for adaptation, especially some female-oriented works."

Cai Yinong was a little confused: "Why are you recommending online works to me?"

"Isn't The Legend of Sword and Fairy also considered an online work, or an electronic work?"

"It's different. Xianjian has a mass base."

"Online novels also have a mass base. However, they may not be noticed by people now. You can learn more about them and read more online works. After a period of time, maybe you will know."

In fact.

In the past, there were many film and television companies that focused on online works.

And it was a huge success.

of course.

It's 2007 now.

Chen Cheng's suggestion was indeed a little early.

But it’s not too early.

In fact, there were quite a few classic online works in the early days.

He completed Zhu Xian, one of the three great sacred books.

There is also "First Intimate Contact", which is also a female-oriented drama "Startling by Each Step" and was completed in 06.

The later popular "Palace" is similar to "Startling by Each Step".

"Now that you mention it, I'll really take a closer look. Thank you."

"You're welcome."

……

"Little bandit, why haven't you come to play with me recently?"

Although filming is very tiring.

But the days when there is no filming are still very troublesome.

This is not.

Chen Cheng felt a little bored staying in the studio.

Chen Cheng made a phone call to Zhang Xiaofei.

Although the little bandit would occasionally offend people.

But it's quite lively with them around.

But what Chen Cheng didn't expect was.

The little bandit actually said he was going back to school.

Chen Cheng was a little surprised: "Xiao Fei, why are you back to school?"

"If there's no more filming, just go back to school."

"Ah, no movies to shoot?"

"Yes."

"This... little bandit, you won't blame me, will you?"

"Pfft, what are you thinking about."

Zhang Xiaofei smiled and said, "Although you are not good at this and that, you are still pretty good overall. How can I blame you? Besides, I can't thank you enough. Without you, I wouldn't have learned so much. I have also figured it out. It's not that I don't have any roles to play or opportunities, but that my acting skills are not good enough. I plan to go back to school to improve my acting skills, and when I am strong enough, I will come out again."

"It's like going to the mountains to retreat in ancient times."

"Yes, I am in retreat now. Please don't call me and disturb my practice."

"Okay, okay, you practice well, and I'll come back to school to play with you when I have time."

Zhang Xiaofei returned to school, and Yuan Shanshan was stuck in the crew and couldn't get out.

Chen Cheng was a little depressed.

At this time.

Han Sanping called Chen Cheng.

"Chen Cheng, I heard that you are writing a script recently."

"Yes, Director Han, do you have any idea to invest in my script?"

"I have to read the script."

"Director Han, our relationship also depends on the script."

"Relationships are relationships, but you still have to read the script."

Han Sanping said with a smile: "But I don't think it should be a big problem. With your ability, our China Film Group can invest 1000-2000 million."

"Is it a little less?"

"It's a lot. Huayi only gave 400 million to Lu Chuan for his filming of Hoh Xil. And we only invested 300 million in your senior brother Ning Hao. Look, I'll give you 2000 million, which is 5 times of Lu Chuan and 7 times of Ning Hao."

"..."

Chen Cheng didn't know what to say for a moment.

Seeing that Chen Cheng didn't respond, Han Sanping continued, "Are you moved by me?"

"Yes, I was so moved that tears came out."

Chen Cheng rolled his eyes.

2000 million is actually okay.

The script prepared by Chen Cheng cost about 2000 million.

However, Chen Cheng did not agree.

He hasn't thought it through yet.

He can't compare with Han Sanping.

China Film Corporation, represented by Han Sanping, can invest in dozens of films, as long as a few of them become successful.

Chen Cheng only has one chance.

"Or, let's wait until after "The Impossible Secret."

I thought about it.

Chen Cheng said.

"Impossible Secret, what kind of movie is it?"

"Director Han, this is so unprofessional. You don't even know this."

"What major is it? How many films are made in China each year? I can't just read any random film. I need to know everything."

"I am the cat or dog you are talking about."

"puff……"

Han Sanping burst out laughing: "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I seem to remember that Jay Chou asked you to go to Taiwan to shoot that movie?"

"Correct."

"Isn't this just Jay Chou filming it for fun?"

"There are some."

"What do you want?"

"I want to see how well this movie does at the box office. It's coming out soon."

"You, you."

Han Sanping scolded Chen Cheng: "You still say you are professional, but Jay Chou is just playing around, and you took it seriously. So, let me also predict the box office of this drama for you."

Chen Cheng had made three predictions before, and all three times were accurate.

I have to say, these few times of pretending made Han Sanping feel itchy.

Han Sanping turned around and prepared to show off.

"Oh, Director Han, how much do you predict this movie will make at the box office?"

"let me see."

Although the film has not yet been released.

But it was not released.

Equally predictable.

As for the predicted data, there are several.

Director, starring role, supporting role, investment amount, genre, producer, distributor...

Just get hold of this data.

Then.

Although the prediction cannot be said to be accurate, it is pretty close.

"About 3000 million."

After a while, Han Sanping reported a number.

"Director Han, you're awesome."

Chen Cheng couldn't help but admire him.

In its previous life, the movie "Impossible Secret" only had a box office of more than 3000 million in mainland China.

However, Chen Cheng said, "Director Han, isn't 3000 million a little too little?"

"It's a lot. If Jay Chou wasn't a superstar, I would have predicted 2000 million. Do you really think crossover is so fun?"

Ok.

Listen to the tone.

Han Sanping looks down upon these cross-border activities.

"Well, Director Han... have you ever considered that this film was nominally shot by Jie Lun, but it was actually shot by me?"

"You took the photo. Oh, I missed it just now."

Han Sanping thought for a moment and said, "Okay, if you're included, that'll be 4000 million." "I'm only worth 1000 million?"

"What else do you want? I already think highly of you."

"Goodbye."

Chen Cheng hung up the phone angrily.

"Oh, you have a bad temper. You even dare to hang up on me."

Han Sanping smiled.

At this moment, he had regained some of his previous ground.

……

"Chen Cheng, are you busy?"

"not busy."

"How about running around with me for some publicity?"

"It won't have much effect if I go."

On the eve of the release of "Secret", Jay Chou called Chen Cheng.

It’s not that Chen Cheng didn’t want to go.

mainly.

He felt his presence wouldn't have much of an impact.

After all, he is not a star.

The director’s name is also written as Jay Chou, and he is only the assistant director.

"Whether it works or not is not the first question. The main reason is that I don't know much about movies. I don't know how to promote it."

"This is easy, just like you usually do with music. Just tell us that there are a few new songs you wrote in our film."

"So simple?"

"Yes."

"No way. Are you guys coming to watch my video just to listen to my new song?"

"Yeah, you don't know?"

"what."

"Cough cough..."

Chen Cheng quickly stopped him, "Jie Lun, you can't think like that. This is a gimmick, you know what a gimmick is. You have to hit some points to attract people. After all, you are a king in the music industry, but you are still a newcomer in the film industry. You don't have many achievements yet. Use the song to create topics and draw people to the cinema. That's half the battle."

"Makes sense."

Jay Chou nodded: "Okay, I'll do as you say."

"Well, Jie Lun, you take care of the promotion. I just finished shooting a movie not long ago and I'm a little tired. I want to take a break."

"I really won't come."

"As long as you're here, it really doesn't matter whether I'm here or not."

"OK then."

With some regret, Jay Chou had no choice but to nod.

……

"I heard that Jie Lun has a movie coming out soon."

"Oh, really? Which one? Which one? Is it good?"

"It hasn't even been released yet, how would I know. It's called Secret, and it's said that this movie contains Jie Lun's new song."

"Promoting a new song in a movie is a pretty good way to do it. Do you want to go?"

"Of course I'll go. I'm a die-hard fan."

have to say.

Although Jay Chou is a cross-border artist.

But with his status, he has many loyal fans following him across industries.

Chen Cheng did not participate in the propaganda, but he kept paying attention.

For now.

In terms of publicity effect, it is still okay.

The name Jay Chou can still convert a lot of box office revenue.

However, many people in the industry have similar predictions to Han Sanping's.

But Chen Cheng had a different opinion.

Although the box office of this movie in the previous life was only over 3000 million.

That's because the film is too complicated and leaves the audience confused.

But now it is led by Chen Cheng.

Before filming, Chen Cheng had already polished the script again.

Also.

Chen Cheng explained the theory of parallel time and space in the script in advance.

More importantly.

Chen Cheng added more youthful campus scenes into the drama.

Yes.

In Chen Cheng's eyes.

"Secret" looks like a suspense film, but it is actually a youth campus film.

Maybe the people who watched the show at that time didn’t have much idea.

But when we looked back decades later, we realized.

original.

The domestic youth campus genre film started with this movie.

……

A week later.

"Secret" is officially released.

This time Chen Cheng didn't call anyone and went to the cinema alone.

He was a little nervous.

But he is also looking forward to it.

"Is there anyone here?"

At the beginning of the movie, Ye Xianglun, played by Jay Chou, was attracted by a mysterious piano sound.

He walked into the piano room and met a fresh, refined and very mysterious girl, Lu Xiaoyu.

The story is simple.

but.

soon.

When Chen Cheng was arranging the theory of parallel time and space in advance, everyone suddenly had a doubt.

Parallel universe?

Could it be.

Will there be another parallel world in this world?

of course.

The plot has not been explained yet.

Everyone soon forgot about the theory of parallel universes.

Because they think that this theory might be something the professor casually said during class.

after all.

If you want to shoot scenes of classes on campus, you can also give some advanced theoretical lessons.

but.

Everybody forgets.

After a series of mysterious events occurred.

The theory of parallel time and space came up again.

"Only Ye Xianglun can see Lu Xiaoyu, but no one else can?"

"why?"

"Could it be that... Lu Xiaoyu, she is not from this world?"

A voice appeared in their hearts, which shocked the audience.

Simultaneously.

They became more and more curious about Lu Xiaoyu's identity.

Since Lu Xiaoyu is not from this world.

Then.

Who is he?

Which world is she from?

Lu Xiaoyu is not from this world, so can she be with Ye Xianglun?

If placed in later generations.

This narrative style may contain some spoilers.

Many people in later generations like to reveal the mystery at the last moment.

But Chen Cheng didn't think so.

Chen Cheng doesn't like the literary and artistic narrative style, especially when something can be explained clearly but you insist on putting it in the details.

Perhaps some viewers can understand these details.

But sorry.

Many people don’t understand.

Just like "Life of Pi".

How many people can understand those metaphors after watching the movie?
If these metaphors had come out earlier, or if a clearer hint had been given to the public.

such.

After watching this film, the audience will no longer think that this is just a story about Young Pi drifting alone in the ocean.

In Life of Pi's Battlegrounds, he is hiding countless unspeakable truths.

Do you feel that the content of the movie is richer?

Far away.

Back to the secret that cannot be told.

obvious.

Chen Cheng saw that at this moment, the audience in the cinema was attracted by Chen Cheng’s previous arrangements.

Many viewers discussed the plot in a low voice.

until.

When it was finally confirmed that Lu Xiaoyu was not from this world, it turned out that she was from 20 years ago.

The entire cinema was in an uproar in an instant.