Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 268 Hollywood is a chicken, who is afraid of who

Chapter 268 Hollywood is a chicken, who is afraid of who
People in the industry already knew about the sensation that Avatar would cause.

But after it was introduced to the mainland, everyone realized how popular Avatar was.

It can be said.

The release of Avatar shocked not only people in the industry, but also almost all movie fans.

even.

He also inspired his friends who never watched movies to go to the cinema because of Avatar.

Facing such a huge monster.

A series of films scheduled to be released at the same time were withdrawn or had their release dates changed.

Also because of Avatar.

In the whole circle, he made everyone extremely dull.

Many celebrities have given up their announcements these days.

Some activities have also been postponed one after another.

no way.

What captures everyone's attention now is Avatar.

Even if you do anything else, others will not be interested in you.

But Chen Cheng was the same as usual.

He had already anticipated the appearance of Avatar.

The future of domestic films has not been suppressed by Avatar.

in contrast.

The emergence of Avatar has accelerated the development of domestic films.

"Old Wu, Zhang Lu, come on, walk with me."

Some ideas came to his mind, and Chen Cheng called Wu Jingyuan and Zhang Lu over.

The current situation of Wu Jingyuan and Zhang Lu is very different from that of many directors.

In recent years, both of them have been following Chen Cheng to make films.

However, Chen Cheng wanted to follow the China Film model and did not sign the two people.

But the two were very smart and did not sign contracts with other agencies, and continued to develop as individual individuals.

of course.

Chen Cheng also knew it.

The two also made it clear to Chen Cheng that they would definitely follow their attitude.

"Old Wu, why don't you renew your contract with Tangren when it expires?"

Chen Cheng said as he walked.

"There's nothing to renew the contract. I have a pretty good relationship with Tangren, and Ms. Cai is quite considerate of me. If there's a movie, she'll still call me."

Wu Jingyuan replied embarrassedly.

Chen Cheng turned around and asked Zhang Lu: "What about you?"

Zhang Lu touched his head and said, "The contract in Hengdian is for several years. I don't think it's too free, so I didn't sign it."

"You guys, aren't you afraid of starving to death because you don't have any movies to shoot?"

"It's impossible for us to starve to death. The money we made from the movies we made before is enough for us to live on. Besides, you give us big red envelopes from time to time."

The two smiled and said, "We thought that we could help you when we have time. This way we would be more free."

"You guys."

Chen Cheng didn't point it out. After a while, he said, "In that case, there is indeed a movie coming soon. However, I want you to work together instead of helping out. One of you will be the director and the other the assistant director."

"What movie?"

"I've filmed it before, Lost on Journey 2."

"Lost on Journey."

When they heard the name, they were shocked.

they know.

What does this film mean to the outside world?

It can be said.

This film by Chen Cheng is truly Chen Cheng's masterpiece.

Masterpieces like this are kept for yourself.

But unexpectedly, Chen Cheng actually gave this film to them.

"I'll go, you asked us to take the photo?"

"Correct."

"How does this work?"

"Why not?"

"This film is too big. We can't do it. You have to take the picture."

"Big shit, I estimate that the investment in this film is 2000 million more than before, so the cost is about 3000-4000 million."

"No, we won't."

"You don't know how to do that?"

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "If you can't do it, how can you make a living? You should go back to farming instead of being a director. Okay, you two should discuss who will be the director and who will be the assistant director, and tell me tomorrow."

After finishing the chat with the two people, Chen Cheng left first.

Wu Jingyuan and Zhang Lu were still a little confused at this time.

For a while.

Zhang Lucai said, "Boss Wu, we are not dreaming."

"I'll hit you."

"Fuck, that hurts."

"It hurts, it's not a dream."

The two were still somewhat excited.

But after being excited, the two quickly calmed down.

But they know.

What does this film mean to them?

Lost on Journey series, based on the influence of the first film.

As soon as the second part came out, it was like killing gods and Buddhas.

Any director who shoots a work like this will achieve great success.

The two looked at each other.

They all secretly said in their hearts that their previous actions were correct.

If they had not been determined to follow Chen Cheng's plan, they would definitely not have been able to star in such a film.

……

The next day.

Wu Jingyuan and Zhang Lu found Chen Cheng again.

Chen Cheng knew it because both of them were determined.

It was a right decision to hand the film to them this time.

Chen Cheng asked, "Old Wu, Zhang Lu, have you discussed who will be the director and who will be the assistant director?"

"Old Wu is the director, and I am the assistant director."

Zhang Lu replied.

Wu Jingyuan also said, "I originally wanted to be the assistant director, but I felt that Zhang Lu was more suitable for this film. However, Zhang Lu said that he was young and would have plenty of opportunities in the future, so he insisted that I be the director."

"Hahaha, sure, respect the old and love the young."

Chen Cheng gave Zhang Lu a thumbs up.

Wu Jingyuan said unconvincedly: "What do you mean old? I'm not even 50 yet."

For a moment, all three of them laughed.

"OK, you two will be the director."

Chen Cheng continued, "The actors will remain the same as before, but we've added one more person. Ask Huang Bo if he has time to come over and act."

"As for the rest, you guys can handle it yourself."

talking.

Chen Cheng handed the script for the second part of the Lost on Journey series, Lost in Thailand, to Wu Jingyuan and Zhang Lu.

of course.

Chen Cheng asked the two to direct, but that didn't mean they would just do nothing.

He just didn't have the time to make this film.

Or.

Even if there was time, Chen Cheng knew it.

In the future, it will be impossible for him to direct every film.

What if I have ten or twenty films a year in the future... I can't always do it myself.

Training directors is also one of Chen Cheng’s goals.

As for Chen Cheng.

Just determine the general direction.

Also.

There is one most important one.

Even if Chen Cheng did nothing,

But in these films, just four words are enough.

These four words.

That is:
Works by Chen Cheng.

……

Everything went well for Huang Bo.

Although Huang Bo originally planned to take on another film.

but.

When Huang Bo learned that it was Chen Cheng's film, he immediately rejected it.

Yes.

For people in the circle.

Among all the actors in China, no one would refuse Chen Cheng.

No.

Not only did he not say no.

Even if Chen Cheng just sends you an invitation for an audition, you will put in your best preparation.

……

Avatar continues to be popular in China.

Chen Cheng looked at the box office of Avatar.

not bad.

In just three days, the box office of Avatar reached 1.5 million.

Although this result is not as good as the first three days of the Tangshan earthquake.

But with the staying power of Avatar.

It will be far more severe than the Tangshan earthquake.

After all, the Tangshan Earthquake itself is not just a movie, it also represents the emotions of countless people.

This is also why "Aftershock" raked in 7000 million on its first day of release.

Such results are real.

But in another way, it's not really true.

but.

Compared to other people, Chen Cheng felt okay about Avatar.

At least.

Having been shocked once in his previous life, Chen Cheng didn’t feel much when it happened again.

Plus.

Chen Cheng also knew the development trend of domestic films in the future.

He didn't take the Avatar seriously at all.

Looking at the series of films that were withdrawn from the theaters due to Avatar, Chen Cheng had some thoughts.

He immediately contacted Wang Jianlin of Wanda Cinema Line.

"Boss Wang, I noticed that there haven't been any movies released recently."

Wang Jianlin smiled bitterly and said, "Why else would you, Director Chen, not know? Of course, all the other films have been withdrawn from the schedule."

"Oh, it was a pretty clean retreat."

"Yeah, who wouldn't be afraid of such a strong film?"

"Boss Wang, if I want to release a movie in the next two days, what do you think?"

Wang Jianlin was stunned, thinking he had heard it wrong: "Huh?"

“You want to show a film?”

"Correct."

Chen Cheng nodded: "I still have two films that haven't been released yet."

"Which one?"

"Zhou Chu eliminated three evils."

"Was it filmed in Formosa?"

"Correct."

“It’s a small investment.”

"It's very small, but I think it's quite interesting. Now that so many people have withdrawn from the schedule, so many schedules have been vacated, we can't let Avatar take up all of them."

"Hahaha, you have a really novel idea."

Wang Jianlin touched his chin and said, "You know what, there are a lot of schedules during this period, and we don't want to give them all to Avatar. After all, although Avatar is very popular, not everyone likes to watch Avatar. Besides, its ticket price is also relatively expensive."

"I think so too."

Chen Cheng nodded.

He can't be one-sided in any market.

No matter how good a movie is, it is impossible for it to dominate the entire market.

No matter how shocking Avatar is, not everyone will like it.

Then.

Although the remaining markets are not large, they are actually quite good.

While some other films were scary, Chen Cheng saw it as an opportunity.

At least.

Many times, Chen Cheng couldn't find such a good schedule.

"OK, when will you be showing?"

"at any time."

"Don't worry, I'll advertise for you for two days."

"That's great."

Wang Jianlin is in the cinema business.

Of course, he was not completely on Chen Cheng's side.

He is a businessman.

If you are doing business, it is impossible to give all your business to one supplier.

There should be more choices in the market.

This is not only beneficial for the domestic film market, but also for their theaters.

otherwise.

If we always force everyone to watch the expensive movie Avatar, will we be able to watch other ordinary movies in the future?

"By the way, I have a question to ask."

"what is the problem?"

"Boy, are you really not worried about this Hollywood movie Avatar?"

"Hollywood is a chicken, who is afraid of who."

……

Li An, who is still in North America, has been full of inspiration recently.

After seeing Chen Cheng's renderings, Li An has devoted all his energy to this film in recent times.

When Chen Cheng received another call from Li An, Li An said excitedly: "Chen Cheng, I have finalized the shooting plan."

"Great."

"I didn't expect it to be so fast. You know, I've been working at least 16 hours a day these days."

"Uncle An, don't work so hard. You'll be needed for the real filming later."

"I know. So, I plan to take a two-day break. After two days, I will go to 20th Century Fox."

“Looking for them to invest?”

"Correct."

Li An said: "I think they must be very interested."

"Wait, Uncle An, look for them in a few days."

"why?"

"If we go find him now, I'm afraid there won't be many conditions to negotiate."

It's not that easy to get into Hollywood.

Although Li An is well-known in Hollywood, he does not have much say.

Li An cannot make the final decision on all the casting rights.

Not to mention final cut rights.

Chen Cheng went to Hollywood, but he didn't want to just work for Hollywood.

If you want to make it into Hollywood, you have to have a certain say in Hollywood.

"Okay, I understand."

Although Chen Cheng did not explain it very clearly.

But Li An only had to think about it before he understood the ins and outs of it.

Take Inception, for example.

Li An was very impressed that Chen Cheng was able to have a certain say in the Inception crew.

If it were Li An, he wouldn’t have it.

no way.

One is that Li An is not as famous as Nolan.

Another one is.

Although some of the films Li An had made before had won many awards, their box office performances were average, and they were all B-level films with small investments.

This allowed Li An to do quite well in Hollywood.

But he can only be a director.

Can direct.

Whether in China or in Hollywood, he is not the most authoritative one.

……

The popularity of Avatar continues.

But it surprised many people.

While others are constantly withdrawing or rescheduling their films.

There is one film that goes against the trend.

This movie.

It is called Zhou Chu Eliminating Three Evils.

Look at the name.

Nothing much to appeal to.

but.

After the posters and advertisements released by various theaters.

A group of movie fans quickly learned a series of information about this film.

"Chen Cheng."

"The director of this film is Chen Cheng."

"No, not only is the director Chen Cheng, but the lead actor is also Chen Cheng."

Yes.

You don’t need to read other information.

As soon as the word "Chen Cheng" comes out, he is so eye-catching.

"I admire Chen Cheng."

"How to say?"

"Look, everyone else withdrew their films, but Chen Cheng took on the challenge. Regardless of how good the film is, other directors don't have this courage."

Many people suddenly became excited.

This expectation is not just one.

But triple.

The first is that the director of this film is Chen Cheng.

The previous series of films can prove to everyone that director Chen Cheng is a golden signboard.

Another one, Chen Cheng is the leading actor.

This makes everyone extremely interested.

Chen Cheng rarely appeared on camera before.

But every time he appears on screen, he receives rave reviews.

The original Chen Cheng in "The Founding of Daye".

Another example is the villain in "Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate".

At this time, Chen Cheng played the leading role.