Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 278 "Inception", this is a blockbuster movie that belongs to our country.

"Chen Cheng, when will you arrive at the crew?"

"What crew?"

"New Shaolin Temple, Cheng Xi has quit the crew, you will be in charge from now on, there should be no problem."

Han Sanping also called Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng was amused: "Director Han, I just gave you some advice, and you sold me out the next moment."

"Haha, this is a misunderstanding."

Han Sanping was a little embarrassed: "I have no choice but to mention your name. Otherwise, we will offend Cheng Xi to death."

"Aren't you afraid that I might offend Cheng Xi to death?"

"How could that be? What level are you at? Even Cheng Xi has to give you some respect."

"That makes a lot of sense."

Chen Cheng didn't care too much.

That’s how it is in the circle.

He is a circle of relationships and status.

When your status reaches a certain level, many things become extremely simple.

"Okay, I'll go to the crew."

hang up the phone.

Chen Cheng went to Hengdian.

The new Shaolin Temple crew has been established.

Although the filming has not officially started yet, the director, assistant director, behind-the-scenes producers, etc. have already joined the crew.

The director of New Shaolin Temple is Chen Musheng.

In his early years, Chen Musheng worked as an assistant to Du Qifeng at Hong Kong's TVB and filmed many TV series.

Later, he became independent and directed "A Moment to Love" and "New Crane Needle" as well as Cheng Xi's "Who Am I", "Baby Project" and "New Police Story".

Although Chen Musheng is not the top director in Hong Kong, he is also considered to be at the top of the list.

However, after the decline of Hong Kong films, a series of films directed by Benny Chan did not perform well.

Such as "Hold Talk" and this year's "Full Alert".

But both films are rather awkward.

Although it attracted many celebrities, the box office just didn't break 100 million.

There's nothing wrong with this.

but.

At the beginning of this year, a group of Hong Kong directors came together and collectively raised prices.

Looking back now, it was a slap in the face.

Especially this year's National Day holiday.

None of the 8 films directed by Hong Kong directors broke the million mark, which is a slap in the face.

"Director Chen, I'm sorry. I said a lot of things I shouldn't have said during the last meeting in Hong Kong."

Meet Chen Cheng.

Chen Musheng was a little embarrassed.

The last time Chen Cheng came to Hong Kong for a meeting.

Chen Musheng and Wu Yufeng are firm supporters of price increases.

result.

It's been less than a year.

For their new Shaolin Temple, producer Chen Cheng had to come to the rescue.

Chen Cheng nodded and greeted Chen Musheng: "What happened in the past is in the past. After all, we are all doing this for the good of the circle."

Chen Cheng didn't dwell too much on the matter.

Not everyone can be a saint.

Which director doesn’t want to increase his or her director’s salary?

As for what you said about in the long run...that's too much to consider.

What you hold in your hands is real.

"Call Teacher Yuan here."

The new Shaolin Temple has not started filming yet. After Chen Cheng took over, he prepared to sort out the script.

……

The screenwriter of New Shaolin Temple is Yuan Jinlin, who is also a well-known screenwriter in Hong Kong.

He has always had a good collaboration with Chen Musheng.

"Teacher Yuan, you've been on the set for a few days, right?"

"It's been a few days."

"Hard."

Although screenwriters are not taken very seriously in China.

But everyone knows.

The most important thing about a film is the script.

If the script is not good, it will be useless even if you invite big-name stars to act.

If the new Shaolin Temple is performed in the same way as the previous life.

No matter how well the performance is.

Just like before, the box office is estimated to be only 100 to 200 million.

But the investment in the new Shaolin Temple is 2 million yuan.

If we continue like this, we will definitely lose money.

How to do this?
of course.

It's not that there is no solution at all.

Asking top bosses like Cheng Yi to leave the crew is just the first step.

Although the first step reduces production costs, it is not the most critical one.

The most important thing is to change the script.

After thinking for a while, Chen Cheng said, "Teacher Yuan, I have studied the script these days. I feel that the theme of Shaolin Temple has been filmed countless times over the past few decades. The earliest was Jet Li and others, and later there were various versions of Shaolin Temple. Most of the themes are to promote the new Shaolin Temple to save all living beings and be compassionate. Although this is understandable, if it is always like this, I am afraid that the audience will not buy it."

"Director Chen, the main thing is that the IP of Shaolin Temple cannot be changed casually. As you know, one of our producers also has a representative from Shaolin Temple."

"I know this."

Chen Cheng nodded.

Even the Shaolin Temple's big boss, Master Yongxin, has a role in this new Shaolin Temple.

There are indeed some areas where you can't mess around.

However, Chen Cheng did not want to turn Shaolin Temple into a villain. Then, Chen Cheng said: "The story background of our new Shaolin Temple is set during the period of warlords' chaos in the Republic of China. During this period, human life was worthless. A series of warlords were able to reform with the help of Shaolin Temple. However, it was only with the compassion and Buddhism of Shaolin Temple... I think this is only one aspect. What is more important is... martial arts."

"Martial arts?"

"Correct."

"Director Chen, is the martial arts you are talking about Shaolin martial arts?"

Yuan Jinlin immediately explained: "In our script, we also have a series of plots and shots that showcase Shaolin martial arts."

Chen Cheng shook his head, "The martial arts I'm talking about are not Shaolin martial arts. Of course, the Shaolin martial arts in the past could be a treasure in the martial arts world. After learning Shaolin martial arts, you can be chivalrous and fight for justice, and you can eliminate violence and protect the good. It is the most powerful kung fu in the world. But in the environment at that time, this kind of martial arts did not have much effect. The Shaolin martial arts I'm talking about refers to the gun."

Chen Cheng made a shooting gesture.

Yuan Jinlin didn't understand

Chen Cheng continued, "What if the Shaolin monks had guns in their hands?"

Yes.

What is Buddhism, what is compassion.

Chen Cheng did not think this was useless.

But what is truly useful must be force.

This kind of force was called martial arts in the past.

But in the era of hot weapons, that's the gun.

I can’t save you with Buddhism, but what if I have a gun?

There has always been such a scene in Chen Cheng's mind.

When a series of warlords captured Shaolin Temple and were about to destroy it.

Hundreds or even thousands of Shaolin monks, each holding a submachine gun... leaped out of the Arhat Hall and fired at the warlords...

"I……"

When Chen Cheng described the scene in his mind, screenwriter Yuan Jinlin's eyes widened.

Director Chen Musheng at the side also felt incredible and said, "Is this possible?"

Chen Cheng nodded: "Of course it's possible, just think about this scene."

talking.

Chen Cheng took out a pen and paper and quickly drew out a few storyboards.

Looking at the group of monks holding submachine guns in the camera... Chen Musheng subconsciously felt that this was a joke.

Can be followed.

Chen Musheng felt an incomparable excitement coming from his heart again.

"Yeah, why can't monks have guns?"

"The Shaolin Temple is very wealthy, so it's no problem for them to have guns."

"When you think that the monks in Shaolin Temple only know how to eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures, he turns around and pulls out a gun."

Opened his mouth.

Chen Musheng felt convinced.

but.

He added: "I don't know whether Master Yongxin would agree to such a revision." "I think the master is very open-minded and will definitely agree."

"Well, I'll communicate with Master Yongxin right away."

……

Master Yongxin is indeed an open-minded person.

Although Master Yongxin was also stunned at first and was a little confused.

But after just a moment's consideration, Master Yongxin agreed.

Then.

After Master Yongxin agreed.

Soon, the new Shaolin Temple held its opening ceremony.

It's different from before.

The filming of New Shaolin Temple was without Cheng Xi this time, but Chen Cheng became the producer.

The media are still very strange.

I don't know what happened here.

of course.

Rumors also spread that Chen Cheng kicked Cheng Xi out.

Chen Cheng ignored these gossips.

But even though Cheng Xi is gone.

But with Chen Cheng as the producer, the media have high expectations for the box office of "New Shaolin Temple".

"It seems that Hong Kong has become smarter and has even asked Chen Cheng to come out."

"It's necessary. During the National Day holiday, the box office of 8 Hong Kong movies was less than million yuan, which is a shame. If there are no more big productions in Hong Kong, I'm afraid Hong Kong directors will be embarrassed."

"Well, Chen Cheng's coming out this time can be considered as saving Hong Kong."

Many media reporters started talking in low voices.

As a producer, Chen Cheng was welcomed by everyone after joining the crew.

Liu Dehua gave Chen Cheng a warm hug.

Chen Cheng and Liu Dehua had collaborated a long time ago.

Although Liu Dehua was called box office poison for a period of time.

But Chen Cheng also admired Liu Dehua's character and hard work.

Male No. 2 Xie Tingfeng even walked in front of Chen Cheng and called him "Brother Cheng" all the time.

Fan Bingbing smiled and handed Chen Cheng a cup of coffee.

Although he didn't say anything.

But everyone could see that there was a gleam in Fan Bingbing's eyes.

Others who had little to do with Chen Cheng could only sigh.

But they know.

Many times, as long as you have a little connection with Chen Cheng, your life will change.

Such as Fan Bingbing.

They are now Hollywood actors.

of course.

Say so.

Being able to be in the same crew with Chen Cheng and some other actors who don’t have much to do with Chen Cheng.

They were also excited inside.

There is still a long time left in the crew, so I should seize more opportunities in the future to say a few words to Chen Cheng.

There are also a number of behind-the-scenes staff in the crew, many of whom have dealt with Chen Cheng.

Such as the martial arts instructor Yuankui.

Seeing Chen Cheng coming, Yuan Kui said, "Director Chen, we are relieved now that you are here."

Chen Cheng laughed loudly: "Teacher Yuankui, please don't complain about me later."

"What are you complaining about?"

"You don't know the rest of the story yet, so let me tell you. After the Shaolin disciples were threatened by the warlord with guns, do you know what they did?"

"altruism?"

"Indeed, there are, but...why not think about it more."

"I'm a rough guy, I can't figure it out."

"Thumbs up..."

Chen Cheng picked up a submachine gun from the crew and started firing.

Yuan Kui on the side snorted, and was so annoyed by Chen Cheng's action that he vomited blood. He said, "Director Chen, with you here, what's the use of us martial arts directors? It's better to just use guns."

"That can't be done."

Chen Cheng shook his head: "If we use guns right away, it won't motivate everyone. We have to let the Shaolin monks use martial arts to fight these warlords. The fight will be fierce, and when they are forced into no choice, they will take out submachine guns one after another."

"Teacher Yuankui, you have a heavy task. These martial arts moves of yours must be designed to look good and performed seriously. The more seriously you perform, the better they look. When people think that Shaolin monks only know martial arts, the series of submachine guns you take out at the end will have a fierce visual and mental impact."

"Now that you've said that, I'm kind of looking forward to it."

"Hahaha, if that's the case, then let's just make a good movie. At least we have to make a few hundred million at the box office, right?"

"Well said, we must get back several hundred million."

Yuankui also said excitedly.

……

After the opening ceremony.

Chen Cheng stayed with the New Shaolin Temple crew for two days before returning to the mainland.

Although the films made by Hong Kong directors in recent years have not performed well at the box office.

But as far as technique is concerned, there is no problem at all.

The main reason is that their minds are not open.

Once you open your mind, there will be no problem in making the film.

We can just continue shooting according to the new script.

Time flies by quickly.

New Year's Day is here.

The year has come to 2011.

New Year's Day in 2011 was the same as any other day, not a particularly special day.

As for the movie.

The New Year’s Day period is not a very good one either.

After all, there are only a few days off for New Year's Day.

And the New Year's Day period was a bit awkward.

Because the New Year is coming soon.

All the powerful films will be released during the New Year holiday.

However, although the New Year's Day period is not that good, it is still a better period than the ordinary summer vacation.

There is a super blockbuster in Hollywood that is coming with a shock.

This movie is called "Inception".

At this time, Chen Cheng was interviewed by CCTV.

Yes.

The interview with Chen Cheng was arranged at a very high level.

Given Chen Cheng's current situation, he can indeed afford it.

Such news, let alone CCTV, could only take up a few dozen seconds even if it was put on the News Broadcast.

"Director Chen, I heard that you were the screenwriter for Inception?"

“Yes, I wrote the script for this film.”

“Can you tell me what are the differences between screenwriters in Hollywood and screenwriters in China?”

"Actually, they're all the same."

Chen Cheng said: "The screenwriter is mainly responsible for writing the script, but Hollywood screenwriters have more power."

"Can you briefly explain what kind of movie Inception is?"

“This is a movie about a dream mirror.”

"Then why is it called Dream Stealing?"

"As we know, each of us dreams. Sometimes what happens in dreams is closely related to reality. Even the content of dreams can affect our reality. If someone can enter someone else's dream, then he can steal your dream."

"Very creative, I have never seen a film like this before."

"Thank you."

"Director Chen Cheng..."

The CCTV interview is over.

Looking at Chen Cheng in the video.

A CCTV reporter drafted a title: "Hollywood blockbuster "Inception", Chen Cheng explains to you what inception is."

The program director looked at it and said, "Change the title."

"Director, what do you mean?"

"Chen Cheng is not just a screenwriter, he is also one of the producers. In addition, Inception is not a Hollywood movie."

"what?"

"This is a blockbuster movie that belongs to our people."

The program director will make the final decision.