Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 322 2012 drama, "Operation Mekong River".

On the domestic side, the filming of "Ghost Blows Out the Light: Mojin: The Lost Tomb" produced by Pang Hong and directed by Wu Ershan recently started.

Originally, this drama was going to be produced by Chen Cheng.

However, Chen Cheng has produced too many films recently and does not have the energy, so he will not serve as a producer again.

But even though he had no responsibility, after the script of the film came out, Chen Cheng still invested 20% and became one of the producers.

At this time, the filming of "The Lost Tomb" was about to start, and Chen Cheng, as one of the producers, naturally had to attend.

"Ghost Blows Out the Light is such a big IP. Although it is an online novel, I never thought it could be adapted to the big screen."

"Yeah, I wonder how this kind of online novel will perform at the box office if it's adapted to the big screen?"

"I don't know anything else, but you don't even look at who is producing this drama, Chen Cheng... Do you think it will be bad?"

"It's Ghost Blows Out the Light, and it's a tomb-raiding drama. If anyone else were to film a tomb-raiding drama, it probably wouldn't even pass the censorship, except for Chen Cheng."

"You're right."

At this moment.

At the opening ceremony, a group of media reporters were talking about it from time to time.

I heard that Chen Cheng had arrived.

All of a sudden, the entire crew was in an uproar.

"Yes, Chen Cheng is in front."

"Idol."

"Of course, the entire circle regards Chen Cheng as an idol."

Although Chen Cheng was not very old at that time.

But in the eyes of everyone, no one dared to talk about Chen Cheng’s age anymore.

To others, Chen Cheng is like a god in their hearts.

Just like this drama.

Even if Chen Cheng is just one of the producers.

But as long as the words "Chen Cheng" are appended to this drama, it will be completely different from other dramas.

"Director Chen, you are finally here."

"Boss Pang, look at what you said. I'm also a producer. Do you think I won't come?"

"Who knows? You have so many projects. I was just wondering if you forgot about our film."

"How is it possible? With such a good IP, such a good script, and such a good director and actors... Where can I find such a movie?"

As soon as he entered the crew, Chen Cheng started chatting with producer Pang Hong.

Director Wu Ershan on the side also shook hands with Chen Cheng.

Of course there are also several leading actors, including Chen Kun, Huang Bo, Shu Qi, and Xia Yu.

Chen Kun and Chen Cheng became friends very early.

When filming Painted Skin 1, Chen Kun was the leading male role.

Huang Bo gained attention after starring in "Crazy Stone" and was later selected by Chen Cheng to star in "Lost on Journey 2", which made him very popular.

Chen Cheng is not familiar with Xia Yu, but he is also an insider.

When several actors saw Chen Cheng coming, they were somewhat nervous and excited.

Chen Cheng was very enthusiastic and took a group photo with several actors.

Afterwards, Chen Cheng talked with Wuershan about the specific filming direction of Ghost Blows Out the Light, and he had an idea of it.

Minimum guarantee: 15 billion.

This is the box office of "The Mojin: The Lost Legend" revealed by Chen Cheng in the media.

As soon as this number comes out.

It shocked everyone in the crew.

Producer Pang Hong said anxiously, "Director Chen, take it easy. 15 billion is too scary."

"It's not like it hasn't been broken before, there's nothing to be afraid of."

Pang Hong didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "You think we are you. If you were the one doing the whole thing, I would think 15 billion is normal. But, we are not as capable as you."

"Don't flatter me. I said 15 billion is a small amount. It may be more."

"Director Chen, can you tell me again, is this just a scam to fool the media, or what?"

"I'm serious. If you were kidding, I would have just said 20 billion."

"Two billion, my God."

Pang Hong was somewhat petrified.

Chen Cheng was relatively calm.

As for the reason.

It's actually simple.

On the one hand, there is the big IP of Ghost Blows Out the Light.

Don't think it's an online article.

But online literature has increasingly influenced reality.

Especially movies and TV series.

Later on, a large number of film and television dramas were adapted from online novels.

Even if some of them are not adapted from online novels, their screenwriters are also transferred from online novels.

Ghost Blows Out the Light can be said to have set a precedent for adapting an online novel into a hit.

On the other hand, it is not just a matter of IP, but also about market expansion.

Everybody knows.

The domestic film market is growing every year.

This year's box office is still 1 million.

The box office will reach 200 million next year.

Industry insiders understand that the annual growth rate is 30%.

But Chen Cheng wanted to say it.

Judging from this year's situation, its growth rate has already exceeded 30% and reached over 50%.

Not to mention for the head pieces.

Often, there is a huge difference in box office between top works and ordinary works.

Just like Chen Cheng's "Charlotte's Troubles", its box office was 17 billion.

But the box office of many works is only 2-3 million, which is already pretty good.

"Okay, okay, Director Chen, this is what you said. If you're not here, I'll look for you."

Pang Hong's face was full of smiles.

He doesn't care whether it is real 15 billion or fake 15 billion.

Even if it is not 15 billion, but half of that, million or million, he would be smiling.

……

At the end of 2011, the circle was still very lively.

After the filming of "Mojin: The Lost Tomb" started.

Zhang Yimou's "The Flowers of War" was also officially released.

Chen Cheng also went to support Zhang Yi for this work.

After the movie ends.

Media reviews of the show were polarized.

One believes that Zhang Yi has created another classic.

Another person believes that Zhang Yi is being vulgar and whitewashing prostitutes.

So the media on both sides argued back and forth.

It should be said.

There is still some topicality.

But unfortunately, the box office was not very good.

Based on the box office of the films released in the past few days, Chen Cheng predicted that the final box office of this film may be around 5 million.

how to say.

The box office was neither a loss nor a huge profit.

At the same time.

During the period when The Flowers of War was released, the media also exposed the conflict between Zhang Yi and producer Zhang Weiping.

finally.

After working together for more than ten years, the two parted ways.

……

Where is Chen Cheng?

There are no movies at the end of the year.

Or.

It’s not like there aren’t any movies.

Chen Cheng knew his influence.

Many times, he doesn't want to take up good time slots.

Chen Cheng gave up the time during the year-end and New Year holidays.

So.

Compared to the year-end period which seems to be busier for most people in the circle, Chen Cheng seems to be relatively free.

Chen Cheng didn't notice anything.

He is not a workaholic and he takes a good rest when he has time.

"Brother Cheng, you are so nice during the New Year."

"what happened?"

"I really admire you. You gave such a good schedule to someone else."

"What do you mean by giving it to someone else? It's not my schedule, so others can't go on it?"

"Although it's not yours, you can still go on it. Why give such a good time slot to someone else?"

"It's not that bad. There are still some good schedules next year."

"That's a far cry from the New Year's Eve."

"Ah……"

Chen Cheng smiled and said nothing more.

Han Jianu has been following Chen Cheng for the past one or two years.

Although she has made great progress in other aspects, there are still some things she doesn't understand.

But this is normal.

Not everyone is like Chen Cheng.

If someone else were to take over, the New Year slot would probably have been the main attraction.

It's normal that Han Jianu doesn't understand.

Chen Cheng doesn't need Han Jianu to understand.

Maybe one day, she will understand.

However, Chen Cheng discovered that Han Jianu had a great talent for scriptwriting over this period of time.

At this time, Han Jianu gave Chen Cheng a script she had created.

Chen Cheng took a look and said, "Yes, he is indeed a graduate student of the directing department of Beijing Film Academy."

"Brother Cheng, just laugh at me. You have a PhD in directing from Beijing Film Academy."

"Uh……"

Speaking of this doctor, Chen Cheng felt a little embarrassed.

Three years.

Chen Cheng rarely attended classes at Beijing Film Academy, but he still managed to get a master's degree.

Finally, after completing my master's degree.

The school then allowed Chen Cheng to pursue a doctorate.

How could Chen Cheng not agree to such a thing?

You don't have to take classes anyway, so just improve your academic qualifications as much as possible.

It's also good to have a doctorate title.

"That's not the point."

Chen Cheng pointed at the script and said, "The script is good, and the plot is very clever, but it's a little out of touch with reality."

"Brother Cheng, what do you mean by down-to-earth?"

“It’s down to earth.”

Touching his chin, Chen Cheng didn't know how to explain this topic for a moment.

After thinking for a while, Chen Cheng said, "For example, what do you think of Cold War?"

"Cold War was filmed very well."

“But is it down to earth?”

“It doesn’t seem particularly down-to-earth.”

"What about "Charlotte's Troubles"?"

“That’s very down to earth.”

"You see, that's it."

With just the comparison, Han Jianuo had a clearer understanding of being down-to-earth.

Chen Cheng went on to say: "The so-called down-to-earth means what the general public thinks and does. As long as you grasp this point, then even if the script you write is not good, it will have a certain commercial value."

"But I don't know what everyone thinks or what they like to do."

"This is also simple, just read more news."

“Watch more news?”

"Correct."

"anything else?"

"No, just watch more news."

"..."

……

A few days later.

Han Jianu handed Chen Cheng a new notebook.

The book is not finished.

I just made an outline and wrote an introduction.

but.

When Chen Cheng saw the name of this notebook, he was shocked.

Operation Mekong River.

Chen Cheng was a little stunned.

He didn't expect that.

A few days ago, he just gave Han Jianu some advice, and such a powerful idea came up.

"Brother Cheng, what do you think of this book?"

"Han Jianu asked weakly.

Chen Cheng nodded: "Not bad, I have made great progress in reading the news recently. This is very down-to-earth."

“Can we take a photo of it?”

"Why don't you ask your dad first."

"Ok."

……

"Dad, what are you doing?"

"Just a little drink, what else can I do?"

"Drink less."

"Can you drink less? You're not with me."

"Dad, didn't you ask me to learn from Brother Cheng?"

That night.

Han Jianv called Han Sanping back.

After acting like a spoiled brat to her father, Han Jianu said, "But I don't understand Brother Cheng. How could Brother Cheng's film not be shown during the New Year holiday, which is such a good time."

"If you understand Chen Cheng, then you can become a master."

"It seems I still need to learn. By the way, Dad, I wrote a script recently."

"Wow, my daughter is amazing. She can even write a script?"

"Dad, what do you think of me? I'm a graduate student in the directing department of Beijing Film Academy, how can I not be able to write a script? Besides, Cheng Ge also said that an outstanding director must be an outstanding screenwriter. If a director can't even write a script, how can he be a good director?"

"Who said I can't? I can't write a script. Do you think I'm a good director, dad?"

"Dad, I won't tell you anymore."

"Okay, okay, my dear daughter, I was just joking with you just now. Your brother Cheng is right. If a director can't even write a script, he is naturally not a great director. Show me the script you wrote, and I will give you some reference."

"It's been sent to your email."

"Ok, Dad will take a look right away."

hang up the phone.

Han Sanping drank the wine in the glass in one gulp and opened his email excitedly.

Operation Mekong River.

Download the document.

There was no need to read the main text, Han Sanping was so frightened that he trembled.

"My dear, daughter, what have you written?"

"Dad, have you finished reading it?"

“I haven’t finished it.”

"You haven't finished reading this?"

"Do you still need to finish reading it? Just look at the title and you'll know. You don't need to read it."

Operation Mekong, you can tell at first glance that it is about the Mekong River incident that occurred this year.

Such incidents have a great impact in the country.

It even has a huge impact internationally.

Han Sanping never expected that his daughter would actually think of adapting such an incident into a movie.

"Daughter, how did you come up with the idea of writing this script?"

"Brother Cheng taught me that. He told me to read the news when I have nothing to do, and I've been following the news recently."

"Your brother Cheng is a really good teacher... But this script won't even pass the review, let alone filming it."

"Uh... well."

Got the news from my father.

Han Jianu came to Chen Cheng's office feeling a little depressed: "Brother Cheng, this notebook is useless."

"Who said it's useless?"

"Didn't you ask me to ask my dad?"

"What did your father say?"

"He said this script can't even pass the review, so how can we shoot it?"

"Who said we can't have a trial?"

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "I think it's good."

Han Jianu was a little confused: "Brother Cheng, my father said that this won't pass the trial."

"Not necessarily. Just because it fails to pass the review now doesn't mean it won't pass the review in the future. So, you can perfect the script. Also, I'll ask a few experts to give you some guidance."

"Brother Cheng, please don't tell me you really plan to shoot this."

“Of course.”

Chen Cheng nodded.

He really didn't expect that Han Jianu would accidentally hit the mark and write "Operation Meigong River".

Although the script is a little different from the previous life.

But the news is there.

So the main direction remains the same.

But such a script cannot be filmed just by writing it.

It's a big event after all.

Some things can be written, and some things cannot be written...this is not something that ordinary people can know.

In this regard, it is necessary to consult experts in relevant fields.

……