Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 334: Big Fish and Begonia

The box office success of "The Monkey King: Hero is Back" was so unexpected.

After earning 2000 million at the box office on the first day.

The next day, "The Monkey King: Hero is Back" soared to 5000 million.

On the third day, it was 6000 million.

even.

On the fourth day, he also created a box office of 7000 million.

"Oh my god, this is anime?"

"An animated film that makes 7000 million a day, I'm going crazy."

"This is China's No. 1 animation. Chinese animation has finally risen."

Countless friends who love anime cried with joy.

Talk about it.

They don’t usually watch Chinese cartoons.

They usually read Japanese and American comics.

But not watching Chinese cartoons doesn’t mean they don’t like them.

They actually like it very much.

They even look forward to the day when such a large-scale animation production will be produced in China.

But liking someone is one thing.

If you like it, you can’t watch Xiyangyang every day.

Until the appearance of "The Monkey King: Hero is Back".

immediately.

Countless anime fans flocked to the cinema.

"Wife, take our son to the movies today."

"The movie is nothing good, waste of money."

"What a waste of money! This movie is an animation about Journey to the West. Many children have watched it. If we don't bring it, won't our children lose to others?"

"Okay, okay, go, go, go."

Ok.

This is a person who wanted to watch anime himself, but found an excuse to take his child to watch it.

of course.

Not all men in the country are so humble.

There are many parents who take their children to watch it openly.

for them.

Journey to the West is not only the spiritual source of their childhood, but also resonates among children.

not to mention.

This anime movie is really good.

"Well, the box office of Journey to the West: Hero is Back is going to go up to 10 billion."

"Yeah, it's definitely 10 billion. I can't believe that we have an anime that can gross 10 billion."

"Oh, don't you see who the producer is, Chen Cheng?"

"Didn't you say before that even if Chen Cheng is a producer, there's no point in making animation?"

"I was wrong, okay?"

"Hahaha……"

……

"Chun Ge, let's go to the movies together tonight."

"Liang Xuan, you're still in the mood to watch a movie. Our project is about to fail."

"That's not necessarily true. You'll know after watching the movie."

Liang Xuan called Zhang Chun.

The two were classmates and both graduated from the Department of Fine Arts at Tsinghua University.

Like most art department graduates.

If you study fine arts, you can either become an art teacher, a professional painter, or engage in other design fields.

There is another one, which is to enter the film industry.

But Liang Xuan and Zhang Chun really want to enter the film industry, but they prefer animated films.

But a pity.

Animated movies are also movies.

Available domestically.

Basically, not many people are interested in Chinese animated films.

Even though it seems to have a good market and many people are watching it, this market is actually a losing business.

But the two still firmly believed that Chinese animation would definitely succeed.

to this end.

Many years ago, the two made a 7-minute animated short film "Big Fish and Begonia" and posted it online.

It is said that this animation was a dream Liang Xuan had at night.

Subsequently.

The two of them used Liang Xuan's dream as the subject of their creation, and then "Big Fish and Begonia" came into being.

Unfortunately, although this 7-minute animation "Big Fish and Begonia" has attracted a lot of attention on the Internet.

But when they said they wanted to make "Big Fish and Begonia" into an animated film, they encountered opposition from a series of people.

But the two still did not give up.

While they were working, they continued to complete "Big Fish and Begonia" in private.

But there are only two people.

No matter how much they devote.

Things like animated films require huge investments and the participation of a group of professional technicians.

For several years.

They have only completed 10% of "Big Fish and Begonia".

They approached many people for financing.

But a pity.

A number of producers, film investors, and even film companies... they all refused.

Until the appearance of "The Monkey King: Hero is Back".

When the two walked out of the cinema.

And looked at the box office numbers.

10 million.

The two gasped.

Such box office.

Not to mention an animated film.

Even though it is a live-action movie, its box office is terrifying enough.

"Brother Chun, how is it, are you confident about our Big Fish and Begonia now?"

"Ah."

Zhang Chun nodded heavily.

"The Monkey King: Hero is Back" is not just his success.

joke.

10 billion box office.

They both knew.

Under his influence, the domestic animation industry will surely achieve tremendous development.

Then.

The probability of their "Big Fish and Begonia" raising funds has greatly increased.

"Let's go back and revise our financing plan. In a few days, we will look for investors from all walks of life."

Liang Xuan said.

"Row."

Zhang Chun was also excited.

but.

The situation has changed slightly.

Neither of them has yet to finish writing their financing plans.

Investors from all sides have already called the two of them.

A few days later.

Liang Xuan and Zhang Chun met with an investor again.

This is the 10th investor Liang Xuan and Zhang Chun have met in recent days.

But that's not the end of it.

Liang Xuan and Zhang Chun’s phones continued to ring from time to time.

There are still many investors who want to invest in them.

However, today's investor is a very big name.

It’s Wang Changtian from the light.

Facing such a big boss.

The two were also extremely excited.

until.

When Wang Changtian presented their investment plan and finally said that he could help contact Chen Cheng.

Liang Xuan and Zhang Chun agreed to Guangxian’s investment.

……

After Guangxian signed an investment agreement with Liang Xuan and Zhang Chun.

The animated version of "Big Fish Begonia" has also begun to accelerate its progress.

first timing.

However, Wang Changtian called Chen Cheng who was still in Hollywood.

"Chen Cheng, I'm Chang Tian."

"Boss Wang, from your voice, you sound extremely happy. Is there some good news?"

"Of course there is something happy."

Wang Changtian said excitedly: "Let me tell you, I just invested in an animation."

"Oh, Mr. Wang is also interested in anime?"

"I wasn't interested before, but your Monkey King: Return is so popular that I've become interested in it."

"That's great. I think the animation industry will definitely explode in the future."

"With you, Director Chen, taking the lead, I thought so too. However, it's not easy for me to sign this animation. I really have no choice but to bring you out. I said that I am familiar with you and I can take you to them to give you some guidance if there is a chance."

"Boss Wang, you're here to ask for money."

"I can't help it. You're so famous."

"Okay, take me there later. I'm also a little interested in the animation company you invested in. By the way, what's the name of this animation company?"

"The culture of the other side."

“I haven’t heard of it. What are their works?”

"It seems to be called "Big Fish and Begonia." "Big Fish and Begonia?"

Chen Cheng was a little surprised.

"Ah."

Wang Changtian nodded and said, "I personally invested in this project. The two founders of this company graduated from the Department of Fine Arts of Tsinghua University. Their art level is very high and they have a unique style. The story they tell is also very interesting. So, as soon as your "The Return of the Great Sage" became popular, I invested in their project."

"Okay, okay, when I come back, I'll go check them out with you."

……

In The Expendables 3, Chen Cheng’s scenes have finally been completed.

but.

Chen Cheng did not return to China so soon.

He had a small gathering with director Li An.

Li An recently took on a new film called "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Story".

Chen Cheng knew.

This film's future performance is not very good.

However, most directors are quite stubborn. Chen Cheng just gave a few suggestions and he didn't say much.

"Chen Cheng, didn't you say you were going back home after filming?"

Li Amin chatted with Chen Cheng about his new film and then asked.

Chen Cheng said: "I originally planned to return to China, but there are a few films that I am interested in, and I want to see if there is an opportunity to produce them."

"Oh, which one?"

“Mission: Impossible 5.”

"Oh my god, it really is this one."

When Li An heard Chen Cheng talking about Mission: Impossible 5, he was a little bit unbelieving.

Although he heard a long time ago that Mission: Impossible 5 might be about to start.

Paramount, as the copyright holder, has also recently been looking for a suitable producer.

Yes.

In Hollywood.

The producer is more important than the director.

Even in the country.

The producer is also a person who needs to be decided before the director.

Because the producer has to be decided first.

Then the producer will look for the right director and actors, and handle all aspects of the matter.

But this is different from the situation in China.

In China, there is usually a producer first and then a producer.

The producer first has the idea of ​​making a certain film, then makes a plan, and then looks for investors, that is, producers.

After the producer agrees, the producer will go find a director.

The same thing happens in Hollywood.

But that's not the case for those top series.

Just like the Mission Impossible series.

The Mission Impossible series has become a global classic blockbuster.

No matter how such a film is shot, it will attract tremendous attention from all over the world.

But although Mission Impossible is well-known around the world, it is not every classic blockbuster series that can make money.

So during the Mission Impossible series, he changed a series of producers and directors.

Domestic director Wu Yusen directed Mission: Impossible 2.

Later, Mission: Impossible 3 was handed over to the new director "Abrams".

Moreover, after Mission: Impossible 3, Abrams produced Mission: Impossible 4.

The performance is not bad.

Although after Abrams took over, Mission: Impossible 3 and 4 both performed well at the box office.

Logically speaking.

He will continue to produce.

But it is said that Abrams suddenly lost interest in Mission: Impossible and said he did not want to keep repeating himself.

How can I explain this kind of thing?

This is very common in the film industry.

It's art after all.

Many people who engage in art have their own pursuits.

There is no other way.

Paramount had to look for another suitable producer.

As soon as the news came out, a number of well-known producers from around the world came out one after another.

Chen Cheng actually didn't have much interest in Mission Within Mission.

but.

Having such a world-class blockbuster series can actually enhance Chen Cheng's global status.

In a few days, he will go and have a chat with Paramount.

"sharp."

Li An gave Chen Cheng a thumbs up.

He really admired it.

As for the reason.

The reason is very simple.

Not every director or producer can come across a suitable script.

It’s not that you can have good box office results just by having the right script.

All of the world's top directors have created classic blockbusters in series.

Such as the Lord of the Rings series, Harry Potter series, 007 series...etc.

It can be said.

Take over these series of movies.

As long as they are not filmed too badly, they can make a global sensation.

And this is not something that ordinary directors or producers can compare to.

Just like the "Avengers" that Chen Cheng participated in before.

Global box office of $15 billion.

Excuse me.

Which producer or director can come up with an original script and achieve such a high box office?
Not to say absolutely not.

But the probability of this happening is very low.

Even the movie "Life of Pi" which was previously collaborated by Chen Cheng and Li An did not achieve such a terrifying box office.

Not to mention.

Later, Chen Cheng produced "The Martian".

and so.

For a group of producers or directors.

In this series of classic blockbusters, he is the most famous IP.

Once they get such an IP, they will be able to join the ranks of the world's most famous producers and directors.

But it's a pity.

The competition for Mission: Impossible producers is just too fierce.

Paramount did not choose Chen Cheng in the end.

For this.

Chen Cheng didn't think anything of it.

It's like an actor going to an audition.

It’s not because you are a big star or have good acting skills that you can get this role.

There are many other factors involved.

It's just a bit of a pity.

But fortunately.

Chen Cheng still has two films in Hollywood that have not yet been released.

I just don’t know, until these two movies are released.

Will Paramount regret it?

……

"Go back home."

Not too influenced by Hollywood.

No one can have smooth sailing, this is just a small episode.

not to mention.

Compared to Hollywood.

Chen Cheng is more interested in the domestic market.

Even if Chen Cheng doesn't want the foreign market, the domestic market is enough.

Just like the Wolf Warrior series.

So as soon as Chen Cheng returned to China, he went to the crew of "Wolf Warrior".

Yes.

Since the last time Chen Cheng asked Wu Jin to direct.

Wu Jin's movements were very fast.

With the help of Wu Jingyuan and Zhang Lu, the Wolf Warrior crew was quickly established and filming started last week.

Chen Cheng also marveled at Wu Jing's speed and wanted to see how this version of "Wolf Warrior" would turn out.

"nice."

Seeing that everything was in order on the crew, Chen Cheng nodded.

After a year of training in the army, Wu Jing has developed a very military temperament.

At the same time, Wu Jing also coordinated with the army and put a series of soldiers into the filming crew.

of course.

Not all shots are satisfactory.

For example, the plot of Wolf Warrior.

Chen Cheng read the script and felt the same as before: Wolf Warrior 1 was a little small.

However, Chen Cheng did not make too many corrections.

Wu Jing is still a newcomer in the field of directing.

At the same time, domestic military war films are still in the exploratory stage.

Everyone has a process of growth.

It's not certain that Wu Jing will be able to control the big scene as soon as he arrives.

Let’s take it one step at a time.

Without the previous accumulation, how can there be a breakthrough later?

(End of this chapter)