Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 460 Movie Watching Party

After Zhang Yimou, Jiang Wen and Chen Kaige came to visit the set of "Inception" together.

Both of them were amazed at Chen Linfeng's technique in shooting 3D movies, and then declined the offer.

Neither of them has much interest in doing this.

They like to use real scenes when filming, but there are too many things to pay attention to when making it into 3D, so many good scenes cannot be used.

Jiang Wen moved a chair and sat on the left side of Chen Linfeng. He watched the photographer adjust the camera and commented, "It's too restrictive. It doesn't feel comfortable at all."

Chen Kaige followed suit and sat on the right, agreeing with Jiang Wen's words.

"It's not that 3D movies are necessarily better than 2D movies. From the current perspective, they both have their own advantages. Some low-quality 3D movies are not as good as good 2D movies."

Chen Linfeng stared at the screen on the monitor and nodded, "You are not wrong. 3D is suitable for special effects commercial films, but 2D is more suitable for plot-based films. It can save a lot of cost and time.

However, in recent years, the market has blindly loved 3D movies. We have to wait until the audience matures before the box office of 2D movies can probably rise.”

Jiang Wen said, "This has something to do with the price of movie tickets, right?"

"It does have something to do with it. The higher the ticket price, the higher the box office. That's normal."

"Speaking of ticket prices," Jiang Wen couldn't help but complain, "Ever since Your Name started offering ticket subsidies, almost all movies have learned to do the same in the past few months."

Chen Kaige interjected, "I feel that this will be indispensable for future movie releases. Who wouldn't want to spend less money to watch a movie?"

As the culprit, Chen Linfeng listened to the two people's slightly complaining words with a smile.

He didn't think he had opened Pandora's box. It was going to happen sooner or later anyway, so he might as well let him take advantage.

A few years later, the market was in chaos because of this, and policies were issued from above.

Maybe I can end the chaos a few years earlier than in my previous life.

After the two of them finished complaining, Chen Linfeng asked other directors in the industry for their opinions.

"I can't say whether it's good or bad, I feel like it's a combination of methods."

Although Jiang Wen doesn't like this kind of trick, he won't be too resistant to it.

"By the way, Xiao Chen, I heard that there are other companies in the market that want to create similar ticket purchasing websites. Will it have any impact?"

"Well, I've heard Xu Wu's report, so it shouldn't be a big problem."

Chen Linfeng chatted for a few minutes.

He is not very worried because he does not have the support of a big Internet company.

Nowadays, Maoyan is developing rapidly thanks to the Spring Festival offensive of "Your Name".

And Penguin also joined the first wave of financing, which means there is someone standing behind it.

Even if a competitor like Tao Piaopiao emerges in the future, at least we can stabilize the situation like we did in the previous life.

Chen Linfeng doesn't have high requirements. He just wants to maintain enough influence in the online cinema industry and not be strangled by others.

In other words, when someone plays a dirty trick on you, you can ensure mutual destruction.

Chen Linfeng spoke simply and the two listened simply. It was just a casual chat anyway.

Leonardo finished filming a short scene and took the initiative to come and chat with Chen Linfeng.

Keanu, Lawrence and several other Hollywood actors were not there, and their scenes had not begun yet.

I came here to take the final photos and accept some interviews, then went back.

Only Leonardo and Scarlett are left here, it's quite boring.

Scarlett doesn't quite fit his aesthetic standards. She's too short and doesn't look like a supermodel.

Therefore, Leonardo chatted with Chen Linfeng more often.

"Chen, what is this?"

"Oh, Leo, let me introduce you."

Chen Linfeng didn't mention the awards Chen Kaige and Jiang Wen had won.

Instead, he said, "The Chinese film and television industry has recently compiled a list of classic films from the past 100 years, and these two directors are sure to have their works on the list."

"Oh, that's amazing," Leonardo exclaimed.

Jiang Wen and Chen Kaige both speak fluent English and I could hear them very clearly.

The two of them quickly became humble.

"The results have not yet been announced, so it's hard to say for sure."

"This is Xiao Chen praising us."

Chen Linfeng added, "Of these two, one has won the Palme d'Or, the other has won the Venice Film Festival Best Actor Award, and he himself has won the Cannes Jury Award."

Leonardo was in awe.

This is even more intuitive. Even he cannot ignore the three major European teams.

Jiang Wen and Chen Kaige could hardly suppress the smiles on their faces.

Xiao Chen, hey...

Why do you speak so nicely?

The four of them chatted happily.

At this time, Guo Fan came over and said, "Director, the filming crew is ready."

He pointed to a venue not far away and asked the director to look.

Chen Linfeng stood up and walked forward.

This section shows a train approaching on the street.

In fact, it is not a real train. After all, trains cannot run on roads.

However, Chen Linfeng had the truck wrapped in black leather to make it look like a locomotive, with two carriages following behind.

Looking at it up close, it doesn't seem very real.

However, special effects will be used in the later stages, and the crew must achieve 3D realism during the early stages of shooting.

Therefore, just a short shot of an oncoming train consumes a lot of time and money.

Jiang Wen and Chen Kaige were amazed at Xiao Chen's generosity.

They are not the kind of people who are afraid of spending money, but they went to so much trouble just for a single shot, which really gave them a glimpse into the way Hollywood blockbusters are made.

Leonardo had seen many such scenes, but he also thought this one was quite big and exciting.

Guo Fan directed the crew to do it again and again.

He occasionally communicated with the Hollywood staff in English, while Chen Linfeng mostly sat in front of the monitor to watch the picture effects.

If there is anything wrong, notify Guo Fan in time and let him make corresponding adjustments.

The whole process went back and forth many times and was visibly smooth.

Chen Kaige asked in confusion, "This guy is not bad, where did you find him?"

"I brought him from school. He's Yan Ying's graduate student."

Chen Linfeng boasted, "How about it, isn't it amazing?"

"He's a good candidate, and you have good taste."

Chen Kaige thought of the other party's identity as Teacher Yan Ying and nodded knowingly.

After the morning shoot, everyone had lunch together.

Chen Linfeng called Guo Fan, "Xiao Guo, come along too."

"Huh? Is this appropriate?"

"What's inappropriate? I'd like to introduce you two to each other. Director Kaige praised you this morning."

"Oh, okay." Guo Fan followed happily.

……

Early May, Los Angeles, United States.

Bruckheimer talks to Nathan from Buena Vista Pictures about Infinite Worlds.

Buena Vista Pictures is a Disney company and they are responsible for the distribution business.

Now that Infinite Worlds is finally finished, they need to judge the quality of the finished film.

"Jerry, why don't we just watch it first? I know you've invested a lot of enthusiasm in this movie, but in the end it all depends on how good the movie is."

Nathan always looks very businesslike and gives people the impression that he is aloof from his relatives when he is in charge of film distribution.

"you're right."

Bruckheimer had a lot of dealings with the other party, and without wasting any time, he just asked someone to come and screen the new film.

Behind Nathan sat several experts from the distribution department.

They all have their own understanding of movies, and the first evaluation report the company received in the past was often based on their scores.

The lights in the room dimmed, and a film with a preview sign began playing on the screen in front.

For a full three hours, several people sat there patiently, sketching something on the notebooks in their hands from time to time.

The movie ends when the lights in the room come on again.

They exhaled long breaths and communicated with each other.

"What do you think?"

"very good."

“It’s amazing.”

“I am optimistic about its market prospects.”

“It feels like watching the original novel.”

“The plot is very compact and I think it’s very exciting.”

"No, I think it's a little too long."

Several people expressed their opinions, most of which were positive.

Some of them even went to read the original work in order to make a better judgment.

Just to imitate those book fans.

Nathan also watched it silently. Even considering his many years of viewing experience, he felt it was pretty good.

However, one person’s feelings can be wrong, so it still depends on the general opinion of everyone.

Soon, Nathan received a summary of the relevant data.

"What was the result?" Bruckheimer asked.

Nathan looked at the data in his hand expressionlessly.

Overall, the ratings are very good, and the market evaluation gives it a very high score.

Details.

For viewers who have not read the original novel or watched the corresponding movie of the mission world, the experience is relatively good.

Audiences who have not read the original novel but have seen the corresponding movie have given it very high praise.

Some people who have read the original novel feel that the film fails to capture the essence of the novel, while others feel that it is true to the original.

Every time a novel is made into a movie, there will be fans of the original who feel dissatisfied, and this is not surprising to Nathan.

However, it is still a bit surprising that the overall score is so high.

Nathan smiled, "Jerry, it looks like you've done another great job."

In fact, Bruckheimer had already guessed the result when he saw the other person's face.

It is widely rumored in the industry that anything that can make Nathan smile must be a box office hit.

There have been few exceptions over the years.

The issuance work started quickly.

Internally, Disney gave "Infinity World" an A rating.

They then invited various film booking agents, film buyers, and film bookers to hold investment and film screenings.

These film buyers, as representatives of various cinema chains or independent theaters, are specifically responsible for the negotiation and procurement of films.

They also gave good reviews at the film screening and believed that there was a high chance of the film becoming a big hit.

After that, there will be a formal preview for movie fans.

Unlike the first two rounds, those people are veterans who have watched countless films and it is difficult for them to be moved.

Movie fans exclaimed repeatedly while watching the movie, and were still excited after watching it. The overall viewing experience was excellent.

The final score was A-.

As a commercial film, this rating is really too high.

(End of this chapter)