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Chapter 510: The King of the World's Affirmation, the Fangs Behind the Movie

“Leon, did some of the shots in this movie take a long time?”

The reporter's first question was about a question that many people at the scene were concerned about.

There were so many charming scenes in the movie just now that shocked them.

What impressed them most was the scene where the hero and heroine danced together on the top of a mountain in Los Angeles to greet the morning glow.

The picture of the purple sky is so beautiful.

And the duet dance performed by those two people in the cinema, floating up into the starry sky, was so beautiful that it was unimaginable.

The ultimate lens aesthetics in the movie appeared many times in the movie just now.

It was hard for them to imagine how much time Zhang Chen spent shooting these scenes.

Zhang Chen on the stage also met everyone's expectant gazes and raised four fingers: "Four months in total."

"Wow--"

The cheers from reporters and spectators were not because of the short time taken.

"Leon, isn't this too fast?" A director looked at Zhang Chen on the stage in disbelief and couldn't help asking a question.

That Los Angeles shot.

The weather and the timing of the sunrise were a problem, as well as the actors' rehearsals and movements.

If an ordinary director were to shoot this scene, it would take at least half a month to capture this set of shots on location.

There is also the long shot of the traffic jam scene at the beginning of the movie.

Was this movie really made in just four months?

They don't believe it.

Zhang Chen also knew that they didn't believe it.

But he had a way of making them believe.

"Some things can be solved with money, so they are not difficult in my eyes."

Quentin and Spielberg looked at each other speechlessly.

Zhang Yimou and several other Chinese directors sighed with extreme helplessness.

When will they not have to consider funding issues when making a movie?

Zhang Chen is right.

What many crews consider difficult is actually a matter of money.

When making a movie, many directors are unable to realize the shots mostly because they do not have enough money.

Although they didn't know how Zhang Chen shortened the shooting time of these shots.

But as Zhang Chen said, as long as you have money, the shooting cycle can be shortened to a great extent.

For example, for actors, the worst that can happen is that they can be paid a little more overtime pay in addition to their film remuneration.

For example, in the highway traffic jam scene, donating more money to the local area can allow the extras to get more used to the feeling of real shooting in that highway scene.

In short, in the film industry, money may not be everything, but it definitely helps.

"I want to ask Katie a question."

A male reporter raised his hand to ask a question, his eyes never leaving Katie Winslet.

Clearly this is a Katie fan.

Katie first glanced at Zhang Chen.

Only after getting Zhang Chen's eye permission did he answer the reporter.

"You ask."

The reporter blushed with excitement and asked with a trembling voice: "Katie, will you make such a love movie in the future?"

"I've been filming the whole time, right?" Katie was a little confused.

The reporter hurriedly explained: "No, no, I mean movies like Titanic and LA LA LAND. These are love movies with epoch-making significance."

"Oh?" Katie smiled brightly after hearing this. "Do you think this movie directed by Leon is groundbreaking?"

"Of course!" The reporter nodded with certainty, his tone excited, "This movie is great! Mia is just as impressive as the Rose you played back then!"

Katie smiled reservedly, glanced at Cameron in the audience, then turned to look at Zhang Chen on the stage: "Director Leon?"

Zhang Chen took over the topic and nodded to Cameron, who looked a little emotional in the audience: "I am very happy to receive such evaluation, but the ultimate success of this film still needs your support."

Cameron felt the kindness from Katie and Zhang Chen just now, and raised his hand to indicate that he had something to say.

When the directors and audiences at the scene saw that the current world box office record holder was about to speak, they all focused their attention on Cameron.

When Cameron stood up, he looked directly at Zhang Chen.

To others, there was no one else in the eyes of these two people.

Many people also turned their attention to Michael Jackson, who kept a low profile at the premiere.

It seemed like that was the scene back then, at the Grammy Awards, before anyone in the world had time to notice.

Michael Jackson directly announced to Zhang Chen that he was not as good as him in the world music scene.

Will it be the same today?
Cameron's "Titanic" has been released for ten years.

But its box office record of 21.86 billion US dollars has not been surpassed so far.

Even the second-place "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" only took in $11.2 billion.

There’s still more than one The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King left to Titanic.

Therefore, Cameron's "Titanic" has been an insurmountable mountain in the world film industry for the past decade.

The pressure from this mountain makes all directors in the world feel despair.

Just like Michael Jackson's absolute dominance in the world music scene.

Although Cameron has not produced many works, his position in the film industry, at least in terms of single-film box office records, is undisputed number one in the world.

Now at the premiere of "La La Land", he equated this movie with "Titanic" when facing reporters.

And Cameron unexpectedly had to respond.

Everyone is looking forward to it.

Facing an absolute newcomer in the film industry, even the youngest and currently recognized most talented singer in the history of world cinema, he also crossed over to become the most talented young director in the world.

How would Cameron, the world box office record holder, react?
"I just saw a lot of Easter eggs in Leon's movie, and the exquisiteness of this movie can definitely be called the best in the world!"

Cameron's words were like a bomb exploding among the crowd.

"Such a high rating?!"

"If the King of the Movie World says so, how could it be false?"

"I think it makes sense. In the past, people always said that our Chinese Sunglasses King has the best lens aesthetics, and some people also said that women are beautiful in Brother Chen Kai's lens, but now maybe we have to add Zhang Chen to the list!"

"It's no surprise to me that the shock of La La Land has not yet faded away."

"What Cameron said makes sense. I've been wondering from the beginning when the peripheral products of La La Land will be released. Especially, can the pictures be released frame by frame? I want to use them as computer wallpapers. They are so beautiful!"

"The shock that Titanic brought to us is felt again today! And it is improved with the advancement of technology. In terms of the exquisiteness of the pictures, La La Land is even better."

"You only talk about the pictures. I think the love in this movie is the key. It's the same as "Titanic". It's hard to accept the love that cannot be obtained."

The audience, director and actors at the scene started discussing it like a boiling pot.

Due to the atmosphere at the scene, they didn't dare to discuss it.

But with Cameron's affirmation, it directly confirmed their evaluation of the film.

Discussing it at this time is just about sharing the joy of watching a good movie with your companions.

It can also be seen from everyone's discussion that "La La Land" has indeed won the recognition of everyone present.

Whether it is the exquisiteness of the pictures, the camera language, the plot design, or the narrative method, it is an excellent movie.

Just when everyone was discussing intensely, Cameron's voice came through the microphone and reached everyone's ears.

"But it's hard to surpass my box office record."

Amid everyone's stunned looks, Cameron straightened his chest and smiled at Zhang Chen on the stage, "Because my new movie is almost finished. I have absolute confidence in my new movie. It will be a truly groundbreaking movie!"

Cameron's confident words cheered up everyone present.

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provocative?

They looked at Cameron with eyes that seemed to be burning with fire.

It’s no wonder that the response on site was so good, especially since it was directed by Zhang Chen, a talented director who already has a huge fan base.

Zhang Chen has good relations with major Hollywood studios and major theater chains around the world.

With all the factors working in favor of this film, the quality of La La Land is of the highest quality.

It can be predicted that this movie will definitely cause a huge stir around the world.

I don’t know whether it can break Cameron’s box office record.

But it is definitely a movie that can threaten Cameron's box office record.

To be honest, Cameron has held this record for 10 years, and no other director's movies can threaten him.

It didn't even make him feel the slightest sense of crisis.

The box office of 22.6 billion US dollars is something that makes others despair.

But today, Cameron sees the possibility of being surpassed.

Ten years later, he finally felt a threat to his position for the first time.

Although he is far inferior to Zhang Chen in other aspects.

But when it comes to movie box office, Cameron has the confidence to look down on the world.

Now that Zhang Chen is challenging his authority, he naturally has to respond.

"A new movie directed by Cameron?" Zhang Chen frowned and thought for a moment before suddenly realizing.

He chuckled and said to Cameron, "Director Cameron is so confident, so I really need to look forward to it."

Others may still be in the dark about what Truck Driver's next movie will be, but there is no way Zhang Chen doesn't know.

That movie was indeed groundbreaking.

Otherwise, he would not have started planning 3D theaters in his theaters under the Morning Light Cinema Chain before other theater chains noticed it.

"Both of you are directors who bring surprises to everyone, but now is the premiere of La La Land, Director Cameron."

Seeing that her boss had almost finished chatting with the other party, Liu Yan reminded him at the right time.

After taking a look at the unfamiliar face that impressed him, Cameron nodded to Zhang Chen and sat down.

He just "endorsed" Zhang Chen's movie unexpectedly, but he actually had some other thoughts in mind.

It is true that the quality of this movie is excellent, but as the current world box office record holder, he is sure that this movie has the potential to surpass his own record, which is undoubtedly a reminder to his own fans.

This is a movie that is worth watching for movie fans.

As for why he did this.

Also because of his new movie.

It's nothing more than selling well.

In the past, he would not have cared about Zhang Chen, a newcomer in the film industry.

So when "Tao Piaopiao", a thing that caused crisis in the circle, appeared, Cameron knew that if his new movie wanted to surpass himself and set a new box office record, he could not avoid Zhang Chen.

He didn't want all his years of hard work to go to waste because of a small thing.

Besides, it’s like he said himself.

Even if Zhang Chen's movie this time surpasses his current world box office record, he is confident that he can catch up with it with his new movie.

The premiere ceremony entered the stage of answering questions from reporters.

After receiving the affirmation from Cameron, the box office record holder, everyone's questions became much bolder.

There is no need to worry that your opinions will not be recognized.

Zhang Chen and other main creative staff also answered many questions about the movie.

The first question is about the music in the movie.

City of Star is the absolute highlight of the film, it comes across in different ways at different stages and expresses a wide range of emotions.

From the two people's persistence in their dreams, to the haziness in the early stages of ambiguity, to the sweetness after falling in love and the anticipation for the future, this song perfectly interprets the protagonists' mental journey.

The opening song "Another Day of Sun" accompanied by dance, cheerful music and grand opening ceremony left a deep impression on the audience.

Although the dance moves may be somewhat difficult to understand for non-professional audiences, they subtly express the psychological changes of the protagonists and promote the development of the plot.

Camera movement and color: Several montages in the film have become classics in film history. The transitions are very novel and echo the emotional changes in the plot.

The colors are bright but not tacky, the styles are diverse but not messy, giving people a pleasing feeling.

The two leading actors also shared with everyone some interesting things that happened during dance practice.

After that, the audience also spoke enthusiastically about the love in the movie.

"Leon, why don't you let Mia and Seb be together?"

In response to this, Zhang Chen's answer, or rather his rhetorical question, also made everyone fall into deep thought.

"When love and dreams cannot be achieved at the same time, how should we choose?"

Through the experiences of the protagonists, the movie tells us that this is a level that we must face in life.

Sometimes making a choice means losing, but sometimes, fulfilling others is also fulfilling yourself.

“Love is not just a simple companionship of eating, drinking and having fun, but also a process of mutual appreciation, encouragement and achievement.”

When Zhang Chen answered this question, he subconsciously glanced at Liu Yifei who was sitting obediently next to him.

“True love is based on mutual respect and understanding. Even if we can’t go to the end, we should end it in a way that complements each other.”

Zhang Chen didn't even notice.

As he finished saying this, Liu Yifei, who was beside him, suddenly clenched her hands on her legs.

"I actually want to use this movie to tell everyone not to be stingy with your enthusiasm and believe that your dreams will eventually come true."

Zhang Chen sincerely wished everyone: "I hope that when we talk about our dreams in the future, we will always be full of passion and tears in our eyes!"

As expected, these words full of encouragement gave everyone present the motivation to keep working hard.

Especially when these words came from Zhang Chen, a genius who is only in his twenties but holds various world-class titles.

Just ask everyone present here, every single one of them, even the long-famous Cameron, Spielberg and others, they all envy Zhang Chen's current achievements.

A fortune of tens of billions of dollars is something that is out of reach for everyone present.

When this billionaire with a net worth of tens of billions and the person recognized by the world as the most talented cheer for their dreams.

Their hearts were filled with excitement and gratitude.

Because no one's blessing can compare to Zhang Chen's words.

Only Zhang Chen, a small person's counterattack example in reality, can make them truly feel that the dreams that they once thought were ridiculous are possible to achieve.

"What about Lyon?" A fan asked a question that caught Zhang Chen off guard after being pointed out by Liu Yan.

"May I ask what have you given up for your dreams?" He glanced at Liu Yifei beside Zhang Chen and asked, "Have you ever given up on someone you once loved?"

Zhang Chen also saw the look in the audience's eyes.

He glanced at the actors from the Morning Light Group below.

Not far away, Shu Chang and Zhang Shaohan were hugging each other.

The word "melon eater" is just short of being written on his face.

Zhang Chen stared at that place speechlessly, thought about it seriously, and gave an answer that no one expected.

"What have you given up?" Zhang Chen smiled, "Maybe it's the happiness of ordinary people?"

“Ordinary people’s happiness?”

Everyone looked at each other.

What kind of answer is this?
Versailles?

You want an ordinary life, we will give it to you!
Give us your status as the world's richest man!

Many people roared in their hearts when they heard Zhang Chen’s ridiculous words.

They felt that Zhang Chen was simply taking advantage of the situation.

How many people in this world want to live the life Zhang Chen is living now?

Zhang Chen actually said that he gave up ordinary life for his dream? !

Is that giving up?
That's called getting rid of!

"Hehe." Seeing this scene, Zhang Chen could only smile helplessly.

He didn't lie.

If he was really just a rich man, then he would definitely live a very carefree life.

Unfortunately, he is not just a rich man.

Especially after last year, he has more than just his own life to shoulder.

But he brought this upon himself.

But in the eyes of others, this kind of thing is also a great honor.

Only he himself knows how great the pressure is.

And it's really tiring to have to live with everyone watching his every move through a magnifying glass every day.

What he just said, "You can't have both love and career," actually applies to other aspects as well.

You can't have your cake and eat it too, which will always be a trouble for people living in this world.

Whatever you gain, you always lose something.

It is through repeated choices that people get what they want and lose things they don't care about.

A successful person makes the right choice in every decision because what he gains is far greater than what he loses.

A failed person is one who makes a wrong step in one choice after another, resulting in what he gains never making up for what he loses.

He got what everyone saw, and what he hid.

It's dazzling, very fulfilling, and makes everyone envious.

But he also lost a lot.

For example, friendship is something that he will never be able to obtain in his life.

Family affection also gradually became stiff when he decided to strike out on his own.

As for love
Zhang Chen glanced at Liu Yifei who was silent beside him.

He didn't seem to be handling it very well.

Zhang Chen shook his head and freed himself from sentimentality.

He put on a smiling face again and continued to answer everyone's questions.

"Leon, now that your movie is sure to break the $8 million box office, isn't it time to consider your concert?"

"Well, my team has already started making plans, and we'll be able to meet you all soon."

This is also the topic that the reporters and audiences on the scene are most concerned about.

After receiving Zhang Chen's affirmation, many of Zhang Chen's fans were extremely excited.

at last!

Zhang Chen finally answered this question directly.

The concert is about to start, it’s a foregone conclusion!
"Leon, in the movie just now, I saw a conversation between Seb's sister and him." A reporter looked at Zhang Chen in confusion, "I didn't understand the meaning of that plot. Is it related to the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness" that you asked Quentin to shoot?"

Zhang Chen laughed when he heard this.

Against the backdrop of his white teeth, this smile was brighter and more charming than before.
(End of this chapter)