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Chapter 600 Research roles, things about travel
In a sense, Zhou Xia wants to try all types of movies, especially as early as 2009, when Liu Cixin's "Three-Body Problem" was not a big hit, when he won the Hugo Award, he combined "Three-Body Problem" and his other films The film and television adaptation rights of the novel were bought.

So far, since "The Three-Body Problem" won the Gold Award for Science Fiction at the Nebula Awards in 2011, it has won many awards and has been liked by more and more people.

Many people have inquired about the copyright of this novel. They know that in the hands of Xia Hua Film and Television, some people want to buy it, including several major film and television companies in Hollywood.

But Zhou Xia didn't intend to sell the copyright. He didn't shoot it now because the time was not yet ripe.

When "The Three-Body Problem" won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2015, Zhou Xia had accumulated more experience at that time, so she should be able to try to shoot this grand science fiction novel.

So Zhou Xia participated in "Pacific Rim" mainly with the attitude of participating in learning and accumulating experience for the future.

When Liu Yufei heard that Zhou Xia wanted to shoot "Pacific Rim 2", she immediately looked at him with wide eyes in surprise: "The first script hasn't been finalized yet, so you already know the second one?"

"Then you don't understand. There are usually several IPs like this in Hollywood. Even though the script of the first one hasn't been finalized yet, the second script must have an outline."

Zhou Xia said confidently that Hollywood is very experienced in this area, and they are very good at developing and managing IP.

"Okay, then I hope you will succeed then, so that I can continue to be the protagonist." Liu Yufei wished that Zhou Xia could continue to develop in Hollywood, so it would be more convenient for them to stay in the United States together.

"You are the protagonist, hehe." Zhou Xia smiled and did not answer.

"Pacific Rim 2" did not do well, receiving quite a few negative reviews.

In addition to the fact that the filming of the story and the picture are not as good as the first one, Da Tiantian’s starring role has also brought a lot of influence to this movie, but if he is allowed to direct, modify many parts, and then change the protagonist slightly, I believe it will be a big hit Improved.

The two protagonists in the movie are both children. The producer’s goal is very clear, that is, to attract menopausal people to watch the movie, but this doesn’t really match the style of the whole movie. Fighting monsters with mechs requires passion and exciting battles. The audience is also mostly male.

Take the "Transformers" series as an example, no matter how the protagonist changes, the heroine must be a sexy beauty with long legs, and her positioning is very accurate, the heroine is here to be a vase.

The hero and heroine of "Huantai 2" choose a younger combination. This is not a big problem, it can attract younger viewers, even children, but if you choose this way, you should make up for it in other aspects.

In the movie, no matter whether it is Da Tiantian's character, or the other female and male supporting roles, there is no similar positioning, and the plot is a bit messy, so it is naturally much worse than the first one.

"What do you mean, don't let me be the protagonist, do you know anything about the second part?" Seeing Zhou Xia's attitude, Liu Yufei asked suspiciously, obviously it was impossible for her to continue to be the protagonist.

"I know something about it. Your character still exists, but you are no longer the protagonist. After all, the story will be ten years after the first battle."

Zhou Xia didn't hide anything, and simply explained.

"Okay then, let's get down to business and continue talking about my role."

"What can I say about your role? Didn't you tell me that I'll keep an eye on you? We'll talk about it when you're cast." Zhou Xia lost interest.

"No, I'm going to audition right away, shouldn't you analyze the role with me?" Liu Yufei said extremely dissatisfied, and thumped Xia Zhouxia's arm.

"I'll have to analyze it for you." Zhou Xia shook his head helplessly. Liu Yufei really relied on him: "Then tell me briefly what you don't understand, and I'll analyze it for you."

"I've just finished reading the script and haven't sorted it out yet. I don't have many ideas. I only know that the heroine is 22 years old. Although she has no experience in mecha driving, her superb fighting skills have laid a solid foundation for becoming an ace pilot in the future. And That general is her adoptive father, and she and the male protagonist formed a deep relationship in the end, but it doesn't seem to be love, it should be a comrade-in-arms relationship."

Liu Yufei thought about it for a while and replied, she skimmed through the script in a hurry and didn't have time to study the script carefully, so she couldn't remember too much.

"Well, let me give you a brief analysis. One of the points that the heroine of this movie needs to pay attention to is her own psychological problems. I believe you have seen it when you read the script. The Lord fell into memory, unable to get out of the pain for a long time, and almost destroyed the entire base. In this performance, you have to pay attention to some details.

Although the memory is performed by a little girl, it has nothing to do with you, but when you come out of the memory, your psychological changes must be accurate and clear in the performance, so that there will be a sense of hierarchy, and people can see the changes and growth of the heroine.

You don't have to deliberately pursue anything, the main thing is to perform naturally so that the audience doesn't feel awkward.You must be an Asian face. In this kind of drama, you can fully blend in and look natural. This is the best performance. "

Zhou Xia thought of the performance of the original heroine, Kikuchi Rinko, and quickly reminded Liu Yufei.

Rinko Kikuchi is an Oscar-nominated actress. Her acting skills are unquestionable, but she did not integrate with the whole movie. There are always some strange performances, especially after the first nerve connection between the two protagonists, the hero took off her The mask helped her sit down for that scene.

The heroine is still stuck in memory, and logically her expression should have not come to her senses, and her eyes are blank, but Kikuchi Rinko's performance is still in shock, which he felt was inappropriate at the time.

Of course, it may also be the reason for the post-editing, which is also related to the director's requirements. Sometimes when actors and directors have different understandings of character performance, we still have to respect the director's requirements.

"Okay, I see. Let's go to bed early. It's past eleven o'clock. You have to go to work tomorrow." Liu Yufei remembered Zhou Xia's words and took his hand.

"What do you mean? Do you want more?" Zhou Xia looked at Xiao Gai in surprise, but he had fought twice before!

"What do you think, people want to tell you something."

"Really, just say what you want, why do you have to say it when you are resting?" Zhou Xia quickly let go of Xiao Gai Gai's hand.

"I want to tell you, when will we find time to go to Las Vegas to play, do you remember what we said last time?"

"What we said? Going to Las Vegas?" Zhou Xia was startled and asked, pretending to forget what he said before.

What are you going to do in Las Vegas? I remember Xiao Gaigai said that it doesn’t take too much trouble to go to where to register for marriage. Does Xiao Gai Gai want to put it into action?
"Hmph, go on a trip to relax, and the most important thing, don't tell me you forgot, don't you have a photographic memory!" Liu Yufei stared at Zhou Xia and asked meaningfully.

(End of this chapter)