Chapter 636: Making an art film?
Back in the capital, Wang Shu, as a junior, went to pay Han Sanping a new year's greetings and presented two cured chickens brought from his hometown.
Lunch was eaten at Han Sanping's house, and my sister-in-law cooked.
Wang Shu didn't plan to have dinner at Han Sanping's house at first, but Han Sanping insisted on pulling him over and offered to drink two drinks.
Five dishes and one soup.
The sister-in-law didn't come to the table, so Wang Shu and Han Sanping sat and drank.
As for their daughter, she is not at home.
The two of them toasted each other with a few glasses of wine politely, and then Han Sanping asked: "How long does it take for the movie you are cooperating with Paramount to take?"
When Hollywood studios produce movies, they usually have a completion date.
When an ordinary director makes a movie, he needs to finish the movie before the completion date.
If you fail to do it many times, you may not have a job in the future.
A great director theoretically needs to finish filming the movie before it is completed.
But there is no shortage of work for big directors, so some big directors don't take these seriously.
"This movie is mainly based on real shooting. It is quite troublesome to shoot. It will take more than half a year at least." Wang Shu gave a rough cycle.
"More than half a year?" Han Sanping thought for a moment, then asked, "What happens after that? Will it be back to China or in Hollywood?"
"I should stay in Hollywood." Wang Shu said his plan. "After the movie with Paramount is over, I plan to shoot an art film there."
"The total cycle time of the two movies is more than a year at least."
When Han Sanping heard this, he looked a little stunned and couldn't help but ask: ""Pacific Rim" was so successful in China, so you don't plan to make another blockbuster?"
Wang Shu responded: "I have plans, but I also have my own plans."
"This year I will first cooperate with Paramount and then make an art film in Hollywood."
"Even if I return to China to make a movie, it will only be after the second half of next year."
Han Sanping thought for a while and said: "If there are only two movies, we can catch up on the production cycle."
"How about trying to free up the schedule in April or May next year, and then return to China and make another blockbuster movie?"
"The higher-ups are very satisfied with the success of "Pacific Rim" in China and hope to keep up the good work."
"It's just that you have also seen that China Film Group has been cooperating with other directors, and the films they make are simply not comparable to the commercial films you make."
He actually wanted to continue working with Wang Shu on commercial blockbusters this year, but he understood that since Wang Shu had a plan, it would be useless even if he spoke.
Today, Wang Shu is no longer the young man who just debuted, but an internationally renowned director.
You should have the respect you deserve.
Only in this way can everyone chat happily.
Han Sanping saw Wang Shu thinking and not saying anything, and then pointed out: "The people above watched "Pacific Rim" and praised it."
"If "Pacific Rim" is not a co-production, you will have a share of the next Huabiao Awards for Outstanding Feature Film, Outstanding Director, Outstanding Screenplay, etc."
""Travel to Taipei" also missed the Huabiao Award because it was a co-production."
This statement has already made it clear that as long as Wang Shu makes a qualified art film in China, he will have a share of the Huabiao Award.
Han Sanping saw that Wang Shu still didn't speak, and then said: "I know you don't look down on Huabiao, golden roosters, hundred flowers, golden horses and so on."
"But, after all, you are a Chinese film director, and your roots are here."
"It's one thing not to look down on it, but it's another thing to have it, right?"
In the past, Wang Shu had never participated in Huabiao, Golden Rooster, and Hundred Flowers. This was because the organizers might consider him, an international director, as a foil.
For example, the movie he made was clearly worthy of winning awards, but the organizers refused to award the award to him. Instead, they made him sit in the audience and watch others win awards.
This may happen with Huabiao, Golden Rooster, and Baihua.
So he never went, not giving the organizers a chance to make any decisions.
Anyway, I have the honor of an international award in my hands, so it’s not like I’m without honors.
Now Han Sanping's words revealed one thing. Someone from the top should have spoken.
Therefore, as long as the Chinese-language films he makes in the country are of an online standard, he can win awards.
Of course, it needs to be an art film.
Wang Shu nodded and responded: "That's the truth. It's just that I have plans now. Even if I have ideas, I have to wait until next year."
Han Sanping analyzed: "Next year will be the award ceremony for the Huabiao, Golden Rooster, and Baihua awards."
"The way I see it, after you finish filming the film with Paramount, you can go back to China and make an art film."
“You can not only compete for the top three prizes in Europe, but also participate in Huabiao, Golden Rooster, and Baihua.”
Wang Shu finished filming "Interstellar" and returned to China to make an art film. He may not be able to make it in time for the Berlin Film Festival, but he can make it in time for the Cannes International Film Festival in May.
After attending Cannes, it was followed by Huabiao, Golden Rooster, and Baihua.
Of course, it is more difficult to win awards in Cannes. Except for "Farewell My Concubine" directed by Chen Da, no Chinese-language film can win the award.
Although it is possible to adapt a foreign award-winning film, there is no guarantee that it will still win awards after being adapted into a Chinese-language film.
Relatively speaking, at the Berlin International Film Festival, there are Chinese-language films that are enough to win awards.
For example, "Fireworks in the Day".
However, although this movie can win the Golden Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival, it cannot win the domestic Huabiao, Golden Rooster, and Baihua.
There is also "Eternal Life", which won the Berlin Best Actor and Best Actress.
However, this movie also failed to win Huabiao and Golden Rooster.
Although in the original timeline, "Eternal Life" was shortlisted for the Golden Rooster, and also produced the Best Actor and Best Actress.
But that was 2019, and Golden Rooster said that it needed to make some changes, so "Eternal Life" was shortlisted.
It's 2010 now, and there is a 90% chance that this movie won't be shortlisted next year.
In short, there are very few films that can win awards in Europe's three major awards at home.
Wang Shu did not directly deny it and responded: "I will consider it."
This matter really needs to be considered.
What Han Sanping revealed is that as long as the art films he makes are not bad and conform to domestic political correctness, then Huabiao, Golden Rooster, and Baihua will be his share.
But Wang Shu plans to make another art film to win the Oscar immediately after filming "Interstellar".
In 2009, 2010, and 2011, he competed for Oscars for three consecutive years.
If you win the grand prize for three consecutive years, it is also an achievement.
Relatively speaking, domestic Huabiao, Golden Rooster, and Baihua are not fragrant at all.
Of course, if he plans his time and rushes to shoot the movie.
It’s not that they can’t keep up with Huabiao, Golden Rooster, and Baihua in the second half of next year.
After filming "Interstellar" this year, he immediately made an art film to compete for an Oscar. In early 2011, he immediately returned to China to make a Chinese art film.
In this way, we caught up.
Of course, Wang Shu can also skip making art films in Hollywood and directly use "Interstellar" to win Oscars.
However, in the original time, Nolan's "Interstellar" was only nominated.
But things are different now. Wang Shu may be able to win an award with "Interstellar"!
Thinking of this, Wang Shu suddenly changed his mind.
Just use "Interstellar" to win the Oscar, and then return to China to make a Chinese art film! Next year I'll make an art film in Hollywood to compete for an Oscar.
In this way, it will be four consecutive years of winning Oscars in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.
"Well, you think about it yourself." Han Sanping responded.
After saying that, he then added, "If you have any ideas, just tell me and I will put my name forward."
"If the investment is not large, China Film Group will account for 5% of the share."
"If the investment is large and you need it, China Film Group can participate in the investment."
This is to show that he does not want China Film to participate in it to share the box office, but for honor.
As a producer, if the film wins an award, he will share the honor.
And honor is also a kind of performance.
With only a 5% share, Wang Shu didn't take it seriously, let alone wanting to win awards in China. China Film's participation would have an advantage to a certain extent, so he responded: "Okay."
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When Han Sanping heard Wang Shu's promise, a smile appeared on his face, he raised his cup and said with a smile: "Here, have a drink."
Wang Shu smiled, picked up the cup and clinked it with him.
After taking a sip of wine, Han Sanping thought of something else and said, "I almost forgot. Yangwang wanted to ask you if you have any ideas for filming a TV series?"
"I want to work with you on a big drama."
Wang Shu heard this and complained: "I am a film director, and I am doing well in the film industry. Why do I go to film TV series?"
Han Sanping said with a smile: "It's because Yangwang knew this that they found me and wanted me to be a lobbyist."
Wang Shu took a bite of the food and said, "I'm not interested. I can't make movies, so how can I go to make TV series?"
"Haha." Han Sanping expected this reply and said with a smile, "Yangshang found me over there, and I can't refuse."
"Since you have no ideas, I will reject them."
Although China Film Group also invests in TV series, Han Sanping is more interested in movies.
He was thinking about continuing to collaborate with Wang Shu in blockbusters, so why would he want Wang Shu and Yangshi to work on a TV series?
Although China Film Group can also participate in it, it does not have the film flavor.
It would be better for Wang Shu and Yangsang to work on a TV series than a movie.
Therefore, he never advised Wang Shu on this matter from beginning to end, but only conveyed it.
"Refuse, I have no idea." Wang Shu responded.
In fact, even if Wang Shu has the idea of making a TV show.
There is no need for a big director like him to cooperate with Yangshi. He can completely produce it solely with Yishu.
With his reputation as a great director, there is no need to worry about TV stations buying TV series.
It’s just that there’s no need to film a TV series.
Han Sanping nodded and said: "There is one more thing. Yangshi wants to ask you if you are interested in participating in this year's Spring Festival Gala?"
It is now 2010, and this year refers to the New Year's Eve of 2010.
"Didn't I reject them?" Wang Shu complained.
Han Sanping smiled and said: "It was precisely because you rejected them that they found me."
Wang Shu wanted to refuse, but suddenly thought of his parents, and hesitated for a moment.
He is away all year round and only stayed at home for two days during the Chinese New Year.
Although it is because of busy work, it is still wrong after all.
After thirty nights of chatting, Wang Shu clearly realized that his parents wanted him to appear on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala.
For him, appearing on the Spring Festival Gala is a bit of a downgrade.
But for his parents, if Wang Shu appeared in the Spring Festival Gala, it would be a show-off topic in the village or among relatives, and it would gain face.
Again, few people in the village or among relatives buy tickets to watch Wang Shu's movies in the cinema. Even if Tian Yufang and Wang He brag to others about the movies Wang Shu has made, most people have no idea in their minds and it is difficult to talk about it.
The Spring Festival Gala is different.
Although many people may not watch it from beginning to end, they will take a few glances.
Plus, there will be replays.
As long as Wang Shu appears on the Spring Festival Gala, it will definitely become a topic in the village or among relatives.
At this time, Tian Yufang had a chance to show off.
"Do you have any ideas?" Han Sanping asked immediately, "If you have any ideas, I'll let you know."
Wang Shu sighed: "I didn't have any ideas at first, but I went back during the Chinese New Year and came up with some ideas."
Han Sanping heard this and joked: "Did your parents ask?"
Wang Shu nodded, noncommittal.
Han Sanping laughed and said: "In that case, just participate once. It shouldn't waste much time."
Wang Shu thought for a while and responded: "Okay."
Han Sanping smiled and said, "Then it's settled."
After finishing speaking, he then asked: "When do you plan to release the drama "Comet"?"
Wang Shu thought for a while and said: "Let's go on May Day, it happens to be a holiday."
Han Sanping answered: "It will be in late April, just in time for the May Day holiday."
He said this because of Wang Shu's consideration. It will be released in late April. It will be the first to receive a wave of box office revenue based on Wang Shu's reputation. When the holidays come, it will increase the box office and reap a wave of revenue.
However, Wang Shu didn't think so.
He said: "I want to land in theaters on April 30."
"This day is Friday, May Day is Saturday."
Han Sanping saw that Wang Shu had thoughts and opinions on this matter, and immediately said no more, "Okay, just as you said."
Wang Shu's Yishu company had no distribution capabilities, so "The Night When the Comet Came" was handed over to China Film for distribution, and Mr. Weng, the head of China Film Distribution, was in charge.
After saying that, he smiled and said: "Although "Comet" is a small-budget production, with the success of the movie "Pacific Rim", it should be able to achieve a good box office after it is released."
Wang Shu smiled when he heard this and admitted generously: ""The Night the Comet Came" happens to be a science fiction film, although it does not have the grand scenes of "Pacific Rim"."
"But with the title of a science fiction film, and the fact that it was released after movies like "Pacific Rim" and "Avatar," I think it should be able to achieve good box office results."
"How much do you think it can get?" Han Sanping asked.
"I dare not say that there are too many, but there should be 300 million." Wang Shu replied.
"The Night the Comet Came" is a relatively brain-burning soft science fiction film. This kind of film is bound to be incomprehensible to some people, and it is bound to be unpalatable to some people.
In addition, there is no big scene, so the potential is limited.
However, with Wang Shu's reputation and the residual popularity of the movie "Pacific Rim", there is still a high probability that the box office will reach 300 million.
Even a box office of 400 to 500 million is not impossible.
If the announcement is done well enough, it is not impossible to achieve higher box office.
In short, compared to the cost of "The Night the Comet Came".
After the movie is released, it will definitely make a lot of money.
(End of chapter)