The crew of [Queensland 4] stayed in Paris for more than a month, and then moved to Berlin's Babelsberg Studio for filming.
After filming for more than a week, everyone flew to Osaka, Japan.
According to the shooting plan, the crew will shoot here for half a month.
Osaka is considered the second-largest filming location for "John Wick 4" after Paris, but all the shots shot here are night scenes.
Both the crew and the actors are almost always working day and night, filming at dark, and finishing work at dawn and returning to the hotel to rest.
“Since the post-production of [Storm Chaser] was completed last month, the company has been communicating with major TV stations.
According to your previous instructions, boss, the first-round broadcast rights have been assigned to CCTV.
In the second round, there are several local satellite TVs competing, including Blueberry Channel, Shanxiang Channel, and Guizhou TV. There is a high probability that it will be the result of multi-channel simulcast.
In this way, not only will the TV station have much less pressure to purchase films, but we will also be able to receive relatively more copyright fees.
In terms of video platform, iQiyi currently has the highest quotation.”
In the afternoon, in the crew's hotel room, Gu Wei turned on his computer and held a video conference with the company's executives.
After Yang Liwen finished speaking, he nodded.
"Very good, has CCTV said when it plans to release [Storm Chaser]?"
"I communicated with the leaders there before and it seems that they are planning to let [Storm Chaser] take over from the popular movie [In the World]."
"So fast?
I remember that [In the World] started broadcasting at the end of last month, and it should be finished in less than half a month, right? ”
"According to the arrangement there, after the broadcast of [In the World], the golden channel will broadcast a program called [The Craftsman of the Great Country] for a total of 13 days, and then the next drama will be broadcast"
"That's good, time is not so tight.
But there’s a high probability that we won’t be able to match the ratings of [The Human World]”
Period dramas are prone to hits, and "In the World" is undoubtedly the biggest hit this year.
When this drama premiered, its ratings were only 1.34%, its audience share was 4.7%, and it ranked fourth among TV dramas at the same time.
As a result, after three days of broadcasting, the ratings soared to over 2, the viewership share doubled, and it firmly became the number one TV series in its time period.
Then as subsequent episodes were broadcast, various data continued to rise, and Internet popularity continued to rise.
More than 30 episodes have been broadcast so far, the ratings have exceeded 3, and the audience share has reached 12%. It can be said to be CCTV's biggest hit since the beginning of this year.
“CCTV is very confident in the quality of [Wind Chaser], and they also have your appeal, boss.
I chatted with the director of the film purchasing department there, and she believed that the data of [Storm Chaser] would not be worse than [The World]"
"[Manslaughter 2] was just launched a few days ago.
Director Cui Rui set the filming location in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province. There is a Thai-style street there, which fits the description in the script very well.
The crew made some renovations there and built some additional buildings. It was not until a few days ago that they were all completed."
After Yang Liwen finished speaking, Zhao Mingcheng, who was in charge of film and television drama shooting, reported.
"Did the literary director come with you?"
Gu Wei was not surprised that "Manslaughter 2" was launched. He had talked with Cui Rui before going abroad.
"I went. Director Wen went with Director Cui as a producer, and Xiao Yang and Zhang Tianai from the company also joined the group.
By the way, boss, Director Rao’s film [A Thousand Miles Homeward Bound] has been completed and is currently in post-production." Zhao Mingcheng said.
"[Ten Thousand Miles Home] is finalized, Guo Fan should know it, right?" Gu Wei asked.
"Director Guo has been filming [The Wandering Earth 2] in Qindao, but the crew of [Ten Thousand Miles Home] also includes many people from his company, so he should also know the progress of this project."
Although the director of "Ten Thousand Miles Home" is Rao Xiaozhi, this film was originally a project of Guo Fan. It is currently a joint production of Guo Fan's company, Gu Wei's "Wei Tianxia" and Lu Yang's "Freedom Whale".
The main control and largest investor is still Guo Fan, so the subsequent release of the film depends on how Guo Fan arranges it.
After Zhao Mingcheng finished speaking, the person in charge of the Publicity and Development Department spoke.
"...The film [Miracle: Stupid Kid] directed by Wen has been officially scheduled to be released on May 1st.
We plan to announce the scheduled release date in the middle of this month, and then begin to gradually conduct warm-up publicity.
The specific publicity plan has been sent to your email.”
Gu Wei thought for a while: "The focus of publicity for this movie should be on Wen Muye and the male protagonist Peng Yuchang"
After he finished speaking, he paused: "The main thing is that Wen Mu is the director. He has the gems of [I am not the God of Medicine], [Manslaughter], and [Zhou Chu's Elimination of Three Pests]. As the focus of publicity, he can attract more people." Many spectators enter the venue.
Moreover, [Miracle] itself is also a story-oriented movie.”
"Understood~"
The meeting lasted for more than an hour, sorting out the company's affairs during the second half of the year and some projects in the first half of the year. Yang Liwen continued to talk to Gu Wei after everyone else exited the room.
"Boss, Director Guo Fu has contacted me again and asked when we will start preparations for the drama we are looking for him to start filming?"
Gu Wei was stunned and didn't react.
Seeing this, Yang Liwen continued: "It is the [Auspicious Pattern Lotus Building] project.
The company bought this IP a few years ago, and then the company's screenwriting department adapted it into a script.
After you mentioned it two years ago, I met with Director Guo Fu as per your request and sent him the script.
Later, because you had so many projects and no time, the show was put on hold.
Director Guo Fu has come to see me several times in the past two years"
Yang Liwen remembered Gu Wei as soon as she mentioned Lotus Tower.
"I have too many things to do and I am really busy and forget about it.
I feel a little sorry for Director Guo, after all, I was the first to mention this project to him”
Guo Fu is Lin Yufen's apprentice. When he was filming "The Legend of Ancient Swords" and "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossom", he was the executive director of the crew and worked under Director Lin.
Later, he went solo and directed major costume dramas such as "Chen Xiyuan" and "Zhou Shengru Ruji".
He directed "Lotus House" in the original space and time, and the results were very good, so Gu Wei contacted him after finishing the script of a martial arts drama.
"I don't think Director Guo will mind. Everyone in the industry knows that your schedule is rare, boss. I guess he is afraid that our project with him will be rejected, so he keeps pursuing it"
Gu Wei nodded.
“When I return to China in March, I will join the crew to film [Go to Where the Wind Is], and then there will be two more movies [Extreme Rescue] and [Her Disappearance].
There is a high probability that I won’t have time this year.
You go back and talk to Director Guo, and then arrange for Zhao Mingcheng to connect with him. In the second half of the year, preparations for [Lotus Tower] will begin, and filming will begin early next year! ”
"Okay!
Another thing, China Film Group contacted me a few days ago and said that they are preparing a war movie of the same type as "Changjin Lake".
I would like to ask the boss if you are interested? ”
"A film prepared by China Film Group? No script?" Gu Wei asked curiously.
The dramas that have come to him in recent years have basically been sent to him with scripts in advance, without asking him directly.
Moreover, he has always had a close relationship with China Film Group, and he talks about projects directly.
"I talked to the other side.
It is said that a project called "Great Victory" initiated by director Chen Kaige attracted investment from China Film and Bona.
Director Chen doesn't seem to have any intention of inviting you, but China Film and Bona are a little worried, so they handed over the message first.
If you agree, they will be responsible for convincing Director Chen”
When Yang Liwen said this, Gu Wei immediately understood which movie it was. "Great Victory" is not the "Volunteer Army" that Brother Chen Kai later praised his son for.
"Forget it, it's enough for me to make one movie in the "Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea" series [Changjin Lake]. You can make your attitude clear to them."
"Understood~"
After finishing the work matters, Gu Wei turned off the computer.
Just at this time, Yang Chaoyue came back from outside. She was wearing fashionable clothes and carrying various shopping bags in her hands.
"Buy so many things?"
"Yes, go shopping and buy whatever you like.
It’s a pity that you can’t come with me, boss.”
Yang Chaoyue's scenes on the set have all been completed. She lingered and wanted to be lazy, but Gu Wei didn't care.
When she arrived in Osaka, everyone on the crew was busy working. She just wandered around to see the scenery and buy things, which was very leisurely.
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Moreover, she has basically no reputation abroad, so she doesn’t have to worry about anyone knowing her wherever she goes.
"I work at night and rest during the day, so how can I have time to go out with you"
"I know~
It’s good now.”
Yang Chaoyue sorted out her trophies with a happy face and took out an exquisite box from inside.
"I bought this for you. I saw a men's watch in the mall. It's very beautiful and I think it should suit you very well."
Gu Wei took out the watch from the opened watch box.
The black leather strap, silver-white frame, and sapphire blue dial look really beautiful on your hand.
"Vacheron Constantin, what series?"
Yang Chaoyue thought about it for a while: "The salesperson seemed to say it was "Zong He Shi Hai". I don't really understand it, but I just think this style is quite beautiful!"
Gu Wei nodded: "Yes, I like it very much.
But maybe I can’t wear it on a daily basis? ”
"Huh? Why?"
Gu Wei touched her head: "Because I am the global spokesperson of Jaeger-LeCoultre, of course I cannot wear watches from other brands.
If you are photographed, it will be considered a breach of contract.”
"Oh~"
Yang Chaoyue didn't expect that Gu Wei, the gift he carefully selected, would not be able to use it, and he felt a little depressed.
Gu Wei saw it and comforted her with a smile: "Although I may not be able to wear it for a while, the watch you chose Chao Yue is really good-looking and I like it very much.
Okay, come out to dinner with me.
After eating, I’m going to work on the set”
He said and greeted her to go out together.
"The filming in Japan will be finished in about a week.
Are you going to go back to China directly or follow me to the United States? ”
Gu Wei asked as the two of them ate local food together.
"I'll be with you, boss, from beginning to end.
Anyway, the company didn’t urge me to go back”
Gu Wei nodded.
"By the way, while I was busy at work today, I learned from Mr. Yang of the company that the movie [Speaking of Heroes Who Are Heroes] you filmed last year will be released on Tengxun Video around the end of May."
"It's great. After filming last year, I was thinking about when this drama would be released.
Boss, do you think my show can be popular? ”
Yang Chaoyue's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward to ask without caring about eating.
"How do I know? I haven't watched this show, so I don't know how it went with you?" Gu Wei shrugged.
“I feel like I have worked very hard, but I don’t know what the final effect will be.
The few films I have filmed before, except for the company's "Celebrating More Than Years" series, have not made any splash.
I don’t have much confidence in my acting skills either.”
Gu Wei gave her a funny look, picked up a piece of sushi and took a bite.
"First of all, your drama is a big IP. [Who is the Hero] is an adaptation of Wen Ruian's martial arts novel of the same name. It already has a certain number of fans and popularity.
Secondly, this drama is an S-level project of Tengxun. It has huge investment and high attention. The platform will definitely provide the best publicity resources before the release.
Once again, this drama is directed by the company's director Li Muge. I have worked with him on two dramas, "Si Teng" and "Donggong", so I know his abilities quite well.
Li Muge is very good at photographing people and scenes, and the plot is not bad either.
Finally, both Zeng Shunxi and you can be considered the new top celebrities who have emerged in the past two years, with high popularity and number of fans.
So no matter how you look at it, this drama can't be saved. Even if it doesn't become a big hit, it's still okay to be a small hit! ”
After speaking, Gu Wei picked up the drink next to him and took a sip.
He said it politely. Yang Chaoyue's current popularity is not comparable to Zeng Shunxi's.
[Chen Qing Ling] is so flattering, and there are many more female fans chasing stars than male fans.
Under Gu Wei's operation, Zeng Shunxi has already collaborated with Zhang Yi in "The Journey Home", and Xiao Zhan has also acted with Tony Leung in "Unknown".
When these two movies are released, their top-notch positions will be more stable, and they will step into the film industry from the television industry.
"Listening to your analysis, I feel that I have great hope that this drama will become a hit!"
Yang Chaoyue is still very easy to coax, and she trusts Gu Wei very much. She feels that her boss is definitely one of the few smart people in the world, and everything he says is right.
Gu Wei smiled and nodded.
He felt that his analysis was not wrong.
[Who is the Hero?] was not a bad drama in the first place, but the poor performance of the original version was due to many factors.
Now that the conditions for this version are satisfactory in all aspects, there is no reason to pounce no matter how you look at it.
"By the way, I told you some time ago that the movie [Extreme Rescue] will be launched around July.
Calculate the time and [Who is the Hero] will just finish airing, so I won’t delay your drama announcement.”
"When can I get the script?"
Yang Chaoyue perked up and asked.
Compared with the TV series she made, the movie she co-produced with her own boss was more important, and Gu Wei had already said before that in this movie she was no longer just a soy sauce but the real heroine.
"It won't take more than a few days. I'll have someone send it to you after I return home.
You still have a few months to prepare for the film"
"Boss, don't worry, I won't let you down!"
Yang Chaoyue assured with confidence.
Gu Wei smiled and said: "Just act according to the current state of the play, and refine the details according to the script." (End of Chapter)