Chapter 598: Get there first
As for Du Sheng's salary.
Since he is still a newcomer in Hollywood, but considering his comprehensive popularity and influence around the world, he was still given US$2.8 million.
Du Sheng knew very well that this was not bad.
His previous guest appearance in "Kill Bill 2" earned him a salary of US$500,000.
Li Lianjie starred in his first Hollywood film, and his salary was only US$500,000.
Du Sheng was too lazy to argue, and just asked Miracle Fighting Company, which participated in the investment, to arrange for finance and production to handle the review.
Anyway, half of this money was picked up from the ground that year, and the other half was won by betting during the title defense game some time ago.
After all, it is all the contribution of the people of Lighthouse, and I don’t feel bad if I lose.
After half a month of shooting, Du Sheng plans to return to China first.
But before they set off, Du Qifeng and Zhuang Wenqiang called them over to get together and visit the Hollywood CG industry that they longed for.
Why does Hollywood have such an irresistible charm for so many insiders?
When Du Sheng followed Du Qifeng into the base of Industrial Light and Magic, he suddenly realized it.
The special effects company was founded by "Star Wars" director George Lucas.
Representative works such as the "Star Wars" series, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" series, "Jurassic Park" and "Avatar" are its highlight moments.
It is undeniable that the hardware equipment, software tools, staffing, etc. are indeed at the top of the world.
Especially the rendering engine, 3D modeling, rendering nodes and other majors, no one can copy them for the time being.
It also forces many film and television companies that need to produce special effects to have to cooperate with them.
Speaking of which, in fact, as early as forty years ago, Hollywood conquered European audiences with its excellent special effects technology.
For example, the science fiction movie "A Space Odyssey" was released one year before the Apollo moon landing program.
The film's magnificent cosmic scenes, uniquely designed spaceships and rich science fiction elements brought an unprecedented visual impact to the audience.
When people hear the news that Apollo successfully landed on the moon, it is easy to connect the images in the movie with reality.
But in fact, although the lighthouse's aerospace technology is leading, it is far from the level depicted in the movie.
Subsequently, series such as "Star Wars" and "Jurassic Park" continued to conquer global audiences with their stunning visual effects.
These movies are undoubtedly Hollywood masterpieces.
But they are just fictional stories after all, combined with highly realistic special effects.
The real lighthouse is not as omnipotent as in the movie.
Because many people do not understand the actual situation and are easily misled by the scenes in the movie, they subconsciously overestimate the power of the lighthouse.
If Du Sheng had not been reincarnated as a human being, he would probably have similar illusions like most people.
Indeed, a country that was able to achieve the feat of landing on the moon forty years ago is undoubtedly very powerful.
However, there are limits to its power.
It doesn't defeat the alien fleet as easily as in the movie.
This over-glorification of the lighthouse's prowess is largely due to the powerful influence of film's special effects technology.
Even if the publicity effect is not taken into account, from a commercial point of view, film special effects itself is an excellent profit tool.
In last year's global movie box office rankings, the top ten were almost all occupied by special effects blockbusters.
The box office revenue of each movie far exceeds the total domestic market for the entire year.
For example, "Troy", which ranked tenth last year, had a box office of $457 million.
"Shrek 2", "Harry Potter 3", "Spider-Man 2", and "The Incredibles", which grossed US$930 million at the box office, are firmly at the forefront, and each of them is a masterpiece with special effects. .
Du Sheng has memories of his past life and knows that the future movie market will be more inclined towards special effects blockbusters.
Traditional films may struggle to compete with this trend.
in the country, there are already pioneers who have tried this path.
"The Legend of Shushan", which Xiang Huaqiang invested heavily in a few years ago, is a special effects blockbuster, but unfortunately it did not perform well at the box office.
It wasn't until three years ago that "Hero" directed by Zhang Yimou was released and grossed US$250 million at the global box office, which truly opened a new era for domestic blockbusters.
However, "Heroes" relies more on large-scale human investment rather than CG special effects.
Faced with such a technological gap, the domestic circle has nothing to do.
Even great directors in the industry such as Du Qifeng and Xu Laoguai can only turn to Lighthouse for help if they want to create CG special effects.
This situation is very unpleasant.
Du Sheng knew in his heart that if he wanted to find new areas of development in this industry in the future, then a special effects company would undoubtedly be the most potential choice.
“If you want to play, play with high technology!”
This is also one of the purposes of his trip.
Not only to help his own blockbusters, but also to break away from the desert of this industry in China.
For Amanda to acquire the Digital Domain special effects company, it seems that she has to do it quickly.
This company is in a state of bankruptcy, but its special effects level is second only to Industrial Magic Light. It is definitely a golden chicken that lays eggs!
It would be a shame to let others get there first.
Therefore, after saying goodbye to Zhuang Wenqiang, Du Qifeng and others briefly, Du Sheng took advantage of still some time to go to the TVING company to let Amanda put it in place as soon as possible before returning home.
After boarding the plane, Du Sheng found his seat, gently put down his luggage and fastened his seat belt.
He took his laptop out of his bag and opened his social media and news apps, ready to browse some of the latest news during the flight.
The moment the screen turned on, an eye-catching title caught his attention:
[Girls’ Generation’s domestic tour was a huge success and fans are enthusiastic! 】
Du Sheng smiled slightly, slid his finger across the screen, and began to read the report carefully.
On the page, in the large photos, the performance venue was crowded with people, and fans were waving colorful cheer sticks in their hands.
The rays of light gathered together like a bright galaxy.
The report also described in detail Girls' Generation's tours in major cities, which caused unprecedented sensation wherever they went.
The concert tickets were sold out as soon as they went on sale.
The report also quoted comments from many live audience members:
"This is the most shocking performance I have ever seen! Every girl in Girls' Generation is full of energy, and their singing seems to penetrate people's hearts."
"I started listening to their songs last year, and now I finally have the opportunity to see them live. I'm so touched!"
"Girls' Generation's performance is not only entertainment, but also a testimony of youth!"
On social media, the topic of "Girls' Generation" continues to rise.
On Renren.com, the topic #Girls' Generation Tour# has been read more than 50 million times, and the comment area has been flooded with enthusiastic messages from fans.
Many people posted pictures of themselves with their idols and highlights from their concerts.
Others shared their various preparations for this tour, from customizing support items to memorizing lyrics in advance, all showing their deep love for their idols.
Du Sheng looked at these comments and unconsciously raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a knowing smile.
He knew how much effort these girls put in behind the scenes for this tour.
It is only natural to have this achievement.
However, considering that Zhang Beard's "The Condor" will be broadcast at the end of October, and the two parties will definitely meet later for promotion, Du Sheng is not in a hurry to celebrate.
After returning to the headquarters, he immediately devoted himself to processing the backlog of affairs.
In particular, he must personally arrange the company's business reports for the first three quarters, adjustments in development focus, and large-scale signings.
Otherwise, over time, the director's rights will be wasted.
As the seasons change, time has entered October unknowingly.
The drama "Bright Sword" has been broadcast on Yangshi Channel 1 during prime time for 15 consecutive days.
The final scene of the series will be revealed tonight.
This also marks the end of the specially planned excellent anti-war TV series to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the victory of the Anti-Japanese War.
To celebrate this moment, Du Sheng specially arranged a dinner.
The main members of the "Bright Sword" crew were invited to a restaurant famous for its authentic Sichuan cuisine.
Considering that everyone can watch the last episode together, he asked the store to set up a 60-inch large-screen TV in the private room in advance.
At this time, the news broadcast had just ended.
Du Sheng had just arrived at the hotel door after a busy day, and saw Li Youbin, director Chen Jian and the creative staff waiting there.
"Sorry for keeping everyone waiting." Du Sheng greeted warmly:
"It's a bit cold, let's go upstairs first."
Li Youbin responded with a smile:
"It's natural to wait for Mr. Du to come. If you don't come, this meal will be meaningless."
"Haha, Teacher Li is right."
Chen Jian also echoed:
"Everything is ready, just waiting for you, Mr. Du, to order."
"This doesn't need to be too formal. Just do whatever you like. Having enough food is the first priority."
As soon as Du Sheng made this joke, the atmosphere became more harmonious.
After entering the private room, several people ordered a few special dishes.
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Unsure of what others would prefer, the decision was ultimately made to let the restaurant match the remaining dishes based on the number of people.
"Mr. Du, you don't know the results of "Bright Sword" very well. Let me report it to you.
As of last night, the average ratings of this drama nationwide were 10.8%, with the highest reaching 12.7%. It successfully surpassed "Beijing Smoke and Clouds" and temporarily became the 2005 annual ratings champion on YangTV..."
After Chen Jian finished speaking briefly, Li Youbin added:
"It is expected that tonight's ratings will reach a new high. After all, this is the finale."
Du Sheng smiled and said:
"Haha, tonight's ratings peak is almost certain.
By the way, regarding the second-round broadcast rights, 13 satellite TV stations have expressed strong intention to purchase, and seven of them have reached an agreement..."
It is actually not surprising that this drama has become the most popular TV show of the year.
After all, the investment, production and other aspects are quite large-scale, and it truly restores history.
In particular, it vividly shows the real poor survival and combat status of the Eighth Army of Northwest Shanxi.
Such as wrinkled and patched military uniforms, dilapidated residences, etc.
The plot is full of suspense and drama.
From Li Yunlong leading his troops to eliminate the Yamazaki Brigade, to attacking Pingan County, to forming a special detachment, etc., the plot has ups and downs and is exciting.
Moreover, the Japanese army was not portrayed as weak and incompetent, but instead the opponent's excellent individual soldiers and cooperative combat capabilities were meticulously restored.
Of course, the most important thing is that the play has created a "sword spirit" that is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Whether it is Li Yunlong or Chu Yunfei, they all have a kind of resistance to fate and determination to the enemy.
This national spirit of unity aroused strong resonance and national pride among the audience.
What's more, it has been rated as a designated drama to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, so the ratings are definitely guaranteed.
Everyone was overjoyed when they heard that Du Sheng planned to sell "Bright Sword" to Southeast Asia.
"Wow!"
"That's great."
“It’s hard for Brother Bing not to be popular this time!”
Although the proceeds from this sale have nothing to do with many people here, the second round of broadcasts will undoubtedly further expand the influence.
For actors including Li Youbin, Zhang Guangyuan, He Zhengjun and others, this means higher visibility and new opportunities for personal career development.
So everyone there was excited.
At eight o'clock in the evening, Du Sheng raised his glass and suggested:
"Come, let's toast to the successful conclusion of the first round of "Bright Sword", and hope that we can continue to create greater glories in the future!"
"Cheers!"
Everyone responded and stood up to raise their glasses and drink together.
The atmosphere at the table was warm and cheerful, with big smiles.
They had never expected that Du Sheng would invite them to celebrate this special day together.
Now that I can sit at the same table with this big shot in the industry, I feel both honored and somewhat hopeful for the future.
If you work with Star Media, you won't have to worry about promotion opportunities in the future.
Even veteran actors like Li Youbin and Zhang Guangyuan are no exception.
Therefore, Du Sheng was surrounded by people toasting.
At the same time, viewers in countless families are sitting in front of the TV, waiting with great anticipation for the finale of "Bright Sword".
Even guest stars Tong Liya, Jiang Xin and others were in the living rooms of their homes, watching and discussing the development of the plot animatedly.
It has to be said that this anti-Japanese drama has refreshed everyone's solid understanding.
Even many young people love to follow this show.
The next day, the ratings for the finale of "Bright Sword" were released, which shocked many people in the industry.
15.2%!
This is a level that has not been reached in the past two years.
Some investors and directors are beginning to think about how to follow the trend.
Even after a few days, this drama is still highly discussed on Tieba, Renren and other platforms.
Upon seeing this, Star Media began to prepare for the second round to be broadcast in advance.
However, considering that "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" has been scheduled, posters and trailers have been released, and it will premiere on Modu TV + Phoenix TV in half a month, the time must be arranged well.
Otherwise, if you compete with yourself in the arena, you will lose the audience and profits for nothing.
With the large-scale release of materials for "The Condor" and the various hypes surrounding Zhang Beard, related discussions on social platforms continue to rise.
"Is this a trailer? Yang Guo is so handsome!"
"Wow, who can tell me how to be his aunt? I'm willing to pay the matchmaker fee!"
"Is the lady upstairs in need of love? I can be your warm heart, just pay for the air ticket!"
"I have to admit that Du Sheng looks the best in ancient costumes. Even I feel ashamed. It seems that I have to go to the gym to practice."
"Can someone please help me create a picture so that Yang Guo and I become one? I want to use it as a wedding photo!"
"I heard that the producer of "Bright Sword" is Brother Sheng? Oh, my husband is really great, and he is also very charming at night!"
"Stop dreaming upstairs and see if this baby looks like Du Sheng?"
"A bunch of nymphos, Du Sheng picked up soap for me last night. Do you know what the result was?"
"You are a duck upstairs, are you okay?!"
"..."
This is just a few of the many reviews.
These are just a few of the buzz, and they all have one thing in common.
As long as it is related to Du Sheng, netizens are surprisingly active.
In the second half of this year, YangTV successively launched two critically acclaimed dramas, "The Criminal of the Song Dynasty" and "Bright Sword".
And this is closely related to Du Sheng.
They not only broke the ratings records of the main station and local stations,
It also broke into the top ten in the country's annual ratings.
To describe it in one word: cow!
If we include those in the first half of the year...
The media has keenly captured this traffic hot spot, how could it be indifferent.
Many editors quickly arranged for reporters to write relevant reports, and a new title was born:
Drama savior!
Yes, it is so different.
It’s a great gimmick to attract attention!
………
(End of chapter)