Chapter 450: The landing of "Horror Cruise"
The studio was booked for 25 days, and the original shooting cycle was 20 days. It took 5 days to play wealth, but unexpectedly, the shooting was completed in 15 days, leaving enough time for the post and special effects.
But unexpectedly, the time he finally drove out was wasted by these bureaucrats.
The complaint will definitely be filed!
Han Sanye hung up Zhang Chen's movie and immediately called the special effects center with a phone call.
A slander~
The next day, Zhang Chen received a new schedule, and his speed was more than doubled compared to before.
Is this considered that the evil people will be punished by evil people!
The film is completed, there is no special ceremony, only a very low-key finishing banquet.
I don't know if it's too low-key, but no media found out that the "Moon" was completed, and only a reporter named Beijing Youth Daily hid near the hotel for the final shot.
It is said to be a secret photo, but at night, as long as you take a photo, there will be flashes that will expose their location.
Then the reporter found a man walking towards them.
I thought it was here to drive me away, and the two of them showed a look of disappointment on their faces. Unexpectedly, the other party walked up to me and said, "Brother, don't hide here and take a photo. Director Zhang said, "Thank you for your hard work, it's just right for us to finish the shopping banquet, have some together..."
The reporters looked at each other~
What's going on?
"Let's go, my name is Wu Shixian, the deputy director of "Moon"~"
Wu Shixian was very familiar with handing over cigarettes, pulling friendship, and then took them into the hotel.
The reporters and staff were arranged at the same table, and the final banquet began, and there was no speech, just eating and drinking~
The reporters did not forget to ask what kind of story "The Moon" was? Can the science fiction film that was filmed in more than ten days be a science fiction film?
But I can't get much information.
Want to know?
Yes, I drank this cup first~
After the annunciation, they found that they had been fooled, and they wouldn't tell you if they drank it.
With curiosity, I continued to eat and drink, and finally waited until Zhang Chen came to this table to toast. The reporter immediately seized the opportunity: "Director Zhang, congratulations to you on the domestic box office of "Silent Land" exceeded 240 million~"
"Silent Land" is the third movie in the history of Chinese film to exceed 200 million. The top two are "Hurricane Rescue" and "Hero", one is 260 million and the other is 250 million.
"Silent Land" has 241 million yuan, ranking third in Chinese film history.
This result was achieved in 7 weeks of release. The box office was mainly due to the long screening cycle.
The new model of cooperation, theaters also want to see how their profits will be based on this new share model, so it was released for 7 weeks.
Often the four sides end.
The result is both satisfied.
The box office of the movie has increased a lot under the long-tail effect.
According to normal calculations, the box office of "Silent Land" should be around 200 million, and now it is 40 million more.
Although all the 40 million miles of big heads have been put into the pockets of theaters, because according to the agreement, the higher the proportion of theaters' accounts is, the higher the proportion of accounting for the theaters, it is at least proved that this model is feasible.
The only one who was hurt was Zhongying.
In the past, a movie had to be released in advance due to its poor attendance or other reasons, and the theater manager had the final say.
But China Film has the final say on how long this movie will be released in the end.
It’s not that it has been extended, but whether it can be extended and how long it takes is determined by my China Film.
This time the form obviously hurts the interests of Zhongying.
What should I do if other movies learn like this in the future?
China Film will soon officially notify all theaters that how to divide the production is the matter between the producer and theaters, what method and how much proportion are adopted, and the two parties will decide by themselves.
However, the schedule and release time of the movie must be determined by China Film. In other words, if you want to extend the screening, we can agree to it.
Of course, this is on the surface, because you can still copy it in film now.
You don’t know if you copy it in someone’s own hands and secretly put it.
But after a while, after digital copies became popular, there were no loopholes to be exploited.
Digital copy, one copy corresponds to a projector. The copy can be transmitted to the theater through hard disk or satellite, but whether it can be played is determined by the secret key.
The secret key is a specialty, and the China Film Digital Center is responsible for it.
There is a copy, and the secret key expires, and the movie will not be broadcast.
The term of the general secret key is one month.
This is why when many movies were released later, the director directly asked Han Sanping whether our box office could reach a certain number.
In fact, it was just asking Han Sanping whether the secret key could be extended for a few more days.
When encountering popular movies, the secret keys are usually postponed, and "Wolf Warrior 2" is postponed for four months. "Director Zhang, can you ask you a few questions?" "After the celebration banquet, I'll give you ten minutes..."
The reporter wanted to interview, but it was obviously not the time. After making an appointment with the reporter, Zhang Chen continued to toast at the table.
"Thank you all, I've done it, everyone can do it~"
There is no big or small at the final banquet, everyone eats and drinks as much as they want. Occasionally, Zhang Chen will be pulled to drink wine.
After the banquet, Zhang Chen came to the corner of the banquet hall as promised and was here for an interview.
"Can you reveal to the audience what kind of story "Moon" is?"
Today, Zhang Chen's face was a little flushed because of drinking. He smiled and replied: "I can't say this. I can only say that the hard science fiction of "Moon" and "Pacific Rim" are different. This is a soft science fiction story.
As for the plot, I cannot reveal too much. The movie will be released in early November. Everyone should watch the movie then. The only thing I can guarantee is that the movie will definitely not disappoint you.
I, Zhang Chen, still have shame. Zhang Chen produced this golden signboard, I will not make it less and less valuable..."
The reporter did not get the answer he wanted, and was about to change another question, but Zhang Chen suddenly said: "Tell me the original intention of making this film. You may not know that "Moon" was not in my shooting plan. I want to make every effort to prepare for "Pacific Rim".
But I really couldn't stand the fat man's clamor for me. He said I didn't understand what science fiction movies were, so I'll shoot a science fiction movie for him to see.
"Pacific Rim" is hard science fiction, so I'll have another soft science fiction, which is why "Moon".
So when you report, you can clearly mention that "Moon" is used to slap in the face~"
Zhang Chen said this, and the reporter was immediately excited.
You know that you will definitely not let me down~
Friends of the media are not just a waste of time, Zhang Chen knows how to give the topic.
Interview with Zhang Chen, you don't even need to think about the news points, because he will help you think about the news points by himself, and it is even more exciting than you think.
The next day, the Beijing Youth Daily was very proud and published this interview on the front page headline in shock according to Zhang Chen's request.
[Shocking: "The Moon" is actually a work used by Zhang Chen to slap Harvey in the face]
In the following article, the reporter repeated Zhang Chen's bold words and described last night's final banquet.
Soon, major platforms reprinted and commented on the first floor and the first floor were built.
Damn, is Zhang Chen so good? Why are you still treating a reporter to dinner?
Who can tell me what kind of story "Moon" is? I haven't revealed it yet. I'm so anxious to wait~
"Moon", I really can't get any interest in seeing the name, but I really want to watch your reports~
Ahhh, it will take more than 2 months to release, so I have to wait~
You guys say, could it be about the moon landing plan or something?
No, if this is the case, I will no longer be interested in watching movies~
Same as above~
Has no one noticed the filming time of this movie? It only took 25 days from preparation to completion. What movie can I make in 25 days? It is still a science fiction film? Why do I feel like a big bad movie...
First say that I am a fan of Zhang Chen, but I also think it is a big bad movie~
I am an insider. I can say with certainty that it is indeed possible to make a movie in 25 days, but it is impossible to make a science fiction film, and the preparation time is even more outrageous...
I also think it is unreliable, so a big bad movie is undoubtedly...
Never mind, Zhang Chen is the only director with avant-garde thought in China now. He is the true light of Chinese movies. You must not fall down~
Until now, the story outline of "Moon" has not been revealed at all.
Not only are some viewers not optimistic, but many people in the circle are not optimistic.
Just as the whistleblower said, if you make a movie in 25 days, or even the preparation period is included, what a joke?
The remarks on the Internet are divided into two factions. The one who stands in the world is brainless. One of them means that Zhang Chen is now the Light of China. There are domestic directors, and no one has the same achievements as Zhang Chen in the international arena.
Some people are not convinced. What achievements does Zhang Chen have in the international field?
Has he won the Oscar or the top three?
Then I was despised.
Brother, please do your homework before you choose. If you don’t even understand Zhang Chen, you will start to hack him?
Zhang Chen has always looked down on awards. If it weren't for the promotion of typical examples, he wouldn't even go to any film festival.
He has no awards, but his box office is high.
The domestic director's box office is comparable to Zhang Chen's.
Indeed, not to mention anything else, "Hurricane Rescue" alone has killed 99% of the directors in seconds, and is far ahead.
Of course, there are also many who are disrespectful to Zhang Chen.
A small number of them are brainless, most of them are the navy recruits found by major film and television companies.
The emergence of Xingchen Entertainment has affected too many people. All major periods of each year are basically ruled by Xingchen Entertainment. They have long been unhappy about Zhang Chen. Another part is that they are really not optimistic about "Moon". The main controversial point is that the 25-day construction period is too short.
Oh 25 days, I can't make a science fiction movie with my brain.
It would be so bad if it was really taken~
The two factions quarreled online. Zhang Chen, as the person involved, did not explain anything. He was not afraid of controversy, but feared that there was no controversy.
...
In the office, Wu Shixian reported the situation online to Zhang Chen. "Don't worry about them, let the bullets fly for a while~"
Flame fire is not the purpose, the focus is on promoting the movie.
After chatting about this, Zhang Chen raised his head and said, "How is the script you are watching?"
Speaking of this, Wu Shixian suddenly became frowning. "Director Zhang, why don't you forget it~"
No mistakes are made, one song, one content, one book, one book, one bar, one reading! "What, don't you want to take pictures?" Zhang Chen was a little surprised.
The script of "Horror Cruise" is not bad, but Wu Shixian doesn't even look down on it?
"It's not that I don't want to shoot it, it's that I went back and thought about it several times. I can't shoot this script. Its rank is too high, and I'm afraid it will hit it in my hands..."
Zhang Chen was angry and said, "You won't try it?"
Wu Shixian smiled bitterly again: "No need to try it. There are too many metaphors in this script. I'm afraid I can't control it well. Such a classic script, if you might be a waste of resources, I don't want to be a sinner~"
"I really don't think about it?"
Wu Shixian shook his head.
"Okay, it's up to you, but my promise is still valid. You can find a notebook by yourself, or wait for other notebooks in the future..."
"Okay."
"Okay, you go out~"
Zhang Chen waved his hand, and Wu Shixian was as if he was amnesty, and quickly left the office.
After the desk, Zhang Chen pinched his eyebrows and closed his eyes irritably.
No matter what, he never expected that Wu Shixian didn't want to film "Horror Cruise". He felt that the script was too complicated and he couldn't control it himself.
Originally, Zhang Chen promised him that he would give him an opportunity to direct independently after "The Moon", but unexpectedly, this guy backed down.
Did you take it yourself?
Zhang Chen shook his head on his own. He didn't want to insert any other movies before "Pacific Rim", but Li Lianhua couldn't wait.
Doudu~
A knock on the door sounded.
"Come in~"
As the words fell, the secretary appeared at the door: "Director Zhang, Director Wen Ziren and Ms. Jing Tian, Ms. Xu Qing has arrived. You have made an appointment with them to discuss the promotion and promotion work of "Giant Crocodile Storm"..."
When Zhang Ziren, Zhang Chen's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Oh, let them in."
Then the secretary let out the door, and Jing Tian, Xu Qing and Wen Ziren walked in.
"Hi, Zhang, I'm here to say goodbye to you. I have to go back to prepare for "Dead Silence"~"
Don't look at Wen Ziren with an Asian face and speaking and doing things completely foreign style, and he doesn't know how to be tactful at all.
Zhang Chen hugged him: "Are you so anxious?"
"Yes, I can't wait, Zhang, you won't let me go, we agreed at the beginning~"
Wen Ziren agreed to the rhythm of "The Giant Crocodile Storm" just for "Dead Silence".
Zhang Chen knew that these horror movies might not be able to watch monster movies, so he simply used "Dead Silence" to hang them.
I like "Dead Silence", right? Then I have to help me shoot "Giant Storm".
Wen Ziren also had a condition at that time, that was, he was only responsible for filming and did not participate in the subsequent publicity work, so Zhang Chen agreed.
It turns out that this kid is not low in EQ, but is afraid that Zhang Chen will use words to block him, so he just needs to tell the purpose of the trip as soon as he enters the door~
"Haha, of course I won't do it. Do what I say. "Dead Silence" is yours, and no one can take it away.
But don't worry, I have a script here, please help me see, I'm going to find the brothers in the gang to help me direct, who do you think is suitable?"
Hearing Zhang Chen said this, Wen Ziren was also curious: "Where is the script? Let me see~"
"Give it to you~"
Zhang Chen handed the script over, and Wan Ziren found a chair to sit down, and began to look it up.
Zhang Chen took the opportunity to look at the other two: "Director Wen will not participate in the marketing work of "Giant Crocodile Storm", so the two of them may have to suffer in the following promotion~"
"It's okay, it should be~"
Xu Qing and Jing Tian nodded.
Xu Qing doesn't care. She was originally a supporting role, and this movie was completely a cooperation.
Jing Tian's eyes were full of fighting spirit.
"The Storm of the Giant Crocodile" is her first real sense of taking the lead. She is the most well-deserved protagonist and the heroine. What makes her even more excited is that "The Storm of the Giant Crocodile" has many gimmicks.
First of all, it is a sister piece of "Shark Beach". "Shark Beach" is a movie with a box office of over 100 million yuan in mainland China. Even in North America, it is hailed as the best monster movie in recent years. Of course, except for the perverted "King Kong".
Secondly, "Giant Storm" is the extra episode of "Hurricane Rescue".
In the story, Jing Tian and Xu Qing's identities are both mother and daughter in "Hurricane Rescue".
Although it is an independent story, it is also part of the agent universe in identity.
This alone can attract a lot of attention.
"Hurricane Rescue" is an action film that created a genre with countless fans.
With these two identities, the promotion and distribution work of "Giant Crocodile Storm" will definitely be easy to do.
When thinking of this, even Xu Qing was a little jealous of the little girl in front of her.
At first, Xu Qing felt quite uncomfortable when she heard that Zhang Chen had a movie for him alone.
Isn't I worse than her?
But after she found out the price Jing Tian paid, she felt relieved.
She couldn't bear to spend so much money to support someone even if Xu Qing spent it on herself.
What's the purpose?
I really don't understand the world of young people~
While Zhang Chen was still explaining the details to the two, Wen Ziren, who was standing beside him suddenly said excitedly: "It's so wonderful, so wonderful, my God, Zhang, is this the script you wrote? It's really so exquisite~"
Wen Ziren felt shocked after reading the script once.
He, can someone in this world come up with such a story?
He read it twice in a row, but he couldn't understand it, but he still felt unaware of it. "Zhang, you just said that you would use this script to the brothers in the gang to shoot?
It's definitely a waste. Those guys who only know how to play with plasma will definitely not be able to make such movies. Leave it to me to shoot. How about it? Leave it to me~"
Wen Ziren looked at Zhang Chen's eyes, and the latter smiled and said, "But aren't you going to prepare for "Dead Silence"? Where did you get the time to shoot this? "
After hearing this, Wen Ziren immediately said anxiously: "No problem, I'm not that anxious. "Dead Silence" can be placed in the back row, let's shoot this first..."
As if afraid that Zhang Chen would say something to refuse, Wen Ziren said again: "Zhang, we are good friends, don't forget, I introduced you to join the Huala Gang. You owe me a favor, and this is just right to repay favors~"
"Okay, okay~"
Zhang Chen didn't expect that Wan Ziren was so interested in the story of "Horror Cruise".
"Leave it to you~"
(This chapter is over)