Chapter 242 Lao Mouzi to Gong Li
“Sister Haiwei is gone?”
Zhou Xun came to Wang Shu’s side and said with some reluctance.
Although she didn’t have much contact with Zhou Haiwei in the crew, after these few days of contact, she could feel that Zhou Haiwei was a very easy-going person without any pretensions.
It is very comfortable to be in contact with such people.
In comparison, Gong Li is different and has a bit of aura.
She has worked with both of the only two mainland actresses who have gone international.
Compared to Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li just has a bit of aura and has the airs of an international movie queen.
As for Zhang Ziyi, she may not have the reputation of an international movie queen, so she is more "irritable".
“Let’s go.” Wang Shu responded.
"Is Sister Haiwei really ill?" Zhou Xun looked at Wang Shu and asked in a low voice.
She didn't know it before, but she found out later when her agent told her about the reports about Zhou Haiwei in Hong Kong.
However, since Zhou Haiwei did not admit it, it was just a guess.
"It should be." Although Wang Shu knew it, since Zhou Haiwei never admitted it, he could not answer Zhou Xun confidently.
Hearing this, Zhou Xun sighed and said, "If Sister Haiwei hadn't fallen ill on the set back then, she would have been even more popular now, right?"
Wang Shu was also very sorry. Zhou Haiwei could have gone further, but an illness changed his life situation.
"Probably so." Wang Shu responded softly.
The shooting is still going on.
This time the venue is not on the yacht, but on the cruise ship.
The cruise ship used for the scene was an abandoned cruise ship that the crew had rented before.
It is very difficult to find a cruise ship that meets the requirements and can directly set the scene. It is time-consuming, labor-intensive and expensive.
Therefore, the scope of the abandoned cruise ship used for scenery is limited to exterior scenes.
The plot inside the cruise ship was filmed in a simulated cruise ship interior set up by the crew.
Right now, I am mainly shooting exterior scenes on the cruise ship.
That is, shooting on the deck of an abandoned cruise ship.
After the whole movie, which shows the scene on the cruise ship deck, is finished filming, then go to the set up to simulate the interior of the cruise ship to complete the rest of the filming.
These two parts of the shots are spliced together, and the picture presented to the audience is as if they are really on a cruise ship.
Actually, that’s not the case at all. It’s just that part of the panoramic shot of the sea on the deck was really done on the cruise ship.
Other shots were all shot on the constructed site.
The reason for this is that it is not a small amount of money and difficulty to rent and modify the interior of the cruise ship to suit the shooting location.
To sum up, it is better to build a "shell" scene.
Not only does it save trouble and effort, but it also saves worry and money, and it can also be very suitable for the interior scenes required for shooting.
In fact, the original "Terror Cruise" was not actually filmed on a cruise ship. Instead, a "cruise ship" was built and the filming was completed on this "cruise ship".
As for Wang Shu, since he rented an abandoned cruise ship as the location, the matter of setting up the "cruise ship" venue was even simpler.
It can be said that the venues he built are not "cruise ships" at all, but the background areas inside the cruise ships.
The actors have to perform the feeling of being on a cruise ship in a place like this.
This way of framing is still full of sincerity.
At the very least, it can be regarded as a real-life shooting.
When green screen becomes popular in the future, then the background will really not even be used, and the shooting will be completed directly with green screen.
Evening.
Gong Li received a call from Zhang Yimou in the hotel.
""Golden Armor" is holding a celebration banquet, will you come over?" Zhang Yimou asked.
“I’m busy filming.” Gong Li said.
Although the two had a relationship before, that was once.
Now both have their own families.
However, Gong Li and Huang Hexiang are about to divorce because they "get together less and separate more".
Although Zhang Yimou and Chen Ting have a child, they have not yet received the certificate.
So.
Zhang Yimou was silent for a moment, and then asked: "How do you feel?"
He also knew about Gong Li's acceptance of Wang Shu's movie contract. , that’s why I asked.
Gong Li knew what Zhang Yimou was asking, so she was silent for a moment, and then responded: "Very powerful."
"Oh?" Zhang Yimou was a little surprised when he heard this. Being admitted by Gong Li that he was very powerful meant that Wang There really is something about trees.
“He is the most talented director I have ever seen.” Gong Li went on to say, “The whole movie seems to be in his mind.”
"On the set, we actors only need to act according to what he says, including moving and reacting at what time. All we need to do is follow what he says."
"We actors only need to do what he says." .You can put forward your own opinions and views on the script, but he never adopts them.”
"Moreover, his shooting is very fragmented."
"After setting a big scene, he will basically take all the shots related to this scene. Even if it is just the side shots, all the shots will be completed. Then change to the next scene.”
“Many shots are not consistent with the timeline of the script. What part of the content did he capture?"
After listening to Gong Li's words, Zhang Yimou already knew in his heart what kind of director Wang Shu belonged to, and couldn't help but sigh: "I thought Jiang Wen was already extremely talented. Director, I didn’t expect anyone to be better than him.”
In his mind, Wang Shu has been equated with a talented director.
Gong Li pondered for a moment and said: "Jiang Wen's talent should not be as good as Wang Shu."
"This young director Wang writes and directs himself, and is very productive. In addition, No one in the entire film and television industry can match his ability to understand things clearly."
Although this was not stated explicitly, it was also a hint that Zhang Yimou was not as good as him.
Zhang Yimou could tell that he was not angry, but asked: "The script is also very good?"
If it had been when Gong Li was by his side in the past, Zhang Yimou would have helped Gong Li check the script.
The difference now is that Zhang Yimou does not know the content of the script of "Terror Cruise".
Hearing this, Gong Li asked: "Have you seen "The Tuner" and "Time Traveler"?"
"Yes." When Zhang Yimou heard this, he felt deep in his heart There was a vague guess. I just heard Gong Li say next: "Now that you have seen it, it is easy to understand."
""Terror Cruise" is somewhat similar to the combination of "The Tuner" and "Space Traveler". It is a brain-burning science fiction film with a female protagonist."
Zhang Yimou refined the meaning of Gong Li's words , "The heroine is also a brain-burning science fiction film similar to "The Tuner" and "Space Traveler". Is it the type that Wang Shu is good at?"
"No wonder you will take it. This movie is about to be filmed."
After that, he said, "Are you optimistic about it?"
Gong Li responded bluntly, "This kind of film is not uncommon in Hollywood, but in An epoch-making work in China”
"The evaluation is so high?" Zhang Yimou knew that Gong Li was very angry now. For "Terror Cruise" to be praised like this, the content of its script must be very unique.
Gong Li was silent for a moment and continued to speak bluntly: "If mainland movies are still the same as the third film in the future, then there may not be such a movie even ten years later."
Gong Li had already spoken to this extent, and Zhang Yimou understood clearly.
These words also meant to push him back, but the Imperial Master did not take them to heart.
“It seems that the most popular film next year will be Wang Shu’s "Terror Cruise"."
Zhang Yimou responded.
If it was just Gong Li who praised her like this, he would not directly think so.
But it would be different if "Terror Cruise" was a product similar to the combination of "The Tuner" and "Time Traveler".
Whether it is "The Tuner" or "Space Traveler", these two works both prove that Wang Shu has the ability to make these types of movies well.
Now, not only on the same track, but also Gong Li is so respected.
The answer is obvious.
When Gong Li heard this, she suddenly thought of what Zhou Xun had said about Wang Shu during the dinner party on the first night of filming, and then she said cheerfully: "Next year, you will be the number one box office single film in the Mainland. It’s very likely that it will be given to him again.”
Before the release of “Space Traveler”, Zhang Yimou had always been the number one box-office single film in the Mainland.
After the release of "Space Traveler", the title of No. 1 single-film box office in mainland China belongs to Wang Shu.
Now that "The City is Full of Golden Armor" is released, it has fallen into the hands of Zhang Yimou again.
"Haha." Zhang Yimou smiled and did not answer the question.
If it were Feng Xiaogang, Chen Kaige and others, Zhang Yimou would say they are still far behind.
Wang Shu, who used 20 million to produce the 270 million box office movie "Space Traveler", Zhang Yimou does not dare to be so confident.
However, Zhang Yimou is also proud of himself.
He is better at making art films rather than commercial films.
As for Wang Shu, although he has won international awards, he is obviously more suitable for making commercial films.
“Don’t believe it, the movie “Terror Cruise” is different from those movies you made.”
“The entire movie, including the extras, only counts ten fingers.”
“The main content of it revolves around several main actors.”
“Especially the plot setting, it fits perfectly from beginning to end. If you haven’t read the script in advance, , you will definitely be surprised at the last moment after watching the movie.”
Gong Li couldn't help but say.
Her words really aroused Zhang Yimou's curiosity, and he couldn't help but ask: "Can you tell me roughly what the plot is like?"
"You will know when you go to the cinema to watch it. Yes." Gong Li replied softly after arousing Zhang Yimou's interest.
She also knew that the script of "Terror Cruise" had appeared on Hua Yi's desk, but it was a simplified version of the script, which was different from the script in the hands of the cast members.
Zhang Yimou was speechless when he heard this. He was just curious to know the content of the script, but Gong Li stopped talking.
He could feel that Gong Li did it on purpose.
Then he sighed and asked: "Really the celebration party is not coming?"
"We have to film." Seeing Zhang Yimou mention this matter again, Gong Li said in a cold voice .
Zhang Yimou also knew the reason for Gong Li's reluctance, so he didn't persuade her any more. His call this time was just to express his attitude in front of Gong Li.
"That"
The two chatted for a few words and then hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Zhang Yimou looked sideways out of the window. What Gong Li just said was still vivid in his mind, which made him think of the many mocking remarks on the Internet after the release of "The City of Golden Armor" and Wang's What Shu said in an interview.
Hollywood is right there, with movies from all over the world in front of you. Watch more, think more, and learn from each other's strengths.
The expression is deep.
Although the box office of "The Golden Armor" in the Mainland was high, it was met with overwhelming criticism when it was released.
The reason for its high box office is not only its strong cast and generous publicity, but also its secret manipulation.
For example, they signed an overlord clause with theaters, requiring the theaters to guarantee the film schedule of "The City of Gold".
Similar to the schedule of "Golden Armor", "Hurt City", also a Lunar New Year film starring Liang Chaowei, Jin Chengwu, Xu Jinlei, Shu Qi and others, was deeply affected.
When "The City is Full of Golden Armor" was released, it was at odds with "The City of Hurt".
"Shangcheng" even published an open letter to the national media reprimanding "Golden Armor" for signing the Overlord Agreement.
The open letter reads: "There are 8 purely digital multiplex cinemas in Dadi Cinemas in the Guangdong area. They asked our company to provide a digital copy of the Cantonese version of "Scar City". However, due to the source of digital cinemas - digital cinemas ( Digital Cinema Line, which provides copies to digital theaters like Dadi Cinemas in various places, has signed an overlord clause with "The Golden Armor" (meaning that it can only screen "The Golden Armor" for one month in a row), and has not scheduled the screening of "The City". "If our company provides digital copies to Dadi's digital theaters alone, it will be an illegal operation beyond the digital theater chain." It is the market's choice to only play "The Golden Armor" for 4 weeks online.
"Then why did Dadi Cinema come to us again and ask for a digital copy of "Shangcheng"?"
Afterwards, a reporter interviewed the person in charge of Guangd Dadi Cinema about this.
The news we received is that in fact, the contract signed between China Film’s digital theater chain and Dadi only requires that "The Golden Armor" be screened at least four times a day within a certain period of time, which means that 8 Dadi Cinemas, which has a digital cinema, has room to accept other Lunar New Year films like "The City".
The person in charge said: "We will ultimately decide how many theaters there will be and how many films will be shown every day based on the audience's response to the film. If "Scarcity" can be released on film and digital at the same time, of course we welcome it."
Both sides insisted on their own opinions and the quarrel was intense.
However, regardless of whether what "Scarred City" said is true or not, one thing is certain, "The Golden Armor" has indeed signed a contract with theaters to guarantee the number of screenings.
Because these scoldings are relatively loud in the entertainment industry, many people are more or less aware of them.
Therefore, this was also the first day of the filming of "Terror Cruise" when the crew gathered for dinner. Wang Shu faced Zhou Xun's ridicule and said that he invested 20 million W to shoot "Space Traveler" with a box office of 270 million, and When there was no big reaction to the change of title of the single-film box office number one, there was a reason that no one could refute.
Many people know that "The Golden Armor" can achieve high box office.
And "Space Traveler" really relied on the quality and reputation of the movie to earn a box office of 270 million.
(End of this chapter)