Chapter 378 "A Crowd of People" is released
Compared with other films directed by Wang Shu, the scale of the crew of "Travel to Taipei" is obviously larger.
However, Wang Shu has directed "The Legend of Zhen Huan", and the crew size is also very large, and he has experience in running a large crew.
On the set of the film crew, each department performs its duties and is running in full swing.
Wang Shu is also leading the filming.
Since it was determined that "Travel to Taipei" was to be filmed, China Film, One Tree, Shanghai Film and Sunlight were actively building a studio.
It is now ready for use.
The scenes built in the studio are not the whole scenes in "Taipei Trip", but part of them.
It is precisely because of this that it can be built and put into use in a short time.
For example, in Studio No. 1, the only scene built in the studio is the interior of the train carriage.
The interior scenes are shot through the lens, making people think they are in a train carriage, but in fact the scene is an interior shell.
Another example is Studio No. 2, which built part of the scene inside the train station.
The purpose of building this part of the scene is to make the picture more realistic, but in fact the station will be presented with the help of special effects.
It’s not that Wang Shu didn’t want to go to the train station to take real shots, but it was the approaching Lunar New Year and the snowstorm in the south, so there was no suitable train station for real shots.
It's not that Wang Shu doesn't want to build a simulated train station, but it's not only expensive, but also time-consuming and labor-intensive, and he can't wait for time.
Green screen saves time and effort.
Of course, these days, because the level of special effects in domestic movies is not good enough, if you want to get it right, you have to go abroad to do it, which is relatively expensive.
Another example is Studio No. 3, another scene.
Due to the tight schedule, only Studio 1 can be put into use at present, and the scenes in other studios are still under construction.
But once Wang Shu finished filming the scenes in the train carriage, other studios were almost ready for use.
After these scenes are almost filmed, we start shooting on location.
However, no matter how hard Wang Shu shoots, the proportion of green screen will not be reduced after all.
For example, the scene where the protagonists are standing outside a moving train will definitely be done on a green screen, rather than actually running onto the train for real shots.
“Brother Hua, you used too much force.”
Wang Shu shouted a click to remind him.
Liu Dehua returned an OK gesture and said, "Director Wang, just call me Huazi. I'm not used to calling me Brother Hua."
"Okay, Brother Hua." Wang Shu smiled and responded. .
Although Andy Lau personally asked Wang Shu to call Hua Zai directly along with the public, it was impossible for Wang Shu to really shout Hua Zai one by one.
Because the age gap between the two is there.
Liu Dehua's age has caught up with Wang Shu's father's age.
With such a big age difference and a mouthful of birch, although the person involved didn't care, Wang Shu would definitely not be well-liked by public opinion.
After all, he is a public figure and needs to pay attention to many aspects.
Besides, looking at the entertainment industry, ten out of ten artists are managing characters.
Many of the artists shown in front of the camera are completely different from those in private.
Liu Dehua shook his head helplessly, knowing that Wang Shu had his concerns, so he said no more.
After one day of filming, Wang Shu hosted Liu Dehua and Li Binbin for a supper.
Today we mainly filmed scenes between the two of them, and other actors did not join the cast.
But it wasn’t just the three of them who had late-night snacks, there were also crew members.
"Director Wang, I heard that you are going to Hollywood after filming this movie?" Li Binbin asked aloud.
As soon as these words came out, everyone at the table, including Liu Dehua, looked at Wang Shu.
Wang Shu knew that Li Binbin suddenly asked these questions with a purpose, so he smiled and said: "When the American version of "The Tuner" is released, I will go there."
Hua Yi wants to wait for the company with the news of cooperation with Wang Shu The stock price will be raised when it goes public, and the news that Wang Shu went to Hollywood can also raise the stock price.
Li Binbin is asking this question now because he wants Wang Shu to mention it personally and then let Liu Dehua and others spread the word.
The news comes from Andy Lau, so it must be true in the eyes of many people.
“If I have a chance after this, I will probably stay there and try the water.”
When Liu Dehua heard this, he immediately said: "I wish Director Wang's "The Tuner" a great success, and I also wish Director Wang a great career in Hollywood."
Who said this At this time, Liu Dehua sighed a little in his heart.
These Hong Kong artists are now rushing north.
Wang Shu from Mainland China is about to move to Hollywood.
Don’t even look at Hong Kong Island.
Hong Kong Island is really in decline.
As Liu Dehua took the lead, others also said complimentary words one after another.
January 25th arrived in a blink of an eye.
"Human Mountain" is about to be released in mainland theaters, and Wang Shu took time out of his busy schedule to promote the movie.
Nowadays, many people know that "The Crowd" directed by Wang Shu will compete head-on with "Yangtze River 7" directed and starred by Zhou Xingxing.
Some fans who don't understand art films and commercial films have their own ideas.
For example, fans of Wang Shu can play "Crowd Mountain and Crowd" in one mouthful and play Zhou Xingxing's "Yangtze River No. 7" at will.
For example, fans of Zhou Xingxing also beat Wang Shu's "Human Mountain and Sea of People" by mouthing "Yangtze River No. 7".
The Internet is very noisy.
However, most people do not like Wang Shu’s "The Crowd".
Well-reasoned and well-founded.
"The Crowd" is an art film.
It is extremely difficult for art films to beat commercial films at the box office, let alone "Yangtze River No. 7" directed by Zhou Xingxing, who has great box office appeal.
Not to mention that many people are not optimistic that "Human Mountain" can overtake "Yangtze River No. 7" at the box office. Even Wang Shu himself has not had such unrealistic dreams.
The reason why he chose to release it at the same time as "Yangtze River No. 7" is because there is only one domestic blockbuster in the Spring Festival schedule, "Yangtze River No. 7".
"Human Mountain" not only has room for survival in this schedule, but it can also take advantage of the Spring Festival movie-watching craze driven by "Yangtze River No. 7".
On this day, Wang Shu was even busier than on the set of "Travel to Taipei".
Two interviews were conducted in the morning, one with Sina Entertainment and Sohu Entertainment.
Of course, I am not talking about "Travel to Taipei", but "A Sea of People".
Although the host will inevitably mention the filming of "Taipei Trip" during the interview, it doesn't hurt.
In the afternoon, Wang Shu participated in some promotional activities.
In the evening, participate in interviews on the TV station.
During the break, Wang Shu received a call from Yang Mi.
"Director Wang, can I visit the crew of "Travel to Taipei"?" Yang Mi asked. "Okay." Wang Shu accepted directly without refusing.
"Yeah, I can see Liu Dehua up close." Yang Mi said excitedly.
"Huh? Didn't you come to visit the class just to see me up close?" Wang Shu deliberately laughed at himself.
"You?" Yang Mi snorted, "What do you want to see me?"
After saying that, she then said deliberately, "What I want to see is Liu Dehua, not Do you know?"
"Then you don't have to come, the crew of "Taipei Trip" doesn't welcome you." Wang Shu answered.
"Yeah!" Yang Mi cursed and snorted, "Stingy."
"Haha." Wang Shu laughed and said, "If you want to come to visit the class, just come. I still have a job now, so I won't follow you. Talk a lot.”
“Huh? The crew hasn’t finished work so late?” Yang Mi was surprised.
"No." Wang Shu explained, ""The Crowd" will be released in a few days, and I am busy promoting the movie now."
"There will be an interview with the TV station tonight. Need to record.”
"I understand." Yang Mi suddenly understood, and then said, "Don't worry, Director Wang, "Human Mountain" is released, I will take my parents to the cinema to support you."
"Zhou Xingxing is indeed very strong, but he is definitely not Director Wang's opponent!"
"I believe in Director Wang!"
Wang Shu said angrily: "Can we stop telling lies with our eyes open?"
"Huh?" Yang Mi pretended to be confused and said, "Director Wang, I just said that with my eyes closed."
"." Wang Shu scratched his head and thought to himself: Why did Yang Mi start to have a bit of a venomous tongue after having close contact?
Is this the real Yang Mi if she is not pretending to show off?
In the past, it was all just pretending?
Recalling Yang Mi’s fame history, she said: “Since you have closed your eyes, go to bed quickly. I have to work now.”
Yang Mi said faintly: “Poor Director Wang, you have to work so late.”
"Oh, let's not talk anymore. I'm going to have a good sleep."
Wang Shu didn't talk nonsense to her and hung up the phone directly.
By the time Wang Shu finished work and returned to his villa in the suburbs, it was already two o'clock in the morning.
As soon as he returned home, Wang Shu couldn't help but muttered: "It seems that we have to buy an apartment in the city."
The villas in the suburbs are too far from the city after all. Back and forth for hours.
On weekdays, I finish work relatively early, so I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it.
After just one night of work, the defects were exposed.
It would obviously be much more convenient if you have an apartment in the city where you can easily stay.
Although he has a villa in the city, he has no intention of living in it.
It is just a temporary stay when working too late. Living in a villa is too troublesome, but it is easier and more convenient to live in an apartment.
Action is worse than a heartbeat, so Wang Shu silently put this matter on the agenda.
After taking a shower and lying on the bed, Wang Shu suddenly felt something was wrong as he was about to go to bed.
“January 26, 2008.”
“Isn’t this the day when intimate photos appeared in Tianya Community?”
January 26, 2008, netizen Qina Tianya Community—Hong Kong Island Discussion Forum—Adult Pictures Area published a set of pictures.
The man was obviously taking a selfie, with only his face exposed.
After this set of photos was released, a netizen left a message in English: "The incident is true, I have seen it before."
Facts have proved that the message did not lie, and there are indeed other beauties.
Thinking of this, Wang Shu's mood suddenly worsened.
“This girl didn’t publish it on the Internet earlier, and she didn’t publish it on the Internet later, but she published it just when "Human Mountain and Crowd" is about to land in theaters!"
"Can't we change the time?"
The end of January is the period when "A Big Crowd" will land in theaters and is the final promotion period. As soon as that set of pictures comes out, the focus of netizens' attention will inevitably shift.
As a result, the publicity effect of "The Crowd" will be greatly reduced.
Wake up and Wang Shu starts another busy day.
In the evening, he returned home, turned on his computer, entered the Tianya Forum, and saw a set of photos.
Now, save.
“I have to say, it’s quite beautiful.”
Wang Shu looked at the photo carefully.
The appearance is online, it is very beautiful.
Other places.
In the early morning of January 28, things intensified.
Wang Shu saved the photo again.
Thinking about having contact information, Wang Shu was thinking about whether to call the other party or send a text message to comfort him.
It is even said that Wang Shu took the initiative to comfort him at this moment, which can show that he is a good person.
After thinking about it, I gave up the idea.
If you don't know, you can really care and feel relieved.
If you do such a thing knowingly, you are really not a human being.
January 30th.
Things are intensifying on the Internet, and "Human Mountain" also has its premiere.
Because it is an art film, the box office trend is usually average.
In addition, it had already premiered in Venice and sold the film, which not only recovered the cost, but also made a fortune.
Now, it’s just another way of making money.
Therefore, the premiere was not very popular. In addition to the main creative staff of "Human Mountain", all the starring actors of "Taipei Trip" also came to support it.
Of course, in addition to these people, there are also actors who know Wang Shu. As long as they have time, many people come to support him.
Wang Shu expressed his gratitude to the actors who came to support him. Seeing Wang Shu being so polite, those actors felt that their trip was not in vain.
For these actors, the main reason for coming to support them is to form a good relationship.
Wang Shu thanked him personally, indicating that a good relationship has been forged.
Compared with other actors in the future, I will have a better chance of being favored and promoted by Wang Shu.
The premiere ceremony is over, and "Big Crowd" has officially landed in mainland theaters.
At the same time, Zhou Xingxing's "Yangtze River No. 7" also landed in mainland theaters.
Compared with Zhou Xingxing's "Yangtze River No. 7", Wang Shu's "Human Mountain" was only released in mainland theaters.
"Yangtze River No. 7" is different. It will be released in the mainland on January 30 and in Hong Kong Island on January 31.
Wang Shu also thought about sending "Human Mountain and Human Sea" to theaters on Hong Kong Island, but "Human Mountain and Human Sea" is a film solely produced by Yishu, and he does not have enough connections to smooth over this matter. Due to the obstacles, it could not be released simultaneously on Hong Kong Island.
(End of this chapter)