To put it simply, there was a political mission from above, and China Film Academy chose Su Yi.
Other film groups will also choose corresponding directors, because after all, this is the 60th birthday of the motherland and nothing can be done carelessly.
But everyone knows what Su Yi is capable of, and the others are just joining in the fun.
"Is a large scale of investment required? Is one billion enough?"
Han Sanping was happy when he saw Su Yi's happiness in agreeing.
As expected of a director within the system, he immediately agreed to this kind of thing and knew the importance of this kind of movie.
"Don't be too tired! You have to decide to take action! Everyone else will basically quit too!"
Han Sanping gave instructions, but he was not bragging blindly. Many of them have been there before. The film group felt that Su Yi might not accept it, so they wanted to find a director to invest. If the news got out, those directors would probably give up.
There is no need to feel uncomfortable. If you win in word of mouth, you will lose in the box office.
The existence of a box office of 2.4 billion gave many directors hope, but later there were very few with a box office of more than 1 billion.
The same goes for variety shows. Nowadays, the audience recognizes people very much. If you put a little bit of Su Yi's name, basically 20%+.
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Light Media.
"Director Su! I didn't expect you to come here!"
As soon as the chairman of Guangguang Media heard that Su Yi was coming, he came out to greet him personally.
Before the Lao Liu incident, Su Yi was still working on the children's channel. Although he is no longer on the children's channel now, he has not forgotten the domestic animated movies.
The chairman of Enlight Media is also a fastidious person. People from the General Administration came to investigate Su Yi before, but they still supported him.
Although Su Yi was busy during this period, he did not cut off contact with them.
"This time we filmed a Warner Bros. movie, which can be regarded as a favor to them. They are quite considerate in supporting domestic animated films."
Su Yi took a sip of tea. There was a lot going on today. Just after coming out of Han Sanping, I came to Enlight Media.
It can be said that the future Dragon Kingdom animated film will shine brightly.
It is impossible for Su Yi to worry about every field, this time he is only responsible for pulling the strings.
Enlight Media signed a contract with "Kung Fu Panda". After signing the contract, they quickly began to apply for copyright and project approval. Later, when DreamWorks wanted to apply, they discovered that they had been preempted.
This animated film is very complicated because the domestic technology and equipment at that time were not good enough. This is not just Su Yi's forward thinking.
So I exchanged some interests with Warner Bros. Animation Film Company.
Warner Bros. has taken a stake in Enlight Media Animation Branch, with a 10% dividend and no decision-making power.
Sent a technical team to help Enlight Media produce "Kung Fu Panda".
DreamWorks even wanted to cooperate before, firstly because it felt that this IP had good prospects, and secondly because of the Dragon Kingdom market.
However, the conditions were very harsh and was rejected by the chairman of Enlight. Warner’s animated movies are actually not bad, but because they don’t have very good ideas. Now it is considered a strong alliance, and the production of the movie has even exceeded 90%. , but the post-production process is also in progress. The beautification of each frame, lines and dialogues, etc. will take at least a year before it is released.
On the other side, the project for "Nezha: The Devil Boy Arrives" has also begun.
"After these foreigners took off their arrogant disguise, they worked very seriously. The progress was very fast, and they repeatedly confirmed whether the director of these two animated films was Director Su!"
The chairman of Guangguang originally only handled the shareholders' meeting, and the president was in charge of daily affairs.
But when Su Yi comes over, it’s not an ordinary thing!
He personally welcomed Su Yi up.
"Chairman Wang's mentality is quite admirable. A Kung Fu Panda has invested more than 500 million now, right?"
Su Yi chuckled and admired the courage of the person in front of him.
I haven’t seen the money yet, but I have already invested a lot of money.
You can invest in a movie!
"Haha, if you follow Director Su's footsteps, you will definitely not lose money. And we are very confident! After all, Qin Shimingyue of Xuanji Animation has now started to make money!"
Before Su When Yi was on the children's channel, he once held meetings with domestic animation companies like them.
They also chose the corresponding IP based on their own strength.
Although Qin Shi Mingyue is not a children’s animation, it is loved by primary, middle and high school students.
Especially in 2007, Fu Dalong's performance, coupled with Su Yi's reputation, and later "Da Qin Fu", triggered a wave of enthusiasm for the Qin Dynasty.
Qin Shi Mingyue became a weekly drama after special approval.
The ratings of almost every episode can reach over 18%!
And the surrounding products are selling like crazy.
It is said that women and children earn the most money, but the same is true for students.
There are many figurines, erasers, pencils, pencil cases, textbooks, etc., and it also set off the Internet at the time.
One parent couldn't help but complain, thinking that the cartoon felt like tampering with history and was distracting to students.
Although this matter was settled in the end, after all, even if there are no Dragon Kingdom cartoons, foreign comics and animations will be introduced.
Later, the education department did not even respond positively.
But no matter what, the parent who reported it made the cartoon more exposed and became completely popular.
The animation team also saw his potential and thought that he would have a wider audience, so they slightly modified some of the exaggerated scenes.
Xuanji Animation instantly became a popular animation company and is now very profitable.
The cost of purchasing a single episode from CCTV alone is quite high, as well as the purchase from the online platform. Xuanji continued to invest after making money. Each episode is very well-produced.
Su Yi once said in a meeting with them before that a good idea and script are just the beginning, and more excellent content is needed to attract the audience.
“We try to separate the time from the release of The Dark Knight.”
Chairman Wang joked.
This is the hot spot now. Although it will be released for some time, countless people are already watching it.
“It’s okay, we can’t go together. And what’s more important for this movie is the foreign box office.”
Su Yi also has some expectations in his heart. After all, this is his first Hollywood masterpiece. Although he will not develop in Hollywood in the future, it is still a masterpiece.
“Don’t worry, I know you care about animated movies, but I won’t have any problems here - we also invested in "Wulin Gaiden" directed by Wang Xiaoling before, and now this TV series has also received a lot of attention Pay attention, after all, you are the screenwriter. It will probably make us a lot of money."
Enlight Media was not interested in this kind of sitcom, but because of Su Yi, they decided to invest and even took the initiative to find Wang Xiaoling. .
And this kind of investment is not high to begin with. The actors and some decorations cost less than 5 million in total.
After all, there are many characters in it, and many actors are needed to help out.
And the cast this time is far superior to that of the previous Wulin Gaiden.
Many big-name characters will participate.
Basically, well-known older-generation actors in the Beijing circle, as well as some actors who have worked with Su Yi, came to support.
In fact, the filming of Wulin Gaiden has been completed a long time ago, but I have been waiting for Yingda's "Olympic Family".
This was also decided by Wang Xiaoling.
Faced with such a villain, Su Yi also supported this teacher who was once assigned by the system and is now his senior brother.
Compared to animated movies, this is definitely a small investment, and it can be regarded as a face-saving sale to Su Yi.
After all, everyone in the circle knows what happened between Wang Xiaolin and Yingda.
“Don’t worry, your efforts will be rewarded.”
Enlight Media is also lucky. This phenomenal Wulin Gaiden, with results that cannot be replicated, actually became Enlight Media’s.
The butterfly effect is still very strong.
Su Yi didn't stay too long. After all, he had to have dinner with his second aunt at noon. He looked at the samples and was quite satisfied. He didn't expect that domestic animated films have made such rapid progress. More than ten years ahead of schedule!
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Three months later.
Almost all entertainment media and newspapers around the world are reporting on a movie.
"The Dark Knight! Released today! Simultaneously broadcast around the world!"
Warner is also in a hurry. It is a job to complete such a complicated movie within three months.
“Sisleys, who plays the clown in the play, went to the hospital today for an overdose of sleeping pills!”
I don’t know if this is a different kind of publicity or a coincidence. .
Heath Ledger was found in his apartment, convulsing and foaming.
Fortunately, it was discovered early and death was avoided.
However, it was the interview with Heath Ledger that made headlines in many countries.
"The role of clown makes me unable to extricate myself every day. I was even addicted to it at one time. Especially do you know about Director Su Yi's script and filming? I have asked Director Su Yi before how to play a good role. A clown who is weird, unpredictable, and very scary?"
"Director Su Yi directly told me to go to the lunatic asylum, observe and imitate their behavior, and try to understand their thoughts."
This passage appeared in the newspaper intact.
It caused an uproar.
Jack Nicholson, who has played the clown before, is recognized as the best clown and has countless fans. After hearing the interview, he openly lashed out.
"Such a publicity stunt is regrettable. I think a good movie, or a good character, should have its own understanding. I am not familiar with Heath Ledger , but this clumsy promotional method aroused my disgust. But he also succeeded in making me want to go to the cinema to see it!"
And other DC Comics fans are also complaining crazily.
When filming first started, there was a heated discussion, but things gradually subsided. Now before it was released, no publicity was used, but the villain and protagonist almost committed suicide!
In an instant, the attention is full.
Even Su Yi himself was a little surprised.
It seems that what should have happened has always happened, but after the timeline was changed by myself, the corresponding people and things have undergone earth-shaking changes.
“Batman shot by a Chinese director, and the Joker with a young psychotic actor. Oh my God, is Warner going crazy with the excitement of Disney’s hero movies this time?”
There was a lot of criticism abroad, especially from some die-hard fans.
But the audience in Dragon Kingdom were looking forward to it very much, and even scolded the foreign audiences for it.
All cinemas have obtained the keys to authorize the broadcast.
And it is still under strict control to prevent ticket fraud, and even more so to prevent box office theft.
"Director Wu Yusen's new film "Red Cliff" has announced that it will withdraw from the current release schedule. It will be broadcast at another time, and the specific time is to be determined!"
""Yangtze River No. 7", directed and starred by Stephen Chow, has been postponed!"
""The King of Kung Fu" has been postponed once and cannot be changed again. It will be broadcast at the same time as the new film directed by Su Yi!"
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Many movies have avoided this date.
This is especially true for famous directors like Wu Yusen and Zhou Xingchi!
It’s a joke, even if they don’t want the shift period, the subsequent investors will have to switch!
But this kung fu king is also quite helpless.
Liu Yifei still went to this crew.
Because it is also co-produced by China and the United States, the biggest gimmick is the first collaboration between Jet Li and Cheng Long, two kung fu superstars.
Liu Yifei didn’t want to take the role at first, but this time Liu Yifei’s mother took the role.
Because she also has a role, playing the role of the Queen Mother.
But it's just a cameo, basically no scenes.
Mainly Su Yi's works during this period, Liu Yifei basically did not participate, because they were not suitable.
Liu Yifei herself was fine, but her mother was worried.
In her opinion, a girl's beauty only lasts for a while, and time cannot be wasted.
After the incident between LV and Dior, Liu Yifei’s general endorsement shocked the world. Although she is not as brilliant as Liu Shishi’s travel spokesperson in China, she has more fans abroad.
The King of Kung Fu, co-produced by China and the United States, brings together two Kung Fu superstars and famous foreign directors.
And the appearance fee is also very high.
Mother Liu had no reason to refuse. In addition, although she recognized Su Yi's talent, she also felt that women could not rely on men. She herself was the best example.
So Liu Yifei was asked to take the film.
But what I didn’t expect was that I actually collided with Su Yi!
How unlucky!
It has been postponed once before due to review and modification issues, and it cannot be modified this time.
Movies released.
“007: Quantum of Solace!”
“The King of Kung Fu!”
"Batman: The Dark Knight!"
There are almost no purely domestic movies!
One is a spy movie that has been serialized for decades and has countless fans, and the other is a movie starring Cheng Long and Jet Li, as well as the new goddess Liu Yifei.
There are also movies directed by Su Yi! I avoid all other movies!
This can be described as a fight between dragons and tigers!
In fact, there are a few movies abroad, but they are not big productions.
Seeing the movie to be played today, the audience also became excited.
The film schedule rate is 100%, Batman 40%, Kung Fu King 40%, and the remaining 30% are 007 and some small movies.
It is estimated that after the first day, those small movies will not have a filming rate.
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Red Star House.
"This is so unfortunate."
Mother Liu was a little upset.
This time it was actually not just for fame, but also because of the remuneration offered by the other party.
Cheng Long and Li Lianjie were both friends, with only 10 million US dollars to star.
Liu Yifei also paid a performance fee of US$2.8 million.
"Mom, don't be upset. My senior just called me. He said it's okay. With the gimmick of two Kung Fu superstars, the box office will not be low, because the movie is distributed by China Film , coupled with Warner's global distribution, he alone cannot control the release time."
Liu Yifei said softly.
When she was at home, she acted much more lazy.
I once laughed at myself in an interview that I was a loser, and often acted like I was not very smart, but in fact I was not as bad as I appeared.
Most of the time they are edited, and the so-called star halo is just what ordinary people think.
"Director Su didn't say anything else, right?"
Liu Yifei saw her mother wanting to stop talking and immediately understood her worries.
"What are you talking about about cooperating with Huayi? Huayi Brothers only added investment later, and it doesn't matter even if they cooperate at the beginning. The senior also said that it is possible to cooperate with Chen Kaige."
Collaborate with Chen Kaige? Forget it!
Mother Liu also knew that Su Yi was joking.
And Su Yi really thinks this way. The entertainment industry is a circle. He doesn't have many works now, and he won't become a model worker in the future. He has to be involved in any movie, and it is still for public welfare.
So it’s impossible to tie them up all the time, right?
Don’t talk about Liu Yifei and ask Su Yi, basically Yang Mi will work hard for the crew as long as it’s not too much.
Only Liu Shishi has been following his own pace.
Mother Liu nodded, then looked out the window.
She had a hunch that this time Su Yi's movie would definitely be a hit!
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China Film Official Website.
After experiencing several crashes, the official website finally successfully maintained the smooth operation of the website with the help of the technical staff of the General Administration.
Because too many people visit the online ticket purchase entrance.
In just one day, there were more than 30 million visits.
Of course, there are not really so many people, and repeated refreshes count.
But this amazing data has predicted the box office success.
Many celebrities and actors have already posted @suyi on the blog.
"@苏伊, congratulations on the release of the movie today! Bless you to break the box office of Changjin Lake!"
The talented Xu Jinglei has started to update her blog and posted the movie tickets.
Liu Shishi’s blog: “Congratulations on the release of the Hollywood movie directed by my senior!”
Yang Mi: “Give me a role next time!”
Cheng Long: "I hope all the movies will be a big hit, but it's really uncomfortable to be released at the same time as Chairman Su!"
Since the last Sharon Stone incident, the film associations on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and the three places have been unprecedentedly united, and Su Yi's status in the industry is also growing day by day.
This time the movie is released, many directors have already started to forward it and follow the promotion.
Even Cheng Long is like this.
Cheng Long was also unlucky. The "Myth" that was supposed to be a hit before encountered "Parasite" shot by Su Yi.
This time the King of Kung Fu met Batman again.
But regardless of promotion or not, the most important thing is the quality of the movie!
On this day, the dark crowd walked to the cinema again.
The only difference from before is that it is not just the audience of Dragon Kingdom.
Many people also go to movie theaters in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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The movie opens on the streets of Chicago.
The weird mask that seems to be smiling, and the back that seems to be still! (End of this chapter)