Chapter 255: The Dimensionality Reduction Attack of "Avatar"
In today's movie market, martial arts movies are increasingly declining.
There are probably only two martial arts movies that the industry can think of.
One is "Sword Rain", which will be launched in October. Pony Ma and Media Asia have invested US$14 million in a pure martial arts movie.
The other one is "Xiu Chun Knife" by Lin Nan Pictures, Liu Yifei is also one of the producers.
But in practical terms, "Xiuchundao" is half Machiavellian and half martial arts, which is very different from "Sword Rain".
The main shooting location this time is still Hengdian.
Lin Nan is very familiar with this place.
No matter what time of the year, Hengdian is never short of people.
I heard that during this period, Huang Xiaoming was filming "Tang Bohu 2: The Four Talents" here, which was also a favorite in Hong Kong Island.
Yue Jun personally picked up Lin Nan at the airport.
"There are many costume movies being filmed here, "Xiu Chun Knife" is the only martial arts film, and many people are paying attention to us."
Lin Nan can think of this situation, If you think about it carefully, this is the company's first movie to be shot in Hengdian.
It’s still quite cold in December.
When I arrived at the set, I saw Liu Yifei wearing a dark down jacket with her hair tied up. She had been waiting for a long time.
Looking at that look, I'm a little angry.
Lin Nan was not punctual, but the girl looked quite cute.
Ignoring the gazes of the people around him, Lin Nan walked forward with a smile and embraced him in his arms.
“Well, it feels so comfortable to hold you.”
The girl was a little shy at first, then she tightened her arms and leaned into her arms, but she still complained. .
"Hmph, if you didn't go to the airport in advance, you would have missed the plane due to traffic jam!"
"Next time, you must leave two hours earlier.
Let's go, take me to the shooting site."
When it comes to business matters, Miss Liu immediately becomes energetic.
When Lin Nan followed Liu Yifei to the place, Lu Yang was filming a fight scene between the characters Shen Lian and Zhao Jingzhong.
The martial arts instructors and people from the prop team are all gathered behind the camera, ready to help.
Zhou Miaotong, played by Yang Mi, is dressed in red, slumped on the ground, with an arrow in his body...
"Director Lin, Yifei..."
Many The actors waiting on stage greeted the two warmly when they saw them.
Lin Nan nodded in response and walked behind Lu Yang, with the camera image on the monitor.
Lighting, photography...
Zhou Yi's group is still very strong.
After so many years of work, the transition from TV series to movies has been very smooth, and there are no major flaws. It will only get better in the future.
Lu Yang turned around and noticed the person behind him.
“Take your photo and we’ll talk after it’s over.”
Lin Nan stopped Lu Yang from shouting and whispered.
Five or six minutes later, this scene was finished and it looked like it could be done in one take.
This is the second time Lin Nan has watched a film directed by Lu Yang. The latter obviously paid more attention to it than when he was filming "Cinema for the Blind".
…………
“Director Lin, why are you here?”
When the crew was taking a break, Lu Yang asked with a smile on his face.
“Let’s take a look at the level of road guides and where the overspending money was spent, haha...”
Lin Nan said jokingly. Beside him, Liu Yifei also covered her mouth with the back of her hand and smiled.
“I didn’t spend money recklessly, as Producer Liu testified.”
Lin Nan nodded, indeed I didn’t spend money recklessly.
Keep improving the shooting, but when all aspects are added up, the cost will rise.
In the end it will definitely not exceed 30 million, but it will definitely exceed 25 million.
“How many pictures have you taken now?” Lin Nan asked.
Lu Yang suddenly became more serious.
“According to this progress, 70% of the filming has been completed.”
"Are you kidding?"
Lin Nan was a little shocked, how could it happen so fast? It's only been a month, right?
“Many of the scenes are at night, so the actors will be in better condition.
For fighting scenes and the like, the chance of passing them in one pass is greater, plus...”
Lu Yang hesitated and smiled sheepishly.
I saw Liu Yifei complaining.
"In addition, the director often works overtime, and the actors are almost at the same time, and they all enjoy it, hahaha..."
Lin Nan understood now, the emotion is so enhanced during the filming Progressive.
"It doesn't affect the quality?"
"No. If it ends early, everyone can go home early, and the pay will not be less. Maybe there will be other announcements. Everyone is very happy. Work hard.”
Lu Yang's brain is quite wild.
That night, the crew canceled the filming plan.
Because Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were the hosts, they invited all the crew members to dinner.
Yang Mi came over to toast her with a glass of wine and asked about the brokerage company.
Lin Nan didn’t hide anything, he just said it would be soon. The latter sat back contentedly.
It's indeed coming soon. Yue Jun's plan is almost ready, and a brokerage company will be established early next year.
However, you still need to be cautious when signing people.
Whether it is better to sign new talents and train them yourself, or to add new talents to existing artists. This needs serious consideration.
Liu Yifei’s producer actually did a good job.
In the girl's room, Lin Nan saw a lot of notes she had written, and she was very diligent.
The news that Lin Nan came to Hengdian could not be concealed at all.
In the eyes of the media, he doesn’t look like he’s here to visit, but rather like he’s here to have fun.
Liu Yifei and I ate, drank, and visited many scenic spots. The Internet was full of photos of the two of them.
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"Three Guns" will most likely become a stain on Zhang Yimou's film career.
This is his first commercial film that did not complete its one-month release period. The box office was 200 million in eight days, and until the release, the total box office was 256 million.
With a cost of 28 million, this movie was undoubtedly made with blood, but it was based on his reputation.
Although "October Siege" is not as abnormal as the early box office of "Three Guns", the industry unanimously believes that the former will go further than "Three Guns".
Lin Nan spent New Year's Day with Liu Yifei on the set of "Xiu Chun Dao".
"Avatar" is released in mainland China!
The huge Hengdian Cinemas must have a 3D cinema.
Lin Nan and Liu Yifei went to see this 3D blockbuster. The theater was almost overcrowded.
No one noticed that there was a big director and an A-list female star sitting next to them, because their attention was all on "Avatar".
Use one word to describe the impression this movie left on domestic audiences, that is: shocking! Extremely shocking!
The box office on the first day was close to 40 million. This figure made the industry feel suffocated.
The next day, the box office exceeded 40 million!
This is like an earthquake for the entire domestic film industry.
Ye Ning gave Lin Nan a thank you call.
Because of "Journey to the Center of the Earth", Wanda's 3D theater is ahead of all theaters.
"What a big dog!" Lin Nan sighed.
The crew of "Xiu Chun Knife", apart from normal filming, the most discussed thing is "Avatar".
No one knows how much box office this movie will generate in the end, because they don’t have that awareness.
The release of "Avatar" has been described online in the past two days as like a dimensionality reduction blow to domestic movies.
This description is very appropriate. It’s a dimensionality reduction attack!
"Director Lin, when do you think we can make a movie like this?"
Lu Yang has asked this question several times since he went to see "Avatar".
"It depends on the meaning above. Our film industry is still far from enough."
Lu Yang thought about Lin Nan's answer for a while before he understood the meaning. It’s time for pressure and policies from above...
Nowadays, people in the entire film and television industry are in panic, and there is a feeling that the wolf is coming.
If all future Hollywood movies are like this, how can they be fun?
The movies released within a few days in December were all sacrificed, and the movies in the same period in January were also wailing.
The data of "Avatar" is too scary, and the daily box office is steadily increasing every day.
It can be said that it has taken the global film market by storm.
Lin Nan no longer thinks about this matter. This is the issue that should be considered above.
He estimated that units and groups such as the Film Bureau, China Film Group, and Shanghai Film Group may have gotten together and were preparing for a meeting or were currently having a meeting.
The filming of "Xiu Chun Knife" continued, and Lin Nan was watching from the crew.
Jin Shijie’s performance as Wei Zhongxian is very expressive.
The scene between Zhao Jingzhong and Ding Xiu made many people laugh during filming.
“Who does father-in-law want me to kill?”
"Beizhen Fusi Small Flag Officer, Jin Yichuan."
"Who? Father-in-law, doesn't he know that he is my junior brother?"
......
"father-in-law, you have misunderstood .
This person is my dearest relative and friend... a brother.
Gotta…add…money! "
......
"Click. Perfect. "
As soon as Lu Yang finished speaking, a burst of laughter broke out around him.
"Zhou Yiwei, this accent is okay..."
...
Liu Yifei put one hand around Lin Nan's arm and smiled softly.
At this time, the latter's cell phone buzzed.
"What's your phone number?" the girl reminded.
“I guess it’s not a good thing.”
After Lin Nan finished speaking, he took out his mobile phone. Sure enough, the caller ID showed Han Sanping.
He walked to a secluded place aside.
"Hello, Director Han?"
"Still in Hengdian?"
"Well, is there anything going on on the set of "Xiu Chun Knife"?"
I heard Han Sanping sigh over there, "Pack up and come back for the meeting!"
Lin Nan seemed to have thought of something, but still asked, "What meeting? I'm not in the Film Association anymore."
"The meeting of the General Administration. All famous film and television companies, big directors who have no work at hand, senior screenwriters, and filmmakers are coming."
Han Sanping said these words , Lin Nan completely guessed it.
“Avatar thing?”
"Yes. As the saying goes on the Internet, dimensionality reduction is a blow.
You commercial film directors all have to come.
Especially you, the one named above!"
Now, I really have to go back.
"Well, I understand, I will come back as soon as possible." Lin Nan said.
"Don't hurry up, leave immediately. You are so young, you and I will not miss a day or two."
Han Sanping said angrily.
......
Liu Yifei cast a questioning look, and Lin Nan smiled helplessly.
"Let me just say it's not a good thing! The film bureau called me back for a meeting."
"Ah?"
The girl frowned for a moment, a little reluctantly, and then relaxed again.
She said softly: "Business matters, I'll drive you to the airport..."
"Then why don't you go back with me? Let Yue Jun take over your work." Lin. Nan suggested.
I saw Liu Yifei shaking her head firmly, smiling and refusing proudly:
"No, I have persisted until now, how could I give up.
In the future, I will also be the producer of your movie, um, and the heroine..."
"Haha , then the boss lady will have to work hard for a while," Lin Nan said with a smile.
(End of this chapter)