Chapter 566 It’s time to film
Fan Binbin returned home. As soon as he sat down and dazed for a while, his cell phone rang.
"Hello." He pulled it out and saw that it was Mu Xiaoguang calling. He pressed the answer button.
"Go home?" Mu Xiaoguang asked.
"Back." Fan Binbin responded.
Mu Xiaoguang heard this and asked straight to the point: "How are things going? Have you got the role?"
As Fan Binbin's manager, he knew Fan Binbin's itinerary well, and the two of them had discussed it in advance for tonight's dinner.
Originally, Mu Xiaoguang initially planned to accompany Fan Binbin.
After some discussion, we talked about the popular methods of obtaining resources in the entertainment industry, and then we tacitly agreed not to accompany them.
"No." Fan Binbin replied in a muffled voice.
"Ah?" Mu Xiaoguang was surprised when he heard this, and immediately asked, "You didn't"
Before he finished speaking, the two of them were close partners no matter what. Of course Fan Binbin knew what he meant and said in a deep voice, "Director Wang said that the heroine has been decided."
She did not answer Mu Xiaoguang's question, but replaced it with another answer.
"Are we a step too late?" Mu Xiaoguang was stunned.
Fan Binbin's words not only gave him the answer, but also made him subconsciously think that Fan Binbin did not use the popular method in the entertainment industry to trade film and television resources.
As everyone knows.
"Yes, it's late." Fan Binbin responded.
"Alas." Mu Xiaoguang sighed after hearing this, and then said with relief, "It's too late, it's too late. There is a time in life, but there is no time in life. Don't force it. We already have a lot of schedule this year, so we missed it. It’s not a big problem.”
Fan Binbin knew that Mu Xiaoguang was comforting her, but she felt very uncomfortable.
I have worked hard for so long and put in so much trouble for this matter.
Not only Brother Shu, Brother Shu shouted.
He was also welcomed up and down.
In the end, nothing was caught.
Although Wang Shu is very strong, it is not a loss to relax for a while.
But "Pacific Rim" is a co-production that allows actors to hope to enter the international stage.
No matter how many resources and itineraries we have this year, they can’t compare to this top-notch resource!
Therefore, Fan Binbin was very agitated at the moment.
Mu Xiaoguang saw that Fan Binbin was silent, and then said: "I originally planned to turn down some movie appointments and save the schedule for "Pacific Rim", but now I can only work harder for you."
Fan Binbin couldn't help but refused to answer, and then complained half-coquettishly: "I've been working hard all my life."
"Haha." Mu Xiaoguang smiled and said, "It will be fine after this period of time."
"But having said that, it is still a pity that Wang Shu's "Pacific Rim" was produced. If we can get the resources, it is possible to take a big step forward."
Fan Binbin's goal is to go international, and he is busy working hard for this goal.
The co-production "Pacific Rim" is exactly the film and television resource that has the potential to enter the international stage.
For her, if she can get the resources of "Pacific Rim", it is equivalent to taking a big shortcut.
According to the original plan, even if the journey is smooth, it will take several years before it can enter the international stage.
And if you star in "Pacific Rim", you may be able to achieve your goal with this one drama!
Naihe
Of course Fan Binbin understood the truth, and it was precisely because he understood it that he took the initiative.
But after taking the initiative, I didn't get anything, and it was really difficult to balance my heart.
She didn't want to talk about this topic anymore and was silent.
Mu Xiaoguang didn't know the twists and turns, so he continued to talk endlessly.
Fan Binbin became more and more annoyed as he listened.
The next day, the audition was the same.
"Director Wang~" Liu Yan walked into the audition room and stared at Wang Shu with his big eyes.
Although he didn't speak, his eyes already expressed what he wanted to say.
Wang Shu had a headache. Why do all these female stars want to get roles? Can't you be gentle and considerate for his sake?
Complaints are complaints, and he also knows that this kind of thing cannot happen in reality.
Even in the 1960s and 1970s, countless people would think about themselves, let alone now, let alone in the entertainment industry.
Everyone looks out for their own interests, and more than that, they are never satisfied.
With a resource like "Pacific Rim" that can be put on the international stage, it is impossible for Liu Yan not to have ideas.
To put it simply, without these ideas, neither Liu Yan nor Yang Mi and others would be in the entertainment industry.
Since he is in the entertainment industry, what he wants is obvious.
Facing Liu Yan, Wang Shu said in surprise: "Didn't Mr. Wang tell you?"
"I told you." Liu Yan looked at Wang Shu eagerly, "I'm here to audition for a supporting role, not a leading role."
Wang Shu sighed and said, "Mr. Wang didn't tell you that this was a man's drama with very few female characters?"
"Ah?" Liu Yan opened his mouth in surprise and said, "Mr. Wang just said that the heroine has been chosen"
"So you just wanted to audition for a supporting role, and Mr. Wang didn't stop you?" Wang Shu understood what she meant and asked.
"Yes." Liu Yan nodded.
Wang Shu got Liu Yan's reply and understood.
Wang Changtian knew that "Pacific Rim" was being hyped through auditions. Although Liu Yan was not a big-name star, she was somewhat famous. Her coming to the audition could also increase some popularity and topics.
So.
Wang Shu said helplessly: "This is a man's drama, there are very few female supporting roles, and there is no suitable role for you."
Liu Yan didn't reply when he heard this, but looked at him eagerly.
"Really not." Wang Shu was helpless.
No one else would dare to do this, and only Liu Yan, who had talked freely about his life ideals with him, would dare to do this.
Liu Yan hesitated for a while, but when he saw that he really couldn't get the role, he left the audition room pitifully.
Wang Shu shook his head. He already had a boyfriend, and he was still posing like this in front of him.
If your boyfriend finds out, why don't you stop?
That is to say, he has a full sense of justice and always keeps his true heart.
Otherwise
As time went on, the auditions for Pacific Rim ended with intense media attention.
During the audition period, both print media and major portal websites were updating relevant information and news every day.
By now, many people at home and abroad have learned that Wang Shu will direct a monster movie.
Moreover, this monster movie is China’s first monster blockbuster.
It's full of gimmicks.
Hong Kong Island. Entertainment reporters blocked Chen Long and came forward to interview him: "Chen Long, I heard that you will star in the mainland co-production film "Pacific Rim", right?"
"Is "Pacific Rim" a monster movie?"
"Has Wang Shu invited you?"
"What do you think of Wang Shu, the Oscar-winning director?"
"Do you think Wang Shu deserves the Oscar?"
"When will the movie start shooting?"
"When will the movie be released?"
"Who else is in this movie besides you?"
Being blocked by reporters, Chen Long had no choice but not to answer. He simply answered a few questions, made some remarks, and then left.
Although reporters from Hong Kong Entertainment were a little dissatisfied, with their take-it-or-leave-it style, a few small answers were enough.
As a result, Hong Kong Entertainment's entertainment headlines are full of all kinds of gossipy news about Chen Long's participation in "Pacific Rim".
Since Chen Long did not answer the question of whether Wang Shu deserved the Oscar, a reporter from Hong Kong Entertainment said that Chen Long was afraid of Wang Shu.
He also explained in depth that Wang Shu had an irreconcilable relationship with China Film Group's Han Sanping in the Mainland, and as a new Oscar-winning director in Hollywood, both Chen Long who went north and Chen Long in Hollywood would be afraid of Wang Shu's power.
Although it is nonsense, it has a nose and an eye.
If you don't know the truth, you may be deceived.
No matter what, the media on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and the three places are reporting on "Pacific Rim".
This co-produced blockbuster has become the most watched film project in 2009.
Whether it was "Di Renjie: The Great Empire" directed by Xu Ke or the tribute film "The Founding of the People's Republic of China", they were all overshadowed.
Of course, when the news about "The Founding of the People's Republic of China" first came out, it also shocked the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Now, as it approaches its release, it has long lost its initial freshness, and its popularity is naturally not as high as that of the popular "Pacific Rim."
When China Film was preparing for "The Founding of the People's Republic of China", Han Sanping contacted Wang Shu.
It's just that people don't have a schedule in the United States, so they can only regret missing it.
Of course, Wang Shu missed it intentionally.
If he has an idea, he can still squeeze it out as long as he squeezes out the schedule.
Just
In short, if you miss it, you miss it.
In the original timeline, "The Founding of the People's Republic of China" was released on September 16, 2009. The stars starred in it for free and earned 420 million in box office.
Wang Shu felt that as a reborn person, it would be best not to appear in such a solemn movie.
No matter what others think, he thinks this is a sign of respect.
In July 2009, casting for "Pacific Rim" ended completely.
Whether it's a mainland actor or a Hollywood actor, it's all confirmed.
Next, is the official start-up.
In fact, in the original timeline, Chen Long would join the cast to shoot the co-production "Kung Fu Dream" in July, but the film was postponed due to "Pacific Rim".
It can be said that Wang Shu was able to quickly connect with Chen Long and star in the movie "Pacific Rim" precisely because of "Kung Fu Dream".
This movie is jointly produced by China Film, Sony, and Columbia.
Therefore, China Film Group has been contacting Chen Long for a long time.
It just so happened that "Pacific Rim" also cast Chen Long as the male lead, and China Film Group came forward, and the casting was quickly successful.
From Han Sanping's perspective, the probability of success of "Pacific Rim" is obviously higher than that of "Kung Fu Dream".
Therefore, the "Kung Fu Dream" project was postponed and "Pacific Rim" was prioritized for production.
Even if Sony and Columbia don't want to, they have no choice.
Because "Kung Fu Dream" is a co-production, unless Sony and Columbia lose the mainland China market and revise the script, they will have to listen to China Film.
"Kung Fu Dream" is an action movie directed by Harold Zwart, written by Christopher Murphy and Robert Mark Kamen, and starring Chen Long and Jaden Smith.
It is a remake of the 1984 Hollywood movie "The Kid", but the entire story takes place in China.
The movie tells the story of Parker, a child who was bullied and learned martial arts from Mr. Han, a repairman, and defeated his opponents in a martial arts competition to win the championship.
The character setting and storyline of the entire movie are very illusory, like a Chinese story imagined by an American sitting at home. In their eyes, everyone in China knows how to work hard. Even a property owner who repairs sewers is a peerless master. His English is also very professional. Chinese children are tall, mighty, and aggressive. Under the guidance of strict teachers, they will show no mercy to any opponent and must put them to death.
Or, China's scenic spots always have hidden dragons and crouching tigers, so on the top of the mountain like a tourist resort, there will always be some monks who have nothing to do but practice martial arts.
To a certain extent, this movie can be regarded as a cultural export.
Because after the movie came out, there was an article in the Washington Post.
The title is: Inspiration from "Kung Fu Dream" - Japan is out, the United States is declining, and China is rising.
The 1984 version of "Kung Fu Dreams" is famous mainly for its exploration of eternal themes such as adolescent restlessness and bravery, and has nothing to do with America's world status.
But juxtaposing this old film with the new 2010 version of "Kung Fu" emerges as a parable about the transformation of the global economy, the end of the American century, and the changing balance of power between the United States and Asia.
In the original version of "Kung Fu Dreams", also known as "The Dragon King", the hero and his mother moved from New Jersey to California to start a new life, and his Japanese instructor also immigrated to California with his family many years ago.
The United States in the film is a unique melting pot of cultures and a superpower that flourished during the Cold War.
What really worries it is Japan.
Relatively speaking, the country is still suffering.
In the new version of Japan, the economy has been in recession for many years, the population is aging, and the once-powerful Japanese yen has been marginalized, so there is nothing about Japan in the new film.
Nowadays, America's interest in Asia is focused on China, and the film's story also takes place in the capital. The entire film is like a Chinese national advertisement for more than two hours, full of stunning scenes.
To be able to do this, China Film Group must have contributed US$5 million in funding and allowed the producers to film in China.
In the context of the new version, the United States is no longer the promised land. The protagonist Parker and his mother moved to prosperous China due to the poor economy in Detroit.
They live in an apartment building in the center of Beijing, and China is their new home. They are not temporary residents, but reflect examples of reverse migration in the contemporary globalized economy.
This kind of reverse migration may seem unbelievable, but it pokes a sore spot in the hearts of contemporary Americans.
If the United States is no longer a beacon for ambitious immigrants, but instead becomes a exporter of high-quality young families, wouldn’t it be a sign of its decline?
The China in the film clearly represents the future.
It can only be said that Americans are good at making movies, and Americans like movies about the Yin and Yang of the American government.
The more yin and yang it is, the more Americans applaud and enjoy watching it.
In addition, it is mixed with the China threat theory and kung fu elements.
So even a remake of the movie has achieved a global box office of US$360 million.
This box office was quite successful, otherwise there would be no sequel.
(End of chapter)