Chapter 558 Preparations

The "Great Qin Empire" series is definitely not official history...

If history is remade exactly as it is, it will lack the ups and downs required for film and television dramas.

What's more, the Warring States Period was a time when historical data were severely lacking and there were obvious traces of human modifications?

If the filming is really based on the route recorded in historical materials, I am afraid that there will be flaws in many basic logics.

Another point, historical dramas...especially historical dramas that are trying to gain something in the market, don't go too deep!

He is as deep as he is, and I am as happy as I am!

This is actually the case in film and television works. Drilling deep may not be the best, but a little deeper is fine. A thicker one will be more exciting!

The "Great Qin Empire" series should become a leading TV series under Tianmei Media...

As for Zhang Li, he has actually always been in contact with Shen Xudong - Wang Jinghua's Shijiu Culture cooperates with Zhang Li Studio, so he often collaborates with actors such as Huang Zhizhong, Zhu Yuchen, Hua Zhao, Ma Yili, etc.!

By the way, the man in black in "Famous" went to Huang Zhizhong...

Huang Zhizhong, like Zhang Yi, worked very hard when acting, wanting to tell the audience "I am an actor" at every moment. Later, he slowly relaxed and felt a little more relaxed!

Chen Minghao in "The Long Season" has obviously relaxed...

Therefore, in "The Long Season", the threesome's scenes are the best!

Ahem...

…

"Famous" is Shen Xudong's first film directed by himself, and there is no need to hold a press conference at all...

With the lineup here, it’s bound to be a good movie!

But no, Shen Xudong is the winner of the Oscar for Best Screenplay, starring Chen Daoming, Ge You, Jiang Wenlia, Feng Xiaogang, Zhang Guoli, Hu Jun...

This... is to wipe out all the Beijing area?

Various speculations and reports in the media...

What if you don’t hold a press conference?

No choice, Shen Xudong accepted an exclusive interview.

"The plot... can be considered a suspense type of the Republic of China, but everything happens in one house..."

"I came up with the idea once when I was working on a script... The origin of the story was that a big boss named Lu Ziye gathered seven people from different film-related professions for a script meeting..."

"The visitors have different identities, including actresses, journalists, famous directors, actors, stuntmen, consultants... The script is about a murder case, and Lu Ziye obtained the rights to adapt it..."

"I just think this script is good and very suitable for a film beginner like me..."

"...No, our behind-the-scenes lineup is very strong, and there is basically no possibility of failure!"

"It's a very simple scripted movie. It can be shot in 20 days. It won't be a big problem to release it on the National Day schedule."

"Actors... I first found Mr. Chen Daoming, and then I gave the script to Uncle Ge and Director Feng Xiaogang. They were both very interested. Then I found Jiang Wen, Zhang Guoli, Hu Jun... Wu Jing joined because There is a military substitute..."

"Shen Teng... is an actor I discovered while watching Happy Twist Drama. I think he is very suitable for playing that kind of cowardly and innocent character!"

"Teacher Gong Li... also read the script and liked this role and joined..."

"The remuneration...is all a friendly price. We filmed it first and we will discuss how to split the money after it is released!"

Gong Li is indeed a friendly price: he only received a salary of 2 million yuan...

The unit is RMB…

——After winning the Oscar, she is already the top actress in the Chinese-speaking region.

According to the market price, her current salary for foreign language films is US$8 million...

The subject matter of "Famous" is unlikely to be exported overseas. At most, it will only be released in Southeast Asia...

"To be honest, I have never been interested in shooting so-called costume blockbusters. If I make a blockbuster, I will definitely make a science fiction movie!"

"The market conditions are not mature enough now. Wait another three years..."

…

In early May, "White Fish Town" was released, and Shen Xudong continued to be the producer...

The producers are Tang Ren, Tianmei Media and three theater chains. The cost of this movie is close to 8 million!

The box office was pretty good. It was released at the same time as "Spider-Man 3" and actually earned 14 million at the box office during May Day...

This also shows that there is definitely a market for folkloric horror thrillers.

As long as the story is not too ridiculous, the income is quite stable - the copyrights in Southeast Asia and Japan are selling well...

Shen Xudong didn't pay much attention to this movie, he just showed up...

His attention these days has been completely focused on "Famous" - after all, it is his first film as a director.

Although the behind-the-scenes team is very professional,...many things still need to be done by oneself.

Script breaking down, budgeting, scheduling…

The most troublesome thing is the schedule.

In addition to the shooting time and location, the most important thing about the schedule is the participating actors...

You have to add the actor's schedule into it. You arrange his play, but what if he doesn't have time that day?

Shen Xudong is not Director Chen, so he directly fired the actors involved in the scene...

Actors also need to make money and eat.

Director Chen, Shen Teng, and Wu Jing were okay, and Feng Xiaogang and Uncle Ge were also quite free - the filming of "Mobile Phone 2" went very smoothly, but Hu Jun and Jiang Wen were very busy!

Hu Jun is filming the TV series "Zhu Yuanzhang" and needs to coordinate the shooting time with the crew.

Jiang Wen is in the most trouble - "The Sun Also Rises" is still in post-production!

Of course, when contacted by phone, he said 'on call'...

Be content, Shen Xudong is quite lucky - there is no shortage of funds, and in addition, the people he meets are all reliable, and there will not be anyone who forces him to discuss so-called film techniques in the name of artistic responsibility.

He even took the initiative to ask Zhang Li for his opinion. The latter only expressed his true thoughts after being asked anxiously...

It's good. A mature photographer, no matter how famous he is, will not interfere with the director's work.

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In the company, Shen Xudong was checking information, and Chen Xi came over to report on his work:

"..."Life Events" will be released in late June. We are considering "The Bourne Supremacy" and "Die Hard 4" in June, and "Transformers" in mid-July..."

"whatever…"

"'Taken 2' and 'Old Man' are scheduled to be released in August?"

"Can…"

"Don't you look at the movie schedule?"

Shen Xudong raised his head and glanced at her: "Sister, I'm busy preparing for "Famous". You can just arrange these things yourself. Besides, haven't I already agreed?"

"...Isn't it up to you to finalize this...and "Life Events" is also the opening film of this year's Shanghai International Film Festival..."

"Wait a minute!" Shen Xudong called a pause: "What time?"

"The opening of the Shanghai International Film Festival...should be June 24th..."

"Oh, I'll go over there when I have time."

No need to think about it, "Famous" will start filming on May 10th and wrap up on June 1st...

In the later stage, the actors may be asked to make an embarrassing "The Murder of Three Elders". Well, it will be a black and white movie and it will be given to the audience as an easter egg.

That won’t even take a day!

"Then I'll add this to your schedule..."

Shen Xudong nodded, and Chen Xi added: "A few days ago, you told me that you wanted an assistant, and I arranged three for you..."

"...Three? Don't need that many...just ask him to help organize my schedule and make some bookings..."

"It's up to you to decide who will be retained for the interview!"

"…Who is there?"

"Two women and one man...the man's name is Guo Fan, and the two women, one is named Yin Ruoxin and the other is...Su Lun..."

Shen Xudong thought he heard wrongly: "Who? Guo Fan?"

"Yes... I think he studies law."

"...You ask them to go to Huairou tomorrow for three days..."

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