Chapter 832 Young Directors Forum
Ekin Cheng's appearance is really born in response to Hong Kong comics, or in other words, born in response to pretentiousness!
Not to mention "Win the World", "Heroes of China" really performs the entire drama in one costume.
Just like that, "Heroes of China" still grossed 23.4 million at the box office, third place of the year...
So much so that in the subsequent "The Legend of Shushan", the character of Xuantian Sect was forcibly added to the protagonist - a disciple of Kunlun became the head of Shushan...
In fact, Ekin Cheng started out in the acting career of Andy Lau - after Andy Lau became famous with "Love", the image of a loyal young and Dangerous boy was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Wang Jing made "Young and Dangerous", and Chen Haonan completely became a loyal character. Handsome guy…
And I only know how to be loyal...
You must know that Chen Haonan in the "Young and Dangerous" comics is a wise general. His loyalty is only superficial, he has a structure, a shrewd mind, and is ruthless. His violence requires the impulse and passion of a hot-blooded boy, and he is full of charm.
Looking back at Ekin Cheng's portrayal of Chen Haonan, it was a real failure. Apart from making mistakes, he was also being plotted against for no apparent reason. His survival was a matter of sheer luck.
But it was a huge success!
After analyzing it, it is pretty enough.
At one time, he even surpassed Andy Lau. In addition to his signature role in "Young and Dangerous", Andy Lau filmed "Chariots of Fire", Ekin Cheng filmed "Chariots of Fire 2", Andy Lau filmed "Dark War", Ekin Cheng took on "Dark War 2"...
In addition, I personally think that "Chariots of Fire 2" is much better than the first one because of Lin Xilei's in-car action scene teaching...
Let’s talk about restarting “The Storm”…
It's right not to directly work on "The Storm 2". Aaron Kwok and Ekin Cheng are both old, and they will definitely not be able to shoot the muscle lines in "The World"...
The original "Wind and Cloud 2", in order to show the artistic effects of their team, imitated Zack Snyder and lowered the tone, used a lot of slow motion, and the plot was quite thin...
Yes, the special effects of the movie "The Storm 2" were very good in China at the time. It's a pity that the movie was released against the movie "Avatar". What else do you think you can brag about?
This drama lost tens of millions, which directly killed the "Feng Yun" IP. I heard that Louis Koo, who was not short of money, was planning "Feng Yun 3: Breaking Waves", but his big sponsor was gone. I guess "Wind and Cloud 3" is no longer available...
The biggest difficulty in restarting "The Wind and Cloud" is not the actors, but the plot - the plot of "The Wind and Cloud" is not amazing, and it lacks competitiveness compared with online movies. It is not like the original novel that stimulated the public.
If... I mean if, Xie Tingfeng plays Bu Jingyun, Zhang Baizhi plays Yu Chuchu, and Chen Guanxi plays Jian Chen... this drama will definitely be successful!
Ahem, bring it back, but it also has an advantage - the original is famous!
As for actors, Nie Feng is really not easy to find...
I guess I have to find some fresh meat from the traffic faction...
But who among the traffic faction is suitable for Nie Feng?
Bu Jingyun?
This is quite simple, just keep a cold face...
Could it be that Aaron Kwok is very close to the original work?
Less than 1.7 meters?
Therefore, Shen Xudong said: "You first find a good actor. Once the actor is done, the rest will be easy to talk about!"
"...This is invested by Ma Rongcheng...we are responsible for the production."
"Oh, really?"
No wonder Zhong Lifang has ideas.
No need to pay out of pocket, just make…
Shen Xudong continued: "Then you have to choose the actors well. Don't start it in a hurry! Otherwise, the brand will be ruined!"
Chung Lifang explained: "There is no rush. We discussed with the screenwriter Li Sizhen and decided to shoot "Wushuang City", "Sword Worship Villa" and "Blood Bodhi" first, and finally "Domination of the World"..."
Li Sizhen is the screenwriter of "Wind and Cloud"...
A very capable screenwriter.
After a pause, Zhong Lifang continued: "I watched a TV series "Everyday Happiness" some time ago. There was an actor named Li Zifeng in it. I think he is very suitable for Bu Jingyun... He started as a model. He is 187cm tall, but he has lost weight. Point, I’m going to let him gain 50 pounds!”
"...Really? What about...Nie Feng?"
Li Zifeng, Shen Xudong have some impressions, Yan Xiaoyi in "Celebrating More Than Years"...
"Nie Feng...how is Nicholas Tse?"
"Not so good... You found Bu Jingyun who is 1.87 meters tall, and then you found Nie Feng who is less than 1.75 meters tall?"
On the other end of the phone, Zhong Lifang was obviously stunned for a moment, muttering to herself, 'That's what I said...'
"Okay, this project can be approved, but the actors and the like must be chosen well..."
"ok..."
Zhong Lifang hung up the phone with satisfaction...
Her purpose is to restart "Wind and Cloud". Since Xudong has no objection, it means that preparations for this project will begin soon.
As for the choice of the protagonist?
It’s better to confirm the director first and then leave it to the directing team to take care of it!
…
The editing work of "Tang Detective" was actually quite easy, because the play had a sense of rhythm from the script stage, and he had his own ideas on how to edit and shoot it.
Just follow the storyboard and cut it!
Shen Xudong doesn't need a secondary creative editor now. His techniques are now mature, which means that if the director is a painter, the editor may be responsible for framing.
The framed work should be beautiful and should not distort the original intention of the work.
Tang Hongjia is very suitable!
"Director, who is this sniper?"
"…you guess!"
"Is it Dan? Do you want me to do a close-up?"
"Give me one... don't be too deliberate... By the way, at the end of this plot, add a shot of the sniper answering the phone..."
"good!"
Shen Xudong is more of a guide, while Tang Hongjia is responsible for the work...
It’s been a busy day.
Shen Xudong stretched, stood up and prepared to leave: "It's over in two days!"
"Director, I worked overtime and got it done in one day and one night!"
"...Is there something wrong with you? Why are you working overtime? Are we in a hurry? It will be released on the Spring Festival schedule next year, and there are still ten months left..."
Shen Xudong waved his hand: "I'm not in a hurry, why are you in a hurry?"
"...Are you teaching Xiaotang a lesson again?"
"Who..." Shen Xudong turned around: "Ning Hao...Xu Zheng, why are you two here?"
Xu Zheng hurriedly greeted: "Mr. Shen..."
Then he explained: "The two of us came to participate in the symposium for young directors held by China Film Group..."
"Young director...then why don't you invite me?"
"I must have invited you, but you've never been too lazy to go..."
"Let me ask..." Shen Xudong took out his mobile phone and dialed Chen Xi...
Well, there was indeed an invitation...
There are too many young director symposiums. If you have something to do, organize one. Ning Hao and Xu Zheng really like to participate. They scold Fang Qiu and it feels good to show off!
However, Shen Xudong has never been very involved...
Just find a group of so-called young directors, and then find a group of film experts to discuss in a small circle how Chinese films should develop and take the pulse of Chinese films...
"We'll go to the Film Archive tomorrow, right? Then I'll go too..."
"Yeah, I'm bored..."
"I didn't mean to curse, who am I to curse...Really, I just wanted to listen to the young director's ideas..."
After hanging up the phone, Shen Xudong rushed to the stunned Ning Hao and Xu Zheng and said: "...Let's go and eat. There is a XJ fried rice noodle restaurant here. The taste is very authentic..."
Tang Hongjia couldn't help it anymore: "Director, that restaurant is not authentic or spicy at all."
"If it's too spicy, it won't taste good. My authentic meaning is delicious!"