Chapter 960 Meeting an Old Friend
The development of Xiangshan Film and Television City is thanks to Zhang Jizhong.
In 2003, due to the impact of SARS, Zhang Jizhong, who was planning to film "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," had to go to other places to choose locations. After a friend introduced him, he came to Xiangshan.
Then, Xiangshan built the ‘Sculpture City’!
Later, the "Ghost Blowing Lantern" series was located in Xiangshan. Xiangshan invested 200 million to build the "Ghost Blowing Lantern Film and Television City" covering an area of 152 acres and a construction area of 43,000 square meters. A series of wonders include the ancient city, the nine-story demon tower, Heishui City and King Xian’s Tomb were both built...
Later, Brother Chen Kai's "The Orphan of Zhao" was filmed in Xiangshan, and the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Film and Television City was built...,
With an investment of 460 million, including the second phase project of 'Journey to the West Paradise', 'Economic Hotel', and three 3,000-square-meter studios and other buildings, Xiangshan Film and Television City has begun to take shape and has become large-scale and industrialized. The prototype of development.
After that, it’s Tianmei’s business - on average, more than eight dramas are filmed in Xiangshan every year...
Tianmei Media has set up three branches in Xiangshan, providing one-stop preparation, production and post-production!
Of course, Xiangshan reciprocated the favor by building China's first high-tech digital studio, Asia's largest underwater studio, and a standard studio for film shooting...
"Shendu Dragon King" was filmed here.
After PPTV entered the field of self-produced dramas, Xiangshan ushered in large-scale development - last year, the Tianmei series alone filmed more than 30 dramas in Xiangshan.
Today, Xiangshan has 5-10 daily filming crews, ranking second among domestic film and television bases.
Second only to Hengdian…
The shooting location of "Crane Huating" is mainly in the "Tangcheng" in Xiangshan - the new palace city built last year with a cost of 150 million and an area of 71 acres. It is mainly composed of Tang Dynasty buildings...
In fact, Tangcheng over Xiangyang should be very suitable - it was built for the movie "The Legend of the Demon Cat" at a cost of 1.6 billion. The architecture is beautiful and exquisite. It was originally an excellent filming location, but it discouraged many film crews.
The reason is very simple. The local planning is based on a tourism-oriented development strategy. The eaves and corrugations of Xiangyang Tangcheng are filled with decorative lights, and the lake is also filled with fountains, barbed wire and other tourist attractions...
These things are not allowed during filming!
You can only discuss it with the government, but the government may not be willing to cooperate. Therefore, many times you have to compromise again and again and sacrifice the scene - "Tian Sheng Long Song" had to abandon many exterior shots, such as the entrance of the mansion, Langyuan, etc. Instead opt for a lot of interior shots. Therefore, after the completion of Xiangyang Tangcheng, it received only a few theater crews and a very limited number of tourists every year.
In fact, Xiangshan Film and Television City is quite small, surrounded by the sea on three sides, more like an island. It is different from Hengdian. Hengdian has 13 scenic spots, covering different dynasties and all aspects of landscape, covering an area of 4963 acres...
But Xiangshan has one biggest advantage – the film festival!
Shen Xudong directly brought the film festival to Xiangshan - Xiangshan Film Festival Golden Wutong Award, the film festival instigated by Shen Xudong!
Inviting the Central Academy of Drama, BJ Film Academy, Shanghai Theater Academy, including Hong Kong Baptist University Film School, Hong Kong Film Academy, and 13 associations including the Film Association, Filmmakers Association, Directors Association, and Screenwriters Association to participate in the creation...
Unofficial!
Comparing Xining FIRST Youth Film Festival and Jia Zhangke’s Pingyao Film Festival...
Of course Xiangshan strongly supports it - initially, Ningbo wanted to settle this film festival in Ningbo. Xiangshan is a county below Ningbo...
But Shen Xudong insisted, so he settled in Xiangshan!
The first session is scheduled to be held in March next year.
In order to make a name for himself as soon as possible, Shen Xudong teamed up with Enlight Media, Xinli Media, Bad Monkey and Huayi Brothers to establish a venture capital association - Xiangshan Film Festival Venture Capital Association...
Four movies have been confirmed: "Study Dad", "Rescue My Mr.", "I Am a Passerby", and "One Thought of Heaven". We will go through the motions when the time comes...
By the way, there are also literary and artistic films such as "Massage", "Maze of the Heart", "Running Moonlight" ("A Spoon")...
The point is to cover everything!
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Shen Xudong first went to the crew of "Crane Huating".
Oh, the original work of "Crane Huating" is quite frustrating. The male protagonist is a prince who has been bullied since he was a child. A prince who has no resentment at all when his mother dies and his sister dies...
The reason is the innocent heart!
He was beaten all the way. His teacher Lu Shiyu, palace maid Zhang Neiren, imperial censor Lu Ying, Crown Princess Zhang Nianzhi, the child in her belly, uncle Gu Silin... all those who cared about him and loved him were all dead. The prince was helpless!
The initiator of all this, Concubine Zhao, and her son, King Qi, were alive and well, and Concubine Zhao became the queen.
The emperor, who was the indulger of all, successfully completed his centralization of power. As long as he waved his hand and showed some vague care, the prince could actually fall into it wholeheartedly and be willing to be driven by him...
A psychotic plot...
But the story was well written, so I bought the copyright and added a twist-rebellion plot!
Ancient costume plot dramas, "Langya Bang", "Crane Huating", "The Twelve Hours of Chang'an", "Chronicle of the Six Dynasties", and yes, "Celebrating More Than Years"...
It's all in preparation!
Many people still like to watch costumed conspiracy dramas.
The male lead in "Crane Huating" originally wanted to be Chen Xiao, but he didn't want to take the role. He wanted to cast Huang Xuan, but his costume style didn't look good and he wasn't pretty enough...
Then the heroine Tang Yan recommended Luo Jin...
The two have previously collaborated on "X" and "Gone with the Wind"...
Therefore, when Shen Xudong arrived at the set of "Crane Huating", he saw Luo Jin, Huang Zhizhong, Zhang Zhijian, and Wang Jinsong...
A veteran dramatist.
"Crane Huating" has the suspicion between the emperor and his relatives, the partisan struggle between the traitors and the wise ministers, and the relationship confrontation is full of dramatic tension.
A quick way to create a sense of sophistication in costume dramas: add a few veteran actors...
Some people start to feel moved as soon as they hear the words "old drama stars" and leave passionate messages on the barrage: Just watching these veteran drama stars perform is worth it!
We are not a sandbox drama...
Oh, Hai Yan’s son next door, Lu Hao Jiji, is filming "Prince Concubine’s Promotion". It is an authentic sand sculpture drama!
Produced by PPTV…
But the crew is not as poor as the original time and space - just pick up the costumes and props from "Crane Huating"!
Back to the subject, this group of people have all dealt with Shen Xudong, and more than once. The four members of "Crane Huating" have worked together as early as the period of "The Best Butler"...
After chatting for a while, Shen Xudong mentioned "The Great Butler" and said regretfully: "Unfortunately, we only filmed the second season. In fact, we planned the third season at that time, to go north to fight against the Turkic army..."
"Then why don't you take pictures?"
Shen Xudong shrugged: "After doing the math, it's at least more than 100 million... I can't afford that much money..."
Luo Jin also sighed: "It's a pity. Even if he wants to shoot now, Xu Zheng can't go back to that time...'
"He's almost as fat as a ball now..." Shen Xudong waved his hand: "Let's go, I've booked a hotel and let's have a meal together!"
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival...
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