The King of Huayu Science Fiction

Chapter 111 "Operation Mekong"

Chen Jingxing was a little flattered when he heard this.

Mr. Qin did not give him a chance to be humble: "Xiao Chen, you are the youngest director I have ever seen. In fact, there are quite a few young commercial directors who have emerged in our country in recent years, but most of their box office results are Got it through comedy, or some teenage romance.

You are one of the rare young directors who have achieved commercial success through non-comedy and non-youth love movies. I think you should have a more accurate grasp of young people's ideas and the pulse of the market. "

Qin Zhonghe stood up and paced back and forth: "If the Mekong River case is turned into a movie, it can be regarded as a police and gangster movie. Do you have any good ideas for this project?"

Qin Zhonghe looked at Chen Jingxing expectantly, hoping that this talented director known for his brains and creativity would bring him some surprises like the movies he made.

"Don't worry, I won't prostitute you for nothing."

In fact, when Chen Jingxing was talking in Qin Zhonghe, he had figured it out several times in his brain, and he had already figured it out completely.

Why not deliver it to your door?
"Mr. Qin, if you want to make this project more commercial, you can refer to Hollywood movies, such as "Mission: Impossible". Have you watched Mr. Qin?"

"Mission: Impossible... how about it?"

Chen Jingxing briefly introduced the story line of the film Operation Mekong.

After listening to Chen Jingxing's talk about the hodgepodge of spy battles, gun battles, chase scenes, car chase scenes, explosion scenes, brotherhood and small military operations, Qin Zhonghe seemed to be seeing Chen Jingxing for the first time. looked at him strangely.

"Is this what you just came up with?"

Is there such a pervert?
Qin Zhonghe came here this time because he had some expectations for Chen Jingxing, but there is no need to be so exaggerated, right?
The outline of a script with a complete set of action, adventure, police and robbers and even war themes just blurted out like this?
Chen Jingxing couldn't help explaining: "Actually, I had some thoughts about the Mekong River case after reading it online. I'm a person who likes to think wildly. How did "Comet", "Fatal Identity" and "Signal" being filmed come about? Yes, and isn't it all classic Hollywood routine?"

Qin Zhonghe shook his head: "Classic routine?"

Who doesn't know to learn from Hollywood when making commercial films?

But it's easier said than done.

The Hollywood film industry is not only about special effects, these so-called routines that mobilize the audience's adrenaline are also part of the industry, and it is difficult for many screenwriters to integrate these elements into a movie reasonably.

"I really did the right thing this time." Qin Zhonghe thought about the story Chen Jingxing told just now, and the more he tasted it, the more wonderful it became, it was too Hollywood.

Thinking of him mentioning this topic, Chen Jingxing looked thoughtful. It turned out that this kid had long fantasized about the film and television plot of the Mekong River case. He really deserves the media calling him a genius director.

Qin Zhonghe looked a little excited: "No wonder your movies are so popular with gringos, you are a natural Hollywood filmmaker, Xiao Chen, since you have figured out the story, then you don't have to worry about the two masters, Meng Meng The factory can also join in, you will be the director, I will be the producer, and I will go back and write a plan to the Ministry of Public Security.”

"Uh, Director Qin, I've finished shooting "Signal" and "Source Code"."

Qin Zhonghe waved his hand: "It's not in the way, it's not in the way, this matter is not urgent, you can definitely finish filming "Source Code" this year, and the film Mekong can be filmed next year."

Chen Jingxing smiled bitterly: "Dr. Qin, it's not that I'm trying to shirk. I can write the script, and DreamWorks can also participate in the production, but I really can't make it. However, I recommend a director. His filming will definitely not be worse than mine."

"Who?"

"Guo Fan!"

……

"I?"

"Yes, I recommend you."

"Dong Qin agreed?"

"Of course I didn't."

Guo Fan was speechless from surprise: "Then you called me here in a hurry just to tell me this?"

After a busy day, Chen Jingxing, who had just finished work, slumped on the chair in the hotel room and pressed his temples with both hands: "What's the hurry, Director Qin didn't agree or object, and the project is still early, he's going back to write the plan now, the police The department leaders are not allowed to review it? After the approval, the director will be appointed."

Looking at Guo Fan's uncertain face, Chen Jingxing tentatively said, "You're not going to tell me that you're not interested in this project, are you? Director Qin's original film project only had an investment of 5000 million yuan, but the leaders of the ministry were not satisfied. If According to the script I proposed, I'm afraid it won't be able to beat 1.5 million."

Guo Fan showed a wry smile: "But can Chairman Qin agree? I don't have any competitive advantage at all."

It would be a lie to say he didn't want to make a movie like this.

Such a large-scale production with an investment of hundreds of millions is also a rare industrial film in China. Which commercial director would not want to make it?
And if he can achieve box office success, it will be enough to put him among the top commercial directors.

In the future, if he wants to make the sci-fi movie he wants, it will also allow capital to spend more readily.

Moreover, the process of filming this kind of industrial blockbuster is also a rare exercise and improvement for him.

"Who said you have no competitive advantage? Your box office is good. "You at the Same Table" has a box office of over [-] million in just three days of its release. It will be May [-]st soon. This is also a big box office. Your box office is possible. Surpassing Chen Sicheng's "Northern Love", by then you will be second only to Lao Ning and me at the box office among young directors, why don't you have any confidence?"

"...I can't tell the difference, are you praising me or hurting me?
"You at the Same Table" is a youth romance movie. Well, some people will say that the box office of the youth romance movie made by this director is so high. Let's quickly let him make a war action movie, shall we? "

Chen Jingxing chuckled: "Don't care about the subject matter, the box office is the last word. Besides, don't I still have me? If this movie is really approved, I will be the screenwriter, and Director Qin has promised me that DreamWorks will also be able to contribute and participate in the production , as the producer, my opinion is also very important, don't worry, this job will definitely fall to you."

……

While Chen Jingxing was busy with the filming of "Signal", he was also perfecting the script of the film adaptation of the Mekong River case. Time passed quietly in such a fulfilling work, and soon entered the middle of May, and the filming progress of "Signal" was already over half.

Chen Jingxing ushered in another major event:
Starring in Source Code.

Xu Wenshen was mainly responsible for the casting of "Source Code", and Chen Jingxing agreed with the candidate he selected after reading it.

The actor Xu Wenshen wanted to invite to play the leading role was Deng Chao. As a first-line actor in the Mesozoic Era, he was one of the best in terms of acting skills and popularity.

Unexpectedly, after the script was sent to Deng Chao, he wanted to act very much, but he had no choice but to miss the schedule.

Because Deng Chao had signed a contract with an imported Korean variety show before.

Not only the high salary is scary, but the liquidated damages are even more scary.

(End of this chapter)