The King of Huayu Science Fiction

Chapter 524 DreamWorks Little Princess
"Did Director Chen say when it will be released?"

Hu Xianxu glanced at Chen Jingxing and Tian Xinye who were chatting enthusiastically not far away from them, and questioned Zhao Jinmai in front of them.

Ren Min and Bai Lu at the side also came over.

Zhao Jinmai shook her head: "Didn't Director Tian just say that the post-production special effects of this movie will be a lot of work, and it is estimated that the production will not be completed until next year at the earliest."

Hu Xianxu's tone was a bit tangled: "The completion of the production is different from the release. I'm afraid it will take too long. Doesn't it mean that the two-year schedule is very tight?"

Except for Bai Lu, the main actors of "Skyhawk Warrior" are basically born after 00. Except for Zhao Jinmai, who was born as a child star, he embraced DreamWorks' thighs early and became a blockbuster with "The Walking Dead". Actors can only be said to have made their mark in the entertainment industry.

"Skyhawk Warrior" is undoubtedly a huge opportunity for them. This is a sci-fi masterpiece with a huge investment. The original animation also has a great influence in China and is also very popular overseas.

But for the young actors who received such a sci-fi blockbuster, they are now in a difficult situation.

After all, before the movie is released, all expectations are just expectations, with a lag, and there is no way to fulfill them in time.

They were short of the film's release, just like waiting for the announcement of the college entrance examination scores. This period of time was a bit difficult, and naturally they were very concerned about the film's finalization.

Chen Jingxing had the final say on the movie's schedule. Although Tian Xinye was the director, he might not have much say in the movie's distribution.

However, it seemed that Chen Jingxing's status and fame were inexplicably intimidating to them, especially in the filming of "Skyhawk Warrior", apart from auditions and a few visits to the cast, Hu Xianxu and other actors basically had no contact with Chen Jingxing.

Therefore, he didn't dare to disturb the chat between Chen Jingxing and Tian Xinye. Although Zhao Jinmai had never made any of Chen Jingxing's movies, he was more familiar with Chen Jingxing, so he was recommended by everyone to find out the news.

Zhao Jinmai and Hu Xianxu have been filming for a few months, and they are quite familiar with each other. They smiled and said: "I think you want to know when the sequel of "Sky Eagle Warrior" will be filmed. You are beating around the bush."

"Who doesn't want to, you are a full man who doesn't know how hungry a man is hungry, you have "The Walking Dead" and "The Wandering Earth", how can you understand the bitterness of our [-]th-line young actors."

Hu Xianxu was said to be the center of the matter, and he admitted that he was a bachelor, but he did not spare others to retort.

Zhao Jinmai was a little speechless: "Eighteen lines...Why don't you say you are 360 ​​lines? "The Wandering Earth" is going to be a sequel, and that has nothing to do with me. It's a new story and new actors."

For actors, a blockbuster like "Skyhawk Warrior" is definitely a long-term meal ticket.

Liu Haoran of the "Tang Detective" series, Lu Hongzhe and Yan Xiaoyue of the "Matrix" series are all lucky ones who rely on the series of movies. An IP can last for several years. As long as you are an actor, there is no one who is not envious.

Since "Matrix" and "The Walking Dead", DreamWorks has not signed a bundled contract with actors. The sequel actors and stories of "The Wandering Earth" are brand new, and "Skyhawk Warrior" may be out of testing the reaction of the market, so There is also no direct contract to make several consecutive films.

Mainly after the examples of "Tang Detective" and "Matrix", for such a successful series of movies, there is basically no need to worry that the actors will not take the sequel, and if the movie is not successful, the producer may not necessarily start the sequel.

"Don't worry." Zhao Jinmai comforted Hu Xianxu, Ren Min and Bai Lu: "As far as I know, Director Chen still attaches great importance to this project, and the screenwriter team of DreamWorks is already writing the follow-up script. Ministry frame.

It's just that I heard that Director Tian is going to make a gift film next, so I probably don't have time to prepare for the sequel, so just wait with peace of mind. "

Ren Min on the side seemed to be a little worried: "The main reason is that the height of the animation of "Sky Eagle Warrior" is too high. People on my Weibo have been scolding me for being unsuitable for the role of Ling Ziqing. Looking at the discussions of netizens, I feel that the expectations of animation fans are too high." If it’s too high, I’m afraid that if the word of mouth gets bad, DreamWorks might not make a sequel?”

Since being selected for this project, all the leading actors, including actors who have never watched "Skyhawk Warrior" themselves, or who are not interested in animation, have also made up for it. Views and reviews of the live-action version of Aquila Warrior.

The more you watch, the more pressure you get. This kind of adaptation of the original film is really stressful for the actors.

At this time, it was Hu Xianxu who comforted him: "I don't think this is a problem. You have to investigate the connotation of "Skyhawk Warrior".

I'm a boy, I know what boys like to watch, can't we feel that there are a lot of fighting scenes when we shoot?As long as the mecha battle scenes are filmed well and the audience enjoys it, the nitpicking of a few anime fans is not important at all. "

Zhao Jinmai looked at several people and began to look forward to the final effect of the mecha battle, but he still didn't let out the excitement that was pent up in his heart.

Even if everyone has been filming together for several months, the relationship is not bad, but the so-called people don’t worry about the number of people but the unevenness. It’s unreasonable to say this news when everyone is a little nervous about the release of "Skyhawk Warrior" and whether the sequel project will be approved. It's a bit of a show off.

It turned out that Zhao Jinmai had just received a promise from Chen Jingxing that she would distribute the script of "The Beginning" to her.

"Now the nickname of Little Princess of DreamWorks is really going to come true?" Tian Xinye looked at Chen Jingxing with some amusement: "Now there are some rumors on the Internet that you and Jinmai are related."

Chen Jingxing looked indifferent: "The heroine of the script "The Beginning" is indeed suitable for her, but I didn't consider her at first, since she is willing to lower her salary to act, why not do it?"

The three new dramas approved by DreamWorks are still in the script creation stage, and the script of "The Beginning" is the fastest to be released. After all, there is not much need for magic changes and transplants.

In the previous life plane, Zhao Jinmai was indeed the heroine of "The Beginning", and she acted very well, but from time to time, the current Zhao Jinmai is very different from the previous life plane.

Leaving "The Wandering Earth" aside, "The Walking Dead"'s addition to it is indeed quite terrifying, especially overseas, where the popularity and number of fans are comparable to Yan Xiaoyue.

I have to make a comparison, "The Walking Dead" is as popular in Chen Jingxing's impression as the "Squid Game" from the previous plane.

Moreover, she also acted as the heroine of "Sky Eagle Warrior", and her position is more than 01:30 points higher than in her previous life. According to the positioning of the outside world, Zhao Jinmai is already a movie star.

And "The Beginning" is a web drama with low production cost, so Chen Jingxing didn't consider Zhao Jinmai at the first time.

The status and remuneration of actors cannot be distorted casually.

Because behind the actors are agents, studios, film and television companies in which they have shares, and various professionals who draw commissions, and it is even related to the actor's future planning and development, as well as commercial endorsements.

It definitely doesn't mean that Chen Jingxing can let some big star play a small role, and a small web drama can do it.

Luo Chen was picked up by Chen Jingxing, but the second male lead who appeared in an episode of "Black Mirror II" also appeared in the name of friendship.

Now if Zhao Jinmai wants to take on the heroine of "The Beginning", she can definitely be called a descendant.

Moreover, Chen Jingxing will not compromise on the remuneration. "The Beginning" itself is a low-cost web drama, and it is an exquisite sci-fi sketch. It is impossible to increase the budget for a big star. He is not being taken advantage of. "The Beginning" is not a movie. Blockbusters are not ancient puppet dramas, and they don't need the blessing of star power.

But he still seems to have underestimated the attractiveness of DreamWorks to actors. Zhao Jinmai is quite positive about acting in such a low-investment drama with a very low salary.

Since the actor himself can accept very low salary to act and doesn't care about being a movie actor, Chen Jingxing is naturally happy.

"Since the female lead has been decided, what about the male lead?"

Chen Jingxing didn't hesitate much: "The male lead should be Bai Jingting."

The male and female leading roles in "The Beginning" are good. Since these actors are all in the same plane, Chen Jingxing doesn't think there is any need to replace them, and Bai Jingting is not popular at the moment, and he has never even played the male lead, so the salary must be very low.

Tian Xinye was stunned for a moment, he was a little unfamiliar with this name, he seemed to be a third or fourth tier celebrity.

However, the production cost of "The Beginning" is not high, and it is a small project of tens of millions. It has been a long time since DreamWorks has produced such a low-cost sci-fi work, so he just asked casually.

What he cares most about is the project he will be responsible for next.

"I don't need to be responsible for "The Indescribable World"? No, is the name serious?"

Chen Jingxing pinched the bridge of his nose, hesitating a little: "I also think that this name is a bit inappropriate, I plan to change it to "Elysium", but it feels like some kind of fairy tale."

DreamWorks' version of "Western World" is going to change the large-scale technology park in the background of the American West World in the original version to the ancient background of Huaguo. If the name is changed to "The Ancient World", there are some problems.

After thinking about it, it seems more appropriate to change it to "Elysium". For "tourists", it is really blissful to be able to do whatever you want and be whoever you want to be in this paradise.

"Let's leave "Elysium" to Wen Zhian, and the story itself is very similar to the "Prometheus" episode of "Black Mirror II", in which robots awaken, resist, and escape from human control. The style is more suitable, so you will be in charge of "Li Yannian"."

The production cost of "Elysium" is quite high, not inferior to special effects blockbusters. Originally, Chen Jingxing planned to work on Tian Xinye, but "Li Yannian" could not find a reliable director, so he still planned to let Tian Xinye He is in charge of "Li Yannian", which is why he did not rush to start the sequel of "Skyhawk Warrior".

"I've never made a war film, let alone a tribute film. Has the script of "Li Yannian" been finalized?"

"The script is not finished yet, don't worry, you have even finished filming such a big project as "Sky Eagle Warrior", and "Li Yannian" is different from "Red Sea". Heavier."

Tian Xinye nodded: "I'm relieved when you say that. As long as the script is solid, I'm sure I'll be fine."

Although Tian Xinye is a contracted director of DreamWorks, but this year there is no contract of sale. In fact, it is only an agreement that DreamWorks will provide a few projects within a few years. Tian Xinye needs to direct a few films, which is not very binding.

And directors such as Tian Xinye and Guo Fan can be firmly tied to the DreamWorks chariot, in addition to the binding of interests, such as the distribution of shares in DreamWorks to the contracted directors, and taking shares in the companies of Tian Xinye, Guo Fan and others, in fact, mainly rely on What matters is a good script and production team.

Tian Xinye himself is not a screenwriter-type director, and he is more dependent on good scripts. On this basis, he is more willing to try new types of movies.

So Tian Xinye also felt a little excited about this gift film with a military theme that he had never made before.

　I still owe a chapter, make it up until tomorrow
　　
　
(End of this chapter)