If you are asked to make a graduation film, you will win the Golden Bear Award?

Chapter 255 Spring Festival stalls!
"Director Lu, I'll go out first." The female assistant served a pot of tea and then left.

In the room at this time.

Lu Chen, Spielberg, and Fred were sitting on the sofa. On the coffee table, there were three steaming cups of tea.

"Director Lu, I just entered the studio where you were shooting, and I was shocked." Fred from Warner Bros. was not in a hurry to talk about business, but praised, "The scenery set up in this studio, I don't know what I thought. Director Pierburg is filming the sequel to "E.T."

Judging from the studio props.

It can be seen that it is a science fiction movie.

It’s definitely a special effects blockbuster.

At present, there are no special effects blockbusters in Chinese-language films that can be remembered by audiences around the world.

Although the director of "Transformers" is Lu Chen.

But the movie is set in Europe and America, and the story is adapted from the Transformers toy story.

"I'm not as good as Director Lu. It must be a more powerful movie than my "ET"." Spielberg waved his hand, indicating that Director Lu was stronger.

"Director Spielberg, please stop teasing me. There is still a gap between me and you." Lu Chen was also convinced. He praised himself so highly. Was he asking for something? "You have traveled thousands of miles to come to China, and you must have done more than just come to see the places I photographed."

"Director Lu, we are here to visit the class." Fred also flattered, "Now the whole world is paying attention to Director Lu's new work. Director Lu, you are unprecedentedly high-profile, and a group of international Chinese movie stars came to the opening ceremony. .”

"This makes everyone speculate that Director Lu's new film is not simple and will definitely shock movie fans around the world again, so I am not dragging Director Spielberg to find out."

"Mr. Fred, if there is really nothing serious, then we can just chat." Lu Chen remembered that Europeans and Americans don't like to go around the bush.

"Director Lu, we have business." As Fred said, he glanced at Spielberg.

"I think Director Lu also knows that the post-production of "The Dark Knight" directed by you is almost completed." Spielberg got down to business, "So I thought we could discuss the global release of the film. date."

"Brothers Warner can decide not to do it. I'm just a director." Lu Chen was sure that Fred must have given Spielberg benefits, and the two had a deal.

Otherwise, Spielberg would not have come to China together to help talk about "The Dark Knight."

"The director is the soul of the movie, so of course you, Director Lu, have to participate in the discussion regarding the release of the movie, and our Warner Bros. will listen to your opinion, Director Lu." Fred continued to flatter, "Besides, Lu The director is not just a director, he is also the boss of the world-renowned film company Mars Vision.”

Fred pulled up Spielberg.

I also knew that Spielberg had a good relationship with Director Lu and could help him talk.

And deliberately traveled thousands of miles to come to China.

I just hope "The Dark Knight" can be released before "Iron Man".

Now there are two superhero movies directed by Director Lu.

Movie fans all over the world know this.

Which superhero movie is released first will definitely have an advantage.

Of course, Warner Bros. can also directly arrange for the release of "The Dark Knight" without going through director Lu Chen. Although Mars fans have also invested, their proportion is not large.

The main investor is Warner Bros.

However, Warner Bros. approached Director Lu because they were interested in Director Lu's worldwide reputation, which would increase the popularity of Warner Bros.'s DC Comics superhero IP.

Therefore, before the release of "The Dark Knight", Lu Chen was needed to help him stand up and promote the movie.

Spielberg saw the gesture in Fred's eyes and asked, "Director Lu, when do you think "The Dark Knight" should be released?"

"How about March next year?" Lu Chen mentioned a date.

"Okay, March is good." Fred agreed immediately.

The top management of the company held a meeting and determined that March would be the best time to release "The Dark Knight".

"I'm just making a suggestion. The final date has to be decided by Huana Brothers." Lu Chen said March, but he didn't want Manwei to think too much and felt that he was biased towards Huana Brothers.

January.

The release of "Iron Man" is definitely too late.

There are more special effects shots in "Iron Man" than in "The Dark Knight," and the post-production special effects production will take longer.

Although "Iron Man" was filmed first.But there won’t be much time difference between the two films being produced.

In addition, Warner Bros. has accelerated the post-production of "The Dark Knight". In fact, "The Dark Knight" will be produced earlier.

Warner Bros. accelerated post-production and invested more costs.

Lu Chen could also know that he wanted to rush to the release of Manwei's "Iron Man" and want to take the lead.

"Director Lu, your suggestion is very important. We agree with your suggestion." Fred's words expressed that Director Lu you are particularly important to "Batman".

I also want Director Lu to give "Batman" more platform.

Let more viewers go into the cinema to watch Director Lu's first superhero movie.

"Then set the date for March." Lu Chen set the date for March. "Iron Man" would not be released in time. Manway's side would not think too much about it. "Batman" would be released first, which is reasonable.

Then let the outside assistant come in and take the two of them to the hotel to rest.

The conversation is over.

It's time to see guests off.

Lu Chen had to devote more time to the filming of "The Wandering Earth".

And now it is late December, and there is still about a week before we enter the New Year and 12.

So March is not that long.

Spielberg and Fred didn't understand it at first, but they finally understood it when they heard Director Lu's female assistant speaking in English.

"Director Lu, we have traveled thousands of miles to come here. You, the master, cannot fulfill our duties as landlords." Fred said this, and when he spoke Chinese, his pronunciation was still so unstandard, "Isn't there an old saying in China? Have friends come from afar."

He said that he wanted Lu Chen to treat him to dinner.

Of course it wasn't Fred who wanted to eat this meal.

Instead, I need to walk around more with Director Lu to get closer.

"Mr. Fred, now your Chinese level has improved again." Lu Chen praised with a smile.

"If Director Lu agrees to invite me to dinner with Director Spielberg, I can also tell you a Chinese proverb." Fu Li also laughed happily.

Lu Chen finally agreed. Speaking of this, he would definitely treat him.

Of course, it’s only tonight, to relax with Spielberg and Fried.

I have to continue working on the shooting tomorrow.

……

January 2006, 12

Beijing Factory, Studio No. 2
The filming of the movie "The Wandering Earth" is progressing in an orderly manner.

"Brother~" Liu Yifei came to Lu Chen with a happy face.

"The next step is to shoot the scene where you and Zhang Ruoyun come from the underground city to the ground." Lu Chen asked, "Do you know all the lines by heart?"

"Hmm~" Liu Yifei has already memorized the lines for today's scene by heart.

"You are in the movie." Lu Chen talked about the details in the movie. "This is the first time that Han Duoduo, the character you play, has come to the surface. She has been living in underground cities since she was born, so you take the express train. When I took the elevator to the ground and saw the world on the ground for the first time, my expression was shocked, with a little excitement mixed with the shock."

Finish these details.

Let Liu Yifei play the role first.Make improvements to the deficiencies.

"Director Lu, we have enough material for shooting in Beiping City." At this time, Ning Hao came over to report the progress of the work.

The distant shots of the frozen Beiping City just now were all completed by the camera crew.

"Yifei, please take a look at the lines of the next scene and the inner activities of the characters." After Lu Chen gave the instructions, he and Ning Hao came to the camera.

Viewing the frozen city of Peiping, several long shots were taken.

In front of the camera is a model of Peking City, which contains several landmark buildings in Peiping, as well as the Yangma Building, nicknamed Big Pants, which is under construction.

However, all the high-rise buildings at this time have no popularity at all, and they are completely a dead city frozen in ice.

"Director Lu, how are you?" Ning Hao asked cautiously. He had also participated in the filming just now. There were 3D lenses in it. This was also the task Director Lu gave to himself and the filming crew.

I understand that Director Lu wants everyone to get familiar with 3D shooting.

"Okay, these sets of long-range shots are enough." Lu Chen handed it to the photography team, which was a long-range shot of Beiping City under the ice. The close-up shot was still shot by himself.

Special attention should be paid to details in close-up shots. If the details are not handled well, it will be easy to be confused.

The audience will discover that Beiping City is just a model, and traces of special effects production can be seen.

Lu Chen invested so much to make "The Wandering Earth" a world-class special effects blockbuster. There will be no trace of special effects production. All special effects pictures will be natural, giving the audience the ultimate visual feast.

When Ning Hao and the camera crew heard this, they all smiled. Director Lu was satisfied, and everyone felt a sense of accomplishment.

"Let the actors get ready." Lu Chen gave the order.

"Director Lu, although the ground protective suit is a prop, not real." Ning Hao reminded, "But the Mercury special effects are made to be almost real in order to achieve a realistic effect. It weighs nearly [-] kilograms, and a girl is worth [-] pounds." At home, I’m afraid I won’t be able to withstand it even if I have to wear protective clothing on the ground and say my lines for filming.”

Ning Hao knew that Yifei was the most favored by Director Lu, so he mentioned it.

Originally, the props didn't need to be so heavy.

But the Mercury special effects made the ground protective clothing particularly realistic.

Except for the lack of movie effects, other weights, including style and design, are the same as the real thing.

Of course, Ning Hao didn't know that this was specifically requested by Director Lu, so that the film would be authentic and every aspect of the film should be perfected without leaving a single flaw.

"It's only twenty kilograms, not twenty kilograms. You don't have to worry about it." Lu Chen had already asked Liu Yifei and Zhang Ruoyun to practice before, so there was no problem for them at all. "Let the actors prepare ."

Ning Hao hurried over to make arrangements
The staff took the ground protective equipment and put it on Liu Yifei and Zhang Ruoyun.

"If you are not an actor, please leave the shooting area immediately." Assistant director Ning Hao arranged the final clearance work.

Liu Yifei remembered the key points of what her senior brother said.

Including Senior Brother, the movies he talks about will feature special effects.

For example, when you take the elevator to the ground and see the planetary engine above the dungeon, you should make an expression.

When filming, the planetary engine behind was just a model, which was completed by post-production special effects.

If true.

I'm afraid that all the investment in "The Wandering Earth" will not be able to build a planetary engine. Even if all Lu Chen's assets are sold, including the family business, it will be far from being able to build a planetary engine in "The Wandering Earth". .

"Action!" Lu Chen gave the order and entered into the filming work.

……

"Crack!"

Lu Chen put down his earphones and signaled that this was over.

Ning Hao took out the loudspeaker, "That's it for today's shooting. You don't have to rush early tomorrow. The crew will have three consecutive days off. Director Lu wishes everyone a Happy New Year in advance. However, after the holiday, everyone remembers to return to work. , we will continue to work hard and strive to complete the filming of "The Wandering Earth" as soon as possible."

The crew and crew are all very happy, and a holiday is a joy for anyone.

Not to mention it’s New Year’s Day, so you can celebrate the New Year with your relatives and friends.

"By the way, let's have dinner today at a farmhouse outside." After Ning Hao finished telling what Director Lu had ordered, he directed everyone to pack up their shooting tools.

Especially the 3D camera, it must be put away and kept well, otherwise no one can afford to lose it, and it will delay the shooting of Director Lu's new work.

"Aunt Liu~" When Liu Yifei saw Liu Ruyu, she quickly asked the staff to take off her ground protective clothing and trotted over.

"Yifei, I haven't seen her for a while, she looks beautiful again~" Liu Ruyu looked at her carefully.

"Aunt Liu, no way~" Liu Yifei was very happy to be praised by Aunt Liu, "By the way, Aunt Liu, are you here for something?"

If you have anything, I can help, just ask.

"I'm looking for Xiao Chen." Liu Ruyu looked around, looking for Xiao Chen.

"Aunt Liu, I'll take you there." Liu Yifei led the way.

Lu Chen was giving instructions to Ning Hao about the arrangements for the post-holiday film shooting. When he saw his aunt coming, he quickly stepped forward to greet her, "Auntie."

After that, I came to the crew’s office with my aunt.

Liu Yifei made a guest appearance as a female assistant, serving tea and water.

"Yifei, please sit down too, don't stand. You are not an outsider, you are a family member." Liu Ruyu asked Liu Yifei to sit down and don't stand anywhere, just like a waitress.

"Hmm~" Liu Yifei sat next to Lu Chen with a happy face.

"Auntie, why did you come to the set?" Lu Chen asked.

"Xiaochen, do you really plan to arrange for "Partners of China" to be released on the first day of the new year?" Liu Ruyu came to the set specifically to ask about this matter.

Mars Film and Television plans to carry out publicity and distribution work for "China Partner" before its release.

But this is too fast.

Film shooting to release.

Less than half a year.

If it were placed before, of course there would be no problem at all.

The filming and release of "Unfortunate Road" and "Crazy Stone" were extremely fast.

But now Xiaochen's status is different. He is not only a Golden Bear Award winner, but also has countless world-class honors.

the most important is.

The outside world has been rumoring that "Partners of China" is a money-making work by Director Lu, just to get the money given by Xintongfang.

And being released so soon, it really looks like a money-making film.

Of course there is one more point.

New Year's Day.

Everyone goes home to celebrate the New Year.

Who watches movies?

That's why Liu Ruyu came here to discuss this matter with Xiao Chen.

Can the movie release date be moved back?

(End of this chapter)