China Entertainment: The happiness of being a director is as simple as that

Chapter 169 Artists only talk about pressure

Outside the Batman studio, a dozen Yankees were gathering here at this time, among which whites accounted for the vast majority, one was black, and another was yellow.

These people sat quietly holding up homemade English slogans.

Signs with purposeful appeals: "Leave Batman alone", "Find a great director", "Batman belongs to America"

Lu Pingan was passing by the door with Ning Hao, Wu Jing and others in Wattsberg's car. Seeing this scene was like watching a monkey show. Some did not understand, some were angry, and of course more were inconceivable.

When Wattsberg came, he said that the director of "Batman" was a Chinese, which made some Batman fans very unhappy.

Laomei is also a place that emphasizes individuality and freedom, so now there are protesting crowds outside the set.

In the eyes of Ning Hao and Wu Jing, if this kind of thing happened in China, it would be a big deal.

So they were shocked when they first heard it.

Everyone felt that the matter was a big deal, and this time it might make international news!

But after Wattsberg's explanation, everyone realized that this kind of thing is very common in Hollywood.

"There are always people who have nothing to do and do these things that they think are meaningful."

Wattsberg described it this way, he is very contemptuous of this kind of thing.

After listening to the translation, Ning Hao found a synonym in Chinese: "I have nothing to do when I'm full, and I'm free."

Wu Jing worried: "Is it really all right?"

Wattsberg explained with a smile: "Hollywood has its own rules of the game, don't worry about them."

That being said, it does affect the work and morale of the crew.

This kind of thing is said to be very common, but it is actually said in a very large dimension.

This year, this month, or today, this is the only protest in Hollywood.

So Wattsberg also said: "It is estimated that reporters will come soon, but don't worry, the public relations team will deal with it."

While speaking, the car drove into the set.

After getting out of the car, Ning Hao and others saw the huge warehouse, and suddenly felt that the size of Hollywood was indeed different from that of the mainland.

When I entered the door again, I saw all kinds of props on display, and a feeling of "burning money" came over my face again.

1 million production costs, excluding film remuneration, there are at least 7000 million production costs, of which at least 3000 million US dollars are spent on props.

3000 million U.S. dollars is just a set of numbers, but it is actually reflected in the material. It is really a full warehouse, with a strong visual impact!

Ning Hao's eyes were full of stars, he shook Lu Ping'an's arm and said, "I will definitely fight such a rich battle in the future!"

"Come on, I will support you when the time comes!"

"No, I can't afford to pay for the loss."

As Ning Hao spoke, he caught a glimpse of something he was interested in, and then asked excitedly, "That's also from the crew? Can it be used?"

"Of course, I'll let you play around in a few days."

Lu Pingan agreed directly.

It was a high-speed vehicle-mounted camera mounted on a Mercedes-Benz.

This thing already exists in China and is imported, so it is extremely rare.

In the past, films made by Lu Pingan rarely used such big guys, so Ning Hao has long been greedy.

In addition to this, the rest of the high-tech equipment is also an eye-opener for everyone.

There are artificial rain and wind, various stabilizers, IMAX cameras and so on.

In short, for Ning Hao and the others, it was really a time when Grandma Liu entered the Grand View Garden and saw everything new.

While visiting, there was the sound of an engine rumbling outside the warehouse.

Lu Pingan knew that this was the Batmobile.

Then there was no accident, Ning Hao and Wu Jing were very excited.

"Good guy, isn't this car too handsome?"

"What, there are five?!"

"Can I really stay by myself after the filming?"

"How much do you sell, I will save money now!"

Neither of them are car fanatics, but they are both big boys, and they really don't have much resistance to such a sci-fi and domineering big toy like the Batman chariot.

Lu Pingan calmly warned: "Let's make a base of 200 million, US dollars."

The two suddenly changed their faces.

Ning Hao: "Oh, it's a pity, it consumes too much fuel."

Wu Jing: "It's not easy to play cards, forget it."

After the visit, the two claimed their jobs under the arrangement of Hu Qingquan.

Ning Hao's main task is to be Hu Qingquan's assistant. While studying, he also works as a photography assistant when needed.

Wu Jing is also working as an assistant, and when necessary, he will do action guidance, stand-in, actor and other work.

They are all paid, and Lu Pingan will not treat them badly.

Lu Pingan started the final preparations with Nolan starting today.

"The work is heavy. I hope that everyone will work harder and strive to start work smoothly before March."

Lu Pingan delivered the first speech in the crew.

A total of 136 Chinese and foreign teams agreed in unison.

The preparations for "Batman 1" have also entered the final sprint stage.

The entire Batman set is far more than Los Angeles, and there are a total of 6 locations in China, London, and Chicago, among which there are two set-up studios. It is really a huge project and ambitious.

The pressure brought about by this is also huge. For such a large project, any mistakes will affect the whole body, so no one dares to neglect.

In addition to internal progress pressure, there is also external pressure from public opinion, such as those protesters outside who have nothing to do.

Since the first day, there seemed to be more and more protesters. By mid-February, there were more than 2 protesters outside. Because of this, the local TV station also began to report, although this kind of thing is still nothing to worry about. After all, the reason for the protest was regular fan activities, but this also had some impact on the crew.

But for Lu Pingan, the impact didn't stop there.

On February 2th, the Berlin Film Festival will hold the closing ceremony of the awards ceremony.

Because Lu Pingan has a film shortlisted this time, and Lu Pingan is busy with movies in Hollywood, it is naturally not easy for the short film judge who was originally invited to be a judge.

If Lu Ping'an can't pass, then this Berlin Film Festival will be led by Jiang Wen, and Xiang Guoqiang will assist in copyright matters.

On the 14th, Xiang Guoqiang called. The copyright transaction price of "Hunger Platform" can basically reach about 180 million U.S. dollars. Compared with the cost of less than 40 U.S. dollars, it is a big profit.

Jiang Wen also called and said that the screening of "The Hunger Platform" was not bad, but the hope of winning the award may be a little slim, because some senior filmmakers he knows feel that there is little hope.

Lu Ping An has long been mentally prepared for this.

The main competition unit also has several awards, the Golden Bear, the jury, the best director, the best male and female lead, the best music, and a consolation prize: outstanding artistic contribution.

It is difficult to win an award among the top three in Europe, with 7 awards and a total of 23 film points, the high probability of not winning an award.

In the end, on the evening of the 14th, the organizer did not call the crew to invite them to the awards ceremony.

So "Hunger Platform" finally took home only 196 million US dollars in copyright fees.

This was an expected event, and there was no fuss. After all, apart from Lu Pingan, only Zhang Aijia's "20 30 40" was shortlisted for other Chinese-language films at this year's Berlin Film Festival. In the end, her film did not win the award.

However, some domestic media expressed a very disappointed attitude towards Lu Pingan.

Said "Lu Ping'an's short film is good, but the feature film lacks artistry."

"Lu Ping'an still has a long way to go to become a real director"

When Yan Danchen from China called to report the situation, he said: "In fact, there are not many such reports, but it is also annoying to watch. How could they do this, making it seem like you are guilty of not being awarded."

"The media, it's just peeing."

Lu Pingan didn't care too much, because the actual situation was the same as what Yan Danchen said, there were not many media reporting in this way, and the follow-up was quickly suppressed.

Because Jiang Wen is his teacher, can the teacher watch the students suffer?

Feng Ke also gave information, saying that Jiang Wen went to a media in person, but he didn't know what he did in person. Anyway, that media didn't report on it later.

Feng Ke also said that Jiang Wen went to the new screen, and he still didn't know what he did after going in. Anyway, there were no deliberate belittling reports later.

Later, Jiang Wen called Lu Pingan and encouraged him, "Keep working hard and strive to win the big prize in the future. Don't feel pressured. Even if you do, turn it into motivation."

"Look at you!"

Lu Pingan didn't make it clear that he knew about Jiang Wen's help, but he was silently grateful.

On the Batman crew, Wu Jingning Hao, Hu Qingquan, and teachers from Nortel in China also knew about Lu Pingan being teased by the domestic media, and all told Lu Ping An not to feel pressured.

Lu Pingan smiled and told them: "Artists are under pressure. Now, I am a businessman, and pressure is the motivation of a businessman. Don't worry, everyone, I'm fine."

After speaking, Lu Pingan called Watzberg.

First of all, the first pressure he has to solve is those diehard fans outside!
　Two chapters first, I’m going to watch "Thirty Thousand Miles of Chang'an" today, hey, I have an appointment with my sister, I can't turn it down~
　　
　
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