Actor: My Entertainment Era

Chapter 567 "The Great Wall"

The summer season is crucial every year, whether it’s movies or TV series.

In the TV drama market, Yang Mi, who raised her child in Hong Kong, broke out with the drama "The Legend of Ancient Swords". Once the drama was aired, it became popular all over the country.

Yang Mi swept away the decline in the film market - her previous reputation was not very good.

Li Yifeng became famous overnight from a small celebrity that no one cares about, and became a top figure in the entertainment industry.

The term "little fresh meat" has also officially landed in domestic entertainment.

In the music market, Sanxiaozhi has officially entered the public eye and gained countless mother fans.

"Magic Castle" and "Youth Training Manual" have become popular hits.

The whole Internet is in "left hand, right hand, slow motion".

In the movie market, "The Breakup Master" and "Transformers 4" took the lead, and both had a good harvest.

None of us are newbies. We have experienced many crews. We have done NG105 in three days. Is there any problem that cannot be solved?

Many people stayed up late to watch football and the hot weather led to frequent accidents on the set today. Zhang Yimou had to spend a lot of time suspending filming for the crew to hold meetings to reorganize.

"Don't look at Yifei as an extra. You'll be in trouble just by looking at her."

"Why can't I even hold the talking point firmly, and I'm still in the picture." This kind of stupid mistake will also happen to the crew of a great director.

But something is wrong today. Zhang Yuanjun came to the set early in the morning to prepare for work, and felt that the atmosphere in the entire set was a bit solemn.

"Take a break for half an hour and rearrange the set." Zhang Yimou asked the crew to take a break, while he himself stared at the shooting schedule in trance.

Sports media around the world said this shameful game was enough to go down in history.

"This tree is not right either. I told you to fix the tree a few days ago. Why is it still like this today?"

Guo Jingming faced Han Han. "Tiny Times 3" and "The End of Time" are ready to go. This pair of young writers, who have been compared by netizens since childhood, chose to enter the director circle by chance.

The actors' mentality has not been affected. The filming these days has been a bit unsatisfactory, and it has been passed by three or five. Now when there is a problem, this is the shooting environment that a crew should have.

As soon as something went wrong, Zhang Yimou felt that something was wrong. He lit a cigarette for himself, sat in front of the monitor and smoked slowly, not knowing what he was thinking.

The humiliating defeat of the Brazilian team affected the operation of the crew.

The crew is making good progress, even a lot ahead of schedule. With such a group of mature actors at hand, Zhang Yimou can easily film.

It's really possible for me to play, but of course, the national football team may not be able to do it.

Zhang Yuanjun is not a football fan, but many people from the crew of "Pieces of a Woman" watch the game, and even director Zhang Yimou is a senior fan.

After asking around, I found out that the Brazilian team, which was playing at home last night, was beaten 7:1 by the German tanks and was kicked to a pulp in front of their home.

But if you look closely, you will find that throughout the first ten days of July, there was a lack of blockbusters with excellent sales on the market. The domestic fantasy "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch" starring Fan Bingbing and Huang Xiaoming chose to be released at the end of July.

Even if Zhang Yuanjun doesn't play football, he knows that the score of 7:1 is not something that normal people can achieve.

No wonder Zhang Yuanjun heard someone yelling and even swearing outside the room last night in his sleep. At that time, he complained about the poor sound insulation of the hotel.

Several actors stood next to Zhang Yimou and watched the clip that had just gone wrong.

The reason is naturally the World Cup in Brazil. No crew can't think of competing with the World Cup to compete for viewers.

Zhang Yimou smoked two cigarettes and drank three glasses of water before reorganizing the crew to start work.

However, after 10 hours a day, only one piece of material was shot. Zhang Yuanjun knew that he could not continue today, so he advised the director: "Let's stop it like this for today. If we continue shooting, it will be like lighting a lamp and boiling oil, but it will not produce any effect." "

Zhang Yimou adopted his suggestion and ended work early, but the bosses of various types of work on the crew had to stay and hold a summary meeting with Zhang Yimou.

Today's summary is very necessary.

The meeting lasted until 11 o'clock in the evening, which was already considered early. Zhang Yimou used to hold meetings until 2 o'clock in the morning.

At this time, Zhang Yuanjun finished his night run and was about to take a shower when he was stopped by a call from Zhang Yimou's assistant, saying that the director had invited him over.

Zhang Yuanjun was puzzled because he rarely attended the daily summary meetings of the crew. Today Zhang Yimou told him that there must be something bigger happening. Zhang Yuanjun went without changing his clothes.

Zhang Yimou made an appointment with him in his room. When Zhang Yuanjun arrived, he saw that Zhang Yimou's desk was covered with manuscript papers. He and several staff members were sitting at the table smoking and chatting.

"Here you go, sit down." Zhang Yimou asked him to sit down. "The crew doesn't have any big problems. It doesn't matter if the schedule is almost the same today."

Zhang Yuanjun completely understood.

"I asked you to come here because I want you to work on another drama to change your mind." It turns out that what he called a break was to work on another drama. He is indeed an energetic workaholic.

Zhang Yuanjun didn't know why. He knew that Zhang Yimou had many projects, but he didn't know which ones they were.

Zhang Yimou did not show him the script first, but told him the origin of the play: "It was a script I was working on last year, and a Hollywood company took it over."

Zhang Yuanjun had a guess, but he was not sure if it was true, because there must be many projects for Zhang Yimou.

Zhang Yimou said: "It came from a monster movie, and Thomas Tull, the boss of Legendary Pictures, got it."

That's right, it's "The Great Wall".

"He wants to make a co-production about the Great Wall, where Chinese and American warriors join forces to fight against monster attacks." It can be heard that Zhang Yimou is very interested in this subject. "You have been in Hollywood for a long time and know Legendary Pictures. You Give us staff officers.”

He was said to be a staff officer, but Zhang Yuanjun knew that he could not persuade Zhang Yimou, let alone Thomas Tull.

At first glance, this story sounds very interesting. It is a co-production between China and the United States. Soldiers from the two countries join forces at the Great Wall to resist the invasion of monsters. It must be a big investment and big special effects.

Zhang Yuanjun did not ask to read the script, but chose to listen to Zhang Yimou first and learn about the behind-the-scenes of the movie.

Zhang Yimou and his team told it vividly: "The investment is huge, US$1.5 million." With this production cost alone, few directors can refuse.

"Legendary and Universal will be involved."

Zhang Yuanjun interrupted: "After Legend and Warner broke up, they switched to Universal. They have a production agreement."

"On the Chinese side, China Film and LeTV will participate in the investment." After hearing this, Zhang Yuanjun confirmed that Zhang Yimou has taken over "The Great Wall", "More than half of the funds have been received."

"Very good." Zhang Yuanjun responded dryly.

After Zhang Yimou and others finished speaking, they sought Zhang Yuanjun's opinion: "What do you think of this project?"

Zhang Yuanjun asked back: "How many films has Universal guaranteed?"

In the past, Sino-US co-productions were just children's play-house stuff, used to deceive the Chinese people at the box office.

Zhang Yimou said: "Universal guarantees that it will be released simultaneously in at least 3000 countries and regions, and the North American premiere will activate at least screens." I think this is the real reason why Zhang Yimou is willing to take over "The Great Wall".

With an investment of US$1.5 million, a truly global release, without God’s perspective, few directors can refuse this treatment.

Fifth-generation directors such as Zhang Yimou are generally obsessed with "international honors." When such conditions are put in place, it's no wonder that he is moved.

"That sounds good." Zhang Yuanjun didn't want to spoil his interest. "With Universal, Legend, China Film and LeTV, the film schedule is guaranteed. Monster movies are Legend's specialty, and this one can do it."

"It's just..." Zhang Yuanjun still wanted to remind the other party, "According to my experience in Hollywood, their filming environment is completely different from ours. They are led by producers, or it can be said to be led by production companies. I'm worried You’re going to have problems with your team and the American team.”

Zhang Yimou must have learned a little bit about this: "It's indeed different from us, but I still want to try it."

"If you think you can do it, director, then go ahead. We have the script, the funds, and the Chinese and American teams are ready, so it can be easily pulled together." Zhang Yuanjun knew that Zhang Yimou would not listen to his words.

"Then what do you think if I ask you to act?" Zhang Yimou smiled, "Look, you are well-known in China and the United States, and you are also familiar with the operations of Hollywood crews."

"Did you say when it will be turned on?"

"It has to be next year anyway. I'll let you play the male lead on the Chinese side, and let them choose it themselves on the American side."

"I'll think about it, haha, think about it." Zhang Yuanjun said with a smile.

"Okay, you go back and think about it. I called you here so late. You can go back and rest."

(End of this chapter)