During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 301 The script is unreasonable? The Beauty in Tsing Yi's Crossroads

On the last day of December, Teacher Xue called and announced that "12 Days of Love" was finished.

"Teacher Xue, you took the photo very quickly this time."

Wei Jin couldn't help but joked that the film took less than fifty days, which was indeed fast for Teacher Xue.

"Haha, the casting this time was more suitable. After the running-in period, the shooting speed was actually faster than I imagined."

Xue Xiaolu couldn't help but laugh. It was really too long to watch the previous movie "Ocean Paradise".

"Now that the filming is finished, Teacher Xue might as well take a good rest for two days and don't worry about the later stages."

"Well, after New Year's Day, I will stay at school and edit. It should be done soon."

"Ok?"

Wei Jin was stunned when he heard this and asked quickly:

"Why don't you do Shanhe Ink Painting?"

"Forget it, I have classes at school, so I can use my spare time to edit slowly and save your resources."

Wei Jin nodded slowly when he heard this. This was the reason. Although Nortel's equipment was old, it was completely sufficient for a low-cost urban drama with no special effects, so he stopped forcing it.

"Okay, I plan to schedule this play on November 11 next year. I have plenty of time. Teacher Xue doesn't have to worry."

Teacher Xue was stunned for a moment when he heard this, then thought about it and came back to his senses.

""33 Days of Love", November 2011, 11, you chose this time well, it fits the theme so well, haha."
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It's New Year's Day, and the fight between dragons and tigers is still going on in the film market, but the "tiger" Feng Dapao has been suppressed by the "dragon" Jiang Wen.

More than half a month after its release, "Let the Bullets Fly" actually surpassed "If You Are the One 2" at the box office in a single day.

Everyone in the circle can't accept it. Once upon a time, Feng Dapao's movies were the signature films of the Lunar New Year, but now, they have been killed by a director like Jiang Wen who has transitioned from artistic films to commercial films?
Naturally, the media will not let go of such material, and various headline-grabbing and shocking news emerge in an endless stream.

"Feng Xiaogang, the great comedy director, sadly lost his position in the Lunar New Year festival!"

"Shocked! The new king during the Lunar New Year, Jiang Wen, ascends the throne!"

"Did Director Feng lose Jingzhou because of his carelessness, or has Mr. Jiang exhausted his talents?"

Just after the New Year's Day holiday, Wei Jin came to China Film with information. On the one hand, he had to confirm the schedule of several movies. On the other hand, it was time to start work on new projects.

In the China Film Office, Wei Jin and Han Sanping sat opposite each other.

"No more waiting for the schedule? There are still a lot of things that haven't been decided yet."

Han Sanping took a sip from the teacup and spoke as a reminder.

"Director Han, I've made the decision, it's easy for others to make the decision, haha"

Wei Jin's words were a bit pretentious, but that was the fact.

"Have you thought about it?"

"Well, just these few hours."

Wei Jin stood up and returned the schedule with the circled time to Han Sanping.

This time, Shanhe Media’s related works have almost covered several major schedules in one go.

"Hey, good guy, "Ip Man 3", "The Tuner", "The Secret of the Dragon", "The Raid", "Thieves", "Love Is Not Blind", you have six movies in one go, I'm afraid the industry will have another There was a lot of wailing, haha.”

Han Sanping looked at the schedule in his hand and laughed, feeling a little shocked in his heart.

"I've already made a reservation in advance, what else can I do? You can't give up on your martial arts, right?"

Wei Jin shrugged. The competition in the future will become more and more fierce. Letting these colleagues feel the pressure in advance can help them develop their ability to withstand attacks.

"I'm just saying it"

Han Sanping also understands this truth. As long as there is no malicious competition, he can't control Wei Jin even if he takes up the entire schedule.

Putting the schedule back into the drawer, Han Sanping stared at Wei Jin with bright eyes.

"This time, it's time to talk about the new project, right?"

"Hey, I know you're in a hurry. As usual, read the script first and then we'll talk."

Wei Jin didn't make any detours and handed over the script directly. Han Sanping had a tacit understanding and stopped talking, lowered his head and started reading.

A few minutes later, Han Sanping closed the script with some emotion in his tone.

"Yes, it is a space disaster movie. From outward exploration, leaping and returning inward, there is a bit of artistic flavor in science fiction, which is very creative."

There are almost no adjustments to the plot of this version of "Gravity" in Wei and Jin Dynasties, except that the background of the story is set in China in 2030.

The plot is also about the aerospace team performing a mission, encountering satellite debris, and then carrying out self-rescue, and finally find Tiangong-3, which has ceased service.

"Has the project budget been released?"

"As for the current production cost alone, I initially estimate it to be around 3 million. Including the actors' remuneration, I'm afraid it will be 4 million. We still need to make a detailed budget to know the details."

"Huh? Actors are paid so much? Who are you going to find?"

Han Sanping was a little surprised. He had no intention of getting involved in the role, but the salary was too high. There were only a few actors in the script. The previous "Thieves" had so many actors, but the salary was only 40 million.

"If the schedule is suitable, I would like to invite Cheng Long to join. It may be helpful at the overseas box office."

The previous "Mars" and "Passengers" relied almost entirely on Wei Jin's own appeal, and the global box office was not very good.

This time Wei Jin plans to try to use a big-name cast, at least actors with a certain appeal around the world. At present, Cheng Long and Li Lian are the best candidates for male actors.

It's just that because of the "Legend of White Snake" incident, Li Lian's chances of cooperating are very low. In addition, due to nationality issues, Wei and Jin didn't want to use him, so Cheng Long was the first choice.

"The age is appropriate, but the second half of your script is all about the heroine. Can Cheng Long agree?"

Han Sanping knew that Cheng Long's previous rejection of "The Thief" was due to part of the group scene.

"It's just the price. I offer 10 million U.S. dollars. I believe my brother won't refuse, right?"

Wei Jin's tone was affirmative. Cheng Long's current salary quotation in Hollywood is about 1000-1500 million US dollars, which may fluctuate slightly depending on the project, but he will definitely not be able to get this price in China.

Although the actor's role in "Gravity" is not many, there is no doubt that he is the leading male actor in terms of cast. Not to mention that if he can get a Hollywood salary, Wei Jin is sure that he will not refuse.

"Okay, I won't ask about the specifics. How do you plan to get the investment share?"

Seeing that Wei and Jin were successful, Han Sanping stopped talking and started to care about the most important things.

"Aviation Science and Engineering is definitely indispensable. Let's add Wanda. The four of us are enough. Let's discuss the details when the budget comes out."

The optical fiber of "Passengers" can be put on the train because of the incense love that was the first to voice support in "The Martian". Nowadays, resources are seriously unequal and favors are almost gone. Wei Jin can no longer continue to take care of Lao Wang. "Okay, then when do you plan to start?"

Han Sanping had no objection. Fiber optics really didn't help the project. Wei Jin's approach was rational.

"Start preparations now. It's expected to be around April. I'll leave you to submit the script for review."

"it is good."
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Wei Jin personally contacted Aviation Science and Technology and brought the script of "Gravity" and related materials.

Unexpectedly, the engineer's first question confused Wei Jin.

"Director Wei, there is a loophole in your script. From a physical point of view, after the satellite is shattered, its mass changes and its orbit in space will also change.

The satellite fragments should rotate outward in a spiral shape and eventually stabilize in an orbit consistent with the mass of the fragments.

During this process, if it encounters other objects, collides again, and changes its mass, its orbit will continue to change, so there is a problem with your multiple-impact setting."

After thinking for a moment, Wei Jin understood what this meant. It was just to create a conflict in the plot. This collision was inevitable, so he couldn't help but ask.

"Well, Master Li, the average audience shouldn't have thought of this, right? Or, do you think there is a way to give Yuanyuan a round?"

"Hi, Director Wei, let me just say that I don't know anything about script writing, not to mention that the script itself must be appropriately artistic. I'm afraid there is no such thing as a completely logical script, right? Haha."

Master Li's words were reasonable, and Wei Jin stopped worrying about this matter. The movie itself was unreasonable.

In an action movie, is it reasonable for the protagonist to get up and explode even though he is about to die?

In a feature film, the villain already has a huge advantage, so he still has to force him to give him a chance to fight back. Is it reasonable?

"Master Li, take a look at the things I have set up. Can you provide simulation data?"

The Hubble Telescope and the Space Station are not currently available in China, and Wei Jin only hopes that China Aviation Science and Technology Corporation will conduct relevant research.

"Well, these are no problem. We have also been doing related research. Although it is not possible in reality, we can still provide virtual data on the computer."

For two hours, Wei Jin asked many technical questions and received answers one by one.

In addition, including a small number of cabin interior and space station scenes that require real shots, Aviation Science and Engineering also gave a design time of about two weeks.
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Wei Jin thought that he was willing to spend 10 million US dollars to invite Cheng Long to star in the movie, which was already a luxury. Unexpectedly, Zhang Weiping was even more courageous.

This guy seems to be trying to hype "The Thirteen Hairpins". Before the filming of the movie started, he took the initiative to reveal the salary of the leading actor Bell to the media.

The sky-high price of 2000 million US dollars shocked the entire industry, and netizens were also talking about it.

"According to the current exchange rate, the male protagonist's salary will be nearly 6 million, which is almost the total investment cost of many domestic blockbusters. No wonder Zhang Weiping said he took a loan of million."

"Personal remuneration accounts for more than 20% of the total investment. There is always a sense of déjà vu of a bad movie. Is it possible that the national teacher failed again?"

"Zhang Dapao, aren't you afraid that you won't be able to recoup the cost?"

"Am I the only one who thinks that after deducting more than 100 million, he is still suspected of money laundering?"

"Rumors, don't keep it true. It is said that this guy originally planned to cast Leonardo, but unfortunately the stingy Zhang Weiping was scared away by the salary of 2500 million US dollars + 5% of the global box office split. "

Looking at the news on the Internet, Wei Jin sighed in his heart, Zhang Weiping had a right to die.——
Beijing, Yanjiao villa.

After the clouds and rain subsided, Wei Jin hugged Zeng Li and leaned on the bedside.

At this time, Sister Li, nourished by the clouds and rain, was really beautiful, and she could not tell that she was already 35 years old.

Touching the beauty's delicate skin, Wei Jin asked softly:

"Sister Li, after taking such a long break, do you have any ideas for filming?"

As the heroine of "Gravity", Wei Jin's first choice was Zeng Li, but he still had to respect the beauty's ideas.

"What? You have a new project?"

Zeng Li was not surprised. If it was an ordinary project, Wei Jin would most likely not let her participate. After all, she is a Grand Slam Best Actress and Oscar Best Actress here, so she must cherish her feathers.

"Well, I'm currently preparing a sci-fi disaster movie, and the heroine will have a heavy role."

While talking, Wei Jin stood up and went to the sofa, took out the script from his bag and handed it to Zeng Li.

"Sister Li, take a look first and see if you like it."

Taking the script, Zeng Li turned over it without saying a word.

About ten minutes later, Zeng Li closed the script, feeling moved in her heart. Not only did it have a lot of scenes, it was simply a script for a heroine. If it were to be released, all the big and small beauties in the entertainment industry would be trying to steal it, right?
But when she thought about her own situation, Zeng Li hesitated.

"But Xiao Jin, I haven't acted in almost five years, and I'm afraid I'll hold you back."

Although Zeng Li was moved, she always put the man's career first. She was really worried that she would not perform well.

"It's okay, Sister Li. This drama is not difficult, and there are still several months until filming starts. You have enough time to figure out the script."

Wei Jin held the pretty face of the beauty in green with both hands and encouraged her warmly.

"Sister Li, be more confident. You are from a Chinese opera major. This little scene won't trouble you."

"Okay then, I'll listen to you"

Wei Jin reached out and put the script aside, with a teasing look on his face, and said jokingly:

"Sister Li, do you listen to me? Tonight I want to take the wrong path of the Oscar-winning actress"

Wei Jin's eyes were shining. Sister Li may be relatively conservative and unable to accept these new trends. There have been only a handful of times in the past few years when the team went astray.

But the more this happens, the more Wei and Jin feel the pleasure of conquering.

"What Yuanyuan said is right, Xiao Jin, you are really bad."

Zeng Li blushed and spat lightly.

"Oh? What else did Sister Yuanyuan say? It seems that when she comes back, my husband will have to take good care of you two."

Because of the huge sales of "Passengers", Gao Yuanyuan was in a good mood. She accepted the team's suggestion and started running brand activities and announcements. She was so busy that Wei Jin had not injected money into Sister Yuanyuan for some time.

"She also said you were playing pretend games, what? Can't you handle those two little girls?"

Zeng Li had a teasing expression on his face. It was rare to see this man deflated, and it was really funny.

"Hey, Sister Li, I can't handle the little girl, but I won't let go of the big beauty. Just obey me tonight."

Wei Jin's hands began to exert force. How could a mature and sensitive woman resist? Zeng Li soon softened and allowed herself to be manipulated by the man.

"Hmm~~~Xiao Jin, please be gentle."

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