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Chapter 242 Lao Mouzi to Gong Li
  "Is Sister Haiwei gone?"

Zhou Xun came to Wang Shu's side and said with some reluctance.

Although she didn't have much contact with Zhou Haiwei in the crew, after these few days of contact, she could feel that Zhou Haiwei was a very easy-going person without any pretensions.

It's very comfortable to be in contact with such people.

In comparison, Gong Li is different and has a bit of aura.

She has collaborated with the only two mainland actresses who have gone international.

Compared to Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li just has a bit of aura and has the airs of an international movie queen.

As for Zhang Ziyi, she may not have the reputation of an international movie queen, so she is more "irritable".

"Let's go." Wang Shu responded.

"Is Sister Haiwei really ill?" Zhou Xun looked at Wang Shu and asked in a low voice.

She didn't know it before, but she found out later when her agent informed her of reports about Zhou Haiwei in Hong Kong.

However, since Zhou Haiwei did not admit it, it was just speculation.

"It should be." Although Wang Shu knew it, since Zhou Haiwei never admitted it, he couldn't answer Zhou Xun confidently.

When Zhou Xun heard this, he sighed and said, "If Sister Haiwei hadn't fallen ill on the set back then, she would have been even more popular now, right?"

Wang Shu was also very sorry. Zhou Haiwei could have gone further, but an illness changed his life situation.

"Probably." Wang Shu responded softly.

Shooting is still going on.

This time the venue is not on a yacht, but on a cruise ship.

The cruise ship used for the scene was an abandoned cruise ship that the crew had rented earlier.

It is very difficult to find a cruise ship that meets the requirements and can directly set the scene. It is time-consuming, labor-intensive and expensive.

Therefore, the scope of the abandoned cruise ship used for setting the scene is limited to exterior scenes.

The plot inside the cruise ship was filmed in a simulated cruise ship interior set up by the crew.

Right now, I’m mainly shooting exteriors on cruise ships.

That is, the scene was shot on the deck of an abandoned cruise ship.

After the whole movie, which shows the scene on the cruise ship deck, is finished filming, then go to the set up to simulate the interior of the cruise ship to complete the rest of the filming.

These two parts of the shot are spliced ​​together, and the scene presented to the audience is as if they are really on a cruise ship.

In fact, that's not the case at all. It's just that part of the panoramic shot of the sea on the deck was actually done on the cruise ship.

All other shots were shot on the built site.

The reason for this is that it is not a small amount of money and difficulty to rent and modify the interior of the cruise ship to suit the shooting location.

To sum up, it is better to build a "shell" scene.

Not only does it save trouble and effort, it also saves worry and money, and it can also be very suitable for the interior scenes required for shooting.

In fact, the original "Terror Cruise" was not actually filmed on a cruise ship. Instead, a "cruise ship" was built and the filming was completed on this "cruise ship".

As for Wang Shu, since he rented an abandoned cruise ship as a location, it was easier to build a "cruise ship" venue.

It can be said that the venues he built are not "cruise ships" at all, but the background areas inside the cruise ships.

The actors have to perform the feeling of being on a cruise ship in a place like this.

This way of framing is still full of sincerity.

At the very least, it can be regarded as a real-life shooting.

When green screens become popular in the future, they won’t even need a background and will just complete the shooting with a green screen.

night.

Gong Li received a call from Zhang Yimou in the hotel.

""Golden Armor" is holding a celebration banquet, will you come?" Zhang Yimou asked.

"I'm busy filming." Gong Li said.

Although the two had a relationship before, that was once.

Now both have their own families.

However, Gong Li and Huang Hexiang are about to divorce because they "get together less and separate more".

Although Zhang Yimou and Chen Ting have a child, they have not yet received the birth certificate.

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  Zhang Yimou was silent for a moment, and then asked: "How do you feel?"

He also knew about Gong Li's acceptance of Wang Shu's movie contract, so he asked this question.

Gong Li knew what Zhang Yimou was asking, so she was silent for a moment, and then responded: "It's amazing."

"Oh?" Zhang Yimou was a little surprised when he heard this. Being recognized by Gong Li was very impressive, which meant that Wang Shu really had something.

"He is the most talented director I have ever seen." Gong Li continued, "The whole movie seems to be in his mind."

"On the set, we actors only need to act according to what he says, including moving and reacting at what time. All we need to do is follow what he says."

"We actors can put forward our own opinions and views on the script, but he never adopts them."

"Also, his filming was very fragmented."

"After setting up a big scene, we will basically shoot all the shots related to this scene. Even if it is just the side shots, we will shoot them all before changing to the next scene."

"Many of the scenes are inconsistent with the timeline of the script and are extremely out of touch."

"If it weren't for his brain circuitry, many times I wouldn't know what part of the content he captured."

After listening to Gong Li's words, Zhang Yimou already understood in his heart what kind of director Wang Shu belonged to. He couldn't help but sigh: "I thought Jiang Wen was already an extremely talented director, but I didn't expect there was someone even more talented than him."

In his mind, Wang Shu has been equated with a talented director.

Gong Li pondered for a moment and said, "Jiang Wen's talent is probably not as good as Wang Shu's."

"This young director Wang writes and directs himself, and is very productive. Coupled with his ability to understand everything, no one in the entire film and television industry can match him."

Although this was not stated explicitly, it was a subtle hint that Zhang Yimou was not as good as him.

Zhang Yimou could tell that he was not angry, but asked: "The script is also good?"

If it had been when Gong Li was by his side in the past, Zhang Yimou would have helped Gong Li check the script.

It's different now. Zhang Yimou doesn't know the content of the script of "Terror Cruise".

Gong Li heard this and asked: "Have you seen "The Tuner" and "Time Traveler"?"

"I've seen it." When Zhang Yimou heard this, he had a vague suspicion in his heart. Gong Li then said, "Now that you've seen it, it's easy to understand."

""Terror Cruise" is somewhat similar to the combination of "The Tuner" and "Space Traveler". It is a brain-burning science fiction film with a female protagonist."

Zhang Yimou refined the meaning of Gong Li's words, "The heroine is also a brain-burning science fiction film similar to "The Tuner" and "Space Traveler". Which genre is Wang Shu good at?"

"No wonder you accepted this drama."

After saying that, he added, "Are you very optimistic about it?"

Gong Li responded bluntly, "This kind of film is not uncommon in Hollywood, but it is an epoch-making work in China."

"The evaluation is so high?" Zhang Yimou knew that Gong Li was very angry now. For "Terror Cruise" to be praised like this, the content of its script must be very unique.

Gong Li was silent for a moment and continued to speak bluntly: "If mainland movies are still the same in the future, then there may not be any movies like this even ten years from now."

Gong Li had already spoken to this extent, and Zhang Yimou understood clearly.

These words also had the meaning of trying to sway him, but the Imperial Master did not take them seriously.

"It seems that the most popular film next year will be Wang Shu's "Terror Cruise"."

Zhang Yimou responded.

If it was just Gong Li who praised her like this, he would not directly think so.

But if "Terror Cruise" is a product similar to the combination of "The Tuner" and "Space Traveler", it will be different.

Whether it's "The Tuner" or "Space Traveler", these two works prove that Wang Shu has the ability to make these types of movies well.

Now, not only on the same track, but also Gong Li is so respected.

The answer is obvious.

When Gong Li heard this, she suddenly thought of Zhou Xun's teasing words about Wang Shu during the dinner on the first night of filming, and then said happily: "Next year, your title of No. 1 single-film box office in the mainland will probably be lost to Him."

Before "Space Traveler" was released, Zhang Yimou had always held the top spot at the box office of mainland single-film films.

After the release of "Space Traveler", the title of No. 1 single-film box office in mainland China belongs to Wang Shu.

Now that "The City is Full of Golden Armor" is released, it has fallen into the hands of Zhang Yimou again.

"Haha." Zhang Yimou smiled and did not answer the question.

If it were Feng Xiaogang, Chen Kaige and others, Zhang Yimou would say they are still far behind.

Wang Shu, who used 2000 million to produce the 2.7 million box office movie "Space Traveler" at a cost of million, Zhang Yimou dare not be so confident.

However, Zhang Yimou is also proud of himself.

He is better at making art films rather than commercial films.

As for Wang Shu, although he has won international awards, he is obviously more suitable for making commercial films.

"Don't believe it, the movie "Terror Cruise" is different from those movies you made."

"The entire play, including the extras, only lasts ten fingers."

"The main content is centered around several main actors."

"Especially the plot setting, which is perfectly integrated from beginning to end. If you haven't read the script in advance, you will definitely be surprised at the last moment after watching the movie."

Gong Li couldn't help but say.

Her words really aroused Zhang Yimou's curiosity, and he couldn't help but ask: "Can you tell me roughly what the plot is like?"

"You'll find out when you go to the cinema and watch it." Gong Li replied softly after arousing Zhang Yimou's interest.

She also knew that the script of "Terror Cruise" had appeared on Hua Yi's desk, but it was a simplified version of the script, which was different from the script in the hands of the cast members.

Zhang Yimou was speechless when he heard this. He was just curious to know the content of the script, but Gong Li stopped talking.

He could feel that Gong Li did it on purpose.

Then he sighed and asked: "Is the celebration party really not coming?"

"We need to film a movie." Seeing Zhang Yimou mention this matter again, Gong Li said in a cold voice.

Zhang Yimou also knew the reason for Gong Li's reluctance, so he didn't persuade her any more. His call this time was just to express his attitude in front of Gong Li.

"That"

The two chatted for a few words and then hung up the phone.

Zhang Yimou hung up the phone and looked sideways out of the window. What Gong Li just said was still vivid in his mind. He couldn't help but think of the many ridiculing comments on the Internet after the release of "The Golden Armor" and what Wang Shu said in an interview. if.

Hollywood is right there, with movies from all over the world in front of you. Watch more, think more, and learn from each other's strengths.

The expression is deep.

Although the box office of "A City of Gold" was high in the Mainland, it was met with overwhelming criticism when it was released.

The reason for its high box office is not only its strong cast and generous publicity, but also its secret manipulation.

For example, it signed an overlord clause with theater chains, requiring the theaters to guarantee the film schedule of "The City of Gold".

It has a similar schedule to "Golden Armor". "Hurt City", which is also a Lunar New Year film starring Liang Chaowei, Jin Chengwu, Xu Jinlei, Shu Qi and others, was deeply affected.

When "The Golden Armor" was released, it was at odds with "Hurt City".

"Shangcheng" even published an open letter to the national media criticizing "Golden Armor" for signing the Overlord Agreement.

The open letter reads: "There are 8 purely digital multiplex cinemas in Dadi Cinemas in the Guangdong area. They asked our company to provide a digital copy of the Cantonese version of "Scar City". However, due to the source of digital cinemas - digital cinemas ( Digital Cinema Line, which provides copies to digital theaters like Dadi Cinemas in various places, has signed an overlord clause with "The Golden Armor" (meaning that it can only screen "The Golden Armor" for one month in a row), and has not scheduled the screening of "The City". "If our company provides digital copies to Dadi's digital cinemas alone, it would be an illegal operation beyond the digital cinema chain."

The article points out that if everything is as stated by the producers of "The City of Gold", it is the market's choice to only show "The City of Gold" in digital theaters for four weeks.

"Then why did Dadi Cinemas come to us again and ask for a digital copy of "Scar City"?"

Later, a reporter interviewed the person in charge of Guang D Dadi Cinemas about this.

The news we received is that in fact, the contract signed between China Film's digital theater chain and Dadi only requires that "The Golden Armor" be screened at least four times a day within a certain period of time. This means that Dadi, which has 8 digital theaters, Theaters have room to accept other Lunar New Year films like "The City".

The person in charge said: "We will ultimately decide how many theaters there will be and how many films will be shown every day based on the audience's response to the film. If "Scarcity" can be released on film and digital at the same time, we certainly welcome it."

Both sides insisted on their own opinions and the quarrel was intense.

However, regardless of whether what "Scarred City" said is true or not, one thing is certain, "The Golden Armor" has indeed signed a contract with theaters to guarantee the number of screenings.

Since these scoldings are quite popular in the entertainment industry, many people are more or less aware of them.

Therefore, this was also the first day of the filming of "Terror Cruise" when the crew gathered for dinner. Wang Shu faced Zhou Xun's ridicule. When he said that he invested 2000 million W to shoot "Space Traveler" with a box office of 2.7 million, he did not have any influence on the box office of a single movie. There was a big reaction when the No. title changed hands. It was a reason that no one could refute.

Many people know that "The Golden Armor" can achieve high box office.

And "Space Traveler" really relied on the quality and reputation of the movie to earn a box office of 2.7 million.

(End of this chapter)