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The four of them shouted at the same time: "We declare that the last shot of "Changjin Lake" has been filmed. We're done!"

Boom! Boom! Boom! Countless fireworks shot up into the sky, and the sound of firecrackers and fireworks resounded through the sky, pushing the atmosphere of the entire scene to a climax.

Everyone cheered, waving their flags and hats, and shouted, "We've finished!"

"Congratulations on the completion of "Changjin Lake"!"

"Hahaha, so exciting!"

“This is the largest film shoot ever!”

"It is also the film with the largest investment, the most directors, the most extras, the most props, and the most military involvement in history!"

At this moment, all the dedication and hard work were rewarded, and all the sweat and tears turned into laughter and applause.

Although the filming of "Changjin Lake" experienced countless difficulties and challenges, all the scenes were finally successfully completed, which is undoubtedly the greatest encouragement and affirmation for everyone.

They believe that this film will become a classic and go down in the history of Chinese cinema.

“We’ve already written so many great records just by filming.”

"The moment of wrapping up has finally arrived!"... As this exciting news resounded through the sky, thousands of people instantly burst into deafening screams, cheers and shouts, expressing their inner joy and excitement to the fullest.

At the same time, this unstoppable wave quickly spread to the cyber world. The entire cyberspace seemed to be ignited by an invisible force and boiled in an instant.

In the ocean of information on Weibo, leading actors such as Su Zhe and Zhang Xiaoai and the behind-the-scenes team shared the good news of the completion of the filming almost immediately.

This news was like a huge rock thrown into a lake, causing ripples. Netizens flocked to the comment section and it instantly became lively.

"Has the filming of "Changjin Lake" really finished?"

"Su Zhe's new movie was finished so quickly?"

"Time flies so fast. It feels like we just started filming in March, and in the blink of an eye more than three months have passed. It's unbelievable!"

"Are Su Zhe's movies always so efficient?"

"Indeed, recalling that it took him only six months to shoot Inception, and now it took him only three months to complete The Battle at Lake Changjin. This speed is beyond imagination. One cannot help but admire the efficiency of his team!"

"What's more, this film brings together many talented actors such as Su Zhe, Zhang Xiaoai, Tangtang, and Liu Yifei. With such a luxurious lineup, the shooting efficiency is naturally extraordinary."

"..." However, among the many discussions, there was one topic that touched people's hearts even more.

That is, can Su Zhe's work, directed by himself, continue his glory in the film industry and create another miracle in the film industry?
After all, his last work, the international blockbuster "Inception", miraculously won a box office success of 60 billion US dollars. This feat still amazes and is unbelievable to people inside and outside the industry.

In the film industry, this news undoubtedly came as a bombshell.

A shadow cast over the hearts of countless directors and actors. They began to pay close attention and ponder the matter secretly.

A senior director said to his assistant in a deep voice, "Su Zhe's film Changjin Lake has been completed. We must act immediately and try to find out the release date of this film, and then cleverly adjust our schedule to avoid a head-on confrontation with it."

Upon hearing this, the assistant frowned and said worriedly, "Director, Su Zhe's film is about war, and it is also a patriotic film strongly promoted by the country. The significance and influence behind it are extraordinary, but we don't need to avoid it."

“War films have always been considered unpopular genres, and their box office performance is often unsatisfactory.

Coupled with many restrictions, the film is likely to be more documentary in style, and such a combination does not seem to be the type that can create a sensation.

Do we really need to be so nervous as to regard a film like this as a threat?
Are we too worried and becoming frightened?"

"No, we didn't worry too much!" The director's eyes revealed unprecedented seriousness and vigilance.

"I gradually realized that we cannot judge Su Zhe by common sense.

He always creates miracles in the most unlikely places, making everything that seems impossible possible.

Think about it, he can even make TV dramas into immersive masterpieces, so what else can't he do?

Now, I want to ask you, what do you think the box office ceiling of Su Zhe's next movie can reach?"

The assistant pondered for a moment and slowly said, "It is true that war films have always been a challenge at the box office. Even the most successful war films before only made over 200 million yuan at the box office.

But considering the huge investment in the film "Changjin Lake" and its special status as an official custom project, a large number of institutional audiences will be organized to watch it.

Therefore, I expect its box office may exceed 500 million or 600 million.

As for higher numbers…” The assistant shook his head slightly, indicating that it was hard to imagine.

Hearing this, the director raised a meaningful smile and repeated, "Five or six hundred million?"

The assistant nodded firmly. The director then changed the subject, speaking with a hint of joking and confidence: "Then I will boldly predict that this number will be exaggerated tenfold.

I think that Su Zhe's film, The Battle at Lake Changjin, has the potential to break the 50-60 billion mark at the box office."

As soon as these words came out, the assistant's eyes widened instantly, and he almost jumped up from his seat, shouting in disbelief: "What?!"

The director smiled and said nothing when he saw this. He just asked, "Isn't it incredible? But don't forget, this is Su Zhe.

In his world, nothing is impossible.”

The assistant muttered to himself, this is not a prediction, it's just a fantasy! He thought: "This is not incredible, it's just ridiculous!
But on second thought, the name Su Zhe always seems to be able to turn the impossible into possible."

Seeing this, the director smiled bitterly with a hint of helplessness and determination: "I know this sounds like a joke, but you have to understand that it is these seemingly impossible things that repeatedly come true for Su Zhe.

We have suffered too much at his hands and can't afford any more mistakes.

So, from now on, we must go all out and treat "Changjin Lake" as a potential box office myth." "Next, our first task is to find out the release date of this movie as soon as possible, and then..." The director's eyes became unusually firm.

"Stay away from its edge! We have to make sure our works don't compete with it in the same schedule. This is the wisest choice we can make now."

Although the assistant still had doubts in his heart and even felt that the director's decision was a bit too radical, looking at the director's unquestionable eyes, he nodded and responded: "Okay...Okay, I will check it out as soon as possible."

At the same time, in another world, major companies and directors in the film industry also focused on the news of the completion of "Changjin Lake", which triggered widespread discussion and speculation.

Some people are skeptical, believing that Su Zhe's glory is a thing of the past and it is difficult to replicate the miracle, so they dismiss the news.

Some people have suffered from "Su Zhe sequelae" due to repeated defeats in past confrontations with Su Zhe. Now they are determined to avoid the edge of this film giant at all costs.

Some people are waiting to see whether Su Zhe's attempt will succeed or fail.

Of course, there are also some people who are full of expectations and believe that Su Zhe can create miracles again and lead a new trend in the film industry.

Various voices are intertwined to form a complex and ever-changing picture in the film industry.

Su Zhe thought to himself that according to his memories of his previous life, the success of the epic "Changjin Lake" was inseparable from the joint efforts of more than 40 top special effects companies, who worked together to create those shocking visual feasts.

On the other hand, although the special effects department of Tai'a Media is excellent, it is obviously difficult to meet such huge production needs on its own.

Just as Su Zhe was lost in thought, Zhang Xiaoai took the lead in breaking the silence. She said confidently, "Director Su, Tai'a Media can contact thirteen special effects companies. They are all leaders in the industry and I believe they can provide us with strong technical support."

Then, Tangtang was not to be outdone. She added with a smile: "I can also contribute ten special effects companies. They are all partners with whom I have long-term cooperative relationships. Both their technical strength and project experience are considerable."

Finally, Liu Yifei also joined the discussion. She said softly but firmly: "As for me, I can contact four foreign special effects companies. They also have excellent production capabilities and solid foundations."

Su Zhe heard this, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes, he nodded slightly, his tone full of determination: "In this case, we will bring all the special effects companies that can be mobilized under our command, gather everyone's strength, and go all out to invest in the special effects production of "Changjin Lake".

"We must ensure that the post-production of the film can be completed as early as possible so that the audience can appreciate the charm of this work as early as possible."

Su Zhe's words revealed his deep understanding of the urgency of time. Hearing this, the three of them nodded in agreement.

They are well aware that special effects are the soul of a film, and their quality directly determines the success or failure of the film. Therefore, they will never be careless or negligent in this regard.

After the special effects issue was properly arranged, Zhang Xiaoai changed the subject and raised another key question: "What about the duration?

The materials for the film have now been sorted out and according to preliminary estimates, even if compressed further, its length will not be less than six hours.

This length is indeed a big challenge for a movie.”

After hearing this, Su Zhe pondered for a moment and gave a solution that he had already prepared: "We can release the movie in two parts according to the previous plan.

The first half will focus on the intensity and tragedy of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, while the second half will focus on the tension and criticality of the Battle of Watergate Bridge.

In this way, we can better control the length of each film, allowing the audience to maintain a high level of concentration and interest during the viewing process, and at the same time, we can more comprehensively present the full picture of this historical battle. "

"As for the name of the second half," Su Zhe paused and continued.

“We could call it The Battle of Changjin Lake at Watergate.

This name not only retains the brand effect of the first half, "Changjin Lake", but also clearly points out the main content of the second half. I believe it will leave a deep impression on the audience."

"The Battle of Watergate Bridge at Changjin Lake..." The three of them repeated the name in a low voice, with excitement and anticipation flashing in their eyes.

They seemed to have seen the moment when the film would shine on the screen.
"it is good!"

"can!"

"It's decided!" The three said in unison, their voices full of recognition and expectations for Su Zhe's decision.

Tangtang even gave a thumbs up and said with approval: "The Battle of Watergate Bridge is another highlight of the movie. It is an independent chapter, which not only retains its original excitement and shock, but also forms a clever echo with the first half. This arrangement is really wonderful!"

Hearing this, Su Zhe's face was filled with a satisfied smile. He nodded slightly, indicating that the matter had been settled.

Afterwards, the atmosphere became a little more relaxed, and Liu Yifei said slowly with a gentle smile: "As for the promotion, everyone doesn't need to worry too much.

As an official customized project, this film itself has a strong publicity background and resource advantages.

Coupled with your extraordinary influence in the Chinese film industry, Su Zhe, and Big Cat Entertainment as your solid backing, I believe that any publicity and promotion will be a piece of cake for you.

Therefore, the promotion matter can be left to Tai'a Media Group. "

As key aspects such as soundtrack, special effects, duration, and promotion were finalized one by one, the last hurdle in film production - release time - was naturally placed in front of everyone.

The three people's eyes all converged on Su Zhe. As the soul figure and full investor of this film, his words will undoubtedly determine the fate of this work.

Su Zhe pondered for a moment, his eyes flashing with determination and expectation. He spoke slowly, his voice firm and powerful: "It is November now. We have forty top special effects companies working side by side and going all out in post-production. I believe that in two months at most, we will be able to polish this film to perfection.

The early publicity and promotion also requires us to plan carefully and go all out, so that all preparations can be completed before February."

At this point, Su Zhe's eyes flashed with deep meaning, and he continued: "Since time is urgent and full of significance, let's temporarily set the premiere date of this movie as the tenth.

The Chinese New Year is the best time for us to present the movie "Changjin Lake" as a gift to our motherland.

To release a movie that carries history and glory on a day like this is not only a respect for the audience, but also a profound remembrance of that glorious period.

I believe this is what the higher-ups want to see the most.”

(End of this chapter)