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Chapter [-] Building a City of Zombies

Although Shaw Brothers stopped production, Shaw Daheng obviously couldn't let go of movies.After all, it is so easy to let go after decades of companionship.

"Resident Evil" was not only successful in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, but also in Europe and the United States.And it just so happens that "Resident Evil" is a series of movies.The first part clearly left suspense at the end.

Of course, Daheng Shao couldn't wait to find Zhang Yi, not because of the suspenseful ending, but because he couldn't put down the movie at all.

"How big is the budget for this movie?" Daheng Shao asked Zhang Yi curiously.No matter how old he was, Shao Daheng didn't seem to have doubted that Zhang Yi would lose money by making this movie.

"Rescue", "Face Changing", and "Rush Hour" all invested more than "Resident Evil". Although the box office was not as good as "Resident Evil", they still made a lot of money.

From Zhang Yi's debut to the present, no matter whether he has written, directed, or invested in a film, none of them has not made money.Of course, almost all the movies he invests in are written by himself.Of course, except for the "Chinese Rising Star Director".

There is no doubt that Zhang Yi has a unique keenness in grasping the market.

"As much as you need, I want to build a city of zombies in the sequel of "Resident Evil." Zhang Yi glanced at Shao Daheng, then smiled and said.

When Shao Daheng heard this, he looked at Zhang Yi in surprise, but then he smiled and said, "Could it be that you are just playing big games?"

"Hehe, Uncle Six has noticed this." Zhang Yi said with a smile.He really wanted to shoot "Resident Evil" bigger than the original scene.Of course, the original scene is not small.However, it is much smaller than what Zhang Yi had in mind.

Maybe it's because Zhang Yi has a soft spot for big scenes after filming "Mythology".

After Shao Daheng left, Zhang Yi didn't immediately start writing the script, but went to Jiying special effects.He has not forgotten.There is a great director who has been stuck in the extreme shadow special effects since he came to Hong Kong.

"Where's that guy?" Zhang Yi immediately asked Lan Naicai when he arrived at Jiying Special Effects.

"In it, Mr. Cameron has some unique insights on special effects, and some ideas make people suddenly enlightened." Lan Naicai said to Zhang Yi immediately.

Zhang Yi nodded, and then walked in, only to see that Cameron was concentrating on discussing something with a technician from Jiying Special Effects.

"Mr. Cameron." Zhang Yi said with a smile.

"Huh?" Cameron looked back and saw Zhang Yi. He was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, and said, "Mr. Zhang, what about your movie I was talking about?"

"Oh! Are you talking about "Ghost Love"? Why, what do you think of this movie, Mr. Cameron?" Zhang Yi asked with a smile.

"Although it is not yet a finished film, it is not difficult for me to see that it is a classic love movie. Of course, once the special effects are successfully produced, the idea of ​​those ghosts passing through the wall will definitely have a shocking visual effect." Cameron said Listen, and then speak incessantly.

"What do Mr. Cameron think of my extreme shadow special effects?" Zhang Yi asked.

"It's no worse than Hollywood's special effects technology. Especially when combined with props, it is worth learning from Hollywood special effects companies. That will undoubtedly reduce the cost a lot. I didn't think there was such a special effects company in Hong Kong. I heard from them that Mr. Zhang has invested in it successively. With hundreds of millions of dollars coming in, Mr. Zhang must be very optimistic about special effects movies." Cameron said immediately.

There are many filmmakers who are optimistic about special effects movies.Zhang Yi is, and so is Cameron.

"Of course! Otherwise. Why would I invest so much money in it? I never thought that I was a pure filmmaker, and I could contribute to the development of the film without asking for anything in return." Zhang Yi said.

He invested in special effects companies, naturally he was optimistic about special effects movies.Judging from the memory of the previous life, the later generations applauded it very much.Even a blockbuster movie, which movie left special effects?

Special effects company, as long as the technology is leading.It will definitely be a cornucopia in the future.

"Mr. Zhang is a filmmaker with great vision." Cameron said with a smile.He had heard a lot about Zhang Yi in Hong Kong.Needless to say, Zhang Yi's legendary experience undoubtedly shocked and admired Cameron.

This young man seems to be born for movies.It's a pity that he didn't put all his energy on the movie.

"I wonder if the special effects of Jiying can meet the technical requirements of "True Lies"?" Zhang Yi asked.

"Yes. It's just a little bit reluctant, but it shouldn't take long to overcome the technical difficulties." Cameron thought for a while, then looked at Zhang Yi, and asked, "Mr. Zhang wants to shoot as soon as possible?"

"Then wait. I plan to buy a film company in Hollywood to reorganize, or to establish a film company directly. At that time, "True Lies" will be the company's first film. I can count on whether the company can be a hit. Mr. Cameron." Zhang Yi said with a smile.Obviously, he saw that Cameron didn't seem to want to shoot now.

The technology is still weak. For a director who pursues perfection, it is impossible to shoot reluctantly.

"Mr. Zhang plans to set up a film company in Hollywood?" Cameron was a little surprised when he heard that.

He knew that Zhang Yi controlled the theaters in Hong Kong, but he didn't set up a film company. He thought he was not interested in opening a film company, but he didn't expect that he would go directly to Hollywood.There are many film companies in Hollywood, but there are also many bankruptcy.

"Why, no?" Zhang Yi looked at Cameron with a smile.

"Of course it is possible. If Mr. Zhang really wants to buy a film company, I can help a little. I know a film company owner who seems to want to sell. His film company is very good in distribution and production. It's perfect, but his vision is a little bit worse, he made a lot of movies, but he lost more money." Cameron said immediately.

"Oh." When Zhang Yi heard it, he obviously returned his interest, and then said, "If the price is right, then it would be great."

"Hehe, Mr. Zhang will definitely not be disappointed." Cameron said with a smile.

"That's fine. When Mr. Cameron returns to the United States, I will send someone to accompany you." Zhang Yi smiled and said.

Afterwards, Zhang Yi discussed with Lan Naicai and others about the production of special effects for "The Love Between Humans and Ghosts".

The script of the sequel to "Resident Evil", Zhang Yihe, made some changes to the original version, changing the scene of the church to the Guoshu Building, adding some scenes, which can be regarded as some advertisements for the Guoshu Building.

While writing the script, it is natural to determine the actors.Except for the starring Lin Qingxia, almost everyone else is looking for.

"Resident Evil" has been turned into a kung fu version by Zhang Yi since the first part.

For the Kung Fu version, action guidance is naturally indispensable. Zhang Yi doesn't want to spend too much time on action design.I plan to still find Yuan Heping's Yuan Jiaban as the action guide for this movie.But Yuan Heping's Yuan's class and Liu Jialiang's Liu's class took Zhang Yi's investment and started filming the Guoshu Grandmaster series in such a hurry, they couldn't get away at all.

Therefore, Zhang Yi found the important person Hong Jinbao again.

Whether it is Yuan Kui or Yuan De, Zhang Yi believes that they can take on the role.Unexpectedly, Zhang Yi reaped the consequences, and Hong Jinbao refused to let him go. The reason was that he was already preparing to start filming "Ghost Blowing the Lantern", and Yuan Kui and Yuan De had experience in the traps of ancient tombs because of filming "Myth".

The four major martial arts instructors in Hong Kong, Yuan Jiaban, Hong Jiaban, and Liu Jiaban are not available at this time, and the rest of the Wushu class is now going to Yugoslavia to film "Flying Eagle Project", and no one is in Hong Kong. It's even more impossible.

In terms of style, Zhang Yi prefers Yuan Jiaban. After all, he has the experience of the first "Resident Evil", and he can grasp the martial arts style Zhang Yi requires very well.

"Mr. Yuan, I know you can't escape this year. However, when you filmed "Resident Evil", your brother Yuan Xiangren was there. This time I want to invite him to be the action director for the sequel of "Resident Evil". Mr. Yuan You can’t just let everyone go like Brother Sanmao.” Zhang Yi found Yuan Heping and said with a smile.

"I'm afraid he missed Mr. Zhang's affairs!" Yuan Heping said worriedly.Cooperating with Zhang Yi naturally has a lot of benefits, but if it is not done well, making Zhang Yi angry is not what he can bear now.

The sequel of "Resident Evil" has a huge investment, and the scenes involved are much bigger than the first one.If I were to lead the entire Yuan family class, I would feel great pressure.But letting his younger brother go alone, Yuan Heping had to worry. (To be continued..)