Chapter 111: We Can't Make a Sci-Fi Blockbuster (Thanks to the Alliance Leader Who Can't Be Saved by Resurrection Coins)
When Lin Weixi was live broadcasting, Wow Haw Entertainment Company held another meeting.
At the meeting, Hua Tao, the director of "Sea Fortress", also came, and it was Zhou Xun who sat with him.
"Director Hua, we will arrange for you and Zhou Xun to hold a press conference together to answer questions related to "Sea Fortress", hoping to save some reputation. ”
"Sea Fortress" has been in theaters for more than half a month, and the director can no longer be an ostrich.
It's good to make some excuses and shake the pot.
Hua Tao was very calm at this time, after all, he was a person who had seen strong winds and waves, and his status in the industry even overpowered Lin Yimou.
This tragic Waterloo was also vaguely expected.
His initial idea was actually very good, he wanted to direct "Sea Fortress" and make himself the first person to open the door to domestic science fiction movies!
The first person, what a longed-for identity.
It's a pity that after the producer sent Zhou Xun and Yang Yao, he felt bad.
But the contract was signed, the money was taken, and there was no reversal.
He could only do his best to shoot well, and it turned out that his hard work was not worth mentioning.
"Hey, with the current level in China, it is difficult for us to make a good sci-fi blockbuster. Hua Tao shook his head, "The press conference will start from this point, the director friends I know, whether they are famous directors or small directors, run away as soon as they hear about making science fiction films, and making science fiction films is a thankless job." ”
Everyone in the conference room looked at each other and nodded.
Anyway, there is no real sci-fi blockbuster in China, and as an explorer, my side has taken a key step, although this step is stepped on shit, but it should not be criticized maliciously.
"Director Hua, I listen to you. Zhou Xun is very honest now, there are no big names, and he humbly puts forward his own opinions, "Actually, we can also criticize "Zhu Xian", who can't shoot costume romance dramas? Who can't act? What is there to be sought after about him Lu Changming?"
"Don't say that, you will be labeled as jealous, and don't mention "Zhu Xian" at the press conference. Hua Tao said sternly, causing Zhou Xun's eyes to shrink.
On the second day, Wow Haw Entertainment Company held a press conference to answer questions from friends from all walks of life about the "Sea Fortress" movie.
Many media have sent reporters to interview director Hua Tao and actor Zhou Xun with many questions.
The press conference also successfully appeared on the hot search, and its video interview clips were played millions of times, and it is still soaring.
At the press conference, Hua Tao answered the question of why "Sea Fortress" was so badly filmed.
He said amazingly: There is not enough background in China to make a good science fiction film, I am just a pathfinder and just went the wrong way.
This pot was thrown very well, and it was directly on the hot search, which aroused heated discussions among netizens.
There is approval, and there is even more criticism.
"Director Hua is also a real person, I can only say that he is not good at shooting science fiction films, but he is right as a pathfinder. ”
"I threw up, you made sci-fi into romance, and then said that there can't be sci-fi films in China?"
"The garbage director, the garbage actor, the garbage script, is garbage in itself, and throws the pot to the domestic environment?"
There were many debates, and in the end, it even evolved into a big national question: can a sci-fi blockbuster be made in China?
This controversy lasted for a long time, until "Sea Fortress" was released.
A month, no more, no less.
The box office totaled 520 million, which paid off, but the scolding was also earned, and the reputations of Hua Tao and Zhou Xun were darkened.
The box office of "Zhu Xian" totaled 2.57 billion, and the theater announced that it would extend the screening for one month!
At this time, the popularity of "Zhu Xian" is running out, but the extension of the screening for a month still caused a lot of heated discussions.
"I'm afraid that "Zhu Xian" can break through the box office of 3 billion, which is too strong!"
Feiteng Film and Television Base, Studio 15.
The base is back in the hands of Lu Changming, he came to prepare last week, and at the moment he is wearing a little dirty clothes, frowning and analyzing the script.
Outside, Lin Yimou entered excitedly.
"Xiao Lu, the schedule of "Zhu Xian" has been extended, and it is estimated that the box office can exceed 3 billion!" Lin Yi was happy.
This is his first film that is expected to break through the box office of 3 billion, and it is only the last episode, if the next episode is released, it may be able to break the box office of 5 billion in one fell swoop.
Then make history.
"It's not normal for costume romance movies to have such a high box office. Lu Changming raised his head, "The controversy before the release was too great, and "Sea Fortress" was too bad, which triggered the audience's vicious pursuit of "Zhu Xian". ”
Lin Yimou's face was straight: "That's indeed the case, the next part is estimated to not have much box office, so we have to choose a good time to release it." ”
"There are still billions. Lu Changming stretched his waist, he could pour cold water on Lin Yimou casually, and the two were already intimate, like son-in-law and father-in-law.
"Xiao Lu, in fact, I think that with your talent, filming romance dramas is a bit condescending. Lin Yi said suddenly, he is now completely convinced of Lu Changming's directing talent.
Lu Changming couldn't deny it: "How can there be any such thing as condescending? Every movie should be made with heart." ”
"Then do you want to challenge science fiction films? Hua Tao said that there are no science fiction blockbusters in China. Lin Yi laughed, "Seeing him so miserable, I still pity him." ”
"What did he say?" Lu Changming was a little surprised, Hua Tao, as a famous director, shouldn't say such things.
"In order to shake off the pot, but there is indeed no real sci-fi blockbuster in China. Hua Tao was also anxious and wanted to eat hot tofu to go down in history, but he was killed. Lin Yimou sighed.
He would never dare to make a science fiction film.
Lu Changming pondered, as a director, he also has a business vision.
In the domestic film and television industry, there is a lack of a real sci-fi blockbuster, if anyone can fill the gap, it will be sought after by thousands of people!
Lu Changming suddenly thought of "The Three-Body Problem".
If "The Three-Body Problem" is filmed, it will be really amazing.
But the difficulty of filming is unimaginable, and I'm afraid 99% of directors don't dare to challenge.
But who is Lu Changming?
I, Lu Changming, are really open!
"Director Lin, I'll make a call first. Lu Changming got up and dialed Jiang Dong, the editor of the World Tree Publishing House.
I haven't talked for a long time, but Jiang Dong still answered in seconds.
"Mr. Changming, what do you command?" Jiang Dong can be called a humble boy, and he was overjoyed when he received a call from Lu Changming.
"Editor Jiang, what is the current situation of "The Three-Body Problem"?"
"Very good, after winning the Galaxy Award, coupled with Tao Siyin's publicity, the sales volume has skyrocketed, and 180,000 ......copies have been sold so far," Jiang Dong said a lot, and finally mentioned an important thing.
"Mr. Changming, "The Three-Body Problem" already has an English version, and the response overseas is also good, and it will be recommended to the International Science Fiction Association by the Asian Science Fiction Association next year, and then it will be sent to participate in the Hugo Awards, maybe you can get a nomination. Jiang Dong was very excited.
Hugo Award nomination, how much honor is that?
Although there was no actual award, the name was enough to promote it for a long time.
"Can't you win the Hugo Award directly?" Lu Changming was not satisfied with the nomination.
Jiang Dong stiffened and said with a dry smile: "This difficulty is too high, no literary work in China or even Asia has won the Hugo Award, which is an exclusive award in Europe and the United States." If "The Three-Body Problem" wins, I am afraid that there will be a big earthquake in the science fiction literature world, and you will also be a god. ”
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No inner ghost, start good night~