"Mr. Peng, I probably understand what you mean. Deerka nodded and said thoughtfully: "This is to lower the threshold for European and American audiences to accept Chinese culture through the core of the story, and then in turn through the mysterious Chinese culture, so that European and American audiences can get new audio-visual enjoyment in this traditional and old-fashioned Hollywood story, right?"

Peng Yichen nodded and said with a smile: "You're right. Of course, there is also the purpose of cultivating the acceptance of Chinese culture by European and American audiences. This will play a very big role in the future distribution of Chinese films in Europe and the United States. ”

For the script of the 3D movie "Kung Fu Panda", everyone in the conference room is very optimistic.

So soon, the filming plan and script of the film were unanimously approved.

The last topic of the meeting is the second CG animation film that Peng Yichen is going to launch.

This is a film that cannot be shot with 3D technology for the time being, because there is no material model that Peng Yichen needs in the holographic projection equipment.

And the name of this material is the material of Chinese ink painting.

For Peng Yichen in his previous life, the most memorable cartoons in his childhood were not American or Japanese, but our own Chinese animation.

Little Tadpole Looks for Mother, Havoc in Heaven, Gourd Brothers, Black Cat Sheriff, Shuke and Beta...... Every cartoon is Peng Yichen's best childhood memory.

And these cartoons all come from a film studio, Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio.

This is an insurmountable monument in the history of Chinese animated films.

In his lifetime at Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio, he produced a total of 356 animation works.

It is the largest fine art film producer in China and one of the oldest animation studios in China.

Since April 1957, when Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio was officially established, its animated films have accounted for more than 80% of the total number of art films in the country.

This is a result that has not changed until 2017 when Peng Yichen crossed.

It can be seen that Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio almost represents the entire strength of China's animated film production.

And what Peng Yichen remembers the most is the pinnacle of Chinese animation - "Havoc in Heaven".

This movie took 4 years from preparation to completion

As soon as it was released, it shocked the whole world.

It has been highly praised by animation filmmakers all over the world.

At that time, the French newspaper "Le Monde" commented on "Havoc in Heaven":

"Havoc in Heaven not only has the beauty of American Disney works, but also the plastic arts cannot be done by Disney art, and it perfectly expresses the traditional Chinese art style. ”

Even the Associated Press reported:

"The most interesting thing in the United States is Havoc in Heaven, because the film is so vivid, a bit like Fantasia, but more exciting than Disney's. The United States would never have made such a cartoon. ”

Even after more than half a century, it is still the pinnacle of domestic animation.

Even in 2017, the Chinese still have to rely on this monkey to prove that our anime has never lost to any country.

Therefore, Peng Yichen has a very deep affection for this movie.

And "The Legend of Wukong" is also the first network that Peng Yichen saw in his previous life.

I also have more feelings for it than anything else.

Therefore, he set the first 2D CG animation shot after the establishment of China Animation Studio as "The Legend of Wukong"!

He wants to use the painting skills and characters in "Havoc in Heaven" to combine with the story of "The Legend of Wukong".

Shoot an animated film that truly belongs to the Chinese people.

"I want every part of this movie to be in the style of China, the scenes of China, the costumes of China, the music of China, the palaces of China, ......"

Peng Yichen pointed to the image of Sun Wukong and the gods of heaven from "Havoc in Heaven" on the LCD screen, and said to everyone present very seriously: "All things are materials with ink painting texture, but improve their color saturation, and add a little metallic texture."

Let ink painting become more in line with today's young people. ”

Speaking of which, a short CG animation video of an ink painting appeared on the LCD screen.

The fight between Sun Wukong and the giant spirit god in it all has the effect and characteristics of ink painting, but the color and picture texture are very saturation and metallic texture.

This makes this video have the advantages and charm of the perfect combination of traditional Chinese culture and modern aesthetics.

The animation of this ink painting method was inspired by a game that Peng Yichen had played in his previous life.

When Zhou Jingqi and Dirka saw this video, their mouths opened wide in shock for a while, and they couldn't make a sound.

"God, it's so beautiful, how did it work. Derka shouted holding her head.

Zhou Jingqi has seen countless ink painting animation films, but he has never seen such a fashionable ink painting animation full of modern aesthetic interest.

"Convinced, why can't I think of such an animation effect, why can't I think of it!!" Zhou Jingqi covered his forehead, looked at Peng Yichen, and said with great admiration.

But Sun Yizou and Trisson frowned and didn't say anything.

Peng Yichen laughed, looked at the two of them, and said, "I know what you're worried about!"

Trisson spoke first and said, "Mr. Peng, the artistic effect of this video is very good, but this movie is different from "Kung Fu Panda", judging from the script you sent us. This story is a story that is completely centered on Chinese cultural thinking. Such a film may be a great success in China, but in Europe and the United States, I suspect that it will not be able to gain the understanding of the audience at all. ”

"I understand what you mean!" Peng Yichen looked around at the scene and said with a smile: "But don't forget, the box office market in Huaxia is growing faster and faster, and the total box office is expected to reach more than 45 billion Huaxia coins in a few years." ”

He knocked on the conference table and continued to analyze: ""The Legend of Wukong" will take at least two years, and it will not be released until 2013. By that time, the total annual box office of the Huaxia Film Market would be at least 50 billion Huaxia coins. Therefore, relying only on the Huaxia Film Market, the estimated production cost of 130 million yuan for this film will not be lost. ”

Seeing Sun Yizou and Trisson thoughtful, Peng Yichen took advantage of the victory and pursued: "Besides, "The Legend of Wukong" is not in the European and American film markets, so there is no chance of box office success. After all, after these two years, our company's films have continued to be successful in North America. Many North American moviegoers have developed a strong interest in Chinese culture. The story of "The Legend of Wukong", although the root still comes from Chinese thought. But a lot of what this film shows is something that all young people around the world have, rebellion, resistance, breaking authority and loyalty to love, it's all universal. ”

"Trust me!" Peng Yichen pressed his hands on the table, unleashed his huge personality charm, and said to all the participants: "This will definitely become a classic animated film that the whole world will fall in love with." ”

If before Peng Yichen's "Country Teacher" was released, the way he spoke could only make people feel that he was too arrogant.

But people who have been successful, especially those who have been successful, always say things that make it easier to believe.

Peng Yichen's personality charm is accumulated by his continuous success.

Until the box office of "The Country Teacher", it won the throne of the world film history champion.

The trust and admiration of others for him has also reached the highest point in history.

Several high-level officials at the scene glanced at each other and immediately reached an agreement.

Trisson, who had some objections just now, also raised his hands now.

smiled and said to Peng Yichen: "I don't object anymore, we must make this movie." ”

Sun Yizou also followed: "Since the Chinese market can ensure that this film does not lose money, why can't we fight the risks of the European and American film markets." ”

Delka also nodded and smiled at this time: "No matter what, I love this kind of ink painting animation, and I insist that it must be made into a movie." ”

From the beginning, Zhou Jingqi was very much in favor of filming "The Legend of Wukong", and at this time he smiled with admiration: "This is the best original Chinese animation I have ever seen, we must shoot it." ”

Seeing that everyone's opinions had finally reached an agreement, Peng Yichen smiled and said, "Okay, now I have decided that Derka will be the director of "Kung Fu Panda", and Lao Sun, you will be responsible for the production to ensure that there are no problems with the Chinese cultural elements in it." Teacher Zhou Jingqi is the director of "The Legend of Wukong", and Trisson is responsible for the production to ensure that there is no content that is too difficult for European and American audiences to understand. Do you have any questions?"

"No problem!" said the others in unison.

"Well, everyone should complete the preliminary preparations as soon as possible, and before October, the two films must start shooting. Peng Yichen smiled and gave the last order of this meeting.

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After deciding on the shooting plans for the two animated films "The Legend of Wukong" and "Kung Fu Panda", China Animation Studio began to make every effort to complete the preliminary preparations for the two films.

"The Legend of Wukong" will continue to use the special effects technical team of the Digital Technology Training Center, as well as Zhou Jingqi's newly recruited animation artists this year to complete the filming together.

Zhou Jingqi served as the director alone this time, and Trisson served as the producer, and the release time of the film was initially set in the summer vacation of 2014.

"Kung Fu Panda" has a large number of ready-made images and scenes in reality.

Therefore, the preliminary preparation work was relatively easy, and it was soon put into formal film production.

Derka will be the director, Sun Yizou will be the producer, and Peng Yichen will also be the screenwriter and producer.

It's all about getting the shot done as soon as possible.

As far as possible, at the end of 2013, let the film be released.

As for "The Legend of Wukong" to enter the official production stage, it will take a long time.

The staff of the production team must not only carefully assemble, finalize the script, design the character image, the original scene painting, etc., but also carefully study various Chinese cultures according to the script, and understand those mythological characters in history, so as to perfectly reproduce the vivid characters in the script of "The Legend of Wukong......

The preparation of this animated film is even more complex and onerous than that of an ordinary live-action commercial blockbuster.

And Peng Yichen rushed back to the Star Flag Country after the opening and started filming that anti-genre action movie in cooperation with Summit Entertainment.

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