Martial arts and science fiction, these are Zhang Tan's two major interests.

Novels and movies, these are Zhang Tan's two hobbies.

Because he wrote martial arts novels to vomit, he didn't want to make martial arts movies yet, so after practicing with stones and pretending to be forced with the tip of his tongue, Zhang Tan shifted his interest to science fiction movies.

In memory, there are too many good sci-fi films.

There are very few science fiction films in domestic films, but in foreign countries, science fiction films are a huge film category and an enduring theme. Science fiction movies have directly promoted the development of many film visual effects technologies, such as "Star Wars" made special effects the norm, and "Avatar" made 3D popular in the world.

Let Zhang Tan choose, what he wants to choose most is the kind of sci-fi blockbuster, with majestic pictures and shocking epics, which directly make people's blood boil.

However, this is not realistic.

Sci-fi blockbusters can only be shot in Hollywood, and only the huge market in Hollywood can support the grandiose high-cost sci-fi blockbusters, because audiences around the world can pay for them.

When making sci-fi blockbusters in China, let's not talk about whether it can return to its original cost, the key is that it is troublesome to shoot it, and there are no relevant professional talents.

So Zhang Tan can only start with a small cost now.

There are also many low-cost classic sci-fi films, but after thinking about it, Zhang Tan finally chose "Source Code" instead of those "brain-burning masterpieces".

Such as "The Night the Comet Comed", "Memory Fragments", and "Butterfly Effect" are all low-cost and essential collectibles for science fiction fans. Zhang Tan also likes it very much, and in his previous life, he debated various plots with others on the Internet and sorted out various ideas.

However, these films are not easy to shoot right now. It's not that I'm afraid of losing money if I shoot it, but I'm afraid that the audience won't understand it.

Audience members entering the cinema. And the viewer who studies DVDs, the taste is definitely different.

Sci-fi fans can take a DVD and study it dozens of times. But the audience who enters the cinema just wants to enjoy a hearty movie-watching experience easily.

In this regard, there is no doubt that the performance of "Source Code" is even better, although the degree of brain-burning is relatively low, but it has both commercial elements, there is not too much blood and violence, the review is easy to pass, and the audience is much broader.

The original film was a Hollywood film with a production cost of $32 million. That's the price in the United States, and the United States costs tens of millions of dollars to touch a literary film, and the labor cost is more than N times that of China.

In China, Zhang Tan's estimate is 30 million yuan, 10 million shooting costs and actors' salaries, and 20 million special effects production, which is about the same. In the movie, the biggest special effect, that is, the explosion of the train. The others are relatively simple scenarios that are not very difficult.

The cost is more refunded and the less is compensated, and Zhang Tan is also filming a science fiction film for the first time, exploring the experience.

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When the news of "Source Code" is released. In addition to the disappointment of fans who don't like sci-fi films, Zhang Tan's fans are surprised that he can make sci-fi films, but they are no longer surprised. Nor will they blindly express pessimism.

On the contrary, there are many fans who show a great sense of anticipation for "Source Code".

"Since I've seen the tip of the tongue. I became the detective's brainless fan, no matter what the detective filmed. Definitely the best! ”

"Sci-fi films, sci-fi films, sci-fi films are always the pain of Chinese films! I hope the detective can subvert the situation of Chinese science fiction movies! ”

"When will it be released? Just for Tan Zhang to dare to make a sci-fi film, he must be supported by the cinema! ”

"Eight minutes to create a world to chase the murderer? What is this, it feels very mysterious, too sci-fi, super feeling! ”

"Listening to this name, it has a very sci-fi flavor, and the detective's production must be a high-quality product."

"I hope to see a harder sci-fi film, don't make it a brain scrap."

"Comedies, documentaries, science fiction films, I'm already looking forward to Tan Da's next movie, will it be a horror film or a romance film?"

These fans, after experiencing the madness of "A Bite of China", have been 10,000 assured of Zhang Tan's directorial talent, and they are all looking forward to "Source Code" definitely being good.

In the media, although it is not so blind, it does not pour cold water, but only highlights the two elements of "domestic science fiction" and "produced by Tan's".

"Information Times": "From a writer to a director, to break free from the shackles of martial arts, Tan Zhang's creative talent has been unprecedented, he is the most outstanding Chinese writer in the 21st century, and will soon be the most outstanding new generation of directors in China." Now, Tan Zhang's new film is positioned as a science fiction film, which will also be the first real domestic science fiction film since 2000. ”

China Youth Daily: "Who said that China lacks the soil of science fiction, Tan Zhang's new work "Source Code" challenges science fiction. ”

"Beiqi Entertainment Letter": "What is the code of "Source Code", Tan Zhang tells you how to save the world in eight minutes. ”

The media coverage began, and "Source Code" quickly became the most anticipated movie of 2009 in the online poll, and everyone was waiting for Zhang Tan to present another feast. At this moment, Zhang Tan is sitting at the dinner table with the mayor of Haijin City and others.

Haijin City is a municipality directly under the central government of China, and the mayor is equivalent to the governor, and it is not uncommon for Zhang Tan to become a guest of honor at the governor with Zhang Tan's fame and identity at this stage. As for this dinner, the reason is very simple, Zhang Tan wants to shoot "Source Code" in Binhai New Area, Haijin City.

The success of the stone has become an important part of Chongqing's external display; The success of the tip of the tongue has greatly stimulated the consumption of food everywhere. Now that Zhang Tan is coming to Haijin City to make a movie, the city government can imagine how much attention it will take, and the mayor personally took Zhang Tan's hand and promised to go all out to support the filming work of the crew.

"Director Xiao Tan, you are filming in Haijin City, just mention everything to the city government, and we will make sure to ensure the filming conditions of the film!"

"Thank you to the mayor for your support."

The mayor said with a smile: "Director Xiao Tan, if you can, try to make Haijin City as beautiful as possible, and give us more publicity in Binhai New Area." ”

Binhai New Area is the first national comprehensive reform and innovation zone approved by the ******, and the level is sub-provincial. Ten years of construction, although the commercial development is not satisfactory, but the urban planning and construction is beautiful, combined with the geography of the coastal city, it is very modern.

"Source Code" is filmed here, which will be more sci-fi.

"Mayor, please rest assured, I will make the Binhai New Area more beautiful and help promote it as much as possible." Zhang Tan smiled and nodded.

After having dinner with the head of the municipal government, the crew of "Source Code" officially moved into Binhai New Area.

Because Chen Li wanted to lead the original team of Stone to shoot "Crazy Racing", Zhang Tan prepared the crew this time, and did not need to bring too many familiar people, and re-recruited a team. When filming sci-fi films, many people have zero experience, and it doesn't matter if they are new employees or old teams.

Zhang Tan's current fame is enough to control anyone in the crew.

In terms of actors, Zhang Tan adopted a star lineup this time, the male protagonist invited Huang Daliang, the most popular student in China, and the heroine was the first-generation Tan girl Zhou Taiping and the second-generation Tan girl Liu Anfeng.

These three actors are all stars who are familiar with Zhang Tan, and they have also filmed Tan-style martial arts dramas. Zhang Tan is not very picky about the choice of actors, unless it is the kind of film with high requirements for actors' temperament, otherwise as long as it is about the same, he can accept it. Then he doesn't like to engage in unspoken rules, so he naturally looks for acquaintances first.

However, even if he was looking for acquaintances, Zhang Tan did not pay much salary, Huang Daliang was 300,000, Zhou Taiping was 500,000, and Liu Anfeng was also 300,000, which was at least half lower than the industry market.

The selection of other actors was handed over to the assistant director Yu Weicheng for selection, Yu Weicheng was originally the agent of Huayi Brothers, and was responsible for selecting actors for Huayi Brothers' films, and Zhang Tan pulled him into the crew of "Source Code".

Overall, the total salary of "Source Code" will not exceed two million, which is only slightly higher than that of "Crazy Stone".

Zhang Tan has always opposed actors getting high salaries, and when actors are paid high, in order to pursue actors, there will be less cost left for filming. The approach he chooses is to have a low salary, invite if he can, and don't force if he doesn't want to come. If you are willing to come, you will create it together, and if you make money at the box office, Zhang Tan will not be stingy.

The red envelope directly makes up the salary and gives more.

All in all, it's about putting more money into the creation of the film, rather than chasing the gimmick of stardom. Maybe this is out of step with the general environment of the world, but Zhang Tan just likes to do it.

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On a sunny morning in November, "Source Code" was launched in Binhai New Area, Haijin City, without holding a start-up ceremony, and directly entered the filming state.

With the help of the Haijin Municipal Government and the Binhai New Area Government, the filming conditions of the crew are very good. Zhang Tan wanted aerial photography, and the government immediately dispatched the Z-9 helicopter assigned to the coast guard; Zhang Tan wanted to blow up the train, and the government got several eliminated green trains, sold them to the crew at the price of scrap iron, and fried them to their heart's content.

The external conditions are sufficient, what Zhang Tan needs to do is to devote himself to the shooting and shoot the lens to the most perfect state.

One shot is a month of not asking about the world.

Even at the 43rd Taiwan Bend Film Golden Horse Awards held on December 6, Zhang Tan didn't have time to participate.

In November this year, the Golden Horse Awards announced the nominations, and "Crazy Stone", which was released last year, won four nominations for Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing. The Organizing Committee of the Golden Horse Awards invited Zhang Tan to attend the award ceremony in Taiwan.

Apparently denied.

Zhang Tan wanted to go, but the filming here couldn't do without him for a day, so he could only let Li Yan represent himself and go to the awards ceremony.

I don't know if it's because of Zhang Tan's absence, or if the stone is not good enough, in the end, the stone only won one of the four nominations for Best Original Screenplay.

"It's a pity that Director Tan Zhang can't be present to accept the award because he is filming a new movie, and I will accept the award on his behalf." Li Yan was also generous when she came to power.

After receiving the trophy, Li Yan only said one more word "Thank you to the Golden Horse Award Organizing Committee" and stepped down.

It looks very chic.

However, Zhang Tan originally wrote a thank you note for Li Yan to read out, but he planned to receive the best director. In the end, he didn't get the best director, so Zhang Tan didn't have a testimonial. This Best Original Script has also become the simplest testimonial of this year's Golden Horse Awards. (To be continued.) )