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Chapter 139: Unexpected Independence

Chapter 139: Unexpected Independence

"I don't know you. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info "For Julia's scoundrel, Liang Xiaolong is deeply helpless, can the box office of "Peerless Tribulation" reach 800 million? Unless the director is replaced by Cameron, and then 100 million production fees are thrown in, it may be able to exceed one billion dollars. Liang Xiaolong found Andy again: "Brother Hua, congratulations, the new film is going to be released again." Andy smiled: "Strictly speaking, it's my first film in Hollywood, and I'm really looking forward to it." ”

"I'm looking forward to it, too." Liang Xiaolong laughed, he didn't modify the plot and dialogue of "Peerless Tribulation", so he moved over directly, but because the cast was not as large as in his previous life, he didn't know what kind of box office he could win in the end.

The reporters finally had enough photos, and the huge cast of stars was finally able to walk the red carpet into the theater, and then through a series of interactive sessions, the film was finally released.

The two points of "Peerless Tribulation" in the plot are not big, and the actors' performances are not two points, its biggest two points are special effects, all thanks to director Michael and the special effects company, the mysterious and gorgeous space journey, the intermittent explosion, and the hoarse roar...... It's dazzling and addictive.

"This is a breakthrough in Xing's progress." The Los Angeles Times reported immediately the next day: "Starting from "E.T. Extra-Terrestrial", over the years, Hollywood has produced one or two outer space films every year, and special effects technology has been exhibited day by day, but "Peerless Tribulation" is definitely a breakthrough in Xing's progress." Futuristic space shuttles, modern space gas stations, vast outer space, mysterious meteorites...... Under the bright colors, it feels like everything is so real. With first-class sound effects, it has a strong visual impact. ”

The Chicago Sun's report was more comprehensive, performing the director and actors, but scolding Liang Xiaolong: This is a purely commercial blockbuster, I can't see any highlights in the plot, can't blockbusters get rid of the simple fate of the plot? Or maybe the captain can't get rid of Jiang Lang's fate? Of course, both the captain and Paramount should be glad to have chosen the right director, because director Michael. Bei used his imagination to sketch a beautiful and vast space scene for us, which can be a feast for the eyes. Similarly, the success of this step of the film is also due to the special effects company of Industrial Light & Magic, which also proves that Industrial Light & Magic has been at the forefront of special effects technology.

The New York Times disagrees with the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Sun: In terms of plot, although it is common low-taste political propaganda, throughout the film, there is no hero in the traditional sense, and the captain makes this group of heroes become the scum of society, making the whole film full of human touch and more warm.

However, for a film, the success or failure of the box office is the ultimate, if the box office fails, no matter how good the reputation is, it is also a failed film. Shirley, Michael, Bruce, Ben, Andy...... Everyone is quietly waiting for the box office to be screened for three days.

Liang Xiaolong didn't have this leisure, he put Kayla on the plane, and he himself took the plane to New Zealand, although the actors of "My Leader, My Group" have been found, and the crew has been set up, but there is still a lot of preparatory work going on, and he still has to go to see the progress of the preparations.

"I'll count the time, it's almost time for you to come." Richard had a godlike posture, and pulled Liang Xiaolong and walked inside: "Let's take a look at the clothes we designed first, the big design Nigra. Di also went to Britain, the United States, and Japan for this matter, interviewed many veterans, and checked a lot of information before he was determined. ”

About Nigra, Liang Xiaolong also has some understanding, the famous designer, the costume of the previous life "The Lord of the Rings" was designed by him, during the filming, in order to strive for perfection, with the assistance of forty tailors, a total of 9 sets of costumes were designed, so that the film is full of century English flavor. Liang Xiaolong looked at some samples, combined with the information he checked, it was indeed the system of various countries during World War II, including badges and military ranks, which were very detailed. Liang Xiaolong took a hat and put it on: "Like a devil?" ”

"I think, it makes people feel very cruel." Richard smiled: "Don't make a fuss, now Nigra is here, tell me your opinion, if there is any shortcoming, let him improve immediately." Nigra said: "That's right, the actual shooting, definitely needs some adjustments. Liang Xiaolong said: "The other clothes are not a problem, but the clothes of the cannon fodder regiment have to be adjusted, and the cannon fodder must be dirty and torn, but there are not many of them. ”

Richard took Liang Xiaolong to visit other props, such as various guns, Liang Xiaolong took a Czech light machine gun, and couldn't help frowning: "Why is it so heavy?" Richard laughed: "Man, this one is real, it was borrowed from a collector, and there are quite a few more, all of them are genuine, real enough, right?" ”

"It's true, but it's also more dangerous." Although it is possible to make a fake gun a real thing, a real gun is obviously more realistic, but there is no shortage of such murders in history, in which the real gun is filled with bullets and finally the main actor is killed or wounded. Liang Xiaolong said his worries, and Richard immediately said: "You can rest assured that our company aims to become a company like the Big Eight in Hollywood, so we will be more strict with ourselves." Liang Xiaolong said: "Anyway, it's not a big mistake to be careful, what about the aircraft model?" ”

"It's still being made, do you want to visit it?" Richard smiled: "This aspect is the easiest, on the previous one, the specific specifications, all aspects of the data are available, and it can be completed in another month or two." Liang Xiaolong said: "This is not in a hurry, it can only be used in the later production of interior scenes and special effects, you have made the model of the tree castle, right?" Take me to see it first. ”

The model of the tree castle was designed by Richard, because it has been hollowed out and has lost its life, giving it a desolate feeling, which fits well with the background of the story. Moreover, there is a gate and countless gun stacks on the tree fort, so you can see at a glance that this is definitely a peerless bunker that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Richard said: "A single model, it still looks relatively stiff, and when it is combined with special effects in the later stage, it will be very realistic." ”

Liang Xiaolong visited for a while, and it can already be seen that Weta Digital Studio has been very mature in design, professional prop modeling and repair, biological prop production, armor and weapon production, miniature carving, costumes, etc., and "My Leader, My Regiment" is hosted by Weta Digital Studio in these aspects, even including the set. After Liang Xiaolong visited, he said: "Peter, Richard, when will you go to Yunnan with me for a field trip to determine the special effects design plan?" Peter laughed, "Anytime, but I think it's better to hurry." Richard agreed: "Start early, even if you have to adjust later, you won't delay the shooting." ”

Liang Xiaolong spent a few days in New Zealand, and he had to constantly instill his creative intentions in Peter and Richard, and only by letting them fully understand their intentions could they continue to improve and achieve perfection in all aspects. During this time, the box office of "Peerless Tribulation" came out after three days of screening, and it was really a blockbuster, sweeping 4oo yuan, and the strong audio-visual impact made fans addicted.

"100% of Men" has also been in theaters for five weeks, and this week it won another 10,000 US dollars, with a total domestic box office of $76 million. It was released overseas for four weeks, and this week it won another 10,000 US dollars, and the total overseas box office reached 77 million US dollars. The total global box office has reached $500 million, and it is very likely to exceed $400 million.

"Terracotta Warriors" was painted in China last week, and even overseas this week, winning 7oo US dollars in the last week, and the total box office can exceed 600 million US dollars, winning 100 million US dollars, and it is the only film that has exceeded 600 million US dollars this year.

Liang Xiaolong checked the recent developments in Hollywood again, almost every big company has launched a new film, but when he saw Fox launch "Independence Day", Liang Xiaolong was stunned, and it took a while to come back to his senses, and called Mark first: "Man, "Terracotta Army" wants to win this year's annual box office championship. Mark suddenly laughed and said, "You kid is stupid, aren't you?" The box office has exceeded the 600 million mark, do you think "Peerless Tribulation" can break through 600 million? Liang Xiaolong smiled bitterly: "It's not "Peerless Tribulation", it's "Independence Day" produced by Fox." ”

"Dude, I think you're really stupid." In this regard, Mark scoffed, "Independence Day" and "Peerless Tribulation" are both space fantasy films, but the investment is only 70 million US dollars, and the special effects are not as good as "Peerless Tribulation", how can the box office surpass "Terracotta Warriors"? In his opinion, it would be nice for "Independence Day" to have a box office of $400 million.

"Mark, you'll know when the box office for Independence Day comes out this week." Liang Xiaolong smiled bitterly and cut off the call, yes, the space fantasy film with a $70 million investment in Hollywood is not too attractive, and Liang Xiaolong has never paid attention to it, and he would not have reacted if he hadn't seen "Independence Day" released. But "Independence Day" was an accident, it used computer special effects to create a stunning visual spectacle, created the largest bombing record in film history, and portrayed very real aliens. Smith took the lead, which was enough to challenge the box office of "Terracotta Warriors".

Moreover, Liang Xiaolong clearly remembers that in his previous life, "Independence Day" caused a great sensation as soon as it was released, and finally won a high box office of more than 800 million US dollars.

Thinking of this, Liang Xiaolong didn't dare to slack off in the slightest, and immediately called Shirley again: "Shirley, do you know about "Independence Day" produced by Fox? Shirley smiled: "Of course, the screening was held yesterday, and it was just released today." Liang Xiaolong smiled bitterly: "Don't you have a problem?" Shirley said: "Of course there is a problem, it is also a space fantasy film, and if it hits a piece, it will definitely be strong at the box office, but I think with the quality of "Peerless Tribulation", there should be no worries, right?" ”

"Wrong, it's a big problem, if you don't do it, the box office of "Peerless Tribulation" will plummet." Two films of the same genre collide together, and it is a choice for the audience to watch that film, or even to watch that film first, and at this time, the box office of the weaker side is very likely to be hit by the destruction of Xing. Now, although "Peerless Tribulation" is better than "Independence Day" in terms of special effects technology, the plot of "Independence Day" is obviously more attractive, and when it collides together, it is very likely that the rout will be "Peerless": "Shirley, if you don't face "Independence Day", then I'm sure you Paramount will lose a lot of money." ”

"Captain, you're too alarmist, aren't you?" Shirley is obviously not optimistic about Liang Xiaolong's statement. Liang Xiaolong immediately said: "Shirley, you should know my ability to estimate the box office, right?" Shirley smiled: "Of course, one is accurate, so tell me, how much box office can "Independence Day" get?" Liang Xiaolong said solemnly: "Although you will think it is an exaggeration, I still have to say that seven or eight billion US dollars is not a problem." ”

"What?" Shirley stood up in surprise: "Seven or eight billion, it's only 70 million production costs." Liang Xiaolong smiled bitterly: "Shirley, tomorrow you will be able to see the box office of the first day of the release of "Independence Day", but if you don't act tomorrow, I think it's too late." Shirley said: "Okay, I believe you once, and you must not be defeated in a collision." ”

Cutting off the call, Shirley leaned back in her chair and thought for a while, she knew that if it was really like Liang Xiaolong said, she had to do further publicity to attract the audience's attention, otherwise the box office loss would be difficult to estimate. Thinking about this clearly, Shirley immediately notified the heads of various departments to the conference room for a meeting: "Guys, here comes the problem, we are going to face a great challenge, I believe you all know the "Independence Day" launched by Twentieth Century Fox, right?" I know that you may not be optimistic about the box office of this film with only 70 million production costs, but I don't want to discuss this with you now, you just need to remember that it is our biggest challenge right now, and we have to overpower her in public opinion. Further advocacy programmes must be finalized in the morning and action must begin in the afternoon. ”

"Boss, if your assumption is true, then I think it's best to invite all the stars of the film to do an exclusive interview on TV." The manager of the planning department said: "Or do some activities, and then use our media resources to try to appear on TV in the evening, and appear in major newspapers tomorrow morning." Shirley said, "Then what do you think is the most appropriate activity to do?" The manager of the planning department said: "If you want to attract people, charity activities are undoubtedly the most appropriate, call Bruce, Ben, Andy, and Liv to go to the orphanage, donate money and materials, and let reporters follow up synchronously." ”

"Okay, that's it." Shirley said, "Then how much do you think is appropriate?" The manager of the planning department said: "It depends on the income of the star, but there must be many things, and there must not be only one orphanage, it is best to form a series of activities, such as one or two today, one or two tomorrow, and one or two the day after tomorrow, to lock the audience's attention." Shirley said: "Okay, you are responsible for this matter, and give you a budget of three million US dollars, is it enough?" The manager of the planning department said: "The funds are about the same, but I think, is it to invite the captain back?" His appeal is no weaker than that of Bruce. ”