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The crew was stationed, and when Chen Xiaotang and they arrived, Ah Long and Ah Hu were directing a group of people to prepare food and wine for the banquet. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoAs mentioned earlier, this is a remote place in the deep mountains and old forests, and it is difficult to transport drinks and other goods. For this reason, Chen Xiaotang gave an order to the Ah Long and Ah Hu brothers, no matter what method they used, they must make the banquet happen.

To this end, Aaron Ahu worked tirelessly to procure all kinds of food from the bottom of the mountain, and even delivered it from above by helicopter...... Not to mention, this trick is really powerful, and now not only is there a full range of alcohol, but also all kinds of food.

In addition, Aaron Ahu even hired a band under the mountain, but they did not play waltzes or pop songs, but authentic mountain music. Look at their playing equipment, what sheng, zhu, three-stringed piano, pipa, the most luxurious is an old guzheng.

These instruments were mixed together, but they also made up a bit of cheerful taste, and asked the musician what kind of music he was playing, and replied: "A hundred birds and a phoenix!"

Listening to the quaint folk music, drinking spicy local liquor in his mouth, and watching the collective dancing folk dance, Chen Xiaotang felt a unique flavor.

Chen Xiaotang stood next to him with a wine glass, drinking the liquor in the glass happily while chatting with the fat man Wang Jing.

"How about Ajing, don't miss home after coming out for so long?" Chen Xiaotang said in a low voice.

The fat man raised his eyebrows: "You think I'm a child, I've been filming for so long, I'm all over the world, where can I miss home......"

"Don't brag, beware that Uncle Tianlin doesn't recognize you."

"Love to laugh. The old man wished I hadn't gone back all day so he could have the TV in the house to himself. VCR, and my collection of small Japanese movies! ”

Chen Xiaotang was speechless.

At this time, "Ah Tang, fat man." What are you talking about? Liu Xingbo bit off half of the apple in his hand and said to Chen Xiaotang.

"Why don't you drink and eat apples?" Chen Xiaotang smiled.

Liu Xingbo is a famous drunkard, but since he beat Chen Xiaotang and him in three chapters, one of which is that he is not allowed to drink too much. Not to mention. This Liu Xingbo is definitely a man who does what he says, even if he can drink at this time, he still endures it and uses gnawing apples instead.

"Hehe, didn't I keep my agreement with you, don't drink alcohol while filming. The big husband does what he says. Liu Xingbo snorted and said.

"You are too real, the reason why Ah Tang wants to make an appointment with you for three chapters is because he is filming for everyone. Now that the filming has been completed, you can be liberated and abide by a fart!! Wang Fatzi shook his head at Liu Xingbo and said.

Liu Xingbo smiled: "In your opinion, this drama is finished, but in my opinion, it has just begun......"

"Apo is right," Chen Xiaotang said, "This drama has just begun. We just finished shooting the shots we needed, but the special effects and editing haven't been done yet, as a mythological movie, these are the most important things! ”

"It's easy to use computer effects, just leave it to Lucas's old guy. As for editing, leave it to me. I promise to complete the task in the shortest possible time! ”

Chen Xiaotang smiled, "Since you took the initiative to ask for it, I will reluctantly let you give it a try, but don't mess it up for me, or I'll fire you!" ”

"You can rest assured, the fat man is out of the horse, a top two!" Wang Fatzi said confidently.

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Three days later, the crew of "Havoc in Heaven" flew back to Hong Kong on Chen Xiaotang's private plane.

Here, Chen Xiaotang has to complete the post-production computer special effects and editing work for this play.

This film is an hour and 20 minutes on the set, but more than 10 hours of raw footage was filmed, and it is definitely not an easy task to choose the most suitable and perfect shots from these more than 10 hours of film to combine with each other.

Fortunately, the fat man Wang Jing is not a hairy boy, he has rich experience in filmmaking, and he has been with Chen Xiaotang for so long, so he has a very good set of editing. Despite this, Chen Xiaotang is still not at ease, because this "Havoc in the Heavenly Palace" is the first major play after his comeback, if it is a hit, it will be a good start, if it has problems, it will inevitably affect Chen Xiaotang's future film creation, therefore, there is no room for error.

As a filmmaker, Chen Xiaotang understands the importance of editing better than anyone else, and a big factor that determines the success of a film is the work on the editing table.

If the fat man Wang Jing alone can't complete the editing of this movie in a short time, this movie must premiere on the 15th Lantern Festival of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, and what is needed most now is time.

Hong Kong director Xu Ke and Xu Lao Wei were invited by Chen Xiaotang to participate in the editing of this play. As one of the best people in the Hong Kong film industry, Xu Ke has a very good set of editing, which can be seen from his early "Shushan Swordsman" to the later "A Chinese Ghost Story" and "Di Renjie Tongtian Empire". That's why Chen Xiaotang will give him such a heavy responsibility.

As the director of this play, Chen Xiaotang is even more busy these days, during the day he has to contact Lucas in the United States to pay attention to the progress of computer special effects; When I have free time in the evening, I stay in the editing room to review the editing results of Xu Ke and the fat man little by little, and then put forward my own opinions, often working until the early hours of the morning.

These days, for Chen Xiaotang. It was an extremely difficult torture, and he was often so tired that he didn't even have the strength to eat, but think about it, who didn't do this to the rest of the drama team?

Whether it is the old man Huang Zhan or Gu Jiahui who scored the movie, or even Du Qifeng, who is in charge of publicity, they are all so busy.

But although busy, the harvest is still not small.

Chen Xiaotang's "Havoc in the Heavenly Palace" was finally edited a week before the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, although it was a rough cut, but after several corrections. It's time to send it for review.

At this time, Chen Xiaotang is busy with how to arrange the simultaneous global premiere of this play; Of course, before that, it is necessary to catch the attention of the media. Let them know that Rafi Chen's retreat is over. I'm about to bring a new work back to the world!

How can we tell the world?

Undoubtedly, holding a press conference is a good choice.

"With an investment of over 100 million yuan and several months, a mythological drama that everyone calls the most mysterious and the first Chinese mythological drama today has finally been declared successful!" In the conference room of Hong Kong Magic Shadow Entertainment's press conference, Chen Xiaotang clapped his hands with a smug face, and more than 100 reporters from all over the world below couldn't suppress their joy and clapped their palms vigorously. Suddenly, the whole building heard thunderous applause.

Half a minute later, Chen Xiaotang raised his right hand magnificently, applause stopped, and then he continued: "In order to shoot this movie, all of our cast and crew went over the mountains and mountains. Trek through mountains and rivers to find the legendary Huaguo Mountain Water Curtain Cave...... After arriving at the destination, we set up tents, set up sets, and almost ate and drank in the deep mountains and old forests. It's not easy to be a filmmaker, tsk. After a lot of hard work, we can finally proudly claim that this is an absolutely wonderful, absolutely shocking, absolutely miracle magic blockbuster. ”

"As we all know, our play is taken from our four famous Chinese novels "Journey to the West". It's a great work, and as a director, I just want to make it well. So I led everyone to suffer a lot. But it's worth it, because we all have one belief. That is to make this drama a classic in the history of our Chinese films! ”

"Okay, my opening remarks are finished, if you have any questions, you can ask them as much as you like!" Chen Xiaotang opened the mineral water on the table and took a sip gently.

At this time, a black female reporter from the United States asked: "Dear Rafi, as your first film after your comeback, we all want to know what is the energy of your play?" ”

Chen Xiaotang smiled and replied: "To be honest, I really want to say that I am transmitting a kind of positive energy, but this answer is too official; I'll tell you the truth, the belief I want to convey when I make this drama is...... Everyone has a Monkey King in their hearts, and everyone has their own dissatisfaction in their hearts, so why not rise up with a golden hoop stick and make trouble in the Heavenly Palace? ”

Chen Xiaotang's words caused everyone to laugh, and the black female reporter continued: "According to your meaning, it is to teach people to go to revolution and rebellion, right? ”

Chen Xiaotang shook his fingers, "That's definitely not what I meant...... In fact, the point I want to express is very simple, that is, in times of crisis, people must realize their potential and pursue what they think is a fair and reasonable world! Of course, I can't deny that the Monkey King is a rebel, but his more brilliance is his disdain and contempt for power, which is something that each of us should learn from! ”

"So dear Rafite, we want to know that almost all of your dramas are Hong Kong stars, so will there be too much pressure on it to be released in Hollywood and even in the West?" Another journalist from France asked.

"There is definitely pressure, but I believe that this play can blossom and bear fruit all over the world, first, this play is adapted from our four famous novels, and it has a good audience base in the world; Second, this drama was directed by me personally, and I believe that my directing ability is the same as my acting skills, which will bring you a wonderful movie; Thirdly, all the actors who participate in this play are excellent artists carefully selected by me, and I believe that their acting skills will be able to conquer the audience with this play. ”

"Mr. Chen, I am a journalist from Japan, and we Japanese audiences have a very close relationship with you for your new drama as a director this time, and we want to know, when will this drama premiere in Japan? We look forward to it greatly! A Japanese reporter with a parted head asked.

"Hehe, this is exactly one thing I want to say today, that is, this "Havoc in Heaven" will premiere in Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo, Seoul, South Korea, as well as Paris, London, London, New York, and Los Angeles in the United States!"

Chen Xiaotang's words immediately set off a thousand waves!

What the? Did I hear me right?

"Havoc in Heaven" is going to premiere all over the world at the same time?!

Rafichen is too confident in himself!

It's incredible, it looks like the Shadow is going to make a big move!

With so many Chinese actors, can they afford the golden sign of Magic Shadow Entertainment?!

"Well, I'm sure everyone will be surprised by my decision by now, and some people may think I'm too arrogant! So. Now please watch the trailer of our play, I hope you can find the answer in it! With Chen Xiaotang's introduction. The entire conference room was darkened, and on the white wall behind him, there were wonderful tidbits of "Havoc in Heaven".

On the big screen, the wind and clouds are changing, and the very magical lens extends up, but a golden hoop stick appears that stands up to the sky!

The golden hoop rod suddenly spun up, instantly turning into a golden light and being grabbed by the Monkey King who suddenly descended.

The Monkey King's eyes glowed with lightning and he stomped his feet. Roar.

The resplendent heavenly court immediately shook the ground, and the gods from all walks of life were panicked. The Jade Emperor, who was originally sitting on it, changed his face even more----

The camera changed, and the heavenly soldiers and generals stepped out of the clouds one after another.

In Huaguo Mountain, a group of monkeys were frolicking in front of the Water Curtain Cave, and suddenly the heavenly soldiers and heavenly generals fell from the sky.

The Great War is imminent!

Then there is a string of inner monologues of the Monkey King on the big screen in Chinese and English: I want this day, and I can't cover my eyes anymore. If you want this land, you can't bury my heart anymore, you want all living beings to understand my intentions, and you want all the Buddhas to disappear!

Chen Xiaotang occasionally added elements of "The Legend of Wukong". It was like a strong injection, catalyzing everyone's hearts, and at the same time, on the big screen, a huge golden hoop rod was inserted into the earth. The earth shakes and the mountains shake, and a flag flutters in the wind--- Monkey King!

With the intense, dynamic background music, all the reporters felt the strong shock and exciting tension.

Play over. The picture froze, Chen Xiaotang also clapped his hands, and the staff immediately turned on the lights and curtains. At this time, he continued: "This is a more thrilling drama than "Qin Shi Huang", but the warm scenes in it are definitely not to be missed. As soon as the words fell, the entire conference room fell into darkness again, and a beautiful picture appeared on the wall behind him, the fairy Chang'e in light veil with her hands folded, standing on the bank of the Tianhe River with her eyes closed, standing among the sea clouds and praying, as well as her silent voice: "May happiness always be by his side, and all the suffering will be borne by me." ”

Not far away is the gaze of Erlang God staring at Chang'e, as a god, especially the god of war, he must give up everything, including his beloved.

As for why the love story of Erlang God and Chang'e is interspersed, Chen Xiaotang's inspiration came from the TV series "Baolian Lantern" in his previous life.

In Chen Xiaotang's view, Erlang God is the loneliest god of war in Heaven, and his legend is definitely no less than that of the Monkey King Sun Wukong.

And one is the most handsome god of war in Heaven, and the other is the most beautiful goddess in Heaven, it is impossible for some feelings not to occur between the two, otherwise they will be too sorry for the audience.

"Wow", the reporters screamed in shock, because what appeared on the curtain was the battle between Erlang God and Sun Wukong, and after Sun Wukong was captured, he suffered the scene of heavenly punishment.

Thunder Strike! Slash! Fire! All kinds of torture were staged one by one.

It can be seen that people's scalps are numb, and they cry out for the Monkey King.

But before everyone could take a break, the picture turned, and the Monkey King kicked over Taishang Laojun's alchemy furnace, his whole body was full of golden hair, and his eyes were even more refined into fiery eyes, and he was unmatched.

The thrilling shots, the shocking and beautiful pictures, this set of beautiful and bloody magic movie clips made every reporter present couldn't help but send out heartfelt praise, they all stood up, and the cameras and video cameras never stopped, so that in the end, when the lights were all turned on, all of them could not come back to their senses, fell into a deep throbbing.

......After a long time, everyone used the strength of milk to give out a long-lasting warm applause, and Chen Xiaotang also knew that this time, he, they, the entire Magic Film Company, or the first magic movie in the Chinese-speaking industry were successful!

"Thank you all for coming, and let's move on to question time!" After the applause lasted for more than a minute, Chen Xiaotang finally stood up and announced with a smile that he would enter the next link.

"May I ask Mr. Chen, I really don't know what to call you now, do I call you Boss Chen, or do I call you Director Chen?" A reporter from the BB TV news team in the UK asked with a smile.

"This ......" Chen Xiaotang was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "This is a press conference about the movie, and I am here as a director, you can call me Director Chen!" ”

"So Director Chen, are you satisfied with your performance? Satisfied with your first magical blockbuster? The reporter continued.

Chen Xiaotang nodded, "Yes." I'm satisfied. Answering the question in the affirmative, he continued: "Everyone knows that. We have a lot of magical themes in China, and today, I just want you to know that these can be arranged into movies to entertain the public. We Shadow have this ability, and I have this ability! "The expression is indescribably confident.

"Director Chen, I want to ask you, do you think the ending of this movie is a tragedy. Or is it comedy? The female reporter of the New York Times stood up and asked.

"This ...... It's hard to tell the line! Chen Xiaotang rubbed his nose and thought for a while: "Overall, the Monkey King's havoc in the Heavenly Palace finally failed, and he was pressed under the Five Fingers Mountain for five hundred years, which should be a tragedy in the eyes of many people, to be precise, a tragedy that the monkey who wanted to rebel did not succeed in his rebellion; But from another point of view. After all, he tried to break the rules of heaven and create a new heavenly court system with the power of one person, such as his sentence, the Jade Emperor throne takes turns, and it may come to my house this year, which is very revolutionary. So in the sense of resistance. He succeeded, after all, he tried, and it also scared the heavens, and made the gods tremble, so he is the Prometheus of comedy! ”

"Also. This film can't be described as a comedy or tragedy alone, because it's not actually a single film. It is a series of movies, if this "Havoc in Heaven" works well, we will continue to shoot the story of "Journey to the West" in the future, until the end, everyone will really know our Monkey King and our hero Monkey King! ”

"May I ask Director Chen, do you think this movie can become the biggest winner of the year's opening drama this year?" A reporter from Japan's Asahi Shimbun asked.

"I don't know about this either! Because although I am very satisfied with this movie, the box office needs to be recognized by the audience. Chen Xiaotang was not so tough this time, smiling and expressing uncertainty.

The reporters all wanted to laugh, but they didn't expect that Chen Xiaotang, such an arrogant person, this time he actually played "uncertain", and said "I am personally very satisfied", isn't this obviously giving the reporters a chance to make it up themselves?

Yes, Chen Xiaotang did get this idea, as the saying goes, "Wang Po sells melons, sells herself and boasts", it is better to do less of this kind of thing, after all, reporters are not fools, according to his current status and reputation, even if he is modest and cautious, they will help him to hype up, so why bother to play the role of "Wang Po"?

"Hehe, then may I ask Director Chen, where will the Hong Kong premiere of your film be held?" A reporter from Hong Kong's "Ming Pao" asked with a smile.

"Of course, it's the newly built Oscar Studios!" Chen Xiaotang made it clear: "The newly built Oscar Cinema has the most luxurious projection equipment in Hong Kong and even in the world, and the audio-visual effect is absolutely first-class. ”

"How much is the ticket price this time?" Will it still be sky-high? ”

"May I ask if it will be released simultaneously around the world, will you go back to Hollywood to do pre-promotion?"

"What do you plan to shoot in your next film?"

"What are your plans for the future?"

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The reporters had to ask questions one after another, and all kinds of questions were full of tricks, which made Chen Xiaotang's mouth dry.

has been busy for more than an hour, Chen Xiaotang sent away these inconvenient and easily offended cattle people, and at this time, the workshop for the production of copies has been fully opened, making thousands of copies, and the translation team has translated into English, French, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Portuguese and other languages, and the dubbing team is also busy, and the entire Magic Shadow Film (Hong Kong) Company has joined in.

Everyone got dressed well, and the group rushed out to busy themselves, while Chen Xiaotang came to his chairman's office. I haven't seen it for a few months, and the office is still so neat and tidy, and there is a faint smell of air sobering agent, which smells not strong or faint.

asked the female secretary Ye Zilin to make a cup of tea, Chen Xiaotang stood by the window with a teacup and looked at the ATV building opposite, only to see that everyone was in a hurry, and they were all busy. It seems that ATV, which is about to be acquired by Weng Meiling and Qiao Anqi, has a new youth.

At this moment, the sound of buckles sounded, and a woman Chen Xiaotang was very familiar with, and she was also a well-known strong woman in Hong Kong's business circle--- (to be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. For mobile phone users, please go to read. )