Chapter 216: Building a City of Zombies

Although Shaw Brothers was discontinued, Shao Tycoon obviously couldn't let go of the movie. After all, decades of companionship, that's so easy to let go.

"Resident Evil" is not only a success in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, but also in Europe and the United States. And coincidentally, "Resident Evil" is a series of movies. The first part apparently left a suspense at the end.

Of course, Shao Tycoon couldn't wait to find Zhang Yi so much, it wasn't because of the suspenseful ending, but because he couldn't let go of the movie at all.

"How big is the budget for this movie?" Shao Daheng asked Zhang Yi with some curiosity. No matter how old he is, Shao Daheng never seems to have doubted that Zhang Yi would lose money on making this movie.

"Rescue of the Hurricane", "Changing Face", and "Rush Hour" have a larger investment than "Resident Evil", although the box office is not as good as "Resident Evil", but it also makes a lot of money.

Until Zhang Yi's debut to the present, no matter whether he writes, directs, or invests in movies, there is no one that is not profitable. Of course, almost all of the movies he invested in were written by himself. Except, of course, that "Chinese Rising Star Guide".

There is no doubt that Zhang Yi has a unique acumen in grasping the market.

"As much as you want, I'm going to build a zombie city in the sequel to Resident Evil." Zhang Yi glanced at Shao Daheng, then smiled and said.

When Shao Daheng heard this, he looked at Zhang Yi with some surprise, but then he smiled and said, "You kid won't be playing big scenes, right?" ”

"Hehe, this is all seen by the sixth uncle." Zhang Yi smiled and said. He did have in mind that he made "Resident Evil" bigger than the original scene. Of course, the original scene is not small. However, it is much smaller than what Zhang Yi has in mind.

Maybe it's because after Zhang Yi finished filming "Myth", he has a soft spot for big scenes.

After Shao Daheng left, Zhang Yi did not immediately start writing the script, but went to the Polar Shadow special effects. He hadn't forgotten about it. There is a big director who has been hiding in the Polar Shadow special effects since he came to Hong Kong.

"What about that guy?" When Zhang Yi arrived at the Polar Shadow Special Effect, he immediately asked Lan Naicai.

"In it, Mr. Cameron has some unique insights into special effects, and some ideas are confusing." Lan Naicai immediately said to Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi nodded, and then walked in, only to see Cameron discussing something with a technical person from the Aurora Special Effects with a focused expression.

"Mr. Cameron." Zhang Yi said with a smile.

"Huh?" Cameron looked back and saw Zhang Yi, he was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang." I'm talking about your movie? ”

"Oh! Are you talking about "The Love of People and Ghosts"? Why, what does Mr. Cameron think of the film? Zhang Yi smiled and asked.

"Although it is not yet a finished film, it is not difficult for me to see that it is a classic romance movie. Of course, the idea of those ghosts passing through the walls inside, once the special effects are successful, will definitely have a shocking visual effect. When Cameron heard this, he immediately gushed out.

"And what does Mr. Cameron think of my Aurora special effects?" Zhang Yi asked.

"It's no worse than Hollywood's special effects technology. Especially in combination with props, it is worth learning from Hollywood special effects companies. That would definitely reduce the cost a lot. I didn't think that there was such a special effects company in Hong Kong. I heard them say that Mr. Zhang invested hundreds of millions of dollars before and after, and Mr. Zhang must be very optimistic about special effects movies. Cameron then said.

There are many filmmakers who are optimistic about special effects movies. Zhang Yi is, he Cameron is the same.

"Of course! Otherwise. Why did I invest so much money into it! I've never felt like a pure filmmaker, and I can do it for the development of a film without asking for anything in return. Zhang Yi said.

He invests in special effects companies, so he is naturally optimistic about special effects movies. Judging from the memories of the previous life, the future life is applauded. Even a movie that was not well received, and that movie left special effects?

Special effects companies, as long as the technology is leading. It will definitely be a cornucopia in the future.

"Mr. Zhang is a very discerning filmmaker." Cameron smiled and said. He went to Hong Kong and heard a lot about Zhang Yi. Needless to say, Zhang Yi's legendary experience undoubtedly shocked and admired Cameron.

This young man seems to have been born for movies. It's a pity that he didn't focus all his energy on the movie.

"I wonder if the special effects of Aurora Shadow can meet the technical requirements of True Lies?" Zhang Yi asked.

"Yes. It's just a little reluctant, but it shouldn't take long to overcome that technical hurdle. Cameron thought for a moment, then looked at Zhang Yi and asked, "Mr. Zhang wants to shoot as much as he wants?" ”

"Then wait a little longer. I'm going to buy a studio in Hollywood to reorganize, or just set up a studio, and "True Lies" will be the company's first film. Whether or not the company can be a hit, I can count on Mr. Cameron. Zhang Yi smiled and said. Apparently, he saw that Cameron didn't seem to want to shoot now.

The technique is still reluctant, and it is impossible for a director who pursues perfection to shoot reluctantly.

"Mr. Zhang plans to set up a film company in Hollywood?" Cameron was a little surprised when he heard this.

He knew that Zhang Yi controlled the Hong Kong cinema chain, but did not set up a film company, and thought that he was not interested in opening a film company, but he didn't expect to drive directly to Hollywood. There are many studios in Hollywood, but there are also many that go out of business.

"What, no?" Zhang Yi looked at Cameron with a smile.

"Absolutely. If Mr. Zhang really wants to buy a film company, I can help me a little. I know a studio owner who seems to want to make a move. His film company is very perfect in terms of distribution and production, but his vision is a little worse, and he has made a lot of movies, but he has lost a lot. Cameron then said.

"Oh." When Zhang Yi heard this, he was obviously interested, and then said, "If the price is right, it will be even better." ”

"Hehe, I won't disappoint Mr. Zhang." Cameron smiled and said.

"That's fine. When Mr. Cameron will return to the United States, I will send someone to accompany you at that time. Zhang Yi smiled and said.

Subsequently, Zhang Yi discussed with Lan Naicai and others about the special effects of "People and Ghosts".

In the script of the sequel to "Resident Evil", Zhang Yi and the original version made some changes, changing the scene of the church to the Guoshu Building, adding some scenes to it, which can be regarded as some advertisements for the Guoshu Building.

At the same time as the script is written, it is natural to determine the actors. Except for the starring Lin Qingxia, almost all the others have to be found.

"Resident Evil" has been made into a kung fu version by Zhang Yi since the first part.

The kung fu version is naturally indispensable for action guidance, and Zhang Yi doesn't want to spend too much thought on action design. is still looking for Yuan Heping's Yuan Jiaban to be the action director of this movie. But Yuan Heping's Yuan Jiaban and Liu Jialiang's Liu Jiaban took Zhang Yi's investment and started filming the Guoshu Grandmaster series, and they couldn't pull away at all.

So, Zhang Yi found Hong Jinbao's dignitaries again.

Whether it is Yuan Kui or Yuan De, Zhang Yi believes that he can serve as one. didn't expect that Zhang Yi reaped the consequences, and Hong Jinbao would not let go, but the reason was that he was already preparing to start filming "Ghost Blowing the Lantern", and Yuan Kui and Yuan De had experience in the traps of ancient tombs because of the filming of "Myth".

Hong Kong's four major martial arts instructors, the Yuan family class, the Hong family class, and the Liu family class are all available at this time, and the remaining family class is now going to Yugoslavia to shoot "Flying Eagle Project", and no one is in Hong Kong, let alone impossible.

In terms of style, Zhang Yi is inclined to Yuan Jiaban, after all, he has the experience of the first "Resident Evil", and he can have a good grasp of the martial arts style required by Zhang Yi.

"Mr. Yuan, I know you can't get out of it this year. However, when "Resident Evil" was filmed, your brother Yuan Xiangren was also there. This time I wanted to invite him to be the action director for the sequel to Resident Evil. Mr. Yuan can't be like Brother Sanmao and let go of no one. Zhang Yi found Yuan Heping and said with a smile.

"I'm afraid he mistook Mr. Zhang!" Yuan Heping said with some concern. Cooperating with Zhang Yi naturally has a lot of benefits, but if it is not done well, it is not something he can afford to provoke Zhang Yi now.

The sequel to "Resident Evil" has a huge investment, and the scenes involved are not much larger than the first one. If you take the entire Yuan family class with you, you will feel great pressure. can let his younger brother go alone, Yuan Heping has to worry. (To be continued......)